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NEW ORLEANS
Being at present the head quarters of the army of the United States and of considerable note in our political relations—the following particular description of that city and the adjacent country, communicated in a letter from Capt. J. T. Bentley, to the Editor of the Morristown Palladium of Liberty, may not be uninteresting to many of our readers:—
Having nothing of a more interesting nature to write, I will endeavor to give you some little account of this place and the adjoining country, as far as my opportunities of information will permit.
The Balize, are a number of low marshy islands at the mouth of the Mississippi; they are inundated at every freshet. These islands are formed by the various channels through which the river communicates with the gulph of Mexico. There are no trees on any of them; they are covered with a kind of cane grass. On one of them is the Balize fort; there are 30 troops stationed there, and I think there are but two houses at the fort—one of them is occupied by the pilots—the other is the residence of the revenue officer. There are no inhabitants from this to Fort Plaquemines; this fort is on the right bank of the river, as you go up, and about 30 miles from the Balize. It was first built by the Spaniards, and is now rebuilding by our government—it will mount 30 or 40 guns, and is garrisoned by about half a company of the old artillery corps, commanded by lieut. Welsh. There is another fort building at the English Turn, on the left hand side of the river; this fort is about 20 miles below New Orleans, as the river runs, but not half that distance in a direct line. The river from the Balize to New Orleans, is from half to three quarters of a mile wide. In the channel it is from 50 to 100 fathoms deep, and its current from 4 to 5 miles an hour; it is very crooked. The shore is so bold most of the way from this place to the mouth of the river, that a ship of 300 tons burthen can lay alongside of it as close as to a wharf. The land descends gradually from the river on each side, until it is lost in the salt water lakes that communicate with the gulph of Mexico, which generally is not more than from 6 to 10 miles wide. These lakes afford oysters in great abundance. The surface of the river is considerably higher at present than the land, on either side, and is prevented from overflowing by levees of earth, raised on its margin.
There is a law of the territory to oblige the owners of land on the river to keep up their levees. I am informed that three hundred miles above this, there are salt lakes that afford excellent oysters within six miles of the Mississippi. The narrow tract of land contained between the river and the lakes, on each side of the Mississippi, is cut into islands by the innumerable Bayous, or narrow streams breaking through the banks of the river, and making their way into the gulph of Mexico. There are no lands worth settling at present between the Balize and Fort Plaquemines. In the neighborhood of the Fort are several rice plantations. The land from the Fort to New Orleans, grows better progressively, but none of it is worth settling more than from half to three quarters of a mile back of the river on either side. There are valuable rice and sugar plantations on the river, between New Orleans and Plaquemines. Oranges grow in abundance at almost every plantation. Alligators, at this season of the year, are to be seen in the river in great plenty.
New Orleans is situated on the right bank of the river Mississippi, as you ascend it, in lat. 29 deg. 58 min. west, from New York. The city is in regular squares. The streets are about 30 feet wide including the side walks, which are of brick: the middle of the streets are not paved.
You may form a pretty tolerable idea of the situation and extent of the city by the following list of streets. Levee street runs parallel with and adjacent to the river: the other streets on the same parallel are Conde, or Chartre street, Royal Bourbon, Dauphin, Burgundy, and Rampart streets, seven in number. The transverse streets, beginning at the lower end of the city, are Garrison, Hospital, Ursuline, St. Peter, Toulouse, St. Louis, Conti, Bienville and Custom House streets, thirteen in number. Between Custom House street and the upper
Faubourg, is a valuable rope-walk. The public buildings of the most note are, the Barracks, Convent and Chapel, which, with their yards, out houses and gardens, occupy the four squares made by the intersection of Hospital and Chartre streets. Three of these squares belong to the convent and the other to the public barracks.
The Principal and Calleboos, or City Hall and Prison, is a large building, two story high of brick; it has been a showy building, is situate at the corner of St. Peter and Chartre streets. Next adjoining the Principal, on Chartre street, is Peter's Church, about the size of St. Paul's in New York; it is built after the ancient Gothic form, and has a venerable appearance. The public square is in front of these two buildings, and extends to the market, which is on the Levee.—The Custom House is a new brick building, and stands between Levee street and the river, a little above the intersection of Custom house and Levee streets.
The Exchange Coffee house is in Court, between Chartre and Levee streets.—The Theatres and Museum are nearly opposite each other in St. Peter's street. The Charity Hospital is on the Commons, fronting the upper end of Toulouse street. The public market is between Levee street and the river, and extends from Main to St. Peter's street, across three squares. The houses are mostly but one story high, and built more for convenience than for elegance. There are but few elegant houses in the city. There are some very elegant buildings in the Faubourgs, and some as beautiful seats as I ever saw, a few miles out of town. Fort St. Charles is between the city and the lower Faubourg, and about 200 yards from the barracks. Hospital street is continued from the city to the Bayou St. John, about two miles. It is scouted all the way. There is a draw bridge over the Bayou at this place, and some very tasty seats near the bridge; 4 miles down the Bayou, from this bridge you come to Lake Ponchartrain, where there is a fort nearly complete, which will mount about seven guns.
The stamp duty on newspapers alone, in England, produced last year two million of pounds sterling—A sum equal to 8,885,200 dollars. The report of our Secretary of Treasury, dated December 10, 1808, estimates the expenses of the current year 1809, as follows:—
  1. Civil List and miscellaneous expenses, $ 900,000   2. Foreign intercourse, 200,000   3. Grants by Congress and miscellaneous unforeseen demands, 150,000   4. Military and Indian departments, 2,736,000   5. Naval department, 1,014,000   $ 5,000,000 
From these facts it results that the mere stamps upon news-papers are in amount to tax upon the people of Great Britain, of three millions eight hundred and eighty five thousand two hundred dollars more than the whole amount of the whole annual expenses of the government of the U. States.
Besides this Stamp Duty every advertisement which appears in an English newspapers pay a duty of three shillings sterling.
Enquirer.
FROM THE PATRIOT.
British Politics; or, the Echo to Col. Pickering's Letter.
"The American news-papers, of which I have some now before me, inform me, that if they attempt to hold out for the whole year, [i. e. to keep the embargo on a year] their federal government will be overturned."
—In the N. England states, the newspapers very coolly propose a separation of these states from the Southern states—and, UNLESS Jefferson and his PARTY be ousted at the next election, the separation which has been talked of for years, will most assuredly take place.
"How often have I said that the Federal government could not exist a year under the effect of prohibiting a trade to England & her territories?—The law (embargo) is nearly a dead letter—it must be so, or the government will fall. I told the Americans a thousand times, that if ever they should be fools enough to try their strength against England, their weakness would
be exposed to the world.—The way the Americans will get out of their embarrassments, in respect to us, will be this—Mr. Thomas Jefferson and his party will be ousted, and then the new president will disclaim their HOSTILE acts. Should this be the case, we shall go on harmoniously for the future; and I think that the Americans will not be long before they join us against FRANCE. That this may be the case, I heartily wish; but I am sure it never will be if we make the first movements towards it."
Cobbett's Weekly Reg. July 2, 1808.
EXTRACTS
From a late performance entitled CONSIDERATIONS ON THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNMENT OF THE U. S. OF AMERICA. By A. B. WOODWARD, Chief Justice of the Territory of Michigan.
(Continued.)
The second consideration which presents itself is the increase of talent.
The faculties of the human mind are limited by nature. In savage and barbarous tribes an individual may sometimes be marked with a superiority, unquestioned and unrivaled; but in the diversified concerns of civilized and cultivated nations, no single character possesses a capacity so much superior to the rest of mankind as to be entitled to unqualified and instantaneous preference.
The various pursuits of men, in civilized life, give rise, also, to an equal variety of character and talent. To be eminent in a single department or profession, is the lot only of a few; and still more limited is the number of those calculated to shine in all.
The differences of residence, of society, and of education, in a great nation, still add to the differences of individual character and attainment. It is difficult, perhaps it is impossible, to eradicate local prejudices and attachments. The more extensive the country, the more is that difficulty enhanced; and it is impossible, whatever single character the choice of the nation may select, for the administration of its affairs, perfectly to divest his mind of local sensibilities and attachments. Did even the character exist, the evidences of its existence could never, perhaps, become satisfactory to the public mind.
Independent therefore of the unavoidable sources of error, what is perhaps of much greater importance, there is a necessary diminution of confidence. In the single administrator of executive power, local partiality may often be manifested, where it cannot be corrected; and will, still more often, be suspected, where it does not exist.
From consultation and comparison, the wisdom of none can sustain a diminution. It is characteristic of the strong and superior mind to reject, with promptitude, inapposite counsel; while it avidly seizes that which is proper, correct and just. It is here that is exhibited a verification of the principle of the Hebrew sage, that without counsel nations fall, while in a plurality of counsellors there is safety.
The increase, extent, and variety of talent, of which the diversities of individual education, of professional attainments, and of geographical information, are productive, in a body of men, even though small, are therefore an invaluable security to an extended empire. They are accompanied with a rational conviction that its affairs are administered with uniform wisdom, justice, and impartiality.
The additional security for virtue constitutes the third grand consideration in favor of a permanent political body.
In an assemblage of men, entrusted with public administration, one is a check upon the other. If corrupt inclinations, or the passions, that so often find entrance into the individual bosom, should at any time prevail; there is a prompt and efficacious remedy. The many avenues that lead to obliquity of conduct if not closed, are at least obstructed. The efforts of intrigue, as well as the suggestions of favoritism, if not destroyed, are at least paralysed. A certain degree of publicity must attend the transactions of every political body. Should at any time the veil of secrecy enshroud them, they become at least subject to ascertainment, when that veil is removed. They are rendered capable of proof; and susceptible of identifica-
tion. The motives on which they are founded, the arguments which have induced their adoption, or those which have opposed it, are not locked up in the inscrutable depository of a private bosom. They may gradually become the subject of national knowledge; and may at length meet the steady eye of history.
There is a stronger fortification to the frail virtue of man, than the certainty that his conduct is truly before the world. Were it possible to draw an impenetrable veil of secrecy, the virtue of the best would be precarious. On the other hand where publicity is certain, there must be a hardness of vice, that is rare in the human character; to act wilfully wrong. Most of the errors of men are the result of pride, rather than of positive vice; and pride is merely the evidence of imbecility of intellect, and a deficiency of good sense.
The tranquility and felicity of millions, their properties, their lives, are pledges too precious to be entrusted to the solitary bosom of weak and imperfect man. Nature has destined us to society; and early taught us the salutary lesson of over-ruling our selfishness and controlling our passions. Let it not be imagined that in government only she has excluded this necessity!
It is no inconsiderable security to the happiness and safety of a nation, that, in a political body, it is often sufficient for one only to be virtuous. There is so commanding a dignity in virtue, that her presence alone strikes terror into the guilty heart. A her look vice stands appalled. Her simple and native beauty requires only to be seen, to excite irresistible admiration. No sooner is her victory acquired, than the bosom becomes inspired with a holy enthusiasm. There is contagion in the affection. It spreads with the rapidity of fire; and the grand actions which have changed the face of nations, have had their origin in the heart, suddenly inflamed with the love of private or public virtue.
The fourth consideration, operating strongly in favor of a political body, is the great increase of public confidence.
The causes that render it superior in talent, and in virtue, necessarily endow a permanent political body, constructed in the manner proposed, with a firmer title to uniform confidence and approbation. If the reasons, which have been urged in favor of its superiority in these respects, have weight; they apply with equal force to the superiority of confidence it must at all times command. One indeed is but the necessary consequence of the other.
In the system proposed there is however an advantage that is truly invaluable. There is a gradual growth and progression of confidence. It is not the creature of a day, to be bestowed or withdrawn, with the fluctuations of popular caprice. A succession of public services can alone create it; and, without some overt and manifest dereliction of principle, it cannot readily be subverted.
When a choice must necessarily be made, and is confined to a single individual, we are sometimes compelled to act in the dark. A call is made for sudden and unlimited confidence, before the grounds of that confidence can be well understood. The motives of selection cannot be fairly weighed; or the reasons of preference duly appreciated.
Where a confidence too is reposed, entirely in one individual, an artificial necessity is generated for its continuance. Its duration refuses the limitation of propriety and reason; the only limitations which should characterize republics. It subjects itself to the interests of party, or enlists under the banner of faction. We become ashamed to retract the approbation we have once bestowed. A confidence is imparted which cannot be withdrawn, without exciting the keenest sensibilities, and perhaps public commotion. An ostensible and satisfactory ground must be exhibited, where it is perhaps delicate, or impossible, for it to be shown; and ere we are aware our minds succumb to letters from which we cannot be released.
An executive body, graduated from its highest to its lowest member, distinguished alike in their offices as in their compensations, and expiring in annual rotation, exhibits features as specifically variant from the directorial construction of the Executive authority of France; as from the peculiar inven-

iture of the Executive powers exhibited by the republic of New York.
The predominance of the principal character is effectually secured; and among the four counsellors, attached to the President, there is a regular and established gradation. It is not submitted to the jealousy, and heart-burning, of personal feelings. It is adjusted by the solemn and deliberate voice of the nation; a voice which must at all times be respected, and from which there cannot, and ought not to be, an appeal.
In their elections these geographical pretensions, which are gradually becoming extinct in our country, yield, as they ought to do, to those which are personal. Each takes a rank proportioned exactly to his standing in the national estimation. Daily is he reminded by his station and his compensation, of the degree of confidence which has elevated him to his distinguished rank in society; and of the means necessary to the obtaining of that approbation which can alone advance it.
This confidence is not unnatural or artificial; the effect, less of choice than of necessity. There is no sortition in it. It is not the creature of a die; or the result of a sudden, and irrepressible precipitancy of action. Even the degree of contingency, which attends the selection of more than one administrator of a great political trust, at one time, is effectually precluded.
On such a body there is indefeasibly impressed a character of fraternity. Those who are charged with the administration of the public concerns find their personal interests, and honor, identified with the national prosperity.
The great character whom the suffrages of the Republic have consecrated its chief, and in whom is concentrated its dignity, is relieved from a portion of his burthens; without a diminution of his official responsibility. If discord and dissension, at any time, arise, the nation will be enabled to lay its hand on its authors, and its causes; and, while it obviates the latter, to punish the other with that merited pretermision and neglect, which is at once the mildest, and the most efficacious of the penalties, worthy the energetic, but not sanguinary arm, of republican government. That unanimity, which always reflects the highest honor on the constituted authorities of a republic may indeed be expected, eminently to prevail. The inducements to it are too imperious and operative to admit of malignant animosity. Much do mankind require the example of that harmony and affection, which ought to subsist among brothers; and which can alone render an administration amiable in the eyes of the nation.
A consideration, not the least in its importance, is the last which will be enumerated. It is the superior steadiness of administration.
It has already been seen that the political views of a single administrator of executive power are confined to his own mind. They may never come to be perfectly understood by others. He may indeed artfully change them, without the public being sensible of the change.
The state even of his health becomes a matter of public consequence. Is he visited by the feverish hand of sickness? The interests of the nation languish with him. Is he called to discharge the last duty man owes to himself and to society; to pay the long-deferred debt of compassionate nature? Sudden changes of public men, and public measures, are perhaps the result. Gradually, as he bends beneath the infirmities attached to increasing age, his family connections may acquire an improper ascendancy over his mind; or his confidential servants may assume the unlicensed direction of the public affairs.
It is understood to have grown into a practice, under the American administration, to assemble the respective heads of departments, in consultation, on particular important and leading measures. When thus assembled, popular parlance has appropriated to them the epithet of the cabinet. But is it a constitutional council for the President? He is authorised to require the opinion of any one of them, in writing, on a matter, falling within his proper department. To embody them, and to render them a council, is not contemplated by the Constitution. Is it expedient that it should be? They are exclusively the selection of the President. Their qualifications for their high appointments are regulated, rather by a particular, and perhaps professional skill; than by the possession of general talent, or general confidence. The temptation to display singular abilities, or to increase relative consequence, may prompt their advice. At all times, too, they are dependent on the President for their continuance in office. Under these circumstances, disagreeable advice, however candid, or however necessary; may prove the ruin of him who gives it. It is too severe a trial of humanity; nor does counsel, given in this situa-
tion, possess a title as strong, as might be desired, to the public respect.
From this cabinet, practice has excluded the Vice-President. There is therefore no situation in our government more trying to a man of real worth, and sensibility. He may be called upon to mature measures, with the origin, and progress, of which he is unacquainted; measures, to which he may be opposed, and which his intelligence might have corrected, in their incipient stages. Too sudden, and too great a contingency, attaches to his conduct. He must either be come an instrument in the hands of others; or, if he should precipitately reverse the course of government, and change the whole aspect of affairs, he may violate the public feelings, and jeopardize the national tranquility.
When, either from incidental vacancy, from spontaneous retirement, or from a change in the national predictions; the choice of a successor, in the administration of executive power, becomes necessary, it is highly important that he should be one, possessed not only of ample but of recent information. This can only be acquired in public employments. In public employments alone can it be manifested. Talent must not only exist; but must have a theatre for its display. It must have an honorable theatre too; where it is put in exaction, rather than officiously interposed. Commanding talents, obtrusively displayed, shock the delicate taste of an intelligent and orderly people. It is obvious that these public employments cannot be acquired, or maintained, but by a certain degree of subserviency.
In our executive departments two have been considered as requiring talent and genius. Of these, practice has given the precedence to the department of state. Twice has it determined the succession. Should it grow into a habit, and there is, perhaps, no reason that it should not; since the public mind must necessarily have a channel for its approbation, and the situation of the Vice-President calls for no particular display of talent; the President becomes virtually invested with the choice of his successor.
(To be continued.)
LATE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Further extracts from London and Liverpool papers received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser by the ship Russell.
LONDON, JULY 20.
The Flora (American ship) arrived at Dover yesterday from the Dutch coast, having been warned by one of our cruisers, not to enter into any of the ports of Holland. This precaution, while it indicates the destination of our force, is very necessary, as the sailing of the expedition has been delayed longer than was expected, and consequently the chance of its being ascertained by the enemy has become greater.
It is reported that Sir Robert Wilson has joined the British army marching against Spain: we hence infer that the command of the Portuguese legion, which he had raised and trained, will be restored to him. It now makes a part of the effective force of the 30,000 men under Sir Arthur Wellesley.
Letters of a late date, which have been received from Petersburg, via Hambro', mention that the emperor Alexander, with the grand duke Constantine, count Romanzoff, and a numerous suite, accompanied by the duke of Friuli (Marshal Duroc), were preparing to leave that city for the army in Galicia, and that events of great importance to the world might be expected soon to take place. It is also said there were no grounds to hope that Alexander would change his present system of politics; that Caulincourt was too active and intriguing; and that he was continually surrounded by the French party. The idea of possessing European Turkey, and placing his brother Constantine upon the throne of Constantinople, tended not a little towards retaining in him a disposition favorable to Napoleon.
July 27.
We confess that the intelligence which arrived yesterday came upon us unexpectedly. We were not prepared for it. The accounts from the Austrian states, from persons invested with official situations, were in a style so different from that of despondency—the disposition and valor of the troops were so eminent—the loyalty of the Austrian people had been so pronounced—the anxiety to rise against the French had been so openly manifested wherever an opportunity was afforded; that we acknowledge we had been induced to believe, that under the present circumstances, peace was improbable. We have been deceived, and while we lament that we have been, we feel no disposition to apologise for having entertained that belief. To those who were of a contrary opinion, who may claim
praise for having been consistent in their gloomy predictions; who are prepared, the moment any nation, goaded by oppressive treatment from Bonaparte, takes up arms against him, to prophesy her defeat and ruin; to those who leave without reluctance all the merit they may be entitled to—we have no wish to share it.
As far as we were able to judge, even from the French accounts of the battle of Wagram, we did not imagine that it was such a defeat as to render immediate submission indispensable; it did not appear to be such a total route as that which the Austrians and Russians met with at Austerlitz; the Austrian troops had fought so well and did not seem to be dispirited. Yet as the fatal consequences of submission were so obvious, it may be supposed that the Archduke would not have solicited an armistice had he had any hope of being able to make head against the enemy. He had little expectation of being joined by the Archduke John, and the Russians were advancing on one side, whilst Bonaparte was pushing him on the other side. This has been urged in defence of an armistice, to the contemplation of which we proceeded with more reluctance than ever we did to the contemplation of any other document that ever was submitted to us.
Some events are of so striking a nature, their character is written in such broad and large letters, that all comment upon them is almost imperinent. When death snatched a Pitt from us, the whole depth and extent of the calamity which the nation had sustained, were visible to every man. When Austria signed the armistice of Znaim, we all see that she has put the seal to her greatness and her power, that she has set her hand to the decree that completes her humiliation. The demarcation line separating Austria from Bohemia, takes in part of Moravia, and descending the Marsh to its confluence with the Taya sweeps down by St. Jahan to Presburgh and the mouth of the Raab, ascends the Raab to the frontiers of Styria, Carniola, Istria, and Fiume. Brunn in Moravia, and Gratz in Styria, are to be given up to the French besides the fort of Sackenbourg. Of all the articles the 4th is the most bitter; forts may be ceded, strong places may be given up, but the loyalty, the love for the House of Austria that stirred up the Tyroleans, should have been a guarantee to them, that any disaster would be preferred to the giving them up to the vengeance of their oppressors. It is in fact striking a vital blow at that spirit by which alone the continent could hope to rescue itself from the grasp of France.
But for this article, the armistice would not have been so humiliating as the armistice that followed the battle of Austerlitz. By that armistice the greater part of Moravia was included in the line of demarcation, part of Bohemia, and all Carinthia. The Austrians were not to make any levy in Hungary, nor to recruit in Bohemia. These conditions are not insisted upon in this armistice, and there is a difference in the preamble of the two. That agreed upon after the battle of Austerlitz stated, that "his majesty the emperor of the French, and his majesty the emperor of Germany, being desirous of coming to definitive negotiations, in order to put an end to a war which has devastated both their dominions, have previously agreed upon an armistice, to exist till the conclusion of a definitive peace, or the rupture of the negotiation."
Yet it were too much we fear, to suppose that the armistice of Znaim will not be followed by the same consequences as the armistice of Austerlitz. Indeed the bulletin says, that the armistice was demanded because the emperor of Austria wished to treat for peace—Peace! What sort of peace? But we have not the heart to pursue the subject.
German papers and letters arrived this morning to the 12th July. They increase, if that be possible, our grief at the armistice; because they furnish no proofs of the disposition of the people of Germany to rise against the French.
The city of Rotterdam was on Friday and Saturday last a scene of dreadful confusion and violence in consequence of disputes between the military and the newly raised conscripts, who refused to comply with the orders for marching. Several lives were lost on both days, and tranquility was with difficulty re-established.
Liverpool, August 2. Government, it is said, have accounts from Flushing to Saturday last; the garrison of the place did not exceed one thousand men, consisting of Spaniards, Dutch, Irish, and a few French.
SPAIN. Dispatches have been received from Sir A. Wellesley. They are dated from Castel Blanco, the 1st ult. and mention that at that period Cuesta and Venegas were pursuing Sebastiani and Victor, who were retreating upon the Tagus. The main
body of Cuesta's army was to cross the Tagus about the beginning of July. The advanced guard crossed it on the 29th ult. The British army began its march for Spain on the 29th ult. Its route was to Placencia by Zagra Major, which its first division would reach about the 1st inst. Sebastiani had been joined by 5000 men under Joseph Bonaparte at Mora; but they were likewise retreating for the purpose of uniting with the force under Victor, &c. Part of Cuesta's army which had crossed the Tagus at Almanzar, was to recross it on account of the French being at Ralayera. It was supposed that Cuesta would cross it at another place, and that Venegas would take a position near Villarta, which would at once threaten the enemy's rear, Toledo and Madrid.
Advices have been also received from Mr. Duff, at Cadiz. These are dated the 6th ult. and state that the whole of the French troops in Spain had formed a junction near Madrid, and that Joseph Bonaparte was at their head. About 4000 French had been surrounded at Val de Pena, by a large body of the Spaniards, and with the exception of one man, the whole had been massacred.
Gen. Blake has published an official account of his defeat near Saragossa. A defeat however it could not be called, as his army in the most cowardly manner deserted him upon the first fire from the enemy. He has published an eloquent and energetic appeal to the Spanish armies.
Saint Gall, June 26. The insurgents of the Tyrol and Voralberg have been prohibited entering the territory of Switzerland, on pain of death.
Paris, July 14. Letters from Genoa and Marseilles mention that the Regency of Algiers, at the instigation of the English, demanded of M. Dubois Tainville, Consul General of France, payment of an annual tribute; and, upon his refusal, ordered him to be arrested. A provisional embargo has been in consequence laid on all Algerine ships and property in the ports of France.
St. Petersburg, June 28.—Three English frigates have taken possession of Catherine Harbor in Kola, near the icy Ocean, and of all the stores belonging to the Company of the White Sea. The government has put an embargo upon all vessels in Archangel, that they may not fall into the hands of the English, who seem to have devoted their attention principally to the corn vessels from Archangel. This is the first attack of the English upon the Russian territory.
Baron Stedingk, who was for many years Swedish ambassador at this court is expected here from Stockholm in a short time, in the same character. Peace with Sweden seems to be near.
July 5.—According to intelligence received here yesterday, an English squadron has appeared between Hochland and Cronstadt, in presence of the Russian fleet. A naval engagement is expected. The foreign merchantmen in Cronstadt have received notice that they may sail when they please, but at their own risk.
Vienna, July 6.—On the 4th the Austrian general Van Weissenwrit arrived at the head quarters of the emperor Napoleon, and in the name of the Archduke Charles proposed to treat for an armistice and preliminaries of peace. The emperor having signified his refusal, general Weissenwrit stated, that the army of the Archduke Charles was still 200,000 strong; but he received for answer, that the fate of that army would be decided in two days.
Stockholm, July 15.—Major Arswedson has returned from his mission to the French emperor, & has brought passports for a negotiator to proceed to Paris. Baron Von Effen is to be the Ambassador.
Gottenburgh, July 21.—The two men who were tried for the murder of the mate of an American vessel, were found guilty, and are to be beheaded for the offence; the day of their execution is not yet fixed, as it cannot take place without the sanction of his Swedish majesty.
THE TWENTY-SIXTH FRENCH BULLETIN.
Woldersdorf, July 9.—The enemy's retreat is a defeat. We have collected a part of his baggage. His wounded have fallen into our hands; we have already counted more than twelve thousand; all the villages are filled with them. In five or six hospitals alone we have found more than 6000.
The Duke de Rivoli, pursuing the enemy by Siskraw, is already arrived at Hollabrunn.
The Duke de Ragusa had at first followed on the road to Brunn, which he quitted at Wolkersdorf, in order to take that of Znaim. At nine o'clock this morning, he met at Laa, a rearguard which he routed—he took 900 of them prisoners. He will be to morrow at Znaim.
The Duke of Auerstadt is arrived to day at Nicolsburgh.
The emperor of Austria, Prince Anthony, with a suit of about 200 chariots, coaches, and other carriages, slept on the 6th at Ereusbrunn, the 7th at Hollabrunn, the 8th at Znaim, whence they set out at nine in the morning. According to the relation of the country people who conducted them, their dejection was extreme.
One of the Princes de Rohan was found wounded on the field of battle, lieut. field-marshal Wussakowicz is among the prisoners.
The artillery of the guard covered itself with glory. Major Abouille, who commanded was wounded.—The emperor has made him general of brigade. The chief of a squadron of artillery, Greueer, has lost an arm.—These intrepid artillerymen displayed all the power of this terrible weapon.
The horse chasseurs of the guard charged, and drove back on the day of the battle of Wagram, three squares of infantry. They took four pieces of cannon. The light horse Poles of the guard charged a regiment of pike men. They took the prince of Ancenberg prisoner, and captured two pieces of cannon.
The Saxon Hussars d'Albert charged the Cuirassiers d'Albert, and took their colors. It was a very singular thing to see two regiments belonging to the same colonel fighting one against the other.
It appears that the enemy is abandoning Moravia and Hungary, and is retiring into Bohemia.
The roads are covered with the men belonging to the Landwehr and the levy en masse, who are returning to their houses.
The losses which desertion is adding to those the enemy has sustained in killed, wounded and prisoners, are concurring to annihilate his army.
The numerous letters which have been intercepted are a striking character of the discontent of the hostile army, and the disorder which reigns in it.
Now that the Austrian monarchy is without hope, it would evince being ill acquainted with the character of those who govern it, not to expect that they will humiliate themselves as they did after the battle of Austerlitz. At that epoch, they were as now, without hope; and they exhausted all their protestations and oaths.
During the day of the 6th, the enemy sent a few hundred men to the right bank of the Danube to make observation. They re-embarked, after having lost a few men killed or taken prisoners.
The heat was excessive on these days. The heat was almost constantly at 26 degrees.
There are great quantities of wine. In one village 3,000,000 pints were found. It has happily no bad quality.
Twelve of the most considerable villages in the beautiful plain of Vienna, such as are seen in the neighborhood of a great capitoll, have been burnt during the battle. The just hatred of the nation is loud against the guilty men who have drawn upon it all these calamities.
The general of brigade, Laroche, entered Nuremburgh on the 28th of June, with a corps of cavalry, and proceeded towards Bayreuth. He met the enemy at Besenheim, charged him with the first provisional regiment of dragoons, and cut in pieces all who opposed him, and took 2 pieces of cannon.
TWENTY-SEVENTH BULLETIN.
On the 10th the Duke of Rivoli beat the enemy's rear guard before Hollabrunn.
At noon on the same day, the duke of Ragusa, who had arrived on the heights of Znaim, saw the enemy's baggage and artillery, filing off towards Bohemia. General Bellegarde wrote to him that Prince John of Lichtenstein would repair to the Emperor with a mission from his master, for the purpose of treating for peace; and in consequence desired a suspension of arms. The Duke of Ragusa replied, that it was not in his power to accede to such a proposition; but that he would acquaint the Emperor with it. Meanwhile he attacked the enemy, took from him an excellent position, made some prisoners and took two colors.
On the morning of the same day, the duke of Auerstadt had passed the Taya opposite Nicolsburgh, and gen. Grouchy had beaten Prince Rosenberg's rear guard, & taken 250 men of Prince Charles' Regiment.
At noon, on the 11th instant, the Emperor arrived opposite Znaim.—The battle had begun. The duke of Ragusa had attacked the town; and the duke of Rivoli had taken the bridge, and had occupied the tobacco manufactory. In the different engagements this day, we have taken three thousand men, two colors, and three

pieces of cannon. The general of brigade Bruyeres, an officer of very great promise, has been wounded. The General of Brigade, Guillon, made a fine charge with the 10th cuirassiers.
The Emperor, informed that Prince Lichtenstein, who had been sent to him, was arrived within our posts, ordered the fire to cease. The armistice was signed at mid-night at the Prince of Neufchatel's. The Prince of Lichtenstein was presented to the Emperor in his tent, at 2 o'clock in the morning.
TWENTY EIGHTH BULLETIN.
The Danube has risen six feet. The bridges of Vienna since the battle of Wagram, have been broken by effects of this rise; but the bridges at Ebersdorf are solid and permanent; none of them have suffered. Those bridges, and the works of the island of Lobau, are the admiration of the military persons of Austria. They avow that such works are without example since the time of the Romans.
The Archduke Charles having sent Maj. Gen. Weissevof to compliment the Emperor, and since that the Baron de Winifeld and prince John of Lichtenstein having come upon the same courteous errand, in his name, His Majesty, has thought proper to send to the Archduke Franti, Grand Marshal of the Palace, who found him at Budweis, and passed part of yesterday at his head quarters.
The Emperor left his camp at Znaim yesterday at 9 o'clock in the morning, and arrived at the palace at Schoenbrunn at three in the afternoon.
His Majesty has visited the environs of the village of Spitz; which forms the tete-de-pont of Vienna. Gen. Bertrand has been charged with the execution of different works, which must be marked out and begun this day.
The bridge of piles at Vienna will be re-established with the least delay possible.
His Majesty has named as Marshals of the Empire Gen. Oudinot, the Duke of Ragusa and Gen. Macdonald. The number of Marshals was eleven; this nomination will make it 14. There still remains two vacancies. The places of Col. Gen. of the Swiss, and Col. Gen. of the chasseurs are also vacant.
The Col. Officer of the chasseurs is according to our Constitution a Grand Officer of the Empire.
His Majesty has testified his satisfaction with the manner in which the Surgery has been served and particularly with the service of the principal surgeon Hourtecloup.
His Majesty passing through the field of battle on the 7th caused a great number of the wounded to be taken off; and left there the Duke of Friuli Grand Marshal of the Palace, who remained all day.
The number of wounded Austrians in our hands amounts to 12 or 13,000.
The Austrians have had nineteen Generals killed or wounded. It has been remarked as a singular fact, that most of the French Officers, whether of old France, or of the new provinces, who were in the Austrian service, have perished.
Several Couriers have been intercepted; and among their letters has been found a regular correspondence of Gantz with Count Stadion. The influence of this wretch in the leading determinations of the Austrian Cabinet, is hereby materially proved. Such are the instruments which England employs, like a new Pandora's box, to raise storms and spread poisons on the continent.
The Duke of Rivoli's corps encamps in the Circle of the Znaim, that of the Duke of Auersstadt in the Circle of Brunn; that of the Duke of Ragusa in the Circle of Kom-Neubourg; that of Marshal Oudinot before Vienna, at Spitz; that of the Viceroy on Presburg and Gratz. The Imperial Guard returns to the environs of Schoenbrunn.
The harvest is very fine, and abundant every where. The army is cantoned in a beautiful country, rich in provisions of all kinds, wine particularly.
Selected from London papers received at the office of the N. York Evening Post.
London, July 25. —A gentleman arrived from Corunna gives a most deplorable account of the sufferings of the Spanish peasantry from the rapaciousness of the French armies.—They seize on whole flocks of sheep, and slaughter them for the use of their troops without any remuneration.—Sometimes, indeed, they are so just as to give drafts on Bonaparte's commissariat.
July 28. —The Emperor of Austria issued a very important proclamation at Budweis, on the 15th inst. a copy of which has been received in town. This proclamation, we understand, states, that the loss sustained by both armies, the French as well as the Austrian, had rendered an armistice
necessary, and that there being no stipulation against military movements in the armistice, every thing would be done during its continuance, to promote the security of the Austrian empire. Reverses are admitted to have been sustained, and are attributed to one of the generals commanding a division in the battle of Wagram, having suffered his troops to fall back and exposed the rest.—Not a word is said respecting peace.
A Gotterburg mail arrived this morning, with letters and papers to the 19th instant. The new king, it appears, recommended Prince Christian Augustus of Sleswick Holstein, his successor on the Swedish throne, and this proposition has been already accepted by the Diet of the peasantry. The Swedish papers also contain an official report from General Wrede, of some manoeuvring of the Swedes and Russians, but of no importance, at Umea. Umea is on the West Bothnia, a considerable way down the western side of the gulf.
Paris, July 14. —Letters from Genoa and Marseilles mention that the Regency of Algiers, at the instigation of the English demanded of M. Dubois Tainville, Cousin General of France, payment of annual tribute; and, upon his refusal, ordered him to be arrested. A provisional embargo has been, in consequence, laid on all Algerine ships and property in the ports of France.
Banks of the Elbe, July 14.
The French custom-house soldiers and marines have not re-appeared since the landing of the English, and at Hamburg they begin to disguise themselves by changing their dresses.
In Hanover the rumors of the speedy arrival of an expedition from Great Britain, for the deliverance of the loyal inhabitants of that country from the French has caused the greatest enthusiasm, especially in the capital, where the inhabitants sang "God save Great George," and bade defiance to the French authorities—The governor has threatened martial law & serious consequences are apprehended as the indignation of loyal inhabitants can no longer contain itself—Some Frenchmen are said to have been roughly handled. May these loyal people soon see their deliverers, whom they so much pant after. At Bremen, the custom-house officers have fled; but, attempting to get away some confiscated goods, the people to the number of two thousand prevented them, by cutting the traces of the horses. The French commandant has been pelted with mud by the indignant populace, whom the Senate to all they can to appease. They have also asked pardon of the French commandant, who has returned no favorable answer.
Auremburg, July 15. We learn from the Prague official gazette, that the French, who are besieging Prag, have destroyed the bridges on the river, in order to deprive the great Austrian army of that passage in case they should stand in need of it in order to pass into Hungary.
Baltimore, September 18. LATEST FROM SPAIN.
Captain Farrel, of schooner Vionna, from Sabouca, arrived this morning, informs, that on the 4th of August he put into Ceuta for water. On that day there was a great deal of firing there and at Gibraltar, which captain F. was informed, by a Spanish officer, who came on board from the fort, was on account of a victory obtained over the French by the combined Spanish and British armies, that they had taken Madrid and taken and killed 40,000 of the French. Captain F. being from the Levant, was allowed but little communication with the shore and none with the town.
From a Gibraltar Paper of July 27, received by the Anthony Maria.
Murcia, July 8. —Yesterday's mail brought us the following letter which we give here literally:
Mahon, June 21, 1809. Mr. Editor—I avail myself of the opportunity of a vessel going to sail for the coast of Spain, to impart to our beloved nation the pleasing and official intelligence which the Governor of this island has just received from his Sicilian majesty, to the following purposes:
"The British and Sicilian troops, which landed on the coast of Italy, united with the intrepid natives of that kingdom, who are anxious to take vengeance of the evils inflicted on them by the tyrant of Europe, have obtained the greatest advantages, as they have succeeded in setting the whole of that kingdom (of Naples) against the oppressor (Murat) who tyrannizes over it, and enabled many of the towns which groaned under his yoke, to shake it off.
"There is no city in Italy," it is further stated, "but has issued a Proclamation to urge the inhabitants to
rise."—And, this intelligence being so favorable to the most just cause which the Spaniards are defending, I will not let this opportunity escape, that the nation may have the joyful news, without delay.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) MARTIN COSTA, Capt. of the Moie.
From the Hamburg Correspondent of July 13.
To the extract from the 23d bulletin is attached the following observation and letter by the German editor.
"To this (23d) bulletin is annexed the decree of H. M. the emperor Napoleon, respecting general Chasteler; likewise the letter of H. M. the emperor Francis to the Archduke Charles, ordering that generals Durosnel and Fouler be held as hostages for general Chasteler. As soon as these orders came to the knowledge of his majesty the emperor and king, he gave orders to secure the princes Colloredo and Metternich and the count Von Hardi and Pergen, who were to be conducted to the interior of France and held as security for the safety of generals Durosnel and Fouler.
The following is the translation of a letter from major general Alexander Berthier, of the French army, to the major general of the Austrian army, dated
Schoenbrunn, June 6.
"H. M. the emperor a few days ago received information of the existence of a decree of the emperor Francis, in which he declares that the French generals Fouler and Durosnel, whom the force of war had thrown into his hands, should be answerable, agreeable to the laws of justice, for the fate of general Chasteler, the commander of the Tyrolese rebels, who assassinated seven hundred Frenchmen and seventeen or eighteen hundred Bavarians, a crime unheard of in the history of nations, and which would have been retaliated by cruel vengeance on 40 field marshal lieutenants 36 major generals, more than 300 superior officers, 1,200 inferior officers, and about 30,000 soldiers, who are in our power, if his majesty did not consider captives as trusted to his honor and faith, and if he was not convinced that the Austrian officers in Tyrol looked upon those cruelties with as much disdain as ourselves. In the mean time his majesty has ordered the princes Colloredo and Metternich, and the counts Frederick Von Hardi and Pergen to be secured and sent to France as hostages for the safety of generals Durosnel and Fouler. Surely, these officers may be put to death, but surely not without ample vengeance, which will not be retaliated on the prisoners of war, but on the relatives of those who gave orders for their execution. General Chasteler is not in our power; but should he be taken, you may rest assured that he shall undergo a trial before a military commission.
I pray your excellency to accept the assurances of my high consideration. ALEXANDER, (Berthier) Maj. Gen.
Lisbon, July 4. —Arrived in the Tagus on the 1st instant, thirteen transports with British troops. On the 2d came in sixteen more, besides 29 that arrived on the two last days of June. These troops are part of a division of 15,000 men that are coming from England to reinforce the army of general Wellesley.
We have just received the most unquestionable information by water, of the French army having evacuated Corunna and Ferrol, which proves the impossibility of their holding the province of Galicia, and hence they are abandoning it altogether.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20.
DIED at New York, George Clinton, Jun. formerly a Representative in Congress.
The Republican citizens of Philadelphia have nominated Dr. Adam Seybert, as a candidate for a seat in Congress, in the place of Dr. Say, who has resigned.
Defence of Mr. Jefferson's Administration—No. VII.
Suppression of Burr's Conspiracy. —The annals of nations do not furnish a more irrefragable evidence of talent than is exhibited in the progress and issue of the treasonable schemes of Aaron Burr. Cicero has received the mead of immortality for crushing the conspiracy of Cataline, and saving his country from the machinations of that unprincipled man. The same sentiment of gratitude which has embalmed the memory of Cicero, will retain in the breasts of Americans, so long as liberty shall be dear to them, an affectionate remembrance of the distinguished services of Jefferson on this memorable occasion. In some respects the cases are analogous, while in
others they present a marked difference. In courage, in vigor of character, in secrecy, in a destitution of moral principle, and an insatiable ambition, Cataline and Aaron Burr were alike; but in talent and in reputation Burr greatly surpassed Cataline. Cataline had never risen to the first honors of the state; Burr had actually attained them. History does not furnish us with an instance, unless in the person of Bonaparte, of a man so admirably fitted to conduct treason to a successful issue. Cool, courageous, secret in his counsels, possessed of great talents, and with the reputation of greater powers than he really possessed, personally acquainted with every political character of distinction, and recently occupying the second station in the country, from which he had retired with uncommon eclat, courteous in his manners without meanness, he had every characteristic for the leader of disaffection and treason. That he failed in his enterprises can only be ascribed to two causes; the virtue of the great body of the American people, and the wisdom and energy of their government. The first cause indispensably presented the greatest obstacle to his success, and, in this respect, it will be admitted that Cataline had the advantage over him. The liberties of Rome were then tottering, and incapable, perhaps, of being saved by any exertions. The career of conquest had spread a general corruption, and almost every man had his price. While here our state of society exhibited the strongest contrast. Almost all our citizens, accustomed by their own labors to acquire the means of a comfortable subsistence, and eventually of a handsome independence, felt no inducement to subvert the regular order of things, but, on the contrary, were impelled by the strongest motives to preserve their government and laws, to whose beneficent influence they justly ascribed a large share of their prosperity. Had Aaron Burr possessed an unerring wisdom he would never have planned his nefarious scheme; but it is the characteristic of profligate ambition always to appreciate the tools with which it is to work, and rashly to overlook obstacles to the attainment of its wishes. Fixing its eye on supreme power, it is so dazzled by its splendor as to overlook all the difficulties that intervene. An intoxication of the brain is produced that riots entirely on hope, that rejects the calculations of sober sense, and infers that the wheel of fortune, dexterously managed, will turn out nothing but prizes. Such is the infatuated, and perhaps fortunate, inebriation invariably attendant on the indulgence of those violent passions that prey on the felicity of others. Here then was the strong rock on which this man's schemes were founded.
But, although every man possessed of a sound mind knew that the treasonable schemes of Aaron Burr must eventually fail, yet much doubt hung over the period of their entire abortion, and the events that might previously intervene. Conducting a systematic plan of the deepest deception, veiling his objects under the most plausible disguises, holding forth the strongest temptation to two of the most inordinate passions of man, the love of riches and of power, attempting to enlist under his banner the dissatisfaction scattered through the country, many of our best patriots trembled for the consequences. Burr had manifestly calculated upon gaining the army, and upon bribing them as well as the western people with the immense millions of lands owned by the government of the United States; and with the riches of the Mexican mines. These were known to be tempting, eminently fitted to secure and consolidate the whole unsound part of the union, which once embodied would have required a resort to force, and have produced collisions that would only have ended after the prodigal effusion of human blood. It was to avert these dreadful evils that Mr. Jefferson took his measures, which we all know, were conducted with a prudence, a vigor and secrecy, that equalled, if they did not surpass, the best wishes of the patriot. So happily were the means adapted to the end, that without noise or tumult, and with very inconsiderable expense, the head of the conspiracy and most of his subordinate instruments, were brought to the bar of justice, where they received the conclusive award of justice from their country, however, from the most unaccountable causes, they were screened from the penalty of the laws.
Thus gloriously did Mr. Jefferson display at the same time the powers of his own mind, and the capacity of a republican government honestly administered to guard itself against the most dangerous machinations. From these happy results the republican system has acquired, in the minds of all reflecting men, new reputation and strength; it has shown itself perfectly competent to crush the ablest concerted plans of treason, formed under
auspices probably more propitious than will ever hereafter occur. Who will in future attempt to subvert the liberties of his country, after this awful failure? Who, on beholding the fate of Aaron Burr, a vagrant and an outcast roving the earth in search of an asylum, will dare to tread in his footsteps, with the hope of a better fate? The failure of his nefarious schemes has in fact given new life-blood to republicanism. It has added an additional rock to its foundations. It has illustriously proved that a government seated in the affections of a free and happy people has as little to fear from corruption within as from violence without.
Baltimore, Sept. 19.
The U. States' Frigate President, and Brig Hornet, sailed yesterday morning from Hampton Roads, on a cruise.
Norfolk, Sept. 18.
Yesterday arrived the U. S. Frigate Essex, Capt. Smith, 30 hours from Montego Point. Incredible as it may appear, this ship took her departure from the Light-House off Newport at one o'clock on Wednesday morning, and made Cape Henry Light House on Thursday morning at 8 o'clock. She was moored at this place at 9 same day.
PROCLAMATION.
By his Excellency JOHN, Gen. SIR GEORGE PREVOST, Baronet, Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief in and over his Majesty's Province of Nova Scotia, and its Dependencies. &c. &c. &c.
WHEREAS by an act passed in the 48th year of his present Majesty's reign, power is given to the governor, lieutenant governor, or commander in chief, with the advice and consent of his Majesty's council, to allow the importation of certain enumerated articles from the United States of America into this province for the purpose of re-exporting the same.
I have, therefore, thought fit, with the advice and consent of his Majesty's council, to publish this proclamation, hereby authorizing and empowering British subjects, for the space of three months from the date hereof, to import and bring into this Province from the United States of America, in British built ships or vessels, owned and navigated according to law, Scantling, Planks, Slaves, Heading, Boards, Shingles, Hoops, or Squared Timber of any sort, Horses, Neat Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Poultry, or Live Stock of any sort, Bread, Biscuit, Flour, Peas, Beans, Potatoes, Wheat, Rice, Oats, Barley, or grain of any sort, and British subjects, during the same period, are hereby authorized and empowered to export in British ships, owned and navigated as aforesaid, all or any of the said herein before enumerated articles to any other of his Majesty's colonies or plantations.
Given under my hand and Seal at arms, at Halifax, this 28th day of August, 1809, in the 49th year of his Majesty's reign.
GEORGE PREVOST. By his Excellency's Command, SAM. HOOD GEORGE.
From the Quebec Gazette. CASTLE OF ST. LEWIS.
Quebec, 30th Aug. 1809.
His Excellency the Governor in Chief, having received from his majesty's minister at Washington the following communication, has given directions for its being published for general information.
Circular from Mr. Secretary Gallatin to the collectors on the Lakes.
"You will observe that exportation to the British Territories is not forbidden by land, nor in any other manner than in ships or vessels, as will appear by the 3d section of the act of the 23th of June last. And according to the spirit of the instructions of the President, all merchandise which had left Montreal, or any other port in Canada for the United States, before the inclosed Proclamation was known at such port, is admissible to entry, and will not, for the present, be liable to seizure or subject the parties concerned to prosecution. A. G."
FOR SALE OR RENT, A commodious Two Story
BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, With a Dry Well in the cellar and Pump in the back yard—This property is on Square 929, fronting on L street east near the Navy Yard gate, city of Washington, which renders it an eligible situation either for a store or private family. Possession may be had on the 20th of this month. For terms apply to TH. YOUNG.
September 23—3t
INFORMATION IS HEREBY GIVEN, To Messrs. Thomas and George E. Pakes, or either of them, or their representatives, if dead, that property of considerable value near Bath in the county of Berkeley Virginia, has fallen by Will to them, through the death of their uncle, Absalom P. Pakes.
The Messrs. Pakes' parents, John and Anne Pakes, formerly resided near Mr. Snowden's in the neighborhood of Biadensburg, Maryland. An application to the subscriber, near Margaretsburg, county and state aforesaid, further satisfaction can be obtained relative to the premises.
JOHN DUGAN, Jr. September 20—3t

TO BE SOLD. A SMALL Farm and Mill Seat, five miles from the City of Washington and two from Bladensburg, adjoining the farm of the Widow C. Dugge; there is 137 acres of Land, 80 or 90 of which is cleared & mostly under fence, about ten acres well set in clover and timothy. There is a dwelling house, Orchard, Garden, and pleasant situation—and a Spring of most excellent water; a public road is laid out through the place which will make an easy conveyance to the City and George Town. It is unnecessary to say more about this property, as it is presumed any person wishing to purchase will view the premises and consider the advantages which it undoubtedly has for improvement, and for further particulars enquire of ISSACHAR SCHOLFIELD.
N. B. If the above property is not sold it will be Rented to a Farmer. I have also a small but valuable Farm adjoining the Adelphi Mills, a Tan Yard and Blacksmith's Shop to rent, apply as above. I. S. Adelphi Mills, P. Geo. C'ty 9th mo. 13—3t.
SALE AT AUCTION. On Thursday the 26th instant, WILL be SOLD at Public Auction at the House of M c PERSKINE, the British Minister, his HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE. The Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. if fair, if not the next fair day. N. L. & H. M. QUEEN, Aucts. Sept. 13—4t.
BANK OF COLUMBIA. September 14, 1809. THE Board of Directors having this day declared a dividend for the half year ending the 20th inst. at the rate of Eight per cent per annum. The same will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives on or after Wednesday next. WILLIAM WHANN, Cash. September 13—3w.
NOTICE. The subscriber has commenced the practice of the LAW, and opened an office in the town of Upper Marlborough, Prince George's county. THOS. G. ADDISON. Aug. 30—ep5w.
The subscriber offers for sale that elegant and valuable estate, called WILTON, lying nine miles below Richmond. The dwelling house is not inferior to any in the state; the offices are commodious; the garden and yard are handsomely laid out. The situation combines so many advantages, that I am unwilling to give a description of it, wishing any gentleman who is disposed of purchase, to come and view it. It may not be amiss however to observe, that James river runs 100 yards from the door of the house, that vessels of five hundred horse-power have loaded at Warwick, one mile above it, that the water carriage to Richmond is only six miles, that there is a good shad and herring fishery, and that wild fowl are frequently procured. A small GRIST MILL is attached to it on a stream that runs through the plantation. Also—
2000 ACRES OF LAND. Lying on Fighting Creek, Powhatan county, two miles from the Court House, which will be divided into two or more lots to suit purchasers. This land is well watered and calculated for the culture of wheat, corn and tobacco. For terms apply to the subscriber residing in Richmond, or William Berkeley, in Powhatan. WILLIAM RANDOLPH. Richmond, June 23—w3m.
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 pantaloons, 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, Frederick 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 23—w8t.
LANDS FOR SALE. THE Subscribers offer, for sale, the following lands, to wit: about 1100 acres lying on the North-west Branch, in Montgomery county, 14 miles from Washington city, 16 from Georgetown and 8 from Montgomery court-house. There is on this land a convenient Dwelling-House, for a small family, with other convenient out-houses. Also several houses built for tenants. There is about 50 acres of valuable meadow land, which at a small expense may be laid in grass, 10 or 12 acres now in grass. On this land are several valuable apple orchards, from which 12 or 15,000 gallons of cider may be made a year. Also 113 acres on the Paint Branch, in Montgomery county, near Peter Kemp's Mill, and part of several tracts (quantity not ascertained) lying in Prince Georges county, about 5 miles from Bladensburg, adjoining the lands of Maj. Williams and Messrs. Berrey's. It is presumed that any persons inclined to purchase of the lands will first view them. The first mentioned land will be sold entire or divided so as to accommodate purchasers. All of the aforesaid lands are in the state of Maryland. Terms may be known on application to either of the subscribers. JOSIAS F. BEALL, JAMES A. BEALL. August 28—8w.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT the partnership heretofore existing between the subscribers, Silver Smiths and Clock and Watch Makers, under the firm of Bentley and Wood, was this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having claims on the concern, are requested to present the same to Wm. Wood for payment; and all persons indebted, are to pay their respective debts to him, he being authorized to close the partnership accounts. JOS. BENTLEY, W. WOOD. Washington City, Navy-Yard, Aug. 30—2w/7t.
FOR SALE. WILL be sold at public sale, on Thursday the twelfth October next, if not previously disposed of, that valuable farm in Prince George's County, Maryland, known by the name of ST. OSYTH.
ST. OSYTH contains by estimation seven hundred and fifty acres of Land, between seventy and eighty acres of which are meadow, now fit for the scythe, and capable of being made to produce an hundred tons of hay at a crop—about two hundred and fifty or three hundred are in wood and timber, and the residue arable. No place perhaps in America, can be better watered or more healthy. The improvements consist of a dwelling house, two stories high, forty-two feet long by thirty-six wide, with a passage through the middle, three rooms below and four above, with a garret the whole size of the house, a kitchen and laundry under the same roof, two stories high, with two large rooms above for servants, a meat house, wash house, corn house and granary, a large tobacco house which may very easily be converted into a barn, a productive garden and pigeon house, and a young thriving orchard of excellent fruit and of great variety from Prince's nursery on Long Island. The inclosures are new and in good order. Upon the same property and within a quarter of a mile is a small dwelling house with three rooms below and two above stairs, a kitchen, meat house and barn. This place at a small expense may be easily fitted up and made a most comfortable house for a small family. St. Osyth lies within four miles of the city of Washington, and about the same distance from the nearest ferry to Alexandria. If sold at private sale the lowest price for this valuable property is ten pounds an acre. A further description of the property is deemed unnecessary as those inclined to purchase will doubtless come and see it. The terms of sale may be known on applying to the subscriber living on the premises, Col. Sam. Hanson of Washington, or Dr. Wm. Balter, George Town. On the same day, if not before by private sale disposed of, will be sold the negroes, stock, etc., attached to the estate of the late O. Carr, deceased. The negroes will be sold for a term of years. For sale—Also, the following lots in the city of Washington:
Lot No. 2, in sq. 702, front 54 feet 7 in. depth 175 ft. 8 in. In sq. 906 Lots No. 13, front 37 ft 10 1-2, depth 100 ft. 26 ft. 25 ft. No. 14, front 58, depth 75. No. 15, 54 front, 78 and 100, 10 1-2 depth. No. 16, 54 front, 100 ft. 10 1-2 in. depth. No. 17, front 49 ft. 6 in. depth 100 ft. 1-2.
JONA. B. CARR, Executor. May 17—1wtf.
S C H E M E OF THE BALTIMORE COLLEGE GRAND LOTTERY. HIGHEST PRIZES TWO OF 20,000 DOLLARS, THREE OF 10,000 DOLLARS, Not near two Blankes to a Prize.
VIZ. Dollars. Dollars. 2 Prizes of 20,000 is 40,000 3 10,000 30,000 3 5,000 15,000 2 2,500 5,000 10 1,000 10,000 15 500 7,500 20 200 4,000 50 100 5,000 100 50 5,000 200 20 4,000 3500 15 52,500 3500 12 42,000
7405 Prizes. 14595 Blanks. 22,000 Tickets at 10 dollars is 220,000 Discount at 15 per cent, leaves for the institution and ex- pences, 33,000 Part of the Capitals will be determined as follows.
First drawn Ticket Dollars Do. after 1,000 tickets are drawn 500 do. 2,000 do. 500 do. 3,000 do. 500 do. 4,000 do. 500 do. 5,000 do. 500 do. 6,000 do. 500 do. 7,000 do. 500 do. 8,000 do. 500 do. 9,000 do. 500 do. 10,000 do. 500 do. 11,000 do. 1,000 do. 12,000 do. 1,000 do. 13,000 do. 5,000 do. 14,000 do. 1,000 do. 15,000 do. 1,000 do. 16,000 do. 10,000 do. 17,000 do. 1,000 do. 18,000 do. 1,000 do. 19,000 do. 1,000 do. 20,000 do. 1,000 do. 21,000 do. 1,000
Last drawn ticket 1,000 TICKETS, HALVES, QUARTETS AND EIGHTHES, FOR SALE AT JOSEPH MILLIGAN'S, GEORGETOWN Distant adventurers by enclosing bank notes post paid shall have the tickets and shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, & the earliest information of their success. During the drawing, a correct Check book will be kept for the examination of tickets gratis. Prizes in the late Philadelphia, and New-York Lotteries taken in payment. * * Present price of ticket's 10 1-2 dols. but will shortly advance. J. Milligan has now on hand, and constantly keeps for Sale, a large supply of Books and Stationery. School Books, Writing paper and Playing Cards.
NOTICE. THIS is to give notice that the Subscriber has obtained Letters of Administration on the Personal Estate of Addison Conaway, late of Prince Georges county deceased. All persons having claims against the said estate are desired to exhibit the same with the vouchers as soon as possible, and all those indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. ELEANOR CONAWAY, Adm'x. September 1—w3t.
THE CREDITORS of the late Henry Addison are requested to attend at the Tavern of John Smith Brookes, in Upper Marlborough, on Thursday the 28th day of September next, where a dividend will be made of the money in hand.
THOMAS G. ADDISON, } Adm's. DENNIS MAGRUDER, } August 21—wtd
A FARM TO LET. TO Let on shares, a Farm containing 61 acres, distant between 2 1-2 and 3 miles from the Centre Market House in this city. The situation very healthy. A person having a knowledge of Gardening and Fruit trees would be preferred. Apply to JAMES HOBAN. August 23—
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. I 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 land 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.
PRINCIPAL OF AN ACADEMY AND PASTOR WANTED. THE Rev. W. L. TURNER, Principal of the Raleigh Academy, and Pastor of the city, having signified his intention of resigning his situation at the close of the present session, the Trustees of the Academy and the inhabitants of the city are desirous of procuring a suitable character to supply his place. To a Clergyman of finished education and unexceptionable moral character, a liberal salary will be given, or the whole profits of the Academy (after paying the Assistant Teachers) with a handsome subscription from the inhabitants of the city and neighborhood, for his services as a Preacher. This Academy has at present one hundred and fifty students, about sixty of which are females, principally in the care of a female teacher, under the superintendence of the principal of the academy (taught in separate building) erected for the purpose on a four-acre square of the city, granted to the trustees by the Legislature, and the number of students heretofore has annually increased. Raleigh being the seat of government of North Carolina, a very healthy and pleasant situation, in the hilly country, containing a moral and respectable society, where every necessary of life can be had in plenty on reasonable terms, and where most of the principal inhabitants are guardians of the academy, it is presumed that this seminary will always have a preference to any other academy in the southern states. A Lady, of talents and acquirements equal to the undertaking, is also wanted to take charge of the Female Department of the Academy; and a Young Gentleman, suitably qualified, as an Assistant Teacher of the Latin and Greek Languages, &c. Applications for any of these situations, made to the Trustees of the Raleigh Academy, by letter, post paid, will be duly attended to, and immediately answered, and such further information given as may be required. N. JONES, President. Sept. 6—3w.
NOTICE TO COTTON SPINNERS. THE Manufacturing Company of the city of Washington, have erected a machine for carding Cotton on Pennsylvania Avenue, fourth house west of President's Square, where Spinners can be supplied with good Cotton, soaped, cleaned and carded into rolls 24 inches long, for 40 cents per pound. I want a good Weaver (of Cotton goods,) to whom constant employment will be given, or a family accustomed to Carding, Spinning by Billies and Jennies, and Weaving. Also, three Slaves, viz. one to work a carding machine, one to do house work, and a girl to attend children—Should prefer those from the country. J. GALLIHER, Superintendent. Pennsylvania Avenue, August 22, 1809.
A RUNAWAY. COMMITTED to my custody as a Runaway, a Negro Lad named DICK, about 15 or 16 years of age, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, who says that he is the property of a Mr. Pulton of Alexandria (District of Col.) He is marked with scars on his back, breast and chin, as from a recent whipping. Is clothed in an osnaburg shirt and trowsers, white cloth jacket & an old wool hat. His owner is desired to take him away, or he will be sold for his prison fees, &c. according to law. J. MCENEY, Sheriff of Anne Arundel County. Annapolis, Sept. 13—6t.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. ABSCONDED on the 21st of July last, from the subscriber, (manager at the farm of Mr. Isaac Ducket, on South river, near Annapolis) a Negro TOM, a small black fellow, lost the sight of one eye. Had on when he absconded, osnaburg 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—tf.
TO EXCHANGE. FOR Land in this neighborhood or property in Washington, my House on Prince Street, substantially built of brick, 22 feet front, & three stories high. Its nearness to the wharf, and most commercial part of the river, affords many advantages for a store or warehouse. Apply on the premises, to Dr. CHARLES DOUGLAS, Alex'r. Sept. 13—7t.
CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale that valuable Lot No. 19, in square No. 846, running back 92 feet, together with the improvements thereon, consisting of two one and a half story frame houses and kitchens. This property will be sold far below its value for cash if applied for previous to the first day of October next, if not, it then will be sold at public auction. This property now rents for $130 per annum, from its being situated near the navy yard. It is supposed its value will increase. JOSEPH CASSIN, near the Navy-Yard, Washington City. Sept. 13—ts.
LANDS IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY FOR SALE. BY Virtue of the Last Will and Testament of Robert Means, deceased, the subscriber offers for sale all the Lands of the testator in the states of Ohio & Kentucky. As there is a large quantity of these Lands, and the quality in general good, they are well worth the attention of all persons desirous of 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 Dun, residing in, or near the town of Chillicothe in the State of Ohio. DANIEL CALL, Executor of the last will & testament of Robert Means, dec'd. Richmond, July 19—tf.
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. WILL be sold impursuance 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 fine timber; the residue under good enclosures and every acre arable; lays 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 18 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—tdos.
PATENT KNAPSACKS. THE Subscriber having obtained from the United States, a patent for an improved KNAPSACK, which in point of durability and convenience, has been pronounced by the best judges infinitely superior to any hitherto in use. The officers of the different volunteer companies in the United States, are respectfully solicited to adopt them. They may be had in any quantity, and will be sold on the most reasonable terms by JOHN P. LHERIETTE, 81, Maiden Lane, New-York. To whom applications addressed by post may be made, or to B. H. Latrobe, at the city of Washington. May 19—ep4m.
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 Janney, 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 Janney, 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—tf.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED or Stolen, about a month since, from the Commons in the Western part of this city, A BAY HORSE, six years old, about 14 hands 1 inch high, a natural trotter, short made, shod before, white hind feet, and a poor saddle marks. Whoever will return said Horse to the Subscriber near F. street, shall be entitled to the above Reward, with reasonable charges. O. D. BROWN. August 21—3t.
NOTICE. ON Thursday the 21st inst. will be disposed of at Public Sale a variety of fashionable, elegant & valuable House & Kitchen furniture; also a Library of well chosen books, consisting of Law, History and Belles Lettres judiciously selected, belonging to the estate of late Allen B. Duckett, Esq. The Sale will commence at ten o'clock in the forenoon and continue until the whole shall be sold at the house of Mr. Peter, near the lower bridge on Rock Creek, where Mr. Duckett resided. The terms are—for all sums under twenty dollars the cash must be paid; above that limitation, six months credit will be given, the purchasers executing notes with approved security bearing interest negotiable at the bank of Columbia, or office of Discount and Deposit in this City. N. L. & H. M. QUEEN, Auct. Washington, Sept. 15—3t.
STRAY HORSES. Came to the Subscriber's plantation, in Montgomery County, near the Great Falls of Potomac 2 Strays, one a SORREL GELDING, about nine or ten years old, about fifteen and a half hands high, four white feet, and a blaze on his forehead, trots and canters; the other a BROWN MARE, about fourteen hands high, three or four years old, four white feet, and a blaze on her forehead, trots and canters. HENRY ROBERTS. Sept. 15—3t.
CHARLES J. NOURSE. Offers for sale—Chateaux Margaux Claret in boxes of 1 dozen. Genuine Old London Particular wine in half pipes and quarter casks. Best Sallad Oil in baskets of 6 bottles each, &c. &c. &c. George Town, May 24—4t.
IN COUNCIL. Annapolis, June 26, 1809. ORDERED, that the act, entitled, An act to alter the thirty-second and thirty-seventh Articles of the constitution and Form of Government, be published twice in each week, for the space of three months, in the American and Federal Gazette, at Baltimore, the Maryland Gazette, and Maryland Republican, at Annapolis, the National Intelligencer, the Easton Star, Mr. Grievess' paper at Hagerstown, and Mr. Bartgis' paper at Fredericktown. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council.
AN ACT To alter the thirty-second and thirty-seventh Articles of the Constitution and Form of Government.
BE it enacted, by the General Assembly of Maryland, That hereafter, upon the death, resignation or removal out of this state of the governor it shall not be necessary to call a meeting of the legislature to fill the vacancy occasioned thereby, but the first named of the Council for the time being shall qualify and act as governor until the next meeting of the general assembly, at which meeting a governor shall be chosen in the manner heretofore appointed and directed. And be it enacted, That hereafter no governor shall be capable of holding any other office of profit during the time for which he shall be elected. And be it enacted, That so much of the thirty-second and thirty-seventh articles of the constitution and form of government as is repugnant to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this act, be and the same is hereby abrogated and abolished. And be it enacted, That if this act shall be confirmed by the general assembly, after the next election of delegates, in the first session after such new election as the constitution and form of government directs, that in such case this act, and the alteration and amendment of the constitution and form of government therein contained, shall be taken and considered, and shall constitute and be valid, as a part of the said constitution and form of government any thing therein contained to the contrary notwithstanding. July 3—4w3m.
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.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT the subscriber of Worcester county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Worcester county in Maryland, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of John Cutler late of Worcester county, deceased—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the Subscriber, at or before the 1st day of April next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 22d day of August, Anno Domini, 1809. ROWLAND E. BEVANS, Adm'x of John Cutler, deceased. September 6—2w3w.
EIGHTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the 5th inst. a mulatto lad—JIM—who is about seventeen years of age, he has straight black hair, lately cut, and black eyes. He had on when he absconded from me, a short blue kersey jacket and blue pantolettes patched with white, a large pair of laced shoes, an old hat, osnaburg shirt, with an old handkerchief round his neck—he has a father living in the city of Washington, near the navy yard, by the name of George, or George Beall, who served his time with Mr. John Addison, Jun., and a mother by the name of Sophey, who I sold to her husband a few years past, and expect he will make to them or probably to Baltimore as he has some friends and relations there also. I will give forty dollars for securing said lad in jail so that I get him again, or the above reward if taken out of the district of Columbia or state of Maryland. RACHEL PRATT, Prince George's County, June 18th, 1809. June 19—3wtf.
SAMUEL BROOK, HAS imported thirty-five Bales of coarse and fine Plains and Kerseys which are for Sale at Thomas C. Wright's in Gen. Town. Sept. 15—9t.
NOTICE. THAT the subscriber of Worcester county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Worcester county in Maryland, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of John Cutler late of Worcester county, deceased—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the Subscriber, at or before the 1st day of April next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 22d day of August, Anno Domini, 1809. ROWLAND E. BEVANS, Adm'x of John Cutler, deceased. September 6—2w3w.
EIGHTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the 5th inst. a mulatto lad—JIM—who is about seventeen years of age, he has straight black hair, lately cut, and black eyes. He had on when he absconded from me, a short blue kersey jacket and blue pantolettes patched with white, a large pair of laced shoes, an old hat, osnaburg shirt, with an old handkerchief round his neck—he has a father living in the city of Washington, near the navy yard, by the name of George, or George Beall, who served his time with Mr. John Addison, Jun., and a mother by the name of Sophey, who I sold to her husband a few years past, and expect he will make to them or probably to Baltimore as he has some friends and relations there also. I will give forty dollars for securing said lad in jail so that I get him again, or the above reward if taken out of the district of Columbia or state of Maryland. RACHEL PRATT, Prince George's County, June 18th, 1809. June 19—3wtf.
SAMUEL BROOK, HAS imported thirty-five Bales of coarse and fine Plains and Kerseys which are for Sale at Thomas C. Wright's in Gen. Town. Sept. 15—9t.
NOTICE. THAT the subscriber of Worcester county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Worcester county in Maryland, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of John Cutler late of Worcester county, deceased—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the Subscriber, at or before the 1st day of April next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 22d day of August, Anno Domini, 1809. ROWLAND E. BEVANS, Adm'x of John Cutler, deceased. September 6—2w3w.
EIGHTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the 5th inst. a mulatto lad—JIM—who is about seventeen years of age, he has straight black hair, lately cut, and black eyes. He had on when he absconded from me, a short blue kersey jacket and blue pantolettes patched with white, a large pair of laced shoes, an old hat, osnaburg shirt, with an old handkerchief round his neck—he has a father living in the city of Washington, near the navy yard, by the name of George, or George Beall, who served his time with Mr. John Addison, Jun., and a mother by the name of Sophey, who I sold to her husband a few years past, and expect he will make to them or probably to Baltimore as he has some friends and relations there also. I will give forty dollars for securing said lad in jail so that I get him again, or the above reward if taken out of the district of Columbia or state of Maryland. RACHEL PRATT, Prince George's County, June 18th, 1809. June 19—3wtf.
SAMUEL BROOK, HAS imported thirty-five Bales of coarse and fine Plains and Kerseys which are for Sale at Thomas C. Wright's in Gen. Town. Sept. 15—9t.
NOTICE. THAT the subscriber of Worcester county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Worcester county in Maryland, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of John Cutler late of Worcester county, deceased—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the Subscriber, at or before the 1st day of April next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 22d day of August, Anno Domini, 1809. ROWLAND E. BEVANS, Adm'x of John Cutler, deceased. September 6—2w3w.
EIGHTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the 5th inst. a mulatto lad—JIM—who is about seventeen years of age, he has straight black hair, lately cut, and black eyes. He had on when he absconded from me, a short blue kersey jacket and blue pantolettes patched with white, a large pair of laced shoes, an old hat, osnaburg shirt, with an old handkerchief round his neck—he has a father living in the city of Washington, near the navy yard, by the name of George, or George Beall, who served his time with Mr. John Addison, Jun., and a mother by the name of Sophey, who I sold to her husband a few years past, and expect he will make to them or probably to Baltimore as he has some friends and relations there also. I will give forty dollars for securing said lad in jail so that I get him again, or the above reward if taken out of the district of Columbia or state of Maryland. RACHEL PRATT, Prince George's County, June 18th, 1809. June 19—3wtf.