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Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, JULY 27.
Private letters from Paris state, that Bonaparte returned from Italy sooner than was expected, on account of some pretended plots discovered by Fouche, and some real discontent among the troops on the coast, whose pay was until the 1st of July three months behind hand. Though several examples of severity have been shewn, the mutinous disposition continued, and instead of abating, increased. This was particularly the case with the troops encamped near Brest, under the command of Augereau. Last month the Irish guides attached to that army presented a petition for their pay to this gen. and complained bitterly of their sufferings. The six persons deputed to present the petition were immediately shot, and the whole corps ordered to be reorganized. Some of the officers were broken, and others condemned to transportation to Cayenne.—They were all succeeded by Frenchmen, with whom the Irish guides are very dissatisfied. Two regiments of dragoons and four battalions of infantry were, on account of their mutinous disposition, sent by Augereau to the interior, from whence the minister, Berthier, ordered them to Italy. It is reported at Paris, that when on the 21st of June, Augereau ordered his army to embark on board the fleet under Gantheaume, the troops, to a man, refused to obey, until the arrears due to them were acquitted. This occurrence, the good Parisians are told, prevented Gantheaume from sailing, and combating the inferior blockading squadron of the English. Talleyrand was expected back at Paris about the latter end of the present month.—They still speak of a congress during the winter.
July 29.
Some letters by the last Lisbon mail impute the sudden order for the sailing of the Walsingham Packet to the receipt of overland dispatches from Spain, which (alike their contents were kept secret) were without hesitation presumed to bring the ultimatum of the French and Spanish courts, and to leave the Prince Regent no choice between shutting the ports of Portugal against the English flag and commerce, and an immediate invasion by the combined powers. We are inclined to impute the sudden departure of the Walsingham to the receipt of dispatches announcing the sailing of the Carthagena fleet on the 25th ult.
A letter from Lisbon mentions on the authority of accounts brought by the Decade, the death of the French commander in chief, Ad. Villeneuve.
PARIS, JULY 30.
In reprisal for the detention of M. de Proni at Venice, the police of Paris caused to be arrested an Aulic counsellor of Vienna; but in consequence of information received, that through the interference of the general in chief, Bellegarde, the strange process instituted by M. de Kissingen at the head of the police of Venice, had ceased, and that M. de Proni was set at liberty, the police of Paris have also liberated the Aulic counsellor. As to any thing further, this circumstance will have the most favorable effect, as it will make M. de Proni sensible of the esteem in which he is held by men of enlightened minds, whilst at the same time it will convince the firm determination of government not to allow any infringement of the law of nations in the person of French citizens, and constantly to enforce the right of retaliation.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY.
ADMIRALTY OFFICE, July 31, 1805.
Copy of a Letter from the hon. Ad. Cornwallis, commander in chief of his majesty's ships and vessels in the channel, &c. to Wm. Marsden, esq. dated Ville de Paris, off Ushant, 28 July, 1805—Eight P. M.
SIR,
I have the pleasure to enclose, for the information of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, a letter from Vice-Admiral sir R. Calder, giving an account of his success against the Combined Squadron of France and Spain.
I have the honor to be, &c.
W. CORNWALLIS.
Prince of Wales, July 23, 1805.
SIR,
Yesterday at noon, lat. 43 deg. 30 min. N.; lon. 11 deg. 17 min. W. I was favored with a view of the combined squadrons of France and Spain, consisting of 20 sail of the line, also 3 large ships, armed en flute, of about 50 guns each, with 5 frigates and 3 brigs; the
force under my direction at this time consisting of 15 sail of the line, 2 frigates, a cutter and lugger. I immediately stood towards the enemy with the squadron, making the needful signals for battle in the closest order; and, on closing with them, I made the signal for attacking their centre. When I had reached their rear I tacked the squadron in succession; this brought us close up under their lee, and when our leading ships reached their centre, the enemy were tacking in succession; this obliged me to make again the same manoeuvre, by which I brought on an action which lasted upwards of 4 hours, when I found it necessary to bring to the squadron to cover the 2 captured ships, whose names are in the margin*. I have to observe the enemy had every advantage of wind and weather during the whole day. The weather had been foggy at times a great part of the morning; and very soon after we had brought them to action, the fog was so very thick at intervals, that we could with great difficulty see the ship ahead or astern of us; this rendered it impossible to take the advantages of the enemy by signals I could have wished to have done; had the weather been more favorable, I am led to believe the victory would have been more complete.
I have very great pleasure in saying, every ship was conducted in the most masterly style; and I beg leave here publicly to return every captain, officer and man whom I had the honor to command on that day, my most grateful thanks for their conspicuously gallant and very judicious good conduct.
The hon. capt. Gardner of the Hero, led the van squadron in a most masterly and officer like manner, to whom I feel myself particularly indebted; as also to capt. Cuming for his assistance during the action.
Enclosed is a list of the killed and wounded on board the different ships. If I may judge from the great slaughter on board the captured ships, the enemy must have suffered greatly. They are now in sight to windward, and when I have secured the captured ships, and put the squadron to rights, I shall endeavor to avail myself of any opportunity to give you some further account of these combined squadrons.
I have the honor to be, &c.
R. CALDER.
HON. ADM'L. CORNWALLIS.
List of the ships of the squadron under the orders of vice admiral sir Robert Calder, Bart. on the 22d July 1805.
 HERO, Hon. A. H. Gardner—1 killed, 4 wounded.  AJAX, William Brown—2 killed, 16 wounded.  TRIUMPH, H. Inman—5 killed, 6 wounded.  BARFLEUR, Geo. Martin—3 killed, 7 wounded.  AGAMEMNON, John Harvey—3 wounded.  WINDSOR CASTLE, Chas. Boyle—10 killed, 35 wounded.  DEFIANCE, P. C. Durham—1 killed, 7 wounded.  PRINCE OF WALES, Vice ad. sir R. Calder and capt. W. Cuning—3 killed, 20 wounded.  REPULSE, Hon. A. K. Legge—4 wounded.  RESPONABLE, Josias Rowley—1 killed, 1 wounded.  DRAGON, Edw. Griffiths—none.  GLORY, Rear Ad. sir C. Stirling and captain Samuel Warren—1 killed, 1 wounded.  WARRIOR, S. Hood Linze—none.  THUNDERER, W. Lechmere—7 killed, 11 wounded.  MALTA, Edward Buller—5 killed, 40 wounded. 
Frigates—
 EGYPTIENNE, Hon. C. E. Fleming—none.  SYRIUS, W. Prowse—2 killed, 3 wounded.  FRISK CUTTER, Lieut. J. Nicholson—none.  NILE LUGGER, Lieutenant Fennel—none. 
TOTAL—41 killed, 158 wounded. (Signed)
R. CALDER.
[The Windsor Castle and the two captured ships have arrived at Plymouth.]
* St. Rafael, 84 guns. Firm, 74 guns.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board one of the frigates in Sir Robert Calder's fleet.
"On the 22d July, about 11 A. M. the Defiance, one of the look-out ships, made a signal for a fleet N. W. directly to windward of our fleet; shortly after the signal for their being the enemy's fleet, and that they consisted of ships of the line, and frigates, to the number of 30. At this time we were to windward of the Defiance, and four or five leagues to windward of our fleet. About half past 12, P. M. we could plainly
count from our deck from 23 to 30 sail, apparently lying too. The Defiance getting nearly within gun shot, returned to our fleet, who were then forming in line of battle. About 3, we were considerably within gun-shot of the enemy's advanced squadron, which then tack'd and stood to windward of their fleet, then formed in line. We bore up to leeward of their advanced ship, and passed within half gun-shot of their whole line, which was formed in a masterly style, and consisted of 17 sail of the line, and 3 line of battle ships to windward, for the protection of their rear.—They had likewise 7 large frigates, two brigs, and a very valuable galleon, which one of their frigates had in tow; the frigates were likewise to windward (with the 3 ships of the line) of their storm ship. Our fleet was at this time about six miles to leeward, on the starboard tack, under a press of sail, the enemy at the same time under easy sail—a thick fog intervening, prevented the two fleets from seeing each other. Seeing the galleon in tow by the frigate, and observing they were the storm ship of the enemy's line, we tacked with the intent of attempting to cut her off. This sudden manoeuvre drew the enemy's frigate into alarm, and she immediately commenced firing signal guns in quick succession, which caused 3 line of battle ships stationed to cover their rear, to edge down for her protection. Our attempt being thus frustrated we were compelled to edge down to our fleet. The fog at this time cleared a little, and we perceived that our fleet tacked for the enemy, and the admiral had given the signal to attack their centre. As we were edging away, we observed the van of the enemy had wore for the protection of the galleon likewise, and when we observed their leading ships (three quarters past four) were in a very critical situation.—On passing, they hoisted Spanish colors, and we received the whole fire of their 3 leading ships, upwards of 120 pieces of heavy artillery, discharging on our frigate whilst we could only return twenty. Thus the action commenced: our leading ship the Hero, 74, tacked immediately, the enemy opened their fire on us, and commenced a heavy cannonading on them in return. It continued with unremitting fury for three hours and a half, when we saw, on the clearing of the fog at intervals the French line to windward, and 2 ships disabled, altho' we could not at the time distinguish whether they belonged to the enemy or us. At half past 5, the firing ceased on both sides; the admiral hoisted his distinguishing lights, as did the rest of the squadron, when we could plainly observe our fleet to be in tolerable order, considering the extreme fogginess of the weather, and had apparently suffered but little, although the firing on both sides was extremely heavy. We being just to leeward of the admiral, were ordered into the rear to take possession of the two prizes, attending on which duty, has been our constant employment ever since. About nine, the admiral made the signal to bring to on the starboard tack, which was complied with by the whole line. The two Spanish ships that gave surrender had 600 men killed and wounded; their lower masts shot away by the board, so that they were rendered totally unmanageable, and gave us immense trouble in towing them. Had the weather been clear, I have no hesitation in saying, they would have been completely defeated—but the fog prevented our ships getting near enough (they not being discernible but at intervals) and the French being to windward, were too wise to come nearer to us. On the 24th, the wind shifted to the eastward, which brought our fleet to windward of the enemy. At this time, we were so far to leeward with our prizes, that we could not see the enemy, though our fleet could.
Minutes of the action between the combined fleet of France and Spain, and the British squadron, under the command of Vice Admiral sir Robert Calder.
"H. M. ship Windsor Castle, lat. 44 deg. 10 min. long. 11 deg. 22 min.—Cape Finisterre S. E. 112 miles, one hundred leagues off Ushant.
"P. M. Moderate breezes, and thick foggy weather. At two o'clock, Admiral Calder made the signal for an enemy being in sight, and to prepare for battle—at 3 do. for the line of battle in open order—45 minutes after four, the van ships having tacked, signal was made to engage the enemy's centre in close order—55 after four, the cannonading commenced by ships a-head—the fog being so thick, could not discover what ships were engaged: ten minutes past 5 being on the larboard tack, observed the Barfleur on the starboard tack; tacked ship on her wake—the fog having cleared away a little, discovered two French line of battle ships, a frigate and a brig opposed to us, when we opened our fire, with an almost incessant cannonading—at 45 minutes after six, a Spanish ship of the line dropped down to support the above ships; they hauling their fore and main staysails on board, made sail to windward from us.

at the same time kept up a heavy fire—two other ships of their line took their stations; the Prince of Wales coming up, partially engaging two ships of the line, their foremost fire directed at us, and the foremost at the Prince of Wales. At seven our fore-top mast and main-top-gaff-mast shot away. At forty-five after 7, observed the ship opposed to us before the beam, with the main and mizen-masts gone, which ship struck her colors, and dropped astern; sent a boat with Lieutenant Moineaux to take possession, who was prevented by the heavy fire from the Prince of Wales, not observing she had struck her colors to us. The headmost of the two ships, whose fire was divided between us and the Prince of Wales, appeared to be much disabled, bore up and dropped down upon our line, under a very heavy fire from ships astern, her lower masts then standing. About half past eight, the enemy ceased firing at us, but continued engaging astern, until three quarters past eight, when they made sail to windward. Our disabled situation, the standing and running rigging shot away, our masts and yards much wounded, rendered it impracticable to pursue them; at 11, the Dragon informed us she was ordered to remain by, and assist us, if necessary, to take us in tow. A. M. moderate and fine—at 30 minutes past four, observed the Malta man of war, Sirius and Egyptian frigates, coming up from the leeward, with two of the enemy's line of battle ships in tow—the remainder of the enemy's ships, thirty in number, being hawled down to windward. The British squadron, consisting of thirteen ships of the line, two 64 gun ships, and two frigates, a lugger, and cutter. The enemy's fleet, consisting of twenty-two ships of the line, six frigates, and two brigs, one store-ship, and a captured English South Seaman, under a heavy press of sail, to windward."
LONDON, August 6.
We have been favored with a letter from an officer on board the Malta, which the following is an extract:
"MALTA, AT PLYMOUTH, Aug. 3.
"I am safe and well, after a smart brush with the enemy, the particulars of which you must have before this. To our surprise and mortification, after losing a glorious opportunity of completely destroying the combined squadron, and adding additional honor to the British flag, we have let them completely escape from us, and our ship is arrived at Plymouth. From the hour of the battle on the 22d, till the 25th, we had the power in our own hands of attacking them again with every prospect of success. Indeed, so confident were we of it, that every man in the Malta, I will swear, panted for the order for a fresh attack. It is not for me to attach blame to a superior officer, much less a commander in chief on this occasion. He may have reasons, private reasons, and indeed orders of such a peculiar nature that govern his conduct, and tie up his hands. But where did a better opportunity offer itself, with such a glorious prospect of victory? And that has been most clearly lost. Few of our ships except the Windsor Castle, have been injured, and not a single man undaunted in the fleet, with an enemy evidently in terror, and flying before us."
"After the battle on the 22d, we continued idle, in fact, doing nothing, till the enemy was completely out of sight. It was the object of our Admiral most clearly to keep them from getting into Corruva or Ferrol; and we presume, he was daily, even hourly expecting the fleet of Lord Nelson. We therefore, stretched away for Ferrol, where we arrived on the 29th, from which place we were dispatched for England on the 31st, and arrived here to day. The combined fleets, we are perfectly satisfied, were bound for Cadiz."
RIOT AT DURHAM.
NEWCASTLE, June 26.
Wednesday last the 2d Derby Regiment of militia was disbanded in this town; about 150 men were transferred to the 1st Regiment, the remainder returned to their respective homes. Yesterday the whole of the 1st marched to Durham; soon after their arrival at Durham, strong symptoms of a riotous conduct were observable amongst the men, to such a degree that it was found necessary to send to this town for detachments of the 1st Dragoons and Cumberland militia, which accordingly marched off with an expedition about 4 o'clock this morning.
Extract of a letter from Durham, dated July 17.
"A battalion of the Derby militia passing thro' Durham on Thursday last, some of the privates, by their conduct, rendered it necessary to make application for committing two of them to the House of Correction, to which place they were conducted by a guard of 12 men; but before these orders were executed, it appears that the mob of this city, several of whom were drunk, effected a rescue of the prisoners. Some of this militia are not free from taint, one having received 300 lashes yesterday on Gilgigate moor, as being concerned in the affair. The 2 men have made their escape. The party of the Derby regt. consisted of between 3 and 400 men; they began their march southward yesterday morning about 1 o'clock. At Ferryhill, about 6 miles from this city, they were overtaken by a large detachment of Dragoons from Newcastle, and brought into Durham market place; where I saw some of them at 7 o'clock yesterday morning, some of them were pinned."
saw some of them at 7 o'clock yesterday morning, some of them were pinned. "Gen. Grey, brother to the member, was present. The above account is the outline of this unhappy affair, which gives great uneasiness to the peaceable inhabitants of the place, and not without reason. The Durham volunteers, by order, attended the punishment of the militia man. By order of Gen. Grey, the Dragoons patrolled the town in parties during the whole night. The Derby militia proceeded on their march again at 3 o'clock this morning. Times."
LONDON, August 8.
An order, it is said, was sent to all the out-ports some time ago, instructing our cruisers to detain all American vessels which have on board property not the property of the United States.—This order has been already acted upon, and several ships have been stopped. The American consul, it is reported, applied to government yesterday for an explanation; but we are not acquainted with the answer he received.
It has been ascertained that the American ships have for a length of time been in the practice of going to the Isle of France, and the French ports in the West Indies, to bring away produce, which they finally carried into French or Dutch ports. Their usual custom was to touch at an American port, in order to give the cargoes the appearance of being American property; but it is very well known that such cargoes were never landed. It is in consequence of these proceedings that the orders above-mentioned have been issued.
We yesterday received Paris journals to the 28th, but they contain little or nothing of the Continental politics. The bustle of preparation for invasion prevails all along the coast. A large body of the imperial guards have arrived at Boulogne, and Bonaparte himself is soon expected.
It seems, indeed, as if ministers were apprehensive of some attack, as the East India ships at Falmouth have been ordered to be ready to give every assistance upon the coast that might be required, and the Belliqueux, their convoy, is called away to other service. The Downs squadron has been reinforced by the Ruby, Polyphemus and Princess of Orange, ships of the line.
AUGUST 8.
The probability of a war on the continent, is of late greatly increased; the discontents between Austria and France are fast ripening to a rupture—and the return of the Russian Minister, Novosiltzoff, without entering on negotiation, is considered as decisive of the disposition of the Emperor Alexander, and as marking the ascendancy, which Great Britain and Austria have obtained at the Court of St. Petersburg.
The MONITEUR of the 20th ult, contains the following—
LEGHORN, July 8.
"Yesterday arrived a vessel at this port from Algiers, after a passage of 3 days, with an account that the inhabitants of the mountains of Cabaili, situated about 30 or 40 miles from that capital, rushed unexpectedly and with great impetuosity upon it, and made themselves masters of it in spite of the resistance that was opposed them—Their first act was to seize the person of the Dey; after which they plundered all the houses of the Jews, and murdered all the Christian slaves. The banditti wear no other covering than cloaks, and cords wound round their heads in imitation of turbans—About 700 persons who were so fortunate as to escape the massacre, are expected at Leghorn."
"Another account states the arrival of 170 Jews at Leghorn from Algiers, who were so fortunate as to escape the slaughter, although in the utmost distress, having scarcely a rag to cover them."
IMPORTANT STATE PAPER.
BERLIN, JULY 13.
The negotiations from which all Europe to this moment expected peace and the restoration of tranquility have miscarried. Baron Novosiltzoff has returned the passports which he received from Milan through the mediation of our court, for his mission to France, with the following note.
NOTE
FROM HIS EXCELLENCY BARON NOVOSILTZOFF, TO HIS EXCELLENCY BARON HARDENBERG, MINISTER OF STATE.
"When His Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias, in compliance with the wishes of His Britannic Majesty, had resolved to send the undersigned to Bonaparte, to meet the pacific overtures which he had made to the Court of London, His Russian Majesty was guided by two sentiments and motives of equal force with which you are acquainted, namely, his desire, on the one hand, to support a sovereign who was ready to make exertions and sacrifices for the general tranquility, and, on the other hand, to procure advantages to all the states of Europe, from a pacific disposition, which from the form in which it was announced, must be considered as very sincere."
"The existing disagreement between Russia and France could have placed in-
surmountable obstacles in the way of a negotiation of Peace by a Russian minister; but his Imperial Majesty of Russia did not hesitate, for a moment, to pass over all personal displeasure and all usual formalities."
"His Imperial Majesty of Russia availed himself of the mediation of his Prussian Majesty, when he requested the passports for his plenipotentiary. He declared that he should only receive them on that particular condition, namely, that his plenipotentiary should enter directly upon a negotiation with the Chief of the French government, without acknowledging the new title which he had assumed; and that Bonaparte should give explicit assurances that he was still animated by the same wish for a general peace which he had appeared to show in his letter to His Britannic Majesty."
"This preliminary assurance was the more necessary, since Bonaparte had assumed the title of King of Italy immediately upon receipt of the answer given by his Britannic Majesty to his letter of the 1st January; a title which itself put a new obstacle in the way of the desired restoration of peace."
"After his Prussian Majesty had transmitted the positive answer from the cabinet of the Thuilleries, that it persevered in the intention sincerely to lend its hand to a pacific negotiation, his Imperial Majesty of Russia accepted the passports the more readily, because the French government showed so strong an inclination to transmit them."
"By a fresh transgression of the most solemn treaties, the union of the Ligurian Republic with France has been effected. This event of itself, the circumstances which have attended it, the formalities which have been employed to hasten the execution thereof, the moment which has been chosen to carry the same into execution, have, alas! formed an aggregate which must terminate the sacrifices which His Imperial Majesty of Russia would have made at the pressing request of Great-Britain, and in hopes of restoring the necessary tranquility to Europe by the means of negotiation."
"Without doubt His Imperial Majesty of Russia would not have insisted so strenuously on the conditions fixed by him, if the French government had fulfilled the hope that it would respect the first tie which holds society together, and which upholds the confidence of engagements between civilized nations; but it cannot possibly be believed, that Bonaparte, when he granted the passports, which were accompanied with the most pacific declarations, seriously intended to fulfil them; because during the time which would necessarily elapse between the granting of passports, and the arrival of the undersigned at Paris, he took measures which, far from facilitating the restoration of peace, were of such a nature, that they annihilated the very grounds of peace."
"The undersigned, in recalling to the recollection of His Excellency Baron Hardenberg, facts with which the Cabinet of His Prussian Majesty is very minutely acquainted, must, at the same time, inform him, that he has just now received from His Russian Majesty an order dated the 9th (21st) June, to return the annexed passports immediately, and to request your excellency to transmit the same to the French government, with this present declaration, since no use whatever can be made of them in the present state of affairs."
"The undersigned avails himself of the opportunity to renew to his excellency the assurances of his respect. (Signed) "N. VON NOVOSILTZOFF."
[Berlin, 28th June, O. S. [10th] July, 1805.]
The above note was immediately transmitted by all the ministers, except M. Laforest, the French envoy, residing here, to their respective Courts, by messengers and Expresses.
This day or to-morrow Baron Novosiltzoff, will leave Berlin, on his return to St Petersburg.
PARIS, JULY 24.
The official Journal of yesterday contains the following remarkable observations relative to the mission of the Russian Chamberlain, Novosiltzoff, which are sufficient to convince us that we are not to expect the arrival of that gentleman in this city.
"Russia, through the mediation of Prussia, had applied for passports for a Chamberlain, whom she was disposed to send to Paris to his Majesty the Emperor. Passports were accordingly furnished, as they ought to have been, without demanding any explanation. Since that period the English papers have discovered to us somewhat of the object of Monsieur Novosiltzoff's mission. After many orders and counter orders, the Chamberlain, who arrived at Berlin, has returned to St. Petersburg, and his mission appears to be at an end. If Monsieur Novosiltzoff was to have been the bearer of proposals for England, it is for her to consider what course she will now pursue. Are we to consider the overtures made by the Emperor of the French, six months ago, to that power as already answered, or does England still reserve the answer? This question, it must be obvious, can be resolved only by the cabinet of London."
JULY 25.
The Emperor is still at St Cloud; every thing, however, is in readiness for his departure. The general opinion here is, that within a very short time some attempt will be made upon England.
PARIS, July 28.
The official journal contains some news from Genoa, which appears calculated to tranquillize the public mind respecting the conduct of the police at Venice, relative to two Italian officers, and the French commercial commissary, Rostaguy. It is stated that D. Mattignoli, the Austrian consul general at Genoa, who had quitted that city, as well as the Austrian minister, Baron Giusta, on the union of the Genoese Republic with France, has returned thither, being ordered by the court of Vienna to discharge those functions with the French government, which he exercised with the Genoese—He was, in consequence, introduced to the arch-treasurer, Le Brun, as representative of the Austrian Emperor. Nevertheless, all uneasiness is not yet entirely done away, since it is asserted, that 3 persons of distinction, subjects of the emperor of Austria, and now residing at Paris, have been put under confinement in their lodgings, by way of retaliation for the arrest of the two Italian officers at Venice.
JULY 1.
A letter from Constantinople contradicts the account of Mr. Joubert having delivered the letter from the Emperor of the French to the Grand Seigneur, as the latter was going out on horseback. It states that Mr. Parandier, the French Chargé d'Affaires at that court had presented a second note to the Reis Effendi, in which he renewed his demand to present the letter to the Grand Seigneur, in a private audience, stating in case of refusal that he had orders to ask for his passports and to leave the Turkish dominions immediately. Two days afterwards Mr. Joubert was requested to repair to the Villa of Kiatana, where one of the Grand Seigneur's suit received the letter, and presented it to his highness who was walking in the garden.
HAGUE, August 1.
We are informed that the proceedings against Rear admiral Dekker are terminated by the high military tribunal, which has sentenced him to be shot—This sentence is already approved.
From French papers received at the Office of the Norfolk Public Ledger.
PARIS, June 15.
Report made to His Majesty the Emperor and King, by His Excellency the Minister of the Public Treasury.
SIRE,
The payment of the American debts upon the fund of 20 millions is in full activity. Among the American creditors who are paying off, there are several who receive by means of their attorneys.
I have received information from all parts, that some of these agents complained of having been obliged to make sacrifices for the purpose of being paid. It is, however, much more probable that they thus prepare for themselves means, under false pretences, to make these deductions be supported by their employers. To disconcert these manoeuvres, I have written the annexed letter to Mr. Armstrong, the Minister of the United States. It has since been rumoured, that some creditors had been forced, previous to obtaining their liquidation, to give bills of exchange, in blank, payable at the same time that the treasury should make its payments. Though fully persuaded beforehand that nothing similar had taken place at the general liquidation, I did not judge it less necessary to put a stop to these calumnious reports. For this purpose, I determined to see all the creditors tete a tete at the moment of the payment; I told them, that I was taking measures that no deduction should be allowed them by their employers in America, that if they had passed any such bills, the payment of them should be at their own cost, and that for the remainder I should give them (the attorneys) the means of forcing those to restitution who should have extorted such bills in blank from them.
It appears to me that the rumours have less weight since I took this step, and should they entirely cease, I shall have the certitude that these reports were impositions of covetous people, who wished to cheat their employers. I pray you, Sire, to accept the homage of my profound respect for your Majesty.
BARBE MARBOIS.
PARIS, 11th Prairial, year 13.
The Minister of the Public Treasury, to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States.
PARIS, 17th Floreal, year 13.
SIR,
You and I have taken cognizance of the liquidation which has been made of each of the American debts payable at the Public Treasury, upon a fund specially assigned by one of the conventions of the 10th Floreal, year 11.
We have taken the measure which we judged most proper to secure to each creditor the recovery of what is due to him. Several of them are represented by assignees, or by agents with full power of attorney. It appears from what I was told by the person who presented himself in your name, that
you are apprehensive of the abuse which some persons might make of the orders that will be delivered to them by you.
I have indeed received information that some attorneys or other agents intend to restrain in their own hands more or less considerable portions of the sums which shall be paid to them, and that they will seek to justify this infidelity, by giving out that they have been obliged to make advances of disbursements to obtain a right to this payment. We must be upon our guard against such charges, when those who hazard to make them will name nobody, and confine themselves to vague designations.
All persons interested in these payments have had and will always have the power of recurring to us or to the upright Magistrate, Director General, who presided at the liquidation of these facts. But independent of this power, you may acquaint all those to whom or for whose account these payments are made, that the whole of the sums paid belongs to them; that their correspondents cheat them if they attempt to make deductions, either exorbitant, as I have been informed, or even moderate. They are obliged to allow them only the commission as usual in trade. All other deduction, secret or even avowed, which these correspondents should make, them undergo, would indicate a malversation, for which they will have full re-ress in the courts of justice or in any other manner. In support of their reclamation, they will obtain from you and from me all necessary information. They may ask for it any time, may return and ask for fresh information; nothing will be refused to them. We shall always look upon it as a duty to enable them to exercise their right to its full extent. I even think it proper, since you and I are to see all parties who are to receive payment, that we should give them these assurances, and that if any may have been led into error, they should know that we shall spare no pains that they may experience no loss in the amount of the sum, which shall have been acknowledged to be due to them.
I pray you, Sir, to accept the assurance of my high consideration. (Signed) BARBE MARBOIS.
MARYLAND—IN CHANCERY, SEPTEMBER 7th 1805.
Darius Gamble, against
Samuel Beck, Simon Beck, Wm. Carroll and Mary his wife, Joshua Beck, Nathan Beck and George Beck heirs of Joshua Beck.
THE object of the bill is to obtain a decree for the sale of part of the tract of Land called "Gambles Farm" lying in Kent co. for the payment of the aforesaid Joshua Beck from whom the said land descended to the defendants as his heirs at law
The bill states that some of the defendants reside out of this state, and it is on the complainant's motion ordered that by causing a copy of this order to be inserted once in each of three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer before the 10th day of October next, he give notice to such of the said defendants as reside out of this state and their guardian or guardians of the application to this court and of the substance and object of the bill and may warn them to appear here in person or by solicitor before the 10th day of February next, to show cause why a decree should not pass as prayed.
True copy, 128 SAMUEL HARVEY HOWARD, R. C. C September 18—w3t
Runaway Negro.
CAMPBELL, about 32 or 33 years of age, five feet 9 inches high, yellow complexion, has a scar between his eye brows, and 3 or 4 remarkable ones on his breast, besides several on his shoulders, apparently occasioned by the whip—Has with him a blue cloth coat with a black cape, a pair of blue pantaloon, and several other articles of clothing less notable—has for some time back passed in the city as a free man; but latterly confesses that he is the property of Wm. Smith of Fauquier county, Virginia, to whom he was sold by George Robinson—was committed to the jail of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, on the first instant.
ALSO,
On the 12th instant was committed as aforesaid a mulatto man, calling himself JIM ALIAS RICHMOND, about 22 or 23 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, has a remarkable scar over his left eye, and says that about a month ago, his former master, Thomas Strachan of Spottsylvania, Virginia, sold him to John Crumton, from whom he shortly afterwards made his escape. He has a blue round jacket, grey pantaloon, and half boots, which appear to be all the outer clothes he has with him.
The owners of the above slaves are requested to come and prove property, pay charges, and take them away; otherwise they will be disposed of as the law directs.
DANIEL C. BRENT.
Marshal of the district of Columbia. Sept. 16—w3t.
Runaway Negro.
WAS committed to the jail of Frederick county, on the 27th of July last, as a runaway, a negro man named JIM, about 23 years of age, five feet four inches high; His clothing is a velvet jacket, osnaburg shirt and trousers, and a wool hat. He says he belongs to Mr. Evans, of Natchez, and that he was purchased of Rezin Hammond, of Anne-Arundel county, Maryland. His owner is desired to release him, or he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law.
GEORGE CRAIG, Sheriff of Frederick County
Aug. 16th—1805—42897.

COMMUNICATION.
Dr. THOMAS EWELL of Virginia, the author of a Dissertation on the Stomach and Secretion, which was much approved of on its publication, in Philadelphia, and of several essays in the Medical Repository, is about to engage in a new work on chemistry. His object is to give a general and plain view of the principles and improvements of the science, with a particular description of such parts as are the more common objects of attention. The work will be adapted for the use of the citizens generally. The advantages resulting from such a performance, are too great to need any commendation.
ANOTHER FRENCH FLEET OUT.
Captain Hartwell, of the ship Lewis-William, on the 16th August, lat. 44, long. 15, 30, fell in with a French fleet consisting of 34 sail. He was taken on board the admiral's ship, and had his papers examined. At the same time saw a ship on fire, which one of the officers informed, was an English letter of marque which they had taken in the morning and set fire to. The fleet, when captain Hartwell left them was steering W. S. W. supposed them bound to the West Indies.
Phil. pap.
New York, Sept. 14.
Extract of a letter dated Tunis, April 14, 1805.
"Tunis at this moment exhibits a scene of misery and distress (occasioned by famine) beyond any description. The mountaineers feed on the few herbs which the country affords, and many, as the only means to support life, on the putrifying carcasses of famished animals. The streets are crowded with naked bedouins, rendered ferocious by despair, whose importunate clamors call for charity, and not only render it painful, but even dangerous for a christian to walk out. These are not evils inflicted by heaven, they originate in the avarice and despotism of the government, and still civil commotion has not yet reared her standard. Our public affairs have been in so critical a situation for some time as not to render the decision of peace or war for one week certain."
Extract of a Letter from Havanna, dated 27th August, from an American merchant there to his friend in this city.
"A few days since our Consul suddenly closed his office, and refuses granting any certificates or other consular documents, alleging as his reasons for so doing, that some circumstances had occurred between the governor and himself, in consequence of his representing to the latter the capture of an American vessel, which would render it very imprudent and unsafe for him to continue the exercise of his official duties. This circumstance has thrown us in the utmost confusion and anxiety, as it causes a considerable change in the routine of business, and excites apprehensions that property shipped from hence, unaccompanied with the usual certificates, may be subjected to capture and detention by the privateers and ships of war of the belligerent powers."
"Although I lament the cause which should have occasioned this measure, yet I believe he has very good reasons for adopting it; for, having two examples before him of the arbitrary imprisonment of American consuls in this island, it would be extreme imprudence in him to continue the exercise of his functions, subjecting himself to insult and injury, and to the ruin of individuals, and exposing his personal liberty and property to the arbitrary power of a capricious government."
"It is said he is determined on not resuming his functions, without he can have assurances of proper aid and protection in the exercise of them."
Extract of a letter from Laguire, dated August 9, 1805.
"The ports of this island are positively shut against all neutral vessels, and are likely to continue so until the spring, say March or April. There have been 60 or 70 vessels already turned away from this place within the last 25 days."
Lexington, August 30.
By a gentleman just arrived from Orleans, information has been received, that a body of the Chickasaws, headed by capt. Colbert, had made an attack upon the Osages, but were cut to pieces by the latter. This warfare, in some measure confirms the various accounts hitherto published relative to the hostile intentions of the Indians east of the Mississippi, towards the Osage nation. Colbert escaped and has returned home; but captain Underwood a distinguished chief of the Chickasaws, who was well known in the U. States as the travelling companion of the late captain Lewis, the agent of Indian affairs, fell in the conflict.
THE BRIG RISING SUN, just arrived from Rhode Island, JOHN RHODES Master, lying at James BARRY's wharf, has on board for sale, Cheese, Mest Pork, Mackrels and Herrings by the barrel
Sept 20-3t.
Mr. SMITH,
IT was with some mortification that I heard the whispers, concerning a supposed bad tendency of such works as the one in which I am engaged on chemistry. The attempt to facilitate the study of this science by using in an introductory work as few technical terms as possible; and by devoting particular attention to the common operations, in which many are interested, still appears to me proper. The suggestion that it did not exhibit a due respect for the researches of philosophers has no plausible argument for its support. On the contrary by creating a fondness in many for chemistry it would produce a desire to prosecute the study more fully than they might be disposed to do, were they presented with all the difficulties on the commencement. But I can urge nothing which better evinces the propriety of my intention, than the subjoined extract from a letter which I had the honor to receive from Judge Washington of Mount Vernon.
THOMAS EWELL.
"MOUNT VERNON, 13th Sept. 1805.
"I have long thought that a work upon the plan you suggest, was much wanted by those who form the great bulk of readers on chemical subjects. I have not met with a single treatise which has not appeared unnecessarily obscured by technical terms, which only scholars can understand. They have been more generally addressed to the comprehension of professional and learned men, than to those of the humbler walks of life; for whose use this science might be made most essentially to contribute, by adapting it to their capacities, and by pointing out the way by which its principles may be applied to the more common arts, in which they are daily employed. You will I think do great good to society and by executing such a work as you propose. My best wishes will accompany you in your labors, and I shall be happy to aid them as far as I can."
BUSH. WASHINGTON."
TAKEN up on the premises of the subscriber living at WARREN'S MILL in Prince George's county, a stray GREY MARE, nine years old, fourteen and a half hands high, mane and tail cut very short and apparently with foal. The owner is requested to prove property pay charges and take her away.
JOSEPH CLARK ADDINGTON. Sept. 20-3t
This is to give notice that
the subscribers of Prince George's County have obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county in Maryland, letters testamentary on the estate of John Baden, of Thomas late of said county deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned, to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers at or before the first day of May next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate, given under our hands this sixteenth day of September 1805.
CLEMENT BADEN, } Executors. JOSEPH N. BADEN, } N. B. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. C. B. J. N. B. Sept. 20-3t
Valuable property for Sale.
THE subscriber being desirous of removing from this part of the country, will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 20th of November next, if fair, if not the next fair day, the plantation on which he resides. This property contains upwards of 500 acres of land, and is situated in the Forest of Prince George's county, about four miles from Upper Marlborough, and thirteen from the city of Washington, upwards of 150 acres of the above is very valuable wood land, the balance arable, except about 30 acres of meadow, to which 15 or 20 more may be added at a small expense, remarkably level and equal for the production of tobacco, Indian corn, and small grain, to perhaps any land in the county. The improvements are a comfortable framed Dwelling house, sufficient for the accommodation of a large family, and every necessary out houses, four good tobacco houses, overseer's house, blacksmith's shop, all in good repair, an extensive garden and two wells of good water. A further description of the above valuable property is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that no one will bid for the same without previously viewing it. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale, and provided the proprietor can effect a satisfactory sale thereof, he will on the same day offer for sale a valuable personal property, consisting of negroes, flock of various kinds, household furniture, plantation utensils. The terms of sale for which will also be made known on the day of sale.
CLEMENT BROOKE. Prince George county Maryland, September 20-w4t
Advertisement.
I OFFER for sale the plantation in Prince George's county on which Mr. Michael Lowe now lives, consisting of two tracts of Land, viz Trial and Deer Pond enlarged, and containing 408 acres.
Any person disposed to purchase will be pleased to apply to Mr. Thomas Munnel near Piscataway, whom I have empowered to sell for me. Should this property not be disposed of by private sale before Wednesday the 9th October next it will at 12 o'clock of that day be offered at PUBLIC SALE by Mr. Minnel at Mr. Bowling's Tavern in Piscataway. The sum of 1400 DOLLARS, in ready money will be required of the purchaser, and a credit given for the balance, which will be made known on the day of sale.
ROBERT FERGUSON. Sept. 20-w4t
LOST.
A few days ago between
Rhodes's tavern and George Town, a BUNDLE containing a variety of Female Wearing Apparel, among which were several pair of cotton stockings marked with the initials M. B. There was also in the bundle an English Grammar, with the name "Matilda Berry" written therein.
The person who has found the bundle will be compensated for his trouble by leaving it at the bar of Rhodes's tavern. Washington city, Sept. 20-3t
Council, Annapolis, May 16, 1805.
ORDERED, That the act to provide for the trial of facts in the several counties of this state, and to alter, change and abolish, all such parts of the constitution and form of government as relate to the general court and court of appeals, be published twice in each week for the space of three months in the Maryland Gazette at Annapolis; the American, Telegraph and the Federal Gazette at Baltimore; the National Intelligencer; the Republican Advocate and Bartgis's paper at Frederick-Town; Green's paper at Hagerstown, and in Smith's and Cowan's paper at Balton.
By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk.
AN ACT
To provide for the trial of facts in the several counties of this state, and to alter, change and abolish, all such parts of the constitution and forms of government as relate to the general court and court of appeals.
BE it enacted by the general assembly of Maryland, That this state shall be divided into six judicial districts in manner and form following to wit: St. Mary's, Charles and Prince George's counties, shall be the first district; Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties, shall be the second district; Calvert, Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties shall be the third district; Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset and Worcester counties, shall be the fourth district; Frederick, Washington and Allegany counties shall be the fifth district; Baltimore and Harford counties shall be the sixth district; and there shall be appointed, for each of the said judicial districts, three persons of integrity and found legal knowledge, residents of the state of Maryland, who shall previous to and during their acting as judges, reside in the district for which they shall respectively be appointed, one of whom shall be styled in the commission chief judge, and the other two associate judges, of the district for which they shall be appointed; and the chief judge, together with the two associate judges, shall compose the county courts in each respective district; and each judge shall hold his commission during good behavior, removable for misbehavior on conviction in a court of law, or shall be removed by the governor, upon the address of the general assembly, provided that two thirds of all the members of each house concur in such address; and the county courts, so as aforesaid established, shall have, hold and exercise, in the several counties of this state, all and every the powers authorities and jurisdictions, which the county courts of this state now have, use and exercise, and which shall be hereafter prescribed by law; and the said county courts established by this act shall respectively hold their sessions in the several counties at such times and places as the legislature shall direct and appoint; and the salaries of the said judges shall not be diminished during the period of their continuance in office.
II. And be it enacted, That in any suit or action at law hereafter to be commenced or instituted in any county court of this state, the judges thereof, upon suggestion in writing by either of the parties thereto, supported by affidavit or other proper evidence, that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in the county court of the county where such suit or action is depending, shall and may order and direct the record of their proceedings in such suit or action to be transmitted to the judges of any county court within the district for trial, and the judges of such county court, to whom the said record shall be transmitted, shall hear and determine the same in like manner as if such suit or action had been originally instituted therein; provided, nevertheless, that such suggestion shall be made as aforesaid before or during the term in which the issue or issues may be joined in the said suit or action; and provided also, that such further remedy may be provided by law, in the premises, as the legislature shall from time to time direct and enact.
III. And be it enacted, That if any party presented or indicted in any of the county courts of this state, shall suggest in writing to the court in which such prosecution is depending, that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in such court, it shall and may be lawful for the said court to order and direct the record of their proceedings in the said prosecution to be transmitted to the judges of any adjoining county court for trial, and the judges of such adjoining county court shall hear and determine the same in the same manner as if such prosecution had been originally instituted therein; provided that such further remedy may be provided by law in the premises as the legislature may direct and enact.
IV. And be it enacted, That if the attorney general, or the prosecutor for the state, shall suggest in writing to any county court, before whom an indictment is or may be depending, that the state cannot have a fair and impartial trial in such court, it shall and may be lawful for the said court, in their discretion, to order and direct the record of their proceedings in the said prosecution to be transmitted to the judges of any adjoining county court for trial, and the judges of such county court shall hear and determine the same as if such prosecution had been originally instituted therein.
V. And be it enacted, That there shall be a court of appeals, and the same shall be composed of the chief judges of the several judicial districts of the state, which said court of appeals shall hold, use and exercise, all and singular the powers, authorities and jurisdictions, heretofore held, used and exercised, by the court of appeals of this state, and also the appellate jurisdiction heretofore used and exercised by the general court; and the said court of appeals hereby established, shall sit on the western and eastern shores for trans-
acting and determining the business of the respective shores, at such times and places as the future legislature of this state shall direct and appoint, and any three of the said judges of the court of appeals shall form a quorum to hear and decide in all case pending in said court and the judge who has given a decision in any case in the county court, shall withdraw from the bench upon the deciding of the same case before the court of appeals; and the judges of the court of appeals may appoint the clerks of said court for the western and eastern shore, respectively, who shall hold their appointments during good behavior, removable only for misbehavior on conviction in a court of law; and in case of death, resignation, disqualification or removal out of the state, or from their respective shores, of either of the said clerks in the vacation of the said court, the governor, with the advice of the council, may appoint and commission a fit and proper person to such vacant office, to hold the same until the next meeting of the said court; and all laws passed after this act shall take effect, shall be recorded in the office of the court of appeals of the western shore.
VI. And be it enacted, That all and every part of the constitution and form of government which relates to the court of appeals and the general court, or the judges thereof, or that is in any manner repugnant to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this act, be and the same is hereby repealed, abrogated and annulled upon the confirmation hereof; provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed so as to authorize the removal of the clerks of the respective county courts being in commission at the time of the passing of this act, in any other mode or manner than that prescribed by the constitution and form of government.
VII. 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 alterations and amendments 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, to all intents and purposes, any thing in the said constitution and form of government to the contrary, notwithstanding. May 31-2aw3m
PROPOSALS
For publishing by subscription, A NEW WORK, ENTITLED "PLAIN DISCOURSES ON THE CHEMICAL LAWS OF MATTER" Containing a general view of the principles and improvements of the science of CHEMISTRY, with a particular detail of such parts as are the objects of more common attention. BY THOS. EWELL, M. D. &c. of Virg.
TO THE PROMOTERS OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE.
I HAVE ventured to present for your patronage a new work. It is a system of Chemistry exempt from such technical terms as retard the study, by those not desirous of entering into the useless refinements of the science; and it will convey particular descriptions of those processes which are for domestic purposes. The object of the work is to render the study of chemistry less difficult, more general and agreeable, as well as to lead to improvements in various arts.
Long has the greater part of mankind labored under difficulties which might have been avoided by learning the discoveries of Philosophers. During the study of most sciences we notice improvements unknown to the majority of the people; and in no one have these become more conspicuous than in the science of Chemistry. Since the wind conjectures of deluded men were banished from its annals, the study has become one of the most useful and interesting to ALL of common understanding. The science is now characterised by a simplicity, hostile only to the pride of the pedantic scholar. Its extensive scenes are open, and with powerful attraction they invite the entrance of the intelligent in the pursuit of pleasure, of information, or of most of the arts. An entrance is desired, that the wonderful beauty and wisdom displayed in the operations of nature may be contemplated with rapture, in parts neglected by the vulgar as a "dreary void."
To those in the pursuit of pleasure, the study of chemistry affords the greatest delight. The conversion of solids into volumes of vivifying airs, and of airs and other fluids into solids, are processes which alcho inferior to many in chemistry, give unusual satisfaction. To know the composition of the substances surrounding us, with their connection and relation to each other, and to understand many of the arts of chemists—will impart to the mind an agreeable action, while they increase its capacity to make improvements. And such are the fascinating powers attached to the pursuit of this knowledge, that France is fast becoming a nation of chemists, in consequence of the general study of the science by the ladies as well as gentlemen.
The respectable cultivators of Land will be much benefited by an acquaintance with chemistry. It will teach them the properties of the soil they cultivate, the art of making manures, and the kinds of vegetables as well as manures best adapted for their respective farms. An idea of this may be formed from the famous fact, that by a judicious management of the grave yards at Paris, such quantities of salt-petre were procured for the powder manufactories as to enable the French government to prosecute their war.
To be able to detect the presence, and discriminate between the noxious and innocent
metals, as well as to make more useful combinations of them, to ascertain the constituents of medical springs, to detect the adulterations of our drinks, and to correct corrupted airs, must be of consequence to most individuals. The combination of bodies, the art of tanning and preserving meats of coloring and of making glass of blowing and distilling, as well as many other arts, are chemical operations. No doubt most of them could be improved by a further cultivation of the science, which from its applicability could be done in but a small part of the time often spent by the artists. This will be less doubted by reading the following extract from a letter received from the President, Mr. Jefferson, dated MONTSERRIO, August 1805.
"Of the importance of turning a knowledge of chemistry to household purposes, I have been long satisfied. The common herd of philosophers seem to write only for one another. The chemists have filled volumes on the composition of a thousand substances of no sort of importance to the purposes of life; while the arts of making bread, butter, cheese, vinegar, soap, beer, cyder, &c. remain totally unexplained. Chaptal has lately given the chemistry of wine making; the late Dr. Pennington did the same as to bread, and promised to pursue the line of rendering his knowledge useful to common life; but death deprived us of his labors. Good treatises on these subjects should receive general approbation. Accept of my salutations and assurances of respect."
TH: JEFFERSON.
But, fellow-citizens, for you to know the beauty, the connection and the importance of the science & with to communicate to you, it is necessary that you know the science itself. To relate in the most intelligible terms the discoveries of chemical philosophers, will not be the extent of my labors. I shall offer a new view of the art of ascertaining the fertility of lands, and of the formation of vegetable juices, which has been approved of by some distinguished characters. I shall also relate some original experiments, a part of which establish a hitherto disputed doctrine concerning heat, & throw light on the art of enriching impoverished lands.
You will now determine by your subscription, whether the leisure of one to determine useful knowledge shall be gratified—whether the proposed publication shall appear.
T. EWELL.
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As soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, the work shall be put to the press. It will be comprized in from 4 to 500 pages 8vo. will be printed on good paper with suitable type. A general Index will be annexed to the work—with proper drawings of the apparatus commonly used by chemists. The work shall be bound in boards and delivered to Subscribers at three dollars per copy.
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RAGS.
The highest price, in Cash, or Books will be given for any quantity of clean Linen and Cotton RAGS, by Rapine Conrad and Co. Capitol Hill. June 24—
Runaway Negro.
WAS Committed to the jail of this county on the 18th day of August last, a negro man by the name of
RALPH
about 23 or 24 years old, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, has a scar on his throat or neck, and two of his fore teeth out; his clothing is a tow shirt and trousers, old swandown jacket, old wool hat, two pair striped cotton trousers and a old linen shirt, says he belongs to James Wyatt near the Red House Prince William county state of Virginia. His owner is desired to come, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, otherwise he will be sold for his prison fees according to law on the 20th day of November next.
L. HILLEARY, Sheriff, Allegany county, Maryland. Cumberland, Sept 11-w3t
ENTERTAINMENT
FOR Man and Horse.
THE subscriber takes this method to inform the public, and particularly those travelling to the City of Washington, that he has opened a house of entertainment opposite the Branch Bank of the United States where travellers shall be well accommodated on the most reasonable terms.
THOMAS THORPE. July 3-1awtf
ISAIAH BALDERSTON, & SON,
AT the sign of the Fan and Screech, No 52 Front Street, Old town, and 1 Hanover Street (nearly opposite Ryan's Tavern) Baltimore.
Manufacture and sell the following articles, viz: Fans for cleaning wheat, Wire Sates of the most approved kinds, Rolling & Standing Screens (for merchant mills, and flaxseed Rolling Screens they be had on the common construction, or on Isaiah Balderston's improved plan, which is found to be superior to any heretofore in use for separating grain from wheat) Riddles and Seives for corn, coal, ore, barley, rye, oats, flax and clover feeds, wheat, cockle, lime, sand, fruit, starch and brick dust. Woven Wire for milk houses and cellar windows, together with all kinds of wire work, of which they constantly keep a complete and extensive assortment.
Orders for any of the above articles left with Wm. Morgan, George Town, or forwarded to them will be executed with punctuality and dispatch moderate terms. Feb Mo. 28—

RUNAWAY Now in this City. RUNAWAY from the subscriber on Wednesday last, a likely mulatto girl named CELIA, about twelve or thirteen years of age, has a small impediment in her speech, and when spoken to has a diffident or down look; she brought off a variety of decent clothing, and had on a green satti bonnet, long square front lined with pink. She passes herself as free under the name of NANCY ADAMS. I will give FIVE DOLLARS for securing her in jail so that I get her again, or TEN DOLLARS for delivering her to me in Alexandria. JAS. S. SCOTT. N. B. I caution all persons against aiding or harboring her after this date. Sept. 18—tf
Sale at Auction  OF FURNITURE. ON Wednesday the 23d September will be sold at public auction, in the city of Washington, near the West Market and opposite to Mr. Lingan's house, a variety of furniture, consisting of beds, bedsteads and bedding, carpets, chairs, large mahogany dining tables and card tables, queen's ware, china and glass, stoves, tongs, and irons, looking glasses, candlesticks, &c. several small pine tables and all kinds of kitchen furniture; also a milch cow. The terms of sale will be, for all sums not exceeding 20 dollars cash, and for all sums above, a credit of ninety days, the purchaser giving negotiable notes with approved indorsers. The sale to begin at 10 A. M. and if the weather should be unfavorable, to take place the succeeding day. JOHN WALL. Sept. 23—3t
Republican Proceedings. AGREEABLY to notice, a meeting of a number of respectable Republicans from the several election districts in Prince George's county, was held at Upper Marlborough in said county, on the 11th of September, for the purpose of recommending to the Republicans of said county, proper characters to represent them in the next General Assembly of Maryland. RINALDO JOHNSON, Esq. was called to the chair, and Mr. FIELDER RIDGWAY appointed Secretary of this meeting. On motion, Resolved that this meeting now proceed to ballot for four candidates to be recommended to the citizens of Prince George's county as delegates to the next General Assembly and that this meeting will support by their votes at the ensuing election such gentlemen as shall have a majority of ballots in their favor. The meeting then proceeded to the balloting, and upon calling up the votes it appeared that Alexander Contee, Osborn Sprigg, Samuel Tyler, Sen. and Thomas Woodward, Esquires had a majority of votes. Resolved, That this meeting recommend to the Republican Citizens of Prince George's county, Alexander Contee, Osborn Sprigg, Samuel Tyler, Sen. and Thomas Woodward, Esquires as proper characters to serve in the ensuing General Assembly. Resolved, That the foregoing proceedings be signed by the Chairman and Secretary of this meeting, and published in the National Intelligencer. RINALDO JOHNSON, Chairman, FIELDER RIDGWAY, Secretary. Sept. 18—tOct 7
FOR SALE, A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE and LOT in the city of Washington, situated on the Pennsylvania avenue near the Centre Market, and next door to Mr. Duane's book store, now leased to Mr. Solomon Myers for three years and occupied by him as a tavern. This property will be sold considerably below the first cost, and the payments made easy. For terms apply to the subscriber next door to Mr. Way's Printing Office. WILLIAM WOODWARD. September 18—2awtf
A Brewery for Sale. BY virtue of an authority given to the subscriber will be sold upon the premises to the highest bidder, on Monday the 21st day of October next at the hour of twelve, Lot numbered 10 in square east of square numbered 88 in the city of Washington; upon this lot is a malt house and kiln, a dwelling house of four rooms, to which is attached the brew house, containing a copper of 600 gallons and another of 100 gallons, a mashing tun, at present down, a working tun and a number of hogsheads; also a small granary with cellar room for fifty run hogsheads—the standing works are convenient and the whole may be put in complete repair for 500 dollars. Annexed to the brewery is a good horse mill. A wharf may be extended from it at a small expense, to receive wood and grain, and beer may be conveyed from it by water to all the more populous parts of the city and Georgetown. The above property is extremely desirable in all respects to a person willing to go into the brewing line. The terms of sale are, the purchase money to be paid one half in six and the other in nine months. For which payments security will be expected. Any person wishing to view the premises will please apply to Dr. Coningham residing thereon. MARSHAM WARING. Sept. 2—tdot
City of Washington, Sept. 9, 1805. Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City.
WASHINGTON RACES. ON Tuesday the 29th of October next, will be run for over the Washington course, a JOCKEY CLUB PURSE, the four mile heats free for any horse, mare or gelding, agreeably to the rules of the club. WEDNESDAY, A JOCKEY CLUB PURSE the three mile heats, free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted. THURSDAY, An Elegant Fifty Guinea silver cup. Ten subscribers—Single four miles, and a handsome City and Town Purse. The two mile heats free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted. Weight as follows. Aged Horses 136 lb. 6 years old 120 5 do. 112 4 do. 100 3 do. 86 Mares and Geldings allowed 3 lb. The members of the Club will meet at the Club Room on the evening before the Races, in order to make proper arrangements for the same. Those who cannot attend are particularly requested to forward their dues to the subscriber. CH. M'LAUGHLIN, Sec. & Treasurer, W. J. Club. N. B. The amount of the Purse cannot at this time be ascertained, as they are in part to be raised from tolls at the gates and rent of booths. C. M'L. Sept. 6, 1805—spft.
PUBLIC SALE, Of Houses, Lots, and lands, situated in Fredericktown, and in the county of Frederick and state of Maryland. ON the 23d of October next, at Mrs. Kimball's in said town, will be sold at auction for the benefit of creditors, viz in Fredericktown. A large, handsome and commodious three story brick dwelling & storehouse, in a central situation for business—Also an extensive range of building, forming a very eligible family residence, in an airy situation with every needful improvement, and an out lot of 22 acres, enclosed with a post and rail fence, now in clover—453 acres of good farming land, in two tenements well apportioned, with meadow, upland, improvements and timber, distant about 12 miles. The terms, one twelfth in hand, one fourth in one month, the residue in two equal annual instalments with interest, on bond and security. JOHN RITCHIE, Trustee. Fredericktown, Sept. 11—
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR. Has received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cassimeres, patent Bennett's cord, toilettes, fancy and white Marcellas, black and figured silk, moleskins, fancy silk, Marcellas, constitution cords, velvets, Genoa cord, silk and satin, Florentine, superfine coating, knapped cloths, with a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. M. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, December 10—tf
1500 DOLLARS REWARD.  HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
YESTERDAY about 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. JOHN PETER, an Officer of the BANK OF COLUMBIA, was stopped on his horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about a mile of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his pocket belonging to this Institution which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the banks there. The whole sum taken amounted Eighteen Thousand One Hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty five Cents, made up in several packages, among which were,
  1 post note of the Bank of Virginia, for 800   1 do. of the same, for 500   1 do. of the same, for 500   1 do. of the same, for 450   1 do. of the Bank of Potomac in favor of Joseph Riddle by him endorsed to Washington Bowie, dated 6 July, 1805. No 117 149 05 Dol. C 
A check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Higinbotham, cashier, in favor of Greatham and Devoran, by them endorsed and by Benj. Stoddert, and C. Smith, Teller. There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dollars, and for 50 dollars each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations. As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (although it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate. As far as we are informed—the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a gentle appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, mackintosh pantaloons, shoes, and a black hat, he was a foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably change his clothes.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber; and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered—should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward, and interest will be made to obtain his pardon. WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia. George Town, July 31—
NOTICE to Delinquent Subscribers to the THEATRE. ALL Subscribers to the Theatre, who have not made full payments on their shares, or contributed the materials and work promised, are hereby notified that unless the same be done on or before the first day of December next, their shares will be forfeited; after which day certificates of stock will be issued to those subscribers who have complied with the terms of subscription on application to the Directors. ROBERT BRENT, WILLIAM BRENT, SAMUEL H. SMITH, } Directors. Sept. 4—tf
For Sale IN the county of Prince William, Virginia, Neabsco turnace and its appendages, with four or five thousand acres of land adjoining, near the town of Dumfries, and within four or five miles of the Potomac—the soil is generally adapted to small grain, and if too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in Lots suitable for small farms—a description of the land is thought unnecessary—as those wishing to purchase will no doubt first view it: the payments required will be one third cash, and the other two thirds in annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land; and no deed given until the last payment is made; any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas T. Page, living near the premises, who is fully authorized by me to sell the whole or any part. JOHN TAYLOR. August 16—3m.
On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately adjacent to the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Parts of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson 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
FOR RENT, THAT valuable property adjoining the Bank of Columbia, in George Town which is now occupied by Mr. Joseph Sammis, as the Indian King Tavern. This property is in the centre 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 house. There is attached to said property an excellent dwelling house for a family that will be rented with it. Possession will be given immediately. Apply to the subscriber living on Capitol Hill, city of Washington. WM. O. SPRIGG. Sept. 16—tf
Preparing for the Press, AND will be published early in the Spring, in one closely printed volume, The Spirit of the Public Journals; Being an impartial selection of the best original Poetry, Essays, &c. which have appeared in the newspapers of the United States during the year 1805. The Editors of Newspapers who exchange with the BALTIMORE Evening Post, are requested to give the above advertisement a few insertions in their papers. When published, a copy of the work will be sent to each office. Sept. 9—
To be Sold, Or exchanged for other property in the City, or its vicinity. TWO valuable and contiguous TRACTS of LAND in the state of Kentucky, the one containing 623 3/4 acres, and the other 62 3/4 acres, by late resurvey. They are under old and indisputable titles of more than twenty years, and situate in a populous county, adjoining flourishing settlements. All taxes thereon have been duly paid. Apply to the subscriber. JOHN BRACKLEY. City of Washington, July 17—cp2m
Runaway Negro. WAS committed to the jail of Frederick county, as a runaway, on the 25th day of last June, a negro man who says his name is BEN JOHNSON, he is about 30 years old; is 6 feet 1 inch high and has a scar above his left eye—His clothes are 1 check and 1 linen shirts; one red cassimere and one striped jacket; one pair of blue, one pair of mackem, and one pair of ozanburg overalls; two pair of stockings, one brown cloth coat, two roundabout jackets with fleeces, and one fur hat. His owner is desired to release him, or he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law. GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff of Frederick county. August 7—w8t
PUBLIC SALE. ON the first Monday in November next will be sold at Public Auction, on the premises at the hour of eleven o'clock A. M. all those Lots of ground, No. 18 and 26 which were allotted and set apart for JAMES WIGFIELD, of Washington county, District of Columbia, situated near the fourth end of the Eastern Branch Bridge, and vested in me in virtue of a deed of trust from said Wigfield Terms of sale cash. BENSON L. MCCORMICK, July 29—1wtN
The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. P. D. Stelle, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a desirable situation, and the conveniences of the hotel excelled by none in the city. He therefore hopes to please those that call upon him in every instance. WILLIAM R. KING. August 30—tf.
SULLIVAN'S LECTURES, PROPOSALS BY THOMAS D. WAIT & Co. FOR PRINTING, BY SUBSCRIPTION, AN HISTORICAL TREATISE ON THE  FEUDAL LAW, AND THE  CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF ENGLAND; With a Commentary on Magna Charta, and Illustrations of many of the English Statutes. BY THE LATE FRANCIS STOUGHTON SULLIVAN, L.L.D. Royal Professor of Common Law in the University of Dublin. To which authorities are added, and a Discourse is prefixed, concerning the Laws and Government of England, BY GILBERT STUART, L. L. D.
THE Lectures of Professor Sullivan, delivered to the students in the University of Dublin, are in very high repute among all Lawyers of eminence, and have been uniformly recommended as an elementary book to those young gentlemen who begin the study of Law with a view to render themselves respectable in the profession. However obsolete the feudal policy may now seem to be, it having gradually disappeared as mankind grew more civilized and became better acquainted with their natural and inalienable rights and privileges; yet a research into the history of the government of jurisprudence of the nations of Europe, will satisfy any one, that many consequences of that system still exist and influence the opinions and decisions of the highest and most enlightened tribunals of justice. Every author who has undertaken to give a regular and systematic account of the rise and progress of modern nations, has felt himself obliged to resort to the history of feuds and feudal rights, as the fundamental principle from which all existing civil and political institutions have taken their rise; and every jurist who has employed himself in explaining the constitution and laws of his country, has gone to the same source for the correct materials of his essays and dissertations. Robertson, in his history of the Emperor Charles V. has with great beauty and perspicuity illustrated so much of the feudal policy as was necessary to enable the scientific reader to understand that valuable book; and Sir Wm. Blackstone has in the course of his commentaries, led the student to a contemplation of the ancient tenures, many of which depend upon the doctrine of feuds, as established in England by the Norman conqueror.
But in both those invaluable productions, the feudal policy was adverted to, only as incidental to the principal object of the authors, and therefore cannot be supposed to furnish so complete and satisfactory an account, as would be given by so distinguished a lawyer as professor Sullivan, who declares the great purpose of his lectures to be the full discussion of the subject, which was of necessity but partially considered by the other writers. This work has become so scarce in this country, as to be seldom seen, even on the shelves of a practising lawyer; a fact to be accounted for only by the difficulty of obtaining the book: for it cannot well be supposed that any one of the profession, who has higher views than the mere pecuniary advantages of the practice, would willingly neglect an enquiry into those ancient institutions, upon which, notwithstanding the lapse of ages, most modern improvements are founded. But it is not to the profession alone, that this book may be considered useful. In this rising empire, where political knowledge to a certain degree is claimed by all, and actually possessed by many; a book which so lucidly and so perspicuously brings to view the laws, institutions, manners and customs of those nations from which our English ancestors descended, must be peculiarly useful, as it will enable young politicians to trace all our civil regulations to their source, and thus to account methodically and scientifically for many modern usages and practices, of which their knowledge is extremely superficial. In this book they will see how our ancestors struggled for the establishment of those privileges which artful monarchs and a proud nobility were continually attempting to destroy; and they will also learn that the persevering industry of the people, aided by the wealth which their skill and enterprise brought into the country, finally obtained a complete victory in the establishment of principles and customs, which, transplanted into America by our progenitors, terminated in those glorious constitutions which distinguish the people of America, for liberty and happiness, from every other people on the earth.
CONDITIONS. The work shall be elegantly printed, in two octavo volumes, on five wove paper, with a new and beautiful type. It will be delivered to Subscribers, bound in calf, at Five Dollars; and in boards at Four Dollars—To non subscribers the price will be enhanced. No money will be required till the delivery of the work. Those who subscribe for ten sets shall have one gratis. To booksellers the usual allowance will be made. Portland, June 24— The above work will be printed from a correct London Edition—The few copies of an Irish Edition now circulating in this country are considered by the first law character as extremely incorrect, and not to be relied on by historical authority.
Allegany. The subscriber having determined to reside in Allegany Co. Maryland, offers for sale 40 000 acres of land there and in Hardy County, Virginia, which is separated from Allegany county, only by the North branch of Potomac. The land to be laid off in small or large quantity as to suit purchasers. He will remain here till 5th October, and be in Western Port at the mouth of Georges creek, 25 miles above Cumberland on 12th of October, for the express purpose of showing, selling and laying out lands for those who wish to purchase. The terms of sale will be very reasonable, and a long time allowed for a large proportion of the payments, and produce or stock of any kind will be taken from year to year, at the Cumberland prices, and as he will want land opened, labor will also be taken in payment. A small payment will be expected at the time of purchase, say one Eighth part, which may be made in cash, good notes, bonds or slaves. He also offers a number of good lots at the west end of the city of Washington, and his dwelling house, out houses, garden &c. in George Town, now under the occupation of Washington Bowie, Esq. The lots will be sold for cash or on a long credit, or leased on ground rents. The place in George Town is one of the handsomest in the world, is well calculated for a man of business, and particularly well for a gentleman with a family of children to educate, it being situated in the midst of excellent seminaries for male and female, and good society, with fine water and excellent health. For further particulars respecting the city and George Town property, apply to Mr. CHARLES WAYMAN in George Town. The country at the head of the Potomac, where the subscriber offers his lands for sale, has perhaps important advantages over all other new countries, though in general it is mountainous, yet there are large bodies of land sufficiently level, and fertile in a high degree. No country is more healthy, none better adapted to farming and grazing. The crops of Indian corn are from 5 to 8 barrels the acre, in the common mode of cultivation, and there is no country superior for wheat, rye and oats, but its greatest advantage over most new countries, is its convenience to market, being not more than 150 miles from the seat of government of the United States; to which the produce can be brought by water. Those who may wish for further particulars, may see me in George Town any time between this and 5th of October. JOHN TEMPLEMAN. Sept. 4—w8w
A Valuable Tract of Land FOR SALE, LAYING on the main road, leading from Charlottesville to Washington city, containing 263 acres; 5 1/2 miles from Cucumber Court House, Virginia, convenient to a number of fine merchant and law mills. The situation pleasant and remarkably healthy, the land level, fertile and well adapted to the production of Indian corn, tobacco, wheat and other small grain, and is remarkably well watered, having the north fork of Cedar Run passing through the center of it, and fifteen bold and never failing springs on it; 140 acres of timothy meadow land on it, all of which may be put in good repair at a very small expense and a superabundance of large and lofty timber on it. The improvements are a dwelling house, three large barns on a floor, a good kitchen, a very large barn two stories high and other out houses sufficient, and which are strong and well built—2200 bearing fruit trees, principally apple trees, together with all kinds of seed and stone fruits. It is so situated as to admit of being divided into two convenient and profitable farms. I will sell it entire or divide it as may be found most convenient and give immediate possession—there is a good chance to seed a large crop of grain on it this fall. I will take negroes to the full amount of the above land or any part thereof for the accommodation of a purchaser; if the above land is not sold before the 20th of October, it will be sold on that day to the highest bidder; the sale to take place on the premises. MORTON FANNELL, Cucumber county, Virginia. August 21—wt
IN CHANCERY, MARYLAND, August 5, 1805. Hezekiah Berry, vs. Samuel Smallwood, Amastatia Smith & Cornelius Smith her husband and others.
The object of the bill in this cause filed is to obtain a decree to foreclose a mortgage executed by Henry Smallwood on the first day of July seventeen hundred and ninety-nine for conveying to the complainant sundry tracts of land in Charles county. The bill states that Samuel Smallwood, Amastatia Smith and Cornelius Smith her husband reside out of the state of Maryland. It thereupon adjudged and ordered that the complainant by causing a copy of this order to be inserted three successive weeks in a newspaper in the city of Washington, before the 25th day of October next, give notice to the defendants of this application and of the substance and object of the bill, that they may be warned to appear here in person or by a solicitor of this court before the twenty fifth day of February next, to show cause if any they have wherefore a decree should not pass as prayed. SAMUEL HARVEY HOWARD, Reg. Cur. Can. Sept. 11—w3t
SALE at AUCTION. ON the 7th of October at 11 o'clock in the forenoon will be sold at public auction (at the COLUMBIAN INN in GEORGETOWN) a handsome assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of beds, bedsteads and furniture, mahogany dining tables, side board, walnut tables, looking glasses, carpets, chairs, bras and irons, fenders, stoves and tongs, &c. &c. and a great variety of other articles—a liberal credit will be given for all sums above one hundred dollars. JOHN TRAVERS, Auctioneer. Aug. 21—2awtf