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National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VIII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1219.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1808.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
April 9.
CASE OF JOHN SMITH.
Mr. Hillhouse's speech concluded.
But the gentleman from Mas. has compared the case of Mr. Smith with that of commodore Truxton, and stated that upon Burr's disclosing his plans to the latter, he was asked this all important question "is the Executive of the U. States privy to or concerned in the project?" This, says he, ought to have been the conduct of Mr. Smith; this would have been his conduct if he had been an innocent and an honest man. I little thought that commodore Truxton's deposition would have been resorted to in this case; a deposition which had not been read, a deposition not taken on the trial in the presence of Mr. Smith, nor in any way relating to his case. It must be an uncommon zeal that could have induced any one possessing the legal knowledge of the gentleman from Mas. to have resorted to that as evidence. But, sir, the answer to this is plain. Mr. Burr did not go as far with Mr. Smith as with commodore Truxton, otherwise Mr. Smith would probably have asked him the same question. But so much reliance having been had on commodore Truxton's deposition to prove Mr. Smith's guilt, on the score of omissions, as well as of what he has done, I must be permitted to read a part of that deposition: it is in these words viz. "About the beginning of the winter of 1805-6, col. Burr returned from the western country and came to Philadelphia. He frequently in conversation mentioned to me certain speculations in western lands. These conversations were uninteresting to me: and I did not pay much attention to them. Col. B. requested me to get the navy of the United States out of my head, as he had something in view, both honorable and profitable, which he wished to propose to me. I considered this as nothing more than a desire to get me interested in land speculations. These conversations were frequently repeated; and some time in the month of July, 1806, col. B. observed that he wished to see me unseated from the navy of the U. States and not to think any more of those men at Washington. He observed that he wished to see or to make me (I do not recollect which) admiral; for he contemplated an expedition into Mexico, in the event of a war with Spain, which he thought inevitable. He asked me if the Havana could not be easily taken in the event of a war. I told him that it would require the co-operation of a naval force. Mr. Burr observed, that might be obtained. He pursued the enquiry as to Carthagena and La Vera Cruz; what personal knowledge I had of those places, and what would be the best mode of attacking by sea and land. I gave my opinion very freely. Mr. Burr then asked me, if I would take the command of a naval expedition. I asked him, if the Executive of the U. States was privy to or concerned in the project. He answered me emphatically, that they were not. I asked him that question because the Executive had been charged with a knowledge of Miranda's expedition. I told Mr. Burr, that I would have nothing to do with it; that Miranda's project had been intimated to me, and that I had declined any agency in those affairs. Mr. Burr observed that in the event of a war, he intended to establish an independent government in Mexico: that Wilkinson, the army, & many officers of the navy would join. I replied, that I could not see how any of the officers of the U. S. could join. He said that Gen. Wilkinson had projected that expedition, and that he himself had matured it; that many greater men than Wilkinson, were concerned (or would join;) and thousands to the westward." Mr. President—notwithstanding col. B. had gone much farther in communicating his plans and projects to commodore Truxton than he had done to Mr. Smith, and notwithstanding those insinuations of meaning him from the Navy, forgetting those men at Washington, &c. —which must have excited suspicion in the mind of a man of commodore Truxton's discernment, that col. B.'s project were unlawful, and not known to or approved by the
government, yet commodore Truxton, in whose honor and integrity I have the highest confidence, did not put the question, which the gentleman from Mas. relies on so much, and approves so highly, as evincing his integrity; and for not asking which Mr. Smith is to be suspected of a participation in guilt. It was when col. B. asked commodore Truxton directly if he would take the command of a naval expedition, and not till then, that he put the question. Had col. Burr asked Mr. Smith to engage supplies of provisions, gun-boats, arms or men for his expedition, then, and not till then could it be expected that Mr. Smith should have asked such a question; so far from saying any thing to excite Mr. Smith's suspicions, col. B. had expressly declared his object was not dishonorable or inimical to this government. That commodore Truxton was dissatisfied with the administration appears by his answer to a question of Mr. M c Rae in the same deposition, viz. "Were the remarks which he made on your relation to the navy, calculated to fill your bosom with resentment against the government? A. My bosom was already full enough, but certainly Mr. Burr spoke in concert with my feelings."
General Eaton's deposition has been introduced, under like circumstances, and for the same purpose as that of commodore Truxton. He testifies that "during the winter of 1805-6, I cannot be positive as to the distinct point of time, yet during that winter, at the city of Washington, Colonel Burr signified to me that he was organizing a secret expedition to be moved against the Spanish provinces on the south western frontiers of the United States—I understood under the authority of the general government. From our existing controversies with Spain, and from the tenor of the President's address to both Houses of Congress, a conclusion was naturally drawn, that war with that country was inevitable. I had then just returned from the coast of Africa; and having been for many years employed on our own frontiers, and on a foreign coast still more barbarous and obscure, I knew not the extent of the reputation which Col. Burr sustained in the consideration of his country. The distinguished rank which he had held in society, and the strong marks of confidence which he had received from his fellow citizens, gave me no right to doubt of his patriotism. As a military character, I had been made acquainted with him, but not personally; and I knew none in the United States in whom a soldier might more surely have confided his honor, than in Col. Burr. In case of emergency to this country, from whatever quarter it might come, I thought it my duty to obey so honorable a call as was proposed to me. Under impressions like these, I did engage to embark in the enterprize, and did pledge my faith to Col. Burr. At several interviews it appeared to be the intention of Col. Burr to instruct me by maps and other documents of the feasibility of penetrating to Mexico. At length from certain indistinct expressions and inuendoes, I admitted a suspicion that Col. Burr had other projects. He used strong expressions of reproach against the administration of the general government; accused them of want of character, want of energy, want of gratitude. He seemed desirous of irritating my resentment by reiterating certain injudicious strictures cast upon me on the floor of Congress, on account of certain transactions on the coast of Africa, and by dilating on the injuries which I had sustained from the delays in adjusting my account, for monies advanced for the United States; and talked of pointing out to me modes of honorable indemnity. I will not conceal here that Col. Burr had good grounds to believe me disaffected towards the government." Here, Mr. President, we find that General Eaton also was deceived, so completely deceived as to engage himself in the enterprize. Here is also evidence of the estimation in which A. Burr was held at Washington, the seat of the general government, where Congress were assembled, and Mr. Smith was attending as a member of the Senate, the forepart of the year 1805, the very year when Mr. Smith is to be suspected of a crime, for extending to Col. Burr the rights of hospitality: nor does Gen. Eaton suspect the views and projects of Col. Burr
to be unlawful or improper, until he began to use strong expressions of reproach against the administration. Gen. Eaton was also a man dissatisfied with the administration.
It is asked how it was possible for Col. Burr to have been so long with Mr. Smith and not to have disclosed to him his plans, as he had done to others. The reason is obvious, commodore Truxton was dissatisfied with the government, and full of resentment; he was therefore the man most likely for A. Burr to apply to, expecting, no doubt, to engage him in his projects; to him he would be likely to communicate his sentiments and feelings with freedom. Far otherwise was the case of Mr. Smith. He was enjoying the sunshine of the government; he was going on in the full tide of prosperity; his fellow citizens had bestowed on him the highest honors in their gift. He was a Senator of the United States; the administration had extended to him their patronage and favor, by giving him contracts for supplying the army, and building gun-boats, lucrative employments. A. Burr could not expect to engage this man in any treasonable plot against the government, until he should have made him willing to sacrifice all his honors and all his prospects; and to make the communication without engaging him, was to defeat all his projects; knowing that Mr. Smith could have no possible wish for a change, he would be the last man to whom he would dare to make a disclosure of his projects. There were reasons, and strong reasons, why he should wish to preserve the confidence of Mr. Smith, which made it important to him to be on good terms with him, so long as he was attempting to blind the eyes of the people, and make them believe he was acting in concert with the government; to do which, there could not have been a more ready expedient than to take up his lodgings at the house of the contractor for the army of the United States, and to appear to possess his confidence. All his art, all his address therefore would be made use of to deceive Mr. Smith, and make him believe his views and projects were fair and honorable. This will fully explain the appearance of confidence which seems to have existed between Mr. Smith and Col. Burr, as well as their correspondence, previous to the President's proclamation.
The gentleman from Mas. thinks the story about the settlement of the Washita lands so ridiculous, and the disguise so thin, that Mr. Smith must have seen through it, and known that A. Burr's projects were unlawful; and from that circumstance draws presumption of guilt. Is it surprising that Mr. Smith in his situation, and with the information he possessed, should believe this story, when a gentleman of commodore Truxton's discernment, and after having had a much more full development of col. Burr's views and projects, believed it, and which in his deposition he affirms to be the fact? In answer to the following question put by col. B. "had you reason to doubt my intention to settle land?" commodore Truxton answered—"If there was no war, I took it for granted that was your intention." Nor is it so astonishing as the gentleman seems to think it, that Mr. Smith should consent to let his two sons go with col. Burr. It is the wish of every parent to see his children well established; and what is more profitable, or promises a more advantageous and certain establishment, than the settlement of new lands? People are generally induced very readily to believe what they wish, and is it at all surprising that Mr. Smith should be easily induced to think well of a project which was proposed to benefit his own sons? Surely his participation in A. Burr's treason cannot be presumed from such circumstances.
The conduct of Mr. Smith from the first moment that official information was given to the people of the U. S. that A. Burr's projects were treasonable or unlawful, was such as instead of exciting suspicion of his being an accomplice, merits the applause of his country. Not like a timid traitor, affrighted at the rustling of a leaf, did he endeavor to conceal the intercourse and correspondence between him and A. Burr; or like a bold traitor attempt to defeat the measures adopted to counteract the project and arrest the culprits; or to
paralyse exertion by casting ridicule upon them, as did that prime patriot Glover, the accuser of Mr. Smith? No, sir, the day after the President's proclamation arrived, he writes a letter to the Secretary of war informing him of the substance of A. Burr's communications to him. He finds that the militia called into service on this occasion, were destitute of arms, and unable to obtain them from the public stores of the U. S. though application had been made for that purpose by the commanding officer; and that without arms they could render no service. He goes in the night to the keeper of the arms, and endeavors to persuade him to deliver them out, who still refused, though shewn the President's proclamation, without an order from the Secretary at War; fearing he might lose his office for acting without orders. Under these circumstances, this same John Smith charged with being an associate of A. Burr in this very treason, pledged his own private obligations for ten thousand dollars to indemnify the officer for delivering out the arms. This was done, not after A. Burr was arrested, or there was a prospect of the project's being defeated; but immediately on the first alarm excited by the President's proclamation, and the spirited and patriotic exertions of the state of Ohio.
The gun-boats which Mr. Smith was building, and which his accusers have intimated were intended for col. Burr were afterwards carried down the river to New Orleans and delivered to the order of General Wilkinson; and all the provisions purchased by Mr. Smith appear to have been fairly and promptly delivered to our army—not a man—not a musket—not a barrel of flour—not a single article of provisions of any kind—or any thing that could aid or comfort col. B. in his expedition has ever been furnished to him or any of his agents. How then has Mr. Smith participated in the treason of A. Burr? I find no evidence of the fact. I can discern no reasonable ground to suspect any such participation.
The testimony of col. Taylor, whom I deem a man of honor and truth, furnishes one other ground from which a presumption is attempted to be drawn to implicate Mr. Smith. He says that in conversing with Mr. Smith about certain political publications in a newspaper signed the Querist, in which a division of the union and a separation of the Western from the Atlantic states was advocated, he understood Mr. Smith to advance those sentiments as his own. Mr. Smith says he only described them as the sentiments of the writer. Suppose Col. Taylor's recollection to be correct, what crime was there in advancing mere speculative opinions, or expressing his sentiments on that or any other subject, provided he violated no law. Are we not in a free country, in which it is lawful to speculate on the science of government as well as any other? If that privilege be denied, ours will no longer deserve the name of a free country. But is it not possible that Col. Taylor may be mistaken? How often do we find conversations which take place among friends misunderstood and incorrectly stated? Every day's experience shews us, that even in public debate, in this Senate, the observations of gentlemen are so mistated as to require explanation. But Dr. Sibman's deposition removes all doubt; he says, and he is admitted to be a man of good character, that he understood Mr. Smith only to have repeated, not his own sentiments, but those of the Querist. Doctor Sibman testifies "The first persons I approached were Mr. John Smith and Col. James Taylor. After attending some time to the conversations I noticed a reference was occasionally made to a publication or publications that had appeared in the Marietta paper. For some time I was at a loss to determine whether those gentlemen were expressing their own opinions, or those contained in that publication, for I was not present at the commencement of the conversation, though it did appear to me to be a detail of the opinions set forth in that publication. As it is now impressed on my mind, I believe to more fully satisfy myself, I asked a question. Nor can I perfectly remember, whether I intended the question particularly for Mr. Smith or both of the gentlemen, but believe it was intended for Mr. Smith. Do
you expect or apprehend an early separation of the union? To which Mr. Smith replied, not in my life time, and I hope and pray to God I may never live to see it; whether it takes place sooner or later." Here can be no mistake; so far from engaging in a treasonable plot to sever the union, he deprecated such an event in the most solemn manner. Where then is the evidence whereon we can ground so important a vote as that which shall adopt the resolution on your table? A vote which is to disrobe a Senator of his office and his honor? Nothing but jealousy , that jealousy which frequently attaches itself to a charge of treason or conspiracy , and must in this case have taken hold of the mind of the gentleman from Mas. could have induced a belief that there was evidence to prove on Mr. Smith a participation in the conspiracy of A. Burr. That master of the human heart, Shakespeare, says—
"Trifles light as air,
"Are to the jealous confirmation
"strong
"As proofs of holy writ."
The truth of this is remarkably verified in the case before us. Is there not some reason to apprehend that there has been too great a disposition to convert suspicion into proof? Ought we not to be on our guard when it is proved that there has been a powerful combination of men, calling themselves a republican society, to ruin Mr. Smith, the individuals of which when called before a magistrate to testify, declare that they are bound to secrecy by a solemn obligation to the society, which is paramount to their oath, when sworn as witnesses, and which will not admit of their disclosing any facts, or their proceedings, any farther than they are permitted to be made public by the society? And in sundry of the depositions on your table they have accordingly refused to answer questions, and in some instances to testify at all. Such a society disgraces the name of Republican ; by acting on principles tyrannical and oppressive.
I have detained the Senate longer than I intended; but to Mr. Smith the cause is all-important, and we ought to pause before we condemn a fellow-Senator upon the ground of mere suspicion —direct proof there is none—we ought not hastily to agree to a resolution which shall fix perpetual infamy on a fellow man, an amiable family and his unoffending posterity; for the infamy which will be attached by a vote of expulsion will not be forgotten so long as this Senate and the nation shall endure.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, May 19.
The following are the circumstances under which the Pope's Nuncio is come to this country:
His excellency the Archbishop of Nisibi, the Pope's Nuncio, is nearly related to his royal highness the Prince Regent of Portugal. This most venerable Prelate, upwards of 70 years of age, sailed from Lisbon in a Portuguese ship, bound to the Azore Islands, with the intention of proceeding as soon as possible, to the Brazils; but the vessel having been much damaged by heavy seas and contrary winds, his excellency, with other passengers, and the owner of the ship, thought it advisable, for the safety of their lives to return to Portugal; fortunately, however, the Mediator met them at some distance from Lisbon, when captain Blamey, with every humane assistance and polite attention, welcomed them on board, and carried them to Plymouth, where the Mediator arrived on Wednesday last. The Portuguese ship was sent for La Renorgue, where, she arrived in safety. His Excellency was received on his arrival at Dock with every mark of respect due to his character. The Reverend L'Abbe Gilbard, Minister of the Catholic church at Stonehouse, immediately waited upon his excellency, and delivered a complimentary and elegant address, in Latin, to him, on his safe arrival in this country and his escape from the military oppression now exercised by the French army in Portugal; to which his excellency immediately replied, in pure and nervous Latin, and stated, with much emotion a feeling of gratitude, how much himself and other emigrants of Portugal were indebted to the generous and

hospitable asylum afforded them in this country—"The last refuge of the oppressed."
The Gottenburgh mail due on Sunday is arrived. It brings the unpleasant intelligence that the Russians have obtained possession of the important fortress of Sweaborg, in Finland.
The capitulation is of an unprecedented length. One of the articles provides that the flotilla captured in the port of Sweaborg shall be restored to Sweden, when the fleet taken at Copenhagen shall be restored by England to Denmark. The negotiator on the part of Russia appears to have been more intent on obtaining facilities for the seduction of the Swedish troops, than providing for the surrender of the fortress at the stipulated period. There are several articles which seem to have been framed entirely for that purpose.
The Swedish papers furnish no information respecting the military operations of Norway. We fear there has been no improvement in the state of their army in that quarter.
MAY 23.
The Gazette of Saturday contains an order in council, declaring, that in all places on the continent of America, situated between the 10th and 30th degrees of N. latitude, information shall be held to have been received on the 10th of February, of the order in council issued on the 11th of November. The line of coasts here alluded to was omitted in the general notice given by the order in council of the 25th November.
MAY 27.
The report which reached us some days back of the landing of our troops in Norway was unfounded. The whole of the expedition arrived at Gottenburgh, between the 16th and 18th inst. where it awaits the disposition of his Swedish majesty.
The Swedish papers contain intelligence from St. Petersburg of the 9th inst. There has been a change in the Russian cabinet, but it is not in favor of this country. Baron Budberg has resigned the office of minister for foreign affairs, which is now filled by count Romanzoff, one of the most ardent advocates for French connection. Indeed the Russian cabinet, as now composed, is, to every great political purpose, as completely French as if the members had received their nomination from Bonaparte himself.
We are sorry to learn that the cotton weavers in Manchester, and other towns where that manufacture is carried on, are in a state of serious commotion. We hope that those misguided people will not persist in a line of conduct, which cannot remove the evils of which they complain, but which will render it necessary to resort to severe measures to suppress their riotous proceedings. The following are extracts from letters which have been received in town on this subject:—
"Manchester, May 24.
"The mischief we have for some time been apprehensive of, I am sorry to say, is fast approaching. We have this day appearances of serious rioting and commotions among our working weavers, in consequence of their present calamitous situation, many hundreds being out of employment, and the wages of those employed being very low, while, at the same time, oatmeal and other provisions have lately advanced in price. At Stockport and Bolton there is still greater cause of alarm; the rioting there having been already so serious, that application has been made for assistance from the military quartered here, which, however, has been refused, as in all likelihood we shall to-morrow or next day have occasion for every man ourselves."
MAY 28.
The Gottenburgh mail due on Thursday is arrived. The Swedes, in consequence of the advantage which they obtained over the enemy near Revolax, have discontinued their retreat, and advanced in their turn. They have again occupied many of the posts from which they had been previously driven. It is to be hoped that the Swedish commander will not be tempted by these partial triumphs to risk a general engagement. With the highest confidence in the valor of the Swedes, and the most ardent wishes for their success, we must deprecate their risking the fate of their country upon the issue of one battle. If general Klingspor perseveres in the desultory mode of warfare which he appears to have adopted, we have little doubt that he will ultimately prevail. The Russians have shown by their conduct in Poland, that they are by no means equal to bear up against a system of continued and incessant attack. It was by adhering to this, rather than by the magnitude of the great victories which they have obtained, that the French drove them across Niemen, and compelled them to
that peace which makes Bonaparte master of the continent of Europe.
The expedition under the command of general Moore, still remained at Gottenburgh, waiting the orders of his Swedish Majesty. Four thousand Swedes, with some British and Swedish ships of war, have proceeded against the island of Gotland, where it will be recollected about the same number of Russians landed some time ago. As they have no means of retreat, it is probable they will surrender on the appearance of this force.
The American vessel Holland Erskine arrived in the Thames on Thursday from the Texel. She sailed from New York, in January last, and was warned into our ports, but, after some time, obtained licence and proceeded to Holland, her original destination. She remained in the Texel sixteen days, during which time she was not allowed to have any communication with the shore, or to land any part of her cargo. She was, however, permitted to come out; a lenity in the government of that country for which we cannot account.
In the committee last night, in the House of Commons, it was agreed that the stoppage of the use of grain in the distilleries should take place, in England, on the 10th of June; in Scotland on the 15th; and in Ireland on the 20th.
COCKPIT, WHITEHALL, MAY 26.
Before the most noble and rt. hon. the Lords commissioners of appeals in prize causes.
Volunteer, Morris —This vessel, under American colors, with a cargo of hides, Nicaragua wood, and some dollars, sailed from Curacoa for New York and was captured on the 7th June, 1805, by the Leander, and carried to Halifax where she was condemned, on the ground of the breach of the blockade of Curacoa—sentence confirmed.
Globe, Atkins, master —This American ship, laden with flour and vinegar, bound from Philadelphia, after having tried Barbadoes and other places, was captured by the Elk, on suspicion of attempting to break the blockade of Curacoa, and was carried to Jamaica, where ship and cargo was condemned—Sentence confirmed.
MAY 30.
Letters and papers from Holland to the 23d inst. have arrived. It appears from the latter, that the Spanish troops in Holstein had become acquainted with the events which have lately taken place at Madrid, and that their indignation at the treacherous conduct of Bonaparte manifested itself in frequent affrays with the French troops. The regiment of Catalonia, which is at Nylburg, had so unequivocally declared itself, that it was found necessary to withdraw the French stationed there. The commander of the Spanish troops is said to participate in their sentiments; but enveloped as they are by the legions of France, what can be expected from them? They are not sufficiently numerous to make head against these and the Danes, who would no doubt join the French in putting down any revolt among the Spaniards. The policy of the French commander, too, has been for some time directed to frustrate any attempt of the kind. The Spanish troops, computed at 30,000, are divided into several corps, stationed at considerable distances from each other, and capable of being overpowered in a moment. The Dutch papers do not contain, which is rather extraordinary, any news from France. They furnish some melancholy instances of the oppression of Prussia.
We are in hourly expectation of important intelligence from the fleet off Cadiz. Several vessels have arrived which passed through it on the 16th. The transports from Gibraltar were then with the fleet, having nearly 5000 troops on board. A Spanish officer of distinction had been twice on board the Ocean, and had each time a long conference with Admiral Purvis. The object of these was supposed, in the squadron, to relate to a proposal for admitting a British garrison into Cadiz, and delivering up the French and Spanish ships of war on the terms we have already mentioned. It was understood that propositions to the same effect had been made to Sir H. Dalrymple, the lieut. gov. of Gibraltar, by gen. Castanoy, commander of the Spanish troops at St. Roch. The work of organization had begun most auspiciously. At Seville, between 20 and 30 thousand men were embodied. The whole country was ready to rise, and it was only necessary that some man of rank and talents should put himself at the head of the insurrection to render the situation of the French troops extremely doubtful. Their numbers are said to have been much exaggerated. It was supposed they did not exceed in
the whole 70,000 men, of which upwards of half were in the neighborhood of Madrid. They are said to have lost 1200 men, killed and wounded in the affair of the second. News had reached Cadiz, that Bonaparte had directed the Junta, or council, to send immediately to him at Bayonne, a deputation, consisting of four Spanish Generals, four Councillors of State, four Bishops, and four of the principal Grandees, who are not in office, who are to form a Congress to deliberate on the state of Spain. The members will of course, be chosen from among those who are willing to submit any arrangement Bonaparte may choose to dictate.
MAY 13.
We learn that a decree of increased severity against commerce was issued on the 20th inst. by the Dutch government. It absolutely prohibits the admission of any vessel whatever into the Dutch ports, including even those laden with the articles of which they are in the most urgent want. It also orders that such vessels in any of the Dutch ports as have not broken bulk shall be immediately sent away. The preamble to the decree, states its object to be the better enforcement of antecedent decrees, which had been found ineffectual against England, while any importation whatever was permitted.
The accounts relative to the number of lives lost in the insurrection at Madrid, on the 2d, we understand, are very much exaggerated. The captain of a vessel which arrived yesterday from Cadiz, which port she left on the 12th inst. states, that not more than 300 inhabitants, about 100 French, fell on that occasion. A military commission, however, had been established on the 3d, for the trial of the prisoners, the progress of which was so very rapid, that in the course of that and the following day upwards of 130 of the insurgents were put to death by the usual means of military execution.
HOUSE OF LORDS, MAY 30.
ORDERS IN COUNCIL.
Lord Auckland rose to move for certain accounts relating to the trade of this country, with a view to lay before the House the actual state of the trade and commerce of this country since the month of November last. There was at present upon their Lordship's table evidence of what the trade was at that time, particularly with regard to America. He proposed six motions, the first of which was for an account of the imports and exports, custom-house entries, duties, and drawbacks, in the ports of London, Bristol, and Liverpool, for four months, ending the 1st of May, 1807; and a similar account for four months, ending the 1st of May, 1808.
The question being put on the first motion—
Earl Bathurst wished the noble lord had extended his motion to the whole of the two years, and to all the ports of the United Kingdom. His lordship added some observations in support of the orders of council, not as the means of carrying on a commercial war, but as a matter of necessity not choice.
Lord Grenville said, that the last time he addressed their lordships upon this subject, the noble secretary of state (Lord Hawksbury) said, that all his predictions had been realised; that our trade was in a most flourishing and prosperous condition. But what was actually the result? By the papers upon their Lordships' table, it appeared that the exports of last year amounted to upwards of five millions and an half, and those of the present year to no more than 4,176,000l. There could be no doubt, therefore, of the diminution of our trade to that extent, arising from those orders in council, which he had already declared to be adverse to all the known principles of commerce. It was said that this was a belligerent measure; but could that be a belligerent measure which cramped the sources of the government, and unstrung the sinews of our armies? As commerce diminished, so must our manufactures; a diminution of the revenue consequently follows, by which alone we could now contend against the enemy. These orders in council therefore, had not increased our commerce; and if they were intended to make the enemy relinquish his decrees against this country, they had failed there also. Every day's experience must more and more convince his majesty's ministers of the ruinous tendency of this measure. With respect to America, understanding that a negotiation was now pending, he should abstain at present from asking any explanation upon that subject. His Lordship concluded by repeating his conviction of the malignant influence of this measure, and expressing a hope that his majesty's
ministers would be induced to act with magnanimity in rescinding these orders in council, from a conviction of the necessity of so doing; and in the hope of its speedy accomplishment, his Lordship intimated that it was not his intention at present to press the motion upon this subject, of which he had given notice previous to the recess.
Lord Hawksbury vindicated at length the orders in council. He admitted there was a considerable diminution in the commerce of the country, but at least one half of that preceded the issuing of those orders; and he contended that the exports in January and February, 1808, were more than those of the corresponding months in 1806.
Lord Lauderdale warmly supported the motion, and strongly condemned the orders in council.
The Lord Chancellor did not mean to oppose the motion, but could not let it pass without entering his protest against the inference, that because it may be shewn that there is a diminution of commerce, therefore, it is proved this diminution was in consequence of the orders in council.
Lord Holland again reprobated the orders in council in strong terms, and considered that the onus probandi lay upon the noble Lord opposite to shew that the orders of council did not produce the evils complained of.
After a few words in explanation, from Lords Auckland, Bathurst, Grenville and Stanhope, the motion was agreed to.
TAMMANY SOCIETY.
A STATED meeting of the Society, will be held, on Friday evening the 5th day of the present month of Fishes, at the Council Fire of its Great Wigwam, precisely at the going down of the Sun.
By order of the Society, B. SMITH, Sec.
Month of Fishes the 1st. year of discovery, 316—(Aug. 1, 1808.)
COUNCIL OF SACHEMS.
YOU are notified to attend at the Council Fire of the Great Wigwam on the day above-mentioned at 6 o'clock, P. M.
By order of the Council, R. C. WEIGHTMAN, Scribe. August 3—2t
STRAYED.
FROM the common of this city about the 4th of July last, a Dark Brown HORSE, with a blazed face and a small white spot on the near side of his back occasioned by the saddle; about 14 or 15 hands high; he has the appearance and was then taken for a stud. I will give a reward of FIVE DOLLARS to any person who will return the said horse to me, or will give information where he may be had.
ALEX. MCCORMICK, Capitol Hill. August 5—3t
CHARLOTTE HALL SCHOOL.
An examination of the Pupils was held, on the 26th and 27th days of July, before the Trustees of the institution and many of the Parents and Guardians of the Pupils; and orations were delivered the following day, before a very numerous audience, and received with unbounded applause. The examiners, who were Dr. John Parrham, Mr. Frederick Campbell, late of William and Mary college, Virginia, and Mr. John R. Leph, late of Princeton college, New Jersey, expressed their high approbation of the state of the school and the progressive improvement of the pupils generally; while they t-t a high degree of satisfaction at the excellence of several, in each department.
After the examination and orations had been finished, the annual vacation commenced, and school will again open on the first day of September next.
Signed by order of the Board of Trustees, NEALE H. SHAW, Register. Cool Springs, August 1, 1808.
CHARLOTTE HALL SCHOOL.
Resolved, That the tuition at Charlotte Hall School from and after the first day of January 1808, shall be at the rate of twenty-eight dollars per annum, payable quarterly and in advance, and that no pupil shall be admitted or continued in said school, failing to comply with this resolution after his entrance, whose amount of tuition shall exceed two quarters in arrear; and, that the Principal of said school shall be charged with the faithful execution of this resolve.
Whereas there is due to Charlotte Hall school a very large sum of money for arrearages of tuition, which the institution stands greatly in need of, to comply with the engagements of the Trustees to Masters and Teachers, as well as for contracts entered into by them, for erecting the necessary buildings, suitable for said school; which arrearages must be paid without delay to save the school from falling:
Notice is hereby given, That unless said arrearages are paid, before the first day of September next, suits will be instituted against such delinquents, without respect to persons. Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Reg. Cool Springs, August 5—w3t
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5.
The following is a correct list of all the APPOINTMENTS made previous to this day, in pursuance of the act of Congress of the 12th April last, "to raise for a limited time an additional military force."
From those marked thus (*) letters of acceptance have not as yet been received.
REGIMENT OF LIGHT ARTILLERY.
Captains.—Abraham Eustis, Joseph Chandler, N. Easterbrooks, Solomon D. Townsend, M. N. Ervine, George Peter, Winfield Scott, Josiah Tellfair, Daniel Gano, *John R. Spann.
First Lieutenants.—Alexander S. Brooks, Jno. H. T. Estis, Thomas Pitts, Samuel Watson, *Thomas S. M'Kelvey.
Second Lieutenants.—Wm. Campbell, Killian N. Van Rensselaer, R. H. M'Pherson, James Gibson, *Geo. Walton, *Samuel Haskins, Andrew R'Dowell.
REGIMENT OF LIGHT DRAGOONS.
Captains.—Alexander F. Rose, David Brearly, Clement C. Biddle, *Wm. Wilson, *Presley N. O'Bannon, Jacint Lavall, Noah Lester, *James Thomas.
First Lieutenants.—Bille Williams, Jr. Thomas A. Helmes, James I. Bowie, *Alexander S. Lyle, Arthur P. Haynie, Asa Morgan, John M. Barclay, Sellick Osborn.
Second Lieutenants.—J. W. Van Vechten, Silas Halsey, Jr. Alexander Cummings, Saml. M. Lee, George Nichols, Wm. Littlejohn, Jonas Munroe.
Cornets.—*James Wiltsie, Levi Hickill, *Wm. R. Davis, Elijah Boardman, John Hollingshed, Joseph Keane.
REGIMENT OF RIFLEMEN.
Colonel.—Alexander Smyth.
Lieutenant Colonel.—Wm. Duane.
Captains.—Thomas A. Smith, Elijah Craig, Thomas Anderson, Geo. W. Sevier, John Ragan, Jr. James M'Donald, David Findley, *Alex. S. Walker, *Benjamin Forsyth, Moses Whitney.
First Lieutenants.—Thomas Spencer, *George Morrison, Abraham A. Massias, Charles Porterfield, Fielder Ridgeway, Michael Hays, Dill Armor, *Nathaniel Williams.
Second Lieutenants.—Elzey L. James, Matthew Cannan, John Mays, Lodowick Morgan, *Edward Rector, Joshua Hamilton, *Lewis Toomer.
Ensigns.—Elias Stallings, *Smith Pepper, Arthur W. Thornton, Francis Stirling, John Stroud, *Richard F. Alexander, Angus Langham, *Jno. Logan.
THIRD REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.
Colonel.—Edward Pasteur.
Major.—Homer V. Milton.
Captains.—Mossman Houston, *Ch. Crawford, John Darrington, Abner Pasteur, *Ross Bird, *J. J. Faust, Prentiss Law, *Henry Atkinson, John Nicks, *John M'Clelland.
First Lieutenants.—Robert M'Dougal, William Butler, Robert B. Moore, James Cooper, Cadwallader Jones, *James E. Denking, *Charles Christmas, Wm. S. Hamilton, *Hays G. White, Duncan L. Clinch.
Second Lieutenants.—Samuel W. Butler, Henry Chotard, *Alexander Silliman, Wm. Johnson, Jr. *Timothy Spann, *Benjamin D. Herriot, *Stephen B. Daniel, Benjamin M. Jackson, *Charles C. M'Kenzie.
Ensigns.—*John N. McIntosh, Stephen Rose, *Thomas Hessel, *Joel Lyon, *Andrew Hessel, *Samuel C. Mabson, *John Burnett, *Robert Watson, *Sterling Anderson.
FOURTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.
Lieutenant Colonel.—John Whiting. Major.—James Miller.
Captains.—Paul Wentworth, Learned Lamb, William C. Baen, William Hutchins, David Byers, Stephen Ranney, Joel Cook, Geo. W. Prescot, Isaiah Doane, Charles Coffin.
First Lieutenants.—Robert C. Barton, Josiah Snelling, Alden G. Cushman, Nicoll Fosdick, William Welch, Nathaniel F. Adams, Samuel Haines, Samuel Page, Oliver G. Burton, Ch. Fuller.
Second Lieutenants.—Eben. Way, Charles Larabe, Jackson Durant, Silas W. C. Chase, Eleazer B. Billings.
*The First and Second regiments are the two which are now in service on the frontier, &c.

Minor Huntingdon, Samuel Borden, Lewis Harrington.
Ensigns. —Timothy Gerrish, Frederick Conklin, Abram Hawkins, John Smith, George P. Peters, Jonathan Simonds, *Ward Howard, *Thomas H. Clark, Milo Mason.
FIFTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.
Colonel. —Alexander S. Parker.
Captains. —Thomas Strode, Nimrod Long, Edward Dillard, Nathan N. Wright, Richard C. Dale, George Hannibal, George Gibson, Benjamin Wallace, James Bankhead, Colin Buckner.
First Lieutenants. —Henry Saunders, Roger A. Jones, Townsend Stith, *William Brook, James Fonderdon, Mordecai Griffith, Richard Whartenby, Talbot Chambers, Alexander M'Ilhany, James Dorman.
Second Lieutenants. —Richard H. Bell, Leroy Opie, *Robert Crutcher, *Thomas Randolph, Wm. Henshaw, William King, Jacob Hindman, Washington Lee, *Silas Anderson, *Robert Alexander.
Ensigns. —Elias Edmonds, *Will. Skipwith, *Frazer Otey, Robert Carson, David Gallagher, Owen Alston, Nicholas Ulerick, James Saunders, John Jamieson, Jr.
SIXTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.
Colonel. —Jonas Simonds.
Major. —Zebulon M. Pike.
Captains. —Samuel Cherry, Ebenezer Cross, William P. Bennett, John T. Bentley, Charles F. Lott, Benjamin Walton, *Thomas Davis, Jonas Brooks, Jr., William Cook.
First Lieutenants. —Ebenezer Beebe, Gad Humphrey, William Lake, George Nelson, John Christie, John M'chesney, John T. Arrowsmith, James Chambers, Christ. Snyder.
Second Lieutenants. —James E. A. Masters, Abel Morse, Clement Sadler, Jr., Chauncey Pettibone, Robert Sterry, Wm. Nichols, Wm. Ferguson, John I. Plume, James I. Voorhis, Henry Phillips.
Ensigns. —Jacob Heet, Edw. Webb, Charles H. Gardner, Neil Shaw, Wm. Gamble, *Ephraim Pentland, Jacob Sinn, Henry Shell, Asa Grimes.
SEVENTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.
Colonel. —*William Russell,
Captains. —George R. C. Floyd, Thornton Posey, *Edward Hord, Robert C. Nicholas, Jervis Cutler, Gilbert C. Russell, Thomas Vandyke, *Arthur Morgan.
First Lieutenants. —Richard Oldham, Zach. Taylor, Uriah Blue, Carey Nicholas, Enos Cutler, James Doherty, Wm. M'Clellan, Walter H. Overton, *—Durald, *Minor B. Sturges.
Second Lieutenants. —Elisha Edwards, *Lowry Bishop, Thomas S. Jessup, Alexander White, *Joseph Tricou.
Ensigns. —Wm. S. Allen, John Hughes, Jr., Samuel Vail, *Henry M. Gilman, Samuel M'Connick, *James S. Wade, *Narcissus Brutin.
It has been observed that the assemblages of the poor people in Yorkshire and Lancashire, announced and described by the English papers, differ much in their character and features from those riots produced by a turbulent disposition, or the effervescence of popular indignation. These assemblages styled by the English papers riots , and which the military are called upon to suppress, are composed of poor people, struggling against want, and constrained by hunger to collect in such numbers as to enforce a supply for their immediate relief. Their distress is the natural consequence of that fatuous policy in the British ministry, which has compelled other countries, in defiance of their own wish, to suspend for a time all intercourse with her, throwing back her manufactures upon the hands of the merchant, who of course can no longer employ the labourer. That this is the effect of her own measures, has been abundantly proved by the evidence of her most respectable merchants, examined on the subject at the bar of the House of Commons. But it should seem that such is the thirst for universal naval dominion, that Britain will almost destroy herself in the struggle to obtain it.
The British ministry have hitherto been supported in the measures so destructive to our commerce by the hope of an insurrection in America. They know not the disposition of the American people; they consider them as a mob whom every breath of faction can agitate. These opinions are nurtured in connection with the prejudice against republics, which it is essential to the safety of monarchies to maintain.
The time must arrive and shortly too, when they will be convinced, by sore experience, that the American people are not so volatile, so sensible of the least deprivation, but that they will endure it; they will enthusiastically support the government in the measures which contribute to protect their country when they are evidently dictated by a pacific disposition and enlightened policy.
"Out of thine own mouth will I condemn thee." The federal papers have repeatedly told us that the British orders in council were in retaliation for the Berlin decree, and therefore perfectly justifiable. We copy the following paragraph from the Charleston Courier .
"MORE FRENCH FRIENDSHIP!" For additional proofs of Bonaparte's regard for the American flag, and neutral property.
"A letter was received in this city on Saturday last from an American gentleman at Paris , dated 10th April, stating that the condemnation of the cargo of the American ships, Horizon , M'Clure , belonging to Messrs. Alex. and John M'Clure , merchants of this city, has been finally confirmed by Bonaparte."
In addition then, to the proof afforded by the examination before the House of Commons and Mr. Brougham's celebrated speech, that the Berlin decree was perfectly innocuous, we have now positive proof that no instance of condemnation took place under it till late in last March, (this being absolutely the first instance of the execution of the decree) four months after the date of those orders of council which are justified and supported on the ground of retaliation of the Berlin decree!
It may be well to observe that although this condemnation with British property on board, is justly deemed and proclaimed an infraction of neutral rights, no notice whatever is taken by federal prints of the two late condemnations in England of American vessels with American property on board, on pretence of violation of the blockade of Curacoa in 1805, nearly two years anterior to the Berlin decree; and one of these vessels was captured and condemned on suspicion of an intention to attempt a violation of the blockade.
INSANITY.
QUEM DEUS VULT PERDERE, PRIUS DEMENTAT.
The following presents a lamentable memento of the frailty of our weak natures. It is the melancholy effusion of some disordered intellect, in the form of a toast given in some obscure place on the 4th of July:
"The honorable Timothy Pickering—the touch of whose spear, like that of Ithuriel's has unmasked knaves and traitors—May their next conclave be in Pandemonium and illumined by the eloquence of a Sullivan, a Wilkinson, and a Varnum!!"
The anniversary of American Independence, though celebrated with patriotic ardor from Georgia to Maine, in the Atlantic states, has not been less warmly commemorated by our Western brethren. We are requested by our friends in Kentucky to republish the account of the observance of this festival at Russellville (Ken.) "as it is wished (says our correspondent) that our Atlantic brethren should know our sentiments on the late wise measures of our administration."
Russellville, July 4th, 1808.
The Thirty-second Anniversary of American Independence was celebrated at the house of Capt. Amos Edwards, in a manner highly gratifying to every true American. All hearts united with fraternal sympathy in the proud feelings which that day is eminently calculated to excite. Anthony Butler, Esq. delivered a short and elegant address introductory to his reading the declaration of American Independence, when a numerous and respectable party sat down to dinner, and drank the following toasts. The day was closed by a splendid ball.
 1. The day we celebrate.  2. George Washington, the father of American Independence.  3. The heroes of "76."  4. The President of the U. States—May his wise administration and patriotic resignation be emulated by his successors.—9 cheers.  5. The Vice-President of the U. States—The great general and sound statesman—May his past services never be forgotten.  6. James Monroe—An able negotiator—may his fame be as durable as the vast territory he has added to his country.  7. The heads of Departments.  8. James Madison—May we hail him as our next President. 
9. The Embargo—A wise and spirited measure—bushed be the clamors of interested merchants and the sophistry of wicked designing politicians.—9 cheers.
10. John Pope, our Senator in Congress—May his support of the embargo law endear him to his country.
11. Our Representatives in Congress who were friendly to the embargo.
12. John Q. Adams—An enlightened statesman, superior to the prejudices of party, who acted and voted like a true patriot.
13. The militia of the U. States—The bulwark of liberty.
14. The Federal Constitution—May it be a perpetual bond of union.
15. The sovereignty of the states.
16. American Manufactures.—9 cheers.
17. The American Fair—May their beauty be their least excellence.
Baltimore, August 4.
The ship Fame , Capt. Wickham, arrived last evening from N. Orleans.
July 20, spoke the brig Adherbal , M'Neal, off Tortugas, for New Orleans. Was spoken off Havanna by the British sloop of war, Pre-fly , the lieut. of which informed that she had just left the Havanna, where she had been for two days. The day before she came out a brig had been sent off with 200 French; and the French, generally, were shipping off as fast as possible, and the Spaniards at the Havanna had declared in favor of the change of measures in Spain, which had been received in a vessel from Cadiz, in 25 days. In consequence of this unexpected change a grand fete had taken place in Havanna.
It appears that the English militia refused to fire upon the English rioters. They thought it hard that men should starve without complaining. When the case with the Irish was similar the English soldiery were brought to fire upon the Irish rebels. Now, the Irish soldiery are to be bro't to fire upon the English rebels. All fair! Thus the wheel goes round. Who knows what may happen next? Pub. Advertiser.
New-Orleans, June 2.
On Saturday last a splendid entertainment was given at the Exchange Coffee House, in compliment to the honorable Daniel Clark, by upwards of one hundred and twenty gentlemen, who wished, by inviting their delegate to a public dinner, to express the satisfaction with which they welcomed his return to this city.
Tioga, N. Y. July 13.
"Produce rotting on our hands."
This western part of the state of New York supplies Baltimore, by the Susquehanna; Philadelphia by the Delaware, and New York by the Mohawk and land carriage, with a large share of the great articles of exportation, lumber, and grain.
This spring our lumber brought a price rather higher than it ever has in any preceding year. Our last wheat crops were poor, and insufficient for the consumption of our own families; rye, light and scarce; Indian corn, absolutely good for nothing; pork and beef, less than we commonly consume.
Maple sugar, plenty and cheap, answers all the purposes of imported sugars. Our own home-made article of salt spreads rapidly from its inexhaustible sources even towards our seaports—foreign commodities are less used, but are nearly as cheap as formerly, and excepting the scarcity of those very articles said to be rotting on our hands, we are as comfortable as before the passing of the embargo bill.
But were our sufferings as great as in some parts of the Union, they undoubtedly may be; were they even equal to the statements and wishes of Federal Jacobin editors; the main body of the people in this frontier district of the states, would suffer patiently for their country's good, and are ready if peace cannot be continued on honorable terms to bear the burthen and heat of the day with a firm and advancing step.
New-York, July 30.
From the London Traveller of May 27. In another part of our paper we have given the substance of some letters received yesterday from Manchester, relating to the proceedings of the distressed manufacturers in that town and neighborhood, in consequence of the refusal of Parliament to entertain a bill for fixing a minimum for their weekly labor. We are sorry to state that it has been found necessary to have recourse to strong measures to dissolve the meetings which took place among this unhappy class of the people. The following letter, which we received this morning from a correspondent, upon whose accuracy we can place perfect reliance, contains an account of what occurred at Manches-
ter on Wednesday. The cotton weavers seem to have adopted a very erroneous idea of the feelings of Parliament with respect to their case. We were present at the short discussion which took place on the subject on Friday last, and we can assert that it was from motives of the purest compassion for them that leave was not given to bring in the bill. There was but one opinion in the House respecting it, and it was this, that it would increase rather than remove the distresses of the manufacturers; that it might do infinite mischief and no possible good:—
"Manchester, Wednesday evening."
"Your London papers will no doubt teem with dreadful accounts of the riots at Manchester; but having been accidentally both an eye and an ear witness of what has unfortunately taken place here, I send you a few hasty lines."
A number of the journeymen weavers assembled yesterday, not in a riotous or tumultuous manner, but in a decent orderly style, requesting to have their grievances redressed, and their wages raised. Some thousands attended on the ground called St. George's Fields, and appointed delegates to wait upon the principal manufacturers, humbly desiring an immediate interview. The magistrates and several respectable gentlemen sent to remonstrate with the poor emaciated and distressed objects, requesting them to disperse; but finding every thing they said was of no avail, they were under the painful necessity of resorting to the reading of the riot act, and sending the constables and military among them, who soon cleared the ground; but finding the inhabitants were considerably alarmed, the streets were patrolled all Tuesday night, and every thing remained pretty quiet.
"This morning, about ten o'clock, my curiosity was attracted, by seeing some hundreds of weavers marching in a most orderly manner, into Manchester, to join several thousand of others of the same calling, who had again assembled in St. George's Field, (which is close to the edge of the town). A regular square was formed, and the members of the respective committees stationed themselves in the centre. They then dispatched delegates, to commune with the Boroughreeve, and the principal officers of the town, who were requested to use their influence with the most eminent manufacturers to raise their wages. One of the delegates soon returned, and went round the square, attended by the committee, and addressing the poor half-famished, but patient auditors, informed them, that he had seen the Boroughreeve, that he was friendly to their cause, and sympathised with them in their present distress, which he was sorry he could not alleviate; that he had taken the names and places of abode of their delegates, who were responsible for the conduct and behaviour of their fellow sufferers. The delegate then exhorted them to be firm in the cause they had undertaken to support, and strongly enjoined them to behave peaceably and orderly."
"About three o'clock P. M. I again went to the field, attended by a friend, and was astonished to see so many thousands of people; for as all the weavers had struck their work in the neighboring towns, I am of opinion, that there were at least from ten to fifteen thousand people. Loud, indeed, were the murmurs of the poor wretches, but not the least indication was there of a riot."
"Many baskets of bread, with some ale, and several cans of butter milk, were distributed among the multitude, and their sorrowful and piteous tales of distress quite unmanned me, as also several other sympathetic spectators. About half past three o'clock, the Boroughreeve, accompanied by another gentleman on horseback, entered the (hollow) square, and the poor creatures gave a patient hearing to them: he advised them to disperse, but the general cry was—"We have nothing to eat; and unless our wages are raised, we might as well play and starve, as work and be famished." I listened attentively, and heard tales of the most distressing scenes that ever human eye was witness to; and I am sorry to say that the military were obliged to interfere for the second time, and I apprehend that the consequences will be dreadful, as I saw them fire, and observed several wounded wretches carried to the infirmary. The shops and houses are all shut up in this quarter, and the riflemen and Manchester volunteers, &c. &c. are now marching to the scene of action, and I find the streets are to be again patrolled. The peaceable inhabitants are most dreadfully alarmed."
"Ten P. M.—I have just seen a poor old man's widow, who is left with five children. Her husband was shot in an entry; and I find that several of the multitude have been taken to gaol. An apothecary with whom I
conversed, has been to dress the wounds of many who were badly hurt by the swords and bayonets of the soldiery."
"P. S.—After the military were assembled, I saw a gentleman enter the square on horseback—he harangued the unfortunate people. I did not hear him speak, but I am told by a friend, whose veracity I can rely on, that he said "his father was a weaver, and exhorted them to support the cause, but to conduct themselves with propriety, and that he would stand by them, and if one was hurt to apply to him for redress."
LONDON, MAY 31.
Orders, we understand, have been sent to Cork for the immediate embarkation of 6000 men. Their destination is said to be Cadiz.
A meeting of the gentlemen connected with the northern Highlands was to be held yesterday at Edinburgh, to consider of the means of relieving the distresses of the inhabitants of that part of the country, arising from the great scarcity of corn, and the general loss of their cattle, owing to the want of fodder.
In addition to our recent statement of the failure of fodder in the Highlands of Scotland, we have to add, that on three small farms in the parish of Latheron, in Caithness, 184 black cattle, besides a number of horses, have died for want. In Sutherland, Ross, Caithness, and Inverness, there is a general and distressing scarcity of provisions—in many places even the grain allotted for feed has been used to keep the people and the cattle alive, and the consequence must be calamitous, if some relief is not promptly afforded.
THE COMMISSIONERS
APPOINTED to open Books in the city of Washington for subscriptions for shares in the "Columbia Manufacturing Company" give notice that the books were closed at the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and will remain open until the requisite number of shares shall be subscribed for.
W. CRANCH, WM BRENT, GEORGE BLAGDEN.
August 1, 1808.
THE COMMERCIAL COMPANY OF WASHINGTON,
Have just received by the sloop CHANCELLOR , from New York, now discharging at Barry's Wharf—
 London Part. Madeira, } WINE, in  Madeira, } pipes & quarts  Catalonia, } for cases.  St. Brion, and } Claret in cases,  Bordeaux, } Cognac, and } Brandy in pipes.  Muscavado Sugar, in hds. and bks.  Molasses,  Coffee; the best green in bags.  Limes,  Imperial } TEA  Hyson, and } of the latest  Young Hyson } importation.  Loaf Sugar,  Corks, in bags,  Candles, and  A few crates of Stone Jugs, Pitchers, &c. &c. 
These goods were bought with Cash, & will be sold for a small profit, for approved notes at 60 and 90 days. Particular dealers may expect from the Company a constant supply. The highest price will be given in cash for Country Produce of every kind, delivered at their Warehouse.
JOSEPH FORREST, Pr.
August 5—tf
THE SCHOONER SAMPSON, Captain Smith, Will sail for NEW ORLEANS in 8 days. For Passage or a few Tons on freight, apply to the captain on board at Steuart's Wharf, George Town.
August 5—3t
A RUNAWAY.
COMMITTED to my custody a runaway, a negro woman named FANNY, who says she belongs to Richard Owing of Anne Arundel county; she appears to be about 65 years of age, stout made, right black; her clothing are of country made cloth; her owner is desired to take her away, or she will be sold for her expenses.
JOHN FLEMING, Sheriff.
Montgomery county, Md.
August 5—3t
IN CHANCERY. JULY 23, 1808.
ORDERED that the sale made by George Page Trustee for the sale of the real estate of John Turner deceased shall be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown before the 24th day of September next, provided a copy of this order be inserted once in each of three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer before the 24th day of August next.
The report states that part of a tract of land in Prince Georges county called the Third Resurvey on Brashear's Pecaton, containing 180 acres, was sold for 900 dollars.
True copy, Test NICHS. BREWER, Reg. Cur. Can. August 5—w3t

THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, and will be ready for delivery on Thursday next, THE BREAKS OF COLUMBIA, OR THE REMOVAL OF THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT,
A FARCE; Accompanied by an Interlude, called, "THE METAMORPHOSIS." To which is added, The New Prospect Before Us. Written by
TIMOTHY TASTE, Author of that well known novel, entitled, "The Pepper Box," and also, that remarkable moral tale of "The Worn-out Pantaloon," which seriously speaking, became threadbare, from too many editions having been published, without one having been read, by a single sansculotte, and yet all of them were printed in France. Published for the benefit of the Author and sold by R. C. WEIGHTMAN, Pennsylvania avenue, city of Washington.
Extract from the Critical Anticipation Review, for the year 1833, published at Niteria, a noble city of Brabant on the river Scheld. "The prospects of the present age, foreseen in the year 1833, (if the world should exist so long) a work will appear, entitled " The Breaks of Columbia. " Of this contemplated production we shall speak with confidence—The Author is not yet in existence; but the expansion of our mental faculties, enable us to announce, that it will be a strange effort of mental genius. Renowned as the Author will be, after birth, we anticipate great pleasure to the Asiatic World, from " a feast of reason, and the flow of soul. " We predict that it will be found in the language of human nature, that its artless dress will make the critic reticent, and at the same time secure the genial attention and patronage of the kind, the good, and discerning. It will have its errors according to the times; but with the manners of mankind, the enlightened mind of man will keep pace. July 3—
BALTIMORE TRINITY CHURCH LOTTERY,
Positively commences drawing on the first day of November next. The Managers give notice that they have contracted with a Company of Gentlemen for nearly all the unsold TICKETS and have given them bonds that the drawing shall positively take place as above stated, and to draw 2000 tickets per week till the whole is completed.
SCHEME. Subject to no Deduction. Dollars. Dollars. 1 prize of 5000 is 5000 1 3000 2 2000 2 1500 3 1000 6 500 20 200 35 100 70 50 175 20 500 10 5250 6 31,500 6065 Prizes, 72,000 11935 Blanks. 18:00 tickets less than two blanks to a prize: sum raised 15000 Expense including commission to the corporation, 3000 90,000
Part of the Capitals will be determined as follows: 1 prize of 200 dollars to the first drawn blank. 200 do. after 2000 tickets. 1 do. 200 4000 1 do. 200 6000 1 do. 200 8000 1 do. 1000 10000 1 do. 500 12000 1 do. 500 14000 1 do. 500 16000 1 do. 1500 17000 1 do. 2000 last drawn blank. July 20—eop1m.
Prince George's county court, April term, 1808.
HENRY T. COMPTON of Prince George's county having applied to this court, by petition in writing, praying the benefit of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors," passed at the session of 1805, and the supplement thereto in 1806; and a schedule of his property and list of his creditors as far as he can ascertain them being annexed to his petition; and the court being satisfied by competent testimony that the said Henry T. Compton resided the two last years preceding this application within the state of Maryland. And the said Henry T. Compton being in the custody of the sheriff of Prince George's county; and having entered into bond in such penalty as directed by this court, and with approved security, conditioned for his personal appearance before this court, on the second day of the next term, to answer the allegations of his creditor or creditors. It is by this court directed that the said Henry T. Compton be discharged from imprisonment, and the said second day of the next term, which will be the sixth day of September next, is by the court appointed for the said Henry T. Compton to appear before this court, to answer interrogatories, which his creditors may propose to him. And it is ordered, that the said Henry T. Compton, give notice to his creditors, of his application, by causing a copy of the aforesaid, to be published three months in the National Intelligencer, previous to the next term. True copy from the proceedings, Test JOHN READ MAGRUDER, Jr. Ck. June 1—w3m
PUBLIC SALE. By virtue of a decree of the honorable the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, sitting as a court of Chancery for the county of Washington in the suit of Gideon Snow—complainant, against Abigail Perkins, widow and administratrix, and Hannah Perkins, sister and heir of Joseph Perkins deceased, and Nathan Bond—Defendants.
WILL be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on Monday the twenty-ninth day of August next at Rhodes's hotel in the city of Washington, at the hour of 10 A. M. all the Estate, right, title, claim and demand both in law and equity of the said Joseph and of the said defendant Hannah, as heir at law of the said Joseph, of, in, and to Lots Nos. 5 and 6 in square No. 533, and Lot No. 2 in square No. 408, with their improvements, all lying and being in the city of Washington, and which said lots are laid out and designated in the general plan of said city as above described.
The terms of sale are, a credit of six months, the purchaser or purchasers giving bonds with approved security for the amount of the purchase money, bearing interest from the day of sale. This sale is not to affect any claim of dower which the said Abigail Perkins may have in said lots. JOHN G. MCDONALD, Trustee. July 18—3wep
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
ESCAPED from the subscriber on the road leading from George Town towards Leesburg, about 15 miles from the former place, a negro man named LUKE, about 35 years of age, 6 feet high, dark skin, two of his upper front teeth are out; he has a downcast look, and generally speaks in a low voice; his clothes and name he will probably change, I purchased him of Mr. Theophilus Hughs to take to my residence in Kentucky, he has had several masters about Bladensburg, and he will certainly be lurking about that place as he has a wife, the property of Mr. Isaac Barrett near Bladensburg. I have appointed Mr. Everard Gary of George Town my agent, and the above reward will be paid by him to any person who will deliver the said fellow to Mr. C. Tippett in the city jail. SAML. M'LEAN. July 23—6w
BURAS AND BEALL.
WOOLLEN drapers, men's mercers, and tailors, New-Jersey Avenue, opposite the Secretary of the Navy's, respectfully inform the public that they have commenced business in the above line, where they will endeavor to give satisfaction—they have on hand a fresh supply of the most fashionable goods, suitable for the approaching season, all fresh and of the very best quality. N. B. Regimentals and naval uniforms made in the most elegant and fashionable style with neatness and dispatch. October 23—tf.
FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the high court of Chancery of the state of Maryland, will be exposed to public sale , in the town of Port Tobacco, Charles county, at the court house at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of the second day of the next August term of Charles county court (which commences on the fourth Monday of August next) a parcel of land lited the property of John D. Scott deceased, being part of a tract of land called Peyton Manor, lying upon a branch of Nanjemoy creek on the post road leading to Nanjemoy from Port Tobacco near the "Hill Top" & about seven miles from Port Tobacco. This land consists of about 300 acres, of which between 50 and 100 acres are well timbered, about twenty acres are in marsh, and the remainder arable and very productive. The terms of sale are that the purchaser shall give bond with sufficient security to pay the purchase money in twelve months from the sale. It will be sold entire or in parcels as may best suit the persons inclined to purchase. F. S. KEY, Trustee. July 4—tdos
WANTED
AT the Woodyard for the ensuing year a Manager, to take charge of the whole estate. He must be a sober, diligent and discreet man—well acquainted with the culture of wheat, corn and tobacco, and the management of negroes. To such a man who can produce unquestionable testimonials of his capacity, sobriety and fidelity, high wages will be given. A person not connected in the neighborhood will be preferred. Apply to Rd. W. WEST, Woodyard. N. B. Application must be made before the 1st. Sept. next. May 13—eptS
WASHINGTON & ALEXANDRIA TURNPIKE COMPANY.
THE Stockholders of the "Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company" are hereby notified that the second installment of TEN dollars on such share is called for by the President and Directors of the said company, and is required to be paid to Charles Page, treasurer in Alexandria, on or before the 26th day of August next, agreeable to the act of Congress, entitled "An act for the establishment of a Turnpike Company in the county of Alexandria in the district of Columbia." By order of the Directors, G. D'NEALE, President. July 25—tA26
TUNIS CRAVEN
HAS removed his entire stock of DRY GOODS from Alexandria to Washington, and is now opening, at his new Store, between the Marine Garrison and Navy Yard Gate, an assortment equal to any in the District;—among which are, Wood's best London cloths, Do. double milled & plain cassimeres, Bennett's cords and velvets, Constitution Gerrow, hunting, Trafalgar, and silver cords, Velvets, Imperial, Brunswick waistcoating, Silk moleskins do. Toiliness, swansdown do. Plain and figured Marseilles do. Bearskin coatings, Plains, kerseys, halfthicks, Rose and duffel blankets, flannels, Superfine green cloth table covers, Calicoes, colored cambrics, Gingham, silk and cotton chambrays Furniture Chintz, Cambric and jaconet muslins, India and British book do. India mullmull figured and plain, Plain and figured lenoes, Laced cambrics, Elegant tamboured mulis, Grecian robes and Pelisse dresses, 8-4 damask and raw silk shawls, Damask scarfs, Camel's hair and swansdown do. Down scarfs, Long and short lace sleeves, spider & nett sleeves, Extra long and habit kid gloves, Do. do. silk do. Do. do. raw silk do. Cross-barred and plain Mantuas and lute strings, Persians and Medes, Thread and cotton laces, Lace caps and handkerchiefs, Book muslin and leno cap patterns, 4-4 7-8 Irish linens, Long lawns, linen cambrics, Irish diapers, table-cloths, napkias, Cotton counterpanes, Cambric Dimities, Common do. Furniture do. Ladies and gentlemen's silk, thread, cotton, worsted, lamb's wool & Angola hose, Gentlemen's pantaloons do. Silk cords and buttons, Ribbons, floss threads, Scarlet and other colored bombazets, Heath rugs, Russia sheeting, tickling, Osnaburgs, baftas, gurrahs, &c. &c. ALSO, Imperial and young hyson tea of a superior quality in small boxes, to suit families, or by the pound—Also genuine Havana segars. T. C. is determined to sell on the lowest terms. February 3—tf
NOTICE.
PURSUANT to an act of the General Assembly of Maryland, passed at November session, 1806, entitled "An act authorizing the collection of certain ground rents due on lots in the Town of Cumberland, in Allegany county," and a supplement thereto, passed at November session, 1807, Public Notice is hereby given to all persons holding unimproved lots in said town, on which ground rents are now due, that unless the said rents are paid on or before the first day of December next, the said lots will on that day be offered at public sale to the highest bidder, on a credit of 60 days. The sale to be held at Mr. J. Rine's tavern in said town, to commence at ten o'clock, A. M. and continue from day to day, until the whole are sold. THOMAS BEALL, of Saml. March 21—eptds
A RUNAWAY FOR SALE
WILL be sold on the 27th day of August next, for his jail fees, at the jail in Washington County, District of Columbia, a black man who calls himself JOHN, said he belonged to John Clarke of Alexandria. But has since confessed that he belongs to John P. Woodcock of Neshannoy near Albany, state of New York, he is about forty years of age, 5 feet 5 1-2 inches high, pitted with the small pox & has lost his left eye. The sale to commence at 11 o'clock. CARTWRIGHT TIPPETT, Keeper of the Jail for Washington Boyd, Marshall. July 25—w3t
COMMERCIAL COMPANY
OF WASHINGTON. THE Stockholders are notified, that the Fourth Instalment , on their Stock, will fall due on Saturday the 6th of August next. All shares not paid upon that day will be by the Articles of association forfeited. JOSEPH FORREST, Pres. August 1—
CHARLES H. VARDEN
MERCHANT TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia and public in general, that he has just received by a late arrival from Philadelphia, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT Of superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, single and double milled, superfine Coating, black silk Florentines. Likewise an elegant assortment of Spaneleets and rich silk Moleskins for waistcoats with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. Regimentals and Navy Uniforms made in the most elegant and uniform style of fashion. Richard Horwell's celebrated patent parallel suspenders far superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same terms retail, as at his manufactory. November 27—tf
AMERICAN HEMP.
THE Secretary of the Navy will receive until the 1st. November next, proposals for furnishing water rotted Hemp of the growth of the United States, to be delivered either at Portsmouth, N. H.; Boston; New London; New York; Philadelphia; Newcastle; Baltimore; Norfolk; Wilmington, N. C.; Charleston, S. C.; Savannah, Geo. or New Orleans. For well water rotted and well cleaned American Hemp, the Secretary of the Navy is disposed to allow a liberal price beyond the usual price of such Hemp when dew rotted. Navy Department, May 5—w1N
LANDING THIS DAY,
From on board the schooner MARIA, capt. Fitzhugh, from New York— A quantity of prime St. Croix sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Port Wine, Nutmegs, and Chocolate. Also, Gun-Powder, Imperial, and Hyson Teas, in chests, half and quarter chests and cannisters of this spring's importation, For sale by ROSS & GETTY. George Town, June 20—tf
PROPOSALS for carrying the Mails of the United States, on the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post Office, until the 6th day of September next.
1. From Athens in Georgia, by Apalachicola, Flint River, and Coweta to Tuckabatchy on the Mississippi territory estimated at 220 miles, once a week. Leave Athens every Saturday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Tuckabatchy the next Tuesday by 8 o'clock p. m. Leave Tuckabatchy every Wednesday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Athens the next Saturday by 10 o'clock a. m. 2. From Tuckabatchy by Mays Creek on Alabama, or Tensaw to Fort Stoddert, estimated at one hundred and seventy three miles, once a week. Leave Tuckabatchy every Wednesday at 4 o'clock a. m. and arrived at Fort Stoddert the next Saturday by 10 o'clock a. m. Leave Fort Stoddert every Saturday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Tuckabatchy the next Tuesday by 8 p. m. 3 From Fort Stoddert to Farre's on Pearl River, estimated at 160 miles, once a week. Leave Fort Stoddert every Saturday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Farre's the next Tuesday by 8 o'clock p. m. Leave Farre's at Pearl River every Wednesday at 4 o'clock a. m. & arrive at Fort Stoddert the next Saturday by 10 o'clock a. m. 4. From Farre's on Pearl River to New-Orleans, once a week. Leave New-Orleans every Monday noon, and arrive at Farre's on Tuesday by 8 p. m. Leave Farre's every Wednesday at 4 a. m. and arrive at New Orleans on Thursday by noon.
NOTE 1. If the depending mail shall not have arrived at the time fixed for departure, the contractor shall be bound to wait for it, provided it arrives within six hours after such fixed time. NOTE 2. For every failure, and for every delay which shall continue so that the depending mail loses a trip, the contractor shall forfeit double the pay he would have received for such a trip, unless the failure shall have been occasioned by unavoidable accident; and in that case, the amount of the pay for such trip shall be forfeited, so that no pay shall be made unless the service is performed. NOTE 3. For every hours delay, the Contractor shall forfeit one dollar; but no forfeiture for the delay of any one trip can exceed double the value of such trip. The contracts are to commence on the 1st day of October next, and continue in force until the 31st March, 1810. General Post Office, July 20th, 1808.
Fresh Teas, Nutmegs, sugars, Coffee, &c.
W. & C. SMITH have just received by the Maria from New York, 6 Chests } Fine Imperial Teas 20 Boxes } 100 Canisters } 25 Chests } Hyson Teas 15 Boxes } 100 Canisters } 20 Chests } Young Hyson Teas 18 Half do. } 30 Boxes } 10 Chests hyson skin do. 1 Case nutmegs and cloves, 52 Hnds. St. Croix sugars—part of them very first quality. 40 Bags best Martinique green coffee. 12 Bags Corks. 20 Small baskets best Marseilles refined olive oil. 10 Quarter casks London particular Teneriffe wine. Georgetown, June 20—2wtf.
THIS is to give Notice, that the subscriber, of St. Mary's county, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of St. Mary's county, in Maryland, letters of administration De bonis non, on the personal estate of Betty Ann Eden and likewise letters testamentary on the personal estate of Elizabeth Senior Eden , deceased, all of St. Mary's county Maryland.
All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby desired to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to Jeremiah Alvey, who is authorised to receive and adjust the same, on or before the 15th day of December next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this 15th day, of June 1808. ANN T. EDEN, CATHARINE M. EDEN. June 24—6UG
Head Quarters, Washington, July 15th, 1808. 3 GENERAL ORDERS.
THE General takes command of the army, and the superintendency of the recruiting service; all persons interested are to regulate their conduct accordingly.
The commanding officers of posts, camps, or cantonments, are until further orders to address their monthly returns, as well of inspection as of the troops under their command, to major Abimail Y. Nicoll , a jutant and inspector at this city; and on the receipt of this order, they are with the least possible delay to make up and transmit, to the same address, the following returns, for the accuracy of which they will be held strictly accountable, viz.
1st. A critical return of the troops to distinguish between those who are fit for the hardy services of the field, those who are competent to garrison duty, and those who are fit subjects for discharge. 2nd. A return to shew the monthly expiration of the periods of service for which the troops were engaged. 3d. Exact inspection returns by companies, to shew the state and condition of the clothing, arms, and accoutrements in use and in store. 4th. A return of arms, accoutrements, ammunition, military stores, and the tools and implements of the laboratory in magazine to include cannon and mortar pieces, mounted and dismounted, and to distinguish the articles fit for service, from those which are not. 5th. A return to include every species of tools, implements, and stores appertaining to the quarter master's department, with a discrimination of the sound from the damaged.
The recruiting officers and the superintendents of districts, will receive particular instructions for their government; and the general flatters himself every exertion will be made, to complete the levy of the new corps, as speedily as possible. In resuming the command, the general thinks proper to call the attention of the officers of the army to the standing orders of the 22d May 1797, which constitute the rule of conduct, except when contravened by superior authority or subsequent arrangements.
The gentlemen in commission will be pleased to observe, that all official communications are to be endorsed "public service" and are to have the name and rank of the officer subjoined. JA: WILKINSON. By the general's command, CLEMENT C. BUDDLE, Captain Light Dragoons and Aid-de-Camp.
WILL BE PUBLISHED
IN A PAMPHLET AT THIS OFFICE IN SHORT TIME, AN ADDRESS To the People of the United States, on the importance of encourag- ing AGRICULTURE AND DO- MESTIC MANUFACT- URES:
Tending to shew that by a due encouragement of these essential interests, the nation will be rendered more respectable abroad and more prosperous at home. Together with an account of THE IMPROVEMENTS IN SHEEP AT ARLINGTON, The native sheep of Smith's Island, & the plans proposed of extending this valuable race of animals, for the benefit of the country at large:
By GEORGE W. P. CUSTIS, Esq. Of Arlington House, in the District of Columbia.
At a time when the energies of the nation seem awakened to the state of our foreign and domestic concerns, we conceive that the important interests of agriculture and manufactures should meet with a considerable share of the public discussion. Certain it is, that at no period of our political history could these national subjects excite more interest or be more properly urged to the notice of the public mind. The unsettled and impending appearance of our foreign affairs, and the present disturbed state of the European world, renders it doubly necessary for the citizens of America to cherish and promote their domestic policy, whereby they may derive those resources which are now obtained from abroad and create wealth and industry within themselves. Too long have these important and patriotic interests been neglected. The nation now feels their want, and we trust will duly provide for their support. Government, hitherto engaged in other concerns, will now cherish those domestic institutions, which will preserve the nation's dignity and promote the people's welfare.
Of the merits of the little work we are about to issue to the public, it is not our province to decide, but of the advantages to be derived from its sale we would beg leave to say every thing which a disinterested exertion in the cause of domestic manufacture justly demands. And as the profits of this work, after the expenses of publication are paid will be solely devoted to the purposes of the Arlington Institution, we may hope and confidently expect a liberal patronage from a discerning and patriotic community. EDITOR. Alexandria.