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.%jrX>TICE is Hereby Giveri to the fifeSr t&SmSS. that an Instalment of ten per cent on the Capital of the said Company, will be payable on the seventh day of October i&v Order of the Board o f Directors. AUGUSTUS BRUX, Cashier. September 6 D OS’ During tlio sickly season, a few gentlemen can be accommodated with BOARDING & LODGING, or Lodging separately, in a private family. * on the Sand Hills. The situation is re tired and pleasant. Enquire at this Of fice. Sept. 10. Bolting Cloths. THE subscribers have just received a complete assortment of the best quality DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS. Edward June 25. CHECKS on New-York, for gale by THOMAS GARDNER. August 16. ** Bills on New York AT SHORT SIGHT, For Sale by X Slaughter k G. Labuzan. August 16. Bills on New-York For Sale by Benjamin ricquet. August 23, Prime Bacon , FOR SALK UY T. K. Flewellen. August 30, H bLAUGUi Ell $ LABUZaS Have Just Deceived A CONSIGN MENT of Cotton Yarn, which they will sell on very ac commodating terms. Augusts ts IHaVE appointed Alexander Mini stry my attorney during my absence from Augusta. E. C. THOMPSON. September 3. ts For JSale, AN excellent HOUSE WENCH, middle aged—Apply at this Office. September 6 if ~ FOK BALE~ AL’KE? Y Young Negro Woman, calculated for the house or field- Sold only for the want ol cash. Apply «t this office. August 23. To Rent, Jlnd immediate possession given , THE House formerly occupied by Thos. H. Penn, on Ellis street, immediately buck of A. Labuzan—For terms apply to Wm. P. Dearmond, or to Thomas H. Penn. September 10 ts STOPPED “B7IROM a Negro Fellow, a Post Note JP for a consider able amount, which Sip owner can have by giving a satisfac tory description of it. Enquire at this office. August 27. NOTICE. ALL the Heirs of the Estate of Sa rah Pettegrove, deceased, are requested to come forward and receive their legacy. WaDDEL ALLEN, Mm’r. September 6 ts TO THE PUBLIC. Mr. Le Coq, T ainter , Decorator , and For. nivher, LATELY ARRIVED IN THIS CITY. fffTvkES the liberty respectfully to E oiler hi* services in his Line of Business. He Paints, Decorates Appartments and Furniture, in the modern taste, and in elegant style—He is also a Sign Pain ter, with any emblems required, either gild or ornamented with vignetes. He < will paint Chairs and Stores in a handsome manner, us well as Varnish defferent Metals,. He is also acquainted with the art of Glazing—and flatters himself to prove a faithful and pleasing work man to such as may honor him with fheir custom—Apply at the house of P. Menard, Esq. Broad-Street. Septeroper 6 ts Carriages Gigs FOR SALE. THE subscriber has received an ad ditional supply of Gigs and Car riages of a superior quality, made by David Beach of Newark, and warranted good —They will be sold on aocomma dat ng terms. ALSO—Several DoubleSreasted COT TON GINS, of from 45 to 65 saws, made by Boatwright & Glaze.—apply to 0,-8. Marshall. Rejitember 5- ts . * i i w*. ' : ■ 'T' >: POKUmJr .VEW». | : r . r.w-Y okk, September i.A Prorogation of the British I’arlia blent.—By the arrival, this mounting, of the ship FannyV Capt. Forman*, in 40 days from Greenock, we hav#received the London Globe of the 14th of July-, which (although not so late by four days as were received by the Courier on Thursday last,) contains the speech de livered at the prorogation of the British Parliament. On Saturday, the I2tli of July, the House of Lords was crowded at an early hour. Among the crowd were a num ber of Foreign Ambassadors, and many ladies of rank and fashion. At 2 o’clock the Lord Chancellor took his seat on the woolsack, and in half an hour, his Royal Highness, the Prince Regent en tered the house and took his seat on the throne.—Shortly afterwards, the Speak er of the House of Commons attended by the Members of that House, and atti red for the first time in his state robes, entered the door, advanced to the Bar, and addressed to his Royal Highness the following Speech:— In obedience to your Royal High ness’s commands, we his Majesty’s faith ful Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, attend your Royal Highness with our last bill of Sup ply, at the close of a laborious Session. Among the numerous subjects of deep public importance to which our conside ration lias been called, there are none that have more anxiously occupied our attention than those which relate to the Finances and Internal State of the coun try. In conformity with your Royal Highness’s recommendation at the com mencement of the Session, we took such steps as seemed calculated to insure a full and serious investigation into the Public Income and expenditure. That investigation has continued throughout the Session, from that investigation much has been done—much unquestion ably remains to be done; but we trust we are justified in the conviction, that in easing our expenditure by what the real interests of the empire may require, no apprehension need be entertained as to the stability of our resources. (i Deeply sensible of what we owe to your Royal Highness for having directed the Estimates to be laid before us at the commencement of the Session, with ev ery reduction in the establishment that sound policy would allow, we have had the satisfaction to find that the Supplie might be provided without the imposition ol any additional burdens upon the peo ple; and we have the proud gratifica tion to think, that, notwithstanding the gigantic and unparalleled exertions which this country has been called upon to make, and the difficulties and pressure which must necessarily be the conse quence of such exertions, at no period ol its history has public credit stood more sound, steady, and unshaken than at present. “ In considering, sir, the internal state of the country, it has been painful to us to contemplate the attempts which have been made to take advantage of the dis tresses of a portion of the people, to con vert them to wicked and mischievous purposes. His Majesty’s faithful Com mons, whilst they have been most anx lously engaged in such measures as might check the further progress of these at tempts, have not been unmindful of such other measures as might aftbrd relief to the pressure of that distress; with this view we have turned our attention to the encouragement of these fisheries, to the means of providing employment for the poor, and most diligently (altho the limets of the session would not allow the completion of a measure) to a full and minute inquiry into the state and effect of the Poor Laws, a question in which the wealth, the industry, and the morali ty of the nation are so deeply implica ted. “ Whilst we have deemed it our first duty to deliberate with unremitted soli citude upon the subjects of paramount importance— to these alone our delibe rations have not been confined. Feeling has intimately connected the best inter ests of the country with every thing that is of interest or concern to our ecclesi astical establishment; we hope that much of advantage will be derived to the pub lic, and much of convenience to the cler gy, from the revision and consolidation of the laws affecting spiritual persons. “ To Ireland our earnest attention has been directed, in proviwhg for the more deliberate investigation of presentments to be made by the Grand Juries; a meas ure of most general influence over the whole of that part of the United King dom.—a measure which we confidently hope will prove as salutary in practice, as it is unquestionably sound in principle. These, sir, are the leading matters which have engrossed the labours of his Majesty’s faithful Commons; and if the session has not been marked with that lirilliancy and splendour which has characterised former sessions, yet we have the conscious satisfaction to reflect, that having had great duties to perform, to the performance of those duties we have applied a most faithful and inde fatigable attention. “Sir, the Bill w..ich it is my duty humbly to present to your Royal HigH ■ ness,is entitled ‘An Act for supplying > certain monies therein mentionedfor the * service of appropriating the supplies granted in the session of Parliament,’ to which, with all humility, we pray hia Mljeaty > tpy |ll assent” * AT the conclusion of this speech tlie Lord Chancellor received the Bill, to which, togetherVith the Election Poll Regulation Bills, the icyal assent was given. ' W* ' . „ His Royal Highness the Prince Regent then read his speech, of which the fol lowing is a copyi— « ji[y Laras and Gentlemen , « I cailnot close this session of Parlia ment without renewing my expressions of deep regret at the continuance ot his Majesty’s lamented indisposition. The diligence with which you have applied yourselves to the consideration of the different subjects which I recommended to your attention at the commencement of the session, demands my warmest ac knowledgements; and I have no doubt that the favourable change which is hap pily taking pl-ice in our internal situa tion, is to be mainly ascribed to the salu tary medkures which you have adopted lor preserving the public tranquility, and to your steady adherence to those princi ples by which the constitution, resour ces, and credit of the country have been hitherto preserved and maintained. Not withstanding the arts and industry which have been too successfully exerted in some parts of the country to alienate the affections of his Majesty’s subjects, and stimulate them to acts of violence and insurrection, I have had the satisfac tion of receiving the most decisive proofs of the loyalty and public spirit of tiie great body of the people; and the pa tience with which they have sustained the most severe temporary distress can not be too highly commended. I am fully sensible «1 the confidence which you have manifested towards me by the extraordinary powers which you have placed in my hands; the necessity which has called for them is to me matter of deep /egret: and you may rely on my making a temperate but effectual use of them, for the protection and security of his Majesty’s loyal subjects. “ Gentlemen of the House of Commons , “ I thank you for the supplies which you have granted to me; and for the la borious investigation which, at my re commendation, you have made into the state of the Income and Expenditure of the country. It has given me sincere pleasure to find (hat you have been ena .'led to provide for every branch of the public service, without any addition to the burdens of the people. The state of public credit affords a decisive proof of the wisdom and expediency, under all (he present circumstances, of those fi nancial arrangements which you have adopted. I have every reason to be lieve that the deficiency in the revenues is, in a great degree, to be ascribed to (he unfavourable state of the last season; and I look forward with sanguine ex pectation to its gradual improvement. “A/y Lords and Gentlemen , “ The measures which were in progress at the commencement of the session, for the issue of a new silver coinage have been carried into execution in a man ner which has given universal satisfac tion; and to complete the system which has been sanctioned by parliament, a gold coinage of a new denomination has Beer provided for the convenience of the public. I continue to receive from Kor eign powers the strongest assurances of their friendly disposition towards this country; and of their desire to preserve the general tranquility. The prospect of an abundant harvest throughout a con siderable part of the continent is in the highest degree satisfactory. This happy dispensation of Providence cannot fail to mitigate, if not wholly to remove, the pressure under which so many of the na tions of Europe have been suffering in the course of the last year; and I trust that we may look forward in consequence to an improvement in the commercial relations of this and of all other countries. I cannot allow you to separate with out recomineuding to you, that upon your retui n to your several counties, you should use your utmost endeavours to de feat all attempts to corrupt and mislead the lower classes of the community, and that you should lose no opportunity of inculcating amongst them that spirit of concord and obedience to the laws, which is not less essential to their happiness £s individuals, than it is indispensable to the general welfare mid prosperity of the kingdom.” The Lord Chancellor then read the Commissions for proroguing the Parlia ment to the 25th of August next. VERY LJITE^FIWME^GLA^D. New-Youk, Aug. 29. The fine fast sailing ship Courier, Bowne, arrived at this port yesterday, in 36 days from Liverpool, from whence he sailed on the 20th of July. The prospect of an abundant harvest continued very favorable in England and h ranee, and all kinds of provisions, par ticularly breadstuffs, were declining in price. ® Extract from a Liverpool Price Current of July 19. “ Flour has declined to 55 a 56 per barrel. Os cottons, the sales this week have amounted to 150,000 bags, and yet the advance in price has not exceeded l-4d per lb. the holders being willing to sell on the present terms. No altera tion in either articles.” Blanks, Neatly Executed at this Office. * . , ‘l m-iiigg-1- Historical Sf Miscellaneous. Extract from Gen. Wilkinson’a Memoirs Lately published.^. General Washington. « Power and greatness are frequently confounded—yet nothing can be more distinct. The first may spring from birth, from fortune, from cunning, and a thou sand adventitious circumstances; the last depends on a combination of the capaci ties of the head, the virtues of the heart, active dispositions to promote the happi ness of mankind. The former commands respect, the latter invites attachment.— Veneration and awe are due to place; confidence and esteem to persons. Men may become illustrious by their vices; but they never can be truly great without virtue. Alexander was an illustrious conqueror, but a murderer and a nuis ance to society. Csesar was an illustri ous usurper, and became a tyrant of his country. Between him and Catiline there was no difference but in the exte rior habits,their modes of punishing, their ambitious views, and the peculiar char acters of their minds, in choosing the.r means and directing their measure*.— The recollection of such characters in spires the sensible and the virtuous heart with indignation and abhorrence, whilst it swells with complacency and delight at the remembrance ofKpaminondas and Scipio. Frederick was an illustrious butcher, not devoid of greatness, because he took pains to meliorate the condition of his subjects; but he was a stranger to religion and virtue. The splendor of Napoleon’s greatness sickens the sight, whilst the gentle beams which irradiate the character of General W ashington cheers the heart and consoles the friends of humanity. Distinguished chapters, like meteors, catch the attention-J>y their rarity and splendor; and whether from vain curios ity or rational inquiry, for profit or for amusement, men seek with avidity the words and actions, and even the frivo lous incidents, which emanate from or bear relation to public men, who have been conspicuous for their virtues or their vices; so much is intellectual man gov erned by the impressions made upon his senses. I therefore anticipate the rea der’s pardon, for presenting to him a brief il ustration of characters which can not fai to inteiesthim. During my intercourse with gereral Hamilton at New-Yo;k in 1799, our offi cial engagements produced frequent re ferences to the opinion of General Wash ington, and f embraced the occasion to obtain a more distinct view of the pri vate character of that great man than our military relations had permitted. There may be many living witnesses of the fact, that Sir Henry Clinton, whilst he commanded in New-York, occupied the house of captain Kennedy, of the British navy, near the battery; and that there were no buildings at that time be twt£en it and the river. In these quar ters the chief reposed in security, with the ordinary guard in front, relying on naval protection for safety in his rear,— General Washington had by his spies as certained precisely the approaches, not only to Sir Henry’s quarters, but to his bed-chamber. & the enterpriseappeared so feasible, that he determined to carry him off The arrangements were made for light whale-boats with muffled oars, and 150 Marblehead seamen properly com manded.* Every thing being ready, (he detachment waited for the approach of night. In the interval colonel Hamilton took occasion to observe to the general, “that there could be little doubt of the success of the enterprise; but,” said he, “have you examined the consequences?” The general inquired “in what respect?” “Why,” replied Hamilton, “it has occur red to me that we shall rather lose than ga.n by removing Sir Henry Clinton from the command of the British army; because we perfectly understand his character; and by taking him off, we only make way for some other, perhaps an abler officer, whose character and disposition we may have to learn.” The general acknowl edged these reflections had not occurred to him, but with noble frankness admit ted their force, thanked colonel Hamil ton for his suggestions, and the expedition was abandoned. I heard of this incidents making inquiry of gen. Hamilton relative to the fact, he gave the preceding details. On other occasions,when in conversation respecting thisgreat man, general Hamil ton observed, that it was difficult to de cide, whether general Washington was greater in the field or in the cabinet.' He said the world had very naturally decid ed in favor of his military capacity; but from the sum of his observations, he con sidered iiim at least equally sound as a statesman; for whatever might have been the jealousies or the insinuations of par ty, it was no humiliation to him to ac knowledge, that he had in council fre quently differed in opinion with Presi dent Washington, and that events had generally proved that he was wropg and the President right. But he dwelt on a specific trait in general Washington’s character, which it were devoutly to be wished his successors could imitate.— This was that in “all appointments to of fice, wherein he wag especially called to exercise his own judgment he nobly di vested himself of sympathy or antipathy and made what he considered the fitness of the agent of the office the ground of his choice.” As an evidence of the fact he * •^• s 38 I recollect, coionel Hum phreys, of Connecticut, Aid-de-camp of the general, was selected for .this service, mentioned that ‘-colonel Picker!* I hmeJie was appointed pfetaa I* ral. Vas no favonfe of President I « ington; but "that he knew the " ,1 be a riian of industry and 1 had confidence in to myself” said he, “there has , ■ s some tune such a standing or ' 1 standing, between us, that I had n! expectation of office than 1 had M 1 appointed pope’s nuntio, when i l < ed the invitation to take chare* ■ treasury department.” That z | J had taken place, between the * m chiet and colonel Han,ilt„„””l > the dose o f the war, and that iL"I had lolt Ins family, was nolwi, there were very few persons „»■ with the cause, which 1 shall now I to my readers, as correctly as J i will serve me; and should'! c „m,l fi error, will refer to general St (.3 correction, who is the only nian B I within my knowledge, acq„ai, ltc ß the facts. The army was encamped inKavß sey at some point east of the Ihrimß perhaps at Perackness. The just mounting his horse, to it B - vancec! post, when he recollected u| ‘ he had recently received from t!ie commander, which it .occured to hfl • might have occasion for whilst a® lines. He called colonel Hamilton! requested him “to hand the letter (o )>■ The colonel returned to the office* ‘ not being able to place his hand on isl ‘ ported “that it was mislaid.” The! 1 era! replied, “I must have it.” Sel 1 was again made without effect, and! Hamilton returning, repeated that | letter had been mislaid, and expre! ‘ his sorrow at not being “oWe to find ■ 1 Th 6 general rejoined with warmth, “I shall find it.” Hamiltoh wasasfl ished, but replied promptly,“l shall! it, Sir: but must let you know, tha! addressing me, you do not speak i menial.” The occasion was honor! i to the parties; it was the quarrel of s! - and Henry; it furnished general w! ington an occasion for the display of! * magnanimity, and colonel Hamilton! 1 opportunity to assert his personal dig! . and independence of mind. Colo| Hamilton retired from headquarters, A * was appointed to the command of a lit { tallion in the elite corps, at the head! i which he stormed a redoubt during A < siege of York, before the surrender! , Cornwallis. It would be presumptuous for me | attempt the eulogy of a man who has! 1 servedly attracted the attention and ! spcct of the world. My humble su ffij could add nothing to the fame of gene! Washington, after he had merited ;'! plaudits of mankind, by the rare exam:*! of a military chief, who having led t! armies of his country to the establishes! of her independence, peaceably a! proudly laid down his arms, and song! his reward in the bosom of his fellow-c! tizens. But I will gratify the read! with a sac simile of the heads of general Washington’s first (official letter, date! at Cambridge, July 10th, 1775, to tl! president of Congress, which will perp! tuate the character of his manuscript! and record the extent and accuracy ! his knowledge, in all the variety of mil! tary details, a subject little understoo! in this country at that period, and o! which his own opportunities for correc! information had been superficial. Ih! comprehension and correctness of hi! military views under those circumstan! ces, must excite the admiration of every! competent judge,and Ido conceive dear! ly demonstrate, that whatever may haw! been the force and energy of his mind! when directed toother subjects,military! affairs were undoubtedly his forte. Thel letter amplifying the topics comprised ini these l eads was written by colonel Jo! scpli Reed then his Secretary, and after-! wards governor of Pennsylvania: the or! iginal rough draft of which is in my pos! session, and the published copy will bel ound in the first volume of Washington’s I letters, Boston edition , 1795, pagebth. THENE WSPAPERS. There is no gratification so useful ami I agreeable, which can be obtained at a I price so moderate, as a Newspaper. To I liave a full sheet of paper handed you eve- I ry day, for a few dollars for a whole year detailing all the most important events that happen in the world, staling to you the measures of your government-—the conduct ofyour public functionaries —the movement of your army and navy—use ful discoveries,deaths<§* marriagesessays, , political moral and humorous, poetry— advertisements: What a mass of matter! But their usefulness in a family where there are children, is particulary obser vable. Let one family take a paper, and another be without one—lot the children, in every other particular, have the same opportun’ties of education, and it may be distinctly observed, that those who have the chance to see the paper, arc fa the most intelligent, and improve much the more rapidly, A good newspaper is almost equal to a school. A thousand facts, useful and pleasant to know, are learned and treasured up, and the person can hardly tell where he obtained them. There is scarcely an intelligent man of 35, who cannot tell you all the materia events of the French revolution, and the history of Bonaparte. Where was itlearr. ed? From the newspapers, almost exclu sively. Suppose newspaper? were to be struck out ol existence, what a clout! of tide.' darkness would rest upon us! Notwith standing all the other sources of informa tion remained to us, and the v*. of rrir*