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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 988.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1807.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
For the relief of the sufferers by fire in the town of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all persons, who being indebted to the United States for duties on merchandise, have given bond therefor, with one or more sureties, payable to the collector for the district of Portsmouth, in the state of New Hampshire, or to the collector of the district of Boston and Charlestown, and who have suffered a loss of property by the late conflagration at Portsmouth, shall be and hereby are allowed to take up, or have cancelled, all bonds heretofore given for duties as aforesaid, upon giving to the said collector or collectors new bonds, with one or more sureties, to the satisfaction of the said collector or collectors, for the sums of their former bonds respectively, payable in twelve months from and after the day of payment specified in the bonds to be taken up, & cancelled, as aforesaid; & the said collectors are hereby authorized to give up, or cancel all such bonds, upon the receipt of others, as described in this act; which left mentioned bonds, shall be proceeded with, in all respects, like other bonds, which are taken by collectors for duties due to the United States: Provided, however, that nothing in this act contained, shall extend to bonds which had fallen due prior to the twenty fourth day of December last.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
GEO: CLINTON, Vice President of the United States, & President of the Senate.
February 10, 1807.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
To provide for surveying the coasts of the United States.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States shall be, and is hereby authorized and requested, to cause a survey to be taken of the coasts of the United States, in which shall be delineated the islands and shoals with the roads or places of anchorage, within twenty leagues of any part of the shores of the United States; and also the respective courses and distances between the principal capes, or head lands, together with such other matters as he may deem proper for completing an accurate chart of every part of the coasts within the extent aforesaid.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, to cause such examinations and observations to be made, with respect to St. George's bank, and any other bank or shoal, and the soundings and currents beyond the distance aforesaid to the Gulf Stream, as in his opinion may be especially subservient to the commercial interests of the United States.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted That the President of the United States shall be, and is hereby authorized and requested, for any of the purposes aforesaid, to cause proper and intelligent persons to be employed, and all such of the public vessels in actual service, as he may judge expedient, and to give such instructions for regulating their conduct as to him may appear proper, according to the tenor of this act.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That for carrying this act into effect there shall be, and hereby is appropriated, a sum not exceeding fifty thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
GEO: CLINTON, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
February 10, 1807.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Authorizing the erection of certain Light houses and the fixing of stakes, buoys and beacons at certain places therein named.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is authorized and directed, to cause a good and sufficient Light house to be built at each of the following places, that is to say; on Fair-Weather island, in the state of Connecticut and at Naushawn island near Tarpaulin-cove, in the state of Massachusetts, at such points as the President of the United States may select for those purposes; and to appoint keepers, and otherwise provide for such light-houses, at the expense of the United States; Provided, that sufficient ground for the accommodation of said light-houses, respectively, can be obtained at a reasonable price: And provided also, that the Legislatures of the States of Connecticut and Massachusetts, shall cede the jurisdiction over each place respectively to the United States.
ed States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is authorized and directed, to cause a good and sufficient Light house to be built at each of the following places, that is to say; on Fair-Weather island, in the state of Connecticut and at Naushawn island near Tarpaulin-cove, in the state of Massachusetts, at such points as the President of the United States may select for those purposes; and to appoint keepers, and otherwise provide for such light-houses, at the expense of the United States; Provided, that sufficient ground for the accommodation of said light-houses, respectively, can be obtained at a reasonable price: And provided also, that the Legislatures of the States of Connecticut and Massachusetts, shall cede the jurisdiction over each place respectively to the United States.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is authorized and directed, to cause the light house at present established on Smith's island, at the mouth of the river Potomac, to be taken down, and to cause another good and sufficient one to be built at such other spot on the said point, as the President of the United States may select: Provided, that sufficient ground for the accommodation thereof, can be obtained at a reasonable price: and provided also, that the legislature of the state of Virginia shall cede the jurisdiction over the same to the United States. And the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby further authorized and directed to cause the light house heretofore established on North island, at the entrance into Winyaw bay, in the state of South Carolina, to be rebuilt in such manner as may in his opinion be most likely to secure its future safety.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is authorized and directed, to cause proper and sufficient buoys and stakes to be fixed in, and along the channel in Winyaw bay, leading to the harbor of Georgetown, in the state of South Carolina: and also, to cause proper and sufficient buoys and beacons to be placed on, or near the rocks and shoals in the channel leading into the harbor of Salem, in the state of Massachusetts.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That for the purpose of defraying the expenses which may be incurred in the execution of this act, the following sums shall be, and the same are hereby respectively appropriated, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated: that is to say, for building the light house on Fairweather island, five thousand dollars; for building the light house at Naushawn island, two thousand five hundred dollars; for pulling down, and rebuilding the light house on Smith's point, six thousand dollars; for rebuilding the light house on North island, twenty thousand dollars; for fixing buoys and stakes in Winyaw bay, one thousand five hundred dollars; for fixing buoys and beacons in the channel leading to Salem harbor, one thousand five hundred dollars.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
GEO: CLINTON, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
February 10, 1807.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
For the relief of Edmund Briggs.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the collector for the district of Newport be, and he hereby is directed to pay to Edmund Briggs, owner of the schooner Phebe, or his agent, the amount of bounty, or allowance arising on a fishing voyage, which was made in the said vessel, in the year one thousand eight hundred and two, upon satisfactory proof being exhibited to the said collector, that the said schooner was employed during the four months of the fishing season.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That so much of the act, intitled, "An act for the relief of Robert Pattor, and others," passed on the third day of March, one thousand eight hundred and five, as is contained in the second section thereof, be, and the same hereby is repealed.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
GEO: CLINTON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
February 10, 1807.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
For the relief of William Hearn.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is authorized
to inquire, by himself, or by some trusty agent whom he may appoint for the purpose, into the pecuniary circumstances of William Hearn, now imprisoned, by virtue of a writ of execution, in favor of the United States, in the prison of Washington county, district of Columbia; and if said Hearn shall assign and convey to the Secretary aforesaid, all the estate of every kind and description, which he may own or be entitled to, in possession, remainder, or reversion, to the proper use and benefit of the United States; or if he, the said Hearn, shall prove to the satisfaction of the Secretary, or agent aforesaid, that he has no estate, and has not transferred all or any part of his property, with intent to avoid the payment of the sum for which he is imprisoned, or to defraud the United States; then the Secretary of the Treasury shall give to said Hearn, a certificate, stating what he has done in the premises; and upon said Hearn producing such certificate to the marshal of the district of Columbia, he shall discharge said Hearn from his imprisonment: Provided, in case the certificate shall specify, that the said Hearn has satisfied the Secretary, or agent aforesaid, that he had no estate, and of course has made no assignment, then the said Hearn shall either pay, or execute to the marshal, his obligation, payable to the United States, for all fees and expenses, which have arisen in consequence of his, said Hearn's imprisonment, before he be discharged as aforesaid: And Provided, that nothing in this act shall be construed, to discharge any other person from any liability to the payment of, or from any liability to be imprisoned by virtue of the execution aforesaid, nor to release any estate, which the said Hearn may hereafter acquire, from a liability to satisfy said execution.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
GEO: CLINTON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
February 10, 1807.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
The following are the remarks delivered by Mr. BAYARD in the Senate on the resolution inserted in our paper of the 9th inst. for investing a certain portion of the public lands in shares of the Chesapeake Canal.
Mr. President,
I am apprehensive that the resolution now under consideration, not being viewed as a national object, will not be regarded with the attention it deserves. Having some acquaintance with the subject, and being strongly impressed with its importance, I deem it a duty to communicate to the Senate the facts which I possess, and to unfold those views of the object proposed, which have presented themselves to my mind. I shall not feel it incumbent on me to employ any argument to prove the general utility of canals. If, however, there be but one opinion on this subject in old and populous countries, how much more benefit may we not expect from the improvement in a young country where labour and capital, which it is calculated to save, are so much more wanted.
The relative position of the Delaware and Chesapeake bays long since awakened the attention of a distinguished body, as to the practicability of opening a water communication between them.
In the year 1769, Dr. Franklin, Mr. Rittenhouse, Mr. Gilpin and Mr. Hollingsworth, were appointed a committee by the Philosophical Society of Philadelphia to examine the ground between the bays, and to ascertain the practicability and probable expense of opening a communication between their waters. Their report strongly recommended the project, as one not only susceptible of being accomplished, but as a work eventually promising an adequate profit. The want of capital at that time, the disturbances then arising with Great Britain, the occurrence and consequences of the war diverted for a long time the public attention from this interesting object.
When, however, peace and a flourishing commerce had recruited the exhausted resources of the country, it again occupied the minds of those men, whose views, extending beyond themselves, are employed upon objects of general benefit and utility.
A rival interest had long been felt by Pennsylvania and Maryland as to the waters of the Susquehannah. The Susquehannah, and the streams falling into it rendered navigable, it was evident that a great proportion of the produce of Pennsylvania and a part of that of the state of New York would pass down the river, and seek a market at Baltimore.
The legislature of Pennsylvania, having this impression, enacted penal laws against removing the obstructions to the navigation of the river. The expected advantage had rendered Maryland unwilling to consent to unite at their heads the waters of the two bays.
This unworthy spirit, which opposed a partial interest to general benefit, yielded at length to the enlarged and liberal views which comprehended the whole interests of the two states.
Pennsylvania agreed to allow the navigation of the Susquehannah to be opened, and Maryland to permit the heads of the bays to be united by a canal.
In the years 1799, 1801 and 1802, by legislative acts of Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, a company was incorporated with a capital of 500,000 dollars for the purpose of cutting the canal. Subscriptions were obtained nearly to the amount of 400,000; the company was organized, and the work undertaken.
Engineers of ability were employed to survey and level the ground upon several routes, which different opinions had distinguished as preferable, and after a full knowledge on the subject was attained, the line of the canal was fixed by the board of directors from Welch point on the Elk to a point near Mendenhall's landing on the Christiana river. The extent of this route is 21 miles. A shorter distance might have united the water of the two bays. But the safety of the harbours and navigation, and the boldness of the waters, secured by the route adopted, not only justified, but strongly recommended the extension of the line and the probable increase of expense. An opinion had existed that the bays might be united so as to allow the waters of the one to flow into the other. The scheme was considered; but it was found that it could not be executed, so as to answer the intended purpose, without an expense infinitely beyond the means of the company. A canal with locks was in consequence determined on. The depth of the canal was fixed at 7 1-2 feet, to afford navigation to the common vessels belonging to the bays. To supply the locks of the canal the sources of the Elk river were purchased and conveyed to the main by a smaller canal. This canal of supply proceeding from near the line of Pennsylvania, and furnishing a barge navigation, is nearly completed; the length of it is about five miles.
In making surveys, in the purchase of water rights and lands, of boats and materials, in payment of labourers and incidental expenses, the company has expended upwards of 100,000 dollars. The magnitude of the work, and its numerous details of expense were not distinctly perceived at the time it was commenced. When it was found that one-fourth of the capital of the company was exhausted, and the work which alone had been originally contemplated not commenced, a general despondency pervaded the subscribers to the project, and many despairing of the completion of the work, and considering the payment of their subscriptions as a direct sacrifice of their property, refused to pay their instalments, and have put the company to the expense, and subjected them to the delay of law suits. In consequence their operations have been paralysed and the work suspended.
Under these circumstances, which I felt myself bound to unfold to the view of the Senate, it is that the company now comes to ask the assistance and support of the general government.
This, sir, I acknowledge they have no right to expect, unless the aid we contribute belongs to the interest of the public. I shall, therefore, confine my enquiries to the advantages which different states and the union at large will derive from the scheme. Virginia, Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, have an immediate interest in the canal. It opens an inland water communication between them all. The waters emptying into the Chesapeake penetrate immense tracts of country. The towns and landings on these waters have new markets opened to them, and the assistance of additional capitals.
An interior navigation of twenty-one miles, exempt from risk, saves a voyage of five hundred, exposed to the danger of enemies and the common perils of the sea. The cheapness, facility, and safety of the intercourse must necessarily quicken the commerce between the northern and eastern and southern states. The manufactures of the north will be exchanged through this channel for the produce of the south.
I will not trespass so far as to go through details upon this head. I will mention, however, one article connecting the interest of Virginia with the scheme. That state abounds with coal. The consumption of this article in many towns is already considerable, and must increase with the population and manufactures of the country. At present English coal is sold as cheap in Philadelphia as the coal of Virginia;—the canal would bring the Virginia coal to market at a price which would soon exclude the English. The capital of Philadelphia enables that city to import cheaper than Baltimore; and the rate of its market attracts the custom of a great portion of the western country. Great quantities of merchandise are carried from Philadelphia, passing Baltimore, to the west and south.
I shall be justified in saying that the chief market of the western country
will be brought sixty or seventy miles nearer to them.
To them therefore this canal is an object of considerable interest.
In a national point of view the canal proposes the greatest advantages in the event of a war.
Without the aid of England a war with any principal power of Europe would suspend, if not destroy, our external navigation. To possess then interior navigation, uniting distant parts with the centre of the country, would be an advantage of incalculable value. And I would beg the Senate particularly to consider the important service the execution of the scheme would render in military operations, in facilitating the transportation of troops, baggage, stores, and ordnance, to and from distant points of the country. The movements of an enemy possessing the sea, exposed to more hazards, could not be made from certain points with more celerity and ease than those of our own army. But, sir, however great the importance of this canal may be considered even by itself, yet the nation ought to view it, and its just consequence is only seen when regarded as a principal link in a great chain of interior navigation extending from the northern to the southern extremities of the country.
A canal is contemplated from the Delaware to the Raritan. This will open a communication between the Delaware, the North river, and the Sound. A communication is nearly effected between the Mohawk river and lake Ontario. A similar one is practicable between the Hudson and lake George, which would extend the navigation to Quebec. To the eastward the connection of Buzzard's and Boston bay carries the navigation to Boston. To the south a canal from Elizabeth river, through the Dismal Swamp to Pasquotank river, extends the navigation to Albemarle and Pamlico sounds; and a connection of the inlets, which is represented as practicable and likely to be undertaken, carries it to Georgia. Thus we see an unbroken chain of interior navigation can be formed, binding together all the Atlantic states, securing in time of war and facilitating in time of peace, the internal trade of the country.
This extensive work is not only practicable, but I consider there is no hazard in affirming that before the lapse of many years it will be accomplished. The extensive and powerful private and public interest which depend upon it will not suffer the object to be neglected. The waters of no country of the same extent offer so easy and complete a communication as those of the U. S.
I have not enumerated all the points of connection. I have stated only those more immediately relating to the subject of our consideration.
There is reason to believe that the subject of internal navigation has not escaped the attention of the administration. The present moment is propitious for the undertaking. Your treasury is full, and the redeemable part of the public debt cannot absorb the whole of your revenue. In the other House a committee has been appointed to devise a plan to dispose of the surplus. I have, however, to lament that doubts of the highest authority exist as to the constitutional right of this government, to apply the public money to objects of this kind. Though the plan I mean to propose to the Senate is not exposed to this objection, yet I shall beg permission very briefly to consider it.
It is admitted that the constitution does not expressly give the power to cut canals; but we possess and are in the daily exercise of the power to provide for the protection and safety of commerce, and the defence of the nation. It has never been contended that no power exists which has not been expressly delegated.
There is no express power given to erect a fort or magazine, though it is recognized in the delegation of exclusive legislative powers in certain cases. The power to erect light houses and piers, to survey and take the soundings on the coast, or to erect public buildings, is neither expressly given nor recognized in the constitution, but is embraced by a liberal and just interpretation of the clause in the constitution, which legitimates all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution the powers expressly delegated. On a like principle the bank of the U. S. was incorporated. Having a power to provide for the safety of commerce and the defence of the nation, we may fairly infer a power to cut a canal, a measure unquestionably proper with a view to either object.
But, sir, the plan I mean to propose is entirely clear of the constitutional objection. Without any such objection I should despair of obtaining a grant of money for such an object. While money cannot be had to fortify our seaports, I cannot expect it to dig canals. I am going to ask for land upon principles of reciprocal benefit to the company and the government. We have, sir, 300 millions of acres, which I may say with certainty cannot be sold in a century. I will not enquire whether we

There can be no question as to our right to sell the land for their stock. We have given it for the endowment of a school, for the making of roads, and have made gratuitous grants; and surely we must have the right to sell it for cash stock.
Could it be the canal and the stock cannot fail to be valuable. The U. S. may then convert it into money. I am warranted in saying that a grant to this company will not interfere with the sale of land made by the public. I believe that gentlemen can be found to purchase the land with a view to promote the object of the grant who would not purchase of the public. It is the interest of the U. S. which I am proposing, more than that of the company. I am asking land, which you could not sell in a hundred years, and land which it is unlikely you will hold half the period of time. A few years might complete the canal, and give to the stock its value. You will then have anticipated the sale of so much land, and accomplished an object of great public and private utility.
I have reason to believe, if this government grant assistance to the company, the example will be followed by the states of Pennsylvania and Maryland. It now depends upon us, whether this great work shall languish and sink, or be revived and completed. More than a hundred thousand dollars have been expended; if the work be forsaken the money is lost. The project now abandoned, will never again be undertaken by individuals. They now propose to assist you with a large capital; effect the offer, and hereafter you will be forced to do the work at your own expense. Never had we it in our power upon terms so cheap to accomplish an object of great public importance. You have a capital of more than 100,000 dollars; you unite by internal communication the waters of five states; you lay the foundation of a scheme of interior navigation connecting the extremities of the continent; and you support a spirit of improvement so essential to the prosperity of the country, by an accommodation which takes not a cent out of our treasury, and which promises at least a reciprocal benefit to the government.
Edward Livingston's Address to the Public, Concluded.
And that being unable to discharge my debt in money, I had, after a delay of two months subsequent to his arrival, given him an order for the amount upon captain Samuel D. Davis, payable in one and two years; that captain Davis having purchased a plantation from me, and being my debtor to a larger amount payable at those periods, had accepted my order and given his note for the amount, which was credited on his mortgage to me; to prove these facts I produced the records, and appealed to Mr. Davis, then in court, who confirmed them.
With respect to Mr. Rodger's affidavit I observed, that it was difficult to reply to a document which had only been partially read, that Mr. Keene, upon whose hearsay I was accused, had been long absent from the country, and that on his return, I was persuaded a satisfactory explanation of the business would be made, but, that in all events, I pledged myself most solemnly to God and my country, that I was utterly ignorant of any of the plans which it was said colonel Burr was executing, either for dismembering the union, or contravening its laws, except what I had heard from the newspapers, the communication of general Wilkinson, or public report, and that I had never held any communication, either written or verbal with him or any other person whom I knew or suspected to be concerned with him on the subject of those plans.
There is a force in the language of truth, there is a commanding aspect in the looks of innocence that can rarely be assumed by falsehood or guilt, and I am persuaded few, if any of my auditors retired with impressions to my prejudice. The general seems to have thought so too, for on the following day when I went to court to hear the charges he had engaged to exhibit, I met a gentleman of his family who in answer to my earnest enquiry, whether the general's affidavits were prepared, told me that intelligence had arrived which did not leave him leisure to attend to them and that he did not believe they would that day be produced; seeing my extreme chagrin at this delay, he told me he was persuaded that the general would feel much gratified if I could exonerate myself from the charge, that he had been forced into the accusation by imperious circumstances, but that he had little doubt, if I could remove his suspicions as to the payment of the money to Bollman, (which he added was the principal circumstance) that he would be ready to do me ample justice; and concluded by suggesting the propriety of my calling on the general, this I refused to do, but said that I would reflect on the other proposition; and after consulting with some friends, I determined to send the papers I had read in court with some others which I was sure must remove every doubt as to the nature of the transaction. Meeting the gentleman shortly after, I told him my determination, and he appointed an hour to call on me for the documents, and expressed a joy which I am sure he felt, on the prospect of an arrangement that would do full justice to my character; he arrived some time after the hour appointed,
but apologized for the delay, by stating that he had since been to the general, that he was desirous to do me justice, was anxious that I should exonerate myself from the charge, but that it was absolutely necessary he should see me in order to show some papers which had not been exhibited, and which I understood, were to explain the reasons why he had thought himself obliged to accuse me, but that the payment of the money to Bollman was still the principal charge, and this being explained he would almost venture to pledge himself, that general Wilkinson would appear in open court, to be called at his request, and make any statement I could reasonably desire, to remove the effect of his charge; the idea of presenting myself, and making explanations to a man who had so cruelly injured me, appeared at first too degrading to be borne, but the pain which these accusations must give to my friends at a distance, the humbling circumstances attending a newspaper assertion of innocence, the certainty that it could never be so effectually done as by the mode proposed; and (shall I be called pusillanimous, when I add) the fear of inevitable ruin to my family from a military arrest and removal, all concurred to produce the reluctant assent, which, after a delay of some hours I gave to the proposition of calling at head-quarters in company with a friend. Eight in the evening was the hour appointed. The gentleman to whom I before alluded, was so perfectly persuaded that the visit would end in the most satisfactory arrangements, and expressed so friendly a pleasure in the prospect, that I could scarcely believe him in earnest, when, at the hour appointed, with a mortification he did not attempt to conceal, he met me on the gallery at head-quarters with a message—"That the general had just received a letter that determined him not to see Mr. Livingston or any of his friends." This cruel insult, added to the injuries I had received, made me feel the humiliation to which I had opposed myself, and I returned home with the firm persuasion that I should find the guard for my arrest stationed at my door, in this I was mistaken, as yet I have preserved my liberty and life, but, how long I shall be permitted to enjoy either, depends upon the caprice or suspicions of a man, who has upon record declared him self above the law, and who, in open court, asserted the propriety of cutting off a member to preserve the body. At that moment I had peculiar reasons to apprehend violence. Mr. Alexander and myself were the two counsellors who had dared to question the legality of Bollman's imprisonment. We had both been on the second day after publicly denounced, the one as a traitor, the other as participating in treason. An accusation in form had been promised against both, and a few hours before I was insulted at head-quarters. Mr. Alexander had been forcibly dragged hither by a military guard. I had no other connection with this gentleman than that which arises from practising at the same bar; he is a much younger man than myself, and we were never on very intimate terms, his politics and mode of thinking upon many points, were diametrically opposite to mine, but I have always observed in him the manners of a gentleman, and the principles of a man of honor; his most intimate acquaintance at the bar having entered the family of general Wilkinson, Mr. Alexander sent to me the moment of his arrest—he confided to me his professional papers, and gave me charge of his effects. I performed on that occasion the duties I owed to a man whose character I esteemed, whose situation interested me, and on whose guilt, notwithstanding the denunciation which had been made, I had no right to pronounce. I dared to take out an Habeas Corpus for his release, to send him some trifling supplies, and to write him a note in which I assured him that I would follow his directions in the disposal of his property, and expressed a persuasion, of which I have now no doubt, that his voyage to the U. S. though disagreeably begun, would terminate in his restoration to liberty; this was my second offence , and it produced as I have been informed and believe the insulting refusal to receive the visit I had been invited by the general to make.
My first crime was the act of professional duty, I have before detailed, and it was followed by the denunciation which has forced me before the tribunal of the public.
I have not appealed to it however, until the jurisdiction of every other has been declined by my accuser. I waited with a respectful but impatient silence, until the court met on Monday, after a recess of four days; I applied to the judges to know whether any accusation had been made against me, being answered in the negative, and the attorney for the district for the United States, then in court having to the same question made the same reply, I addressed the court nearly to the effect contained in this publication, I shewed from the exposure of my private affairs the utter improbability of my entering into designs so subversive of every plan I had formed, in designs which, if successful must banish me from my country, and separate me for ever from my family and friends, and if they proved abortive, must end in my irretrievable ruin. And I concluded by offering them, as I now offer to the public as a pledge of my innocence, or a proof of my insanity, the annexed affidavit, if guilty of the crime laid to my charge, I must be distracted as well as depraved, to add the voluntary guilt of perjury to my other offences.
I content myself in this statement of facts, with such details as are necessary to my own justification, should they find
their way to the seat of government, such of them as relate to our political situation, must attract the notice of our representatives; in the mean time we must suffer the evil to which we are exposed, let us however, do it with fortitude, and never be tempted to any act which may seem to enlist us on the side of those who trample on our constitution, sport with our liberties and violate our laws.—Let us remember that the day of retribution will arrive, and is not far distant, when a strict account will be taken, as well of the wanton abuses of power, as the shameful dereliction of duty which permits them: but let us shew by our zeal, in support of our country, by our submission to lawful authority, and by an intrepid opposition to every foreign or domestic foe that there is no pretext for the dictatorial power that has been usurped over us.
I have said that we must suffer , never were two words more applicable than to our situation, it is one, the most dreadful to an independent mind, of any that can be imagined, subject to the uncontradicted will of a single man with whom the hearsay tales of slander are proofs , and who, on his own evidence, arraigns, condemns and punishes the accused, dooms him to imprisonment, banishment and ruin, by whom the tribunals are insulted, and to whom, the citizens, alive apparently, surrender their forces. What state of things can be worse? No caution can protect! No consciousness of innocence secure. The evidence is taken in private, malicious, cowardly informers skulk around the proconsular office, their tales give food to feelings of pre-existing enmity, or avenge their own quarrels by secret denunciations of guilt. The objects of official suspicion are confined in unusual and remote prisons, their letters are intercepted, communication with them is restricted, and they are, it is said, exposed to a dangerous voyage on the ocean, in the most inclement season of the year: the possibility too, of their being intercepted by a Spanish force, and condemned to perpetual imprisonment in their dungeons, or mines, is not the least probable, or the least frightful part of the picture.
In the mean time where is the necessity that exists for those measures? Are the courts shut? Do the judges refuse their duty? (6) Are the ordinary prisons insecure? No! the course of justice has except, by those events been undisturbed, the officers are at their posts, nor is there any appearance of violence to the civil authority, instead of therefore, of securing the punishment of the prisoners, these extrajudicial arrests are the only means that perhaps could be devised for screening them if guilty from punishment. On their arrival in the United States, they must be surrendered to the civil power and the arrest appearing to be illegal they must be enlarged.
The witnesses who could here (if the charges are well founded) have substantiated their guilt, being at a great distance, time will be given them to escape, and that punishment so necessary to be inflicted on the crimes with which they are charged, will be eluded. Whereas if the civil authority had been applied to, and suffered to take its course, efficient, and what is perhaps of as much consequence, prompt justice would have been done: an awful example would have been offered on the spot, that might have appalled the guilty, or speedy acquittal to the innocent, would have destroyed those sympathies which legal and violent measures always create. At a moment when union is more necessary than at any other period, the shadow of injustice ought to have been avoided.
A consideration of the consequences, a conviction of the illegality of the arrests and a sense of duty induced me, in compliance with the request of a fellow practitioner, to attempt the judicial release of Dr. Bollman, of whose guilt as is now stated, there was sufficient proof to have warranted a commitment here. The same sense of duty induced me to issue another writ of Habeas Corpus , for Mr. Alexander and Mr. Ogden. The latter gentleman had been brought a few days prior to this, before judge Workman, and was discharged—In defiance of all civil authority he was included in the same order for arrest with Mr. Alexander and was taken on Monday out of his lodgings by a party of armed dragoons, and I suppose sent out of the territory, for the return to the Habeas Corpus in this cause was a reference to that in the case of Bollman.
I know not what effect this publication will have, it may JUSTIFY ME TO MY COUNTRY, which is the first wish of my heart, it may be the means of producing a strict scrutiny into my conduct, which I INVITE, it may draw down the further vengeance of my accuser, which I will never DEPRECATE.—But whatever may be the event, nothing can destroy the consciousness I enjoy of my own rectitude on this occasion, nor the determination in my humble sphere, to resist oppression and assert the empire of the LAWS.
EDWARD LIVINGSTON. New-Orleans, 26th Dec. 1806.
(5) I am authorised to state that official communications has been made to General Wilkinson, that the proper tribunal was ready to receive and act upon any charges he might think proper to make.
EDWARD LIVINGSTON, of the city of New Orleans, counselor at law, being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God, doth depose, that he hath never had any communication, written or verbal, direct or indirect, with Aaron Burr, or any other person whom he knows or has reason to sus-
pect, to be concerned with him in the plans now said to be carrying on, hostile to the Union, laws, or constitution of the United States, relative to any such plans, and that he is utterly ignorant of the existence of any such schemes on the part of the said Aaron Burr, or his adherents, except from the public papers, the communication of general Wilkinson, and the voice of public report.
(Signed) EDWARD LIVINGSTON. Sworn this 26th day of December, 1806, before me, DOM. A. HALL, District Judge of the United States for the Orleans District.
Foreign Intelligence.
THIRTY-SECOND BULLETIN. 52d Bulletin is dated Berlin, 16th Nov. 1806.—It states the position and force of the Prussian army at the beginning of the campaign—viz: 115,000 infantry, 30,000 cavalry, 145,000, and 800 pieces cannon—all these were in the battle of the 14th, except the dukes of Weimar and prince Wirtemberg's corps—leaving 126,000 engaged in that battle. That of this body, not one escaped! The same of the other two corps not in the battle. That the king, the queen, general Kalkreuth, and only 10 or 12 officers were saved. That the king was at Koningsburg with about 8000 men. Most of the French troops had returned to Berlin. Marshal Davoust has gone to Posen—Murat is to follow him. The king of Holland is requested to return to his own kingdom. Prince Jerome investing two towns in Silesia, of which he takes the possession. Marshal Mortier has arrived at Hamburg, to shut the Elbe and Weser.
ARMISTICE WITH PRUSSIA.
THIRTY-THIRD BULLETIN. BERLIN, Nov. 17, 1806. The armistice which follows, was yesterday signed at Charlottenburg. The season being advanced, this arrangement determines the station of the enemy. Part of Prussian Poland being occupied by the French, and part remaining neutral.
His majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy, and his majesty the king of Prussia, in consequence of negotiations for peace, begun on the 23d Oct. last, so unfortunately interrupted, have judged it necessary to agree to a suspension of arms, and for this purpose have appointed as plenipotentiaries, viz. His majesty the emperor of the French, Michael Duroc, Marshal, &c. &c. &c. and his majesty the king of Prussia, the marquis of Lucchesini, and general de Zastrow—who after having exchanged powers have agreed to the following articles:
1. The forces of his majesty the king of Prussia, (now on the right bank of the Vistula) shall assemble at Koningsburg, in Royal Prussia, beyond the right bank of the Vistula. 2. The army of his majesty the emperor of the French, king of Italy, shall occupy that part of South Prussia, which is bounded by the right bank of the Vistula to the mouth of the Bug. The town of Thorn—the fortress and city of Grudentz, the city and citadel of Dantzick, the town of (Colbut and Tenzycz) which shall be delivered up to them as security; and in Silesia, the town of Glogau and Breslau, with such part of South Prussia as is bounded by the right bank of the Oder, and also the part that is situated upon the left bank of that river, to be limited by a line drawn from the Oder, at 5 leagues above Breslau, passing to Ohlau—Zobren at three leagues from Schweidnitz. (without including it) and from thence to Fryburg. Landshutt and connecting itself with Bohemia at Liebau. 3. The other parts of East Prussia, or New East Prussia, shall not be occupied by either army, French, Prussian or Russian; but if it should be taken possession of by the latter, His Majesty the king of Prussia engages, that they shall fall back to their own territories, and likewise not to admit the forces of that power into his kingdom, during the time this armistice shall continue. 4. Hameln and Nienburg, with their arms and ammunition shall be delivered up to the French troops, and an inventory shall be made within 8 days from the exchange of ratifications, of the present armistice. The garrisons of these places shall not be made prisoners of war, but shall be marched to Koningsberg, and shall receive all convenient accommodations on the route. 5. The negotiations shall continue at Charlottenburg, and if peace shall not be the result, the parties engage not to recommence hostilities without a previous notice of 10 days. 6. The present armistice shall be ratified by the contracting powers, on the 21st inst. at Graudnitz, when and where the ratifications shall be exchanged.
In faith of which, we the undersigned have hereunto placed our respective seals—at Charlottenburg, 16th Nov. 1806.
DUROC, LUCHESINI, ZASTROW.
" Moniteur. "
THIRTY-FOURTH BULLETIN.
BERLIN, Nov. 22. No intelligence has yet been received that the suspension of arms, signed on the 17th has been ratified by the king of Prussia, and that the exchange of ratifications has taken place. In the mean time hostilities continue to go on, as they are not to cease till the period of exchange.
General Savary, whom the emperor appointed to direct the siege of Hameln, had a conference on the 20th with Gen. Leccord, and the Prussian general, and made him sign a capitulation. 9000 prisoners, amongst whom are six generals, magazines, sufficient to subsist ten thousand men for six months, stores of all kinds, a company of horse artillery, and 300 cavalry are in our power.
Savary set off immediately for Nienburg, in order to make that fortress capitulate, in which it is thought there is a garrison of from 2 to 3000 men. A Prussian battalion of 800 men, in garrison at Czetoschau, at the extremity of Polish Prussia, capitulated on the 18th before 150 light horse of the 2d regiment, united to 300 Polish confederates; who appeared before the fortress. The garrison are prisoners of war; considerable magazines have been found in it.
THIRTY-NINTH BULLETIN.
POSEN, Dec. 7, 1806. General Savary, after having taken possession of Hameln, proceeded to Nienburg. The governor hesitated to surrender. General Savary entered the place and after several conferences he concluded the articles of capitulation. A courier has just arrived with the news that the Emperor of Russia has declared war against the Porte; that Choczin and Bender are surrounded by his troops; that they have passed the Dnieper and posted themselves from that to Jassy. General Michelson commands the Russian army in Wallachia.
The Prussian army, commanded by Gen. Benilsen, has evacuated the Vistula, which Marshal Davoust has passed and established his head quarters before Prague: his advanced posts are on the Bug. The grand duke of Berg continues at Warsaw.
The Emperor's head quarters are still at Posen.
FORTIETH BULLETIN.
POSEN, Dec. 9. Marshal Ney has crossed the Vistula, and entered Thorn on the 6th. He bestows particular praise on col. Savary, who at the head of the 4th regiment of infantry, with the grenadiers and voltigeurs of the 96th and the 6th light infantry, crossed the Vistula the first. He had an engagement at Thorn with the Prussians, whom he forced, after a flight battle, to evacuate the town. He killed some of their men and took twenty prisoners.
This affair exhibits a remarkable trait. The river 400 fathoms across, was covered with floating ice; the boat which carried our advanced guard, being flopped by the ice, could not advance—on the opposite bank, some Polish boatmen rushed forward under a shower of balls to clear the boat. The Prussian boatmen attempted to oppose them, upon which a scuffle with fists ensued. The Polish boatmen threw the Prussians into the water, and piloted our boats to the right bank. The Emperor has enquired the names of the brave men for the purpose of rewarding them.
The Emperor received to-day the deputation of Warsaw, consisting of Messrs. Gatozkouki, Grand Chamberlain of Lithuania, Knight of the Orders of Poland; Goizenfki, Lieutenant General, Knight of the Orders of Poland; Lubienfki, Knight of the Orders of Poland; Alexander Potocki; Rzekoufki, Knight of the Order of St. Stanislaus; Luizewfki.
IMPERIAL DECREE,
Declaring the British Isles in a state of Blockade. IMPERIAL CAMP, BERLIN, NOVEMBER 21, 1806.
NAPOLEON, Emperor of the French, and King of Italy—considering:—
1. That England does not admit the right of nations as universally acknowledged by all civilized people:— 2. That she declares as an enemy, every individual belonging to an enemy state, and in consequence makes prisoners of war, not only the crews of armed vessels, but those also of merchant vessels, and even the supercar-goes of the same:— 3. That she extends or applies to merchant vessels, to articles of commerce, and to the property of individuals, the right of conquest, which can only be applied or extended to what belongs to an enemy state:— 4. That she extends to ports not fortified, to the harbours and mouths of rivers, the right of blockade, which, according to reason and the usage of civilized nations, is applicable only to strong or fortified ports:—
That she declares blockaded, places before which she has not a single vessel of war: although a place ought not to be considered blockaded but when it is so invested as that no approach to it can be made without imminent hazard;—that she declares even places blockaded which her united forces would be incapable of doing, such as entire coasts, and a whole empire:—
5. That this unequal abuse of right of blockade has another object, than to interrupt the communications of different nations, and to raise the commerce and industry of England upon the ruin of those of the continent:— 6. That this being the evident design of England, whoever deals on the continent in English merchandise, favours that design, and becomes an accomplice:—

That this conduct in England, (worthy only of the first ages of barbarism) has benefited her to the detriment of other nations:—
4. That it being right to oppose an enemy the same arms she makes use of, to combat as she does; when all means of justice, and every liberal sentiment, (the result of civilization among men) are disregarded:—
We have resolved to enforce against England the usages which she has consecrated in her maritime code.
The present decree shall be considered as the fundamental law of the empire, until England has acknowledged that the right of war is the same on land as at sea, that it cannot be extended to any private property whatever, nor to persons who are not military, and until the right of blockade be restrained to fortified places actually invested by competent forces.
Art. 1. The British islands are in a state of blockade.
2. All commerce and correspondence with them is prohibited. Consequently all letters or packets, written in English, or to an Englishman, written in any language, shall not be dispatched from the post offices, and shall be seized.
3. Every individual, a subject of Great Britain, or of whatever rank or condition, who is found in countries occupied by our troops, or those of our allies shall be made a prisoner of war.
4. Every warehouse, all merchandise or property whatever belonging to an Englishman, are declared good prize.
5. The commerce of English merchandise is prohibited. All merchandise belonging to England, or coming from her manufactures and colonies, are declared to be good prize.
6. One half of the proceeds of merchandise declared to be good prize and forfeited as in the preceding articles, shall go to indemnify merchants who have suffered losses by the English cruizers.
7. No vessel coming directly from England or her colonies, or having been there since the publication of this decree, shall be admitted into any port.
8. Every vessel, that by a false declaration contravenes the foregoing disposition, shall be seized; and the ship and cargo confiscated as English property.
9. This article states, that the councils of prizes at Paris and at Milan, shall have cognizance of what may arise in the empire, and in Italy, under the present article.
10. Communications of this decree shall be made to the kings of Spain, Naples, Holland, Etruria, and to our other allies; whose subjects as well as ours, are victims of the injustice and barbarity of the English maritime code.
11. Our ministers of foreign relations, &c. &c. are charged with the execution of the present decree.
(Signed) NAPOLEON. By the Emperor, B. B. Marst, Secretary of State.
BERLIN, Nov. 19. A deputation from the Palatinate of Posen, has been introduced to the emperor. They offered the homage of that Palatinate, and desired that the Emperor would proclaim the independence of Poland.
The emperor answered them, that France had never acknowledged the different partitions of Poland; that he could not, however, make that proclamation, until the Poles should be determined to defend their rights as a nation, with arms in their hands, by all kinds of sacrifices, and even by that of their lives; that till now Europe had reproached them with having often sacrificed in civil dissensions, the interests of their country; that they might now prove they were corrected by the experience of the long misfortunes which they have been the victims of.
NOVEMBER 20. It is said all the continental powers are to be called on to declare openly for or against France or England; and all intercourse with England is to be interdicted until a general peace.
The emperor this day reviewed the troops here, and commanded their exercise with the bayonet; remarking that they would beat the Russians at their favorite weapon, for Suwarow had said that the ball was foolish, but the bayonet was wise!
SEMPOLNO, Nov. 18. The French troops are taking various positions in Poland. They have advanced to Thorn, and Wraclawec, upon the left bank of the Vistula. The 11th of this month a body of Russian troops entered Prague.* On the 12th another corps entered Warsaw—on the 13th other Russian troops arrived at Prague—where they remained the 15th. Their advanced guards were on the road towards Thorn. General Benningen commands these troops.
* This Prague is a suburb of Warsaw.
VIENNA, Nov. 12. General Clarke has suddenly arrived here from the head quarters of his majesty the emperor of the French, at Berlin; his mission is said to be of the highest importance.
NOVEMBER 15. We estimate that more than one hundred millions of francs of British merchandise has fallen into the hands of the French.
BAMBERG, Nov. 25. We have news of the surrender of Breslau, capital of Silesia, to the French.
There remain now but Austrians on the frontiers of Bohemia. They have
mostly been distributed in their old quarters. Many polish officers in the Austrian service have demanded their dismission.
FRANKFORT, Nov. 28. On the 23d of Nov. Napoleon set off from Berlin for Posen, at 11 o'clock at night. The empress is here; but is going to Berlin to pass the winter.
The duke of Brunswick is not dead; but another nobleman of a similar name. The former has embarked on the Baltic, supposed for England.
The French were preparing to attack the isle of Rugen, in Swedish Pomerania.
FRANKFORT, Dec. 15. Letters from Scania in Sweden, announce that the Swedish army has received orders to hold itself in readiness to march; reinforcements have already set off from Istad for the garrison of Stralsund.
Dec. 16. The deputies from the kingdom of Italy arrived at Munich on the 10th inst. They are going to the imperial head quarters to compliment the Emperor, in the name of the Italian nation, upon his new victories.
HAMBURG, Nov. 24. Already it is believed that the Danes are about to unite with France, and to second the grand measures adopted by Napoleon to force the English to subscribe to a general peace, on terms favorable to maritime powers. We have 12,000 French troops in this city and its environs; and others are arriving incessantly. Half the grand army of Holland is advancing towards Hamburg. It is probable these troops are intended to overawe Denmark.
NOVEMBER 26. A commission has been appointed to proceed to Berlin, to endeavor to obtain of the French emperor every favor to our commerce which may be compatible with his great plans. A contribution of five million and a half of francs has been exacted in the country of Brunswick. Forty nine thousand dollars has been paid for the ransom of the Swedish vessels at Rostock.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 16. The French minister here has demanded the closing of the Dardanelles against Russian and English vessels. But the court has refused the demand, and declared its determination to adhere to its alliance with Russia.
GENOA, Nov. 17. Several letters from Marseilles mention that a vessel arrived there from the Levant, had brought the intelligence that the Ottoman Porte had declared war against England and Russia. This news is confirmed by letters from Leghorn, whither it was brought by a vessel which made her passage in 13 days from Constantinople. The Russian and English ambassadors had already quitted that capital.
PARIS, Dec. 2. Some letters announce that the Russian army advances towards the Vistula. If this is true, the armistice will not be ratified.
There has been communicated to our Senate an imperial decree against the English, and a report on the same subject by M. Talleyrand. The report announces the declaration of the Emperor that he will not quit Berlin and Warsaw, until the Russians shall renounce their unjust pretensions upon Wallachia and Moldavia.
All the letters from the maritime towns of the North announce that the French are actively pursuing the war upon which they have just declared against the English trade.
Letters from Leghorn state that several arrests have taken place there. Some persons have been exiled; among others the brother of the Sardinian consul, for having as it is said, kept up a correspondence in Sicily.
DEC. 22. It is asserted that his majesty, wishing to give the king of Spain a proof of his friendship, and desirous also to see the Spanish army on a respectable footing, which may enable it to co-operate to the common advantage, has not only authorized the recruiting for Spain, of 25,000 men, to be taken from amongst the Prussian prisoners, but has consented that 25,000 men more shall be put at the disposal of the government of Madrid, with the sole condition that the Prussian prisoners, amongst whom they shall be chosen, shall be freely enlisted, and can only be employed in the military service.
MARSEILLES, Nov. 11. It is reported that the Dey of Algiers threatens France with war.
MADRID, Nov. 18. Several shocks of an earthquake have lately been felt at Grenada, which have damaged several houses in that town. It is also said that a whole village has been swallowed up, and that it is replaced by a river. This is all that the first alarm has permitted our correspondents to write us; further details are impatiently waited for.
LONDON, Dec. 15. The king's speech was finally settled, and read to his majesty by Lord Grenville, on Wednesday last.
DEC. 16. House of Lords, Monday Dec. 16. The Lord Chancellor informed the Lords assembled, that it was not in his majesty's power, for several reasons, to be present at the meeting of Parliament, but that his majesty would, on a convenient day, state his reasons to Parliament, for having called them together at this time.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13.
Our readers will perceive, in the remarks of Mr. BAYARD, a subject of vast consequence to the prosperity of the United States incidentally discussed. Never, since the creation of the world, has a government existed, so competent as our own, without oppression, or even effort, to call forth and to multiply its internal resources. The more we make of these, let it be remembered, the more independent we become of the foreign world, and the more able, in case of necessity, to resist any oppressions that may flow from that quarter.
The foreign intelligence which occupies our preceding columns is brought in part by the brig Baleise, arrived at Salem, in 35 days, from Bourdeaux; and in part by the Emmeline, arrived at New-York in 32 days, from Bourdeaux. These vessels bring Paris papers, to the 27th of December, and London papers to the 18th of December.
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
On Wednesday Mr. Harper delivered an argument, of about one hour and an half in length, in support of the motion made by him the preceding day for a writ of Habeas Corpus in the case of Dr. Bollman.
He divided his argument under two general heads. The first of which was directed to sustain the constitutional and legal right of the court generally to grant writs of Habeas Corpus; and the second, to prove the present case proper for the interposition of the power of the court.
Mr. Martin observed that Mr. Harper had gone so fully and comprehensively into the argument, that he would not take up the time of the court by offering any additional remarks.
The Chief Justice said the court would take time to consider before they gave their opinion. On Thursday, the Chief Justice observed, that there was some contrariety of sentiment among the members of the court, and that the delivery of their opinion would be deferred until the next day.
The only business of much importance transacted in the House of Representatives during the three last days has been the further consideration of the bill prohibiting the importation of slaves into the U. S. Having been, for the greater part of these days, occupied with the proceedings of the Supreme Court on the motion to grant a writ of Habeas Corpus (which we shall endeavor to present in detail) we can only cursorily state the proceedings of the House.
A long and warm debate was maintained on several of the provisions of the bill, entirely, however, confined to points previously discussed, the debates on which have been given at considerable length.
In Committee of the Whole, the punishment of death for importing slaves, was commuted into an imprisonment for not more than ten, nor less than five years.
In the House this decision was affirmed—Yeas 67—Nays 43—with the imposition of a fine not exceeding 10,000, nor less than 5000 dollars.
The bill, after undergoing much amendment, was ordered to a third reading on Friday.
Extract of a letter dated FORT GIBSON, (Miss. Terry.) 14th Jan. 1807.
"Burr, with about seven boats, and from 70 to 100 men, is now on the Mississippi river, 50 miles above Natchez, where he will remain until the balance of his boats arrive—an attempt has been made to take him by the sheriff with a small party, but without success—to-morrow the sheriff with the posse comitatus will again make an attempt—the executive has issued orders to the militia, and the territory is in motion—but from the number coming down the river to join Burr, and the disposition of many of the inhabitants of the territory to not molest him, I am apprehensive that he will pass the country without being taken. He declares his views are not inimical to the government of the U. S. but that he intends to take Baton Rouge and operate entirely against the Spaniards, and add a brighter star to the American government than ornaments its present brilliancy."
Nashville, Jan. 17.
On Saturday last two companies of the militia of this country was reviewed by maj. gen. A. Jackson, at this place. We cannot but express our satisfaction at the promptness with which this rendezvous was attended—and the patriotism displayed by the maj. gen.; likewise the brigadier generals, among whom were brigadier gen. Isaac Roberts, who on his return from Duck-river, received his orders and immediately hastened to obey them. The unity of sentiment which pervaded every breath on this occasion, and the general flame of indignation which burst forth on all sides at the recollection of the traitorous conduct of the individuals whose expedition gave rise to the orders that called them together, is a pleasing memento
to our fellow citizens generally, that neither the intrigue of selfish ambition, nor the efforts of disorganizing demagogues, can withdraw our affections from that union, on which our prosperity & happiness depends.
By the particular request of some of the members of the "Corps of Invincible Grays" and the earnest solicitations of Major Boyd, commanding the battalion from the 5th brigade of Volunteers, Major Pitkin and sundry other officers, the Maj. General is induced to suffer his address to the officers and soldiers, on the 10th inst. to be laid before the public. The former are happy to say that their sentiments therein contained, meet the entire approbation, and pledge themselves to support them.
Friends & Fellow Soldiers, The President's Proclamation, as well as the Secretary of War's letter to me dated on the 19th of last month, has given rise to the preparatory steps taken, to have the militia under my command in complete readiness. Those communications found the token of alarm—They are sufficient evidence to us, that the repose of our country is about to be interrupted—That an illegal enterprise has been set on foot by disappointed, unprincipled, ambitious or misguided individuals, and that they are about to be carried on against the government of Spain, contrary to the faith of treaties—Other reports state that the adventurers in this enterprise were numerous—that they had assembled at the mouth of Cumberland river, in considerable force and hostile array—that they had for their object, a separation of the Western from the Eastern part of the United States, and that an attack would in the first place be made on New Orleans. These things, my fellow soldiers, gave rise to my orders of the 2d inst. to the end, that 12 companies of Volunteer corps might be prepared to march on the 5th—I did at the same time order brigadier general James Winchester to take the command. As a previous and necessary measure, to any order to march, I dispatched a confidential express to the mouth of Cumberland river and to Massac, with a letter to capt. Bissell, the commanding officer at that place. This express returned on the 8th inst. from whose report, together with the information given by capt. Bissell, we are furnished with the very pleasing news, that nothing in that quarter is the least alarming. The alluded to address from the commanding officer has been read to you on parade. Under all these circumstances, added to the limited point of view in which the orders given me must be interpreted; I have deemed proper to dismiss the corps under my command, and direct them to return to their respective homes until their country shall require their services, and until further orders shall be given. The appearances of unanimity, the ardour displayed on this occasion, and the promptness with which both the officers and men have attended to their duty and orders, are sure pledges to their country, and to their general, that when emergency shall require, they will fly with the wings of patriotism to support the united government of their country, and the liberty it so bountifully affords—he also clearly sees the great physical strength of our country displayed much to his satisfaction, in the promptness and alacrity with which Gen. Winchester, General Johnston, and the officers and men now in view, have shewn, in their attention to his orders. Here is the Bulwark of our country always sufficient to support and defend the constituted authorities of our government—When the insolence or vanity of the Spanish government shall dare to repeat their insults on our flag, or shall dare to violate the sacred obligations of the good faith of our treaties with them; or should the disorganizing TRAITOR attempt the dismemberment of our country, or criminal breach of our laws; let me ask what will be the effects of the example given, by a tender of service made by such men, as compose the Invincible Grays, commanded too, by the father of our infant state, Gen. James Robertson?
It must and will produce effects like these, "the youthful patriot will be invigorated to a proper sense of duty and zeal, and the vengeance of an insulted country will burst upon the devoted heads of any foreign invaders, or the authors of such diabolical plans"—When we behold aged, deserving, and respectable men, whom the laws of their country exempt from common military duty, the very first to come forward in the event of danger, and whose situation is every way comfortable at home, thus to act, what must be the degree of feeling and sensibility excited? It is beyond expression, but merits the highest encomium.
Friends and Fellow Soldiers, I cannot dismiss you without making honorable mention of the patriotism of capt. Thomas Williamson displayed on the present occasion, who, in twenty four hours after the receipt of my letter, notified me, he was ready to march at the head of a full company of volunteers. Such promptness as this, will be a fit example for the hardy sons of freedom—should the constituted authorities require our service.
Return fellow soldiers to the bosom of your families, with the best wishes of your general, until your country calls, and then it is expected you will march on a moment's warning.
ANDREW JACKSON.
The Rev. George Ralph, Principal of Charlotte Hall School, (Maryland) will preach in the House of Representatives of the U. S. on Sunday next.
MR. BARWISE'S SALE
Is postponed on account of the badness of the weather, until this day at 11 o'clock, and will continue from day to day until all is sold. Friday Feb. 13—
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of Seth Carter, deceased, late a lieutenant in the navy of the U. States, are desired to bring in their accounts legally authenticated for adjustment by the first of May next, and those indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber, who has obtained letters of administration on the said estate.
JEKIEL CROSSFIELD, Adm. Washington, Feb. 13—w3t
A MINIATURE PAINTER,
Is lately arrived in Georgetown, and will stay there some weeks, if he receives any encouragement. He charges Twenty-Five dollars for a Likeness, and deliver none other but correct and approved ones. Apply in Bridge street at the house two doors below the large office.
Specimens of his works may be seen at Mr. G. W. RIGG'S store of Jewellery. Georgetown, February 13—3t
ROSS & GETTY,
At their Store, corner of Washington and Bridge streets, next door to the Union Tavern, Georgetown, Have received per the Schooner Rebecca, from New York,
300 bushels potatoes 10 barrels prime mackerel 5 do. white onions 20 boxes spermaceti candles 500 weight currants 10 boxes mufatced raisins 1200 pounds fine yellow cheese.
ON HAND,
Good old Madeira, Sicily, Sherry, Malaga, Port and Lisbon Wines—Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Rum, New England, do. Holland and country Gin, Rye and Rye Whiskey, Anniseed, Orange, Cinnamon and Perfect Love Cordials on draught and in bottles; prime St. Croix, Loaf and Lump sugar. Gunpowder Tons in casks; Do. do. in casks; Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Tea of the Latest importations.
A few sets of handsome French China Five barrels excellent Buck-wheat Meal Bar iron and Steel Mould and dipped candles Spanish and country Segars With a great variety of other articles in the GROCERY LINE—ALL of which they will dispose of on the lowest terms.
Have received,
By the Sloop Unity, captain Hand from Philadelphia: 140 boxes of mould candles } Cook's 60 do. dipped do. } Manufact 50 do. brown soap } tory. 40 do. white soap } 5 kegs raisins 20 boxes Mufatced, do. 700 lbs. prime Remington cheese, far superior in quality to any in this market 5 tiers of winter strained spermaceti oil 2000 lbs. prime green coffee 1000 lbs. Bourbon do. 1200 lbs. of Pennington's loaf sugar 20 firkins butter 5 chests fresh hyson tea } All first 5 do. young hyson do. } chop. 4 do. imperial do. } 23 hhdw. mufcovada sugar
Together with a large quantity of excellent iron, all of which they will sell on the lowest terms, by wholesale or retail. Georgetown, February 13—
NOTICE.
By order of the Orphans Court of Washington County.
This is to give notice, that the subscriber of the city of Washington, had obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington, in the district of Columbia, letters testamentary on the personal estate of Thomas Washington, late of said city, deceased. All persons having any claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the 20th day of August next—they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 13th day of February, 1807.
SARAH WASHINGTON, Executrix of Thomas Washington. Friday, Feb. 13—w3t
Among the various discoveries which have of late been made in the United States, we know of none more deserving of public notice than the following by LEWIS DE NIROTH. Such a discovery in the architecture of buildings has been long wanting. Many attempts have been made to compose or manufacture a chemical composition similar to that used by the ancient Egyptians; but we have heard of none which approximates nearer to that which is generally called the Egyptian cement and which has put at defiance the ages of time for several thousand years, than that which the Patentee here describes.
Patent fire and water proof cement. A composition equal in durability to free stone, for covering roofs, floors, and plastering walls of houses— Rendering Cellars that are damp and damp water proof. Chimney pieces. Fire hearths. Steps to front and back doors of houses. Cement pavement entire for front and rear of houses, arches, and works under water, statues, images, &c. plaster on side of houses. N.B. Application by letter, post-paid, addressed to Mr. Henry Aborn, Federal City will be punctually noticed. Feb. 13—3mep.

FOR SALE BY AUCTION. THE real estate of Dr. Robert Pattenger, deceased, lying in Prince George county and State of Maryland, about 5 miles from Queen Anne, and 20 from Georgetown, containing between 800 and 1000 acres of Land. This valuable property is situated in a heart of that rich and well-known tract of country, called the Forest of Prince Georges, and is indisputably among the most fertile and best improved places in the State.
The sale will be made on the premises, on Wednesday the 18th day of February next, at 11 o'clock, in conformity to a decree of the High Court of Chancery (the estate not admitting of a division among the representatives of the deceased) and the certainty which the subscriber recites that those who are inclined to become purchasers will view the premises before the day of sale, renders any further description unnecessary. The purchase money must be paid in four equal annual instalments, the purchaser giving bond with approved security for the payment of each instalment, with interest thereon annually from the day of sale. On payment of the purchase money, with the interest thereon, a conveyance will be made to the purchaser, by the subscriber, in virtue of and pursuant to the said decree.
ELISHA RIGGS, Has Imported by the latest arrivals from London & Liverpool, FIFTY-EIGHT PACKAGES SEASONABLE GOODS, which are direct from the best manufacturers, and will be sold lower by the wholesale or retail, than can be afforded by any other house here, (being the only importer of DRY GOODS) among them are, 3 bales of fine cloth, cashmeres and cords, 12 do. second cloth, coatings, ladies cloths, napp'd, frize, Plains and Kendal cottons, 8 bales robe and duffle blankets and ruggs, 4 cases Manchester, Bennetts cords, dimities, furnitures and cotton shirtings, 6 cases fine hats, and umbrellas, 6 bales, silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery, 1 trunk apritons, and hatters trimmings, 2 cases knives and forks, razors, fine cutlery, faddlers, and fashionable buttons, 5 bales flannels, stuffs, serges and baizes, 1500 lb London fine twine, 2 bales carpets and carpeting, 3 cases Irish linens, sheetings, long lawn, table cloths, &c. } Cheap. diapers, Silks, mouselins, chintzes and calicoes, Pelises, price, velvets, lace shades, & shawls, Spider net, and pick net, lace sleeves and gloves, Fancy muslin dresses, drapery, gauze and flowers, And many other articles, which will be sold low, for cash, or to punctilious persons only. George Town, Nov. 19—12am
A House and Lot for sale. Will be offered at Public Sale on Monday the 16th of February next, on the premises on a credit of ninety days, a two story Brick House with two rooms and a passage on each floor, a cellar and dry well therein. This house is situated on Lot No. 10 in square 738 on East Capitol Street, fronting the Capitol. Negotiable paper with approved endorser will be required of the purchaser, and when paid a good title will be made by SAML. TYLER, Executor of Samuel Tyler, deceased. February 2—7t
NEW STORE. BASIL D. BEALL, Has just opened, next door to Mr. Samuel H. Smith's Printing Office, an extensive assortment of QUEEN'S WARE, LIQUORS and GROCERIES, which he will sell at the most reduced prices, RETAIL, viz: Best French Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Lisbon Wine, Sherry do. Whiskey, Holland Gin, Rye on, Young, Rye on, Hylan skin, and Souchong, Soap, Bell Dipt Candles, Mould Candles, Alspice, Pepper, Almonds, Raisins, Figs, Pippins, Sugar, Coffee, Chocolate, Mullah, Loaf Sugar, Sweet oil, Corn meal, Oats, Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Oranges and Filberts, &c. &c. Best Spanish segars, and Spanish Segars and many other things too tedious to mention. February 9—3t N. B. He has received a quantity of Cin Cals which he will sell low for cash or country produce.
New English Piano Fortes, Of Superior quality. The Subscriber has imported from London, via New York, four English Piano Fortes, with additional keys, Alter, maker—Two patent four keyed Pianos—Six common flutes with one key, and flute steel wire, No. 9, 10, and 11, which he offers for sale on very moderate terms, for cash only, or negotiable notes, with approved indorser—The above instruments have been examined by the subscriber, who, (flattering himself to be a judge,) will sell, warrant them to be of superior quality, and without any defect. P. MAURO. ** For terms and other particulars, apply at my store, opposite the seven buildings. Feb. 6—1t
AMERICAN COFFEE-HOUSE, WASHINGTON CITY. THE Subscribers have opened for the entertainment of travellers, members of Congress, families, &c. resorting to the seat of government, the houses occupied for several years by Mr. P. D. STELL, immediately east of the Capitol to which they respectively invite the public. The premises are well known as large and convenient, are provided with new beds and furniture, and the best wines and liquors, stables for 50 horses, with carriage houses, &c. FROST and QUINN. Nov. 4—1t.
EZRA VARDEN, TAYLOR. F street, three doors west of the Bank, having lately received a General Assortment of GOODS (suitable for the season and of the best quality) will make up the same for those gentlemen who will favor him with their orders in the latest and most fashionable style and very superior workmanship. December 1—9m
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—1t
FOR SALE, A healthy negro woman under 30 years of age, with two healthy children. For particulars apply to the printer. 1st Nov. 1806—epf
ROMULUS RIGGS, Has Imported by the ships Leonidas and William and John arrived at Alexandria, the brig Mary & Allen arrived at Georgetown, TWENTY-SEVEN PACKAGES OF SEASONABLE GOODS, consisting of, viz. Superfine second and low priced cloths and cashmeres, do. napp'd, frize, coatings and bucking, baizes, Bennetts patent cords, velvets and baizes, silk, Angola, worsted, cotton and wool hose, Bennetts cords, mouselin and other fancy waistscoating; two cases gent emens best London hats of newest fashion fine as a sample, Rose and duffle blankets, Plains, kerseys, fearnoughts, and Kendal cottons, Carpets and carpeting, Two cases assorted Manchester, Also received from Philadelphia, 4 cases 4th and 7th very fine Irish Linens, 6 bales India mouselins, 1 trunk Ladies velvet and split furs bonnets, French, India & Italian Mouselins silk shawls, bandana handkerchiefs, Lencu and lace mouselins, cambric and India jaconet mouselins, chintzes, calicoes, umbrellas, Grecian robes, laces, lace shades and veils, gloves of all kinds, and many other articles to complete his assortment. Wishing to sell the entire stock of goods now on hand by the first of March next, they will be sold only to cover cost, which will reduce the price at least 15 to 20 per cent. lower than any in the place. Persons wishing to purchase to sell again will find many articles by the piece lower than they can be had in Baltimore or Philadelphia. To be sold entire for cash or tobacco. The best price cash given for tobacco inspected in Georgetown. Georgetown, December 2—6w
CHEAP GOODS. T. W. PAIRO, Seven Buildings, has received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a Large Assortment of DRY GOODS, which he will sell unusual low. Also London PIANO FORTES. Liquors and Groceries of a superior quality. November 7—tMar.3
PORTRAIT PAINTING C. DOYLE respectfully informs the public that he paints Likenesses in Oil Colors, in the building formerly occupied by Mr. G. Stewart, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, near Duane's book-store. N. B. A few specimens to be seen. January 5—tf
WANTED to purchase a likely NEGRO BOY, to wait on a single Gentleman. Enquire of Mr. DUNN at the Capitol. January 28—1t
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Has removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capital Hill. Washington, July 21—tf
ON A LIBERAL CREDIT. The subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Cuckoofer, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 3 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of Colonel Mason 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, 14th June 1805—tf
CHARLES HERSTONS, Bridge Street corner of East Lane, has for SALE an handsome assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS, among which are London cloths, Cashmeres, Bennetts and Constitution cords, Corduroys, Velvets, silk Mouselin, &c. for waistscoats, some fashionable and elegant Camels hair Shawls, Damask, do. Mul Mul, dress Dragonet, and figured Cambric Mullins, India and English book, do. rich Lace Caps, Brussels and Thread Lace, Long Lawns, Irish Linens and sheeting, Russia sheeting, do. Duck and Drilling, Silk, Guaze, Lambs Wool, Worsted, and Cotton Hosiery, London Hats, etc. etc. George Town December 17—22w6w
By order of the Orphan's Court Of Washington county. THIS is to give notice that the subscribers of the city of Washington, have obtained from the Orphan's court of Washington county in the district of Columbia, letters testamentary on the personal estate of JOHN WIGHT 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 July next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this 28th day of January 1807. WASHINGTON BOYD, and GEORGE MOORE, Executors of John Wight, deceased. January 28—taw3w
CHARLES A. BURNETT, HAS received from London and Liverpool a handsome assortment of articles in his line, consisting of WATCHES & JEWELRY, Silver, Tortoiseshell, and steel Spectacles, Table knives and forks with ivory handles, Pen knives and scissors, Ladies and Gentlemen's Pocket BOOKS. He also continues to manufacture gold and silver ware, at the most reduced prices. George Town, Dec. 2d—tf
60 DOLLARS REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber living in Prince George's county on Sunday the 29th inst. the three following slaves—a mulatto young man who calls himself BILL STEWART, he was born at Montgomery court house, was once the property of Honore Martin, was purchased of him by the late Rich. Contee who told him to me; he is a likely w th made fellow about 21 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, his hands and feet are large; the evening before he absconded he had his hair cut close; he had with him a variety of clothing, viz. 1 blue coat and overalls, one light colored bearskin coat and overalls, 2 twandown waistscoats, 3 fine Irish linen shirts and some coarse shirts, three muslin neckcloths, a fine hat, price 7 dollars; he took away a prayer book, in the first page of which is written Mary Duckat. JOE who calls himself Joe Grimes, alias Graham, and HARRY, both young negro men about 21 years of age—the clothing of these cannot be described. Joe has one of his arms broken near the wrist, which makes it longer than the other; when he is spoken to he speaks as if his tongue was too large for his mouth. Harry, I am informed, has several large scars on his body and one of his thighs occasioned by burns when he was young. The above reward will be paid for confining the three in jail, or 50 dollars for confining Bill in jail so that I get him again. WALTER BOWIE. July 7—2awtf
LANDS FOR SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale the following tracts of Land, lying in the county of Fairfax, Virginia, viz. One Tract on the south side of Great Hunting Creek, on Potomac river, about a mile from Alexandria and contiguous to the southern abutment of the bridge about to be built over the said creek. There are on this tract about 900 acres, 400 of which are rich low grounds, 450 in woods, most of which is heavily timbered, and the rest rich up and—this tract may truly be said to be the most valuable of its size of any on the river. Also One other Tract, about 6 miles from Alexandria (on which the subscriber resides) lying on the new TURNPIKE road leading to the westward, and contains 857 acres, well improved with houses, barn, stables, mill, &c. orchards and meadows—the improvements on this land cost 4000. Also One other Tract about 5 miles above the latter, containing 337 acres, with about 70 or 80 acres of bottom land, lying on Accotink run, convenient farm houses, good orchards, &c. Also a moiety of the farm on which Basil Williams at present resides, about three miles from the last mentioned. Also a Tract about 13 miles from Winchester in the edge of Shenandoah county, containing 280 acres. Also about 6000 acres of land in the state of Kentucky, a considerable part of which, lying on the Ohio river, is very desirable and valuable. Purchasers of any of the above property may be accommodated with horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, farming utensils, provender, &c. The terms, which will be easy, may be known by applying to the subscriber near Alexandria. AUG. J. SMITH. February 6—2w
Good Lands in West Tennessee, and Negroes will be received in payment for a considerable part of the above property.
LAND FOR SALE, By the Subscribers. IN Northumberland county—800 acres called Exeter Lodge, residence of the late Col. John Gordon; good farming land, adapted to the growth of corn, wheat and tobacco. On this tract which lays on Yeocomico, a branch of Potomac river, there is a large brick dwelling house within 200 yards of navigable water, abounding with oysters, equal to any in Virginia; fish and wild fowl in abundance, and remarkably healthy situation. In Fauquier county—about 200 acres wood land, adjoining Mrs. James and Mr. Bussace, near Elk Run Church. In Caroline county—2700 acres, being part of what is called Beverly Chase. In Spottsylvania county—100 acres wood land, adjoining Col. Joseph Brock, Messrs. J. Brock and S. Schoelers. Also, the middle tenement in the brick buildings in the town of Fredericksburg. In Culpeper county—960 acres, joins Landon Carter, esq. farm on Rappahannock river, at Norman's Ford—815 acres, adjoining Wm. C. Carter, esq. and Col. M. Green. Two thirds of this tract is in wood, and the whole of equal quality to any high land in the county. Also about 1200 acres in the Little Fork, laid out and rented in small farms. In Albemarle county—that elegant and well known place called Blenheim; containing, by a late survey, 2900 acres, which will be sold altogether, or divided in Lots to suit purchasers. The whole or any part of the above property will be sold on very low terms, payable one third in cash or country produce, or giving deeds; and for the balance long credits will be given, payment being secured on the property. COLIN & JAMES ROSS. w Fredericksburg Virg. Dec. 12—
STATISTICAL MANUAL, UNITED STATES. A few copies of BLODGETT'S STATISTICAL MANUAL for the United States are for sale at Daniel Rapine's BOOK-STORE ON CAPITOL HILL, Where those who wish to possess this useful and ingenious work will do well to apply soon as few impressions were made more than were subscribed for. February 11—3t
Fifty Dollars Reward. FOR apprehending RICHARD GOTIER, who broke jail last night. He was committed on his confession of passing counterfeit checks; he is about 5 feet 6 inches high, fair complexion, light hair, grey eyes, very much pitted with the small pox, and pretty much round shouldered. He was a tailor in the United States service, had a blue fuller jacket and trousers, a long blue coat, several white linen shirts, a pair of shoes and a very good black hat. The above reward will be given for apprehending and securing the said Gotier in any jail and giving me information thereof. DANL. C. BRENT, Marshal of the district of Columbia. December 8—2awtf
20 DOLLARS REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber in August last, Negro CHARLES—he is a freight well made black man, about 26 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; has lots some of his fore teeth; is remarkably polite and much of a gallant. The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring him home or lodge him any jail so that I get him again. WM. B. BRANES. Upper Marlbo'w, Jan. 9—tawtf
JUST RECEIVED. WOOD'S best London superfine cloths and cashmeres, Bennett's patent cord, } best Spanish. Do. do. cloth, } Rich mouselin waistscoating, Fancy do. Irish linen and Russia sheeting, Moss' best London hats, Silk, worsted, lambs wool, cotton, and gauze flockings, Fancy printed mouselins and shawls, Carpets and carpeting, Rich Brussels do. Fine white and scarlet flannels, Plains, coatings and second cloths, Which with my large assortment of woollens and fancy goods, were bought on such terms as to justify my telling them lower than any regular importer can afford to sell at. JOHN COX. George Town, December 8—6w
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by ship Eliza ANN lately arrived at Philadelphia, A choice assortment Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennetts, Velvets, and Cords, Cashmeres, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toilets, rich silk Mouselin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. M. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harwells celebrated patent parallel Suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—tf
NOTICE. By order of the Orphans court of Washington county the creditors of Alexander Robinson, late deceased, are requested to hand in their accounts to David Watterson and James Maitland, on or before the 13th of March next. Those who do not exhibit their claims will be excluded. DAVID WATTERSTON, } Executors. JAMES MAITLAND, } GEORGE BLAGDEN, } January 30—at
SHOE STORE. Received last Friday night an additional supply of Shoes, amongst which are, MURRAY'S superior fancy, embroidered and plain kid, with best Morocco slippers, high and low heels. English kid with and without heels. Misses handsome round toed, pink, purple and blue slippers, with first quality Morocco, do. various colors. A large number of Ladies Morocco with and without heels, and women and misses calfskin slippers just from the last. Cork sole slippers and to lace, high and low heels. Gentlemen's Philadelphia pumps, shoes and Morocco slippers. Youths fashionable lined and bound shoes. Children's red Morocco and leather to lace. Men's lined and bound and coarse, with boys and childrens unbound shoes; besides these, have on hand, and engaged a great variety of others expected in about three weeks. ALSO, a large parcel of TRUNKS. The above are for sale opposite Mr. Corcoran's, Bridge Street, George Town, where persons may be accommodated with qualities to suit their own prices. J. WILSON. February 4—tf
Ranaway from the subscriber, living near to Charlotte Hall in said county, a Negro Woman named MOLL, about 30 years of age, 4 feet 9 or 10 inches high, of a very black complexion, and has on one of her wrists a large scar, by which she may be easily known. MOLL is a lively, sprightly woman, and has been accustomed to house work, spins and washes well, and is a good out door hand. She went away about the 15th April 1805, and was seen in July last, in the city of Washington, where it is supposed she is still lurking, or in Alexandria, where MOLL has a mother, by the name of Rose, lately liberated by a Mr. Thomas Marshall of Virginia, and its probable that MOLL will attempt to impose herself on the public, as a free woman by the name of Moll Crook—a reward of 20 DOLLARS will be paid by the subscriber, for MOLL, if brought home, or 16 DOLLARS will be paid for apprehending MOLL and securing her in any jail, so that the owner may get her again. CORNELIUS ROBINSON. February 4—2aw7t
WANTED, To purchase a YOUNG NEGRO MAN, a good Blacksmith, and one that can be well recommended, for which a generous price will be given. Enquire of the Printer. February 11—2t
WILLIAM DUANE, PRINTER, BOOKSELLER, & STATIONER, HAS just received a number of valuable works among which are the following: Dalymples memoirs of Great Britain and Ireland, 3 vols. 8vo Aikins Geographical Delineations, just published. Dufresne's Nature Displayed, 2 vols. 2d edition, just published. Walker's Pronouncing Dictionary, 2d american edition. Conversations on Chemistry. A Review of the conduct of the Prince of Wales in his transactions with Mr. Jeffreys member of Parliament, price 37 1/2 cents. Considerations on the choice of Public Rulers; a few copies 2d part of the Diversions of Policy, more will be received next week. February 11—3t
JUST PUBLISHED, (PRICE 25 CENTS.) And to be had at Messrs. RAPINE'S, DUANE'S and PATRICKSON'S Book Stores in the City; Mr. Marché's in Georgetown, & Mr. Thomas's in Alexandria—"A Scripture on the establishment of Colleges, particularly that of St. Mary in the precincts of Baltimore." February 11—3t
LOST or MISLAID, THREE Navy SIX per Cent certificates of the following description. No 47 for 1000 dollars. 96 for 400 do. 109 for 100 do. 1500 Dollars in all, dated 4th August 1800 in favor of Wm. Patterson, and this public notice is given, that new certificates may issue to replace those that have been lost. WILLIAM PATTERSON. Washington February 11—6w
District of Columbia, Washington County, Orphan's Court, 31st January, 1807. ORDERED, that Gerard Gibson, administrator of Jane Killile, deceased, sell such of the personal property of the deceased, contained in the inventory returns by him, as he may think proper, at public auction, and on a credit of three months for all sales above twenty dollars, taking bond or note with good security for payment with interest from the day of sale. He shall first give fifteen days notice of the sale by advertisement inserted once a week for three weeks in the National Intelligencer; and also by advertisements set up in public places. Test. JOHN LEWITT, Reg.
In pursuance of the above order, there will be sold at auction on Saturday 24th instant, at the House of Gerard Gibson, one negro man, one negro woman and one horse, belonging to the estate above mentioned, and on the terms prescribed by law, as directed in the above order of the Orphan's Court. Sale will commence at 11 o'clock. GERARD GIBSON, adm. 11th February, 1807—w3t
Orphans Court of Prince George's County, October Term, 1806. On application of Isabella Wood and Osborn Belt, junior, administrators of Elijah Wood, late of Prince George's county, in the state of Maryland, deceased, to this court, to make distribution of the assets in their hands, among the heirs and legal representatives of the said Elijah Wood, and it appearing to this court that some of the representatives of the said deceased, to wit: Lashley Wood, Eleanor Swaine and Robert Wood, reside out of the state of Maryland. It is thereupon ordered, that this court will proceed on the second Tuesday in April next, to make distribution of the assets in the hands of the said Isabella Wood and Osborn Belt, junior, provided a copy of this order be inserted in the National Intelligencer once a week, until the first day of April next. Test. TRUEMAN TYLER, Register of Wills for Prince George's county. December 8—w4t3
By Prince George's County Court, September term, 1806. Whereas upon the application of Greenbury Barnes and wife, two of the representatives of a certain Elijah Wood, deceased, certain commissioners were appointed to ascertain whether the estate of the said Elijah Wood would admit of division agreeably to the act of assembly, entitled an act to direct descent, which said commissioners have made a return to Prince George's county court. And whereas it has been stated that some of the representatives of the said Elijah Wood, deceased, to wit: Lashley Wood, Robert Wood and Eleanor Swaine, five out of the state of Maryland, it is thereupon adjudged and ordered that notice by publication of this order three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer before the first day of March next to the said absent parties to appear in Prince George's county court on the first Monday in April next, to show cause, if any they have, why the return of the said commissioners should not be confirmed. Test. JOHN READ MAGRUDER, Jr. Ck. February 2, 1807. P. O. Cy. C
FOR SALE. PART of Lot No. 46, containing 30 feet front on Bridge Street, adjoining Mr. John Laird's counting room, within a few doors of the house now occupied by the Bank of Columbia and in the immediate vicinity of the market, a most eligible situation for a store, counting room, or dwelling house in the centre of the town. For terms apply to Gen. John Mason. January 14—w6t
NEGROES. FOR SALE, for a term of years several likely young Women, among them a very good cook. To hire by the year, two good laborers and a Boy—they all have good characters. Also to rent on north Street, square 142, a Two Story FRAMING HOUSE with two rooms on a floor and a passage. Enquire of the Printer. October 15—wtf