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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-02-08
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TIL; JEFFERSON.

III JENFEhONJN.
The letter and report were ordered to BIZ
printed.
Mr.. Leib from the committee appointed on
that fubje6t, reported bin making an appro-
pnation for the completion ofthe Arfendl be-
longing TO the United States on the banks Of
The Schuy!kill, 10 the amount of ~, 900 dollars,
which was twice read and referred to the COM
mittee Of The whole for Monday.
mr.. Cro5OHinDied moved that the Commit
tee Of Ways and Means be directed to enquire
what alterations are necefary in the laws fixing
the faiares and emolument Of the collectors OF
duties OIL impof and tonnage, which motion
was carried ia the Affirmative.
mr. Sombard preferted the petition Of Cuth-
bert Siinms Of the II Regiment of the Virgil
MIA line commanded by Col. GRAFTON, and who
wac difebled from doing duty for confidera.
bic time, by ftraiu he goo on his marching
from the fouthward To the nofthward in 1776,
which train has rendered him incapable of pro-
curing fJpport forhimGelf, biswife, and children,
prsyingreief. Referred to the committee of the
whole who have that fubject before them.
Tc. FiUdley prefsnted memorial frcal a
number of the inhabitants Of the counties Of
IefierioD and B-lmont in the aate OF Ohio
and of Ohio county in Virginia, recommending
particular route for tic road intended to be
laid our from the diltri9 OF Columbia through
the fate OF Ohio. o. motion che tusmoria
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-02-08
anGtins, Daies
THOMAS TAYLOR & Co.

II IIIJNIfto A1I4ON & 20.
WILL in future iN ut fbe fore occupied By al. ".
~ Hareost e. Go. Wcdnelaay'I in eaeb 7y-ek. !;
and at ttsir oafee, IKsSay5 ard Fridays as glaL
Dee. /, 1904. eptf
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-02-08
TO HIRE,

He preient year, as a WET NURSE, a
likely young;Wonan with her frtt child
Apply at this Office.
February /. epst.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-02-08
Beg.6tfc
OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF TIE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES. OF THE
UNITED STATES.
IT. be Ccafir,1AJ
FRIDAY, January 25.

a mef'dge in writing from the PRECEDENT of
the United States was received and read as fol-
lows:
To tie S:ente and Honf Of Rcpr1lenfafipr5 Of
f5e UYitsd Sf1fs5.
! communicate for the information cf Con.
gref5, ;bc report of the director of the Mint, of
the operations Of that inRitution for the Ian
year.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1805-12-16
I2u1d; Gongres8.
EI2ST SESSION.

/ Qeorum or the Senate having afem-
Sled, the hon. Samuel Smith, was chofen
prcfdcGt, pr b1c ore
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1805-12-16

HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVE.
DEC. 2
4 Qnorum Of the Houfe having ailem-
Died, Tie members proceeded 10 ballot for
clerk, whea John Backley had s. votes,
and was chofen. Mr. Macon was cholen
Speaker, and Jof,ph Wheaton was recho-
Zen Sargent at Arns.
Committees were cholrn to wait on the
Ircfdent OF the United States to inform
Tim OF rt-c organization or the TWO HoufeS !;
lie returned in anfwer, that he ihould
make a Communication 10 Congreis, BY
mtiase tomorrow at IL o'clock.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1805-12-16

ErfaH 5' & litter, dste@ Z. H4fEi1gta>
Drc q.
: 4 n'eiagc i this infant received fror,.
tne ircE i-Ht W ttritt cnmEa-uce the e
cries af9 cleared I'D doors fhut."
[Ncuya-t s5tr.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1805-12-16

HOUSE or REPRE5ENTATTgES
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1805-12-16

TUESDAY, DEC. !, 1903.
This Day, nonn the Fredcnt's Secretary, prefcn
'tcd the following MESSAGE, from the Preiident.
Jenks' Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1803-1805, 1805-02-25

II TAKE NOTICE
4 HE connection in buhnels under the
= under the firm of
LORtfSS & GRAY
!" ths day di1oved Nv mutual content IN perfons
indebted to laid firm &c reau-aed 20 m ke
nn'edia'e payment TO JOHN GRAY, and all who
sAse demands aaainG tsii firm To call on him for
'01emens. lEREMI II IOPING,
NICHOLAS LORI..G,
- JOHN GRAY.
Asr.a ayes.,6. FS, 4, .scS.
Jenks' Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1803-1805, 1805-02-25

NOTICE
TIVE copartner'lip Of the (ubfcribers
i under tbs 5rm OF
BARBOUR * BARNFvILL.
IS this day hy N dtual coa(ent jiGo.ved all per-
ions who have any demands and tho'c who are
Indehtei are req1chcd to cali on EDW RD BAR
NEViLL, who is authaflc n oiu't the fame
To-EPH BARBOUR.
EDWa2D BARNEVILL.
Print. Fi,uarv I2, 8~s
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01
NATCHEZ, AuguR Is.
Ex.rGa efa letter fiom gentlemen at Nafe5if0bes 10
tie Editors, dated 1aae 4.

Ex:rGa ofa letter frou gentlemen at Nafe6ifoGes, 10
tie Editors, Gatd Jaae 4.
On the l.h ultimo, his iluq,ion, 5igJneG the
Bob Of Afoat,ey arrived at this place ne travelled
III coach drawn by TX mules, and had the top of a
chariot luipended upon poles like litter and carried
by mules along, in which he occaiionaly rode
he had etcort Of ixy cavalry, party of pioneers
that went before, and was followed by large num-
her Of perfons molly inhabitants of Nagadoches and
St. Antonio He had iixty mules particularly allotted
for his carriages which changed frequently and
nearly many packed with his baggage he travel
led eighteen or twenty leagues day; he wore the
mitre and purple robe, appears about 49, is rather
Mort and fat, OF eay manners facetious and agreea-
Bile in converiation fpeahs nothing but Spanih and
Latin, but reads French, and he furpled us all by the
liberaty OF his ientiments expreiions. He is an
European late confeor to the king and queen of
Spain, and is iaid be relation of the Prince
OF Peace he has been about years in America
has juraiction five provinces, with an income
of fifty thouiand dollarsa year. He fiayed with us
four days paid him all the attention our fitua.ion
would admit; he appeared pleaied; returned every
civilty politely, and left hi, 5eneditfion with US
There has been variety of c,neetures relative to
the objeas of his Wifi this place fone have fup-
poied 1T of political than an eccleaiticaI ma
ture, and it was generally ,ho't ne would make as
good general biihop; he carried with him a
Iheodolte FOX taking the latitude OF places aud ma
thema,ical infruments, well as the inltruments of
his order he requeted TO take the latitude of
Natohitoches, which he faid he would do with plea
iure but he had lof ome fcrews out of his inftru-
ncnt that renderedit ueefs he faid he found Maya
doches in Al degrees and or theregbouts which
is lnmewhat foutk of this place"
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01

niilioners appointed by The United States tc
treat with the ChiokaCaw and ChaStaw nations
Of Indians: Beginning where the boundary line
between the State OF Tenneiiee and the Indians,
trikcs the Ohio river; thence, down the Ohio.
to the Tenneiiee river; thence up the middle
of The Tennefee river to the mouth of Duck r.
yer; thence up Duck river to where the Coum.
bian road cro!lts il, thence, with the road.
Southwar:.ly, to the top of the dividing ridge
between Butfaloe and Swan river thence in
Guiding all the waters of Elk river, to the Chick
afaw old fields. near the Mufcle fioals thence
direa line NorthwarL!v to the United States
boundary. (TrnnsDse GaSette.)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01
NEW-ORLEANS, Auguft IL.

Extya9 Of letter 10 tie Editor dated Ouaebfia, Fun.
sob, 1905.
The inhabitants are highly pleafed with the pre-
tent arrangement i'll the adm nnration of jultice-
and the Legislative council receive nigh encomiums for
their diintereitcd and faithful pubic fervces In
travelling from New-Orleaus to this place, which |
iuPPote near 500 miles, found both governor Cai-
borne and The government of the United States con-
trary TO my expectations exceeding popular, and
particularly with the French-There are few re-
inees from jutice, tina, oppoied to the govern
nent' became they are afraid the law will zach them
and infirct the Punihnient due to their crimes"
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01

TO as to be perfectly Informed on the fuhiea,
vclels from healthy ports might be fubieSteti 70
quarantine of only few dsys-whch would
be a great relief To our commerce with tina,
place.
There was no news at Gibraltar of the h7.tle
with the combined fleets when captain Saii.aber
failed from thence.
The SpaniIh gun boats, captain S. informs,
aNiil every American they can, that paflts the
Straits one of them he lays paid nearly for an
attack upon one ofths y. States ketches, which
gave her full diicharge, that occaGoned her to
withdraw.
Can't. Sh;llaber, from Leghc-n, informs, that
tie Spanih gun-boats atiai all American veI.
i,-s which pats through the Streights. One of
,hcr,, he faye, paid dearly for an attack upon
enc ot the United States lletches, which gave
Ter the contents of btoaiide for her officioui-
nsis.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01
cHILLTcoTHE. (0bioJ Aug. "a.

~ letter from LDu;FYiiIe, ~ the f7Ils of .
"o, we lelr7, with much plraf,re. th,t the
projected canals are in conf 'erlble forward
he''. That owe viii De crt on bosh files the
rV'r' vde enough for boats TO pafs and rep.f,.
J we're pre- great calcul1.i1ns made .of the pro-
MS ina viii he derived fro n the mills each com.
nfnv calcul3te on ereG,ar, rs the country af-
IfRs mo Other Efficient water in dry fearon.
i"r nils Of any kind. The advantage of this
hidabie rndeTt ken will be experienced in
great degree by the citizens of the union gene
TiuV' and by thofe Of the wefern country in
particular, as bei1g the only outlet TO the iea of
@'"lSe Tai OF country capable OF producing
~ n 'e '0r expectation, than all the Ada1tic
nateS nom N. York tn Georgia. States which
" %rehonahIe to fuppofe, in lefe than hall
Is", ufF wilI look to the wenern country for
tfe'r duy bread. That we Gball be able TO
Iupply them we are confident, and feel much
'ausiaetionin contemp ating the rifing grcatneCe
"t inc weitern fltes. On the other hand we
view the connection with Our Atlantic brethren,
IS tne fndIhoiubletie Of brotheriy love, which
wh ipcTeaie with our increaing greatness, on
me other hand, we extend our PROJECTS 10 the
numerous population, which will not only line
ne b1nds Of the Oiio and its tributary nreams,
hIt the diitant plains Of the Mifouri and the
W99iers OF the VET. Calculating our numbers
":! cn"reafe in the fame ratio for thirty years,
wien nun be al!o we'd 20 be reafonal,,c, now
'Ha' the Indians are no longer dreaded, ve will
i'' be many lrfs than The whole population Of
re hates CAT Of The Allegheny.
we underft4nd that the following are the
"-sidsries OF the purchsfc r1ade by the Com
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01
from LExssoroN, Auguff 80.

BY a gentleman jul arrived fro N Orleans, ipf,r-
marion has Jun been received that body of the
Ch''kaiaws headed by captain Colbert had made an
tack upon the Ofges bur were cut to pieces by the
Latter. This warfare. in fom- nea cure confirms the
various accom- hitherto pubhed relative to the
h''ie Intentions the Indians can Of the Niiiinppi,
'""ar"S me Oilge nation. Colbert elcsr.d and has
'rtn nei nome, bat capt Underwood, 1nncrinb-
Cd chief If the Chiek4raws. who was well l,o, i,
me unrcl States as the rrav.ng CO npanion Of The
ARE captain Lewis, the agent of Indian affairs, fell in
the conf 81.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01
PHILADELPHIA, September 81.

FIR !-.-This morning about daylight FIRE
was dicovered in the fpacious building owned
aud occupied by Mr.. Edward Pennington, as a
,"car refinery in Brewers alley above Vine
hrcet.---The flames had gained iuch an afcen-
dlncy, previous to the alarm. As to defy every
effort TO l,ihdue them. This ex,eniive bnilding,
and adjoining apartments, together with all the
u'enils and large Gock of materials were en-
tirely commemorative lo's thus in one hour fui-
TUNED BY aiogle individual is flid to amount TO
between Is and 10000 dollars. l. is not fatis-
ta6toriiy undern0od how the fire originated
We are concerned TO add, that ponibility
ct preserving this valuable property, was fruf-
tra'ed by the want of a fupply of Schuyll,ll
Water 70 whom does the blame of this grofs
neglect attach
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01
SnIfe at anrtlon

an Monday the 9TH Of Oaoher rext viii com
- mence the fale of WILLIAM M CKPNZip
Cos Stock, at their Store, three door beloy the
Eagle avern Coniifng nj upN ards Of Tint 75on-
land Dollar worth of fashionable and well feleaed
DRY GOODS
IERMs-All fums under 100 dollars 90 davs ana
on all fums above 100 dollars and 6 n,o,.be creJ;,
will be given. Notes not negotiable, but with ap-
proved fecurity.
OStooer l. (eptds)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01

TIE foRo7vmr rt-yearg Communication f,osv TIE Brf;g
Aanirai, eo'rnardrg .bc 5oeh.1ing igp,do on off e.
Dis, TO Aarcrisan captains, bsm!.atO rs BY capt
HattOn, Of 81. L2esy.
D'ra3-oscb', " Cea=, 5aty IS, 1904
"GENTLEMcN,
very much lament TIE inconvenience or lois
which the ubjets of ncutra! aa:es may ruer by the
irpPreon OF the Spanih trade in the ports of Cadiz
ai:d st. Lrear, by his maieitys order for its pro-
a'1;tion having heen publicly notified, aud fuficent
t'ae gwen FOR its general PRONUNCIATION throughout
isurope, before twas acted upnn by this iuuadron
before Cadz, eanuor notwithstanding the noft lin-
cere dpoGtion have all times felt 10 give every
iecuriy and facility the lawful trade of ncutraIs
allow the hips which have received cargoes or board
hIce my arrival upon this coat, proceed on their
voyage with them. IL there were any in,ped;n,en.s
the regular notification of the eaure, by the ref
ree,ive inniiers am forty for il; but the appear
ance ot the lqur@ron off this COAT aud their having
II leu OF IT turned of TO other ports al neutral hips
which approached With the purpofe of entering il,
was iutfIcien indication of the leryice they were
employed o. and f, clearly marked Cadiz and St.
Iucar to Be- bocsaded ports, IS they are defined in
the exiting trearies and particularly in tire con-
vaton OF Petersburg, 1901, thar doub, could re-
mar, or o:her notification be necelIary.
Tho'e .hps, (ulauy OF which were Americans)
mat had received their cargoes principal part or
Il Before my arrival here, have allowed TO proceed
OF their voyage, for IT is the trade If pain alone
rhat would intercept; il ieutrais are involved in
~ ard their inierrAs in fon'e degree fnier, it is an
aecident that regret, but cannot prevent. Thofe
mat were IN port not loaded, may depart in bal
il'f but the American brig which entered on the
ioth MT. ii breach of the bock4A., will be feized
whenever HE co5Ies ou;, though The may he IN bal
al The complaint of the mater of the Portueuefe
fch'oner, ] fad is too well founded, and YOU may
ceprnd hali take proper notice of it with reGpet
tn the oiicer and meIfures that hope will prevent
the recurrence Of fuch co1dua 10 future, towards
fh"ie yyho in their lawful purfuits are entitled to
h'ni odl;es rather than harnels, feyerity, and un-
Ju!tlflbie threats
have the honor 70 he, gentlemen,
Your moi obal;ert humble fcrvant,
CuTHBERT COLLINGWCOD
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01
aARoniging. inviG5le Lol." 1,1s s;ciL

The public are notified. hat the decepons Of the
Magical Temple" praaifed by r.. Wood and
Co. IN this town, during the lail commencement.
are de'eaed.
The fnging, conversation, &c. of The Jnv;Gbls u
were eteeted by Young girl concealed in an sd;ou-
ing room, who poke 'hro' tube ru, mig under RI.
hoor' through which it continued tito one of tbe
potts oil the frame, in which he Temple" was Cuf.
pended thence into fquare pieces or bars of wood
winch were hollow, and placed horizontally, on The
top tor OF the franz, oPpofte the trumpeta, which
llueo rom the Temples" into thefe hollow bars
were made fnal perforations, orp,tte 70 ,ba
OF the trumPet, through which the rou,.ds wer. COM,
muncated into them
he manner in which fhe dircovered the number
OF Perions in the rooms, their dreG, &C. was BIZ
LOOKING through hole made in the ceiling concealed
by giais' yet 70 as not to obRrutt her ight.
(DoyL Caz
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01
FROM TIE PORT FOLIO.

s. Highly the author of the battle Of Iargs, %
hic Poem, has written, fran tie bsayt the eli u;n
ender Stanzas.
IRE LOVER TO HIS HEART.
Lie Till. lie fill, fond autterng heart,
Thine anguifh'd pulies t'-ob in vain
For The, that barbs the my ~ dart,
Knows not thy fad, thy fecret pain
Mine eyes with rude unconfcious gaze,
Puriue her form though all the GAUGE,
But her'sa oft, with FRANCE amaze,
Kebuke my wild unwary glance
Wiener the changeful meafures bring
Fer gentle hand to meet with mine.
From the foft touch electric fpring
Delicious Pangs diGrefs divine
Lie Till, lie Gill, fond futtering heart,
Stern Fortune lets thee beat in vain
And fine, that barbs Loves powerful dart
Shall never know thy feeret pain.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01

1'iN only add, that work OF this Kind is
'nperIo'iv called fer, and if executed h, men of
90! Judgment, and jsdicious friends 90 the II.
'rty OF America. it might be of very genera,
GOD, anc coun'eratt any ini,lious puh.i.at;o4s
IT the hrelinss or adherenfs TO kine'y power
nd influence.
feHerday the Fairfield Races commenced, with
me Produce Stakes Seven Files far-d Three were
Giianced the fri heat, and one in tie jal hrat.
Mr. Wyliic's Filly
Mr.. Tayloe's Q
Nj. Sc denis q q
Erratum in The 6th No. of the vindicaton, in
place OF " Gioucefer" ini.rt York"
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01
BOARDING IN WILLIAMSBURG

4 the time when the eourie ufDally commences p,
1 \ William & Mary College isiafi approaching. { ,s
iubieriber informs parents aud young gentlemen tia,
ne will continue 30 receive brard.rs ON terms as mode
rate as circumstances will allow. It will be has pecu-
har endeavor to combine Satisfactory accommodations
with internal deeorOm and propriety. Belide otef
accommodations, his houie poIeGes the advantage
OF beng alnoa contiguous to ,ae college.
Ed; CHEMINANT,
Willamiburg, Oaobsr (st.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01
From a Lovaor Pceer.

by the peru'a of the following pathetic lines o,r
readers will, no doubt, be highly gra,ifed. We
nave not yer had the plaaiure Of hearing ,be r,Gc
adap'ed to them by the Noble Lord whole name il
afterwards mentioned h1, we are Old tina, This rom,
Pohtion !. IN pirit and in charms cougenial 20 the
WORDS o' the ingenious Poet, whole v-rfes noS Se
fore us cannot be read nv the ott Indifferent obCrv
er without much grateful fentibility for the ba,
inbu' nee of tie pafIions - MY
THE DEsERTER's MEDITATION
N,Fit'tv b. John Pbi!haf C0r,an Ec, r., 70 ,.,c,
Dnrt =" the Ear!of Bar,,vrore 04d katiy s.,f,r,v.J
at MDr5. Hv,iIa'5 ani Ba,,.eapan's Ceaeeyt.
If fadly thinking,
And rpirt linking,
Could rore than drinking
Our griefs compofe
a cure for fprrow
Fro', Care I'd borrow,
Add hope tomorrow
Might end my woes.
Bar Gnce in wailiro,
Thrre'> naught vailng,
F. !ea,h unfail;n
VIII frike his blow;
Then for the reafon,
Aud for the feaion
Let us be merry before we go
A way-worn ranger,
To JOY Granger,
Through ev'rv danger,
NHy courfe pve run
Nov Death befendng,
HIS Ian aid lending,
My griefs are ending,
My woes are done:
Nh Rover,
Or haplefs lovr
Ihoie cares are over
My cup runs low"
Then for that reafon,
And for The feaion,
Let Us be merry.
Before we go.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01
GEORGETOWN, Sept. 81.

Yesterday the United States friga.e preGdent
capt. Jrmes Barron. from the Mediterranean,
arrived at the Navy Yard, city of Wilmington
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01

Hig6 crime.-A woman has been lately fined in
Baltimore for wearing her pettcoat fefoon.d TOO
high. To avoid the lik penalty in furure, it is fad
The means to let he.1 dorm.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01

b the brig Eibcrnia, from HAVANA, arrived
AZ Baltimore, we learn, that the American Con.
{nI's Office at that place was again opened.
Phil GAG
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01
(eptds }
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
HE Co-partnerhiP of wM. c. DRuMMonp 8:
Co IS, by mutual content, this dsy dfTolved
all Perions having demands againH the faid firm, and
thoe indebted thereto, are delired to call on eber
the lublcribers for Iettement
W. c. DRUMMORD.
HENRY HOVFY.
p. s. They offer for fale, their prefent sTocx
OF GOODS cd hand, and will give UP to the purebaf-
er the eligible ftand now occupied BY them immediate
ly
October /. (sn,rl
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01

HE Co-partneihiP Of KNIGHT 3, DRUMMoNp
l Is, by mutual content, diflolyed this day. Al
perfous having demands azainR ild firm, and hoe
indebted there'o, are requeled to call on WIN. c
Drummond &. Co. for immediate fettler7en,
WALTON KNIGHT,
w. c. DRUMMOrJD.
OaIber ny
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01
NORFOLK, September II.

TIE foRovvirs irtt,srg communication ozr tie Britt
Aamirai, commanding .b- 5oek.4ing Igpsd,oa off Ca.
dis, TO Ahfrrisan captains, b9n!.ato rs BY cap.
Hafton, of 81. L@esy
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-10-01

we underit7nd that the following are the
"-Sidaries of the purchsfc nlade by the Com
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-11-14
PARIS, Sept IS.

@dHlS'cf u INC 1cWHe'
Jerome Bonaparte, captain in the Navy,
Commanding di& i>ion in the Mediter-
ranean, 70 his excellency the minister of
Marine md the Colonies.
On board la Pomona, in the road of
Genoa. 18Th fruetidor,yea T3.
sir. Minister,
| have the honor to Inform your excel
lency that the mission which his majesty
has been pleased to intrust me with, has
been happily fulfilled. The division under
my orders has just anchored IN the hafbour
of Genoa with two hundred and thirty
one slaves on board, all in good health as
wei! as the crews. 'Fhey will be landed Il.
TIVE DAYS ccnformable 30 his majessy's in
s,r1ctions. The city Of Aigefs and It's
neighborhood were in perfect health atmy
departure, as is psos d by the declaration
made to me bY Mr. Dubois Thasn,ille, the
emperor's charge dc affairs.
Thlsexpedision would have been sooner
brought 60 conclusion, had it not been
for the circumstances which rendered it ne
cessary for me to put into Fon'on and OF
which have had the honor TO inform Your
exceltency by my dispatch of The Esd Their
midor. / was not detained there a long
time thanks to the care and activity OF the
maratime projects. In ~ hours the divisl.
on was in a state to set sail, proceeded GA
its voyage. I';,ad dispatched the Abiele
sloop, captain Eydoux, two days before to
inform the commissary general of CONNER
cial regulations at Algiers of my approach
ing arrival and the object of my mission.
desired him at the same time immediate
sly to set. ON foot negotiation for setting
the slaves at liberty, in order to save ME
delays and difficulties which might other
wise meet with.
set sail from Foulon on the 26th Their
midos, at ten in the morning with a strong
breeze from the n. w. with close ,eefed
topsails. shaped my course towards Ma
hon, where hoped to fall in with an ene-
my's cruizer. passed ii a league, having
only seen and visited some ships Of our
our allies and neutrals, amongst the rest a
Riguan out 90 days from Gibraltar flearnt
from her captain that rear admiral Bcker-
ton with FIVE sail Of the line was then busi-
ed in repairing his ships and taking in