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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. VI. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. DCCCCXLI. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1806. PAID IN ADVANCE. FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
National Intelligencer.
We some time since republished from the Richmond Enquirer an essay, under the signature of Decius , in vindication of the republican minority in Congress. We now take, from the Independent Chronicle a defence of the republican majority.
FROM THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE. TO DECIUS.
SIR, I have read your first number, published in the Richmond Enquirer, the professed object of which is "to offer to the world some facts and observations, which may enable them to form a more just opinion of the conduct of the republican minority, during the last session of Congress, and of the motives by which they were probably actuated." A more special object appears to be a vindication of Mr. John Randolph; for a large proportion of your publication consists of a detail of his transactions, opinions and conversations, some of which are represented to have been private, and, therefore, however influential upon his own judgment, cannot be supposed to have had any influence on that of other members of Congress, or to be material to their justification.
From internal evidence, there is some reason to believe that you are Mr. Randolph himself, presented in a Roman dress; but, whether you are, or not, as you have thought proper to assume the signature of Decius , I take the liberty to address you, as a newspaper writer, and shall annex to these cursory observations the assumed name of another ancient Roman. If the printers, through whose papers they may be communicated to the public, have not already inserted your publication, I hope they will give it an insertion, that both sides may have an impartial hearing, and a just comparison and conclusion be formed.
You complain that the events of the last session of Congress have been misrepresented, and are misunderstood; yet you appear to me to have added to those misrepresentations, and endangered further misunderstanding, by partial, incorrect and un candid statements. Some instances of your partiality, incorrectness and want of candor, will be specified in the sequel.
Many of your observations, however, are undoubtedly just. As you have justly observed, it is an undoubted fact, that, during the last session of Congress, a schism arose in the republican party. A portion of the republicans seceded from the majority of their brethren, and from the administration. Of that secession Mr. Randolph was the leader. His friends and enemies, of course, ascribed his conduct to different causes; but all, I believe, agree in one point, that the principal honor or dishonor of that new opposition which you denominate a schism, belongs to him. Without him, indeed, it is believed, no such division would have been known in the history of American parties. The splendor of his reputation, the brilliancy of his eloquence, his long experience in the house, his former services while co-operating with the republican majority, his bold invectives, his perseverance and zeal, had their weight with a number of his personal and political friends, who together with the whole little phalanx of federalists, supported him with their votes.
The republican part of the minority, at the last session, were not so numerous, as, perhaps, under the existing circumstances, was to have been expected. The future progress and final issue of this division are without the scope of our present enquiry.
I infer nothing from the novel coalition of the federalists, as a party, with Mr. R. as their temporary leader. I simply state the fact, and leave every one to draw his own inferences. As good politicians, they have made the most of his voluntary aid, without committing themselves for his support; and, so long as he, or any other republican, will consent, on any principle, or for any cause whatever, to abet them in their systematic opposition to the republican administration, they will, for very obvious reasons, unquestionably continue to eulogise him, however visionary and extravagant they may esteem his general system of politics. Of this certain truth, it is presumed, no well informed man will be unapprised.
You say "that the voice of the nation has declared for the administration." So far we agree; and I trust the public sentiment is too well settled, to be shaken by any thing, however ingenious, which you have said, or can say, on the subject. Instead of being weakened, it will be strengthened and confirmed by your unauthorised publication of the President's confidential message. Yes, sir, by that act of indiscretion, you have unintentionally contributed to the well-earned popularity of the administration—and, at the same time, disarmed your friends of one of their most potent weapons.
both of attack and defence. Independent of the effect upon our foreign relations, you may be assured, the republican majority personally wished to have that document universally known, especially after it had been so horribly caricatured by party misrepresentation. The public now see it with their own eyes, and no longer receive their impressions of it through the distorting optics of prejudice and conjecture.
Having disclosed this confidential message of Dec. 6th, which you declare the House of Representatives voted not to make public, you have not condescended to explain by what means you obtained it, or under what pretext of authority you thus publish it, in violation of official confidence and contempt of the order of the House. The constitution vests each department of our government with a power of determining how far their proceedings shall be kept secret, and at what times they shall be promulgated. Such a discretionary power is necessary, particularly in cases respecting foreign relations. It may sometimes be proper for the executive to communicate to the legislature information concerning other governments, which would not be proper to be communicated to those governments.
A premature disclosure of such confidential communications, relative to existing differences or pending negotiations with foreign powers, might expose our government to the resentment of those powers, and tend, in various ways, to obstruct and perhaps defeat objects of great national interest. Hence the propriety and necessity of the authority entrusted by the constitution to each house, to enjoy secrecy upon its members. In the exercise of that constitutional discretion, the House of Representatives, although before the close of the last session they ordered the secret journal of their own votes and measures to be published, in compliance with the wishes of numbers, who urged the publication as necessary for the explanation of their conduct, yet voted that the injunction of secrecy should not be removed from this confidential message of the President. How far any member, under these circumstances, is to be justified or censured, for violating the injunction of the House of Representatives is not only a question of order cognizable by that House, but is also, by the very act of publication, submitted to the tribunal of the public. The American people, it is confidently believed, are too enlightened, and have too much respect for the government of their own election, to be pleased with a disorderly contemptuous appeal from their representatives to themselves.
Your details of private interviews, which you say Mr. J. Randolph, chairman of the committee, to whom the secret message was referred, had with the President, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury, are manifestly partial. The whole conversation are not narrated. Certain declarations of Mr. R. are recited, but their introduction and connection and the observations of the other parties, are not detailed. One of those interviews was alluded to by Mr. R. himself in the House. He also more pointedly informed the House of another conversation, in which the Secretary of the Treasury was said to have declared that an application had been made to him to draw two millions of dollars out of the treasury of the United States, without an appropriation by law. That charge being specifically as well as publicly made, became the subject of an official investigation. The well known result proves how little dependence ought to be placed on such partial recollections and recitals of private conversations.
You are not correct even in your representation of occurrences witnessed by the whole House. The committee, you say, met on the 7th of December, but came to no definite resolution. One of its members (Mr. Bidwell of Massachusetts) confirmed the message into a requisition of money, for purposes of foreign intercourse, and proposed a grant to that effect, but in this construction he was unsupported, and his proposition over-ruled. He himself, when the subject was agitated in the House, would not avow the same construction of the message which he had given to it in the select committee. If you were present, sir, at that debate, you have misrecalled; if not, you have been misinformed on this point. It is not true, that Mr. B. "when the subject was agitated in the House, would not avow the same construction of the message, which he had given to it in the select committee." In answer to Mr. Randolph's great objection against an appropriation for the purchase of Florida, that the President had not recommended it, Mr. B. maintained in the House, that as in the committee of the whole, as he had before in the select committee, that it was, although not in express terms, yet by fair implication, recommended in the message; which, after describing the proceedings of Spain, mentioned "that since the late change
in the state of affairs in Europe, Spain had ordered her cruisers and courts to respect our treaty with her;" and, after mentioning the conduct of France on the occasion, added, "whatever direction she might mean to give to these differences, it does not appear that she has contemplated their proceeding to actual rupture, or that at the date of our last advices from Paris, her government had any suspicion of the hostile attitude Spain had taken here. On the contrary we have reason to believe that she was disposed to effect a settlement on a plan analogous to what our ministers had proposed, and so comprehensive, as to remove, as far as possible, the grounds of future collision and controversy on the eastern as well as western side of the Mississippi."
"The present crisis in Europe is favorable for pressing such a settlement, and not a moment should be lost in availing ourselves of it. Should it pass unimproved, our situation would become much more difficult. Formal war is not necessary. It is probable that it will not follow; but the protection of our citizens, the spirit and honor of our country, require that force should be interposed in a certain degree. It will probably contribute to advance the object of peace."
"But the course to be pursued will require the command of means which it belongs to Congress exclusively to yield or deny. To them I communicate every fact material for their information, and the documents necessary to enable them to judge for themselves. To their wisdom, then, I look for the course I am to pursue, and will pursue with sincere zeal that which they shall approve."
Mr. B. contended that the object here contemplated was a settlement not by the sword, but by negotiation, for which the existing state of affairs in Europe afforded a favorable crisis—that it was proposed to be on a plan "so comprehensive, as to remove, if possible, all grounds of future collision, which could be effected only by an acquisition of the intermediate Spanish territories; for, so long as a foreign power retained such territories, so detached from their other territories, so surrounded by ours, and connected with them, by navigable streams running through both, by Indian tribes spreading over both, and many other relations, there would be perpetual danger of collision, all which might be for ever removed by a transfer of those territories to us; that the means, adapted to this end, and suggested in the message, as requisite to be placed at the command of the executive, and yet belonging to Congress exclusively to yield or deny, could not be a declaration of war, for that was repugnant to the whole spirit of the message; nor an augmentation of our troops; because, in the message of Dec. 3, only three days before this, the President had explicitly stated that "whether it will be necessary to augment our land forces, will be decided by occurrences, probably, in the course of your session," and no such occurrences had yet appeared; but they must be the same means, as had been successfully and satisfactorily adopted in the similar case of Louisiana, by an act of appropriation, which would manifest the sense of the legislature in favor of the acquisition, and authorize and enable the President to open a negotiation for that purpose; so that the fair construction of this part of the message amounted to a recommendation of the proposition before the House—and if the President had urged it more pointedly, he might, with at least as much reason, have been charged with a disrespectful attempt to dictate to the legislature; whereas the course to be pursued was now respectfully submitted to Congress, as a proper subject of legislation, with an intimation only of the opinion of the executive, accompanied by a communication of every fact material for their information, and the documents necessary to enable them to judge for themselves;" which was in his estimation, the most correct mode of proceeding. The true question, then, before the House, Mr. B. observed, was not whether the measure under consideration had been recommended by the President, or was agreeable to his judgment, or not, but whether it was proper in itself and conducive to the public good. If the house were convinced of that, it would be their duty to adopt it: if not, they ought to reject it, whatever might be the President's opinion or wishes on the subject. He then proceeded to a discussion of its merits.
Mr. Randolph having, in reply, observed that the gentleman from Massachusetts had abandoned the ground of construction, which he had contended for in the select committee, Mr. B. immediately rose, agreeably to one of the rules of the House, and rectified the mistake, by referring to and recapitulating the argument he had used, as above stated, declaring that he by no means abandoned that ground of construction, which he still understood to be the true sense of the message, although, in his view of the question, it was comparatively not a very material point.
Every gentleman, who attended to the debate, is appealed to for the substantial correctness of this statement.
In another part of your narrative, you represent "that General Varnum declared the measure to be consonant to the secret wishes of the Executive." This representation also is, in my opinion, un candid and unjust. According to the recollection of other gentlemen, General Varnum did not use the word secret , on which you lay such emphasis. He said, indeed, that it was conformable to the President's wishes. In the course of the debate, Mr. J. Randolph charged him with having communicated to the House the secret wishes of the President. Gen. V., by way of explanation, complained that he was misunderstood by the gentleman from Virginia, and declared he had used no expression intended to convey, and he believed, was adapted to convey such an idea, and added explicitly, that the opinion, which he had given, was not founded upon any private conversation with the President, but was inferred from his official communication to the House. Had Mr. R. agreeably to the established usage, in such cases, admitted General Varnum's explanation of his own meaning, he might, indeed, have lost the opportunity of displaying his eloquence, on the favorite topics of secret influence, backstairs communications, irresponsible agents, double set of opinions, &c. &c. but how far it was consistent with parliamentary decorum, or even common candor, for an opponent, who had understood Gen. V. in a sense different from that which was explained to be his meaning, to persist in imputing to him a sentiment thus sternly disavowed, for the purpose of wanton invective and declamation, let candid men of all parties, let an impartial public decide.
Referring to Mr. R.'s punctilious argument against a purchase of Florida, that it might be considered a violation of our neutral relation to Great Britain, you say, in a marginal note, "it is believed that the Louisiana treaty was an ed to obviate this very difficulty." To such a gratuitous insinuation against the honor of our own government, as well as of the other party to that treaty it ought to be a satisfactory answer, to say it is believed that the treaty was not antedated, for that or any other purpose. You have assigned no reason for your belief; and it is to be presumed you have none, which could be aligned. If you had any it was incumbent on you to produce it, and undoubtedly you would have done it; for there is no appearance of a disposition, on your part, to conceal any ground of reproach against the administration.
These remarks are applicable also to your insinuations contained in another note. Where, sir, is your proof that our ministers proposed to surrender the claims of our merchants for Spanish spoliations? or that in offering, on certain conditions, to establish the river Collorada, as the western boundary of Louisiana, they not only acted without specific instructions, but also exceeded their authority.
Your jealousy, or want of candor, is evinced, by the suggestion, that dispatches having an important bearing upon our Spanish relations, were purposely concealed from the House of Representatives, until the appropriation for the purchase of Florida was passed and gone beyond the control of the House. The simple truth is that, on the 17th of January, the President sent, not to the House of Representatives in particular, but to both branches of Congress, two messages, one public and the other secret, respecting our differences with Great Britain. The secret one, which was afterwards made public, was as follows:
"To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States."
"The inclosed letter from the minister plenipotentiary of the United States, at the court of London, contains interesting information on the subject of my other messages, of this date. It is sent separately and confidentially, because its publication may discourage frank communications between our ministers, generally, and the governments with which they reside, and especially between the same ministers."
TH: JEFFERSON.
Jan. 17, 1806.
For the obvious reasons here suggested, the letter itself was not published. Being from our minister at London, it respected our British relations. It contained no information, and only an incidental observation concerning our relations with Spain. But, unluckily, it happened to be communicated after the House had passed the appropriation bill, which, however, was before that bill was acted upon by the Senate.
It does not appear that in that branch, Mr. Monroe's letter was thought to affect the subject of the bill, or to have any material bearing upon our Spanish relations; and it really required an effort to believe any member of the House could be in earnest in attaching to the casual circumstance of the time of its communication an air of importance or design. But "trifles light as air" are to the jealous confirmation strong as proofs of holy writ" a truth not less applicable to political than to matrimonial jealousy.
I have now, sir, performed my promise. I have, in plain terms, pointed out several instances of what I consider partiality, incorrectness and want of candor in your statements.
I will only add a concise review of the objections urged against the act of appropriation for the purchase of Florida.
The first and great objection was that the President had not recommended an appropriation for that object. The objector, to use his own words, "would never agree to such a measure, because the money had not been asked for in the message." He could not consent to shift upon his own shoulders, or those of the house, the proper responsibility of the executive. One answer, given in the debate, has been already noticed, while we were correcting your details of the proceedings of Congress. It was further answered, that this could now be an argument against the measure itself, but at most a mere punctilious question of comparative responsibility, a matter of form as it respected the executive, and of very little moment to the member, by voting for the bill, each House, by passing it, and the President, by approving and signing it, would respectively incur their proper responsibilities. According to the apportionment of powers by the constitution, the President has a right, but is not under obligation, to recommend specific measures of legislation. If he lays before Congress the facts and documents lodged in his department, and necessary or proper for their information, he discharges his duty in that respect. The objection is not merely unfounded, and unreasonable. It involves a dangerous principle. If it should be determined to be improper for the two Houses to pass a bill, without a previous recommendation of it by the President, lest they shift upon their own shoulders the proper responsibility of the executive, the consequence must be that the executive will have the exclusive origination of legislative measures, a principle subversive of the constitutional independence of the legislature.
But the objector went even further. Neither the approbation and signature of the bill by the President, nor his previous proposition of it, would be satisfactory. Without consulting Congress at all, he ought, it seems, in the exercise of his executive powers, to negotiate the treaty of purchase upon his own responsibility. "The House of Representatives would, in that case, be left free to ratify and annul the contract," otherwise they could not "refuse to sanction any treaty entered into under the auspices of the legislature, with powers so unlimited." The same gentleman once held a different doctrine. In the case of Louisiana, he advocated and voted for a preliminary appropriation; and whatever differences there may be in other points, in this the two cases are exactly similar. His apparent inconsistency, it is true, is no certain proof that his present opinion is wrong. He may have been erroneous before, and now convinced of his error. Yet the variation of his own judgment ought, at least, to teach him a little charity for those who still think and act as he once thought and acted. The whole force of the objection consists in this, that the legislature, by such an appropriation, deprive themselves of all discretionary right to refuse their sanction of any treaty whatever, which may be thus negotiated. The same process of reasoning, if admissible, would prove that the President and Senate, by appointing an envoy, are so pledged for any treaty, which he may sign, under such appointment, that the Senate have not a right to refuse their assent, nor the President to withhold his ratification. By proving too much, the argument appears to be inconclusive and fallacious, and need not, therefore, be considered in other points of view. The principle, which is practically, and I think correctly adopted by our government, is that in so important a transaction as that of acquiring territory, the executive ought not to proceed to negotiate for it, until the legislature has given some expression of the sense of the government in favor of the acquisition. In the two great cases which have occurred, an act of appropriation for the purpose has been deemed the proper mode of expressing the legislative sense.
It was objected, that by this appropriation the money was left applicable, at the discretion of the executive, to an extraordinary purpose or foreign

This division was urged by a gentleman who, in 1803 was a leading advocate of the appropriation which led to the Louisiana purchase...
It was further objected, that the proposition contemplated the purchase of "the Spanish territories eastward of the river Mississippi," generally, without excepting that part of West Florida which has been in dispute between the two nations...
The purchase of mer-landize, which has never been considered, in theory or practice, inconsistent with a neutral character. The scrupulous delicacy of the objector, on the score of neutrality, was exercised only towards one of the belligerents.
But, said the same objector, if Great Britain should not consider it a breach of our neutrality, "it must inspire her with contempt for any attitude of resistance which we may assume towards her;" for she would view it, as he did, a pusillanimous and disgraceful shrinking from national honor and defence.
Another objection, similar to that which we have last been considering, was that a negotiation for Florida, after the total failure of our late attempt to adjust our disputes with Spain, would be "a prostration of our national honor at the feet of our adversary."
means of pacification had been neglected, would unite their energies in prosecuting a war thus imposed upon them for the defence of their violated rights. We have now, sir, examined the principal objections against the measure adopted by Congress.
The final issue of the measure is uncertain. The unexpected and unprecedented opposition, which it had to surmount; the protraction of its passage, until, perhaps, the most favorable crisis for negotiation was thereby lost; the premature disclosure of the secret proceedings of the House of Representatives...
52. The officers of state, if not retained by the new, shall be pensioned. 53. Members of military or spiritual orders, who lose their possessions, shall receive a yearly pension, according to circumstances, during life. 54. The confederates renounce all pretensions to the possessions of their fellow confederates, the eventual right of succession always excepted.
Table with 2 columns: Country, Men. Rows: France (200,000), Bavaria (30,000), Württemberg (12,000), Baden (5,000), Berg (5,000), Darmstadt (4,000), Nassau (4,000).
Proposals FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, PYRROLOIMOGIA, Or; Inquiries into the PESTILENCE CALLED THE YELLOW FEVER. CONTAINING the History of its Symptoms and prevalence in different parts of the world; a comparative statement of all controversies respecting its origin, modes of propagation and treatment...
CONDITIONS. This work shall be printed in a handsome style, on fine wove paper and new type, as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers shall be obtained to defray the necessary expenses. It will be comprised in two volumes octavo, each volume containing more than 300 pages...
It has been found impracticable to get ready the south wing of the Capitol for the reception of the House of Representatives at the meeting of the ensuing session of Congress. The obstacle has been the impossibility of getting, from a quarry which admits the working but of a limited number of stone, without a flaw, as were necessary to bind together the heads of the columns encircling the area of the chamber.
FROM THE ENQUIRER. Richmond, Oct. 14. Periods of Congressional election. —No uniformity exists in the different states as to the time of electing their members of Congress. In some, their elections are held in the fall preceding the last session of Congress, and in others, in the subsequent spring.
Table with 2 columns: Before, After. Rows: N. Hampshire, Massachussetts; Vermont, New York; Rhode Island, Virginia; Connecticut, Tennessee; N. Jersey, Pennsylvania; Delaware, Maryland; Kentucky, Ohio; N. Carolina, S. Carolina; Georgia.
The consequence is, that in eleven [14] of the states, the members of Congress are elected, previous to the expiration of their constitutional duties, and in six [3] states, the election is held afterwards. —It is obvious that both modes of appointment have their peculiar disadvantages. If the election be put off till after the dissolution of Congress on the 4th of March, the people will not be obliged to elect their representative upon trust...

he most conclusively determined, whether such men are any longer worthy of a seat in Congress.
But had the congressional election in Virginia taken place during this fall, as will be the case in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, the people would have been obliged to prejudice these questions. They would have had an alternative before them, on both sides of which it would be difficult to decide. They would either have had to re-elect men, who were ready to range themselves among the systematic opponents of Mr. Jefferson, or to dismiss men from office, who were ready to repair their temporary deviations from the cause of the administration. The postponement of this election to the spring will consequently relieve them from this disagreeable alternative.
Such then is the ground on which the republican minority of Virginia now stand. During the next winter they will have their final trial; and the next spring will pronounce their sentence.
This erroneous. Massachusetts should be in the former class.
REMARKS BY THE EDITOR OF THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
The foregoing observations merit the attention of our readers. They relate to a subject eminently entitled to the attention of Congress, and the state legislatures, the constitutional organs for amending the constitution. The evils of the two courses at present pursued if not equally great, are neither of them inconsiderable. Republican feeling will be alive to the dangers of irresponsibility and a protracted duration of office. Whigs, on the other hand, the necessity of convening Congress, between the 4th of March, and the ensuing autumn, when some of the elections take place, may be so commanding, as to be irresistible with the high and exclusive power of declaring war and making peace, as not to justify the mode of electing representatives which would virtually operate as an interregnum. Can we not conceive cases in which the best interests of the country may be jeopardized, by the inability of the Executive to convene Congress during this intervening period? Has not indeed, one case already nearly occurred, on the first election of Mr. Jefferson to the Chief Magistracy? Had there been no legislative designation of President, it had not been a matter of absolute necessity for the new Congress to have convened, and at least temporarily assumed the entire reins of government? Or suppose an attempt had been made, which was threatened, to put over us an unconstitutional President, who would have been compelled to disarm the impending storm of baleful effects as the immediate representatives of the people. They, and perhaps they only would have been able, without an appeal to the sword, to put down the usurper. Those who witness the struggle at Washington in the spring of 1801, will recollect the regret which then existed, that after the ensuing 4th of March the republican state of Virginia would have no representatives. Let us then avoid, if possible, both these species of evils. This can only be completely effected by providing, by an amendment to the Constitution, that all the future elections for representatives shall be held within a short period before the Constitutional day for the meeting of Congress—say forty five days, which will allow ample time to collect the votes, and for the members elected to reach the seat of government; and until the arrival of the Constitutional day let the members of the preceding Congress retain their appointments.
This modification of the Constitution will insure these important effects.
1. The period of irresponsibility in the members of the old Congress, not re-elected in a succeeding Congress, will be so short as greatly to diminish, if not to destroy, the dangers apprehended from this source. 2. There will be no interregnum, or period, in which a Congress shall be assembled, composed of but a partial representation of the states. 3. The tenure of a seat in the House of Representatives will be actually limited to two years; and 4. The members of a new Congress by assembling immediately after their election, will bring with them the honest, unperverted sentiments of the people.
No choice of governor, has been made by the people in Vermont.
The schooner Eliza, captain Winter, arrived at Boston on the 10th, in 28 days from St. Martin's. It was reported, when capt. W. Sailed that sixteen French ships of war, had arrived at Martinique. Five British merchantmen had been captured and sent into St. Martin's, just before captain Winter's arrival.
LITERARY.
New-York, Oct. 17.
Mr. Waldo, arrived at Charleston from Calcutta, informs, that a colony of Chinese were embarked at Calcutta in May last, for Trinidad, with a view to the cultivation of the Tea plant.
A new species of bark, intended for a dying drug, has lately arrived at New-York from Santa Fe de Bogota, on the river Magdalena, in South America. The celebrated Spanish astronomer, Mr. Ferrer, to whom it was sent, intends forwarding samples of it to different parts of Europe, for experiments. A valuable purple color is expected from it.
The bark is naturally of a reddish color, and is of a texture thick, rough, and rather coarse.
SIMEON DEWITT, Esq. the surveyor general of the state, has written an instructive memoir, accompanied with an appropriate drawing, on a very large and singular petrification of a horn or shell, discovered at the Helderberg, 12 miles west of the city of Albany. The proofs of the wonderful changes wrought by water upon the land on both sides of the Hudson, from the city of New-York to Albany and beyond it, are almost daily becoming more strong and numerous; and furnish admirable domestic arguments in favor of the deluge. The communication is addressed to the Historical Society.
Extraordinary Voyage.
In 1834, when the Portuguese had established a Government in India, B. dore, king of Kanbaya being at war with the Great Mogul, sought assistance from the Portuguese and offered them the liberty of building a fort at Diet. As soon as this liberty was granted and the plan of the fort was drawn, James Botello, a person skillful in the affairs of India, having been in disgrace with John king of Portugal, and being anxious to recover the favor of that Prince, resolved to carry the first news of it to him. Having obtained a copy of the plan, he set out from India in a bark of 19 feet and a half long, 9 broad, and four and a half deep, with three Portuguese, two others, and his own slave. He pretended that he was going to Kanbaya, but when he was out at sea, made known his intention to go to Lisbon; at which they were all astonished. Being overcome by their words they proceeded on their way till finding themselves reduced to difficulties, the slaves agreed to kill Botello; but after killing a servant, they were put to death themselves. With four who remained Botello held on his course, doubled the Southern Cape of Africa, and at length arrived at Lisbon where the bark was immediately burnt, that no man might see that it was possible to perform that voyage in so small a vessel. The king was greatly pleased with the news, and restored Botello to his favor, without any other reward for so daring a venture.
FROM THE PARIS ARGUS.
On the 22d Aug. died, after a short illness, Mr. Fragonard, senior, aged seventy-four. The French school loses in him a painter justly esteemed in the graceful and erotic manner; amongst others of his pictures, Callitrope, the Fountain of Love, and the Sacrifice of the Rose are deserving of an honorable mention, as indeed are several others which the art of the engraver has since laid hold of and multiplied. Mr. Fragonard has left a son who promises to walk in the footsteps of his father.
The sciences have just met with a fourth loss which it will be difficult to repair; Mr. Coulomb, formerly an officer in the Royal Corps of Engineers, one of the first Geometers of the Institute, one of the greatest natural philosophers in Europe, died on Saturday last. His works on electricity and the loadstone, are the best things that have been written on those subjects, and are sufficient to entitle him to a distinguished place in the history of science, and the great men who have accelerated their progress.
New-York, October 17.
An ingenious project for fortifying the harbor of New-York at the Narrows between Long Island, and Staten Island, by Mr. Archibald Robert of New-York, has been forwarded to Gen. Dearborn, the secretary of war. The mode proposed is by a chain and boom, anchored at a salient angle between Signal Hill and the shoal opposite Denise's; the chain to be defended by batteries and gun boats. It is reported that the proposal of Mr. Robertson has been very favorably spoken of by col. Williams.
A fine Siberian ram has lately been imported from St. Petersburg in Russia by Mr. Isaac Hicks, merchant, of this city. He has a coat of hair as well as of wool; and has four horns on his head, two of them like those of a sheep, and two resembling those of a goat. He is in fine health; and is a great curiosity both to the naturalist and the farmer.
FROM THE AURORA.
We have the pleasure to state, that a domestic manufacture of flannel from American wool is commenced, and that the produce of this new branch of manufacture will soon be for sale at the warehouse of domestic manufactures, in South Third street.
Several southern gentlemen have entered into engagements for the clothing of their laborers with American manufactured coarse linens, woolens and flannels.
It is remarkable that the colors of our American printed calicoes, are much superior to the English as almost to exclude the latter from the market. The colors of American calicoes are all fixt and will wash, and the patterns are equal to any of foreign manufacture.
A considerable supply of American linens of excellent quality has been lately deposited at the coquette manufacture warehouse—it is the product of the soil and industry of Pennylvania, and beyond the Alleghany Ridge—and they are cheaper in quality and quantity than any German or other foreign goods imported.
Boston, Oct. 13.
By the Calisto, captain Tyler, from Rotterdam, we have letters and account to the 19th August—some days the latest from the continent of Europe. The prospect of peace, which had been so bright at Rotterdam as to occasion the depression of the price of coffee to 12 flivers per pound (24 cents) has so far been disappointed, that on the 18th August, St. Domingo coffee had actually been sold at 18 flivers (36 cents) per pound. Other colonial articles had risen in proportion. This fact, better than an hundred hypotheses, demonstrates that the wary and hawkeyed Hollanders were not believers in approaching peace.
New-York, Oct. 15.
We have been obligingly favored with a Trinidad paper of the 20th of September, containing the following translations of intercepted letters from several gentlemen at Lagwara, to their friends in Cumana. These letters were written while Miranda and his troops were in possession of Coro. They show the alarm and confusion which prevailed among the friends of the government at Lagwara, and the feeble and unprepared state of the country for an adequate defence; and on this account they will be interesting to our readers.
We have been also favored with the perusal of a letter from a very respectable gentleman at Trinidad, undated of September 22. This gentleman writes, that he has read the original letters, that he knows them to be genuine, as he is intimately acquainted with some of the persons who wrote them. He mentions also, that a report was just received at Trinidad, by a dispatch from Barcelona, that Miranda had effected another landing on the Main, and had defeated the Captain-General of the Caraccas, near Valencia. The account received from Capriose, and published in our paper of last evening, was probably derived from the same source.
Another letter, dated Trinidad, Sept. 23, says—“There appears now to be a probability that Miranda will eventually succeed. The admirals on this station, is affording him all the assistance in his power; and has lately sent down to him a line of battle ship and a frigate. It is also the opinion here, that the two regiments, daily expected from England, are certainly intended for the assistance of Miranda.”
Another Letter.
“Of the persons taken in Miranda's schooner, 10 or 12 have been executed at Puerto Cavello, and their heads exposed on poles in the public roads there, at Lagwara & other places. Last week was burnt on the public parade, by the hangman, the picture of Miranda, the colours and seditious papers found on board the ships intended to insure this province. It is now said that when the news of this expedition got to Spain of his being at Lagwara, orders were given to fit out 4 ships of the line at Cadiz, to bring out troops for our defence, but I give no credit to this news. Spain in Europe is even worse than Spain in America, they have neither money, provisions nor soldiers, all is a labyrinth of miseries. We never see a vessel arrive from home, no, not even a little one.”
Another Letter.
“Miranda with his expedition has arrived on the coast of Coro, and taken post on the elevation called the Vela. The garrison, composed of 320 men retired on his approach to the heights above the town, to wait for a reinforcement from Maracaybo, which has probably now joined.”
“The Captain-General, with a numerous retinue of custom-house officers, priests, surgeons, barbers, apothecaries, and all the armed force of every description, marched on the 12th to form a camp at Valencia or San Carlos, whence reinforcements can be sent to any place attacked.”
Another Letter.
“That damned fellow Miranda of whose peregrinations and detestable designs you gave me a detail, will get us all mad, and leave us by the experience he puts us to, without a sixpence to bless us. He has positively arrived at the Vela of Coro, and taken post, the garrison having retired on his approach without making opposition.”
In consequence of this intelligence the captain general, accompanied by a motley retinue, has marched with all the armed force that could be collected to encamp at Valencia and San Carlos, and there awaits events. Every thing necessary for an army in the field has been forwarded, and we are in hopes the success of the expedition will be favorable unless he be supported by the English, for then a good capitulation would be the most advisable mode of arrangement we could adopt. We have numerous population, it is true, but the
country has been long disarmed for political reasons. Indeed the truth is, we are only confide in the queen's regiment, now reduced to 180 men, which with the loyal militia remains for the protection of the Cumbre, and capital, under the command of the Palquin, Martin. Such is the situation Miranda has placed us in. God grant us a happy release of him.”
Another Letter.
“On the 7th inst. an express was received from the governor of Caraccas, informing that a squadron had been seen passing that island, which was supposed to be Miranda. On the 9th it was confirmed by an express from don Juan Manuel Salas, commanding at Coro, and that the enemy had landed and taken possession of the fort and town, but had retired to the heights without making opposition. On this news the first division of the armed force, marched under the command of major general Mateo Perez, having for his second don Francisco Caravayo, who will be the executive officer, for the other is very old and infirm, though suitable to give orders; and the second and third divisions successively followed consisting of a motley crew all the ranks and descriptions, under the immediate command of the captain-general and his retinue, consisting of custom house officers and other great personages!”
“According to the general's account we will have an army of nearly 14,000. It is this multitude being militia who have never seen a shot fired, will bear occasion confusion and dismay. Even the regiment of Caraccas has not an officer of tried valor, they are a corps of mutineers who think of nothing but of well cut cloaths and fine feathers. This is not the Spanish infantry of the times of Carlos First, and Philip the second. It is whispered that Miranda took the fort at Coro by assault, and that twenty of our troops were killed, among whom is the eldest son of Caravayo, and the commanding officer don Joseph de la Vega, a poor emigrant from Santa Domingo, whom the general had placed there.”
“On the same day that Miranda landed at Coro, was burned by the hands of the common hangman his picture which had been found on one of the prisoners at Puerto Cavello, and also his proclamations, commissions, and colours of three stripes, red, blue & yellow, taken in the schooner.”
N.B. The letters are all dated the 16th of August.
FROM CADIZ.—We learn by captain Girret, who left Cadiz on the 1st inst. that there were 12 French and Spanish ships of the line, ready for sea; and 8 English ships of the line, under adm. Collingwood, off the harbor. It was reported that the invasion of Portugal was contemplated; and that the negotiations between France and England for peace had failed.
WASHINGTON ACADEMY.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general that an efficient is engaged and daily expected. This will allow him more time and leisure to devote to the higher classes and female department. He is now opening two classes, one in Latin, and the other in English Grammar, and expects shortly to have a Third in Geography. Parents therefore who with their children taught any of the above, will please to apply soon. He is likewise furnished with an elegant pair of Globes, on which he intends delivering a course of Lectures, to children whose parents may have occasion to spend the winter in this city.
For terms apply at the Academy. R. ELLIOTT. Capitol Hill, October 22—w3t
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail a young Mulatto man slave named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas who keeps the road ferry to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, luff and well made, has short curly hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples on his face. He is reckoned to be a trouble fellow of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his elopement, I suspect he has had the address to pass himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him at any jail shall receive from me the above reward, or as soon due information thereof is given to me or to Dr. N. P. Caudu at Port Tobacco. G. B. CAUSIN. Maryland Charles County. January 20—wtf
Valuable Property for sale.
THE Subscriber offers for sale a number of valuable heights convenient to the city of Washington about 2 1/2 miles from the President's House and near the same distance from the Capitol, and command a beautiful view of the City, river Potomac, and Alexandria. Lot No. 1. contains 60 acres, No. 2 contains 42 acres, No. 3 contains 100 acres, No. 4 contains 19 acres; Likewise a lot lying between John Payton, and Dr. Worthington containing from 80 to 100 acres. A hole lot will be sold together or apart as may suit purchasers.
Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Breckenridge the property. Jan 24 wtf
ADVERTISEMENT.
William Campbell, bill of Interpleader, in CASE OF Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, jun. John Ashley, and Jacob Baker, Complainants. VERSUS William Mayne Duncanson and Samuel Ward, Defendants.
THE bill is filed by Wm. Campbell, by way of interpleader, in a case now depending in chancery in the circuit court for the county of Washington in the district of Columbia, in which Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, jun. John Ashley and Jacob Baker of the city of Philadelphia, are complainants against William Mayne Duncanson, of the city of Washington, and Samuel Ward of the city of New York, defendants; the bill filed in the said case states, that a certain Robert Morris and a certain John Nicholson and a certain James Greenleaf, or some of them, being seized of certain squares in the said city of Washington, in the district of Columbia, and in the said bill mentioned, conveyed the same to the said Wm. M. Duncanson, to grant him against certain bills of exchange and notes, and that certain of the said bills were held by the said Samuel Ward, but that the whole of the said bills and notes have been fully discharged without any loss or injury to the said Wm. M. Duncanson, who is consequently exonerated from any charge on account of the same. The said bill further states, that the interest on said squares and bonds by agreement to the complainants in said bills, and pays that the complainants may have a conveyance for the same. In this bill of interpleader, the said Wm. Campbell states, that previously to the assignment in the said bill mentioned, the said R. Morris and John Nicholson were indebted to him, the said W. Campbell in a large sum of money, and that he used out certain writs of attachment against the said R. Morris and John Nicholson, respectively returnable to the general court of the state of Maryland, and that he said attachments were laid upon certain squares and lots in the city of Washington, but upon the return of the said attachments he found that the said court quashed, from which said judgment, the said Wm. Campbell sued forth a writ of error to the court of appeals of Maryland, being a court of the said court of appeals, and the said court of appeals affirmed the said judgment, and the said judgment of the said general court into consideration and reversed the same, and did then condemn the said property to attachment for the payment of the money due to the said Wm. Campbell. The said Wm. Campbell further states, that after the said judgment of the court of appeals the said Wm. Campbell issued several writs of fieri facias, under which a part of said property was legally sold, and that he became the purchaser of the same. He further states, that the bill and notes for which he aforementioned mortgage to Duncanson was made have been duly paid, and that the said property cannot with good conscience be any longer held by said Duncanson or Ward, on account of the same. He further states, that the several squares mentioned in said bill of Pratt and others, except square north of the square west of 606 square 536, square south of square 539, square west of 604, and square west of 606, were condemned as aforesaid and purchased by him; the said Wm. M. Duncanson is indebted to him to a considerable amount, and in a much greater sum than any claim which the said Duncanson can have as a lien upon said property, and prays that the property mentioned in the bill of said Pratt and others, and purchased by him the said Campbell as aforesaid may be conveyed to him.
It is represented by the said Wm. Campbell that the said Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, jun. John Ashley and Jacob Baker & Samuel Ward, do not reside within the district of Columbia, nor within each of the process of this court. It is therefore ordered, that the said Wm. Campbell cause a copy of this order to be inserted at least once in each of three successive weeks in the Philadelphia and No. York newspaper, and in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist, before the quit day of December next, to the intent that the said Pratt, Francis, Miller, Ashley, Baker and Ward, may have notice of this application and of the object of this bill; and be warned to appear in this court in person or by solicitor, on or before the fourth Monday of December next, to show cause if any they can, why a decree shall not pass as prayed.
By order of the hon. William Cranch, chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. Wm. BRENT, Clk. October 20—w3t
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
WAS committed to the jail of this county a runaway slave on the 17th inst. a bright mulatto man by the name of RICHMOND THOM, about 35 years old, about 5 feet 6 inches high, stout made, wide mouth and thick lips, the little finger of his left hand crooked, his clothing is an old black broad cloth coat, a black facin and a blue and cotton jacket, a pair dinary & a pair of abrig pants, loose, a shirt, a pair old shoes and a white and green hat, says he is free and lives in Philadelphia, has taken a tour to the Miami's and was on his way home when taken up, his owner is desired to come and prove property pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be sold for his prison fees according to law. L. HILLARY, Sheriff Allegany county, Maryland. Cumberland, October 8—gtw.
WASHINGTON CITY.
THE Subscriber takes this method to inform the public, that he has enlarged hisavern considerably for the accommodation of Travellers and Boarders; his stand being on 3rd street opposite the Bank and very near the public office. He flatters himself from the advantage of his situation and the reasonableness of his charges, with the first attention to business, to give general satisfaction. THOMAS THORPE, June 20—wtf

A FAN YARD FOR SALE. SITUATE on sq. east of sq. 642 in the city of Washington, together with 21 lots containing 77,138 square feet of ground in said square, the whole of which is completely enclosed with an excellent post and rail fence. The buildings consist of a well built brick dwelling house 30 by 15 1/2 ft. 2 storey high, and a large kitchen, a brick currying shop and warehouse 30 by 15 1/2 ft. one storey high, and a frame leather house, a tan yard containing 25 excellent tins or vats which are uniformly supplied by water conveyed from a spouting post in the yard, a bath and mill house 46 ft. sq. sufficient to contain 100 cords of bark, with a drying loft over the same a beam house 20 by 16 ft. - likewise liable for 6 horses.
This situation for carrying on the tanning business is not excelled by any other in the state, as green hides, &c. can be purchased in the city to any reasonable amount, where a ready market is found for every species of leather. TERMS - one fourth of the purchase money to be paid down at closing the contract and the remainder at 3 equal payments, interest at 6 per cent per annum will be given for the 3 last payments if deferred at the time of the sale. Possession to be given on 1st April next.
The present occupant will treat with the purchaser for his lease of hides then in vats, bark and tanning utensils. Any person inclined to purchase will secure view the premises. For terms apply to Robert Underwood, Treasu y D. partment. City of Washington, Oct. 17-tf
ELEGANT BARBARY HORSE AND TWO MARES, which were brought from Tunis by his Excellency the Tunisian Ambassador, and intended as a present to the Executive of the United States.
Those inclined to purchase can view the above Horses any day previous to the sale, at the stables of Mr. Wm. Crawford (late M c Lellan) in George Town.
SALE AT AUCTION. ON MONDAY the 3rd day of November will be sold at Public Auction at the House of his Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary, and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States, in the City of Washington; all his HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE. Consisting of elegant Mahogany Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables, Sephas, elegant Bruffel's Carpeting, the greater part of which is new; Curtains, Beds, Mattresses, and Bed Furniture, all finished in the newest fashion; some elegant Bath Stoves, two English Carriages with Harness for four horses, finished in the newest fashion, and other articles of saddlery. Also a quantity of China and Earthen Ware; a quantity of elegant Cut and plain Glass; a large quantity of empty Porter and Stone Bottles; Garden utensils of all kinds; and eventually, several dozen of English Brown Stout, Ale, and Wines of different kinds, and Liquors.
The sale to commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, if fair if not the next fair day, and to continue from day to day till all are sold. Terms made known at time and place of sale.
ATTENTION!!! These persons that wish to purchase the GENUINE PATENT & FAMILY MEDICINES of RICHARD LEE & SON MUST APPLY TO Mr. Daniel Rapine, Capitol Hill, Washington, & Dr. John Orr, George Town.
one to restore and amend the appetite - produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequence; a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness - sickness at the stomach and severe head aches - and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured and carefully preserved for use by every seaman.
Lee's Infallible Fever and Ague Drops, for the cure of Agues, Remittent and Intermitent fevers.
Thousands can testify of their being cured by these drops, after the bark and every other medicine have proved ineffective. Not only a hundred have had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
These drops are particularly recommended to the inhabitants of low marshy countries, where the worst sort of agues generally prevail; which, unless early attended to, and speedily removed, injure the constitution exceedingly, bring on dropsies, putrid fevers, and a variety of complaints of the most dangerous and alarming nature. Many other medicines are daily offered to the public for the cure of this disorder, which, upon trial have been found either dangerous or useless.
The bark is the usual remedy made use of, but being a very noxious medicine, and seldom taken in sufficient quantity, it very often fails; children and those who have weak stomachs, are frequently loth for want of a more easy and pleasant remedy.
Sovereign Ointment for the Itch. A preparation which for pleasantness, ease, safety, and expedition, gives place to no application whatever; free from mercury, or any pernicious ingredient.
Lee's Worm Destroying Lozenges. Which have within seven years past cured upwards of one hundred thousand persons of both sexes, of every age and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms and from obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels - they are perfectly safe and pleasant, and may be given to the youngest in size or the most delicate pregnant lady with propriety.
Lee's Genuine Eye Water. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident.
Tooth Ache Drops. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
Genuine Persian Lotion, So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and free from corrosive and repellent minerals, (the basis of other lotions) and unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, tans, tetter ring worms, sun-burns, prickly heat, premature wrinkles, &c.
Lee's Genuine Essence and Extract of Mustard. A safe and effectual remedy for Acute Chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, prains, Bruises, Fains in the face and neck &c.
The Anodyne Elixir, For the cure of every kind of Head-Ache.
Lee's Damask Lip Salve, Is recommended (particularly to the Ladies) as an elegant and pleasant preparation for chopped and sore lips, and every blemish and inconvenience occasioned by colds, fevers, &c. speedily restoring a beautiful rosy color and delicate softness to the lips.
Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums. An infallible remedy for speedily removing Furs, Root and Branch, without giving pain.
Indian Vegetable Specific, For the cure of Venereal Complaints.
It will be prudent in all who estimate the value of health, to observe that each of the above articles have the signature of Richard Lee & Son, on the outside wrappers, without which none are genuine.
Letters directed for Richard Lee & Son, No 17, Market Street, Baltimore, will be punctually attended to. October 10-6w
TO BE LET For the next Season, or for SALE, the following capital Imported Horses, CLIFDEN, RIVER, & KING HIRAM. Also the famous American running horse, WILD MEDLEY. Some thorough bred Colts, some broad tail'd RAMS and SHEEP for sale. Applications by letter must be post paid.
A Manager Wanted, For the ensuing year. No one need apply who cannot bring a good character for honesty, industry, and sobriety. WILLIAM THORNTON. City of Washington, Oct. 10-
On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 33 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanion at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805-tf
HENRY INGLE, HAS received by the Leonidas, from Liverpool, a large supply of HARDWARE, amongst which are building materials, furniture, and tools for mechanics.
Plated and Japan'd Cruet stands, For Ivory handled Knives and Forks, House-keepers, Wire Fenders, &c. &c.
The residue of his assortment is expected by the Six Sisters, and by the William and John September 20-1m
GEORGE TOWN, WASHINGTON AND BALTIMORE MAIL STAGES. THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED THAT MYER'S NEW LINE WILL START FROM Mr. SEMMES'S Tavern, George-Town, and call for passengers at RHODES, MYER'S and FROST'S Hotels, city of Washington. FARE THREE DOLLARS AND A HALF. October 1-2t
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, that he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London, a fresh supply of the best superior cloth-casimere, &c. with a choice assortment of plain nankeens, cotton casimere, India nankeens, blue and yellow, fashionable Trafalgar and fancy Mercers, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer. N.B. Ladies habits, regimentals and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harwell's new invented patent elastic suspenders, which are far superior to any heretofore in use, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. June 23-tf
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN. THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STELLA. Washington City, March 25-tf N.B.-P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square
EDUCATION. THE Subscriber, late a Professor in St. John's College, Annapolis, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Upper Marlboro and the friends of learning generally, that he INTENDS TO OPEN A SCHOOL. In this town, on Monday the 2nd inst. for the education of Young Gentlemen, who will be instructed in the different Greek and Latin Authors, Roman and Grecian History, English Grammar, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, &c. He hopes from his long experience as a public teacher, to meet with the support of a generous public. The subscriber will board in his family young gentlemen - Terms for five days in the week 100 DOLLARS. For constant boarders 120 DOLLARS per annum bed and bedding being supplied by their parents - Terms of tuition for Greek and Latin, Ten Guineas - for English, &c. Ten Pounds per annum, one Dollar for House rent and half a cord of fire-wood. HUGH MACGUIRE. Upper Marlbro' Sept. 24-4w
HE subscriber not having disposed of all the property he advertised for sale on the 22nd ult. owing to the weather being unfavorable to the purpose, WILL OFFER FOR SALE at his present residence in Charles county on Monday the 27th inst. a few Horses and Horned cattle, also some excellent Household and Kitchen Furniture, lumber goods in his late store, a good cart, a silt with necessary tubs, plantation utensils, carpenters tools, and a large quantity of well cured adder, hay and straw. The sale will commence on the above day, should it prove fair, if not on the first fair day thereafter and continue from day to day till all is sold - For all sums of 30 DOLLARS and under cash will be required, and for all over 30 DOLLARS, six months credit will be given on the purchasers giving bond or note with approved security on interest from the date. GEORGE LEE. October 3-tf
FOR SALE. WILL be sold to the highest bidder, on the 23rd day of October next at 12 o'clock, on the premises, that very valuable property, adjoining the Bank of Columbia, in George Town, which is now occupied as a tavern by Mr. Wm. Graham. This property is in the center of George-Town, the house is large and commodious, with every convenience necessary for a tavern. Adjoining thereto, is a kitchen, stables, and necessary out-houses. There is attached to said property an excellent dwelling house for a family, that will be sold with it. No situation in George-Town, can surpass this for a tavern, nor can there be more suitable buildings for that purpose than those on said property. The terms of sale are, one third of the purchase money to be paid within 60 days with interest, and the other two thirds to be paid in one, two, and three equal annual instalments, with interest thereon from the day of sale. The whole to be secured by good negotiable notes with approved endorser. Possession will be given immediately. OSBORN SPRIGG. Prince George's county, October 1-tf
TO BE LET For the next Season, or for SALE, the following capital Imported Horses, CLIFDEN, RIVER, & KING HIRAM. Also the famous American running horse, WILD MEDLEY. Some thorough bred Colts, some broad tail'd RAMS and SHEEP for sale. Applications by letter must be post paid.
A Manager Wanted, For the ensuing year. No one need apply who cannot bring a good character for honesty, industry, and sobriety. WILLIAM THORNTON. City of Washington, Oct. 10-
On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 33 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanion at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805-tf
Treasury Department of the United States, June 21, 1806. WHEREAS the commissioners of the Sick and Hurt Fund, at a meeting held on the 28th day of April, 1806, did resolve that the sum remaining to complete the expenditure of the annual appropriation of eight millions of DOLLARS, should among other purposes be applied to the reimbursement of the navy six per cent. stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress passed on the 30th day of June, 1798, and to the reimbursement of the five and half per cent. stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3rd day of March 1795.
This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said navy six per cent. stock, with the interest due thereon, will on surrender of the certificates, be paid on the 1st day of October next ensuing the date hereof, to the respective stockholders or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized, either at the Treasury, or at the Loan Office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of stock, respectively held by them; and that the principal of the five and half per cent. stock, with the interest due thereon, will in like manner, and at the same places, be paid on the 1st day of January, 1807, to the respective stockholders or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized.
It is further made known, for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfer of the navy six per cent. stock, either from one to the other of the treasury, or from one to the books of a Commissioner of Loans, will be allowed after the 1st day of September ensuing, nor of the five and half per cent. stock, after the 1st day of December ensuing. And that interest on all certificates of said stocks, which shall not have been surrendered, in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. June 23-tf
LOST, Supposed to be stolen on the 16th inst. a BLACK MARE , 4 years old nearly 16 hands high; she has a long blaze down her top lip - her under lip and all four feet are white with many white hairs, on each side, under the Tail which is rather short, docked and thin of hair. She has a small black spot on each fore foot near the hoof - has been used mostly in the collar and moves rather heavily. Whoever will take up the said Mare and deliver her to the subscriber, or to Charles Minnie, Washington city, near the Eastern Branch bridge. Sept 26-tf
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS just supplied his shop in F Street with a complete assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Linseed oils - also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON. Washington city, June 23-tf
50 Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 20th ult. mulatto JOE. Joe is a flour well made dark mulatto fellow, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, about 30 years of age - has several large scars on his hands and body, lips little. Had on and took with him, a tow linen shirt & trowlers, one pair of nankeen trowlers, also one old fur-trimmed coat and old fur hat much worn. Joe can write a tolerable good hand & has run away before, when he was taken up & put in the Frederick town jail & sold out by George Creager in 1805. Any person taking up said fellow, and securing him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive the sum of 50 DOLLARS, and if out of the state the above reward. If brought home all reasonable charges will be paid by the subscriber living in Frederick county Md. near New Market. SINGLETON BURGER.
N.B. I forewarn all persons from harboring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. P.S. Joe ran off in company with a fellow named Adam, and they were both lately advertised together; since which Adam has been taken and secured in the jail of York, (Pa) Joe went in the same direction, and will probably make for Philadelphia, and endeavor to get on board some vessel and go to sea. Sept. 12-cptf
TO RENT, THE COMMODOIOUS BRICK STORE near the Capitol now in the occupation of Messrs. P. HEALY & Co. Possession to be given on the 1st of May. Enquire of Frederick May. March 28-tf
JOHN COX Has received a large general assortment of FALL GOODS, Which he will sell by wholesale and retail very cheap. No one shall sell lower than he will. George Town, October 13-cpN&UG-6w
LOST, The following Certificates of United States Debts: No 2708 for 244 dolls. 45 cts. 6 per cents. 3922 for 88 dolls. 3 per cents. 3339 for 122 dolls. 23 cts. deferred 6 per cents.
Issued by the Register of the Treasury Joseph Norrie, Esqr. The 6 per cts. on the 1st September, 1791 - the 3 per cts. on the 1st January, 1793, and the deferred 6 per cts. on the 27 January, 1792, in favour of William Wilton, of Alexandria. For the renewal of which application will be made at the Treasury of the United States. Wm. HODGSON. October 11th, 1806-6w
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington July 26-tf
Post Office, Washington, MAIL ESTABLISHMENT, To commence 13th October, 1806.
HE Northern mail by way of Baltimore will arrive every day at 5 P. M. and be closed at 8 P. M. The Southern mail, by way of Alexandria, will arrive every day at 6 P. M. and be closed at 9 P. M. The North-western mail, by way of Fredericktown, will arrive every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 P. M. and be closed at 8 P. M. The Eastern mail, from Annapolis and the Eastern Shore, will arrive every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 P. M. and be closed every Tuesday and Friday at 8 P. M. The mail from Port Tobacco, Leonardtown, the Ridge &c. will arrive every Thursday at 6 P. M. and be closed every Thursday at 8 P. M. The mail from Benedict, Charles Hall, &c. will arrive every Wednesday at 6 P. M. and be closed every Friday at 8 P. M. The mail from Brookeville will arrive every Thursday at 7 P. M. and be closed every Wednesday at 8 P. M. The mail from Winchester, Shepherdstown, Leesburg, &c. will arrive every Monday at 7 P. M. and be closed the same day at 7 P. M. The mail from Ohio by Clarksville, Winchester, Paris, Centreville, &c. will arrive every Friday at 10 A. M. and be closed the same day at 2 P. M. The New Orleans mail by way of Fort Nottel, Athens, Greenville, &c. will arrive every Saturday at 8 A. M. and be closed every Saturday at 7 P. M. The Tennessee, Mississippi and Orleans mail will arrive every Monday at 6 P. M. and be closed at 9 P. M. NOTE - During the Winter the Northern mail will not arrive until 8 P. M. THOMAS MUNROE, P. M. October 13-tf
FOR SALE, That valuable tract of Land belonging to the estate of the late Richard Henderson, lying in Prince George's county on the Eastern Branch of Potomac and near adjoining the town of Bladensburg containing about 300 acres - this land is well watered, lays level and is productive, from 15 to 20 acres is now in good timothy meadow, and a much larger quantity of rich marsh may be brought into this state; the wood land is thriving and abundant for the support of the farm. Its vicinity to the city of Washington & Georgetown and laying on tide water, makes it a desirable estate. One fourth of the purchase money will be required in hand, the payment of the balance will be made easy. Mr. Joseph Wilton who lives on the land will show it to any person who may wish to view the same. JAMES LING NUN, } Executors of JOHN HENDERSON, } R. Hendersons amount 20-tawtf
By order of the Orphans Court of Montgomery county. WILL BE SOLD to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 30th inst. all the personal estate of John Holmes, and Mary Holmes, late of said county, consisting of, Twenty Two NEGROES, eleven head Horses, a flock of Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, a crop of old and New Corn, Wheat, Rye, and Oats, a crop of Flax, Fodder and Straw, Cyder, and Cyder Brandy, one Road Wagon and Gears, Household and Kitchen Furniture, with many other articles; a credit of 10 months will be given, the purchaser giving note with approved security, bearing interest. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock & continue from day to day until all is sold. M. BROWNING, admr D. B. Non of John Holmes & admr. of Mary Holmes deceased.
TO BE RENTED, The late Farm of Mary Holmes containing 500 acres of arable Land, on which will be seeded 800 bushels of wheat and Rye. Good buildings, a fine orchard and healthy situation. For terms apply to M. BROWNING, Clarkburg, Maryland. October 1-
By his excellency ROBERT BOWIE Governor of Maryland. A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it has been stated to me, by the petition of number of respectable persons, inhabitants of Prince George's county, that a MURDER hath been committed on the person of CHARLES NEVITY, junior, late of Prince George's county - by a certain negro man, (slave of Basil Soper,) called WALL, who hath since absconded and fled from justice. And whereas, it is the duty of the Executive to guard as much as may be against the commission of such enormities, and to bring such offenders against the laws and peace of society to justice. I have therefore thought proper to issue this my Proclamation, and do hereby with the advice and consent of the Council, offer a reward of One Hundred Dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and secure the said negro WALL, in any jail in the United States, so that he be brought to justice. Given in Council, at the city of Annapolis, under the Seal of the state of Maryland, this sixth day of September, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and six. ROBERT BOWIE, By his Excellency's command. NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. Ordered, That the foregoing Proclamation be published once in each week until countermanded, in the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Federal Gazette and Evening Post, at Baltimore; the Frederick-town Advocate, and in the National Intelligencer, at the City of Washington. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. Sept. 22-wtf