Daily National Intelligencer (Washington City [D.C.])
June 21, 1813
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VOL I WASHINGTON CITY, PUBLISHED BY GALES AND SEATON, Daily, at Ten Dollars per annum I’AID IN ADVANCE. No subscription will be taken for less than twelve months. All letters to the Editors must be post paid. NO TICE TO PERSONS EMPLOYED ON BOARD PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS. TO enable those who may be wounded, or disabled, in any engagement with the enemy, to obtain certificates entitling them to pen sions, the like regulations and restrictions as are used in relation to the navy of the United States, are to be observed, to wit; That the commanding officer of every ves sel having a commission, or letters of marque and reprisal, cause to be given to any officer, or seamen, who, during his cruise, shall have been wounded, or disabled, as aforesaid, a certificate of the Surgeon on board, to be ap proved and signed by such commanding offi ce: describing the nature and degree, as far as practicable, of such wound, or disability, naimng his place of residence and the rate of wages, if any, to which hdwas entitled at the time of receiving such wound, or disability; andth.it such certificate be transmitted to this de pa :ment. The widows for Orphans, where the wife is is dead) of those persons who may be slain, in any engagement with the enemy, on board such vessels, will be entitled to pension certifi cates, upon forwarding to this office a certifi cate from the commanding officer of the vessel* to w' ich such persons were attached, of their having been slam as aforesaid the certificate of a justice of he peace, for the county in which such widows, or orphans, may reside, that they actually stand in that relation to the deceased. Navy Department, Washington, June s.—ts. SALE POSTPONED. SALE AT AUCTION- ON Tuesday the 22d 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 Geerge 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 said 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 satisfy purchasers. Payment in cash will be re quired immediately after the sale of the afore said property; and when paid tor a deeds will be given conveying all the right of the trustee thereto. CLEMENT SMITH, Trustee. JOHN TRAVERS, Auctioneer. May 19--ts. MANUFACTURING COMPANY. ALL persons who have demands against the Manufacturing Company of the City of Wash ington, are requested to bring an account of those den ands to Henry Ingle, (President of the Com- any) on or before the Ist of July next, as the company on that day will be dissolved. June 11 2awtlJ SEAT OF WAR. Just received by J- MULLIGAN CO. Look sellers, Georgetown, and at the Look-store Lottery-"jfi.ce, Bridge-street, A Correct Map of the Seat of War, Published by J. Conrad. (Price 1 doll, and 50 cents, colored.) ‘Do. in par table case, £2 50 Also, Bradley’s Map of the United States §8 Mehsh’s Map ts the Seat of War in Florida Plans of Washington city 75 Heriot’s Travels in Canada Steel’s List of the British Navy for April 75 Kendall’s Travels in the Northern parts of the United States, 3 vols. 7 50 June 12. District of Columbia, Washington County, to wit James D Barry 'I against I Patrick Barry and the heirs In Chancery. and representatives of Garret Barry, deceased J James Davidson and Charles Glover, the Trustees in this case, having made report that they have made sale of the property decreed to be sold to Overton Carr, for the sum ot two thousand five hundred dollars. It is therefore this eighth day of June, 1813, Ordered and decreed, that the sale, so as a foresaid made, be ratified and confirmed, un less cause to the contrary be shewn to this court on or before the 21st day of June inst Provided, a copy of this order be published in the National Intelligencer three days before the said 21stday of June. By order, June 10 St Wm. BRENT, Clk. HATS, SHOES BOOTS. THE subscribers have just opened an as sortment of hats and shoes of almost every description, a few doors west of Mr. Davis’s Tavern, Pennsylvania Avenue —They calculat on keeping a handsome assortment, and sei ling on the most reasonable terras; they ex pect to be constantly in the receipt of article in their line, until their supply will be vev. much enlarged. They solicit the patronage of their friends and fellow-citizens. CLARKE BROWN. May 29 Daily National Intelligencer. FLAX HEMP SPINNING MACHINE. The subscriber has now in operation in the patent office, his new improved hemp and flax Spinning Machine, in full size. This machine is simple and easily kept in repair, and can be managed entirely by negro boys; is well cal culated for family or factory use, its speed is about double that of the common hand spin ning, and well calculated for spinning sail ducking, shoe thread, sewing twine, negro clothing and cotton tagging. He wishes to sell the patent right to states, counties or sin gle rights, and invites the public to come and see its performance, and flatters himself they will find it interesting. Should any person purchase with a view of establishing an extensive factory of sail duck near this city, the patentee will attend and put the machinery mto operation. June 11 dtf. INTELLECTUAL EDUCATION, AND HINTS OA DOMESTIC ECONOMY, Addressed to Mothers; ■with an APPENDIX, Containing an Essay on the Instruction of the Poor. Two volumes in one. By Mrs. Grant. Price Eighty-seven and a Half Cents. Just received and for sale by Joseph Milli- gan, Bnokseller, Georgetown April 6— LAWS OF LAST SESSION, Just published for sale by R. C. Weight man, Acts passed at the Second Session of the Twelfth Congress of the United States. Poems by Samuel Rogers, containing the Pleasures of Memory, with a variety of other poems on various subjects, never before pub lished. Price 75 cent’s. Narrative Poems on the Female Character, y Mary Russel Mitford. Price 1 dollar. Tales of Terror, with caricature plates, 871-2 Things by their Right Names, a No- vel, 1 Grant’s Superstition of the Highland- ers, 1 121-2 I say, says I, by Thinks I to myself, 87 1-2 The Isle of Palms, by John Wilson, 1 Influence of Literature on Society, 2v. 2; Marian, a novel, 2 v. 2 Heriot’s Travels in Canada, 1 Home, a novel, by Miss Cullen, 2 D’lsraeli’s Calamities of Authors, 2 v. 2 Albinia, or the Young Mother, 1 Royal Foundling, a Persian Story, 1 Keiroy, a novel, by Miss Rush, 87-12 Naval Victory of the United States, 1 Edgworth’s Tales, 2 v, 2 Crabbe’s Tales, 2v. 1 75 Temper, or Domestic Scenes, by Mrs. Opie, 2 v. 2 Traits of Nature, by Miss Burney, 2 v. 2 25 The Book,” or Memoirs of the Prin cess of Wales, 1 The Rambler, elegant pocket edition, 4 vols. 4 371-2 Scottish Adventures, or Way to Rise, 1 Santo Sebastiano, or Young Protec tor, 3v. 3 25 Monastery of St. Columb, by Maria Roche, 2 v. 2 Married Life, or Faults on all sides,2v.2 25 Good Men of Modern Date, by Mrs. Green, 2v. 1 50 Life of Cellini, a Florentine Artist, 2v. 2 25 Agricultural Essays, Practical and Political, by Citizen of Vir ginia, 1 50 Absentee, by Miss Edgworth, 2v. 2 Academy for Grown Horsemen, 75 Advice to Officers in the Army, 62 12 The Banks of Wye, by Bloomfield, 50 Life of Geo. F. Cooka, late of the Theatre, London, 2v. 2 50 June 3—3 t NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That application will be made for the renew a of Certificate So. 626, fnr g2OOO Louisiana six per cent. Stock, standing in the name William Wingfield, of Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, on the books of the Treasury and stated to be lost; JAMES DAVIDSON. May 7 —3taw6w COLUMBIA TURNPIKE ROADS. To the Stockholders, that two instalments of ten dollars each, are called for, on every share of the stock by them respectively held, to be paid at the Bank of Washington on or before the twenty-fourth day of June next. By order, S. ELIOT, Jr. Treasurer. May 22—2aw3w. ALLEN’S MAP OF CANADA, 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. June 9. FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER 5000 pieces short yellow Nankeens 300 do. Russia sheeting; 200 do. Ravens Duck. 4 Bales White Plains. Also, a general Assortment of Seasonable Goods, i ll of which will be sold very low for CASH. WM. S. NIC TOLLS. Georgetown, 31st May lbl3. N. FOSTER, Patentee. SKETCHES OF Also, for sale, Notice is hereby given JUST PUBLISHED, accompanied bi A PAMPHLET, Describing that Country. MONDAY. JUNE 21, 1813. SALE. WILL be exposed to public sale, on the fifth day of July next, at Tomlinson’s Hotel, all the right, title, interest and claim of Ni cholas Voss, to Lots number three, four and five, in square number 846, in the city of Washington. The said lots are seized and taken by virtue of a writ of fieri facias, issu ed from the circuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of* Washington, at the instance of Edward A. Price, against the said Voss. The sale will commence at 11 o’clock A. M. Terms cash. WASHINGTON BOYD, Marshal D, C. June 4 2awts. FEMALE ACADEMY. Miss CHARLOTTE ANN TAYLOR has re moved her situation to G. Street, a little to the westward of Dr. Elzy’s dwelling house. The high and healthy scite, and the commodi ous situation she occupies, may induce pa rents and guardians to avail themselves of the opportunity of sending their chil dren and wards, either during the session of Congress, or for a longer period, to com mence or progress in their Academical pur suits, and where, as boarders or day scholars, they will be received as above.' As Miss Tay lor superintends each branch, and as she tea ches the languages herself, it may possibly offer a further inducement, and she assures that every attention shall be given not only to the cultivation of the m nd, but to the manners and morals of her pupils A FORTE PIANO is wanted to be hired by the month or quarter and a discreet house keeper of unexcepumaote character and re commendation, will met with due encourage ment. Apply as a mVe. TERMS OF ADMISSION. For English, Orthography, Reading, Writ ing, Arithmetic, Geography, with the use o> the Terrestrial Globe, Plain Sewing, Marking Muslin work—ten dollais per quarter,— French and Italian Languages, or either of them, Reading, Speaking, Grammar Trans lating, an extra charge of two and a,n han dol lars per quarter for each languagb.—Music, Dancing, Painting in Crayons, and Drawing in India Ink, will be separate charges, and upon as low terms as the best masters in each who can be procured will permit —Boarding, with the above, English, French, and Italian, but not Music, Dancing or Painting, fifty dollars per quarter.—Hail boarders, (that is dining only, with the above) English, French, or Italian, (but not the Music, Dancing, or Painting) 3b dollars per quarter; if neither French nor Ita lian, twenty-seven and an half. (O’ One quarter payable in advance; N. B. Each pupil to furnish their own slate, books, and stationery; each Boarder a bed and furniture, two spoons, a knife and fork, and their own washing. If two sisters or friends should unite, one bed and furniture will suf fice. Each half boarder, one spoon, knife and fork. Washington, June 15. CHEAP GROCERY AND LIQUOR STORE. Alexander Suter, opposite the Coffee House, Bridge street, Georgetown, has on hand and offers for sale, on very moderate terms for cash, or to punctual customers at a short time, a general and well selected assortment of Groceries and Liquors, consisting of the fol lowing articles— Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin TEAS, of a good quality, and selected particularly for family use. First and second quality brown,—-first, se cond, and third quality loaf SUGAR. Prime, green and white COFFEE. Molasses. L. P. Madeira, L. P. Teneriffe, Old Sherry, Old Port, Muscatel, Malaga, Bordeaux Claret (in boxes) WINES, inferior to none in the town. Coniac, Peach, Apple, and Spanish BRAN DIES; Jamaica, Antigua, and N. E. RUM. Old Rye Whiskey. Cinnamon, Perfect Love, Anniseed COR DIALS. Cider Vinegar. Mould, dipt, and spermaceti Candles. Sallad Oil (fresh) Havannah Segars (genuine) Chewing Tobacco and Snuff. Nutmegs, cloves, mace, cassia, pepper (black and red), allspice, starch, Bengal and slot. In digo (blue), fig do. race and ground ginger, saltpetre, olives and capers, raisins and cur rants, madder, plongh-lines and trace rope, shoe, scrub, white wash and sweeping brushes, Welch and Forster’s chocolate, wrapping pa per, Jamieson’s crackers, and Lisbon floor mats. Persons so friendly disposed as to favor him with their custom shall be supplied on the best terms, and the goods purchased sent to their places of residence (if in the city or George town) free of expense. June 2—3wlm FOR SALE, A WOOL CARDING MACHINE, In complete order—made on the most impro ved plan. Enquire of Mr. George Drinker, Alfred street, Alexandria, or of the subscriber at Tomlinson’s Rotel, in Washington. JAMES GREENLEAF. May 31 3w3t WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOT SHOE STORE. THE SUBSCRIBER, NEARLY opposite the Indian Queen Tav ern, Pennsylvania avenue, has just re ceived, in addition to his former stock, a su perb assortment of Ladies’ Gold and Silver SLIPPERS and SANDALS; Ladies’ Kid and Morocco Russian and Grecian SANDALS; La. dies’ P.ain and Pointed SLIPPERS; Ladies* BOOTS and Walking SHOES—IOOO pairs, va rious qualities, from 75 cents to 1 doll and 5Q cents per pair; 400 pairs Misses’ and Chil dren’s Leather and Morocco SHOES Gentle men’s Fair-topped, Cossack &-Laced BOOTS, best quality; do. Madison SHOES; 100 pair Gentlemen’s elegant Morocco SHOES and PUMPS; 2®o pair do. do. Leather do. &c On Hand, A very large and general assortment of PA PER HANGINGS, which he will at all times engage to have put up for custemers in the best manner, and at the shortest notice. Per. sons buying to sell again, in either of the abov« lines, will have a liberal discount made. A. COYLE. June. 14—ts District of Columbia, Washington Coun ty to nvit IN CHANCERY. Leonard M. Deakins and John Hoye, Execu tors of Francis Deakins, deceased; Against James White, John Breckenridge and Eleanor Breckenridge, defendants. George Johnson, the trustee in this case, having made report that he sold the lands in the decree in this case mentioned, a part to Thomas Robertson, say lots Nos. 1 and 2, con taining 103 1-4 acres and 18 perches, for §3l and 50 cents per acre and also lot No. 3, con taining 19 1-4 acres and 9 perches, for §3O per acre; and lot No. 4, containing 102 1-2 acres and 20 perches, was sold to John Hoye for §24 per acre. It is therefore this Bth day of June, 1813, ordered, adjudged and decreed that the sale so as aforesaid made be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shewn to this court on or before the 21st day of June instant; provided this order be pub lished in some newspaper published in tbe county, on three several days between this day and said 21st of June. By order, Wm. BRENT, Cl’k. June 9—3 t. NEW PUBLICATIONS. Just received by J. Mihigan (J Co. aud at the Book Store and Lottery Office, Bridge street, George- 7 own. Lord Byron’s Childe Harold, price 75 cents Steel’s List of the British Navy for April 1813, price 75 cents The Resources of Russia in the event of a war with France, price 75 cents Dunlap’s Life of G. F. Cooke, 2 vols. price §2 50 cents. R. T. Paine’s Works, §3 25 The Twin Sisters or the Advantages of Re ligion, price 75 cents The Mourner Comforted, price §3 The Loyalists, an Historical Tale, 2 vols. price §1 75 Thinks 1 to Myielf, price 62 1-2 cents I Says Says I, price 87 1 2 cents Traits of Nature, by Miss Burney, 2 vols. price §2 25 Home, a Novel, by Miss Cullen, 2 vols. §2 Temper, a Novel, by Mrs Opie, 2 vols, §2 Tales in verse, by the Rev. G. Crabbe, 2 vols 1 doll. 75. June 11. NOTICE. The subscriber gives notice that he pro poses to write THE HISTORY OF THE PRESENT WAR, As soon as he can collect and arrange the mu. terials. The introductory part will explain at 'arge the causes of the war; and lie body of the work contain the record of its events in order as they transpire, accompanied with such reflections as result from them. Those public documents and official accounts which must form the skeleton of the work vrill be always attainable but much of that interest ing anecdote, which gives spirit to history must come from other sources. The particu lar object of this notice is, to request gentle men, especially officers of the navy and army, who may have the disposition and leisure to furnish the subscriber with such anecdotes of valor, pa riotism or individual exertion as may have escaped public notice, and as they may judge worthy of recording, or illustrative of the genius of the country and in general with such remarks as they think may add to the utility of the contemplated work. More particular proposals will be issued hereafter D. EVERETT. Marietta. Ohio, June 15 TO LET, AGENTEEL two story brick DWELLING HOUSE, with a large lot attached to it, situate about half way between the War Office and the mouth of the Tiber. Also, a WARE HOUSE, at the mouth of the Tiber, with a lime-house or frame building attached to it, and a commodious large lumber and wood yard well enclosed. The whole to be let to gether or separately if applied for soon. Pos session may be had immediately. For terms, apply to JOHN P. VAN NESS. June 9—dtf. FOR SALE, AT Mr. Long’s tavern, two Philadelphia built GIGS and two HORSES. The owners are travelling to the southward, and find it very inconvenient to take them any further—they will be sold at a moderate price. June 12—d3t. FOR RENT, Several convenient Dwelling Houses, at Greenleaf’s Point and FOR SALE, Twelve Looms, and a Domestic Spinning Machine of 48 Spindles on Barret’s improved plan, which may be worked by a single hand. Also for sale—Some Cotton Goods of domes tic manufacture, and a few barrels of choice Herrings of the last year’s salting. Apply to NATHANIEL P BIXBY. At Greenleaf’s Point. May 31 3w3t FOR SALV. A LARGE BRICK HOUSE, 76 by 40 feet, three stories high, on the Ave nue at the corner opposite the Tieasury Office in the City of Washington, now occupied in part by Mrs. Suter as a boarding house. The house rents at 700 dollars per annum, payable quarterly, and the purchaser must take it sub ject to the lease but will be entitled to the ac cruing rents. The situation of this property renders it highly valuable, and the buildings alone, it is believed, cost the original owner 15,000 dollars. The price is 8,000 dollars, of which 5,000 must be paid in hand, and the balance on interest to suit the purchaser The Marshal of the district, Mr. Boyd, is autho rised to dispose of this property, June lo 2awtf. Just received AT DUP ORT'S SNUFF STORE, Bridge street, near the Union Tavern, George town, (from New-York) Afresh sufijdy of different kinds of CHEWING TOBACCO, MADISON'S FINE ROLL TWIST, Also, Lorillard’s Maccauba, Lancaster Rappee, Virginia do. )»SNUFF. Prevost Maccauba, j Hardam’s No. 9. J A few dozen half and quarter boxes of REAL SPANISH SEGARS. June I—if FOR RENT BY THE YEAR OR ON LEASE, THE substantially good HOUSE lately oc cupied by Paul Hamilton, Esq. It is now un dergoing a thorough repair, and any alteration can be made to suit a tenant who will take it for years, if applied for immediately. JOHN TAYLOE. Juna 15—2aw2w. TO THE CREDITORS OF EDW ARD ENO, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given, that a dividend of the personal assets of Edward Eno, deceased, will be ma<Je on Saturday the tenth day of July next, ensuing, at ten o’clock A M. at tbe house of Thomas C. Wright, in Georgetown, district of Columbia, at which time and place, such of the creditors of the deceased as have duly proved and exhibited, or who may duly prove and exhibit their claims, will please to attend to receive their proportions. By order of the Orphans’ Court of Wash ington County. THOS. C. WRIGHT, _ SAMUEL ROGERS, J Executors. June 15 w3w DISSOLUTION OF PARTNER SHIP. HE co-partnership heretofore existing un der the firm of M’KENNEY OS BORNE, is dissolved by the mutual consent of the parties. It is earnestly deiired, that all persons indebted to the said concern make im^ mediate payment to Thomas L. M’Kenney. THOS. L M’KENNEY, SAM. G. OSBORNE. THOS. L. M’KENNEY, Respectfully informs the public, and espe cially that portion of it who have heretofore been served by the late firm, that he will short y remove to the premises in the occupa tion of Col. John Cox, the 2d door below th© Union Bank; and having purchased part of his stock of goods, and retained *ll that of the late concern, the junction of the two stocks will constitute a first rate assortment—which from Lis intention to sell at small profits, he hopes to make subservient to the interest of customers. Georgetown, Juna 12—ts. NOTICE. THE subscriber has sola his stock of goods to Richard Anderson, Co. who will conti nue business at the same place All persons who have any ciaims against him, will present hem immediately for payment, and those in. ueoted to him Will please ,g call and pay their accounts, as they will be drawn off r^Jy for settlement; and such LU as are n<s t called tor, will be presented in a few days, when it is expected no indulgence will be asked, as none can be given, it being indispensibly ne cessary that his business should be settled ud immediately Tobacco will be taken at the market pr ce in payment of deb.s His count mg House ana books will oe kept at Richard Andeison Co. who will attend to the »ettle ment of accounts in bis absence. ROMULUS RIGGS. Georgetown, June 10 t s FOK SALE/ 8000 acres first rate Land, IN different Tracts, from 500 to 1000 acres *y in g on the Misaissippi in the district of Baton Rouge, surveyeu 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 300 acres in Kentucky. S For the above, property in this City will be taken -n part payment the residue in cash or good bonds. Particular information may he obtained on application to the subscriber, by letter, the postage must be par OLIVER POLLOCK. Washington city, April 23—2awtf GEORGETOWN WOOL iff COT, TON MANUFACTORY R. PARROTT L^c W. WESTERMAN, C T-wo 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 fbr card ng and spin mng 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. 1 hat the manufactory may succeed, it is necessary, and will in all cases be required, that the cash be paid at the delivery of the article. PARROTT WESTERMANS. Georgetown, May 11—6 w. UNITED STATES WES- TERN ROAD. PROPOSALS will be received till the se cond day of August next, at the Superintend ant’s Office, Cumberland, for making and com pleting that part of the road leading from Cumberland oh the Potomac in the state of Maryland, to Brownsville on the Monongahela in the state of Pennsylvania, which extends from the end of the twenty-first mile from Cum berland to the Youghagany river, thirty-eight milas and two hundred and eighty perches from Cumberland, as the same has been laid out by the Commissioners, with the alterations since confirmed by the President of the United States, in conformity with the provisions of the act of Congress for that purpose. Information will be given by the Superinten dant,David Shriver, jun. respecting the manner in which the Road is to be completed, the di vision of the road into sections; and the terms of contract. Separate proposals will also be received for building the whole or any part of the stone bridges and culverts on the above described part of the said road, and also for the delivery of a sufficient quantity of lime for the same. W. JONES, Acting Secretary of the Treasury. Treasury Department, June 10. tiw DR. GEO. A. CARROLL, Has recommenced the practice of Physic in this 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-— NO. 147
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AMERICAN ENTERPRIZE. [From the Missouri Gazette."] We last week promised our readers, on account of the journey of the gen tlemen attached to the New-York Fur Company, from the Pacific Ocean to this place we now lay it before our readers as collected from the gentle men themselves. On the 29th June, 1812, Mr. Robt. Steuart, one of the partners of the Pa cific Fur Company, with two French men, Messrs. Ramsey Crooks and Ro bert M’Clellan, left the Pacific Ocean with dispatches for New-York. After ascending the Columbia river 90-miles, John f)ay, one of the hun ters, became perfectly insane and was sent back to the main establishment, under the charge of some Indians the remaining six pursued their voyage up wards of 900 miles, when they happily met with Mr. Joseph Miller on his way to the mouth of the Columbia he had been considerably to the south and east among the nations called Blackarms and Arapahays, by the latter of whom he was robbed in consequence of which he suffered almost every privation hu man nature is capable of, and was in a state of starvation and almost nudity when the party met him. They now had fifteen horses,and pur- sued their journey for the Atlantic world, without any uncommon accident, until within about 200 miles of the Rocky mountains, where they unfortu- nately met with a party of the Crow Indians, who behaved with the most unbounded insolence, and were solely prevented from cutting off the party by observing them well armed and con stantly on their guard. They however pursued on their track six days and fi nally stole every horse belonging to the party. Some idea of the situation of those men may be conceived, when we take into consideration that they were now on foot and had a journey of 2000 miles before them, 1500 of which en tirely unknown, as they intended and prosecuted it considerably south of Messrs. Lewis and Clark’s route the impossibility of carrying any quantity of provisions on their backs, in addi ii.cn to their ammunition and bedding, will occuL at first view. The danger to be apprehended from starvation was imminent. They however put the best face up on their prospects, and pursued their rout towards the Rocky mountains at the head waters of the Colorado or Spanish River, and stood their course E> S. E. until they struck the head wa ters of the great river Platte, which they undcviatingly followed to its month. It may here be observed, that this river for about 300 miles is naviga ble for a barge from thence to the Ot to village, within 45 miles of its en trance into the Missouri, it is a mere bed of sand, without water sufficient to float a skin canoe. From the Otto village to St. Louis the party performed their voyage in a canoe furnished them by the natives and arrived here in perfect health on the 3Odt of last month. Our travellers did not hear of the war with England until they came to the Ottos these people told them that the Shawanoe Prophet had sent them a wampum, in viting them to join in the war against the Americans that they answered the messenger, that they could make more by trapping beaver than making war against the Americans After crossing the hills (Rocky moun tains) they happily fell in with a small party of Snake Indians, from whom they purchased a horse, who relieved them from any further carriage of food, k this faithful four-footed companion performed that service to the Otto vil lage. They wintered on the river Platte about 600 miles from its mouth. By information received from these gentlemen, it appears that a journey across the continent of N. America, might be performed with a waggon, there being no obstruction in the whele route that any person ould dare to call a mountain, in addition to its being much the most direct and short one to go from this place to the mouth of the Colum bia river. Any future party who may undertake this journey, and are tolera bly acquainted with the different places, where it would be necessary to lay up a small stock of provisions,would not be impeded, as in all probability they would not meet with an Indian to interrupt their progress although on the other route more north, there are almost in surmountable barriers. Messrs Hunt,Crooks, Miller, M’Clel lan, M’Kenzic, and about 60 men who left St. Louis in the beginning of March, 1811, for the Pacific ocean, reached the Aricoras village on the 13th day of June, where, meeting with some American hunters who had been the preceding year on the waters of the Columbia with Mr. Henry, and who giving such ®n account of the route by which they passed as being far preferable in point of procuring with facility an abundant supply of food at all times, as well as avoiding even the probability of seeing their enemies the Black Feet, than by the track of capts. Lewis and Clark the gentlemen of the expedition at once abandoned their former ideas of passing by thu Lils of the Missouri, and made me uvcessai’y arrangements for com- mcpcing their journey over End from this place. Eighty horses were purchased and equipped by the 17th ot July, and on the day following they departed from the Aricoras, sixty persons in number, all on foot except the partners of the com pany. In this situation they proceeded for five days, having crossed in that time two considerable streams which joined the Missouri below the Aricoras, when finding an inland tribe of Indians calling themselves Shawhays, but known among the whites by the appellations of Cheyennes, we procured from these people an accession of forty horses, which enabled the gentlemen to furnish a horse for every two men. Steering about W. S. W. they passed the small branches of Big River, the Little Mis souri above its forks, and several of the tributary streams of Powder River, one of which followed up they found a band of the Absaroka or Crow nation, en camped on its banks, at the foot of the Big Horn mountain. For ammunition and some small arti cles, they exchanged all their lame for sound horses with these savages; but although that this band has been allow ed, by every one who know them, to be by far the best behaved of their tribe, it was only by that unalterable determi nation of the gentlemen to avoid jeop ardizing the safety of the party without at the same moment submitting to in tentional insults, that they left this camp (not possessing a greater force than the whites) without coming to blows. The distance from the Aricoras to this mountain, is about 450 miles over an extremely rugged tract, by no means furnishing a sufficient supply of water but during the twenty-eight days they were getting to the base of the moun tain, they were only in a very few in stances without abundance of Buffaloe meat. Three days took them over to the plains of Mad river (the name given the Big Horn above this mountain) which following for a number of days they left it where it was reduced to thirty yards in width, and the same evening reached the banks of the Colo rado or Spanish river. Finding flocks of Buffaloe ac the end of the third day’s travel on this stream, the party passed a week in drying Buffaloe meat for the residue of the voyage, as in all probabi lity those were the last animals of the kind they would meet with. From this camp, in one day, they crossed the di viding mountain and pitched their tents on Hobacks Fork of Mad river, where it was near 150 feet broad, and in eight days more having passed several stu pendous ridges, they encamped in the vicinity of the establishment made by Mr. Henry, in the fall of 1810, on a fork about 70 yards wide, bearing the name of that gentleman having tra velled from the main Massouri about 900 miles in 54 days. Here abandoning their horses, the party constructed canoes and descend ed the Snake or Ky-eye-nem river (made by the junction of Mad river, south of Henry’s fork) 400 miles, in the course of which they were obliged by the intervention of impassable rapids to make a number of portages, till at length they found the river confined between gloomy precipices at least 200 feet perpendicular, whose banks for the most part were washed by this turbu lent stream, which for 30 miles was a continual succession of falls, cascades and rapids. Mr. Cook’s canoe had split and upset in the middle of a rapid, by which one man was drowned, named Antonie Clappin, and that gentleman saved himself only by extrem. exertion m swimming. From the repeated los ses by the upsetting of canoes our stock of provisions were now reduced to a bare sufficiency for five days, to tally ignorant of the country where they were, and unsuccessful in meet ing any of the natives from whom they could hope for information. UunaMe to proceed by water, Messrs M’Kenzie, M’Clellan and Reed, set out in different directions inclining down the river, for the purpose of finding Indians and buying horses Mr. Crooks with a few men returned to Henry’s fork for those they had left, while Mr Hunt remained with the main body of the men in trapping beaver for their support. Mr. C. finding the distance much greater by land than they had contemplated, returned at the end of three days, where,waiting five more ex pecting relief from below, the near approach of winter made them deter mine on depositing all superfluous ar ticles and proceeding on foot. Accord ingly on the 10th of Novermber, Messrs. Hunt and Crooks set out each with 18 men, one party on the north and other on the south side of the river. Mr. Hunt was fortunate in finding Indians with abundance of salmon and some horses, but Mr. Crooks saw but few, and in general too miserably poor to afford his party much assistance; thirteen days travel brought the latter to a high range of mountains through which the river forced a passage, and the bank being their only guide, they still by climbing over points of rocky ridges projecting into the stream, kept as near it as possible,till in the evening of the 3d December impassable precipices of immense height put an end to all mpes of following the margin of this watercourse, which here was not more than 40 yards wide, ran with incredible velocity and was withal so foamingly tumultuous, that even had the opposite bank been fit for their purpose, attempt at rafting would have been perfect mad ness, as they could only have the in ducement of ending in a watery grave a series of hardships and privations, to which the most hardy and determined of the human race must have found him self inadaquate. They attempted to climb the mountains, still bent on push ing on, but after ascending for half a day, they discovered to their sorrow that they were not half way to the sum mit, and the snow already too deep for men in their emaciated state to proceed further. Regaining the river bank, they re turned up and on the third day met with Mr. Hunt and party, with one horse proceeding downwards a canoe was soon made of a horse hide and in it transported what meat they could spare to Mr. Crooks’s starving followers, who for the first 18 days after leaving the place of deposit had subsisted on half a meal in twenty four hours, and in the last nine days had eat only one beaver, a dog, a few wild cherries and old moc kasin soals, having travelled during these twenty seven days at least 550 miles. For the next four days, both parties continued on up the river with out any other support than what little rosebuds and cherries they could find, but here they luckily fell in with some Snake Indians, from whom they got five horses, giving them three guns and some other articles for the same. Starvation had bereft J. B Provest of his senses entirely, and, on seeing the horse flesh on the opposite shore, was so agitated in crossing in a skin canoe that he upset it and was unfortunately drowned. From hence Mr. Hunt went on to a camp of Shoshonies about 90 miles above, where procuring a few horses and a guide he set out for the main Columbia, across the mountains to the south west, leaving the river where it entered the range, and on it Mr Crooks five men unable to travel. Mr. H. lost a Canadian named Car riere by starvation, before he met the Shy ey-toga Indians in the Columbia plains from whom getting a supply of provisions, he soon reached the main river, which he descended in canoes and arrived without any further loss at Astoria, in the month of February. Messrs. M’Kenzie, M’Clellan and Reed had united their parties on the Snake river mountains, through which they travelled twenty one days, to the Mulpot river, subsisting on an al lowance by no means adequate to the toils they underwent daily and to the smallness of their number (which was in all eleven) they attribute their suc cess in getting with life to where they found some wild horses; they soon after reached the fork called by captains Lewis and Clarke, Koolkooske went down Lewis’s partly, and the Columbia wholly by water, without any misfortune except the upsetting in a rapid of Mr. M’Clellan’s canoe, and although it hap pened on the first day of the year, yet by great exertion they clung to the canoe till the others came to their as sistance. Making tHeir escape with the loss of some rifles, they reached As toria early in January. Three of the five men who remained with Mr Creoks, afraid of perishing by want, left him in February on a small river on the road by which Mr. Hunt had passed in quest of Indians, and have not since been heard of. Mr. C. had followed Mr. H’s track in the snow for seven day,sbut coming to a low prairie, he lost every appearance of the trace and was* compelled to pass the remain ing part of winter in the mountains, subsisting sometimes on beaver and horse meat, and their skins, and at others on their success in finding roots. Finally on the last of March, the other only Canadian being .unable to proceed was left with a lodge of Shoshonies, and Mr- C. with John Day finding the snow sufficiently diminished, under took from Indian information to cross the last ridge,which they happily effec ted and reached the banks of the Co lumbia by the middle of April, where i in the beginning of May, they fell in with Messrs. Steuart, having been a few days before stripped of every thing they possessed by a band ®f villains near the falls On the 10th of May, they arri ved safe at Astoria, the principal esta blishment, of the Pacific Fur Compa ny, within 14 miles of cape Disappoint ment. LOSS OF THE SHIP TONQUIN, NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE COLUMBIA. A large ship had arrived from New York after a passage of near 7 months, with merchandize and provisions for the company. It was here we learnt with sorrow that the story of the Ton quih’s having been out off was but too true. The circumstances have been rela ted in different ways by the natives, in he environs of the establishment,but that which from their own knowledge car ries with it the greatest appearance of truth is as follows: That vessel, after landing the cargo intended for Astoria departed on a trading voyage to the coast north of Columbia river, with a company of (including officers) twenty three men, and had proceeded about 400 miles along the seaboard, when they stopped on Vancouver’s island at a place called Woody Point, inhabited by verlul nation, called Wake d-nin-is s These people came on board to barter their furs for merchan dize, and conducted themselves in the most decorous and friendly manner dur ing the first day, but the same evening information was brought on board by an Indian whom the officers had as inter pretcr, that the tribe where they then lay were ill-disposed, and intended at tacking the ship next day; captain Jo nathan Thorne affected to disbelieve this piece of news, and even when the savages came next morning in great numbers, it was only at the pressing remonstrance of Mr. M’Kay that he ordered seven men aloft to loosen the sails. In the mean time about 50 In dians were permitted to come on board, who traded a number of sea otters for blankets and knives; the former they threw into their canoes as soon as re ceived, but secreted the knives. Every one when armed moved from the quar ter deck to a different part of the ves sel, so that by the time they were rea dy, in such a manner Were they distri buted that at least three savages were opposite every man of the ship, and at a signal given, they rushed on their prey, and notwithstanding the brave resistance of every individual of the whites, they were all but chered in a few minutes. The men above, in attempting to descend, lost two of their number, besides one mor tally wounded,who, notwithstanding his weakened condition; made good his retreat with the four others to the cabin, where, finding a quantity of loaded arms they fired on their savage assail ers through the skylights and compa nion way, which had the effect of clear ing the ship in a short time and long before night these five intrepid sons of America were again in full possession of her. Whether from want of abilities or strength, supposing themselves un able to take the vessel back to Colum bia, it cannot be ascertained, this far only is known, that between the time the Indians were driven from the ship and the follawing morning, the four who were unhurt left her in the longboat in hopes of regaining the river, wishing to take along with them the wounded person, who refused their offer, saying, that he must die before long and was as well in the vessel as elsewhere. Soon after sunrise she was surround ed by an immense number of Indians in canoes, come for the express pur pose of unloading her, but who from the warm reception they met with the day before, did not seem to vie with each other in boarding. The wounded man shewed himself over the railing, made signs that he was alone and wanted their assistance, on which some embarked, who finding what he said was true, spoke to their people who were not any longer slow in getting on board, so that in a few se conds the deck was considerably throng ed, and they proceeded to undo the hatches without further ceremony. No sooner were they completely en gaged in thus finishing this most dia bolical of actions, than the only sur vivor of the crew descended into the cabin and Sut fire to the magazine con taining nearly nine thousand pounds of gun-powder, which in an instant blew the vessel and every one on board to atoms. The nation acknowledge their having lost nearly one hundred warriors, be sides a vast number wounded by the explosion, who were in canoes round the ship. It is impossible to tell who the person was that so completely a venged himself, but there cannot exist a single doubt that the act will teach these villains better manners, and will eventually be of immense benefit to the coasting trade. The four men who set off in the long boat were, two or three days after, dri ven asiiore in a gale and massacred by the natives. B Y THE SENATE, May 28, 1813; RESOLVED, That from and after the pre sent session of Assembly, no private act, nor any bill for laying out any new road, or for al tering or extending any old road, in this s late, shall pass the Legislature upon any petition or application whatever, if of a private or persou nal nature, unless notice be given by the peti tioner, or applicant, in some newspaper print ed in the county where the petitioner or appli cant resides, or m the county where the road proposed will run, if respecting- a road, pro. vided there be a newspaper published in that county and if there be no newspaper printed in such county, then in some newspaper print ed ira the city of Baltimore, city of Annapolis, Frederick town, Hagerstown, District of Co lumbia, or Easton, for four successive weeks or by advertisement set up at the court house door of the county where such petitioner or applicant resides, at least four weeks before, and within three months of the time when such petition or application shall be presented or made to the General Assembly, that a peti tion is intended to be preferred, mentioning in such notice the substance of such petition and the petitioner or applicant shall produce evidence of such notice to the General As scmbly at the ime of hearing such petition. ay the House of Delegates May 21st, 1813. Read the first time and ordered to lie on the table. By order. UPTON S. REID Clerk By the House of Delegates, May 29th, 1813- Re d the second time and assented to. By order. UPTONS REID. Clerk. In Council, May 31, 1813. Ordered, That the loregoing resolution be published three times in ail the newspapers pi inted in this state—and also in the Federal Republican, Georgetown, and the National Intelligencer, Washington. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Cierk. June 17—3 t. THE REPORT GF THE COMMITTEE. [From the Boston Patriot] It will doubtless be recollected by our readers that since the present sesson of the legislature, a communication has been received from the Secretary at War of the United States, in answer to a letter of Gov. Strong, requesting a supply of muskets from the general government. The answer of General Armstrong was referred to a commit tee of the Legislature, who have made a long report, of which the following quotations are exact specimens Massachusetts, although capable of bring ing into the field an effective force of one hun dred and twenty thousand free white citizens, for the purpose of sustaining her rights and of checking usurpation.” The above, gives in round numbers, the effective force of Massachusetts— -120,000 men. This is a very respecta ble body on paper and with a patriotic government at their head, and having a great national object in view, would make a real and effective force. But what would the physical power of this state be, if they should dare to raise their parricidal hand to dissolve the union Let the constituted au thorities of this state, offer to move one step in arraying the militia against the general government, and from eighty to ninety thousand of this formidable phalanx would rally round the national standard, and indignantly frown upon the first attempt to raise a rebellion.— It would then become the paramount duty of every citizen to secure every man, whether governor, senator, or whoever he might be, that should be found arrayed against the union of the states. There would then be no need of the assistance of a single soldier from the frontiers to subdue them. After a long strain of whining and invective against the general govern ment, these reporters observe The additional cause assigned by the se cretary of war, for withholding the portion of arms allowed to Massachusetts— that it was most conducive to the general interest to supply in the first place the militia who had come forward to the service of their country,* alone remains to be considered; and your com mittee with reluctance approach this part of the duty assigned them.” It might have well been supposed that the committee would have ap proached “this part” of the subject with reluctance." When Bobadil gets a broken head, and knows he de serves it, he always feels awkward and reluctant to have it mentioned. The secretary at war has given his excel lency a gentle hint for neglect of duty, and he too has approached the subject with reluctance.” With what face could he, who had refu'seclto fight, ask. arms of the government? and now to grumble because the western states,- (the people who have born'all the bur then of the war) are to be first supplied, is truly ridiculous. When general Dearborn respectfully called on his excellency for a portion of the militia, he peremptorily-refused obeying, alledging that it was not ne cessary. And now, alter a lapse of nearly a year, he demands of the gene ral government a supply of muskets, before he has determined whether to fight for or against the Bulwark of our Religion General Armstrong very properly tells his excellency that he will furnish those first who are willing to fight; he is well aware that submission men" have no use for arms and that they would run the first moment the foe ap peared he therefore acted very wisely in first supplying those who have the nerve and the spirit to defend their country against the attacks of the ene my. In another part of this famous report, his excellency is called a wakeful watchman on the citadel It is true he has ordered a few files of militia to sit up a few nights to watch the cannon on the common, and prevent them from being spiked; yet it is well known that neither his excellency, nor any of his troops have been inside or on the top of any citidal. We have heard of a Rox bury general (since his apostacy) who has been called on to view the scites round Boston^ and ascertain where can non might be placed and this is all th» mighty watchfulness of his excellency that we have heard of. The report concludes with a resolve directing the adjutant general to write to the secretary at war, stating that the State is willing to relinquish the arms, if they will pay them, their proportion of the money they cost. It is, there fore, fully evident that the clamor about arms, for any warlike purpose, is all a farce. It is the money they want. Aye, there’s the rub. But the secretary at war has touched these peace-loving submission gentry to the quick—ho knows them well. RUNAWAY. WAS committed to the jail of Washing ton county, district of Columbia, as a runaway, on the 20th of May last, a black man who calls himself BAZIL LEE, and says he belongs to Miss Jane Uontee, at Mr William Ke th’s, in Alexandria. He is 5 feet 7 inches nigh—says he is 21 years of age/ had on, when committed, a grey roundabout jacket, check shirt and drab colored cloth trowsers, and no other clothes with him. His owner is desired to come and prove him and take him away, or he will be sold for Ids jail fees and other ex pences as the law directs. C. TIPPET, Jailor, For W. Boyd, Marshal. June 14—w3t.
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A ^WO WASHINGTON CITY MONDAY, JUNE 21 The following article of intelligence from Albany, reached us yesterday, through our New York correspond ent A gentleman who came in the last night’s western stage, and a letter written at the Lit tle Falls on Tuesday, both mention a report, That gen. Lewis, with the troops under his command, had attacked and defeated the ene my, rescued our two generals, and taken 1500 prisoners.” No dates or other particulars are given but as the distance from Fort George (gen. Lewis’s head quarters) to 40 mile creek (the enemy’s encampment) does not exceed a day and an halt ’s forced march, we think it not improbable that a second action has been fought. [Another account mentions the battle to have taken place on the 9th.] Although no confirmation of the above report has been received i n this city through any other channel, circum stances give it at least an air of pro bability. We had before understood that generals Lewis and Boyd, with a strong force, were under marching or ders on the night of the 6th inst. the day on which generals Chandler and Winder fell into the hands of the ene my and the position occupied by the enemy allowed him no alternative but victory or utter defeat—retreat was im practicable. The distance which separat ed the British and American troops did not forbid the probability of an action on the 9th; and, considering all the cir cumstances within our possession, we think the intelligence entitled to some degree of faith. Sackett’s Harbor is now in a posture of complete defence. To guard against any enterprize at that point, of a bold and active enemy, a force of more than 3000 effective men has been concen trated there, which will be fully com petent to resist any attack that may be made upon it. From the North-West we learn, that gen. Harrison had detached a body of mounted men against the posts of Brownstown and Detroit. New London, June 16, Our fears from the dnemy have in a great degree subsided. Their force off our harbor consists only of the Ramil lies and Orpheus. Two regiments, the 2d and 20th, were dismissed yesterday, and many of the inhabitants are return ing with their goods. Gur squadron at present are safe from their ships, as to pursue by water would be impracticable, and no injury could be done by landing without a great additional force. The question whether the expense of calling out the militia stationed at New ."London, Bcc. should be defrayed by this state or the U. S. has been considered important, and perhaps remains unde cided. Upon this subject the Govern or has written, and by to-day’s mail has received an answer from the Sec’y of War, highly satisfactory, requesting that 600 of the militia might be station ed at or near New London at the ex pense of the general government.-— About that number are here at pre sent. New York, June 16 A skirmish at Saybrook.—lt is stated in a New Haven paper of yester day, that the British barges, which on Alondaylast entered the mouth of Con necticut river, and captured and de stroyed a number of coasters (as pub lished in our paper of Friday) returned on the following day and attempted to land about 300 men near Saybrook. It is added, that they were repulsed by the militia who had previously assem bled at the shore and that the British, in the skirmish, lost three men. Albany, June 15. Cel. Backus, we are extremely sorry to leain, has died of the wounds he re ceived on the 29th. He was buried on Thursday last, with the honors due to a distinguished patriot and soldier. The General Pike,” the new fri gate building at Sackct’s Harbor, was to have been launched into her destined element at 5 o’clock on Saturday after noon and will be ready for service 'in about three weeks. Buffaloe, June 8. The inhabitants of Canada opposite to us appear to be well suited in the re cent change of their officers. We learn, that nearly all the militia, from Chippewa to Point Albino,have come in and received their parole from colonel Preston, at Fort Erie. At Fort George, multitudes of the Canadians have come in and claimed the protection of the corpmander in chief." CONGRESS. IN SENATE. On Monday last, Mr. Brent reported a bill to incorporate a Fire Insurance Company, in the town of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia; which on Tuesday was referred to Messrs. Brent, Daggett, Horsey, Smith anc4 Hunter. On the same day, Mr. Brent also re ported a bill to continue the charter of the Farmers’ Bank of Alexandria; which was, on Thursday, on motion of Mr. Leib, postponed to the first Mon day in December next. On the same day, likewise, Mr. Brent reported a bill for the further relief of Charles Minifie. Albany, June 17. On Wednesday the President of the Senate laid before that body a remon strance of the officers of the army un der major gen. Harrison, representing that in the appointments and promotions recently made in the army, injustice had been done to the officers now in service, and praying the attention of the Senate to certain cases in which they feel the usages of armies and their individual rights to have been violated; and the memorial was read. The two bills from the House res pecting turn-pike roads in the district, were, on Wednesday, referred to Messrs. Brent, Horsey and Robinson. On the same day, Mr King present ed the memorial ol the Common Coun cil of New York, respecting the defence of that city which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs and the memorial of Sir James Jay, praying compensation for Revolutionary servi ces, which was read and referred to Messrs. King, Dana and Leib. On Friday, the Senate, on motion of Mr. Dana, came to the following reso lution Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to enquire what legislative provision is necessary to prevent the multiplicity of suits or proces ses where a single suit or process might suf fice, for the administration of justice, in any case to which the United States may be a par ty, or before any court of the U. States and that the Committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise. Messrs. Dana, Bullock, Hunter, Stone and Bledsoe, were appointed a commit tee accordingly. The Senate did not sit on Saturday. The House pioceeded, immediately on its meeting, to the consideration of Mr. Webster's resolutions; and the whole day was occupied in the discus sion. The House adjourned without tak ing any question thereon. Boston, June 15. Capture of the Liverpool Packet—and News of Extract of a letter from Portsmouth to a merchant in this town, dated June 13, 1813. “Believing the following will not be altogether uninteresting to you, I have taken the liberty of communicating the same. Yesterday afternoon, 7 o’clock, ar rived at this place the privateer Thomas, Thomas M. Shaw, commander, with her prize, the famous Liverpool Packet, which she captured 3 days since, off Cape Sjible. The Liverpool Packet had just been refitted, and was coining to cruize in these parts. The Thomas took her after a chase of five hours, and lost 3 men in boarding. When it was circui ted that the Liverpool Packet was be low, a prize, the whole town seemed to be moved, and on captain Shaw’s reach ing the wharf in his boat, and it being ascertained from him that it was certain, he was welcomed by 3 hearty cheers, and on the packet’s approaching the wharf, she fired a salute of 17 guns, which was answered by reiterated cheers from a number of wharves; all was ani mation—all parties expressed their sa tisfaction that this famous little insigni ficant thing, (to appearance,) was at last captured. The following particulars respecting the capture of the Chesapeake, I have from Capt. Shaw, but on account of so many speaking with him at the same time, I could not get the particulars so distinct as was wished. Soon after the Liverpool Packet sailed from Halifax, she saw the Shannon and Chesapeake going in; they were making signals to and from the fort. So far as could be understood the first Lieutenant of the Shannon was killed, and the Captain wounded. The Packet had spoken a cartel or some other public vessel, I do particularly recollect, and from her must have got the following informa tion, as she could not have it from the signals, viz. that the loss of the Chesa peake was attributed to her attempting to board the Shannon, and that the ex plosion on board the Chesapeake was occasioned accidentally by some confu sion, in which the travelling magazine (as I understood Capt. Shaw) on the gun deck took fire. He observed that part of the quarter deck was blown up, and that the loss on board the Chesapeake was dreadful. How far this account is correct, I cannot say, any farther than that I have been particular to state the account as I had it from Capt. Shaw the few moments I conversed with him, and that the late master of the Liverpool Packet appears to be a gentleman. The U. S. brig Enterprise arrived here this morning from the southward. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. SATURDAY, JUNE 19. the Chesaoeake and Shannon. CITY AFFAIRS- [to the editors.} Of the plan of the city of Washington, the principal feature is magnificence. Ils faults arise from the attention to the magnificence of the design throughout, to which in some res pects convenience has been sacrificed. There are in all human works perfections which it would be desirable to attain, but which are in compatible with each other. At present, the inhabitants of our city feel the effects of the inconveniences of the plan, while we enjoy lit tle from those very admirable arrangements which do honor to the genius of Major L’lnfant, in which his design abounds, and which will be evident to all, when the plan is filled up. Pos terity will bestow on him that praise, a regret that he has not received those rewards which he amply merits, and which from a variety of causes he has failed to receive while he could enjoy them. It may, however, be permitted, consistently with the utmost respect for his worth and ta lents, to point out what appears to be defective in the details of the plan, especially if it should be found that, without injury to any individual having property in the city, or to the public, the defects may be removed, and many advantages gained. One of the principal inconveniences resulting from the magnificent width of all our streets, is, that the space allotted to the interior of the squares is in general exceedingly confined. The extent of this evil will be felt when all the lots are occupied. Between the Capitol and the President’s house, it is already in many instances productive of difficulty. An ordinance of the Corporation respecting privies increases the nuisance and its effect on the house inhabited by the writer of these remarks, has in fact sug gested the propriety of calling the attention of the citizens, and of the municipal government, to the subject. By a municipal law it is forbidden to dig pits under privies. The ground on which this prohibition rests, is the fear that the water of the springs and wells will be cor rupted by allowing the practice, and the mo tive of the law is certainly good. The conse quence, however, necessarily is, that the offen sive matter is either collected above ground in a box, to be occasionally removed, or suffered to fall and spread upon the surface. Now in every square it must necessarily happen that the back of several lots near the angles meet, and that of course a number of offensive and unwholesome masses are placed near each other so as to render the back rooms and kitchens of the houses scarcely habitable that are so si tuated. Within 38 ft. of the windows of the back parlour of the house m which this is written are three such places; two lots are unoccupied but when they shall be built upon there will be five of these nuisances, the nearest within ten feet of the windows. Not one of them is further from the kitchen window than 12 feet. Against such an evil a remedy ought sure ly to be provided, and it may be found in the practice of some European cities, and Paris, I believe, among the number. Before I state the nature of this remedy, I will first remark, that the air generated over the soil of privies is generally heavier than at mospheric air, and does not rise ftoi® a pit, ex cepting in particular states of the atmosphere. When however the atmospheric air becomes light and is surcharged with moisture the of fensive air appears to undergo some chemical change, it rises to the surface and becomes ex ceedingly offensive. In our climate this hap pens whenever the barometer falls below, .29 1-2 inches, 8c aN.S.or S.E. wind begins to blow, and it always prognosticates bad weather. That this case occurs comparatively seldom, where as in all states of the weather, especially of hot weather, if there is any wind stirring the pre sent method is productive of excessive nuisance: and as the boxes require frequent emptying, the evil is encreased from time to time in a ten fold degree. The remedy to which I have alluded is the following: Commissioners being part of the bo dy of police are appointed, similar in duty to our commissioners of nuisance. Whenever a privy is built notice is given by the proprietor of his intention and a commissioner attends to see that the regulations for this object are com plied with. A pit is dug of proper dimensions and depth; when the excavation is made the bottom is covered with stiff clay, somewhat moist and pounded (puddled) firmly, so as to be made impervious to any fluid; on this a stone or brick foundation is laid in mortar extended to within a foot or eighteen inches of the area of the excavation. Round the foundation, the puddle is brought up, the wall built, so as to leave a space filled with good clay puddle be tween it and the natural soil to the surface. It is evident that no fluid can penetrate from such a reservoir into the earth, and that a spring might run under it without contamination. A large pit of this kind will not require emptying for some years, and will seldom or ever be offensive. If it is, it will be in weather in which tpe windows of the house are not opened. The first objection made to such a regulation will be the expense entailed upon individuals, by enforcing it. I will therefore endeavor to ascertain its amount. A pit 10 feet deep and 8 feet wide contains 19 cubic yards nearly— at 25 cts. g 475 Puddling 4 14 perches of stone, at 3 50 cts. 49 Hauling and incidents 2 25 60 00 Thus at an expense of 60 for the largest house, the nuisance complained of may be re medied, and for less money for smaller dwell ings, and one pit may be made to answer for two contiguous houses. At present if the boxes now used are cleansed only once a month, the expense will be 250 or 30 in the year. No subj et, m which the comfort of domestic life is interested, is beneath the consideration of that philosophy which the French, so honora bly for our country, have called la Philosophic Franklinienne—ti philosophy, if not the most sublime, certainly the most useful. B. A Revolutionary Patriot gone. —Died on Wed nesday last, at his seat near Richmond, Gen. James Wood, late Governor of Virginia, and one of the most sincere and zealous patriots of the Revolution. FOURTH OF JULl r Those citizens of the District who are disposed to unite in celebrating our National Birth-Day, are requested to meet at Davis’s Hotel, on Tuesday evening, 6 o’clock, to make the neces sary arrangements. June 21 2t. K POETICAL PREMIUM. [from the PORT FOLIO FOR JUNE.] To Readers and Correspondents. It has been long and justly lamented, that while almost every nation of Europe, however miserable its condition or humble its political importance, has a traditionary music, and na tional airs, our country alone does not yet pos sess these important characteristics. This is indeed a great and prominent defect in our social and political existence. Blest as we un questionably are with more individual and ge neral prosperity, than is enjoyed by any other people, and as strenuously attached to our na tional institutions, we yet in this country want an undefined something of national feeling, and of general sympathy which unites societies more powerfully than the mutual enjoyment of all these advantages. It is not the casual vici nity of our homes that makes a nation. It is not a cold and prudent calculation of the bene-” fits of union, and the dangers of dissection, which binds states together. It is a higher, and a more generous sentiment, the kindred feelings, the resembling habits, the conscious ness of mutual esteem, the sense of common dangers, all these more than the calm delibe rations of wisdom, come warm and rushing from the heart to make us not merely know, but feel that we have a country. It is this noble sentiment, which reason can neither form, nor control, nor even sometimes approve, which thrills through our breasts at the re membrance of our country —which identifies our pride, with its glory—which makes us 1 blush far its failings, or weep for its misfor tunes, or swell with its triumphs, and fixing on that country, our undivided affections, sur rounds its institutions with the sacred enthu siasm of the passions. In no manner can these feelings be inspired or preserved, more effec tually, than by national and characteristic poetry. They thus approach us with all the fascinations of genius, at an age when the ge nerous passions are alone awakened, and con necting themselves with our earliest and dear est associations, establish over our bosoms a seductive and durable empire. Their influence need not be told to those who know the power of physical sounds, in union with endearing recollections, or who remember, that since the time of Tyrtsus to the days of Dibdin, the songs and poetry of a nation have always pre pared or accompanied its triumphs. Let me make the ballads of a nation, and I care not who makes the laws,” was the observation of a judicious and profound statesman, which is peculiarly applicable to the popular institutions of our own country. During the long interval of repose in which this nation has slumbered, the feelings of mu tual kindness, and conciliation, which should attach us to each other, have, unhappily, lost too much of their influence. The national sen timent has been wasted in the natural improvi dence of prosperity; or, sometimes, lost in the violence of our political animosities; till, at length, we have become too indifferent to the blessings, and almost strangers to the feelings which distinguish, and should endear our coun try. This may have many causes but not the least, in our estimation, is the want of certain rallying points in our habits and manners where, for a moment at least, we might forget the divisions which distract us, and remember only our native land—certain shaded and holy spots, where the verdure of patriotism might be. always fresh, and where should never be seen the noxious weeds of faction. Such might be the national songs, in which the value of our institutions, the blessings of our condition, the pecularities of our manners, and the triumphs of our arms, embellished by the graces of poe try, could be familiarized to our ordinary amusements, and entwined with our best and most natural feelings of patriotism. Instead of being condemned, as we now are, in our public theatres, and even in our domestic festivities, to hear and to sing the praises of foreign coun tries, and the triumphs of foreign heroes, we might then, all of us, of all parties, and of all classes, unite in celebrating our own institu tions, our own manners, our own statesmen, our own soldiers. Surely that degradation should not long be suffered. Seven millions of people—-of such people too, intelligent, active, and enlightened, beyond all former example ;—born to higher destinies than were ever yet opened to any na tion—the career of whose greatness and glory is rapid, constant, and almost irresistible; whose annals, though recent, are already splendid and glorious. Such a people have every claim to a high and bold expression of their feelings, their habits, and their affections. To encourage that expression, to cherish those feelings, and thus to form a new moral bond among us, is an object of great national ad vantage, and of much individual honor. Nor could any moment be more propitious than the present. The whole sympathy of our coun trymen, all that remained of national sentiment since the revolution, has recently' burst forth to honor the glorious achievements of our navy, which have kindled a new 8c holy spirit of nation ality enabled the humblest citizen among us boldly to say to the world that he too has a country. These generous ebullitions of feel ing should not be permitted to pass with the occasion that inspires them: they may serve as a foundation of an enlarged and liberal system of national poetry. Our naval victories—the proofs of what this nation is capable—cannot be too often cited and admired. They refresh the intellectual senses— they make us proud of ourselves and our country and poetry can have no higher office among us than to embalm, in its purest essence, these brilliaat deeds of he roism to reflect in all their lustre, the images of great and glorious trumphs to familiarize the national mind to acts of high and generous heroism; and thus, by preserving the lofty tone of its patriotism, make the remembrance of the old become the cause of future victories. In advancing so great a national object, we have thought that this Journal, from its wide circulation, and its having long been a reposi tory for the fugitive productions of the Ameri can muse, might be rendered not a useless auxiliary, and we, therefore, cordially and an xiously urge all whose talents qualify them for such an office, to contribute their aid, by com positions of the class which we have designated. To the considerations which will crowd on the minds of those who can appreciate the va lue of sdeh exertions, we cannot, it may be presumed, present any additional temptation and it is, therefore, rather for the purpose of fixing the public attention on such a project, and of exciting a generous competition, that we propose, Two firemi^ms, each of One Hundred Dollars, for the two best Naval Songs which may be forwarded to us, before the Ist of October next. It is not intended to restrict in any manner, the taste of the writers, as to the nature of the songs, which may be modelled on the airs most familiar to us, and even on those of the enemy to whose tunes of national triumph, we seem to have in some degree succeeded by right of conquest, as well as of inheritance. The com munications can be sent to us as usual, with out any designation of the author—they shall be judged, if not with taste, at least with rigid impartiality, and when the successfiti candldaft) is announced, the premium, or any equivalent at his option, can be demanded, and shall be immediately forwarded to him. Our numerous poetical correspondents, whose contributions have inspired the intention ot offering this premium, from the conviction, that they could readily produce something ho norable to themselves, and to the poetical ge nius of their country, will not, we trust, disap point this favorite expectation. To them, and to all who are anxious to direct their talents to objects of permanent utility, we would address the spirited invitation of the poet: Ye geiierous youths by Nature’s bounty grac’d Whose throbbing hearts, have heard the call oF Taste, With honest ardor, in the lists of Fame, Risk every hope, and rival everv claim. POST-MASTERS WILL take notice, that the following Public Officers have been authorized to rank, and to receive their official letters free since the pub lication of the Post.Master-Generat’s instruc tions in 1810, viz The Adjutant and Inspector General Adjutants General Apothecary General Commissary General Commissary General of Ordnance Commissioner of the General Land Office- Inspectors General Physician and Surgeon General Quarter Master General Vaccine Agent and the Commissary General, Commissioner of the General Laud Office and Quarter Master General are authorised to transnut and receive all their letters and packets by mail, free of pastage. GIDEON GRANGER, Post master-General. General Post Office, June 19th, 1813 tfj" The several Printers who publish for the General Post Office, will be pleased to in sert the above in their respective papers June 21— A CARD. JAMES WEBSTER respectfully informs the citizens of the United States, that the re presentation of the action between the Fri gates Constitution and Guerriere, publishing by him, and that of the United States snd Macedonian, publishing by B. Tanner and J. Webster, will be offered for sale in the course of a few weeks. The prints will exhibit a’so approved likenesses of the Commanders of the American frigates, with emblematical de corations, designed by BarraleL and engraved by Edwin, in his best style. From the great expense which the publish ers have incurred, and the pains they have bestowed on this undertaking, they indulge a reasonable hope that they will experience thst patronage from a generous public, which they flatter themselves the work will prove to merit. N B The publishers conceive it proper to state, that the size of these prints (being twenty-eight by twenty two inches,) and the elegant style of framing, will render them in all respects handsome furniture pictures Philadelphia. June 2 —6t. J. MILLIGAN, y Co. Have for sale the BRITISH SYSTEM OF EDUCATION, Being a complete epitome of the improve ments and inventions practised by Joseph Lancaster—To which is added a Report of the Trustees of the Lancaster School, at Georgetown, District of Columbia—lllus trated by six engravings. J M. and Co. have on hand a complete collection of SCHOOL BOOKS, Slates, Slate Pencils, Quills, Cyphering 8i Copy Books, lie. June 21. OLIJ VALUABLE ESTABLISHMENT, FOR SALX. My long and continued ill health, will com pel me to relinquish my present pursuits I therefore offer for sale, the Printing office and establishment of the PEERSBURGH INTELLIGENCER. This establishment is one of the oldest; and (I have no hesitation in saying) one of the most valuable in the State of Virginia. The sub scription list to the paper is very respectable, and daily augmenting.—The advertising cus-- tom is extensive, and highly lucrative.—At the present time, there are perhaps few situations that afford more certain means of a steady and genteel support. The patronage awarded to the paper, is not fleeting and uncertain—for more than 27 years it has continued to lend its cheering influence, and to reward (amply re ward) the zeal and industry of the various pro prietors. At no time since the existence of the establishment, has this patronage flowed more warmly than at the present period. The Printing-Office is abundantly supplied with every requisite material—has always had and will no doubt retain (under proper manage ment) a full share of employment in the vari» ous branches. The price of the Establishment and other particulars, may be known by written or perso nal applications to me. Letters (postage paid) will receive respectful attention. pfff Persons who have subscribed, and paid in advance to a certain period, as well as those who may continue to do so, are assured, that, in case a sale is effected, an arrangement will be made to insure them their papers during the full period for which they may have paid. JOHN DICKSON. Petersburg, Virginia,") June Ist, 1813. j Cfff The Editors of the Virginia Argus, Nor folk Herald, National Intelligencer, Baltimore American, and Boston Patriot, are solicited to give the above a few insertions in their respective papers. THE BOOK.” Or Proceedings and Correspondence on the Enquiry into the conduct of the Princess of Wales, under Commission from the King, with the recent events that have led to the publication of the original documents-^ price 1 75 cents. The Resources of Russia—price 75 cents, Rokeby by Walter Scott —price 1 00 Rejected addresses, a poignant Satire on some of the modern English poets—62 1-2 cents. ALSO An additional supply of Maps of the Northern and Southern Seat of the War in the United States, just received for Sale by R.C. WEIGHTMAN. June 15—3 t WANTED, A Good MILLER—None need apply but such as can bring with them the best testimo nials. Application to be made to ROBERT BRENT. June 15th 1813-
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A ROSS, AS received this day, at his Wine Cellar, the following 1 articles, imported in the schoone Express lately from Bordeaux, which h will sell wholesale and retail for a moderate profit: Sparkling Cbampaigne in Hampers of 50 bottler M edoc in baskets of 12 do. St. Juhen Red Wine in hampers of 24 do. Vin de Grave in boxes o£f 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 Jie 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 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. Veb. 20—wtS PATENT LEVER WATCHES. A good opportunity now presents itself to such gentlemen as wish to supply themselves with this uaiuable description of WATCHES A large assortment is just received, and will be sold at reduced prices, and warranted to perform well, by JACOB LEONARD. Georgetown, April 17—ts LOAF A LUMP SUGAR. 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 Cellar two doors west of the store March 29 —taw A. ROSS. VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE TWO tracts of this land are in Montgomery county, Maryland. One contains 466 acres, on th Paul and Virginia 1 Rocthford’s Family j Denman’s Midwifery 3 Dodridge’s Expositor, 6 vols 16 50 Do. Do. abridged 2 do. 4 50 Burns’ Popular Directions 1 25 Ramsay’s Life of Washington 2 50 Bayard’s Abstract of the Laws of the United States 2 50 Bingham’s Historical Grammar 75 Molino’s History of Chili, 2 vols 5 Parkinson’s Medical Admonitions 2 Edwards on the Will 2 25 Thiebault’s Frederic the Great, 2 vols 4 Lempriere’s Biographical Dictionary 2 vols g Graydon’s Forms, 2 vols g Montesquieu’s Spirit of Laws, 2 vols 4 50 Bible News j Thompson’s Seasons (pocket edition) 1 Duncan’s Cicero 3 Mason on Self-Knowledge 62 12 Lavoisier’s Chemistry 3 jq May 28. CHILDREN’S BOOKS. JOSEPH MILLIGAN Has just received a large supply of Children’s Books, amongst which are the following, CHIEFLY NEW Cents. Cobwebs to Catch Flies 25 Mothers Gift 25 Lettes from London 371.2 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 Footstep »to Natural History 25 Present for Good Girls 31 1.4 Book of Nouns 19 Little Dick 3/ i, 2 Toy Shop 12 14 Parlour Teacher 19 Youthful Amusements 19 Little Teacher 25 Trifles for Good Boys 19 Trifles for Good Girls 19 Youthful Sports 25 All Nations 2 Post Boy 25 Parents Present jg Budget ig Friend of Youth 19 Four Sisters 19 Road to Learning 25 Juvenile Letters 2 5 Present for Good Boys 311-4 Baron Trenck 2 5 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. JUST RECEIVED And for sale by Joseph Milligan. Bookseller, Georgetown, POETICAL VAGARIES, In which is included BROAD GRINS, By George Colman, the Younger.. Price 62 1-2 Cents. THE PORTRAIT, A POEM, Delivered before the Washington Benevolent Society of Newburypoat, on the evening of October 27th, 1812. THE ABSENTEE, A Tale by Miss Edgeworth, price One Dollar January 28—