The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1807-05-27 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1032.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1807.
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JOHN DEELL.
May 20-3t
District of Columbia.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, That the Consul General of Portugal to the United States of America...
Those masters of vessels who may omit having their bills of health thus certified, will be liable to undergo quarantine.
It is requisite that any article shipped for account of a Portuguese subject, should be declared and sworn to, as Portuguese property...
LEWIS DEBLOIS.
May 20-3t
WILLIAM DOUGHTY,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has just received his SPRING GOODS from Philadelphia...
Imperial, Lyson, Young Lyson, & Lyson Skin, with which he will be happy to serve his friends and customers.
Georgetown, May 20-4t.
LAND FOR SALE.
The Subscriber offers for sale 780 acres of land on Bullskin run in Jefferson county Virginia...
JOHN GANTT, Sen.
April 29-epzm
CHARLES H. VARDEN,
Mercant Taylor
New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia...
A choice assortment
Of Extra Superior cloths, Bennetts, Velvets, and Coys, Tailorings, single and double milled Bastin cloths...
M. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion.
Richard Harwell's celebrated patent parallel Suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory.
November 22-6t
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the hon. the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, sitting as a court of Chancery...
The UNION TAVERN,
now in the occupancy of Wm. Crawford, and late the property of Charles M'Laughlin...
The terms of sale are, the purchaser to give bonds, with approved security for the payment of the purchase money...
DANIEL BUSSARD, Trustee.
The creditors of the said Charles M'Laughlin are hereby notified to bring into the said court their claims...
DANIEL BUSSARD, Trustee.
May 6-12t
National Intelligencer.
The following speech of Lord Hawkesbury presents the ministerial statement of the causes of the late change in the administration of Great Britain.
LORD HAWKESBURY was fully sensible of the delicacy of the question before the House...
sword, but to refuse them every thing beside; and yet he had never conversed with any person upon the subject...
for which it had been intended, the result of which was that they thought it better to drop the bill altogether...
also, by enabling every country to draw from other countries conveniences and advantages which it cannot find within itself...
The following remarks on commerce are extracted from Dr. Price's "Observations on the importance of the American Revolution."
The pamphlet from which they are extracted was written in the interval between the acknowledgment of our independence...
"Foreign trade has in some respects the most salutary tendency. By creating an intercourse between distant kingdoms...
The expense of contributing to the support of this excellent national institution, is so very trifling...
From the Charleston Courier.
Botanic Garden of South Carolina.
This excellent establishment has succeeded beyond the expectations of the projectors...

ment, and who seek it for information.
We have just been informed, that the committee, knowing the difficulty of procuring Medical Herbs, when sickness may render them peculiarly desirable, have determined to appropriate a part of the Garden, for the culture of Baum, Horehound, &c. for the sole use of the subscribers. This will render the institution of general use to its supporters, who will likewise be supplied, at the proper season, with such plants and seeds as can be spared.
We congratulate our fellow citizens upon the success of this institution, and sincerely hope that the increase of its support may enable the committee to enlarge the plan of their operations.
SPEECH OF THE GOVERNOR OF CONNECTICUT.
Gentlemen of the Council, Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
DURING our last recess, letters have been received from the respective governors of several of the states in the union, with a desire that they may be laid before the Legislature of this state. These letters will now be communicated for your information. So far as their subjects relate to proposed amendments to the constitution of the United States, they have already been attended to by the General Assembly of this state.
The continued prosperity of this state, in its public and private interests, is matter of grateful acknowledgment to the Divine Disposer of events, and of renewed gratitude to the people of the state.
Independent of legislative deliberations which are now to gain your attention, our present session is very important as it relates to the various appointments to office, both civil and military, which are now to come under your consideration. This part of our business will I trust be attended to with your wonted impartiality, good discretion, and liberal candor, so far as to secure the confidence and insure the tranquility of the people of the state.
The distressing wars and convulsions which continue to agitate the European continent—the results of which from time to time are more or less felt by the people of other countries—with the interesting consequences which may eventually flow from these singular contests between distant commercial nations with whom we have connexion, should serve to impress more and more our minds with the necessity and importance of attending with peculiar solicitude to our own internal interests and pursuits; by which we may secure ourselves as much as possible against the evils which we already experience, and guard against those still greater injuries which we may have reason to apprehend from our present extended intercourse with foreign nations. The mode of warfare, which has lately been adopted by some of the belligerent powers is singular and novel, and if continued, will greatly affect the commercial interests and pursuits of all neutral nations. It will in its consequences, circumscribe in a great measure the circuitous navigation of these United States; and thereby essentially impede the enterprise of our commercial and navigating citizens. In addition therefore to our agricultural pursuits, a steady and increased application to such useful internal manufactures as are suited to our circumstances, and in such ways as are adapted to our peculiar situation, will probably prove a valuable means of relieving in a degree our embarrassments, and of rendering us less dependent on the labors of foreign nations for our future supplies and convenience. It may also afford valuable and useful employment to many of those hands, which by the events of war, shall be driven from their present occupation. Our agricultural interests will be aided by a continued pursuit of our fisheries, which from small beginnings, are already assuming a flourishing aspect, and promise to produce to us much treasure from the sea. The products of our lands, which will be required for this valuable branch of business, will from thence receive a constant and increasing demand.
Nothing is more important, either from the general government of our union, or from our sister states, has occurred to claim your particular attention at this time: our own internal concerns will occupy your deliberations during our present session.
A letter of resignation has been received from the hon. Jesse Root, chief judge of the superior court, and will now be communicated for the information of the legislature.
J. TRUMBULL.
May session, 1807.
Extracted from Coxe's Medical Museum, No. 12.
The following very interesting paper is translated from the Supplement to the Madrid Gazette, of the 14th October, 1806. A copy of which was presented by the Marquis de Casa Yrujo, to the American Philosophical Society.
On Sunday the 7th of last September, Dr. FRANCIS X. DE BALMIS, honorary surgeon of the Royal Chamber, had the honor of kissing the hand of his majesty, on his return from a voyage round the world undertaken with the sole view of carrying to all the Spanish dominions beyond sea, as well as to those of other nations, the inestimable blessing of vaccination. His majesty deeply interested in the subject, informed himself of the principal events of the expedition, and was wonderfully gratified by finding that the happy results had far exceeded the expectations formed when it was planned.
The persons attached to the expedition were, several physicians, with assistants, and 22 children, who had not had the small pox, and were destined to preserve the valuable fluid, by a successive vaccination from arm to arm, or one after another in the course of the voyage. They failed from the port of Corunna under the direction of Balmis on the 20th November, 1803. They first touched at the Canaries, then at Porto Rico, and from thence proceeded to Carraccas. On leaving the port of La Guaira in that province they separated into two parties, the one failing for South America under the care of sub-director Dr. Francis Salvania; the other under Dr. Balmis for the Havannah, and from thence to Yucatan. In this province they again made a division. Dr. Sifal to that of Villahermosa in the province of Tobasco, to propagate vaccination in the city of Chiapa, and as far as Guatemala, passing through a tedious and rough country for 400 leagues to Oaxaca, whilst the other party arriving safely at Vera Cruz, not only passed through the whole viceroyship of New Spain but the interior provinces, from whence they were to return to Mexico, which was the point of reunion. Having profusely diffimated this preservative from the natural small pox, through the northern parts of Spanish America, to the coasts of Sonora and Sin-loa, and even to the Pagans and new converts; having established in each capital a central society, composed of the highest authorities and most zealous medical characters, to preserve it as a sacred deposit, for which they were answerable to the king and posterity. The director determined, that this part of the expedition, which had been crowned with the most brilliant success should carry to Asia this consolation of humanity; and having overcome some difficulties, they embarked at Acapulco for the Philippine islands, which was the ultimate points prescribed to them.
The great and pious designs of his majesty being favored by Providence, Doctor Balmis accomplished his passage in little more than two months, taking with him from New Spain 25 children to be successively vaccinated; and, as many of them were very small, they were placed under the care of a matron from the orphan house of Corunna; and in this, as in the former voyages, the greatest attention was paid to their cleanliness and comfort. The expedition having arrived at the Philippine Islands, propagated this specific through the islands subject to the dominion of his majesty.
Dr. Balmis having thus closed his philanthropic mission, resolved, with the consent of the captain general, to extend the beneficence of the king and the glory of his august name to the utmost confines of Asia.
In consequence, vaccination was introduced through the vast Archipelago of the Visayas Islands, whose kings, heretofore constantly at war with us, now laid down their arms, struck with the generosity of an enemy that brought them health and life, when they were grievously afflicted by an epidemic desolating small pox. This evil was equally prevalent in the Portuguese colonies and the Chinese empire, when Balmis arrived at Macao and Canton; he there succeeded in introducing fresh and active vaccine matter, by the means already pointed out. The English had been unfortunate in the many attempts they had made by bringing portions of matter in the vessels of the India company, which always proved inert.
After having extended vaccination in Canton as much as possible, under the political regulations of that empire, and leaving its propagation to the physicians of the English factory in that place, Balmis returned to Macao and embarked for Lisbon, where he arrived on the 15th August last, having in his way touched at St. Helena; he in that island as in other places, by his persuasions and perseverance, induced the English to adopt this wonderful antidote which they had undervalued during eight years, notwithstanding it was a discovery made in their own country, and that Jenner himself had transmitted it to them.
That part of the expedition which was destined for Peru, under the direction of Salvani, was wrecked in one of the mouths of the river Madelaine: but being quickly succoured by the natives, the magistrates of the neighborhood and the governor of Cartahena, they saved the sub-director, three physicians who accompanied him and children, with the fluid in a proper state, which they successfully spread in that port and province. From thence they transmitted it to the Isthmus of Panama, and undertaking the troublesome navigation of river Madelaine, they passed the time necessary on its respective banks; they penetrated separately into the country to fulfil their commission in the towns of Tenerife, &c. in the valley of Cucuta, and in the city of Pamplona and other populous places, till they rejoined each other at St. Fe. They gave full information to the medical men wherever they went, and laid down regulations agreeably to the instructions of the director, in order to preserve the vaccine virus, which from the account of the viceroy, they communicated to 50,000 persons without one unpleasant accident. Towards the end of March, 1805, they prepared to continue their journey, taking different and separate routes to pass with more expedition and facility through the other towns of the
viceroyship situated in the road to Popayana, Cuenca, and Quito, and so on to Lima; and in the following August they arrived at Guayaquil. The expedition not only succeeded in propagating vaccination throughout the country as well as friendly; but in the dominions of the king, they assured to posterity the perpetuity of the blessing by the establishment of the central societies, and also by the discovery made by Dr. Balmis of the existence of the cow pox in the valley of Atlixco, near the city of the Puebla of Angels, and in the neighborhood of the city of Valladolid de Mechoacan, where it was discovered by the assistant Dr. Anthony de Gutierrez, and in the district of Calabozo in the province of Carraccas, where it was found by Dr. Carlos de Pozo, a physician established there.
A multitude of observations (which will be soon published) on the means of vaccination in various climates, and on its efficacy, not only to preserve from the natural small-pox, but also at the same time to cure other disorders; will strongly manifest the importance to humanity of an expedition which is without example in history. Although the sole object of it was to communicate and perpetuate this great blessing; yet the director omitted no means to render the expedition useful to science and to agriculture. He brought a considerable collection of exotic plant; he caused drawings to be made of the most interesting objects of natural history, and collected important facts and data; and amongst the titles which give him a claim on the gratitude of his country, it is not one of the least, that he has brought a valuable collection of live fruit trees and other useful productions which being propagated in corresponding climates in the Spanish peninsula, will render this expedition as famous in the annals of agriculture as those of medicine and humanity. It is hoped that the sub-director and his three companions, destined to Peru, to confer the same blessing, will not long delay their return by Buenos Ayres, after having completed their journey through that viceroyship, that of Lima, and the districts of Chili and Chicas; and thus they will bring the collections and observations which they may have been able to acquire in compliance with the recommendations of the directors, without suffering their attention to be withdrawn from the philanthropic mission with which they were so beneficently entrusted by his majesty for the benefit of the human race.
Foreign Intelligence.
BERLIN, MARCH 18.
The emperor Napoleon is expected here every moment. It is believed that his majesty, after a short stay in this city, will set off for Dresden, where great preparations are making for his reception.
VIENNA, MARCH 21.
The court gazette of to-day contains an article which leaves not the smallest doubt of a close union having been formed between England and Russia, against the independence of the Porte. This article says that the squadron of admiral Louis stationed off the isle of Tonedos, has been reinforced by four 3-deckers and several frigates and corvettes; that on the 21st Feb. they attempted to force the passage of the Dardanelles, which is defended by seven forts; that the action was very warm and little favorable to the small number of vessels which the Turks had to oppose against them. Even in the midst of the action the English began to negotiate, and proposed accommodations, which were still going on at the departure of the courier. It is believed that the Porte will not suffer itself to be intimidated.
Letters from Hungary say that the Russians have renounced their enterprise against the isle of Lesina in Dalmatia. The Russian squadron under admiral Sintamin, cruising in the Ionian seas, has been reinforced by three ships of the line, and 9 other smaller vessels of war.
The public funds have not yet risen; we know not to what cause this depression is to be attributed.
FRANKFORT, MARCH 26.
The fortresses of Moldavia and Wallachia are about to be repaired and supplied with every article requisite for maintaining a long siege, in case it should be necessary. All the Turks have retired from beyond the Danube. From other quarters we hear that the Russians are preparing to abandon Wallachia.
Hourschid Pacha, who has been for some time governor of Egypt, is appointed Pacha of Widdin, vacant by the death of Paswan Oglou Mustapha Baïraktar, a pacha of three tails, continues to command the Ottoman troops which are along the right bank of the Danube.
According to letters from Warsaw of the 17th March, the cold weather is very sensibly felt in that country. The thermometer of Reaumur was for several days at 10 degrees below 0. The grand army is reposing itself in its cantonments.
Accounts from Pomerania say that the marshal Mortier's corps of the army will shortly be augmented to 25,000 men. Dutch troops have replaced the French regiments which have been sent to East Prussia. Other reinforcements are on the march to join those already arrived. In short, that corps of the army will be sufficiently numerous to carry on the siege of Stralsund, if it should enter into the general's views to undertake it. An expedition
prepared at Wolgast, is, it is believed, destined against the isle of Reingen.
STUTTGARD, MARCH 25.
A courier, which left Warsaw on the 16th March, and arrived here yesterday, announces that the French imperial head quarters were still at Osterode. Excepting some insignificant skirmishes of advanced posts, nothing new has taken place between the two armies. From the frequent and successive journeys of General Bertrand, his majesty's aid de camp, to Koningsberg and Memel, it is presumed all hopes of negotiations for peace are not vanished. The minister prince Benevento, who had gone to the French imperial head quarters, has returned to Warsaw. The Turkish and Persian legations were still at that city at the departure of the courier; but would soon remove to Berlin, the diplomatic body having already set off for that capital.
GREISWALD, MARCH 17.
During the first days of this month the Swedes have made several attempts to drive the French from their lines. On the 14th their attack produced a very warm engagement. The Swedes were forced to retire in great disorder.
WARSAW, MARCH 19.
Our armies are in motion in spite of the rigor of the season. Marshal Massena will no doubt begin here by a coup d'etat. We are therefore in expectation of a battle soon, which may be general. The head quarters of the grand army, it is thought, will be established at Prusnitz.
Letters from Vienna announce that the aid-de-camp of the king of Prussia, M. D. Goetzen, still continues in that capital, where he has frequent conferences with the ministers, particularly with count de Stadion, chief of the department of foreign affairs. On his part the Russian ambassador at Vienna continues to receive frequent couriers from the Russian head-quarters in Poland.
LONDON, APRIL 2.
We daily expect to receive intelligence of a battle, which may eventually decide whether Bonaparte is to remain beyond the Vistula, or whether he is to hasten his retreat to the Rhine. Both parties, after the late tremendous trial of strength at Elau, where nature turned pale at the sight of so much destruction, are bringing up their reinforcements. We have already mentioned, that the intention of the French is to turn the left wing of the Russians. But this intention is understood: Essen is opposed to Massena, with a superior force; and unless the former be defeated, this last combination is disconcerted, and Napoleon must retire.
We have seen some letters respecting the battle of Eylau, which throw new light on the circumstances leading to that tremendous conflict. Bernadotte, alias Ponte Corvo, being greatly pressed, sent for reinforcements. His courier was intercepted; and Bonaparte, advancing to Konigsburg, found himself in front, not of a Russian detachment, but of the main army. A battle was then unavoidable; and it exceeded, those letters say, all that has ever been heard of, or read in history. The number of killed and wounded amounted to no less than 55,000 men. Of those put hors de combat 15,000 were Russians, and 40,000 French. The greater loss of the latter arose from their advancing upon the most fortified part of the Russian line, where almost every assailant fell. They suffered also in another way. The Gens d'armes a Cheval made their way through the Russian wings; they were there met by the cavalry of reserve, and but 16 out of 5000 men returned to 'the grand army.' The Russians formed a compact mass—a column of granite , as the French would express it; but before night arrived, the appearance of the Prussian army, which had been fighting all day, put an end to the conflict, and caused the French to retreat.
CONSTANTINOPLE, FEBRUARY 13.
The Sublime Porte has transmitted to the ministers of foreign powers the following note on the departure of the English minister:
"Although the faithful relations which have incessantly existed between the Sublime Porte and the court of England could not have given rise to any coolness between them; and though the Sublime Porte, justly offended at the strange propositions which the English minister made a few days ago in a conference; it has contented itself in replying that "it was actually at war with Russia and at peace with England"
—at the moment when we could flatter ourselves that after the most mature reflections the English envoy would desist from pretensions so derogatory to the dignity of nations and the honor of powers; that envoy has, on the contrary, renewed them in a note to which is demanded a written answer; and afterwards, without announcing his departure, and without any known cause, he embarked suddenly with his suite & some of the merchants of his nation in an English frigate which was in port, and which, cutting her cables, sailed at midnight. It was only in a note he left, to be given after his departure to the Sublime Porte, that he declares as the principal cause of his discontent, the refusal of a passport for a courier which he wished to send to the Dardanelles. As he had not received on that occasion a negative answer, this supposed refusal could not have been the motive for his departure; and it is well known that neither he nor any other English subject have had cause to complain of any act by which their safety could be endangered.
"Though this conduct would have sufficiently authorized the Sublime Porte to act in a manner suitable to the provocation of the English envoy, it has not however thought proper to depart from those principles of equity by which it has been constantly animated; and in the firm persuasion that the court of England is, on its part, incapable of conducting itself in a manner contrary to the rules of justice, has given to the care of Hubach, Danish charge d'affaires, and attorney for the said British minister, all the effects and moveables belonging to him and to the persons in his suite; and besides, his highness, in granting his beneficent protection to the families and to the English individuals who remain in this country, has given precise orders that they may be in safety throughout the whole Ottoman empire. He has also ordered the vessels and properties of the English subjects to be respected, and to leave them as they are until further orders."
"The Sublime Porte has caused the present official note to be drawn up as a new proof of the moderation and justice which have always directed its conduct, and has caused it to be transmitted to all the ministers of friendly powers, that they may communicate the same to their respective courts."
"Done the 25th of the month Zylkadda, year of the Hgyra 1221 (4th February, 1807.)"
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27.
There is, perhaps, no task which would more deservedly entitle him who performed it, to the thanks of the American people, than that of making a judicious selection from the writings of those eminent men who have adorned with genius or defended with learning the great principles of liberty. Such a selection, made with spirit, and under the direction of a mind alive to the importance of the duty, would sow more seeds of moral and political virtue in the minds of our youth than all the elaborate productions of the press which are read only by a few, and principally by those who have least occasion for them—whose principles are already formed by the lights of their own understandings, or by those of others.
Give me, said a wise man, the education of all the children of a nation, and I ask not to govern them.
In this observation there is unquestionably great force; and whatever force there is in it should operate as an inducement to the virtuous and enlightened members of society to improve, with uninterrupted diligence, the means which truth has put into their hands for the extension of her empire.
Early impressions are those which take the deepest hold on our minds, which the most habitually, often unconsciously influence our conduct, and which are the last we lose. How important then that these impressions be correct; that they be such as are calculated to make good citizens, to inspire the young mind with elevated ideas of liberty, with a rational love of order, with respect for the distinguished benefactors of mankind, and abhorrence for those monsters who have been the greatest scourges of the world, with an amor patriæ founded on the superiority of our political institutions compared with those of any other nation.
Though the period of our national existence has been short, it has been fertile in great men, in great events, and in a diffusion of political light. What more calculated to inflame and enlarge the heart than the bright examples of a Franklin and a Washington, the splendid events of the revolution, and the eloquent addresses of Congress in vindication of our violated rights. If the compilation suggested be made, let these be the basis. For truth, elegance and energy, they are not surpassed. They sprang from the honest warmth of the hearts of enlightened freemen, animated by no other motive than that of saving their country from oppression.
On this firm basis, a superstructure of various execution may be raised. Notwithstanding the jealousy and persecution of tyrants, no age, since the revival of letters, has been without one or more distinguished asserters of liberty. Could there be a dearer monument raised to his genius and virtues than a compilation of sentiments, of which his should form a part, which by being early impressed upon the hearts of the rising generation, should animate them to acts of patriotism, and qualify them, by imitating his virtues and emulating his talents, to attain a like distinction.
A Circular letter from TOBIAS LIAW, Esq. dated Tunis 1st March 1807.
SIR,
I have the honor and satisfaction to inform you, that the differences which existed between the United States of America, and the Regency of Tunis, and which, on the departure of the Tunisian ambassador from the United States, threatened to terminate in a rupture between the two nations; are now happily and honorably settled. And the Commercial intercourse between the citizens of the United States and this Regency, may be carried on with as much security and advantage, as that of any other nation with whom the Bey is in friendship.
To the several Consuls of the United States in the Mediterranean.

We learn from Richmond, that as late as the 24th inst. no steps had been taken towards the trial of Aaron Burr, other than empanelling the Grand Jury. It is said that Mr. Burr objected to Messrs. Giles and Nicholas, who were struck from the Jury.
We have received for publication an Act passed by the City Council, to establish a regular inspection of Tobacco. It is very long, and shall be inserted as soon as we can find room for it.
[The following depositions are given in the People's Friend, as part of the trial of Judge Workman at New Orleans. The whole trial, it is stated in the same print, is not yet published.—When we receive an entire copy we shall give an ample and fairer statement.]
Evidence on the part of the Defence.
MAJOR WILLIAM NOTT, Sworn— Mr. Duer: Please to inform the court and jury of every thing you know relating to the Mexican society.
Mr. Kerr:—My intention in introducing the testimony of Major Nott, is to develop to the jury the real objects and views of the Mexican society, of which he was a member. Major Nott please to relate to the jury what you know respecting that association.
Witness—Nearly two years have now elapsed since we were threatened with a Spanish invasion—I became extremely alarmed for the safety of the territory and of this city. Col. Freeman, with whom I conversed respecting a review about to take place, declared that he had not ninety men fit for active service.—Our militia existed only upon paper, and that the whole colony was in the most defenceless state. I communicated to Dr. Watkins the apprehensions I entertained—he expressed the conviction that it was necessary to put the country in a condition to make resistance, observing at the same time, that the first object of government ought to be to acquire the confidence of the people of Louisiana, who were generally not well disposed towards the territorial government. I again visited Dr. Watkins—he told me that if I would accompany him in the evening he would introduce me to a society composed of true Americans—I consented to his proposal, and became a member of the society. In a subsequent meeting, at which I was present, a good deal of conversation took place as to the best means of attacking the Spanish provinces, in case a war should be declared by our government against Spain.—It was then I believe that the society assumed the appellation of the Mexican association. It was determined that each member should endeavor to obtain every kind of information respecting Mexico, which might prove useful should we be permitted to carry on an expedition against it. I proposed that we should take possession of Baton Rouge—Dr. Watkins and Judge Workman were opposed to the measure—Mr. Kerr approved of it. I offered to contribute 5000 dollars for the purchase of arms, on the condition that I should have the command of the expedition—to this Mr. Kerr objected, as he wished to head the attack himself. It was decided by the society that I should communicate the project to the governor, and in consequence of that determination, I proposed to him to take possession of Baton Rouge, provided he would add to the volunteers that I could procure, a small number of regular troops. He refused the offer, and told me that he had himself conceived and formed a plan for capturing Baton Rouge, which he would execute whenever he was properly authorised by government to act offensively—and that I should have a conspicuous share in the enterprize. In one of our meetings, a resolution was proposed and unanimously agreed to, which was to engage ourselves to support the local and general governments, and the laws of the U. S. This every one who entered the society was understood to be engaged to. The society dissolved itself when it was known with certainty that the general government disclaimed all connection with Miranda's expedition. I then spoke to Mr. James Brown, U. S. attorney for this district, upon that subject. He told me he was assured that the government of the U. S. had not approved of that expedition, and never would sanction any similar projects. The opinion of Mr. Brown on the subject, decided me to abandon our projects. I informed my associates that since government would not sanction our designs we ought to renounce them. To this opinion we all agreed. The society held no more meetings from that time, and was entirely dissolved. The motives of the society to keep secret the names of its members are obvious—had their names been made public they could not with safety have visited the Spanish possessions, where business often rendered the presence of some of them necessary. The governor, when he introduced me to Mr. Kerr, informed me that he was one of his best friends.
Mr. Brown:—What was the form of initiation?
Witness—I swore to endeavor by all lawful means to accomplish the emancipation of Mexico. It was always understood by me, and I believe by every member of the association, that our designs were never to be attempted to be executed, unless they had previously obtained the sanction of the government of the U. S.
DR. WATKINS, Mayor of the city, sworn.
Q. Please to relate to the court and jury what you know of a Mexican association?
A. I have resided in Louisiana for upwards of ten years—the future destinies of that country have occupied much of my attention—I was in Europe about the time of its cession to France, and had an opportunity of learning something relative to the future intentions of the then government of France respecting it—Now withstanding its transfer to the U. S. I have always been apprehensive that France had not lost sight of her designs upon that quarter of the globe. The conduct of the Spaniards, and the intrigues of the French, from the time the U. S. took possession of the country, tended to confirm this opinion. Such was the political standing between the U. S. and Spain for better than two years after the former had taken possession of the country, that every body believed a war highly probable. This subject became the general topic of conversation in every circle, as well out as within doors; it involved the invasion of Mexico—the conquest—the emancipation—and various other dispositions of that country, according to the different views of those who talked upon the subject. After the President's war speech, as his address to Congress is called, I, with several other gentlemen, of whom the traverser was one, believing a war almost certain, formed ourselves into a club for the purpose of collecting all the information in our power relative to the geography, population, and military force of the internal provinces, with a view of laying it before the government of our country, and offering our personal services in case of war with Spain.
The greatest secrecy was necessary on the part of the members of this association, inasmuch as some of them have property in the Spanish dominions, and others were largely engaged in commercial speculations with the different provinces of his catholic majesty. Neither this association, or any one of its members, as far as I know or believe, ever heard of Aaron Burr's projects for severing the American union, or invading Mexico, either directly, or indirectly, of his or any other scheme or plan whatever for violating or infringing any one of the laws of the U. S. or in the least degree troubling its peace or tranquility, until the arrival of Gen. Wilkinson here in the month of November last. On the contrary, this club was established on the most virtuous and patriotic principles—never speaking of, or contemplating any expedition—the raising of one dollar—the levying one soldier—the purchase of one arm, or engaging one single man, unless under the sanction and by the express orders of the government of the U. S. The society, to my knowledge, never consisted of more than ten, twelve or thirteen persons, they were never organized, never had a president, clerk, or any other officer, and never heard of Mr. Small or Mr. Murray being members of the said association. As to the robbing of banks or of any such infamous proceedings, I rather myself, from my character and standing in society, it is not necessary to express my indignation against it by solemnly declaring that it was in this court that I heard of it for the first time. And all those with whom I have spoken upon this subject, talked of the expedition to Mexico (in the event of a war with Spain) authorised by the U. S. an army of least from 20,000 to 30,000 men, the number conceived adequate to such an enterprize.
In the beginning of December, when I first heard from the governor of the territory the plans of Burr, I disclosed to him, the governor, without reserve every thing I had ever heard spoken of in this club about an invasion of Mexico. After the rising of Congress in April last, finding that the Senate of the U. S. had resolved upon settling their differences with Spain by negotiation instead of war, the society broke up, and have not since that time assembled, or to my knowledge or belief conversed upon the subject, otherwise than every other citizen of the country has done. It is not without pain, that I see an attempt to stigmatize an association, the object of which appeared to me praiseworthy—And I hope to God, however I fear the contrary, that our country may never have use for its labors.
Q. Did you ever hear of an expedition intended against Baton Rouge?
A. I have heard of three contemplated expeditions—the first was to have been accomplished by the governor, in a manner that seems too foolish to be mentioned seriously—the second, which was to take the fort by open force, was projected by Gov. Mead, & the third was to be effected by Gen. Wilkinson with the army when returning from Natchitoches.
Q. What was the project of Gov. Claiborne? Please to relate to the court what you know on the subject.
A. His intention was, I understood, under the pretence of a grand entertainment, to collect a number of carriages; after supper to arm the guests, put them in the carriages, and thus to enter Baton Rouge, where the sight of such merry cavalcade could excite no alarm; having thus obtained admission into the place, the soldiers, rushing from their carriages, were to surprise the garrison, and possess themselves of the fort.
WHO ARE THE PEOPLE?
There is an insolence in the following paragraph from the Port Folio, of a higher grade than we ever remember to have met with in the most insolent of the British ministerial papers.
"Whom do the Jacobins mean by the word people? That desperate crowd, studious of novelty, which a demagogue can rake from any kennel in any city? What honest man in the community but wishes that such creatures should be
coerced to decency by the whip of the beadle. Grave authority, watching the ark of government, should hold no other language than Dryden's:
Nor shall the rascal rabble, here have place,
Whom men no titles gave, and God no grace."
We know no better answer than the following, extracted from a publication of the Society of United Irishmen:
"If we be asked, "Who are the people?" We turn not our eyes here and there, to this party, or to that persuasion, and cry, 'Lo! the people'; but we look around us without partiality or predilection, and we answer, "The multitude of human beings, the living mass of humanity associated to exist, to subsist, and to be happy. In them, and them only, we find the original of social authority, the measure of political value, and the pedestal of legitimate power."
TO THE PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Sensible, sir, of the pre-eminent happiness which it has pleased Divine Providence to confer on the people of the U. States, by their present happy Constitution and administration of government, the government of the territory of Michigan present to you in their behalf, and in that of its inhabitants, an assurance of their constant and invariable devotion to the constituted authorities of the nation, and of their determination to support, by all proper means, their exertions to preserve the sovereignty, integrity, and independence of the American people.
Whatever cause for alarm may exist in other quarters of the Union, we believe that we are not improperly sanguine, or precipitate, when we assert in a manner the most unqualified and absolute, that the patriotism and fidelity of the officers and people of this territory cannot be questioned.
We notice, not without concern, an assertion that a pecuniary institution, of importance to this country, has its origin and support with characters and measures in other quarters deemed inimically disposed to the peace, harmony and tranquility of the United States. We believe a suspicion of the this nature groundless. Our sole object in the institution has been to give facilities to American enterprise in a department of commerce heretofore restricted by a foreign nation, and with respect to which the present has appeared to us the crisis of successful competition.
That yourself, sir, and your compatriots in the great task of administering at this interesting and eventful period of the affairs of the American people, may find an ample reward in the eternal love and veneration of that people, and in the unceasing felicity of a future world, are the fervent and sincere wishes of the undersigned.
WILLIAM HULL, Governor of Michigan. AUGUSTUS B. WOODWARD, Chief Justice of Michigan. JOHN GRIFFEN, One of the Judges of Michigan. Detroit, Jan. 31, 1807.
Although Miranda has been obliged to renounce his project of emancipating his countrymen, yet it seems his short visit has excited a spirit which is likely to produce much trouble to the Spanish government. Letters from Barbadoes mention that an insurrection fomented by a Frenchman, had broken out in the Caraccas; the appearance of which became so alarming, that the Spanish governor sent to Guadalupe for a supply of troops, arms, ammunition, with instructions that they should be landed at the mouth of the Oronoko. It is possible that this movement may be a ramification of Miranda's project and concerted to facilitate a fresh descent, either on the part of that enterprising officer, or some other power. We believe there are some French emigrants of condition engaged in Miranda's enterprize, of which the instigator of this insurrection might possibly be one.
Kingston, (Jam.) Paper.
New York, May 22. A passenger in the brig Ceres, from Guadalupe, informs us that a vessel arrived there from St. Thomas the day before he sailed, with intelligence that a French squadron out of Rochefort had taken the Cape of Good Hope.
May 23. A passenger in the schooner Amazon, that arrived yesterday forenoon in 22 days from Trinidad, informs, that a few days before they sailed, a flag of truce arrived at Trinidad from the Main, with an account of the death of the Prince of Peace, occasioned by a kick from one of his high metled chargers. The news was received direct from Madrid.
Captain M'Gouty, who arrived at New-London on Saturday last, from Berbice, makes the following report.
When the order prohibiting American vessels from landing salted provisions taking away coffee or sugar, came out from England, there were a number of vessels in the river of Berbice, which had entered and received permits from government to land their cargoes and to load with coffee and sugar. The masters and supercargoes of these vessels thinking themselves safe, told their cargoes, and some of them had partly loaded when government took their per-
mits from them, and ordered them to unload. A petition and remonstrance against this arbitrary measure, was presented by the masters and supercargoes, to the government; but to no effect—they were obliged to take out the cargoes, land them on shore, and put them on board English vessels. The reason assigned for this injustice was that the American government had curtailed the English trade in America. The underlined mentions these circumstances, not because he was one of the sufferers, but for the good of his country, and to expose the frauds practised on American commerce in the river of Berbice. He paid the sum of three hundred dollars, to the same noble government, for permission to go into that place.
The undersigned would observe, that the order, relative to American vessels, was differently construed at Demerara from what it was at Berbice.—The government of Demerara decided that the order had nothing to do with vessels, which had received permits to land their cargoes, &c.
In March the coast of Demerara was infested with French and Spanish robbers, from the main to the leeward; they take many American vessels, under pretence that they have English property on board, and a vessel may as well be condemned as carried up the Oronoko river and cleared.
The whole colony of Demerara was in arms, the 12th of March last, on account of run-away negroes.
J. M'GOUTY.
The Judges of Election for members of the City Council are requested to meet at Myers's hotel this evening, (the 27th inst.) at 7 o'clock, to make the requisite arrangements for holding the election.
R. C. WEIGHTMAN, PRINTER, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, HAVING purchased the Extensive and Valuable establishment of WM. DUANE, consisting of Books, Stationery, Binding implements, and Printing materials, offer for sale at the lowest Philadelphia rates, Books and Stationery of all kinds; Printing in all its various branches, will be executed to order, and on the shortest notice. R. C. W. Solicits the attention of his friends, and hopes by unremitted attention to merit a share of public patronage. May 27—tf
THE DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY, By the author of WAR IN DISGUISE, For Sale at EDGAR PATTERSON'S Store, F Street Washington city. May 27—3t
TEAS, SUGARS, BRANDY, RICE, &c.
WALTER & CLEMENT SMITH, have just received by the Schooner Citizen, captain Sturges, and Providence captain Travers, from New York, and offer for sale at their Warehouse opposite Lowndes's wharf— 50 chests fresh Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin Teas of fine quality; 100 boxes of 7lb Superior and fresh Hyson, and 14lb. each Imperial and Gunpowder 200 deals 2lb. Tea, put up in Canton for each family use, 4 chests Single Hyson, 7 pipes high 4th proof and well flavored Bordeaux Brandy, 20 tiersce Rics, 15 hds. best Surinam Molasses, 40 hds. Prime St. Croix and Trinidad Sugars, 15 hds. Martinique clayed Sugar, entitled to drawback and certificate, 40 boxes, Clarat and Frontignac wines, one dozen each, 30 boxes Olives and Capers, 10 baskets best refined Suet Oil, 6 bottles each, 10 boxes London Mufard, 6 hds. Spermaceti and Whale Oil, 100 Demijohns, Pimento, Ginger, Nutmegs, Cloves, Fruits, &c.
And in Store,
Old Cognac Brandy, very fine, Holland and country Gin, Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brandy, Sherry, Lisbon, Tenerife, Port, Catalonia, and old Madeira Wines, old Jamaica Spirits, West India Rum, Segars, Lemons in boxes, Loaf and Lump Sugars, coarse Lisbon Salt, &c.
Georgetown, May 27—22wtf
By virtue of a decree of the hon. the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county for the county of Washington in the suit of Charles Wadsworth—complainant, versus Owen Roberts and Jane his wife, George N. Lyles, Jno. Harper and James Keich—defendants.
Will be sold at Public Auction
to the highest bidder on Saturday the 30th day of May next at Rhodes's hotel in the city of Washington, the easternmost part of Lot No. 18 in square number 166 in the said city of Washington, together with the two story Brick Dwelling House thereon erected, and other the improvements to the said part of a lot belonging or appertaining. The above house joins the one now in the occupation of Mr. Lind the teacher of the western school; and portion of the of purchasing said property may be shown by applying at the said City.
The sale to commence at 12 o'clock precisely. The terms cash or money to be paid immediately on the sale being ratified by the court. LEWIS FORD, trustee. April 29—w4t
WASHINGTON CITY,
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27.
We received at a late hour last evening the Virginia Argus, containing a long and interesting detail of the proceedings of the Circuit Court in the case of Aaron Burr, which shall be given in our next—contesting ourselves at present with the following outlines.
The proceedings of Friday only are given.
Chief justice Marshall and Judge Griffin presided.
Eighteen of the grand jury having answered to their names, Col. Burr stated an objection to the manner in which they had been summoned, in consequence of which, after argument, Mr. Barbour and Dr. Fouché were withdrawn.
Col. Burr then challenged William B. Giles and Wilson Carey Nicholas, the former on account of his vote in the Senate on suspending the Habeas Corpus, and the subsequent expression of an opinion; and the latter on the ground of personal enmity. Both these gentlemen were likewise withdrawn.
The following gentlemen were then sworn on the grand jury:
John Randolph, Foreman, J. W. Tazewell, Robert Taylor, William Daniel, jun. John Mercer, Edward Pegram, Mumford Beverly, John Ambler, Thomas Harrison, Joseph C. Cabell, James Pleasants, Jun. John Breckenbrough, Alexander Shepherd, James Barbour, and James M. Garnett.
The Chief Justice then charged the jury, upon a discussion ensued on a proposition, to instruct the jury with respect to the admissibility of certain evidence which it was supposed would be offered on the part of the U. States, which was not finished on Friday.
Gen. Wilkinson had not arrived.
Post Office, Washington, } May 9th, 1807.
SUMMER ESTABLISHMENT, to commence on Monday the 11th May 1807. THE Mails for the main Southern route, are to be closed at 6 o'clock, P. M. and are to arrive at half past 5 P. M.
The Eastern mail to be closed at half past 6 P. M. and arrive at half past 5 P. M.
The Annapolis and Eastern shore route closes on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6 P. M. and arrive Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 o'clock P. M.
The Charlburg and Chillicothe route, via Fairfax c. h. Winchester, &c. close Fridays at 6 o'clock A. M. and arrive Thursdays at noon.
The Leisburg mail, via Prospect Hill, &c. will close on Mondays at 6 o'clock P. M. and arrive Tuesdays at 11 A. M.
The general western mail, via Fredericktown, Md. will be closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 6 o'clock P. M. and arrive at 5 P. M. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The mail for Brookville, Md. will be closed every Wednesday at 6 P. M. & arrive Thursdays at 6 P. M.
The New Orleans mail, via Athens, Georgia, will be closed every Saturday, 6 P. M. and arrive same day at 8 A. M.
Do via Tennessee, Mississippi Territory, &c. will be closed every Monday 6 P. M. & arrive same day 5 1/2 P. M.
The mail to Ridge, Md. via Piscataway, Port Tobacco, St. Inigoes, &c. will close every Thursday at 6 P. M. and arrive every Tuesday at 6 P. M. May 13—3w
State of Maryland, ss. St. Mary's county, Orphans Court, April 14th, 1807.
ON application by petition of William T. Lee, administrator of Henry Lee, late of St. Mary's county deceased, it is ordered that he give the notice required by law, for creditors to exhibit their claims against the said deceased, and that the same be published once in each week for the space of six successive weeks in the Fredericktown Herald, and National Intelligencer.
JAMES FORREST, Reg. Will, for Saint Mary's county.
This is to give Notice,
That the subscriber of St. Mary's county hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of St. Mary's county in Maryland, letters of administration, on the personal estate of Henry Lee late of St. Mary's county deceased—all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, at or before the 14th day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under my hand this 14th day of April, 1807. WM. T. LEE, adm'r. April 24—w6t
WILLIAM MARBURY
HAS just received, via Philadelphia and Baltimore, and now for sale at his store, next door above Mr. Elisha Riggs, Bridge Street, an elegant assortment of
Fancy & Spring Goods, viz.
4 4th, and 7 8th Triffa Taull net, &c. Linen Bilk and cotton hosiery 5 4th Leigh sheeting Figured Florence Linen ca-bricks, Do. crape Thread and cotton lace Plaid and plain Manx Fancy ginghams, cuas Do. gauze muslins White and coloured Seeded mill do. kid gloves Tamboured do. Parasols, plated Fancy tamboured mull mounted manties Ladies, muffs and children's Leno do do. dresses morocco slippers Leno long shawls pers Do. tamboured veils, Blue, plain and coloured 8 8th and 6 4th cambricks brick muslins Cotton cambricks 4 4th chambrays Marbled satins Cotton do. India and cambric dr 7 4th fatin damask mousel shawls London hats, &c. &c. Georgetown, May 23—twam

TAKE NOTICE, Farmers of Virginia & Maryland. NOW all men by these presents that I Jedediah T. Turner of Cazenovia county to wit in the State of New York, did on the 20th day of October in the year 1803, grant unto David Pollock of the city of Washing- ton, a power to void the right to use my Patent Threshing Machine within the States of Virginia and Maryland, which right was secured to me by Patent from the President of the United States—and whereas said Pollock was bound to pay strict attention to the busi- ness of threshing said Patent rights; but as I find both he hath been done, and as I am informed said Pollock hath removed from said State of Virginia to the State of Georgia, and totally neglected said business. Now therefore, I do by these presents revoke & foreclose & disannul all the power of right in said agency ever conferred to said Pollock by me, and in his room and stead have appointed JAMES LINSAY of the State of New York, my true and lawful attorney for threshing said rights, within the State of Vir- ginia. Given under my hand and seal the 20th day of April 1807.
JEDEDIAH T. TURNER. In presence of Thomas Copson, Emm Cushing.
May 23—3t Treasury Department, May 1st, 1807
PROPOSALS WILL be received at the Treasury till the 10th of June next inclusive, for building a light house on an island si- tuate at the mouth of the River Mis- sissippi, according to the designs and description prepared by B. H. Latrobe.
The light house to be a circular tower forming a truncated cone 27 feet diameter at the top of the basement, 12 feet diameter at the top of the plat- form, which forms the floor of the lantern, and 81 feet 7 inches high from the natural surface of the ground to the said platform. The foundation to be sunk 8 feet six inches below the surface of the ground, and 28 feet 6 inches in diameter, is to rest on piles driven 20 feet into the earth, and to consist of a reversed Cupola of brick of 23 feet external diameter, 7 feet 6 inches in depth, and bedded in a work of solid masonry, one foot thick above the piling, and which must fill the whole space dug for the foundation and not occupied by the said Cupola. A circular basement wall 3 feet 6 inches high, and 2 feet 3 inches wide to be built of well bonded broad rough stones upon the rim of the reversed Cupola, and upon the solid wall in which it is bedded. The exterior wall of the tower from the top of the basement is to be two feet thick, built of wrought free stones perfectly jointed and bedded, in no part less than two feet thick on the bed of each stone going quite through the wall, the exterior to be chiselled fair; the interior rough pointed. Six equiistant interior brick walls, two bricks and a half thick each, must be bonded with the external wall and ex- tended within the tower, their interior end forming the well of the stair case which is 12 feet wide at the surface of the ground. Those buttress walls (which must be founded upon sprayed arches turned on a brick wall, erected on the rim of a smaller inverted Cupola turned within the larger one) to be uniting together at each revolution of the stairs, by brick splayed arches, forming the well of the staircase and extending to the external wall of the tower; and on the crown of those splayed arches, reversed arches must be turned, the reversed feet of which support the buttresses above. Those arches forming a succession of recesses rising with the spiral line of steps will continue to the elevation of fifty feet; and thence upwards the interior lining of bricks is to be built solidly and well bonded with the external wall to the top of the tower, the three up- per courses of free stones excepted, which are to go through the whole wall in single blocks. The spiral stair- case 12 feet diameter at the surface of the ground, and 8 feet diameter at the top of the tower is to consist of 133 steps of Pennsylvania marble with a 9 inches newell supported on a capped tree stone pillar, resting on the centre of the foundation Cupola; the other ends of the steps to be supported by, and to go six inches into the brick but- tresses and arches above described. A marble platform to cover that part of the Cupola which is not occupied by the first stairs; and the platform which forms the floor of the lantern to consist of ten slabs of marble well jointed to- gether and projecting three inches be- yond the upper course of free stone. The entrance into the lantern to be through a sheet iron door sliding on rollers. The lantern 8 feet 6 inches diameter, and 9 feet 6 inches high, is to be fixed in its place by 12 strong iron bars, worked solidly six feet six in- ches into the wall and secured at the tower end by strong cross bolts one foot in length, with a screw six inches long above the stone work. The twelve corner posts of the lantern to be also iron bars, turned with a flat foot through which the screws of the an- chor bars must pass and be strongly fastened to the nuts; their upper ends being morticed into a strong circular iron ring, upon which the iron rafters are riveted. The rafters to be also framed into an iron hoop with a copper funnel and a large copper ventilator above turned by a vane. The space between the corner posts to be occupied by strong iron sashes glazed with 10 by 12 glass of the first quality, and one of the sashes to be hung on hinges for a door to go out on the platform which is to be surrounded by iron balustrades 3 feet high with a rail and a strong wire netting carried from the rail to the eaves of the lantern. The necessary lantern or lamps, either suspended by iron chains or supported on iron feet; and a close stove to be placed in the lan- tern.
The building to be painted black, to be provided with two complete electri- cal rods with gilt points; and to have one door, and at each revolution of stairs two opposite windows 2 feet by 9 inches. The keeper's dwelling house to be erected round the basis of the tower forming a concentric circular building entirely of brick, and of 60 feet exter- nal diameter, including that of the tower. The foundation sunk 4 feet, to rest on piles driven 20 feet into the earth, and to be 2 and a half bricks thick, con- tinuing of that thickness 3 feet 6 inches above the ground. The wall to rise 10 feet higher 2 bricks thick, to be con- nected with the external wall of the light house by nine partition brick walls and to have internal brick piers from which at the elevation of six feet above the base wall spring arches against the body of the light house: and on the top of these carriage arches segment arches must be turned all round the building. The house to be furnished with two stacks of chim- nies, and to have twelve external doors or windows, and also internal doors communicating from one room to an- other; and the internal walls and ceil- ings to be plastered. A circular piazza ten feet wide, to be erected round the dwelling house, rest- ing on a foundation brick wall of one and a half brick thick, sunk five feet below the ground rising three feet above the same and coped with free stone; into which 24 cast iron pillars 8 feet 8 inches high are to be fixed. The piazza to have two porches formed by arched brick walls connecting it with the dwelling house. On the top of the pillars, plates are to be laid framed together and support- ing a ceiling floor. A framed roof co- vered with cypress shingles, to cover both the dwelling house and piazza. The interval between the walls of the piazza of the dwelling house and of the light house, to be filled with the rub- bish, sand or earth, as high as the top of the base wall; and both the piazza and dwelling house to be paved with brick. All the bricks to be sound Philadel- phia bricks. A more particular written description and drawings of the building may be seen by applying at the Treasury in Washington, or to Mr. Latrobe at Phi- ladelphia. Separate proposals will also be re- ceived for the freight of not more than 800 tons of stone, either from the Dela- ware and Potomac, and of not more than 250,000 bricks from Philadelphia to the mouth of the Mississippi. The stones and bricks to be delivered within the bar will be received on board of lighters. May 11—ep1m
A Farm for Sale. THE Subscriber being desirous of remov- ing from this State the ensuing fall, offers for sale the well improved tract of LAND now occupies in Montgomery county, 19 miles from Georgetown, 30 from Fredericktown, 14 from Leesburg, and 2 from Mifflin. Bow- ie's and Hersey's mills, containing 246 Acres, one half of this tract abounds with wood, the greatest proportion of the other half has been lately cleared and is under good fencing; the quality of the land is inferior to none in the neighborhood, and on almost every part of it, are never failing springs of excellent water. The improvements are on a healthy and handsome situation, composed of a neat and well finished Dwelling House, 36 feet by 12, two good rooms with a fire-place in each on the lower floor, and two well finished rooms on the second, with a good kitchen, 19 feet by 15, with other necessary buildings; the whole lately built of the best materials, a large yard, well set in English grass, and garden will paled in; convenient to the buildings are two young ORCHARDS, just becoming useful, composed of 600 Fruit trees of the best selected fruit—in short, no pains has been spared to render this place pleasant and comfortable—these advantages should early attract the attention of the man of in- dustry, or the man of ease and independence, being but a few hours ride from the city of Washington and Georgetown, and especially when a bargain may be had, on the payment of one half the purchase money if an early application be made to the subscriber who will show the premises, or to Mr. John Hoye, in Georgetown. Also for Sale 2000 acres of excellent LAND, in Allegany county, com- posed of well selected tracts—those lands will be shown to any person disposed to purchase, in the months of July and August next, when the subscriber proposes spending a few weeks in that county, and when good bargains may be had. JOHN ORME. Montgomery county, Md. } May 25 3t
The thorough Bred Horse MONTICELLO, NOW IN HIGH ORDER.
WILL be Let to Mare the ensuing season, to commence the first of April, at my seat, near Georgetown, at FIFTEEN DOLLARS, per Mare, for which a note must be sent pay- able the first of September, and one dollar to the groom; or in lieu thereof, ELEVEN DOL- LARS in money. Good and extensive pasture, well enclosed, at 50 cents per week, and the mare fed, if required, at the market price, for which the money must be sent. The greatest care taken to prevent accidents or etc per, but will not be responsible for either. JOHN THRELKELD. March 23—tf
WANTED TO HIRE, BY the year in a small family, a WOMAN servant who understands plain cooking, washing and ironing—to such a person who can be well recommended, liberal wages will be given. Enquire of John Dawton, oppo- site the West side Market. May 22—3t
TRIAL of Col. AARON BURR. WESCOTT & CO. Eleventh street near Pennsylvania avenue, Washington city, INFORM the public, that they have en- gaged Mr. THOMAS CAMPBELL, one of the most able and correct Stenographers in the United States, to attend the Circuit Court to commence its session in Richmond, on the 22nd of this month; and if the trial comes on, to publish as speedily as possible, a full and complete account of it, accompanied by all the documents relative to this memo- rable and important decision. May 18—tf
Eighty Dollars Reward. Ranaway on the 12th July 1805, from on board the sloop George (Alex- andria and Norfolk packet), a negro fellow named JAMES, (nicknamed Red-eyed Jim, owing to that part of his eyes being red which in other people's eyes is white) has a large nose, heavy look, is stout and well made, about 34 years of age; he is an artful fellow and a piece of a tailor. I will give 30 dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again with all reasonable charges, or the same if delivered to me in Norfolk—and the further sum of 50 dollars for such information as will convict in a court of justice, any person or persons of harboring said slave James. July 12th 1805. N. B. I have good information that said negro James was seen at Blenheim near Mr. Laidler's ferry, Charles county Maryland, on the 15th May 1807, and was in the employ or service of a Mr. Nott. TRISTRIM BUTLER. May 22—we 3t
PUBLIC SALE. ON the 6th day of June next, will be sold for cash, all the right and interest of John Coles in that valuable property, known on the plat of the city of Washington, called Lots No. 3 and 4 in square No. 9, with a large stone Warehouse, and Wharf and a large brick Dwelling House, or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy a writ of Fieri facias issued out of the circuit court at the suit of John May against John Coles—said at the Union tavern in Georgetown at 4 P. M. DANL. BUSSARD, for D. C. BRENT, marshal. May 14—tdf
This is to give notice, that the subscriber of the city of Washington in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county in the State of Maryland, letters of administra- tion on the personal estate of Thomas Ducker, late of said county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on or be- fore the first day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Those indebted to the deceased are desired to make immediate pay- ment. ALLEN B. DUCKETT, Adm. City of Washington, March 18—tf All claims forwarded by mail must be paid. District of Columbia, County of Washington, to wit: IN the case of WILLIAM DYER an insol- vent debtor, confined in the prison of Wash- ington county for debt—Notice is therefore hereby given to the creditors of the said Wm. Dyer, that on Monday the 12th day of June next at the hour of 10 o'clock, A. M. the oath prescribed by the act of Congress, enti- tled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia," will be ad- ministered to the said Dyer, and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer three times before that day. By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch, esq., chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. By order WM. BRENT, ck. May 20—3t
This is to give Notice, THAT the Subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's court of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, Letters of admin- istration on the personal estate of Joseph Calvert late of said county, deceased—all persons having claims against the said deceas- ed are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber in said county on or before the 13th day of November next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 12th day of May, 1807. ANN CALVERT, adm'r. May 13—w3t
Pursuant to the above order, will be offered for sale, on Friday the 26 day of June next to the highest bidder, all the personal property of Joseph Calvert de- ceased, at his late dwelling on F street, consist- ing of the interest in said house, some Household Furniture, Carpenter's tools &c. Three months credit on all sums above 20 dollars with approved notes or bonds, bearing interest from the day of sale, all sums under cash. ANN CALVERT, adm'r. May 13—w3t
Notice is hereby given, THAT the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of WIL- LIAM SWINTON, late of the city of Wash- ington deceased. All persons having claims against said estate, are hereby warned to ex- hibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 15th day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of May, 1807. GEORGE BLADGEN. May 20—t120
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
PROPOSALS For carrying the MAILS of the United States, on the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington, until the 1st day of July next, inclusive. IN MAINE. 1. From Scodie falls by Scodie, Den- neyville, Machias, Jones, Addison, Harrington, Steuben and Gouldsboro', to Sullivan, once a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Scodie falls every Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Denneyville by 6 p m. Leave Denneyville at 7 p m, and arrive at Sullivan the next Satur- day by 6 p m. Returning. Leave Sullivan every Sunday at 6 a m, ar- rive at Denneyville on Wednesday by 6 a m. Leave Denneyville at 7 a m and arrive at Scodie falls by 10 a m. November 1 to May 1. Leave Scodie falls every Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Sullivan on Mon- day by 10 a m. Leave Sullivan on Monday at 2 p m, & arrive at Scodie falls on Thursday by 6 p m. 2. From Denneyville to Eastport once a week. Leave Denneyville e- very Wednesday at 7 a m, and arrive at Eastport at 9 a m. Leave Eastport at noon, & arrive at Denneyville by 2 p m. 3. From Sullivan, by Trenton, Blue- hill, Calais, Buckton, Prosp. Ct., Bel- fast and Ducktrap, to Camden, once a week. November 1 to May 1? Leave Sullivan every Monday at 1 p m, & arrive at Camden on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave Camden every Satur- day at 6 a m and arrive at Sullivan on Monday by 10 a m. 4. From Buckton, by Frankfort, Hampden, Bangor, Eddington and Or- rington, to Buckton, once a week. Leave Buckton every Friday at 8 a m, and arrive at Eddington by 4 p m. Leave Eddington every Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Buckton on Monday by 2 p m. 5. From Camden, by Thomaston, Warren, Waldoboro', Nobleboro' and Newcastle, to Wiscasset, twice a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Wiscasset every Wednesday and Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Camden on Thursday and Saturday by 11 a m. Leave Camden every Tues- day and Thursday at 1 p m, & arrive at Wiscasset on Wednesday and Friday by 11 a m. November 1 to May 1. Leave Camden every Monday and Thursday at 6 a m, and arrive at Wil- scasset by 6 p m. Leave Wiscasset e- very Thursday and Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Camden by 6 p m. 6. From Wiscasset by New Milford, Gardner and Hallowell, to Augusta, once a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Wiscasset every Saturday at 4 a m, & arrive at Augusta by 7 p m. Leave Augusta every Thursday at 4 a m, and arrive at Wiscasset by 7 p m. 7. From Portland, by Falmouth, Gray, New Gloucester, Lewistown, Green, Monmouth and Winthrop, to Augusta, once a week. Leave Portland every Monday at 8 a m, & arrive at Augusta on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Augusta every Sa- turday at 6 a m, and arrive at Portland on Sunday by 6 p m. November 1 to May 1. 8. From Hallowell by Augusta, Vas- salboro', Winslow, Waterville, Fairfield and Canaan, to Norridgewock, once a week. Leave Hallowell every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Norridgewock on Tuesday noon. Leave Norridgewock every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Hallowell on Sunday by 6 p m. 9. From Vassalboro' by Fairfax, U- nity and Colledgetown to Hamden, once a week. Leave Vassalboro' every Mon- day noon, & arrive at Hamden on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Hamden every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Vassalboro' on Thursday noon. 10. From Hallowell by Augusta, Mount Vernon, Unity, Sharon, Far- mington, Chester, Readfield and Augus- ta to Hallowell once a week. Leave Hallowell every Monday at 6 a m, & arrive at Farmington on Friday by noon. Leave Farmington every Saturday noon, & arrive at Hallowell on Sunday by 6 p m. 11. From Wiscasset by Bath, Brun- swick, North Yarmouth and Falmouth, to Portland, three times a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Wiscasset every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 1 p m, and arrive at Portland the next days by 11 a m. Leave Portland every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 1 p m, and arrive at Wiscasset the next days by 11 a m. November 1 to May 1. Leave Wiscasset every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 4 a m, & arrive at Portland by 6 p m. Leave Portland every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m, & arrive at Wil- scasset by 6 p m. 12. From New Milford by B.M. town, Palermo and Davidtown, to B.M. town, once a week. Leave New Mil- ford every Saturday at noon, & arrive at Belfast on Sunday by 6 p m. Leave
Belfast every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at New Milford on Tuesday by 6 p m. 13. From Brunswick, by Boudoin, Litchfield and Hallowell, to Augusta, once a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Brunswick every Monday at 2 a m, & arrive at Augusta by 11 a m. Leave Augusta at 1 p m, & arrive at Brunswick by 9 p m. November 1 to May 1. Leave Brunswick every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Hallowell by 6 p m. Leave Hallowell every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Brunswick by 6 p m. 14. From Portland by Windham, Bridgetown, Waterford, Paris, Buck- field, Livermore, Turner, Norway, and Poland, to Portland, once a week. Leave Portland every Tuesday at 8 a m, & arrive at Turner on Thursday by 10 a m. Leave Turner every Satur- day at 6 p m, and arrive at Portland the next Monday by 4 p m. 15. From Portland by Sacarap- pe, Gorham, Standish, Falmouth, Hiram and Brownfield, to Friburg, once a week. Leave Portland every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Friburg by 10 a m. Returning.—Leave Friburg every Tues- day at 2 p m, and arrive at Portland on Wednesday by 6 p m. 16. From Portland by Gorham, Buckton, Limerick, Limington, Par- sonfield, Newfield, Shapleigh, Lebanon, Douty's falls, Sanford, Alfred and Waterboro', to Portland, once a week. Leave Portland every Monday at 11 a m & arrive at Douty's falls on Wed- nesday by 6 p m. Leave Douty's falls on Thursday at 6 a m, and arrive at Portland the next Monday by 8 a m. 17. From Portland by Scarboro', Biddeford, Kennebunk, Douty's falls, Berwick and Dover, N. u. to Port- mouth, three times a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Portland every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, at half past 1 p m, & arrive at Portsmouth the next Tues- day & Saturday by noon. Returning. Leave Portsmouth every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at half past 12 p m, and arrive at Portland on Wednes- day, Thursday and Saturday by half past 11 a m. November 1 to May 1. Leave Portland every Monday, Wed- nesday and Friday, at 6 a m, and arrive at Portsmouth by 6 p m. Leave Port- mouth every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m, and arrive at Port- land by 6 p m. 18. From Portland by Scarboro', Biddeford, Kennebunk, Wells and York to Portsmouth, three times a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Portland every Tuesday, Thurs- day and Saturday at half past 1 p m, & arrive at Portsmouth the next days by 11 a m. Returning. Leave Portsmouth every Monday, Wednesday and Fri- day at 8 p m, and arrive at Portland the next days by 11 a m. November 1 to May 1. Leave Portland every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Portsmouth by 6 p m. Leave Portsmouth every Monday, Wednes- day and Friday by 8 a m, & arrive at Portland by 6 p m. 19. From Wiscasset to Booth-Bay once a week, Leave Booth-Bay every Wednesday at 7 a m, and arrive at Wiscasset by 11 a m. Leave Wiscasset at 1 p m, and arrive at Booth-Bay by 5 p m. IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 20. From Portsmouth by Dover, Ros- chester, Middletown, Ossipee, Moat- sonboro', Center Harbor and Plymouth o' Haverhill and Newbury, Vt. and from Newbury by Haverhill, Plymouth, New-Hampton, Meredith, Gilmanstown, Nottingham and Durham to Port- mouth once a week. Leave Portsmouth every Tuesday at 2 p m, and arrive at Plymouth on Thursday by 7 p m.— Leave Plymouth on Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Haverhill on Friday by 5 p m, and at Newbury by 7 p m. Re- turning. Leave Newbury every Satur- day at 6 a m, and arrive at Plymouth by 6 p m. Leave Plymouth at 7 p m, and arrive at Portsmouth on Tuesday by 10 a m. 21. From Fryberg in Maine, by Conway, Bartlett, Rosebrooks and Jef- ferson to Lancaster once in two weeks. Leave Fryberg every other Tuesday at 1 p m, and arrive at Lan- caster on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave Lancaster every other Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Fryberg on Tuesday by 10 a m. 22. From Exeter by Epping, Not- tingham, Epsom, Pembroke, Concord, Salisbury, Grafton, Lebanon and Pel- ham to Hanover once a week. Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 9 a m, and arrive at Concord by 10 a m on Wed- nesday. Leave Concord at 11 a m, and arrive at Salisbury by 3 p m.— Leave Salisbury at 4 p m, and arrive at Hanover on Friday by 8 a m. Re- turning. Leave Hanover every Friday at 1 p m, and arrive at Concord at 3 p m, and arrive at Exeter on Mon- day by 3 p m. (To be Continued.)