o-Brcthers, Johnson, d.>. ; Kising States, Newcomb, do. ; Alli- ance, Rock, Richmond ; Stranger, Wal- Iington, York-town; Sally, Mason, Eden- ton ; Sally, Baum, do. ; Fanny, do. do. ; Delight, Fisher, Indian River ; Industry, Connelly, Wilmington; Ceres, Weeks, Washington; Schenectady, Smith, Phila- delphia i Friendship, Wheeler, Washing, ton. FEDERAL GAZETTE. WEDNESDAY, OCTOliSN 30. PHIXADKLPHI v, October 29. Arrived, brig Elza, Gray, Havana, 28 days, sugar. Cleared, ship Amsterdam Packet, Wil- liams Marseilles; brig Daniel & Fredenck, Myers, Rochelle ; schooner Snap Dragon, Donaldson, Martinique ; Retaliation, Dag- get, Boston ; Exertion, Fisher. N. Caro- lina ; Alley Ann Golden, Charleston ; sloop Eliza, Richards. Norfolk. Ship Hannah. Clement, 55 days from London Deny, with 150 passengers, below. A goodthzng. We venture to inform the reader that be is at liberty to peruse the fol- lowing article from the Citizen of this morn- jhtg under the impression that the editor is entirely mistaken, for that the lettw allud- ed to, is now in Mr. Paine's possession, dat- ed October 9th, 1807, and subscribed with the jpropet hand ot' Thomas Jefferson. " It is reported in town, and the report is in every body's mouth, that the president has written a letter to Tom Paine, in which among other things it is said that no reason- able expectation can be formed of an amica- ble termination of our JifFeiences with Eng- land : we see that the rumor has be 11 wait- ed from this city to the editor of the United States Gasetw, who in the hole of lessening the president in the esteem of his fcllo'W-citir %tns, has given it " foun and pressure" in his paper. Is not this one ot the many mode-, in which the character and conduct of Mr. Jefferson has been assailed by his fe- deral opponents? I am inclined to think, that it is. !' Paine has indeed, in the moments of Ids intoxication, which are all his moments, shown a letter to his precious visitants, and to persons ill the streets, which con- tains the opinions ascribed to Ml. Jefferson* which letter old pestilence asserts was writ- tea to him by the president ; but who can believe it; who cherishing a Incoming le- Spect for the exalted character of the exe- cutive, would give publicity to such a report, up. n such authority ? Paine has tt Id a lie. The sagacity of the president—his regard for public decency and morals, and his known prudence and ocumspection ; all induee the belief that he has not written the letter which Paine, in his drunken belch- ings, has told halt the to« n he has received from him, probab y in (he hope that the as- sertion might iind its way into the federal prints a? a choice item of fresh calmrmy." It Mr. Jefferson does not look queer, when he Sees the above, he must possess a wondrous command of countenance. NORFOLK, Oct. 24. Arrived, sehr. Huntress, Allen, Balti- more. The new Revenue Cutter, Bali',more. St.hr. Fair Piay, Griniiels, of and bound to Alexandria, 25 days from Maitmrcue in rets, sugar and molasses. " FELL's POINT ARTILLERY " Our remarks prefixed to the Song under this title, which appeared in the Gazette of Wednesday, have had greater effect than was intended. We did not intend to wound the feelings of the author, by 'questioning his knowledge of the English language ; Ibr wt objected not to the grammar, as in correct—Out to the style, as inelegant. A. person may be master of the English lan- guage, and compose a pleasing essay in prose, without violating the rules of gram mar (as we believe to be the case with the gentleman in question) and yet lie may writ? that which will not entitle him to the character cf a great or an elegant Poet. Thus much we consider duetothe feelings of the writer, who has been too great a sufferer from the playful satire of such rea- ders as gave to our remarks a latitude, more extensive than necessary. An official letter from marshal Bmtie, to the minister of war, dated at Stialsund, Au- gust 20, 1807. , We entered Stialsund this evening, five days after the trenches were opened. The assault made upon the fortresses was so vi- gorous, that there was no doubt of the re- sult. 'Pile king ef Sweden, seeing the pr igress of our operations, and the inutility of his means of defence, judged it conve- nient to embark with his troops ; he has i;-one to Rugen. Laving Mr. Peyron, one of iiis aid de-ca 'ips as commandant of Stral- sund, who arrived here this day, with two 01 the principle magistratus, to propose a capitulation. We have been inftvrmtd that the king g"t frightened after the engage- me t of' the 6rh ci this month, when we repulsed his advanced guards on the Plain ; and after the engagement of the 15th, which took place to enable us to open the trenches. He lias taken with him a few cannon, and spiked many others Ivfl behind. We found a great many transports in this place. I shall give to your excellency a particular account of this event, equally dishonorable to the the king of Sweden as a general or as a sovereign. But, I should not do my duty if I did not now express to you my sincere satisfac- tion at the conduct of the troops under my command. (Signed) BRUNK. P. S. I believe I forgot to mention to your excellency in my former dispatch, that it is only four days since the king of Sweden sent an aid-de-camp with the most ridiculous propositions ; it is to be pitied that we have to tieat with such a sovereign ; but the Swedes are still more to be pitied ; officers, soldiers and citizens, all feel sensible of the misconduct of their king ; they love the French, and admire the emperor ! SPANISH ORDER, Refered to in the. President's Message. TRANSLATION, By the greatest outrage against humanity and against policy, Spain was forced by Great-Britain to take part in the present war. This power has exercised over the sea and over the commerce ef ths world an exclusive dominion. Her numerous fac- tories, disseminated tlnough all countries, are like sponges winch imbibe the riches of th 'Se (countries) without leaving them more than the appearances of mercantile liberty. From this maritime and commercial despo- tism, England derives immence resources for carrying on a >»ar, whose object is to destroy the commerce which -belongs to each state, from its industry and situation. Experience has proven that the morality of the British cabinet has n hesitation as to the means, so long as they lead to the ac- complishment of its designs ; and whilst this po.-er can continue to enjoy the fruits of its immense traffic, humanity will groan ifnder the weight ot a desolating war. To put an end to this and to attain a solid peace, the emperor of the French and king of Italy, issued a decree on the aist of November last, in which adapting the principle of re- prisals, the bl cktide of the British isles is determined on; and his ambassador, his ex- eel'ency Francis de Beauharnois, grand dig- nitaiy of the order of the iron crown, of the legion of honor, lite. Sec. having com- municatad this (decree) to the kinB our master ; Mid his majesty being desirous to co-oper„te by means sanctioned by the rights of reciprocity, has been pleased to autho- rize his most serene highness the prince ge- neralissimo of the marine, to issue a circu- lar of the following tenor. " As soon as England committed the hor- rible outrage of intersecting the vessels of I the royal marine, insidiously violating the good faith with which peace assures indivi- dual property, and the rights of.nations, his majesty considered h rinse It in a state of I war with that power, although his royal ', soul suspended the promulgation of the ma- | ntfesto until he saw the atrocity commited by its seamen, sanctioned "by the govern- i ment of London. From that time, and 1 without the necessity of warning the inhabi- I tants ol these kingdoms, of the ciicarnspec- tion with which they ought to condact them- selves towards th se of a country, which disregards the sacred laws of proper'y, and tiie rights of nations ; his majesty made known to his subjects the state ot war, ift which he found himself with that nation. All trade, all commerce, is prohibited in such a situation and no sentiments ought to be entertained towards such an enemy, which are not dictated by honour, avoiding all intercourse which might be considered as the vile effect of avarice, operating on ihe : subjects of a nation which degrades itself i in them. His majesty is well persuaded that such sentiments of honor arte, rooted in the hearts of his beloved subjects, but he does not choose on that account to allow the smallest indulgence to the violators -f the law, nor permit thai, through their ig. 11 ranee, they should be taken by surprize, authorizing jns by these presents to declare that all English property will be confiscated whenever it is found on board a vessel, al- though a neutral, if the consign _.eut be- longs to Spanish individuals. So" likewise will be confiscated all merchandize which may be met with, although it may be in neutral vessels, whether it is destined for the ports of Englind or her isles.. And, fi- nally, his majesty conforming himself to the ideas of hi. ally, the Ctperor of the Frensh, declares in his states the same law which from principles of reciprocity, and suitable respect, his imperial majesty promulgated under date of the 2tst November, 1806. The execution of this determination of his majesty, belongs to the chiefs of provin- ces, of departments, and of vessels (baxels) and communicating it to them in the name of his maje-.ty, I hope they will leave no room for the royal displeasure. God preserve you many years, A*unjutz, 1 9th February, 1807. 'f'be prince Generalissimo of the marisie" For the FEDERAL GAZETTE. Mr. Ilewes, Pursuant tu promise, I have again trou- bled you with a few remarks SB the subject of the militia law. T;ie fust section of the supplement to the present law, prescribes that " all delin- quents shall be tried by a court-martial," &e. This clause, I think, is not framed on the best principles. In the first place, it is extremely troublesome ; and in the 2d, it is a very disagreeable task, for men of feeling to sit in judgment and assess fines against a neighbor, with whom they are in daily ha- bits ol friendly intimacy. It moreover cre- ates dislike, Coolness and even downright hatred, wdrere perfect harmony should sub- sist ; for men generally are not fond of be- ing told of their faults, much less to pay the price oi them (in money) at the option of the court martial, I therefore conceive it would be much better that the fines should be established by law, and let every delin- quent know his doom at once, unless lie has an excuse, the legality of which al tie, should be tried by a court martial ; and for the speedy collection of such fines as may be levied, 1 would propose, that should de- linquents fail to make their excuse, either 111 person or by a representative, in one week from the day of muster, then the captain to give a list of their names'to a constable of the county, who should be authorised to take out warrants for them, where most convenient to himself, but try them, before Such magistrates alone, as have no military command over the regiment, battalion or company, to which such delinquents shall belong ; and as all men have not an equal interest in defending their country, I think the poorest class (who are equally protected by our laws) should pay at least on* dollar (and as much more as should be thought pro- per) for non-attendance on a captain's mus- ter day ; and two dollars on a neld day ¦ and those who bold real property, double those sums, and every officer in proportion to his rank ; the fines when collected to be appropriated to the use of .the company; in purchasing drums, fifes, Colors, oic. or to assist the poorer class in procuring uniform, under the sole direction of a committee ap- pointed in every company for that purpose. But let the fines be what they may, I ven- ture to predict that no man will ever be ru- ined by them ; and unless they ate such as to compel attendance, we shall never arrive at military perfection. When leading will not do, dirving becomes necessary. As the hopes of reward sweetens labor, so also will the fear of military fines, produce mili- tary ardoi ; and the key of necessity will open the eyes of many, who never before discovered the use oi military' discipline. Such a law, I apprehend, would be as gteat a saving of time and trouble to the mi- litia of Maryland generally, as that of the economist, who should " say a long grace over his hogs when he killed them, in order to save a re etition of the same pious Cere- mony every day in the year." Americans generally are opposed to stand- ing armies, and yet thousands will not ac- custom themselves to the use of aims ; not from principle, but neglect or indolence. Can such presume that Providence would work a miracle in their favor, at the hour of immediate danger nom abroad ? If; so, I conceive they bad better shoulder their mus- kets, for fear that their virtue might not have a just claim to that Divine protection which their necessity may require in the day of calamity. Those of our brethren who arc conscien- ciously scrupulous of bearing arms, and whose deportment in life coiresponds with their professions of faith, I cheerfully resign to the guardianship of our wise and discreet legislature. However, I think they should find us in-water at least while we fight for their property. GUSTAVUS. i — APPOINTMENTS By the Governor and Council of Maryland, September 1807. JacobCramer m. jor of a battalion in 29th reg. Frederick. William Garrett, capt. 49th reg, Csecil county. Alexander Alexander, lieut. do. do. William Lowrey, ensign, do, do. The-dore Thomas, capt. do, do. Robert Leech, lieut. do. do. John Johnson, ensign, do. do. John Sample, cant, do, do. Jeremiah Taylor, lieut. do. do. William Boulden, ensign, do. do. William Wade, major, 44th reg. Mont- gomery' Kinsey Gittings, of Kinsey, capt. do. do. Robert Magmder, ensing of Getting** comp. Richard K. Watts, capt. 44th reg. Jesse Leach, lieut. do. do. John Busey. ensign, do. do. Henry Chew Gaither, lieut. and Tho- mas jDavis, of Walter, ensign of captain Gatther's Comp. 44th reg. Montgomery. Robert W. Flemming. lieut, and John Ward, of John, ensign of captain James B. Brooks's comp. 44th reg. Montgomery. Edward House, capt. 44th reg. Montgo- mery. Alfred Woden, ensign, do'- do, Washington Owen, captain, do. ao. Benjamin Higgins, lieut, do; do. Beal Aylon, ensign, do. do. John H. Riggs, captain, do. do. Ephraim Gaither, of Wm. lieut. do. do. Joseph E. Beutly ensign, do. do. Wi'liara Dime. jun. ensign of captain Lane's company, do. do. Christian Getziiidanner, captain, do. do. Alexander Adams, lieut. do. do. John Heater, ensign, do. do, William Moffit, lieut. and Thomas Ca- zier, ensign, of capt. Ephraim Price's com- pany 30th reg, Cxcil. Thomas White, captain do. do. John Tyson, lieut. do. do. Jonathan Pattison ensign, do, do. Ileu'y M'Cauley lieut, and John Cum- mins, ensign of captain Richard Simpson's company, do. do. James Campbell, captain John N. Black, lieut. and Hugh Brown, ensign, do. do. Robert Johnson, surgeon, d >. do. Thomas W. Black, surgeon's mate, do. do. Thomas Williams, paymaster, do. do. William Lorman, 1st lieutenant Henry Thompson, ad do. and Francis H llmgs- worth, cornet of captain Samuel Hollings- vvorth's troop of horse, attached to 3d bri- gade, Baltimore. Levy Philips, capt. Hezekiah Ward, lieut. and William Heyate, ensign, attach- ed to 2d reg. Montgomery. Allen Billirigsly, capr. Kobert D. Reeder, lieut. and George Ncale, ensign, attached to the 45th reg. St, Mary's. Peter Dashiell, 1st lieut. and Willi tm E- vans, 2l lieut. of capt. Tubman L .wes's troop of horse, attached to the 10th brigade. Christian Hempsten, captain 3d regiment, Montgomery. John Adlum, lieut. do. do. Eden Benson, ensign, do. Greenbury Howard, captain do. Nathan Browning, lieut. do. William W. King, ensign, do. Edward Burgess, ju». captain do. ( Ephraim Ercheson. lieut. do. fiichard Young, ensign, do. Leonard Knott, captain do. James Glesson, lieut. do. Dory Benton, ensign, do. Isaiah Nichols, captain, do. Thomas Wheeler, lieutenant, do. George Bowling, ensign, do. Hezekiah Wilson, captain, do. JohnL. Trundle, lieut. do. Daniel Trundle, ensign, do. Married o* Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Richards, Mr. Charges Hogg, to Mis* Ark* Eaglesoton, of this county. Pott of Baltimore, CLEARED, Brig Belsy, Burrows, St. Bartholomews Sch'r Meteorj Gaidner, Havana From the Merchants' Coffee-House Books. October 29. Arrived, sch'r Haw k, Wtiite, 29 days from La Vera Cruz, logwood, R.beit and John Oliver. Left schooner Matchless, C ollins, for Baltimore, next day ; Collector, tor New- York, ditto ; Derne, Weeks, hakimoie, un- certain ; two Philadelphia ships, captains Nicholl and Kiiey. Also, sch r Somerset, Reardon, 25 diys from Havunna, sugars, William Patterson and Sons. Off the Capes, was boarded by the British frigate Milan, detained two hours and broke open several letters. Left at Havanua, 4th instant sch'r James. Doan, for Boston, it. 10 days ; Jas. 11, Gall Philadelphia, uncertain ; Guilleme, punter, Charleston. 5 days; brig Smilax. Lowth, Philadelphia, next day ; Chailotte, Whelden, do. i2 days ; Age- nora, Gorton, New York. 16 days ; schooner Merchant, M Rea, Baltimore, uncertain ; Le- ander, Atkins, Boston, ditto ; Good Intent, Fanning, do. 10 days ; Antelope, Putnam, New-York, uncertain ; brigs Eliza, bacon ; Commerce, Johnson ; Union, Johnson, un certain ; Commerce,---------, Matanzas, next day. Also, schr Maria, Craig, 97 days from La Vera Cruz, logwood, Robert & John Oliver. Passed several square-rigged vessels in the bay, bound up. The French frigate La Cy- belle went to sea on Sunday, and was left by the pilot 2i miles S. E. of tape Henry, Also, brig Blanchy, Craig, 31 days from St Pierres, Mart, sugar and coffee, Henry Craig. Left brig Eliza, of New York. The brig Erminia, Ramsay, for Baltimore, sailed two days before, and was taken by an Eng- lish privateer and carried into Antigua. This information was given by the Lilly sloop of war, by whom they were boarded. Was also boarded by the sloop of war Mohawk, & treated politely. E. ts? Wm. C. Bird, No, 130, Market street, H iW for Sale, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP GROCERIES, Calrulfited for the consumption of private families, inn-keepers and others : Consisting in part of 5 pipes Cogniae and other Brandies, Old Madeira Wine in pipes, ha.f pipes, qr. casks and bottles, Sherry, Lisbon and Port ditto, in qr. casks and bottles, Muscat, Burgundy and Champagne ditto, in bo>:es and by the. bottle, Real Martinfqfie and Anniseed Cordial, Pickle.t Lobsters, Pl(o bur Cards, Wine Bitters, Scot's Snuff, Warranted Chocolate, &c. 100 boxes 1st and 2d quality Cigars, Pearl Barley, Sago, Muscatel and Bloom Raisins, Pine Apple and Double Glo'ster Cheese, Florence and Bordeaux Oil, imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson and Hyson Skin Teas, Soft-shell and skilled Almonds, Jamiesoii's Crackers by the barrel and kegv, Which articles they recommend to their fiends and others, and solicit their import. October l.i._________d5t-3awlm Notice. THIS is to give notice, that the subscribe* of 'ialt;mnre county, hath obtained from the orphans' court of Haiti 1 y. Given under my band this 23d of Oc- tober, 1807. MARY GF.MMU..L. Adii'i'iisiiairi*. OcfcoiW 23* 1307. 3aw6w Willi.im llaslett, Corner Souih and Pratt-strets. hJS I'VR SAjLM, 4400 bushels Coars Sab 123 baj^s St. Domingo Coffee, entitled to debentm e. 25 tierces Rice, 10 pipes Bordeaux Brandy, 6 hhds. W. India Hum, 2 do. Country do. 2 pipes Gin, Poit, Madeira and Lisbon Wine, in pipe* and qr. casltp, 10 bbls! 5 Muscovado Sugar. Brimstone, S Ahum, k C In hogsheads and barrels. Copperas, j 19 boxes ivtould and Dipt Candles, 7 do. Suap, 20 do. Spanish Cigars, Iaiperial, Young Hyson, Souchong and Boh. a Tea, in chests, With avarety of other articles in the Gro- eery line, which he ofT.-rs at pleasing price* for cash. .. Qetobt r 30-_________^______ eo 1 Ot ;i.ilt;mo. e 1 lancing Assembly. The Proprietors arerequ sted to meet at the Koom» on Tuesday evening, the 3 I Nov. at 7 o'clock in the evening to choose managers fop the enuihig sessnn and eonsiderof anapplica. tin made tor the use of one ot the rooms and o In. r mis'i less ____oc ic__________________d4t+ Laitimore >s. l;f<; tenc.-Town TUX.*i IKE liO. D COMPANT The ; . esidem. and managers have declared a lialf .early di.ideno of three and a hall per cent ut.e full paid Stock, which wiil be paid to'tie stoc&hoidtfis by tbe. trc asuier of the coiopaii) at the b.mnof Maryland, on the loth da} of November next J. LKWTs WAMPLER, Scc'ry. PC- "____________________________i'l')t LamnuHv c\ 1 icUe 1 .c,s-to\*ri tUANi IKE ROAD COMPACT. INotice Is hereby given, that thepaynuntofthe 3d instalment of Fiv« dollars on each share of that augmented stock, is required to be paid to the treasurer of the company, at the bank of Ma. i-yl-ntd, on Tuesday the 1st day of December -n.-xt. Bv order, J.LEWIS WAMFLi'R, Sec'i-v. __bet 30__ dtUtD " lor Sale, The Schooner RKWASTICO, As she. arrived Irom sea, bur,, then 5'2\) bbls. Apply to G. HASKINS. d6t llSSSb- October 30. Tobacco and Shad, Just leeched by the subscriber and jor sale on ac- commodating terms, 87 hhds. het-vy Richmond Tobacco, of an excellent quality ar.d 62 barrels Shad in good order. HENRY THOMPSON. _ October 30.____________________c»8 Just receded and.tor sate,, 10,000 Rich Goshen Cheese, nicely color- ed, in casks,, and in boxes, containing one Cheese each. WM. NORRIS, Jun. No. 64, Market-street. October 30.____________________2»w3w COFFEE 120,000 lbs. of COFFEE, entitled to draw- back ; for sala fry ANDREW BOYD, No. 3, N. Calvert.street. October 30. d Ground Fiaister of Paris ; For side by the subscriber, at the corner of Pratt anil Commerce street. SAMUEL BYRNES. October 16 dim frist Baltimore Troop, the members are requested to meet at Mr. FultonVltia, on Saturday evening, the 31st inst. at 6 o'clock, on business of importance. The exercise meeting intended this week has been declined, in consequence of the trumpeter's absence from the city. By order ; W. M.MAVNADIER, Sec'ry. Oct, 30,