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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VI.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCCXXXV.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4.
In the course of the debate on the bill for imposing a duty of ten dollars on every slave imported into the United States.
MR. BIDWELL observed that it had been objected, by several gentlemen, particularly by one of his colleagues, against this bill, laying a duty of ten dollars a head on the importation of slaves, that it would virtually sanction and legalize the practice, by making it a source of revenue. The objection he thought was not well founded; because the legality or illegality of such importation was not within the control of the general government. Congress had no power to prevent the importation until the year 1808. All they were authorized, in the mean time, to do, towards its prevention, was to lay a ten dollar duty. If they had authority to prohibit, and instead of a prohibition, should levy a tax, it might be said, with some propriety, that by so doing they comparatively encouraged the trade. Or, if after the time, when a prohibition can by the constitution be laid, Congress shall suffer a tax only to be continued, the censure may be incurred. He was, therefore, of opinion, that the continuance of the tax ought to be limited to that time. Accordingly he moved to amend the bill, by inserting after the word "hereafter" in the 4th line, the words "and before the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight."
MR. SLOAN said, by way of objection, that it was not yet certain that such a prohibition would then be imposed.
MR. BIDWELL replied, that whether a prohibition should then be adopted or not, he thought it would be objectionable to continue a tax, as Congress will have power to prevent the practice entirely by a prohibition. Indeed he was convinced an act might now be passed, prohibiting such importation after the limited time; and, if this amendment should be adopted by the committee, he would move, as a further amendment, an additional section to that effect.
The amendment was adopted.
MR. BIDWELL. MR. Chairman, the committee having adopted an amendment, limiting the continuance of the proposed tax to the period preceding the year 1808, I will now, in performance of my promise, move an additional section, to prohibit the importation altogether after that time. Before I submit the motion, I beg leave to state some of the reasons which induce me to make it, and on which its propriety must depend. In doing this, it is not necessary to trace the history of the slave trade. It is equally unnecessary to consider it, as it respects the principles of justice and morality. It is sufficient to view it in the light of policy alone, and that only on a national scale. For with the political interests of the particular states, any farther than they make a part of the national policy, we have no concern. It belongs, not to Congress, but to the constituted authorities of each state, to regulate its own internal affairs, in this as well as other respects. The states have adopted their own systems. A gentleman from Virginia has told us that that state complained of it, as one of the grievances to which they were subjected under the British crown, that the king in council negatived the acts of their legislature, prohibiting any further importation of slaves; and that, as soon as they were freed from British shackles by the revolution, they passed a prohibitory act. The policy was honorable and just. Other gentlemen have mentioned similar laws in their respective states. I may be permitted to add, that the state, which I have the honor in part to represent in this House, has gone farther. Our constitution has declared that "all men are born free." The construction given to this constitutional declaration, by our supreme judiciary, is, that no person, properly belonging to the state, can be a slave. Thus slavery was abolished at once; and, however dangerous such an experiment might be in some other states, it was there effected with perfect safety, as the number of slaves was small. Although I rejoice in this total abolition of slavery in Massachusetts, I would not, as an inhabitant or a representative of that state, wish to interfere with the internal regulations of other states, respecting the condition of their inhabitants; nor would I consider the question of prohibition, now before us, on any other than national grounds. No political truth, however, is plainer to my mind, than that a further importation of slaves is contrary to the true interest of the United States. It will weaken us, as a nation. It will render us more vulnerable in many points. It will increase the danger of insurrections within and invasions from abroad. The maxims of sound policy, therefore, urge us to prevent such further importation, as far as it may be practicable. We ought not to rest satisfied with state prohibitions,
even if every state had prohibitory laws. It is a great national interest, and ought to be guarded by an act of the national legislature. If indeed it is within our constitutional limits. On this point I am sensible, a new doctrine has been broached, and is held by some gentlemen, whose judgments I value very highly in other cases, although I differ from them in this, that the importation of slaves cannot be prohibited by Congress, even after the year 1808. The sum of the reasoning, in which this novel doctrine is attempted to be supported, is, that the clause in the constitution, providing that the importation of such persons, as any of the existing states might think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited, prior to 1808, is a mere negative provision, without any positive words of grant, and does not consequently give Congress a power to lay such prohibition after that time; and all powers not delegated are reserved. I agree, sir, that this clause grants Congress no authority on the subject; although it evidently implies that such authority is granted in some other part of the constitution: for it would be useless and nugatory to restrain, until a certain time, the exercise of a power, which does not exist, and cannot, therefore, be exercised at all. The framers of the constitution must have understood that, without such a restriction, Congress might proceed to an immediate prohibition; and that, notwithstanding the restriction, a prohibition may be laid after the limited time. The authority in question is undoubtedly vested in Congress. It is fairly included in the general power to regulate commerce with foreign nations. As a part of the regulation of commerce, Congress may directly prohibit the importation of any article of commerce; or may do it indirectly, by prohibitory duties. The prohibition may be applied to any article which is a subject of merchandise, as every thing is, which is liable to be bought and sold. Such is a slave. The very principle of slavery is that the slave is the property of his master, subject to transfer by bargain and sale. This is indeed to be lamented, as the gentleman from Virginia has justly observed, but it is nevertheless true. Slaves, are therefore, articles of merchandise; and, as such, their importation may be prohibited. The constitutional restriction applies only to the importation, not the exportation of slaves; and it extends only to the states existing at the date of the constitution, and not to the territories of the United States. Accordingly Congress have already by law prohibited the importation of slaves into the territories. There are also two acts prohibiting the exportation of slaves from the United States to any foreign port or place, and the transportation of slaves by citizens of the United States, or in vessels of the U. S. from one foreign port or place to another. Under what authority were these prohibitory laws created? Under the general power to regulate commerce. The same authority will equally warrant a prohibition of the importation of slaves into the U. S. after the time specified in the constitution. But, can we now pass an act for that purpose? I think we may, consistently with both the spirit & the letter of the constitution. The object of the restrictive clause was to secure to every state, which might wish to exercise it, a right to admit slaves until the time limited. The limitation has reference to the termination of this right, by the commencement of a prohibition, and not to the date of the act, by virtue of which such prohibition might be introduced. The words are, the importation "shall not be prohibited," by Congress prior to the year 1808. If we now pass an act, prohibiting, after that time, such importation, it is clear that, until that time, the law will not take effect; the prohibition will not commence; in other words, there will be no prohibition. In the language of the constitution, the importation will not be prohibited, prior to the year 1808. The act will in this respect be like many others, which go into operation, not immediately after their passage, but at a specified future day. This is not an unusual mode of legislation.
Being satisfied that we are now authorized to legislate on the subject, I think it is expedient to adopt a permanent prohibition, and to make it a part of the present bill. This is a delicate and irritable subject. Judging of the sentiments or others by my own, I believe most of us are reluctantly called to act on it at all. But we cannot avoid giving our votes upon the bill; and while we are about it, let us go through and finish the business. An intermediate tax alone will not complete it. To render the system entire, it is necessary to add a final prohibition. To do it, on the present occasion, will effect a saving not merely of time, but also of the unpleasant feelings, which may otherwise be excited by another agitation of the subject. Some gentlemen have considered the tax objectionable, as they think it has the appearance of being pointed at one state, which alone continues to permit the importation of slaves, and consequently will have all the duty to pay. I submit to those gen-
tlmen, whether the addition of a total and permanent prohibition, operating alike upon all the states, without regard to their existing laws, will not remove that objection and reconcile them to the measure. In another point of view, it appears to me reasonable and proper, that our system on this subject should be now established, in order that all persons concerned may have reasonable notice of it, that there may be no room for disappointment or surprise, and that the world may know the policy we mean to pursue. For these reasons and others, with which it is not necessary to detain the committee, I move the following section in addition to the bill under consideration.
Be it further enacted, That, after the last day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and seven, no person shall directly or indirectly import, or cause to be imported, or aid and abet in importing, any person as a slave, into any port or place within the United States, from a port or place without the same; and no person shall sell or buy any person imported as aforesaid into the United States after the said last day of December, one thousand eight hundred and seven, knowing him or her to have been so imported in violation of this act: and every person so offending, and being thereof convicted, before a district or circuit court of the United States (which courts shall have cognizance thereof within their respective districts) shall, for every such offence, forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding dollars, and suffer imprisonment, for a term not exceeding years; and any ship or vessel, which, after the said last day of December, one thousand eight hundred and seven, shall, with the knowledge and consent of the owner or owners thereof, be employed in importing any person, or have on board any person for the purpose of being imported, as a slave, contrary to this act, shall be forfeited, together with her tackle, furniture and apparel, and may be libelled and condemned in the district or circuit court of the United States for any district, in which such ship or vessel shall be found.
MR. J. CLAY was sorry this additional section was brought forward. He had strong doubts whether Congress possessed the constitutional right to legislate on the subject of prohibition prior to the year 1808. If this doctrine prevailed, where will it end? The Senate and President have a negative upon all our laws. If we legislate upon a subject before any occasion calls for it, what assurance have we, if it be the wish of the people to repeal our laws, that the President and Senate will concur in their repeal? Have we a right, by an adventitious majority, to bind the union hereafter? If so, it may be contended that we have a right to bind posterity a hundred years hence. No man was more anxious than himself to prohibit this trade, but he could not consent to violate what he conceived a constitutional impediment, to carry a favorite point. He conceived the power at present to pass a prohibitory law beyond their power.
MR. DANA thought it extremely questionable whether when the subject matter was not within their power, they had a right to legislate on it. He should suppose the fair construction of the constitution was this. The constitution established a system for the good of all; in delegating powers it says, that some shall not be exercised within a given time, that the states may in the mean time act upon subjects on which they would be most likely to harmonize. If within this time you act upon subjects calculated to excite state jealousies, one great object of the inhibition will be lost. Under this view of the subject, he thought the observations of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, most consonant to the true spirit of the constitution.
The question was then taken on Mr. Bidwell's amendment, which was disagreed to—Ayes 17.
Documents accompanying a Message of the President of the U. S. respecting the application of Hamet Caramalli, ex-bashaw of Tripoli.
(CONCLUDED.)
Extract of a letter from James L. Cathcart, esq. to the Secretary of State, dated Leghorn, July 2d. 1801.
Should we break with the whole of the Barbary states at once, we must have considerably greater force in the Mediterranean. I propose chastising them, one at a time, and pursuing such measures at the Ottoman court as will effectually prevent any coalition taking place injurious to our interest. I not only contemplate the obtaining a permanent and honorable peace, but likewise the dethroning the present, and effecting a revolution in favor of his brother Hamet, who is at Tunis, and thereby insure the United States the gratitude of him and his successors; for so long as Joseph, the bashaw lives, our commerce will not be secure. For even allowing that we conclude a peace upon our own terms, the first time our frigates are off their guards, or employed upon other service, his cruisers will capture Americans, in retaliation for having imposed
upon him terms which he may consider humiliating, now reverting to the cause, and that the concessions which we will certainly force him to make, are merely inflicted as a just punishment for his temerity and breach of faith, and to oblige him to observe his engagements inviolably sacred in future.
I have requested Mr. Eaton to endeavor to ascertain how far said Hamet would be willing to engage in an expedition of that nature; and even should we not succeed in dethroning Joseph, it would, nevertheless, strike his brother and adherents, with such a panic as could not fail to promote our interests.
Extract of a letter from William Eaton, esq. to the Secretary of State, dated Road of Tunis, September 5th. 1801.
The inclosures which I have the honor herewith to forward, will inform government, as accurately as I have the means, of our actual position and future prospects in regard to Tripoli, one circumstance only omitted, which is a project in concert between the rightful bashaw of Tripoli, now in exile in Tunis, and myself, to attack the usurper by land, while our operations are going on by sea. These two men are brothers; the younger is on the throne, having expelled the elder about eight or nine years ago. The subjects in general of the reigning bashaw are very discontented and ripe for revolt; they want nothing but confidence in the prospect of success: this confidence may be inspired by assurances of our determination to chastise this bashaw, for his outrages against the United States. The bey of Tunis, though prudence will keep him behind the curtain, I have strong reasons to believe, will cheerfully prompt the same. He is in favor of the elder brother. The idea of dethroning our enemy, and placing a rightful sovereign in his seat, makes a deeper impression on account of the lasting peace it will produce with that regency, and the lesson of caution it will teach the other Barbary states. These are objects which, to me, seem so clearly within our power, that they ought to command exertions. Having begun to coerce Tripoli, it would operate an injury of perpetual duration to relax in these measures.
Extract of a Letter from Wm. Eaton, esq. dated Tunis, Dec. the 15th 1801.
On the 18th Oct. arrived the Danish commodore Koefoed, and a consul Hotch, 5 days from Leghorn. The evening of the 2d ultimo they passed at the American House. As the commodore had lately been at Tripoli on a negotiation, it was very natural to inquire of him what seemed to be the general sentiment of the Tripolines respecting the American war. He said it was very unpopular, and that the subjects of the bashaw, chiefly on this account, were ripe for a revolt: they waited for nothing but succour. They clamor against the meanness and oppression of their chief; say he makes war on his friends, to the destruction of their little commerce; takes all the plunder to himself, and in the issue reduces them to starvation, and the loss of friends, without allowing them the wretched consolation to mourn for those friends when slain. They almost unanimously desire the restoration of their rightful sovereign, who is a mild man, of peaceable disposition, and if he were offered them with the appearance of determination, they would rise en masse to receive him. The commodore gave it as his opinion, that the most effectual way of reducing Tripoli would be to land troops south of the town, on a commanding untenanted position, and raising a cross fire with the bomb ketches stationed on the north of it; gun-boats or floating batteries to be stationed at the same time within the mole to keep up a direct fire on the town in rear of the castle. He thinks 3000 men an ample force to effect the object contemplated, by land: but two heavy pieces of ordnance for battering, and some light artillery to repel the assault of cavalry would be requisite. Thus it appears that the opinion of the Danish and American commodores correspond very exactly on the subject of necessary operations for reducing Tripoli.
On the position proper for landing, stands a considerable forest of date trees, the fruit of which forms a great article of subsistence to the Moors of the vicinity; apprehension of the destruction of which would bring these people to almost any terms; their peaceable behavior may be made a condition of its preservation, at the same time it may serve for cover against cavalry in case of being hard pushed.
On the morning of the 3d Nov. I received a message from Sidi Mahomet bashaw, the exile from Tripoli, informing me that his brother, the usurper, had addressed the dey of Algiers, and begging his mediation to bring about a reconciliation with the American government; and expressed great solicitude to know whether, in my opinion, the Americans would admit such an intervention? I did not hesitate to give it as my opinion, that my government, having once been deceived by that dey, would now seek to establish their peace
on a surer base. He then desired to be advised whether he might place any reliance on the operations of the Americans in his behalf. I recommended to him patience and silence: at the same time gave him leave to entertain the hope (may it not prove illusive) that the next summer's operations would favor his views.
Extract of a Letter from A. Murray, esq. on board the frigate CONSTELLATION, at Malia, to Wm. Eaton, esq. dated August 18, 1802.
I have this day had a communication with the legal bashaw of Tripoli, and offered to take him to Derne, and to aid him in any measures he chose to pursue; but he thinks it will be more to our advantage, as well as to his, to go there in an English brig that he hath chartered, and to try what force he can raise there, in as private a manner as possible, after which, in conjunction with the Swedish force, we can further co-operate with him by private signals, agreed upon. I am pleased with his candor, and am persuaded, if he get reinstated in his dominions, he will be friendly to us.
Extract of a Letter from James L. Cathcart, esq. to the Secretary of State, dated Leghorn, August 25th. 1802.
During my residence at Tripoli, I had the honor to transmit to the Department of State, the history of the reign of Aly Pacha, father of the reigning sovereign of Tripoli, including the different revolutions in that state, an account of the murder of Mohammed Bey, and the dethroning of the rightful sovereign of Tripoli, Hamet Pacha, who at that period was under the protection of the bey of Tunis, but is now at Malta; and in a supplement, I forwarded some account of the accession to the throne and reign of the present usurper, Joseph Pacha Caramanli.
From the day of my arrival I conceived it my duty to be particular in forwarding details of the most prominent transactions of that government, for the information of the President; and spared no pains or expense to procure the best intelligence obtainable; whether eventually I succeeded or not, I must leave to your candor to determine, which may be ascertained, by comparing my communications with the transactions which have since transpired. As the abovementioned papers, as well as my own observation, convinced me that the inhabitants of Tripoli held the present Pacha in the greatest degree of horror imaginable, and of their great desire that Hamet, who was then at Tunis, should again assume the reigns of government, I was left no reason to doubt that should he ever be able to appear before Tripoli, with any considerable force to espouse his cause, that the chief inhabitants of that regency would declare in his favor. Indeed, so sensible is Joseph that his conduct neither merits, nor will ever receive their support, when any force is opposed to him, that whenever he goes out of the city, he carries all his treasure and jewels with him in chests, mounted on mules, which are confided to the care of his favorite slaves, who have orders to keep as close to him as possible; nor is he ever accompanied by less than from three to five hundred of his partisan, who are composed of negroes & men of desperate fortunes, who would espouse his cause no longer than until his treasure was exhausted, and would then file into the ranks of the best paymaster: for this reason he carries his cash with him, as likewise to enable him to raise a party among the Arabs, should ever his brother's party assume courage sufficient to shut the gates of the city against him, as he did against Hamet, when he treacherously usurped the Pachalic.
In my details of the relative situation of Tripoli with other nations, you will observe the many causes the grand seignor has had to complain of the arrogance of Joseph Pacha, and no doubt will join with me in opinion, that the war in which he was engaged was the only reason which prevented him from chastising him as he deserved, and that he only waits for a proper opportunity, I believe is evident. No act could be more just than the reinstating Hamet Pacha on the throne of his forefathers, and no act could insure the grand seignor a revenge, so prompt and efficacious, and attended with so little expense both of blood and treasure; nor so effectually insure the gratitude and future obedience of Hamet and his family, as well as set a precedent to the other states of Barbary, whose incorrigible insolence has become insupportable at the Sublime Porte, and render an example not only expedient but absolutely necessary.
Joseph Pacha, perfectly acquainted with these circumstances, spared no pains to entice his brother Hamet to come to Tripoli under the specious pretext of giving him the government of the provinces of Dern and Bengazi; but without effect. Hamet would not listen to his proposal, and demanded of his brother to give him up his wife and children, whom he holds as hostages, and to settle a small annuity on him sufficient to

maintain his family, promising that he would then live and die at Tunis.
In the above train were affairs at Tripoli when I left it, and under those impressions I was induced, in my letter to Mr. Eaton of the 15th June, 1801, to make the following observations: "I conceive it peculiarly fortunate that Tripoli has broke with us first, as we have it in our power, with a small force, to reduce them to our own terms, and consequently to influence the other regencies in our favor, as they would find, by demonstrating, that we brook not insults with impunity; nay, sir, if the Pacha of Tripoli's brother, Hamet, who is at Tunis, was a man of understanding and enterprise, I would stake my soul that, with the assistance of four of our frigates, I would effect a revolution in his favor, and place him on the throne of Tripoli, in spite of every obstacle, and thereby insure the U. S. the gratitude of him and his successors, besides concluding an advantageous peace." But I must sincerely declare, that actuated as I was by no other motive than an honest zeal for what I supposed, and continue to suppose, to be the best interest of my country, I at that period thought it a moral impossibility, that it would take fifteen months to draw out the energies of an injured nation, or that motives of humanity would so far predominate in our councils, as to induce us to postpone our vengeance until the barbarity of those miscreants to our unfortunate fellow-citizens, would give a latitude, and prescribe the rules of a rigorous retaliation.
In a letter of the 29th June, I forwarded to Mr. Eaton the outlines of my dispatch No. 8, dated at Leghorn, July 21, 1801, wherein I requested him to ascertain how far said Hamet would be willing to engage in an expedition of that nature; to which I received no answer for many months. For particulars I refer you to the dispatch, and you will please to observe the paragraph which commences, "I propose chastising them, one at a time, and pursuing such measures at the Ottoman court, as will effectually prevent any coalition taking place injurious to our interests."
The measures in contemplation were to embark the said Hamet on board our commodore's ship, to proceed with him to Constantinople, to present him to the grand vizier, and let him then make use of his own arguments to procure the cession or robe of honor, and while he was negotiating for force which the grand seignior undoubtedly means to send against Tripoli, we would have profited of the opportunity to have concluded a commercial treaty with the sublime porte, and to have made such arrangements both there and with Hamet Pacha, as could not fail to inspire those nations with sentiments favorable to our dignity and interests. By procuring the grand seignior's sanction to this expedition, would effectually prevent any coalition taking place unfavorable to our interests, and that the grand seignior still intends to revenge the insults he has received, you will be informed by Mr. Nisson's communications, dated Tripoli, April 22, 1802, forwarded in my dispatch No. 7, of this year.
No material alteration took place until March last, when the usurper, Joseph Pacha, having succeeded in persuading the bey of Tunis to deny his protection to his brother Hamet, he was obliged, from mere necessity, to accede to Joseph's proposal, and actually accepted the offer of the government of Derne, and embarked on board a Russian ship, bound to Malta (but supposed to have been bound to Derne) where he arrived the 11th of April.
This change of position, by Hamet Pacha, induced Mr. Eaton to take the measures which he, no doubt, has, detailed to government, in the amplest manner, and which, had not this event taken place so suddenly, he would not have done, until he received the President's instructions; and so far as those measures have been made known to me, I must do Mr. Eaton the justice to say, that they seem to have been judicious, dictated by imperious necessity, and an honest zeal for the success of an enterprise which promised such vast advantages to our country.
Extract of a letter from Commodore Morris to the secretary of the navy, dated, on board the Chesapeake, Gibraltar Bay, 30th March, 1803.
I have been solicited, by agents or pretended agents, to co-operate with the brother to dethrone the Bey. Their demands have been from 50,000 to 100,000 dollars, 10,000 stand of arms, powder, and some light field pieces. Thus I absolutely refused; but consented to bring the ships before Tripoli in June, and to furnish 20 barrels of powder, on condition that I could be satisfied they had authority to admit the United States an equivalent for their aid, in event of success. Their answers were, that we would be permitted to make a favorable treaty. I was by no means satisfied with merely the pledge of these agents: their word was not a sufficient guarantee: and in the event of our rendering them assistance, I shall take care to have the advantages clearly defined, and as binding as the nature of the case will allow.
FROM THE BALTIMORE FEDERAL GAZETTE.
In our haste, we accidentally overlooked the 7th bulletin of the Italian army on Saturday, and published the 8th under that title. The reader will find both the 7th and the ninth in this day's Gazette. The former showing the ground which had been gained before the capture of prince Rohan's army, & the latter giving a more particular account of the dispositions which had been made by Messena, to effect that important object.
TRANSLATIONS FOR THE FEDERAL GAZETTE.
SEVENTH BULLETIN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY.
HEAD-QUARTERS, Gorizia, Nov. 17.
The enemy on abandoning the banks of the Tagliamento, retreated towards Palma-Nova. They did not attempt to defend that place which they might have held with advantage, and it was several miles from there that we overtook their rear—several trifling skirmishes ensued in which we however made a number of prisoners. On the 15th, the army formed in two columns and embarked on the Isonzo. The advanced guard commanded by gen. Espagne entered Gradiska, two hours before dark, where the Austrians made but a feeble resistance.—The horse chassours then ascended the right bank of the river to proceed to Gorizia, and the division Seras established itself at the same time at Sagrado, on the left bank.—The day following, the divisions, Molitor, Gardanne and Partonneaux, proceeded along the banks of the river, with the view of crossing below Gorizia, but the pontoons not having arrived, its passage could not be effected at that place.
The division Seras and Duhesme marched to Rubi and Savona. Their advanced posts pressed closely on the enemy, an engagement ensued, at the termination of which their cavalry fell back in the utmost disorder and their artillery escaped only under favor of the night. We drove them as far as the walls of Gorizia.
The general in chief made the arrangements for a general attack on the morning of the 17th—but the Austrians did not wish to expose themselves to the hazard of an engagement—and even took advantage of the night to hasten their retreat. Gen. Espagne pursues them with cavalry and light infantry and has orders to pursue them as far as Leybach.
The army has taken a position on the Isonzo. Three hundred additional prisoners are in our rear, and others are continually arriving. The magazines collected at Udine and Palma-Nova fell into our hands.
The gen. in chief speaks highly of the exertions of the army. It unergoes with courage and alacrity the fatigues and privations unavoidable in so rapid a march. It is a pledge which it glories in offering to his majesty the emperor and king.
NINTH BULLETIN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY.
HEAD-QUARTERS at Gorizia, Nov. 26.
The gen. in chief being informed by different advices, and particularly by a letter from gen. Vial, ambassador from his imperial and royal majesty at Berne, that a corps of the Austrian army, which was cut off by the manoeuvres of the grand army was about to descend the mountains of the Tyrol, he expected that this column would endeavor either to cross the line of the army in order to reach the defiles of Venice and unite with the troops which occupy that place, or passing by Feltry and Belluno, to join the wreck of prince Charles's army at Leybach. In the first hypothesis, the position of the right wing which he had left to observe Venice, under the command of lieut. gen. Gouvion St. Cyr, satisfied him that the enemy would not attempt that route with impunity. In the second hypothesis, having ordered the two Pontebas and Chiusa de Pletz to be occupied by several regiments of cavalry and infantry, under the command of genl's of brigade Lacour and Lanhanin whichever road the enemy should take, the position of the army on the Isonzo, was such as to enable it to detach a sufficient force to cut him off. In the mean time the advanced guard continued its march to Leybach. The column consisting of about 7 thousand foot and 1200 horse, commanded by prince Rohan, advanced on the 23d to attack Bassano. It easily captured the weak detachment of 150 men which formed its garrison, and directed its march to Castle Franco.
As soon as lieut. gen. St. Cyr was informed of this circumstance, judging that the object of the enemy was to cross our line, of the force whereof, he must undoubtedly have been ignorant, he made arrangements to give it a warm reception. The gen. in chief who had anticipated every thing felt perfectly easy; but in order to leave nothing to the hazard of events, he ordered the division of the grenadiers, commanded by gen. Partonneaux, the two brigades of division, Duhesme and Seras, the division of cuirassiers and one brigade of dragoons to reach the Piave by forced marches. The grenadiers were to descend the Piave by Il Reso del Mantello to turn the position of Bassano. The division Gardanne marching at the same time to Venzonze, was to reinforce the detachment sent to the two Pontebas, to cut off every avenue of retreat from the enemy in case he should have taken the route by Belluno and Plevo-di-Cadore, to reach Villach and join prince Charles at Leybach. The gen. in chief had left the residue of the army at the Isonzo, under gen. Duhesme, and proceeded himself to the Piave to superintend the movements which he had ordered to be made.
Lieutenant general St. Cyr manoeuvred to reconnoitre and impede the enemy; he formed a column from the divisions Regnier, Lecchi and Verdier, and remained himself at Campo San Pietro, with the Polish regiment commanded by gen. Peyri. Gen. Regnier a Navale had orders to march on the 24th at day break to Castel Franco.—The enemy, perceiving their dangerous situation, commenced the attack. They precipitated themselves on the division Regnier, who received them with great bravery, and soon threw them into confusion. They returned several times to the charge, but were always opposed by the same bulwark.
In the mean time lieut. gen. St. Cyr made a movement with the Polish regiment, and turned the enemy. It was now nothing but a complete flight as far as Castel Franco, where our troops arrived as soon as the Austrians. All that had not either been killed on the field of battle, or taken prisoners, offered to capitulate—6000 infantry and 1000 horse fell into our hands; which were many more than we had opposed to them of effective men: but they perceived, as the necessary result of our arrangements, that their loss would be inevitable. Gen. prince Rohan, who commanded the corps, several colonels and many other officers, are among the number of our prisoners—6 colors and 1 standard, 12 pieces of cannon, all their baggage waggons, and an immense quantity of baggage are the result of our victory. Two standards were lost on the field of battle. We have not to lament the loss of 100 men in this engagement; and have recovered the garrison captured by the enemy at Bassano.
A corps of Croats, which it is presumed made part of the above column, remains at the gap of the mountains; and it will be difficult for it to escape us; the measures which have been taken, ensure it a similar fate.
Lieut. gen. Gouvion St. Cyr has evinced great skill in these manoeuvres. He gives great credit to the chief of battalion, Regnier; he also makes honorable mention of the chiefs of the 10th and 5th regiments of the line—the chief of battalion, Clavel, commanding the Swiss battalion—the chief of brigade, Grabinski—and the chiefs of battalion, Bialowski and Clopski.
The general of brigade, Lacour, is at Vilach; he is pushing his advanced posts to Clagenfurth, and is endeavoring to open a communication with the grand army.
The advance-guard under gen. Espagne, makes fresh prisoners every step. The roads to Idria and Leybach are covered with dead horses, blown up ammunition waggons, and thousands of scattered cannon balls.
New-York, Feb. 10.
By the brig William, in 32 days from Liverpool, the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has received London and Liverpool papers to the 16th of December, containing a mass of intelligence from the contending armies of a very interesting nature.
In addition to these details we learn that a very formidable force was preparing in England, (of which Lord Cathcart was appointed commander in chief) to reinforce the troops already at Cuxhaven, which were on the point of marching for Stadt, and from thence to join the Russians.
The court of the emperor Francis had retired to Brunn, and from thence to Olmutz. At the former of these places an official Gazette was issued, giving the details of a second victory obtained by the Russians under gen. Kutusow (on whom the Austrian monarch had conferred the order of the grand cross as a reward for his valor) over the French under Marshal Mortier. Six thousand killed, 2000 prisoners, six stand of colors, and four pieces of cannon, are stated to be the fruit of this victory, and that Mortier was amongst the killed. This affair occurred on the 11th of Nov. and on the 15th the army of Kutusow is said to have stipulated with Prince Murat for an armistice, of which one of the conditions is that "the Russian army shall quit Germany, and continue its march homewards by the route it came, when Murat shall have agreed to suspend his movements in Moravia."
The French admiral Villeneuve was landed at Portsmouth on the 29th of Nov.
The British imperial parliament is prorogued to the 21st of Jan.
LONDON, Dec. 11.
The Hamburg paper of the 29th, brings the intelligence down a few days later than the French Bulletins. They mention a very splendid retreat effected by prince Pangration who with 6,000 men cut his way through 30,000 men. This refers to some occurrence in the affair of the 16th, or immediately connected with it. The retreat appears to have been very gallant, though the account given of it is somewhat absurd and incredible. It is not very likely that 6000 men should cut their way through 30,000 with inconsiderable loss. Marshal Mortier too, cut his way with 4,000 men through the whole Russian army. These exaggerations throw suspicions on the statements of both parties.
An article from Berlin mentions, that his Prussian majesty had received a letter of great importance from the emperor of Russia, on the 26th ult. and that the march of the garrison, with his majesty, for the army, was considered as likely to take place immediately. The archduke Ferdinand has driven the French division under gen. Baraguay d'Hilliers, out of Bohemia, and pushed his advanced posts into the Upper Palatinate.
The Russian army under Gen. Kutusow is stated to have fallen back for the moment between Brunn and Olmutz, with the view of joining the corps under gen. Buxhowden, and several corps of Austrians. They intended to advance again shortly, when a decisive action was expected.
The second column of Russians passed through Breslaw on the 21st. That, as well as the other columns, was advancing by the shortest road to Moravia.
Gen. Don has issued a proclamation to the inhabitants of Hanover, inviting them to join his standard.
We yesterday stated our disbelief of the statement in the 25th bulletin of the French grand army, that the Russian army had offered to capitulate. We
can now state from authority, that government are in possession of advices from his majesty's ambassador to the emperor of Russia, dated the 19th ult. at Olmutz, which induce them to believe that the whole is an infamous falsehood. It is almost needless to say, that the stories circulated by the French, of the acts of oppression and barbarity committed by the Russian troops in the states of Austria, are also scandalous falsehoods. After such instances of dishonorable and disgraceful conduct, it is impossible to give credit to any French official statement, unless it is corroborated from other quarters of undoubted authority.
The second expedition sailed from the Downs yesterday.
Dec. 14.
In a second edition of our paper of yesterday, we stated that dispatches had been received by government from Embden, dated the 1st inst. announcing that his Prussian Majesty had given orders for the British troops to be received into that city, and to be furnished with every accommodation. This intelligence is of considerable importance in two points of view; 1st, the voyage to Embden can be accomplished in a shorter time than to the Elbe or the Weser. 2dly it shows the concurrence of Prussia in the designs and objects for which the British troops were sent to the continent—designs and objects, which, we may be sure, are not confined to the mere preservation of Hanover from falling again into the hands of the French. The return of count Haugwitz from Vienna, will, we should suppose, be the signal for this mass of British, Hanoverians, Russians, Swedes, and Prussians to act.
DECEMBER 12.
The departure of the Duke of Cambridge for the continent will take place in a few days.
Last night we received Paris papers to the 1st inst. one day later than those which previously reached us, and Dutch papers to the 5th.—The only important article of intelligence which these papers bring, is a notice of the arrival of Count Haugwitz at Vienna on the 20th of last month. In his way thither he would probably have passed by Znaim, where the head quarters of Bonaparte were established; and this may serve as one reason to account for the halt made by the latter on the 18th, and which he so ridiculously ascribes to his respect for the emperor of Austria. Almost the whole of Bonaparte's cabinet were assembled at Vienna on the 19th, to whom Count Haugwitz was probably referred. We are not much inclined to speculate upon the tendency or result of this mission, as so much at present must depend upon conjecture.
The Journal du Commerce of the 30th ult. contains a letter from Augereau, dated from Bregenz, the 18th, in which he states, that he had compelled six thousand Austrians to lay down their arms, allowing them to retire into Bohemia, on condition of not serving for a year. As nothing, however, is said officially about this success in the Mémoires , we must conclude it to be a mere boast of Augereau. This general being only at Bregenz on the 18th, could scarcely be able to afford any assistance to Massena.
The Dutch papers contain no further intelligence from the armies. As these Journals come down to the 5th instant, we are warranted in concluding that no general action had taken place previous to the 25th or 26th ult. as intelligence of such an event would probably have reached the Hague by the 4th instant. The Russian army under general Michelson was expected to join the allied forces by the 27th ult. the first column probably on the 25th. With such a large additional force, the allied troops would be an ample match for the French army.
BRUNN, Nov. 13.
The following details have been received from his royal highness the archduke Charles.
After the impetuous attacks of gen. Massena, in the latter end of October, had been resisted with so much persevering courage and the happiest consequences, by the imperial army, in the night of the 1st Nov. the French army made their retreat back to Verona, and left us in possession of the field of battle. His royal highness the archduke availed himself of this favorable opportunity to execute a project, which the situation of affairs in Germany urgently required; and particularly, as according to all appearance or probability, it could be no longer protracted with safety, and on account of the proximity of the enemy, might otherwise have been attended with great loss.
His highness therefore commenced his retreat about midnight, on the 1st of November, every thing being prepared for that event, and continued his march without an obstacle to Montechio Maggiore. It was not till 9 on the next morning that the enemy was apprized of this movement, when the enemy pursued the imperial rear guard, but without effect. His highness reached the opposite side of the Piave, by forced marches, and is ready to take such a position as the situation of affairs in Germany must necessarily require.
DEFEAT OF THE FRENCH.
BRUNN, Nov. 13.
Our Court Gazette contains the following official account:
Occurrences of the war.
A courier who arrived on the 14th Nov. to his majesty the emperor and king, from the commander in chief of the Russian troops, count Kutusow brought the joyful news of a complete victory, which has been obtained over the enemy's division under the command of marshal Mortier, between Stein and Weiskirchen, near Krems.
The following are the particulars extracted from the report on the field of battle:
On the 9th of Nov. the Russian imperial army passed the Danube. Its rear was pressed by the enemy till it arrived at Manteufel, and the commanding general resolved, on the night between the 9th and 10th, to pass to the left bank of the Danube, and to burn the bridge. This was the more necessary, as we had received certain information that the enemy had re-established the bridge of Lintz, and that already one division of the army was on this bank of the Danube. On the afternoon of the 10th Nov. the enemy approached our rear posts, in the neighborhood of Dierstein, drove them back with a superiority of force along the Danube, from Weiskirchen to Stein, and on the approach of night our army could with difficulty maintain themselves on the Stein. It was determined, therefore, to attack the enemy on the morning of the 11th at Weiskirchen, in three columns, preserving that order as much as was possible in a country covered with vineyards. At Weiskirchen he had assembled a number of vessels to cut off our retreat.
The happiest results crowned this determined enterprise, executed with as much prudence as steadiness in valor. The enemy was defeated and those parts of his division who could not save themselves in some of the ships, were either killed or taken prisoners. The number of the former cannot be ascertained with exactness, but the following is a list of the prisoners: The chief de brigade, Grand d'Orgi 3 cols. 2 lieut. cols. 36 superior officers and 2000 men, among whom were the 4th regiment of dragoons. Five cannon were also taken. Marshal Mortier, who commanded the enemy's division, is missing. He is thought to be dead. The loss of the Russian troops is in proportion inconsiderable. It consists for the most part, of wounded, among whom are a general and several officers.
But this brilliant and victorious day cost an excellent man his life. Lieut. field marshal Schmidt, who had been given as quarter master general, to the Russian army, died the death of a hero, after he (as Gen. Kutusow remarks) had contributed to the victory, and had attacked the enemy both flank and rear. The loss of this man, who had served 40 years, and during the last war had acquired a distinguished reputation, will be deeply felt by the sovereigns both of Russia and Austria, who know well to appreciate merit. His name is his own monument!
Declaration of His Swedish Majesty to the Diet of Ratisbon.
"His Swedish majesty, who is now in his German states, has charged the undersigned extraordinary envoy and plenipotentiary, to announce to the diet, that his majesty has assembled a part of his army in Swedish Pomerania.
"The object of this armament, which his majesty has formed with the concurrence of his allies, is to fulfil those duties which the present unhappy state of affairs has rendered incumbent upon his majesty, as a sovereign, and from the duty prescribed to protect the empire against all foreign influence.
"His majesty hopes the Almighty will grant a blessing and protection to his arms, which are only directed against usurpation; and he declares that he will at all times, and under all circumstances, defend the sacred and unalterable obligations of truth and honor.
Ratisbon, Nov. 17, 1805.
VIENNA, Nov. 30.
Before the emperor Francis II. departed for Moravia, he represented to his generals the impossibility of any seasonable attempt to defend the place; and then bidding them adieu, burst into tears. It appears certain that the Hungarians have testified very little zeal in offering him an asylum. When he was at the foot of the stair case, and ready to get into his carriage, he turned towards the palace and lifting his eyes to Heaven, exclaimed, "My God, my God!" The empress seemed nearly ready to swoon, in a violent fit of despair; in which she uttered many severe reflections upon the English ministry.
BERLIN, Nov. 13, [via France.]
Count Lowenhielm, col. gen. of the king of Sweden, who arrived here some days since, has brought a letter from his sovereign to the king of Prussia, in which he expresses his surprise respecting the possession of Hanover by Prussian troops, and observes that the emperor Alexander and himself, had previously concluded a treaty with England, in which they pledged themselves to compel the French to evacuate Hanover: that the premature conduct of Prussia has excited his astonishment, &c.
It is not known whether the Prussian cabinet has returned any answer to this letter.
BREMEN, Nov. 27.
The day before yesterday, about one in the afternoon, the Prussian regiment of infantry of prince Ferdinand entered this city, where it is ordered to remain for some time, as it is intended for the protection of the magazines and corn, provided for the Prussian army expected in the Weser. It is quartered partly in the town and partly in the suburbs. In the requisition made to the Senate on this subject, and which was refused both by the Senate and towns-people, it is said that a temporary stay of this regiment, belonging to a neutral power, can in no wise be contrary to the neutrality of this imperial city; nor in the least disturb its constitution, neutrality and commerce. The gates of the city continue as before, under the guard of the Bremen military.
LUNEBURG, Nov. 23.
The generals Tolstoy and Don will tomorrow go from Hildesheim to Walsrode, to which place the Russian headquarters are removed from hence. The Swedish major baron Von Boye, who

to pass to those head quarters, is like- ly to be given to Wallrode.
The Russian troops continue their march through this place towards Bre- men, whither Prussian troops were al- so on their way, and where we know a considerable force has arrived from Hamburg. The commandant of the latter, gen. Von, in order to have an interview with the Russian gen. Folstoy, has this morning proceeded thro' this town by the way of Yell, to the head quarters of the duke of Brunswick.— There are 2000 Russians lying at Ham- burg, ready to act according to circum- stances.
Hanoverian Territory, Nov. 23. Yesterday towards evening about 430 Swedish troops under col. Moran en- tered Lüneburg.
Many Russian columns and powder wagons are daily passing the Elbe at Aixenbourg, whence they hasten their march, without allowing any resting days.
The Swedish list. gen. baron Arm- felt has taken a command in the Austri- an army, with the rank of gen. of artil- lery.
The head quarters of the English troops under genl. Paget and Finch are at Bremen.
PARIS, Nov. 30. The following letter, dated from the head-quarters at Bregenz, on the 18 h., was addressed by marshal Augereau commandant of the 7th corps of the Grand Army, to the gen. of Division Vi- al, ambassador from his majesty the emperor, to the Helvetic confederation:
"Linden, Bregenz, and Feldkirch, my dear general, are in our possession. All this was effected on the 22d and 23d inst. The results are, 6000 Austrians disarmed, and sent to Bohemia, upon condition not to serve against France, for a year and a day, from the present time; a considerable number of Tyro- leans and peasants are also disarmed; eight standards, several magazines and some fine artillery; have fallen into our hands; I am vigorously pursuing the corps, under prince Rohan, and hope shortly to come up with him. A lieut. and a major general, are a- mong the number of prisoners.—Re- cure, my dear general, the assurance of my particular esteem."
Signed, "AUGEREAU."
LEYDEN, Nov. 28. Letters received at Antwerp, from Bologne, dated Nov. 23, mention, that on the 19th an English armament, consisting of 32 sail, arrived on the coast, destined as it appeared at first, to attack the fle- tilla. Two frigates then approached within gun-shot of the batteries, launch- ed a fire ship, which, exploding very near a gun-boat, killed two men. On the 20th the English sent forth more fire-ships against Bologne, attached to each other by very strong chains; hap- pily they drove ashore, and could not be recovered, when an intrepid cannon- eer seized upon the machines, and pre- vented the explosion intended. On the night following, another fire-ship ex- ploded without doing any mischief. The British fleet, consisting of 5 ships of war, 12 frigates, and a number of smaller vessels, remained in sight on the 23d. The French, however, on their part, continued upon the alert.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14.
The [Boston] Repository of the 4th inst. alluding to the late secret pro- ceedings of Congress, says—"Lest the measures which Mr. Jefferson would seem to recommend should prevail—he (Mr. Jefferson) had privately expressed his wish to Mr. Varnum, that a res- olution might be brought forward, CON- TRARY TO THE SPIRIT OF HIS CONFIDENTIAL MESSAGE!!"
We are authorized by Mr. Varnum to say that the whole of this statement is false.
SENATE UNITED STATES. February, 12, 1806.
Mr. SMITH of Maryland, submitted the following resolution, which was read, and ordered to lie for conside- ration.
Resolved , That from and after the ____ day of _____ next, it shall not be lawful to import into the United States, on board any foreign ship, any goods, wares, or merchandise, other than such as are of the growth, produce, or manufacture of the nation to which such foreign ship shall belong, except on board the ships of such foreign na- tions who admit the importation into their ports of goods, although they are not the growth, produce, or manufac- ture of the United States, in the ships or vessels of the United States.
Mr. Adams, agreeably to notice, yes- terday asked and obtained leave to pre- sent a bill, which among other provi- sions authorises the President of the U. S. in case of being disrespectfully treat- ed by any foreign minister, to order him to withdraw from the seat of government or from the U. S. and in case such minister within _____ days does not so withdraw, authorising the President to cause him to be sent home.
On Wednesday, the Senate took up the report of the committee to whom was referred that part of the Presi- dent's message that relates to the ag- gressions of Britain.
The first resolution, which is as fol- lows, was adopted nemine contradic- ente .
1. Resolved , That the capture and confiscation, under the orders of the British government, and adjudication of their courts of admiralty, of American vessels and their cargoes, on the pretext of their being employed in a trade with the enemies of Great Britain, prohibited
in time of peace, is an unprovoked ag- gression upon the property of the citi- zens of these United States, a violation of their neutral rights, and an en- croachment upon their national indepen- dence.
On the second resolution which is as follows:
2. Resolved , That the President of the U. S. be requested to demand and insist upon the restoration of the property of their citizens, captured & condemned on the pretext of its being employed in a trade with the enemies of Great Britain, prohibited in time of peace; and upon the indemnification of such American citizens, for their losses and damages sustained by these captures and condemnations; and to enter into such arrangements with the British govern- ment, on this and all other differences subsisting between the two nations, (and particularly respecting the impressment of American seamen,) as may be com- patible with the honor and interests of the United States, and manifest their ear- nest desire to obtain for themselves and their citizens by amicable negotiation, that justice to which they are intitled— some conversation arose, relative to the details. To the principle, contained in the resolution, no opposition was made. The Senate adjourned at the usual hour without coming to any decision.
YESTERDAY , after some debate on several amendments offered, none of which were agreed to, a debate com- menced on the resolution generally— Messrs. Israel Smith, S. Smith, Ander- son, Mitchell, Bayard, and Worthing- ton spoke; when the Senate adjourned without coming to a decision.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12.
Mr. SLOAN. Mr. SPEAKER, I trust I am correct first in saying, that the re- presentatives of the people in Congress assembled, are the only tribunal to whom they can look for redress of national grievances, and protection in their na- tional rights—and secondly, that every member as a component part of the na- tional legislature, has a right to intro- duce resolutions in such form, as he may think best calculated to redress exist- ing grievances; or secure them from future insult and injury.
Notwithstanding several resolutions have been laid on the table respecting the impressment of our seamen by the commanders of British armed vessels, and their depredations on our com- merce; I have seen none which I con- sider fully adequate to the purpose proposed; or couched in that firm, and decisive language, that I conceive the nature of the case requires. Under this impression I beg leave to offer a resolution; and previous thereto, ask the indulgence of the House to offer a few reasons.
Are not the people calling on us from almost every part of the union? Previ- ous to my leaving home to attend this session I expected the impressment of our seamen by British armed vessels, & their depredations on our commerce would have been the first business ta- ken up; but, to my astonishment more than ten weeks have elapsed, and we are only preparing to discuss this im- portant subject. Is this giving imme- diate attention to the sufferings of our constituents? But, what astonishes me still more is, that by conversation I have had with some members, they appear yet unprepared to do any thing decis- ive.
One member (Mr. Nicholson) who of- fered a resolution two days past, object- ed to a former resolution offered by a member from Pennsylvania (Mr. Gregg) from an apprehension that it would in- jure our revenue, 3,000,000 of dollars (Here Mr. Nicholson explained, stat- ing that he had only said that it would affect it to that amount.) Another mem- ber from Massachusetts, (Mr. Crown- shield) well acquainted with mercantile business, supposed it would not injure it more than 1,000,000.
But I hope, Mr. Speaker, that how- ever pleasing it may be to see our debt diminishing, and our revenue increas- ing; the fear of diminution of revenue, will never deter the Congress of the U. S. from supporting their national rights. I hope we shall not shrink from a tem- porary evil, to procure a great and per- manent benefit.
In bearing the conversation of some members out of doors, and observing the delay that has taken place in the House, this query is extorted from me; where is the spirit that actuated the no- ble patriots of seventy six, at the risque of life to oppose the unjust aggressions of Great Britain? Has it fled from our land, or is it only sleeping? I hope the latter; and, that it may speedily awake, refreshed, and invigorated by its long nap.
But perhaps some may conclude, that I wish to involve the U. S. in war— God forbid—I want to prevent war with those horrid engines made to destroy the human species. I want to prevent it by doing to all nations, as we would they should do unto us; are we so do- ing whilst we permit one of the belli- gerent powers, to impress, and keep on board her vessels of war, three thousand of our seamen, to assist in fighting her battles with other belligerent powers, in amity and peace with us? I want the U. S. to treat Great Britain as they would treat an individual, who in his dealings had evidently been unjust; break off all intercourse, until reparation is made for past injuries; and security given that they shall not be repeated in future. This line of conduct, I conceive, instead of producing war, would be the most cer- tain means of securing a permanent, and lasting peace. In the present state of Europe, can Great Britain do without our trade? Certainly she cannot—it is probable that Bonaparte has ere this
time prohibited her trade with a consi- derable part of Europe. Thus circum- stanced, trembling for her very exis- tence, if we make a firm determined de- mand for reparation of damages, my opinion is, that she dare not, that she cannot, nor will not refuse.—
I will not detain the House at this time, with a more detailed investigation of the subject; but knowing it to be the desire of many of my constituents, and hoping that upon a full investigation, it will be the determination of this House, to adopt firm and decisive measures, for the purpose of obtaining redress for in- juries sustained, and to prevent the like in future, I offer the following re- solution, hoping the House will commit it to a committee of the whole, on the state of the union.
Whereas the commanders of British armed vessels have impressed many American seamen, and compelled them to bear arms on board said vessels, and assist in fighting their battles with nations in amity and peace with the U. S. and also brought into British ports for adjudication, many merchant vessels, sailing under the flag, and owned by ci- tizens of the said U. S. where some have been a long time unjustly detained, and others condemned, contrary to justice and the law of nations.
For remedy whereof,
Resolved , That in case the govern- ment of Great Britain shall neglect, or refuse for _____ months to restore all American seamen impressed, and detained as aforesaid, and also dis- charge all American vessels detained contrary to the law of nations, making compensation for the loss sustained by such detention, and also for those con- demned as prizes; all trade and inter- course shall thenceforth cease, and be prohibited between these U. S. & Great Britain and its dependencies, until equitable arrangements shall be made between the two governments, that shall insure a return, or compensation for the property unjustly seized and condem- ned; and also the restoration of Ameri- can seamen to liberty and their country. Provided that upon such arrange- ments being made, the President of the U. S. shall have power, by proclamation, to open trade and commerce, upon the principle of such equitable arrangements between the said U. S. and Great Bri- tain, and her dependencies.
This resolution was immediately con- sidered, and referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
On the motion of Mr. J. Clay, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. DAWSON in the chair—on the bill declaring the consent of Congress to an act of the state of Pennsylvania, intitled "An act to em- power the board of wardens for the port of Philadelphia, to collect a certain duty on tonnage for the purposes there- in mentioned."
This bill authorises the imposition of four cents a ton on all vessels clearing out of the port of Philadelphia for any foreign port, to be expended in building piers in, and otherwise improving the navigation of the Delaware.
On this bill a debate of considerable length arose, Messrs. J. Clay, Findley, Leiband Marion supporting, and Messrs. J. C. Smith, Crownshield, Quincy and Ely opposing it.
It was opposed on two grounds; on the ground of its unconstitutionality and inexpediency. On the former ground it was contended that the imposition of the proposed duty was inhibited by that provision of the constitution, which pro- scribes that "no preference shall be given by any regulation of commerce or revenue to the ports of one state over those of another;" that the object of the bill was to lay a special tax for the exclusive benefit of the port of Philadel- phia, which would be giving a pre- ference to that port over the other ports in the United States; that instead of doing this, in case the navigation of the river Delaware required improvement, which was feasible, the better way would be to draw a sum for this pur- pose from the general treasury. It was, however, contended that it was inexpe- dient to make any provision whatever for this purpose, as it was extremely doubtful whether the object contem- plated were practicable, and as the na- vigation of the Delaware was much bet- ter than that of many other streams, on which other ports were situated, which consequently had higher claims on the aid of Congress. It was further stated that the contemplated duty would op- erate, not merely on vessels belonging to the port of Philadelphia, but likewise on foreign vessels entering therein; and that it was unjust to derive revenue from them for the accomplishment of objects of a local nature.
The advocates of the bill contended that it was strictly constitutional, in proof of which they appealed to that part of the constitution, which says that "no state shall without the consent of Con- gress, lay any duty of tonnage;" which provision exactly met the present case. As to the constitutional provision, quo- ted on the other side, they observed that it was only made with the view of preventing the adoption of partial re- gulations of trade or revenue, or the es- tablishment of free ports. They quo- ted several precedents, by which it ap- peared that in several instances a like authority with that in the bill had been given, and in some cases without any limitation of time. On the ground of expediency, they represented the navi- gation of the Delaware as seriously ob- structed by a shoal which was every year encroaching, and which might, un- less measures were taken, operate at some future period to the destruction of the navigation. The tax asked would be paid exclusively by vessels trading from the port of Philadelphia, and ought not, therefore, to be opposed by those whose interests were not in the least implicated. It was added that it was strange that, while scarcely a year
passed without large appropriations be- ing made from the general treasury for the erection of light houses in various parts of the United States, the request of the merchants of Philadelphia to be authorised to subject themselves to a tax for the improvement of the navigation of the only port in Pennsylvania, should be opposed.
The question was then put on Mr. Crownshield's motion to strike out the first section, which was negatived— Ayes 27.
Mr. Crownshield moved to amend the bill so as to confine the duty to ves- sels belonging to the port of Philadel- phia.
Mr. Crownshield spoke in favor of, and Messrs. J. Clay, Sloan, Conrad and Elmer against this amendment, which was disagreed to—Ayes 12.
Mr. Crownshield offered an amend- ment limiting the duration of the bill to three, instead of seven years.
Messrs. Crownshield, Southard and Ely supported; and Messrs. J. Clay, Leib and Sloan opposed it; when the question was put, and the amendment disagreed to—Ayes 34—Noes 30.
The committee then rose, and the House ordered the bill to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Smith submitted two resolutions for receding the district of Columbia, similar to those heretofore offered, with this difference that the present resolu- tions include a recess of the city of Washington.
Mr. Smith said he had two objects in view in offering these resolutions. The first was that Congress might be divest- ed of that multiplicity of business which arose from the situation of the territory, which would increase with the growth of population and the progress of soci- ety. The other reason was still more important. He wished to see the people of the district restored to their political rights, the deprivation of which was to him a matter of great regret, and which could not be remedied until there was a decided change in their situation. Alluding to the apprehension of the in- habitants that this measure was connec- ted with a removal of the seat of gov- ernment, he declared that this was not his object; he, on the contrary, believ- ed the measure would be highly benefi- cial to the city of Washington.
On considering the resolutions the House divided—Ayes 48—Noes 36.
Mr. Smith moved a reference of them to a committee of the whole on the 1st day of March.
Mr. Lewis moved their postponement indefinitely.
Mr. Lyon hoped an immediate deci- sion would be had upon them.
Mr. Sloan hoped some time would be allowed previous to their decision.
The House determined to refer them to a committee of the whole—Ayes 56.
Mr. Conrad moved their being made the order for the 1st Monday in Aug- ust.
Motion disagreed to—Ayes 44—Noes 56.
On the 1st Monday of May—lost— Ayes 39.
Mr. Nicholson moved Monday next. He said there was much important bus- iness relative to the territory before the House, and if the propositions of re- cession were permitted to remain un- acted on, they would supersede all at- tention to the other objects.
Mr. Smith acquiescing in making the resolutions the order for Monday next, the House so determined without a di- vision.
Mr. P. R. Thompson reported a bill authorising the erection of a bridge across the Potomac within the district of Columbia; which was referred to a committee of the whole on Friday.
Mr. Magruder presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of George Town, praying that if Congress deter- mine to authorise the erection of a bridge across the Potomac, it may be at a point above George Town.
Referred to the same committee.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13.
Mr. Goodwin presented certain res- olutions from the citizens of the town of Petersburg, in Virginia, relative to ag- gressions committed by foreign nations, evincive of lively indignation, and pledg- ing their most strenuous support of mea- sures for redress.
Referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
A bill declaring the consent of Congress to an act of the legislature of Pennsylvania, intitled "An act to empower the board of wardens for the port of Phila- delphia, to collect a certain duty on ton- nage, for the purposes therein mention- ed," was read the third time and passed —Ayes 55—Noes 27.
Mr. G. W. Campbell observed that a law had been passed the last session authorising the President to cause the lands in the territory of Orleans to be surveyed. The object of this act was to prepare the lands for sale and settle- ment. Believing that a settlement of that territory would greatly contribute to its security and prosperity, his wish was to bring the subject directly before the House. Whatever doubts might be entertained of the propriety of encou- raging the settlement of Upper Louisia- na, he believed no difference of opinion existed as to the expediency of fostering the settlement of the territory of Or- leans by citizens of the U. S. which end would be best effected by opening land offices for the sale of lands therein.
Mr. Campbell concluded by moving the following resolution:
Resolved , That _____ offices be established for the sale of the lands belonging to the U. S. within the terri- tory of Orleans.
The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the chair —on a bill, received from the Senate the object of which is to authorise the location of a quantity of land in the In- diana territory by George Rapp and his
associates, they paying two dollars there- for, and giving them a credit, without the payment of interest, for 6 years, when they are to pay one-fourth of the pur- chase money, and the residue in six an- nual payments, on condition that, agree- ably to prescribed terms, the vine shall be cultivated.
Mr. Ely moved a commitment of the bill to the committee on public lands.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Ely and Olin; and opposed by Messrs. Gregg, Findley, Conrad, Holland, Sloan, Smilie, Bedinger, and MacCreery; when the question was taken, and the motion disagreed to—Ayes 9.
A debate afterwards arose, which oc- cupied several hours, on the expedi- ency of so far encouraging the cultivation of the vine, or any other agricultural pursuit, as either to give lands therefor, or to sell them at a price below that or- dinarily required.
Messrs. Findley, Conrad, Holland, Sloan, Smilie, MacCreery, Lyon, and Morrow took the affirmative; & Messrs. Ely, Gregg, Mason, Olin, Bedinger, Jackson, and Crownshield the negative side of the question. Various motions were made to defeat, and afterwards to modify the bill, all of which were re- jected.
On a motion made to strike out a part of the first sec. destructive of the bill, the committee divided—Ayes 30—Noes 31.
The committee rose, and the House ordered the bill to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
The bill making extra compensation to the governor, judges and secretary of the Indiana territory, allowing each 500 dollars for compiling a code of laws, having passed thro' a committee of the whole, was ordered to be read a third time to-morrow.
The bill, from the Senate, making in addition to the unexpended balances of 1200 dollars, an appropriation of 1,000 dollars a year, for five years, was read a third time and passed—Ayes 63.
COMMITTED to my custody on the 30th day of January last, a runaway negro man who calls his name DAVY and says that he is the property of Wm. Cook of Charles county. Davy is a black fellow, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, his clothing are a white broad cloth coat much worn, yarn trousers, old shirt, black hat, shoes and stockings; his master is regarded to take him out of jail, or he will be sold for his jail fees according to law.
SUTTON WELLS, Sheriff Calvert County.
February 14—w3t
WILL BE SOLD
AT public Sale on Saturday the 15th inst. a two story brick house, situated on 7th street near the Navy Yard, with a large lot even in the lower apartment, formerly occupied by Mr. James Friend, (baker) now the property of the subscriber. Terms will be made known on the day of sale.
82 MUEL RUCK.
February 14—12
STRAYED OR STOLEN,
FROM Carlton Petticoats Store near Ga- sien on Saturday night the 1st Feb. inst. A black HORSE about 16 hands high 10 years old, a small star in his forehead, some white on each hind foot, the hair rubbed off his tail, he has an uncommon large flesh paces, trots, and canters, he had on an old horse flipped saddle, without crupper or cloth, and an old stiff bit kirk bridle. I will give Six dol- lars to secure the said horse so as I get him again and all reasonable charges if brought home.
WM. ADAMS. Montgomery county Feb 14—3t
The Subscriber offers to lease for a number of years 200 acres of first rate land situate in the 4th, 5th, 6th, 10th, & 11th ranges on each side of Red river and between the great and little Miami rivers. Jacob Broadwell, esq. resident in the vicinity of Cincinnati is authorised by the subscriber to lease the whole or any part of the above lands. Industrious families, who first commence their improvements on the premises shall have cattle and other stock on shares if required. The above lands lie in a healthy part of the country, surrounded with mills and a populous settlement. The soil is rich and productive, is well watered, fenced with some of the most valuable sort of timber, and plea- santly situated. Town lots will be given to well recommended mechanics who com- mence their settlement in one year from this date. Mr. Broadwell is authorised to dispose of ten plantations between the two Miami's well improved, with a large distillery and a set of new mills, equal to any in the western country. They stand on the Little Miami river 8 miles from the Ohio. The grist mill is calculated for five pair of stones, among them is a pair of burrs. Mr. Broad- well will show the premises and make a known the terms of sale and an inalienable title will be given on payment of the purchase money, by
JOHN SMITH, of Ohio. Washington city, Feb. 14—2w
FOR SALE,
A HANDSOME two story BRICK HOUSE, 22 feet front by 34 feet back, with a kitchen flable and carriage house, its situation for a public or private dwelling is superior to any house near the Navy Yard, it commands a perfect view of the Yard and shipping, and is now rented for 300 dollars per annum. I will also sell a valuable unimproved Lot near the premises in 1st 831—Young negroes will be taken in part payment. For terms apply to the subscriber living near the Navy Yard, or to Mr. Samuel McIntire.
NICHOLAS VOSS. Washington, Feb. 24—w3t
THE MINISTER OF FRANCE being desirous of avoiding all purchases on credit, cautions the merchants of the city of Washington and George- town, or any other persons, not to trust, or give credit to any amount, to any person of his house, as he will not pay any debt or debts so contracted in his name.
February 12.

Twenty Dollars Reward, WILL be given for apprehending negro FAME a very low and tolerable ugly woman about 38 years of age, but from appearance older, very black and much marked with the small-pox which occasioned a small defect in one of her eyes, has lost one of her foreteeth, is a very artful and cunning, having procured a free pass, and passes by the name of Charity Shorter; she was formerly the property of John Chittenden of this county, and was run away for near eight years, was apprehended and sold to me in 1803 and was hired by me to a certain Thomas King of Prince George's county, from whom she absconded in Oct. 1804 and has been lurking, I do suppose near where she was hired or gone to Calvert county where I have understood her husband has gone. The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge her in jail so that I get her again, or deliver her to Mr. Samuel Speake city of Washington, or to the subscriber living in Charles county Maryland, near Port Tobacco. P. S. I forewarn any person from harboring or employing said woman, at their peril. MASSY SIMMS. Nov. 27-tf
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR, NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL.
Respectfully informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia that in addition to his former stock he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London a choice assortment of superior cloths, single and double milled cambrics, Bennetts patent cord, woolvereen and waistcoating, fancy and black silk mouselins, all of superior quality and newest fashion, plain and stripe black velvets, constitution cord, knap coatings, plushing flannels, &c. &c. with a variety of other articles in his line, and he pledges himself, to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their orders to complete them in the newest style of fashion. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, navy uniforms, made in the most fashionable manner. Washington, Dec. 18-tf
On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 23 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Parts of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanton at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805-tf
Twenty Dollars Reward. AARON, a mulatto man about 43 years old, left the city of Washington early in October, and was seen on the road leading from Alexandria to Leesburg in company with a black woman, who I am informed is the property of some person in the vicinity of this place. He is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has frizz hair, very bald, in one of his eyes (I think it is the left) near his nose, there is an indented scar occasioned by a frolic he received, which fractured the bone in that place, and whenever he has it in his power never fails to drink to excess. It is probable that he has gone to Jefferson or Berkeley county in Virginia, where he formerly resided, and from thence will endeavor to go to Kentucky. The above reward will be paid to any person who will have him committed to jail, and give information thereof to the subscriber in George Town, district of Columbia. EDWARD GANTT. Nov. 11-tf
A BARGAIN. THE subscriber offers for sale the farm he now occupies, containing near 300 acres with or without the stock thereon. It is distant from the cities of Georgetown and Washington, about five miles, and well known as a healthy situation. There is much fine fruit thereon, and abundance with springs, affording as good water as in the United States, a considerable proportion of the land has been in clover, and from thirty to forty acres fit for the seed the ensuing summer. It is now in a very improving state, being altogether clear of broom fence, and from 40 to 50 acres ploughed and prepared for a spring crop, and from 30 to 40 acres well set with wheat and rye—some part of the land is calculated for tobacco, and plaster of paris answers well with it. The dwelling house and other improvements may with small repairs, be rendered very comfortable. From its vicinity to two growing cities, many advantages result in supplying the market. A purchaser may calculate on a good bargain, particularly if an early application be made. Some part of the purchase money will be required in cash or approved negotiable paper; the remainder rendered easy—or negroes received in payment. The subscriber or William clearly residing on the farm will show it when required, and the terms made known by application to Mr. John Thompson, George Town, or Dr. Wm. Thornton, Washington. Isaac Pollock. Fruit Hill, Some Lands calculated for the culture of cotton, Indian corn and small grain, situated on a navigable river in the healthiest part of the state of Georgia, will also be sold on reasonable terms or exchanged for negroes. Jan. 29-cptf
Wanted to hire, during the session of Congress, a sober steady man to drive a carriage—Apply at the office of the National Intelligencer.
FOR SALE. IN the county of Albemarle Virginia, 971 acres of land lying on both sides of Hard ware river, generally adapted to small grain corn and tobacco with a great abundance of meadow land. About four hundred acres are cleared most of which are low grounds; and it is perhaps capable of the highest improvement of any land in this part of the world by having an inexhaustible source of rich mud or soil that has been accumulating for ages. The situation is fine, healthy, convenient to two tobacco warehouses, the court house and several merchant mills and in a very respectable neighborhood. Hardware river is capable of being made navigable into James river from several miles above this tract for which there is an act of assembly. There is on the land a large two story dwelling house, almost new and other convenient houses—at about half a mile from which, there is also an old dwelling house, kitchen and store house, that may be made with some repairs capable of accommodating a genteel family. There is also on the premises between 90 and 100 000 bricks well burnt which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. The payment required will be one third cash and the remainder at two equal annual installments. Any person wishing to purchase or view the said land will apply to the subscriber living on the premises. CHARLES WINGFIELD. January 1-6w
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail a young Mulatto man named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas who keeps the road ferry to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, luffy and well made, has short curly hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples on his face. He is reckoned to be a sensible fellow of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his employment, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in jail shall receive from me the above reward, as soon as due information thereof is given to me or to Dr. N. P. Causin at Port Tobacco. G. B. CAUSIN. Maryland Charles County, January 29-tf
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN. THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25-tf N. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square
WANTED, A WOMAN that understands plain cooking and house work; likewise a GIRL of about 14 years of age to take care of children—none need apply but those who can bring unexceptionable recommendations. Enquire at the 2nd house from the west end of the Six Buildings and at this office. Nov. 27-tf
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26-tf
Iron Works and Mills FOR SALE.
THE Subscribers will sell by private bargain those valuable iron works, mills and mill seats, situate at or near the mouth of Anti Batum creek in Washington county, Md. within less than half a mile of Potomac river, together with all the lands in Md. thereunto belonging, supposed to be between 7000 and 8000 acres, a sufficient quantity of which, for the use of the works, is rich grass land. Also, all the negroes, (several of whom are skillful forgesmen) flock, and other property, personal or mixed, appertaining to the said estate. Also, all the property in Virginia belonging to the same, consisting of a small tract of land on the river nearly opposite to the iron works of Denton Jacques, which is known to contain iron ore in abundance—a part of the Keep Tryde Ore bank lately recovered, which is distant from the furnace at the Anti Batum works about four miles. Several lots in Shepherd's town, improved and unimproved; with the rights of the company, (which without now only conditional will be made complete) to the ferry across Potomac below Anti Batum, and the farm to which the same is annexed, containing between 150 and 200 acres of very good land—together with all rights and privileges to other ores, landing places, and conveniences held and claimed by the late firm of Richard Henderson, and Co. making in the whole one of the most valuable estates in America for carrying on iron works of every kind, and for the manufacturing of flour on an extensive scale by a mill, lately built and now in complete order for that purpose, from which the Potomac canals give water carriage to the towns below, the land carriage to George Town being not more than 60 miles, and for an advantageous sale of iron, the very populous country and towns near the works afford a ready market. Possession may be had on the 1st of January next, or at any reasonable time thereafter. For further description of the property, and of quality and quantity of lands with title papers, any person disposed to purchase is referred to Mr. John Ritchie at the works, and for terms of sale to James M. Lirgan, near George Town, and Wm Stuart of the house of Stuart and Beall in that place. Dumfries, Vir. 24 Nov. 1805. ALEX. HENDERSON, } Executors J. M. LINGAN, } of Richard JOHN HENDERSON, } Henderson. Wm. STUART. Jan. 29-cptf
The Subscriber will dispose of, at private SALE, a few articles of Household Furniture, among which, are a Large Mahogany Secretary and Book Case, a Side Board, and a pair of Card Tables. WM. KILTY. February 5-6t
TO BE SOLD, TWO TRACTS OF LAND, ONE containing 103 acres, the other 26 acres, adjoining each other, and are from 3 to 4 miles from Alexandria in the county of Fairfax and state of Virginia. The aforesaid land is bounded on the old Leesburg road, just above captain Slacombes and joins the lands of Benjamin Dulany and Carlisle Whiting, and will be sold pursuant to a deed of trust given to the subscribers from a certain John Withers to secure the payment of a debt due to Jonathan and Mahion Schoeffield. The above lands will be offered at private sale until the 18th day of February, inst. and if not sold by that day they will be sold at the Coffee House in Alexandria on the 24th day of February at public auction for cash. The sale to commence at 3 o'clock, P. M. ANDREW SCHOFFIELD, } Trustees. THOMAS COOK, } February 5-8t
On the first day of April next, or (if not fair) on the next fair day at noon, will be offered at PUBLIC SALE To the highest bidder, for ready money, that very desirable and well known estate formerly the property of James Wormeley, esq. Called THE ROCKS; Situated upon the river Shenandoah, in the county of Jefferson, Virginia. It consists of 900 acres of Land (by estimation) more than one third in woods, and has upon it a variety of the most useful improvements with a large scope of river bottom and other distinguished natural advantages. The upland is remarkably adapted to the use of plaster & very productive. It will be sold either in one body, or in the convenient divisions of the farm—the mills—the distillery—and the Ferry with a small tavern for the accommodation of travellers; to each of which a suitable quantity of Land will be attached, by a division to be made previous to the sale. This farm of about 760 acres with plenty of wood and water, including 80 acres of the richest river bottom, and the rest of the arable land of an excellent quality, with a large and commodious dwelling, the necessary out houses, two barns, &c. &c. may be had at a price which deserves the attention of any gentlemen who wishes a farm detached from the mill property, &c. Also at the same time, on the same terms, a handsome little tract of 300 acres within two miles of the Rocks called THE MEADOW FARM, About 230 acres in wood, with fine meadow ground—arable Land, well adapted to the use of plaster, a good mill seat with a constant stream, constant springs of water, and comfortable farm houses. Also, a little farm of only 115 acres 3-4ths still uncleared, adjacent to the Meadow Farm. The object in this sale being to raise as much money as may be necessary to release the only encumbrance that exists on the above property; if the several purchasers produce the sum required, they will respectively be allowed a credit of part of the purchase money, as an inducement to them to buy as largely as they may wish to do; and no money will be required, but in exchange for a clear deed. FERDINANDO FAIRFAX. Charles Town, Dec. 23, 1805-3t-wtf N. B. The sale will take place at the Rocks; and should any of the above land be previously disposed of by private sale, notice will be published in due time.
Public notice is hereby given, that the subscribers assignees appointed by the judges of the inferior court of common pleas, in and for the county of Cumberland and state of New Jersey, to settle the estate of Samuel Dossan an insolvent debtor, have appointed to meet at the house of Benjamin S. Ogden's in the township of Fairfield and county aforesaid on Monday the sixteenth day of June next, to make a division of all the monies that may be in their hands of the estate of said insolvent. They will also meet at the house aforesaid on Monday the twelfth day of May next, "to examine and ascertain the debts due to each creditor," and to settle all controversies relating to such debts, agreeably to an act of the Council and General Assembly of this state in such cases made and provided. DAVID C. WOOD, } Assignees. HUMPHRIES GREEN, } Downes Cumberland county, state } of N. Jersey, Nov 16, 1805-tf February 7-4t
TO BE SOLD OR RENTED, A WHARF, ON the Eastern Branch, with a two story brick Warehouse and frame Countinghouse thereon, formerly occupied by R. & G. Barry as a lumber yard, an eligible situation for any person wishing to follow that business. Possession may be had, on the first March next. Also a new Three story brick Dwelling House in New Jersey Avenue, completely finished and in excellent repair. Possession may be had on the 1st May next. The terms will be made known and the premises shown to any person applying to the subscriber at the Twenty Buildings. GARRETT BARRY. January 29-wtm
A RAFFLE. To be Ruffled for—30 Chances, at Five Dollars each chance, payable before the raffle, AN ELEGANT HISTORICAL PAINTING, 32 by 44, in a superb gilt frame, executed at Rome by one of the most eminent artists in Italy. The above painting is to be seen at J. March's Stationary Store, George Town, where subscriptions are received. The subscribers will be informed of the time and place of raffling, as soon as the chances are disposed of. February 7-7t
FOR SALE, The House and Lot on North E Street near the Bank, occupied by Mr. George Collard as a grocery store. The terms will be both moderate and accommodating. Apply to T. H. GILLIS. Washington city, } Feb. 2-94t }
MINIATURE PAINTING. J. D. MALLAT has the honor of inviting the Ladies and Gentlemen that are desirous of having their likenesses taken in miniature, in the most striking resemblance, and in the latest modern style, executed to the satisfaction of those that will favor him with their patronage, to call at Mrs. THOMPSON'S, six buildings. Feb. 7. 2w2w.
FALL & WINTER GOODS. JOHN COX HAS this day received a Large addition to his former supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, which makes his assortment very complete. Most of his goods were bought on such terms as to enable him to offer them by piece or retail Lower than the regular importers can afford to sell at. George town, Oct. 18.—NIR&UGentf
LOST. ON Wednesday last on the avenue between the War Office and Capitol a SMALL BUNDLE OF PAPERS of no possible use to any individual but the owner—any person who may have found them, shall be well paid for his trouble on leaving them at the Clerk's Office. Feb. 10-2t
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber about the latter part of December last a negro man named LEWIS about 4 or five and thirty years of age. He is very black, about 5 feet four inches high and rather slender made, when interrogated he has a considerable impediment in his speech and discovers much confusion. He had on when he went off a short coat of bear skin cloth very much worn, and a pair of long breeches, of white planes—he was seen the first of January in the county of Fauquier enquiring the way to the city of Washington where if he gets he will probably attempt to pass as a free man, though being very ignorant it is likely his tale will not be a plausible one. The above reward will be given for securing him in any jail so that I get him again and all reasonable charges paid if brought to me. JOHN WILLIS. Orange county Feb. 7-1m
THE IMPROVED STRAW CUTTER. May be seen in operation at the subscriber's house between the Six Buildings and the Potomac river; he forms the steel of this machine so as to cause the knife to cut off the straw at an angle of 22 1/2 degrees which makes it cut much easier than at right angles, or square across—also a model of the improved Press. Either of the machines can be had of Oliver Evans in Philadelphia or the subscriber, city of Washington. EVAN EVANS. February 12-cptw
THE subscriber being appointed trustee to dispose of the estate of Charles Tompkins, for the benefit of his creditors—hereby notifies to those concerned, that on Monday 10th March next will be sold at 11 o'clock A. M. by public vendue for cash, all his household and kitchen, furniture; Likewise the time of a negro woman, who has to serve until the year 1813. JOHN MITCHELL. George Town, 12th Feb.—3t
20 DOLLARS Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 22d inst. a negro name NED about 30 years old 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, his clothes uncertain, except a blue cloth jacket and trowsers. It is believed he rode off a young Grey mare, and as he was raised in St. Mary's country, and has lived in the city of Washington he will endeavor to go to one of those places. He was purchased of Mr. Enoch Millard in George town about 9 years ago I will give the above reward to any person who will have him secured in any jail so that I get him again. One of his hands has been lately hurt and is yet perhaps a little swelled. DAVID LYNN. Cumberland, Alleghany county, } Md. February 12-3w
FOR SALE, The House and Lot on North E Street near the Bank, occupied by Mr. George Collard as a grocery store. The terms will be both moderate and accommodating. Apply to T. H. GILLIS. Washington city, } Feb. 2-94t }
In the Circuit court of the District of Columbia for the county of Washington sitting in Chancery, In the matter of John Blagden, vs John P. Van Ness, administrators of William Laught, vs Charles Laught, deceased, against George Walker defendant. THE bill states that the said Wm. Laught and Charles Laught are now deceased and that the said John P. Van Ness is their administrator. The object of the bill is to revive the proceedings in the original case and to obtain a foreclosure of any equity of redemption the said George Walker may have or may suppose himself to have in a certain indenture or mortgage therein mentioned. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the said George Walker is not at this time a resident of the district of Columbia, on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered that the said George Walker be warned to appear in the circuit court of the district of Columbia and answer the said bill on the tenth Monday in July next, otherwise the same to be taken for confessed, and that a copy of this order be published once in a week for three successive weeks before the 11th day of July next, in the National Intelligencer printed in the city of Washington. By order, WM. BRENT, Cr. Kearney, Solicitor for } complainant. } True copy, WM. BRENT, Cr. February 7-w3t
A Runaway Negro.
COMMITTED to my custody, on the 31st day of December last, a negro man who calls himself JOHN WILLIAMS, and says he absconded from his master near Alexandria, in Virginia, who was taking him and several other negroes to the south, but whose names he does not know; he says he was purchased of a certain John Dorsey, of St. Mary's county, in Maryland; he appears to be about twenty five years of age, five feet 8 inches high, and a very likely well formed negro; has on a coat and breeches of drab plain, about half worn, a brown linen shirt and old hat. His owner is desired to release him, or he will be sold for prison fees, &c. agreeably to law. N. ROCHESTER, Sheriff of Washington co. Md. Feb. 3-4w3w.
ELISHA RIGGS, Has just received by the ship Birmingham from Liverpool, via Baltimore and other late arrivals, an additional assortment of Seasonable Goods, among them are many Fancy articles, all of which will be sold very low, viz Ladies Pelices, fancy ribbons, lace sleeves, extra white kid gloves, rich embossed silk, hosiery, Hawkesbury bonnets, figured crapes, ochre feathers, black laces, shades and veils, white and colored cambric mouselins, rich damask and green cloth, table cloths, London hats. Also, A quantity of seine twine, faddlery, and hat-ters trimmings, and a few bales role blankets. George Town, Jan. 22 w4t
IRON WORKS ON POTOMAC.
The Subscriber has for Sale or Rent, a good seat for a Furnace upon the North Branch of Potomac in Hampshire county, with plenty of ore already investigated at considerable expense and found to be good, a constant and sufficient stream with upwards of 30 feet fall, and the wood of more than 9000 acres of well timbered land; enough of which is arable to form a complete establishment. Connected with this may also be rented the forge built by Mr. John Potts at the Great Falls of Potomac, now the property of the subscriber. It is conceived that these two seats are particularly worthy of the notice of Iron Masters of capital; as they are fully adequate to the supply of iron, in its various forms, to an extensive country, having Great demand for that article, both above and below the Blue Ridge. The Hampshire property is free from every encumbrance, and the payment of a very few thousand dollars due to the proprietor of the fee simple at the Great Falls (my lease of which is for upwards of 900 years at a low rent) for rents in arrears prior to my purchase, will render this property clear; and afford a complete establishment for all the various manufactures of iron, as well as for mills, with a convenient farm, &c. &c. I have seats equally eligible (if not superior) for furnace and forge, upon the river Shenandoah in this county, with ore, wood, and water, all convenient and abundant: which may be rented for a long term of years, with rich farming land attached thereto. FERDINANDO FAIRFAX. Charles town, Jefferson Co. Virg. November 16-wtf
FOR SALE.
ALL that tract of land which I purchased from Mrs. Mary Jenkins and on which I now reside lying in St. Mary's county on the Chesapeake bay three miles from St. Inigoes creek, containing 700 acres more or less. The advantages of this land are numerous, 400 acres are in wood abounding in oak, locust and poplar. The bay there affords an inexhaustible source of excellent manure in the sea weed or sea ear as it is commonly called which is at all seasons thrown up in great quantities and is of easy access, lying immediately along side of the fields. No place can be better adapted than this for a flock of all kinds. The woods yield abundance of acorns, and it abounds in grounds well calculated for meadows that produce great quantities of grass. The improvements of this place are likewise considerable, there are 900 a good brick dwelling house, every necessary out house, a small water mill, and two tenements now under rent, besides all necessary fencing in good repair. Moreover there are many convenient springs of good water that do not fail in the driest seasons—its situation renders it almost superfluous to mention that it lies convenient to the Baltimore, Norfolk and Alexandria markets. This valuable tract of land I will sell for one 4th cash and the remainder in one, two and three years. WHILFRED MANNING. Great Mill, Jan. 21-2t&wtf