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National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. X.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1430.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1809.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
Vincennes, November 4.
The following resolution has been sent on to the general government by our Legislature on the subject of Governor Harrison's re-appointment; it passed the House of Representatives unanimously, and the Council, three to one.
WHEREAS, from the collision of laws, and other circumstances, doubts are entertained by the minority of the Legislature on the constitutionality of its organization, and the majority, from a spirit of conciliation, having thought it most prudent not to proceed to any other act of legislation than the apportionment of their members under the last act of Congress—but from a knowledge of the wishes of their constituents, by petitions, as well as from other sources of information, and from a wish to express their own sentiments on the crisis in their government, which is now approaching, viz: the appointment of Governor of our territory, whilst they are anxious to avoid the appearance of inconsistency, by doing any act, which might bear the shadow of a legislative act, they cannot forbear from recommending to, and requesting of the President and Senate, most earnestly, in their names, and the names of their constituents, the re-appointment of our present governor, William Henry Harrison. Because, they are sensible he possesses the good wishes and affection of a great majority of his fellow citizens—because they believe him sincerely attached to the union, the prosperity of the U. States, and the administration of its government—because they believe him in a superior degree capable of promoting the interest of our territory, from long experience, and laborious attention to our general concerns; from his influence over the Indians, and his wise and disinterested management of that department, and because they have confidence in his virtue, talents, and republicanism. Therefore, they earnestly request the concurrence of the members of the council to this recommendation.
Resolved, That three copies of the above remonstrance be made out by the Clerk, which shall be signed by the Speaker of this House, and by the President of the Legislative Council, one whereof shall be by the Speaker, forwarded to the President of the United States, another to the President of the Senate of the U. States, and the other to our Delegate in Congress.
GEN. W. JOHNSTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS DOWNS, President of the Council, pro tem. October 21, 1809.
At a meeting of the officers of the Militia for the county of Knox, held at Vincennes, in the Indiana Territory, on the 28th day of October, 1809. Col. Vigo was appointed President, and Capt. David Robb, Secretary. On motion of Major Jordan—
Ordered, That a committee be appointed to draft a resolution expressive of the confidence this meeting have in the conduct of Governor Harrison, and praying that he may be re-appointed to the government of this territory.
Whereupon Major Jordan, Captains Wilson, Purcell, Jones and Bruce, were appointed that committee, who returned after a short time, and reported the following, which were unanimously concurred in.
Resolved, That from the exposed situation of the territory, surrounded by numerous and warlike tribes of Indians, it is of the utmost importance to the safety and prosperity of the country, that the Governor thereof, who is ex officio commander in chief of the militia, should be a man of military talents and information.
Resolved, That the attention paid to, and the unremitting exertions used by WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, to organize and discipline, by frequent trainings, the Militia of the territory, and the masterly skill and great military talents displayed in such of his exertions, together with the anxious solicitude with which he has ever watched over the peace and happiness of the territory, to which may be added the confidence reposed in him by the neighboring tribes of Indians, and the great facility and ease with which he manages their affairs, induce this meeting to have the utmost confidence in him, as eminently qualified to govern the territory, not only because of his superior military talents, but also
his integrity, patriotism, and firm attachment to the general government.
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this meeting, that they have herein expressed the sentiment of the regiment they command. Therefore,
Resolved, That the President be requested to re-appoint William Henry Harrison to the government of the territory.
Resolved, That the proceedings be signed by the President of this meeting, and countersigned by the Secretary, and transmitted to the President of the U. States.
VIGO. Colonel Knox County Militia. DAVID ROBB, Captain, Secretary to the Board.
The following extracts from the MESSAGE of Governor STOKES to the Legislature of North Carolina embrace its most important contents:—
"We have cause of thankfulness that the provisions of our excellent constitution, wisely requiring an annual meeting of representatives, freely chosen by the voice of our fellow citizens, to counsel for the common good, has brought us together on the present occasion, after a season, though not entirely without dispensations from the chastening hand of Providence, yet, upon the whole, a season of plenty and a season of peace. And it would add greatly to the satisfaction with which this address is made, could I inform you that the wisdom, the justice, the impartiality and forbearance of our national government had a prospect of ensuring respect for our rights from the great contending nations of Europe. But the experience of our own time concurs with the recorded history of all which has preceded it, that the avarice and ambition of nations are not restrained from encroachments upon the rights of others, but by a respect for the firmness and energy with which those rights are supported.
"It becomes us, therefore, as men, properly estimating our situation, to provide, as far as human means can provide, against a continuance or repetition of that injurious treatment so long borne with. While that regard and tenderness for the lives, the fortunes and personal convenience of the citizens of our country continue to have so large a share of influence over the counsels of our national legislature, as has hitherto been evidenced by the sedulous care and solicitude with which war has been avoided and extensive military establishments—much of the force and effect upon foreign nations of the national voice will be derived from the support given thereto by the States.
"The principle, the genius, the safety of our institutions, equally point out the danger of large military establishments, detached and feeling a separate interest from the body of the people. And experience has afforded no substitute for these, unless it be practicable to render efficient that grand element of national force, the militia of the nation. Why this shall not be practicable, seems a question not of easy or honorable solution.
"The great importance, on all occasions, of a well organized, armed and expert militia, and the peculiar force, with which the subject is at this time pressed upon us by the belligerent nations of the old world, demand your combined and best efforts to perfect, as far as possible, the militia—the adopted system of national defence—of defence, because our policy is not that of aggression.
"Indeed, could the means of procuring arms be sufficiently facilitated, it would scarcely seem too much to withhold the privileges of free citizens from those, who either neglected to devote a reasonable portion of their time to the acquisition of military knowledge, or were able and would not furnish themselves with arms.
"Next, and second only, to the support of our independent Republican government in purity of principle and undiminished rights, is the importance of such provision for the education of our youth, as will afford, in certain prospect, the grateful anticipation, that the independence gained by the toil, the blood and treasure of our fathers and brothers, confirmed and supported by our own best efforts, will be transmitted to our sons, prepared by their education to manage its concerns with dignity and skill, and, when required by just occasion, to support it with firmness and valor.
"The liberality of your predecessors has done much for the cause of letters and science, by the establishment of a Seminary for giving instructions in the higher branches thereof, within our own state. But much remains to be done, as well for the protecting of that Seminary, as for the more extensive establishment and distribution of subordinate schools. Nor will it be forgotten in your labors upon this subject, that letters and science, though useful as lights to enable a sound heart to shape a safe and benevolent course through the voyage of life, are mere delusions, when not controlled and directed by correct moral principle, chastened and purified by the precepts of our holy religion.
"And though the framers of our constitution have deemed so sacredly of the rights of conscience and the eternal concerns of man, that, lest they should be soiled, they have not permitted these subjects to be touched by legislation: Yet the chosen of their country will bear in mind, that a more suitable return cannot be made for the high honor conferred upon them, than by showing in their lives and conduct the happy influence of having engraven on their hearts the fundamental and cardinal precepts of humility to God and love to man, as the surest foundation on which to rest the happiness enjoyed here, and hoped for hereafter.
"While it is equally unnecessary and impracticable to enumerate all the advantages, which may be confidently hoped from judicious establishments and plans of education among ourselves, it may not be improper to give a transient view of some.
"They afford to our country a more extensive choice and general command of virtues and talents, for the direction of her affairs, by more extensively unfolding and displaying the germs of excellence in the minds of her youth.
"They impress upon the more advanced and elderly the propriety and necessity of exemplary deportment.
"Relieve parents from much of the anxiety and uneasiness of distant separation from their children.
"Save the expenditure of a considerable amount of our circulating medium among strangers.
"Prevent the impression upon the minds of our youth, of unreasonable predilection in favor of alien institutions and manners, as well as of prejudices against those of our own State, and against that condition of society, of which their interest and duty requires them to become members. Enable them to acquire an early and more intimate knowledge of our own municipal institutions, by being situated where those institutions are more frequently the subject of conversation and enquiry. Attach the respect, gratitude and reverence of our youth to persons and places within our own limits, as being their guides to science and virtue, and the scenes of their juvenile exertions and amusements, and give them a more intimate knowledge of the principles and talents of those, with whom they are afterwards to act in scenes of real business.
"Our agriculture already supplies us with all the necessaries, & many of the comfortable luxuries of life, while daily experience discloses the ability of cultivating to greater advantage, and producing in greater abundance, those articles which have hitherto claimed attention, and introduces the culture of other new and valuable articles. If, therefore, the native ingenuity and enterprize of our citizens can be properly aided, there can exist no doubt but they will, by the manufacture of our own materials into articles of necessity and convenience, soon render the State completely independent of supplies derived from foreign countries. The advances already made, and hourly making, in this respect, afford a consoling presage of relief from the violence and injustice of the enemies of our government. We were content, if permitted to do so, to advance in the business of manufacture by the slow movements indicated and made necessary by the ordinary increase of our numbers, and the protection afforded by the duties necessary for the support of government. But the injustice of the warring nations of the world has driven us from this course, and our people find themselves now compelled to purchase foreign manufactures and to sell our own surplus produce, at prices induced by an unjust and unreasonably restricted commerce, or to make such of those articles as their
occasions require, for themselves. It therefore becomes one mean of national defence, that the Legislature of our improving State should foster her infant manufactures.
"And to this end nothing can more favorably conduce than to facilitate the transportation of our products by opening and improving our roads, removing obstructions to the navigation of our rivers, cutting canals, &c.
"The hope fondly cherished at the close of your last session, that the unfortunate disagreement upon the subject of boundary which has so long been permitted to subsist between this State and her sister State of S. Carolina, would in the course of the past summer be finally and amicably terminated, has not yet been realised. But a dignified perseverance in the liberal policy heretofore pursued by this state must, in the end, produce the desirable effect of convincing the legislature of that enlightened State that our object is fair and honorable, and that the terms agreed upon by the Commissioners of the two states in July, 1808, and without hesitation ratified by your immediate predecessor, afford satisfactory proof of the generosity with which we are willing to compromise and settle this unfortunate disagreement. And though the state of South Carolina has not yet ratified that agreement, the correspondence with Governor Drayton now laid before you, confirms the grounds of our confidence that the non-ratification was a delay of caution, and not an unqualified rejection of the terms of that instrument.
"Astronomical observations made during the last summer by Dr. Caldwell (to whom the state is much indebted for the promptness with which he has rendered his able assistance in this important affair) confirm the results of former observations made by himself and Mr. President Meigs, as a foundation for a settlement of boundary with our sister state of Georgia. We may therefore reasonably hope that the Legislature of that state will now justly estimate the equity & liberality of the arrangement formerly made with her commissioners, and that a ratification of the terms thereof will be the effect. We have not however received any communications upon the subject from that quarter, besides the letters of Governor Irwin (herewith forwarded) pressing the appointment of commissioners to act again upon the business. My answer to which, made in conformity with the determination of the Legislature, is now laid before you."
Governor IRWIN, of Georgia, on the 8th ult. opened the legislature of that state with a message, of which the following extracts comprise the remarks of a general nature.
"I had flattered myself, from the arrangements which were entered into, in April last, by the general government, and the minister of Great Britain resident in our country, that at the meeting of this legislature, our fellow citizens would have been found in the free and unrestrained exercise and enjoyment of that trade and commerce, the want of which, at this time, so materially affects us both in a national and individual point of view; but a line of conduct on the part of the British ministry, as perfidious as unexampled, has blasted every hope, for the present, of a friendly accommodation of the difference existing between the two governments, and left us, as to our individual transactions, in a situation worse than that which urged the propriety of the law for relief of debtors.
"Acquainted, as you are, with the operation of this law in the different sections of the state, you can best determine whether it has been productive of those benefits to our citizens which it was expected would be derived from it, & whether it will be necessary that it should undergo any alterations, and be continued for a longer period, or suffered altogether to expire at the expiration of the time for which it was enacted. This subject ought and will no doubt occupy your early attention. If I am correctly informed the people have not, nor can they get money to discharge their debts; and unless such measures are adopted as will in some degree restore the value of property, and cause it to pass in the payment of debts, the inconveniences and sufferings which our involved citizens have heretofore experienced will be trivial when compared with those which must
inevitably ensue.
"Among the various objects which require legislative interference, none are of such magnitude and importance as those which have for their end the general welfare. While the nations of Europe are struggling for the balance of power; their subjects driven from their peaceful pursuits to scenes of horror and devastation—while articles of foreign manufacture, in consequence of their commotions, continue to rise in value and demand in proportion to the great scarcity among us of circulating specie—does it not behoove us to encourage & cherish every institution for the promotion of agriculture and domestic manufactures. Already a spirit of patriotism & enterprise has manifested itself generally, & our citizens, foreseeing the evil which must result from too great a reliance on articles of foreign manufacture, are shaking off those fashionable fetters which held them in a state of servile dependence upon other nations, and making every exertion to clothe themselves in fabrics of their own. Will you not second their efforts, and by rendering all the aid in your power, give a spur to their laudable pursuits? By the accomplishment of an object so desirable, the demand for foreign imports of merchandise will be lessened, and the sphere of domestic tranquility greatly enlarged.
"An object of no less importance than that to which I have just called your attention, is the facility of communication between different parts of the state. Our navigable water courses, are much neglected, and the numerous obstructions to water carriage oppose, almost insurmountable barriers to a free intercourse; as on the one hand no one can more strongly feel the joint interests of a country with a population thinly dispersed and widely extended, or give more permanency to local institutions, than a well regulated internal police; so, on the other, nothing can tend more to enhance the intrinsic value of landed property than navigable water courses. In these our country abounds in sufficient number to answer all the purposes of trade, were adequate encouragement given for deepening the canals in some, & removing in others the impediments to a free and open communication with the sea coast. What further provisions are necessary to be made in this regard, is a subject well worthy your enquiry and deliberation.
"Another object to which I would particularly direct your attention, is the establishment of a penitentiary. A square of sixteen acres of ground in Milledgeville, was originally surveyed and set apart for this purpose. As yet, no provision has been made for such establishment. I would therefore recommend it to your serious consideration to devise such measures as you may think best calculated for carrying into effect so laudable a design. In making provision for such an establishment, you will not lose sight of the necessity of a revision of our penal code, so as to adapt it to the genius of our government and the present state of society."
ADDRESS TO THE PRESIDENT, FROM THE LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT.
TO JAMES MADISON, ESQ. President of the U. States.
SIR, On your being invited to the highest office in the gift of a great and happy nation, by a large majority of the unbiased suffrages of a free and independent people, the General Assembly of the state of Vermont, avail themselves of the earliest opportunity to express their high satisfaction at your elevation, which results from a full confidence in your long tried wisdom and integrity, as well as for that uniform zeal and attachment, which you have invariably manifested to promote the best interest of your country.
With peculiar gratification, we reflect, that a person is advanced to the presidential chair who has long been associated with the illustrious FRANKLIN and his co-patriots, and whose useful labors have tended to advance the honor, maintain the rights and secure the peace and happiness of our common country. The wise, prudent and impartial measures of your predecessor, aided by your faithful co-operation, have, under the blessings of Divine Providence, long preserved this highly favored nation from all

those fatal evils which have for so many years spread misery, devastation and death throughout devoted Luzerne .
It is a truth, however melancholy the reflection, that a disgraceful spirit of opposition and insubordination to the laws of the general government has been excited and fostered in some parts of the union, & by those who have long claimed the exclusive confidence of the people; but it is equally true that notwithstanding the inflammatory addresses, protests and resolutions, presented to the public, together with the combined influence of foreign intrigue and domestic treachery, a spirit of returning patriotism and of union has lately dawned upon us, from which we anticipate the most happy effects, both at home and abroad.
The embarrassed state of our foreign relations has been and still is productive of the most serious evils to the commercial and agricultural interests of the country. The belligerent powers of Europe, under a color of retaining upon one another, have issued and enforced orders and decrees, aimed at the entire destruction of our lawful commerce, the insulting pretensions and injurious effects of which too plainly show that lawless plunder, stimulated by unprincipled avarice and a thirst for universal dominion are the governing objects.
The visionary blockade of almost a whole continent, the order forbidding neutrals to trade from one port to another of an enemy, the destruction of our vessels on the high seas by fire, and the total interdiction of our lawful commerce, except on the conditions of tribute and submission to the mandates of a foreign power, are hostile to the spirit, and opposed to every generous and patriotic feeling which inspires a nation of freemen. Yet these are not all, nor even the greatest injuries we have received. Orders have been issued apparently designed to excite our citizens to insurrection and acts of disobedience to the government and laws of this country. Our seamen, not only on the common highway of nations, but also in sight of our own shores, after long and dangerous voyages, and in momentary expectation of treading their native soil, among their families and friends, have been impressed, torn from every thing they held dear, and forced into an ignominious servitude on board of ships of war.
Our territorial jurisdiction has been violated, the hospitality of our ports and harbors abused, our citizens murdered whilst in the peaceable pursuit of domestic concerns, our national flag insulted, the blood of our seamen wantonly shed, and the perpetrators of those horrible acts have been secured and protected from punishment by mock trials or in some instances by an exemption from trials; and as a further reward for such deeds, have enjoyed the smiles and received promotions from that very government, under whose authority they acted while it hypocritically pretended to disavow the deeds. Nor has any reparation been yet tendered, except on terms more humiliating than the aggressors themselves. And while they adhere to the tenor of their proclamation of the 16th day of Oct. 1807, little hope is entertained that they will be disposed to enter into suitable arrangements to redress such aggravated evils.
These accumulated injuries and unprovoked aggressions upon national rights are not, however, without their beneficial effects; for they have at last awakened the great majority of the American people to a just sense of their true interests, and excited a laudable spirit of ambition throughout the union to promote the establishment of domestic manufactures, and other internal improvements, which, under the fostering care and guardianship of an enlightened government, will in the end render us in a great measure independent of the old world.
The people of Vermont, though almost wholly devoted to agricultural pursuits, have, during our late and present commercial embarrassments, felt a common interest with her sister states, and have long and anxiously waited in the hope that the strict and impartial neutrality maintained by the general government towards all nations, the just and reasonable efforts of accommodation it has repeatedly made, would have before this brought the offending nations to a sense of justice, and created a disposition to restore to us the peaceable enjoyment of our national rights; but in this they have been disappointed, and with extreme concern behold the most friendly, just and pacific overtures treated with silent contempt by one nation, and by another met with what, if possible, is still worse, faithless, defusive proposals, and arrangements calculated solely to weaken the bonds of government, and to defeat those wise precautionary measures adopted to obtain a redress of wrongs.
Surely there is a point among nations as well as individuals, beyond which longer forbearance would become criminal, and honorable and manly resistance our indispensable duty: And we view the freedom of commerce upon the ocean, when pursued conformably to the established law of nations, the restoration of our impressed seamen, exemption and security against further impressment, among those rights which ought not to be surrendered but with our national existence.
While impressed with these weighty considerations we can discover no just cause for despondency or alarm, and we are strengthened in this opinion, from this pleasing reflection, that the path of our present political pilot is lighted by the most illustrious examples of virtue and patriotism, which have gone before him, and that the same principles which inspired the sages and heroes of the revolution will continue to guide the policy of our present administration: And if honorable adjustments cannot be made, however reluctant we may be to haz ard our fortunes upon the warring elements, yet, rather than relinquish any of our sacred rights, or should justice be longer unreasonably denied us, we confidently assure you, that we will rally round the standard of government, cheerfully obey the first call of our country, and unite with them in the last solemn appeal to nations, relying and trusting in that Almighty Being who directs and controls the destinies of the world, to guide us to a favorable issue.
DUDLEY CHASE, Speaker. October 23, 1809.
Columbia, Sept. 20, 1809. The resolutions adopted by the citizens of Columbia and its vicinity, on the 4th September last were forwarded to the President of the United States, by the Secretary, Mr. John M. Creyon, in a letter of which the following is a copy:
Columbia, Sept. 20, 1809. Sir—Conformably to the request of my fellow-citizens of this town and its vicinity, I hasten, with pleasure, to transmit you their resolutions, which are highly evincive of their patriotism and sincere devotion to our present beloved government. Permit me, at the same time, to avail myself of the satisfaction, as an individual, of adding my feeble voice to the voice of the nation, in approbation of your proceedings. Accept, sir, the most ardent wishes for your safety and prosperity through life, of your most devoted, humble servant,
JOHN M. CREYON. To James Madison, Esq. President of the U. S. of America.
An answer from the President was lately received, of which the following is a copy:
Sir—I have received the resolutions unanimously entered into by the citizens of Columbia, and covered by your letter of the 30th of September.
The very unexpected and inauspicious turn given to our relations with Great Britain, by the disavowal of the friendly arrangement concluded by her accredited minister, could not fail to excite a lively sensibility among a people conscious of their own just purposes, and satisfied of the reasonable views and good faith which has been evinced by their own government.
In such a posture of our affairs, it is a happy consideration that a disposition more and more prevails to review the course which has been pursued in our foreign relations, with a due attention to the causes which have produced and prolonged the embarrassments which have distinguished them; and to unite in support of the public authorities in the measures which may be best adapted to the peculiarity of the crisis.
Such a union alone can be wanted to command respect from foreign nations to our rights, or to vindicate them with success.
I tender to my fellow-citizens of Columbia, my respects and friendly wishes.
JAMES MADISON. October 17, 1809.
Liverpool, October 20th, 1809. The extreme inactivity which has for some time characterized our market, continues in a great measure to prevail, and the prices of those articles, for which there is little or no demand, are in the mean time declining, as the buyers seem determined in their resolution of waiting for the next advices from America, upon the nature of which their future operations will depend. We have, as yet, received no accounts of Mr. Jackson's arrival, but it is still a prevalent opinion that he will succeed in accomplishing the object of his mission. A cordial understanding is certainly the interest, and it is hoped, that this consideration will powerfully influence the councils of both countries.
Although the enquiry for American produce has greatly subsided, and a
consequent reduction ensued, yet our prices are still comparatively high, and would, we have no doubt, realize a profit on several of your exports, after defraying the expenses incident to a circuitous conveyance. That there are many persons in the United States who will act upon such a persuasion, appears highly probable, and this idea, which has been confirmed by the arrival, direct, of an American vessel, cleared out for Lisbon, must naturally tend to encourage the consumers to expect further depression in the prices. This effect will also be increased by the apprehensions of the holders, which will induce them to force off their stocks upon a dull and declining market, while the same causes will operate powerfully in checking, if not for a time wholly destroying, the spirit of speculation.
The demand for several descriptions of cotton, is tolerably regular, but accompanied with no spirit. The holders at present evince no solicitude to force the sale by reducing the prices, while the dealers purchase no more than is sufficient to supply the immediate demands of the spinners. The sales of American cottons, which have lately been made, are principally confined to Uplands. The prices of this description may be quoted at 18 1/2 a 20d.—New Orleans are in little request at 20 1/2 a 22d. Tennessee are similarly circumstanced at 12d. a 20d.—Sea Islands which have been for some time almost entirely neglected, may be quoted nominally, at 2s a 2 7d per lb. There are no Bourbons in this market; the last sales were effected at 4s a 4 3d per lb.
Ashe have in some degree recovered from their late depression, but the demand is still very limited. New York Pots may be quoted at 50s a 51s and Boston at 58s a 60s.—Pearl, of which the supplies are not large, are held at 63s a 65s per cwt.
It is now fully ascertained that pacific arrangements have been concluded between Sweden and Russia. As this event may be expected ultimately to enhance the value of tar, a few speculators have been induced to buy American freely at 36s a 38s per barrel, and, at these prices purchases, we believe, would still be made. To effect the sale of turpentine, at the present moment would be almost impracticable; the prices which are still quoted at 32s a 35s per cwt. are therefore merely nominal.
During the whole of September, the weather was of a very alarming description, threatening the country in general with consequences of a most calamitous nature. The relations in which we stood with respect to foreign countries capable of supplying us with grain, were only of a character calculated to increase our apprehensions. The combination of these causes advanced the prices of wheat and flour to a height very rarely witnessed in that early period—the average of a fair good wheat was sold at 17s a 17 6d per 70 lb. and superfine flour at 62 s 63s per barrel.
With the commencement of this month, however, a very happy change was experienced in the state of the weather, which has continued, on the whole, very favorable, and there is now a prospect of our harvest being secured in much better condition than was expected. This circumstance has had, as might be supposed, a considerable influence upon our market, and the depression which it was naturally calculated to produce, has, in some degree, been increased by a late order in council, admitting the importation of grain from France and Holland. It must, nevertheless, be admitted, that the crops in the northern districts have been much injured, and that the stocks of old wheat have not been for many years so much reduced as at the present period—From these considerations and the probability that the supplies from France and Holland will be of no magnitude, we may infer that our prices will continue high, and in the event of a direct intercourse with your country, offer a fair inducement to the exporter. The demand, however, is at present very limited, and good American wheat can scarcely be quoted higher than 16s per 70 lb. and superfine flour from 57s a 59s per barrel.
The prices of rice, in consequence of the reverse in our grain market, have of late been gradually declining. The sale is now very dull, and the good qualities cannot be considered as worth more than 31s and 32s per cwt.
Tobaccoes participate largely in the general depression. York and James river may be quoted at 6d a 8d.—Rappahannock at 5d a 8d. and stemmed at 12d a 4d per lb.
The superior descriptions of Quercitron bark are in fair demand, and the consumption, considering the high prices, more extensive than might have been expected—fine 64s a 65s—good 55s a 60s—midling 40s a 45s—and ordinary 20s a 26s per cwt.
A small quantity of particular fine
Spanish mahogany was lately sold at the average price of 3s 1d per foot. This sale, however, cannot be admitted as a just criterion of the state of the market, as that price was merely obtained from the spirit of competition which the superiority of the article excited among the dealers. This article, therefore, if estimated according to the general quality of the importations, cannot be rated higher than 2s a 2s 6d—Cuba may be quoted at 1s 10d a 2s—and Honduras at 1s 6d a 1s 8d per foot.
We are very respectfully, Your sincere friends, WM. & RICHARD RATHBONE.
RUSSIAN STATE PAPER. To the civil governor of Livonia, and actual counsellor of state.
On the 5th of this month, a treaty of an eternal peace between Russia and Sweden was concluded and signed at Fredricksham, by our minister plenipotentiary count Romanzow, and baron Stedingk on the part of Sweden. All the propositions by us made with regard to the said peace have been accepted, and the incorporation of the Grand Duchy of Finland with the Russian Empire has been confirmed; the town of Torneo, and the river of the same name, form the frontiers of the two states.
Thus has terminated a war, the various events of which have covered the Russian armies with immortal glory, and the conclusion of which has added to the Russian Empire a country inhabited by an industrious people; celebrated on account of its progress in agriculture, its markets, important fortifications, and the fortress of Sweanort; and has secured forever on that side the frontiers of our native land.
While we are offering up our thanks to that Divine Being which has vouchsafed to favor Russia, and crowned our arms with success, we hasten to acquaint you with that fortunate event, feeling perfectly satisfied that all our faithful subjects will readily join us in offering up thanks to the Most High, for the happy conclusion of a much wished for peace.
After the ratifications shall have been exchanged, the said treaty of peace will be published in a distinct manifesto.
I remain your affectionate, ALEXANDER. St. Petersburg, Sept. 7.
Mosel, Oct. 14. Joseph Bonaparte has abolished all orders in Spain, except those of his own creation, and the the Golden Fleece. His brother in the mean time has created a new order in which he combines all the three ancient grand orders of France, of Austria and of Spain. It is to be called the order of the Three Fleeces, thus proclaiming to the world that he unites in his own person the power of the three great Empires, and the dignity of the former sovereigns of each.
Hamburg, Oct. 6. The ratification of the treaty between Russia and Sweden is to be exchanged at St. Petersburg within four weeks. The King of Sweden engages by it no longer to admit English ships of war, or merchantmen, into Sweden, but has reserved to himself the importation of salt and colonial produce.
Paris, Oct. 1. The Moniteur contains an Imperial Decree, issued by His Majesty on his birth day, the 15th of August, instituting a new order to be called the Order of the Three Golden Fleeces , and to be specially appropriated to the rewarding of officers and soldiers, whose corps belong to the grand army, and have served with it during three campaigns. This order is to consist, at most, of 100 grand knights, 400 commanders, and 1000 knights. The Emperor is Grand Master. The Imperial Prince alone obtains admission from birth. The other Princes of the blood are only admissible after serving two years in the army, or during one actual campaign. It may be conferred for services deemed worthy of it, on the Grand officers of the Crown, the Ministers, the Presidents of the Senate and the immediate descendants of Marshals. With these exceptions, none can obtain it, but such as have in different engagements received three wounds.
The Emperor, nevertheless, reserves to himself the privilege of bestowing it upon those who particularly distinguish themselves, by the defence of their colors, being the first to mount a breach, or other splendid achievements. The memorable 13th of August will be the anniversary of the Order.
London, Oct. 21. We have never entertained any doubts of the authenticity of the intelligence received from Holland, of peace having been signed between Austria and France. If we had any, they would be removed by the Amsterdam Gazette Extraordinary of the 11th, which has just been received, and which communicates the intelligence in the following manner:
"TRANSLATION" "Amsterdam Courant Extraordinary, Amsterdam, Oct. 11."
"We hasten to communicate to our respected readers that the Burgomaster of this city has received, early in the morning of this day, a letter from his excellency the Minister of War, dated from Loo, containing an official notification that the peace between France and Austria was signed on the 3rd of this month."
"The above important intelligence is now, without loss of time, announced to the citizens by the firing of the cannon on the city walls, the ringing of the bells, and the playing of the chimes."
"We sincerely congratulate our readers on this news so interesting to humanity, and hope that it will soon be followed by a general peace."
Still we remain without any further account of terms of peace, except that they are most humiliating to Austria.
A letter from Gibraltar says—"The utmost discontent against the present govt. prevails throughout Spain, & the Junta are so apprehensive of an insurrection at Seville, that they have ordered 10,000 men there from the armies, to protect their persons."
"Marquiss Wellesley attends the Supreme Junta, twice and thrice a day; but there is reason to suppose that he is justly dissatisfied with their conduct."
The marquis Wellesley will certainly be recalled from Spain, to fill one of the departments of government.
Liverpool, September 30. This morning the board of trade has agreed to grant licences, for three months, for vessels to take British merchandise and British colonial produce to France and Holland, on condition of bringing back corn and burr stones. As the pressure of the high price of corn is much dreaded by our Ministry, other measures, it is thought, will be resorted to, on the meeting of Parliament, to encourage or open the way to supplies.
Boston, Dec. 2. Corunna, ( Galicia ) papers to the 12th October, have been received at Salem. We have seen a few translations from them. A Carvajales article of the 1st October, mentions an action of 10 hours continuation between the Spaniards and French near Zamora; in which the French were beaten without much loss on the part of the Patriots. This article makes it probable Ney's corps of the French remained in the positions between Salamanca and the Douro, in which our prior accounts left it. Mention is made in the Spanish papers of the interception and destruction, in Arragon, of French convoys of supplies; and of the heroic feats of a partisan Patriot herdsman, named Julian—recently promoted to command, & a title—in harassing the rear of the French army, which he daily attacked and made many prisoners. The account partakes of Spanish marvellous; but other countries have produced similar characters: and why not Spain? Gen. Eguia, ( successor of Cuesta ) it seems had joined Venegas, at Ciudad Real, with 24,000 men; which makes his army superior in numbers to that of Sebastiani, to which it is opposed.
Referring. SAMUEL STETTINIUS, Pennsylvania Avenue, Near the Centre Market.
Begs leave to refer to his last advertisement of dry goods, and to inform his friends and the public at large that he has added to them a few days ago another extensive stock, which, completing his stock of full goods, will enable him to accommodate every kind call with which he might be favored.
He has also received from Philadelphia per Schooner Eleonor , Capt. Wm. Howard,
10 Hhds. New-Orleans Sugar 13 Bbls. do. do. 2 Pipes 4th proof French Brandy 1 Hhd. Jamaica Spirits, 4th proof 2 Chests first quality Young Hyson Tea 2 Hyson Skin do. 1 Imperial do. 15 Boxes Tin Plates 1 Bbl. Corks 4 Gross empty bottles 200 pounds of Black Pepper 300 Raisins 500 Cheese 3 Bkis Spermaceti Oil 4 Kegs of Copperas and Allum 6 Boxes Mustard 3 Gunter casks first quality Lisbon Wine 2 do. do. Malaga do. do. 1 Bbl. Superfine Barley Currants, Mace, Almonds Baitpetre and Flask Oil 1 Box Fig Blue, best quality  1 Quarter Cask Sherry Wine  150 lbs. Alsipice, and  30 Dozen clarified Sweet Cyder in bottles.
—ALSO— A most extensive assortment of hollow glass, consisting of flowered and gilt Decanters, cut and flowered ditto, quart, pint and half pint tumblers, wine glasses, with a number of other articles.
Those of his friends who wish to buy by the wholesale as well as those buying by retail, may rest assured that he will endeavor to deserve their respective satisfaction, by selling them at pleasing terms and very low.
December 8—12.
NICHOLAS B. VAN ZANDT, HAS JUST RECEIVED,
Fresh Lemons, Grapes in Jars, Muscatei Raisins, Oranges, Currants, Segars.
December 8—3L.

The House of Delegates of Maryland have agreed to the first of the resolutions approbatory of the embargo and other measures of the late administration, which were offered by Mr. Brent. Ayes 42—Nays 32.
Wilson Carey Nicholas, in consequence of a severe indisposition on his way to this city, has resigned his seat in the House of Representatives.
THE REV. DOCTOR PORTER, of Massachusetts, will preach in the Capitol on SUNDAY next.
CONGRESS.
IN SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6.
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr. Giles was read a second time.
The bill to prevent the abuse of the privileges and immunities of foreign ministers within the U. States was read a second time and made the order of the day for to-morrow.
The bill authorising the transmission of the message of the President of the U. S. and documents, free of postage, was read a second time.
Mr. Pope's motion to amend the Constitution of the U. States was read a second time.
DECEMBER 7.
The following gentlemen compose the committee on so much of the message of the President of the United States as relates to the organization of the militia of the United States: Messrs. Smith of Maryland, Leib, Briley, Sumpter and German.
Mr. Leib gave notice that he should to-morrow ask leave to bring in a bill to repeal the law suspending the recruiting service.
On motion of Mr. Pope, the consideration of the resolution and bill reported by Mr. Giles was postponed till to-morrow.
The resolution for amending the constitution with respect to the tenure of office of the judges of the United States, was, on motion of Mr. Pope, referred to a select committee. The following gentlemen compose the committee: Messrs. Pope, Crawford, Goodrich, Brent and Lloyd.
The bill from the House of Representatives supplementary to the act extending the right of suffrage in the territory of Indiana, was read and passed to a second reading.
Mr. Pope gave notice that he should to-morrow ask leave to bring in a bill relative to the Cumberland road.
Mr. Bradley gave notice that he should to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate religious societies in the district of Columbia.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1809.
Mr. McKim called for the consideration of the motion submitted yesterday respecting vessels trading under foreign licences.—The motion was taken up and agreed to without opposition.
MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY.
Mr. Miller presented a petition of a number of the inhabitants of the district east of Pearl river in the Mississippi territory, praying for a division of the territory, which he moved to refer to a select committee.
Mr. Poinsett objected to the reference, and stated that, in addition to other forcible considerations, the Legislature of the territory, since the petition was presented to Congress at the last session, had unanimously passed a resolution, which he read, "that they view with the most marked disapprobation the object and views of the said petitioners, and that the Speaker forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of State of the U. S. and another to our delegate in Congress, requesting him to use his best exertions to prevent the prayer of the petitioners being granted." Mr. P. said that at the last session the petition was ordered to lie on the table; he wished to give it the same direction now. By a reference to the articles of cession and agreement between the U. S. and Georgia, it was expressly provided that the territory was to form one state. These articles could not be altered without the consent of the three contracting parties, the U. S. Georgia and the Mississippi territory. If it were lawful for Congress to divide it into two parts, they might divide it into an infinite & ever increasing part of it from being admitted to the rank of a state in the union. The U. S. had stipulated with Georgia that the territory should be indivisible, and should become a state so soon as it had attained a population of 60,000 souls. If Congress were to grant the prayer of these persons, feeble as they are shown to be by an anonymous vote of the Legislature of the territory, including their own Representatives, they would do what the constitution forbids; they would form a small county containing 5 or 6000 souls, into a separate territorial government at an enormous expense, and in contravention of an express stipulation with the state of Georgia. It was true that all petitions should take the ordinary course of reference to a committee; but when a petition was presented praying for the violation of the constitution or of an express contract, it ought not to be referred.
Mr. Miller said he had not the pleasure of an acquaintance with the petitioners and therefore could not say what character they bore, or how their petition might be affected by it; but in the petition itself he saw nothing to prevent its taking the usual course of all petitions. If it were true (and he did not dispute the fact) that no division of the territory could take place without the consent of Georgia and of the Mississippi territory, he could see no objection to the present application, because an application for an alteration of the compact, to which the consent of three parties is necessary, must originate with one of them. If they were to apply first to the state of Georgia for a division of the territory, they would refuse to meddle with it because the consent of three parties was necessary; if they applied to the Mississippi territory, they would receive the same answer; and for this reason the question would never be got at. He did not believe that the existence of such articles as those mentioned by the gentle-
man from Mississippi territory was a conclusive argument against referring the petition, because if the three parties should consent, the territory might be divided, notwithstanding their existence.
Mr. Quincy said he knew nothing of the merits of the petition, but from its contents the argument it offered appeared strongly in favor of a reference of it. The petitioners state that they are debauched from the comforts of civil society, that they have not even a regular judiciary. These petitioners he said had no Representative on the floor but the gentleman from the territory (Mr. Poinsett) who wished to refuse a reference of their petition. Under these circumstances it appeared to him peculiarly proper that the petitioners should have their prayer considered by the proper organ of the House. It would be much more satisfactory to them to have their petition referred than to see it treated with contempt.
Mr. Mason hoped, without declaring whether or not he would vote for a division of the territory, that the petition would be referred. These petitioners had been for several sessions urging the consideration of this subject by the House. Was it in the nature of man to be satisfied, when petition after petition forwarded by them was laid on the table? The House did not indeed reject the petitions, but it would not consider them. Last session, a similar petition, presented through the Speaker of the House, had been ordered to lie on the table. What would be the consequence of giving the same course to this petition? The petitioners would come again. Mr. M. thought the petition had better be referred. A reference of the petition was a question very different from that of a division of the territory. The people say that they are oppressed, observed Mr. M. Let us enquire into it. It may turn out that they are merely dissatisfied, and wish for a change; or it may prove to be as they state. The right of petition is merely nominal, if petitions are to be laid on the table and never considered.
Mr. Smilie was of the same opinion with Mr. Mason. The law might be as stated by the gentleman from the Mississippi territory; but every one could not be supposed to be as well acquainted with it as that gentleman was, and time ought to be allowed for a thorough examination into it.
Mr. Poinsett said it was not from any desire to stifle the consideration of the subject, but in conformity with the former proceedings of the House. In this case, that he wished the petition to lie on the table. He was certain that the House had sanctioned the doctrine, where a petition was presented for an object manifestly derogatory to the constitution and to existing contracts, of refusing to refer it, even although upon subjects then immediately before the House. Would it not be much more proper to refuse to refer a petition praying for a manifest violation of the constitution, than to refer it? That granting the prayer of the petition would violate a solemn compact he said he could show by a reference to the articles of cession and agreement. If so, why take into consideration that on which Congress could not act? They might as well refer a petition from a state for a secession from the union, or for an exemption from the penal laws of the U. S. If the petition should be referred, he should be content—he had done his duty in opposing its reference—he was confident that no committee of the House could be selected that would make a report in favor of the prayer of the petitioners, especially when they saw such a resolution passed by the Legislature of the territory at the express instance of their own Representatives.
Mr. Uplam expressed himself in favor of referring the petition, as he conceived he did not sufficiently understand the subject to vote at once to reject the prayer of the petition.
Mr. Rhea (T.) said he had been sorry to hear any observations going to place the petitioners in a contemptuous point of view. It was in the power of the House to relieve the petitioners, relief ought to be extended to them. He therefore wished the petition referred and hoped the committee would report at large on the subject.
The motion for reference was agreed to; and the following gentlemen appointed a committee accordingly: Messrs. Miller, Bibb, Quincy, Breckenridge, Lisle, Nicholson and Campbell.
A message was received from the Senate by Mr. Oils their Secretary, informing the House that they had chosen the Rev. O. B. Brown their Chaplain.
Mr. Love presented the petition of the President and Directors of the Potomac Navigation Company, praying to be allowed to raise a sum of money by way of lottery for the use of the said company; which was referred to the committee of the District of Columbia.
On motion of Mr. Bassett, the committee of Ways and Means were discharged from the consideration of the message and documents yesterday received from the President of the U. S.; and they were referred to the committee on the naval establishment.
On motion of Mr. Poinsett, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Bassett in the chair, on the bill, yesterday reported, supplemental to the act extending the right of suffrage in the territory of Indiana and for other purposes. The bill passed through the committee, and was reported to the House, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
DISABLED SOLDIERS.
Mr. Nelson said he had at a former session had the honor to submit a motion which had for its object the relief of the infirm and disabled soldiers of the United States. He now again submitted it, deeming it unnecessary to enlarge upon the subject, as follows:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of making provision by law for the relief of the infirm, disabled and superannuated officers and soldiers of the late revolutionary army and of the present army of the United States; and that the committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
The resolution was agreed to, and the following gentlemen appointed a committee accordingly: Messrs. Nelson, Huffy, Talmadge, Clay and Dashi.
SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY.
Mr. Whitman presented the petition of a number of the inhabitants of Portland, Maine, praying for the establishment of an uniform system of bankruptcy; which he moved to refer to a select committee.
Mr. Newton moved to refer it to a committee of the whole House.
Mr. Pilsen wished the petition rather to lie on the table, than go to a committee of the whole. He was himself totally opposed to the object of the petition. Nothing would come from its reference to a committee of the whole, as such a committee could originate no proposition on the subject; reference of subjects to such committees being merely intended to afford an opportunity for a more free discussion of their principles.
Mr. Smilie said we had already had one bankrupt law, and had got rid of it. He believed every honest man abhorred the system. He was clearly and decidedly against touching the subject at all.
Mr. Newton agreed with the gentleman from Connecticut and Pennsylvania that we have already had enough of bankrupt laws, and unprincipled experience of their effects too. He wished the petition to go to a committee of the whole, because when it once got there, there could be no hope of its resurrection. The reference to that committee would be pronouncing its final condemnation and dismissing it honorably.
Mr. Pilsen observed that he had always understood that a reference of a motion to a committee of the whole was for the purpose of discussion, and not for the purpose of getting rid of it. He wished it to be on the table. If any motion were made on the subject of a system of bankruptcy, this petition could be referred to the same committee to whom it should be referred.
Mr. Whitman said he was not at all satisfied that the subject ought not to be referred to a select committee. The petitioners respectfully prayed a consideration of the subject, and it was a respect due to them to refer their petition. Mr. W. said that the object of a reference to a select committee was, to collect information on the subject, to be submitted to the House. He was of opinion that if such information was before the House on this occasion, the minds of members would be very differently affected on the question. At present the different states had different bankrupt laws, the citizens of one state did not know what were the insolvent laws of another state, and thus an avoidable difficulty arose. For this difficulty a remedy might possibly be found, on a mature consideration of the subject.
Mr. Wilson said that if the petition prayed for a particular benefit to the petitioners, it might be proper to refer it to a select committee; but when they prayed for a general law, to which almost all appeared opposed, he could not see the propriety of referring it. For his part, his mind was made up against it; and if every gentleman was in the same situation, he could not see why it should be committed.
Mr. Uplam spoke in disapprobation of a general bankrupt system, but in favor of a reference of the petition.
On the question of referring the petition to a committee of the whole, there were but 18 ayes.
On the question of referring it to a select committee there were but 23 ayes. So the question was lost.
The petition lies on the table of course.
DANISH SPOLIATIONS.
Mr. Whitman offered for the consideration of the House the following resolution:
Resolved, That the President of the U. States be requested to cause to be laid before this House such information as he may have received and may deem proper to be communicated respecting seizures, captures and condemnations of the ships and merchandise of the citizens of the U. States under the authority of the government of Denmark and its dependencies.
Mr. Newton hoped that the terms of the resolution, if it were to be passed, would be extended so far as to embrace also "G. Britain and France," and made a motion for that purpose.
Mr. Whitman said that his object was to obtain information on this subject. That Congress might be enabled as speedily as possible to adopt some mode of liberating our vessels, now detained from the difficulties of the situation in which they are placed. He had understood that a great number of our citizens were in a situation which required immediate relief. It had been suggested to him that if proper measures were taken with regard to the property detained in Norway, it might be recovered; and that, if such measures were not taken, it might be wholly lost or in a great measure destroyed. With this view of obtaining information he had offered the resolution, and hoped that it would pass in its present form.
Mr. Newton thought it important that an extensive view of this subject should be taken, and that all the information attainable should be procured. Although Denmark had done us injury, the two nations which he had mentioned had done us infinitely more. If the House took any view of the subject, he wished them to have the information of all nations before them.
Mr. Pilsen said he had no objection to the addition of the words moved by the gentleman from Virginia; but he thought the House ought not to send so general a resolution to the President with respect to the two last powers, because, their violation of our commerce having commenced from 15 to 20 years back, it might give the President some trouble to lay before the House all the information accumulated in that time. He therefore thought some limitation ought to be fixed as to the time which the motion should embrace.
Mr. Newton presumed that of course the President would go no farther back than to the last communications made by the Executive on the subject.
The amendment moved by Mr. Newton, to add "Great Britain and France," was adopted 51 to 45.
Mr. Troup said he could not conceive the object of the original resolution. He hoped it had no allusion to indemnity for spoliations. After merchants had compelled the repeal of a salutary measure, and sent their vessels to sea in the face of the most manifest danger, it would be extraordinary indeed if they were to call upon Congress for indemnity.
Mr. Mason was of opinion, if the information was called for, that some limitation of time ought to be expressed in the resolution; though for himself he did not want the information as to G. Britain and France. Your tables (said he) have from time to time been loaded with the nefarious proceedings of those two governments. As to the idea of the gentleman from Georgia, whether such a consideration is to grow out of the subject or not, I consider a question totally different from the present. The object of the present motion, as I understand it, is to get information officially of the captures by Denmark of our vessels; and
I am decidedly in favor of it. Nor have I any objection to hear more of the doings of G. Britain and France, though I think every man in the nation has seen enough of them. On motion of Mr. Bassett, the resolution was further amended by adding to the end of it the words "not heretofore communicated to Congress."
And, after being thus amended, Mr. Whitman's motion passed without opposition; and Messrs. Whitman and Keegan were appointed a committee to wait on the President of the U. States with the said resolution.
Mr. Newton offered the following resolution which was agreed to:
Resolved, That the committee on the public lands be instructed to enquire into the expediency of extending the time for issuing and locating United States military land warrants, and also the propriety of extending the time for completing the location of land warrants in the Virginia military tract, and that the committee be authorised to report by bill or otherwise.
And the House adjourned.
THURSDAY, DEC. 7.
Mr. Mason, from the committee of Public Lands, reported a resolution for repealing the law respecting British tonnage, which was adopted and referred to the committee of Public Lands, with directions to bring in a bill accordingly.
The engrossed bill supplementary to the act "for extending the right of suffrage in the territory of Indiana and for other purposes," was read a third time and passed.
MANUFACTURES.
Mr. Smilie observed that on the 5th day of December, 1791, the original report of the Secretary of the Treasury (General Alexander Hamilton) on the subject of manufactures was ordered to lie on the table. He said it was a document which contained much important matter and did honor to its author. He conceived it might be made the basis on which an important superstructure might be raised. He therefore moved that it should be printed for the use of the members of the House.—Agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Poinsett, the following resolution was adopted, and a committee of five appointed in pursuance thereof.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of extending jurisdiction to the superior courts of the several territories of the U. States, in which a district court has not been established, for the trial of treason and other offences against the laws of the U. States, committed within the limits of said territories; and to empower said courts to pronounce such judgment, or sentence, on conviction of the offender, or offenders, as the law directs, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Poinsett presented a memorial from the Corporation of New Orleans against the claim set up by Edward Livingston, Esq., to the Butte rent of the Dauphine of St. Mary's.—Referred to the committee of Public Lands.
CHALLENGES, DUELS, &c.
Mr. Bacon said he held in his hands three propositions which he deemed it his duty to submit to the House. They were not for the regulation of the great concerns with foreign nations, but for the necessary object of regulating them. It would be seen that these resolutions had not grown out of any personal considerations, nor out of any particular case, but out of the serious evils to which the House had been exposed by the want of such regulations from the commencement of the government. In 1793, the evil had risen to such a height that the house had unequivocally expressed its opinion on it. Mr. Bacon said he left it to duty to show as his sense on the subject by laying the resolutions on the table, and more particularly as he understood that the subject was now agitated in the committee appointed to draft rules and orders for the government of the House. He would merely remark that the resolutions might not be correct in form, or they might be altogether erroneous in principle. He was not anxious as to the particular form, but he was decidedly in favor of the general object, and wished to take the sense of the House upon it. For himself he was well prepared to act on them; but for the convenience of others he wished them to lie on the table.
Resolved, That the committee appointed to report on the rules and orders for the government of the House, do report a rule declaring, "That if any member in the course of debate shall make use of opprobrious or vilifying language with respect to any member, or call into question the integrity of his motives, or those of either branch of the government in relation to the discharge of his official duties, except on a motion for impeachment or for other intervention of the constitutional powers of this House—or apply to either indecorous or reproachful expressions—it shall be deemed a breach of the orders of the House."
That said committee be instructed further to report a rule declaring, "That if any person during the session of Congress, whether a member of the House or not, shall give or send to any other member during his actual attendance at the seat of government, a challenge to fight a duel, or if the member so challenged shall accept the same, it shall be deemed a breach of the privileges of the House, as well on the part of such members as on that of any other person whether a member or not, who shall be aiding, abetting or assisting in giving or sending such challenge, or in carrying the same into effect, and every such member shall be held liable to be expelled from the House therefor."
That said committee be further instructed to report a rule declaring—"That if any person during the session of Congress, whether a member of the House or not, shall commit personal violence or assault upon any member during his actual attendance at the seat of government, it shall be deemed a breach of the privileges of the House, as well on the part of the person so assaulting, as on that of any other person who shall be aiding, abetting, or assisting therein, and such person, if a member, shall be held liable to be punished therefor, at the discretion of the House."
Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Mason observed that the committee appointed to draft rules and regulations for the government of the House would sit on Saturday.
Mr. Bacon then said he should call for the consideration of his motion to-morrow.
ADDITION OF DRAWBACKS, &c.
Mr. Farson said that on Friday the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Mason) had moved several resolutions, and in the course of his observations had mentioned a wish, if he had been correctly understood, to adopt something like a new article to the United States. Mr. Van Alstyne said he acceded cheerfully to that idea. It was time that their attention was turned to the powers which the constitution had given to Congress, and that they no longer relied on the time and patience of the nation to be exhausted in treating about pre-existing treaties, far as to making a treaty by which some powers could be re-exercised which they had continued in force, by an expectation of it. Although something must be done by Congress which should go to add the commercial as well as agricultural interests of the country. When he spoke of the commercial interest, he meant that connected with the agricultural interest, and not that which grew out of the war in Europe and which our merchants would wholly lose in time of peace. He had five resolutions present, which he would briefly state the substance of. The first, he said, was to give to the shipping of the United States the exclusive exportation of articles the growth, produce or manufacture of the U. States. The second proposed to prohibit American shipping to the exportation of articles the growth, produce or manufacture of the United States only. The 3d, by laying a discriminating duty, would give to American traders an advantage over foreign merchants in supplying us with such foreign articles as should be necessary for our consumption. The 4th went to repeal or modify the laws respecting drawbacks. These laws were very deficient every one must believe who reflected that the same drawback was allowed on all foreign articles exported, of whatever description, whether such as were manufactured or grown in the U. S. or otherwise. Without further remarks he offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of prohibiting the exportation from ports or places under the jurisdiction of the U. States of any article the growth, produce or manufacture of the U. States—excepting ships or vessels owned and wholly navigated by citizens of the U. States.
Resolved, That the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of prohibiting the exportation from ports or places under the jurisdiction of the U. S. in ships or vessels belonging to the U. S. of any article which is not of the growth, produce or manufacture of the U. S.
Resolved, That the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of laying an additional discriminating duty in favor of ships owned and wholly navigated by citizens of the U. S.
Resolved, That the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of prohibiting American ships and vessels from carrying articles the growth, produce or manufacture of any foreign country from any foreign port or place to another foreign port or place.
Resolved, That the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of amending or repealing the laws allowing drawbacks.
Mr. Smilie wished these resolutions to lie on the table and to print the substance of them to the committee. He would move that instead of the committee.
Resolved, That the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of amending the laws allowing drawbacks.
Mr. Farson said he had a resolution to lay on the table, which he would move. It was a resolution of the committee on the subject of drawbacks, and it was a resolution of the committee on the subject of drawbacks, and it was a resolution of the committee on the subject of drawbacks.
Mr. Farson said he had a resolution to lay on the table, which he would move. It was a resolution of the committee on the subject of drawbacks, and it was a resolution of the committee on the subject of drawbacks, and it was a resolution of the committee on the subject of drawbacks.
The resolutions were ordered to be laid on the table. Adjourned.
AN ACT
Appointing Gangers for the city of Washington.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That the Mayor be empowered to appoint a Ganger for the First and Second Wards who shall reside within the same.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That the Mayor be empowered to appoint a Ganger for the Third and Fourth Wards, who shall reside within the same, whose duty it shall be to gauge all Hogsheads that come to the city of Washington by land or water, for sale, which Gangers shall receive for their compensation six and one fourth cents for each barrel, hogshead, pipe or tierce, which shall be paid them by the seller. Before they enter upon the duties of their office they shall take an oath before some Justice of the peace for the faithful performance of their duty.
SAML. N. SMALLWOOD, President of the First Chamber, DANL. RAPINE, President of the Second Chamber.
APPROVED. November 23d, 1809 ROBERT BRENT, Mayor.
FOR SALE OR RENT. THE Subscriber wishes to part with two good LOHOPPY FISH FISHNERS, which he engages to keep in good order during the season. Also an excellent SADDLE HORSE. He has on hand an Assortment of DRY GOODS and CLOTHES, amongst which are Hats and Shoes of all descriptions, Buckskin Gloves, Bandanas, Handkerchiefs, etc. Lemons, Cider, O. J. Cherry, Plums, etc. etc. etc. upon the most reasonable terms.
J. A. WAGNER, Tenth Street, Centre Market. N. B. Also for Sale an excellent Brass of Pistols in a Mahogany case. December 8th.

NEW STORE.
MCKENNEY AND OSBORN, HAVE commenced the Dry Goods busi- ness in the house lately occupied by N. J. H. H. H. esq. on Bridge street, front- ing Jefferson street, where they have an extensive assortment of every description of Seasonable Goods, consisting of:
SUPERFINE Cloths, Second do. Double and single milled Kerseymeres, Prince Cloths, Mouselin Coatings, Plain do. Rose and striped Blankets, Carpeting, passage and stair Free Hugs, White Clans, White Kerseys, Colored Planes, Farnought, Rose, blue, red and green Flannels, white, yellow & red, every quality Swainskin Flannel, White Ticklenburg, Hempen Linen, Patter Bones, Hosiery, Constitution and other Cords, Buck and olive Velvets, Police Velvets, various colors, Mens worsted Hosiery, all colors, Womens do. lead colors, Men and Womens cotton Hosiery, assorted, Boys and Girls worsted and cotton do. Linen and cotton Dispers, various widths, Paper Table Cloths, Bed Tickling, Long Levers, Furniture Chintzes and Cottons, Chintzes, Demi Chintzes & printed Calicoes, Ginghams, White Cottons, every description, Dimities, Cambrie Dimities, 6-4th Cambrie Muslin, 4-4th do. do. Colored do. do. Mul Muslins figured and plain, India and British book Muslins, do. do. Hankerchiefs, Marseilles Quilts, Irish Linens, Shirting Muslins, Italian Plaid Mantuas, Black Mantuas and Sattins, Colored Sattins, Florentines, White and colored Marseilles, Marseilles quilting for Vest Patterns, Swansdown, do. do. Mouselin, Cotton Shawls, Camels Hair do. Elegant Cashmere, do. Damask Silk, do. Plain do. do. Laces, thread and Cotton, Ribbons, Lace Cap Patterns, Cashmere Robes, Muslins do. white and Colored, Bandanna and Madras Handkerchiefs, Secret Bombazet, Black do. Boubaïne, Elegant Plaid Cambries, Pink and blue, 6-4th and 4-4th, Elegant Buttons latest from Europe, Tortoise shell Combs, Looking Glasses Large and small, Toilet do. do. do. Brass and Irons, Whips, Scarf and gold Tea Boards, Black and Gilt do. do. Walters do. do. do. In addition to the above, are a variety of articles which it is deemed unnecessary here to mention, excepting 40,000 needles, well assorted. As McKenney & Osborn, purpose selling for cash, they have marked their goods at the smallest possible advance, which must certainly be an object to all purchasers; and more especially so, when the public are assured that their purchases were made under peculiarly advantageous circumstances. Reasonable deductions are made to those who may purchase by the piece or package. Georgetown, Nov. 17-4w
LONDON PIANOS Of a Superior Quality. Old Madeira, Lisbon and Sherry Wines, Brandy and real Holland Gin. Fresh Imperial, Young and Old Hyson Teas, Furniture Calicoes very cheap, Just received and for Sale by THOS. W. PAIRO. December 4-3t
FOR RENT. A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, In F Street, late in the occupation of John Martin Baker. Possession may be had immediately. Enquire of Wm. COOKING, 19th street west. December 4-3t
NOTICE. IN AWAY from the subscriber, a negro man named POMPEY, about 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, 18 or 20 years old, very black and straight—left the subscriber's employment on Friday the 29th of September, 1809. It is probable he may attempt to pass for a free man and go to Maryland or Pennsylvania. Whoever will apprehend the said negro, and secure him in any jail within the state so that I get him again shall receive 25 dollars reward, and one dollar for every 10 miles if brought home to the Fork of the North river, four miles above Char- lottesville, Albemarle county, state of Vir- ginia, to SAMUEL CARR. December 4-
PUBLIC SALE. BY order of the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county will be exposed to Public Sale on Friday the 22nd day of De- cember next if fair, if not the next fair day thereafter, at the late Dwelling of Isaac Lansdale, deceased, the following property, viz. a number of valuable Negroes, consist- ing of Men, Women and Children, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Household & Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Utensils and a variety of articles too tedious to enumerate. The Terms of Sale are 12 months credit for all sums above 20 dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security; all sums under 20 dollars the money must be paid on the day of sale. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock. CLEMENT BROOKE, Adm'r. DENNIS BOYL, December 4-3w
GRAND LOTTERY, THREE PRIZES OF 25,000 DOLLARS EACH. State of New York, UNION COLLEGE LOTTERY, No. 1. MANAGERS: William W. Gilbert, Benjamin Dewitt, George Merchaunt, Isaac Denison, and Stephen Thorne. JUDAH and LAZARUS, (late N. Judah) No. 34, Maiden Lane, New York; hav- ing purchased one half of the Tickets in the present Lottery, offer the same for sale, at their Lucky Lottery Office (where the high- est Prize of $30,000 in the last Lottery, and most of the capital Prizes in former Lotteries were sold) in Whole, Half, and Quarter Tickets, for which most of the Bank Notes of other states, Prize Tickets in former Lotteries, and approved promisso- ry notes will be taken in payment. Distant adventurers, by enclosing cash (post paid) shall receive immediate atten- tion, and the earliest advice given of their success. Owing to the great demand for Tickets in this Lottery (being one of the best Schemes we ever had, as one Ticket may draw $140,000) they will soon advance from the present price of EIGHT DOLLARS. SCHEME. 3 Prizes of $25,000 is $75,000 1 " 10,000 " 10,000 1 " 5,000 " 5,000 250 tickets each, 7,000 2 " 2,000 " 4,000 5 " 1,000 " 5,000 28 " 500 " 14,000 30 " 200 " 6,000 50 " 100 " 5,000 100 " 50 " 5,000 200 " 20 " 4,000 10,500 " 10 " 105,000 10,924 Prizes, 245,000 24,076 Blanks, 35,000 Tickets at 7 dollars, is 245,000 Part of the Capital Prizes will be determined as follows: 1st drawn No. 10th day, blank or prize $1000 (Excepting the reserved tickets) 250 tickets, from No. 1 to No. 250 inclusive. (Excepting the reserved) 1st do. 15th 250 tickets, from No. 251 to No. 500 inclusive. (Excepting the reserved) 1st do. 20th 250 tickets, from No. 501 to No. 750 inclusive. (Excepting the reserved) 1st do. 25th 250 tickets, from No. 751 to No. 1000 inclusive. (Excepting the reserved) 1st do. 30th 250 tickets, from No. 1001 to No. 1250 inclusive. 1st do. 35th " " " $25,000 1st do. 40th " " " 1,000 1st do. 45th " " " 25,000 The first 4,000 blanks will be entitled to TEN DOLLARS each. Less than Two and a 1/4 blanks to a Prize. Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.— Prizes payable thirty days after the con- clusion of the drawing. The drawing will commence in the city of New York, on the Third Tuesday in April next, and will continue to draw 600 Tickets each day (excepting the last day, when there will remain 800 tickets to be drawn) until finished. Tickets purchased at this office, examined gratis—A correct Check Book, kept for the examination of tickets, and the high- est price in cash, given for prizes as soon as drawn. New York, December 4-2m
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. IN AWAY from the Subscribers living near Nottingham, Prince Georges coun- ty state of Maryland, on the 19th of Novem- ber, a Negro man named CHARLES, some- times calls himself CHARLES ODEN, about 23 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, has a dark complexion, when spoken to has a down look, one of his upper fore teeth is out, has several scars about his face occasioned by a scald when young, he is rather slender made, brisk and active about any thing, par- ticularly cooking and waiting, he took with him two homespun cotton shirts, India cotton shirts, and brown round about jacket, sun- dry waistcoats, one pair corduroy pantaloons, home made yarn stockings and shoes, one furled hat and wool hat. He has a variety of clothing unknown, but being an artful, cunning fellow he may change them for others, it is very likely that he is got a forged pass, and it is very likely will endeavour to pass as a free man, we expect he is making towards Pennsylvania. If taken within ten miles, ten dollars; if twenty miles, twenty dollars; if thirty miles, thirty dollars; if taken without the state the above reward will be given to any person or persons secur- ing him in any jail, so that we get him a- gain. All persons are forewarned harbor- ing, employing, or carrying said negro out of this state. LEONARD P. HARVEY. WILLIAM HARVEY. Dec. 4-4w
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC VENUE, To the highest bidder, On Monday the 19th day of February next about noon of that day, on the premises, the following Real Property in the city of Washington: viz. TWO LOTS OF GROUND, Numbered and distinguished on the ground plan of the City by numbers 16 and 17, in square numbered 101, together with the Buildings and Improvements on the same. The above mentioned sale will take place by virtue of a certain Indenture or Deed of trust, dated the 16th day of January in the year of our Lord 1805, and, the same day, recorded among the Land Records of Washington county in the district of Colum- bia, between one Samuel Wilson, of the one part, and the undersigned James Davidson, jun. of the other part, in order to satisfy John P. Van Ness, of a certain debt of 76 dollars 77 cents, and interest, in the said deed mentioned to be due from said Wilson to said Van Ness. JAMES DAVIDSON, Trustee. November 17
A CARD. MRS. MILLER presents her Compli- ments to the Ladies of the city of Washington, and informs them she will have a House (Wednesday Nov. 29) open at the House of Mr. DOCKER, New Jersey avenue, a Handsome Assortment of MILLINERY, viz. Velvet Bonnets of various colors and the newest fashions, Dress and Half Dress Caps, Black and White Lace, worked Muslin Dresses, and fine India Muslin worked and plain, Dress Combs and rich Trimmings for Dresses, with a variety of other Fancy Articles, which she flatters herself will please the ladies of this city. She hopes they will give her an early call, as she purpose staying but a few days.
FOR NEW ORLEANS, THE SHIP MISSOURI, ROBERT MART, master, She is now loading at the Coffee-House Wharf, at the Point, and is expected to sail early next month. She has very superior accom- modations for passengers. For Freight or passage apply to the Captain on board or Wm. TAYLOR. Baltimore Nov. 24-7t
WALTER & CLEMENT SMITH, Have just received from New-York, a large part of their Fall supply of LIQUORS & GROCERIES, Which have been carefully selected by one of the concern, and will be sold at a moderate advance. They now have on hand and are landing, Imperial TEA, } Warranted qualities, Hyson, do. } Never's Triumph's, & Young Hyson do. } Trident's cargoes, in chests, boxes & can- Hyson Skin do. } ters. Bourbon White Coffee in bags, Best Green, do. in barrels and bags, Prime Jamaica Sugars in hds. and barrels, Havanna, Muscovada do. in small hds. Low priced Muscovado do. hds. & barrels, Loaf and Lump Sugars, in hds. and barrels, St. Kitts Molasses in hds. Superior Upland Cotton in square and round bales, Flax in bales of about 200lb. Old Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy in pipes, Holland and anchor Gin, in do. Old Jamaica and Antigua Spirits in hds. A few casks choice and genuine Old Peach Brandy, Old Madeira Wine in pipes and qr. casks, Teneriffe and Lisbon do. in do. Fine old Sherry do. in do. Malaga and Catalonia do. in do. A few boxes choice Claret, one doz. each, Sweet Oil in cases and baskets, Indigo and Fig Blue, best qualities, Chocolate in boxes, Nutmegs, Cloves, Mace, Cassia & Pimento, Pepper in small bags, London Mustard in boxes of 6 and 12 doz. Spermaceti and Mould Candles, in boxes, Fresh Muscatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes Do. in kegs—Fresh Almonds, Malaga Grapes in jars, Shot assorted—Lead in bars, Liverpool Ware in crates, Stone Ware in do. assorted, Pipes in boxes 6 and 8 gross each, A few casks excellent Cheese, Spanish Segars in boxes 1000 each, Basket Salt, Race and Ground Ginger, &c. &c. ALSO, 20 barrels choice Apples. Georgetown, Nov. 13-3t
BOARDING HOUSE, ON CAPITOL HILL. THE Subscriber has taken the House late- ly occupied by MR. HENRY TIAS, Where he has made comfortable arrange- ments for TEN BOARDERS. B. RICHMOND. Nov. 24-4t
WEISKOPFF AND KELLER, CONFECTIONERS, Highest street Georgetown, RETURN their sincere thanks to the La- dies and Gentlemen of the city of Wash- ington for the liberal encouragement they have received these two years past, and so- licit a continuance of their patronage. They have now on hand an assortment of PRE- SERVES, viz. Ginger, Lime Buds, Green Sago Beans, Citron, Oranges, Limes, Hica- vos, Guyava and Currant Jelly, and an As- sortment of CONFECTIONARY—also Soft- shelled Almonds and Raisins. Parties can be supplied with all kinds of Cakes, also with Ornaments for Tables, by giving suffi- cient notice. December 1-6t
LANDS IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY FOR SALE. BY Virtue of the Last Will and Testament of Robert Means, deceased, the subscriber offers for sale, all the Lands of the testator in the states of Ohio & Kentucky. As there is a large quantity of these Lands, and the quality in general good, they are well worth the attention of all persons desirous of pur- chasing Lands in those parts of the country. The tracts are of various sizes, and conse- quently calculated to suit purchasers of all descriptions. Further information respect- ing the said Lands may be obtained from Mr. Walter Dun, residing in, or near the town of Chillicothe in the State of Ohio. DANIEL CALL, Executor of the last will & testament of Robert Means, dec'd. Richmond, July 19-4t
VALUABLE PLANTATION FOR SALE. THE Subscriber will sell at Public Sale on the 18th December next, his Tract of LAND, lying on Collington Branch (ad- joining Mr. Walter Bowie's and Mr. Benj. Ogles's estates in Prince George's county) containing 272 1-2 acres; the soil little in- ferior to any in the county. There is a great sufficiency of wood and timber to support the land. This Plantation abounds with meadow ground, part of which has been re- claimed, is in good repair, and under a rent of 5000 pounds crop Tobacco a year. The improvements are a Dwelling House 26 by 16 feet with a Shed, two large Tobacco Houses, one new, the other lately repair- ed, a Corn House with Stables, a Negro Quarter, Smoke House and other out-houses. Terms of Sale, one third of the purchase money in cash, the remaining two thirds payable in two equal annual payments with interest from the day of Sale, the purchaser to give bond with such security as the sub- scriber shall approve. GEO. HILLEARY. Prince Georges county, Nov. 11-4t
FOR NEW ORLEANS, THE SHIP MISSOURI, ROBERT MART, master, She is now loading at the Coffee-House Wharf, at the Point, and is expected to sail early next month. She has very superior accom- modations for passengers. For Freight or passage apply to the Captain on board or Wm. TAYLOR. Baltimore Nov. 24-7t
VALUABLE LOTS, FOR SALE AT AUCTION. Notice to Gentlemen of Fortune wishing elegant Situations to build on—to Men of Bu- siness for desirable stands for Stores—to Mechanics for situation and size of Lots that will suit the exertions of their industry. WILL be sold at Public Sale at Mr. Rhodes's Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue, on Saturday the 16th December next at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, precisely, a variety of Lots, laid off in such a manner as to suit ALL desirous of purchasing; as they adjoin each other, if one be not sufficiently large others may be added. Their situations are, 1st. in the President's Square, in the range with Mr. Davidson's valuable Lots—2nd, in the vicinity of the War Office, near to Col. John Tayloe, Dr. Elzey and many others, as it is thickly set- tled, and 3rd, in the vicinity of the Center Market, also thickly settled. DESCRIPTION OF LOTS. In Square 168, Lot No. 9, a corner Lot fronting North G street and 18th street west, divided in 3 parts, viz. One 25 feet front on North G street by 56 feet deep on 18th street west, the corner of the corner lot. One 25 feet, same front by 56 feet deep, adjoining the former eastwardly; One 25 feet, same front, by 56 feet deep, adjoining the foregoing eastwardly; several buildings joins these lots. In Sq. 168, Lot No. 10, fronting on 18th street west, divided into 2 parts, viz. One 30 feet front by 100 feet deep, adjoin- ing Lot No. 9 northwardly; One 28 feet 8 inches front by 100 feet deep, adjoining the foregoing northwardly. In Sq. 168, Lot No. 11, fronting on 18th street west, divided into 2 parts, viz. One 28 feet 4 inches front by about 130 feet deep, adjoining Lot No. 10, northward- ly; One 28 feet front by about 110 feet deep, adjoining former Lot northwardly. In Sq. 219, Lot No. 4, a corner Lot fronting North H street and Vermont avenue, divid- ed into 4 parts, viz. One 45 feet front on North H street by about 50 deep front on Vermont avenue; the back part of this Lot is about 42 feet wide, it is the corner of the corner lot; this Lot com- mands a full view of the President's House; One 35 feet front, on North H st. by about 80 feet deep, adjoining the former eastward- ly; the back part of this Lot is about 25 feet wide; One 34 feet 10 inches, same front, by about 65 feet deep, adjoining the former eastwardly; the back part of this Lot is about 20 feet 6 inches wide; One 50 feet 5 inches front on Vermont avenue, by about 40 feet deep, adjoining Lot No. 5 southwardly. Square 219, Lot No. 3, fronting on North H street, divided into 2 parts, viz. One 28 feet front on North H street, ad- joining Lot No. 4 eastwardly, about 100 feet deep average; One 28 feet, same front, adjoining east- wardly the foregoing Lot, about 125 feet deep average. Square 219, Lot No. 6, fronting on Ver- mont avenue, divided into 2 parts as follows: One 25 feet front on Vermont avenue by 84 feet 5 inches deep, adjoining northwardly Lot No. 5, per plat; One 26 feet 8 1-4 inches, same front, by 84 feet 5 inches deep, adjoining the foregoing northwardly; Square 219, Lot No. 10, a corner Lot, fronts on North I street and 15th street west, divided into 3 parts, viz. One 25 feet front on 15th street west by 56 feet 5 inches deep on North I street, the corner of the corner lot; One 25 feet, same front, by 56 feet 5 inches deep, adjoining the former lot southwardly; One 25 feet, same front, by 56 feet 5 inches deep, adjoining the foregoing Lot southwardly. Square 219, Lot No. 11, fronting on 15th street west, divided into 2 parts, viz. One 28 feet front on 15th street west by about 78 feet deep, adjoining Lot No. 10 southwardly; One 30 feet, same front, about 92 feet deep, adjoining the foregoing Lot South- wardly. Square 458, Lot No. 1, a corner lot, front- ing on 6th street west, on North D street and on an avenue, (3 fronts) divided into 4 parts, viz. One 40 feet front on the avenue, 52 feet 3 inches deep on 6th street west, the back of this Lot is on North D street, average depth about 38 feet; One 35 feet front on the avenue by about 50 feet deep, adjoining former Lot west- wardly, the back of this Lot is on North D street. One 35 feet front on the avenue by about 63 feet deep, adjoining former lot west- wardly, back of lot fronting North D street; One 34 feet front on the avenue by about 75 feet deep, adjoining former lot west- wardly, back of lot fronting North D street. Square 458, Lot No. 2, front on the ave- nue, and back on North D street, divided into 4 parts, viz. One 30 feet front on the avenue by about 41 feet deep, adjoining lot No. 1, westwardly; One 30 feet front on the avenue by about 50 feet deep, adjoining the former lot west- wardly; One 30 feet front on North D street by about 45 feet deep, adjoining Lot No. 1, westwardly; One 30 feet front on North D street by about 48 feet deep, adjoining former lot, westwardly. Square 458, Lot No. 3, fronting on the avenue and North D street, divided into 4 parts, viz. One 30 feet front on the avenue by about 57 feet deep, adjoining Lot No. 2, west- wardly; One 30 feet, same front, by about 58 feet deep, adjoining former lot, westwardly; One 30 feet front, on North D street by about 55 feet deep, adjoining lot No. 2, westwardly; One 30 feet front on North D street by about 58 feet deep, adjoining former Lot westwardly. ALL the foregoing Lots and parts of Lots will be sold preemptorily to the highest bid- der without reserve. The title is indisputable. Terms of sale cash, or approved endorsed negotiable notes at 60 days. As there will be no reserved bid, they will no doubt be sold to the great advantage of purchasers. The plan of the City, with the Plats of the different Lots, are to be viewed at SAM. SPEAKE'S, Auct. November 24-tdos
ROSS & GITT Have just received from New-York and Philadelphia, the following GROCERIES & LIQUORS, viz. 12 Hhds. Prime Jamaica Sugars. 8 do. Second Quality. 6 do. Molasses. 4 do. Jamaica Spirits. 300 Baskets Salt. 60 Boxes Mould and Dipped Candles. A few pipes Holland and New-York An- chor Gin. Cogniac Brandy, Mace, Pepper, Cloves, &c. &c. IN STORE— Gun Powder Tea in canisters of 2 pounds each. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, & Souchong, } Teas all of this year's importation, and of the best quality. 3000 pounds prime Green Coffee. 3 Pipes genuine old Madeira Wine. 5 do. Sicily Madeira. 4 do. Lisbon Wine. Port Wine in pipes, qr. casks and bottles Claret in Boxes. Brushes of all kinds. Powder and Shot. Cordials, &c. together with a large varie- ty of articles in their line, which renders their assortment complete. Also, just received, on commission, a small invoice of handsome looking glasses. And-irons. Brass mounted Fenders, Shovels and Tongs. Tea Trays, waiters, coal hods, &c. &c. All of which will be sold cheap, on early application to them at their store, corner of Washington and Bridge Street, opposite the Union Tavern, George Town. November 8-4t
Ms. R. VAN ZANDT, are for Sale at his New Store, near the Centre Market House, the following well selected and cheap articles of GROCERIES & HARDWARES. viz. Cogniac Brandy, } Imperial, Holland Gin, } Gunpowder, Hyson, } Hyson, American do. } Hyson Skin, French Cordials, } Young Hyson, } Souchong, } Bohea, } SPIRITS. Jamaica, } H. Hinges, St. Croix, } Double Joint Butts, N. England } Straight and Neck'd rectified, } Bolts, } MADEIRA, } Iron Knob Locks, Lisbon, } Copper riveted Gim- Sherry, } lets, London Pr. } Trying Squares, Teneriffe. } Bright Kent Ham- Irish Whiskey, } mers, Almonds, soft shelled, } Black do. Green & white Coffee, } Patent Screw Augurs Cheese, } from 1-4 to 2 inches. Ditt and mould Can- } Hand, Pannel, Dove- dles, } tail and Sash Saws, Chocolate, } Drawing Knives, Flot Indigo, } Gouges, Mustard, } Socket Chisels, Sweet Oil, in large } Match Planes, bottles, } Large Joint Thin Rules, } SPICES. } Brass Slide do. Alspice, } Plane Irons, Cloves, } Cut Brads, assorted, Ginger, } Carpenters Compas- Mace, } ses, Nutmegs, } Rat-Tail and Hand- Pepper, } Saw Files, } HAVANNA, white } Screws, } brown } Sand Paper, } Muscovado, } &c. &c. &c. Washington city, November 8-4t
United States—District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit. Circuit Court, June term, 1809. IN CHANCERY. Solomon Davis—Complainant, against Abel Jenners and Deborah his wife, and Ferdinando Fairfax—Defendants. THE report of Samuel Eliot, jun. the trustee formerly appointed in this cause under the decree of the 12th day of April last, having been sworn to, returned and filed, and the proceedings thereon ap- proved: It is therefore ordered, adjudged and de- creed this sixth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine, that the said report be ratified and con- firmed unless cause be shewn to the contrary on or before the fourth Monday of De- cember next; Provided, a copy of this order be published for three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer before the said fourth Monday of December next. The report states, that the mortgaged premises mentioned in the bill, were sold for the sum of five hundred sixty-one dollars and fifty cents. By order, Wm. BRENT, Ck. True copy, Test Wm. BRENT, Ck. November 13-eptD25n.
DRUGS & MEDICINES. A fresh Supply just received from New York, at H. CATLETT'S DRUG STORE, F Street Also, PAINTS, OILS, &c. October 18-4t
CHARLES J. NOURSE Offers for sale—Chateaux Margaux Claret in boxes of 1 dozen. Genuine Old London Particular wine in half pipes and quarter casks. Best Salad Oil in baskets of 6 bottles each, &c. &c. &c. George Town, May 24-4t
TO BE SOLD, A NEGRO WOMAN of good character, about 26 or 27 years old, with two children, fine boys, the one six years old and the other about three—neither of which are trouble- some to her. A credit will be given—Apply to JOHN P. VAN NESS. November 8-4t
THE adjacent Post-Masters of the Uni- ted States are, by Wm. H. DORSEY, Merchant in Baltimore, respectfully solicit- ed to examine their Boxes for a LETTER of consequence, to him addressed, which was lodged for transmission at the Post-Office in Washington City, on 10th August last, and as it has never by him been received, it is supposed must have taken a wrong direction from thence. If found they will particularly oblige him by forwarding it either to him or to the General Post-Office in Washington. Baltimore, Nov. 20-1m