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XGvas, he said, to be presumed that no member
of v.e House was ignorant of the fact that the Gun
tfa.tr^belonging to the United States were invented
aid commended by Mr. Jefferson.—lf there could
be any questions concerning those Gun Boats it must
be he said, whether they are a profit or a disgrace
to our country. It was said that they were made to
navigate the Missisippi during the occlusion of the
port of New-Orleans. But they were not now re
quired for that service. Fifteen millions of dollars
he said had made that promising, that.glorious coun
try our own ; the occlusion of the port had ceased
and these poor Gun Boats fiuding&nothiug to do on
the waters, were lately like the Windham frogs
travelling over our dry lands.
One of the most serious charges he said, that had °
•ever been brought against Mr. Jefferson, was that
of having paid the infamons Callender for writing
that vile and detestable book intit'ed“ The Protect
before uz ,•" —a book containing the most bitter li
bels tipon our beloved Washington and other great
and good men, and fraught with the most scandalous
invectives against the Federal Adminstration of tire
Government, and against even the Constitution of the
United States. Bold and shocking, he said, as this
accusation might appear, it had the strongest evi
dence to support it. We have says he, the declara
tions of Callender, that before he published the first
Volume of the “ Project before us, Mr. Jefferson
having seen the proof sheets of that book, and being
pleased witli thei r contents, sent him a letter thank
ing him for the service he was rendering his country
and informing him that he had directed Mr. George
Jefferson to pay him fifty dollars. In addition to
this, Callender has declared, that when the first
part of the second volume of the “ Prospect before
us" was published Mr. Jefferson sent him unsolicit
ed fifty dollars more. But, he said, the declaration
of Callender were not the only evidence we have
in this case. The letters which Callender bad re
ceived from Mr. Jefferson on the subject of the
" Prospect before us" were deposited by him in the
hands of a gentleman, [Mr. Davis,] in Virginia,
who was perfectly acquainted witli the hand writing
of Mr. Jefferson, and that gentleman has declared
that he is convinced beyond a doubt that the letters
were written by Mr. Jefferson. Manyothergentlemen
who are familiarly acquainted with the hand writing
of Mr. J. have examined the letters, before clearly of
the same opinion. Mr, H. said he did not hesitate to
declare to this House, that he believed the charge to
be true.—He then asked permission to read from
the " Prospect before us." And first says Mr. H.
we will see what this man, paid by Mr. Jefferson,
says on the Constitution of the United States :—
" The Federal Constitution was crammed down
the gullet of America. The longer we examine the hard
er we lull find it to prove what America has gained b,
this government/' _
“ Every Virginian who values his freedom, should pre
pare himfelf to meet the worst that may happen. He
should perfect himfelf in the use of the mu&et with as
\ much diligence as the devotee learns his catechism."
I “ Men of Virginia, this is the government u hich draws
from your pockets twenty five thousand dollatsfper annum
besides the net seven millions of dollars that we annually
fink on the price of your labor.
We will next see what he says'of the late Fed
eral Administrations :—
“ Under the old confederation, matters neve were nor
could have been so wretchedly conduced as under the suc
cessive Monarchies of Braintree and Mount Vernon. Take
your choice between Adams, War and Beggary, and Jef
/ferfon, Peace and Plenty,
Next, said Mr. H. we will see what he says of
our illustrious and beloved Washington :.
“ For years together the Grand Lama of federal
adoration, the immacculate Divinity of Mount-Ver
non, approved of and subscribed every one of their
(paper jobbers) blackest measures."
" This speech completely unmasks the scandalous
;hypocrisy of Washington." " Mr. Adams lias on
!ly completed tire scene of ignominy which Mr.
Washington began." "He could not have commit -
1 ted a more pure and net violation of his oath." "By
his own account he was twice a Traitor." " The
extravagant popularity of this citizen reflects the
■utmost ridicule on the discernment of America."
He authorised the robbery and ruin of his own
/■army."
And lastly, said Mr. H. not to tire the House he
■would read what this hireling says of the venerable
■Lige of Quincy :—
■Thishoary headed incendiary bawls out to armsl"
■'Alas, he is not an object of envy, but of compassion,
nd of horr or
J f John Adams—that scourge, that scorn, that out
ca ys^ of America."
\ I, " We have been governed by the most execrable
o f all Scoundrels." "Heis in private life one of
till I most egregious fools upon the continent.
6 ' He (the future Historian) will inquire by what
gpetcies of madness America submitted to accept as
hell President, a person without abilities, and with
out virtue ; a being alike incapable of attracting
✓thler tenderness or esteem ?"
, “Are you solicitous, my friend, that your wife
should want a shirt to her back, kc. vote for the
man of Braintree ; but if you are desirous to live
in peace and plenty, to keep your money for your
own purposes, then go— fly—and as you value soul
and body, vote for the Jefferson ticket*!"
Thtye said Mr. H. are some of those abominable
libels fbr writing which Mr. Jefferson paid Callender
one hundred dollars, and in open violation of the
Constitution, remitted to that wretch a fine of two
hundred dollars, inflicted upon him for vilely calum
niating Mr, ' ' is. Let gentlemen, he said, can
didly cor cse things, and he trusted they
w<» '' / mftel to investigate the character
>er of this House, he asked, ap
^nt which Mr Jefferson was late,
H lll, 11 t< v ifen th&Gallic Ist Consul ? Will
fit it France was then blessed with
'± rrr+ veinment ?" He hoped not. It
1 ent swimming in blood.—lt wa,
aan..L.~~c&CT. ay a man whosh ambition was a pesti
lence to the world :— one who had once sworn
eternal hatred to monarchy and eternal love to re
publics, and who notwithstanding that oath, had de
molished every republic in Europe ; and instead of
dethroning a single monarch, had added a king to
Etruria to the list of crowngl head- and who tUQ
was vociferating liberty with one foot mounting an
imperial throne. Surely, said he, such a man did
not deserve a compliment from the Chief Magistrate
of the ohl^ Republic remaining on earth.
Are, skid Mr. H. the Printers of the New-Eng
land Palladium to be deprived of important privi
leges, for having insinuated that Mr. Gallatin who
is now at the head of the treasury of the United
States opposed the collection of the public revenue
and fomented an insurrection which cost the gene
ral government a million of dollars ? Is there a sin
gle member of the House,who does not,this day, fully
believe the charge ?—The official communications,
he said which were made to Congress on the subject
ofthe insurrection are convincing proof of the fact.
The records of the whiskey Insurrection clubs will
shew that Gallatin was their Sec'ry ! If gentlemen he
said wanted any further evidence on the subject let
them call on Duane. He has boldly published the
fact—he has told the truth. , (
We are continued Mr. H. officially informed that
Louisiana has been purchased by the President,'and
that the United States are bound to pay^/leen mil
lions of dollars for the same The friends,he said;of
the present administration may say^ that this was a
wise measure. But he could but declare that while
he could discern but few benefits, but he thought he
discovered many serious and lasting evils in that pur
ch ise. It was adding a vast extent of territory to
a republic already too much extended. It had great
ly increased the national debt, and extended to a
very alarming degree executive patronage.—ln a
word he considered Louisiana the grave ofthe union.
It will be readily admitted, he said, that it was a
serious thing to charge the chief magistrate of our
country with an affection for criminals convicted of
enormous crimes. A subject like that ought to be
treated with great candor, , If Mr. Jefferson's
conduct towards Callendenand Duane had not man
ifested an affection Sc regard for the blackest of crim
inals, he must conscientiously declare that he knew
of nothing that would.
That the United States are at present governed,
by an aristocratic Junto under the influence and
direction of Mr. Jefferson, was a fact, he said,
which was not merely insinuated in the publication
complained of, but which was loudly proclaimed in
every part of the union, by men who are now, or
lately have been, in the councils of the nation, and
who were no friends of the former administrations.
It had been declared in Kentucky, by Mr. Davis,
'the gentleman who took much pleasure in declaring
that the “ sun of federalism had set forever," and
who, whfn that sun had set, found himself groping
in darkness. The existence of this Aristocratic
Junto had been repeatedly published, and boldly re
probated, }y Mr. Butler of South-Carolina and
Mr. Elliot of Vermont ; and we may add the testi
mony of Mr. Lyon. That this charge was true, he
said, he had no doubt : and if true, it ought to be
seriously considered.
He hoped that he should be excused for having de
tained the house so long. He had only to add, that
in his opinion, the Printers of the New -England Pal
ladium, instead of meriting censure for the publi
cation mentioned in the resolution on the table, were
entitled to the esteem not only of the house, but of
'all good and honest men.
Mr. M'Earland, (of .Hopkinton) said he rose to
say, he<was in favor ofthe Resolution.—Whatever,
he observed, may be said of the Monarchy of Feder
alism, it was evident the gentleman from Sheffield
did not live under a monarchy. Were hd under a
monarchy, and should have said what he has just
said, he would have lost his head. He disapproved
of every thing which had a tendency to create pub
lic dissention and party spirit. A house, he said,
divided against itself, cannot stand. He did not
mean to discuss the merit of the question ; but
merely to say that he should vote for the ,esolu
tion. —
"This day the Senate resumed the consideration
of the rules and forms to be adopted for their gov
ernment, when acting as a Court of Impeachment.
Mr. Giles, who you know is shortly to sit as a Judge,
availed himself of this early opportunity to give a
suitable explanation to his friends, and to lay down
generally his sentiments as to the constitutional
powers of ttye two houses of Congress on this sub
ject, and they are such as certainly place beyond a
question, what is to be the fate of the present Judges,
and the condition of the Judiciary, provided the ma
jority can be induced to follow, in so bold and dan
grous an enterprize, this indefatigable pioneer of
their party.
"Upon the following clauses of the Constitution
he chiefly grounded his arguments, viz. in Sec. 3d,
Art. Ist, "the Senate shall have the sole power to
try all impeachments. When sitting for that pur
pose, they shall be on oath or affirmation.—When
the President of the United States is tried, the Chief
Justice shall preside ; and no person shall be con
victed without the concurrence of two thirds of the
the members present."
" And Sec. 4th<Art. 2d, " the President, Vice-
President, and all civil officers of the United States,
shall be removed from office, on impeachment for,
and. conviction of treason, bribery, or other high
crimes and misdemeanors." By the first of these
sections said Mr. Giles, the sole power of trying all
impeachments is given to the Senate, this power is
so far general and unrestricted, and in all cases of
impeachments preferred by the House of Represen
tatives, against civil officers, for offences not special
ly named sec. 4, art. 2d. viz. treason, bribery, fcc,
it is within the power of the Senate to exercise their
discretion by removal, disqualification or suspension
of the officer, as they may think most expedient—
and that a previous conviction of any high crime or
misdemeanor is not necessary to the removal of an
officer.—By the section last cited, he said, any civil
officer upon conviction of treason, bribery or other
high crimes and misdemeanors shall be remofed,
this is imperative ; but in all other cases of impeach
ments ^r offences not here specified or named, and
there are very many, it is left to the wisdom and
discretion of the Senate to remove or not, as they
thinkjwo/ier. Mr. Giles contended that the words,
" shall hold their offices during\good behaviour,"
in Sec. Ist, Art 3d, were introduced into the consti
tution merely to shield the Judges from the power of
the Executive, that they neither had nor ought to
have any relation to the authority of the legis
lature over the Courts, —and that the latter
part of the same section, viz. " And shall at stated
times receive for their services, a compensation,
which, which shall not be diminished during their
continuance in office," implied strongly the author
ity of the .Senate to suspend, upon conviction, any
civil officer, which cannot be done for treason, bri
bery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors, ac
cording to section 4th, article 2d, and therefore re
late to the other offences.
Officers, said Mr. G. are impeachable, and it ma.
become the duty of the Senate to convict and remove
from office, in a variety tfinstance#, where the par
" You expressed a wish in your letter to return
to America by a National ship ; Mr. Dawson,
who brings over the treaty, and whd will present
you this letter is charged with orders to the Cap
tain of the Maryland to receive and accommodate
you back if you can be ready to depart kt so short a
warning. You will in general find us returned to
sentiments, worthy of former times ; in these it will
be your glory to have steadily labored, and witli as
much effect, as any man living. That you may live
long to continue your useful labors, and reap the re
ward in the thankfulness of nations is my sincere
prayer. Accept the assurances of my high esteem,
and affectionate attachment.
“ THOS. JEFFERSON."
J^ The following is the extract from th^letter
sent by Mr. Jefferson to Tom Paine, in 1861,
bv Mr. Dawson, viz.
Extract of a letter frbm Washington, dated Dec.
20, 1804. .
By the Mails.
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PHILAD. DEC. 31.
NEW DOCTRINE.
NOTE.
"The Committee of claims, after five days debate,
have been instructed to bring in a bill in favor of
the Yazoo (Georgia) claimants
"There id's never before been agitated a question
in Congress where so much bitternesfof invective,
and so much low rancourous abuse, have been ex
hibited. Business has kept me from the House most
of the week, but I attended enough to feel ashamed
ofthe conduct of the House.—J. Randolph began
the scandalous strain on Tuesday ; and continued it
on Wednesday. Accusations of bribery and corrup
tion were bandied about without ceremony ; he
charged Granger with both indirectly ; and yester
day Granger sent a letter to the House requesting
an enquiry into his conduct.
" The subject, after some debate, was postponed
till Monday, when we shall probably have warra
work : He accused Lyon of attempting to bribe a
nother member, and compared him to a jackall.
Yesterday, Lyon read a speech he had written in an
swer, in which he vindicated himself, and returned
Randolph's Billingsgate. Among other things he
observed—" I thank God, however, for having giv
en me the face of a man, not of an afte or monkey."
You know what a wilted eunuch countenance Ran
dolph has.
" Randolph's 'popularity and influence are gone are
sunk forever;never was there before such a heartydis
union among the democrats. What the consequence
will be, I know not but it augers well for federalism
for, when rogues fall out the federeralists will get
their own.
The following paragraph, which is taken from the
Washington Federalist, of the 30th ult. promises the
history of a Proceeding, that cannot fail of exciting
the deepest interest in the public mind.
" Next Monday commences tlie important Trial
of Judge Chase. We shall spare neither pains nor
expence in giving a full, accurate and impatial histo
ry of the proceedings of the Senate : For whatever
may be the effect in the present feverish state ofthe
public mind, when the most violent and vindictive
passions are roused into action, by misrepresentation
& openly justified by party interests aggrandizement
without the least view to public utility, posterity will
reason without prejudice and judgg without passion.
We cannot however but hope, that blinded as a
number are to tire conduct of their rulers, there are
yet some of sufficient reason and reflection to think
and judge for themselves. To those we shall confi-
ty is not charguble with any high crime or misde
meanor, asin the case of Jhdge Pickering, decided,
and in his opinion correctly, (by the Senate at their
last session) who Mr. G. had no doubt was at the
time insane, and incapable of committing any crime,
or of making his defence ; yet the public good, and
the due administration of justice required his re
moval, and the constitution justified it. So, said
Mr. G. the assumption of power on the part of the
supreme court, in issuing their process to the office
of the Secretary of State, directing the Executive
how a law df the United States should be executed-;
and the right which the courts have assumed to
themselves of reviewing and passing upon the acts
of the Legislature in other cases.—Mr. G. consider
ed this the sound construction of the constitution ;
and where, he asked, was the impropriety of this
doctrine, what inconvenience could attend it? Many
of the State Legislatures exercised a power nearly
similar—he would not pervert the constitution to
establish the supremacy of the Judges. The Le
gislative check upon them, for which he contended,
was constitutional, safe and right.
" Mr. Hotspur Randolph, ,n one of. his phillip
ics, used great freedoms with the characters of all
who favored the report, particularly with those of
Mr. Granger, Post-Mastr-General, and Mr- Lyon,
a Member of the House. The former, immediatly
presented a memorial to the House, demanding an
inquiry into his official conduct ; and the latter re,
pelled, the charges with much severity. On Mon
day the bill will be reported :—And will probably
pass by a small 'majority.
" This day, the trial of Judge Chase commences
before the Senate.—lt is said, his Council will be
the Hon. Mr. Harper of Baltimore, and Mr. Hop
kinson, of Philadelphia."
"From WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.
"There is high work, and hard words in Con
gress. Mr. Randolph, made among many others,
a day or two past, severe animadversions on the
Post-Master-General, and M. Lyon. Mr. Granges
appeared this morning at the bar ofthe House, and
insisted on a committee of that body being appointed
to investigate his official conduct. This threw the
House into a great ferment. How it now is I know
not."
" I heard the speeches of Mr. Dana and Mr. El
liot ; both were cool, candid and augmentative, yet
severe. I am informed that Jackson and Root were
unmerciful towards Randolph. Indeed, Randolph
seems to hate grown mad, and I'm not sure but he
will need chaining. Challenges are seriously feared
by many."
PHILADELPHIA, FEB. 2.—On Thursday the 24th
inst. the Legislature of Delaware appointed the Hon.
James A. Bayard, a Senator,lo represent that State
in the Senate of the U. S. for the term of six years,
conducing on the fourth day of March next.
William Duane *ias been appointed by the legis
lature, a Director of the Bank of Pennsylvania.
Norfolk, JAN. 23.—The inhabitants of this part
of Virginia, have seldom witnessed such a severe
season as the present—Yesterday morning the Ther
mometer stood at eleven, and this morning there was
ice across the river (except about a ship's passage
in the channel) a considerable distance below the old
fort.
" For five days of the last week, the House were
closely engaged in discussing of the report of the
committee on the claims for Georgia Lands. The
Committee on the subject reported in favor of a re
ference of the subject of Commissioners. Mr. Clarke,
of Georgia, moved an amendment to the report
striking 'at the very root of the claim, by declaring,
that nine of the claims under the act of Georgia, of
1795, should not be allowed. This amendment, which
involved the very marrow of the subject, was deba
ted, until in Committee of the whole ; When the
question was decided in favor of the claimants ; and
on Saturday the House adopted the report 63 to 58.
The principal Speakers in favor of the report were,
Messrs. Eustis, Dana, Elliot, Lyon, and Findley, (a
convert ; ) while the opposers of the report, and
the advocates of the amendment, were, Messrs.
Clark, Gregg, Bedinger,Holmes, J. Randolph, and
others.
Aaron Burr, we are informed by the papers, has
returned to Washington. After having met Gov.
Bloomfield at Philadelphia to see what could be done
with the .Nolle Presigue, and made his arrange
ments, he has gone back to preside at the trial of
Judge Chase. We were always sure that Burr
would be in at the death ; [Evening Dost.]
BOSTON, BEB. 13.
FROM WASHINGTON, FEB. 4, 1805.
TRIAL OF JUDGE CHASE.
NEW-YORK, FEB. 6.
"FEB 2.
removal of a man, whom party misrepresentation
may have rendered obnoxious. This, however un
just Sc oppressive it might be, as it respected Judge
Chase, would be but a small part of the of the evil
it would be but as a drop in the bucket. But if thro*
him,awoyndis given to the Constitution Sc the Idepen
dence of the Judiciary is destroyed,we may in vain la
ment over our fallen rights. Those wide spreading
branches under whose ample shade we have hither
to rested in peace and security will be lipped eff,
and we shall be exposed to the intemperate heat of
anarchy and confusion. Ambition and popular
demagogues have always made their first approach
es through tile prejudices and with the consent of the
people. The breach once made the, enter without
resistence.
Mr. Livingston, late American Minister at the
Court of France, had his audience of leave on the
12th of Nov. and at the same time, Gen. Armstrong
presented his credentials.
A letter from Faps, after mentioning the gracious
reception given by his Majesty Napdean I. to Mr.
Munroe, adds, " the Parisians already regard Mr.
Munroe as a future President of America."
Ad. Decker has been arrested in 'Holland, for
leaving his squadron without permission.
An officer of the Frencn Legion of Honor ha»
been taken in a gun-boat and carried to England.
The expence of lighting the palace at Calcutta, is
stated at 50001. a year. *
The Emperor of the French has recently appoin
ted his son-in-law, Beauharnois, a General of Brig
ade. Tassieu is sent commercial Agent to Alicant.
On Wednesday last, the New Meeting House in
Salem,built for the branchof the Tabernacle Society
over .which the Rev. Mr. Spalding has the postoral
care was dedicated to the worship of Almighty God.
The Rev. Mr.Tuller,of Rowley,made theintroducto
ry prayer. The Rev. Mr. Spalding delivered a
Sermon from this text. " For we know that when
this earthly house of our tabemcle shall be dissol
ved we liave a [building of God, a house not made
with hands, eternal in the heavens." Theßev.Mr
Stevens of Stoneham, made the concluding prayer.
Music, composed for the occasion by Mr. Pearson,
was performed with judgment.—The house is spa
cious, the architecture elegant, and the decorations
pleasing. A tower is built upon the roof at the eas
tern end. -
dently appeal on the present occasion. It is not 4P
Invention. —Mr. Bennoch, of the firm of Bennoch
and Bedford, of this town, have invented a Machine
for the PLAINING of BOARDS, which is now e
rected at the mills in Charlestown, and has been
seen by several in its operations, and approved. The
saving of manual labor which it will affect is very
great ; and a time, like the present, when a large
number of buildinge are erecting or embellishing,
and assistants at the Carpenter's business cannot
be procured in the numbers wanted, this invention
is peculiarly important ; at any time, however, it
would merit attention and encouragement. This
machine is now put in motion by water, but it is
presumed could be as well operated by steam, in
which case the shavings would furnish sufficient fuel
or quarter chest ;
Hyfon, Young-hyfon & Hyfon-skin do.
Loaf, Lump, and Brown SUGARS;
Crackers per barrel ; Rice, Florence Oil ;
Georgia Cotton per bale ; W. I do ;
Fig Tobacco per calk ; Pigtail do ;
Thompson's and Tenny's Snuff i^
Spanish and American Segars per M.
Writing Paper per ream; Wrapping de.
Cotton Cards ; Wool do. Sieves;
Men's & Boy's knapt an^ felt Hats;
Gun Powder ; Patent Shot all sizes ;
Nutmegs ; Cloves ; Cinnamon ; Pimeto;
Pepper ; Ginger; Salt-Petre ; Sulphur;
Spanish Float Indigo; Spanish lamp do.
IRON WARE; CROCKERY do.
GLASS ditto;
FEATHERS from Is 9 to 359. per lb.
Russia Feather Beds; Sheep's Wool;
Lamb's do, ; Wheat ; a few cwt. But
ter, fuitabie for family use ; Checfe ;
Clover Seed; Flax; Indian Meal, to
gether with many otherarticles, cheap for
Cash, Country Produce or Lumber.
Rockingham,.ss.
At the probate Court to be
holden at Exeter, in said cerntv. on the third
Wednesday of Mine . next, at < even o'clock, be
fore noon. I shall offer the will of
JONATHAN BROWN,
late of Kensington, yeoman deceased, for Probate.
ABEL BROWN, Executor
February 11, 1805:
In the unfortunate Spanish frigate, La Mercedes
were embarked aSpanish gentleman, his lady, four
daughters, and five sons. He was returning to
Old Spain with his lovely family, the daughters
remarkable beautiful (especially the eldest) with all
his large fortune, the gradual savings of twenty-five
years industry ! A little while before the action
commenced this gentleman, with a son (a lad)went
on board the Rear-Admiral's ship, by his order.
Alas ! horrid to relate, he became the dreadful
spectator of his wife, his daughters, and four of his
sons, enrapt in sulphurous flames, sinking into the a
byss of waters, with all his treasure ! This unhap
by ^victim of calamity (so vast as not to be found in
the sad records of human woe) arrived at Plymouth
with the unit of his comforts, in captain Moor's ca
bin, who unceasingly administered all in his power
to his alleviation.— Lon. ftaft.
A new mode of cheating has lately been detected
in London. Sharpers furnish themselves with coins,
which they present to be tossed up, offering to bet
that they wiil guess what shall be u])head or
tail twice out of three times. The coins are so con
trived as to give a different sound from each side in
falling so that it is easy to determine which is up.—
An unfortunate countryman lost 421 who sought a
little amusement in this species of gaming.
[Lon.ftaft.]
"■■■■■^■■^^■■■■■■"■■■■"■'■^^
John Warner
Has for Sale, oftfiosite the Court-House,
Cogniac BRANDY per pipe;
Spanish ditto ; per ditto ; GIN per ditto ;
A few hhds good flavored RUM;
Cherry Rum ; Pollock FISH;
Boxes CHOCOLATE ; Shells ;
Souchong and Bohea TEAS per chest,