Daily National Intelligencer (Washington City [D.C.])
May 21, 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. Jill letters to the Editors must be post paid. SALE POSTPONED. SALE AT AUCTION. ON Tuesday the 20th of June, will positive ly be sold at Public Auction at 12 o’clock in the forenoon, at the Coffee-House in George town, by virtue of a Deed of Trust made to me by the late George Thompson, deceased to secure certain debts due to the Bank of Co lumbia, all that part of LOT No. 31, (In the Old Town) not taken away by the opening of Prospect and Frederick streets, Also, all his the said Thompson’s part of LOT No. 40, Fronting 42 feet or thereabouts on Duck Lane, on which is erected a two story Frame House and other buildings now in the occupancy of Mrs. Thompson—all the right title and interest of the s aid George Thompson deceased will be sold the title papers 8c the deed of trust will be then and there shewn on the day of sale, to sadsfy purchasers. Payment in cash will be re quired immediately after the sale of the afore said property and when paid for a deeds wdl be given conveying ail the right of the trustee thereto. CLEMENT SMITH, Trustee. JOHN TRAVERS, Auctioneer. May 19—ts. PAPER HANGINGS. The subscriber, al Ins Boot and Shoe Store, opposite the Indian Queen tavern, Pennsylva nia Avenue, constantly keeps a large stock of the newest patterns, in the above iine. Also, Just received from New York and Philadel phia, four trunks of Ladies and Gentlemen’s shoes, of various kinds, which render his as sortment very complete. ANDREW COYLE. May 1 ts WASHINGTON HOTEL. The Subscriber informs his friends ana the public that he has mis dai 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 of 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 March 1 A ROSS, AS received this day, at his Wine Cellar, the following articles, imported in the schooner Express, lately from Bordeaux, which he will sell wholesale and retail for a moderate profit: Sparkling Champaigne 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 Cogniac 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, Mould Candles, &c. Georgetown, March 9—2awtf LOAF A LUMP SUGAP.. 12,000 WEIGHT For sale by the hogshead or single Loaf at the store of the Subscriber, opposite the Union Tavern. Apply to his son, T. W. Ross, at his Wine Gellar two doors west of the store. March 29 —taw A. ROSS JUST PUBLISHED, ALLEN’S MAP OF CANADA, ACCOMPANIED nr A PAMPHL ET, Describing that Country. For sale by Joseph Milligan, Bookseller, Georgetown, (Columbia,) Price Three Dollars, This Map is allowed to be one of the best de lineations of the British Possessions in this country, which has been yet offered to the public. They may also be had by application at the Book store and Lottery Office, Bridge street. February 8- NATIONAL PRINTS. JAMES WEBSTER. RESPECTFULLY informs his numerous subscribers, and the public in general— The NAVAL PRINT, now publishing by him, representing the en gagement between the CONSTITUTION CJ GUERRIERE FRIGATES, shall be superios to any yet offered in the United States. The Engraver is progressing as fast as possible, consistent with the magni tude of the work, he considering his honor at stake equal with the publisher it will be rea dy far delivery in May or June next. THE PRINT Representing the engagement between the UNITED STATES U MACEDONIAN FRIGATES, publishing by Benjamin Tanner J. Webster, as a companion to the above, will be ready tor delivery at the same time. April 24— ATTENTION. JAMES M. VARNUM particularly requests, that all persons who belong to the company of Infantry commanded by him, will assemble this evening, a*., the usual ground of parade, precisely at half past 4 o’clock P. M. and every Saturday and Tuesday evenings there after at the same time, until the company shall be called out for inspection or actual ser vice, for the purpose of practising different military evolutions. May 11— Daily National Intelligencer. LETTERS Written by the Late Right Honorable PHILIP DORMER STANHOPE, Earl of Chesterfield, TO HIS SON. In Two Volumes.—Price §1 75 cts. boards. THE LIFE OF GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON, PT JOHN KINGSTON. His fame bounded by no country, will be confined to no aye. Price 87 1-2 cts. boards. Just received and for sale by JOSEPH MIL LIGAN, Bookseller, High-street, and at the Book Store and Lottery Office, Bridge-street, Georgetown. March 6— PROSPECTUS Of a New Periodical Work, to be published semi annually at Raleigli, by J. Gales, ENTITLED The Carolina Law Repository. To be edited by a Law Character. The primary design of this work, is to con vey to every part of the state early intelligence of the cases adjudged in the Supreme Court, and abstracts of the Public Laws passed at each session of the Legislature. One number will therefore be published on the first of March, and another on the first of September in each year, just before the commencement of the circuits; so that the Profession, and die citizens in general, may be apprized of the progressive change and exposition of the law, soon sfter they respectively occur, and at a time when such informa ion is most desi rable- But the plan will aiso comprehend a variety of su jects connected with Legal aud gene, al Podt cal Science, which, it is hoped, will render the work instructive and entertain ing, not merely to the practising Lawyer and the Student, but also to the Legislator and in telligent Citizen, who desires to contemplate, in their origin, spirit and effect, those princi ples ©f Lega! Polity and Civil Freedom which farm the basis of our own admirable institu tions. Hence, each number will contain select Biography of eminent Judges aid Lawyers—Extracts from scarce and valuable publications—Opinions of foreign Jar .sts upon cases sent from Virginia and North Carolina before the Revolution, never before published —Arguments and Opinions of Judges and Counsel in important cases—and such Essays as have a tendency to enlighten the progress of Public Sentiment on certa n projected alte rations of the Law, particularly that deeply interesting topic, the reformation of the Cri minal Code. Speeches of merit on subjects of permanent interest, discussed in the Legisla ture, will occasionally be inserted. Conditions—Each number will contain from 140 to 160 octavo pages, printed on fine medium paper, and with an elegant new type, cast in Philadelphia for the work. The price will be one dollar and fifty cents per number, four of which will form a volume. Each num ber to be paid for on delivery. The first number is in the press, and will be published on the first of March. Subscriptions received by the Publisher and other Booksellers, and by Gentlemen of the Bar in whose hands the Prospectus has been placed. Jan. 14. (ff The first number of the above work is published, and may be had at the book store of R. C. Weightman. April 13. FOR SALE, A VALUABLE WATER LOT, No. 1 Sq. 705, Siluated on the Eastern Branch nea-r the Sugar House. For terms apply t® GEORGE A. CARROLL. April 24 BATH BERKELEE SPRINGS. THOSE Ladies and Gentlemen, of Washington Georgetown in particular, wishing to visit Hath Berkley Springs in Virginia, (near Mar tinsburg), being the Theatre of America for three months in the year (June, July, August, and even September,’) are respectfully inform ed that the Waters are in their stronges s ate and in the greatest purity; the Ba- hs and Walks in the best order, and every attention paid by the subscriber, to render full satisfac tion. Being long accustomed With public life, and accustomed to good living myself, the public may depend on having the best accom modation—clean beds and bedding, wiih com fortable rooms; choice liquors, wines, Btc. which have been carefully collected and the tables will be decorated in the first style. The subscriber having several houses at Berkley Springs, he will make the table to suit parties, or have a general table as the Guests may shink proper. The Subscriber has a Drawing Room fur nished for the Lsdies, a Piano Forte, Maps of different kinds, Reading Room, &c —a grand Band of Mnsic for Balis, once or twice a week, as the company may think proper. The very best servants are selected for attendance, and every attention paid by the public’s Obedient humble servant, ROBERT BAILEY. April 29 —tJunlO ROBERTSONS WORKS. HISTORY OF AMERICA, 2 vols HARLES V 3 vols. SCOTLAND, 2 vols. INDIA, 1 vol. f Price Sixteen Dollars in boardsfi Just received and for sale, by JOSEPH MILLIGAN, Bookseller, Georgetown, f Col.fi March 17; 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 lierey re quested to present the same for repayment at the office of the Trustees in Philadelphi;'., in or before the first of September neat, 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. Veb.2o—wtS WANTED TO PURCHASE, A YOUNG WOMAJ, OR GiRL about 16, who has been brought up as a house servant, and accustomed to the care of children Enquire at this office- March 29-‘- FRIDAY. MAY 21, 1813. LOTTERIES. The next Grand Lottery to be drawn in Philadelphia will be the PENNSYLVANIA INTERNAL NAVIGA TION LOTTERY. It has 12,511 prizes. The number of Capital Prizes are great, and offer to adventurers of a trifling sum, a greater chance for a fortune than any other Lottery. Preparations are making for the drawing as s oon as possible, the tickets being nearly all sold. The scheme contains the following Capital Prizes. 1 prize of 50,000 dollars. 1 do. 20,000 do. 3 do. 10,000 do. 10 do. 5,000 do. 6 more of §5,000 in 500 tickets each. Also 12 of §IOOO, and a great m*ny of 500, 200, dollars, etc. etc. Tickets §lO 50. THE BALTIMORE HOSPITAL LOTTERY Is commenced drawing, and continues Ibr the present once a week. The capital prizes are, 1 prize of 30,000 dollars. 2 do. 20,000 do. 6 do. 10,000 do. de. de. Tickets §lO 50. TRINITY CHURCH LOTTERY. Is commenced drawing in Baltimore. The Capital prizes are 1 priz of 30,000 dollars. 2 do. 20,000 do. 1 do. 10.000 do. 2 do. 5,000 do. de. Price of Tickets Eight Dollars. UNION COLLEGE LOTTERY, No. IV. (second part.) Commences draw ng in New York, first of Go ober next. The Capital prizes are 1 prize of 25,000 dollars. 1 do. 20,000 do. 1 do. 10,000 do. 1 do. 5,000 do. de. Puce of Tickets §7 50. Tickets and Shares in the above Lotteries are for saie at G. &R. WAITES’s truely for tunate Lottery-Offices, No. 64 and 38, Maiden Lane, New York No. 75, Chesnut street, Phi ladelphia. Corner of St. Paul’s lane and Mar ket street, Baltimore; and No. 28, Sta e street, Albany. Note—The public will please to’ take no tice that G. and R. Waite will guarantee the payment of all prizes sol^ at either of their Offices, or by any of their Agents, but no others, and Adventurers can distinguish their tickets from others by observing their name on the back of each ticket sold by them. At WAITE’s Offices have been sold, for many years past, most of the Cap tai Piezes m the New-York mid Baltimore Lotteries, among them are the following, drawn within one year No. 4892 drawn a prize of §60,000 in the Susquehanna Canal Lottery, 2nd class, J\o. 4124 §6,000 in the same Lottery. No 535 §20,0003 c 3268 10,000 1 irSt c f ss of tlie 14027 S,WbS 3ame Lottery No. 19780 §IO,OOO in the 4th Union College Lottery. No. 16653 §30,000'1 r TT 41346 20,000 Union 51712 10,000. J GoUe ff e Lotter y» Besides others, of §30,000 §25,000 §20,000 and §IO,OOO in the former New-York and Bal timore Lotteries, many of which they paid as soon as drawn PA TENT LEVER WATCHES. A good opportunity now presents itself to such gentlemen as wish to supply themselves with this uaujahle description of WATCHES A iarg. assortment is just received, and will be sold at reduced prices, and warranted to perform well, by JACOB LEONARD. Georgetown, April 17—ts PUBLIC SALE OF LOTS IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON. ON Friday the 4th of June next, at the Union Tavern, at 1G o’clock, A. M the sub scribers, executors of David Peter, will offer at public sale, the following LOTS in the city of Washington, to wit: Lot No. lin square 39; Lot No. 4in square No. 24; Lot No. lin square 72; Lots 15 and 16 in square 73 5 in 100 19 and 23 in 100 sins; 10 in 17; 4in29 11 in I; 3in4o 13 in 41; 4in 17; 15 in 33, square south of square No. 17; 17, 18andl9in square 1; 2 in 9, waler lot; 1 in 4; 31 in 100; 2,3, 4 in square. No. 14, on Pennsylva ia avenue; 24 25, 28, in 16; 9 and 10 in 20; 19 and 21 in 24 12 and 13 in 25 14 in 32 12 and 13 in 33 21 in 37; 6in 41; 5 in 42 6in 72; 10 in 73; 18 and 30 in 100; 17andl8inl4; 10, 12 and 13 in 51; 11 in 17 7in4o 4 in 15 19 in 73 13 >n 37 24 in 100 11 in 41; lin 18 1 in square 2 5 in square south of square 12 Bin 14; 18 in 25; 6 m 51; 21 in 1; 9in 15; 16 in 24; 7in 15; 4andsin3l; 10 in 12 lin 1; squares No. 149, 174, 188, 202 and 205. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale. SARAH PETER. GEORGE PETER. L H. JOHNS. May 4—3tawts LANDS IN THE STATE OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY, FOR SALE. BY virtue of the last Will and Testament of Eobi rt Means, deceased, the subscriber offeis for sale, all the Lands of the Testator in the states of Ohio and Kentucky. As there is a large quantity of of these Lands, and the quality in general good, they are well worth the attention 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 from Mr Walter Dunn, residing in or near the town of Chillicothe in the state of Ohio DANIEL CALL, Executor of the last -will and tesiament of Rob. Means, dec'd. Richmond. July 19—ts BOARDING. Mrs. ODLIN, Has removed from the Seven Buildings into that new and commodious House opposite Dr. Ott’s, on Pennsylvania avenue, and near to the Capitol, where, from Ten to Fifteen Boarders may be accommodated. April 27—3tawtr THE GAZETTE OF THE UNION, AND JOURNAL OF THE STATES. PROPOSALS. THE subscriber respect fully offers to the Public, Proposals for a National and State Gazette, to be published daily, in the C !y oi Philadelphia, under the title above menti ned The two distinct names of the proposed Ga zette have been selected, as pledges of its real design and of its intended course. For it is believed, that the value of a Na.ional b dy poli tic or union, upon the principles of the i-eaeral Constitution and the value of the component bodies politic or several States, upon th-^ princi ples common to their separate Constitu ions, are so great, and the necessity for such a Fede ral Union and for such component States, is so absolute, that they are respective! mdispen sabre to T«E FREEDOM OF THE PEOPLE, and to THE PROSPERITY and THE INDE PENDENGE of our Country. Though it i true, that there is a sufficient motive for aright p;an of government in the intrinsic xn e oi personal liberty, the first of these grea objects, it is certain that the attainment and pr. e va tion of the national prosperity and indepen dence, were among the real causes and the just ends of the establishment of the several States, and of the first and second Confederation o" Union. Our oaths and duties too, bind us to support our existing constitutions, both social and federal As to our temporal concerns then we ought affectionately and honestly to live together under this Federal and State System while, as to our spiritual concerns, we happily abide under the Divine authority. With such conceptions of our institutions, our duties, our rights, and our interests, the office of editor of (he proposed Gazette will be attempted to be performed by the subscriber He declines professions and promises, in a case wherein he has not made a trial It seems better, that his fellow citizens form an opinion of the prospect of his rendering pub ic ser vice, by means of the various commercial manufac turing, and other disquisitions, which he has submitted to his country since the period oi the decline of the old confederation. He will confine himself, on the present occasion, to a solemn, assurance, that he will proceed in the proposed establishment with the utmost respect for truth and decency, as a very high duly to the public and to himself and he considers it as an encouraging reflection in this attempt, that Franklin and Addison were never reproach ed, in any oilier situations, for the maimer in which they performed their editorial functions. It is proposed to pay the utmost attention to the collection and publication of useful infor mation,concerning every branch of the national industry for which purpose documents are respectfully requested and communications in vited The Gazette of the Union and Journal of the States” will be printed on paper and types of the usual size and quality of those of the daily publications, at Eight Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance. It wdl be dis tributed daily, to Subscribers within the usual walks of the Philadelphia carriers, and wdl be forwarded to all other Subscribers by such con veyances as they shall respectively point out A country paper, containing all the matter of the daily paper, except the advertisements, will be published three times a week, at Five Dol lars per annum and a weekly paper at Three Dollars per annum- Advertisements and other business for the Pi inting Office, which will be connected with the establishment, are respectfully solicited. They will be executed on the usual terms TENCH COXE. Philadelphia, May 12, 1813, Subscriptions will be received at Washington at the office of the National Intelligencer, and at Philadelphia by the Editor ROMULUS RIGGS, COMMISSION MERCHANT. IS now receiving a large quantity of Goods on consignment, which will be sold immediately. They will be offered at the lowest limits by the package or piece, and sold entirely for Cash or good paper, at sixty or ninety days. Country Merchants will find George Town the best place to select a spring supply, as there is immence quantity of goods sending from Baltimore to this place, which will be sold very low, and the assortment will be good. AU kinds of goods will be received on con signment, and every attention paid and exer tion made to give general satisfaction in the sale of them. Goods will be received on sto rage. Georgetown, Mav 10- ts DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington county, IN the case of PONTIUS D. STELLE, an insolvent debtor. Ordered that six months from and after the first day of May next, are limited and allow ed the creditors of the said insolvent to exhi bit their claims to Charles Glover, the trus tee. April 22, 1813. Test Wm. BRENT, Ck. All persons indebted to Pontius D Stelle, are requested to make immediate payment to CHARLES GLOVER, Trustee. May 7—3 w AUCTION COMMISSION STORE. THE subscriber being authorised by law to sell Goods, Wares d Merchandize, &c. in the city of Washington, at Auction, will receive Goods, Furniture, &c. at his Auction Store, near the Navy Yard, where they will be sold at Vendue or on Commission, as may suit the proprietors. DAVID BATES April I—Nlif GEORGETOWN WOOL GOT TON MANUFACTORE. R. PARROTT &I. W WESTERMAN, fTwo English Manufacturers^ Have, by personal attention, and great care had made machinery for carding- and spinning wool and cotton in the best manner, which they are now setting up at R. Parrott’s Mill, (at the foot of his rope-walk) and where they are ready to receive wool for carding and spin, ning. They expect shortly to have spun cot ton of every size, for sale at the Manufactory and at the Grocery Ware House of R. Parrott and Co. on the wharf, where any orders will be received. That the manufactory may succeed, it is necessary, and will in all cases be required, hat the cash be paid at the delivery of the article. PARROTT WESTERMANS. Georgetown, May 11—6 w. THE YOUNG MOTHER, OR ALBINIA: A Novel— Price one Dollar. X ALSO, REJECTED ADDR ESSES, OP THE NEW THEATRUM POETARUM: Price ^2 1-2 cents, Just received and for sale by Joseph Milligan Bookseller, George town. March 19. TFSiiu sales. Will be sold at Mary Anne Pic’s Fancy Store, Bridge street, Georgetown, on the 27th of ay, that elegant and large assortment of Dry Goods, Jewellery. Millinery, d'c. Leno Muslines of all kinds Duraus, Tap velvet stuffs, do. Shawls and Shades of all kinds and colors Cambric do, do. Hosiery, cotton, worsted, do. Gloves of ail descriptions, Dimities do. Silk velvets of all colors Silk stockings and gloves, do. Cashmere shawls and shades Silks and satin for dresses, s.-lk shawls Wide silk lace, thread, cotton, and lace caps, veils and handkerchiefs, worked in geld Silk do.—Ribbands of all kind Silk geld and silver trimmings for dresses Feathers and artificial flowers Straw hats and bonnets All kind of Millenery A quantity oi kid shoes, silk buttons, cord and tassals, umbfelias and canes Gold and silver epaulettes, Do. lace, do. cord Pocket books and combs A small quantity of perfumery White and colored war beads Necklaces, bugles, and ear drops And an elegant and large assortment of jewellery 2 elegant setts of China, tea and desert. All sums under 20 dollars, cash. A.l sums from 20 to 100, 60 days credit. All sums above 100, 3 and 6 months. Sale to commence at 10 o’clock. NICHOLAS L. QUEEN, Auctioneer. Ma> 6—Stawts BANK OF WASHINGTON. May 1, 1813. THE Pretident and Directors having de clared a Dividend for the half year ending yes terday, at the rate of Eight Per Cent, per an num, the same is now n ady to be paid to the Stockholders or their legal Representatives. SAMI. ELIOT, Jun. Gash. Mav 1- Im ELEGANT COUNTRE SEATS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF WASHINGTON and GEORGETOWN, FOR SALE. Pursuant to a decree or the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Washington, in Chancery sitting, in the case of LEONARD M. DEAKINS and JOHN 110 YE, Executors of Francis Deakins, de ceased—Complainants, Against JAMES WHITE, JOHN BRECKENRIDGE, and ELEANOR BRECKENRIDGE De fendants, I here will be exposed to Public Auction, for leady money, on Saturday the sth June next, on the premises, 225 47-160 acres of Land, beautifully situated, and commanding an ex tensive and variegated view of Washington City, Georgetown, the River Potomac, and the adjacent country—the said Lands consist of certain portions and parcels of the two tracts called Pleasant Hilts” Mount Plea sant,” allotted to the defendant, James White, in the division between him and the defend ant, Ejeanor Brackenridge, of their late grand-father, James White’s estate. The metes and bounds of tlie Lands may be ascer tained by referring to the said decree and to the title pa[ ers and surveys filed in the cause more particular information of the location and quality of the Land, and an actual inspec tion of the premises, at any time prior to the day of sale, may be had by application to GEORGE JOHNSON, Trustee, Appointed by the court for carrying the decree into effect, or to JOHN HOYE, both residing in Georgetown. N. B. The purchase-money to be paid and a conveyance executed, immediately upon theratifi cation of the sale by the court m June next. May 10 2awtsJ 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 b idle. He was seen a. Bath n Ikikemy co. cn s way to Pennsylvania since which time, no ac count of him has been received. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, of a light complexion, a pleasing countenance, and can read very well, lie is a slave, was raised by me from a child and being a likeiy, sensible, and adm table house servant, has ever been treated with the utmost kindness and indulgence; not the slightest suspicion was ever enter a ned of his intention to abscond j on the contrary, he was supposed to be remark.bly 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 be paid for bringing him home to the Subscriber in Wiuchesteifva. or 50 dolls, for lodging him in any jail, so that I get him again. It is hoped that persons not willing to taka up a runaway, will take him up as a thief. DANL. LEE. Winchester, Va. April 23—wtfNI PUIILIC SALE. ON Monday the 17th inst. will be sold at the Commercial Warehouse, 10 hhds. and 28 barrls Muscovado Sugar, 12 quarter chests Hyson Skin, Hyson and Young Hyson Teas. To commence at 12 o’clock— Terms of sale Notes satisfactorily endorsed at 60 120 days. To be sold without reserve. JNO. McGOWAN. JOSEPH FORREST. May 14—ts ~DR. GEO. A. CARROLL,7^ Has recommenced the practice of Physic in th s place. He occupies the corner house next door to Gen Van Ness’s, and will attend to calls from the Country as well Town; May .6—-
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NOTICE. SOME time in November last one of the Ba'umore packets landed, on G. Coombe’s on the Eastern Branch, four hhds. of whiting, where they still remain The owner is requested to call, pay char ges, and take them away May 1 —3t FRESH FRUIT. RICHARD PARROTT, Co. have just received 110 boxes fresh Muscatel Raisins 100 barrels prime net herrings 30 do. pork 18 do. Tanners Oil Genuine Port 1 M. EW. Ik Cos. Madeira WINE by the Sicily do. >ptpe, half pipe L. p. Tenenffe, quarter cask and Catalonia, St I ten gallons. Malaga J Their assortment of Groceries is at this time good, which they will dispose of at a small Advance for cash. Their regular punctual customers can be supplied on their usual terms. May 17 4w. FREDERICKTOWN SEMINA- RY, MARYLAND. MRS. HOPKINS, highly sensible of the dis tinguished patronage she has been honored will- since her residence in Maryland, respect fidly presents her grateful acknowledgments to her friends and to the parents and guar dians of those children confided to her care, a? d with sincerity assures them, that to merit a continuance of their flattering confidence, by the most uniform, the most minute attention to ihe health, morals and improvement of her pupils, must constitute no inconsiderable por tion of her happiness. For the information of persons unacquaint ed w.th Fredericktown, it may be necessary to observe .that the air is highly salubrious and the surrounding country beautiful; and indeed in the present ala. ming crisis, few places could have been more happily selected for a semina ry ol education, as it is situated above fifty m 'es inland on the high road between Wash ington and Philadelphia; 45 miles distant from Washington, the same distance from Balti more, and remote from eve^y local danger, either of foreign or domestic origin. term;Forboarders Young Ladies are boarded and instructed in orthography, reading, writing, arithmetic, grammar, geography with the use of th globes and maps, ancient and modern history, (sacred and profane) chronology, drawing and painting in transparent water colors, embroi dery, tarribour, plain sewing, marking, net ting, and various other fashionable fancy works, at the rate of two hundred dollars per annum and ten dollars entrance. Bed, bed ding and washing paid for separately, or pro vided by the parents. Music, dancing and the foreign languages also charged separately. The amount of one quarter’s board and tuition tc be always paid in advance. May 11— M&J. VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE TWO tracts of this land are in Montgomery county, Maryland. One contains 466 acres, on the waters of Great Seneca, on the new cut read from the mouth of Monoc&cy to Ellicott’s lower mills, about 35 miles from Baltimore, and 22 from Washington City and Georgetown. There are two tenements on this tract, with orchards of excellent fruit. The price 15 dol lars per acre. The other tract contains 282 acres, and is on the road from Montgomery court house, to Dime’s and the mouth of Monocacy, and dis tant about 5 miles from the court house. The Muddy branch runs thro’ this, on which there is a mill seat, and 40 acres of meadow land. Price 14 dollars per acre. Five hundred acres of land in Alleghany countv, adjoining the noted tavern of John Simpkins, E:q on the great road from Cum beriand to Union-town and Pittsburgh: this tract was located in the year 1774 by the lale Cel. Archibald Orme, for his own use, and is well calculated to make a fine grazing farm. There is a small tenement on this, and 4t> or 50 acres of cleared land. Price four dollars per acre. A u act in Prince George’s county, contain ing ’4O acres, one mile from the Adelphi Mills as- 6 from Washington city. This is a pleasant and very healthy situation, having abundance 0i fine fruit of various kinds; a comfortable dwelling house a good barn, stables and other out houses. This place would make a desirable country sea foi a gentleman in Washington or George to be: ng purchased by me about 10 years a- t hat express purpose The price §2,500. The in., ovements, or chard, &c. are worth that sum The price of the diiferent tracts is an il xed to each to prevent unnecessary applica tions. T. BEALL, of Geo. District of Columbia. May 14—law2m. LAND FOR SALE. ABOUT TWO HUNDRED FIFTY ACRES, Between Alexandria and the Washington bridge. The tract is bounded on the East, nearly half a mile upon the Washington and Alexandria turnpike road, and extends back westwardly beyond the heights, upon which are several handsome situations for building. A large proportion of the land is covered by young wood and the whole seems well adapt ed to the cultivation of wheat, clover and ti mothy. The Georgetown and Alexandria turn pike runs through the land upon the heights. The distance to each ofthe markets in George town, Washington and Alexandria, is nearly the same, being about three miles The heights command a view of Georgetown, Washington, tire Potomac and Eastern Branch, &c The terms of sale will be very reasonablej as to price and time of payment. Apply to the subscriber at Alexandria. W. CRANCH. May 11—wtf. FOR SALE, 8000 acres first rate Land, IN different Tracts, from 500 to 1000 acres each, lying on the Mississippi in the district of Baton Rouge, surveyed and patented in the years 1770 and 1772, and recorded in the name of the Subscriber. ALSO, 7000 acres in Randolph county, and 3000 acres in Harrison county, Virginia 3400 acres in Kentucky. Fer the above, property in this City will be taken m part payment; the residue in cash or good bonds. Particular information may be obisined on application to the subscriber. If by letter, the postage must be paid. OLIVER POLLOCK Washington city, April 23—2awtf FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. [From a London Paper.] Extract of a letter from an officer on board the Marlborough, Admiral Cockburn’s flag shift, dated Bermuda, Jan. 29 Duringour stay at Cadiz, the GJea nor arrived With instructions from go vernment, which caused us to hoist our sails for the American coast, where we arrived after having captured one of their vessels on our passage: We found the Maidstone frigate, with the Wanderer and Lauriestone, sloops of war, departing on a cruize from Bermu da and the Cleopatra, JEolus and Bel videra frigates, with the Fantome sloop of war, anchored in the harbor. We immediately proceeded to get the Marlborough fitted for a cruise of three months, and in a few days com pleted all our preparations. We are now waiting the arrival of Admiral War ren, who will dispatch us to the Chesa peake. Before our departure from Cadiz, we heard of the loss of the Guer riere, but our astonishment was im measureable when we learned at Ber muda, that both the Macedonian and Frolic had been added to the number of American captures. These disasters have created an extraordinary diligence among all the seamen to accomplish themselves m naval discipline, for here tofore the bare unfurling of the British flag was all the warlike manoeuvre re quired to conquer the French ships of war, or any enemy that dared to meet us on the ocean. In many of the Bri tish ships the polishing irons and var nish brushes have given place to the continual exercise of the great guns, of muskets, and boarding pikes; and many additional modes of annoyance have been adopted to retaliate upon the Americans, who in their mode of na val warfare are more subtie than any maritime people in the world. The tops of the American vessels are filled with riflemen, and some of them carry culverins aloft loaded with buck shot, which sweeps the enemy’s decks in close action. Box and chain shot have been bro’t by them into use, and even their wads are stuffed with small bullets. Their muskets, which are of large cali bre, carry fifteen large buck shot besides a ball, and make tremendous havoc, the truth of which the brave seamen of the Frolic unfortunately can verify. All the ships here are imitating this exam ple; the Poictiers has constructed eight hundred cartridges on the American plan, and the Marlborough six. Ma rines are stationed on the tops, and in addition to that our captain intends to plant a couple of brass pieces on each. These murderous arrangements will in a few weeks be carried into execu tion against our enemies, who have the consolation of thinking that they alone plucked down this visitation upon their own heads. In the mean time, the Americans have become abundantly haughty, and elated with their success they have lately launched a 74 gun ship, called the Venus, and more are constructing with infinite expedition and diligence. Unfortunately no British frigates on this station are equal in strength and appointment to the frigates of the Unit ed States, any of which pour a heavier broadside than an English ship of 50 guns, and their complement of men e quals that of a 74. All our frigates on this station have their complement in creased to upwards of 300, and warm work will have commenced before you receive this.” A strong symptom of the public feel ing exhibited itself at Covent-garden Theatre, on Thursday in the represen tation of Congreve’s comedy of Love for Love. In the mock mad scene, Foresight asks Valentine, “pray what what will be done at court On Va lentine’s answering scandal will tell you,” the loudest and general applause burst forth from all parts of the house, which continued some time, and on Va lentine’s concluding the sentence, lam honesty, I never come there,” the plaudits were renewed, and it was some time before the actors could pro ceed. Lon.ftaft. FRENCH PAPERS. The Moniteur of the 13th contians a very long detailed report from the cap tain of the frigate, Roussin, to the mi nister of marine, dated on board his majesty’s frigate la Gloire, in Brest Road, 25th of February, 1813, stating that he sailed from Havre the 16th of December, 1812, that on the night be tween the 17th and 18th, off Cape Li zard, he was in the middle of nine ves sels, some of which were merchantmen, but one, by her signals, shewed herself to be a man of war, which, sup ported by three brigs of 14 and 16 guns and a cutter, pursued him to the 12th degree of longitude; that on the 18th, at night, they came up with him, at the same time, and engaged till 3 o’clock the following morning, when a breeze sprung up, and he saw no more of them. That on the 20th of December he took the Spy, proceeding from Halifax, of 16 guns; on the 23d, the English three masted ship Minerva, of 450 tons, from Surinam, which he sunk, and the Powhattan, an American, captured by the British frigate Horatio. That on the 28th he arrived at the Bar linques Isles, to watch Lisbon, when receiving considerable damage, and be ing chased by two enemy’s vessels, he sailed for the Azores, placed himself between them and Madeira. That on the 17th of January he resolved to pro ceed towards Barbadoes and on the Bth of February sailed for France; and on his passage to which he took the corvette, the Linnet, of 18 guns and 35 men. FROM THE PRESS. THE TRIUMPH OF REPUBLICANISM IN NEW-YORK. Next to the late intelligence from the Canadian side of Lake Ontario, the most agreeable news we could receive has been derived from the state of Ncw- York- Notwithstanding the rallying of federalism, aided by all the factions and fractions which ambition and disappoint ment could bring together, the great cause of republicanism has triumphed in that great and important member of the Union. Thus is the war ratified by more than five-sixths of the empire. The infamous expectations formed from a northern confederacy are completely frustrated. Massachusetts is reduced to a most contemptible and abortive mi nority. The federal government is re instated on stronger ground than ever. The geographical calculations of the insidious enemy have all miscarried. The war must go on to an honorable termination—and England and her Ame rican friends are—just where they ought to be. Once more, on this occasion, we pre sume to remind the government of the very lofty and impregnable position it stands upon; of the absolute necessity of taking measures corresponding with its great strength. In a free country the period seldom can occur when all sections, especially of a confederated republic, will be so well united as the United States are at present. They never were so much so during the war of the revolution Consid ring the dis astrous counter-current of the war last summer, it is only to be wondered at that they are so well and firmly com pacted now, and the crisis is over. The discomfiture of federalism, forlorn fede ralism, has been total, with all its subsi diary co operations. It is obvious, from inspecting the late election returns of N York, that the tide has set in the rig’t way, with irresistable, and of course, increasing impulse. But it is equally certain that this tide has but just set in, and will swell in the lapse of another twelve-month to an overwhelming poli tical current. The late elections in all the states south of New-England demonstrate, in most cheering proof, the vast, invinci ble ability of the great popular party of this country. It may be deceived for a moment by f Ise guides. It may be dis mayed by a series of national reverses. But it will always rally upon its own in herent energy, and resume that sove reignty it is destined to enjoy forever. The vista of the future is delightful to behold. America—republicanism this just war-all look full of promise, are ail proof against their foes, foreign and domestic. Every thing now de pends on the tone of the government. If this is the strongest government on earth, this is the moment for proving how strong it is not in acts of violence and unmanly triumph over prostrate antagonists but in the assertion of its own just rights and the sovereignty of those, who, in calling for this war, ex pected the requisite measures to be ad hered to for its successful carrying on. A boisterous, but now most wretched contumacy, will probably continue to rage in the east. As to dismemberment, the great threat of that distracted quar ter of the union, it is preposterous to talk of it any longer. New-York and Vermont will take care that the repub lic take no detriment from Massachu setts. Indeed, that redoubtable state is so dependant on the middle and south ern states, as to be saved from a famine only by their supplies. She may have all the state authorities by the late elec tions, in her own control, and may pro ceed as soon as her Hotspurs of the North shall deem that long threatened emergency expedient, to declare her commonwealth no longer an integral part of the Union. But sheer want of bread would quickly bring her back a begging. Tnus happily circumstanced as these United States are, all of them true to the cause of ail, but two, remote, and (as now administered) worse than useless states, and those two entirely dependent on the rest for even a bare subsistence, it is needless to repeat how easy it must be in the federal government to be strong-handed in their measures; how impolitic, how base, how ruinous to yield one jot of the interests of the whole to the nerveless clamors of any one section. VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE. Richmond, May 18, 1813. The Legislature of this State, in con formity to the Proclamation of the Gov ernor, yesterday convened at the Capi tol in this City—and a quorum of both Houses appearing—Robert Taylor, Esq. was elected Speaker of the Senate, Theodosius Hansford, Esq. Clerk, and Major Archibald Denholm, Sergeant at Arms. In the House of delegates, Andrew Stevenson, Esq. was chosen Speaker, Wm. Munford, Esq. Clerk, and Capt. Daniel Verser, of Nottoway, Sergeant at Arms. There were seventeen members pre sent in the Senate. The H. of D. was uncommonly full— there being about 180 members pre sent. The following message from ihe Governor was r«ad and laid upon the table COMMUNICATION OF GOVERNOR BAR BOUR TO BOTH BRANCHES OF THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE Council-Chamuer, May 17,1813 The Senate and House of Delegates. It has become my duty to communi cate to you the circumstances which made necessary an extraordinary meet ing of the Legislature. It is known to you, that your prede cessors at their last session passed a law entitled An act providing for the de fence of the state against invasion or in surrection.” After waiting a convenient time to give publicity to the law, so as to afford the citizens of every part of the commonwealth, who were disposed to enter the service, an opportunity of making known their wishes, and there by greatly extending the range of selec tion, the Executive proceeded to make the necessary appointments; of which they gave information to the parties concerned, but withheld the commis sions. In this stage of the business, letters were received from the Secreta ry of War, and of State, which, in the estimation of the Executive, gave an aspect to our situation entirely different from the one existing at the time the law passed These letters, as well as mine to those officers of the general government, connected therewith, are enclosed, and will be found in packet A. The causes which led to the passage of the law, are not only disclosed in its preamble, but are of general notoriety. A powerful armament of the enemy had entered the waters of the Commou wealth, under circumstances well cal culated to justify the most serious a larm an event of this kind not having been anticipated, no effectual measures had been adopted for our defence, and our Eastern frontier was greatly ex posed. Sueh was our condition, and such our danger, when the law received the assent of the Legislature. Shortly 1 after its adjournment, the General Gov ernment, having, in conformity with its power and duty, taken upon itself the defence of the State, sanctioned the course pursued by the Executive in calling out the militia—authorised such further detachments as might be neces sary—and also having determined to raise a regular regiment for the defence of the state, to be officered by our citi zens exclusively—and further, having promised such other additional aid as the exigency of our affairs might re quire—presented a state of things, which, could it have been anticipated by the Legislature, the Exccutive would have prevented the passage of the law. Under this impression, it became a question of much importance with the Exeoutive, what course they should pursue. To Carrey the law into effect, after such assurances from the General Government, was to adhere to a system of defence, in its extent inadequate to the object for which it was intended justifiable only in cases of extreme ne cessity—and establishing a precedent liable to be perverted to the worst ol purposes, and also involving the state in an expense ol half a million of dol lars by which our little resources, heretofore husbanded with much care, were to be immediately squandered, and our constituents exposed to new burdens. To forbear to execute it, was not without its difficulties. For the Executive to take upon itself the high responsibility of not executing the law of the land, was so hostile to the consti tution, and a precedent of a nature so dangerous, as to be entirely inadmissi ble. Ihe convention of the Legislature was exposed to two objections—the in convenienee to the members, and an expense to the Commonwealth. The known patriotism of the Representatives of the People, which counts as nothing personal inconvenience, made necessary by the public service, removed the first; the last, when opposed to the in terestißg considerations which dictated the necessity of an extraordinary meet ing of the Legislature, dwindled into insignificance. Under this view of the subject, a call ol the Legislature was supposed less liable to objection than any other course we could adopt. If the acts now disclosed should produce on the minds of the General Assembly an opinion coincident with that of the Exe cutive, it will be to them highly gratify ing if otherwise, we shall console our selves with the reflection, that we have manifested our devotion to principle, and subserviency to the just theory of the constitution—which renders pru dent, in all cases of doubt, difficulty and importance, an appeal, through the con stitutional organ, to the public will. No change has occurred in our fo reign relations since the last session of the Legislature, except a proffered me diation by the Emperor of Russia with a view to a negotiation with the enemy. I This was accepted by the American I Government with its characteristic frankness, and in conformity with iu uniform and sincere professions of soli citude for an honorable peace. And in consequence, two Envoys Extraordinary have been appointed, to repair to St Pctersburgh, and have sailed, to meet the diplomatic representatives of m British nation. Notwithstanding this new evidence furnished by the Arne. can government of its disposition for peace, and notwithstanding also the ad vances it has made by a law which pass ed at the last session of Congress, m relation to the seamen, removing every pretext on the p irt of G B itain to per severe in hostilities, yet such is the char.ctT ofthe enemy as to render the r suit ol the negociation so precarious, as in no degree to authorise an abute ment'of our most vigorous efforts. Presuming that it is your wish that the session should be as short as is com patible with the public service, I shall forbear calling your attention to any other subj ;ct except such as cannot be avoided of which class are two vacan cies in the General Court produced by the death of the Honorable William Nelson and the Honorable Richard Parker. To supply the vacancy pro duced by the {ormer, Robert Saunders, Esq. of Williamsburgh, was appointed, who declined acceptance; the i. sori which produced that determination disclosed in his answer to my letter communicating his appointment, a copy of which is herewith enclosed in packet B. marked No. 1. William. Daniel, Esq. of Cumberland, was then selected, who accepted, as will appear by his let ter, a copy of which is also enclosed, marked No. 2. Ellison Currie, Esq. of Lancaster, was appointed to supply the vacancy produced by the death of Richard Parker, Esq. and accepted; a copy of his letter is also enclosed marked No. 3. I think it necessary to advise you that our endeavors to effect a settlement of our accounts with the Government of the United States, which were commu nicated to the last Legislature have been ineffectual should it be your wish to act upon this subject the correspondence between the two governments will be transmitted. The operations of the enemy, with the defensive measures we have adopt ed, are of a nature to require a separate communication which is now prepared and will be made to-morrow. I cannot forbear, however, to avail myself of the present opportunity of paying a just tri bute of applause to the patriotism of our citizens, who with cheerfulness and ala crity obeyed the summons to the field. It is a highly gratifying evidence that the spirit of their fathers is unabated. As a successful issue of the glorious re volution crowned the efforts of the one, so an honorable termination of the pre s nt contest—under Providence——will reward the other. JS. BARBOUR. Documents enclosed in packet A. Washington, March 21st, 181 Dear Sir—l had the pleasure to re ceive yours of the 17th yesterday, and should have answered it by the return of the mail, had I not had some official engagements which rendered it impos sible. With an invasion at Norfolk, it s painful to say any thing tending to check any measure having for its ob ject the defence of the country. With out having examined the constitutional propriety of the measure in question, for which I have not had time, I h e supposed that every object contempk ed by it might be secured by means o’, and under the authority of, this gov ernment. A regular regiment is oi dered to be raised for the defence of Norfolk and the neighboring coast, the officers are appointed, and are engaged in recruiting the men, and it being known that they are not to be removed from the state, it is presumable that they will soon be raised. A large body of militia are already in service at Nor folk, and a pswer given to the com manding officer to call for as many more as in his judgment the public ex igencies may require. s _ Should the British forces continue to invade Norfolk, or other parts of tfye state, I have no doubt that the President will order the regular troops when raised to be encreased there beyond the regi ment allotted for tb.eir defence. You may be satisfied that nothing will be omitted, necessary for the protection of the state, compatible with its general duties, which the means in the hands of the government will enable it to per form. No change has taken place in the re lations between the United States and Great Britain. The mediation of Rus sia lately offered by the emperor to both parties, and accepted by the Pre sident on the part of the United States, was the incident to which I alluded in my conversation with major Campbell. It is not known whether Great Britain has accepted this mediation. The Pre sident acts on motives independent ol that consideration. If she accepts, with a view to a fair and just accom modation, it may probably lead to peace. If she declines it, the responsibility will be on her government. In the mean time, no relaxation should take place in our military operations. Ther
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should, on the contrary, be carried on Avith greater vigor. I am, dear sir, with great and sincere regard, very respectfully, yours, JAMES MONROE. His Exc. James Barbour, Esq. Gov. of Virginia. Richmond, March 24th, 1813. Dear Sir—The prompt and satisfac tory answer received from you in ans wer to mine of the 17th, lays me under obligations. I lost not a moment of time in presenting it to the Council of State, and in consequence of the efficient measures promised and adopted by the general government, to recommend for the present, that we should abstain from the execution of the law of this state, connected with an eastern defence. I have the pleasure to inform you that they coincided with me in opinion, and for the present it will not be carried in to effect. Among the various consid erations which have induced us to adopt this measure, an ardent disposition to cherish concord between the two go vernments is not among the least. In taking upon ourselves this high respon sibility, we have been influenced by the belief that had the Legislature been in session, and possest of the measures adopted by the general government, they would have repealed the law. An entire confidence is indulged by us that the general government will hereafter continue to adapt the nr ns of defence to the exigency of the occasion. Yours, &c. JAMES EARBOUR. Col. Jas. Monroe, Sec’y of State, Washington. War Department, March 22d, 1813 Sir—l had this day the honor of re ceiving your Excellency’s letter of the 20th inst. enclosing the copy of one from Brig. Cen. Taylor of the 17th. The substance of the information given in the latter had been already received directly from that officer. The measure taken by your Excel lency, as well in ordering out the mili tia in the first instance, as in consign ing them to the service of the United States under the requisition made by Lieut. Col. Freeman in the second, me rits the entire approbation of the Pre s'dent. The force now ascribed to the enemy for land operations, is much greater than has hitherto been supposed. In the only statement we have had of it from General Taylor, it is not made to exceed one thousand combatants, viz six hundred marines and four hundred seamen. If the enemy have objects beyond a blockade of the bay, and particularly if they meditate an attack on the city of Norfolk and its defences, the delay put into the execution of that project is un accountable upon any supposition other than that of an expectation of greater force—in which case our means should also be increased. I have accordingly on the 16th inst. authorized Brig. Gen. Taylor to make such further requisi tion upon your Excellency for addition al militia drafts, as his knowledge of the enemy’s strength and movements shall render necessary. I have the President’s orders to ex press his thanks for the assurances which close your Excellency’s letter, and his entire confidence that the mea sures taken for. the public defence will be equally marked by wisdom and by spirit. I avail myself of this occasion to of fer to your Excellency the assurance of mv very high respect. JOHN ARMSTRONG. JTis Exc. the Gov. of Virginia. grT^We have omitted the very inte resting letter of the Governor of the 20th, as well as one sentence in Mr. Monroe’s letter, because they contain information which, in our judgment, ought not to be unmasked to the enemy. Unfortunately for this country, there are too many persons amongst us dis posed to put such papers into the ene my’s hands. We were told on Sunday that an officer who went in a cartel to the British squadron in the bay, actual ly saw upon the captain’s table, a few days since, a paper, apparently wet from the Richmond Press. Cannot the lurking traitors be dragged forth to day light and to punishment Enquirer. NOTICE. Was committed to the gaol of Frederick co Md. as a runaway, a dark mulatto man who calls himself Sam. Anderson. Ue is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, stout, and well made. Uis clothing when committed wa* a white kersey coat pantaloons, much worn the rest of his clothing very inddferent. Sa; s lie belongs to Mr. George Peter of George town, in the district of Columbia. The owner is herebj' requested to come and release him, otherwise he will be sold for h:s prison fees as the law directs. MORRIS JONES, Sheriff. Hrcd. County, Md. March 18—w8t MARSHAL’S SALE. WILL be exposed to public sale on the 15th day of May next, at Tomlinson’s Hotel, Ono Tioo Story Brick House on square 690, frontirig 25 feet on South B street, the Lot on ground rent. The said property is seized and taken by virtue of a w rrt of fieri facias issued from the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington at the suit of Thomas Baker and Elisha Riggs, against Henry Timms and others. The sale will com mence half past 4 o’clock, P. M. Terms cash. WASHINGTON BOYD, Marshal DC. ICT’ The above sale is postponed un til Saturday 22d inst. at the same hour. April 17. WASHINGTON CITY. FRIDAY, MAY 21. THE INTEGRITY OF THE UNION Has been, our readers are well apprised, co vertly assailed, for several years, by a few men in and about the town of Boston, with a zeal, malignity and perseverance, which is really surprising, when we perceive how entirely abortive their efforts have so far proved, to drag the federal party into the snare they have laid, to entrap them to their ruin. For all that we have been able to see, the main body of the federalists, those who form the mass of every popular body—the honest men, are guiltless of the designs which have been frequently imputed to them by indentifying them with a few vici ous men, who affect to be their leaders, and in. deed have been too much in the habit of dictat ing to them the course the party ought to pursue. Since the termination of the elections in fa vor of the opposition in a few of the Eastern states, the faction assumes a bolder tone, and dares to menace the government of the Union with the vengeance of what they call the opu_ lent, populous and intelligent state of Massa, chusetts. The speech delivered by Josiah Quincy, the representative from Boston, during the last session of Congress, excited the indig nation of all unbiassed men, and its import and terms were disclaimed without exception by every gentleman even of the federal party whom we have heard converse upon the subject. On a recent occasion, the same person has deli vered on oration before a sort of factious club calling itself the Washington Benevolent So. ciety, which, taken in connection with certain contemporaneous publications in the Boston prints, has a direct and obvious tendency to promote a dissolution of the Union. True it is, these orators and printers do not recommend an open abruption from the Union; but they tell you Massachusetts has the right, and that she has the power too, to change her relation to the other states as fixed by the constitution —that she is oppressed, they falsely say, and being oppressed, and having the right and the power, must do herselt justice, amicably if she can, forcibly if she must.’ We know that these hints about a dissolution of the Union are wrapped up in cobweb arguments and velvet phrases—that the faction say they only appre hend, and therefore wish to guard against dan ger to the Union. Who but they ever spoke about danger to the Union I Who but they ever menaced it The faction say, forsooth they only contemplate such a thing as possible. Now we say, The wish is father to the thought And firmly do we believe, that the power alone is wanting to carry into effect their nefarious projects. When detected and dragge into open day, the factionists do indeed disclaim hostility to the Union, and profess themselves attached to the constitution. But how hap pened it, we ask, if they have afforded no in dications ofhostility to the Union, that the Bri tish government sent John Henry on a secret mission amongst them, to foment a separation of the states How happened it he made Bos ton his head-quarters But will these people dare attempt the infer nal plans they hint at? No; they will not, dare not. The punishment due to traitors would overtake them with the velocity of lightning from the indignant feeling of an incensed peo ple. The federalists of Massachusetts are de ceived, hood-winked, led astray. Let the ban. dage be loosened from their eyes, and they will prostrate in the dust the faction which now dis graces them and holds itself up to public de testation. To return to Mr. Quincy’s oration. We should have presented it to our readers entire, and had actually laid it aside for the purpose, hut that it is, like most modern speeches are, much too long. We are pleased to see it republished in the federal papers; for in poison there is phy sic. It will open the eyes of some men to the fallibility of the oracle they have heretofore pursued, and teach them the real designs of that faction which profanes the name of Washing ton, by claiming him as its patron. Let everv genuine federalist read this speech and Parson Parish’s Fast Sermon, and if he be not forever weaned of Washington Societies and Essex Fe deralism, we pronounce his political disease incurable, unless by the aid of a strait jacket and water gruel. Extract from a letter from Cafit. Sin clair, dated Norfolk, May 16, 1813. I was yesterday evening at the Capes, where there were four 74’s, five fri gates, one ship apparently a merchant man, two brigs of war, and armed schoo neers, making in ail 22 sail. They are moored, forming a line up the Bay Chan nel and also a line across the channel to Hampton Roads, just at the tail of the Horse Shoe.- These are the squa dron which have come down the Bay. Four deserters who came from them two nights ago inform us, that there are two frigates and some small vessels yet up the Chesapeake. Hugh Caperton, Fed. is elected to Congress from the new district in Virginia by a majority of 129 votes. TO THE EDITORS. Westmoreland, Va. With May, 1813. Messrs. Gales Seaton, In announcing the election of Gen. Hungerford as a member of Congress from the District lately represented by Mr. Taliaferro, you s;.y on t;ic autho rity of a letter from Frcderickshui g that the election will be contested on the ground that 50 illegal votes were given to the returned nu mber in one county This insinuation is calculat ed to make an unfavorable impression on those who are strangers to the coun ty alluded to; and so far f. om its be ing founded on fact, that a canvass of the polls will doubtless encrer.se th majority of Gen H. Mr. T must Ms. be under the same impression, for hth A fir i I 1813. On Friday, the Big Warrior’s sou .rrived with the Talks from the Chief of Tookaubatchee. They were ii. Council seventeen days. Nine of tin murderers have been executed—foui in the presence of Mr. Doyell, at th Hickory-Ground. It was not in theii power to take them alive they fought till they dropt Two of the friendly Indians were badly wounded. Thv Little Warrior, who headed the party that did the mischief near the mouth of the Ohio; and one or two of his com panions, are still living; but the war riors are after them and are determin ed to have them dead or alive. Th perpetrators of the murder on the post road have been discovered and put to death. Two interpreters and five war riors accompanied Gen. Flournoy thro’ the nation.” \^Milledg ville Journal, May 5. POSTSCRIPT LATEST FROM EUROPE. Mew- York, May 18. Extract of a letter to the Editors of the Mercantile Advertiser. Boston, May 15. The ship Brutus has arrived at New port from Liverpool. She brings 10 000 letters, despatches for government, and London papers to the 7th April. Af fairs continued favorable to the Russi ans on the continent, and there were agitations in some of Bonaparte’s pro vinces. The British were preparing an expedition to Hanover. The Austrian Envoy had arrived in London. It is said, his object was to mediate a general peace. Britain re quires that France shall evacuate Spain A new squadron is named as b dug ready to depart for America with 2000 troops and 10,00.0 rockets. E.xtract of another letter to the same, dated 8 o’clock in the evening. Arrived this evening, brig Charles Oxnard, 30 days from Cadiz. Sailed April 14. On Wednesday (May 12) lat. 12, long 66, 30, the Charles was boarded from La Hogue, 74 detained some time, plundered, and threatened to be burnt, (notwithstanding she had a license) and at last liberated, to bring home the captain and crew of the ship Acteon, Rogers, from Cadiz, for Bos ton, with a license. The Acteon had just been taken, plundered, and set on fire. The captain of La Hogue said, his government had permitted the li censes long enough, and if it did not put a stop to them the Navy should that he had been cruising on this dan gerous coast a long time, and almost every vessel he chased and brought to had a license I Capt. Capel, "of La Hogue, treated the American captains and passengers very ill, taking their private property, and permitting the vessels to be plundered. Every prepa ration was made for burning the Charles—but at length she was releas cd, as before stated. The officers of the La Hogue said they had taken the privateer brig Mont gomery, of Salem, from a cruise, and the brig Diomede, from Manilla for Sa lem, with a rich cargo. Not knowing of the war she run down to La Hogue. The officers, and crews and vessels had been sent to Halifax, under convoy of the Nymphe frigate. Last night (May 14) about 5 leagues to the N. E of Cape Cod, the Charles was boarded from the Tenedos in com pany with the Shannon—treated polite ly, and the officers appeared much sur prized at the conduct of capt. Capel— said they had been cruizing about here some time, and had not molested any coasting vessels, but expected orders every day to destroy all they met. Knew of Commodore Rodgers being out said they supposed he had passed them in a fog off Cape-A rm. Had heard the Curlew had been chased, and greatly outsailed the President and Congress. The ship Acteon, spoke May 9, Jon. 61, Com. Rodgers’ squadron, all well, had taken nothing. Earbadocs, Afiril 10. An American Indiaman, not knowing es the war, and being in want of water. had shaped her course for th’snorL off which she had been taken by 11. M. bri^- Newton She was 104 df Prince George’s C aiHn-y. Ma-yjand, are hr-cTv notified, that a co'‘m’ ”nin hn <s med from the court of the county aforesaid n he subscribers, for the va.ua a. divi sion of the real estate of the deceased, and hat they will meet on the premises on •’on lay the 14th day of June next, and proceed to he execution of *a‘d c-m u..-, TUOMAS BOWIE, JOHN WILSON, R’CHMD no S, KIDD MOR-ELL, JOHN CHEW. Mav 21 —2awtd. SALE AT AUCTION. At the Market Heme, on Saturday ihe 22d mst- at seven o’clock A. M. two mahogany fables, one leather bed, on T< a board, half dozen plates, two coats, two nair "an aloons nx hnen shirts, one pair cotton jean. 22 _ Z. FARERLL. SALE AT AUCTION. WILL be sold on Saturday th-. z2d day of /ay. a large quaatity of HoumhoL and Kitch n Furniture, consisting of beds and bedding, mahogany tables, walnut do pine do. mahoga ny secretary, Windsor chairs, andirons, shovel anddbngs knives and forks, crockery ware ciock and watch, a variety of kitchen furnL Hire and number of other articles of that kind likewise a variety of clo hs and clothing ready made, shoes, and a variety ol other mercandize some lots in various parts of the city of Washington, and two large lots over the Eastern Branch, near the bridge.' Ihe sale wil. commence six o’clock, ar the Cen tre Markel House, and continue (ill 9 o’clock, A. M at winch time it will adjourn, and com mence again a. one o’clock, at Francis Pic’s, on the Capitol H H and corMinue the day, or urud ail is sold. If any of the above articles remain unsold ®n Saturday, the sale will be, postponed until Tuesday the 25. h of May, and commence a» above and con inue until all ire sold Terms made known on the day of sale. Z. FARRELL, Auct. Mav 21— A OTICE. THE subscribers, trustees appointed by a de cree of the Circuit Court of the district of Co lumbia for the coun v of Washington, in the case of John P. Van Ness, administrator-of Wm. and Charles Laight, v.- John Blagge, and the heirs and representatives of George Walker, having on the 21st day of May, 1812, by virtue of the said decree, sold at public auct ion the following property in the city of Washing on, viz. Lot No. 4, in square 837, to Joseph Forrest. Lots No. 2, in sq. 893 No 3, in sq. 984 No. 7, in sq. 1036; Nos. 13, 14 and 15, in sq. 1045, to Zachariah Walker. The whole of square south of square 893 lots Nos. 10, 11, 12 and 13, in sq. 920, to Jos' Gales, jr. Lots Nos. 17,18,19, 20, 21, 22 and 23, in sq. 990 to George Beale. Square south of sq. 1013, to John J. Mum ford. Lots Nos. 8, 9 and 10, in sq. 1035, to David Bates. And the purchasers aforesaid having failed to comply with the terms of the said sale, the abovementioned property will again be exposed at public sale, on Wednesday, the 19th dav of May inst at Tomlinson’s Hotel, in the citv of Washington, at 11 o’clock A. M. and sold by virtue of the said decree, at the expence and loss of said purchasers, for cash. Sale fiostfioned. The above proper ty will be sold on Tuesday the 25th of June next, at the place aforesaid, at ten o’clock, A. M. RICHARD FORREST, CH. GLOVER, J Trustees N. L. QUEEN, Auct. May B—dts. 1 he above statement is not correct—— The lots will not be sold at any loss or expence to us They have mostly been sold by the Collector for taxes which were due for years and ought to have been paid by Mr. Van Ness, the non payment of which alone has been the reason of our refusing to take the pro perty. JOSEPH FORREST, GEO. BEALL, zach. walker, DAVID BATES. May 18 VACCINE MATTER^ The undersigned having been appointed by the President of the U. S. agent for vaconation hereby gives notice, that genuine vaccine mait ter will be furnished to any physician or other citizen of the U. S. who may apply to him for it. The appl cation must be made by post; and the lequisice fee, five dollars, (in the current bank paper of any of the middle states) for warded wuh it. When required such direc tions, &c. how to use will be f urnished with the matter, as will enable any discreet person who can read and write, to secure his own family nom the sm&ll pox ‘with certainty 9 with* out any trouble, uanger or expense. All let ters, on this subject, to and from the under signed, and not exceeding half an ounce in weight, are carried by the U. 3. mail free o’* any postage in conformity to a late act of Con gress, entitled “An act to encourage vaccina tion JAMES SMITH U. S. Agent for Vaccination, Baltimore 14th May, 1813. Ibe Editors of all newspapers printe I within the U. States are requested w inser' the aoove once aiweek (for three v eeks) -nd forward a paper containing it to the dev (n ---vaccination, who will remit payment )r m same POSTOFFICE, THE Great Western Mail, v.a’y edrrick* town Md Chambersburgh, Pa. kc. will her a-ter be closed on Sunday, Wedaesa* u A Fnoay, at half past six o’clock Au J Mav 15—
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