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VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1000000
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1806.
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From a series of interesting pieces in the Virginia Argus, under the signature of PACIFICATOR.
"Many Americans seem to fear that Napoleon, after accomplishing his designs in Europe, will attempt the subjugation of the U. S. They give rise to their fears and suspicions, and in the proportion as they are misted by the delusions or terrors of their own minds, they give a loose to invective and vituperation. Errors of this sort are extremely prevalent. They are encouraged by another description of persons who care as little for America as for Napoleon; who are altogether wedded to the interests of G. Britain, and if the subjugation of the U. S. by France, either affected their personal interests nor the British policy, they would not feel a pang if both countries should sink into the greatest miseries."
To those well meaning but deluded Americans who are misled by the errors of their own imaginations, or the designing insinuations of others, it will be a matter of consolation to know, that objects of much more importance are presented to the mind of Napoleon. — Turkey in Europe, Asia and Africa, embracing all those celebrated countries where arts, science and civilization once shed a lustre over the human character, affords to his excited mind the objects of splendid and beneficial achievements.
These are objects not only grand but magnificent, but they are attainable. They are objects which will give additional splendor to the character of Napoleon. They will entitle him to the thanks and gratitude of the present race, and to the everlasting applause of future ages. Even if Napoleon should stop here, the revolution of Turkey alone might appear equal to the splendor of his character, and the illustrious course which he has already exhibited. But this will not be the case. Greece, Macedonia, Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt, and other parts of the Mediterranean, deserve the fostering hands of a generous innovator. And there is no doubt that the aids which are suitable to the present state of these countries, will be afforded. A mind like that of Napoleon, even admitting that universal domination was the darling passion of his soul, would find more inviting objects in this extensive range than could be expected by the greatest successes upon the American continent.
Nor is this all. The commerce of India until lately, was conducted either by the Red sea, or overland through Persia and Syria to the Mediterranean, and thence to the different parts of Europe. The improvements in navigation, and the conquest of these countries by the Turks, not only opened a more easy channel, by means of the first, but totally obstructed & shut up the second. The British nation, by the superiority of their fleets, almost entirely engrosses the commerce of India, while the same policy on the part of Turkey, denies to Europe the benefit of the other.
When the French army invaded Egypt, it was generally believed that the chief design was to establish safe & permanent communications, by the means of which this commerce might be revived.
That project then failed. Important events have since happened, not only as respects Bonaparte, but in relation to all the nations of Europe. The naval power of G. Britain has increased — The marine of France is almost annihilated, and Napoleon has acquired a strength, which may, if he chuse, bring not merely Egypt, but the whole Turkish empire at his feet.
If Napoleon was sincere in his design of establishing an overland communication with India, through Egypt, contrary to the will of the Ottoman government, will he neglect the present opportunity of forcing his way by means much more attainable, more secure and more permanent? This is a project which will interest the feelings and enthusiasm of millions of people, and if executed, will unite by commercial and political ties the most remote inhabitants of Europe and Asia.
In the execution of these grand and beneficent designs, Napoleon will not only find sufficient employment for the energies of his own mind, but for the superabundant resources of the French empire. They are designs which are suitable to his genius and high reputation, towards which he has already made considerable efforts, and which it is not likely he will either abandon or delay longer than may be necessary to mature the plans necessary for execution. Under these circumstances, America has nothing to fear. The East affords a hundred inducements for a single one which can offer an invitation in the West.
Although these things are offered as an argument to appease the anger, and repel the fears of those misguided Americans, to whom there has been already some allusion, the writer of this thinks proper to say, that there are many other arguments which fully satisfy his
mind, that Napoleon has no other designs towards the U. S. than those which may be dictated by a just and honorable policy. No man ever had so fair an opportunity to procure the blessings of his contemporaries and the plaudits of future ages. Already he has done enough to perpetuate his political and military fame to the latest ages of posterity; already he is universally admitted to be the savior of France, and the Pacifier of the continent of Europe; and nothing is necessary to complete the greatness of his character, but to add to it that he is the Benefactor of Mankind.
Much indeed has he done to entitle him to this distinguished appellation. Every thing which has been fully developed, shows that he aspires to that exalted character. Soon after he was appointed first consul, his declaration to the French nation, and to all the world gave an indication of his future intentions. In this address, among other things which were suitable to his station and character, the following deserves particular notice.
"Already have the armies assumed the imposing attitude which is the constant presage of victory, and if some powers are desirous of trying the fortune of war, the first consul who has already promised peace, is about to conquer it at the head of those warriors whom he has conducted more than once to victory. But in the midst of battle he will still invoke the object of his wishes; and in the mean time solemnly engages to contend alone, for the repose of France and the happiness of the world."
Altho' Napoleon has been perpetually disturbed by military coalitions, by perfidious cabinets, and by plots of assassination, it is well established that he has uniformly regulated his own conduct by these promises. The repose of France he has obtained in the arms of victory; and there wants nothing to make his public character complete, but to show that his future objects are calculated to promote the repose and happiness of the world."
To the Editor of the London Monthly Magazine.
Sir; I have looked over Mr. Parkinson's late "Tour in America," and have found in it some harsh expressions and false conclusions drawn from the premises he has laid down. It is the produce of a mind attached to local habits, and discontented with every thing which does not correspond with a particular mode of life and of farming.
The work seems intended to prove, that nature has been extremely unkind to the United States; that the ungrateful soil will never reward the toil of the laborer; and that America seems designed only for convicts. This is his expression; page 483, which perhaps does not merit to be here repeated; but that America holds out a more cheering prospect, is fully proved by the following facts. The U. States double their population in twenty five years; and I believe that no other nation, not even the Israelites, ever doubled their numbers in so short a period; consequently, as men multiply in proportion to the facility of living, the lands must return abundance in proportion to the labor bestowed upon them; otherwise there could not be that facility of living.
Another proof is, that the six millions of people who inhabit the U. States of America import on average from five to six millions sterling per annum of British merchandise, for which they pay, otherwise they would not be trusted; and they export to the amount of about thirteen millions sterling a year; no other country of the same age ever had so great a commerce; nor is there any country at this time, except England, which, in proportion to her population, has so great and productive an industry. Whence then arises the wealth which nourishes such a commerce, if not from the lands? — for America cannot be called a manufacturing country.
From the year 1784 to 1799, a term of 15 years, the Americans improved 15 millions of acres of land. The waste lands inclosed in England during the last fifty years amounts only to 2,800,000 acres. This shews that America is in a rapid state of improvement, and even more so than England.
But if new farms recently cleared of their timber do not produce all which we find on the old and long cultivated estates of England, it is no proof that the country is bad or the people miserable. The American farmer has abundance to eat, to drink, to warm and cloath him; he is owner of the soil on which he lives; no rent to be raised at the expiration of his lease; no landlord to influence him at an election; no tax gatherer at his door; he is confident of security in equal laws, and has a high sense of that noble independence which acknowledges no superiors but genius and merit; and those are real comforts to a man of feeling. If good turnpike roads, and a particular fine breed of cattle or sheep, are rarely to be found in America, it arises from the popula-
tion being spread over a great extent of country, and that want of division of labor which enables one man to apply to one thing, and thereby render it as perfect as possible. But the fault is not in the land or climate; and such improvements will be made when the country shall be more filled with people.
Let us look back on England two hundred years: Not a hedge, not a turnpike-road, waggon or carriage to travel in; none of the fine breed of sheep and cattle now so much and justly admired; nor irrigation, nor the productive system of succession of crops; at that time turnips, cabbages, and carrots, were great articles of commerce from Brabant to London. In 1697 the whole exports from England were only three millions and a half a year; the imports near the same sum. But time, with industry, has made England what she is, to the great honor of the inhabitants; and time, with industry, will give to the U. States of America, all that is refined in science and gratifying to rational man.
But one great object of Mr. Parkinson's book is, to prevent English farmers rendering themselves and families unhappy by going to America. With him I am clearly of opinion that they should not go till they have well weighed every circumstance, and consulted the feelings of those they propose to carry with them: for although I know that abundance reigns in America, yet persons always risque their happiness by removing from their native place, and into a country where the manners and customs are such as they have not been used to. Every pursuit is a kind of trade, which if we cannot follow it in the way to which we have been accustomed, feels irksome. I doubt whether an experienced Devonshire farmer would for some years feel happy in Northumberland; nor would the Northumberland man feel comfortable on a farm in Devonshire. A Frenchman, accustomed to the culture of the vine, would make a bad farmer in England; and the English farmer would become a bankrupt among the vines of France. Local habits, which in a great measure constitute our happiness and which makes a country appear pleasant or disagreeable, extend to the smallest minutiae; to our eating, drinking, travelling, company, &c. &c.
During the last peace the Abbe Gregoire came over from France to England, where he made a tour throughout the country, and, from his amiable character and excellent qualities, was received in the best societies in a very hospitable manner. On his return to Paris I asked him how he liked England? He replied, "The English are a generous, hospitable, good people; and the country would be charming had it pleased God to give them some sun-shine, and French cooks. The country (he said) was always enveloped in clouds; and he was almost starved on abominable legs of mutton, roast beef, beef-steaks, cabbage, and potatoes, none of which were half cooked, and with sauce seldom eatable: the porter was bitter, and the port wine so strong that he could not drink it, and as to water he did not like that beverage." In fact, the good Abbe preferred France; and, being of a humane disposition, seemed to feel sorry for the many inconveniences under which, as he supposed, the people of England labored.
Hence, if we look into ourselves, and examine the habits we have acquired, we shall find, that by going to reside in a foreign country, the circumstances change, and the unhappiness or ill success which we experience arises more from ourselves than the defects of the country which we adopt.
I am, Sir, &c. ROBERT FULTON. July 2, 1805.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, SEPT. 5.
On the arrival of M. D'Oubril at St. Petersburg, a grand council was held. The Emperor attended in person, and upon its breaking up it was officially notified to all the foreign ministers, that the treaty would not be ratified, and M. Kroschouske, a knight of Malta, was sent to Paris to announce his imperial majesty's determination. He arrived there on the 30th ult. and on the 1st inst. Basilico was despatched by Lord Lauderdale. What effect it will have upon the negotiation pending between this country and France, we cannot pretend to determine: but we think it highly probable that it will make Bonaparte more anxious to conclude a peace with G. Britain.
LONDON, SEPT. 7.
We have received a letter from our correspondent at St. Petersburg, of one day later than the dispatches transmitted to government. It states that news had just reached that capital of a complete victory gained by the Russian army over the Persians, in which the latter were almost all killed or taken prisoners. It appears that the Russian officers had for some days previous to the battle, been exciting their troops to
take a dreadful revenge for the murder of Prince Lzianoff, and their efforts were crowned with success. This victory was considered of so much importance, that when the post came away, preparations were making to illuminate the Russian capital.
Though the interchange of couriers between London and Paris is renewed with great activity, the state of the negotiation is still involved in all the secrecy that has attended it from its origin. It is, however, understood, that on the receipt of the intelligence of the Emperor Alexander having refused to ratify the treaty concluded by M. D'Oubril, instructions were sent off to Lord Lauderdale to hold a higher tone in insisting on the ultimatum, said to have been already given in by his Lordship on the part of our court.
By the vessel which brought over Mr. Basilico, we received a letter from a friend in Paris, which has given us the following important information: It was understood in the ministerial circles of that capital, that the following were the basis of the negotiation which had been proposed by the British government: England has stipulated the uti possidetis , viz. that Great Britain, as well as France, shall retain what each may possess up to the moment of signing the preliminaries, and that his Britannic majesty's German possessions shall be restored to him. Before Lord Lauderdale received any direct communication from Talleyrand, an express was sent to the king of Prussia, to require his resignation of Hanover, which he peremptorily refused; in consequence of which the French minister opposed the proposition of his Lordship.
The courier from London, which reached Lord Lauderdale on the night of the 10th, therefore brought him directions to insist on this point by way of ultimatum ; and, in the event of refusal, immediately to depart without listening to any other overtures. We are assured, that his Lordship was actually ready to set out the whole day of the 11th, and several times demanded passports; these were, however, delayed; and it was not till the evening that hopes of a renewal of the negotiation were in some degree revived. Talleyrand does not appear in the discussions, but their progress is daily laid before him. The agents on the part of France are, Chamagny, minister of the interior, and formerly ambassador at Vienna, and general Clark.
It is supposed that the determination of resistance to the demands of Bonaparte, will afford the basis of a new and powerful combination to repress the violence of that outrageous man. The refusal of the Emperor of Russia to ratify D'Oubril's treaty, and the presence of 150,000 Russians in Poland, are regarded as a proof of the promptitude of that Emperor to take an active part in the quarrel; and a very close intercourse between the cabinets of Berlin and Petersburg, and that of Vienna, gives room to expect that Austria, which has entirely had sufficient provocation, will accede to the union. Without being so sanguine as to look with confidence to this new coalition, we are sure that the understanding and concert which appear to exist between our government and that of Russia, must be regarded as most auspicious, either with a view to peace or war.
Yesterday we received a letter from Hamburg, of one day later date than the contents of the last Hamburg mail. It has furnished us with the subsequent interesting variety of facts:
Notwithstanding the important preparations of the Prussian government, that both the King of Prussia and the Emperor of Austria have acknowledged the Rhenish convention, the Kings of Naples and Holland, and all the changes that Bonaparte has made, or is about to make, in the Germanic Empire.
The Prussian troops under general Blucher have taken a concentrated position, which extends from Liene to Tecklenburgh.
The explanations demanded by the Emperor Alexander, relative to the treaty signed by D'Oubril, have been sent to Paris by a Knight of Malta, who lately passed through Berlin with the utmost expedition.
There appears to be no foundation for the report that the French have agreed to cede Istria and Venetian Dalmatia to the Emperor Francis.
The Grand Duke of Cleves and Berg lately sent captain Dictom, one of his adjutants, to Berlin, with farther demands of territorial cessions in Hanover and Westphalia; and general Beaumont, his first adjutant, to Munster, where he dined, on the 19th, with general Blucher. Prussia is unwilling to cede the provinces of Essen and Werdel, as well as the Abbey of Elten, in Westphalia, to this Prince; and, by consent of both, a provisional government of the subjects of both powers has been appointed there, until war or negotiation shall decide the fate of those countries.
The Prussians are building a bridge-redoubt near Hoya, on the Weser. The warlike operations of Austria, though conducted with such astonishing
reserve, have been vigorous beyond example. There is not a single regiment but what is at present filled beyond its complement, and a considerable Austrian force has lately been encamped below Passau.
An idea of the extraordinary activity of the Prussian government may be formed from the circumstance of from twenty to thirty Estafettes being despatched daily to different parts of the kingdom, as well as to foreign courts.
Immediately on the accommodation between Sweden and Prussia, 2000 additional workmen were employed upon the fortifications of Stralsund, who are to continue their operations till that place is rendered impregnable.
Baron Jacobi, immediately on his arrival at Berlin, was ordered to hold himself in readiness to repair to Vienna as ambassador extraordinary from the court of Prussia.
A courier from St. Petersburg arrived a few days since at Vienna, with a letter from Alexander to Francis II. who immediately had a conference with the ministers of state, at which Count Colloredo, the new President of the council of war, assisted.
Bonaparte is said to have already made some encroachments on the Etrurian dominions, in favor of the prince of Lucca.
The environs of Frankfort, Wirtzburg, Schweinfurth, and all parts of Swabia, are overwhelmed with French troops and artillery.
Great movements prevail among the troops in the Landgraviate of Hesse Cassel, where the Landgrave is returned to the capital from Carlsbad.
In Hanover all the young men able to bear arms are forcibly enlisted to serve in the Prussian army.
The latest letters received from Vienna state, that no official account has yet been received of the evacuation of Cattaro. By the emperor's orders, two new fortresses will be raised, viz. one at Buss, and another at Bruck, on the Muhl. The plans are by general Devovich, and for the execution of which fifteen millions of florins have been assigned. The marches of troops and warlike preparations have for the present ceased in Austria. Vienna will remain the residence of the emperor, who will not change this place for Offen, as has lately been reported; but it is certain that a diet will be held in Hungary.
The Wesel Gazette , like the Monitor , speculates much on the improbability of a war on the continent, and its perfectly good understanding now subsisting between France and Russia; but the movements of the French troops in every part of Germany, particularly from Holland to Weseland Westphalia, on the Saxon and Austrian frontiers, increase every day. Naval preparations are also again ordered in the Texel, and several camps of French and Batavian troops will, it is said, be speedily formed at Zist, in Gronengen and East Friesland. A very heavy train of artillery has arrived at Wesel, with vast quantities of ammunition and provisions, sufficient for the maintenance of a large army.
Two Servians under general Milinko lately defeated a corps of 6000 Turks and Cressians near Borasch, in which action 4000 of the latter remained dead on the field. The Porte has granted to Russian ships the free navigation of the Black Sea, and has sent a firmation to the states of Barbary to respect the Russian flag. The Persians intend to take Basora; for which purpose Babu Khan was in full march against it.
Private advices of a late date, received at Hamburg, assert that the gallant Prince of Hesse Philipsthal, whom the French announced to have died, had nearly recovered of his wounds.
Letters from Portsmouth state, without assigning any cause, that the embarkation of the 2d, 23d, 40th, and other regiments, has been suspended. The 1st, 6th, and 40th, expect orders to proceed for Plymouth, where the transports are more numerous.
It is understood, that the expeditions now in port will yet proceed. At Plymouth, officers are actively employed in engaging transports for that purpose. The troops will probably be re-embarked in the course of the next week.
The debarkation of the troops at Plymouth, we understand, was chiefly directed with a view to the preservation of the health of the men, who would otherwise have been on board for some weeks before sailing.
From the London Gazette Extraordinary of Sept. 5.
Downing-street, Sept. 4.
A dispatch has been this day received by the Rt. hon. Wm. Windham, one of His Majesty's principal secretaries of state, from maj. gen. sir John Stuart, commanding His Majesty's troops acting in Calabria, on which the following is a copy:
Campi on the plain of Maida July 6, 1806.
SIR,
It is with the most heartfelt satisfaction that I have the honor of reporting to you, for the information of his majesty, the particulars of an action, in

which the French army quartered in this province have sustained a signal defeat by the troops under my command.
Gen. Regnier, having been apprised of our disembarkation at St. Euphemia, appears to have made a rapid march from Reggio, uniting as he advanced, his detached corps, for the purpose of attacking, and with his characteristic confidence of defeating us.
On the afternoon of the 3d inst. I received intelligence that he had that day encamped near Maida, about 10 miles distant from our position, that his force consisted at the moment of about 4000 infantry and 300 cavalry, together with 4 pieces of artillery, and that he was in expectation of being joined within a day or two by 3000 more troops, who were marching after him in a second division.
I determined therefore to advance towards his disposition, and having left 4 companies of Watteville's regiment under maj. Fisher to protect a work which had been thrown up at our landing place, the body of the army marched the next morning according to the following detail:
 Advanced corps—Lt. Gen. Kemp, with two 4 pounders.  Light Infantry Battalion.  Detachment Royal Corsican Rangers.  Detachment Royal Sicilian Volunteers.  1st brigade—Brig. gen. Cole, with three 4 pounders.  Grenadier Battalion.  27th regiment.  2d Brigade—brigadier gen. Auckland, with three 4 pounders.  78th regiment.  81st regiment.  3d brigade—Col. Oswald, with two 4 pounders.  59th regiment.  Watteville's regiment, five companies.  20th regiment, Lt. Col. Ross, landed during the action.  Reserve of artillery—Maj. Lemoine. Four 6 pounders and 2 howitzers.  TOTAL—Rank and file, including the Royal artillery, 4795.
Gen. Regnier was encamped on the side of a woody hill, below the village of Maida, sloping into a plain, of St. Euphemia; his flanks were strengthened by a thick impervious underwood.—The Amato, a river perfectly fordable, but of which the sides are extremely marshy, ran along his front; my approach to him from the sea, (along the borders of which I directed my march, until I had nearly turned his left) was across a spacious plain, which gave him every opportunity of minutely observing my movement.
After some loose firing of the flankers to cover the deployments of the two armies, by 9 o'clock in the morning the opposing fronts were warmly engaged, when the prowess of the rival nations seemed now fairly to be at trial before the world, & the superiority was greatly and gloriously decided to be our own.
The corps which formed the right of the advanced line, was the battalion of light infantry commanded by lieut. col. Kemp, consisting of the light companies of the 20th, 27th, 59th, 61st, 81st, and Watteville's, together with 150 chosen battalion men of the 35th regiment, under maj. Robinson. Directly opposite to them, was the favorite French regiment the Ire Legere. The two corps, at the distance of about 100 yards, fired reciprocally a few rounds, when, as by mutual agreement, the firing was suspended, and in close compact order and awful silence, they advanced towards each other, until their bayonets began to cross. At this momentous crisis the enemy became appalled. They broke and endeavored to fly, but it was too late; they were overtaken with the most dreadful slaughter.
Brigadier gen. Auckland, whose brigade was immediately on the left of the light infantry with great spirit availed himself of this favorable moment to press instantly forward upon the corps in his front; the brave 78th regiment, commanded by Lt. Col. M'Cleod, and the 81st regiment under maj. Plenderleath, both distinguished themselves on this occasion. The enemy fled with dismay and disorder before them, leaving the plain covered with their dead and wounded.
The enemy being thus completely discomfited on their left, began to make a new effort with their right, in the hopes of recovering the day. They were resisted most gallantly by the brigade under brigadier general Cole. Nothing could shake the undaunted firmness of the grenadiers under lieut. col. O'Callaghan, and of the 27th regiment under lieut. col. Smith. The cavalry, successively repelled from before the front, made an effort to turn their left, when lieut. col. Ross, who had that morning landed from Messina with the 20th regiment and was coming up to the army during the action, having observed the movement, threw his regiment opportunely into a small cover under their flank, and by a heavy and well directed fire, entirely disconcerted this attempt.
This was the first feeble struggle of the enemy, who now, astonished and dismayed by the incredibility with which they were assailed, began precipitately to retire, leaving the field covered with carnage. Above 700 bodies of the dead have been buried upon the ground. The wounded and prisoners already in our hands (among which are gen. Cotrone and aid-de-camp, the lieutenant colonel of the Swiss regiment, and a long list of officers of different ranks) amount to above one thousand. There are also above one thousand men left in Monteleone and the different posts between this and Reggio, who have mostly notified their readiness to surrender, whenever a British force shall be sent
to receive their submission, and to protect them from the fury of the people. The present day is hourly bringing in fugitives, who, dispersed in woods and mountains after the battle. In short, never has the price of our presumptuous enemy been more severely humbled, nor the superiority of the British troops more gloriously proved, than in the events of this memorable day.
His majesty may perhaps still deign to appreciate more highly the achievements of this little army, when it is known that the second division which the enemy were said to be expecting had all joined them the night before the action; no statement that I have heard of their numbers places them at a less calculation than seven thousand men.
Our victorious infantry continued the pursuit of the routed enemy so long as they were able; but as the latter dispersed in every direction, and we were under the necessity of preserving our order, the trial of speed became unequal.
The total loss occasioned to the enemy by this conflict cannot be less than four thousand men. When I oppose to the above our own small comparative loss, as underneath detailed, his majesty will, I hope, discern in the fact, the happy effects of that established discipline to which we owe the triumphs by which our army has been hitherto so highly distinguished.
I am now beginning my march southward preparatory to my return to Sicily, for which station I shall re-embark with the army, as soon as his Sicilian majesty shall have arranged a disposition of his own forces to secure those advantages which have been gained by the present expedition.
There seldom has happened an action in which the zeal and personal exertions of individuals are so imperiously called for as in the present; seldom an occasion where a general had a fairer opportunity of observing them.
The general officers, and those who commanded regiments, will feel a stronger test of their merits in the circumstances that have been detailed of their conduct, than in any eulogium I could presume to pass upon them.
The 59th and Watteville's regiment, commanded by lieutenant colonels Johnston and Watteville, which formed the reserve, under colonel Oswald, were early directed in their application to that essential duty.
The judgment and effect with which our artillery was directed by major Lemoine, was in our dearth of cavalry, of most essential use; and I have a pleasure in reporting the effective services of that valuable and distinguished corps.
To the several departments of the army, every acknowledgment is due; but to no officer am I bound to express them so fully, on my part, as to lieutenant-colonel Dunbury, the deputy quarter-master general, to whose zeal and activity, and able arrangements in the important branch of service which he directs, the army as well as myself are under every marked obligation.
From captain Tomlin the acting head of the adjutant-general's department, and from the officers of my own family, I have received much active assistance. Among the latter I am to mention lieutenant-colonel Moore of the 23d light dragoons, who being in Sicily for his health to the time of our departure, solicited permission to accompany me on this expedition; he was wounded in the execution of my orders.
From the medical department under the direction of Mr. Grieves, the deputy inspector, I am to acknowledge much professional attention, the more so as their labors have been greatly accumulated by the number of wounded prisoners who have become equally under our own the subject of their care.
The scene of action was too far from the sea to enable us to derive any direct co-operation from the navy; but admiral Sir Sidney Smith, who had arrived in the bay the evening before the action, had directed such a disposition of ships and gun boats as would have greatly favored us, had events obliged us to retire. The solicitude, however, of every part of the navy to be of use to us, the promptitude with which the seamen hastened on shore with our supplies, the anxiety to assist our wounded, and the tenderness with which they treated them, would have been an affecting circumstance to observers even the most indifferent. To me it was particularly so.
Captain Fellows, of his majesty's ship Apollo, has been specially attached to this expedition by the rear-admiral; and, in every circumstance of professional service, I beg leave to mention our grateful obligations to this officer, as well as to captains Cocket and Watson, agents of transports, who acted under his orders.
Captain Bulkeley, my aid-de-camp, who will have the honor of presenting this letter to you, has attended me throughout the whole of the services in the Mediterranean, and will therefore be able to give you every additional information on the subject of my present communication.
I have the honor to be, &c. J. STUART, Maj. Gen.
Return of the killed and wounded of the British troops under the command of major-general Sir John Stuart, in the battle on the plains of St. Euphemia, near Maida, 4th of July, 1806.
Total, 1 officer, 3 serjeants, 41 rank and file killed; 11 officers, 8 serjeants, 2 drummers, 261 rank and file wounded.
ROYAL DECREE.
Beloved and faithful people of Calabria, the Divine Providence has liberated you from the severe oppression of the French invaders, and again placed
you under my legitimate dominion, by the aid of my most potent ally, the king of Great Britain, seconded by mine and your assistance.
The gallant British general, chevallier Stuart, who worthily commands the forces in those provinces, in his execution has completely fulfilled the orders of his sovereign, and has answered faithfully to the confidence which I reposed in him, and to the full authority and power conferred on him for the purpose of obtaining your liberation—this power which I am about to manifest by the present royal decree, and to confirm in his person, extending it at the same time to all the other provinces of my kingdom of Naples, in which the British troops may arrive under his command. The recent battle which he fought in the Campo di Maida before your eyes, against the French army, and the total defeat of the latter, will be an event ever memorable in the history of the times, and an eternal monument of the valour of the illustrious general Stuart and his brave troops. He, in my royal name, will continue to attend to your defence and security, and to direct the operations which are to take place for the restoration of good order, and of my royal authority, and also for your advantage. Through him will be announced to you my royal determinations, tending to accomplish the above mentioned objects.
You, therefore, beloved people of Calabria, and of the other provinces of my kingdom of Naples, in which general Stuart shall arrive with his victorious army—you, who have at all times given constant proofs of your fidelity and attachment to my royal person, execute with good will whatever you may be ordered to do by this gallant general in my Royal Name. Hasten to support him with all your forces and means. Aid in every way his operations, which are directed to your relief and security, and be persuaded that I shall leave no means untried to prevent your peace from being again disturbed, and to secure to you and your families the enjoyment of days more joyful and less hazardous. Given at Palermo, July 10, 1806.
Signed FERDINAND.
PROCLAMATION
Of Sir J. Stuart, Knight of the Grand Imperial order of the Greater Crescent, and commander in chief of the troops of his Britannic Majesty, landed in Calabria.
I have been informed, that since the battle of 4th inst. some of the persons attached to the French cause, and supported by some detachments of their troops, have been guilty of the most atrocious enormities, in plundering the villages, and assassinating the inhabitants, under the pretext of punishing them for their demonstrations of attachment to the legitimate sovereign.
I have also learned that the enemy, under the same pretext, has subjected the district of Cotrone to military chastisement; and that at the French headquarters the same intention has been declared with respect to the whole of the country which they have occupied in their flight.
Wherever the British army has advanced, submission has always been recompensed by protection. I have forbidden any animadversions to be cast upon past opinions. I have prohibited all private animosities, and to encourage the peasants to behave with humanity towards the French soldiers (who since their late defeat have been dispersed in the woods and mountains,) I offered a liberal reward for every prisoner who should be brought unhurt to the British camp, and by these means I have preserved the lives of many hundred men.
In return for this, plunder and devastation have marked the retreat of the enemy; and it was a crime in the peasants to have witnessed the discomfiture and dishonor of his arms. On this subject it therefore becomes necessary for me to appeal to the recollection of the French commanders, and to state not only that many of their declared and known partizans are in my power, but that the signal success of the army under my command has placed in my hands above three thousand prisoners. If, therefore, such violences are not put an end to in future, I shall not only deem myself justified, but even compelled by my duty, to have recourse to the severe, but indispensable law of reprisals.
(Signed) J. STUART. Head-quarters at Bangaro, July 18, 1806. DOWNING-STREET, Sept. 6.
A dispatch, of which the following is an extract, was this day received by the Right Hon. C. J. Fox, his Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for foreign affairs, from H. Elliot, Esq. late his majesty's envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary at the court of his Sicilian majesty.
Extract of a dispatch from Hugh Elliot, Esq. to the Right Hon. C. J. Fox, dated Palermo, Aug. 5, 1806.
I enclose herewith the copy of a letter of the 3d of Aug. which I have received this day from Sir J. Stuart. By the surrender of Cotrone, and the retreat of both Gen. Verdier and Gen. Regnier from Upper and Lower Calabria, those provinces are now restored to their legal sovereign. The battle of Maida, upon the 4th of July, will long be recorded in this part of Europe as a memorable proof of the superiority of British courage and discipline. Of the 9000 men which Gen. Regnier commanded in the Province of Calabria Ul-
terior, not more than three thousand are left to attempt their retreat towards Puglia; the remainder are either killed, wounded, or made prisoners. Every fort along the coast, all the depots of stores, ammunition, and artillery prepared for the attack of Sicily, are become the prey of the victors; and what, perhaps, may be considered as even of still more consequence than those advantages, an indelible impression is established of the superior bravery and discipline of the British troops. There is not perhaps to be found, in the annals of military transactions, an enterprise prepared with more deliberate reflection, or executed with greater decision, promptitude, and success, than the late invasion of Calabria by Sir John Stuart.
LONDON, Sept. 11.
We stop the press to state the arrival of a messenger who, as we are informed, reached town about two hours ago with dispatches from lord Lauderdale, with which he proceeded immediately to Sir Francis Vincent's house, in Arlington street.
Letters from Holland, of so late a date as Sunday last, mention a circumstance, which if true, affords a very decisive proof indeed of the disposition which the emperor of Russia may be supposed to entertain towards France. They state, upon the authority of intelligence said to have been received from St. Petersburg, that M. D'Oubril had been sent to Siberia, for having exceeded his orders in concluding the treaty which his imperial majesty had refused to ratify. It is not improbable but that minister may have incurred his sovereign's displeasure, but his offence was certainly not of so aggravated a nature as to call for so severe a punishment. That he may have precipitated the negotiation, we are warranted in concluding, from the short time, not quite a fortnight, that it lasted. The points of difference between Russia and France, as between power and power, were certainly very few, and capable of being discussed and terminated in our sitting; but as the former, upon her own principles and professions, had to negotiate for other governments, no exertion of diplomatic talent or activity could have commenced and terminated so important an affair in the space of a few days.
It is, we are told, a prevalent opinion on the continent, and no where stronger than at Paris, that the instrument signed by M. D'Oubril at Paris, was only the project of a treaty, containing little more than the basis upon which France was disposed to treat for peace. This was so decidedly in favor of Russia, that M. D'Oubril did not feel himself justified in refusing to submit it to his court. The French government having obtained his personal approbation of the plan, for very obvious reasons, magnified it into a concurrence on the part of his court, and proclaimed that to be a treaty which, as is now supposed, was only a project. The artifice for a time was attended with all the success and effect that could well be expected. It held Austria in subjection, intimidated Prussia, gave a new spring to the public mind in France, embarrassed the negotiation with England, and spread dismay and consternation throughout the continent. That it was in a great degree productive of these effects, or expected to be so, we have only to look to the pages of the Moneiteur for proofs. We cannot easily forget the confident language it has used, on more than one occasion, since the departure of M. D'Oubril.
BRANDENBURGH, Aug. 16.
It is asserted, that in place of the usual summer manoeuvres, there will be a considerable camp formed in Silesia. Almost all the Prussian army is in motion. Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia, the prince of Hohenlohe, Gen. Ruchel, and Gen. Blucher, will command the principal corps.
WASHINGTON ACADEMY.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general that an assistant is engaged and daily expected. This will allow him more time and leisure to devote to the higher Classes and Female department. He is now opening Two classes, one in Latin, and the other in English Grammar, and expects shortly to have a Third in Geography. Parents therefore who with their children taught any of the above, will please to apply soon. He is likewise furnished with an elegant pair of Globes, on which he intends delivering a course of Lectures, to children whose parents may have occasion to spend the winter in this city.
For terms apply at the Academy. R. ELLIOTT. Capitol Hill, October 22—w3t
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail a young Mulatto man named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas who keeps the side hill ferry to Alexandria, and after added from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, luff and well made, has short curly hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples on his face. He is reckoned to be a sensible fellow of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his dismissal, I suspect he has had the address to slip himself as a Freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in jail shall receive from me the above reward, as soon due information on thereof is given to me or to Dr. N. P. Canfield at Port Tobacco. O. B. CASSIN. Maryland Charles County, January 29—w3t
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3.
The Trustees of Public Schools in this city have determined to erect two School Houses; the one in the Western section of the city; for which purpose they have appropriated the sum of Two Thousand Four Hundred dollars.
We have deferred several manuscript articles to make room for the following interesting letters, taken from the Frankfort Palladium.
Frankfort, October 9.
We congratulate the public at large and the particular friends of Messrs Lewis and Clark and their companions, on the happy termination of an expedition, which will, doubtless, be productive of incalculable commercial advantages to the Western country.
Whatever differences of opinion may exist on this point, we are persuaded all think and feel alike, on the courage, perseverance, and prudent deportment displayed by this adventurous party. They are entitled to, and will receive the plaudits of their countrymen.
By the mail of this morning we have received from an obliging friend, the following letter from capt. Clark to his brother, gen. Clark, near Louiville. Captain Clark, did not perhaps intend it for publication, but to gratify in some measure, the impatient wishes of his countrymen, the general was prevailed upon to permit its appearance in our paper of to-day.
St. Louis, 23d Sept. 1806.
DEAR BROTHER, We arrived at this place at 12 o'clock to-day, from the Pacific ocean; where we remained during the last winter, near the entrance of the Columbia river. This station we left on the 27th of March last, and should have reached St. Louis early in August, had we not been detained by the snow, which barred our passage across the rocky mountains until the 24th of June. In returning through those mountains, we divided ourselves into several parties, diverging from the route by which we went out, in order more effectually to explore the country; and discover the most practicable route which does exist across the continent by the way of the Missouri and Columbia rivers; In this we were completely successful; and have therefore no hesitation in declaring that such a nature has permitted us to have discovered the best route which does exist across the continent of North America in that direction. Such is that by way of the Missouri to the foot of the rapids below the great falls of that river, a distance of 2575 miles; thence by land, passing by the Rocky Mountains, to a navigable part of the Kootenai 340; and with the Kootenai 73 miles, Lewis's river 154 miles, and the Columbia 413 miles to the Pacific Ocean; making the total distance from the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi, to the discharge of the Columbia to the Pacific ocean, 3555 miles.
The navigation of the Missouri may be deemed good—its difficulties arise from its falling banks, timber imbedded in the mud of its channel, its sand bars and steady rapidity of its current, all which may be overcome with a great degree of certainty, by using the necessary precautions. The passage by land of 340 miles from the falls of the Missouri to the Kootenai, is the most formidable part of the track proposed across the continent. Of this distance, 200 miles is along a good road, and 140 miles over tremendous mountains, which for 50 miles are covered with eternal snows. A passage over those mountains is, however, practicable from the latter part of June to the 1st of September; and the cheap rate at which horses are to be obtained from the Indians of the Rocky Mountains, and west of them, reduces the expenses of transportation over this portage to a mere trifle. The navigation of the Kootenai, Lewis's river, and the Columbia, is safe and good from the 1st of April to the middle of August, by making three portages on the latter river. The first of which, in descending is 1200 paces, at the falls of Columbia, 261 miles up that river; the second, of two miles, at the long narrows, six miles below the falls, and a third, also, of two miles at the great rapids, 65 miles still lower down. The tide flows up the Columbia, 183 miles, and within seven miles of the great rapids. Large sloops may with safety ascend as high as tide water, and vessels of 300 tons burthen, reach the entrance of the Multnomah river, a large southern branch of the Columbia, which takes its rise on the confines of new Mexico, with the Callarado, and Apollo's rivers, discharging itself into the Columbia, 125 miles from its entrance into the Pacific ocean. I consider this track across the continent of immense advantage to the fur trade, as all the furs collected in nine tenths of the most valuable fur country in Amer-

may be conveyed to the mouth of the Columbia, and shipped from thence to the East Indies by the first of Aug. in each year; and will of course reach Canton earlier than the furs which are annually exported from Montreal, arrive in Great Britain.
In our outward bound voyage we ascended to the foot of the rapids, below the great falls of the Missouri, where we arrived on the 14th June, 1805. Not having met with any of the natives of Rocky Mountain, we were, of course, ignorant of the passes by land which existed through these mountains to the Columbia river; and had we even known the route, we were destitute of horses, which would have been indispensably necessary to enable us to transport the requisite quantity of ammunition and other stores, to ensure the remaining part of our voyage down the Columbia; we therefore determined to navigate the Missouri as far as it was practicable, or unless we met with some of the natives from whom we could obtain horses and information of the country. Accordingly we undertook a most laborious portage at the falls of the Missouri, of 19 miles, which we effected with our canoes and baggage by the 3d July. From hence ascending the Missouri, we penetrated the Rocky Mountain at the distance of 71 miles above the upper part of the portage, and penetrated as far as the three forks of that river, a distance of 100 miles further. Here the Missouri divides into 3 nearly equal branches at the same point. The two largest branches are so nearly of the same dignity, that we did not conceive that either of them could with propriety retain the name of the Missouri; and therefore called these streams Jefferson's, Madison's, and Gallatin's rivers. The confluence of those rivers is 248 miles from the mouth of the Missouri, by the meanders of that river. We arrived at the three forks of the Missouri on the 27th of July. Not having yet been so fortunate as to meet with the natives, although I had previously made several exertions, for that purpose, we were compelled still to continue our route by water.
The most northerly of the 3 forks, that to which we had given the name of Jefferson's river, was deemed the most proper for our purpose, and we accordingly ascended it 248 miles to the upper forks, and its extreme navigable point; making the total distance to which we had navigated the waters of the Missouri, 3095 miles, of which 429 lay within the Rocky mountains. On the morning of the 17th of August, 1805, I arrived at the forks of Jefferson's river, where I met capt. Lewis, who had previously penetrated with a party of 3 men, to the waters of the Columbia, discovered a band of the Shoshone nation, and had found means to induce 35 of their chiefs and warriors to accompany him to that place. From these people we learned that the river on which they resided was navigable, and that a passage through the mountains in that direction was impracticable; being unwilling to confide in this unfavorable account of the natives, it was concerted between capt. Lewis and myself, that one of us should go forward immediately with a small party, and explore the river; while the other in the interim would lay up the canoes at that place, and engage the natives with their horses to assist in transporting our stores and baggage to their camp. Accordingly I set out the next day, passed the dividing mountains between the waters of the Missouri and Columbia, and descended the river which I since call the east fork of Lewis's river, about 70 miles. Finding that the Indians' account of the country, in the direction of this river was correct, I returned and joined capt. Lewis on the 29th of August at the Shoshone camp, excessively fatigued as you may suppose; having passed mountains almost inaccessible, and compelled to subsist on berries during the greater part of my route. We now purchased 27 horses of the Indians, and hired a guide who assured us that he could in 15 days take us to a large river in an open country, west of these mountains, by a route some distance to the north of the river on which they lived, and that by which the natives west of the mountains visit the plains of the Missouri, for the purpose of hunting the buffalo. Every preparation being made, we set forward with our guide on the 31st of August, through those tremendous mountains, in which we continued until the 23d Sept. before we reached the lower country beyond them; on our way we met with the Ul-lachack, a band of the Tuchapaks, from whom we obtained an accession of 7 horses, and exchanged 8 or 10 others; this proved of infinite service to us, as we were compelled to subsist on horse beef about 8 days before we reached the Koo-kooske. During our passage over those mountains we suffered every thing which hunger, cold, and fatigue could impose; nor did our difficulties with respect to provision cease on our arrival at the Koo-kooske, for although the Palleotepahs, a numerous nation inhabiting that country, were extremely hospitable, and for a few trifling articles furnished us with an abundance of roots and dried salmon, the food to which they were accustomed; we found that we could not subsist on these articles, and almost all of us grew sick on eating them; we were obliged, therefore, to have recourse to the flesh of horses and dogs, as food to supply the deficiency of our guns, which produced but little meat, as game was scarce in the vicinity of our camp, on the Koo-kooske, where we were compelled to remain in order to construct our perogues to descend the river. At this season the salmon are meagre, and form but indifferent food.
While we remained here, I was myself sick for several days, and my friend capt. Lewis suffered a severe indisposition. Having completed our perogues and a small canoe, we gave our horses in charge to the Palleotepahs until we returned, and on the 7th of October re-embarked for the Pacific Ocean. We descended by the route I have already mentioned. The water of the river being low at this season, we experienced much difficulty in descending, we found it obstructed by a great number of difficult and dangerous rapids, in passing which our perogues several times killed, and the men escaped narrowly with their lives. However this difficulty does not exist in high water, which happens within the period which I have previously mentioned. We found the natives extremely numerous, and generally friendly, though we have, on several occasions, owed our lives and the fate of our expedition to our number, which consisted of 31 men. On the 17th of November we reached the Ocean, where various considerations induced us to spend the winter; we therefore searched for an eligible situation for that purpose, & selected a spot on the south side of a little river, called by the natives Netul , which discharges itself at a small bay on the south side of the Columbia, and 14 miles within point Adams. Here we constructed some log houses, and defended them with a common stockade work; this place we called Fort Clatsop, after a nation of that name, who were our nearest neighbors. In this country we found an abundance of elk, on which we subsisted principally during last winter. We left Fort Clatsop on the 27th March.
On our homeward bound voyage, being much better acquainted with the country, we were enabled to take such precautions as in a great measure secured us from the want of provision at any time, and greatly lessened our fatigues, when compared with those to which we were compelled to submit in our outward bound journey. We have not lost a man since we left the Mandans, a circumstance which I assure you is a pleasing consideration to me. As I shall shortly be with you, and the post is now waiting, I deem it unnecessary here to attempt minutely to detail the occurrences of the last eighteen months.
I am, Sir, &c. Your affectionate brother, WM. CLARK.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at St. Charles, to a gentleman in this town, dated 23d September, 1806.
I have the pleasure to inform you of the arrival of captains Lewis and Clark. They were the first white people that ever visited that country. By the best accounts they could get, there are about ninety or one hundred thousand inhabitants, (Indians) on the west side of the Rocky Mountains; horses without number. It is thought to be a very poor Indian that did not own 300 horses. Not an iron tool among them. They erected a fort on the sea shore, and engraved their names. They have brought a number of curiosities; among which is a wild sheep; its head and horns weigh about 80 or 90 pounds. He was caught on the Rocky Mountains.
NEW JERSEY ELECTION.
Henry Southard, William Helms, John Lambert, Thomas Newbold, Ezra Darby, and James Sloan, all republican, are elected representatives in the next Congress. Of the council six members are republican and seven federal—and of the assembly twenty two are republican and eighteen federal—making a republican majority of three in joint meeting.
LONDON, SEPTEMBER 3.
Great Britain and the United States. On Monday, the lords Holland and Auckland, held their first meeting with their excellencies Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney, the American Ambassadors, in the treasury chambers. They sat from 12 o'clock till two. Mr. Eden their secretary was with them.
New-York, October 29.
A letter from one of the most respectable commercial houses in Bourdeaux to another in this city, dated the 12th September, has the following Postscript:
"This moment we have news that the camp which had formed at Paris, for the celebration of the grand national fete, has received marching orders, and is about breaking up."
Baltimore, Oct. 30.
It is stated (says the United States Gazette) that the passengers in the Projector have brought intelligence several days later than the papers. We have seen a Liverpool price current of the 13th September, in which it is mentioned that negotiations were still going on; but a gentleman who arrived here from New-York this morning, reports, that a letter had been received in that city from a respectable gentleman in Liverpool, dated the 17th of September, in which it is positively asserted both that Mr. Fox was dead, and that Lord Lauderdale had actually arrived in London.
Notwithstanding the above, the following article shews that we must wait some time yet before we can be satisfied of the arrival of Lord Lauderdale in London.—As Mr. Fox, from the state of his malady, may be for ever considered as a defunct minister, the negotiations have probably, since the 19th of September, been conducted as though he were actually dead.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Marseilles, dated the 13th Sept. to his friend in this city, (received by the schooner Superior.)
"Various is the news concerning the negotiations which has had currency. The refusal on the part of Russia to ratify the treaty made by her minister at Paris, has given reason to think a continental war will again commence, and that no accommodation will be effected between England and France. We have no account of Lord Lauderdale's quitting Paris; and as long as he remains there, hopes will be entertained of peace."
"Speculators are beginning to take courage, and some sales of sugar have been made. White Havanas at 76 francs."
"The Superior by wind-bound at Marseilles till the 17th, on which day an American gentleman there informed captain Forbes, that accounts from Paris of the 10th September bore a greater appearance of war than since the negotiation commenced, though Lord Lauderdale had not then taken his departure. West India produce was in consequence on the rise."
The Edinburgh Review, in its number for July last, devoted its eighteenth article to a volume 4to. of epistles, odes, and other poems, published by Thomas Moore, esq. commonly called Anacreon Moore. Among the numerous observations upon this new work of the Author, we find the following:
"There is nothing, it will be allowed, more indefensible, than a cold blooded attempt to corrupt the purity of an innocent heart, and we can scarcely conceive any being more truly despicable, than he who, without the apology of unruly passion, or tumultuous desires, sits down to infect the impure places of his memory for inflammatory images and expressions, and commits them laboriously to writing, for the purpose of insinuating pollution into the minds of unknown and unsuspecting readers."
Again—"It seems to be his (Mr. Moore's) aim, to impose corruption upon his readers, by concealing it under the mask of refinement, to reconcile them insensibly to the most vile and vulgar sensuality, by blending its language with that of exalted feeling and tender emotion. In the execution of this unworthy task, he labours with a perseverance at once ludicrous and detestable. He may be seen in every page running round the petty circle of his seductions, with incredible zeal and anxiety, and stimulating his jaded fancy for new images of impurity, with as much melancholy industry as ever outcast of the muffs hunted for epithets or metre."
Again—"It is doubly necessary, therefore, to put the law in force against this delinquent, since he has not only indicated a disposition to do mischief, but seems, unfortunately, to have found an opportunity."
The remainder of the observations in the Edinburgh Review, consist chiefly of quotations from Mr. Moore's work, in illustration and evidence of the justice of the censure pronounced upon it.
Mr. Moore took offence at this critique in the Edinburgh Review, probably conceiving its censure undeserved; or, at all events, exceeding in its severity, the bounds of fair, just, and candid criticism. He accordingly, sought the Author; and we understand Francis Jeffrey, esq. of the city of Edinburgh, now in London, came forward boldly, and avowed himself the writer of the article—A challenge was the consequence; and the parties agreed to meet, yesteryear morning, at Chalk Farm, a place not less famous for duels, than Parnassus for poetry. True to their time, the parties yesteryear morning, repaired, with their seconds, to the appointed spot. Upon coming to mark out the ground, some difficulty arose respecting the exact measure of the distance, whether it should be an hexameter or a pentameter, of dactyls or spondees. It was at length, however, agreed, that the distance should be a long Alexandrine line, and the parties took their stations at the extremities thereof accordingly.—Now, although it is certain that authors intend their works for publication, we do not mean to insinuate that either party willed to advertise this their joint production; but the mules have been given to gossiping from time immemorial, and the intended duel appears to have taken wind. Carpmeal, the officer, in waiting at the office, was apprized of it on Sunday night, and attended at five o'clock yesteryear morning, at the identical spot, in company with the patroles, Cracker and Wilkinson, when they arrested the parties and their seconds, and carried them off to the office, where they underwent an examination before James Read, esq. The officers deposed, that they discovered the parties in a field, to the right of Chalk Farm. Before they had all entered it, the seconds had withdrawn, the parties had taken their stations, and were just in the act of pulling the triggers; & had one of the pistols been discharged, Carpmeal must have been shot, as he was exactly within range. Young Cracker seeing the danger of his brother officer, jumped over a hedge, ran after the gentleman, and knocked the pistol out of his hand.
Carpmeal, at the same time, desired them to desist shewing his flag, and laid they were Bow Street officers. They then took the pistols from the parties, and brought them and their seconds to the office. The principals, Mr. Moore, and Mr. Jeffrey, were bound to keep the peace, themselves in 400l. each, and two sureties in 200l. each; and as a check to the present ridiculous and dangerous rage for duelling, the Magistrate, very properly considering the conduct of the seconds, a breach of the peace, held them also to bail in 200l. each.
FOR SALE.
The following described property, lying in the city of Washington, between the President's house and George Town. Lot No. 1, in square 80 having a front east from E. Street north and 21st Street west, and Lot No. 3, in square 102 fronting south on G. Street north.
For terms apply to Dr. Alexander McWilliams near the Navy Yard. November 3—3t
FOR SALE.
On the first day of December will be offered for sale at the late dwelling house of Richard Sprigg deceased near Upper Marlborough in Prince George's county, a number of valuable Slaves, Men, Women and Children.
The sale will commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon if fair, if not the next fair day and to continue from day to day until the number contemplated is sold. The terms of sale are five months credit on the purchaser, giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date.
A deduction will be made on the day of sale for cash. November 3—wtrD
NOTICE.
THE creditors of Uriah Forrest late deceased, whose claims have arisen since his bankruptcy, are requested to meet at ten o'clock on the first Monday in December next at Mr. Kay's office in George Town, at which time a payment of the assets in hand will take place, amongst the claims legally authenticated—those who do not attend, or who have not exhibited their claims, will be excluded.
PHILIP D. KEY, Attorney for the Executor. November 3—taw 2v
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
DR. REES' NEW CYCLOPEDIA.
DR. REES, on Capitol Hill, respectfully informs his subscribers to Dr. Rees' new Cyclopaedia, that the first part of the second volume is now ready for delivery, and requests that those subscribers who have not been supplied with Fists and the PROCEEDING volumes, will be so good as to send for them at once.
Where he has always for Sale, A very large assortment of Books and Stationary on reasonable terms. Also ALMS-NACKS for the year 1807.—Store keepers who purchase by the dozen will have a considerable allowance made to them. November 3—4t
JAMES S. STEVENSON, DAUGEST, &c.
Having purchased of Dr. John Bulfus his Medical establishment, and having just received an exclusive supply of articles in the Drug line. Now offers for sale at the Drug store near the Navy Yard lately occupied by Dr. John Bulfus a complete assortment of every article usually kept in a drug store, which he warrants to be of the best quality, and pledges himself to supply both city and country customers, on as reasonable terms as any other person in the district will do. His stock consists of,
  Drugs,  Spring Lencets,    Medicines,  Stumb do    shop furniture,  Elastic Keel trellis,    Patent medicines,  Silver mounted insect cases,    Dye stuffs,  Surgeons needles,    Perfumery,  Splints for broken limbs,    Paints of every kind  Glass for bathing in-    Ground and dry,  flamed eyes,    Flaxseed oil,  Marble mortars and    Window glass,  pestles,    Paint brushes,  Reeve's water colors,    Bell tools,  Hair powder,    Spices of all kinds,  Waters & sealing wax,    Surgeons instruments,  Copal varnish,    among which are  Macebo snuff,    Amputating,  Segars by the box,    Trepanning,  Gold leaf,    Cupping,  Pine rose end orange    Dissecting,  flower water, in    Pocket and teeth in-  pint bottles,    struments,  Noyou cordial,    Elastic catheters,  Camel hair pencils,    Bougies,  India ink, &c. &c.    Mudges inhalers,     Flesh brushes,   
Orders from country Physicians and Druggists, will receive particular and immediate attention. Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared. Washington, November 3—eMtf
Durham Parish, Charles county 20th September, 1806.
The Vestry and Church Wardens of Durham Parish, Charles county, Maryland,
hereby give notice that their parish is and has been for some time vacant and that they wish to employ a CLEGGYMEN of the protestant episcopal church, of a fair character to officiate in said Parish. The average amount of subscriptions for the last four years was, about 400 dollars per annum, besides a Glebe that rents for 1500 the crop tobacco per annum.
By order of the vestry. WM. BRAWNER, Reg. October 24—2pt
POSTSCRIPT.
Mr. ERSKINE, the British minister arrived in this city on Saturday from Annapolis.
English intelligence two days later than the preceding has been received by the ship Jane arrived at Philadelphia in 40 days from Bristol. She brings Bristol papers to the 15th and London papers to the 15th of September. The details are generally unimportant, it is represented in the London Courier that Mr. Fox's illness had experienced a considerable mitigation, but verbal accounts say he died on the 19th. It was currently reported at Bristol that a frigate had arrived with dispatches from Sir Home Popham, announcing the capture of Buenos Ayres by him. It was also reported that advices had been received that the Fort at Malta had been blown up by accident, Lord Lauderdale was still at Paris. No further information respecting the state of the negotiation had transpired.
New-York, October 31.
Captain Patterson informs, that previous to his leaving New-Orleans, Governor Claiborne had returned from Natchitoches, and had ordered out all the infantry, with a view of marching them to the relief of the troops; though it was expected they could not arrive in time to prevent a collision with the Spaniards. All the inhabitants, it was supposed, would turn out. We have been favored with New-Orleans papers to the 10th inst. from which we make the following interesting extracts:
New-Orleans, Oct. 2.
The letters received by this day's mail from Natchez and Fort Adams, state that every preparation is making to meet and repel Spanish encroachments. All the remaining regular force that was left by Colonel Kingsbury at Fort Adams, have marched under the command of captain Sparks, for Natchitoches.—Major Ferdinand L. Claiborne was hourly expected when the mail left Fort Adams with captain Ferrar's troop of dragoons, and a handsome detachment of a battalion, on their march to Natchitoches, via Rapide,—no doubt now exists but blood will be shed unless the Spaniards fall back.
Natchez Sept. 30.
Aspect of Spanish affairs. —The most recent and accurate information from Natchitoches, states the Spanish force, embodied within our limits, at 1200, commanded by Governor Harraga, who evinces a spirit of marked hostility to the government of the United States.
General Wilkinson, we are informed, had an interview with Governor Claiborne, at Rapide, in the territory of Orleans, which resulted in the requisition of 250 mounted infantry and dragoons, from the Mississippi territory, who are ordered to march immediately to Natchitoches, and join the regular army stationed at that place.
The patriotism displayed by the citizens of this territory, at a crisis so interesting and momentous, deserves the eulogy of every friend to the liberty and independence of the United States. The honorable Cowles Meigs, our acting governor, has exerted all his energies to place the militia in a proper organization, assisted by the vigilance of his aid-de-camp, major Shields, and we are happy to believe their exertions have not been ineffectual. It is with peculiar pleasure we observe the alacrity with which capt. Benjamin Farrar's company of Dragoons have manifested their disposition to chastize Spanish insolence on this occasion, and a tribute of applause is also due to capt. George Poindexter who, with that zeal which forms the characteristic of every patriot, has organised a very considerable volunteer corps in the country. Captains Newman and Voss, we also understand, have made a tender of their services to the Executive. These companies with such others from the different counties as may be necessary to constitute the number required, are ordered to rendezvous at the town of Washington, on Tuesday the 2d of October, equip for service, and to receive further orders.
When the citizens of a country, where government rests upon their affections, move with celerity to meet the invaders of their territory, we have nothing to anticipate but victory and vengeance.
Valuable Property For Sale.
THE Subscriber offers for sale a number of valuable heights convenient to the city of Washington about 2 1/2 miles from the President's House and near the same distance from the Capitol, and command a handsome view of the City, river Potomac, and Alexandria. Lot No. 1. contains 60 acres, No. 2. contains 45 acres. No. 3 contains 102 acres, No. 4 contains 19 acres; Likewise a lot lying between John Taylor, and Dr. Worthington, containing from 80 to 100 acres. These lots will be sold together or apart as may suit purchasers.
Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Breckenridge near the property. Jan. 24—wtf
To Rent.
AND possession given on the 19th November next, the two story Brick Dwelling House on the corner of 8 and 11th Streets, at present occupied by Mr. Andrew Way. Also a two story brick dwelling houses in a central situation, of which possess. may be had immediately. For terms apply to THOS. HENRY. Oct. 17—3t & wtf

20 Dollars Reward.
LOPED in the night of the 13th instant, MILLY a dark Mulatto, about 30 years old 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, of rather a slim make, a small scar on her forehead, occasioned the said by a piece of wood striking her when cutting it - when she laughs shows her teeth, which are pretty large, white, and placed a considerable distance apart. Among the articles of apparel she took with her, were a striped calico gown flounced round the hem, a jacket and petticoat of striped calico of a lead color, with white fleeces.
Whoever brings the said mulatto to the subscriber, shall receive, if in the territory of Columbia, 5 dollars, if 50 miles from home, 10, and in the same proportion for any greater distance, and all reasonable charges paid.
ANDREW T. M'CORMICK. Oct 24 - tf
CAUTION.
All persons are forewarned from taking up or molesting a red and white STEER with his left ear cropped which was left under the care of the subscriber some months ago.
ROBERT BROWN, Sec. October 29 - 3:
NOTICE.
ON MONDAY the 10th of November at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold at Public Sale, at the Navy Yard Washington - Cables and worn Cordage: of all sizes, in convenient lots, computed to be about Fifty tons. If bad weather the sale will take place next fair day.
Washington October 29 - tN19
Agreeably to an order of the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county will be sold to the highest bidder on Friday the 11th of November next, if fair, if not the next fair day. ALL the estate of Benjamin Leitel, late of Prince George's county deceased, (negroes excepted). The above property will be held on a credit of 12 months the purchaser giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date.
THOMAS LEITEL, Ann D B Non of Ben, Leitel dec'd. October 29 - 3:
All persons indebted to the estate of Charles McLaughlin deceased, are informed that their accounts are lodged in the Orphan's Court of Washington county, and that a settlement is placed in the hands of Francis J. Key esq. with directions to bring suits against all those who do not settle them by the 10th day of November next.
George Town, October 22 - td
LOST,
Supposed to be stolen on the 16th inst. a BLACK MARE, 4 years old nearly 16 hands high; she has a long blaze down her top lip - her under lip and all four feet are white, with many white hairs, on each side, under the Tail which is rather short docked and thin of hair. She has a small black spot on each fore foot near the hoof - has been used mostly in the collar and moves rather heavily. Whoever will take up the thief and Mare shall receive 20 dollars, or 10 dollars for delivering the mare to me.
Charles Mintire. Washington city, near the Eastern Branch bridge. Sept 26 - tf
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor
New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, that he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia, from London, a fresh supply of the best superfine cloths, cassimeres, &c. with a choice assortment of plain nankins, cotton cassimeres, India nankeens, blue and yellow, fashionable Trafalgar white and fancy Mouselines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer.
N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals and navy uniforms made in the best style of fashion.
Richard Harwell's new invented patent elastic suspenders, which are far superior to any heretofore in use, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory.
June 23 - tf
To be RENTED, SEVEN or EIGHT BEDS & FURNITURE.
For rent apply to ANNE SHAW, living on the Capitol Hill, in a yellow frame near Mr. M'Corrnick's store.
ANN SHAW, October 29 - 3:
TO RENT,
THE COMMODORE BRICK STORE near the CAPITOL, now in the occupation of Messrs. P. HEALEY & Co.
Possession to be given on the 1st of May. Enquire of Frederick May. March 28 - tf
WM. S. NICHOLLS, HAS JUST RECEIVED,
A complete assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, which are large and handsome, being bought on the best terms - will be sold low for cash or tobacco. George Town, Oct. 27 - 3w
JOHN COX
Has received a large general assortment of FALL GOODS, which he will sell by wholesale and retail very cheap.
No one shall sell lower than he will. George Town, October 28 - ep NI&UG - 6w
Post Office, Washington. MAIL ESTABLISHMENT, To commence 15th October, 1806.
THE Northern mail by way of Baltimore will arrive every day at 5 P. M. and be closed at 8 P. M.
The Southern mail, by way of Alexandria, will arrive every day at 6 P. M. and be closed at 9 P. M.
The North western mail, by way of Fredericktown, will arrive every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 P. M. and will be closed at 8 P. M.
The Eastern mail, from Annapolis and the Eastern Shore, will arrive every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 P. M. and will be closed every Tuesday and Friday at 8 P. M.
The mail from Port Tobacco, Leonardtown, the Ridge, &c. will arrive every Tuesday at 6 P. M. and be closed every Thursday at 8 P. M.
The mail from Benedict, Charleshall, &c. will arrive every Wednesday at 6 P. M. and be closed every Friday at 8 P. M.
The mail from Brookville will arrive every Thursday at 7 P. M. and be closed every Wednesday at 8 P. M.
The mail from Winchester, Shepherdstown, Leesburg, &c. will arrive every Monday at 2 P. M. and be closed the same day at 7 P. M.
The mail from Ohio by Clarkburg, Winchester, Paris, Centreville, &c. will arrive every Friday at 10 A. M. and be closed the same day at 2 P. M.
The New Orleans mail by way of Port Stodder, Athens, Greenville, &c. will arrive every Saturday at 8 A. M. and be closed every Saturday at 7 P. M.
The Tennessee, Mississippi and Orleans mail will arrive every Monday at 6 P. M. and close at 9 P. M.
NOTE - During the Winter the Northern mail will not arrive until 8 P. M. THOMAS MUNROE, P. M. October 13 - tf
SALE AT AUCTION.
ON MONDAY the 3rd day of November, will be sold at Public Auction at the House of B. Brissac Majesty's Deputy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States, in the City of Washington; all his
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
Consisting of elegant Mahogany Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables, Sofas, elegant Bruffel's Carpeting, the greater part of which is new, Curtains, Beds, Mattresses, and Bed Furniture, all finished in the newest fashion; some elegant Bath Stoves, two English Carriages, with Harness for four horses, finished in the newest fashion, and other articles of household. Also a quantity of China and Earthen Ware; a quantity of elegant Cut and plain Glass; a large quantity of empty Porter and Stone Bottles, Carden utensils of all kinds; and eventually, several dozen of English Brown Stout, ale, and Wines of different kinds, and Liquors.
The sale to commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, if fair if not the next fair day, and to continue from day to day till all are sold. Terms made known at time and place of sale.
The property may be viewed three days previous to the day of sale. N. L. QUEEN, Auctioneer. October 17 - tdo
A TAN YARD FOR SALE.
SITUATE on sq. each of sq. 642 in the city of Washington, together with 21 lots containing 77193 square feet of ground in said square, the whole of which is completely enclosed with an excellent post and rail fence. The buildings consist of a well built brick dwelling house 30 by 13 1 2 2 stories high, and a large kitchen, a brick currying shop and warehouse 30 by 15 1 2 1 one story high, and a frame leather house, a tan yard containing 25 excellent tins or vats which are uniformly supplied by water conveyed from a spouting post in the yard, a bark and mill house 46 ft. sq. sufficient to contain 100 cord of bark, with a drying loft over the same, a beam house 20 by 16 ft. - likewise a stable for 6 horses.
This situation for carrying on the tanning business is not excelled by any other in the state, as green hides, &c. can be purchased in the city to any reasonable amount, where a ready market is found for every species of leather. TERMS - one fourth of the purchase money to be paid down at closing the contract, and the remainder at 3 equal payments satisfactorily secured at 3, 6 & 9 months with interest - a discount of 8 per cent per annum will be given for the 3 last payments if discharged at the time of the sale. Possession to be given on 1st April next.
The present occupant will treat with the purchaser for his stock of hides then in vats, bark and tanning utensils. Any person inclined to purchase will of course view the premises. For terms apply to Robert Underwood, Treasury Department. City of Washington, Oct. 17 - tf
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS just supplied his shop in F street with a complete assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Linseed oils - also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON. Washington city, June 23 - tf
WILLIAM MARBURY,
HAS received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and for sale by MR. BREWER, next door above Mr. LEHR'S - Rings store on Bridge Street, A General assortment of Fall & Fancy Goods of the latest importations, and will receive a further supply in a few days, all of which have been purchased on the best terms for cash, and will be sold very low. George Town, October 15 - tawam
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed his office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26 - tf
ATTENTION!!
Those persons that wish to purchase the GENUINE PATENT FAMILY MEDICINES
OF RICHARD LEE & SON MUST APPLY TO
Mr. Daniel Rapine, Capitol Hill, Washington, & Dr. N. Magruder, George Town.
"An ounce of prevention is worth pounds of cure" For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers, is recommended
Lee's Anti-Bilious Pills, Prepared by Richard Lee & Son, Baltimore.
THIS medicine has, for eight years past been attended with a degree of success highly grateful to the inventor's feelings, in several parts of the West Indies, and the southern part of the U. States, particularly in Baltimore, Petersburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Edenton, Wilmington, Charleston and Savannah. The testimony of a number of persons in each of these places has been adduced, who have reason to believe that a timely use of this salutary remedy has, under Providence, preserved their lives when in the most alarming circumstances.
Facts of this conclusive nature, speak more in favor of a medicine than columns of pompous eulogy, founded on mere assertion. It is not indeed previously proposed as an infallible cure, but the inventor has every possible reason that can result from extensive experience, for believing that a dose of these pills taken once every two weeks, during the prevalence of our bilious fevers, will prove an infallible preventative. & further, that in the early stages of those disorders, their use will very generally succeed in restoring health and frequently in cases esteemed desperate and beyond the power of common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age. They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions to restore and amend the appetite - produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequence; a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness - sickness at the Stomach and severe head aches - and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
They have been found remarkably effectual in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages and should be procured and carefully preserved for use by every seaman.
Lee's Infallible Fever and Ague Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittent and Intermitent fevers.
Thousands can testify of their being cured by these drops, after the bark and every other medicine have proved ineffectual. Not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
These drops are particularly recommended to the inhabitants of low marshy countries, where the work fast of agues generally prevail; which, unless early attended to, and speedily removed, injure the constitution exceedingly, bring on dropsies, putrid fevers, and a variety of complaints of the most dangerous and alarming nature. Many other medicines are daily offered to the public for the cure of this disorder, which, upon trial, have been found either dangerous or useless. The bark is the usual remedy made use of but being a very raucous medicine, and seldom taken in sufficient quantity, it very often fails; children and those who have weak stomachs, are frequently lost for want of a more easy and pleasant remedy.
Sovereign Ointment for the Itch. A preparation which for pleasantness, ease, safety, and expedition, gives place to no application whatever; free from mercury, or any pernicious ingredient.
Lee's Worm Destroying Lozenges. Which have within seven years past cured upwards of one hundred thousand persons of both sexes, of every age and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms and from obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels - they are perfectly safe and pleasant, and may be given to the youngest in sw or the most delicate pregnant lady with propriety.
Lee's Genuine Eye Water. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident.
Tooth Ache Drops. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
Genuine Persian Lotion. So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and free from corrosive and repellent minerals. (the basis of other lotions) and unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tatters ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, premature wrinkles, &c.
Lee's Genuine Essence and Extract of Mustard. A safe and effectual remedy for Acute Chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pains in the face and neck &c.
The Anodyne Elixir, For the cure of every kind of Head-Ache.
Lee's Damask Lip Salve.
is recommended (particularly to the Ladies) as an elegant and pleasant preparation for chopped and sore lips, and every blemish and inconvenience occasioned by colds, fevers, &c. speedily restoring a beautiful rosy color and delicate softness to the lips. Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums. Lee's genuine Corn Plaster. An infallible remedy for speedily removing Corns, Root and Branch, without giving pain. Indian Vegetable Specific, For the cure of internal Complaints.
It will be prudent in all who estimate the value of health, to observe that each of the above articles have the signature of Richard Lee & Son on the outside wrappers, without which none are genuine. Letters directed for Richard Lee & Son, No. 17. Market Street, Baltimore, will be punctually attended to. October 10 - 6w
Gain a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Warden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805 - tf
NOTICE.
By order of the Orphans Court of Washington county, will be sold at public sale, on Thursday the 6th day of November next, at Joseph M. Semmes's tavern, all the personal estate of Joseph Taylor, deceased. Consisting of wearing apparel, one gold watch, Washington's Life neatly bound in calf, one bureau, one portable electrical Machine, one shower bath, &c. The terms of sale are, all sums not exceeding 20 DOLLARS cash, for all sums above 20 DOLLARS a credit of three months, the purchaser giving note with approved endorser, interest to be included from the day of sale. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock A. M. JOHN DAVIDSON, WASHINGTON POYD. Executors of Joseph Taylor, deceased. Oct. 27 - tdo
Came to my place on the Eastern Branch, near the Lower Bridge, a Red and White COW, and Yearling, which marks her - the marks are, both ears cropped. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take them away. ALEXANDER LOVJOY. October 24 - 3:
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. FONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25 - tf
M. B. - P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square.
HENRY INGLE,
HAS received from the Leonidas, from Liverpool, a large supply of HARDWARE, amongst which are building materials, furniture, and tools for mechanics; Plated and Japan'd Cutlery, &c. For Ivory handled Knives and Forks, House-Wire Fenders, &c. &c. keepers. The residue of his assortment is expected by the Six Sisters, and by the William and John September 20 - 1m
GEORGE TOWN, WASHINGTON AND BALTIMORE MAIL STAGES.
THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED THAT
MYER'S NEW LINE
WILL START FROM Mr. SEMMES'S Tavern, George-Town, and call for passengers at RHODES', Myer's and Frost's Hotels, city of Washington. FARE THREE DOLLARS AND A HALF. October 1 - tf
POSTPONEMENT of the LEONARD TOWN JOCKEY CLUB RACE.
THE race for FORTY Guineas lately advertised and designed to have been run on Tuesday the 14th inst. was postponed till Tuesday the 11th November next, when the prize of 40 guineas will be run for over the Leonard Town course agreeably to the rules of the club, free for any horse, mare or gelding, the sole and absolute property of some member or members of the club; otherwise the person proposing to start a horse shall pay two guineas on the pound on the amount of the purse. The treasurer is authorized to receive subscriptions for the Jockey Club of any person at his discretion - this being the last year's race of the Club. Gentlemen proposing to start horses may become members by subscribing one guinea; horses to be entered before 9 o'clock of the evening preceding the race. No race on the two horses at least start for the purse. By order, R. I. MILLARD, Sec. & Treasurer. October 24 - tf
50 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 10th inst. a mulatto JOE. Joe is a stout well made dark mulatto fellow 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, about 30 years of age - has several large scars on his hands & body, life a little. Had on and took with him, a tow linen shirt & trowsers, one pair of nankin trowsers, and one old fur-trimmed coat and old hat which he wore. Joe can write a tolerable good hand, & has run away before, when he was taken up by George Creager in 1805. Any person taking up said fellow, and securing him in any jail so that I see him again, shall receive if taken within the county, 20 dollars, and if out of the county the above reward. If brought home all reasonable charges will be paid by the subscriber living in Frederick county, Md. near New Market. SIR GILTON BURGER. N. B. I forewarn all persons from harbouring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. P. S. Joe ran off in company with a fellow named Adam, and they were both lately advertised together; since which Adam has been taken and secured in the jail of York, (Pa) Joe went in the same direction, and will probably make for Philadelphia, and endeavor to get on board some vessel and go to sea. Sept. 18 - eptf
The Subscribers residing near the Navy Yard, offer for sale on the most reasonable terms the following
GROCERIES,
Cognac, and Brandy. French, Gin. Holland, and Country, Jamaica, and Rum. New England, Whiskey. London Particular Madeira Wine, Spirit and Whiskey Pounce. A fresh supply of Teas of the First quality and latest importation. Smoked salmon, Pickled do. in kids, Smoked Herring in boxes, Cod or dumb fish in do. Tongues and sounds in kegs, Mustard in boxes, Chocolate in boxes or pounds, Sugar in barrels, Cheeses, &c. with a number of other articles. JOSEPH CASSIN, & Co. October 27 - 2w
CHEAP FALL GOODS.
T. W. PAIRO has just returned from Philadelphia with his FALL & WINTER GOODS, the greatest part of which he can sell considerably lower, than he was able to do last year.
THEY CONSIST OF
Superfine cloths, Muslins very cheap, Second & coarse do. plain leno, Cassimeres & coatings, Leno and mull hands, Bombazets, bays, kerchiefs, Blankets, Leno caps, Combs of a variety, plain leno, Calicoes, calimancos, spring'd do. Crepe, netting cotton, Cotton and silk craps, Super, playing cards, bays, Jefferson cord, Book mullin, Banners and cotton do. Very handsome ribb, Dimities, sultanas, bobs, Flannels, Swansdowns, Gloves of great variety, Damask silk shawls, Ginghams, bandannas, Camels hair and cash, Silk head handker. ton do. Chicks of great beauty, Muffs and tippets, Madras do. Spanish legars, Linen and cotton do. aprons, Ladies silk hose, lead, Ladies there, colored, white and black, Childrens do. London PRANONS Cotton & worsted do. with additional and extra keys, & plain extra. Gentlemen's silk cotton and worsted, do. Bed ticking, Children and servants, Table cloths, do. hdkts and velvets, Bed Philadelphia hat, cotton and silk umb, London do. bristles, Knives and forks, permanent candles, H. Buttons, window glass to by German do. 14, Very fine lawns, fancy waistcoatings, Black and green lace and a great many strings, other articles. Bows, diaper.
Groceries of a superior quality.
T. W. Païro has been particularly careful in buying the following assortment of Groceries, which he expects in about 20 days. Madeira wines, Old Sherry, Particular Tenerife Port wine, Claret, Malaga, Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Rum, Gin, Cherry Bounce, Whiskey, Imperial Old Pilsen and Souchong Teas, Loaf, Lump, and Brown, Sugars, Currants, Prunes and Almonds. N. B. Part of the above dry Goods will not arrive before the beginning of next week. October 27 - 6t
LOST,
The following Certificates of United States Debts. No. 2708 for 244 dollars 45 cts 6 per cents. 3222 for 88 dollars 3 per cents. 3339 for 122 dollars 23 cts. deferred 6 per cents. Issued by the Register of the Treasury, Joseph Norfle, Esq. the 6 per cts. on the 2d September, 1791 - the per cts. on the 25 January, 1792, and the deferred 6 per cts. on the 27 January, 1792, in favour of William Wilson, of Alexandria. For the renewal of which application will be made at the Treasury of the United States. WM. HODGSON. October 11th, 1806 - 6wep
STOLEN or strayed from the City Commons on Friday the 24th inst.
A BAY HORSE, 14 hands high, about 12 or 13 years old, low in flesh, had a few black and white spots on his near footlock, much marked with the collar, and a white spot behind his left ear. Whoever takes up said horse and delivers him to me, shall receive Five Dollars reward. If stolen I will pay 40 dollars, to any person who will deliver me the horse, and prosecute the thief to conviction. HENRY GIRD, Life agn in the rear of the Bank. Oct. 31 - 3: