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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 972.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1807.
PAY IN ADVANCE.
FROM THE PALLADIUM, EXTRA, OF DEC. 8th, 1806.
LEGISLATURE OF KENTUCKY.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, DEC. 2.
Mr. POPE from the select committee appointed to enquire into the charge against Benjamin Sebastian, one of the judges of the Court of Appeals, reported the following resolution:
The committee to whom was referred the information communicated to the House, charging Judge Sebastian with having received a pension from the Spanish government, have had the same under their consideration, and report that they have with circumspection and attention examined the various evidences brought before them, which is as follows:
The evidence given on the enquiry into the charges against Benjamin Sebastian, Esq. one of the judges of the Kentucky court of Appeals, before a special committee appointed by the House of Representatives for that purpose, on the 27th day of November, 1806.
Mr. THOMAS BULLITT of lawful age being first duly sworn, deposed, that in the year 1800 or 1801 he was spoken to by Judge Sebastian to receive money for him at New Orleans, which he said was coming to him annually, and upon his, the said Bullitt's, agreeing to do so, Judge Sebastian gave him a draft on Don Andre Arniesto, not as an officer, but in the form which drafts are commonly drawn for money without a consideration stated; which draft he forwarded by a Mr. Smith, and was paid off. And that Judge Sebastian informed him that he drew 2000 dollars annually for life, in consequence of his the said Sebastian's having been active in some commercial arrangements with the Spanish government and the people of the Western country; and that in the year 1802 he also got a second draft from Judge Sebastian for 2000 dollars, which was presented and paid. He also said that he had seen a letter from Governor Carondelet to Judge Sebastian, wishing him the said Sebastian to appoint an agent or agents to meet Gayosa at Madrid, which letter was dated previous to the drafts, and in consequence of which letter, Judge Sebastian said he was induced to take his first trip to New Orleans. Mr. Bullitt upon being interrogated whether this letter did not go to implicate Judge Sebastian as an officer under Spain? He answered in the negative. Mr. Bullitt also stated that Judge Sebastian told him that while he was making those commercial arrangements (for which he became entitled to the annuity) a courier arrived at New Orleans, giving information of the negotiation of peace between America and Spain, which put a stop to the arrangements. Mr. Bullitt was also interrogated, whether or not the annuity spoken of was in consequence of any monies or property consideration? He answered that he understood that it was in consequence of Judge Sebastian's own personal services in bringing about the before mentioned commercial arrangements.
Examined and signed by THOMAS BULLITT.
Mr. CHARLES WILKINS being duly sworn, deposed, that in the fall of 1804 he went to Natchez, and on examining the papers of John A. Seitz, deceased, deposited in the house of John and C. Wilkins at Natchez, found among them a draft on the Spanish governor at New Orleans or any other person authorised, drawn by Benjamin Sebastian, for the amount of his the said Benjamin Sebastian's pension, but did not recollect the date of the draft. Mr. Wilkins being interrogated, whether or not the word "pension" was made use of in the draft? He answered that he was confident it was. Mr. Wilkins was also asked, if Don Andre Arniesto was not the secretary to the colony of Louisiana? He answered that he was. It was also enquired of Mr. Wilkins, if the hand writing of the draft and letter produced by him, did not appear to him to be the same? He also answered that it did appear to him to be the same.
Examined and signed by CHARLES WILKINS.
The letter referred to in the foregoing deposition is in the following words and figures, viz.
"Louisville, Feb. 18, 1804."
"DEAR SIR,
"The intelligence of your having safely arrived at Natchez a short time ago, gave me very considerable pleasure, not only because you were thus far secure from the dangers of a hazardous voyage, but also that you would soon have it in your power to determine whether the application to be made on my account, would be productive or not. As the subject is all important to me, and of course I feel a considerable solicitude about it; the sooner you can inform me of the true situation of the business the better; for, if you succeed, I shall be eased of a great weight of anxiety, and if you do not, I must immediately make the necessary preparations to descend the river myself, for the purpose of collecting proof of my
situation, and lay a statement of the business before the minister."
"If the person who was authorised to have transacted this affair in N. O. should be gone hence before you arrive there, it is probable the application must be made at the Havana; and if this idea had suggested itself to you, I have flattered myself that your circumstance would hasten your departure from Natchez, or that you would devise some mode whereby application at N. O. might be made through the agency of some confidential person."
"Accept the warmest wishes for your prosperity and happiness of your sincere friend and servant."
"BEN. SEBASTIAN."
Messrs. Joseph H. Duvess, Thomas Bullitt, John Allen, and John Pope, proved that the body and signature of the said letter was in the hand writing of Judge Sebastian.
Mr. JAMES T. MARTIN, being also duly sworn, deposed as follows: "In the year 1805, I received from the agent of Messrs. John and Charles Wilkins, at Natchez, a trunk delivered me as the property of the late John A. Seitz, who died at Orleans, in July 1804. The trunk contained a number of papers relative to the concern of said Seitz; among which I discovered a draft, was signed Sebastian as the drawer, but I did not know the hand writing of Judge Sebastian; nor am I confident that it was signed "Benjamin Sebastian," but I recollect perfectly the substance of the address of the draft is contained and I believe expressed in the following words: "To the proper officer in the Spanish government for paying off such claims." The trunk that contained the above paper I forwarded to John Clay in New Orleans, in October 1805, accompanied with a letter, in which I requested him (as well as I recollect) to give it the first conveyance to Mr. Francis West, of Philadelphia."
Signed, JAMES T. MARTIN.
Before the committee on the enquiry into the charges against Judge Sebastian, November 28th, 1806, A. M.
Mr. THOMAS BULLITT was again called upon, and stated on oath as follows: That the letter spoken of yesterday by him from the Baron de Carondelet to Judge Sebastian, was on the subject of commercial arrangements, and that the names of Mr. Innes and Mr. Nicholas and some other person not recollected, were in it, and who were requested jointly with Judge Sebastian, to appoint an agent or agents to meet Gayosa at Madrid—and that commercial arrangements appeared to be the only object of that letter—and that Judge Sebastian informed him that he the said Sebastian insisted on the articles of their commercial arrangements being signed, stating that the treaty might not be ratified, and if it was not they would have their operations, and if it was, they would do no harm. The governor answered he would not do any thing further in the business.
Examined and signed by THOMAS BULLITT.
His Excellency C. GREENUP, esq. was duly sworn, and deposed as follows: That he knew nothing of Judge Sebastian's receiving money from the Spanish government until yesterday, on the receipt of Judge Sebastian's resignation, in which he stated the commercial arrangements, and the money which he had received in consequence of them—but that he saw a memorial in 1799 or 1800, concerning a negotiation with Spain for a grant of land, in which memorial some expressions were contained like the following: "That the memorialists were dissatisfied with their government, and were more pleased with the mild and pacific government of his Catholic majesty," and that Judge Sebastian told him that the Baron Carondelet assured him, the said Sebastian, that upon a proper company being formed, a grant of land would be made to them.
Examined and signed, CHRIST. GREENUP.
Mr. RICHARD STEELE was also duly sworn, and deposed, that the memorial alluded to by Governor Greenup, was drawn up by Judge Sebastian, as he conceived from the hand writing and conversation which he had with Judge Sebastian on that subject, and that he as one of the company did refuse to have any thing further to do with it, in consequence of its stating that the memorialists were dissatisfied with the government of their country, and were more pleased with the government of Spain, which expressions were afterwards at a meeting of the company expunged; and then Judge Sebastian refused to be their agent, or to have any thing more to do with it in consequence of those expressions in the memorial being struck out. Mr. Steele also stated that Messrs. Grayson, of Bardstown, A. Steele, of Shelbyville, doctor F. Ruggely, now of Woodford county, and the late John A. Seitz, then of Lexington, are directors, and that upon Judge Sebastian's withdrawing from the company, doctor John Watkins was ap-
pointed agent to carry the scheme into effect.
Examined and signed by R. STEELE.
Mr. WINFIELD BULLOCK, being also sworn, deposed, that he was one of the memorialists spoken of by Mr. Steele, and at a meeting of the company held at Frankfort, previous to the one alluded to by Mr. Steele, it was proposed to strike out of the memorial the expressions of their being dissatisfied with their government, and were more pleased with that of Spain, which proposition was warmly opposed by Judge Sebastian, upon which he withdrew his name and had nothing more to do with the company.
Mr. DANIEL WEISGER being also duly sworn, deposed, that he was administrator with the honorable Harry Innes, of the late Samuel M. Brown, deceased, and that Judge Sebastian had a claim against the estate of the said Brown amounting to a sum of 1500 dollars, which he, the said Sebastian informed him was sent by some person from New Orleans, for the support and education of his son then at Judge Sebastian's, over whom Judge Sebastian had the control, and that a Mr. Griffith, who came up from New Orleans with the said Brown's son, acknowledged to Judge Sebastian for 300 dollars part of the said 1500 dollars, and that the balance remained unaccounted for, as the estate of the said Brown was insolvent.
THE DEPOSITION OF HARRY INNES.
Who being sworn deposeth and answereth to the following questions.
Do you, or do you not know of Mr. Sebastian's receiving money from the Spanish government, or of any officer of that government, and at what times?
Have you any knowledge of any negotiation which was entered into, or attempted by Mr. Sebastian and the Spanish government at New Orleans, or with any officer of that government? If you have, depon as to these facts.
Answer. To the first interrogatory. The deponent saith he has very little knowledge. That the first intimation which he ever received upon that subject was from Mr. Wilkins in Lexington sometime in August last—that as Mr. Wilkins has deposed to the fact, and any thing relating to this deponent as coming from that gentleman would be hearsay, the deponent conceives it improper to relate it—that Mr. Wilkins informed this deponent of a letter signed by Mr. Sebastian, which he had in his possession, and which he found among the papers of Mr. Seitz, relative to a money transaction which he promised to show this deponent and give him a copy—that the next day Mr. Wilkins showed the original letter which was signed with Mr. Sebastian's name, but had no direction, it being supposed to have gone under a cover; which letter this deponent from his knowledge of Mr. Sebastian's hand writing believes to be his, and Mr. Wilkins gave the promised copy after comparing.
This deponent further states that he had no further communication with Mr. Sebastian after receiving the said copy till the Saturday of the first week of the session of the court of appeals, in October last, when in an interview in this town, this deponent mentioned the information he had received from Mr. Wilkins respecting the bill for a pension and showed him the copy of the letter. Mr. Sebastian read the letter, said he had no recollection of having written such a letter, and acknowledged that he had given Mr. Seitz the bill; and then observed that the pension had been given to him in consequence of the business which induced him to go to New Orleans in 1795.
Answer to the second question. I have. But before this deponent proceeds to answer the question, he requests to be indulged with making some preliminary observations on the state of the public mind in this country in the year 1794, respecting the navigation of the Mississippi. This deponent observes that it must be known and recollected by some of the committee, the violent heat that pervaded this state, arising from the publications and proceedings of the democratic society in Lexington, and some other places—that it must be known and recollected that the French minister Genet had sent his emissaries to this state to excite the people of Kentucky to offensive measures against the Spanish province of Louisiana, that officers were appointed to command an army to be raised for that purpose, and that report said it was to consist of 2000 men—the truth of these facts this deponent has no doubt can, if necessary, be proved; and this deponent is of opinion that the proceedings of the people in the western country induced Spain to accede to the treaty at the time she did.
The deponent further states that such was the heat of the public mind at that period, respecting the navigation of the Mississippi, that he avowed all the meetings of the democratic societies, least their measures should lead to acts
which would attract the notice of the general government, and prosecutions be instituted which could only be done in the court in which this deponent resides.
That this deponent is convinced that the anxiety which appeared to pervade this state at that period, as expressed by the democratic societies, induced the President of the U. S. to send a messenger, to wit: colonel James Innes to this state, to communicate through the executive to the people of Kentucky the situation of the pending negotiation between the U. S. and Spain respecting the navigation of the Mississippi—that the messenger arrived in this place on the 25th day of December, 1794, and in the course of that winter made a communication to gov. Shelby—and that this communication quieted the public mind for the present. That the harvest of 1795 was very abundant; and in the fall of that year a general murmur pervaded the people of this country respecting their crops, on account of the probability of having no opportunity of exporting their produce the ensuing season. That same time in November or early in December, 1795, this deponent and William Murray, esq. received a letter from Mr. Sebastian, requesting us to meet him at col. George Nicholas's house, in Mercer county, on a day stated in the letter—observing that he had business of importance to communicate, which related to us all. This deponent and Mr. Murray went to col. Nicholas's, where we were met, agreeably to appointment, by Mr. Sebastian, who submitted to us a letter, he had received from the baron de Carondelet, then governor of Louisiana, to which this deponent refers, and makes a part of this deposition, in the words and figures following:
"New Orleans, July. 16th, 1795."
Sir, "The confidence reposed in you by my predecessor, brigadier gen. Miro, and your former correspondence with him, have induced me to make a communication to you, highly interesting to the country in which you live, and to Louisiana."
"His majesty being willing to open the navigation of the Mississippi to the people of the western country; and being also desirous to establish certain regulations, reciprocally beneficial to the commerce of both countries, has ordered me to proceed on the business, and to effect in a way the most satisfactory to the people of the western country his benevolent design."
"I have therefore made this communication to you, in expectation that you will procure agents to be chosen and fully empowered by the people of your country, to negotiate with col. Gayoso on the subject, at New Madrid, whom I shall send there in October next, properly authorized for that purpose, with directions to continue at that place or its vicinity, until the arrival of your agents."
"I am by information well acquainted with the character of some of the most respectable inhabitants of Kentucky, particularly of Innes, Nicholas and Murray, to whom I wish you to communicate the purport of this address; and should you and those gentlemen think the object of it as important as I do, you will doubtless accede, without hesitation, to the proposition I have made, of sending a delegation of your countrymen, sufficiently authorized to treat on a subject which so deeply involves the interest of both our countries."
"I remain with every esteem and regard, sir, your most obedient, humble servant."
"THE BARON OF CARONDELET."
This deponent further states, that after deliberating on the contents of the letter, it was the unanimous opinion of the four persons referred to in the letter, that from the situation of the pending treaty between the U. S. and Spain of which no communication had been received for near twelve months and the uncertainty when it would terminate, that as it was a subject in which all the Western people, were greatly interested—that as it had excited great heat in the minds of the people of this country—that as we had no power to appoint agents to meet col. Gayoso, as was requested, that under these existing circumstances, it would not be prudent to communicate the subject matter of the letter, yet, that it was advisable to know what was the object of the Spanish government upon this important subject. To accomplish this object it was thought advisable, that as the communication was made to Mr. Sebastian he ought to meet colonel Gayoso; and in consequence of this opinion Mr. Sebastian descended the Ohio. On Mr. Sebastian's return from New Orleans in 1795, he informed this deponent, col. Gayoso was at the mouth of the Ohio river, waiting for an answer to the Baron's letter, that the feverish of the weather induced them to go to New Madrid, where a conference took
place on the subject of the letter, that among the concessions which were stipulated, Gayoso proposed to reduce the duty of six per cent import, and six per cent. export, amounting to twelve per cent. to four per cent.—that he, Mr. Sebastian, insisted that as the Spanish government had come forward upon the principle of conciliating the people of the Western country, that no duty ought to be exacted from them, because they claimed as a right, the free and undisturbed navigation of the Mississippi river. Finding Gayoso fixed and immovable on that point, he, proposed to go to New Orleans, and refer the point in dispute to the governor general; which being acceded to, he descended the river to New Orleans, with col. Gayoso. Upon their arrival at New Orleans, the governor had a private interview with Mr. Sebastian, and requested information as to the point in dispute between him and col. Gayoso. Mr. Sebastian, stated the demand of four per cent. import; to which the governor replied that colonel Gayoso was wrong, and that he would release it, as the plan was altogether conciliatory; but observed that he was then pressed by public business, yet would attend to him on a particular day, which he named—that a day or two preceding the time fixed for the interview he received a message to immediately wait on the governor—upon repairing to the government house, the governor informed him that a courier had arrived from the Havana informing that a treaty of friendship, limits and navigation had been entered into by his catholic majesty and the U. S. which put an end to their business. That Mr. Sebastian then showed this deponent a paper in his hand writing, containing the concessions which had been stipulated by Gayoso, & which he believes is the same paper now in his hands, and here presented to the committee—which is in the words and figures following:
"His Catholic majesty having taken into consideration the relative situation of his province of Louisiana and its dependencies, and that part of the U. S. of America lying west of the Appalachian mountains, and being of opinion that a commercial intercourse between the two countries, will be productive of the harmony and reciprocal interests thereof, has been pleased to concede to the people of the said Western country, during his pleasure, the following privileges:
1st. The people of the Western country shall henceforth freely use and exclusively enjoy for the purpose of commerce, the navigation of the river Mississippi, and all the ports and places thereof under the government of his catholic majesty, subject to the same regulations and restrictions, and no other, by which the commerce of the subjects of his catholic majesty is now governed. And whereas the people of the said Western country are now subject to the payment of six per centum, ad valorem on all the produce of the said Western country, imported into the government of Louisiana and its dependencies, and also to the payment of the same duty on the exportation thereof, and his majesty being willing to remove every obstacle to that friendly intercourse which he is desirous to establish and maintain with the said Western people, does hereby concede that the said western people shall hereafter be subject to the payment of a duty of four per centum only, whether the produce imported be disposed of in the markets of Louisiana, or exported to foreign markets; and that the duty to be thus paid by the said western people shall be regulated by the valuation of their produce hereto annexed.
"2d. That there may be no impediment or obstruction to the fullest and most advantageous enjoyment of the privileges hereby granted to the people of the said western country by his catholic majesty, such of the western people as may chuse to reside in the government of Louisiana, for the purpose of carrying on commerce, shall henceforth be permitted to acquire by purchase or otherwise both real and personal property in any port or place on the said river Mississippi, or at any other place within the government of the said province of Louisiana and its dependencies, and shall be protected by the said government in the enjoyment thereof, the said residents being amenable during their residence, to the same laws, and regulations by which the subjects of the said province are governed; and should the said residents or any of them die in the said province, or think proper to remove to the U. S. or elsewhere, their property both real and personal, shall in the first case be disposed of according to the will of the deceased, and where no will has been made, shall be

and he distributed among the legal representatives of the deceased, agreeable to the laws of the said province; and in the last case the remaining residuary shall have the liberty of disposing of the absolute estate, in the whole or in part of the property which he has either carried to, or acquired in the said province, and to transport the proceeds thereof free from duty to any part of the world.
4th. His catholic majesty to evince to the said western people his disposition to encourage the commerce of their country, hereby permits them when they cannot get a satisfactory market for their produce in the province of Louisiana or its dependencies, to export the same to the Havanna,
or any other port or place, either in the U. S. or Europe; and the said produce being exported to the Havanna, or to any of the said ports in the Spanish dominions, having paid the duty in the province of Louisiana, and the proprietor thereof taking from the proper officer in the said province, authentic documents of the payment, shall not again be subject to the payment of any duty in any port of place in the said Spanish dominions, to which the said produce shall be exported, but the same may be disposed of in such port or place under the same rules and regulations which at present govern the disposal of the produce of Louisiana.
4th. To prevent any misconstruction or improper use of the privileges hereby granted, it is explicitly declared that the importation of all articles of commerce, of what nature or description soever which are not actually the production of the said western country is absolutely prohibited, and if any person shall hereafter attempt under any pretext whatsoever, to introduce into the province of Louisiana or its dependencies down the Mississippi the products or manufactures of any other country (unless specially permitted by the government) the same are hereby declared to be contraband and liable to seizure.
5th. As the communication of the products of one country to those of another is the foundation of commerce, his majesty in order to establish that reciprocity of interests between his dominions and the said western country, without which no commercial intercourse can be permanent, will cause a preference to be always given in his markets to the products of the said western country and therefore expects that the people of the said western country acting under the influence of the same principle, will in the purchase of such articles of commerce as they may need, whether foreign or domestic, prefer his markets to any other. And as a farther inducement thereto, his majesty contrary to a long established rule of his government, does henceforth permit the people of the said western country to carry out of his dominions whatever money may remain to them after completing their purchases, free from any duty or impost whatsoever.
This deponent having detailed everything which occurred within his knowledge respecting Mr. Sebastian's receiving a pension, & the object which had induced him to defend the Mississippi in the latter end of 1795 or beginning of 1796, addressed this committee and stated that he was going to make a communication which was not pertinent to the subject of the testimony he had already given, but had relation to the same matter—that he was induced to do it in consequence of the slanders which had been falsely and lavishly heaped upon him by the publications in the Western World—that he had been charged as a disorganizer of the government—that he had been charged in an indirect manner as having improperly received Spanish money, on account of his intimacy with and friendship towards general Wilkinson after he joined the army.—To make this communication was a duty he owed to his own character, and to the memory of the late col. Nicholas, whose character has also been attacked by the publications in the Western World—that he made a solemn appeal to the chairman of the committee, to his country and to his God, that the accusations were false—that the communication he was about to make was of a delicate nature as it related to this deponent; because from the circumstances which attended it, much must depend upon his own veracity, as he could only prove the facts by circumstantial evidence, to wit—the declaration of Col. Nicholas in his life time on the same subject.
This deponent then proceeded to state that a certain Thomas Power, who this deponent never saw, came from Louisiana in the summer 1797 and made a communication to Mr. Sebastian in writing, which has a reference to the same characters that are named in the letter of Baron de Carondelet, herein before inserted—that Mr. Sebastian came to this deponent's house some short time after receiving the communication and shewed it to him, upon which this deponent observed that it was a dangerous project and ought not to be countenanced, as the western people had now obtained the navigation of the Mississippi by which all their wishes were gratified. Mr.
Sebastian concurred in sentiment, but observed that Power wished a written answer, and requested me to see Col. Nicholas, saying that whatever we did, he would concur in. I promised to visit the Colonel in two or three days. This deponent never had any communication with Mr. Murray upon the business nor does he know that Mr. Sebastian ever did inform Mr. Murray of it.
This deponent rode to Lexington, and had a conference with Col. Nicholas, respecting the communication from Power, who agreeing with this deponent, that the proposition ought to be rejected; he, colonel Nicholas, instantly wrote an answer, which was copied by this deponent, signed by both of us, and directed by me; that the copy of our answer was taken possession of by me, and has been ever since in my possession, except for a short time that I left it in the hands of Mr. Morrison, in August last, to have copied, as being the executor and friend of colonel Nicholas, he wished to have a copy. Mr. Morrison having previously informed me that colonel Nicholas, in his life time, had related all the circumstances to him, and that he had communicated it to James Ross, esq. of Pennsylvania, when in this country, in 1801, who was then a senator in the congress of the U. S.
This deponent since making this communication, recollects that Mr. Sebastian informed him, when he gave up the original paper to be submitted to colonel Nicholas, Mr. Power requested it to be returned to him with our answer, which was done, but not until this deponent took a copy, which with the answer are as follows:
"His Excellency the Baron de Carondelet, commander in chief an governor of his Catholic majesty's provinces of West Florida and Louisiana, having communications of importance, embracing the interests of said provinces, and at the same time deeply affecting those of Kentucky and the western country in general, to make its inhabitants, through the medium of the influential characters in this country, and judging it in the present uncertain and critical attitude of politics, highly imprudent and dangerous to lay them on paper, has expressly commissioned and authorised me to submit the following proposals to the consideration of Messrs. S. N. L. and M. and also of such other gentlemen as may be pointed out by them, and to receive from them their sentiments and determination on the subject."
"1st. The abovenamed gentlemen are immediately to exert all their influence in impressing on the minds of the inhabitants of the western country a conviction of the necessity of their withdrawing and separating themselves from the federal union, and forming an independent government wholly unconnected with that of the Atlantic states—to prepare and dispose the people for such an event, it will be necessary that the most popular and eloquent writers in this state, should in well timed publications expose in the most striking point of view, the inconveniences and disadvantages that a longer connection with, and dependence on the Atlantic states must inevitably draw upon them, and the great and innumerable difficulties in which they will probably be entangled if they do not speedily recede from the union—the benefits they will certainly reap from a secession ought to be pointed out in the most forcible and powerful manner, and the danger of permitting the federal troops to take possession of the posts on the Mississippi, and thus forming a cordon of fortified places round them, must be particularly expatiated upon. In consideration of gentlemen devoting their time & talents to this object, his excellency the Baron de Carondelet will appropriate the sum of one hundred thousand dollars to their use, which shall be paid in drafts on the royal treasury at New Orleans, or if more convenient shall be conveyed at the expence of his catholic majesty into this country, and held at their disposal. Moreover should such persons as shall be instrumental in promoting the views of his catholic majesty hold any public employment and in consequence of taking an active part in endeavoring to effect a secession, shall lose their employments, a compensation equal at least to the emoluments of their office, shall be made to them by his catholic majesty, let their efforts be crowned with success or terminate in disappointment."
"2d. Immediately after the declaration of independence, fort Massac should be taken possession of by the troops of the new government, which shall be furnished by his catholic majesty without loss of time, with twenty field pieces with their carriages, and every necessary appendage, including powder, balls, &c. together with a number of small arms and ammunition, sufficient to equip the troops that shall be judged expedient to raise. The whole to be transported at his expence to the already mentioned fort Massac. His majesty will further supply the sum of one hundred thousand dollars for the raising and maintaining the said troops, which sum shall also be conveyed to and delivered at fort Massac."
"3d. The northern boundary of his Catholic majesty's provinces of East and West Florida, shall be designated by a line commencing on the Mississippi, at the mouth of the river Yazoo, extending due east to the river Confederation, or Tombigbee: Provided however, that all his Catholic majesty's forts, posts and settlements on the Confederation or Tombigbee, are included on the south of such a line, but should any of his majesty's forts, posts or settlements fall to the north of said line, then the northern boundary of his majesty's provinces of East and West
Florida, shall be designated by a line beginning at the same point on the Mississippi, and drawn in such a direction as to meet the river Confederation or Tombigbee, six miles to the north of the most northern Spanish fort, post or settlement on the said river. All the lands to the north of that line, shall be considered as constituting a part of the territory of the new government, saving that small tract of land at Chikafaw Bluffs on the eastern bank of the Mississippi, ceded to his majesty by the Chickasaw nation in a formal treaty concluded on the spot in the year 1795 between his excellency S r . Don Manuel Gayoso De Lemus, governor of Natchez and Augalababe, and some other Chickasaw chiefs; which tract of land his majesty reserves for himself. The eastern boundary of the Floridas shall be hereafter regulated."
"4th. His Catholic Majesty will in case the Indian nations south of the Ohio, should declare war or commit hostilities against the new government, not only join and assist in repelling its enemies, but if said government shall at any future period deem it necessary to reduce said Indian nations, extend its dominion over them and compel them to submit themselves to its constitution and laws, his majesty will heartily concur and co-operate with the new government in the most effectual manner in attaining this desirable end."
"5th. His catholic majesty will not either directly or indirectly interfere in the framing of the constitution or laws which the new government shall think fit to adopt, nor will he at any time by any means whatever attempt to lessen the independence of the said government, or endeavor to acquire an undue influence in it, but will in the manner that shall hereafter be stipulated by treaty, defend and support it in the preserving its independence."
"The preceding proposals are the outlines of a provisional treaty, which his excellency the Baron de Carondelet is desirous of entering into with the inhabitants of the western country, the moment they shall be in a situation to treat for themselves. Should they not meet entirely with your approbation, and should you wish to make any alterations in, or additions to them, I shall on my return if you think proper to communicate them to me, lay them before his excellency, who is animated with a sincere and ardent desire to foster this promising and rising infant country, and at the same time promote and fortify the interest of his beneficent royal master, in securing by a generous and disinterested conduct the gratitude and affections of a just, sensible and enlightened people."
"The important and unexpected events that have taken place in Europe since the ratification of the treaty concluded on the 27th of October 1795, between his catholic majesty and the United States of America having convulsed the general system of politics in that quarter of the globe and wherever its influence is extended, causing a collision of interests between nations formerly living in the most perfect union and harmony, and directing the political views of some states towards objects the most remote from their former pursuits, but none being so completely unhinged, and disjointed, as the cabinet of Spain, it may be confidently asserted, without incurring the reproach of presumption, that his catholic majesty will not carry the above mentioned treaty into execution; nevertheless the thorough knowledge I have of the disposition of the Spanish government justifies me in saying that so far from its being his majesty's wish to exclude the inhabitants of this western country from the free navigation of the Mississippi, or withhold from them any of the benefits stipulated for them by the treaty, it is positively his intention, so soon as they shall put it in his power to treat with them, by declaring themselves independent of the federal government and establishing one of their own, to grant them privileges far more extensive, give them a decided preference over the Atlantic states in his commercial connections with them and place them in a situation infinitely more advantageous, in every point of view than that which they would find themselves in, were the treaty to be carried into effect."
(Signed) THOMAS POWER. Louisville, 19th July, 1797.
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CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, JAN. 5.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Treasurer of the U. S. enclosing the accounts of the treasury for the year antecedent to the 1st of October, 1806.
The Speaker likewise stated that he had received an anonymous communication from the same person, from whom a similar communication had been received, which was open to the perusal of the members.
Mr. Quincy presented a petition from Edward Weld, which was referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
Mr. Coles presented a message from the President of the U. S. enclosing a report of the Secretary of the Navy on the state of the frigates, supplementary to his report of the last session on the same subject.
The secretary of the navy states that the present number of the frigates is the same as represented in his report of the 28th of January, 1806, and that no material change has been made in any of them, excepting the frigate United States, a detailed statement of the alterations of which frigate is annexed.
Mr. Coles likewise presented a message from the President, communicating the laws of Michigan.
Mr. R. Nelson observed that considerable complaints had been made with regard to the organization of the militia of the district of Columbia. To obtain an enquiry into this subject, Mr. N. proposed the following resolution.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what alterations ought to be made in the militia laws of the district of Columbia.
This resolution was agreed to and referred to Messrs. R. Nelson, Van Cortlandt, Trigg, Rea of Pen. and Blount.
Mr. Parke presented the petition of William H. Harrison, which was referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. Van Cortlandt from the committee to whom was referred the petition of the Highland company, praying for the application of a part of the surplus revenue of the post office towards the completion of the turnpike road which they are engaged in executing, made a report.
The report acknowledges the high importance of the object, but gives an opinion that it is inexpedient for the government of the U. S. to interfere with the making of turnpike roads.
Mr. Van Cortlandt observed that the members of the select committee were divided on the report, and moved his reference to a committee of the whole on Monday, which was agreed to—Ayes 54.
Mr. Mumford presented sundry petitions from citizens of New-York on the fortification of that city, which was referred to the committee appointed on so much of the President's message as relates to the subject of fortifications.
Mr. Tenney from the committee of revision and unfinished business, made a report, stating the expiration of certain acts at future periods.
Mr. Parke presented a petition from Gen. John Gibson, which was referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. Tenney from the committee of revision and unfinished business, offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be directed to enquire into the expediency of continuing in force, for a further time, the act entitled an act to suspend the commercial intercourse between the U. S. and certain parts of St. Domingo; and that they be authorised to report by bill or otherwise; which was referred.
On motion of Mr. Thomas, resolved, that the committee on post offices and post roads, be instructed to enquire into the expediency of establishing a post road from the court house at Salem to the court house at Sandy Hill, N. Y.
Mr. Marm. Williams, from the committee appointed on that subject, presented a bill to extend the power of granting writs of injunction to the judges of the district courts of the U. S. which was referred to a committee of the whole on Thursday.
Mr. Mumford presented the petition of Isaac Classon, which was referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
The House resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of the whole House, on the bill to prohibit the importation of slaves into the U. S.
Mr. Sloan moved to strike out the 4th section—with the view of introducing a section to the following effect—that all slaves imported into a state allowing slavery, shall be declared free, for whom food and raiment shall be provided, until they shall be restored to freedom in their native land, or removed to states in which the laws are congenial to their freedom, where they shall be bound out for a term of years.
Only three members rising in favor of Mr. Sloan's motion, it was disagreed to.
After further progress in the consideration of the report, the committee rose, and it was postponed till Wednesday.
The bill authorising the discharge of William Hearn from confinement, having passed through committee of the whole, was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow; as was likewise the bill for the relief of George Little.
Mr. J. Randolph, from the committee of Ways and Means, presented a
bill for the relief of Anthony Benezet and others, which was referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
Mr. Newton made a report favorable to the petition of A. J. Villard, which was referred to a committee of the whole House on Friday.
Mr. Chandler presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of Kennebec, which was referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the chair—on the bill providing for the punishment of certain crimes against the U. S.
In correspondence with the recommendation of the select committee the third section [which gave rise to the debate on a former day] was stricken out.
Mr. Epps moved to strike out the second section.
He remarked that in the first section certain offences were enumerated, such as the beginning or setting on foot, or the providing or preparing the means for any military expedition or enterprise with intent of taking possession of any port, 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 with intent, as aforesaid, combining or conspiring together, or counseling, advising, or attempting to set on foot, provide or prepare the means for any such military expedition or enterprise, or to procure any insurrection, unlawful assembly, or combination, for such purpose.
Under the words of the second section it is provided that the trial of these 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.
Now suppose, under this act, a certain set of men shall form a conspiracy in Washington, shall counsel or attempt to set on foot in Kentucky, shall prepare the means for its execution in Indiana, and shall procure an insurrection in the Orleans territory. Under this section a man may be seized in Orleans and tried in Washington. If the section were susceptible of this construction it ought to be struck out. If it were not liable to this construction, the words ought to be so modified as to render the meaning more explicit. One of the most valuable privileges secured by the constitution was the trial by a jury of the vicinage. Were this provision retained it would be in the power of the government to oppress and ruin any man charged with the offences enumerated in the act. It would be easy for it to go into distant territories, and hunt up circumstances on which to found criminal charges; but how was it possible for the individual accused to collect information to repel them?
Mr. Dawson said the construction given by his colleague to this section was the true one; but that without the power given by this section it would be impossible to punish the crimes enumerated in the bill. A man may set such a project agoing in Pennsylvania, and then remove to a distance, and thus commit one act in one state and one in another; was it not right and just that he should be brought before a court where the whole of these acts could be considered? The provision was by no means new. It would be seen by examination of the laws relative to the post office department that it had been long since adopted by the U. S.
Mr. Bidwell said he understood the ideas of the gentleman from Virginia as going further than the bill warranted. The first section specified certain acts either of which were punishable, and not all of them collectively. Several of these offences were complex in their nature—for instance, a combination or conspiracy, consisting of acts, a part of which might be committed in one state and part in another. The circumstances, whose union was requisite to form a conspiracy, often took place in several counties in the same state; in which case the principle adopted in every state made the crime triable in either county; otherwise it would be impracticable to take into consideration the whole of the offences which constituted the crime for which the individual was charged. The case was the same in the present instance. Some part of the offence may be committed in one state, and some part of it in another. These offences might either be considered separately, and then a man would be exposed to more than one trial, or collectively as constituting one offence, in which case there would be but one trial. For instance, one offence may be in part committed in Ohio, and part in Kentucky. Unless this offence were tried in a collective view, it would be impossible to take a full view of the whole evidence, or to punish the crime agreeably to the aggravation of the offence. Mr. B. concluded by observing that they were only in this bill declaring in relation to the different districts of the U. S. what agreeably to the common law took place in the different counties of the same state; and that this provision, so far from being reprehensible, appeared to him essential to the bill.
Mr. Epps said he believed there were no occasions on which legislative bodies ought to proceed with so much caution as when they were about to make any changes in the criminal code. It too often happened, when

they passed a law for a particular occasion, that they lost sight of the rights of the citizen, and established a dangerous precedent. It was his wish always to legislate on general principles, and not for particular occasions; and that they should confine themselves to the passage of such laws as might be safely administered at all times as the laws of the land. The gentleman from Mass. had confined his observations to the latter part of the objections he had made to the section, viz. the testimony to be adduced. But he would ask whether as a candid man he could obviate the first objection he had stated? If a man committed different acts in fifty different sections of the union, he might, under this provision, be taken in any one of them, and be tried and punished, where it would be impossible for him to get testimony, and where he would be borne down by the arm of power. The language of the section is the trial may be had in any of the districts, where any of the acts constituting the offence shall have been committed. What are these acts? The first is the beginning or setting on foot a military expedition—this is one distinct act—the forming a conspiracy or combination—this is another act; and so of all the other acts recited in the bill; under which a man may be seized and dragged here for trial, provided any one of the offences was committed here, though all the rest were committed elsewhere.
Mr. Eppes said he had another objection to this provision. It gave the officers a right to seize a man, and try him in that district most prejudiced against him. In one district he may be very odious; in another highly popular. He believed this was very much the case at present. Would this be fair? If gentlemen are disposed to act properly, let the offence be tried in the district where it is committed. Let them adhere to the principles of the constitution.
Mr. E. said, that gentlemen might have an opportunity of turning their attention to the subject, he would move that the committee should rise. Mr. Bidwell said before the question was taken on the rising of the committee, he wished for a moment to examine the nature of the objection offered by the gentleman from Virginia. The enumeration in the first section explained the different offences, and classes of offences, each of which made a different offence. The second section did not say one offence, committed in one place, should be tried in another. It is only in case of a combination of offences that this is to take place. The gentleman says, part of a conspiracy may take place in Kentucky, and part in another district. You must either unite these offences, or render a person punishable for every part or circumstance, which collectively are made to constitute an entire whole. The having but one trial is for the benefit of the defendant, by which he is saved from the necessity of undergoing several trials in different districts and for different offences. The constitution, it is true, provides that the trial shall be in the district in which the offence is committed; but if the offence be not committed in a particular district, Congress may fix the place where the trial shall be had. Mr. B. said it appeared to him that the true spirit of the constitution was pursued by this law, which provides that a man may be tried in either district where any part of the offence is committed; and that when so tried there shall be a bar to any other trial for the same offence. So far from introducing a new principle, Mr. B. was of opinion the same course would be pursued without any special provision, which however was desirable, as making the point explicit, and placing it beyond all doubt. He said he had no other objection to the committee rising, than that arising from delay. The sooner the bill was passed the better; for although it could not operate on past offences, if passed in season, it might perhaps operate on acts which might take place after its passage.
Mr. Smilie said the provision in the bill had been so well explained by the gentleman from Massachusetts that he was surprised how any doubts could be entertained respecting it. It was well known that in the case of treason a man might commit one act in one state, and a different act in another state. Was he in this case to be tried twice for the same offence? This would be unconstitutional. So in this case, a conspiracy might be composed of various acts committed in different states. Would gentlemen be for trying the man accused of a conspiracy in different states, and for every act committed by him? Surely not.
Mr. Eppes said he would call the attention of the committee to two clauses of the constitution. “The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any state, the trial shall be at such place or places as the Congress may by law have directed.”
“In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed.”
Mr. N. Williams said he apprehended, though he was sorry to make the observation, that the honorable gentleman from Virginia who objected to the 2nd section of the bill, did not correctly understand it. That according to his own understanding, the section did not contemplate the trial of distinct offences in any district or territory in which the offence should not have been committed. The words of the section are “that the trial of the above offences, may be had in any of the districts, and where any of the acts constituting the offence shall have been committed, &c.” By this it clearly appeared, that when the offence to be tried, was made up of various acts, some of which were committed in one district and some in another, the offence might be tried in either of these districts.
Mr. W. said he should vote against the postponement, as he did not see the least difficulty in the case. The bill contained no new principle—none that was not known and applied in cases of treason, familiar to every one, and in cases of larceny, in which it was every day's practice to prosecute an offender in any county where the goods were found upon him, although stolen in another county. He said the bill appeared to him highly important, and he was sorry to discover a disposition in the House to delay the business under discussion.
Mr. Alston did not agree with the gentleman last up. On the contrary, he considered this section as exceptional. What does it say? That you may try a man in any one of the districts where he may have committed an offence. This was putting a power into the hands of the prosecutor to harass the accused beyond that which the constitution even contemplated. He thought the section might be so worded as to obviate the objections that had been raised.
Mr. Eppes said it was very possible, as stated by the gentleman from New-York, that he did not understand the section correctly, as he did not pretend to his high genius. His strongest objection to the section was that it gave the prosecutor a right to try the offence in that place where the strongest prejudice might exist against the accused. Mr. Eppes here recapitulated his first remarks, and added that, according to the second section, a man could be tried for any of the offences enumerated in the first section, in any one of the districts of the U. S. provided any of those acts shall have been committed in it. He would ask whether this would not be a violation of the constitution which guaranteed a jury of the vicinage to the accused? He would ask how a man could be tried here by an impartial jury collected from New Orleans, Kentucky and Indiana?
Mr. Jackson said that the section, according to the construction given it by his colleague, was highly objectionable, and stated the constitution in the face, and ought not to receive the patronage of the House. He, however, believed that the object of his colleague as well as the friends of the bill might be effected by taking a middle course; by confining the trial of the accused to the district in which he shall be arrested. This would preclude the possibility of an individual being transported for trial from one place to another, and his being thus dragged to a place where the rage of implacable passions may condemn him though innocent. If some such amendment were not made Mr. J. said he should vote for striking out the section; and if the section should neither be amended or stricken out, he should vote against the bill.
Mr. Sloan said that while they were so jealous of the rights of the citizen, it became them not to be indifferent to the safety of the community. He apprehended that the intention of this law was to nip in the bud plans that were treasonable and destructive of the peace of the U. S. The provision contained in the 2d section appeared to him highly necessary to guard the rights of the community.
Mr. Dawson said it was the opinion of the committee that introduced the bill, that a man must be tried in the district where he was apprehended, and this, he considered as the true construction. He did not think that a man could be transported from one district to another. Indeed he was at a loss to know under what legal authority this could be done. He believed this the fair construction of the law; but if gentlemen wished to make its language more explicit, he had no objection to an amendment to that effect.
Mr. G. W. Campbell observed that the section might be so modified as to make it correspond with the ideas of both sides of the House. It was essential to fix some place for the trial of crimes, which should be partly committed in one state and partly in another. It was material to determine in which state the crime should be tried, which circumstance ought not to be left to the option of the prosecutor or the government. If the bill were so amended, it would answer every valuable purpose for which it was framed. He, therefore, proposed, in case the committee did not rise, to offer an amendment to the 2nd section, providing that the trial should take place in the district “in which the defendant shall be arrested, or into which he shall be first brought.”
Mr. Eppes withdrew his motion for the rising of the committee, when the question was taken on his motion to strike out the 2nd section, which was disagreed to—Ayes 21.
Mr. G. W. Campbell then offered his amendment. Mr. Jackson said it did not remove his objections to the section. Suppose a man were apprehended in a place where the offence with which he is accused was not committed. Would it not be competent under this provision to carry him to a place where he might be the victim of the most implacable feelings.
Mr. G. W. Campbell replied that the provision embraced such cases, and that the effect apprehended by the gentleman would not follow.
On motion of Mr. Smilie, the committee rose without coming to a decision on the amendment, when the House
adjourned. TUESDAY, Jan 6. Mr. Holmes, from the Committee of Claims, made a report on the petition of Daniel Gelder, stating that his case is already provided for. The House concurred in giving him leave to withdraw his papers.
Mr. Holmes, from the said committee, made an unfavorable report on the petition of Mary Gresham, in which the House concurred.
Mr. Talmadge presented a petition from Ann Welsh, which was referred to the committee of Claims.
On motion of Mr. Parks, Resolved, That the committee on public lands be instructed to enquire into the expediency of establishing an office for the sale of the lands of the U. S. west of the Greenville treaty boundary line, and east of the Vincennes and Delaware purchases, and that they report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Early, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, presented a bill to provide for surveying the coasts of the U. S. which was referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
On motion of Mr. Clarke, Resolved, That the committee on post offices and post roads be instructed to enquire into the expediency of continuing the post road from Athens to New Orleans, through W. Florida, south of the line of demarcation, with the consent of the Spanish government, and to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Clinton presented the petition of Peter Landis, which was referred to the committee of Claims.
A bill authorising the discharge of William Hearn from imprisonment, was read the third time and passed—Ayes 71.
A message was received from the Senate, stating that they had passed the bill making military appropriations for the year 1807, without amendment. A bill for the relief of George Little was read the third time.
The bill makes provision for a claim preferred by capt. Little, commander of a ship of the U. S. arising out of the following circumstances. During our differences with France, a law was passed inhibiting commercial intercourse with France. Under this law, and the orders given by the executive government, capt. Little captured the Flying Fish, which, on an adjudication by the courts of the U. S. was restored as an illegal prize, and damages awarded against capt. Little, who claims an indemnity from the government, on the ground of having in the capture executed the orders given him by the secretary of the navy.
The debate principally turned on the point, whether the law, or the instructions, ought to have been the guide of capt. Little. As the report of the committee of claims, with the report of the secretary of the navy, state all the important facts in this case, we shall confine ourselves to a publication of these documents at an early period.
Messrs. Holmes, Talmadge, Cook, Dana, Hastings, Quincy, and Alexander advocated; and Messrs. Smilie, Gregg, Chandler, Bedinger, and Fisk, opposed the passage of the bill.
When the question was taken by yeas and nays, and the bill passed—Yeas 70—Nays 41.
The Speaker laid before the House a communication from the Post Master General, stating the respective sums paid to his clerks, which was referred to the Post Office committee.
Mr. Stapton, from the committee on claims barred by statutes of limitation, made a report, recommending that all just and equitable claims for services rendered, or supplies furnished during the revolutionary war with G. Britain, &c. now barred, ought to be provided for by law.
Referred to the committee of the whole on Thursday.
Mr. Early from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures made a report unfavorable to the petition of Reuben Ally, in which the House concurred.
Mr. Eppes moved to discharge the committee of the whole from the further consideration of the bill providing for the punishment of certain crimes against the U. S. with the view of recommitting it for amendment to a select committee; which motion was lost by the casting vote of the Speaker—Ayes 50—Nays 50.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7.
The Senate of South Carolina have inflicted another deep wound on the national character, by rejecting the bill passed in the House of Representatives of that state prohibiting the importation of slaves.
The legislature of Maryland have passed an address to Thomas Jefferson, President of the U. S. approving his administration, and expressing a hope that he will permit his name to be used among the candidates for the next President.
A letter received by a gentleman in this city from New Orleans, dated November 21, states that a Spanish officer just arrived from Baton Rouge, gave information that an official account had been received there of the arrival of don Joseph de Salcedo, captain general of New Mexico, on the frontiers at the head of 8,000 men.
This intelligence is of so dissimilar a complexion from that recently received from the same quarter, that we cannot attach much credit to it.
Extract of a letter to a member of Congress, dated Nashville, December 17th, 1806.
Colonel Burr has just arrived in this place from Kentucky. His agents are endeavouring to obtain Spanish or British gold for post notes. They are also endeavouring to purchase up pork, &c. Some boats are built and others on the stocks for him. All is surmise with respect to his object and destination.
Another of the same date. The principal occurrence which seems to agitate the public mind at this moment is, that Col. Burr is here making preparation to descend the river immediately. It is stated by some, that his flotilla on the Ohio is great, and that a vast number of men are about to descend with him. Conjectures are various with regard to his object.
The following is an extract of a letter received from a gentleman of the highest respectability residing in west Tennessee—It will tend to show the impression made in that quarter by the conspiracy attributed to col. Burr—The letter is dated Bellview Dec. 18.
“Much sensibility has been produced here, on the subject of a Spanish war. General orders have been issued for the militia to be held in readiness, to march at a short notice. On this occasion our people have discovered a spirit worthy of freemen. I hope and believe, that on great emergencies the Americans would imitate the same spirit which stimulated their fathers in seventy-six.”
“There has been a considerable rumor among us, on the subject of a conspiracy being meditated against the government, by some of the western people and others—but to me the whole is in conclave—for myself, I apprehend no danger from it, inasmuch as I do think that the people of this country are too well disposed towards the government to indulge the most remote thought of such a measure,—nay, they would become indignant at the idea. In fact, I think there is no man of common sense who would attempt such a thing at this time.”
A letter received, dated Trinidad, Nov. 22nd, states that Miranda had gone to Barbadoes—that a British expedition for the Spanish Main was preparing there—that Miranda was to receive a commission of brigadier-general, and that a number of his officers were also to receive commissions in the British service.
From Annapolis,—to the Editors. “This day [Jan. 2.] the House of Delegates passed the School Bill , 49 to 17—they also voted an appropriation of 2,000 dollars to the Penitentiary , 31 to 29. An order has passed both Houses to close the Journal of accounts up to Sunday, consequently the Legislature will rise this day.” Evening Post.
At a Meeting of the inhabitants of the city of Washington, convened at MYERS'S hotel, on Monday evening January 5th 1806, for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of addressing the PRESIDENT of the United States on certain subjects.
The object of the meeting having been fully discussed, Whereupon,
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to draft an ADDRESS to the President of the United States, expressive of their approbation of his administration and of his private character, requesting him to serve another constitutional term, and that they report at the next meeting to be held on FRIDAY evening next 7 o'clock, at MYERS'S Hotel.
Ordered, That Messrs. Van Ness, F. P. Hamilton and H. Herford, be said committee.
Ordered, That the proceedings be published in the National Intelligencer.
By order, GEORGE ANDREWS, Chairman, TH. HERTY, Sec.
New-York, January 1. A gentleman who arrived here in the schooner Maria Theresa, from Havana, has obligingly favored us with the following translation of the official account of the taking of Buenos Ayres.
SOUTH AMERICA. Extract from the official accounts received at Havana, relative to the re-taking of Buenos Ayres, by Don S. Liniers. Aug. 1.—Last night a detachment of
500 English attacked 200 Spaniards encamped four leagues from the city, and made them leave the field, with 4 cannon and 8 prisoners; a few were killed wounded on our other side.
5th.—Our transports crossed from Sacramento to the river of Las Conchas, with a favorable S. E. wind, and landed 2,700 men, with cannon, other arms, &c.
8th.—Very heavy rain from the 6th, until last night. We have this moment received news that our troops are marching towards this city, suffering great hardships from the many swamps that lay between us, and impede the passage of the artillery.
10th. At 12 o'clock, general Liniers sent Don Hilario Quintanilla, lieutenant of infantry, to ask the British general to surrender himself in the course of 15 minutes; but that officer returned without an answer, as he was denied admittance into the fort. At 4 o'clock, the following letter was sent to the British general:
“Very Excellent Sir, “The fate of arms is variable—it is less than a month since your excellency took this capital without any opposition: attacking with a very small number of troops a multitude of people, who surely were more deficient of a good commander than courage, to oppose your intention: But at present, penetrated by the highest enthusiasm and valor, they are ready to throw off a hateful yoke, and demonstrate, that the courage shown by the inhabitants of Ferro, the Canary Islands, and Porto-Rico, is not a stranger to those of Buenos Ayres. I come at the head of well disciplined troops very superior to yours. The maritime forces that occupy the entrance of the river, will not leave a retreat for your excellency. Thousands of inhabitants, well armed, full of honor and courage, only wait for a signal from me to overthrow the British troops. The just esteem due to the courage of your excellency, the great generosity of the Spanish nation, and the horrors that inspires the destruction of men, induces me to give your excellency this advice; and I expect that as your excellency is well acquainted with your perilous situation, without resource, you will let me know in the precise term of fifteen minutes, if you are disposed to a desperate effort, and give your troops up to a total destruction, or surrender to a generous enemy.”
“May our Lord guard your excellency many years.”
“(Signed) “SANTIAGO LINIERS.”
“Army before Buenos Ayres, Aug. 10, 1806.”
“To the very excellent Sir Wm. Carr Beresford.”
This letter was answered with the following lines:—
“I have taken this town after two victories: Its fate arms will decide.”
“(Signed) “BERESFORD.”
On the 11th Aug. our troops attacked and entered by assault at the Retiro, where we took a guard of 50 men prisoners.—We entrenched ourselves here, and placed a 24 pounder facing every street. All night several skirmishes between our patrols and the advanced guards of the enemy took place.
12th.—All this day and night several skirmishes between the Catalonians and the enemy; our artillery fired also on the British shipping, and did damage. Our long expected long boats, in which we place great hopes, are not arrived yet.
13th.—At 10 o'clock this morning, our brave Catalonians, the Blandengues and Dragoons on foot, attacked the enemy at all points. Our artillery was placed fronting the Retiro, and several 24 pounders at every street, taking the enemy between two fires. The attack continued very hot till evening, when the English flag was pulled down and the Spanish hoisted. The enemy surrendered themselves prisoners of war; but the officers are to have the honors. The British general and officers were quartered in several houses, and the troops locked up in the corporation houses. The enemy has had many killed and wounded; and we have also great loss.—On the 14th, Te Deum was sung with great rejoicings.
The English vessels at Barragan Bay have all escaped. Of four ships of the line that presented themselves before this harbor, one was sunk by the forts, two were stranded, and the other escaped.
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust made to me by Wm. W. Berry and Eliza Berry, will be sold at Public Sale on Friday 16th inst at Mr. Greenwell tavern, 100 acres of land lying in Prince Georges county on the public road leading from the Lower bridge over the Eastern Branch, to Upper Marlbro', and within three miles of said bridge. The said Land is as heavily covered with wood as any in Prince George's county, consisting of hickory, oak, chestnut and poplar, and independent of the richness of the soil (which is of an excellent quality) its contiguous situation to the city of Washington, offers great advantages to those disposed to furnish the city with wood and timber. The land will be shown to any person inclined to purchase at any time before the day of sale on application to William W. Berry. Persons desirous of viewing said land, will find it at least to meet the above description. The Land will be sold for cash, and an unequivocal title will be made to the purchaser. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock.
ALEX. BOONE, Trustee. January 7—3t
A YOUNG MAN, Is wanted to attend the business of a Grocery Store. Apply at this Office. January 2—3t

10 Dollars Reward. R ANAWAY from the subscriber living in Prince George's county, near Piscataway town, a likely young NEGRO MAN, named Cato, about 5 feet 5 inches high, has a small mole under one of his eyes, and is considerably pock-marked, can play upon the fiddle pretty well, had on when he went away an old cloth coat, two pair of country cloth trousers, new shoes and stockings—whichever takes up said yellow, and secures him in jail or will turn him home shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable expenses paid by me. ELIZABETH WILLSON, January 2, 3t
TEAS, BRANDY, SUGAR, SEGARS, ORANGES, &c. &c.
WALTER & CLEMENT SMITH have just received by the Mla 1, captain Snodder from New York and the Union, capt. Bacon from Boston, 20 boxes fresh young hyson tea, best quality, 20 boxes fine imperial tea—small packages put up for family use, 9 p-pes genuine old 4th proof cognac brandy—very superior quality, 30 bags Half in a white sugar, 40 boxes Russells, best Havana sugars, 20 do do 2d quality, 7 bags Steel pepper, 12 boxes fresh London mustard, 5 cakes excellent Goshen cheese, 3 chests lunch in pine tumblers, 200 boxes bloom and muscatei raisins, 6 boxes 18 Sarsaparilla, 5 boxes fine Sarsaparilla, 19 boxes Newtown pippins, 15 boxes best Newark cyder, 2000 fresh oranges, 1,000 boxes mould & dipped candles—Sampson and Co. and Morris's manufacture, 24 crates well assorted, Queens ware, 750 g in y bag.
AND IN STORE, Fresh Hyson, Hyson Chulan, Hyson Skin, & Southey's teas, in chests and boxes, 25 lbs. excellent Trinidad Scotch 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 and Gin in pipes, Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brandy, high 4th proof Jamaica Rum in puncheons, loaf and lump sugars in barrels, Olives, Capers, and Anchovies, in boxes assorted, a few boxes Chocolate, Fig Blue, 6 boxes best Maries Almonds, 2000 lbs. Coffee, 20 boxes brown Soap, 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—2 wsw&wtf
BARBARY HORSES FOR SALE. W ILL be disposed of at private sale, on a credit of 12 months, the purchaser 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. Rhode's stable. Application to be made to the Subscribers at the office of the Secretary of State. DANIEL BRENT. Washington, December 15—1m
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
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
CHEAP GOODS. T. W. PAIRO, Seven Buildings, has received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a Large Assortment of DRY GOODS , which he will sell at unusual low prices. Also London PIANO FORTES , Liquors and Groceries of a superior quality. November 7—Mar. 3
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 filling 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—1f
AMERICAN COFFEE-HOUSE, WASHINGTON CITY. T HE Subscribers have opened for the entertainment of travellers, members of Congress, families, &c. referring to the seat of government, the houses occupied for several years by Mr. P. D. STELLA, 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, stables for 50 horses, with carriage houses, &c. PROST and QUINN. Nov. 4—1f.
TEN Dollars Reward. R ANAWAY on the 18th 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 FRENCH. George Town, December 5—tf
On a liberal credit. T HE 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. Wadsworth, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnesville, 12th June 1805—tf
ROSS & GETTY, At their Store, corner of Washington and Bridge streets, next door to the Union Tavern, Georgetown, Have received per the Schooner Rebecca, from New York, 300 bushels potatoes 10 barrels prime mackerel 5 do. white onions 20 boxes spermaceti candles 200 weight currants 10 boxes muscatei raisins 1200 pounds fine yellow cheese. ON HAND, Good old Madeira, Sicily, Sherry, Malaga, Port and Lisbon Wines—Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Rum, New England, do. Holland and country Gin, Irish and Rye Whiskey, Anniseed, Orange, Cinnamon and Pericoe Love Cordials on draft and in bottles; primus St. Croix, Leaf and Lump Sugar. Gunpowder Tea in canisters. Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Southey's 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—tf
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by ship Eliza ANN lately arrived at Philadelphia, A choice assortment Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennetts, Velvets, and Cords, Cashmere, single and double milled Batin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Tollenets, rich silk Moleskin 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 first style of fashion. Richard Harrell's celebrated patent parallel Snuffers, 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 Bonnets. 1 Case of bottled London particular Madeira Wine, Martinque Noyau and Catchup. 1 Small bale of Cashia. 3 Casks of Catalonia and Vidonia Wine. 4 Casks of Gun-Powder. 4 Boxes of Boston 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 Madeira Wine, Buccellos, Sherry, Port, Claret, Lisbon and other Wines Cognac, Bordeaux and Virginia, Peach Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Bouque, Whiskey &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
EZRA VARDEN, TAYLOR, F street, three doors west of the Bank, having lately received a General Assortment of GOODS suitable for the season and of the best quality—Will make up the same for those gentlemen who will favor him with their orders in the latest and most fashionable style and very superior workmanship. December 1—2m
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
FOR SALE, A healthy negro woman under 30 years of age, with two healthy children. For particulars apply to the printer. at Nov. 2806—eptf
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.
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 cashmere, do. napped, frize, coatings and hocking, hares, Bennetts patent cords, velvets and satins, silk, Angola, worsted, cotton and wool hose, Bennetts cords, moleskin and other fancy waistcoating; two cases gent emens best London hats of newest fashion sent as a sample, Rose and dulle blankets, Plains, kerseys, learnoughts, and Kendal cottons, Carpets and carpeting, Two cases assorted Manchester, Also received from Philadelphia, 4 cases 4th and 7th very fine Irish Linens, 6 bales New muslins, 1 tank Ladies veiling and split New bonnets, French, India & Italian Mantua silk shawls, bandanna handkerchiefs, Lenca and lace muslins, cambic and India jacomet muslins, chintzes, calicoes, umbrellas, Grecian robes, laces, lace shades and veils, gloves of all kinds, and many other articles to complete his assortment. Withing 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 tell 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 inspeced in Georgetown. Georgetown, December 8—6w
Notice is hereby given to non resident proprietors of Land in the state of Ohio; That the subscriber will act as agent, for those 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 will be taxed; 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. 14—6w
PROPOSALS For carrying Mails of the United States, on the following Post roads, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington, until the twenty-first day of January next inclusive. IN DELAWARE. 1. From Wilmington, by New Castle, St. Georges town, Gantwitt's Bridge, Duck Creek, Dover and Frederica, to Milford, three times a week. April 15 to November 15. Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a m. Arrive at Dover, by 9 p m. Leave Dover every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Milford, by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Milford, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 p m. Arrive at Dover, by 8 p m. Leave Dover on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Wilmington by 2 p m. November 15 to April 15. Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 a m. Arrive at Dover by 6 p m and at Milford on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Milford every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 p m. Arrive at Dover by 8 p m and at Wilmington on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday by 6 p m. 2. From Milford, by Georgetown, & Broadkill, to Lewistown once a week. Leave Milford every Saturday at noon, arrive at Georgetown by 6 p m and at Lewistown on next Sunday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Lewistown every Sunday at 2 p m and arrive at Georgetown by 8 p m. Leave Georgetown on Monday by 4 a m and arrive at Milford by noon. 3. From Georgetown, by Bridge Branch, N. W. Fork Bridge and New Market, to Cambridge once a week. Leave Georgetown every Wednesday, at 5 a m and arrive at Cambridge on Thursday by 11 a m. Leave Cambridge on Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Georgetown on Friday by 6 p m. 4. From Georgetown, by Concord, and Laurel to Salisbury once a week. Leave Georgetown every Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Salisbury by 6 p m. Leave Salisbury every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Georgetown by 6 p m. 5. From Georgetown, by Dagsboro' Trap, Snow Hill, Horntown and Accomac ch to Northampton ch once a week. Leave Georgetown every Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at Northampton ch the next Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Northampton ch every Wednesday at 8 a m and arrive at Georgetown on Saturday by 8 p m.
6. From Wilmington, by Christians, Middletown, Warwick, Sassafras and Georgetown Cross Roads, to Cheltenham twice a week. Leave Wilmington every Monday and Friday at 5 a m and arrive at Cheltenham by 8 p m. Leave Cheltenham every Tuesday and Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Wilmington by 8 p m.
IN MARYLAND.
7. From Easton, by Hillsboro' Denton, Greenboro' & Whitleysburg, to Frederica once a week. Leave Easton every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Frederica on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Frederica every Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Easton on Thursday, by 6 p m. 8. From Chestertown, by Rockhall, to Annapolis twice a week. Leave Chestertown every Tuesday and Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Annapolis by 8 p m. Leave Annapolis every Monday & Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Chestertown by 8 p m. 9. From Chestertown, by Church Hill and Centerville, to Easton twice a week. Leave Chestertown every Tuesday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Centerville by 10 a m and at Easton by 5 p m. Returning. Leave Easton every Monday, and Friday at 4 a m and arrive at Chestertown by 6 p m. 10. From Baltimore, by Ellicott's Lower mills, Poplarstown, and New Market, to Fredericktown twice a week. Leave Fredericktown every Saturday at 9 p m and arrive at Baltimore on Sunday and Wednesday by 6 p m. Returning. Leave Baltimore every Monday, and Friday at 3 p m and arrive at Fredericktown on Tuesday and Saturday by 4 p m. 11. From Fredericktown, by Wopffboro', Taneytown, Petersburg, Hanover, York, and Columbia, to Lancaster twice a week. Leave Fredericktown every Monday and Friday at 4 a m & arrive at Lancaster the next day by 6 p m. Leave Lancaster every Monday and Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Fredericktown by 6 p m the next day. 12. From Hagerstown, by Hancock, Berkeley Springs, Oldtown, Cumberland, Crelapburg, Frankfort and Springfield, to Romney, once a week. Leave Hagerstown every Thursday at 8 a m and arrive at Romney on Sunday by 10 a m. Leave Romney every Sunday at 2 p m & arrive at Hagerstown on Wednesday by 6 p m. 13. From Baltimore, by Ellicott's Lower Mills, Brookville, Montgomery ch and Charlesburg, to Leesburg once a week. Leave Baltimore every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at Leesburg on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Leesburg every Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Baltimore on Friday by 10 a m. 14. From Fredericktown, to Leesburg, once a week. Leave Fredericktown every Tuesday at 3 a m and arrive at Fredericktown by 11 a m. Returning. Leave Fredericktown every Tuesday at 1 p m. and arrive at Leesburg by 8 p m. 15. From Fredericktown, by New town, Harper's Ferry, Charlestown, & Battletown, to Winchester once a week. Leave Fredericktown every Tuesday at 4 a m & arrive at Charlestown by 2 p m. Leave Charlestown at 3 p m & arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 8 a m. Returning. Leave Winchester every Sunday at 4 p m and arrive at Fredericktown on Monday by 6 p m. 16. From Hartford to Bel-Air once a week. Leave Bel-Air every Tuesday by 7 a m and arrive at Hartford by 9 a m. Leave Hartford at 11 a m and arrive at Bel-Air by 1 p m. 17. From Baltimore to Annapolis twice a week. Leave Baltimore every Monday and Wednesday at 8 a m and arrive at Annapolis same day by 5 p m. Returning. Leave Annapolis every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 a m & arrive at Baltimore by 5 p m. 18. From Annapolis, by Tracy's Landing, Lower Marlboro', Huntingdon and Calvert ch to St. Leonard's once a week. Leave Annapolis every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at St. Leonard's on Monday by noon. Leave St. Leonard's every Monday at 3 p m and arrive at Annapolis on Friday by noon. 19. From Annapolis, by Haddaway's, St. Michael's, Easton, Cambridge, Vienna, Salisbury, Wicomico, Princess Ann and Snowhill, to Salisbury once a week. Leave Annapolis every Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at Easton on Monday by 2 p m. Leave Easton at 2 1/2 p m & arrive at Snowhill on Wednesday by 1 p m. Returning. Leave Snowhill every Wednesday by 3 p m and arrive at Easton on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Easton at 2 p m and arrive at Annapolis on Saturday by 3 p m. 20. From Washington, to Brookville once a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 4 a m & arrive at Brookville by 11 a m. Leave Brookville every Wednesday at 1 p m & arrive at Washington by 3 p m. 21. From Washington city, by Georgetown, Montgomery ch and Clarkboro', to Fredericktown, Ha-
gers town, and Greenecastle to Chambersburg three times a week. Leave Washington city every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 a m and arrive at Fredericktown same day by 4 p m. Leave Fredericktown every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 4 a m & arrive at Chambersburg by 8 p m. Leave Chambersburg every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 4 a m & arrive at Fredericktown by 8 p m. Leave Fredericktown every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 4 a m and arrive at Washington same day by 4 p m.
22. From Washington city, by Piscataway, Port Tobacco, Allen's Ferry, Newport, Chaptico, Leonardtown, Great Mill & St. Inigoes, to the Ridge. Leave Washington every Friday at 7 a m & arrive at Port Tobacco by 5 p m. and arrive at the Ridge on Sunday by 11 a m. Returning. Leave the Ridge at 1 p m on Sunday and arrive at Washington on Tuesday by 5 p m.
23. From Port Tobacco, by Hilltop, to Nanjemoy, once a week. Leave Port Tobacco every Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Nanjemoy by 10 a m. Leave Nanjemoy every Saturday at 2 p m & arrive at Port Tobacco by 8 p m.
24. From Washington, to Prospect Hill once a week. Leave Washington every Monday at 2 p m and arrive at Prospect Hill by 6 p m. Leave Prospect Hill every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Washington by 10 a m.
25. From Washington city, by Upper Marlboro' and Queen Ann's, to Annapolis twice a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday & Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Annapolis by 6 p m. Leave Annapolis every Monday & Thursday at 5 a m and arrive at Washington by 4 p m.
IN VIRGINIA.
27. From Martinsburg by Williamsport to Hagerstown once a week. Leave Martinsburg every Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Hagerstown by 10 a m. Leave Hagerstown at 2 p m & arrive at Martinsburg by 7 p m.
28. From Winchester by Stevenburg or New town, Strasburg, Woodstock, New Market & Harrisonburg to Staunton once a week. Leave Winchester every Wednesday at 10 a m and arrive at Staunton on Friday by 11 a m. Leave Staunton every Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 3 p m.
29. From Alexandria, by Prospect Hill, Hillsboro', Leesburg, Waterford, Charlestown, Shepherstown, Martinsburg & Middleway to Winchester once a week. Leave Alexandria every Monday at 2 p m & arrive at Martinsburg on Wednesday by 5 p m. Leave Martinsburg at 6 p m and arrive at Winchester on Thursday by noon. Returning. Leave Winchester every Friday noon & arrive at Alexandria on Monday by 10 a m.
30. From Alexandria, to Fairfax ch once a week. Leave Fairfax ch every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Alexandria by 9 a m. Leave Alexandria every Friday at 3 p m & arrive at Fairfax ch by 7 p m.
31. From Washington city, by Fredericksburg, Spottsylvania ch Waller'sville, Carterville, Cumberland, Farmville, Prince Edward, Charlotte Colersville, Meadville, Halifax, Danville and Harrisville to Hunterstown in N. C. once a week. Leave Washington every Saturday at 8 p m & arrive at Hunterstown the next Tuesday by 8 p m. Leave Hunterstown every Wednesday at 4 a m & arrive at Washington the next Saturday by 7 a m.
32. From Washington city, by Fairfax ch, Centreville, Goshen, Middleburg, Upperville, Paris, Milwood, Winchester, Romney, Westoverport and Green Glades to Gandy's once a week. Leave Washington every Friday at 3 p m & arrive at Fairfax ch by 6 p m. Leave Fairfax ch at 6 1/2 p m and arrive at Gandy's on Monday by 8 p m. Returning. Leave Gandy's every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Fairfax ch on Friday by 5 1/2 a m and at Washington by 9 a m.
33. From Gandy's by Clarkburg, Martin's, Marietta & Athens to Chillicothe once a week. Leave Gandy's every Tuesday at 4 a m & arrive at Chillicothe on Friday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Chillicothe every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at Gandy's the next Monday by 7 p m.
34. From Romney by Moorfields, to Pendleton ch once a week. Leave Romney every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Pendleton ch on Tuesday by 4 p m. Returning. Leave Pendleton ch on Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Romney on Thursday by 6 p m.
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