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Metaphor apart—and we only use it to call C’.<, ii. 10 what is more serious—thus do we sand what is the political position in which the United States are placed at this epocha, so important and interesting to mankind t The enquiry is of the utmost importance, on the opening of the session of congress, which public emergency and national feeling have called, at a period more early than is usual, and under circumstances which demand the combined wisdom, union, intelligence, and dig nity of the representatives of a free people. In the proceedings of the session which Opens this day, the character of America is to be cstabli-.hecl more firmly on the same digni fied basis upon which it was reared in 1776, or the lustre of that glorious era, tarnished and obscured. In this session of congress, those virtues which are the peculiar glory of republics, those sentiments of patriotism without which no re public has endured, arc to be put lo the test. On this occasion it will he seen whether the same virtues which established independence, have been handed to the successors of those who founded our liberties—or whether the spirit of faction—or foreign corruption have found access to the deliberative bodies of our government. On this occasion we shall see, whether the indignation which aroused the whole American people. V as w hat has been alledged in foreign countries—the rash ebullitions of mobs—or the generous indignation of a free and virtuous peo ple, who, though fond of peace fiom principle, are not ready to suffer contumely or wrong, without asserting their honor and their rights. In chambers of congress will he seen the calm and dignified deliberation, that tranquil resolution, which in good old times gave lothe enemies of America, with the well known sig nature of Charles Thompson, secretary, the constant assurance of American determination and the infallible tidings of American tri umphs. It is well to turn to these good old times— it animates the inmost soul to ruminate and measure what a little handful of people with a mighty mind, accomplished—what they dared to no 1 How much they did 1 Tne enemies of the revolution are now forc ed to acknowledge its blessings, and thousands of them have become its friends. And aitho’ there are too many ready to de sert the cause of their country, and to assail its government.— It r, quires,but the voiccof congress to extin guish foreign influence, and to unite a whole peo p- in asserting tho rights and independence of America. here we aiie now !— Aurora. Tenth Congress of the United States. HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES. Friday , October 30. The following gentlemen have been named on the select committees, agreed to be appoint ed by tbe. resolutions moved by Mr. Dawson yesterday. On the committee relative to militaiy and naval establishments— ■ e-.srs. Dawson, Helms, Rea, (Penn ) Battler, Van Cortland,, Cham pion and Storer. v)n the-committee relative to aggressions committed within our ports and waters by fo reign armed vessels : rlessrs. Blount, Chan dler, Bur well, Goidsborough, Hiker, Troup and Wciliei all. On the committee relative to enterprizes against the public peace :—Messrs. Randolph, Blacktedge, Lloyd, Quincy, Hoge, Masters, and Wiibour. On the committee relative to our intercourse with Indian tribes : tlessrs. Cook, Bibb, Sloan, Desha. Harris. The following gentlemen were named on the committee respecting the Post-Office and post roads :—Messrs. Rhea, (Tenn.) Kenan, South ard, Verplanck, Green. Carlton, Chittenden, Davenport, Knight, VVhitehill, Trigg, Pugh, W. Alaton, Cobb, Vanhorne, Worrow, (Ohio} Howard Mr. Rhea, (P.) moved the following resolu tion, which was adopted—and with a similar one passed yesterday, was ordered to be print ed : Resolved, That the committee on public lands do enquire into the expediency of laying off and describing by certain metes and bounds, a tract Os country to which there is no existing Indian title, within the limits of the territory of Or leans, and to include all the settlements on the west side of the river Mississippi within the said territory ; and having the said tract of country laid off into townships, sections, half and quarter sections, agreeably to’ the several laws heretofore made for surveying the public lands of the United States, and also to enquire into the expediency of granting one quarter of a section to every free male white person who nor* resides thereon or who will within years actually improve and reside thereon. Mr. Van Coitlandt presented the petition of Joshua Barney, of Baltimore complaining of the undue election of Mr. M‘Creery, and pray iftg that his sea’ be vacated. Referred to the committee of elections. Mr. M‘Creet y moved that the petition of the inspectors of the port of Baltimore, praying for an increase of salary, presented at a former ses sion, be now relerred to the committee of ways and means. Agreed to. Mr. Desha presented the petition of Judas Levi, a soldier in the revolutionary war, pray on account of his disabled situation, for an I increase of his pension. This petition, with the documents accompanying it, was referred to the secretary of war. (Ji> motion, a commiuee was appointed to prepare such rules end orders of proceeding as are necessary to be observed in this house. The committee consists of the following gen tlemen : Messrs. Winn, Gray, John Campbell, Brown, and Gardnier. On motion of Mr. Findley, the house pro ceeded to the election of a chaplain on then part, for which appointment he nominated Mr. Laurie. The reverend Obadiah B. Brown was nomi nated. Messrs. Barker, Bard and Sloan, were ap pointed tellers ; and having counted out the votes, reported, that 100 votes were given, and the reverend Mr. Biown having 57, was declar ed to be duly elected. Mr. Quincy moved that the petitions of F.d ward Weld and Samuel Beebee, presented at a former session, original subscribers to the funded debt of the United States, who had lost all their certificates, and praying relief, should be referredjto the committee of ways and means. Agreed to. On motion of Mr. W. Alston, the commit 4 nication from Mr. L. Latrobe, received yester day, was referred to the committee appointed to prepare rules and orders of the House. Adjourned till Monday 11 o’clock. Savannah, TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER IT, 1807. This morning we were favored with Nevv- Yoik papers to the 7th inst. received by the ship Adonis, capt. Moore, arrived in the rivet last evening,in seven days passage; but they furnish nothing new. We understand that the official account of the surrender of the British troops in South-America to the Spaniards has been received by this vessel; but have not been able lo lay out hands on it. That such an ac count is in town, is, however, certain. On Saturday last arrived the ship Almira, captain Whipple, in 56 days from London. Capt. W. states, that the day he sailed, (Sept 17) the surrender of Copenhagen and the Dan ish fleet, was officially announced in London by an extra gazette and the firing of the Park and Tower guns. This event was stated to have tak en place on the 7th Sept, and the British took possession the following day. Capt. Whipple had a paper containing the above information, but gave it to the commander of a British ves sel of war, whom he fell in with on his passage. Capt. W. thinks the Revenge had left Lon- j don previous to his sailing, and it was the gene ral opinion that the differences between the two countries would be accommodated. Busi ness, which had been much depressed lately, began to assume a livelier aspect, and mer chants in the American trade weie making the customary shipments. No papers and but three letters, (none of them directed to persons here) were brought by the Almira. Philadelphia, October 30. Yesterday arrived the ship Neptune, captain Jeffries. 60 days from Petersburgh. On the 4th of September, he stopped at Elsinetir, and sailed from thence the sth, this place he still found in the hands of the Danes, who did duty at the captle, though they supposed, should Co penhagen fall, they should be obliged to submit also. Here be learned that Copenhagen still held out, and Was determined so to do, to the last extremity. That the British had opened their batteries for 8 or .0 days previous to his being there. That they cannonaded but little —there was but little firing in the day—but through the night they kept up a continual bombardment; that they had several times set the town of Copenhagen on fii-fe, which was as often extinguished; that the night before he sailed, (being that of the fourth) the British had again set the town on fire, which seejned to burn furiously, as long as captain Jeffries was in sight. In the Sound he saw above 400 sail of vessels, viz. men of war, transports and vessels detain ed by the British. He did not Undersand that the British had made any attempts on Copen hagen by sea, but depended altogether on their land troops. One British frigate approached too near the crown batteries,and was obliged to surrender to the Danes. Captain Jeffiies left Petersburgh the latter end of August—while there, he neither heard nor caw any thing like war about to commence with England, as has been reported; but the British vessels, of which there were a great number at C-ronstadt, and the British merchants seemed to be carrying on their business iu every respect as peaceably as formerly. i he Russians blame the Engli ,h for leading them into the war, and say they lost above 100 000 men in it for no purpose Captain Jeffries lay for some time at Cron stadt, which tlie Russians were placing in the strongest possible slate of defence. New bat teries had been constructed, and experiments made of the effects of red hot shot—three hulks had been placed off the batteries, and in 15 mi nutes after the fire had been opened upon them, they were in Humes. The emperor of Russia was atCronstadt. October 31. Yesterday arrived the brig Ariel, from Bris tol. A passenger on board brought a Bristol paper of the 12th of September, containing London articles to the 10th- but it falling into the hands of the owners, they were unwilling to oblige us with it—however from a hasty pe rusal of it on board the brig, we could not find that it contained any news from the continent or Copenhagen, laier than already given, or any one article of importance, unless the men tion of an expedition fitting out from England, to take possession of Madeira. expedition To Madeira. A force, it is said, is to be immediately dis patched from this country to take possession of Madeira. It is to consist, we understand, of 3000 men, lo be commanded bv general Bcres ford. The 3d, 25th, 34th, 83d and 91st regiments, are mehtioned as intended for this service. A number oi transports, which are to be vic tualled for three months, have been orclued to assemble at Portsmouth, where the embarka tion is to take place. The troops are likewise to be lurnished with camp equipage. A deputy adjutant-general, inspector of hospitals, two physicians and two surgeons, arc to he part of the stafl. T his expedition is expected to sail in the course of next week. 1 he expedition, it is believed, lias been re solved on in consequence of Intelligence re ceived by government of the hostile designs of France and Spain against Portugal and its pos sessions. It is of importance not only to our ally but to our Easi-Itulian and other ships which call there, that the Island of Madeira should be pre served from the gripe of Napoleon. We understand that upwards of 10,000 men had volunteered from the miliria regiments into the line, before the first of September, the pe riod at which the volunteering was to begin re gularly. —London /lap. Sept. S. Accounts from Milledgeville state, that the legislature have elected Thomas U. P.Charl ton, Esq. Judge of the Superior Court for the Eastern District, in the room ot George Jor.es, Esq.; Thomas Whitkfield, Esq. S lieitoi; and Robert \\ alker. Esq. Attorney-General PORT OF SAVANNAH. ARRIVED. Ship Almira, Whipple, London—Caig and Mitchel. Brig Providence, Croker, New-York. Eliza, Coffin, Philadelphia—J. Idler Sc Cos. Schr. Two Brothers, Leslie, Charleston—Mer ril 8c Parkhurst, Sloop Thomas, Wing, Rochester—Captain Two Sisters, Woodstvorth, St. Mary’s Captain. CLEARED. Schooner Resolution, Bartlet, New-York Eliza Tice, Tice, Philadelphia The brigs Amazon, Copp, and Luna, Starr, were advertised to sail for this port—the for mer on ihe 7th, the latter on the 15th instant. The brig Georgia lcit New-York some days before the Adonis. ‘1 he sloop Favorite* Keen, from hence, late ly spoke at sea, in great distress, has arrived at Philadelphia. (B* Persons holding BILLS of ! e LINCOEN arid KENNEBECK BANK,may receive New-York or New-Jeriey Bills for them on applica- j tion to S. &t C. Howard. November 17 t 128 Fresh Butter. Received by the brig Elina, from Philadelphia, fe ventv-five kegs of FRESH BU TTER, which will be fold at twxntt-six CENTS for c&lh only, by Gardner Tufts, Moore's wharf. ISTORE, 26 bags Prime COFFEE, and 30 pieces COTTON BAGGING. November 16.— 1— 128 Blankets. Just received, on consignment, 12 bales LONDON DUFFIL BLANKETS, for sale for cash, by S. H. Stackhouse. November 17—128 WANTED, A few waggon and machine HORSES. Apply to Joseph Habersham. November 17 128 NOTICE. All persons having any demands against the eflate of MakiaEouise I.EFKV*E,Iate of the county of Cam den deceased, are requested to fend them in, properly attefted,to the fubfcriber,on or before the firik day of January next, as he v'iil make application to the hon orable the court of ordinary for letters difmiffory from said ailminiftratiou, on the firft Menday in January next C. Borei, Adm’r. November 17 ffo 133 Four Dollars Reward. Strayed or (ko'en, from a yard in Yamacraw, about ten days ago, a BLACK HORSE, about thirteen and a half hands high, about ten years old, cropped mane and tail, two hind feet white, one more so than the other, and has a remarkable fear, about the size of a doiiar, near the middle of his right fide no brands recollected. The above reward wll be paid on leav ing him with the Printers. November 17 - 128 “ranaway FROM the subscriber, on ’he 6th inst. a NEGRO BOY, named JOHN M ACKEY. He is five feet seven inches high, fhm made, and of very yellow c< mplexion, well known in town, as formerly belong ing to MefiVs Mein, Mackay & Cos TEN DOLLARS Reward and neceflary expen ces will be paid to any person who will lodge him in any goal within ‘his Rate, or to the subscriber an Messrs. J. Caig & R. Mltcbel’s wharf. Savannah. ’ J tunes Campbell. November 17—| —i;8 , ( auction. On FRIDAY the 20ih instant, ill he iold by the Subscriber’s, without refervt?, A qu ANTI TV OF Household and Kitchen Furniture* CONSISTING OF A Side-Board, Hair Sola Looking Glasses, I oilct Glassed Dining, Tea and Card Tables Bedsteads, Chairs And-tions, Shovels and Tongs Candlesticks, Shades China, Crockery and Glass Ware With all the usual appendages of a well fur* nished house. Conditions Cash. S. H. Stackhouse, Aucfr. November 17 jog KNOX & POPE, HAVE RECEIVED BY THE LATE ARRIVALS, A general supply of Goods, Wnich they offer on very moderate terms, for cash, produce, or on the usual credit to those who intend payment, viz Best COTTON BAGGING and TWINE Blankets and negro doth Coarse and fine cloths and cassimeres *, Coatings, flannels and baize Ready made big coats, jackets and trow sera Fine and course Inlts, and hosiery Irish linen and cotton shirting Calicoes and humhums Northern stamped counterpanes Plated saddles, bridles anil harness Guns, gun-powder and shot, assorted Brass kettles, assorted sizes Bar iron, moulds and steel Wire and hair sieves Sail, by the quantity or bushel Flour, pilot and ship bread A large assortment of GROCERIES. ALSO. ON HAND ! A broad hint to all who are indebted to An drew Knox, or the late firm of Wilson ami Knox, who e notes, as well as open ac counts, ought to have been paid long ere this. Never yet having sued a mail, but one, (and that debt supposed to be lost or in had hands) ; nor wishing lo enter into that unprofitable trade ; solicit both merchanis anil planters, with a few professional characters, to come forward and discharge their just debts, as tne piesent year affords them generally an opportunity, the like they .may never set again. Providence has certainly been bountiful in bestowing on us plentiful crops of both wheat anil corn, and cotton and rice ill abundance ; any of which will be thankfully received in payment, having large and convenient store rooms to put ii jo j and tiny will try to be useful in turn in sell ing any produce oti commission, being well fixed in a central situation foi that business. Andrew Knox, tor Kno'.t ty Pope , and surviving eopar'ner of Wilson iX Knox. November 17 C l 128 FOR PHIL \ 1 LI Fill A, I The fafk sailing brig J- LIZA, * ° + Captu n Coffin; For freight or pafftge, apply to the cat tain on beard; at the CofTee-Houfe wharf, or to Jacob Idler &. Cos. Who have for sale, Cogniac Brandy, of a superior quality New-England Rum SwedejJJur Iron Coar#iTserman Linen* Northern Gin end Loaf Sugar. November 17 p jgg FOR NEW.YORK, ADONIS, Robert Moork,nu4et*, tint nded as a regular trader) will meet with immedi ate dispatch. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodation*, apply to the captain 011 board, or to James & William Magee. November 17 ta .128 _ ‘ “” * .>l GEORGIA,T By Thomas Bourke, clerk of the E- S. > court of Ordinary, for the county of Th Bourke. J Chatham in the Rate aforefaid. WHEREAS Richard Leake, efq. applies for let ters of admiinfiration on the eflate and etfcvts of Ro bert Nesbit, mate ot the brig Fortune, dyceuf.il : ■ These -ire therefore to cite and adm rnilh all ami Angular the kindred and creditors of tHe f..id deceas ed, to file their oojections (if any they li tre) in my office, on or before the 17th day cf December next, otherwile letters of adminitlration will Lie granted him Given under my hand and leal, this *7'h day of November, in the year of our lord one thou thand eight hundred and seven, and in tilts 7id year of American Independence. [l2B] Georgia, 1 By Thomas Bourke, clerk L S. sos the court of Ordinary, tor the coun- Th : Bourke. J ty of Glia ham, in the ltate aforefaid. WHEREAS Samuel Willt-ms, has made applica* ion for letters of admimltration on the eliate and fl’edks of \\ illiam Eilamls late of this city, fln p keeper, dtc-afed. :.s principal creditor : These are therefore to cue and admonjflt, all and lingular the kindred and creditors of the f .id deceas ed, to Sl* their objeAions, if any the/ have, in my office, on or before the 17th day of December next, otherwtfe letters will be granted h m Given under rn hand and ha, this 17th day.of N v rr.ber, in the year of tut oni one th u fml eigfr hundred aid seven, and 11 he th < - fecund year id American iiidtpenwtnce.