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No. IX.
An enquiry into the Character of the People of the United States of America.
AS it has been represented, that the citizens of United America are attached to the true principles of humanity, so it is now intended to be maintained, that they are sincere friends of political morality.
The law of nations is clearly recognized by the North Americans, in their invaluable constitution of public welfare, union and justice, as a code of existing rules among civil societies, enjoining on each what is right and forbidding to all what is wrong. They consider the law of nations as the law of morals. Whatever has been, whatever is, and whatever may be the treatment of this system of general law by the sovereigns, or the courts of other countries, it is well known that the judiciary department of the U. S. is bound to adjudge by those rules of political morality, which are to be collected from the great system of this prescriptive or common law of independent states. Aggrieved & injured in our persons and property by violations of this law exceeding all example, we have never consented to raise our voice for its future abrogation. We have not countenanced any derogation from its true force. As soon could we think of repealing the rules of honor, of private morality or of religion itself. They compose in truth altogether one great, and good and binding law, with a precious variety of high sanctions. They are indeed but different names for the same inestimable thing. For there can be no honor, or private morals, or public morality, which is not found in the system of our religion. We have not committed to our Executive power the authority to dispense with the law of nations, nor have we accorded to the judges permission to reject its venerable rules. We have voluntarily extended its benefits even to those Indians, who were not at the time, within any of our municipal jurisdictions, though subject to the power of our arms. We have applied it between our contending states, between every state and the Union, between a state & an individual, and between the body politic of our whole confederacy and every private person, whether foreign or native. It has been to this country, in and out of our courts, a fixed rule of conduct and of judgment. It has been our constant endeavor to maintain its salutary obligations among our friends, our rivals and our open enemies. For his noble adherence to this half sacred law, when storms and tempests menaced the minor kingdom of Denmark on every side in the year 1793, we have engraven the name of the virtuous Bernstorf among those of the illustrious dead—the temporal saviors of men—the enlightened faithful servants of the Almighty.
It is peculiar to the constitutions of the United Americans, that they have recognised the law of nations as a part of the law of the land, while other countries have permitted it to suffer the most serious derogations from the hands of the municipal executive power. National expediency, susceptible as it is of every degree of ingenious pretence and perversion, has not been allowed in the U. S. to take the place of those accepted rules of political morality, which are calculated to preserve peace on earth and good will among nations. Princes and rulers, as well as private men, are subject to the motions of conscience and the judgment of the Almighty beyond the grave. If the highest temporal advantages are to be gained to a nation by the intentional destruction of those laws, which forbid the wanton sacrifice of the property and people of neighboring states for every light and transitory cause, for every bubble of imaginary honor, let the Americans continue to forego the temptation. It cannot be laid to our
charge that by contributing to annihilate the law of public morals, we have run into each other the extremes of the civilized and savage state and to make a tophet of the terraqueous globe. We do not undertake to arraign the governments of other countries, for such is not at all the object or design of this enquiry. It is only our desire to convince the uninformed, that the mixture of ingredients in our national composition has not rendered the whole mass of a negative character, or produced any other deplorable effect, derogatory from the dignity of human nature, or contrary to the great plan of Divine Providence, who manifests in the free-will operations of his innumerable and variegated creatures the stupendous power of their sole creator.
If success has attended the endeavor to prove the united Americans are the friends of religious liberty, of humanity and political morality, it may be reasonably expected that they have a considerable share of religious character, for these are a part of its genuine elements.
It is necessary to remember in relation to individuals and communities, that professing , abroad or at home, is not the whole of true religion; that however a Divine Judge may require the reality in each of his responsible creatures, the character of nations, on this subject, is really comparative. Barbarian plunderers, rejecting every good rule among men, must be deemed inferior to the several civilized nations. It will not be argued that we are as pious, as just, or as perfect as we ought to be. Nor shall we, in an unworthy spirit of self-righteousness, attempt to exalt ourselves above any particular nation, much less do we claim, on this delicate and all important subject, merits superior to all others.
From the mutual charity of our religious societies, by which none deprives the others of their rights in temporal or spiritual affairs; from the equity of our distributions of the good things of this world among all the children of our families, without distinction of age or sex; from the increased provision for the tender objects of conjugal affection and for the venerable parents of our human lives; from the principles of substantial equality on which our constitutions provide for the distribution of right to ourselves and to Aliens, to our country and to foreign nations, we hope and trust, that, as a people, we have shown no uncommon deficiency of respect for the first member of the Divine command—"Do justice." Torn and agitated by an eight years war; left in a destructive condition by six years absence of federative ligaments; the unjust passions threatening to overwhelm us or to render us an easy prey to some foreign destroyer, we rose, in the strength of the wisdom and virtue, which heaven had infused into our characters, we rose as the friends of man and as the servants of God, to the great work of reforming the empire. In all our endeavors, on that memorable occasion, to bring the vessel of the state into the port of safety, eternal justice was our polar star. Such do our constitutions prove to be the piety of our politics—the true religion of our civil institutions. Prudence, Temperance and Justice adorn the face of those beloved codes, and are skilfully transfused through their body and substance. Mercy too, as we have already shown, shines in the midst of them, with the mild radiance of the morning star, and where justice and mercy are, there surely is our holy religion.
It is thus, as a nation, considering and ordaining, under the favor of Divine Providence, for ourselves and our posterity, that we have provided a wholesome succedaneum—a glorious substitution for an established church.
The pomp, the luxury, and the extreme voluptuousness of the church, before the coming of Jesus Christ, required his reforming power, and influence and labors. The vain pomp and luxury and voluptuousness, with the anti-christian assumption of power, of the church in the sixteenth century again demanded the effort of reformation. The contest was fluctuating, and those human reformers often turned their impassioned arms against each. The victims, on both sides, in many countries, were caused to shed tears of blood and were impiously devoted in this world to the flaming tor-
ments of the damned. The world will consider, that such is not the religion of the united Americans. On the contrary, when they perceive, even in this day of general light, that some countries, nay some churches in Europe still torture the body, some the conscience of man, they exclaim, in deep astonishment and sorrow—"Merciful God that the teachers of thy religion should ever want humanity!"
The happy simplicity of the churches in America occasions the ministers of religion not to be led into those fatal temptations, which have produced the necessity for the great reformation in various ages. It is a reflexion favorable to man, that in proportion as vice is not to be observed in persons in conspicuous and influential situations, the body of the community is more virtuous. So far therefore as religion is secured by abstaining from many evils, the united Americans exhibit the character. Nor will this circumstance be found, on consideration, of little importance, or of a negative quality, for the presence of habitual vice excludes the possibility of the presence of genuine religion. Considering then the ministers of religion and the religious societies to be of moral habits, the circumstance is of great importance, connected with the other evidences of a religious character. Morality too may be said to keep open the door for the entrance of religion, while immorality prevents its admission.
An attention to the scholastic and religious instruction of the rising generation is among the indispensable duties of a pious nation. The monies expended in printing and purchasing books, necessary to such instruction, has greatly increased, is at this time very considerable, & seems every year to become more extensive. Similar observations may be correctly made on the importation of books for the same purposes. Every male youth is taught some occupation, trade, calling, or profession, for it is held that independence is highly favorable, if not absolutely necessary to virtue. So deep are the impressions made by this reflection, that it has given rise to the desire of bestowing some such education in a trade, occupation, calling or profession to all the young females. To them, it is plain, that requisite means of subsistence are still more necessary to the preservation of their many and their precious virtues. Steady efforts to effect such ameliorations, resulting in ultimate success, will be accepted at every human tribunal as evidences of a religious character. Heaven itself, as we humbly trust, will survey with favor and approbation the generous heart guided by the intelligent and vigorous mind, in its virtuous endeavors to secure the permanent good of the rising generation.
The sincerity and genuine goodness of the religion of the Americans is proved by the enumerated evidences of their humanity, by the erection of churches more than in any other country by means of voluntary contributions; by the founding of hospitals and other charitable institutions before they have established galleries of the fine arts; by the indulgence, which they extend to every emigration from foreign countries of persons, who have endeavored to exempt religion from disgrace & injury in the character of sober reformers, while the churches attempted to be reformed are kindly indulged with an equal tenderness. There are some things in all these churches which belong to true religion. In these things they all unite and accord. By these things they secure to themselves the merit, and to our country a considerable share of reputation for true religion. In lieu of persecution, good will arises among men; and, in lieu of the sword of human power, the peace of Heaven in the church upon earth.
This part of our enquiry is delicate in the extreme, for we ought ever to look with the most guarded eye towards the dangers of hypocrisy, of self-righteousness and of spiritual pride. It is therefore from the fruits of the tree, exhibited in their religious, civil, benevolent and didactic institutions, that it has been thought best to deduce the character of the United Americans upon the subject of true
* The peculiar punishment of burning to death by a slow fire, was preferred by both sides, because it was alleged to resemble Hell fire!
neighborhood to man and humble reverential love to the Supreme Being.
The inhabitants of this country have declined ostentation in all matters of the church and of the state. They have, perhaps more than any other people, spiritualized religion. The instrumental parts in the divine worship among them, are few and simple. Their estimation does increase. It is not believed, that sacrifices and offerings of material objects can be of any value in the sight of the all perfect spiritual creator and preserver of the universe. The conceptions of the Americans concerning the attributes of the divine nature are of course imperfect from the limited powers of the human mind. But it is not believed easy to find any nation, whose ideas, on this profound and sublime subject, are further removed from the grossness of idolatry and the weakness of superstition. The coercive Dogmas of civil governments, differing often as much from religious truth as from one another, are not necessarily to be supposed to comprehend the standard of the divine attributes. The original design may seem no inconsiderable presumption in fallible and shortsighted man. To continue their operation in this happy country, where the freedom and elasticity of the human mind, consequent on the various reformation in ecclesiastical affairs, is remarkably conspicuous, would be to partake deeply in the error. Instead therefore of the heathen mythology, which wrapt the Roman people, as in a dark cloud even in the Augustine Age; instead of the religious dreams, which filled Europe in the fifteenth century; & instead of the attributes ascribed to Heaven by discarding governments and councils, it is believed to belong to the power of God in the soul of man, through the means of the holy scriptures, to instruct him in the nature of the Being we were created to serve.
COLUMBIANUS.
COBBETT'S LETTER TO THE KING OF ENGLAND On the Maritime war against France.
LETTER I. (Concluded.)
The security of this extensive and most valuable commerce of the French dominions arises in great part from the use of land signals, or telegraphs, so constructed, placed and managed, as to keep the vessels upon the coast at all times correctly informed of what is passing upon the whole line of coast. From Flushing to Bayonne a report is exchanged four times a day; at light, ten o'clock in the forenoon, two o'clock, and just before sun set. So that at Flushing they know, four times during the day, what is passing at sea, within sight of the highest hill in the neighborhood of Bayonne, and of course they are informed of what is passing near all the intermediate ports of the coast. The same system is established along the coast of the Mediterranean, from the Gulf of Spezzia, to Rome. The coasting vessels thus instructed how to move; thus kept constantly in a state of perfect knowledge as to the situation of our fleets or cruisers, are able to sail in safety, carrying on trade in as much security as if those ships were not in existence; and this only as I shall hereafter prove to your majesty, from causes which prevents the necessary exertions from being made, and which causes may instantly and easily be removed.
The advantages to the nations (for they are many) which carry on this commerce, are not greater than they are to Napoleon himself in his views of conquest and dominion. From this commerce, notwithstanding our opinions to the contrary, he derives no small part of his revenue through the means of a stamp tax, imposed upon every article exported or imported; and hence he is able to dispense with direct taxes which are always odious, & which are, indeed, those which have uniformly ended in exciting the feelings and producing the acts, under which so many governments have perished. This is a great point. By the means of this commerce, he disguises from his people the burdens which they bear. It is indeed, a gross imposition to a people, that commerce pays taxes, the fact being that those taxes still fall upon the people themselves; but, as your majesty must have observed, it is an imposition, it is a fraud; it is an act
of duplicity and knavery the success of which in other countries warrants the belief that it must be greatly useful to your majesty's implacable and powerful enemy. Very much, then, are your majesty's, servants deceived when they suppose that the Emperor Napoleon has no custom house, whereat to collect duties. His scale may not be so noble as to afford him dukes for deceivers; he may not have marquises for collectors, baronets for wharfingers, and knights of the eagle for wine-tasters; but I am of opinion that this custom-house yields him a much greater clear revenue than is derived from any similar establishment in the world—and that it affords him the means of drawing upon other sources of taxation with so sparing a hand, that his people, especially within the ancient boundaries of France, have reason to congratulate themselves upon the comparative lightness of their burthens. A great many of your majesty's subjects, including some in high stations too, have at different times expressed their astonishment, and indeed their vexation, that the people of France, should be slow in rebelling against their Emperor with whom your majesty made a treaty of peace and "amity" only about seven or eight years ago; but if they had been informed of the facts here stated relative to the commerce of France and especially relative to the revenue yielded by that commerce together with the other sources of taxation, itself not appearing as a tax; if they had been duly informed of these facts, & had been possessed of but a very moderate portion of that sort of knowledge which enables men to trace popular discontent to their real causes—they never would have entertained a hope of seeing a rebellion in France.
But great as are the financial advantages of this commerce, Napoleon derives from it the still greater advantages attending such a nursery of seamen. It has been most clearly proved over and over again, that for our navy the nursery is our coasting trade. There requires, therefore, nothing more to satisfy us, that from a coasting trade such as I have described, the advantages to Napoleon are so great as to excite well-grounded alarm in the mind of every reflecting Englishman. It is from this copious source that the Emperor of France has drawn those hundreds of thousands of seamen with whom he has manned his fleets and squadrons for many years past, and which fleets and squadrons, though always hitherto defeated, and in many instances captured and destroyed, by the superior skill and valour of your Majesty's fleets, answer the terrible purpose of causing us to keep up a force by land as well as sea, so immense, so disproportionate to our population and our pecuniary means, that the country is stripped of its youth and its vigor—the fields are left to be tilled by the poor and the decrepid—and the taxes are so general and so heavy, and the anticipations upon them so great—that Hope, which alleviates all other burthens, here refuses her sustaining hand. Year after year, we not only see the taxes and tax gatherers increase—we not only feel their immediate pressure, but we see mortgaged, deeper, & deeper, the very seeds of property; we see taken from us, for the purposes of current expense, that which was held out to us as the sure pledge of permanent relief. Could we once be sure that it was out of the power of Napoleon to send a fleet to sea, how different would be our situation! But this assurance we can never have, so long as he has the command of the seamen necessarily employed in such a commerce. How often, within the last 14 years, have we annihilated the navy of France! how often have we swept the ocean! But still France, in the midst of all this annihilation, finds the means of sending out fresh squadrons and fleets and proves beyond a doubt, that she possesses, in spite of all we have hitherto done the means of forming a navy in a very short space of time.
The Parliament has recently been told, in your Majesty's name, that the aid you are giving to the enemies of France upon the Continent of Europe, is given with a view of keeping Napoleon from our own shores. The expressions are somewhat different but this is the substance, this is the real meaning of the words. Does it not then become me, if I have it in my power, to prove

to you that this is not the way to keep the conqueror from the shores of England. That this is a waste of our means—That it has no other effect than that of augmenting at once our debts and our taxes, and of hastening the day when the cries of the widow and the orphan shall proclaim whether or not "a national debt be a national blessing."
In what way, I should like to ask of your majesty's servants, their subsidies to the enemies of France upon the continent are to keep Napoleon from our shores? Is it by giving him employment on the continent? That of course must keep him from our shores for a while; but the possibility at least is, that by all the means we can contrive, by all the arts we can excite, and by all the treasure we can squander, he cannot, for any long time be thus employed; and consequently, when he can no longer be so employed, we, upon the very principles on which this aid is given to his enemies, must be in imminent danger. Therefore, by our present line of policy, by our present system of defence, by our present explicit avowal, if Napoleon succeed in subduing all his enemies upon the continent, "we have very little hopes of being able to resist him."
This, sire, though neither very consoling nor very honorable to the country, is the conclusion to be drawn from the declarations as well as the acts of your majesty's servants who appear to have given up all hope of England being able, if left to herself, to provide even for her safety, leaving honor totally out of the question. And this opinion is, indeed, very reasonable, upon the supposition, "that the present is the only system of naval warfare that can be adopted." Upon the supposition that we have it not in our power to prevent Napoleon from carrying on an uninterrupted exchange of products, the most valuable of all commerce, between all the countries from Naples to Marseilles, and from Bayonne to Hamburg, that we were unable to prevent him from connecting all these countries, and consolidating them under his sway, by ties of convenience and of interest as well as by the power of his arms and of his civil and political establishment, that we are unable with all our endless list of ships, to counteract the operations of secret posts, defended each by a couple of loyalists, that in spite of all we are able to do France will supply them with seamen, naval stores, and all the means of speedily creating a navy: upon this supposition, it is indeed perfectly reasonable to conclude, that when Napoleon has put down all his enemies, upon the continent, when he has removed the possibility of their meeting with further hostility excited by our gold, we ourselves shall be unable to resist his power for any length of time. Upon such a supposition, his conclusion is material? But, as I think, I shall be able to shew in my next letter, such a supposition is not founded in truth, and that we have the ability to do with respect to the commerce of France, with respect to that fruitful source of power to her end of danger to us; that we have the ability to do all those things which are necessary to our safety, permanent as well as present, and with a comparatively small portion of expense.
When we look at the navy of England; and at the quarter of a million of people whom in various ways it employs; at the 15 or 17 millions of money (a fifth part, I believe, of the rental of the whole kingdom) that it annually costs; when one looks at this wonderful power, this mass of means, this focus of the fertility of our soil, and of the industry, ingenuity, valor and patriotism of the nation; when one contemplates all this, and reads the history of the war for several years past, one cannot help being struck with the disparity between the means and the effects. For what purpose are all this preparation and all the sacrifices which it occasions? What does this immense navy accomplish? If, for many years past, all its prizes and all the mischief it has done the enemy were estimated, they would not amount to enough to pay the expence of finding the navy in water. The navy is our defence, it may be said; but that cannot be said, without acknowledging, that we are deficient either in strength or the courage or the will to defend our country by land. As the means of mere defence either the army or the navy must be considered as superfluous, or else we acknowledge ourselves to be inferior to our enemy in point of valor, or of disposition to defend our country. To consider the navy as the means of mere defence; is, in fact, to acknowledge, at once, that Napoleon has it in his power to put us to an expence of 17 millions a year, without any other expence on his part than that of paper and ink, composing a paragraph in one of his Moniteurs. The navy should be made the means of annoyance, the means of distressing the empire of the enemy. The tak-
ing or destroying ships at sea, the capture of colonies will avail us nothing, while the ever fertile source of naval power exists unhurt in the dominions of France.
In war, as well as in every thing else, those difficulties and danger, of which we can foresee no end, are powerful in subduing the mind; in producing weariness, disgust, relaxation, effects, and finally, a disposition to give up the contest; and I beseech your Majesty to consider what prospect there is, or can be, of an end to our difficulties and dangers, while Napoleon possesses, undisturbed, the means of building and manning ships of war, though England, at the same time, maintains a navy at the expence of 17 millions a year; what prospect can there be of peace and safety to England, while France, insensible of the calamities and almost of the existence of war, is able to impose upon your Majesty's subjects burthens, such as were never before thought of, and which, with the duration of war, must necessarily increase. To me, therefore, it appears evident, that unless our mode of warfare be changed, unless our immense means be made use of to annoy and distress the enemy, and particularly to cut off his naval resources, we shall fail in this contest, which is not only for honor but for independence.
The facts which I have stated, relative to the commerce carried on in the dominions of Napoleon, are stated upon such authority, that I have no scruple in vouching for their truth. So minute, indeed, is my information, that I could have named times and places and other particulars, in confirmation of every fact relative to this commerce, that I have stated in general terms. That such a commerce, so extensive, so beneficial to the parties concerned in it, forming so complete a chain of connection between the several countries whose means Napoleon must wish to unite and bring under his control, so fertile in all the means of restoring or creating a vast naval power; that such a commerce existed I know that the people of England could not have supposed possible, and I verily believe, that your Majesty's servants were, in this respect, little better informed than the nation at large; for to believe otherwise, would be to suppose them guilty of a heinous offence against their master as well as against his people. To believe that they knew of the existence of a commerce carried on in the dominions of Napoleon, and employing, perhaps, 200,000 mariners; to believe that they knew of the existence of such a commerce while they were congratulating us upon the annihilation of the maritime power of France, would be to accuse them of hypocrisy unparalleled in the history of human depravity. Of this knowledge, therefore, I acquit them, and shall be well satisfied, if they now, though late, adopt measures to remove from us that danger, which, if their present system be adhered to, can, as far as I can perceive, never terminate but in the subjugation of our country, and of course in the subversion of your Majesty's throne.
In my next, I shall endeavor to shew that the commerce of France may be destroyed, and of course that her vast means of creating a naval force may be cut off. The real causes of the inefficiency of our navy in this respect, will be found to lie much deeper than is generally imagined, and where I am sure your Majesty does not suspect; because, supported as your Majesty would be, by the unanimous voice of the people, you possess the power of removing forever the most mischievous of those causes. The war upon the continent may prove very embarrassing to Napoleon, it may produce his overthrow; but it may produce exactly contrary effects; it may not only relieve him from all those embarrassments which he has hitherto experienced, but may end in the complete overthrow of every thing that calls itself our friend. This accomplished as far as relates to the East, how quickly will the wings of revenge, united with those of ambition, bear him to the South! And, if he once obtains possession of the whole of the coasts of Portugal and Spain, what, if we persevere in our present mode of warfare, is to prevent him from sitting quietly down, and receive us exorbitant terms? Weak, out of pocket, torment ourselves with continual alarm, while his dominions have only to support a battle at Boulogne and an army of England, at an expence, perhaps not greater than that which we are put to for the maintenance of our local militia? Where, then, should we look for an end of our danger? There never was, while that state of things lasted, could be peace united with safety for England.
It is this paper should (which I greatly doubt) reach the ear of your Majesty, I hope, that by this concluding paragraph, I shall prevail upon you to distrust those who suffer you with the prospect of seeing the people
France revolt against their Emperor, to do which there has not appeared in any shape the smallest inclination. I beseech your Majesty to consider, that all those persons in France and her dominions, who are now from 20 to 40 years of age—that is to say, all that part of the population which, in time of disturbance, decide the fate of government, have been reared up in principles which must make them hazard their lives a thousand times over, rather than see their country return to the ancient order of things; and that supposing principle and prejudice to have no weight, still self-interest, that all powerful stimulus, will never suffer a nation consisting, in great part, of those who are styled usurpers of the soil, to permit any thing which shall expose them to the chance, however small, of being ousted from their usurpations. I trust, therefore, that your Majesty will be induced to place no reliance upon any such events; and of course, that you will be the more disposed to adopt such measures as shall tend to bring into fair operation the naval power of the country, and thereby to keep alive the hopes of your people. Hitherto there has always been some ground for hope, or the people have at least imagined such ground. But if Austria should fall—and if, which would be the almost certain consequence, the Southern Peninsula should follow, where then, if the means of suddenly forming a navy be still suffered to exist in France, will be our ground of hope? The gloom of despair will pervade, and must pervade the political horizon—to submission alone we look for any alleviation of our burthens, and though the thought will at first be accompanied with horror, to that submission we shall, in time, fashion our minds.
Such, sire, is my view of this subject. For the truth of my facts, I vouch with as much confidence as if they had come under my own eyes; and my reasoning is, as I believe, correct. I have sometimes been wrong in my opinions, but I have much oftener been right; and in this instance, the greatest favor I would presume to ask from your Majesty would be, that your War Ministers by sea and land, should be called upon to prove the erroneousness either of my premises or my conclusions. The sending out of 40,000 men, the selecting of proper persons to command them, the planning of operations for such an army; this is of great consequence in itself, but it is nothing at all when compared to the object which I have submitted to the consideration of your Majesty; to the evil which I have pointed out, and to the remedy which I shall hereafter have the honor to submit—I am, &c. &c.
WILLIAM COBBETT. Bolleys, 12th July, 1809.
THERMS LAMP. The possibility of employing the gas from pit-coal as a substitute for candles, was first exhibited at Paris, about eight years since, and is now introduced with perfect success at Manchester, in England, in the cotton mills of Messrs. Philips and Lee.
The introduction of this species of light into the establishment of Messrs. Philips and Lee has been gradual; beginning in 1806 with two rooms of the mill, the counting houses, and Mr. Lee's dwelling house. After which, it was extended through the whole factory, as expeditiously as the apparatus could be prepared.
At first some inconvenience was experienced from the smell of the unconsumed or imperfectly purified gas, which may in a great measure be attributed to the introduction of successive improvements in the construction of the apparatus, as the work proceeded. But since its completion, and since the persons to whose care it is confided, have become familiar with its management, this inconvenience has been obviated, not only in the mill, but also in Mr. Lee's house, which is most brilliantly illuminated with it, to the exclusion of every other species of artificial light.
The peculiar softness and clearness of this light, with its almost unvarying intensity, have brought it into great favor with the work people. And its being free from the inconvenience and danger, resulting from the sparks and frequent snuffing of candles, is a circumstance of material importance, attending to diminish the hazard of fire, to which cotton mills are known to be much exposed. The expence of this light is only one third that of candles.
Demo. Press.
AGRICULTURE. Among the most distinguished patrons of American agriculture may be ranked Gen. Washington; R. R. Livingston, late Ambassador to France; D. Humphreys, late Ambassador to Portugal and Spain, and G. W. P. Custis, a near relative of the late Gen. Washington—all men of fortune,
whose example cannot fail to have a happy influence on their countrymen. It seems to be the darling object of the three survivors of their old departed friend, to introduce an improved breed of sheep. On their laudable endeavors may heaven and their country smile. Mr. Livingston has lately published a book on the nature and management of sheep, which bids fair to do more real service to the community, than any political book in his or any other man's power to have written. Gen. Heath is a practical farmer, and when we see the most honorable men in our land devoting their time and talents to this noble pursuit, can it fail to be held among the most elevated employments of man?—Boston Pat.
TRINIDAD. By his Excellency Brigadier General Thomas Hislop, Governor and Commander in Chief of the said island, and its dependencies, and vice-admiral of the same.
PROCLAMATION. By virtue of his majesty's order in council of the 12th day of April last past, and by and with the advice and consent of his majesty's council of this island—I do hereby proclaim and declare, that there shall be paid from the first day of July now next ensuing the date hereof, to the colonial treasurer of this island, or to the person executing such office, upon all cured, dry or salted cod, ling, or bass fish, brought for importation into this colony, in any ships or vessels belonging to the subjects of any state in amity with his majesty, and being the growth & produce of such country to which such ship or vessel importing the same shall belong, a duty or impost of one shilling sterling per quintal, and upon the following pickled fish also brought for importation into this island, in such ships or vessels as aforesaid and of the growth and produce of such country to which such vessels shall belong, these further proportionate duties, to wit,
On shad or alewives per barrel of 32 gals. 0 9d. On herrings per ditto 1 3 On mackerel per do. 1 6 On salmon per do. 2 0
And I do hereby proclaim (in conformity to his majesty's said order in council,) that from and after the first day of July, there shall be also paid to the said colonial treasurer, or the person officiating in such capacity in this island, upon all such ships or vessels as shall bring in for importation the said articles of cured, dry or salted cod, ling or bass fish; and cured or pickled fish, a tonnage of five shillings sterling per ton, according to the admeasurement by register of such ships or vessels.
And I do hereby also further proclaim and declare (in conformity to his majesty's said order in council,) and from and after the first day of November next ensuing hereof, no ship or vessel belonging to the subject of any state in amity with his majesty, will be permitted to import into this colony any staves, lumber, horses, mules, asses, neat cattle, sheep, hogs, poultry, live stock, live provisions, or any kind of provisions whatsoever, being of the growth, produce, or manufacture of such country, without being subject & liable to pay a tonnage duty of not less than 5s. sterl. per ton, on every ship or vessel bringing in and importing the same, according to the admeasurement by register of such ship or vessel. And all persons concerned, are to go vern themselves.
Given under my hand and seal at arms, at government house, port of Spain, this tenth day of June, 1809, and in the forty-ninth year of his majesty's reign. By command of his Excellency, T. WALKER, Sec. GOD BLESS THE KING.
Boston, Oct. 18. Centinel Office, Wednesday Noon. The packet has just arrived from Liverpool—bringing London papers to the 6th Sept.
In a paper of the 5th it is reported, that France and Austria had concluded a peace. That Austria surrenders a great part of her territory. That Francis is to lose his title of Emperor and take that of king of Hungary and Bohemia; and that Napoleon adds to his other titles that of Archduke of Austria. So far the report; and we think it a mere bubble. Paris Moniteurs to the 22d of August make no mention of a treaty being concluded, and that the negotiations of it were not to be opened in Hungary until the 15th of August. And a London paper of the 6th is silent on the subject.
The expedition to the Scheldt was returning. A great number of the troops had arrived in England, principally cavalry, the horses of which had not been landed. Lord Chatham states as the cause of the abandonment of the
ulterior objects, the impracticability of an attempt upon Antwerp from the great number of troops assembled to defend it; and from the sickness, the effect of the climate, which began to be felt in his army. A force (15,000) is to be left in the island of Walcheren sufficient to secure that important possession. The papers are loud in condemning the Earl of Chatham for his dilatoriness and want of energy. It is stated that the army is to be employed on a fresh expedition; and that the orders were transmitted on the 4th from the admiralty to Zealand, on the subject. The troops are to be provisioned for one month. Some accounts speak of great inundations in the country bordering on the Scheldt.
The accounts from Spain, by this arrival, are not so late as those we have received direct from Cadiz and Lisbon. But we have received the official letters of General Wellesley, of his retreat from Talavera, the reports of which we have before communicated. All the British wounded, excepting 2000, were left to the French. This letter is dated at Deltosa, the 8th Aug. Centinel.
We have seen several letters from Lisbon to the last of August. One of them announces the very satisfactory information, that in consequence of representations on the subject to the Regency, the exorbitant duty of 30 per cent on imports had been revoked, and the former regulation of 3 per cent re-established.
EXTRACTS. "Lisbon, July 29.—The demand for flour, wheat, rice, &c. is very considerable, for supply of the provinces through which the armies pass, as the home harvest has been very unproductive."
"Lisbon, Aug. 23.—Great hopes are entertained of succeeding in keeping the French force in Spain, from repossessing this country. The accounts received these few days are of a very flattering nature; and it is sincerely wished the next intelligence from Germany may be equally satisfactory." Boet. Cent.
Extract of a letter to the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser, dated "Boston, Oct. 18.—noon." "This morning arrived here the ship Packet, Field, from Liverpool, from whence she sailed on the 18th of Sept."
"The British expedition has abandoned its design upon Antwerp and the French fleet in the Scheldt. The reasons given for this abandonment are, the great force which the French and Dutch had collected in opposition, the inundation and sickness of the troops, of whom 5000 are said to be on the sick list. Many of the troops had returned to England, including all the cavalry, none of which had been landed at all in Zealand. A garrison was left at Flushing, and there were rumors of an attempt to be made on Helvoetsluys and Williamstadt, and of another destination to a part of the expedition. The failure of the project on the Scheldt excited much discontent in England; some blaming the Ministry, others the Commander in Chief, and a court martial was talked of, with all the freedom of remark and invective which distinguishes the English press."
"It is reported that the preliminaries of peace between France and Austria are agreed on; and that plenipotentiaries were to meet at Oltenburg, in Moravia, on the 15th of August, to settle the definitive articles. Champagne and a Russian envoy had already gone thither."
Sir Arthur Wellesley's official despatches to the 8th of August had been published. He reflects, but delicately, on Cuesta. The French accounts of occurrences in Spain down to August 8th or 10th give very florid reports of their successes to that time, which must be very much exaggerated. The French on the 7th August took the fort of Montejero, appertaining to the city of Gerona. It was not surrendered by the brave Spaniards until the effects of the siege had rendered the place untenable. The garrison retreated in safety to the city. The French say Gerona must surrender in a few days.
"Neutrals are said to be now freely admitted into the ports of Denmark and Sweden. Danish privateers are to cruise in the North Sea. The entry of American vessels into Russian ports is still embarrassed; but their departure with cargoes is facilitated."
"There are rumors under the head of Turin, August 3, that all American vessels at Naples, Ceuta-Vecchia, and Leghorn, are sequestered; but the news by the Kite, at Baltimore, invalidates this. It is added that no more Americans, even direct from home, with colonial produce, will be admitted into Leghorn."
"Nothing new about American affairs."

London, Sept. 2. —The French had collected their forces from every part of Spain, in the hope of overwhelming the British army. Their numbers were estimated as follows:—
Victor & Jourdan, 38,000 men; Suchet, who had advanced from Arragon to Madrid, 6,000 men; Ney, Mortier and Soult, 30,000 men; making together 74,000 men. The British army with its reinforcements, amount to about 24,000 men; Cuesta's to about 33,000; Beresford's to 12,000; Venegas's to 25,000; and Sir R. Wilson's to 3,000, making together 97,000, a force numerically greater than that of the French; but the Spanish and Portuguese new levies cannot, we fear, be considered as equal to the French in the field.
The Dutch minister has formally intimated, that although 'the continental peace is about to be assured,' yet all public rejoicings are to be suspended in Holland, until the whole of the province of Zealand shall be evacuated by the British troops.
Sept. 4. —A Convention, is said, has been concluded between the Courts, of St. Petersburg, Stockholm and Copenhagen, for maintaining peace in the Baltic.
We understand, that the Court of Copenhagen has opened its ports, both of the Islands and of the German provinces, to neutrals.
Sept. 3, Aug. 3. —The island of Provida, which had been evacuated by the English, has been again fortified, and put in a most formidable state of defence. Within these few days it has been generally reported here, that the English have taken possession of Sicily in the name of the king of Great Britain, and that the court of Palermo is to go to London to reside there on a pension from England.
ZITTAU, July 31. The following is the order of the day by which the Archduke Charles notified to the army his resignation of the commander in chief.
Very important reasons have induced me to request his majesty to accept my resignation of the command of the army entrusted to me. I yesterday received his consent, and at the same time his orders to transfer the chief command to the General of Cavalry Prince of Lichtenstein. While I leave the army I take the most lively interest in its fate. The perfect conviction I have of its bravery, the confidence I place in it, and the constant habit of dedicating my exertions to its service, under this separation, indescribably painful, I flatter myself that it participates in, and returns this sentiment.
(Signed) CHARLES. Sept. 5. A letter of the 1st instant states, that peace has been signed between Austria and France. The conditions, as was to be supposed, are sufficiently hard. The emperor Francis, it is said, is to keep Hungary, Bohemia, and Moravia, and to cede Austria, including its capital Vienna, Galicia, and all his other territories. Bavaria gains a large accession of territory.
SPAIN. Government of Madrid—News from the army. ORDER OF THE DAY. Madrid, Aug. 10. —The 1st and 5th corps overtook beyond the bridge of Arzobispo, the rear guard of the English army, entirely destroyed it, and took from it 30 pieces of cannon, their caissons, a great part of their equipage, many horses, and a great number of prisoners.
It is also in pursuit of the army of Venegas, and has made a great number of prisoners; it has retired into the mountains of Sierra Morena. (Signed) A. BELLIARD, Gov. Gen.
On the 10th, the army of Venegas stopped its retrograde movement, and formed at Almonacid. On the 10th, the King united the corps of the reserve at Danbroca; the 11th the King marched towards the enemy, surrounded him, attacked and drove him from all his strong positions and put him completely to route. This was an affair of three hours.
Thirty pieces of ordnance, 100 caissons, 500 waggons, 3000 killed, an infinite number of wounded, and several stands of colors, are the result of this brilliant day. Our loss is very inconsiderable. (Signed) AUGUSTE BELLIARD. Madrid, Aug. 14—Monsieur Aug. 22.
WASHINGTON CITY. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23. The Secretary of War has arrived in this city.
RACES —Yesterday commenced the Races over the course belonging to the Washington Jockey Club. But two horses started for the purse. General Rivetrey's Post boy and Mr. Badger's Hickory. The first was a drawn heat; the second heat was won by Hickory by about half a length; the
third heat was also won by Hickory, Post boy having been completely broken down towards the close of the third heat.
It is intimated in the London Courier that the conduct of Lord Chatham will be formally investigated. He is suspected of unnecessary delay.
Richmond, October 20. Mr. JEFFERSON, late President of the U. States last evening arrived in this city.
New-York, October 21. In the Gazette of yesterday we stated, on official authority, that the ports of Cuba were shut against all foreign vessels. We yesterday received a letter from the first authority at Havana, stating, that "All foreigners were to quit the island immediately on their concerns being closed."
The British Packet is still detained for Mr. Jackson's despatches.
CONNECTICUT LEGISLATURE.
The following resolution has passed both Houses of the General Assembly: It having pleased the Ruler of the universe to remove from this life his excellency Gov. Trumbull, in testimony of the high respect entertained for his pre-eminent virtues as a citizen, and his exalted worth as Chief Magistrate, and of the deep regret experienced by the members of this assembly and the people of this state, at his death:
Resolved , That the members of this Assembly will wear, as a badge of mourning, crape on the left arm during the present session; and that they will attend divine service in the Brick Meeting House, on Wednesday the 25th inst. October, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, and that President Dwight be requested to deliver a sermon on that occasion.
Resolved , That the hon. David Daggett and Messrs. N. Terry, Sherwood and Putnam, be a committee of arrangement to effectuate the foregoing resolution.
October session, 1809.
Passed in Council and signed by order,
ELIZUR GOODRICH.
October Session, 1809.
Concurred in the House of Representatives.
Attest,
N. B. BENEDICT, Clerk.
Dr. Dwight, we understand has consented to deliver the sermon at the time and place requested.
Windsor, October 16. VERMONT LEGISLATURE.
On Thursday last, the Legislature of this state convened at Montpelier.
VOTES FOR GOVERNOR.
   Galusha. Tichenor. Scattering     Addison 1362 1192 48   Bennington 1338 1000 63   Caledonia 1124 1127 34   Essex 130 206 2   Chittenden 1040 1271 36   Franklin 962 1213 37   Grand Isle 94 289 5   Orleans 341 415 6   Orange 1734 1274 57   Rutland 2482 1580 94   Windham 1195 2327 33   Windsor 2761 1364 83   Total, 14,533 13,467 498   13,467  
1,116 Majority over Tich.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Paul Brigham 13769
Chas. Marsh 10639 Scattering 766
Maj. over Marsh 3121
Clear Majority 2355
The average majority of the Republican council, is about 1900.
Dudley Chase, Esq. was chosen Speaker— Wm. D. Smith, Clerk of the House— O. C. Merrill, Engrossing Clerk—Thomas Leverett, Esq. Secretary of State.
SPEECH OF HIS EXCELLENCY JONAS GALUSHA, ESQ. At the opening of the present session.
Gentlemen of the Council, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, INVITED by the suffrages of a free and virtuous people to accept the office of Chief Magistrate of the State, I cannot, I ought not, to be insensible of the importance, as well as the difficulties, which devolve upon me in the acceptance of so great a trust; and the high responsibility I am under, to discharge those duties with faithfulness and impartiality, and in such manner as shall tend to promote the best interest and general happiness of the citizens of this state, having at all times in view our intimate connection with the General Government of the Union.
Educated a plain farmer, and consequently destitute of those literary attainments which, by many, are es-
teemed so requisite to the discharge of official duties, I enter upon a scene of new duties with peculiar diffidence. But, relying upon honest intentions, on an habitual zeal for the public good, upon your great wisdom in the great business of legislation, & above all upon that Providence which has hitherto supported and protected me, I have concluded to accept the appointment.
Under these impressions I shall, gentlemen, endeavor, so far as my abilities will admit, to discharge the duties of my office, with integrity and faithfulness, and hope to meet the approbation of a virtuous and discerning people.
It has, gentlemen, fallen to our lot to be entrusted with the concerns of this state, at a period the most critical; at a time when two of the greatest powers in Europe are agitated with all the dreadful passions incident to a state of war, who, regardless of the rights of neutrals, and the laws of nations, have interdicted the commerce of the U. States, by embarrassing it with exactions hitherto unheard of, which, if submitted to by the General Government, would be to surrender one of our great national rights, and virtually our national independence.
Notwithstanding the most promising measures have been pursued by the administration of the General Government, to remove those embarrassments without resorting to arms, as yet they have proved unavailing; and what appears to me still more alarming is, that at a time when all the talents, wisdom and energies of the states ought to be united and pledged to support the honor, the interest and the independence of the nation, we find that a spirit of discord and disunion hostile to our happiness, safety and national union has been cherished by numbers of the misguided citizens of the U. States, which has had a great tendency to weaken the hands of government, and prevent the effects of those wise measures adopted by the General Government to maintain our national, and particularly our commercial rights, and which has probably prevented our obtaining redress for injuries already suffered, and emboldened the belligerent powers to continue their wanton aggressions, and to insult us with delusive terms of adjustments.
With these views, I cannot too strongly recommend to you to adopt such measures as will have the most direct tendency to conciliate the affections of the people, and to unite them in their great national interest; and I can with pleasure announce to you that, so far as my information extends, the spirit of opposition to the measures of the administration of the United States is greatly ameliorated, and a concern for our own national honor, interest and independence is becoming rapidly prevalent; while the apprehensions of a separation of the Union, and the visionary scheme of relying upon a foreign power for the protection of our commerce is daily vanishing, and I trust will be reme-bered but with gratitude to Heaven, that we have escaped the snares of foreign emissaries and domestic traitors to distract and divide us. And I hope that the period is not far distant, when the citizens of the Union will lay aside all party feelings and become united, like a band of brothers, in support of the best government on earth.
But while I recommend to you, in the strongest terms, cheerfully to submit to, and as a member of the Union to carry into effect, such measures as have been, or may be, adopted by the United States, for the preservation or defence of our national rights, at the same time permit me to remind you, that you are the guardians of those rights and powers that are not delegated by the constitution of the United States, but are reserved to the respective states or to the people; for, on the careful attention to, and preservation of these rights and powers, depends the political safety of the individual states.
[Here follow several paragraphs on local subjects.]
As it is the great object of legislation to promote the highest happiness of the people, I presume you will never lose sight of the two most important interests of this state, the Agricultural and Manufacturing. Whether any thing can be done for the encouragement of the latter, during the continuation of the embarrassment of commerce, will be a subject worthy your consideration.
As a well armed and well disciplined militia is the great and natural safeguard of a republican government, you will do well to enquire what further regulations and provisions are necessary in that department to render it serviceable in times of danger.
Sundry official papers have been delivered to me by my respected predecessor in office, which I have not had time to peruse, but which I shall make the subject of a future message.
Gentlemen, I shall cheerfully co-operate with you in every measure that you in your wisdom may adopt for the well being and happiness of the citizens of this state, and for the true interest of our common country.
Relying on that Almighty Being who never errs, and from whom we have received so many and signal favors for direction and support, I commend you to the duties assigned you, and may your virtuous patriotic labors be crowned with abundant success.
JONAS GALUSHA. Friday, 11 o'clock, A. M.
Extract of a letter, dated Montpelier, October 13. 1809.
"Last evening 17 sky-rockets were started from an eminence to proclaim to the citizens of the Seventeen States the glorious ejaculation, "Long live the Independence of the United States, which the people of Vermont are determined to support." And to brighten the scene of joy in the village, the State House was brilliantly illuminated."
Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1809.
We have been favored with the following extracts of letters, which exhibit, in colors of too much truth, the deplorable condition of American commerce.
Gottenburg, June 26.
The court in Christiania is only an inferior court, and therefore I have directly appealed to the highest court in Christiania; in which appeal I suppose I shall find myself fully justified, when I state to you, that there are only two judges, the one has a privateer knowingly; the other is interested secretly; besides, the highest bribe is always victorious. How the business will end, I am unable to tell; however, I hear that the court in Christiania, as well as the government at Copenhagen entirely approved of their steps. But according to private information, I believe that it is their intention to detain American vessels here till they see what part America is going to take, and accordingly either condemn or release them. We shall have to wait at least three months before our case will be decided in Christiania.
Copenhagen, July 4. —The American consul here has asked the government whether the relations between the U. States and Denmark were friendly or not. They have answered they were friendly. He has also asked whether vessels bound to Sweden and been boarded by English cruisers, would be condemned according to present existing laws in Denmark; and they have answered, they could not be condemned.
To morrow I shall present a memorial to the Minister for Foreign affairs, count Bernshoff, which perhaps may have some good effect. Captains How and Foster, who have both been condemned at Christiania, and who are now gone from hence, have had an audience with the king. He has promised them to send an order to the government of Christiania—that the strictest justice shall be done to their cause; but if justice is sold as cheap at Christiania as at Christiansand we can hope for very little. There are now to the number of 25 American vessels in Norway and they are every day bringing in more. I think it worthy the serious consideration of government, whether they will suffer this property to be condemned.
Gottenburg, July 21. —I had a conversation with count Bernshoff, minister of Foreign affairs—I asked him if it was the intention of the Danish government to respect real American property? He said, as yet it would be respected; but Denmark did not know what France was going to do. I know for certain that an express is sent from the king to Bonaparte, to ask him how to proceed with the Americans.
I have also had an audience with the king of Denmark. He appeared to be a very well disposed man. He promised to send an order to Christiania for the court to proceed with the greatest circumspection.
Extracts from letters from the Supercargo of a ship belonging to this port, dated.
Christianand, August 11-12. —"The privateers of this nation are very numerous, and capture every American vessel they meet with. There are now about 30 with valuable cargoes brought in here, many of which are tried and condemned. The voyage of every American ship in this country is destroyed: there is no hope in my opinion of any vessel being able to get away this winter if permitted by the government. The pretences for capturing and condemning American vessels, are of the most frivolous and vexatious nature."
"The fact is they are determined to condemn and retain all the American property they can get hold of, until they know the determination of a certain great power on the continent towards the U. S. The agents of that
power are actively employed against our interest. From the present situation of our commerce in the North of Europe merchants in the U. S. do wrong in sending their property abroad in that direction. I apprehend we shall be detained here with the property until some step is taken by our government for our release."
Philadelphia, August 20.
At a meeting of the merchants and underwriters of this city, interested in the vessels and property captured in Europe by Danish cruisers, held yesterday at the merchants' coffee-house, the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to:—
Resolved , That a committee be appointed to prepare a representation to the President of the United States, of the facts and circumstances attending the late enormous and alarming depredations committed by Danish cruisers on the property of citizens of the U. States, lawfully navigating the high seas, and actually destined for ports in Denmark, Sweden, or Russia.
And of the vexatious proceedings and unjust condemnation of such property in courts acting under the authority of Denmark—not only in violation of the law of nations (in the maintenance and defence of which that government has hitherto been distinguished), but in contempt of those documents and evidences of neutrality, which have hitherto been deemed sufficient—
Respectfully requesting that such measures may be speedily adopted as the wisdom of the executive may devise, and the magnitude and emergency of the case require.
Resolved , That the committee be instructed to collect all the testimony which the nature of the case may require, or the parties interested may furnish, together with satisfactory evidences of the accuracy of the property, and the other documents which accompanied it in each case, with the nature and amount of their several claims.
That memorials be presented to the parties interested, and that a certified copy of the proceedings of this meeting (signed by the chairman) be forwarded without delay to the secretary of State, to be laid before the President.
The the Chairman, P. G. Vanbrunt , W. Jones , Henry Pratt , Samuel Mearns , David , and Charles Fleemann , be a committee.
THOS. FITZSIMONS Chairman.
The committee appointed at a meeting of the merchants and underwriters of this city, interested in the vessels and property captured in Europe by Danish cruisers, held yesterday at the merchants' coffee-house—each of us executing the duties assigned upon them, with the least possible delay.
Request that the owners of vessels and goods captured by Danish cruisers, furnish them with the names of the vessels and masters, where actually bound, and the port or ports for which they obtained clearance at the custom house. The vessel's tonnage, with the ascertained or estimated value of both ship and freight.
The species and quantity of goods, &c. with the name of the shipper and the invoice value, the kind of proof of property which accompanied the respective shipments, with such other particulars as to the destination or consignment, as will enable the committee to transmit to the secretary of state, the information called for by the resolution.
Together with such information as has been received respecting the situation of the property, at the ports to which it has been carried.
By order of the committee, THOS. FITZSIMONS, Chairman,
JOHN BRIDGES, BAKER, CENTER OF BRIDGE STREET,
GEORGE JOHN. Accountants his Friends, that he can supply them with Muffins, Loud Bread, Shin Bread, Crackers; Pound, Queen, and other Cakes, and also with best Muscadel Raisins, Soto Shelled Almonds, Oranges, Lemons and Cocoa Nuts, on the lowest terms, and sent if desired to any part of Georgetown, or Washington city.
October 25—2t
THE PERSON TO WHOM THE TWO BRICK STORES
Adjoining the Seven Buildings, were struck off, refused to comply with the terms of Sale, they will on FRIDAY next at 10 o'clock, A. M. be sold to the highest bidder on a credit of 3, 6, 9 and 12 months, for approved negotiable notes including interest from the day of Sale, at Mr. Rhodes's hotel, by
SAMUEL SPEAKE, Auct.
October 25—2t
SALE AT AUCTION.
By Virtue of a Bill of Sale (regularly recorded) will be sold for cash, on Wednesday 1st day of November next, at Ten o'clock, a large and elegant assortment of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE,
WITHOUT RESERVE,
At the House of Thomas Y. Sprague, on E street directly opposite the Meeting House, near the Treasury Department.
SAMUEL SPEAKE, Auct.
October 27—2t

EVERY, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.  HERBERT & SON Respectfully inform their friends and the public, that having recommenced brewing for the season, they have now for sale draught beer in barrels and half barrels. Also, Philadelphia bottled Ale and Porter, and Auburn Ale. Yeast and Grains to be had at the Brewery, as usual. October 20-3 times
DRUGS & MEDICINES. A fresh supply just received from New York, at  11. CATLETT'S DRUG STORE, F Street Also, PAINTS, OILS, &c. October 19-4
WANTED TO PURCHASE, AN ACTIVE NEGRO GIRL. From 18 to 24 years of age, qualified for House-work, of good character and industrious habits. One from the country would be preferred. Enquire of the Printer. October 13-10
FOR SALE. WILL be offered for sale to the highest bidder, at 12 o'clock on Wednesday the 9th day of November next—
THE ESTATE On which the subscriber lives in Montgomery county, four miles east of the Court-house, containing 350 and 550 Acres.
This Land is distant from the city of Washington 15, and Baltimore 30 miles—has on it a good Dwelling House, and every other necessary building & a newly erected Distillery; it lies well, is not subject to washing, and has plenty of springs of good water—some of it is rich, and most of it in good heart; has a sufficiency of woodland for all the purposes of enclosing, repairs, and of firewood for a hundred years to come.
The times of payment will be in four equal instalments, one of which in hand and one in each of three succeeding years. The title will be incontestable.  BENJ. C. ORR. Honeywood, October 13-10ds
The Subscriber informs his friends and the public in general that he has commenced business on the Capitol Hill, in the Store formerly occupied by Mr. Wm. Emack, where he has
FOR SALE. French Brandy, Holland Gin, Jamaica Spirits, Spirit Bounce, Whiskey, Teas, Coffee and Chocolate, Loaf and Brown Sugars, Allspice, Pepper, Ginger and Mustard, Raisins and Almonds, Cheese, Pork and Bacon, Salt and Herrings, Fig and Indigo Blue and Starch, Mould and Dip Candles and Soap, &c. all of which he will sell low
FOR CASH. He has likewise opened a LIVERY STABLE back of Carroll's Long Row, where Horses will be taken at three dollars per week—there is a large yard for the use of Carriages adjoining the premises. Every attention will be paid to give general satisfaction.  RICH'D. D. BOYD.
N.B. Oysters will be kept during the season and cooked in the best manner—Wanted a smart active Lad about sixteen or seventeen years old to attend in the Store. One who can come well recommended will meet with encouragement. R. D. B. Sept. 26-6m
At a meeting of the President and Directors, Resolved, That it shall be optional for any Stockholder to anticipate the payment of the 3d, 4th, 5th and 6th instalment on his share or shares, by paying the same, on any day hereafter, to Daniel Carroll, esq. Treasurer of the Board, Provided, that the dividend or dividend on such sums so paid, shall not commence until the day of the month next ensuing such payment. By order of the President and Directors.  SAML. ELIOT, Jno. Cashier. Oct. 4-1m
CHARLES J. NOURSE. Offers for sale Chateaux Margaux Claret in boxes of a dozen. Genuine Old London Particular wine in half pines and quarter casks. Best Salado Oil in baskets of 6 bottles each, &c. &c. &c. George Town, May 24-4f
MONEY LOST. ABOUT the 20th of July last, a Letter containing two bank notes of one hundred dollars each, was put into the Post office at Winchester, directed to Joseph Jamney, Alexandria, which letter has not been received and is supposed to have been (by mistake) put under a wrong cover, or may have been misdirected, and gone to a post-office different from that to which it was intended to be sent. It is therefore requested of the different post masters throughout the U. S. if any letter directed to Joseph Jamney, should come under their notice, that they send the same either to him, or to the subscriber. If the letter has in any way fallen into private hands, I will give fifty dollars reward for the money and no questions asked.  DANIEL LEE. Winchester, Sept. 4-4f
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD. ABSCONDED on the 21st of July last, from the subscriber, (manager at the farm of Mr. Isaac Duckett, on South river, near Annapolis) Negro TOM, a small black fellow, lost the sight of one eye. Had on when he absconded, osnburg shirt and trowsers. Any person taking up said Negro and bringing him to the subscriber, or securing him in jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. This Negro was purchased of Capt. J. S. Brooks about five years since; it is probable he may be in the neighborhood of Upper Marlborough.  HENRY BASFORD. August 7-4f
PORT-TOBACCO JOCKEY CLUB RACES. The Port Tobacco Jockey Club Races will commence on Tuesday 31st day of Oct. next.  ON THE FIRST DAY, Will be run for a purse of two hundred and forty dollars, four miles and repeat, free for any horse, mare or gelding.  WEDNESDAY, THE SECOND DAY, Will be run for a purse of one hundred and twenty dollars, two miles and repeat, free as above, the winning horse of the first day excepted.  WILLIAM D. HARMSON, Sec. Sept. 22-4f
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. WILL be sold in pursuance of the last Will and Testament of Samuel Turner, Esq., deceased, at Public Sale on the premises on the 15th day of November next (if not previously disposed of, and in case of sale notice will be given) that very valuable Farm in Montgomery county late the residence of the said deceased; containing about Seven Hundred Acres of Land, Three Hundred Acres at least in wood and fire timber; the residue under good enclosures and every acre arable; lies level and remarkably well for cultivation and may be made very rich in a few years by the use of plaster and clover; in fact, it is as desirable a farm as any in the county of its size and may be very conveniently divided to accommodate purchasers; it lies about 16 miles from Georgetown and the city of Washington, five from Montgomery court house and within three miles of the Potomac River. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that those inclined to purchase will view the property. The terms of sale, which will be accommodating, may be known by applying to the subscribers living in Georgetown, district of Columbia, or will be made known on the day of sale.  THO: TURNER, SAML. TURNER, Executors. July 28-4dss
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. WILL sell the tract of land on which I reside, called BUSSARD ISLAND lying on Patuxent river, in Calvert county, and nearly opposite to Benedict, containing by estimation, seven hundred three and a quarter acres of as fertile land as can be found in the state of Maryland; one third of which is in wood and very heavily timbered, and as well watered for the convenience of stock as any tract of its size in the state. The arable part of this plantation is level and much of it covered with oyster shells, and is divided into three fields, each of which will produce two hundred barrels of corn with a reserve of prime tobacco laid sufficient to grow fifty hogsheads of tobacco annually, and with very little labor more meadow may be reclaimed than will be found sufficient. No land can be better adapted to the growth of corn, tobacco and wheat, and few plantations hold out stronger inducements to stimulate an industrious man. It binds for a considerable distance on the river & lies nearly in a square. Fish oysters, and wild fowl are to be had at all times. Stock of every description, particularly sheep, thrive and improve wonderfully when removed to this land, a convincing proof of the nutritious quality of the grass, which it produces in great abundance. The improvements are sufficient to accommodate a small family.—A more particular description is not necessary, a purchaser will naturally view the premises. My price for the above tract of land, is sixteen thousand dollars—one sixth part of the purchase money to be paid on the day of possession, and the balance in five equal annual payments, with interest from the day of sale. I will sell at public sale on the 20th December next, in the town of Upper Marlborough, all the personal estate on the above premises, consisting of a number of valuable negroes, horses, mules, cattle, sheep & hogs, plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security; for all sums under $20 cash will be required. N.B. If the above tract of Land is not disposed of, it will be for rent the ensuing year.  RICHARD W. HARWOOD. Sept. 1-20 Dec.
BY VIRTUE of an order from the Orphan's Court of Prince Georges county the subscribers will expose to Public Sale on Thursday the 9th day of November next, at the late Dwelling Plantation of William Warman Berry, deceased, in Prince Georges county aforesaid, ALL THE PERSONAL ESTATE of the said Wm. W. Berry consisting of Household & Kitchen Furniture, sundry valuable Negroes, Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs—Also sundry Blacksmith's Tools, and Plantation utensils. A credit of six months will be given on all sums above $20 on the purchasers giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the day of sale, and cash will be required for all sums not exceeding $20. The sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. on the said 9th day of November and continue from day to day until the whole Personal Estate shall be disposed of.  ANN BERRY, Administratrix. ARCHD. VAN HORN, Adm'r. Prince Georges county, Oct. 16-3w
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.  RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the 24th of September last, ESME RICHARDSON an apprentice to the boot and shoemaking business, 19 years of age, slender made, 5 feet high, black eyes, swarthy complexion and a forbidding countenance, much addicted to swearing and lying; had on when he went away, a black velvet round about jacket, two pair of pantolettes, one white cord, one ochre colored nankeen, and a good black hat—he took with him a complete set of tools that did not belong to him; he has been seen in Baltimore, said he got leave to go to see his friends who live near Snowhill in Worcester county. Any person returning the said apprentice shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges or Five Dollars for any information so that I get him again.  JAMES PATTERSON. N.B. All persons are forbid harboring, or employing him as they will be prosecuted as the law directs. Washington, October 18-3t
THREE WEEKS FROM THIS DAY,  BALTIMORE COLLEGE LOTTERY WILL COMMENCE DRAWING. A chance in any of the following Prizes may be procured at the small sum of Eleven Dollars.  HIGH PRIZES. Two of 20,000 Dollars. Three of 10,000 Dollars. Three of 5,000 Dollars. Two of 2,500 Dollars. Halves, Quarters and Eighths may be had of JOSEPH MILLIGAN, at the Union Circulating Library, Georgetown, where a regular Check of the Drawings is kept for the inspection of the public gratis. Letters postpaid, containing bank notes, shall be particularly attended to prize tickets in former Lotteries taken in payment for tickets. October 18-3t
STOP THE RUNAWAY.  Ran away from the Subscriber, being in Montgomery county, Maryland, on the 14th inst. a negro man named ISAAC DORSEY. About 35 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, a good deal talkative and fond of liquor. He had on and took with him an old kersey round about jacket, one sleeve of which is dyed colour, one pale blue cotton do. with side pockets, and small pearl buttons, one new cross barred cotton ditto, a short blue horseman's coat turned up with buff, a pair of constitution cord pantolettes with small oval buttons on the side of the pockets, two old pair ditto, one linen the other cotton, a striped swansdown waistcoat, two old hats, one white, the other black felt, with the crown sewed in, one pair of half worn shoes with nails in them, and a two bushel bag, in which he carried his clothing. He also took with him a fiddle, on which he plays tolerably, but as he had no money, would probably dispose of it. He has a wife at Hagerstown, about which place he is probably lurking at present.—Whoever takes up said negro and secures him so that I get him again, shall receive ten dollars if taken in Montgomery county, 20 dollars if out of the county and in the state, or 40 dollars if out of the state, with reasonable charges if brought home.  JOHN WINEMILLER. October 18-4m4w
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ON Friday the 27th inst. at the dwelling house of William Sanford on M street, near the Navy Yard Gate, all his household and kitchen furniture—consisting of well selected articles for a small genteel family, viz. Mahogany Side Board, A handsome Cabinetet Sopha, Set of Mahogany Dining Tables, Pair of do. Card do. An Elegant Night Dry Clock, Mahogany Desk, Bureau & Wash Stands. Excellent Feather Beds, Bedsteads, Carpets, and many other articles—among which are several handsome Paintings. The Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. and to continue until the whole is disposed of. Terms of Sale are cash, for all sums under 20 dollars, and for all sums over 20, notes at four months with approved endorser, payable in either of the Banks in the District of Columbia.  N. L. & H. M. QUEEN, Auc. 18th October, 1809-3t
NOTICE.  WILL be Sold on Monday the 30th October inst. at the Auction Room of the subscribers, near the Navy Yard, a Negro man, a Horse, Saddle and Bridle, a Silver Watch and sundry articles of wearing apparel—the property of a person deceased. The Sale will commence at 12 o'clock. Terms of sale CASH.  N. L. & H. M. QUEEN, Auc. Washington, 23-4ds
ATTENTION! THE NAVY YARD RIFLE VOLUNTEERS are requested to meet on Saturday 28th inst. at 9 o'clock, A. M. at Lt. Dobbins, in full uniform, arms and accoutrements in good order. By order of the Captain.  EDWARD FITZGERALD, Sec. Jo. DAVIS, of Abel 1st Serj. October 21-3t
STRONG BEER, GRAIN & YEAST, FOR SALE. At the Brewery, (formerly the Sugar House) on the Eastern Branch.  WANTED TO HIRE, AN ABLE AND WILLING HAND. A Black would be preferred. October 26-
TO RENT. The Westernmost of the SIX BUILDINGS, in the city of Washington lately occupied by Mrs. Landale—Possession can be had immediately. For terms apply to JOHN HUGH in Georgetown, or  HONORE MARTIN. Idaville, October 9-1m
LANDS IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY FOR SALE. BY VIRTUE of the Last Will and Testament of Robert Meams, deceased, the subscriber offers for sale, all the Lands of the testator in the states of Ohio & Kentucky. As there is a large quantity of these Lands, and the quantity in general good, they are well worth the attention of all persons desirous of purchasing Lands in those parts of the country. The tracts are of various sizes, and consequently calculated to suit purchasers of all descriptions. Further information respecting the said Lands may be obtained from Mr. Walter Duns, residing in, or near the town of Chillicothe in the State of Ohio.  DANIEL CALL, Executor of the last Will & Testament of Robert Meams, dec'd. Richmond, July 19-1m
THE WESTERNMOST of the SIX BUILDINGS, in the city of Washington lately occupied by Mrs. Landale—Possession can be had immediately. For terms apply to JOHN HUGH in Georgetown, or  HONORE MARTIN. Idaville, October 9-1m
TO RENT. The Westernmost of the SIX BUILDINGS, in the city of Washington lately occupied by Mrs. Landale—Possession can be had immediately. For terms apply to JOHN HUGH in Georgetown, or  HONORE MARTIN. Idaville, October 9-1m
TO RENT. The Westernmost of the SIX BUILDINGS, in the city of Washington lately occupied by Mrs. Landale—Possession can be had immediately. For terms apply to JOHN HUGH in Georgetown, or  HONORE MARTIN. Idaville, October 9-1m
TO RENT. The Westernmost of the SIX BUILDINGS, in the city of Washington lately occupied by Mrs. Landale—Possession can be had immediately. For terms apply to JOHN HUGH in Georgetown, or  HONORE MARTIN. Idaville, October 9-1m
TO RENT. The Westernmost of the SIX BUILDINGS, in the city of Washington lately occupied by Mrs. Landale—Possession can be had immediately. For terms apply to JOHN HUGH in Georgetown, or  HONORE MARTIN. Idaville, October 9-1m
TO RENT. The Westernmost of the SIX BUILDINGS, in the city of Washington lately occupied by Mrs. Landale—Possession can be had immediately. For terms apply to JOHN HUGH in Georgetown, or  HONORE MARTIN. Idaville, October 9-1m
TO RENT. The Westernmost of the SIX BUILDINGS, in the city of Washington lately occupied by Mrs. Landale—Possession can be had immediately. For terms apply to JOHN HUGH in Georgetown, or  HONORE MARTIN. Idaville, October 9-1m
TO RENT. The Westernmost of the SIX BUILDINGS, in the city of Washington lately occupied by Mrs. Landale—Possession can be had immediately. For terms apply to JOHN HUGH in Georgetown, or  HONORE MARTIN. Idaville, October 9-1m
TO RENT. The Westernmost of the SIX BUILDINGS, in the city of Washington lately occupied by Mrs. Landale—Possession can be had immediately. For terms apply to JOHN HUGH in Georgetown, or  HONORE MARTIN. Idaville, October 9-1m
TO RENT. The Westernmost of the SIX BUILDINGS, in the city of Washington lately occupied by Mrs. Landale—Possession can be had immediately. For terms apply to JOHN HUGH in Georgetown, or  HONORE MARTIN. Idaville, October 9-1m
OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ADVERTISER. New York, June 10, 1809. THE Proprietors of this establishment have now put into practice an arrangement, that has long since been suggested, and of which great public utility is anticipated by their republican fellow citizens. With a view to disseminate as extensively as practicable the principles avowed and advocated in the PUBLIC ADVERTISER, a paper adapted to the convenience of country friends is issued from this office, every Wednesday & Saturday, under the title of the  "NEW YORK JOURNAL." It will be furnished to subscribers at the reduced price of THREE DOLLARS per annum, to be paid in advance, or by acceptances in the city of New York. Those who subscribe for six months only, will be charged Two Dollars, and no subscriber will be received for a shorter period of time.  FRANK, WHITE & Co. No. 132, Water street. October 20-
RAN AWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER LIVING in Brenton, Prince William County, Virg. on the 11th Aug. 1809, a Mulatto man named CESAR, 21 or 22 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, calls himself Keys; is much sun-burned, has a full suit of hair—took with him a pair of nankeen pantolettes, a Bennet Cord waistcoat having yellow and red collars; a short dark summer coat, besides several other articles. It is apprehended he has gone northward, having been traced into Washington City with a crowd of negroes returning from the camp meeting held in Fairfax county. He is not skilled in any handy craft, but has been entirely accustomed to the business of a plantation. Whoever shall apprehend the said negro, and secure him in any jail, shall receive twenty dollars reward—if brought home all reasonable charges shall be paid by the subscriber. Masters of vessels are cautioned against receiving on board their vessels the said Slave.  GERARD ALEXANDER, Sen. Sept. 22-2wtf
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Prince Georges county, Letters Testamentary on the Personal Estate of John Marlow, deceased, all persons having claims against said estate are desired to bring them in properly authenticated on or before the 25th day of March next, and all those indebted to said estate to make speedy payment.  ELIZABETH MARLOW, Executrix. October 2-6t
ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.  EDDERICK WILLIAM BRUNE, Esq. Having produced to the Governor an exequatur, signed by the President of the United States, and sealed with the seal of the said United States, recognising him as Vice-Consul from his Danish Majesty for the state of Maryland, to reside at Baltimore. Ordered, by and with the advice and consent of the Council, that the said recognition be published for the information and government of the people of this state. Given in Council, at the city of Annapolis, under the seal of the state of Maryland, this 19th day of September, in the year of our Lord 1809, and of the independence of the United States of America the 34th.  EDWD: LLOYD. By the Governor.  NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council.
JAMES MADISON, President of the United States of America, TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me, that Frederick William Brune, Esq. has been temporarily appointed Vice-Consul from his Danish Majesty for the state of Maryland, to reside at Baltimore, I do therefore recognise him as such, and declare him free to exercise and enjoy such functions, powers and privileges, as are allowed to Vice-Consuls of such friendly powers, between whom and the United States there is no particular agreement for the regulation of the Consular functions. In testimony whereof, I have caused these letters to be made patent, and the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at the city of Washington, the 10th day of July, in the year of our Lord 1809, and of the independence of the United States of America the thirty-fourth.  JAMES MADISON. By the President.  R. SMITH, Secretary of State.
Ordered, that the foregoing be published twice in each week, for the space of five weeks, in the American and Federal Gazette at Baltimore, the Maryland Gazette and Maryland Republican at Annapolis, the National Intelligencer, the Easton Star, Mr. Greville's paper at Hagerstown, and in Mr. Bartgis's paper at Fredericktown. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. October 2-2wtf
NOTICE.  WAS committed to the gaol of Frederick county, Maryland, on the 4th day of July, inst. a NEGRO MAN who calls himself CHARLES THOMAS, he appears to be about 44 years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, stout made—his clothing when committed were; a tow linen shirt, and an old patched pair of pantolettes, only one shoe—he has a large scar on his right knee, his back somewhat scarified by the whip; and says he belongs to captain Nathaniel Beall, Montgomery county, Maryland, near Wm. Robinson's Mill, on Rock Creek, in said county. The owner is hereby requested to come and release him, otherwise he will be sold for his prison fees agreeably to law.  GEORGE GREAGER, Jun. Sheriff, Fredk. County, Md.
THE Editors of the National Intelligencer at Washington City, Evening Post at Baltimore, and Republican Star at Easton, are requested to insert the above once a week for eight weeks each, and forward their accounts. August 25-8t
EDUCATION.  THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia, will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2wtf
SAMUEL STETTINIUS PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NEAR THE CENTRE MARKET. Has just received from Philadelphia, the following FINE GOODS, which he offers for Sale by Wholesale and Retail, viz. 50 Pieces Flannels, 24 Pair Deer Skins, 50 Do Broad Cloth, 1 Box Hyson Skin 25 Do Coatings, Tea, 200 Do Calicoes, 12 Boxes Window 50 Dozen Cambric Glass, 10 Do 12, Handkerchiefs, 1000 Pound Coffee, 20 Pieces Shirting, 8 Boxes Havana Cambric, Sugar, 30 Doz Suspender, 100 Pound Seal Leather, 600 Pieces Cotton, 1 Box old Hyson Muslins, 1 Doz old Hyson 25 Do Velvets, Corduroy and Velveteens, 5 Bundles Sheet Iron, 250 Do Silk Ribbands, 50 Pieces first quality 1 Case Sowing Cotton in pounds and skeins, 1 Dozen Watch Chains, 80 Pieces Cambric, White sewing Cotton in Bales, 50 Doz Stockings, 6 Pieces Baize, 100 Pair Blankets, 15 Pieces Vestings, 25 Doz plain figured & seeded Lenoes, 16 lb. white thread, 10 Do. colored do., 10 Pieces Gingham, 650 Pair Shoes, consisting in an assortment of Morocco, Kid and Leather shoes, 200 Shawls, 18 Doz. Cowskins, 400 lb. Scotch Snuff, 15 Pieces Russia Diaper, 6 Do. Linen stripes, 6 Do. Boot-strap Webbing, 50 Dozen Ladies Combs, 10 Pieces black Cambric, 15 lb. sewing Silk, 50 Doz. Tapes, 15 Pieces silk Handkerchiefs, 50 Pieces Velvet Bindings, 6 Doz. silk Shawls, 6 Pieces Bed Tickling, 4 Do. Dowlas, 200 Do. Nankeens, 100 Do. cotton Check, 25 Boxes Spanish Sewage, 4 Pieces black silk Velvet, Ladies Silk do., Colored Cambrics, Cotton and Linen, Brown Holland, Coat & Vest Buttons, 50 Pieces Furniture Calicoes, 25 Pieces Roman Handkerchiefs, Britania Linens, Osnaburgs, Catgut, Blue and Black Cassimeres, Scarfs, Ready-made Table Cloths, Bombazets, Durants, Camancoes, Silk Lustring, Linseys, Pelice Cloths, Tabby Velvets, Silk Stockings, Wool Hose & Gloves, Silk Chambrays. A General Assortment of CUTLERY AND HARDWARE. As also a variety of other Articles too tedious to enumerate. The whole of the foregoing having been purchased at most reduced prices—this advertisement will most obviously be worth the attention of purchasers, whom I may flatter myself I will be able to accommodate to the best of their advantage. Country Produce, such as Whiskey, Flour, Corn, Oats, Rye, Wheat, &c. &c. will be taken in exchange, and the Goods sold at Cash Price. Also for Sale, 2 Large and Elegant CHANDELIERS, and 8 Pair of Canary Birds. Washington, October 16-3t&wtf
FOR SALE. By virtue of an order of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for Washington County, will be sold at Public Vendue, at the House of Mr. William Rhodes, Innkeeper, City of Washington, on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, at THREE O'CLOCK P. M. the following
VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY, In the City of Washington, to wit:—