Daily National Intelligencer (Washington City [D.C.])
March 22, 1813
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VOL. I WASHINGTON CITY, PUBLISHED BY GALES AND SEATON, Daily, at Ten Dollars per annum PAID IN ADVANCE. No subscription will be taken for less than twelve months. All letters to the Editors must be post paid. A MULATTO DOU whose master is willing to dispose of for ten years, when he is to be free, to a good master, which must be to the eastward of Maryland; he is heathy and active, has been brought up in a private family from an infant, ■where he has been taught every thing necesa ry to make him a valuable house or gentleman’s servant; he is extremely handy with horses, either in or out of harness. Enquire at this office- March 2— WASHINGTON HOTEL. The Subscriber informs his friends ana the public that he has This vai opened the Washington Hotel, on the Pennsylvania Avenue near the Trea sury Office. THIS establishment has been considerably enlarged, altered and improved, and furnished with an entire new set ot Beds and Furniture, a general and choice assortment of Wines and Liquors has been laid in the table will always be supplied with the best Viands that can be procured, and from a studious desire to please he hopes to merit a share of public custom. JOHN MACLEOD. N. B. A few Gentlemen can be accommo dated with Boarding, by the month or year. August 27 L a rch 1 LOUDON LAND FOR SALE. The Subscriber is authorised to sell, and now offers for sale, two tracts of Land in Lou don county, Virginia, belong ng to Wm. D Digges, Esq. the one containing about 200 G acres, lying on and adjoining the Short Hills, and known by the name o 1 the Short Hit Ti act, within a short distance of the River Pc tomac and Harper’s Ferry, on which there are several very valuable mill seats: the other, known by the name of the Valley Tract, with in five or six mles of the Town of Leesburg, and containing about 1100 acres. Both these Tracts of Land are very fertile, are situated in tnickly populated neighborhoods, and are as well calculated for farming as any land m the county ot Loudon each Tract will either be sold altogether, or will be divided in such manner as may best accommodate purchasers. The Subscriber will attend in person at the house of Mr. Jennings, on the Short Hili Tract, and at the house of Mr. Greenlease, on the Valley Tract, about the 15th March inst. for the purpose of showing the premises, and of g ving such information as may be de sirable to persons inclined to purchase. If not sold at private sale by the 12th of April next, the said Lands will be offered at Punlic Sale, to the highest bidder, on that day, a, Piers’s Tavern, in the town op Leesburg the sale to continue from day to day until the whole of the Land shall be sold. The Terms of payment will be one th ird part of the purchase money in hand on the day of the sale—the balance to be paid in one, two, three, equal annual instalments. Persons who may wish to forward Letters to the Subscriber, will please to direct to him, Stafford Court House, Virginia. E. MASON, Attorney in fact. Stafford Co. Va. March 4— A ROSS, MAS received this day, at his Wine Cellar, the following articles, imported in the schooner Express, lately from Bordeaux, wh cn he will sell wholesale and-re tail for a moderate profit Sparkling Champalgne in Hampers of 50 bottles Medoc in baskets of 12 do. St. Julien Red "Wine in hampers of 24 do Vin de Grave in boxes of 12 do. Claret in do of 12 do Sweet Oil in baskets of 12 do. Prunes in boxes of about 16 lb. each Cogmac Brandy in pipes, of a very superior quality. He has also received from Baltimore Fresh Souchong Tea, Pichou do. do. Padoy do. do. Table Salt in baskets, Nou d ..a.die*, &c. Georgetown. March 9—2awtf 100 DOZEN D 0 ÜBLE-DLa DEI) PEN KNIVES, Apply to Joseph Milligan, Bookseller, Georgetown, who has on hand a targe and general assortment of Penknives, ot a superi or quality, which he will dispose of wholesale or retail. March 10. PUBLIC SALE. On Thursday, the first day ot April next, will be disposed of at public sale, at the Union Tavern, Georgetown, a Tract of valuable LAND, lying within three miles ot Washington and Georgetown!, containing 400 acres, 170 in cui tivation, well set in CLOVER 12 acres of ex cellent Meadow, affording heavy crops of hay —two large streams, after running through a great part of the Land, unite in this bottom. There are out houses for negro's, stables, &c. Orchards of choice FRUIT, garden, and a va riety of fine Springs upon the cleared Land, Which produces ail Che grain# and grasses cut treated in this country in abundant crops—23o aoes remain in WOOD, growth consisting of locust, walnut, muibery,poplar, hickory, white and black oak, and paup. u trees. This body of I and lying upon the River Road, and with in half a mile of Frederick Town Road, will be sold entire, or divided into Lots to accom fnodate purchasers, on a credit of one, two, and three years, bearing interest. ALSO, Various Lots of Land, lying upon Road, Vai ley, Back, Washington, Green. Montgomery, West, and Causeway streets, and bounded by the Potomac River and Rock Creek. The above Lots will be sold at six, twelve, and eighteen months’ credit, for approved ne gociable notes. Any information desired, may be had at the Office of Mr John Lee, Attorney at Law, near the corner of Bridge and High streets, where plats of the Land and Lois may be seen. Georgetown, D. C. March 4—w3ts Daily National Intelligencer. VALUABLE SEATS FOR MILLS, Or Manufactories that require a force THE Upper Appomattox Company have from their Canal, in and near Petersburg, Vir ginia, upwards of one hundred feet fall of wa ter, divided into 12, 14 and 20 feet falls. They have also the necessary Land for the scite of Mills and manufacturing houses, which they wish to let or dispose of. The subscribers, who are managers for the Company, propose to meet at Petersburg on the second Monday in April next, for the purpose of disposing of the water. It is expected that on the day fol lowing, at 12 o’clock, the managers will meet at the Bason, and let some situations to the highest bidder. The terms on which the mana gers would wish to dispose of the scites, may be more particularly known after the first of March next, by application to Daniel E Allen, clerk for the Company, residing at Petersburg. The subscribers are disposed to give every en couragement in their power to manufactories of cotton and wool, particularly the carding and spinning of wool and the ful’ing of wool len cloth. There is already erected at the locks a Saw Mill and a small Grist Mill, which we propose to lease for one or more years, and which will be yery convenient to those who may be about to erect buildings at the locks, or on the canal. To those who are unacquainted with the situation, the subscribers believe they may say, there >s none more eligable in the country; s tuate at the head of tide water, at the market for an extensive back country, as well on the river Appomattox, as to the south and west oi Petersburg and affording to this country a market 20 miles nearer than Richmond, the only rival. The subscribers further state, that for the want of a sufficient number of mills ar Peters burg, a large quantity of wheat is carried from the south side of Appomattox to Richmond, although the roads are much worse and the distance further than to Petersburg. And as to the convenience in making shipments of flour, it is believed that Petersburg has every advantage which is possessed by Richmond. JOHN GRAMMER, E D WaKD M U VIFO RD, RICHD N VENABLE, EDWARD DILLON, THOMAS A. MORTON. February 17 THS subscriber has purchased t e ".hole of the Tr-ct oi Land called Long Meadows. on the boundary line of th-. City and Turnpike road to Balt more, wr the purpose of selling half of it to persons who will engage to im prove and cultivate it. No property within the District presents more tmpor.ant advantages Its convenience to a maiket commanding as high prices as any in the country; the favo able state of the Lan for cultivation; the facility with which any part of it may at all times be enriched when exhausted by the deposits on adjoining marsh, winch is ascertained to be one of the best manures for it; the quantity of timber and wood on the Land, and the ex ent of its mea dow ground, are advantages which it is hoped will induce any good manager not already provided wth land m the neighborhood, to purchase a part. I. will be sold in LOT ;of from Ten to Sixty Acres, to suit purchaiers, with or without a portion of the adjoining marsh, and with the priv.lege of enriching from the Marsh The Marsh will be sold in part to any per sons who w.il join in reclaiming it, on equal terms. A part of it has been cultivated in Timothy, and yielded the best ever seen in the neighborhood There is a Mill Seat on the place, afforded by a very remark ble spring, having a fall of 30 feet, and admirably calculated for an Dil Mill and Dairy. The terms of sale a.-e, one fifth cash, the remainder in five annual payments, bearing inte est from date of sale Mr Sinclair on he Land, will shew the boundary lines, and the first applicants shall have the selection. T DMAS EWELL. Mh^h 18— FOR SALE. Pursuant to a deed of trust from Alexander Lithgou to Charles Tyler and Alexander L'th; gou, Junr. will be sold at public auction, on Monday the 17h day of May next, al the Court House in Dumfries, TRACT OF LAND, containing about 800 acres, lying widiin three miles ot Dumfries. It is well watered and well limbered It has on it a good Dwelling Louse and out houses— and is land of go d qua lily The title is indisputable. It will be sold on a credit of two years, and will be laid off into lots, so as to suit those disposed to pur chase Bond with good security will be re quired at the purchasers, and a deed of trust upon the land as a further security. At the same time a' place will he sold a parcel of likely NEGROES, upon a credit of twe ve months. PHILIP HARRISON Attorney tn fact for Charles Tyler and A. Lithgou. Dumfries, March 15—w3ts. The Ed;tor of th- Enqu rer is requests to in- l th' n his cap r ‘id the first M JUS 1 Ki Che above reward. BASIL CLUB. Mwch 15-3 t SAMUEL ELIOT, Jr. BEES’S CYCLOPAEDIA. For Sale, 20 Vo'umes of the above work— (American Edition) with the right of continu ation. also, The whole or part of LOT No 13 in Square No. 431, directly fronting the city Post-Office. JOHN SESSFORD. March 11— AGRICULTURAL. JUST PUBLISHED, ARATOR; Being a series of Agricultural Essays practi- cal and Political, in sixtv-one numbers, By a Citizen of Virginia. For sale in the district of Columbia as follows In Georgetown—&t J Milligan’s bookstore, High-street, at the Bosk-store and Lottery offi e, Bridge street, and at the office of the Spirit of ’7 6. In Washington —at the book-stores ot R. G Weightman, W. Copper, D Rapine and A. G Way. In Alexandria— at the bookstores of Robert Gray and James Kennedy. March 2—lw -e.dSt TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. In Sept, last, my house-servant, who calls himself JOSEPH MICHAELS, absconded, and stole one of my horses, a saddle and bridle. He was seen at Bath n Berkeley co. on his way to Pennsylvania since which time, no ac count ot him has been received He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, of a light complexion, a pieasing countenance, and can read very well. Ie is a slave, was raised by me from a child and being a likely, sensible, and admirable house servant, has ever been treated with the utmost kindness and indulgence; not the slightest suspicion was ever entertained of his intention to abscond; on the contrary, he was supposed to be remarkably attached to his master and family He is supposed to be in Pennsylvania or Ohio, where he must be em ployed as a house servant, not being fit or will ing to do farming labor; and as a waiter he must be remarkable The above reward will he paid for bringing him home to the Subscriber in Wincliester, Va. or 50 dolls, for lodging him in any jail, so that 1 gel him again. It is hoped that persons not willing to take up a runaway, will take him up as a thief. DANL. LEE. Winchester, Va. March 9—9 t LANDS IN THE STATE OT OHIO AND KENTUCKY, FOR SALE. BY virtue of the last Will and Testament of Kobu rt Means, deceased, the subscriber offers for sale, ail the Lands of the Testator in the states oi Ohio and Kentucky. As there is a large quantity of of these Lands, and the quality in general good, they are well worth theittention of all persons desirous of pur chasing Lands in those parts of the country. The tracts are of various sizes, and conse quently calculated to suit purchasers of all descriptions. Further information respecting the said Lands may be obtained Irom Mr. Walter Dunn, residing in or near the town oi Chillicothe m the state of Ohio. DANIEL GALL, Jaxecutor of the last will and testament of Rob. Means, dec’ll. Richmond. July 19—ts TO RENT, The Three Story Brick Tenement, and all the Houses attached thereto, consisting of a back two story Brick House, a Brick Kit chen, and a Stable for four horses; also a pump of water in the Kitchen Yard, and a good Garden. This property lies fronting the south side of K street, and between the lower bridge and the Six Buildings, and was lately occu pied by Mr Rush. A pleasant and desirable situation The houses are convenient and commodieus, a.id amongst the best in the city. For terms apply to THOMAS PETER. Georgetown, March 17 -2awtf TO BE SOLD The time of a Mulatto Woman, who has ix years to serve. She is a good plain cook, a d can do all kinds of house-work She is offer ed for sale on account of her h-ving a young child for which reason there will be a large abatement in the price.—Enquire at this office. March 15—dlw NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the lights of the light-house on Cape Henry, and also of all the other light-houses in the Chesapeake will be immediately extinguish, ed. ALBERT GALLATIN. Treasury Department. Mrach 16th, 1813. FRESH FRUIT David Ott Co. have received a fresh sttfifily of Oranges, Lemons, Muscatel Bloom Raisins, Soft shelled Almonds, Prunes and English Walnuts, Fine Sallid Oil, Best winter strained Spermaceti OIL Also, Ari assortment of warranted Garden Seeds, which they offer ior sale at then Dugg ami Medicine Store, Pennsylvania avenue. March 18— INSOLVENT NO 1 ICE. IN the case of Fielder Parker, Jun. an insol vent debtor. Notice to his creditors. Six months from and after this 27th day of June 1812, is limited and allowed lo the ert ditors of said insolvent to exhibit their claim against him legally authenticated, io Henry B Joy, the trustee. Test Wm BRENT, Ck. Cir, Ct. Dis Gol Wash Cy. AU persons indebted io Fielder Parker, jnn. an insolvent debtor, are requested to make immediate payment to H B. JOY, Trustee lune 27, 1812 March 18—3 t FOR SALE. ON TUESDAY the THIRTIETH inst. Will be sold to the highest bidder, at eleven o’clock A. M. for an approved note a- 60 days credit, negotiable in cither of the Banks in G orgetown, a good RIDING- HORSE, for the benefit of thecred-tors of Wm Stewart. BEN S. FORREST, Trustee. Georgetown. March 10. w3w. SALE AT AUCTION. Will be sold at Public V “.'due, virtue of a deed of trust to Thomas Hoihilay and Shadrach Davis, on Tuesday the 6th April next., ar one o’clock P M A T WO-STGRi' BRICK HOUSE 8c LOT, On Eighth street, and opposite to the Marine Barrack, and adjoining the tavern kept by Mr. Drummond. Cj' Terms of sale, cash. By NICHOLAS L. QUEEN, Auctioneer. March 11 Siawts AIR STOVES. The following copies of letters respecting Mr. Daniel Pettibones AIR STOVES, prove beyond doubt the invaluable qualities of this American improvement. Copy of a note from the Russian Minister, Mr. Das cu klff. Mr. Pettibone has presented to me a pam phlet, .entitled Economy of Fuel, describing various modes of wa-ming apartments by his peculiarly constructed stoves or fire places. Though they have some similarity to the Rus sian stoves, I find that Kr. P. applies in those he constructs external air as a means of con veying the heat into the room at pleasure and m this view I consider them better calculated for this country. At the request of Mr. P as well as for the public utility, i declare this to be my opinion. A. DASCHKOFF. Washington, March 7, 1813 Copy of a note from the lion. Richard Rush, Comptroller of the Treasury. I have frequently been in rooms in the city of Philadelphia, as well in public edifices as private houses, that were warmed on Mr. Da niel Pettibone’s plan for introducing warm air into rooms, and was always struck with the equal and comfortable degree of heat which pervaded them. His plan was aproved, as far as I was informed, by all who made trial of it, RICHARD RUSH. Washington City, March 8, 1813.” Copy of a letter from Mr. Ceo. Magruder, to the Trustees of the Lancastrian Academy. March 6, 1813. Gentlemen, “Being informed that you have caused one of Daniel Pettibone’s patent stoves to be erect ed in the Lancaster School House, under the superintendai.ee of the said Pettibone, I ash the favor of your opinion relative to its effect and the utility of the improvement for public or private buildings. I am, gentlemen, &c. GEO. MAGRUDER.” Answer of the Trustees to Mr. Magruder. “Georgetown, March 8, ißi3. Dear Sir, Mr Pettibone’s invention is now in use in the Georgetown Lancaster School. We approve highly of it, and consider it the bert mode of warming a room we have ever seen We are,yours, respectful!}, F. S. KEY, JOHN OTT, DANIEL BUS SARD, JOHN ABBOT, WM. MORGAN. March IL—3tj NOTICE. THE holders of notes issued by the President Directors and Company of the Bank of the U. S whether payable at Philadelphia or at any of the Branches of that Institution, are herey re quested to present the same for repayment at the office of the Trustees in Philadelphia, on or before the first of September next, or a dividend of the Trust Fund will be made without reference to them. By order of the Trustees, G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Late Bank of the United States, Feb. 16, 1813. Feb. 20—tS LAW BOOKS. Just received and for sale by JOSEPH MILLIGAN, Bookseller, George Town, Bacon’s Abridgment 7 vols. §6O 00 Chitty’s Law of Nations 2.25 to 2 50 Cornyn on Contracts, 2 vols: 12 00 Cranch’s Reports, 4 vols. 20 00 Dallas’s Reports, 4 vols. 20 00 Laws of United States, 10 vols. 20 00 January 28— NEW BOOKS FOR SALE, By R. C. WBIGHTMAN. Tales by the Rev. C4e&rge Crabbe, l. l. 2 vols. price §1 75. The Influence of Literature upon Society, from the French of Madame de Staal Holstein 2 vols. pr’ce §2. -Also a Map of the seat of war in Russia, price 37 1-2 cents. March 9—3 t TO LET. And possession given on the Ist of April next, TWO CONVENIENT TWO STORY BRICK HOUSES, with a pump in the yard, situate on 19th street west, at present occupied by Mr. Mclntire and Mr. Steiner. For terms apply to JOHN D. BARCLAY. March 16— 3 t PRIZE MONEE. The Prize Tickets in the Vaccine Institution lottery, Second Class, will be either exchange ed or paid off in cash, by application to JOSEPH MILLIGAN, Bookseller, Georgetown. The Second Class of the Vaccine Insti- tution L 'ttery was fi tished on the 4th inst. Georgetown, Feb. 23— MEDICAL ENQUIRIES AND OBSERVATIONS UtON THE DISEASES OF THE MIND, By Benjamin Rush, m. d. Professor of the Institutes and Practice of Me dicine, and of the Clinical Practice, in the University of Pennsylvania. Price §2 50. Apply at Joseph Milligan’s Bookstore, or at the Bookstore ami Lottery -Office* Bridge street, Georgetown, February 17— N. 69
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CAUSE ENOUGH OF WAR Wc recommend to the attention of al! those who dispute the justice and necessity of the present war, the follow ing extract from a speech delivered in D e United States’ Senate, by Mr Bay aud of Delaware, inlßll. Great-Britain has furnished us causes of War, and done enough to provoke it. She has given law to the ocean, promotive of her own interest, and destructive of our rights. She has taken h om us by violence the colonial trade, and Ly the arbitrary extension of the principles of blockade, leaves’us a commerce with Europe held by the miserable tenure of her good will. Our Seamen she wantonly takes and scourges ihem upon the guns of her men of war, if they refuse to enter into her service. Her conduct on these subjects, or any one of them, is cause ENOUGH OF WAR If it be answered, that the unlawful blockades and orders in council are with drawn wc reply, by desiring the re spondent to read again—and note, that this great leader ol the Opposition in the Senate avers, that any one of the causes he enumerates is a sufficient ground of war—and that consequently the im pressment of seamen is a sufficient one. Aye 1 true—but France has likewise trespassed upon ottr maritime rights, IF spoliated upon our commerce—she ought to have been included in the declaration of war. This is the ne plus ultra —the fancied impregnable fortress, into which our political croakers retreat, when driven from every other ground. But to show how easily this castle may be demolish ed, let us only recur to the statement made by Mr. H. Clay, in his speech on the army bill—that when a motion was made, in the course of the debate with closed doors upon the bill declaring war, to include France therein, the mo tion was negatived, only three members on the Opposition side of the House, and seven republicans, voting for it. After this, let us hear no more of the partiality evinced in not declaring war against France, as well as Britain— a charge founded upon the absurd idea, that a nation is bound to carry that im partiality, which it is its duty to observe when neutral, into the field, and 4 had not a right to select its enemy of two pow ers that had injured it. Nat. Adv. A CONTRAST. It is extraordinary that those who suf- ferthe least from the burdens of the war are the most clamorous in complaining of them, and in opposing it. The mid dle states, the south and the west, whose persons and purses are liberally dev®ted to the service of government; whose rivers and harbors are blocked up by the enemy 5 whose commerce is entiiely suspended who boldly march through the desart wilderness, amidst the se verest inclemencies of the winter sea son, to encounter the British and Indian savages who willingly meet death in its most horrid form, to vindicate the honor and interests of their country; these people, so far from assailing the government with murmurs and abuse, nobly urge it on in the contest, in the mid'^t of' all the peculiar hardships and cruelties which they have endured since its commencement. The more they suffer from it, the more they seem resolved upon prosecuting it until its success shall be complete. Their zeal and patriotic bravery rise as adversities thicken. But that such men as Gov. Strong and the Governor of Connecti cut, their prompters and their disciples, who have refused even that aid which they were constitutionally bound to ren der against the common enemy, should keep up a tumultuous hue and cry against a war in which they take no nart, in which they suffer comparatively little, and which was waged to protect their peculiar and most essential inte rests, the interests of navigation and commerce, evinces a degree of impu dence and depravity to which we would fain hope, every respectable American were a stranger. If they will not con tribute any thing towards the prosecu tion of the war, let them at least remain modestly silent about it. Let them not excite unnecessary and wanton discon tents, insurrection and rebellion against the union. Let them remain neutral in fact; and if they are so base and devoid of honesty and patriotism as not to share in the common evils of a war for the common good, let them not take part against their country. Such men are a disgrace to the nation. Their conduct has fixed a stain on its character, which ,we fear it will take oceans to wash away. Amer. ARE THE GRAPES SOUR From the Montreal Herald, Feb. 20. The administration at Washington are carrying every thing before them the federalists begin to chime in with its general views. They have all along been complaining of the evils of war, Jor no other reason, but because they were not its conductors. The demo crats have always been avowed enemies, and tm. federalists our lurking foes, or in other terms, snakes in the grass,” watching an opportunity to dart their barbed and poisonous slings at the vitals oi Bi iftjn. To use the words of Juni us, wixn ever you sec a federalist smile am. whine, “beware of him,” he has suu.e sell sh design, which even his um mg can scarcely conceal, especially ,om t'os-, who have studied their cha uct-..ia as the Chinese and people f Hayti. TREATMEN F 01 AMERICANS in CANADA. Regulations established by his excellen cy the governor, respecting American subjects, now residing in the province of Lower Canada. First—that all American subjects who shall refuse to take the oath of allegi ance, and also to take up arms, must leave the country^ unless they shall ob tain the permission—of his excellency the governor to remain for a limited time, for the purpose of settling their affairs. Secondly—That all American sub jects, having visible property, and of good character, and who will take the oath of allegiance, with the exception of not being obliged to bear arms a gainst the U. States of America, be al lowed to remain without being compel lable to bear arms against the said U. States; but subject to leave this pro vince whenever government shall deem it necessary. Thirdly—That all Americans, being immediate grantees of the crown, be al lowed to remain, but to take the gene ral oath of allegiance to his majesty, and consequently must bear arms Fourthly—That all American subjects of good character, holding lands from grantees of the crown, or from seig nures, if approved of by a committee consisting of not less than three mem bers of his majesty’s executive council, may remain on taking the general oath of allegiance to his majesty, and con senting to bear arms; but this oath must be taken in Quebec, Montreal, or Three Rivers, before the police magistrates. Fifthly—Any American subjects of good character may, if approved of by a committee of the executive council as aforesaid, be allowed to remain on tak ing the oath of allegiance and consent ing to bear arms the ©ath to be taken before the police magistrates as afore said. Sixthly—That the foregoing regula tions shall take effect, notwithstanding the proclamation of the thirtieth of June last. (Signed) GEORGE PREVOST. Government House, Montreal, \Qth Jan. 1813. By his excellency’s command, E. B. BRENTON, Assistant Secretary. From the Savannah Republican Ledger. AMERICAN SOLDIERY. The despicable loquacity that loves to dwell on our military misfortunes since the commencement of the war; and the corrupt press which is all eulo gistic when speaking of Indian Savages and more savage British barbarians, and vituperative only when it treats of American citizens these have conjunct ly rendered it expedient, if not neces sary, impartially to review what ma lignant prejudice so virulently con demns. No opportunity -was afforded the spirit of the American soldiery at De troit to display itself; until the dis graceful surrender by the fatal general roused it to an exhibition in murmurs, tears, and gesticulations of wrath. These conclusively testify that it would have grasped at fame with the avidity of fam ishing eaglets, and snatched victory from the arms of blackest danger, had it been under the guidance of one fit to direct it. By the surrender of Detroit the. general lost his reputation but the American soldiery, not being allowed to act at all could not possibly, there fore, have at that place acted unworthi ly. At the battle of Queenston, the A merican soldiery displayed a degree of intrepidity and honorable thirst for mili tary glory, which would have been wor thy of Sparta in the zenith ©f her great ness, and which might have been a new gem for history to have decked Athenian annals with. The Bri tish, invaded, driven from their post of defence, the American partly pursuing the fugitives and partly occupying their captured fort, nothing but the advance of their numerous reinforcements, and the cowardice treachery of the beings on the opposite shore, who, seeing this, yet would not reinforce those they cal led their countrymen nothing but these events, unexpected as they were, prevented the complete triumph of the American arms. At Queenstown it was fully tested that a force of American soldiery against an equal one composed of the heterogeneous strength of trans atlantic savages and savage Indians, will terminate in favor of the former Such an immense superiority in num bers, as the reinforcement really gave the latter, could alone make their suc cess probable. The expedition of Col. Campbell a gainst the hostile Indians of the Mas sassinewa tribe (hostile only through British arts, accursed and corrupting as they are) was conducted with a shew of skill, proofs of valor and ultimate success, that adequately prove the lofty and animated strains of general Har rison’s penegyric to have been well earned. Brigadier-General Tupper’s success against the British and savage allies on the eastern side of the Miami, has af forded another splendid proof of the un bending persevering valor of Ameri can soldiers when their commander is worthy of their confidence. How mor ulyingto the aiiied savages must have been the sudden transition from fancied victory to assured vanquishment I May continued success crown the patriotic efforts of Tupper, who promises fair to be the Wayne of this war, and has given our Indian foes (so made by British bribes) cause to hold him in terror al ready. In several minor engagements or skirmishes, the American soldiery have displayed a correspondent spirit of in trepidity, among which, as the most conspicuous, may be cited the triumph of major Young at Regis. Receiving these facts, and feeling as jealous (we are convinced) as need be of our military character, we must con fess we see much to swell our hopes, but nothing to depress our spirits. To produce a depression of these is the aim of all that vile dejamation, which is insidiously vented' forth under the mask of mourning for our disasters. But we will defeat the machinations of our enemies, internal and external: those shall not deceive us through the press— these shall not conquer us in the field. The American soldiery have proven, in fine, on every occasion, that they de serve the best commanders; and the very best in our country they should and are about to have. We have had conversation with several of ficers who were engagedin the buttle of Queens town, and we are assured that there were but 12 boats, which, when crowded, were capable of carrying 30 men each, and these were all the means provided to carry over about 4000 men, in the face of forts, artillery, and mus quetry.—-Dem. Press. From the London Monthly Political Review. FOR DECEMBER, 1812 The arrival of the President’s Mes sage to the Senate and House of Re presentatives in the course of the last month has confirmed our apprehen sions, that, to obtain a solid and lasting peace between the two countries, a complete adjustment of existing differ ences is indispensable. Since the re turn of Mr. Foster, Admiral Sir J. B. Warren has been authorized to propose an armistice, the terms of which, the President tells us, could not be accept ed. He also states the failure of a pro posal made to the British government, by the American Executive, through their Charge d’Affaires in London but that all hopes of an accommodation were not yet extinct, as subsequent communications from the American government have afforded the British cabinet an opportunity of re-consider ing the subject, and that a definitive answer had not been received. The terms understood to have been propos ed by the American Minister appear to have been, “the repeal of the Orders in Council, without a revival of the blockades violating acknowledged rules; an immediate discharge of American seamen from British ships, and a stop to impressments from American vessels, with an understanding that an exclu sion of each nation from the ships of the other should be stipulated —and that the armistice should be improved into a definitive and comprehensive ad justment of existing controversies Such are the terms proposed to us as the basis of a permanent peace, and the restoration of that amicable connection, of such necessity to the interests of both countries. The terms of the pro position made by our admiral are not stated, but the fact of their rejection is conclusive as to their difference from the American ultimatum and it only now remains to consider the ground of objection to what would remove all difficulties and heal up every breach. The repeal of the orders in souncil (thanks to the exertions of the inde pendent part of our Representatives) has removed one obstacle, and with it the subject ®f the blockading system as to the violation of neutral rights is set at rest. Tne non-impressmeiit of A merican seamen is undoubtedly a mea sure of right, as much to be insisted upon by the government of America as by any other nation whatever; nor does the difficulty attaching to the necessary distinction to be ascertained between the people of either country in any de gree affect the principle on which that .right is grounded. It is impossible to affect a control over the services of the native American, more than over those of any other individuals of foreign states, merely because he approaches the nearest to us in habits, manners, and conversation The Swede, the Russian, or the Dane, has his protec tion and his remedy and shall not the American But it is urged that it would open the door to much misrepresenta tion and fraud, and be in fact a com plete foil to the exercise of the impress duty to which it may surely be an swered, that the policy or security of the American government has nothing to do withthe difficulties or facilities of our economy its duty lies in the protection of its subjects, whether at home or abroad, and it is rationally as well as politically incumbent upon it not to suffer those subjects to he forced into any service against the principle of the rignts of nations. In cases of sud den rupture and hostility, what is to protect the American seaman from the correcting arm of his own government, if he is found on board a British vessel fighting against his country ?—He wiii say it was necessity, not choice, which compelled him out do we admit such an excuse on our sid. Do we let ne cessity plead any thing in favor of men worn out with suffering and sorrow, in tolerable suffering, hopeless sorrow— when found serving under a French flag Or, if the offence be overlooked, or the punishment commuted, docs not the ignominy still attach And if thus we feel, if thus we act, shall we won der that the American sensibilities should be as keen, their sense of honor as great, their determination as just and equitable The impress service, it said, might be impeded but may it not be asked, whether even this boasted service be not “more honored in the breach than in the observance Im peded it might be, but will any one contend that any measure of policy should, merely for its own facility, be suffered to encroach upon the rights of nations and the security of their respec tive subjects And if not, why is Ame rica, because she is our sister, to be less entitled to her natural and national privileges than any other power that exists. Surely she would no longer merit the distinction to claim affinity with British spirit or sensibility, if she could submit to such a glaring infringe ment of her rights, such an insulting invasion of her independence. If there be men of either nation, who make a proffer of their services while at peace with each other, although it is to fight the enemy of their country, there can be but little blame but to force those services never can be just and what is not justifiable cannot well be sanctioned by any plea of necessity. Thus far has America much reason on her side but, says the advocate of the system, here is our stand, this consti tutes our maritime rights, those rights for which we ought to die contending And is this the liberal policy of a gen erous nation, to found her rights upon the wrongs of others This the libe ral principles of a free state, that would destroy all freedom but its own Our maritime rights In what are these rights founded? Is it not the law of force? Do we not say, “We will, because we dare !—We take, because we are strong And yet we call the ruler of France a tyrant Does he not seize, be cause he is the strongest; and would control the powers of the world, as we would reign upon the world of waters Let casuists evolve the difference in principle and yet we call ourselves a liberal people, in love with freedom even to excess, the friends and patron izers of all who would be free, the emancipators of a struggling world It is now, however, that these maritime rights appear to have reached their cli max—the moment is arrived that their utility, as well as their authority, will be brought under discussion but shall they be relinquished Why not, if they are found to be unjust? And as for their utility, except to gratify a false feeling, or the little vanity of our naval commanders, we cannot discover its indispensable existence to the safety of the British empire as, by a natural deduction, what is indispensable with us, and absolutely necessary for our national existence, can be of little con sequence to our neighbors—and thus is the old maxim reverted to, that might constitutes right the very principle we deprecate in others, and one that should be deprecated by all mankind. The dominion of the seas will therefore form one of the several points which are to be comprized in the definitive and comprehensive adjustment of ex isting controversies and, if it be true, that it is the fixed determination of our vigorous ministry to resist every en croachment of the old system, the war may be considered at once as intermin able. From, a London Paper. Two bailiffs lately arrested for debt Major S of long established notoriety for his financial address, as he was walk ing down Arlington-street when he begged leave to see a Nobleman in the same neighborhood, whose characteris tic generosity, he was sure, would ena ble him to satisfy the demand. The bailiffs consented. He knocked at the door, and was admitted to the presence of the Nobleman, whom he thus addres sed My Lord, relying upon the be nevolence of your disposition, I have laid a bet with two friends, that you would permit me, although a stranger to you, to pass through your house into the Park.” His Lordship assented the Major made his escape the back way, and the two bailiffs we left behind to la ment the loss of their prey. BRITISH LAMENTATIONS. From the Examiner, fa London pa per of Jan 3. Capt. Carden’s account of the loss of the Macedonian, will be seen in the Ga zette. He appears to have done his duty; ..nd had it not been that superficial people have been so lonir in the habit of boasting of the invincibility of Bri tish seamen, no one would have deem ed it extraordinary that a vessel of su perior force in every respect should capture an inferior foe. The Ameri cans, it should be remembered, are from the same stock, and arc made of the same stuff' as ourselves they are equal ly active and bold and, give them a trifling superiority and they will of course avail themselves of it, as we should do. There is no disgrace, there fore, in the matter; except, indeed, that which may attach to the ministry, in not having provided vessels of equal force to meet our new enemies. From the London Courier of Dec 26. The capture of the Macedonian is, as we said yesterday, an event equally surprizing and afflicting. The Ameri can frigates are stated to have a larger complement of men, and to carry hea vier metal than ours but still, British seamen have been used to contend with •superiority of force, and to conquer. But if the Macedonian be taken, how is government to blame Was it ever intended, or could it be expected, that the Macedonian should meet an Ame rican frigate and, when she did, was it to be expected that one of our best fri gates should not have been a match for her But, says the Chronicle, why was not the Macedonian manned equal to the Americans? One obvious an swer is, that she was never intended to meet an American butthen it will be asked why all frigates have not had their complement increased The re ply in this involves many important considerations, but the best reason we believe will be found to be, that it is not considered possible in the present extended state of the navy, and ne ver. before that we have heard of, was. considered necessary. Our 38 gun frigates have, over and over again, tak en the French 44’s; they are in fact of of the same class and up to this hour we never suspected that the rate and scale of our British frigates required toi be encreased. WASHINGTON CITY. M ONDAY. MARCH 22. The fourth day of March last, on which oar present Chief Magistrate was inducted to office, was celebrated with much enthusiasm in many parts of the Union, and public dinners were made up on the occasion, at which some most excellent toasts were given. The last naval victory, achieved by Commodore Bainbridge and crew, ha& also been'hailed with much patriotic feel ing, and at Charleston and other place? with no little splendor. Federal Festivals.—'VXw general joy on the result of the naval actions at sea since the commencement ®f the war has been such, that the Federal leaders* un able to withstand the torrent of popular opinion, which would have overwhelm ed those who should, as a party, have expressed their chagrin at these re sults, were compelled to swim with the current; and even to institute public entertainments in honer of them, in hopes to divide with their opponents the popularity of the events of the war —of that war which it is their daily oc cupation to reproach. This artifice has not had its effect; the progress of the New Hampshire and other eastern elections shew it. The people are not so besotted as the federal orators seem, to imagine, when they would draw a line of distinction between the morality of the war on the ocean and the war on terra firma. If it be immoral on shore, it is immoral at sea. The means cannot, sanctify the end; though, as British statesmen contend, the end may sanctify the means. It is impossible to persuade the people that what is fair at sea is foul on land, or that mere immersion in the ocean will wash the blackamoor white. If our triumphs at sea are glorious, it is because our seamen fight in a noble cause—in support of the government and in assertion of the rights of their country. To these objects the federalists have placed on record their determined opposition. Our victories on the ocean, however, have been so transcendant, that the federal leaders, finding their party going before them in approbation of these events, have been compelled to follow, and put upon the matter the best face they can. They hkve endea vored to make up, in the splendor of their entertainments on these occasions, what they wanted in sincerity of heart. Their real disposition towards our gal lant navy, except where it has yielded to the irresistible popularity of the vic tors, has manifested itself in their con duct towards the veteran Rodgers, and others, who had not the same fortunate opportunity to distinguish themselves as their brave compeers and opportu nity only, the worthy Bainbridge says, was wanting to have secured to them equal success. These heroes of the ocean, and our warriors of the land have experienced as much enmity from the most factious of the party, conveyed in sly sneers and inuendoes, as they dared to exhibit. But to return to the festivals—for they are our subject. A paragraph which we this day extract from a Mon treal paper will shew the feeling which the federal entertainments in nonor of the Navy have excited in the bosoms of tne liege subjects of his Britannic Ma jesty. In the accents of the love-sick maiden who inveighs against the perfidy of her swain, they call our federalists insincere and fickle-hearted, men who court but to betray.” Spurred up by
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tbisJash from Canada, the Essex Junto ave getting up another dmner, a federal dinner to afford them an opportunity of expressing without reserve their hatred of their government—of swearing fealty to their former principles. Our readers., did they rot know, might guess from now to this time next year before they hit upon the subject of this grand fes tival. It is the Russian victories—yes, not the American—far from it; nor the British, but the Russian victories They are going to eat and drink themselves quite out of debt” to their British friends, because two hundred thousand men, as they say, have been slaughtered, drowned, op frozen to death in Russia What a subject for an American festi val These gentlemen are about to devote some of the time, which their Southern neighbours are compelled by the menaces of the enemy to employ in a very different manner, in celebrating tne victories of a foreign power, whilst taunting re proaches and mockery are all the feel ing with which they are inspired by the casual reverses of our arms. Is this a part of the tribute to be paid for their exemption from the effects of the war? Is it to counterbalance the dinner which public sentiment compelled them to give to our naval heroes? The fede ralists of Boston might eat their meat and quaff their drink without interrup tion front us they might toast the Rus sian or French victories, the Kutusoffs or Elchingens till all was blue, but for the anti-national and factious spirit which characterizes the annunciation of the dinner. Of this our readers will judge from the paper itself, which wc have copied into our columns to-day. Another paper recommends that a Te Deum be sung before the dinner. This is completely in character. After that prelude, success to the arms of his Britannic Majesty’s allies” may be the first toast, and the fast-anchored isle,” the second. The event will show how far we are right in our anticipation. In vino veritas, the poets sing—in plain English, we sfteak truth, when we're tipsy —-and, when this dinner takes place, we shall have an eye to the vo lunteer toasts. Within a few months past the go vernment of Russia has been the sub ject of the highest federal eulogy How long has this violent partiality been entertained by the opposition for Russia We well recollect, when Mr. Smith, late Secretary of State, was de. signaled as Minister to Russia, the im portance of the friendship of that coun try to the United States was much de preciated by the enemies of administra tion. Russia was described as a sterile inhospitable region, whose friendship ■was of no value to us. The best appel lation given by the. factious prints to that mission, was, that it was an Ex ile to Siberia.” What can so suddenly have changed their antipathy, or at best indifference, into affection Let in tervening history decide the question For ourselves, two years ago we ex pressed our admiration and esteem fo r the personal character of the Emperor of Russia, and for the deportment of of that government to the United States; we may add, we had also a most favo rable opinion of the judgment and in telligence of the sovereign who-sways that realm. Those opinions arc essen tially unchanged. The only circum stance which has materially weakened our confidence in his judgment, is, his having confided his fleet t» the care of the British government. Whether this is the charm which has wrought a change in his favor in the sentiments of the conductors of the factious prints, we know not; our readers arc as competent to conjecture as ourselves. But even this error is that of a good man and virtuous prince, void of guile himself and not suspecting it in others. Our former respect for the government of Russia has certainly been much strengthened by the amity and good will which its Emperor has displayed in his mediation between the Unitea States and Britain, which we doubt not has proceeded from the most laudable motives. As he won the affections of Opposition before this offer was known, it is to be hoped—we say, it is to be hofied, that this act of friendship to our government will not rob him of their esteem. TIMOTHY PICKERING. This veteran in public service, than ■whom perhaps no man so notorious was ever a^pn popular, or ever as much in jured the standing of his own party, has commenced another series of letters, making the third, if we recollect aright. The sole object of this series is an avow ed purpose to defeat the loan for the service of the government —an object as remote from the grasp of the writer’s power, as the moon from the grasp of the maniac who wildly gazes on it. Such a course excites no surprize from the man who could think of no other toast, •when called upon for one at a public po litical dinner, than Britain’s fast-an chored isle.” TO THE EDITORS. H asking-ton City, D. C. 18th March. Messrs. Editors— Last Sunday it was remarked in my pre sence, that the National Intelligencer had not taken any rhyming notice of the late suc cesses of our mosquitoe fleet'' I took the hint —set the mill to work—and ground out the following scrap. If you think it will have a tendency to palliate the implied reproach in the above observation, it is very much at your service. Yours, N. N. STANZAS, Commemorative of some early achieve ments of the American Navy—that may be said or sung to the tune '"The wandering Sailor plows the main," de. de. YE honest Tars of Yankee mould, Whose gallant actions Fame has told Permit a brother tar to greet The flag of our mosquitoe fleet,” Which you have taught to triumph o’er That flag which ruled the waves before Our Constitution first began T’assert the equal rights of man,” In that domain where Britain’s pride Those Rights to other realms denied— But Hull soon sent her Guerriere’s bones To seek a birth with “Davy Jones.” Our little Wasp on dauntless wing. Had flown abroad to try her sting, And being both alert and brave, She took a Frolic on the wave But this so far impair’d her might, A stronger Foeman” stopt her flight. A happier Victory the Fates Decreed for the United States— Decatur, on that brilliant day, Might veni, vidi, vici," say For Britain’s naval empire shook When he the Macedonian took! Again the Constitution weigh’d, To distant realms our Stars display’d Where Bainbridge, fired by manly zeal. Made arrogance his prowess feel; For there he foil’d his vaunting foe, And laid the Java’s standard low! Our ships are staunch, our tars are brave As ever dared affront the wave We wish—when they abroad must roam— To bear the peaceful Olive home— But if insulting Foes they meet. With Laurels they will loud our fleet! Superior traits of nautic skill, Columbia’s log-book” oft shall fill; And there each gallant captain’s name This verse shall consecrate to Fame— From equal force he’ll never fly, But conquer, or most nobly die FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER. “The rear Christian loves his country, and is therefore the best of patriots.' 1 Political hypocrisy hath made the ’udable name of patriotism almost sus nvs; but he that is sincere in the Ings, and walks as in the sight of Ged, will, of all men, be faithful in lowei matters, and carry a sterling in tegrity from religion into every duty of social life. On the other hand, he that regards not God, nor yet other men. but as they are convenient to himself, may very justly be suspected in his fi delity to his country. Profit and vain glory, indeed, will carry some men ve ry far, as they have done but strip a worldly man of these, and where are his motives for promoting the national wel fare The Christian is not a mere showy patriot, for lucre or for fame; but he is, what none but a Christian can be, a patriot in spirit and in truth, pouring out his secret and earnest prayers be fore God for the true prosperity of the land. The world indeed hath a low opinion of this artillery of heaven but one, who is wiser than the world, hath told us that the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. And if one such person, like an Elias, can be instrumental in drawing down public blessings; what may not be hop ed for from the prayers of legions of Christians throughout the nation We may read what the prayers of such men have doiae in Heb. 11. 33, 34. The Christian patriot will rejoice in all the good done to his country though other hands rather than his have been employed in th’e doing it. That man deserves not the name of a patriot, to whom the peace, honor and prosperity of his country are valuable only as they may contribute to his own. As the Christian’s patriotism is found ed upon the pure principles of religion, he is move desirous of his country’s prosperity in true worth and virtue, than in mere power and riches, which are often the dangerous fuel of luxury and pride both to states and individuals. He is no enemy to commerce, for a thousand reasons but an utter enemy to commercial vices, for reasons infinite and eternal. In wishing for his country all kinds of temporal blessings, he cannot forget to ask before God lor a greater abun dance of spiritual mercies. His heart’s desire is that the gospel and religion of Jesus Christ, happily countenanced and established by the laws, may for ever llourish through the land in all its genuine power and purity. Though he is'not, and cannot be an enemy to any man. yet he is a well-principled ad- versary to all wicked and blasphemous errors and opinions, and to all profliga cies of heart and life, which flow from them, and which over-run the country with guilt and shame. The Christian carries religion into his patriotism, but not his patriotism into religion. The things of God are too holy and sacred with him, either to be mixed with or truckle to the little low politics of men. lie is the citizen of a better country, and a pilgrim in all others; though a peculiar friend to that in which he was born, or that is become his by adoption. As he can say with Samuel, God for bid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for this- nation; so he would act Upon all occasions as Sa muel did, and endeavor to promote the welfare of his country by being a good countryman. He will contribute fair ly and eheerfully to her burdens, live in all godly quietness and honesty a mong his people, and pray faithfully and earnestly for the whole public weal as a Christian. Were all the citizens such patriots, the nation, with God’s blessing, would have but small reason to live in fear of the most mighty and numerous ene mies He who countenances strife and se dition, can no more be a true and be nevolent Christian, than a real patriot and citizen: for by these, confusion, rebellion, rapine and murder, may over spread a land, to the destruction of mil lions, and to the reproachful hindrance of all godliness and piety. I can find examples of pardon for the most atro cious private sins in the Bible hut I do not recollect one instance of God’s mercy extended to the public crime of rebellion. Possibly the reason is, be cause, as in an aggregate, it involves and induces every other wickedness, and is precisely that offence which first ruined the angels, and through them brought all misery and mischief into this present world, as well as occasion ed tne irreparable sorrows of eter nity. A true Christian values private, pub lic, and religious peace at too high a rate ever to sacrifice it to the caprices and suspicions of selfish parties and. worldly politicians. Corrupt as the world now is, he is thankful for the ci vil and religious liberty he enjoys, es teeming it a wonderful providence to him as an American ibove almost all other men; and therefore he is not captious and querulous that governors are frail mortals, like himself, and so cannot possibly please every one, nor be absolutely perfect in all things. A. NEW-HAM PS HIRE ELECTION. On Tuesday last an Election was held in New-Hampshire,. for Gcvenaar and other State Officers. The friends of Free Trade and Sailors’ Rights” have come forward in a manner that is highly creditable to themselves and their country. Notwithstanding the continued and systematic exertions of the Boston Junto ever since the decla ration of war, in conjunction with the leading Federalists of other states, to break down the-spirit of Republicanism, and to prostrate every thing at the shrine of Britain—the sound, intelligent and reflecting Republicans have come forward, undismayed, and proved that they are sound to the heart, aye, to the heart of hearts. In ordinary times these things are important; how much more so in times like the ft.resent In this election the Federalists boasted that they should carry ail before them, and that a war hawk” would hardly be seen at the polls; but finding the Re publicans ranks are unbroken, and that they have been much fortified and strengthened since the recent Elector al Election, they are mortified and con founded. Bost. Pat. Returns from 68 towns give to the Federal Candidate a majority of 470.— Last year the federal majority in the same towns was 126. Last March the votes of the whole state stood as fol lows For Gilman, the federal candidate 15,613 For Plume, the democratic do. 15,492 Scattering 877 Neither of the candidates in 1812, having a majority of the whole number of votes the Legislature elected Mr. Plumer. D. Press, Philadelfthia, March 17. A gentleman from Cape May, which place he left on Sunday evening, came up the bay and saw no vessel of war of any description in our bay. He further informs that there was no vessel of a ny kind at anchor at the Brown. He is now in this city purchasing goods and intend taking them down with him. AMERICAN GENEROSITY By the humanity of Captain Smithy (says the Boston Patriot) the officers and crew of the Congress frigate now lying in this harbor, a subscription of 150 dollars was raised and presented to Richrad Dunny who lost a leg in bravely fighting for Free trade and Sailors' Rights," on board the Consti tution, in her engagement with the British frigate Guerriere. A CARD. R. Dunn takes this method publicly to acknowlege the receipt of the above subscription, and to present his hearty thanks to Capt. Smith, his officers and crew, for their kind remembrance of him. He would also assure them that though he has lost one leg, h- is willing to fight on the other for the liberty of his enslaved brethren, and the honor of his country. FEDERAL FESTIVAL. From the Boston Palladium of Marchi. RUSSIAN VICTORIES. A meeting of a number of gentle men desirous of celebrating the suc cesses of the Russian Arms, was held at the Exchange-Coffce-Housis last evening—when the hon. Daniel Sargent, was appointed Chairman, and Col. W H. Sumner, Secretary. The following gentlemen were cho sen a committee to make the necessary arrangements Hon. Thomas H. Perkins, hon. Pe ter C. Brooks, hon. Daniel Sargent, hon. Artemas Ward, col. John T. Ap thorp, William Sullivan, esq. Nath, Goddard, esq. Isaac P. Davis, esq. Subscription papers are lodged at the different Insurance Offices, where such as are disposed are invited to subscribe to this celebration, the ob ject and motives of which are expressed in the following, which is the introduc tion to the papers prepared for signa tures Amidst the multiplied calamities in which our beloved country is involved, and the still more dreadful ones which appear to await us, the unhappywar in which a small majority of our rulers has involved us, it is no ordinary consola tion to reflecting men, who cherish a love of na tional independence, and who perceive the con nection between the fate of other nations, &our own, that it has pleased the sovereign Disposer of human events, to raise up a noble and. gal lant nation in the remotest parts of Europe, and by his Almighty arm to enable them to break the rod of the oppressor, and to scatter the nations which delight in war.” If our liberties had not been endangered by the alarming, increasing, and ti l now appa rently irrestible power of 'rance, with whom our administration had virtually enter- ED INTO MEASURES OF CO-OPERATION, AND WHOSE VIEWS THEY WERE APPARENTLY PRO MOTING, still that sympathy, which every free and generous mind must feel, and ought, to cherish, would have stimulated us to rejoice at the successful struggle which the Russian People have made against a horde of ruthless and unprincipled invaders. Connected, as we are, with Russia, by mutu al commercial interests, and by the strictest ties of amity, and friendship, we feel ourselves im pelled by the most ardent feelings of sympathy and honor, to testify openly our joy at her de liverance—our pious sense of the interposition of divine Providence in her behalf—-our admira tion of her self-devotion, and our veneration of the gallantry, skill, perseverance, patriotism and talents of h°r leaders. But viewing it, as we do, as the most impor tant epoch in favor of civil liberty in the histo ry of modern Europe, and as an event tending to the complete emancipation of the world, and especially as it is calculated to break the chains which have attached us to the politics and fate of France, and its ambitious and despotic chief, and in this view affording to us the most rational hopes for that most desirable of all e vents, a speedy and lasting peace. We, the undersigned, citizens of Boston, do agree to unite in a grateful and rational Festi val on this glorious and auspicious event, and to invite the Consul of His Imperial Majesty of all the Russias, to participate with us upon the joyous occasion. Norfolk, March 16. |C7“ We presume from the non-ar rival of the mail, via Hampton, that the northern mail will, in future, be sent by tne Petersburgh route the danger to which it would be exposed in crossing from Hampton, renders this establish ment actually necessary. The latest news per mail, which we are able to give in this day’s paper was received by the southern arrival on Sunday morning. Herald. THE ENEMY Four frigates and a ship of the line are at anchor off Hampton Roads, the latter a little below the light-house and the former extending in a line abreast the town of Humpton. One of the fri gates got under way on Sunday morning with a strong southerly breeze, appa rently for the purpose of dropping low er down, and in standing on the star board tack run aground on Willough by’s Spit. An express with the intelli gence arrived at head quarters shortly after the occurrence took place, and created much exultation among the citizens. It was evident on reflection, however, to every one, that she would be got off; and we are extremely sorry to add, that owing to the water being uncommonly low, the wind setting off shore, and the powerful exertions of the other ships in lightening hsr, she was got afloat with the next high tide. She was beyond the reach of our artillery, or it is likely she would have been pretty well riddled. ib. District of Columbia, W ashin^ton county, ss. On the petition es NEAL McNANTZ, an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt—Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Neal tcNantz, that on Friday the 26ih inst. at 10o’clock A. M. at the Court Room, at the Capitol, the oath prescribed by the act of Congress, entitled “An act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Co lumbia” will be administered to the said Neal McNantz, and a Trustee appointed, unless cause to the contrary be then and there shewn. Ordered, thst this notice be published in the National Intelligencer three times before that day. By order of the bon. Buckner Thruston, as sistant Judge of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia. WM. BRENT, Ck. March 20—3 t __________ A Journeyman Gabinet-Maker, Who can come well recommended forhs abi lities as a good workman. Also an apprentice to the Cabinet business—one from the coun try would be preferred. B. M. BELT. March 20-St SUPERFINE YELLOW BARK. Sold by J. Mili.igan Bookseller Georgetown, Columbia. Dr. SANFORD’S Improved Powder of the Bak havmg been used and highly approved by many physicians of distinguished character, n different parts of the Umted States, the proprietor is encourag ed to offer it to the Faculty m general, under the persuasion that no practitioner of taste, in the choice of his means, cannot fail to be gra tified in the use of this elegant preparation. In strength, linenes and certainty of opera turn, it greatly surp ss s the Bark in common use. ALSO, THE ESSENTIAL S !LT OF BAH a, prepared by the same. The above articles are pm up in parcels of different sizes, to accommodate the usual wants of not only Physicians, but of Retail Druggists, Country Merchants and Private Famdes; and is sold in Charleston by Messrs. E Norf rd, Willington Co accompanied with the Propretor’s Essay, on all the different kinds of Peruvian Ba? k now used in the United States. Extract from the Medical U Philosophical Re gister, No 4, Vo. 2, published by Dr Ho -8 ack Professor of die Theory and Practice of Physic in the University of New York In cur presen' number, may be found a very interesting communication on the medial virtues of the Peruv an and other Ba ks. It is with great satisfaction we state, that the author of that paper, Dr Sandford, after mure than twenty five years observation on the ef fects of Bark as a medicine, and no less than <en years attention to the different methods of preparing it, has at length formed an esta blishment, at Greenwich. (Con) with the view of furnishing the profession with the several species of genuine Peruvian Bark, in the states of an Essential Salt. Powder, &c. On a circumstance of so great importance, we cannot but congr tulate the community at large, upon whose confidence and support Dr. Sandford is justly entitled to the strongest claims March 22— ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. THE SHOP OF CHARLES E. ECKEL, Watchmaker, Georgetown, Digrict of of Columbia, Was, on the night of the 9th instant, opened by a false Key, and the follow ing Watches were taken therefrom No. Double case gold watch, Finly, London 1080 Do. Richard Norton, London 20991 Single case gold Bognon. a Paris do. Robt. and Courvoiser, 49415 do. Dubec et Fil, do. Hunting (on dial)Dupour, Fol. et Compagnie do. in case, E I B—K—lß do. repeater, Brequet and Fils 2095 do. small goldw tch, L Noir a Paris do. (blank) U 64 do. in esse 375 Small gold repeater, L’ Epine aParis Hunting silver English, Robert Johnson, Dublin, 1261 English, N. Lambern, Liverpool 2 John B xter, Liverpool 239 B Goodwin, London 1754 Rob. Allans, London 1155 Gilt, James Miller, London 444 Double case silver Watches. J. Long, London 3695 Gilbert Bigger Dublin 114 B. Roberts London 88116 Caleb Bentley Brook Meadow 253 Charles Fleming Glasgow 33596 P. Letherland and Co. Liverpool 137 George Denham London 74810 Mordecai Miller Alexandria 220 J. Black London gyp James Trish Brighter 25895 Edward Nobles London 23082 Rose and Sun London 6896 Wm. Morgan London 78979 John Dickson London 3673 Lenham London 63?6 Isaac Rogers London J 9624 Thomas Beatson London 543 c John Robson London 11384 R. P. Werner London 4^7 J. Hassell London 2883 A. 1 hompson London 7004 Edward French London 4733 (Richard Thomas ®n the dial) Charles Howse London 5641 Letho Hanson London 4426 Wm. Lenham London 12521 Graham London I homas Richardson London 3918 Gordon London 353 L homas Jones London 434 James I hwaite London 362 Hollisone Liverpool 527 T a 6041 John Barton London 3069 J. Jackson Liverpool 8507 J. Smart (seconds) London 4104 Swiss— Norton London| Anderton London (Blank) in case 1352 English— Alex’r. Buchan Dußlin 447 John Goodfellow Dublin 6'7 B. Clowes Liverpool 9159 Seph. Enson London 1922 James Gordon London 4162 J. De Labbeille London 1342 French gold— Moricand and Campagnie 10085 L’ Epine, aParis 18103 French silver —(Blank) in case 27533 Gilt double case —Leslie Parliament st. 711 Peter Dickson, London 1417 One single casegilt —Repeater, Fremery A. Sau mur. About 90 Silver and 30 Gold—the name and number of a great part of which not recollect ed—and 1 Gold and 7 silver Watch Cases. N. B —ls any of the above described articles should be offered for sale, it is requested they will be stopt, as also the person or persons who may offer them for sale, and notice immediate ly given to the subscriber, who will pav every necessary expence attending the apprehending the thief or any of the said property. Georgetown, March 19— THE YOUNG MOTHER, OR ALBINIA: A Novel— Price one Dollar. ALSO, REJECTED ADDRESSES, OR THE NEW THEATRUM POETARUM: Price 62 1-2 cents. Just received and for sale by Joseph Milligan Bookseller, George town. March 19.
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AN ACCOUNT OK LKll’s PATENT ANTI FAMILY MEDICINES, CELEBRATED FOR THE CURE OF MuSl DISEASES TO WHICI THE HUMAN BODY IS LIABLE, PARTICULARLY WORMS, C UGHS W COLDS, Asthma, Consumption, Gout, Rheuma tism, Sprains, Palsy, HEAD-ACHE, TOOTH ACHE, CORNS, Itch, Diseases of the Eyes, Hing Worms, Tetters, «c Inward Weakness Nervous Disorders, Female Com- plaints, Hooping Coughs. A sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate Coughs, .isthmus Sore 1 Iwoals. and approach ing Consumpti n-, a cl nr st disorders of the bi east, and tungs- A sin.- Ie trial will prove, that it restores the deter mm a ion of the fluids to the surface cf the body, and brings on the com mon healthful perspiration; that it dislodges and evacuates the tough viscid phlegm or mu cus, strengthens the weakened vessels of the lungs, sheathes the acrimonious humor which irritates them, and to'aVy discharges it. Thus str king at ‘he root of the disorder, the symp toms arc of course effectually and permanent ly conquered, ’he reverse of common medicines which weaken the constitution, and vig- a strength to the disorder, for the s-ake of m derating for the present some of its painful ejects T 3 Parents -who have Children afflicted with ihe WHOOPING COUGH This discovery is of the firs, magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the pro gress, and in a siiort time entirely remove the most cruel disorder to which children are liable The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. TOOTH-ACHE DROPS. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immed ate and lasting relief in the most severe instances HAHN’s ANTI BILIOUS PILLS, For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Ma lignant Fevers. The operation of these pdls is perfectly mild, so as to be used by persons in every situation and of every age. They are excellently adapted to carry off su perflxous bile, and prevent its morbid secre tions restore and amend the appetite; to produce a free perspirstion, and thereby pre vent colds which are often of fa'al conse quences A dose never fails to remove a cold. If taken on its first appearance. They are cele brated for removing habitual'costiveness, sick ness a' the stomach and severe head aches, and ought t® be taken by ail person* on a change of climate HAMILTON’S WORM-DESTROYING LOZ- ENGES. This medicine bears no analogy whatever to others o) similar title so commonly com plained of as operating with violence on the contrary, a p rticular excellence of this re medy s its being sui ed to every age and con stitution It romans nothing but what is per fectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation, that it cannot injure the most delicate preg riant lady, or the .enderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, wjthou| pa n or g pmg, cleanse the sto mach and boweis of w’ a ever is ^ou or of fensive, and thereby proven the p”oduction of worms, and many cisco stepped one pace in his rear, drew the sword with force from under the pay-master’s arm with success, and gave him instantly a blow across the scull “My enemy,” observes Francisco, was brave, and, though severely wounded, drew a nisrol, and at the same moment he pu led the t igger. lent his hand nearly off The bul let grazed my side Ben Ward (the man of the House) very ungenerously brought out a a musket, and gave it to one of the British told him to make use of that. He mounted the only horse they could get and presented it a my breast—lt missed fire—l rushed on the muzzle of the gun— a short struggle ensued— Cthe painter has copied this moment J —l disarm d and wounded him Tarletons troop of 401) men w. re in sight Ail was hurry a d confusion,, wh ch I increased by rephewn to tins ourt Jo the contrary on or be e the first Monday of June nex. provide., copy of this order be published in the Nations; lelligeuccr three nines a w-. ek tor six weeks ■eiorc the said first Monday of J tine next. By order, Wm. BRENT, Ck. February 39—eod6w PRAYER BOOKS. JOSEPH MILLIGAN, Bookseller, Georgetown Has now on hand a targe collection of PRAYER BOOKS various sizes, in elegant red, green, am a k bi. dings? also a great variety in plain uindingG Oct. 13 SOLD AT THE GENUINE DRUGG AND MEDICINE STORE OF DAVID OTT CO. APPROVED GENUINE FAMILY MEDICINES, Which are celebrated for the cure of most dis eases to which the human body is liable, PREPARED Only bu the sole Proprietor, T W. DYOTT, M- D. grandson of the late celebrated IB'. Robertson, of Edinburg. Sold wholesale and retail, in Philadelphia only, at his Family Medicine Warehouse, N. E. corner of Race and N 2d streets. Dr. ROBERTSON’S CELEBRATED STOM ACHIC ELIXIR OF HEALTH, Price and 50 cents_) One of the most efficacious Medicines ever flered to the public, for the speedy relief and cure of obstinate coughs, colds, consumptions, he whooping cough, asthmss, pains and wind n the »tomach, removing habitual costiveness, sickness at the itomach, dysenteries, cholera morbus, severe gripings, the summer bowel complaint in children, &c. Dr. ROBERTSON’S VEGETABLE NERVOUS CORDI L; Or, Nature's Grand Restorative, (Price §1 and 50 cents) Is confidently recommended as the most ef ficacious medicine for the speedy relief :md cure of all nervous complaints, attended with .nward weakness, depression of the spirits, head-ache, tremor faintness, hvsteric fits, de bility, seminal weakness, gleets, and various complaints resulting from secret impropriety of youth and dissipated habits, residence in warm climates, the immoderate use of tea, the unskilful or excessive use of mercury, so ofi.cn de tractive to the human frame, diseases pecu- Jar to fema.es at a certain period of life, Fluor AI bus, barrenness, &c. Dr. RUBERTSON’s CELEBRATED GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS; Price two Dollars J A safe and effectual cure for the gout, rheu matism, lumbago, stone and gravel, swelling and weakness of the joints, sprains, bruises, and ail kinds of green wounds—the cramp, ams in the head, face and body, stillness in lie neck, chilblains, frozen limos, &c. Dr. ROBERTSON’S PATENT STOMACHIC BITTERS, Price one Dollar J Which are celebrated for strengthening weak stomachs, increasing the appetite, and a certain preventative and cure for die fever and ague, &C Dr. ROBERTSON’S INFALLIBLE WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES; A medicine highly necessary to be kept in all families—price 50 cents- Though numberless medicines are extolled for expelling and killing worms, none are equal in efficacy t® Dr. Robertson’s Worm Destroy ing Lozenges—they are mild in their opera tion, and may be given to the youngest infant with safety. Dr. DYOTT’s ANTI BILIOUS PILLS, For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant Lvers- Price 25 cents—large boxes 50 cents. These pills, if timely administered, will re move the causes which commonly produce the yellow fever, bilious fevers, ague and fever, cholic, pains, flatulencies, indigestions, costive ness, hypochondriac and hysteric complaints, slranguary, gravel, rheumatism and gout. Dr. DYOTT’s PATENT ITCH OINTMENT, For pleasantness, saiety, expedition, ease and certainty, is infinitely superior to any other medicine for the cure of that most disagreea ble and. tormenting disorder, the Itch. Price 50 cents per box. Dr. DYOTT’s INFALLIBLE TOOTH-ACHE DROPS. ("Price 50 Cents.J CIRCASSIAN EYE WATER, Celebrated for curing most disorders of the eyes. Price 50 cents. Dr. TISSOTT’s CELEBRATED GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS. ("Price §2. J THE VEGETABLE BALM OF LIFE. CPrice THE BALM OF IBERIA Extracted from an Iberian plant, for curing defects of the skin, and improving the com plexion, &c. Price §2- THE RESTORATIVE DENTRIFICE, For cleaning, whitening and preserving the teeth and gums. Price 50 cents per box Since the above invaluable medicines were first discovered, upwards of seven hundred thousand persons have experienced their happy and salutary effects, many of whom from the lowest stage of their disorders. (O’ Take notice, that each and all the above genuine Medicines are Signed on the outside covers with the signature of the sole proprie tor. T. W DYOTT, M. D. (O’ Persons desirous of consulting Dr. Dy ott, may, by applying &s above, obtain ins ad vice gratis. 1 A iiesh supply of the above Medicines just received, and for sale, by DAVID OTT CO. Washington—and Dr. NINIAN MAGRUDER, Georgetown. Where pamphlets containing certificates of ures, &c. may be had gratis. February 11. JUST PUBLISHED, ALLEN’S MAP OB" CANADA, ACCOMPANIED BP A PAMPHLET, Describing that Country. For sale ny oseph Milligan, Bookseller, Georgetown, (Columbia,) Price 'i'hree Dollars. This Map is allowed to be one of the best de neations oi the British Possessions in this country, which has been yet offered to the public. They may also be had by application at the BoA store and Lottery Office, Bridge street. February 8 J eha l, A PRINT representing the action between the frigates CONSTITUTION &GUBBRIERE. Price One dollar plain, One dollar fiity cents, colored. January 7— POCKET BOOKS. JOSEP 'i JiIiELIGAN Has just received a Large and Elegant assor. ment of Ladies and Gentlemen's plain and or namented POCKET BOOKS, Thread and Note Cases, Purses, All of which will be sold on the lowest terms far Cash Jan. 14— JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by Joseph Milligan, High Streep and at the Book store and Lottery Office, Bridge treet, George-Town, —Price 87 1-2 cents— MENTORIAL TALES FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF YOUNG LADIES Just leaving School and entering upon the Theatre of Life, By Mrs. Pilkingtox. —Also, price 75 cents— THE ECONOMY OF HUMAN LIFE, Translated from an Indian Manuscript, written by an Ancient Bramin, 7 o which is prefixed An account of the manner in which the said manuscript was discovered, in a letter from an English gentleman residing in China TO THE EARL OF With 32 elegant Cuts, by A. ANDERSON March io. RINCE GEORGES CgUN Y COURT, September term, 1812. THE Commissioners appointed on the petition of Josias Simpson and Ann Bryan, far a division of the reales ate of John Simpson, having made a return, stating, that on account of the num ber of the parties interested, and the small quantity of Land, the Estate cannot be divided, widiout mjury toal the parties; and it being stated that some ofthe rep.esentatives live out of the state—lt ia thereupon ordered, tha the said representa ives appear before this Court, to be held a Upper Marlborough town, in P mce Ge -rgrs county on the first Monday in April nex>, to shew cause, i any they have, a y-he return a bresaid should not be con firmed. And that notice be given to the said re resentatives by a publics ion of tins order i: the National In eliigencer, once in each week for four weeks successively before nexfc Gou t. i est John Read Magruder, Ck. P. G. C.C; March 11—w4t PROPOSALS Will be received at the Cierx’s Office, House of Representatives, until the first day of April next or furnishing Three hundred Cords qf HI.KORY WOOD, for the 13th Congress. PA TRICK MAGRUDER, Ck H. R. March 13 FOR SALE, IHE LAND on which i reside, near Orange Court House, Virginia, containing seven hun dred acres of first rate Tobacco Land, lying nea ly level and within thirty three miles of Fredericksburg (by a late survey for a turn pike road to said town The crop of wheats after Indian Corn, has been usually from ten ofifteen bushels and from a fallow from twen ty to twenty five bushels of wheat per acre, and without the smallest aid from manure, plaister of Paris or clover. The soil is supposed to be of that kind called a light loamy land, without a particle of sand, and from experi ment very favorable for clover and plaister. There are five hundred acres cleared and un ter excellent fences, and the improvements are a dwelling house of four rooms below and wo above stairs, with ail necessary out-houses and a barn, seventy’eet long by twenty-four wide, and three stories high. It possesses great command of water for making meadow to any extent desired, and there is lime stone at the door and sand convenient for budding. Fo terms apply to the subscriber on the pre mises. ROBERT H. ROSE, Orange County, Virg. 10th Feb. 1813. February 27— CHILDREN’S BOOKS. JOSEPH MILLIGAN las just received a large supply f Children^ Book’s, amongst which are the following, CHIEFLY NEW i Cents. Cobwebs to Catch Flies 25 Mothers Gift 25 Lettes from London 37 1-2 Modes of Catching 12 1-25 Familiar Lessons 25 Children in the Wood 371-2 Present for Boys 19 Three Evenings Amusements 19 New Year’s Gift 19 Father’s Present 19 Mother’s Present 19 Haye’s Stories, 2 parts 37 1-2 Footsteps to Natural History 25 I Present for Good Girls 31 1-4 Book of .Nouns 19 Little Dick 37 1-2 Toy Shop 121-2 Parlour Teacher 19 Youthful Amusements 19 Little Teacher 25 Trifles'or Good Boys 19 Trifles for Good Giris 19 Youthful Sports 25 AU Nations 25 Post Boy 25 Parents Present 19 Budget 19 F Youth 19 Four Sisters 19 R .ad to Learning 25 Juvenile Letters 25 Present for Good Boys 311*4 Baron Trenck 25 Peter Prims Pride 19 Little Truths, 2 parts 62 12 N. B Any of the above books may be had at the Book Store and Lottery Office, Bridge Street- Georgetown. March 10. LETTERS Written by the Late Right Honorable PHILIP DORMER STANHOPE, Earl of Chesterfield, TO HIS SON. In Two Volumes. —Price 1 75 cts. xonrdg, THE LIFE OF GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON, BT JOHN KINGSTON. His fame bouiiueu by no country, -will be confined to no age. Price 87 1-2 cts. boards. Just received and for sale by JOSEPH MIL. LIGAN Bookseller, High-street, and at the Book Slo e a id Lottery Office, Bridge-street, Georgetown. a-on 6~ SEINE TWINE. A large supply oi first quality Seme Twine, I ust received and for sate by JOSEPH GILLIGAN. Bookseller, Georgetown, Col March 6— printhlg OF EVER! DESCRIPTION, neatly EXECUTED IT THE OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL inwhagencbr.