The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1806-10-31 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. 1
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCCLXIV
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
SPEECH
Of the Governor of Vermont.
Gentlemen of the Council, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
As the science of forming and administering a good government, furnishes the means of procuring to mankind the greatest possible degree of happiness, I confidently hope we shall enter on the performance of the great and solemn duties assigned to us by our constituents, with corresponding sentiments of candor and solicitude.—And as a republican government, for an enlightened and virtuous community, the best which human wisdom has yet devised; it necessarily follows, that its ministers and legislators should consider themselves as the guardians and trustees of the people; to promote whose happiness they should on all occasions exercise their most mature judgment and unbiased opinion. It is a trust from Providence, for the abuse of which we are highly responsible.
A due regard to considerations of this nature, will secure us against the influence of faction, the rage of party, and the undue exercise of the power committed to our charge. As freedom lies between the extremes of anarchy and despotism, it has, in every country, been impelled in the one or the other direction, by the prejudices and passions of the unconsiderate and ignorant, or the cupidity of the base and unprincipled. If we calmly and impartially recur to the struggles which have been made in the old world, to introduce and maintain free governments, and the successive changes through which they have passed, owing to the perpetual conflicts between wisdom and folly, between patriotism and unwarrantable ambition, we shall resolve them all into the lust of power, and a disposition "studious of change and pleased with novelty." From all these, we may derive lessons of practical instruction; and realize the truth of that important political maxim—that "no free government can continue long to exist, unless the utmost harmony and most conciliatory spirit pervade its councils." Rivalship for power produces an abandonment of principle, and ought to be guarded against by the representatives of a free people, as the cause of every species of mischief and misery.
In our local relations, no part of the globe seems to be better situated for the establishment and preservation of rational liberty, than that in which a kind Providence has placed us. Blessed with a fruitful soil, which rewards with abundance the industry of the husbandman; and engaged in commerce only so far as it furnishes the conveniences or elegancies of life, and increases the value of our productive labor, we may live independent of the national policy of Europe, and successfully cultivate the arts of peace and domestic happiness.
To adopt measures the least burdensome and invidious for the support of government;—to provide for an adequate and impartial administration of justice; the support of schools and colleges; the defence of the state, by a well organized and well armed militia; to promote the interests of religion and morality, and secure to industry its lawful acquisitions, comprise your principal duties.
While the path of duty is thus plain, and the public good the great object to which, as virtuous citizens and enlightened statesmen, you will refer all your actions;—I may reasonably draw the pleasing conclusion, that the civil officers for the ensuing year will be appointed without any regard to the wishes or jealousies of men who seek only their own advancement; or combinations of individuals, which are the prolific sources of much mischief, and general discontent. In the most improved state of society, there will always exist a diversity of opinion on speculative subjects; and every good government will adopt such general regulations as will insure, as far as possible, individuals of every shade of opinion, against even the fear of injustice or oppression. It is therefore highly just and expedient, that the civil officers of the state should be filled with men eminent for wisdom, virtue and impartiality.
I have the satisfaction to announce, that the measures taken by the legislature at their last session to ascertain the northern boundary of this state, promise a very valuable acquisition.—Conformably with the power vested in me, by the act for that purpose, I appointed Dr. Williams to ascertain the true divisional line between this state and the province of Lower Canada; which, by a course of astronomical observations made near the ancient monument at Connecticut river, he found to be nearly 14 miles south of the latitude of 45 degrees. At the lake Memphremagog the present divisional line was found to be more than 7 miles south of what it ought to be. From these observations, the result is, that this state has been out of possession (owing to the error in establishing the divisional line) of a tract of land equal to 18 townships. The acknowledged experience and pro-
found science of the person employed for that purpose, warrants the belief, that his observations and calculations are without material error. The report which has been made to me on this subject, together with the map that accompanied it, shall be laid before you. So large a tract of land, which, on the settlement of the line, would probably fall within the jurisdiction of the state, appears to me to be an object worthy of your attention. The object can only be effected by an application to the executive of our national government.
I shall cheerfully and cordially concur in the adoption of every measure which the wisdom of the legislature may suggest, for advancing the happiness of the people, and the dignity and character of the state.
ISAAC TICHENOR.
To the Governor's Speech the House voted the following
ANSWER.
SIR, WE are highly sensible that the duties assigned us by our constituents, are important and solemn. In the performance of these duties, we shall endeavor to promote the happiness of the community we represent, and discharge the high responsibility which we are under at all times, to consult the welfare of the people.
Whatever may be the intrigues of faction, we trust that the decided expression of opinion, made through the medium of elections for several years past, in this, and almost every state in the union, will fully counterbalance its defence, and be a sure pledge in what abhorrence enlightened Americans will hold those who attempt to subvert the constitution and government of our country. And we contemplate with satisfaction, the barrier opposed to the undue exercise of power in this state, by the annual election of its officers—enabling the people, from year to year, to designate what persons possess their confidence, and in what degree they retain it.
With your excellency, we turn our attention to the conflicts which have convulsed the old world. We see a people, who once, like ourselves, commenced a revolution upon the principles of rational liberty, since driven to phrenzy by a conspiracy of kings, and at last, in the pride of victory, establishing a military despotism, formidable to all Europe. We see governments rise on the point of the bayonet, and the rights of the citizen swallowed up in the ferocious ambition of the soldier. But when we recur to our happy country, we see a people exempt from the evils of a standing army, and flourishing under a constitution the most wise and the most free of any upon earth: We see them supporting almost unanimously, an administration which we fully believe does patronize and secure their liberties. With such cause of satisfaction, we shall endeavor to avail ourselves of the advantages, by your excellency pointed out, to promote harmony in our councils, as far as is consistent with that spirit of free enquiry which constitutes the basis of republican government: But we cannot try to avoid these changes which are confirmable to our constitution, which are the dictates of wisdom and candid reflection, and which promise perpetuity to the blessings we now enjoy. In the appointment of our civil officers for the ensuing year, we shall endeavor to select from the candidates, those persons whose talents, integrity and attachment to our constitution and government, promise a discharge of their several functions.—And while we protect those who exercise but "an honest diversity of opinion on speculative subjects," we cannot but think that if any should be found who are practically hostile to our excellent constitution and government, their efforts ought not to be assisted by the influence of office.
We learn from your excellency's communication, that measures have been taken, pursuant to the directions of the legislature at their last session, to ascertain the northern boundary of this state; and that it can be established only through the medium of our national government: and from the appearance of the error to be rectified, we are led to believe that the interest of our sister state of New York, may be so far affected by the measure, as to require the co-operation of that state. Whether we would urge the enlargement of this state, at the risk of lessening the state of New York, and perhaps of the United States, by transferring several settlements on the river St. Lawrence, is a question of the highest importance.
This, with the other objects proposed by your excellency, shall meet our most serious consideration.
To Rent,
AND possession given on the 29th November next, the two story Brick Dwelling House on the corner of F and 11th streets, at present occupied by Mr. Andrew Way. Also a two story brick dwelling house in a central situation, of which possession may be had immediately. For terms apply to
THOS. HERTY.
Oct. 27—3t & wtf
OBSERVATIONS,
Extracted from the Journals of William Dunbar, esq., and Doctor Hunter.
(CONTINUED.)
The water in the river Washita rising, the party are enabled to pass the numerous rapids and shoals which they meet with in the upper country; some of which are difficult of ascent. The general height of the main banks of the river is from six to twelve feet above the level of the water; the land is better in quality, the canes, &c. showing a more luxuriant vegetation. It is subject to inundation, and shews a brown soil mixed with sand. Near Cache Macon (Maison's hiding place) on the right, they stopped to examine a supposed coal mine; doctor Hunter, and the pilot, set out for this purpose, and at about a mile and a half north west from the boat, in the bed of a creek,* they found a substance similar to what they had before met with under that name, though more advanced towards a state of perfect coal. At the bottom of the creek, in a place then dry, was found detached pieces of from fifty to one hundred pounds weight, adjoining to which lay wood changing into the same substance. A stratum of this coal, six inches thick, lay on both sides of this little creek, over another of yellow clay, and covered by one foot of gravel; on the gravel is eight inches of loam, which bears a few inches of vegetable mould. This stratum of coal is about three feet higher than the water in the creek, and appears manifestly to have been, at some period, the surface of the ground. The gravel and loam have been deposited there since, by the waters. Some pieces of this coal were very black and solid, of an homogeneous appearance, much resembling pit coal, but of less specific gravity. It does not appear sufficiently impregnated with bitumen, but may be considered as vegetable matter in the progress of transmutation to coal.
Below the "Bayau de Peau Froide," which runs into the Washita from the right, the river is one hundred and seventy yards, flowing through tolerably good land. They passed a beautiful forest of pines, and on the 28th fell in with an old Dutch hunter and his party, consisting in all of five persons.
This man has resided forty years on the Washita, and before that period, has been up the Arkansas river, the White river, and the river St. Francis; the two last, he informs, are of difficult navigation, similar to the Washita, but the Arkansas river is of great magnitude having a large and broad channel, and when the water is low, has great sand banks, like those in the Mississippi. So far as he has been up it the navigation is safe and commodious, without impediments from rocks, shoals, or rapids; its bed being formed of mud and sand. The soil on it is of the first rate quality. The country is easy of access, being lofty open forests, unembarrassed by canes or under growth. The water is disagreeable to drink, being of a red color and brackish when the river is low. A multitude of creeks which flow into the Arkansas furnish sweet water, which the voyager is obliged to carry with him for the supply of his immediate wants. This man confirms the accounts of silver being abundant up that river; he has not been so high as to see it himself, but says he received a silver pin from a hunter, who assured him that he himself collected the virgin silver from the rock, out of which he made the earring by hammering it out. The tribe of the Osages live higher up than this position, but the hunters rarely go so high, being afraid of these savages, who are at war with all the world, and destroy all strangers they meet with. It is reported that the Arkansas nation, with a part of the Choctaws, Chickasaws, Shawanees, &c. have formed a league, and are actually gone, or going, 800 strong, against these depredators, with a view to destroy or drive them entirely off, and possess themselves of their fine prairies, which are most abundant hunting ground, being plentifully stocked with buffalo, elk, deer, bear, and every other beast of the chase common to those latitudes in America. This hunter having given information of a small spring in their vicinity, from which he frequently supplied himself by evaporating the water, doctor Hunter, with a party, accompanied him, on the morning of the 29th Nov. to the place. They found a saline, about a mile and a half north of the camp from whence they set out, and near a creek which enters the Washita a little above. It is situated in the bottom of the bed of a dry gulley. The surrounding land is rich, and well timbered, out subject to inundation, except an Indian mound on the creek side, having a base of eighty or a hundred feet diameter, and twenty feet high. After digging about three feet, through blue clay, they came to a quicksand, from which the water flowed in abundance; its taste was salt and bitter, resembling that of water in the ocean. In a second hole it required them to dig six feet before they reached the quicksand, in doing which they threw up several broken pieces of indian pottery. The spe-
* Called Coal mine creek.
cific gravity, compared with the river, was, from the first pit, from that three feet deep, 1,02720, from the second pit, or that six feet deep, 2,02104, yielding a saline mass, from the evaporation of ten quarts, which, when dry, weighed eight ounces: this brine is, therefore, about the same strength as that of the ocean on our coast, and twice the strength of the famous licks in Kentucky called Bullit's lick, and Mann's lick, from which so much salt is made. The "fourche de Cudaux" (Cudaouquisfork) which they passed on the morning of the 30th, is about 100 yards wide at its entrance into the Washita, from the left: immediately beyond which, on the same side, the land is high, probably elevated three hundred feet above the water. The shoals and rapids here impede their progress. At noon they deduced their latitude, by observing, to be 30 deg. 11 min. 37 sec. N. Receiving information of another salt lick, or saline, doctor Hunter landed, with a party, to view it. The pit was found in a low flat place, subject to be overflowed from the river; it was wet and muddy, the earth on the surface yellow, but on digging through about four feet of blue clay, the salt water oozed from a quicksand. Ten quarts of this water produced, by evaporation, six ounces of saline mass, which, from taste, was principally marine salt; to the taste, however, it showed an admixture of soda, and muriated magnesia, but the marine salt greatly preponderated. The specific gravity was about 1,076, probably weakened from the rain which had fallen the day before. The ascent of the river becomes more troublesome, from the rapids and currents, particularly at the "Isle du Bayau des Roches" (Rocky creek island) where it required great exertions, and was attended with some hazard to pass them. This island is three fourths of a mile in length. The river presents a series of shoals, rapids, and small cataracts; & they passed several points of high land, full of rocks and stones, much harder and more solid than they had yet met with.
The rocks were all siliceous, with their fissures penetrated by sparry matter. Indications of iron were frequent, and fragments of poor ore were common, but no rich ore of that, or any other metal, was found. Some of the hills appear well adapted to the cultivation of the vine; the soil being a sandy loam, with a considerable proportion of gravel, and a superficial covering of good vegetable black earth. The natural productions are, several varieties of oak, pine, dog wood, holly, &c. with a scattering undergrowth of whortleberry, hawthorn, china brier, and a variety of small vines.
Above the Isle de Malion, the country wears another prospect, high lands and rocks frequently approach the river. The rocks in grain, resemble free stone, and are hard enough to be used as hand mill stones, to which purpose they are frequently applied. The quality of the land improves, the stratum of vegetable earth being from six to twelve inches, of a dark brown color, with an admixture of loam and sand. Below Deer Island they passed a stratum of freestone, 50 feet thick, under which is a quarry of impure slate in perpendicular layers. About a league from the river, and a little above the slate quarry, is a considerable plain, called "Prairie de Champagne," often frequented by buffalo. Some salt licks are found near it, and in many situations on both sides of this river, there are said to be salines which may hereafter be rendered very productive, and from which the future settlements may be abundantly supplied.
About 4 miles below the "chutes," (falls) they, from a good observation, found the latitude 34 deg. 21 min. 25. 5 sec. The land on either hand continues to improve in quality, with a sufficient stratum of dark earth of a brownish color. Hills frequently rise out of the level country, full of rocks and stones, hard and flinty, and often resembling Turkey oil stones. Of this kind was a promontory which came in from the right hand, a little below the chutes; at a distance it presented the appearance of ruined buildings and fortifications, and several insulated masses of rock conveyed the idea of redoubts and out-works. This effect was heightened by the rising of a flock of swans which had taken their station in the water, at the foot of these walls. As the voyagers approached, the birds floated about majestically on the glassy surface of the water, and in tremulous accents seemed to consult upon means of safety. The whole was a sublime picture. In the afternoon of the 31st of December they reached the chutes, and found the falls to be occasioned by a chain of rocks of the same hard substance seen below, extending in the direction of north east and south west, quite across the river. The water passes through a number of branches worn by the impetuosity of the torrent, where it forms so many cascades. The chain of rock or hill on the left appears to have been cut down to its present level by the abrasion of the waters. By great exertion, and lightening the boat, they passed the chutes
this evening, and encamped just above the cataracts, and within the hearing of their incessant roar.
Immediately above the chutes the current of the water is slow, to another ledge of hard free stone; the reach between is spacious, not less than 200 yds. wide, and terminated by a hill, 300 feet high, covered with beautiful pines; this is a very fine situation for building. In latitude 34 deg. 25 min. 48 sec. they passed a very dangerous rapid, from the number of rocks which obstruct the passage of the water, and break it into foam. On the right of the rapid is a high rocky hill, covered with very handsome pine woods. The strata of the rock has an inclination of 30 deg. to the horizon in the direction of the river descending. This hill may be 300 or 350 feet high; a border or list of green cane skirts the margin of the river, beyond which generally rises a high and sometimes a bare hill. Near another rapid they passed a hill on the left, containing a large body of blue slate. A small distance above the bayau de Saline they had to pass a rapid of 150 yards in length, and 4 feet and a half fall, which, from its velocity, the French have denominated "La Cascade." Below the cascade there are rocky hills on both sides, composed of very hard free stone. The stone in the bed of the river, and which has been rolled from the upper country, was of the hardest flint, or of a quality resembling the Turkey oil stone. "Fourche au Tigre" (Tiger's creek) which comes in from the right, a little above the cascade, is said to have many extensive tracts of rich level land upon it. The rocky hills here frequently approach the Washita on both sides; rich bottoms are nevertheless infrequent, and the upland is sometimes of moderate elevation and tolerably level. The stones and rocks here met with have their fissures filled by sparry and chrysaline matter.
Wild turkeys become more abundant and less difficult of approach than below; and the howl of the wolves is heard during the night.
To the "Fourche au Caliat," (Caulker's creek) where the voyage terminates, they found level and good land on the right, and high hills on the left hand. After passing over a very precipitous rapid, seemingly divided into 4 steps or falls, one of which was at least 15 inches in perpendicular height, and which together could not be less than 512 feet, they arrived at Elies's camp, a small distance below the Fourche au Caliat, where they stopped on the 6th of December, as the pilot considered it the most convenient landing from whence to carry their necessary baggage to the hot springs, the distance being about 31 leagues. There is a creek about two leagues higher up, called "bayau des sources chaudes," (hot spring creek) upon the banks of which the hot springs are situated at about two leagues from its mouth. The banks of it are hilly, and the road less eligible than from Elies's camp.
On ascending the hill to encamp, they found the land very level and good, some plants in flower, and a great many evergreen vines; the forest oak with an admixture of other woods. The latitude of this place is 34 deg. 37 min. 31. 5 sec. The ground on which they encamped was about 50 feet above the water in the river, and supposed to be 30 feet higher than the inundation. Hills of considerable height, and clothed with pine, were in view, but the land around, and extending beyond their view, lies handsomely for cultivation. The superstratum is of a blackish brown color, upon a yellow basis, the whole intermixed with gravel and blue schistus, frequently so far decomposed as to have a strong aluminous taste. From their camp on the Washita to the hot springs, a distance of about 9 miles, the first 6 miles of the road is in a westerly direction, without many sinuosities, and the remainder northwesterly, which crosses are necessary to avoid some very steep hills. In this distance they found 3 principal salt licks, and some inferior ones, which are all frequented by buffalo, deer, &c. The soil around them is a white, tenacious clay, probably fit for potters' ware; hence the name of "glaise," which the French hunters have bestowed upon most of the licks, frequented by the beasts of the forest, many of which exhibit no saline impression. The first two miles from the river camp is over level land of the second rate quality; the timber chiefly oak, intermixed with other trees common to the climate, and a few scattering pines. Further on, the lands on either hand rise into gently swelling hills, covered with handsome pine woods. The road passes along a valley frequently wet by the numerous rills and springs of excellent water which issue from the foot of the hills. Near the hot springs the hills become more elevated, steeper of ascent and rocky. They are here called mountains, although none of them in view exceed 4 or 500 feet in altitude. It is said that mountains of more than five times the elevation of these hills are to be seen in the north west, towards the sources of the Washita. One of them is called the glass, crystall, or shining

mountain, from the vast number of hexagonal prisms of very transparent and colorless chrysal which are found on its surface; they are generally surmounted by pyramids at one end, rarely on both. These chrysal do not produce a double refraction of the rays of light. Many searches have been made over these mountains for the precious metals, but it is believed without success.
At the hot springs they found an open log cabin, and a few huts of split boards, all calculated for summer encampment, and which had been erected by persons resorting to the springs for the recovery of their health.
They slightly repaired these huts or cabins, for their accommodation during the time of their detention at the springs, for the purpose of examining them and the surrounding country; and making such astronomical observations as were necessary for ascertaining their geographical position.
It is understood that the hot springs are included within a grant of some hundred acres, granted by the late Spanish commandant of the Washita to some of his friends, but it is not believed that a regular patent was ever issued for the place; and it cannot be asserted that residence, with improvement here, form a plea to claim the land upon.
On their arrival they immediately tasted the waters of the hot springs, that is, after a few minutes cooling, for it was impossible to approach it with the lips when first taken up, without scalding; the taste does not differ from that of good water, rendered hot by culinary fire.
On the 10th they visited all the hot springs. They issue on the east side of the valley, where the huts are, except one spring, which rises on the west bank of the creek, from the sides and foot of a hill. From the small quantity of calcareous matter yet deposited, the western spring does not appear to be of long standing; a natural conduit probably passes under the bed of the creek, and supplies it. There are four principal springs rising immediately on the east bank of the creek, one of which may be rather said to spring out of the gravel bed of the run; a fifth, a smaller one than that above mentioned, as rising on the west side of the creek; and a sixth of the same magnitude, the most northerly, and rising near the bank of the creek: these are all the sources that merit the name of springs, near the huts; but there is a considerable well below, and all along, at intervals, the warm water oozes out, or drops from the bank into the creek, as appears from the condensed vapor floating along the margin of the creek where the drippings occur.
The hill from which the hot springs issue is of a conical form, terminating at the top with a few loose fragments of rock, covering a flat space twenty-five feet in diameter. Although the figure of the hill is conical it is not entirely insolated, but connected with the neighboring hills by a very narrow ridge. The primitive rock of this hill, above the base, is principally siliceous, some part of it being of the hardest flint, others a freestone extremely compact and solid, and of various colors. The base of the hill, and for a considerable extent, is composed of a blackish blue schistus, which divides into perpendicular lamina like blue slate. The water of the hot springs is, therefore, delivered from the siliceous rock, generally invisible at the surface, from the mass of calcareous matter with which it is incrusted, or rather buried, and which is perpetually precipitating from the water of the springs; a small proportion of iron, in the form of a red calx, is also deposited; the color of which is frequently distinguishable in the mud.
In ascending the hill several patches of rich black earth are found, which appear to be formed by the decomposition of the calcareous matter; in other situations the superficial earth is penetrated, or encrusted, by limestone, with fine lamina, or minute fragments of iron ore.
The water of the hot springs must formerly have issued at a greater elevation in the hill, and run over the surface, having formed a mass of calcareous rock 100 feet perpendicular, by its deposition. In this high situation they found a spring, whose temperature was 140 of Fahrenheit's thermometer. After passing the calcareous region they found the primitive hill covered by a forest of not very large trees, consisting chiefly of oak, pine, cedar, holly, hawthorn, and others common to the climate, with a great variety of vines, some said to produce black, and others yellow grapes, both excellent in their kinds. The soil is rocky, interspersed with gravel, sand, and fine vegetable mould. On reaching the height of 200 feet perpendicular, a considerable change in the soil was observable; it was stony and gravelly, with a superficial coat of black earth, but immediately under it lies a stratum of fat, tenacious, soapy, red clay, inclining to the color of bright Spanish snuff, homogeneous, with scarcely any admixture of sand, no saline, but rather a soft agreeable taste; the timber diminishes, and the rocks increase in size to the summit. The whole height is estimated at three hundred feet above the level of the valley.
On examining the four principal springs, or those which yield the greatest quantity of water, or of the highest temperature, No. 1 was found to raise the mercury to 150 d. No. 2 to 154 d. No. 3 to 136 d. and No. 4 to 132 deg. of Fahrenheit's thermometer; the last is on the west side of the creek: No. 3 is a small basin in which there is a considerable quantity of green matter, having much the appearance of a vegetable body, but detached from the bottom, yet connected with it by something like a
stem, which rests in calcareous matter. The body of one of these pseudo plants was from four to five inches in diameter; the bottom a smooth film of some tenacity, and the upper surface divided into ascending fibres of half or three fourths of an inch long, resembling the gills of a fish, in transverse rows. A little further on was another small muddy basin, in which the water was warm to the finger; in it was a vermiform about half an inch long, moving with a serpentine or vermicular motion. It was invariably observed, that the green matter forming on the stones and leaves covered a stratum of calcareous earth, sometimes a little hard, or brittle, at others soft and inperfect. From the bottom of one of the hot springs a frequent ebullition of gas was observed, which not having the means of collecting they could not ascertain its nature; it was not inflammable, and there is little doubt of its being carbonic acid, from the quantity of lime, and the iron, held in solution by the water.
They made the following rough estimate of the quantity of water delivered by the springs. There are four principal springs, two of inferior note; one rising out of the gravel, and a number of drippings and drainings, all issuing from the margin, or from under the rock which overhangs the creek. Of the four first mentioned, three deliver nearly equal quantities, but No. 4, the most considerable, delivers about five times as much as one of the other three; the two of inferior note may, together, be equal to one; and all the drippings, and small springs, are probably underrated at double the quantity of one of the three; that is, altogether, they will deliver a quantity equal to 11 times the water issuing from the one most commodiously situated for measurement. This spring filled a vessel of eleven quarts in 11 seconds, hence the whole quantity of hot water delivered from the springs at the base of the hill is 165 gallons in a minute, or 3771 1-2 hogsheads in 24 hours, which is equal to a handsome brook, and might work an overshot mill. In cool weather condensed vapour is seen rising out of the gravel bed of the creek, from springs which cannot be taken into account. During the summer and fall the creek receives little or no water but what is supplied by the hot springs; at that season itself is a hot bath, too hot, indeed, near the springs; so that a person may choose the temperature most agreeable to himself, by selecting a natural basin near to, or farther from, the principal springs. At three or four miles below the springs the water is tepid and unpleasant to drink.
From the western mountain, estimated to be of equal height with that from which the hot springs flow, there are several fine prospects. The valley of the Washita, comprehended between the hills on either side, seemed a perfect flat, and about twelve miles wide. On all hands were seen the hills, or mountains as they are here called, rising behind each other. In the direction of north, the most distant were estimated to be fifty miles off, and are supposed to be those of the Arkansas river, or the rugged mountains which divide the waters of the Arkansas from those of the Washita & prevent the Osage Indians from visiting the latter, of whom they are supposed ignorant; otherwise their excursions here would prevent this place from being visited by white persons, or other Indians. In a south west direction, at about forty miles distance, is seen a perfectly level ridge, supposed to be the high prairies of the Red river.
Notwithstanding the severity of the weather, a considerable number, and some variety of plants were in flower, and others retained their verdure—indeed the ridge was more temperate than the valley below; there it was cold, damp, and penetrating; here dry, and the atmosphere mild. Of the plants growing here was a species of cabbage—the plants grow with expanded leaves, spreading on the ground, of a deep green with a shade of purple—the taste of the cabbage was plainly predominant, with an agreeable warmth inclining to that of the radish; several top roots penetrated into the soil of white color, having the taste of horse radish but much milder. A quantity of them taken to the camp and dressed, proved palatable and mild. It is not probable that cabbage seed has been scattered on this ridge; the hunters ascending this river have always had different objects. Until further elucidation, this cabbage must be considered as indigenous to this sequestered quarter & may be denominated the cabbage radish of the Washita. They found a plant, then green, called by the French "racine rouge" (red root), which is said to be a specific in female obstructions; it has also been used, combined with the China root, to dye red, the last probably acting as a mordant. The top of this ridge is covered with rocks of a flinty kind, and so very hard as to be improper for gun-flints, for when applied to that use it soon digs cavities in the hammer of the lock. This hard stone is generally white, but frequently clouded with red, brown, black, and other colors. Here and there fragments of iron stone were met with, and where a tree had been over-turned its roots brought to view fragments of ichthus which were suffering decomposition from exposure to the atmosphere. On digging where the slope of the hill was precipitous, they found the second stratum to be a
reddish clay, resembling that found on the conical hill, east of the camp. At two thirds down the hill, the rock was a hard freestone, intermixed with fragments of flint, which had probably rolled from above. Still lower was found a blue schistus, in a state tending to decomposition where exposed to the atmosphere, but hard and resembling coarse slate in the interior. Many stones had the appearance of Turkey oil stones—at the foot of the hill it expands into good farming land.
Dr Hunter, upon examining the waters of the hot springs, obtained the following results.—
It differed nothing from the hot water in smell or taste, but caused a slight eruption shortly after drinking it.
Its specific gravity is equal to rain or distilled water.
It gave to litmus paper, a slight degree of redness, evincing the presence of the carbonic acid, or fixed air sulphuric, and threw down a few detached particles. Oxy of ammonia caused a deposition and white cloud, shewing the presence of a small portion of lime. Prussiat of potash produced a slight and scarcely perceptible tinge of blue, designating the presence of a small quantity of iron.
Sixteen pounds of water evaporated to dryness left ten grains of a grey powder, which proved to be lime.
The myrtle wax grows in the vicinity of the springs. At the season in which the voyagers were there, the wax was no longer green, but had changed its color to a greyish-white, from its long exposure to the weather. The berry when examined by a microscope, is less than the smallest garden pea, approaching to an oval in form. The nucleus, or real seed, is the size of the seed of a radish, and is covered with a number of kidney shaped glands, of a brown color and sweet taste; these glands secrete the wax which completely envelopes them, and, at this season, gives to the whole the appearance of an imperfectly white berry. This is a valuable plant and merits attention: its favorite position is a dry soil, rather poor, and looking down upon the water. It is well adapted to ornament the margins of canals, lakes or rivulets. The cassina yapon is equally beautiful, and proper for the same purpose: it grows here along the banks of this stony creek, intermingled with the myrtles, and bears a beautiful little red berry, very much resembling the red currant.
(To be Continued.)
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
New-York, October 27.
By the ship Caledonia, captain Henderson, we have completed our file of London papers to the evening of the 4th of September, and Lloyd's Lists to the 2d. Having previously received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser, Paris papers to the 6th, and Paris being at present the focus from whence all the rays of political information are expected to diverge, our London papers (which are two days later than those by the Hardyare) add very little to our stock of intelligence. The following are the principal articles.
LONDON, Sept. 5.
In consequence of the non arrival of any intelligence from Lord Lauderdale, which has been so anxiously looked for for some days, the prevailing opinion is that the last messenger from this country took over the definitive categorical decision of our cabinet.
The commencement of the campaign in Calabria has been as honorable to the British character, as important in its immediate effect. The following is a summary of the proceedings of the army.
The principal disembarkation took place on the morning of the 1st of July, in the bay of St. Euphemia. A strong corps, which pushed forward to reconnoitre, encountered a detachment of the enemy, consisting of four hundred men, about a mile and a half from the shore, which they defeated and routed, taking above one half of them prisoners. At the same time the landing was made at St. Euphemia, an attack was made by Sir Sidney Smith, on the castle of Amantea, which was carried without the smallest loss on our part. By the 4th, general Regnier had collected all the French troops in that quarter, and advanced towards the bay of St. Euphemia, with an intention to attack the British. In this he was anticipated by the vigorous and active gallantry of general Stuart, who attacked and entirely defeated him, with the loss of upwards of two thousand men in killed and wounded, and prisoners, general Compere, with several other officers of rank, fell into our hands. The loss of the British was one officer, (captain Maclean, of the 20th foot) and forty men killed; and eleven officers and two hundred and fifty men wounded.
The force of the enemy was computed at seven thousand infantry, and three hundred cavalry. We are not able to ascertain the number of troops under general Stuart; it was stated, in the slight notice in the French paper, to be from six to nine thousand men—perhaps it might be half the latter number.
The British have been joined by some thousands of brave Calabrians. If the inhabitants of the other subjected countries of Europe had manifested the same
brave and patriotic spirit of resistance as the Calabrians have done on the present occasion, the victories of Bonaparte would have been confined to a much smaller circle than they at present occupy.
No less than eight squadrons are now actually cruising or lying in wait for Jerome Bonaparte's squadron.
Letters from Cadiz mention, that a Spanish force is collecting at Badajoz, and that another force is collecting in Galicia. But still the communications from Madrid would rather lead one to calculate upon peace. For the Vales , which according to the accounts received about ten days since, were at 50, have fallen down to 37. This circumstance strongly indicates the opinion prevalent at Madrid.
SEPTEMBER 4.
Mr. Basilico, the messenger so impatiently looked for by many, has at length arrived with dispatches from Lord Lauderdale. Government were informed yesterday afternoon by Telegraph, of his arrival at Deal. He reached town at one o'clock this morning, called at Downing-street, and took another messenger with him to the house of Sir Francis Vincent, who forwarded the dispatches to Mr. Fox, at Chiswick, by the second messenger.
Not a word has transpired respecting the nature of the dispatches from Lord Lauderdale. Even at the Stock Exchange, where they pretend to know every thing, all is at a stand—hardly any person venturing on the smallest bargain, till a cabinet council, which is now sitting on the dispatches, shall have broken up. It is then expected they will be able to draw some inference to direct them in their speculations. The prevailing opinion, however, is not favorable to peace.
We are sorry to state that before Mr. Basilico left Paris, the arrival of Jerome Bonaparte in that capital had been announced in the Mouiteur .
THE EXPEDITION.
Plymouth, Sept. 2.
All is bustle and confusion in Stonehouse Pool, among the transports; the troops are disembarking, and are marching away immediately to Buckland Downs, where they are to be encamped—the weather is extremely favorable for the purpose.
GENERAL ORDERS.
Plymouth, Aug. 31, 1806.
The troops will hold themselves in readiness to disembark to morrow morning at day break. The heavy baggage, the camp equipage and ammunition, to remain on board. A steady serjeant, corporal, and 12 privates, to be left on board each transport, in charge of the above stores."
GENERAL AFTER ORDERS.
The troops will hold themselves in readiness to disembark and encamp.
The royal artillery will disembark to morrow morning, at day break, and receive their orders, after they are landed, from brigadier general Stevens.
The brigade of guards, and general Paget's brigade, will land on Tuesday morning.
Major General Spencer and Brigadier General Sir S. Achmutie's brigades on Wednesday; for which further directions will be given. As the troops must hold themselves in constant readiness to re-embark at a moment's notice, no regimentals or heavy baggage to be brought on shore; the officers to bring with them no other baggage than a light portmanteau, their bedding, canteens, &c. Camp equipage will be provided from the stores on shore; none to be disembarked.
Quarter masters of the different corps to attend to morrow morning at twelve o'clock, at the Government House, where they will be met by butchers of the neighborhood, to contract for a supply of meat for the several regiments lying in camp.
Memorandum—The horses from the legion will be disembarked to morrow morning, after the artillery."
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser from the Gazette de France , of September 6th.
CONSTANTINOPLE, 26th July.
A body of 26,000 men, disciplined after the European manner, has been stopped on its march by the resolution which the janissaries, in concert with the inhabitants of Adrianople, have taken to refuse them entrance into that city. But this is not all. After having sent away the commissaries of the Porte, who had come hither to prepare quarters, the janissaries have taken up arms, placed artillery on the ramparts, and made every disposition for a vigorous resistance. The whole country, from Adrianople to the Danube, is in open insurrection. It is not known what steps will be taken by the commandant of the disciplined troops. He waits the orders of the Divan.
STOCKHOLM, 15th August.
The Hanoverian charge d'affaires Moehler, and the English colonel Becker, have arrived here from Petersburg. A party of the body guards are expected; and several other regiments, from Pomerania. All our differences with Prussia appear to be at an end.
HAMBURGH, August 23.
Deputies from Lubeck and Bremen are arrived in this city, but they have not yet assumed any public character. We are assured that a new Hanseatic confederacy is contemplated, and the establishment of superior tribunals to replace those of the German empire, which no longer exist. This object of importance to all the states, is peculiarly so to the commercial cities. The confederation will require support—and
we shall soon know who will be its protector.
FRANKFORT, Aug. 28.
There has lately appeared here, in the name of the magistrates of this city, a proclamation, of which certain passages are considered, by intelligent people, as very extraordinary.
Marshal Augereau, to whom a report thereof had been made, addressed the following letter to the Burgo-masters and Magistrates of Frankfort.
"Gentlemen, "Being desirous to alleviate as much as possible, the burthens imposed on you by the circumstances of the war, you have seen me on every occasion contributing with you, to the public tranquillity, and the comfort of your fellow citizens. Consulted by you on the general measures interesting to your city, I have taken pleasure in those which were best adapted to your immediate convenience.
On the arrival of the French commissary general, charged to prepare the remission of the city of Frankfort, and its territory, to its electoral highness the prince primate (conformably to the treaty of confederation of the 12th of July last) several members composing your government, announced to me their intention of proclaiming the new order of things—the time was not yet arrived—I dissuaded them from so doing—and they appeared to appreciate my motives.
What has been my surprise, when at Aschaffenburg, where I had gone to pay my respects to the prince Primate, a courier, dispatched from head quarters by the commandant brought to me a journal containing the translation of a proclamation, which you had profusely distributed during my absence!
I have perused it with pain, gentlemen; it is unjust towards the French government, which, in the changes of Germany, has treated you in the most favorable and distinguished manner; and which you ought to have duly estimated, and impressed on your constituents.—On the contrary, you seem to have wished to excite their discontent. More enlightened on their true interests, a great majority of the inhabitants of Frankfort applaud the change which is preparing for them.—The privileged classes being abolished, they all become citizens, and equal in the eye of the law, and they will alike participate in the favors of a paternal government.
My connections with you, gentlemen, hitherto has been agreeable—but, by your late conduct, they must cease to be so.
The reproaches, which I now address to you, are the more painful to my feelings, as they must be of equal publicity with your act which has occasioned them, that act is moreover the error of certain individuals only—I know positively that several among you had no part in it—and, as they ought not to be confounded with its authors, I summon you to declare, within twenty four hours, who are the authors of the proclamation which is now circulating."
Signed,
"AUGEREAU, "Marshal of the empire, commanding the seventh corps of the grand army."
New-York, Oct. 27.
Last evening after the Mercantile Advertiser was prepared for press, the ship Fanny Taylor, arrived at this port from Greenock; and we had the pleasure of receiving by her London papers to the 6th of Sept. two days later than our advices by the Caledonia.
They contain intelligence of considerable importance, as will be seen from the extracts we have made, and from the following abstract.
The refusal of the emperor of Russia to ratify the treaty concluded by d'Oubril, was known in London on the 4th Sept. though it was not published at Paris until the 5th. It reached the English government by way of Hamburg whilst the council were deliberating on the dispatches received the preceding night from Lord Lauderdale.
The French, after their defeat, in Calabria, retired to Cassano where the head quarters of Massena were fixed, and where they were joined by the troops under gen. Verdier. Nearly the whole of Calabria has been abandoned to the British. The insurrection there has assumed so formidable an aspect, that king Joseph has found it necessary to put himself at the head of one of the divisions of the army. To put a stop to the barbarities committed by the French upon the Calabrian Royalists, Gen. Stuart has threatened to retaliate upon the prisoners which the chance of war has thrown into his hands, amounting in number to upwards of three thousand.
The differences between Russia and Sweden are adjusted, in consequence of this accommodation the Swedes have raised the blockade of the Prussian ports, and have been allowed to re-occupy part of the electorate of Hanover; and the foreign troops have been withdrawn from the Swedish frontiers.
M. Lucchesini, the Prussian ambassador at Paris, has been recalled at his own request.
The military preparations of Prussia are complete, and her armies concentrated.
Russia has ordered a new levy of one hundred and twenty thousand men. By this addition her army will be increased to nearly 600,000. She has 150,000 troops on the frontiers.
The French have taken possession of Trieste.
The French and Dutch troops have also entered Embden, and taken possession of it in the name of the king of Holland. The keys and the manuscripts were given up to them without

the slightest resistance. King Louis is said to have demanded from the king of Prussia five millions of florins as a debt due to the republic, accompanied with a threat, in case of refusal, to invade Prussia with a Dutch army of 36,000 men, and a French force of 60,000, which France has agreed to furnish by treaty.
The Spanish Government, under the present aspect of political affairs, has found it necessary to put 50,000 troops in motion.
The Swiss cantons, it was reported, will join the confederation of the Rhine.
The following additional articles are from the latest papers.
LONDON, Aug. 28.
It appears that not more than six of the Quebec convoy were burnt and destroyed. Two Telegraphic bulletins, as will be seen in our ship news, were sent in the afternoon to the Lord Mayor, announcing the number & names of the ships destroyed, and that the enemy's ship was the Veteran, commanded by Jerome Bonaparte, who had left his squadron in the Gulf of Florida, and was making the best of his way home. Our Portsmouth correspondent has transmitted us a very interesting letter upon the subject. The captains of the Quebec ships destroyed, having made representations to Jerome Bonaparte of the bad quality of the provisions they were supplied with on board his ship, and of the uncomfortable nature of their situation, he ordered them on board an American ship, which was directed to steer a particular track, in order to avoid giving information to our cruisers—she did not see one on her passage to Portsmouth. The captains left on board Jerome's ship about 120 British seamen, taken in different prizes. The Anniversary of Bonaparte's birth-day was celebrated while they were on board, & an extra allowance served out to the prisoners. As the distance of the Veteran from the French coast when the captains left her was not more than 200 miles, and as the wind was fair, it is feared she may have arrived safe in port. If she does arrive safe, it may be said that the good fortune of the Bonaparte family is not confined to the land.
But as the rest of Jerome Bonaparte's squadron was left so far behind, we trust that some of our squadrons may yet fail in with it. A messenger was dispatched yesterday afternoon to Plymouth, with orders to send out the fastest sailing cutters to our cruising squadrons to apprise them of the enemy being on their return.
LONDON, Sept. 6.
Lord Lauderdale will probably first learn the rejection of the treaty into which D'Oubril was cajoled, from the dispatches which were sent to him on Thursday, and which he may be expected to receive this evening. He was not apprised of it at the time he dispatched Bassico; nor had he any means of knowing it, except from some communication with the Russian minister, who having left St. Petersburg previous to the notification of the rejection, was most likely ignorant of it himself. The French government would naturally endeavor to prevent that communication, and the multiplied regulations of their police to which, as a native of a country with which they were at war, the Russian courier would afford them ample means of effecting it. He would even find it a matter of some difficulty to procure the conveyance of a letter to Lord Lauderdale. But let it have proceeded from what cause it might, it is a fact, we are assured, that Lord Lauderdale, two days after the arrival of the Russian messenger, was ignorant of this important determination. This very evening he will know it, and his next interview with Talleyrand will be highly interesting, perhaps decisive of the fate of the negotiation.
It is mentioned in letters from Berlin, "that the king of Prussia has required that Germany should be evacuated by the French." If such a demand has been made, a war between the two countries is unavoidable. Bonaparte will not easily relinquish the hold which he has upon Germany.
It is one of the main pillars of his present power; it is one of the chief sources of his future enterprise and ambition. This intelligence, we fear, is too comprehensive, and that the requisition to withdraw from a certain part of Germany has been magnified into a peremptory demand of evacuating it generally. It is very likely, however, that Prussia may have called upon France for some explanation respecting the intention with which a large army is collected on the Saxon frontier.
Yesterday morning a servant of his excellency Robert Adair arrived with dispatches to Government from Vienna. They relate, we understand, to the refusal of the Emperor of Russia to ratify the treaty with France. This important event, it is supposed, was known at Vienna on the 20th ult. We have good grounds for believing that a system of close and cordial concert between the courts of Petersburg, Berlin, and Vienna, is much nearer maturity than it is supposed to be. The Emperor Alexander has written personally to the Austrian and Prussian monarchs, and is, we believe, well disposed to protect them against any further insults or encroachments on the part of France.
The war carried on in the Neapolitan territory, is, it appears, of a most destructive and murderous nature. We should not exceed much were we to say that the campaign in the south of Italy has cost the French almost as many men as the campaign which finished with the battle of Auerlitz, always excepting the loss on that eventful day.
The medical report respecting Mr. Fox's health was, yesterday, that he had suffered the preceding night through the operation of a medicine, the effect of which, however, was highly beneficial. He afterwards enjoyed a sound sleep, and rose with amended health and spirits.
VICTORY IN CALABRIA.
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.
MESSINA, June 5.
We have learnt by the British sloop of war the Bittern, commanded by capt. Down, the happy intelligence of the landing of the British army, on the 1st inst. under the orders of major general sir ——— Stuart, in the gulf of St. Euphemia, without any loss on our side. The sloop has brought with her a number of French prisoners. We have received the following particulars of the landing:
"Head Quarters, Nicastro, June 3, 1806."
"The army landed without opposition on the 1st inst. in the morning. The advanced guard, consisting of 3 companies of light infantry, and some grenadiers, was sent to reconnoitre a thick wood about a mile and a half from the shore, where they found about 400 French, who were pursued and dispersed by our troops and about half of them taken prisoners. They lost about 40 in killed and wounded. Our only loss was one sergeant of the 58th regiment, wounded. It is probable that the army will advance this evening to attack the enemy. The peasants flock in crowds to our army. Three thousand brave Calabrians at least have joined us. Their number increases every moment. The enemy is retreating, it is supposed for the purpose of concentrating their troops."
"The conduct of the peasants of Nicastro is worthy of being made public. After having supplied the army with provisions, they refused to receive any payment for the same, observing, that as the English came to rescue them from the tyranny of the French, by whom they had been, a short time before, robbed of their property, it was their wish that the army which came to their assistance should be supported with a part of their plentiful harvest. His excellency general Stuart several times attempted in vain to prevail upon them to take payment for their provisions, and it was with difficulty that he could prevail upon them to take receipts for the necessaries they had supplied."
"Nothing can equal the enthusiasm with which the Calabrians received their deliverers, and the zeal with which they pressed forward to offer not only their services, but their lives, to reconquer the kingdom of their well beloved and lawful sovereign, Ferdinand IV. Nothing but red cockades are seen in the hats of the peasants."
"Immediately after the landing of the English army, gen. Stuart published a proclamation, inviting the Calabrians to shake off the yoke of the French. He told them that the standard of Ferdinand IV. was again displayed on their shores; that nothing was required of them but accommodation; that no contribution would be demanded; that all provisions supplied should be punctually paid for; that they should receive arms and ammunition for their own defence; that their laws and customs should be maintained; their religion and catholic worship should be honored and respected; and that those who might have erred, or have been seduced by the government of the Usurper, should, on delivering up their arms, be pardoned and protected."
"Several transports, with French prisoners, arrived yesterday from the Gulf of St. Euphemia, which, after having landed the prisoners, sailed again instantly with reinforcements for the army."
The following letter was also received on Wednesday morning from Rear admiral Sir Sidney Smith:
"Castle of Amantea, July 2, 1806."
"We have taken this fortress, having attacked it by sea, as it was too perpendicular on the land side, and consequently inaccessible. The French, having once lost it, will find it difficult to retake it. The little blood which has been shed in this affair must always be regretted; but it is on the side of the enemy; not one of our people received a scratch. The two divisions Melazzo and Capri, have behaved extremely well. Eight cannon spiked, 2 standards and 400 prisoners, and arms and ammunition sufficient to enable the brave subjects of his Sicilian majesty to arm themselves, and to follow up their success, are the trophies and the fruit of the action of yesterday. I have learnt with much satisfaction that the English army approaches Nicastro. Our prospects are good on every side. The army landed under the protection of a frigate, at the same time that we were taking Amantea. We have spread a alarm through a considerable part of the coast."
(Signed) W. SIDNEY SMITH."
PALERMO, July 9.
"By express sent by the governor of Messina to Palermo, to the minister of war and marine department, colonel
Colajanni, with letters of the 7th inst. the agreeable news has been received, in a letter written by general Stuart, dated from the plain of St. Euphemia, to brigadier Broderick, commanding the citadel of Messina, the 5th of the same month, of a complete victory gained on the preceding day by the British army in Calabria, over the French army, commanded by gen. Regnier, which letter is to the following purport:
"Plain of St. Euphemia, July 5."
"I trouble you with these few lines, to inform you of the satisfactory circumstance of my having, yesterday, attacked and entirely defeated gen. Regnier, after an obstinate action, in the plain of St. Euphemia. The enemy, according to all accounts received, amounted to 7000 infantry, and upwards of 300 cavalry, with 4 pieces of artillery. The loss in killed, wounded and prisoners, according to the intelligence we have received, is upwards of 2000 men; but as many prisoners continually arrive, who have been dispersed in the neighboring mountains, and as their defeat has been general, there can be no doubt but there might be added to the number another thousand men. It is impossible to describe what our brave troops have undertaken and executed. I have taken gen. Compere, with several other officers of rank, prisoners. If I had had but the few of the 20th reg. of dragons mounted, that I left behind me at Messina, not a soul would have escaped."
"I am happy to inform you that in this serious action our loss has been comparatively small. An officer and 40 men were killed—11 officers and 250 men were wounded. Capt. Maclean, of the 20th foot, was unfortunately killed."
"Col. Ross, with the 20th regiment of foot, landed during the action, and joined us, rendering us thereby an essential service at a very critical moment."
Believe me, &c."
"P. S. Gen. Regnier retired with the remains of his army towards Catanzaro, and I have detached colonels Kemp and Ross in pursuit of him. The French light infantry and our battalions came to the bayonet; and the former were almost totally destroyed."
The report that Bonaparte had demanded of Prussia the cession of East Friesland and Embden, will prove, we believe, to have been well founded. The court of Berlin has taken every necessary precaution to guard against the consequences of a sudden irruption of the enemy in that quarter. By a vessel which left Embden on the 22d ult. we have received intelligence that the bank had been removed from that city to a place of greater safety. It passed through Bremen on the 28th of last month, on the way to Berlin.
The victory gained by gen. Stuart, we are persuaded, has been most decisive. In the short account given by the enemy, there was an admission that gen. Compere and 300 men, said to be the Polish legion, has been taken prisoners. The last accounts from Naples were of the 9th Aug. and yet we cannot discover in them any official communication (there are a few loose reports, indeed, to that effect) respecting the re-embarkation of the British army. Surely if the troops were able to maintain themselves five weeks in the country after they first landed, we may conclude, that the result of the action that they fought 3 days after was full as disastrous to the enemy as it is represented. The war, on the part of the enemy at least, has languished ever since; for the highest praise claimed for generals Regnier, Verdi and Mermet in the Paris papers which we received a few days ago, is that of having preserved their respective positions.
CATTARO.
From a French Publication.
"The town and garrison of Cattaro is situated on the extremity of the gulf of that name, which was formerly called Lizzonico. Cattaro, at the time of the Romans, was known by the name of Ascrivium. The destiny of the people was continually changing until the close of the 14th century, when their independence was recognized by the kings of Bohemia. Cattaro afterwards supported many bloody wars against the Balzars, princes of Zeta and Montenegro, as well as some of less consequence against the Ragusans. In the year 1551 Cattaro formed an intimate alliance with the last, as well as with the inhabitants of Antivari and Dulcigno. This small state having terminated all its wars, and having liberated itself from any dependence on the kings of Bosnia, was governed by its own laws until the year 1410; when alarmed by the colossal power of the Turks, who had conquered the neighboring provinces, the inhabitants of Cattaro, from a sense of their danger, thought proper to submit themselves to the republic of Venice."
"The principal conditions of the treaty were, that Cattaro should retain its form of government; that the Venetians should defray all the expenses of administration out of the duties received at the custom-houses; and lastly, that if the republic of Venice should find itself unable to give protection to its new subjects, it should not transfer the sovereignty of it to any other power, but restore Cattaro to its former independence. It was in consequence of this convention that the Venetian republic having been dissolved, the 12th of May 1797, the inhabitants of Cattaro exercised the right of disposition, and accordingly transferred themselves to Austria on the 4th of July in the same
year. Castle Nuovo followed their example. This town, built in 1373, by Guarco, king of Bohemia, belonged to the Venetians since 1637. Fudina, and other town of Albania, was under their protection since the 15th century. It was occupied in 1797 by the Austrians, at the very moment that Pierre Petrowille, the Montenegrin Bishop, was about to seize it at the head of a band of 5 or 6000 men."
"The inhabitants grow a great deal of corn, in the plains next to the sea, but not sufficient for their consumption, as they have a strong repugnance to hard labor. They have excellent wine, and all the fruits peculiar to the south of Europe; bees and silk worms are much cultivated by them. Cattaro is an old town, as is well built, and very strong. The inhabitants are about 14000. Castle Nuovo, which is also well fortified, may contain about 1800."
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31.
Some of the federal prints have been thrown into "consternation dread," by the imprudence of their brethren. A writer in a southern print, under the signature of Alcibiades, having recommended an alliance offensive and defensive with Britain as the most effectual means of resisting the power of France, and settling our differences with Spain, the occasion has been seized at once to demonstrate the inconsistency of the republicans, and to reinforce the project. The more cunning editors, instantly perceiving that this unqualified avowal constituted an admission of one of the heaviest charges laid to the door of federalism, have come boldly out, denounced their fellow editors, and disclaimed the partiality of federalism to any such alliance. It is not a little extraordinary that at the very time federal eulogium is busy in extolling every production of the press that covertly recommends such an alliance, by representing British power to be alone competent to defending this country against the ambition of Bonaparte, by holding forth Britain as a just and France an unjust nation, by endeavors to prove that our prosperity, nay, our very existence depends upon the closeness of our connection with Britain, and the completeness of our separation from France, it is not a little extraordinary that men, who are proclaiming this creed from their housetops, should all at once, with inconsistency scarcely preceded, denounce that measure to which their efforts, if successful, would have necessarily led. We can only fully account for this apparent paradox by recollecting that men, who have at heart objects which they know to be unpopular, pursue means for their attainment so artfully contrived as not to seem to have that tendency which they really have. Thus the greatest tyrants that have ever lived have too generally, before they consolidated their power, been the loudest drawlers for liberty.
We have, however, the charity to believe that there are many, very many federalists who would shrink with horror from an alliance offensive and defensive with Britain; but we must be permitted to say that there is often a wide difference between the sentiments of particular individuals of a party on a special topic, and the sentiments of the party itself collectively considered: Federalism may prompt us to enter into such an alliance, though many federalists may be averse to it. Actions speak louder than words. And we appeal to those who have attentively contemplated the course of events in this country whether, as a party, the federalists have not uniformly supported every measure calculated to unite us indivisibly with Great Britain, and as invariably opposed every measure which had a contrary effect. Carried to the precipice where an alliance offensive and defensive stares them in the face, they may start with horror at a contemplation of the evils likely to ensue from such a mad step; but such feelings can, at most, amount to no more than an acknowledgment of their previous error—they neither prove the falsity of the charge imputed to them, nor the abandonment of those fatal principles which have heretofore characterized their conduct.
But let us hope that events have opened the eyes of our opponents, and have compelled them to renounce those splendid visions which have heretofore danced before their infatuated minds. Let us hope that, hereafter, the perfection of the British government and the supremacy of British valor and justice, will cease to be their darling themes. Let us hope, that recalled, by events, to the true feelings of Americans, they will no longer advocate the union of these states, rising with inexperienced rapidity to the vigor of a mighty manhood, with the falling fortunes of a once powerful empire. Let us hope that they will be contented with cementing a temperate friendship between the two nations, which, while it cultivates a reciprocity of good offices, will not hurry us into indissoluble bonds of political union. Let us hope that this principle may long continue to regulate our conduct to the whole world. Let us follow the precept of him who guides our helm, and who has added example to precept—Let us have "peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none."
The two victories gained at the same time by sea and land, enriched the European empire of fashion with two articles. The English ladies wear the Tra-
falgar, in honor of the brilliant victory which will long secure the tribute to their country, while those of France purchase with avidity the new silk stuff called Austerlitz.
Such is the alarming increase of the poor rates in England and Wales, that the total amount for the last twelve months, was 5,218,607l. The average rates of the levies for the counties of England, was 4s. 5d. in the pound, on the rents. The average rate in Wales, was 7s. 3d. in the pound.
Extract of a letter from a house in New Orleans, to another in Baltimore, dated September 12, 1806.
"Two days since we had a violent gale of wind or hurricane, which has done very great injury to the shipping in the harbor, there being but one vessel which we know of, which is not very much hurt."
"The cane fields are all laid flat for several leagues, in many instances the buildings are blown down, and the country exhibits a melancholy scene of desolation. It is conjectured that nearly one half of the crop of sugar is destroyed; many houses in town are unroofed and fences blown down. It commenced about 12 at night, and blew with great violence till 5 in the morning."
Norfolk, Oct. 21.
Captain Chace, on whose veracity we can depend, informs, that on the 12th inst. he spoke the brig Fame, from Rotterdam to Providence, the captain of which said, that prior to his sailing (10th ult.) accounts had been received from Paris, which stated, that the negotiations for peace between France and England had been broken off.
Philadelphia, Oct. 28.
By the ship Protection, arrived in 43 days from Liverpool at N. York, our files of London papers are completed to the 12th of September.
In addition to the details contained in gen. Stuart's dispatch, of the battle of Maida, it appears that Cotrone had surrendered to the British forces, that Regnier had fled towards Tarento, and that the two Calabrias were in possession of their legitimate sovereigns. In Calabria ultra, the French lost 6000 men. In Upper Calabria their loss was great though not equally severe.
It was believed at Liverpool that Mr. Fox died on the 11th Sept. and that lord Lauderdale returned to London on that day, the negotiation with France being at an end. Neither of our London papers of that date, and they are the latest received by the Protection, mention these events. It appears by the Courier of the 11th, that a messenger was dispatched to lord Lauderdale at Paris, and another received from him the same day; and the London Evening Star of that date states Mr. Fox to be then alive.
The renewal of the war, and the formation of a new confederacy against France, were considered as certain.
STOLEN or strayed from the City Common on Friday the 24th inst.
A BAY HORSE,
14 hands high, about 12 or 13 years old, low in neck, had a few black and white spots on his near hindquarters, 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,
Living in the rear of the Bank. Oct. 31—3t
JOHN COX
Has received a large general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
Which he will sell by wholesale and retail very cheap.
No one shall sell lower than he will. George Town, October 13—epN1UG—6w.
WILLIAM MARBURY,
HAS received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and for sale by MR. BREMER, next door above Mr. Elisha Riggs store on Bridge Street,
A General assortment of Fall & Fancy Goods of the latest importation, 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—paw3m
FOR SALE,
WILL be offered for sale by auction on the Race Field, the second day of the Washington Races, which are to commence on Tuesday 28th inst. the
ELEGANT BARBARY HORSE AND TWO MARES,
which were brought from Tunis by his Excellency the Tunisian Ambassador, and intended as a present to the Executive of the United States.
Those inclined to purchase can view the above Horses any day previous to the sale, at the stables of Mr. Wm. Crawford (late M c Laughlin's) in George Town. October 17—
TO RENT,
On very low terms, FOUR contiguous two story brick DWELLING HOUSES, directly in front of the six Buildings. Apply to
7: H. GILLISS, Washington city, Aug. 26—w4t

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, Sen. October 29-3t  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-Cable 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 29-1m10
Agreeably to an order of the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county will be sold to the highest bidder on Friday the 21st of November next, if fair, if not the next fair day, all the estate of Benjamin Leitch, late of Prince George's county deceased, (business excepted). The above property will be sold on a credit of 12 months the purchaser giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date. THOMAS LUTTEL, Adm. D. B. Non of Ben, Leitch dec'd. October 29-3t
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Charles M'Laughlin, deceased, are informed that their accounts are lodged in the Orphan's court of Washington county, and that a list thereof is placed in the hands of Francis B. 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  District of Columbia, County of Washington, ss. In the case of JOHN RAGAN an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county aforesaid for debt. Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said John Ragan, that on Monday the third day of November next, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. in the Capitol in the court room the oath prescribed by the act of Congress entitled, "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia" will be administered to the said John Ragan, and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer, & Washington Federalist, twice in each paper prior to that day. By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch, ass' chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. WM. BRENT, Ck. October 29-2t
20 Dollars Reward. ELOPED in the night of the 18th inst. AMILLY a dark Mulatto, about 30 years old, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, of rather a thin make, a small scar on her forehead, occasioned the said, by a piece of wood striking her when cutting it - then 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 bottom 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 20 miles from home, 10, and in the same proportion for any greater distance, and all reasonable charges paid. ANDREW T. M'CORMICK. Oct 24-4t
NOTICE To Ordinary Keepers, Retailers, &c. in Washington. As many of the Licences issued in this city will expire on the last day of this month, notice is hereby given to all those concerned, that the Treasurer and Register will attend at the Council Chamber, on Saturday the 1st November next, from 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of issuing licences pursuant to the act of the City Council in that case provided. Oct. 24-  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 Minifie. Washington city, near the Eastern Branch bridge. Sept 26-4t
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPPECTFULLY 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, cashmere, &c. with a choice assortment of plain nankeens, cotton cashmere, India nankeens, blue and yellow, fashionable Trafalgar white and fancy Mercier, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer. A N. B. Ladies habits, regiments, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harwell's new invented patent elastic suspender, 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 rooms apply to ANN SHAW, living on the Capitol Hill, in a yellow frame near Mr. McCormick's store. ANN SHAW, October 29-3t  TO RENT, THE COMMODOIOUS BRICK STORE near the CAPITOL, now in the occupation of Messrs. P. HEALY & Co. Possession to be given on the 1st of May. Enquire of Frederick May. March 28-tf
Post Office, Washington. MAIL ESTABLISHMENT, To commence 13th October, 1806. THE Northern mail by way of Baltimore will arrive every day at 5 P. M. and be closed at 9 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 Northwestern mail, by way of Fredericktown, will arrive every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 P. M. and will be closed every Tuesday and Friday 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, Charles Hall, &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 9 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 Fort Stoddert, Athens, Greenville, &c. will arrive every Saturday at 8 A. M. and be closed every Saturday at 7 P. M. The Tennessee, Mississippi and Orleans mail will arrive every Monday at 6 P. M. and be closed at 9 P. M. NOTE - During the Winter the Northern mail will not arrive until 8 P. M. THOMAS MUNROE, P. M. October 13-tf
SALE AT AUCTION. ON MONDAY the 3d day of November, will be held at Public Auction at the House of his Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States, in the City of Washington; all his HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, Consisting of elegant Mahogany Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables, Sephas, elegant Brusses, Carpeting, the greater part of which is new, Curtains, Beds, Mattresses, and Bed Furniture, all finished in the newest fashion; some elegant Bath stoves, two English Carriages, with Harness for four horses, finished in the newest fashion, and other articles of saddlery. Also a quantity of China and Earthen Ware; a quantity of elegant Cut and plain Glass; a large quantity of empty Porter and Stone Bottles; 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-tf
A TAN YARD FOR SALE. SITUATE on sq. east of sq. 642 in the city of Washington, together with 21 lots containing 77,198 square feet of ground in said square, the whole of which is completely enclosed with an excellent post and rail fence. The buildings consist of a well built brick dwelling house 30 by 15 1/2 ft 2 stories high, and a large kitchen, a brick currying shop and warehouse 30 by 15 1/2 ft. 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 springing post in the yard, a bark and milkhouse 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 - Tans - 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 Faints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON. Washington city, June 23-tf
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, or Dr. N. Magruder, George Town.
"An ounce of prevention is worth pound of cure." For the prevention and cure of Billions 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 gratifying 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, Eden, 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 presumptuously 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 otherwise 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 secretion - 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 ache - and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate. They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured and carefully preferred 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 worst sort of agues generally prevail; which, unless early attended to, and speedily removed, injure the constitution exceedingly, bring on dropsies, putrid fevers, and a variety of complaints of the most dangerous and alarming nature. Many other medicines are daily offered to the public for the cure of this disorder, which, upon trial, have been found either dangerous or useless. The bark is the natural remedy made use of, but being a very noxious medicine, and seldom taken in sufficient quantity, it very often fails; children and those who have weak stomachs, are frequently loth for want of a more easy and pleasant remedy.
Sovereign Ointment for the Itch. A preparation which for pleasantness, ease, safety, and expedition, gives place to no application whatever; free from mercury, or any pernicious ingredient. Lee's Worm Destroying Lozenges. Which have within seven years past cured upwards of one hundred thousand persons of both sexes, of every age and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms and from obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels - they are perfectly safe and pleasant, and may be given to the youngest infant 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, Ealsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pains in the face and neck &c. The Anodyne Liniment, 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 chapped and sore lips, and every blemish and irregularity occasioned by colds, levers, &c. speedily restoring a beautiful rosy color and delicate softness to the lips. Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums. Lee's Genuine Coin Ploister. An infallible remedy for ip-caly removing Corns, Root and Branch, without giving pain. Indian Vegetable Specific, For the cure of Venereal Complaints. It will be prudent in all who estimate the value of health, to observe that each of the above articles have the signature of Richard Lee & Son, on the outside wrappers, without which none are genuine. Letters directed for Richard Lee & Son, No. 17, Market Street, Baltimore, will be punctually attended to. October 10-tf
ON A BETAIR CREEK. 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 124 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Mason at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 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 go-down, Washington's Life neatly bound in calf, one bureau, one portable electrical Machine, one flower-pot, &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 BOYD, Executors of Joseph Taylor, deceased. Oct. 17-tf
Came to my place on the Eastern Branch, near the Lower Bridge, a Red and White COW, and Yearling, which sucks - the marks are, both ears cut. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take them away. ALEXANDER LOVJOY. October 14-3t
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN. THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STELL. Washington City, March 25-tf N. B. - P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square
HENRY INGLE, HAS received by the Iconides, from Liverpool, a large supply of HARDWARE, amongst which are building materials, furniture, and tools for mechanics. Plated and Japan'd Cruet Bottles, For Ivory handled Knives and Forks, House-Wire Fenders, &c. &c. keepers. The residue of his assortment is expected by the Six Siders, and by the William and John. September 20-tf
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 propounding to start a horse shall pay two guineas in the pound on the amount of the prize, the treasurer is authorised to receive subscriptions for the Jockey Club of 25 per cent. at his discretion - this being the last year's race of the Club. Gentlemen propounding 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 two horses at least start for the prize. By order, B. I. MILLARD, Sec. & Treasurer. October 24-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
RACE BALL. THERE will be a BALL at Mr. STELLE'S Hotel, on Wednesday evening next, the 29th inst. Gentlemen may obtain Tickets by application at the Bar. October 24-3t  50 Dollars Reward. FLANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 20th inst. mulatto JOE. Joe is a stout well made dark mulatto below 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, about 30 years of age - has several large scars on his hands and body, lips a little, had on and took with him a tow linen shirt & trowsers, one pair of nansen trowsers, and one old tartan coat and old hat for much worn. Joe can write a tolerable good hand, & has run away before, when he was taken up & put in the Frederick town jail & sold out by George Creager in 1805. Any person taking up said Joe, and delivering him in any jail to that I get 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. SINGELTON BURGER.
M. B. I. forewarns all persons from harboring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. P. S. Joe ran off in company with a fellow named Sam, and they were both lately advertised together; since which Adam has been taken and secured in the jail of York, (Pa.) Joe went in the same direction, and will probably make for Philadelphia, and endeavor to get on board some vessel and go to sea. Sept. 12-tf
The Subscribers residing near the Navy Yard, offer for sale on the most reasonable terms the following GROCERIES, Cognac, and Brandy. French, } Holland, and Gin. Jamaica, } Rum. Lemon, and } New England, } Whiskey. London Particular Madeira Wine, Spirit and Whiskey Bounce. A fresh supply of Teas of the first quality and latest importation. Smoked Salmon, Pickled do. in kits, Smoked herring in boxes, Cod or duns fish in do. Tongues and founds 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,    Cashmere & coating,  Leno and mull bands    Bonnetts, bays,  Kerchiefs,    Blankets,  Leno caps,    Combs of a variety,  India jaconet,    Palaceens, cambrics,  Spring'd do.    Crape, dotted cotton,  Cotton and silk crams    Super. playing cards,  brays,    Judson's covd,  Book mufin,    Bennets and cotton do  Very handsome rib-    Dimities, fullians,  bons,    Flannels,  Swansdowns,    Gloves of great variety  Damask silk shawls,    Gingham, bandannos  Camels hair and com-    Silk head handker-  ton do.    chiefs of great beau-  Muffs and tipsets,    ty,  Sarfnets, scifars,    Madrass do.  Spanish segars,    Linen and cotton do.  Suspenders,    Ladies silk hose, lead  Ladies shoes,    colored, white and  hildrens do.    black,  LONDON PIANOS    Cotton & worsted, do  with additional and    of a great variety,  extra keys, & plain    Gentlemen's silk, cot-  do.    ton and worsted, do  Bed ticking,    Children and servant  Table cloths,    do.  chickets and velvets,    Best Philadelphia hats  Cotton and silk um-    London do.  brellas,    Knives and forks,  permaceti candles,    Irish linens,  inlow glass 10 by    German do.  12,    Very fine lawns,  Fancy waistcoatings,    Black and green lute  and a great many    brings,  other articles.    Beads, 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 10 days. Madeira wines, Old Sherry, Particular Teneriff Port wine, Claret, Malaga, Brandy, Jamaica S. irits, Rum, Gin, Cherry-Bounce, Whiskey, Imperial Old Lyon 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 Debt. No 4768 for 244 dolls 45 cts 6 per cents. 3221 for 43 dolls 3 per cents. 2320 for 122 dolls 23 cts. deferred 6 per cents. Issued by the Register of the Treasury, Joseph Morris, Esq. the 6 per cent. on the 2d September, 1791 - the per cent. on the 28 January, 1792 - and the deferred 6 per cent. on the 27 January, 1792, in favor of William Wilson, of Alexandria. For the recovery of which application will be made at the Treasury of the United States. WM. HODGESON. October 21th, 1806-6w