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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 970.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1857.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, DEC. 23.
A letter was received from the Secretary of the Treasury, communicating the information desired by the House, of the balances of public monies in the banks, &c. which was referred to the committee appointed on the memorial of the Manhattan bank.
A letter was likewise received from the Secretary of the Treasury, enclosing sundry returns from the commissioners appointed to settle the claims to lands in the Indian Territory, which was referred to the committee on the public lands.
Mr. Coles presented a message from the President stating the respective sums expended on the public works within the city of Washington.
Mr. Dawson presented a report, stating that the petition of sundry inhabitants of Alexandria and Washington counties, in the district of Columbia, to incorporate a company to make a turnpike road from Mason's causeway to Alexandria, was reasonable and ought to be granted, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Friday.
DEBATE.
On the motion of Mr. Bidwell to strike out that part of the bill prohibiting the importation of slaves into the United States which declares that their persons shall be forfeited to the U. S.
As we have already stated, this motion was supported by Messrs. Bidwell, Cook, Sloan, Fisk, Bedinger, and Smilie; and opposed by Messrs. Lloyd, Early, Elmer, Alston and Macon.
We originally intended to give this debate at length; but the great mass of intelligence recently received has obliged us to confine ourselves to the giving a sketch, the publication of which we have been obliged to delay to this time.
The advocates of the motion observed—
That when a former bill on this subject was before the House, a motion had been made to amend a section then under consideration, by striking out the forfeiture of persons imported as slaves. Before the question was taken on that amendment, another motion, prior in its nature, was made and carried, that the committee should rise. The House afterwards recommitted the bill to a select committee, who reported it in the present form. They regretted then & still regretted that they did not first settle the principle by a vote which might have been an instruction to the select committee in re-drafting the bill. And they thought it their duty, in this stage of the business to take the sense of the committee of the whole on this point. The section under consideration related to a ship or vessel laden in whole or in part, with persons, the importation or bringing of whom into the U. S. was prohibited. If the vessel was found in any of our ports, the owner and master are severally subjected to a pecuniary penalty. But there was no forfeiture of the vessel or cargo, unless found in a harbor of some state, whose constitution and laws permitted slavery. In that case both the vessel and her cargo are to be forfeited, and by another section of the bill, are to be sold under the authority and for the benefit of the U. S. By the very terms of the provision the cargo will consist in whole or in part, of persons whose importation is prohibited, that is, persons unlawfully and forcibly taken by the crew of the slave ship, or somebody whom they may have employed for that purpose. For, in point of legal or moral principle, it made no difference, whether the crew of an American slave ship, upon their arrival on the coast of Africa, go ashore themselves, or by surprise or force take possession of their prisoners, or by the offer of a price, tempt some tribe or party of the natives to make the seizure for them. The crime is the same, and the injury the same to the sufferers. In either case they are, without their consent, and against their will, by force and arms, torn from their homes, from their families, their parents, their children, their husbands and wives, their brothers, friends and acquaintance, from all those tender relations, which they, as well as we, have hearts to feel. In spite of entreaties, of cries and tears, they are unfeelingly dragged to the shore, hurried on board, crowded into the hold, loaded with chains, and transported from their native land. Those of them who do not commit suicide through terror or despair, who do not sink beneath the rigour with which they are treated, or fall a prey to diseases generated by their situation, are brought across the ocean to this country. The moment they arrive in any harbor within the jurisdictional limits of the U. S. they are met by this law which we are now passing. It finds them, by the laws of God and man, entitled to their freedom, as clearly and absolutely as we are. They are not by any law, human or divine, the slaves
of any master. They are not the lawful property of any owner. They are no more the property of those who hold them in duress, than the man who is robbed is the property of the highwayman while in his power. Their detention is a wrongful, false imprisonment. In this very bill we declare it to be a high crime. By the same law we condemn the man-stealer, and become the receivers of his stolen goods. We punish the criminal, and then step into his place, and complete the crime which he had only begun. We ourselves do that which we prevent him from doing; that which he had crossed and recrossed the Atlantic, at the hazard of his life and the sacrifice of his character and his conscience, to be enabled to do. We sell his victims as slaves, receive the price of their slavery, and put it into the public treasury; and the vendee holds them, and their children, from generation to generation, in perpetual slavery, by a title derived from our law. In short, we assume to ourselves, as a government, the exclusive right of selling slaves imported into the U. S. It is very different from a case alluded to in the debate on a former day, the case of a judgment in favour of the U. S. against a debtor, on which, if a writ of execution is issued against his goods & chattels, in a state where slaves are considered personal estate, they may be taken and sold as such, in satisfaction of the execution. There the process of the U. S. only operates to transfer from one master to another, a title created and existing by the law of the state, a law which cannot constitutionally be controlled, and to which it must conform. But when a person of the description referred to in this section is forfeited, as a part of the prohibited cargo, and sold accordingly, the purchaser's title to him as a slave, is derived immediately, originally and solely from the U. S. For the honor of the nation, it was hoped their statute books would never be stained with such a provision. The President, in his message to both Houses of Congress, has congratulated us upon the approach of the time, when, agreeably to the constitution, we may prohibit the African slave trade. In mentioning it, as a subject of congratulation, he has spoken the language of humanity, of justice and sound policy, the language and sentiment of the nation. They hoped they should pass the prohibition, which was thus recommended, and share in the honor of passing it. But ardently as they wished this, they would prefer to pass no prohibitory act; they would rather do nothing at all upon the subject, than adopt a principle which appears so objectionable. They trusted, however, it would not be adopted. To try the sense of the committee upon the question, it was moved, as an amendment to this section, after the word vessel, in the tenth line, to strike out the words, if brought into any port or place within a state or territory, the constitution and laws of which permit slavery, shall together with her cargo, tackle, apparel and furniture—and, instead thereof, to insert these words—“Shall, together with her tackle, apparel and furniture, and all her cargo, except persons, be forfeited.” so that the clause may stand thus “and such ship or vessel shall, together with her tackle, apparel and furniture, and all her cargo, except persons, be forfeited.”
The opponents of the amendment observed that its advocates had acted the part of a physician who should tell his patient, you are in extreme danger, you have a violent disease—it is necessary to do something, and who should yet omit doing anything. They had portrayed in vivid colors the nefarious nature of this traffic; but had objected to the only practicable mode of arresting it, without even suggesting a substitute for it. When asked what they will do with these people when brought among us, they answer they will not dispose of them in this or that way, but will leave them for future disposition. Some gentlemen had indeed undertaken to strike out a plan for their further disposition, and recommended their deportation; others had objected to this course. Some were for leaving them to the states, to which too others were opposed. What was the result of all this, but that gentlemen could not agree among themselves on any other practicable plan than that contained in the bill. What was the natural conclusion, but that this was the only practicable plan that could be devised! The great object was to pass such laws to remedy the evil, as would be carried into effect where the evil existed. There was no difficulty in legislating so far as respected the direct trade to this country. So far the revenue laws and armed ships would be effectual in prohibiting it. But the great difficulty arose from the indirect trade through the contiguous territories of adjacent powers. To these points it became necessary to apply the remedy. What Charleston then was, it was probable, that St. Mary's, the Mobile, and Pochchartrain, would become in relation to the slave trade, unless some strong provisions were devised to operate on the indirect trade. If this provision were stricken out, it would be necessary to strike out another similar provision in
the next section for the forfeiture of any slave found in the U. S. contrary to law; and where then would be the preventative from introducing them into the U. S. through the Spanish territories? There would be none. The vessel in which they shall be brought cannot be taken because she will be bound to a Spanish port, and because she will sail under Spanish or Danish colors. The cargo will be landed in the Spanish territories within stone's throw of our own doors. The captain, the owner and the vessel will be safe in the Spanish dominions. Their owners will bring them to your line, and sell them with impunity to your citizens, and they will immediately mix among the slaves previously in the country. They demanded to know how, without a forfeiture of the people, their introduction into the U. S. was to be prevented. The penalties of 20,000 and 50,000 dollars on the owner and seller would be a nullity, as they were out of reach. Who then, in such circumstances, could be operated on, but the purchasers? There was the rub—it was their interest alone which, by being operated on, would produce a check. Snap their purse strings, break open their strong box, deprive them of their slaves, and by destroying the temptation to buy you put an end to the trade.
But it might be said, if this business is left to the states, they may operate by their laws on the interest of the purchaser. But was it come to this? That Congress were so anxious to put an end to this nefarious trade, and yet were willing to leave its actual destruction to the several states? Could gentlemen insure the adoption of fit regulations by all the states? Were they prepared to rest the business on every state adopting these regulations, when the forbearance of a single state to pass the necessary laws would effectually prevent the redress of the evil?
Some gentlemen appeared to think this evil would be effectually met by commercial and custom house regulations. But the fact was, that nothing short of a forfeiture of the slave would afford an effectual remedy—the former would be like weaving a cage of cobwebs for a lion, whom nothing short of a cage of iron would confine.
As we have already stated, the Committee rose, without coming to a decision on the amendment.
FRIDAY, DEC. 26.
Mr. Elliot presented certain proceedings of the legislature of Vermont, expressive of their approbation of the resolutions of the legislature of Kentucky for amending the constitution of the U. S. so as to restrict the judicial powers bestowed on the courts of the U. S.
Dennis Smelt, a new member from the state of Georgia, elected in the room of Thomas Spalding, resigned, having qualified, took his seat.
Mr. Dawson presented a memorial from sundry merchants of Fredericksburg and Falmouth, praying the removal of the port of entry from Tappahannock to Fredericksburg, which was referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Marion presented a memorial from sundry merchants of Charleston, S. C. sufferers from French spoliations committed previously to the year 1806, inviting the attention of Congress to their former memorial presented in the year 1802, and not then definitively acted upon, and praying for an indemnification for the losses sustained by them.
Referred to Messrs. Marion, Eppes, Clinton, Tallmadge, Cuts, Dickson, Blount, Findley and Tenney.
On motion of Mr. Clark,
Resolved, That the committee on post offices and post roads be directed to enquire into the expediency of establishing a mail between the Balize and the city of New Orleans, and between the city of New Orleans and Natchitoches, by way of Atacapas, Opelousas, and Rapides, and report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr. Newton, Resolved, That the President be requested to cause to be laid before this House the number and state of the frigates, and such other information touching this subject as may be in his possession.
Messrs. Newton and Smilie were appointed a committee to carry this resolution to the President.
On motion of Mr. Dawson, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. VAUNN in the chair—on the bill providing for the punishment of certain crimes against the U. S. which was read by the chairman as follows:
A BILL Providing for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That if any person or persons within the territory or jurisdiction of the U. S. begin or set on foot, or provide or prepare the means for any military expedition or enterprize,
with intent of taking possession of any fort, arsenal, magazine, dock, navy yard, or any public vessel of the U. S. or of invading or occupying with an armed force any part of the U. S. or the territories thereof, or with intent, in any other manner, of levying war against the United States, or of adhering to the enemies of the said states; or who, with intent, as aforesaid, shall combine or conspire together, or shall counsel, advise, or attempt to set on foot, provide or prepare the means for any such military expedition or enterprize, or to procure any insurrection, unlawful assembly, or combination, for such purpose, although such expedition or enterprize shall not be carried into effect, and whether such conspiracy, counsel, advice, or attempt, shall have the proposed effect or not; every such person or persons so offending, shall, upon conviction, be adjudged guilty of a high misdemeanor, and shall suffer fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court in which the conviction shall be had, so as that such fine shall not exceed thousand dollars, or
nor the term of imprisonment be more than years, or less than years; and further, at the discretion of the court, be held to find sureties for his, or their good behavior, in such sum, and for such term, as the said court may direct: Provided always , That nothing herein contained, shall be construed so as to prevent the trial and punishment of any person or persons guilty of treason, murder, or any other offence punishable by any law or laws of the United States.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That the trial of the abovementioned offences may be had in any of the districts, or territories, where any of the acts constituting the offence shall have been committed, and all the acts constituting the offence may be brought in evidence on such trial, in whatever part of the United States, or the territories thereof, they may have been committed.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That whenever it shall appear to the satisfaction of any judge or justice of the United States, or of any state or territory possessing authority to bind to the peace and good behavior, that any person intends to commit any misdemeanor, provided against by this act, it shall be lawful for such judge or justice, to cause such person to be brought before him, and to require from such person good and sufficient sureties, in such sum as shall be deemed reasonable, that he shall not, by any act to be done within the United States, or the territories thereof, commit any offence against this act within the term of one year, or such longer term as the case may reasonably require, and in default thereof may commit such person during such term.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That in every case in which any military expedition or enterprize shall be begun or set on foot, contrary to the prohibitions and provisions of this act, it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, or such other officer as he shall have empowered for that purpose, to employ such part of the land or naval force of the United States, or of the militia thereof, as shall be judged necessary for the purpose of preventing the carrying on of such expedition or enterprize.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That in all cases of insurrection or obstruction to the laws, either of the United States, or of any individual state or territory, where it is lawful for the President of the United States to call forth militia for the purpose of suppressing such insurrection, or of causing the laws to be duly executed, it shall be lawful for him to employ, for the same purposes, such part of the land or naval force of the United States, as shall be judged necessary, under the same restrictions and conditions as are by law provided and required on the employment of militia in the same case.
The first blank in the 1st section was filled with ten ; the second with five hundred ; the third with ten ; and the fourth with one .
The third section having been read—Mr. J. Clay said it appeared to him that this section gave most extraordinary powers to the justices of the peace. In the state which he represented a justice of the peace was authorised to bind over an individual until a superior judge or court should have an opportunity of investigating the case. But, according to the provisions of this section, an ignorant justice of the peace might bind over an individual, or imprison him for a year, or longer, if he could not find sureties for his good behaviour. He would also enquire what evidence was required of the intention of the accused to commit the acts recited in the bill? The expression was “whenever it shall appear to the satisfaction” of any judge or justice of the peace. No evidence was required of an overt act. It appeared to him that this provision was extremely dangerous. He, therefore, moved to strike out the section.
In reply it was said by Messrs. R. Nelson and Dawson that the object of
this section was to give to justices of the peace with regard to the acts against the peace of the U. S. made punishable by the bill, the same authority they possessed in the case of crimes committed against a foreign power.
In the progress of the discussion it was further remarked by Mr. J. Clay that this section went to punish persons on mere suspicion. This appeared from comparing the provisions of the first section with those of this section. The former provided for the punishment of persons who should within the territory or jurisdiction of the United States, begin or set on foot, or provide or prepare the means for any military expedition or enterprize, with intent of taking possession of any fort, arsenal, magazine, dock, navy yard, or any public vessel of the United States; or of invading or occupying with an armed force, any part of the United States, or the territories thereof, or with intent, in any other manner, of levying war against the United States, or of adhering to the enemies of the said states; or who with intent, as aforesaid, shall combine or conspire together, or shall counsel, advise, or attempt to set on foot, provide or prepare the means for any such military expedition or enterprize, or to procure any insurrection, unlawful assembly, or combination, for such purpose, although such expedition or enterprize shall not be carried into effect, and whether such conspiracy, counsel, advice, or attempt, shall have the proposed effect or not. On examining the third section it would be seen that this extraordinary power was given to any justice of the peace to whose satisfaction it shall appear that any person intends to commit any such misdemeanor—Mr. Clay said he wished to know how it was to be ascertained when a person meant to intend to advise the setting on foot a military expedition, or what degree of criminality would attach to a person intending to advise to the making of such preparations. He trusted the section would be stricken out, and that the committee would rise, in which case he would then move to recommit the bill.
Mr. R. Nelson acknowledged the section to be susceptible of the meaning given it by the gentleman from Pennsylvania, which, however, he said had not been intended by the select committee who reported the bill. But he hoped that the section, instead of being stricken out, would be amended. It appeared to him that it might be so amended as to remove every objection that had been urged to it. By requiring evidence to be given on oath before the judge or justice were empowered either to recognise or commit the accused, and by limiting the recognizance or confinement until the next term of the court, and by striking out the words “intends to commit,” he thought the section would be rendered unexceptionable. If the motion to strike out should be rejected, Mr. N. said he would offer an amendment to this effect—to strike out the exceptional part of the section, and provide that any person who shall commit a misdemeanor against the act may be bound over by a justice or judge, to his good behavior to the next term, or be committed in case he fails to find sureties.
A debate of considerable length ensued on Mr. J. Clay's motion, to strike out the section, in which Messrs. J. Clay, Ely, Dana, Holland, Fisk, Quincy, Kelly, Dwight and Hastings supported; and Messrs. R. Nelson, Southard, Sloan, Cook and Alston opposed it.
By the former gentlemen the principle embraced by the section was pronounced unconstitutional, unprecedented, and dangerously invasive of the most sacred rights of the citizen.
By the latter, the necessity of a modification conformable to that suggested by Mr. Nelson was admitted.
As there was no substantial difference of opinion avowed, we deem it altogether superfluous to enter into a wider detail of the arguments adduced.
The motion to strike out the section was carried by a large majority, 80 members rising in the affirmative.
The committee then rose and asked leave to sit again, which was refused by the House; when on motion of Mr. J. Clay, the bill was recommitted to the select committee, who introduced it with the addition of two members.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. GREGG in the chair—on the bill making appropriations for the support of the navy for the year 1807.
The committee rose, and reported the bill without amendment, when it was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday.
Mr. Findley presented the petition of Montgomery Montour, which was referred to the committee on the public lands.
Mr. Lattimore presented the petition of Samuel Munn, which received the same reference.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29.
The bill making appropriations for the support of the navy for the

207. was read the third time and passed. The House again resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole, Mr. VANCE in the Chair—on the bill prohibiting the importation of slaves into the U. S. after the 31st day of December 1807.
The consideration of the amendment offered by Mr. Bidwell, to strike out that part of the bill which forfeits to the U. S. persons of color imported, was resumed.
A long debate ensued. Messrs. Findley, Fisk, Stanton, Smith, Sloan, Chandler, Bidwell and Husting supported; and Messrs. Quincy, Barker, Macon, Holland, Cook, Southard, and J. Clay opposed the amendment.
When the question was taken, and the amendment disagreed to—Ayes 36—Noes 63.
After which various amendments were made, when the committee rose and reported the bill.
This debate was little more than an amplification of the arguments previously urged. Should no other objects of superior importance claim attention, we shall give it somewhat in detail.
Mr. J. Randolph, from the Committee of Ways and Means, presented a bill supplementary to an act entitled an act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the U. S.—which was read twice, and referred to a Committee of the whole House on Friday.
Committees appointed in the House of Representatives.
On petition of President and Directors of the Manhattan Company.
Messrs. Clinton, Crowninshield, Gregg, Boppes, Bedinger, Dana, Wynns, Tenney, and D. R. Williams.
On petition of Highland Turnpike Company.
Messrs. Van Cortlandt, Southard, Varnum, Trigg, and Rhea of Ten.
To enquire into expediency of extending the power of granting injunctions to the judges of the district courts.
Messrs. M. Williams, Jackson, Ellis, Sanford, Masters, Kelly, and Fisk.
TUESDAY, DEC. 30.
Mr. Bidwell, from the committee to whom was recommitted the bill to revive and make permanent an act to prescribe the mode of taking evidence in cases of contestations for members of the House of Representatives, reported the same with amendments, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Thursday.
Mr. Lewis presented the petition of Daniel Meider, which was referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. Chandler presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of the district of Maine, praying for a new post road, which was referred to the post office committee.
On motion of Mr. Basset the petition of Bushrod Washington, and others, presented the last session, was referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
Mr. Dana said that the House would recollect that on a former occasion it had been remarked by the honorable Speaker, that if the American merchants would agree to employ only seamen of our own country, a great controversy subsisting with Great Britain would be at an end. The resolution he held in his hand had for its object the holding out inducements to our merchants for employing American seamen. Various privileges were already granted by law to American merchants navigating American vessels, generally denominated discriminating duties, which extended to vessels built in the U. S. and owned by citizens of the U. S. If it should be also provided that to entitle them to this discrimination, a certain proportion of the seamen navigating such vessels shall be citizens of the U. S. it will become the interest of the merchant to employ American in preference to foreign seamen. Of such a provision it would be a necessary appendage that the names of the seamen shall appear on the ship's papers, and thus there would be on board of each vessel a document, establishing the citizenship of the mariners, incapable of transfer. Mr. Dana concluded with moving the following resolution:
Resolved, That for the encouragement and security of the seamen of the U. S. it is expedient to make provision that registered ships or vessels which may be employed in voyages to foreign ports after the day of _____ shall not continue to enjoy the provisions appertaining to ships or vessels of the U. S. unless some proportion of the mariners on board the same shall be citizens of the U. S.
Referred to the committee of the whole on Monday week.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. GREGG in the chair—on the bill making appropriations for the military establishment of the U. S. during the year 1807—who, having considered the same, and made an amendment thereto, reported the bill.
The House immediately considered and agreed to the report, and ordered the bill to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. DAWSON in the chair—on the report of the committee of Claims on the petition of George Little.
The report is in favor of allowing the claim of the petitioner. Messrs. Holmes, Dana, J. Clay, and J. Randolph supported; and Messrs. Bidwell, B. Williams, Macon, and Varnum opposed the report, which was agreed to—Ayes 63—Noes 43—in which the House concurred—Yeas 67.
Mr. Bidwell, from the committee ap-
pointed to wait on the President of the U. S. to present to him the resolution of the House of the 22d inst. requesting information with regard to the situation and condition of the frigates, stated that the committee had performed that duty and had received for answer that the information should be given.
The House concurred in the report of a select committee on the petition of sundry inhabitants of Washington and Alexandria counties for the incorporation of a company for a turnpike from Mason's causeway to Alexandria, and appointed a committee to bring in a bill.
Mr. Early, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures presented a bill for the relief of Stephen Kingston, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
On motion of Mr. Stanford the petition of John Madeira, presented the last session, was referred to the committee on claims barred by statutes of limitation.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a statement of the present situation of the direct tax; from which it appears that 1,664,066 dollars have been received, that near 176,000 dollars are outstanding, and that the expenses of collection already ascertained amount to 120,000 dollars.
Mr. Newton presented the petition of Elizabeth Williams, which was referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Bidwell presented the petition of Reuben Alley, which was referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Mumford presented the petition of sundry manufacturers of glass in Rensselaer county, N. York, which was referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Van Rensselaer presented a like petition from sundry citizens of the state of New York, which received a similar reference.
Mr. Holmes presented a memorial from sundry citizens of Nanjemoy, praying that the port of entry may not be removed to St. Mary's, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred a bill on that subject.
Mr. Holmes, from the Committee of Claims, made a report unfavorable to the petition of William McCarty, in which the House concurred.
Mr. Masters presented the petition of Daniel Cotton, which was referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Clinton presented a memorial from sundry inhabitants of New York, which was referred to the committee on that part of the message of the President that relates to fortifications.
Mr. Clinton presented the petition of Mary Tapp, which was referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Cook presented the petition of Samuel Tucker, which was referred to the Committee of Claims.
A bill making appropriations for the support of the military establishment for the year 1807, was read the third time and passed.
The House took up the report of the Committee of the Whole on the bill prohibiting the importation of slaves into the U. S.
On the question to agree to the first amendment, proposed by the committee, which was to strike out that part of the first section, which punishes with death the importation of slaves into the U. S. and to insert in its room a provision for inflicting an imprisonment of not less than five nor more than ten years—a debate of considerable interest arose.
Messrs. Elmer, Lloyd, Early, Holland, J. Clay, and Barker supported—and Messrs. Sloan, Ely, Palmadoge, Mosely, Smilie, Olin, Pitkin, Varnum and Findley opposed a concurrence with the report of the committee, when the question was taken by yeas and nays, and a concurrence carried—Yeas 63—Noes 53.
After agreeing to some of the other amendments made by the committee the further consideration of the report was postponed till Friday.
Mr. J. Randolph, from the committee of Ways and Means, made a report favorable to the petition of Anthony Benezet and others, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Friday.
Mr. Holmes, from the committee of claims, reported a bill for the relief of George Little, which was made the order for Friday.
When the House adjourned to Friday.
Translated from the French Moniteur. PARIS, Oct. 14.
To day at noon, in execution of the order of his majesty the Emperor & king, his royal highness the prince arch chancellor of the empire, proceeded to the Senate.
The prince was received with the accustomed ceremonies & after taking his seat, he thus spoke—
Gentlemen, The letter which his majesty the emperor and king wrote to the Senate, and the communications which I am about to make on his part, have for their object a resolution which has become necessary on account of the conduct of the Prussian government. We are asked what are the causes of a rupture so unforeseen, after the good understanding which has so long subsisted between France and Prussia; especially when we consider the common interests by which the two nations are united.
A solution of this question may be found in the reports made to his majesty by his minister of foreign relations; & in
several notes exchanged between the ministers of the two powers.
On reading these documents you will be convinced, gentlemen, his majesty has neglected nothing for the preservation of peace; and for a long time he hoped to have succeeded. You will perceive also that the dignity of his crown, and the obligations which were imposed on his majesty, by the protection which he accorded to the confederate states of the Rhine, necessarily determined him to repel force by force.
No sovereign has less to fear than the Emperor in case of war—No one will be at all times more disposed to stop the effusion of blood by the re-establishment of peace. In the war which is about to commence as well as in those which have been so gloriously terminated, his majesty has the approbation of his conscience and the justice of his cause. He depends upon the love of his people and the courage of his soldiers. He places likewise an entire confidence in your often tried zeal, for his service & the good of the State, which are inseparable.
His majesty has sent the following papers.
1. A letter from his majesty the Emperor and king to the President & members of the Senate. 2nd. Two reports addressed to his majesty by the Prince Benevento, minister of foreign relations. 3d. Six diplomatic notes.
Letter from his majesty the Emperor and king.
We quitted our capital to place ourselves at the head of our army, the moment we knew with certainty that it was menaced by an enemy. Scarcely had we arrived on the frontiers of our states, when we discovered how necessary our presence was. We congratulated ourselves on the defensive measures we had adopted previous to quitting the centre of our empire. Already were the Prussian armies completely equipped for war, in motion—already had they passed their frontiers—Saxony was invaded; and the wise prince who governed it, was forced to act against his will and the interest of his people. The Prussians had arrived in sight of our troops. Provocations of all kinds evinced the spirit of hatred, which animated our enemies; and the moderation of our soldiers, who were tranquil in sight of their enemies, and reposed in the double confidence which courage and justice impart. Our first act has been to pass the Rhine, to form our camps and sound the trumpet of war. It thrilled the heart of every warrior. Combined and rapid marches carried them, in the twinkling of an eye, to the place we had appointed. All our camps are formed. We march against the Prussian armies, to repel force by force. We have experienced the most heartfelt regret on perceiving the constant preponderance which the genius of evil has obtained throughout Europe. Continually busied in crossing the plans which we had formed for the tranquility of Europe, for the repose and happiness of the present generation, besieging all its cabinets by every species of seduction and bewildering those whom it could not corrupt, blinding them as to their true interests and throwing them into the midst of confusion, without any other guide than the passions which it had inspired, the cabinet of Berlin itself has deliberately chosen the part which it has adopted, but has been led to it by art and malice. The king suddenly finds himself at two leagues from his capital on the frontiers of the confederation of the Rhine, in the midst of his army and in sight of the French troops, who, dispersed through their encampments, relied implicitly on the ties which united the two states, and upon the protestations lavished by the court of Berlin. In so just a war, where we take up arms only to defend ourselves and which we have provoked by no act, by no pretension, and for which it would be impossible to assign an adequate cause, we depend entirely upon the support of the laws and upon that of our people, whom circumstances call to give new proofs of their devotion, love and courage. On our side no danger will for a moment deter; no personal sacrifice will be deemed painful by us. Our only concern is to insure the rights, the honor, and the prosperity of our people.
Given at our imperial quarters, at Bambourg, Oct. 7th.
Signed, NAPOLEON, By the Emperor. The Minister Secretary of State, Signed, H. B. MARET.
First report addressed to his majesty the emperor and king, by the minister of foreign relations. SIRE,
Your majesty, on the first news which was received of the Prussian armaments, was for a long while incredulous. Forced at last to believe, you attributed them to a misunderstanding. You hoped that this misunderstanding might be promptly adjusted, and that the armaments would immediately cease. The hopes of your majesty arose from your constant love of peace—they have been disappointed. Prussia no longer mediates, but makes war. From what motives? I know not.
If Prussia had any subject of complaint, any reason for arming, would she have been so obstinately silent? Would
not your minister at the court of Berlin have been informed of it? Would not M. De Knobelsdorff have been charged to make such communication? But on the contrary, M. De Knobelsdorff was the bearer of an amicable letter to your majesty, and he received assurances equally amicable from the mouth of your majesty. The minister of your majesty at Berlin saw the preparations continued, arrogance increase and provocations accumulate, in proportion to the moderation displayed by your majesty. But if it was asked, what are the complaints of Prussia, none were mentioned—no explanation was given. So that the presence of the minister at Berlin became useless, and he was no longer any thing but a spectator of measures hostile to the dignity of France.
In supposing that the absurd rumors received with such inconceivable credulity, had inspired the Prussian cabinet with vain alarms, your majesty, who took every measure to prevent, likewise made every effort to dissipate them.
From what dangers did Prussia wish to secure itself? France, far from menacing her, had ever given her the most signal proofs of her friendship. What were the sacrifices she wished to avoid? Your majesty demanded nothing. Of what unjust denial had she to complain? Whatever just demands she made, your majesty was disposed to grant. But she has made no demand—because she had none to make. Is it the existence of the confederation of the Rhine—is it the arrangements which have taken place in the midst of Germany, which have prompted Prussia to take up arms? We cannot even imagine this. The court of Berlin has declared that it had nothing to object to these arrangements—it has acknowledged the confederation. It is occupied in uniting in a similar confederation its neighboring states.
Your majesty has declared, it is true, that the Hanse towns ought to remain independent and separate from any confederacy. You have still further declared that the other states of the north of Germany ought to be free to pursue their own policy and convenience. But those declarations, founded in justice and the general interests of Europe, could not afford Prussia a motive for war, or even an ostensible pretext for it.
The war on the part of Prussia is without any just motive. The Prussian armies, meanwhile, have passed its limits, have invaded Saxony: they menace the territory of the confederation of the Rhine, the inviolability of which is guaranteed by your majesty. Even the troops of your majesty are threatened. Scarcely arrived before our advanced posts, the Prussian troops have treated us as though engaged in war, have refused the French officers a passage into Saxony, and war has commenced, without the court having ever made known her subjects of discontent, without having ever attempted any means of reconciliation, without a single effort to avoid a rupture.
A silence, so obstinate, so unnatural, so incomprehensible, connected with a precipitation so less unaccountable, proves clearly that we need not even seek for an ostensible motive for what is the result of wretched intrigue.
Two parties, one desiring war, the other peace have for a long time past divided Prussia. The first, whose efforts have been constantly disappointed, sensible that it could only succeed by artifice, has had but one idea, one design, one end, which was to excite suspicion, and to urge as necessary such measures as should force France to adopt similar ones. To avoid afterwards all explanation to prevent the two governments from coming to an understanding, and to place them in such a situation that war must be the inevitable consequence. Wretched project! executed with a success which the authors themselves will be one day forced to deplore.
No—the present war has no other origin. There existed none other than those blind passions which have bewildered so many cabinets, from which Prussia was for a long time preferred; but to which, it seems, that Providence has likewise condemned her to be a victim, by delivering her up to the councils of those who count as nothing the calamities of war, because they do not participate in its dangers, and are ever ready to sacrifice to their ambition, to their fears, to their prejudices and to their weaknesses, the repose and felicity of nations. If these passions are not constantly the main spring of the cabinet of Berlin, and if any motives of personal interest induced it to take up arms, it was simply and indubitably the desire of invading Saxony and the Hanse towns; and of removing or surmounting the obstacles which the declarations of your majesty have made them apprehensive of having to encounter in the execution of such a plan. War, then, notwithstanding the regret your majesty may feel, at not having had power to prevent it, will at least offer a perspective worthy of you, since in defending the rights and interests of your people, you will protect from an unjust domination states whose independence is of consequence, not only to France and her allies, but to all Europe.
Signed, C. M. TALLEYRAND, Prince of Benevento. Mayence, 32 Oct. 1806.
Copy of the first m. excellency general Knobelsdorff, serene highness prince Benevento dated 11th Sept. 1806.
The undersigned, minister of foreign relations, is charged by the express order of his majesty the emperor and king, to make known to his excellency M. de Knobelsdorff, that by late dispatches received from Berlin, dated the 1st Sept. information is received that the garrison of that city had left it for the frontiers; that all the armaments appeared to progress with redoubled activity, and that they are publicly spoken of even at Berlin, as directed against France. These dispositions of the court of Berlin have the more surprised his majesty, as he was the farthest from suspecting them after the mission of M. de Knobelsdorff, and the letter of his majesty the king of Prussia, of which he was the bearer.
His majesty the emperor and king has ordered new reinforcements to join his army. Prudence required him to take measures against a project of aggression as unexpected as unjust. But it will always be in opposition to his most earnest desire, that he finds himself forced to turn the forces of his empire against a power whom nature herself had destined to be the friend of France, since she had united the two states by a community of interests before they were united by treaties. He pities the miscalculation of the agents who have united in adopting as useful and necessary the measures taken by the court of Berlin: but his sentiments for his majesty the king of Prussia have been neither changed nor impaired, and will not be so long as his majesty shall not be constrained to think that the armaments of Prussia are the result of a system of aggression formed with Russia against France. And when that intrigue, which seems excited in so many ways and under so many forms, in order to excite the cabinet of Berlin against its best and most faithful ally, shall have ceased; when it shall no longer be in force by preparations a nation whom to this hour it has not been easy to intimidate, his majesty will regard that moment as the happiest for himself and the king of Prussia. He will be the first to countermand the movements of his troops, to suspend the armaments so ruinous to his treasury, and the relations between the two states will be re-established in all their intimacy.
It is without doubt satisfactory to the heart of his majesty never to have given either directly or indirectly any cause for the misunderstanding which has taken place between the two states, and at not being responsible for the issue of this singular struggle; since he never ceased making, through his envoy extraordinary, and through the undersigned, all the declarations calculated to frustrate the intrigues which in spite of his care have prevailed at Berlin. But it is at the same time a subject of regret and sorrow to his majesty to think that when the alliance with Prussia had permitted him to diminish the number of his troops, and to direct all his strength against the common enemy, which is also that of the continent, it is against this ally that he has to take precautions. The last news from Berlin, greatly diminishing the hopes which the emperor had founded on the mission of M. de Knobelsdorff, and upon the letter of his majesty the king of Prussia, and seeming to confirm the opinion of those who think that the arming of Prussia, without any previous explanation, is only the consequence, and the commencement of the development of a system formed with the enemies of France, his majesty finds himself obliged to give to his preparations a general public national character. He has uniformly desired the undersigned to declare that, even after the publicity of the extraordinary measures to which his majesty had to recur, he is not less disposed to think that the arming of the court of Berlin is only the effect of misunderstanding, produced by false reports; and to replace himself, when it shall have ceased, in the same state of good understanding, alliance and friendship which previously united the two states.
Signed, C. M. TALLEYRAND.
BATTLE OF THE 15TH.
His majesty the emperor, profiting always skillfully by his success, and wishing to reap the fruits of the bloody battle of the 14th inst. went, in pursuit of the enemy.
Marshal Davoust, having advanced with his body of troops on the rear of Naumburg, took post on the 15th in the passes of Kessell, and engaged in battle. He fought the whole day against the centre of the Prussian army where the king was with the generals Mollen-dorf, and Kaikreuth.
The division of marshals Lannes, Soult and Augereau flared the glory of that day. The divisions of dragoon and cuirassiers commanded by the grand duke of Berg, arrived only at the close of the battle. They immediately attacked the enemy, with the prince at their head, and pierced several square battalions of Prussian infantry that were obliged to surrender.
The number of prisoners taken in the battle of the 15th, is estimated at 28,000 men, that of the killed and wounded ought to be far greater; 200 field-pieces, 30 colors and almost the

whole baggage of the Prussian army taken.
The duke of Brunswick died in the tent of the emperor in consequence of his wounds. The general Ruchel and prince Henry were killed. We had 3000 men wounded; and our loss, compared with that of the enemy is inconsiderable. We have only to regret general Döbilly who was killed.
The queen of Prussia had fled at first to Weimar, which she left soon. Ten minutes after her flight from that place, the cavalry entered it. As the road which the queen has taken is covered with our troops, it may happen, as it was said at first, that she will fall into the hands of the French.
The king of Prussia, the generals Mollendorff and Kalkreuth are retiring with about 60,000 men by Franckfurt towards Magdeburg in the hope of rallying under the guns of that fortress.
The following intercepted letter contains a minute description of the situation of the Prussians after the battle of Jena.
My dear wife, I am still alive and well, after having been engaged in this disastrous battle. Alas! I cannot conceal from you that we have lost the half of our Army, and all of our best generals. My battalion only sustained the charge, but we lost our cannon in the retreat. My company has lost 40 men and the lieutenant. Years would not suffice to tell you all our misfortunes, all our baggage is taken, even our servants could not escape. I arrived on the 10th at Hildburghausen, without a horse or any thing else. The army is retreating towards Magdeburg. His majesty has received a contusion. Many generals are killed. The duke of Brunswick has lost both his eyes. Many regiments are without officers, and others have officers but not soldiers. Our loss is immense. The battalions of Lestib, Burch and Goudana, exist no more. They made a part of the rear guard, which has been entirely cut to pieces.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2.
The President of the United States was yesterday waited upon very generally by the executive officers of the government, the members of the legislature and the citizens of Washington. Among the company were also the foreign ministers resident at the city of Washington, and a large concourse of ladies and strangers. On no preceding occasion have the rooms of the Chief Magistrate been so crowded.
We have the pleasure of noticing the arrival in this city of our fellow-citizen, Mr. FULTON, a man no less distinguished for science than beneficence, and from whom his country may expect to reap the fruits of an extensive observation and experience, derived from a long residence in Europe.
James L. Cathcart, Esq. has been appointed consul of the United States for the island of Madeira, vice Mr. Liermar, deceased.
The Frankfort Palladium of Dec. 11, gives the following account of proceedings in the U. S. Kentucky district court.
On December 2d the following grand jury was impanelled:
Abraham Hite, foreman, William Steele, George Madison, John Patrick, Thomas Lewis, Richard Apperson, Peter B. Omsby, Nathaniel Hart, Joseph Winlock, Abraham Owen, Richard Davenport, Elijah M. Covington, Robert Johnson, Nicholas Lafon, John Kenton, Nicholas Miller, Richard Brice, George Greer, John Bacon, Richard Fox, Thomas Respass, and Francis Ratcliff.
On December 3d the attorney of the district preferred to the grand jury an indictment against John Adair, which as there was not time to go through with the enquiry, the grand jury was adjourned to the next day.
On the 4th of December, the grand jury returned the bill to be "not a true bill." The following is the bill preferred: United States of America: Kentucky district, to wit.
The grand jury impanelled and sworn in and for the body of the said district, do on their oaths present, that a certain John Adair, formerly of the county of Mercer, in said district, did at said county and district, on the first day of August last past, in the present year, 1806, with force and arms, then and there wilfully and unlawfully, and from evil premeditation, set on foot, and prepare for a military expedition and enterprise, then and there against the dominions of the king of Spain, who is an European prince, at peace with the said U. S. to wit: The provinces of Mexico in North America, which appertain to the dominions of the said king of Spain, contrary to the laws of the U. States in such cases provided, and against the peace and dignity of the said U. S.
DAVEISS for U. S.
On Dec. 4 the attorney preferred an indictment against Aaron Burr, but not having time to go through with the same, they were adjourned until the next day.
On the 5th Dec. returned the indictment "not a true bill." The following is the indictment preferred:
United States of America: Kentucky district, to wit. The grand jury of the U. S. in and
for the body of the said district, do on their oaths present, that a certain Aaron Burr, late of the city of New York, and vice president of the said U. S. with force and arms, at the county of Fayette, in said district, on the twenty fifth day of November last past, wilfully and unlawfully, and from evil premeditation, then and there set on foot, and prepare for a military expedition against the dominions of the king of Spain, who is an European prince, at peace with the said U. S. to wit: against the provinces of said king in North America, contrary to the laws of the said U. S. in such cases provided, and against the peace and dignity thereof.
And the jurors aforesaid, upon their oath aforesaid, do further present, that the said Burr did at said district, to wit: at the county of Jefferson, on the day, and in the year aforesaid, then and there, wilfully and unlawfully, with force and arms, prepare and provide the means for carrying on a military expedition and enterprise against the dominions of the king of Spain aforesaid, who is at peace with the said U. S. to wit: the provinces in North America, which are of the dominions of the said king of Spain, contrary to the laws of the United States, in such cases provided, and against the said U. States.
And so the jurors aforesaid, upon their oath aforesaid, do say that the said Aaron Burr, is guilty of the misdemeanors aforesaid, contrary to the laws of the U. States, and against the peace and dignity thereof.
[Here follows the special report of the grand jury as already given in our paper.]
Evidence of Joseph M. Street given to the grand jury in the case of United States vs. Col. Aaron Burr.
I can give the grand jury no information relating to the indictment. My knowledge of the business being entirely from information. The contract said to be entered into between Aaron Burr and John Brown in the second number of the Western World, under the head of "No Burrton, no federalism" alluded only to opening a canal on the north west side of the Ohio. Nor do I know any person who can give any information relative to the indictment.
EVIDENCE OF JOHN WOOD.
I knew nothing that will amount to evidence. For some time past I have changed my opinion respecting the conduct of Mr. Burr, and am persuaded that he has no intention of doing any thing contrary to the laws and interest of the United States. The contract entered into by col. Burr & Brown stated as above, I have been informed relates only to opening a canal on the Ohio and the conduct of col. Burr at St. Louis and New Orleans related only to land speculation.
The Frankfort Palladium of the 11th inst. states the departure of John Wood, Editor of the Western World, for this city.
George Masters has resigned the office of Chief Justice of Kentucky, and Thomas Todd is appointed his successor. Felix Grundy is appointed in the room of Benjamin Sebastian.
The Western World of the same date announces the confidential communication of the Governor of Ohio, and states the measures on which the legislature of Ohio were deliberating. This print charges the editor of the Palladium with partiality to Col. Burr.
Chillicothe, December 18.
The following gentlemen were impanelled and sworn on Friday last, as grand jurors, in the case of the state against Daniel Casset, viz.—Nathaniel Willis, foreman, Henry Massie, John Waddle, John Picken, John G. Macon, John Hall, Wm. Wilson, John McCoy, James McDougal, George Renick, John Kerr, Wm. Irwin, Robert Steele, Thomas Steele, Adam Holler, Ephraim Doolittle, Joseph Scott, John Edmiston, Wm. Rutledge, John Davidson, Wm. Wallace, and Gabriel Coil—22.
After the grand jury was sworn, judge Tod proceeded to deliver a charge to them, of the following purport: [The charge is unimportant.]
On the following day (Saturday) the court met in the forenoon: the grand jury appeared, and were divided, ten being in favor of finding a bill of indictment and twelve against it. The court then adjourned until three o'clock in the afternoon. In the afternoon Mr. Casset appeared in court, and was admonished for his conduct, and then discharged.
The court observed, that from the extreme agitation of the public affairs, not only the peace and tranquility of this state was at stake, but that of the whole union. That he had conducted himself in such a manner as to excite suspicion, and that it was highly necessary at the present momentous crisis, to check every act which bore the semblance of hostility towards the peace and tranquility of the state, and that of the United States.
We hope from this example, those concerned in this nefarious scheme will shudder at their situation, and ground those arms of rebellion which they wished to hurl against their own government.
New York, Dec. 27. The passengers in the Jenny, inform us that the French army entered Berlin on the 21st of October; that the king of Prussia was said to be mortally wounded at the battle of Jena; and that
an army of one hundred thousand Russians and Swedes had arrived on the Prussian frontiers.
On the 10th of November, the Jenny was boarded by the ship Atlas, capt. Pym, of 74 guns, then 7 days from Plymouth. Captain P. informed, that all the differences between the United States and Great Britain, had been adjusted.
A MEETING
Of the CITIZENS of the City of Washington is requested on Monday evening the 5th of January 1807, at 6 o'clock, at MYER'S HOTEL, Pennsylvania Avenue. December 31—3t
TEAS, BRANDY, SUGAR, SEGARS, ORANGES, &c. &c.
WALTER & CLEMENT SMITH
have just received by the Marion, captain Stodder from New York and the Union, capt. Bacon from Boston, 10 chests fresh young hyson tea, best quality, 20 boxes fine imperial tea—small packages put up for family use, 9 pipes genuine old 4th proof cognac brandy, very superior quality, 40 boxes Royal India white sugar, 40 boxes Rondetti, best Havana sugars, 20 do do 2d quality, 7 bags black pepper, 12 boxes fresh London mustard, 5 cases excellent Goshen cheese, 3 chests Dutch and half pint tumblers, 100 boxes bloom and matted raffia, 6 barrels Spanish fibres, 5 boxes fine Havana figs, 19 barrels new year pippins, 15 barrels best Newark cider, 3000 fresh oranges, 150 boxes mould dipped candles—Sampson and Co. and Morris's manufacture, 24 crates well assorted, Queens ware, 750 gunning bags.
AND IN STORE,
Fresh Hyson, Hyson Chulan, Hyson Skin, & Souchong teas, in chests and boxes, 25 lbs. excellent Trinidad Sack Sugars, genuine old London particular Madeira wine in pipes and quarter casks, Lisbon, Tenerife, Sicily, Catalonia, Port, and old Sherry Wines in quarter casks, real Holland and New York anchor Gin in pipes, Whiskey, Peach, and Molasses, Brandy, high 4th proof Jamaica Rum in puncheons, half and hump sugars in barrels, Olives, Capers, and Anchovies, in boxes, assorted a new boxes Chocolate, Fig Biscuits, 6 boxes best Marterre Almonds, 2000 lbs. Coffee, 20 boxes brown Sops, a few boxes Spermaceti Candles, and a quantity of boiled Linseed Oil in jugs.—Also an assortment of India Piece Goods, All of which will be sold at a very moderate advance. George Town, January 2—2aws&w&wf
FRESH ORANGES &
Lemons, Preserves, Limes, Peaches, and Pine apple, Currant Jelly, Cordials, Citron, warranted Chocolate, Raisins in boxes, soft shelled Almonds, mould Candles from the best manufactory in New York, Apples in barrels and a variety of other articles in the Grocery Line just received and sold by, D. MAURO, opposite Seven Buildings. January 2—3t
A YOUNG MAN,
Is wanted to attend the business of a Grocery Store. Apply at this Office. January 2—3t
10 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber living in Prince Georges county, near Piscatawaytown, a likely young NEGRO MAN, named CARO, about 5 feet 5 inches high, has a small sore under one of his eyes, and is tolerable spare built, can play upon the fiddle pretty well, had on when he went away an old cloth coat, two pair of country cloth trowsers, new shoes and stockings—whosoever takes up said runaway, and secures him in jail or will fetch him home shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable expenses paid by me. ELIZABETH WILLSON. January 2—3t
Sale at Auction.
ON Saturday the 3d inst. at one o'clock, at Scene's Hotel, will be sold from ten to twelve valuable horses, brought from the Western country, by captain Lewis. The sale of false cash. Also one Hack carriage and a cart. N. L. QUEEN, Auct. January 1—1t
Sale at Auction.
WILL be sold by auction on Tuesday the 6th inst. a quantity of Household and Kitchen furniture, at the house occupied by Wm. Selby, opposite the Navy Yard, for cash. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. N. L. QUEEN, Auct. Jan 2—2t
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS, &c.
THOPHILUS HOLT respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has an extensive assortment of Fresh Garden and Flower seeds, Grass seed, Garden tools, &c for sale at his Nursery Garden Eastern Branch Washington city, Jan. 2—w3m
STOLEN OR STRAYED,
FROM the City of Washington on Sunday evening 28th of December, between the hours of 6 and 7 o'clock, a light GREY HORSE about 14 hands high, he is between 6 and 7 years old, gentle and trot remarkable fast, had no saddle and bridle, and on the right shoulder just under the mane, which has been lately trimmed, the hair is rubbed off by the friction of the bridle, whosoever finds the said horse and delivers him to me shall receive FIVE DOLLARS reward, and if stolen shall receive TWENTY on conviction of the thief. CHARLES H. VARDEN. Capitol Hill, Washington city, 30th December, 1806 3t
New York, December 27. The British packet Diana left Falmouth on the 12th of November, but brought no newspapers later than the first.
We learn verbally, from the captain and passengers, that Lord Morpeth, the English ambassador to the court of Berlin, had arrived in London; that the French army, as we have before stated, entered Berlin on the 21st October; that the Russian army, said to have been on the frontiers, had not formed a junction with the Prussians; and that a report of the recapture of Buenos Ayres by the Spaniards had reached England, but did not obtain credit.
In company with the packet a British expedition sailed from Falmouth, consisting of 4 ships of the line, 2 frigates, a sloop of war, 10 cutters, 23 transports, and 5000 troops; provision for 12 months, and commanded by commodore Stopford and general Crawford, destination unknown. Another secret expedition was fitting out at Ramsgate and Margate.
London, October 29.
We have received accounts from Berlin, of the 16th, stating, that the queen had arrived there on the preceding evening, and again quitted the capital on the 18th. The duke of Brunswick is not killed; he was wounded by a grape shot at the beginning of the battle, in reconnoitring the position of the enemy. The lost in killed, and wounded is estimated at from 20,000 to 40,000 men, general Mollendorff, Kalkreuth, Ruchel, Blucher, and Tauenzien, are amongst the number. The battle was fought at Auerstadt. The Prussian army was on its retreat to Magdeburg.
After the battle, the head quarters of the French army were transferred to Leipzig, and the advanced guard had actually taken possession of Dresden.
The subscriber wishes to purchase a NEGRO GIRL, from 16 to 21 years of age, that is well acquainted with House work, &c. BENJAMIN HODGES of Thomas Upper Marlboro' Dec. 10—3w
Washington Academy, West, December 31st, 1806.
M R WHITE most respectfully informs the Parents and Guardians of the Young Gentlemen under his care, that the Christmas Vacation will cease to-morrow.
He also takes this opportunity of acquainting the respectable families in the vicinity of the Academy; that Mrs. WHITE will be prepared to receive a few YOUNG LADIES, under her care; for instruction in the various useful and ornamental kinds of works: for term application to be made at the Academy.
PROPOSALS for carrying the Mail.
(CONCLUDED.)
72. From Halifax by Northampton c h, Princeton, Murfreesboro, Winton, Colerain, Pitch Landing and Windsor to Edenton once a week. Leave Halifax every Wednesday at 4 a m & arrive at Murfreesboro by 4 p m. Leave Murfreesboro by 5 p m and arrive at Edenton on Friday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Edenton every Friday at 2 p m, arrive at Murfreesboro on Sunday by 7 a m & at Halifax by 8 p m.
73. From Hunterstown in Rockingham county by Dobson's tavern, Clarksville, Salisbury, Cook's tavern, Catawba Springs, Lincolnton, Caruth, Burrtown, Spartanburg, S. C. Greenville c h Pinckneyville, Pendleton c h Hadenfville, Ga. Danielstown and Athens to High Shoals on Appalatchy river once a week. Leave Hunterstown every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at High Shoals the next Saturday by 10 a m. Leave High Shoals every Saturday at 2 p m and arrive at Hunterstown the next Tuesday by 8 p m.
74. From Warrenton by Ransom's bridge, Enfield, Tarboro' and Greenville to Washington, and thence by Greenville, Tarboro', Nash c h, and Still's store, to Ransom's bridge once a week. Leave Ransom's bridge every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Enfield by 6 p m. Leave Enfield at 7 p m & arrive at Washington on Thursday by 6 p m. Returning.—Leave Washington every Friday at 8 a m and arrive at Warrenton on Monday by 6 p m.
75. From Halifax, by Tate's store, to Enfield once a week. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at noon, & arrive at Enfield by 3 p m. Leave Enfield at 4 p m & arrive at Halifax by 8 p m.
76. From Scotland Neck, by Norfleet's ferry, Grandberry Cross Roads & Clarksville, to Windsor once a week. Leave Scotland neck every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Windsor by 4 p m. Leave Windsor every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Scotland Neck by 6 p m.
77. From Raleigh, by Chapel hill, to Hillsboro' once a week.
Leave Raleigh every Friday at 8 a m & arrive at Hillsboro' on Saturday by 8 a m. Leave Hillsboro' every Wednesday at 5 p m and arrive at Raleigh on Thursday by 5 p m.
78. From Hillsboro', by Mount Tipton, Person c h Leesburg, Calwell c h Lenox Castle, Bullwicks and Rockingham, to Germanton, once a week. Leave Hillsboro' every Saturday at 10 a m & arrive at Mount Tipton by 3 p m & arrive at Germanton the next Tuesday by 8 p m. Leave Germanton every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Hillsboro' the next Saturday by 8 a m.
79. From Aversboro' by Haywood, Pitsburg and Jones's ferry to Hillsboro' once a week. Leave Aversboro' every Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at
Hillsboro' on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Hillsboro' every Saturday at 10 a m and arrive at Aversboro' on Sunday by 6 p m.
80. From Raleigh, by Nuttall's, to Oxford or Merrittville, once a week. Leave Raleigh every Friday at 4 a m and arrive at Oxford by 6 p m. Leave Oxford every Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Raleigh by 6 p m.
81. From Warrenton, by Williamsboro', Oxford, Halifax, Alamance, Martinville, New-Garden, Salem, and Lexington, to Salisbury once a week. Leave Warrenton every Friday at 2 a m & arrive at Halifax, on Saturday by 8 a m. Leave Halifax by 9 a m and arrive at Salem on Sunday by 3 p m. Leave Salem at 4 p m and arrive at Salisbury on Monday by 11 a m. Returning. Leave Salisbury every Monday at 1 p m & arrive at Salem on Tuesday by 3 a m. Leave Salem at 9 a m & arrive at Halifax on Wednesday by 3 p m. Leave Halifax at 5 p m & arrive at Warrenton on Thursday by 5 p m.
82. From Salem, by Bethania, Huntsvill, Rockford and Wilkes, to Morganton, and thence by Island Ford, Statesville, Houstonsville and Huntsvill to Salem, once a week. Leave Salem every Tuesday at 10 a m & arrive at Morganton the next Thursday by 5 p m. Leave Morganton every Friday at 8 a m & arrive at Salem the next Monday by 8 a m.
83. From Salisbury by Concord, Alexander, Charlotte, Hunterville, Lincolnton and Morganton to Asheville, to return by Morganton, Lincolnton, Catawba Springs and Mount Morne to Salisbury once a week. Leave Salisbury every Monday at 2 p m & arrive at Charlotte on Tuesday by 8 p m and at Asheville on Thursday by 6 p m. Leave Asheville every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Salisbury on Monday by 10 a m.
84. From Asheville, by the Warm Springs, Newport T. and Sevierville, to Knoxville T. once a week. Leave Asheville every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Knoxville on Monday by 10 a m. Leave Knoxville every Monday at 2 p m and arrive at Morganton the next Thursday by 6 p m.
85. From Morganton, by Rutherford and Gowens store, to Greenville c h, S. C. once a week. Leave Morganton every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Greenville c h on Sunday by 6 p m. Returning.—Leave Greenville c h every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Morganton on Wednesday by 6 p m.
86. From Charlotte, by Broughton's ferry and Hill's Iron works, to York c h, S. C. once a week. Leave Charlotte every Wednesday at 9 a m and arrive at York c h by 8 p m. Returning. Leave York c h every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Charlotte by 6 p m.
87. From Raleigh, by Smithfield, Waynesboro', Greene c h & Kingston, to Newbern, twice a week. Leave Raleigh every Sunday and Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Newbern the next Wednesday and Saturday by 4 p m. Leave Newbern every Wednesday and Saturday at 9 p m & arrive at Raleigh the next Sunday and Wednesday by noon.
88. From Charlotte by Lancaster to Camden, once a week. Leave Charlotte every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Camden on Thursday by 5 p m. Leave Camden on Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Charlotte on Saturday by 6 p m.
89. From Fayetteville, by Elizabethtown, to Wilmington, and thence by South Washington and Sampson c h to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Monday at 4 a m and arrive at Wilmington on Thursday by 10 a m. Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 2 p m, & arrive at Fayetteville on Sunday by 6 p m.
90. From Fayetteville, by Andersonville, to Wilmington once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Wilmington on Sunday by 9 p m. Leave Wilmington every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Fayetteville on Thursday by 7 p m.
91. From Fayetteville, by McFallville, Winnsfieldville and Chawaw c h to Camden, S. C. once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 5 a m & arrive at Camden on Thursday by 8 p m. Leave Camden every Friday at 6 a m, & arrive at Fayetteville on Sunday by 8 p m.
92. From Fayetteville, by Moore c h Carthage, and Randolph c h to Salisbury, and thence by Tindallville, Henderson, Wadesboro', Richmond c h, and Sneedsboro', to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Friday at 8 a m & arrive at Salisbury the next Monday by 10 a m. Leave Salisbury at 2 p m & arrive at Richmond c h on Wednesday by 4 p m & at Fayetteville on Thursday by 6 p m.
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
93. From Richmond c h by Parker's ferry, Chartham, Chawaw c h, Benoudenville, Darlington c h, Peuleyville, Jaffray and the Clay House, to Port's ferry once a week. Leave Richmond c h every Thursday at 4 a m, and arrive at Port's ferry on Friday by 6 p m. Leave Port's ferry on Saturday at 4 a m, & arrive at Richmond c h on Sunday by 8 p m.

COAL. Good quality of good VIRGINIA COAL for sale at the wharf of the late Col. John Gordon, near George Town, and at Thomas Hughes's yard in the city of Washington opposite the Bank. December 29-3t MARY A. FICS MILKERY STORE. JUST received and will be opened on Monday a handsome and fashionable assortment of Milkery Goods among which are Bergat waist bonnets with heads and feathers, fancy silk, do. black, brown and white bonnets, dressed caps, ladies' opened bonnets, silk and cotton stockings, lace sleeves and garters, lace hoods, thread lace, do. black lace, do. feathers of all colors, jewelry, mounted combs, muffs and tippets, comfits, white plain and spangled shoes, lift socks, gent emm's gloves and craves, new fashioned buttons, gold and silk, trimmings of all sorts, cords and tassels do. I will sell all the above articles as low as any milliner can do it. December 29-3t AMERICAN COFFEE-HOUSE, WASHINGTON CITY. THE Subscribers have opened for the entertainment of travellers, members of Congress, families, &c. relating to the seat of government, the house occupied for several years by Mr. D. STRAUSS, immediately east of the Capitol, to which they respectfully invite the public. The premises are well known as large and convenient, are provided with new beds and furniture, and the best wines and liquors, suitable for 50 horses, with carriage houses, &c. FRONT and QUINN. Nov. 4-1y.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. RUNAWAY on the 13th ult. a negro woman of mine named MOLL. She is about twenty-five years of age, of yellowish complexion, of low stature and rather corpulent. Her face is generally full of pimples; on the upper part of her breast there is a scar nearly the size of a common finger. The above reward of ten dollars will be paid to any person who will bring her home. GEORGE FRANCH. George Town, December 5-tf
TO CONTRACTORS. PROPOSALS will be received at the COLLECTOR'S OFFICE in Norfolk until the first day of February next, for securing the bank at Smith's Point on the Potomac from washing away by the high tides, gales of winds and rains. It is presumed no person will contract without viewing the place, a wall now stands on the shore, and between it and the bank will be required to be filled up with stone, wood, or oyster shells and clay, or marsh mud, with the grass thereon; not more than three feet of saplings for lining will be admitted at the bottom of the wall, and bank, the rest must be filled with the above-mentioned materials. A pavement of about twenty feet will also be required around the Light House, of stone or bricks, or filled up with oyster shells, of at least one foot deep mixed with clay or marsh mud. THOMAS NEWTON, Collector. November 24-tf
CHARLES A. BURNETT, HAS received from London and Liverpool a handsome assortment of articles in his line, consisting of WATCHES & JEWELRY, Silver, Tortoiseshell, and steel Spectacles; Table Knives and forks with ivory handles, Pen knives and scissors, Ladies and Gentlemen's Pocket BOOKS. He also continues to manufacture gold and silver ware, at the most reduced prices. George Town Dec. 24-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
CHEAP GOODS. W. PAIRO, Seven Buildings, has received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a large assortment of DRY GOODS, which he will sell unusual low. Also London PIANO FORTES. Liquors and Groceries of a superior quality. November 7-tf.
On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 3 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Alexandria, 14th June 1805-tf
Orphans Court of Prince George's County, October Term, 1806. On application of Isabella Wood and Orban Belt, junior, administrators of Elijah Wood, late of Prince George's county, in the State of Maryland, deceased, to this court, to make distribution of the assets in their hands, among the heirs and legal representatives of the said Elijah Wood, and it appearing to this court that some of the representatives of the said deceased, to wit: Lashly Wood, Eleanor Wayne and Robert Wood, reside out of the State of Maryland. It is thereupon ordered, that this court will proceed on the second Tuesday in April next, to make distribution of the assets in the hands of the said Isabella Wood and Orban Belt, junior, provided a copy of this order be inserted in the National Intelligencer once a week, until the first day of April next. TRUMAN TYLER, Clerk of Wills for Prince George's county. November 8-ve412
FOR SALE, Healthy negro woman under 30 years of age, with two healthy children. For particulars apply to the printer. 11 Nov. 1806-ep41
ROSS & GETTY, As their Store, corner of Washington and Bridge streets, next door to the Union Tavern, Georgetown, Have received per the Schooner Rebecca, from New York, 300 bushels potatoes 20 barrels prime mackerel 5 do. white onions 20 boxes spermaceti candles 200 weight currants 10 boxes muscariel raisins 1200 pounds fine yellow cheese. ON ISLAND, Good old Madeira, Sicily, Sherry, Malaga, Port and Lisbon Wines—Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Rum, New England, do. Holland and country Gin, Rye and Rye Whiskey, Amisefed, Orange, Cinnamon and Perleed Love Cordials on draft and in bottles; prima St. Croix, Loaf and Lump Sugar. Gunpowder Tea in canisters Do. do. in chests Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas of the Latest importations. A few sets of handsome French China Five barrels excellent Buck-wheat Meal Bar Iron and Steel Mould and dipped Candles Spanish and country Segars With a great variety of other articles in the GROCERY LINE—All of which they will dispose of on the lowest terms. DAILY EXPECTED. 100 boxes mould Candles from the best manufactory in Philadelphia. Also 700 weight prime Cheese, far superior in quality to any in this market. Five tiers best winter strained Spermaceti Oil. Ten tons light and well assorted Iron. Georgetown, Dec. 15-1f
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by ship Eliza ANN lately arrived at Philadelphia, A choice assortment Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennets, Velvets, and Cords, Cassimeres, single and double milled Sattin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toilets, rich silk Molekin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the best style of fashion. Richard Harwell's celebrated patent parallel suspender, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12-tf
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS just supplied his shop in F street with a complete assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Linseed oils—also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON. Washington city, June 23-tf
FOR SALE. 1 Crate of Liverpool Earthen ware well assorted. 1 Case of Shoes and Boots. 1 Case of bottled London particular Madeira Wine, Martineque Noyau and Catchup 1 Small bale of Calico. 3 Casks of Catalonia and Vidonia Wine. 4 Casks of Gun-Powder. 4 Boxes of Boffon Chocolate. 1 Chest of fresh Hyson Tea. Received on consignment and to be sold immediately for Cash or good notes at 60 days. JOHN GOULDING. Who has for sale. Best Spermaceti Candles and oil of the very first manufacture of the United States. Also on hand as usual, A choice stock of good old Medica Wine, Buccelloes, Sherry, Port, Claret, Lisbon and other Wines Cognac, Bordeaux and Virginia, Peach Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Bouche, Whisky &c. Fresh Teas, Porter, Ale, &c. &c.—Which will be warranted good and sold at the most reduced prices by whole sale and retail. JOHN GOULDING Georgetown, Nov. 18-tf
W. S. NICHOLS, HAS for sale a complete assortment of best Seasonable GOODS, consisting of the best superfine London cloths and cassimeres, Bennets, velvets, and cords, silk molekin and other fancy waistcoating—A complete assortment of Manchester, best Colerain 4 4ths and 7 8ths Irish linens, long lawns, cambric mullins and dimities, London hats, umbrellas, calicoes and chintzes, Trafalgar patterns, a large assortment of flannels, silk, cotton, lambs wool and worsted hosiery well assorted, together with a complete assortment of woollens and many fancy goods, which he offers for sale As he contemplates making this his permanent place of residence, on such terms as will induce those who purchase ONCE to give him their custom hereafter. George Town, Dec. 12-3w
BARBARY HORSES FOR SALE. WILL be disposed of at private sale, on a credit of 12 months, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, the Horse BLACK SULTAN and the Two MARES, brought to the United States by the late Ambassador of Tunis at this place. Both the Mares are in foal by the Horse, and all three are in good condition. They may be seen at Mr. Rhodes's stable. Application to be made to the subscriber at the office of the Secretary of State. DANIEL BRENT. Washington, December 13-1m
BOOTS and SHOES. JOHN MINCHIN, Boot-Maker from Philadelphia, respectfully acquaints his friends and the public that he manufactures and has on hand a large and elegant assortment of Gentlemen's fashionable boots, dancing pumps, dress and strong shoes of the first quality and workmanship. Two Apprentices wanted to the above business. New Jersey Avenue, near Law's buildings, December 1-1m
JUST RECEIVED. WOOD'S best London superfine cloths and cassimeres, Bennet's patent cord, } best Spanish. Do. do. cloth, } Rich molekin waistcoating, Fancy do. do. Irish linen and Russia sheeting, Men's best London hats, Silk, worsted, lamb's wool, cotton, and gauze Stockings. Fancy printed mullins and shawls, Carpeting and carpeting, Rich Brussels do. Fine white and scarlet flannels, Plains, coasings and second cloths, Which with my large assortment of woollens and fancy goods, were bought on such terms as to justify my selling them lower than any regular importer can afford to sell at. JOHN C. WOOD. George Town, December 8-6w
By virtue of a decree of the honorable the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington in the suit of AUGUSTUS FRICKLE, Complainant, versus THOMAS CARPENTER, Defendant Will be Sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder on Saturday the 3rd day of January next at Rhodes's hotel in the city of Washington, all that part of a Lot of ground numbered fifteen in square numbered one hundred and forty-one, in the city of Washington aforesaid, beginning at the angle formed by the dividing line of lots numbered fifteen and sixteen in said square and the line of North H street, and running thence due west with the line of said H street thirty feet, then leaving the said street at right angles thereto south one hundred feet, thence with the line of lot numbered seventeen in said square east thirty feet, and thence with a line intersecting the line of said H street north at right angles thereto one hundred feet to the place of beginning. The improvements on said Lot or part of a lot of ground are, a two story framed Dwelling House, and an excellent Kitchen. Any person desiring of purchasing said property can be shown it by applying to the Clerk's Office. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock precisely. The terms, a credit of three months. The purchaser giving bond with approved security for the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale. LEWIS FORD, Trustee. December 30-ep4w
NOTICE. IN pursuance of an order from the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county the subscriber will offer for sale, on the 15th day of January next, if fair, if not the next fair day at the dwelling place of Samuel D. Beck, jun. late of said county deceased, in the town of Bladensburg, all the personal estate of the said deceased, consisting of negroes, horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, household and kitchen furniture, and a number of other articles too tedious to mention. The terms of sale will be a credit of 9 months, for all sums to the amount of 10 dollars & upwards, & for all sums under 10 dollars for cash, the purchaser or purchasers to give bond with approved security. Sale to begin at 11 o'clock A. M. ANDREW HAMILTON, admr. of S. D. Beck, jr. Dec 29-3t
FOR SALE, By LEWIS DEBLOIS, At his Store near the United States Navy Yard, city of Washington a GENERAL ASSORTMENT of LIQUORS and GROCERIES, by wholesale and retail. December 29-1m
THE STATE OF MARYLAND, In Council, December 10, 1806. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Mr. Louis Francois Leloup having produced to this board an exequatur, signed by the President of the United States, and sealed with the seal of the said states, recognising him as provisional commissary of commercial relations, from his imperial and royal majesty, the emperor of the French and king of Italy, at Baltimore: Ordered that the said recognition be published for the information and government of the people of this state. Given in council at the city of Annapolis, under the seal of the state of Maryland, this tenth day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six. ROBERT WRIGHT. By the governor, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the council.
THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the U. States of America. To all whom it may concern. Mr. Louis Francois Leloup having been appointed by his imperial and royal majesty, the emperor of the French and king of Italy, to be the provisional commissary of commercial relations, at Baltimore, I do hereby recognise him as such and declare him free to exercise and enjoy such functions, powers, and privileges as are allowed to the similar agents of the most favored nations. In testimony whereof, I have caused these letters to be made patent, and the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at the city of Washington, the eleventh day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six, and of the independence of the United States of America the Thirtieth. (Signed) THOMAS JEFFERSON, By the President; (Sign d) JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
Ordered that the foregoing be published twice in each week, for the space of two weeks, in the Maryland Gazette at Annapolis, the American, the Federal Gazette, the Telegraph, and the Evening Post at Baltimore, the Republican Advocate at Frederick Town, Mr. Grievess's paper at Hagers town, the Intelligencer at the city of Washington, and Mr. Smith's paper at Easton. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY. Clerk of the Council. Dec. 19-2aw2w.
Notice is hereby given to non-resident proprietors of Land in the state of Ohio; That the subscriber will act as agent, for one of them, who may think proper to consign their business to him, either in disposing of their lands, or in the payment of their taxes. His terms will be ten per cent. He will attend to the payment of taxes, in any of the districts in the state; and forward to the proprietors the collector's receipt; and will from time to time, give them information of the alterations (if any) which may be made in the law levying a state tax. Those who may wish to employ him, will as early as possible, forward a particular list of their lands on which they wish the taxes paid. Those who wish to have their lands disposed of, will forward their instructions and a Letter of Attorney duly executed. Postage to be paid by employers. From the attention he is determined to give, he flatters himself "he shall be able to render considerable satisfaction to his employers." THOMAS SCOTT. Chillicothe, Ross Cy. Ohio, Dec. 12-6w
LAND FOR SALE, By the Subscribers. IN Northumberland county—300 acres called Exeter Lodge, residence of the late Col. John Gordon; good farming land, adapted to the growth of corn, wheat and tobacco. On this tract which lays on Yeocomico, a branch of Potomac river, there is a large brick dwelling house, within 200 yards of navigable water, abounding with oysters, equal to any in Virginia; fish and wild fowl in abundance, and remarkably healthy situation. In Fauquier county—about 200 acres wood land, adjoining Mrs. James and Mr. Buford, near Elk Run Church. In Caroline county—2700 acres, being part of what is called Beverly Chace. In Spotsylvania county—100 acres wood land, adjoining Col. Joseph Brock, Messrs. J. Brock and S. Schooner. Also, the middle tenement in the brick buildings in the town of Fredericksburg. In Culpeper county—760 acres, joins Landon Carter, esq. farm on Rappahannock river, at Norman's Ford—875 acres, adjoining Wm. C. Carter, esq and Col. M. Green. Two thirds of this tract is in wood, and the whole of equal quality to any high land in the county. Also about 1100 acres in the Little Fork, laid out and rented in small farms. In Albemarle county—that elegant and well known place called Benheim; containing, by a late survey, 8000 acres, which will be sold altogether, or divided in Lots to suit purchasers. The whole or any part of the above property will be sold on very low terms, payable one third in cash or country produce, on giving deed; and for the balance long credits will be given, payment being secured on the property. COLIN & JAMES ROSS. Fredericksburg Virg. Dec. 12-3w
LAS night towed ashore in distress by the Sailors of the frigate Congress, a Brown M.B.M. For information call on board. December 29 3t
ROMULUS RIGGS, HAS imported by the ships Leonidas and William and John arrived at Alexandria, the brig Mary & Allen arrived at Georgetown, TWENTY-SEVEN PACKAGES OF SEASONABLE GOODS, consisting of viz Superfine second and low priced cloths and cassimeres, do. napped, frize, coasings and hocking, baxes, Bennets patent cords, velvets and satinettes, silk, Angola, worsted, cotton and wool hose, Bennets cords, molekin and other fancy waistcoating; two cases gent emens best London hats of newest fashion sent as a sample, Rose and duffel blankets, Plains, kerseys, tearnoughts, and Kendal covers, Carpeting and carpeting, Two cases assorted Manchester, Also received from Philadelphia, 4 cases 4 4th and 7 8th very fine Irish Linens, 6 bales India mullins, 1 trunk Ladies velvets and split straw bonnets, French India & Italian Mantua silk shawls, bandana handkerchiefs, Lenex and lace mullins, cambric and India jacquet mullins chintzes, calicoes, umbrellas, Grecian robes, laces, lace shawls and veils, gloves of all kinds, and many other articles to complete his assortment. Willing to sell the entire stock of goods now on hand by the first of March next, they will be sold only to cover cost, which will reduce the price at least 15 to 20 per cent lower than any in the place. Persons wishing to purchase to sell again will find many articles by the piece lower than they can be had in Baltimore or Philadelphia. To be sold entire for cash or tobacco. The best price cash given for tobacco in species in Georgetown. Georgetown, December 8-6w
BOSTON, NOVEMBER 22, 1806. WE propose publishing the TRIAL of THOMAS O. SELFRIDGE, ESQ with the utmost expedition, consistent with the nature of the proceedings, and respectfully solicit your patronage. Whenever questions of public concern, involving either the liberty or life of a citizen, or their interests to the decision of the supreme authority, the public are necessarily a party, and deeply interested in the event. On the present occasion, the citizens, throughout the Union, will not only expect, but demand, an impartial, full and unbiased history of the case, and an application of the law to those facts, in a case, which has already excited the public feeling more than any occurrence which has ever taken place in this country. In order to meet, what we believe to be the public wishes, we have engaged Mr. LLOYD (late reporter of the Debates of Congress) to report a circumstantial, & faithful detail of the Trial. Thus the public will have an opportunity of knowing the sense both of the court & jury, & of course will be enlightened in one of the most solemn, awful, and interesting cases which ever offered itself to a human tribunal. The biographical and literary abilities of Mr. Lloyd have deservedly ranked him among the Literati of our country. The numerous important debates and trials which have been reported by him bear the best testimony to his accuracy and impartiality. To assist him, the services of several professional gentlemen have been offered; so that the public may rely on a fair discharge of every duty relative to the trial. BELCHER & ARMSTRONG. December 24-3t
Notice is hereby given to non-resident proprietors of Land in the state of Ohio; That the subscriber will act as agent, for one of them, who may think proper to consign their business to him, either in disposing of their lands, or in the payment of their taxes. His terms will be ten per cent. He will attend to the payment of taxes, in any of the districts in the state; and forward to the proprietors the collector's receipt; and will from time to time, give them information of the alterations (if any) which may be made in the law levying a state tax. Those who may wish to employ him, will as early as possible, forward a particular list of their lands on which they wish the taxes paid. Those who wish to have their lands disposed of, will forward their instructions and a Letter of Attorney duly executed. Postage to be paid by employers. From the attention he is determined to give, he flatters himself "he shall be able to render considerable satisfaction to his employers." THOMAS SCOTT. Chillicothe, Ross Cy. Ohio, Dec. 12-6w
ELISHA RIGGS, Has Imported by the latest arrivals from London & Liverpool, FIFTY-EIGHT PACKAGES SEASONABLE GOODS, Which are direct from the best manufactories, and will be sold lower by the wholesale or retail, than can be afforded by any other house here, (being the only importer of DRY GOODS)—among them are, 3 bales of fine cloths, cassimeres and cords, 2 do. second cloths, coasings, ladies cloths, napp'd, frize, Plains and Kendal cottons, 8 bales rose and duffel blankets and ruggs, 4 cases Manchester, Bennets cords, dimities, furniture and cotton shirting, 6 cases fine hats, and umbrellas, 6 trunks, silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery, 1 trunk upholsters, and hatters trimmings, 2 cases knives and forks, razors, fine cutlery, faddlery, and fashionable buttons, 5 bales flannels, fluffs, ferges and baizes, 1500 lb London fine twine, 2 bales carpets and carpeting, 3 cases Irish linens, sheetings, long lawns, table cloths, & Cheap diapers. Silks, mullins, chintzes and calicoes, Pelices, pelice, velvets, lace shawls, & shawls, Spider net, and pick net, lace sleeves and gloves, Fancy mullin dresses, drapery, gauze and flowers. And many other articles, which will be sold low, for cash, or to punctual persons only. George Town Nov 19-2aw2m
CHARLES HERSTONS, Bridge street corner of East Lane, has for SALE an handsome assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS, among which are London cloths, Cassimeres, Bennets and Constitution cords, Corduroys, Velvets, Silk Molekin, &c. for waistcoats, some fashionable and elegant Camels hair Shawls, Damask, do. Mul Mul, dress Dragonel, and figured Cambric Muslins, India and English book, do. rich Lace Caps, Brussels and Thread Lace, Long Lawns, Irish Linens and sheeting, Russia sheeting, do. Duck and Drilling, Silk, Guaze, Lambs Wool, Worsted, and Cotton Hosiery, London Hats, etc. etc. George Town December 17-2aw6w
EZRA VARDEN, TAYLOR, F street, three doors west of the Bank, having lately received a General Assortment of GOODS suitable for the season and of the best quality—Will make up the same for those gentlemen who will favor him with their orders in the latest and most fashionable style and very superior workmanship. December 3-2m
TUNIS CRAVAN, Informs the public that he has opened a New STORE, Near the Navy Yard; where he has for sale a large and extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. Dec. 2d-1m.
PRIVATE ACADEMY. DURING the ensuing year the Rev. G. H. DEVENISH will resume and pursue the professional instruction of youth at the SWEET SPRINGS. The extreme healthiness of the situation, the cheapness of boarding, the total exclusion from every opportunity or incitement to dissipation, and the singular advantage it enjoys of being visited by a number of literary characters, capable of inspecting and superintending its management; render this amongst the most eligible situations in Virginia for an institution of this nature, and are among the primary reasons which have induced him to make choice of this most delightful and advantageous place, as the seat of his seminary. His course of instruction will be divisible into two parts; the first part will comprehend English Grammar, Geography with the use of the terrestrial globe and maps, Elocution, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Euclids Elements. The greatest attention will also be paid to the Dead Languages, where it may be the desire of parents or guardians—the second part will comprehend Logic, Political economy, History, Composition and Ethics. It is his most anxious wish that a majority of his pupils may be composed of boys from nine to fifteen years of age, who will be continued under his direction until they shall complete the course. Under these circumstances he flatters himself, that it would be in his power to render permanent and substantial services, and to inspire his pupils with a love of virtue, knowledge, and a predilection for manly, useful, and honorable sentiments and pursuits, which would not exert a predominant influence over their future happiness and usefulness in life. He wishes to receive from 20 to 25 pupils. His charge for tuition will be 10 DOLLARS per quarter paid in advance, for boys under 15 years of age, and 12 DOLLARS and a half per quarter in advance; for boys over that age. His charge for board, washing, candles and fire (the fees of tuition not included) will be 20 DOLLARS per quarter paid in advance, for boys under 15 years of age, and 22 1/2 DOLLARS per quarter paid in advance, for boys after that age. Each boarder must furnish his own bed, or be subjected to an additional charge of 7 DOLLARS per annum, payable as above, in case of having it furnished. Parents, who may wish to place their children under his direction, will make application to Messrs. George and Robert Turner, Richmond, or to the subscriber at the Sweet Springs, Monroe county. G. H. DEVENISH. N. B. The Academy will go into operation the 18th Monday in February 1807. The hours of public tuition in this seminary will be from 9 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) till 12 o'clock, and again from 3 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon. No vacations that can possibly be avoided will be allowed, Mr. D. considering them to be equally injurious to the morals of the teachers and pupils. Sweet Springs, December 8-98t Several Subscribers to the National Intelligencer are in arrears. They are respectfully informed that payment must be made. The terms of the paper require the annual payment of Five Dollars in advance.