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From the New-York Evening Post.
THE EXAMINATION—No. IV.
IT is matter of surprise to observe a proposition to diminish the revenue, allocated with intimations which appear to contemplate war. The suggestions in the Message respecting the Barbary States, plainly enough imply that treaties are found to be too feeble cords to bind them; and that a resort to coercive means will probably be requisite to enforce a greater sense of justice towards us. Accordingly, as a comment on this hint, we have seen a resolution brought into the House of Representatives, authorizing the President to take measures effectually to protect our commerce against those states. Believing it to be a sound position, that these predatory nations will never be brought to respect sufficiently the rights of this country, whether derived from nature or from compact, without first being made to feel its power, there is no disposition to condemn the efficacious employment of force. Yet, considering the maxims by which those states are governed, and the obsequiousness they have evinced upon other occasions, it is likely that a policy of this sort will be attended with considerable, and with no very temporary expense. This alone is conceived to be a conclusive reason against parting with any portion of our present income; nothing could be less advisable, at a moment when there is the prospect, if not the project, of a general rupture with them.
Hitherto the proposal for sacrificing the internal revenue, has been tried almost wholly by the test of expediency;—it is time to put it to a severer test: to that of Right . Can the proposed abolition take effect without impairing the PUBLIC FAITH?
This is a question of infinite moment to the character of our Government—to the prosperity of our nation. If it is to be answered in the negative, it must be matter of profound regret, that a proposal which could give rise to it, should have come from the first Magistrate of the United States.
It is hardly necessary to premise, by way of explanation, that to pledge or appropriate funds for a public debt, is, in effect, to mortgage them to the public creditors for their security. Retracing our financial system to its commencement, we find the impost and the excise on distilled spirits, repeatedly and positively pledged, first, for the payment and interest of the debt, next, for the reimbursement of certain instalments of the principal. It is true, the appropriation is qualified by the words, "so much as may be necessary," but the public faith is engaged in express terms, that both the funds shall continue to be levied and collected, until the whole debt shall be discharged; with the single reserve, that the government shall be at liberty to substitute other funds of equal amount . It follows, that these two items of revenue constitute a joint fund for the security of the public creditor, co-extensive in duration with the existence of any portion of the debt: and it is to be inferred, that the Government, contemplating the possibility of a deficiency in one, intended that the other should serve as an auxiliary ; and that the co-operation of the two should effectually guard the creditor against the fluctuations and casualties to which either singly might be exposed. Anticipating, however, the possibility that the one or the other , in whole or in part, might in practice be found inconvenient, a right was reserved to exchange either for an adequate substitute . But it is conceived, that this does not imply the right to exchange the one for the other . The effect would be essentially different in the two cases: in the first there would always be two funds , aggregately, of the same or similar force and value, to secure the creditor; in the last there would be only one from being double, the security would become single.
This mode of reasoning is the only one, upon which the rights and the interests of the creditors can safely rest: It is plain and intelligible, and avoids the danger of erroneous speculations about the separate sufficiency of the respective funds. Admitting, however for the sake of the argument, that this is too rigid a construction of the contract and that when one of the two funds should have acquired a stable increase, which would render it equal to the purpose of the pledge, it might then be made to stand in the place of both: yet, surely, neither the purity of the public faith, nor the safety of the creditor, will endure the application of this principle to any other, than an ascertained result.—Neither, certainly, will tolerate, that merely a reasonable ground of confidence shall authorise to material an alteration in the essence of the security which protects the debt.
The foregoing reasoning as to the question of right, may be further elucidated by the particular provision in the Act* which introduced the excise on distilled spirits. After a permanent appropriation of the proceeds of the tax to the interest of the debt, it provides that the surplus if any there shall be, at the end of each year shall be applied to the reduction of the principal; unless that surplus or any part of it should be required for public exigencies of the United States, and should be so appropriated by special "Acts of Congress." While at this early period of our finances it was not thought expedient to appropriate this surplus absolutely to the Sinking Fund , it was contemplated that it should not be diverted except for public exigencies .—Gratuitously to relinquish it, is therefore contrary to the
letter as well as to the spirit of the original institution of the fund. The like observations, though with less force, apply to the provision noticed in another number, respecting the surpluses of the revenue generally, which, as we have seen, are all appropriated to the Sinking Fund. At the session of Congress immediately succeeding any year in which such surpluses may accrue, they may be specially appropriated or reserved by law, for other purposes; but if this be not done, they are then to go of course to the Sinking Fund . To appropriate or to reserve , plainly, can never mean to relinquish . The true meaning of the provision appears, therefore, to be that, though Congress, under the restriction expressed as to time, may appropriate or reserve those surpluses for other objects of the public service, yet if not wanted for such other objects, they shall continue to enure to the fund for the reduction of the debt, so long as by the laws regulating their duration they are to continue to be levied.
Thus, on whatever side it is viewed, there is a temerity and a levity in the proposition which confounds and amazes.—If, unhappily, it shall receive the sanction of Congress, there will remain nothing in principle of our system of Public Credit—nothing on which the confidence of the creditor can safely repose. The precedent of a fatal innovation will have been established; and its extension to a total annihilation of the security, would be a step, not much more violent, than that by which the inroad had commenced. But it is devoutly to be hoped, that the delirium of party spirit will not so far transport the Legislative Representatives of the nation, as to induce them to put the seal to a measure, as unpolitic —as faithless —as could have been dictated, even by a deliberate hostility to the vital principles of our national credit. Peculiarly the guardians of the PUBLIC FAITH , and of the Public Purse , they surely will not consent to impoverish the one, and the other, through an abject and criminal complaisance.
It is a fact not unknown to himself, that abroad as well as at home, a diffidence has been entertained of the opinions and views of the person now at the head of our government with regard to our system of public credit. This undoubtedly ought to have been with him a strong reason for caution, especially at so early a stage of his administration as to any step which might strengthen that diffidence; which was in the least equivocal in its tendency. Nor ought it to have been overlooked, that the interest of the State, and a regard for his own reputation demanded this caution. The appearance of instability in the plans of a government, particularly respecting its finances, can never fail to make injurious impressions.—To a government, the character of which has not yet been established by time, the example of sudden and questionable innovations, may be expected to be in the highest degree detrimental. Prudent men every where are apt to take the alarm at great changes not manifestly beneficial and proper; a disposition which has been much encouraged by the terrible events of the present revolutionary era. Yet, disregarding these salutary and obvious reflections, the President has ventured, in the very infancy of his administration, upon the bold and unjustifiable step of recommending to the legislative body, a renunciation of the whole internal revenue of the country; though the nation is at this moment encumbered with a considerable public debt; and though that very revenue, is, by the existing laws, an established fund for its discharge.
What then are we to think of the oftentimes assurance in the Inaugural Speech as to the preservation of PUBLIC FAITH ? Was it given merely to amuse with agreeable, but deceptive sounds? Is it possible that it could have been intended to conceal the insidious design of aiming a deadly blow at a System which was opposed in its origin, and has been calumniated in every stage of its progress?
Alas! How deplorable it will be, should it ever become proverbial, that a President of the United States, like the Witch Sisters in Macbeth, " Keeps his promise to the ear, but breaks it to the sense !"
LUCIUS CRASSUS.
National Legislature.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES, TUESDAY, JAN. 19.
Continuation of the DEBATE on the motion to repeal the JUDICIARY LAW, passed the last session of Congress.—There being no new matter in the observations of Gen. JACKSON, of Georgia, on this subject; which are not better expressed in the speech of Gen. MASON, of Virginia; we have omitted them, to arrive at that of the latter at an earlier period.
MR. TRACY (of Connecticut.) Feeble as I am, I have thought it my duty to offer my sentiments, on this subject. Owing to severity of indisposition, I have not been in my place, nor have I heard any of the discussion. This circumstance will be my apology, if in the remarks I shall make, repetitions shall occur on the one hand, and apparent inattention to arguments on the other.
Having been a member of this government during several years, and being impressed with the difficulties attending the formation of a judiciary system. I have thought
proper to give a concise history of legislative proceedings on this important subject. Permit me to say, fir, that the first institution of such a system, must be in experiment. It is impossible to ascertain until tried, the effects of a system co-extensive with the vast territory of the United States, and which ought to be adapted to the different laws and habits of the different States.
Soon after the first law was enacted, as early as the year 1793, and I believe sooner, complaints were made of the system of circuit courts. The Union then being divided into three circuits, and two of the six judges, were obliged to attend each court, if one judge failed, all the business of course was continued to the next term. Judges complained of the distance they had to travel, and suitors and lawyers complained of delays. In 1793, if my memory is correct, the law passed allowing one judge to attend with the district judge in each district, with some other modifications not important in the present view of the subject. If by reason of distance, badness of roads, sickness or any other accident, this one judge failed of attendance, or if he and the district judge, differed on any point, a delay was occasioned.
If the same judge attended the same circuit at the next term another delay, and so on, until experiment taught us, that some alteration in the system was requisite. It will be recollected, that the judges had to travel over this extensive country twice in each year and to encounter the extremes of both heat and cold. Of this they complained: but this was not all; the business was not done.
At several Sessions of Congress, the subject of the circuit courts was before them; committees were appointed in both Houses, and in more than one communication of the executive at the commencement of sessions, a revision of the system was recommended. I cannot on memory detail the exact particulars, or order of time; but in the speech made by the President at the opening of the session 1799, the subject is stated as follows.
"To give due effect to the civil administration of government, and to ensure a just execution of the laws, a revision and amendment of the judiciary system is indispensably necessary. In this extensive country, it cannot but happen, that numerous questions respecting the interpretation of the laws, and the rights and duties of officers and citizens must arise. On the one hand, the laws should be executed, on the other, individuals should be guarded from oppression; neither of these objects is sufficiently assured, under the present organizations of the judicial department; I therefore earnestly recommend the subject to your serious consideration." Although this subject had been recommended before, and committees had contemplated a revision and alteration of the system, I do not remember, that a bill had ever been presented to either House of Congress until 1799. In that session, a bill was reported similar in its features to the act which passed last session. It might have been acted upon in the House of Representatives; of this however, I am not confident; but I recollected it was printed, and the members of both Houses had it before them; and at the last session with some alterations and amendments, it was enacted into a law. I believe all parties wished for a revision and amendment of the system, in respect to circuit courts; the difference of opinion was principally this; some supposed an increase of the judges of the supreme court to such a number, as would render the duties of the circuit practicable for them, and provided for the completion of business, would be the best amendment; and others thought the law, as it passed, was preferable.
I acknowledge, that in deliberating upon this subject, we always assumed the principle, that the establishment of courts was important to protect the rights of the people; we did not fear an army of judges, as has been hinted by the gentleman who was last up. (Mr. JACKSON.) In this opinion we might be mistaken, but we were honest in our professions; although some believed, that more of the business of the United States, might be confided to the State courts; yet it is not within my recollection, that the question was considered in any measure a party question. I am confident, that at the session of 1799, and for a long time before that, the friends of this law, which eventually passed last winter, could not, nor did not contemplate any change of administration. A revision of the system was long a subject of deliberation; we believed an increase of circuit judges, to the number requisite to perform the duties, would be an inconvenient increase of the supreme court; and though it was desirable for the judges of the supreme court to see the people and be seen of them; yet, the preference was given to the system now proposed to be repealed. We supposed it would be an evil to increase the number of judges of the supreme court to 13, 15 or 17. A court which is to act together, should not be numerous; on this subject all men have agreed; there may be danger of an "army of judges," as the gentleman says; for although in Great Britain the twelve judges are sometimes called to give an opinion; yet no man will feel equal confidence in a tribunal of judges for the business of a court, consisting of many, as of few; from 3 to 5, the good sense and experience of all nations has declared to be about the proper number; and we thought it conducive to the general good, to establish tribunals in such a manner, as to carry justice to the door of every man.
In this modification of the system, the
jurisdiction of the circuit court has been extended, as it respects the sum in demand of which they are to take cognizance, and as it respects the disputes which arise concerning the title of lands, and exclusive jurisdiction is given of all crimes committed within fifty miles of their place of session. The intention was to insure a prompt execution of justice, and experiment alone can test the wisdom of the plan.
I take it to be a found rule, adopted by all wise and deliberative bodies, not to repeal an existing law, until experiment shall have discovered errors, or unless there is a vice so apparent on the face of the law, that as justice shall require an immediate destruction of it. Has there been time to gain information by experiment? No man will pretend this as a justification of the repeal; for the little time the law has been in force, so far as I have obtained any knowledge upon the subject, it has gained credit.
Another maxim in legislation I think is correct, not to give up a law in existence, which is convenient about extensive and important concerns of the community, and about which there is a necessity of enacting some law; without seeing clearly what can be substituted for it, and that the substituted has manifest advantages. This resolution leads to no result but a repeal. I have stated the errors of the former system of circuit courts, and if ex pace is an objection to the present system, as I have heard urged out of doors, the same, or nearly as much must be incurred, if we increase the number of judges of the supreme court, to effect a reform in the circuit court. Why repeal this law then and leave us without any, or without any adequate to its purpose?
Is this system so very vicious, that it deserves nothing but abhorrence and destruction? It costs us a little more than thirty thousand dollars, and by it the number of circuit judges is increased to sixteen; and by it is likewise contemplated reducing the number of supreme judges to five, when it can constitutionally be done. Is the expense an object, when by that expense, we extend the jurisdiction of a court over this vastly extensive growing country, and carry law and protection to every man? This country is in a singular condition; a great tract of unsettled lands is peopling with rapidity, and numerous immigrations increase our population far beyond its natural increase; it is not of importance, that courts should be located among them, early to correct the refiless spirit, which is frequent in new and scattered settlements? And are not the immigrations composed of such as require the prompt assistance of the law, to preserve among them regularity? Punishment, to us, and to all good men, should be a strange work, but to prevent crimes, is the work of a God. I speak to gentlemen, who have many of them graced the judges bench, and adorned the professional robe they have worn, and am therefore not obliged to be particular, that I may be understood; a word to the wife will be sufficient.—A judiciary in a national point of view is absolutely necessary, and an extension of it to every national purpose is equally necessary. To depend upon state courts, not under obligations, nor amenable to you, besides having as much business allotted to them by the respective states as they can accomplish, and depending upon them and not on us for existence, will require only to be mentioned to be exploded. Locating your judges in various parts of the country, by them promulgating the national laws, which it is well known has been a subject of great difficulty, and giving them daily opportunity of mixing with people, not well disposed to order and law; may prevent disorders, and infractions, and save millions of expense, which pecuniary savings will be the least of the important events arising from such a system.
But it will probably be said, the courts have not business to employ them; and the documents received from the executive will be produced in evidence. And it may further be said, the President has in his message, recommended a repeal of this law. The words of the message are, "the judiciary system of the United States, and especially that portion of it lately created, will of course present itself to the contemplation of Congress; and that they may be able to judge of the proportion which the institution bears to the business it has to perform, I have caused to be procured from the several States, and now lay before Congress, an exact statement of all the causes decided since the first establishment of the courts, and of those that were depending when additional courts and judges were brought into their aid."
Is this a recommendation to repeal? Suppose for argument sake it is. Let us look at this "exact" statement.—In the recapitulation, 19th page of document 8, there appears to have been instituted 3976 suits, and pending when this court went into operation, 1539.—But on further inspection, it will be found that Maryland is entirely omitted, this omission is unaccountable, since the means of knowledge were so near at hand. 119 causes undecided in Tennessee ; 134 in North-Carolina , and 331 in Virginia are omitted; making in the whole an error of 5 or 600 causes. In addition to this the number of suits in New-York are not stated correctly by the statement of the attorney when he made the return, and not one is carried out as pending in the recapitulation; the recapitulation ; and the return of Massachusetts is incorrect on its face; so that nothing more than conjecture can be derived from this "exact" statement. The President is usually more correct, and how
this peremptory language in the message comports with the document, every man can see for himself.—I am not disposed to attribute intentional error to any man, much less to the executive; but in point of use the statement amounts to nothing, we may just as well imagine without it as with it, how many suits were pending, at the institution of the new courts.
But I acknowledge that the number of suits pending is not in my mind any criterion upon which a correct judgment may be formed of the utility or necessity of courts, or to say the most of it, it forms but one ground of judging, and that not a very conclusive one. In a country thinly settled, it is frequently as important to establish courts as in a more populous country; and as this government is situated, it may be more so; and yet the number of suits will bear no proportion. Why did we establish courts in our territorial government but on this principle?
A number of courts properly located will keep the business of any country in such a condition as but few suits will be instituted; and courts badly organized will discourage suitors and there will be but few actions returned. From the number of suits alone there can no sound judgment be formed.
But there is another objection to the repeal of the judiciary law, which in my mind is conclusive; I mean the letter and spirit of the constitution.
In the formation of every government in which the people have a share in its administration, some established and indisputable principles must be adopted.—In our government, the formation of a legislative, executive and judiciary power, is one of the incontrovertible principles, and that each should be independent of the other so far as human frailty will permit, is equally incontrovertible. Will it be expected that I shall quote Sidney, De Lolme, Montesquieu , and a host of elementary writers to prove this assertion?—There is probably no conflict of opinion upon this subject. When we look into our constitution of government, we shall find in every part of it, a close and undeviating attention to this principle.—Our particular form is singular in its requirements, that full force and operation be given to this all important principle. Our powers are limited, many acts of sovereignty are prohibited to the national government, and retained by the states, and many restraints are imposed upon state sovereignty. If either by accident or design, should exceed its powers, there is the utmost necessity that some timely checks equal to every exigency should be interposed. The judiciary is established by the constitution for that valuable purpose.
In the British government the legislature is omnipotent to every legislative effect; and is a perpetual convention for almost every constitutional purpose. Hence it is easy to discern the different part which must be assigned to the judiciary in the two kinds of government.—In England the executive has the most extensive powers; the sword or the military force; the right of making war, and in effect the command of all the wealth of the nation, with an unqualified vote to every legislative act. It is therefore rational for that nation to preserve their judiciary completely independent of their sovereign. In the United States the caution must be applied to the existing danger; the judiciary are to be a check on the executive, but most emphatically to the legislature of the union, and those of the several states. What security is there to an individual, if the legislature of the union or any particular state, should pass a law making any of his transactions criminal which took place anterior to the date of the law? None in this world but by an appeal to the judiciary of the United States, where he will obtain a decision that the law itself is unconstitutional and void, or by a resort to revolutionary principles, and exciting a civil war.—With a view to those principles, and knowing that the framers of our constitution were fully possessed of them, let us examine the instrument itself.—Art. 3d, sect. 1st. "The judicial power of the United States shall be vested in one supreme court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may, from time to time, ordain and establish.—The judges, both of the supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behaviour; and shall, at stated times, receive for their services, a compensation which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office."—Are there words in the English language more explicit? Is there any condition annexed to the judge's tenure of office, other than good behaviour? Of whom shall your judges be independent? We are led to an erroneous decision on this, as well as many other governmental subjects, by constantly recurring to Great Britain .—That their courts should be independent of their sovereign is an important object; he is the fountain of honor & power & can do no wrong; our President at least for several years past, has been considered the fountain of dishonor and weakness, and if there was any maxim upon the subject, it was that he could do no right. Of course the great object of the independence of the judiciary must here have reference not only to our executive, but our legislature.—The legislature with us is the fountain of power. No person will say that the judges of the supreme court can be removed, unless by impeachment and conviction of misbehaviour; but the judges of the inferior courts as soon as ordained and established, are placed upon precisely the same grounds of independence with the judges of the supreme court. Congress may take their own time to ordain and establish, but
* Passed March 3d, 1791.

the instant that is done, all the rights of independence attach to them.
If this reasoning is correct, can you repeal a law establishing an inferior court, under the constitution? Will it be said, that although you cannot remove the judge from office, yet you can remove his office from him? Is murder prohibited, and may you shut a man up, and deprive him of sustenance, until he dies, and this not be denominated murder? The danger in our government is, and always will be, that the legislative body will become restless, and perhaps unintentionally break down the barriers of our constitution. It is incidental to man, and a part of our imperfections, to believe that power may be safely lodged in our hands. We have the wealth of the nation at command, and are invested with almost irresistible strength; the judiciary has neither force nor wealth to protect itself. That we can with propriety modify our judiciary system, so that we always leave the judges independent, is a correct and reasonable position; but if we can, by repealing a law, remove them, they are in the worst state of dependence.
I have exhausted myself, and I fear, the patience of the Senate, and regret exceedingly that my indisposition prevented me from a better preparation upon this important question. I have attempted to show, that the establishment of a judiciary system for this country is, and must be attended with difficulties, and that the legislature have taken such measures as to a majority of them appeared most reasonable, after much attention to the subject, to cure the evils of the old system, by the substitution of a new system.
And let it be remarked that the law now under consideration, although it modified our courts, is strictly guarded against a violation of the principles I have here contended for. The Supreme Court is to consist of but five judges after the next vacancy shall happen; and the district judges of Tennessee and Kentucky are associated with a circuit judge, to perform the duties of our circuit judges, which duties it is well known they performed ever since the district courts were established; and in the clause which increases their salaries they are styled the District Judges; and all the alterations made in their circumstances, is, an increase of duty, and of salary. I have attempted to show the primary necessity of rendering the judiciary of this confederated government, completely independent, not only of the executive, but especially of the legislature.
And by adhering to the words of the instrument itself, I have attempted to show, that the judiciary are secured, so far as words can do it, as well from a circuitous removal, by repealing the law constituting the court of which they are judges, as by any direct removal.
I am strongly impressed with the magnitude of this subject; perhaps the whims of a sick man's fancy have too much possessed me, to view it correctly; but Sir, I apprehend the repeal of this law will involve in it the total destruction of our Constitution. It is supported by three independent pillars; the legislative, executive and judiciary; and if any rude hand should pluck either of them away, the beautiful fabric must tumble into ruins.
The judiciary is the centre pillar, and a support to each by checking both; on the one side is the sword, and on the other the wealth of the nation; and it has no inherent capacity to defend itself. These very circumstances united, may provoke an attack, and whichever power prevails so far as to vest in itself directly or indirectly the power of the judiciary by rendering it dependent; it is the precise definition of tyranny, and must produce its effects. The Goths and Vandals destroyed not only the government of Rome, but the city itself; they were savages, and felt the loss of neither; but if it be possible there can be an intention, like the son of Mancoah, with his strength, without his godliness, to tumble the fabric into ruins, let it be remembered it will crush in one undistinguished ruin, its perpetrators, with those whom they may call their political enemies.
I must earnestly entreat gentlemen to pause and consider; I apprehend the repeal of this act will be the hard writing on the wall, stamping Mene Tekel upon all we hold dear and valuable in our constitution. Let not the imputation of instability, which is cast upon all the popular bodies, be verified by us; in adopting laws to day, and repealing them to-morrow, for no reason, but that we have the power, and will exercise it.
This constitution is an invaluable inheritance; if we make inroads upon it and destroy it, no matter with what intentions, it cannot be replaced, we shall never have another.
[Debates to be continued.]
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, JAN. 19.
A memorial from Fulwar Skipwith, Consul General of the United States, at Paris, praying the liquidation of a claim for official services rendered, and advances of money made for the United States.
Referred to the Secretary of State. A memorial of sundry Distillers in Boston, and elsewhere, in Massachusetts, was presented, praying the repeal of the law imposing a duty on distilled Spirits, and Still.
Referred to the Committee of Ways and Means.
The House Resolved itself into a Committee of the whole, on the bill fixing the military peace establishment, Mr. Davis, in the chair.
After considering the same, the Committee rose and reported sundry amendments, which were ordered to lie on the table.
THURSDAY, JAN. 21.
Mr. Nicholson offered a resolution, that the committee appointed to examine whether the monies drawn from the treasury, have been duly appropriated, &c. be authorised to print such documents relating to the subject as they may think necessary. Agreed. The bill fixing the military peace
establishment occupied considerable time; but was at length passed.
Committee of the whole, Mr. Milledge in the Chair; Mediterranean Bill.
Mr. Bayard offered an amendment, the purport of which was to give to the President the power of granting letters of marque and reprisal, to affect Algiers and Tunis, as well as Tripoli. Mr. B. thought that it would be unsafe to neglect a cautionary step like this, because there was great danger, from the similarity of religion and manners, of a union taking place between Tunis and Algiers and Tripoli; they may be brought into the war with Tripoli against us. It would be a matter of prudence to be prepared.
Mr. Dana thought it very probable that further information would be received from the Barbary Powers, when we shall be the better enabled to judge what will be expedient. He did not like the appearance of the amendment; it seemed to invite war.
Mr. Bayard. He considered there was a great difference between the Barbary Powers and civilized nations; it was on account of the perfidiousness of those powers, that he wished it left to the discretion of the President to exercise the power vested in him, when he should think proper; there was no trusting to them. He wished the President to do this by the authority of law, this would prevent those doubts that have been expressed by some, of the constitutionality of his measures the last spring and summer: Though for his part he was disposed to approve the proceedings of the Executive on that occasion. As to its having the appearance of threatening, he did not think so; nor did he believe it would have any effect on those powers; he hardly believed that the Dey of Algiers ever read the acts of Congress.
Mr. Dana, was opposed to considering the subject at all, at present: He was for postponing till further information should be received.
Mr. Giles was against the amendment: he thought it had the appearance of inviting them to an attack, of challenging them to combat, of irritating and provoking them; he believed there would be ample time to act on this matter hereafter, when they would have a better knowledge of circumstances, and of what to expect.
Mr. Bayard. He was by no means disposed to withdraw his motion. You are at war with one of these nations; the others are connected with them by their religion and habits, by their government, and by their interest more. I have been told there is no connection between my amendment and the bill, but I am confident there is the same connection that there is between Tripoli and the other powers; and it is proper to extend the bill so as to embrace Tunis and Algiers as well as Tripoli. The gentleman from Connecticut, (Mr. Dana) lays there are no doubts on his mind but that the President has a constitutional right, as commander in chief of the army and navy, to do as he has done; but it should be remembered, that many have doubts; and why should the gentleman be opposed to this amendment, which preclude all doubt on the subject?
The amendment was not carried.
FRIDAY, JAN. 22.
A bill for the protection of American commerce and seamen in the Mediterranean and adjoining seas, was read a third time, and passed without division.
This bill authorizes the President to equip the national vessels against Tripolitan corsairs—to seize and capture Tripolitan vessels—and to authorise their capture by private American vessels.
The House went into a committee of the whole on the bill for altering the act to lay and collect a direct tax.
Mr. Rutledge moved that the committee of Ways and Means be instructed to inquire into the expediency of reducing the duties on brown sugar, coffee, and bohea tea.
This motion produced a debate which occupied the remainder of the sitting, during which the previous question was moved.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20.
N. W. TERRITORY.
A law of that territory was presented. It divides it into three governments—the western, middle and eastern. Mr. Giles was against the law, and presented a petition from 1000 inhabitants in opposition to it. Referred to a committee of the whole.
LAND WARRANTS.
A communication respecting the location of military land warrants was ordered to be printed.
PEACE ESTABLISHMENT.
The House took up the amendment to the military peace establishment. Mr. Bayard moved to strike out the office of Brigadier General—the scattered situation of the troops rendering, in his opinion, that officer unnecessary. Negatived. The bill proposed to give three months' pay, to
the officers who should be dismissed the service. Messrs. Griswold, Varnum, S. Smith, Mitchell, Dana, and Eustis, were in favor of a greater compensation. Messrs. Bacon and Smilie spoke against it. Amendment negatived.
THURSDAY, JAN. 21.
The bill for fixing the peace establishment of the U. States, was read a third time and passed—Yeas 77, Nays 12. This bill reduces the present military establishment to 3,000 men; and consists of 1 brigadier-general, 1 adjutant and inspector, 3 military agents, 2 surgeons, 25 sergeants mates, 1 regiment of artillery, of 20 companies; 2 regiments of infantry of 10 companies each.
The House went into a committee of the whole on the bill for protecting our Mediterranean trade against Tripolitan cruisers.
When Mr. Bayard moved for an addition to the bill, authorizing the President of the United States to issue letters of marque and reprisal against Tunis and Algiers, in case he shall hereafter think the existing state of things require it, as well as against Tripoli.
This motion was opposed by Mr. Giles as unfounded at the present period.
On the question the amendment was lost, only 27 members rising in favor of it.
The bill was then reported to the House, the amendments proposed agreed to, and the bill ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
The House went into committee of the whole, on the bill for amending the act for laying and collecting a direct tax.
The first section repeals the 19th section of the act of 1798, which prescribes that lands on which taxes remain unpaid for one year, shall be sold, subject to the right of redemption within two years after sale.
Mr. Randolph stated that the provisions proposed to be repealed were unfeeling and of execution, inasmuch as the expenses of advertising required, exceeded in many cases, by four or five times, the amount of the tax, and which exceeded the per centage allowed; and inasmuch as no person would buy the land offered for sale, when he might be deprived of it, by a redemption of it in two years.
Documents were read, which substantiated this statement.
Mr. S. Smith opposed the repeal as going to deprive the owners of land of the right of redemption; which he deemed a valuable provision; without which the owners of land, particularly nonresidents, would be deprived of their property, without a knowledge of the tax imposed, or being able, however desirous, to pay it.
Mr. Rutledge also opposed the repeal as imposing hardships upon those who have not paid the tax, which were not imposed upon those who have paid. He further stated that the non-payment in the southern states had arisen, not from indifference to pay, but from want of collectors to carry the law into execution, the compensation allowed having been so inadequate as in many districts to have disabled the government from obtaining officers.
Messrs. Griswold, Milledge, Stanley and Morris delivered their sentiments against the 1st section, when on motion of Mr. Macon the committee rose, and asked leave to sit again, which was granted.
FRIDAY, JAN. 22.
A bill for the protection of American Commerce and Seamen in the Mediterranean and adjoining seas, was read a third time, and passed without a division. This bill authorises the President to equip the national vessels against Tripolitan corsairs—to seize and capture Tripolitan vessels—and to authorise their capture by private American vessels.
The House went into a committee of the whole on the bill for altering the act to lay and collect a direct tax. A motion to strike out the 1st section, which takes away the right of redeeming, within two years, land sold for taxes, was agreed to. The committee then rose, and asked leave to sit again, which was refused; and then the bill was recommitted for amendment to the Committee of Ways and Means.
Mr. Rutledge moved that the Committee of Ways and Means be instructed to inquire into the expediency of reducing the Duties on Brown Sugar, Coffee and Bohea Tea. This motion produced a debate which occupied the remainder of the sitting, during which the previous question was moved. Those who supported the reference, were Messrs. Rutledge, Dana, Griswold, Bayard, Goddard, Dennis, and T. Morris. Those who opposed it, were Messrs. S. Smith, Claiborne, Smilie, Southard, Giles, Elmer, and Nicholson.
On the previous question being taken, as follows: "Shall the main question be put?" It was carried in the negative—Yeas 45, Nays 49.
Mr. T. Morris moved, that the Secretary of the Treasury be directed to lay before the House the amount of duties received on lamps in each state, specifying what portion was paid by the principal towns; laid on the table for consideration.
Mr. Randolph observed, that in the statement of indemnities under the treaty with France, a large sum was put down for captures which were not brought into the United States, and which were not condemned. Those made by the public armed vessels amounted to 122,000 dollars. He wished to know how far the commanders of public and other vessels were authorized by their instructions in making these captures. He proposed a resolution, nearly as follows:—Resolved, That the Secretaries of State and the Treasury be directed to lay before this House copies of all the instructions given to every description of vessels to capture French vessels.
Dr. Eustis from the select committee appointed on the subject, made a report, which proposes to give four months pay to the representatives of the officers, seamen and marines who were on board the Insurgent, and that the widows and children should have half pay for five years.
It is said that discovery has been made of the earth called Platfer of Paris , of the most useful quality, equal to any in Novascotia. It was discovered near Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey.
ADDRESS
Of the Danbury Baptist Association, in the State of Connecticut, assembled Oct. 7, 1801, To THOMAS JEFFERSON, Esq. President of the United States of America. SIR,
AMONG the many millions in America and Europe who rejoice in your election to office, we embrace the first opportunity which we have enjoyed in our collective capacity since your inauguration, to express our great satisfaction on your appointment to the chief magistracy in the United States; and though our mode of expression may be less courtly and pompous than what many others clothe their addresses with, we beg you, Sir, to believe that none are more sincere.
Our sentiments are uniformly on the side of religious liberty; that religion is at all times and places a matter between God and individuals; that no man ought to suffer in name, person or effects, on account of his religious opinions; that the legitimate power of civil government extends no further than to punish the man who works ill to his neighbour. But, Sir, our constitution of government is not specific. Our ancient charter, together with the laws made under it, were adopted as the basis of our government, at the time of our revolution; and such had been our laws and usages, and such still are, that religion is considered as the first object of legislation; and therefore what religious privileges we enjoy (as a minor part of the state) we enjoy as favors granted, and not as inalienable rights; and these favors we receive at the expence of such degrading acknowledgements as are inconsistent with the rights of freemen. It is not to be wondered at, therefore, if these men who seek after power and gain, under the pretence of government and religion, should reproach their fellow-men; should reproach their chief magistrate, as an enemy of religion, law and good order, because he will not, does not, assume the prerogatives of JEHOVAH, and make laws to govern the kingdom of CHRIST.
Sir, we are sensible that the President of the United States is not the national legislature; and also sensible that the national government cannot destroy the laws of each state; but our hopes are strong, that the sentiments of our beloved President which have had such genial effect already, like the radiant rays of the sun, will shine and prevail through all these states, and all the world, till hierarchy and tyranny be destroyed from the earth. Sir, when we reflect on your past services, and see a glow of philanthropy and good will shining forth in a course of more than thirty years, we have reason to believe that America's God has raised you up to fill the chair of state, out of that good will which he bears to the many millions over which you preside.—May GOD strengthen you for the arduous task which Providence and the voice of the people have called you to sustain, and support you against all the predetermined opposition of those who wish to rise to wealth and importance on the poverty and subjection of the people. And may the LORD preserve you safe from every evil, and bring you at last to his heavenly kingdom, through JESUS CHRIST our glorious mediator.
Signed in behalf of the Association, NEHEMIAH DODGE, EPHRAIM ROBBINS, STEPHEN S. NELSON, } Committee.
REPLY.
To Messrs. Nehemiah Dodge, Ephraim Robbins, and Stephen S. Nelson, a committee of the Danbury Baptist Association in the State of Connecticut.
GENTLEMEN, THE affectionate sentiments of esteem and approbation which you are pleased to express towards me, on behalf of the Danbury Baptist Association, give me the highest satisfaction. My duties dictate a faithful and zealous pursuit of the interests of my constituents, and in proportion as they become persuaded of my fidelity to those duties, the discharge of them becomes more and more pleasing.
Believing with you, that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God; that he owes account to none other for his faith or worship; that the legitimate powers of government reach actions only, and not opinions; I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should "make no laws respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof," thus building a wall of separation between church and state. Adhering to this supreme will of the nation, in behalf of the rights of conscience, I shall see with sincere satisfaction the progress of those sentiments which tend to restore to man all his natural rights, convinced that he has no natural right in opposition to his social duties.
I reciprocate your kind prayers for the protection and blessing of the common Father and Creator of men, and tender you, for yourselves and your religious association, assurances of my high respect and esteem.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Jan. 1, 1802.
NEW-LONDON, Jan. 20.
Singular Honesty.
We think the following remarkable instance of honesty, though occurring in the humbler walks of life, as fully worthy of recording as those in a more splendid and elevated sphere.—A few days past a man of the name of Asa Huntington, belonging to the society of Shakers, from Stafford, in Vermont, called at this office, and made enquiry after some ancient families in this town, with whom he had some acquaintance about 25 years ago. Since his departure we have learned the nature of this acquaintance, and his business with the people enquired after. It seems that in 1776 or 1777, this conscientious follower of Jemima was a soldier stationed at Fort Trumbull, in this town, and in the course of the time he remained on the station had stolen some geese, to the number of five, from some families in the neighbourhood of the
Garrison. In process of time, however, we find him converted to the principles of the Shakers, and doing honor to them and to himself, by making a long journey, twenty-five years after committing the trespass, for the sole purpose of finding out and making restitution to the injured persons; to each of whom or their heirs, he paid the sum of one dollar for every goose he had taken, thus restoring four fold, agreeably to the direction of the bible, for the property stolen.
Foreign News.
VIA NEW-YORK.
LONDON, NOV. 16.
GOVERNMENT received on Saturday and yesterday dispatches from Marquis Cornwallis, brought by Messrs. Hunter and Lisle. The vessel which brought the last messenger, brought us Paris papers to the 12th instant.
The account of the Fete describe it to have been extremely grand. The early part of the day was stormy, but towards the afternoon the weather cleared up and enabled the people to enjoy, without molestation, the magnificence of the spectacle, and the brilliancy and beauty of the illuminations. The palaces, the bridges, and the Place de Concorde, were the most conspicuous. The coup d'œil on the Seine was novel and pleasing. Several hundred boats were rowed up and down the river, with bands of music, and illuminated from head to stern. No accident occurred during the whole day.
Marquis Cornwallis was introduced on Monday to the Chief Consul, with whom he had a private conference. He had been previously introduced by Mr. Merry on Sunday to M. Talleyrand, with whom he dined. Never was any Ambassador received with more distinguished honors, or treated with more respectful attention.
NOV. 20.
Gen. Leclerc, who goes to St. Domingo, will carry his wife, the First Consul's sister. Netherwood, a Swede, is to be his aid-de-camp. He served in that capacity with Bonaparte.
DECEMBER 9.
The Monitor of the 1st inst. contains the following notice:—
The public are informed, that the reciprocal correspondence between the French Republic and England is re-established from the 1st Frimaire (22d November.)
The following are the diplomatic arrangements concluded upon, and which will take place in the course of the spring. Lord Whitworth, to go Ambassador to Paris, as soon as the definitive treaty is signed. Mr. Linton, Ambassador to the Hague; and Lord Henley Stuart (son of the Marquis of Bute) Secretary of Legation. Mr. Wickham, Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of St. Petersburg. Lord Robert Fitzgerald, Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Lisbon. Sir James Crauford, Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Stockholm. The Embassy to Madrid is not settled.
We received this morning the Paris papers to the 5th inst. They announce the departure of the Marquis Cornwallis and the French Plenipotentiary and their suites for Amiens.
PARIS, NOV. 15.
Gens. Hardy, Kervegan, and Luther, under orders for St. Domingo, left Paris yesterday for Brest. Citizen Jovin, is appointed Chief of the new administration in that colony.
NOV. 22.
The Legislative Body is in session. On the 26th Rœderer is to communicate our treaty with the United States, and to explain our relations with that Republic. The other treaties lately concluded are also to be submitted.
NOV. 25.
IMPORTANT.
The Commissioners in our ports, have received a dispatch, the subject of which is concerning commerce. In that dispatch the minister expresses himself thus:
"It is probable that under the pretext of an insufficient number of vessels actually in our ports, merchants will solicit the permission of purchasing foreign shipping.
"You know that the law of the 4th March, 1791, prohibits those purchases; and that they cannot consequently be authorised, except from the certainty of the most evident exigency. But important considerations lead me to believe that the law ought to be maintained without exception."
The minister thinks, that in the present circumstances, the present number of vessels are sufficient for the actual exigencies; and that until the maritime commerce can acquire a greater activity, merchants will have time to build vessels, or to repair those in our ports.
BREST, NOV. 15.
Gen. Rochambeau has arrived with his staff. The squadron is ordered to sail on the 22d of Nov.

(PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.)
SEVENTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,
AT THE FIRST SESSION, Begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday the Seventh of December, one thousand eight hundred and one.
AN ACT for the apportionment of Representatives among the several States, according to the second enumeration.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the third day of March, one thousand eight hundred and three, the House of Representatives shall be composed of members elected agreeably to a ratio of one member for every thirty three thousand persons in each State, computed according to the rule prescribed by the Constitution, that is to say: Within the state of New-Hampshire, five; within the state of Massachusetts, seventeen; within the state of Vermont, four; within the state of Rhode-Island, two; within the state of Connecticut, seven; within the state of New-York, seventeen; within the state of New-Jersey, six; within the state of Pennsylvania, eighteen; within the state of Delaware, one; within the state of Maryland, nine; within the state of Virginia, twenty-two; within the state of North-Carolina, twelve; within the state of South-Carolina, eight; within the state of Georgia, four; within the state of Kentucky, six; and within the state of Tennessee, three members.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ABRAHAM BALDWIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED Jan. 14, 1802. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
Domestic News.
BALTIMORE, JAN. 23. DEATH OF TOUSSAINT.
A gentleman belonging to a respectable mercantile house of Alexandria, now in this town, received a letter from his partner last night, dated the 21st inst. which says, "I am sorry to inform you Toussaint is no more. He has been caught by the blacks and burnt alive." The letter mentions nothing further on the subject; but from the gentleman's connexions in trade at Cape Francois, there is no doubt but his information is from the most unquestionable source. His letter probably came by way of Norfolk, where Capt. Ferguson, whose packet left there on Tuesday last, states that the same report of Toussaint's being burnt was current, though not generally credited.
Toussaint was probably way-laid by some of Moyes's party, in his usual tour from the Cape to Port Republic, which he mostly made without any guard. And as a retaliation for the death of their General, and to prevent, as they suspected, betraying them to the whites, it is not unlikely that they have inflicted this savage and excruciating torture.
Should this news unfortunately be true, a ferocious resistance will be made to the troops embarked for that colony, and much blood will be shed before the blacks can be subdued.
Capt. Burbanks, in 13 days from Port Republic, mentions having seen Gen. Toussaint the 13th January in good health. The above accounts, therefore, of his death are unfounded.
From the Mediterranean.
Extract of a letter from an officer of the Philadelphia Frigate, to a gentleman in Trenton, dated Gibraltar Bay, 27th Oct. 1801.
"You have had by the Schooner (Enterprise) an authentic account of her action with the Tripolitan, much to the credit of Capt. Sterret, who came off without injury, and made so complete a wreck of the cruiser, that she sunk in sight of the harbor of Tripoli: The people were saved. When the circumstances were known, the captain was treated with the greatest indignity by the populace, and balladaded almost to death. While we were at Tripoli, in sight of the Forts, two gun-boats came out and fired a few shots at us, but when we opened our battery on them, they put about and made the best of their way in. This is the only opportunity we have had of exercising our guns against an enemy, and will probably be the last while in these seas. Should we not be relieved soon, we shall go up the Mediterranean to shew ourselves in the neighborhood of the pirates and keep them in awe, for which a very inferior force is fully sufficient; they become the
more contemptible, the more we are acquainted with them. I believe they have not now a single cruiser out. The two we so long blockaded here are completely dismantled and unfit for service—the men are in a state of beggary at Morocco. The Commodore has determined to return to America very soon, and leave us in command on this station, with the Essex. The store ship with provisions for our squadron, was taken by the Spanish gun-boats and carried into Algeziras, but was delivered up to the Commodore, on his going in and making a spirited demand—they still, however, continue their depredations on our commerce, under the frivolous pretext of Gibraltar being in a state of blockade."
The letter mentions the death of Mr. Few, 3d lieut. of the Essex, (of a consumption) and several of the crew of that ship; the loss of the Pinnacle of the President, upset in a squall in Gibraltar bay, with a number of men, among which were Mr. Clagget, 3d lieut. and Mr. Wallis, mid shipman—one man only saved—The crew of the President have been very sickly.
PHILADELPHIA, JAN. 27. We are happy to learn, that after a thorough and minute investigation of the conduct of Mr. Allen M'Lane, Collector of the port of Wilmington, (Del.) the Executive has given the opinion that the charges preferred against this valuable officer were unsupported by facts; and that it has appeared, from the testimony of the case, that he has uniformly been influenced, in his official demeanor, by the purest considerations of public interest. This honorable acquittal has been conveyed to Mr. M'Lane, in a polite letter from the Secretary of the Treasury.
PROVIDENCE, JAN. 30. A few days since, the large and extensive manufactory for fire arms, belonging to Elisha Brown of Foster, was unfortunately consumed by fire. A parcel of unfinished arms were in one of the buildings. Mr. Brown has heretofore, by contract, furnished large quantities of excellent arms for the United States.
BOSTON, February 4.
IMPORTANT. Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman in the Havana, to his friend in this town, dated January 14, 1802.
"No vessels have been admitted to an entry here, since the 24th ult. The number is about fifty sail; but last evening it was agreed, that they should all be admitted to an entry—and I should think, from this, that there will not be any difficulty in vessels being admitted to, for some time, provided they have the Spanish Consul's Certificate on their Invoices, which is indispensably necessary."
As an instance of the happy effects of a thorough and efficient nightly Patrol, we state, that yesterday morning, between the hours of one and two, an uncommon light was observed in the upper apartments of the large wooden Store north side the Market; the patrol, judging there was fire kindling, entered the building, and were providentially in season to extinguish a flame, that in a few moments more, would probably have proved destructive to that and all the neighbouring houses.
In the H. of Representatives of Massachusetts, on motion for raising a committee to prepare an Address to the President of the U. S. there were for the motion 76; against it 95—
A letter from an officer on board the United States frigate Philadelphia, dated at Algeziras the 30th of October last, says, that they were taking on board the provisions which had been lent out for them, and that they should leave that place in two days with the convoy for Malaga, and from thence up the Mediterranean, and the frigate President was shortly to sail from Gibraltar for the United States.—Phil. pap.
Ship Lady Bonaparte of Philadelphia, bound to Guadalupe, off Point Petre, was boarded by a French and British frigate, and ordered away, in consequence of that Island being declared in open rebellion against the Republic of France, by Gen. La Croffe, &c. &c. and all intercourse being positively interdicted.
Capt. Hefs was informed by the blockading frigate, that even clearances from the Island would not be respected; and further, that ships of war are stationed all around the Island, to enforce his Proclamation.
The Captain of a vessel, arrived at Baltimore from St. Domingo, on the 4th of Jan. off Tiberoon saw 2 French ships of the line standing for Cuba.
We hear that Edward Preble, Esq. of Portland, goes on to Washington to take command of the United States frigate Adams.
Arrived at Wilmington, N. C. Rebeca, M'Clinock.
PORTSMOUTH:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1802.
EUROPEAN DATES
As late as Dec. 31, have been received at Portland by the Eliza, Capt. Prince.—We have not room to make many extracts.
The French Tribunal ratified the American Treaty 84 votes to three.
Fleets of merchantmen have sailed from Holland for the Mediterranean, and from Bourdeaux for the West-Indies and the Maritimus.
Three ships of the line were to sail from Holland about the last of November, with troops, for St. Domingo, from thence to proceed to take possession of the Dutch Islands which are to be restored. The British have agreed to furnish transports to convey a certain number of French troops to the West Indies.
The Stadtholder is in Germany, seeking some suitable establishment for himself and family.
About the 9th of December a severe storm was experienced in the British Channel.
PARIS, NOV. 30.
His Excellency Mr. R. R. Livingston, Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America, arrived, with his family, at Nantes, on the evening of the 22d, where he was received with every mark of respect.
Capt. Day, from Martinique, informs that the English are unusually strict in preventing American vessels from landing provisions on that island—and, that an eastern brig was seized, condemned and sold, for landing some beef, soap and chocolate.
Marine Intelligence.
BOSTON, FEB. 8.
At Honduras, Dec. 20—8 or 9 sail of Americans, among the Keys, (who had been forbid an entry) endeavouring to smuggle their cargoes ashore, provisions bore an enormous price—flour was selling from 30 to 40 dollars; other articles in proportion. The brig Lucy, from Boston was in port loading.
At Savannah la Mar. Jan. 9—Sch.—Cook, of Boston, markets very dull.—At St. Martins, Jan. 9, Betsey, Norwick, and the Alexander, for Kennebec.—At Lisbon Dec. 20, Helen, Skinner, Boston, to sail 20th Dec. Ringer, Harris do. ship Cato, Salter, Portsmouth, uncertain when to sail. Grain was at reduced prices—markets glutted with all kinds of grain, both from America and the North—there was a prospect of a still further deduction—salt provisions scarce—Pork 27, B of 20 ds. pr. bbl.—At Cadiz 50 days since, Nabby, Hasting, of Cape Ann; Ceres, Hodgkins; Polly, Jarvis, and Polly, Hancock, of Boston.
London Dec. 4.—Came into Portsmouth, the 18th inst. the American ship Venus, from London, to Newbedford, with the loss of all her sails, having been 12 days at sea in bad gales.
Entered at the CUSTOM-HOUSE. Brig Nancy, Furnald, Jamaica. CLEARED. Brig Betsey, Barrel, Barbadoes. Brig Discovery, Lanty, Jamaica.
Melancholy Catastrophe!
On Friday night last, the Dwelling-house on the Farm at Barnstead, belonging to Capt. RICHARD SALTER of this town, took fire and was entirely consumed with all the furniture and its contents. What adds extreme poignancy to this distressing accident is, that Mr. JOSEPH SALTER, a promising and enterprising son, (aged 17 years) of Capt. Salter's, was burnt to death in the flames. He was awake by a woman who lived in the house, and begged to make his escape by a window, which he had nearly reached, but said he must return for some papers, and (dreadful to relate) in attempting to obtain them, he was suffocated and enwrapt in the flames and smoke. His remains were found among the ruins the next morning, and, we hear, have been decently interred.
This young gentleman was employed in attending a store of goods there, belonging to his father. The store being at a little distance from the house was not burnt.
The other people who lived in the house, were awake with it all in flames, and narrowly escaped by jumping out of the windows.
On the night of the 12th ult. the house of Mr. Rufus Herrick, of Norwich, County of Chenango, state of New York, was consumed by fire, with three of his children. What adds peculiar poignancy to the distress of this unfortunate man, is, that his wife was killed a few weeks previous by the horn of a cow.
Hymenaeal Register.
MARRIED. At Northampton, Dr. EBENEZER LAWRENCE to Miss ABIGAIL LEAVITT. In this town, Capt. DANIEL ODIORNE, jr. to Miss ABIGAIL CLEAR.
Bill of Mortality.
DIED. At Holderness in this State, on the second day of Feb. inst. in the sixty seventh year of her age, Madam JANE LIVERMORE, wife of the Honorable Samuel Livermore.
At his Seat in Brentwood, ROBERT LEWIS FOWLER, Esq. At Plainfield, N. H. Capt. BENJAMIN CHAPMAN, one of the first settlers in that town.
At Hanover, Dr. EPHRAIM WOODSON, aged 61.
At Rutter, Mr. THOMAS BROWN, aged 68. In this town a child of Mr. GEORGE DENNET.
Messrs. Printers. HEARING this morning that you had purchased the New-Hampshire Gazette, with a view to give the public an impartial paper, which I think is much needed at this time, as it is difficult (without taking two papers, one on each side of the question) to form any just opinion respecting any political questions. I wish you every success in this your new undertaking, and at the same time wish to recommend to the Patrons of your extensively circulating paper, the following gentlemen as officers of our State Government, &c.
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And as they have now taken possession of the stand, lately occupied by Mr. Melcher, at the corner of Market-street, they also inform the public, that they are opening FOR SALE
A valuable assortment of BOOKS in almost every branch of Knowledge, and polite Literature,
Together with a capital assortment of STATIONARY, &c &c.
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WAX-WORK.
Moulthrop & Street,
RESPECTFULLY acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portsmouth, that they have just opened, at Capt. Whidden's Assembly-Room, a new and most elegant collection of WAX-WORK, which has been universally admired; consisting of 35 figures as large as life; among which are the following characters:—His Excellency
THOMAS JEFFERSON,
President of the United States. Hon. JOHN ADAMS, late President. A striking Likeness of the late Gen. GEORGE WASHINGTON.
In another apartment the illustrious Hero is represented as fallen a victim to Death, his Lady and Domestic weeping around him.
The late General BUTLER, who fell in St. Clair's defeat, represented as wounded in his leg & breast, and the Indians rushing on him with their tomahawks.
Major ANDRE taking leave of his Honors before his execution.
A Buft of BONAPARTE, First Consul of France.
Mrs. SIDDONS in the character of the Grecian Daughier, receiving her father from prison by assassinating the Emperor.
DAVID returning from the slaughter of the Philistines, with the head of Goliath.
Maternal Affection represented by a Lady, with her children around her.
The New-Haven Beauty.
New-London Beauty.
Litchfield Beauty.
Mungo disciplined by his Mistress.
A striking Likeness of JASON FAIRBANKS, who was executed at Dedham, for the murder of Eliza Fales.
Old Darby and Joan enjoying themselves over their bowl and pipe.
The poor Mendicant asking alms.
And sundry other figures & prints.
Open from 9 in the morning till 9 in the evening, Sundays excepted. Admission 25 cents, and half price for children.
The above Figures have been exhibited in several cities of the U. S. and are allowed to be more to the life and far superior to any thing of the kind ever exhibited in America. As they will shortly be removed from this town, all who wish to see them must improve the opportunity.
Additional Law!
A few sets of Durnford and East's Reports, in 8 volumes, with an additional volume containing a well digested Index, by T. E. Tomlins of the Inner Temple, also, 2 thin volumes in blue, printed at Dublin. 1801, containing 348 and 132 pages, by E. H. East. the whole eleven volumes are just received at CHARLES PEIRCE's Bookstore, No. 5, Daniel-street. C. PEIRCE has also a good assortment of other Reporters, such as, Burrows, Blackstone, Raymond, Salkeld, Pierre Williams, Strange, Showers, Ambler, Modern Reports, &c. also, Coke on Littleton, and Cooke's Bankrupt Law; Bacon's Abigement; Espinasse's Nisi Prius; Park on Insurance; Blackstone's Commentaries; Vattel's Law of Nations, Laws of Massachusetts and New-Hampshire; Sullivan's Land Titles in Massachusetts, &c. &c.
Tickets and Quarters in the Amoskeag Canal Lottery, now drawing, for sale as above. February 9.
TO BE LET.
THE Shop at the head of Market street, lately occupied by Washington Peirce as a Bookstore, is now to let, and may be entered upon immediately. Inquire of the printers.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
County of Grafon. NOTICE is hereby given to the original proprietors and owners of lands in the town of LANDAFF, in said county, that a tax of TWO DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS was assessed on each original right or share, agreeable to a vote of said proprietors, passed the 26th day of August, A. D. 1800; that so much of said lands will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Jonathan Noyes, inholder in said Landaff, on the second Tuesday of April next, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay said tax with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment; the names of the original proprietors are as follows, viz.—James Avory, John Griggs, John Fancher, Abraham Weed, Thaddeus Bell, Jonathan Bell, Samuel Bates, John Bates, Elizabeth Sealey, Gailhom Bates, Jeremiah Andrews, Josh Stevens, Eliza Lead, Rob't Andrews, James Talmage, Jacob Stevens, Job Bishop, Ephraim Smith, Jorad Lead, John Waterbury, Thomas Waterbury, John Holmes, John Holmes, jr. Samuel Penoye, John Newman, Cary Lead, Isaac Hoyt, Benjamin Taylor, Abraham Andrews, John Bowton, Dan'l Bowton, Walter Norris, Ezekiel Hawley, Nathaniel Reynolds, Joshua Lounsbury, John Gregg, Sam'l Gregg, Henry Gregg, Wm. Gregg, Justice Bush Gregg, Nathaniel Sherwood, Tho's Clofe, Joseph Bennditch, Nath'l Mead, Nathan Rynold, jr. Edward Bruff, Shubel Bruff, Tim'y Wood, Jona. Hobby, jr. Justus Knap, Theophilus Peck, Reuben Green, Samuel Ferris, Joseph Wood, Ezekiel Finch, jr. Ebenezer Finch, Jona. Knap, jr. Joshua Knap, jr. Ebenezer Seamore, John Holmes, Nathaniel Barrell, James Nevins, Mark H. Wentworth, Joseph Newmarch.
EZRA CHANDLER, Collector. Landaff Jan. 27, 1802.
STOVE—FOR SALE.
A Small Sheet-Iron Stove, new this winter, with 27lb. new funnel, for sale reasonably. Inquire of the Printers.

ODE TO WINTER.
By Thomas Campbell, Author of The Pleasures of Hope.
WHEN first the fiery-mantled Sun His heavenly race began to run, Round the earth, and ocean blue, His children four (the Seasons) flew. First, in green apparel dancing, Smil'd the SPRING, with angel face: Rosy SUMMER, next advancing, Roll'd into her fire's embrace— Her bright-hair'd sire, who bade her keep Forever nearest to his smiles— On Calpe's olive-shaded steep, Or India's citron-cover'd isles. More remote, and buxom brown, The Queen of Vintage bow'd before his throne; A rich pomegranate gemm'd her crown— A ripe sheaf bound her zone.
But howling WINTER fled afar, To hills that prop the Polar Star, And loves on deer-born car to ride, With barren Daughters by his side, Round the shore where loud Lofoden Whirls to death the roaring whale— Round the hill where Runic Odin Howls his war-song to the gale: Save when, down the ragg'd globe, He travels on his native form, Deflow'ring Nature's grassy robe, And trampling on her faded form; Till Light's returning Lord assume The shaft that drives him to his Northern field— Of pow'r to pierce his raven plume, And crys-tal-cover'd shield!
O Sire of Storms! whose savage ear The Lapland drum delights to hear, When Frenzy, with her blood-shot eye, Implores thy dreadful deity— Archangel Pow'r of Delolation! Fath descending as thou art, Say, hath mortal invocation Spells to touch thy stony heart? Then, fallen WINTER, hear my pray'r, And gently rule the ruin'd year— Nor chill the wand'rer's bosom bare, Nor freeze the wretch's falling tear! To shiv'ring Want's unmann'd bed Thy horror-breathing agues cease to lend; And mildly on the orphan head Of Innocence descend.
But chiefly spare, O King of Clouds! The tailor, on his airy shrouds, When wrecks and beacons strew the deep, And spectres walk along the deep. Milder yet thy snowy breezes Breathe on yonder tented shores, Where the Rhine's* brigh billow freezes— Where the dark-brown Danube* roars! Oh! winds of WINTER! lift ye there To many a deep and dying groan! Oh! start, ye Dæmons of the Midnight Air! At shrieks and thunders louder than your own! Alas! ev'n your unhallow'd breath May spare the victim, fallen low: But MAN will ask no truce to death— No bound to human woe. * Late the seat of War on the European Continent.
MEDLEY.
ON AGE.
THE evening of age to a virtuous man, is calm and unclouded; he sinks into the grave like a setting sun, adorned with tempered lustre, directing his course to a goal, from whence he may rise again with renovated splendor.
ON YOUTH.
The youthful mind, like the blossoms of an early spring, requires a mild and softening hand to wake it to perfection; the smallest bud that finds a shelter from boisterous elements, expands its silken leaves replete with odours; while the strong oak, that spreads its broad arms to the cutting blast, awaits the glowing season in naked poverty.
AN ENGLISH MAN OF WAR.
THE following is the character of this instrument as described by Old Macklin.
"An English Man of War can speak all languages: she is the best interpreter, and most profound politician, in this island; she was always Oliver Cromwell's Ambassador; she is the wisest Minister of State, that ever existed; never tells a lie; nor will she suffer the Proudest Frenchman, or Spaniard, or Dutchman, to bamboozle her or give her a saucy answer."
AN IRON BRIDGE
Has lately been erected across Jacob's Creek in Pennsylvania, on the road leading from Union to Greensburgh.
"Its construction (says the Union paper) is on principles entirely new, and is perhaps the only one of the kind in the world. It is solely supported by two iron chains, extended over four piers 14 feet higher than the bridge, fastened in the ground at the ends, describing a curve line touching the level of the bridge in the centre. The first tier of joists are hung to the chains, by iron pendants or stirrups of different lengths so as to form a level of the whole. The Bridge is of 70 feet span and 13 feet wide; the chains are of an inch square bar, in links from five to ten feet long, but so that there is a joint, where each pendant must bear. The Projector (Judge Findley) has made many experiments, to ascertain the real strength of iron, and asserts, that an inch square bar of tolerable iron, in this position, will bear between thirty and forty tons, and of course, less than one eighth part of the iron employed in the bridge would be sufficient to bear the net weight thereof, being about 12 or 14 tons."
If Children eat raisins fasting, that have worms (without any other meat) it will kill and avoid the worms; for as bitter things are noisome unto them, even so are sweet things, it makes them to swell and burst.
French Spoliations.
AT a meeting of sufferers by French captures, convened at the east chamber in the State-House, in pursuance of public notification—
Voted, That JACOB SHEAFE, Esq. be chairman of this meeting.
Voted, That THOMAS THOMPSON, NATH'L A. HAVEN, JOHN GODDARD, STEPHEN CHACE & EDWARD CUTTS, be a committee to receive the claims of those who have suffered in this town and its vicinity, by capture and spoliation by the French, to correspond with committees appointed in other towns for the same purpose, and forward such representations to Congress as they shall deem proper—with power to call any future meeting. The committee appointed as above, give public notice to all the citizens of this town and its vicinity, that they will attend and receive the claims of those who have suffered by French captures and spoliations, at the New-Hampshire Hotel, on Thursday next, at 3 o'clock P. M. and that they will continue to meet at the same hour and place the remainder of the present, and the whole of the ensuing week, and they request that the claimants in their exhibits, would state in each case, the name of the vessel, the master, the owner, and the actual cost or value of the property captured, both vessel and cargo in gross with the time and place of capture, and such circumstances as may be thought useful to represent.
Per Order, THO'S THOMPSON, Chairman. Portsmouth, February 1, 1802.
Wanted Immediately,
ONE OR TWO Journeyman Shoemakers, who are neat, approved workmen, at Boots and Calf-skin Shoes,—to whom generous wages will be given, if well recommended. Application may be made to the subscriber any time between this and next May.
JACOB KIMBALL. Hanover, College Plain, Jan. 23, 1802.
Letters of Shahcoolen.
THE Editors are happy to inform the friends of Literature, that they have received a complete set of the LETTERS OF SHAHCOOLEN, forwarded by the Author, with his Notes and Corrections, accompanied with a prefatory Address. Thus early favored with a copy, revised by the writer, they have commenced, and already made such progress in the publication, that they will be able in a short time, to present the public with this elegant morceau of American Literature, impressed on a new type, and on the best paper the season affords. It was at the express request of a number of literary gentlemen, and from their own wish to patronize the native genius and literature of America, that they were induced to offer proposals for publication; and should this little volume be so fortunate as to meet the smiles of the public, the author will probably, have the ambition, to furnish a second in the same masterly manner; as he has entered an extensive field, where many flowers of genius and taste may be gathered, to decorate the cause of virtue and morality.
Our brother printers, of the federal cast, who have ever manifested themselves ready and willing to assist and encourage the progress of sound principles, in religion, morals, and politics, will oblige us by giving the above notice a place in their several papers, or connect it with the original Proposal. RUSSELL & CUTLER. Boston, Jan. 28, 1802.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber begs leave to return thanks to his friends and customers, for the many obligations he has received from them, and informs them that he still continues in his line of business—at the same time he would beg leave to acquaint the Public that the Portland, Portsmouth, Newbury, Salem and Boston Mail Stages run every day in the week, Sunday excepted, at 4 o'clock in the morning, from the Inn formerly kept by Mr. John Stavvers, in Pitt-street, and which house is now kept by the subscriber. Gentlemen who wish to go the lower road, can be accommodated with seats, by applying to the subscriber, who keeps the Stage-Office, and is provided with careful drivers, and good accommodations for those who wish to travel. He also endeavors to keep a good supply of provisions and liquors, and every attention will be paid to those who may please to honor the Mail Stage Inn with their company, and the smallest favors very gratefully acknowledged by the Public's most humble servant, James A. Geddes. Portsmouth, Jan. 15, 1802.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of PIERMONT, county of Grafton, State aforesaid, who are delinquent in paying their county and highway taxes for the year 1801, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or before the twenty-fifth day of March 1802, so much of their lands as will pay the said taxes, with incidental charges, will be sold on said day, at public vendue, at my dwelling-house in said Piermont, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 5 columns: Original Grantees and Owners of LANDS, Lot, Acres, County, C.C. It lists various landowners and their respective land details.
WILLIAM TARLTON, Collector. Piermont, Jan. 14, 1802.
To PHILIP WHITE, Esq. proprietors clerk for the township of Warren, in the county of Grafton and State of New-Hampshire.
WE the subscribers, owners of one sixteenth part both of the divided and undivided land in said town, request you to warn a meeting of the proprietors or owners of land in said town, to meet together on Friday the 28th day of May next, at the dwelling-house of William Butler, Esq. innholder in said town, at 2 of the clock in the afternoon, to act on the following articles, viz.
1st. To choose a Moderator. 2d. To choose Agents to settle a dispute between the proprietary of said Warren and the proprietary of the township of Coventry, respecting the line between said towns, and to give them such power as they may think proper. 3d. To choose an Agent or Agents to examine respecting the bounds and lines between Warren and Peeling, and give him or them such power as they may think proper. 4th. To vote what sum of money they will raise to defray charges, &c. 5th. To choose Assessors and a Collector.
WILLIAM HACKET, GILMAN WHITE, DAVID CURRIER, MOSES BROWN, for the estate of SAMUEL WHITE, Esq. deceased. RICHARD WHITE, for STEPHEN GORHAM. Jan. 15, 1802.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. In compliance with the foregoing request, the proprietors or owners of land in said township of Warren, are hereby warned to meet at the time and place, for the purposes above mentioned. P. WHITE, Pro. Clerk. Southampton, Jan. 18, 1802.
State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham, ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of RAYMOND, in said county, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1800, that so much of their land as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of SHERBURNE BLAKE, in said Raymond, on the twelfth day of April next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 5 columns: Highway, Lot, Acres, County, C.C. It lists landowners and their tax details for Raymond.
Raymond, Jan. 4, 1802. BARLEY. Upham & Garland, WILL pay CASH for Barley, at the highest price. GOODS as usual.
Hillsborough, ff.
To the honorable the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, holden at Amherst, in and for the county of Hillsborough, on the first Tuesday of October, A. D. 1801.
MARY MURDOUGH wife of Samuel Murdough, late of Hillsborough, in said county, libels against the said Samuel and gives the Court to understand, that on or about the thirty-first day of May, A. D. 1780, at Hillsborough aforesaid, she was lawfully joined in marriage with the said Samuel, and ever since that time hath demeaned herself towards the said Samuel as a faithful, chaste and dutiful wife, nevertheless the said Samuel in no wise regarding his duty and marriage covenant, on the first day of May last past, at said Hillsborough committed adultery with a certain lewd woman, and hath wholly deserted your libellant, and hath ever since cohabited and still continues to cohabit with said woman; wherefore your libellant prays that the bonds of matrimony between her and the said Samuel subsisting, may be decreed to be nul and void, and that she be divorced therefrom, and that such allowance out of the estate of said Samuel may be decreed her for alimony, as to the said Court shall seem reasonable.
Wm. GORDON, for the libellant.
Hillsborough, ff. Superior Court, October Term, 1801. Ordered by the Court that the petition or notice the said Samuel Murdough to appear before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, to be holden at Hopkinton, within and for the county of Hillsborough, on the first Tuesday of May next, to show cause (if any he have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted, by causing said petition and order of Court thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, the last publication whereof to be six weeks before said term.
Attest, NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk. Copy examined by NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk.
Hillsborough, ff. To the honorable the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature holden at Amherst, in and for the county of Hillsborough, on the first Tuesday of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one;
JAMES CARTER of Hillsborough, in the county of Hillsborough, libels and gives the said Court to understand, that on or about the twentieth day of November, A. D. 1793, at Hillsborough aforesaid, he was lawfully joined in marriage with one Mehitable Straw, and hath ever since had the said Mehitable for his lawful wedded wife, and in all respects demeaned himself towards the said Mehitable as a good and affectionate husband, nevertheless the said Mehitable utterly disregarding her marriage contract with your libellant, afterwards, on the first day of May last, past, committed adultery with a certain lewd man, eloped from her family and hath ever since cohabited with said lewd person; wherefore for the cause aforesaid, the said James prays that he may be divorced from the bonds of matrimony between him and the said Mehitable subsisting.
JAMES CARTER. October 6, 1801.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Hillsborough, ff.
Superior Court, October Term, 1801. Ordered by the Court, that the petition or notice the said Mehitable to appear at the Superior Court of Judicature, to be holden at Hopkinton within and for the county of Hillsborough, on the first Tuesday of May next, to show cause (if any she have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted, by causing said petition and order of Court thereon to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, the last publication thereof to be six weeks before said term.
Attest, NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk. Copy examined by NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk.
TO BE SOLD BY
Samuel Hill, At his Store on Spring-Hill, as follows, —VIZ.— 40 Hhds. 2, 3, 4, proof St. Vincents and Tobago RUM. A quantity of SUGAR. COFFEE and COTTON. GIN and BRANDY. IRON HOLLOW WARE. IRON. Halback and German STEEL. GRINDSTONES. a few English Goods, which will be sold very cheap for cash, or short approved credit. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for Shipping Furs. Portsmouth, December 31, 1801.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in New-Chester, in the county of Grafton, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1801; that unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber on or before the 19th day of April next, so much of their land as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of WILLIAM SEARLE, in said town, at ten o'clock, A. M. on said day.
Table with 5 columns: NAMES OF THE ORIGINAL PROPRIETORS, Lot, Acres, County, C.C. It lists landowners and their tax details for New-Chester.
JOHN SEARLE, Collector. New-Chester, Jan. 23, 1802.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have demands against the estate of THOMAS TUTTLE, late of Lee, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement to the subscriber, administratrix to said estate. COMFORT TUTTLE, Adm'x. Lee, Jan. 18, 1802.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Rockingham, ff.
THE subscribers being appointed executors of the last Will of the Hon. GEORGE JAFFREY, late of Portsmouth, in said county, Esquire, deceased—and having given bonds as the law directs;
ALL persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make payment to JEREMIAH LIBBEY, of said Portsmouth, without delay, and all those who have demands, are desired to exhibit them to him.
JOHN JEFFRIES, JEREMIAH LIBBEY. Portsmouth, Jan. 4, 1802.
Dan'l Austin,
Has for sale at his Store south of Mr. Buckminster's Meeting-house, opposite the new Market, Groceries in general, Wholesale and Retail.
—VIZ.— HYSON, Gun-Powder, Rock, Lisbon and fine SALT. Bohea TEAS. BRANDY. Leaf and Brown SUGAR. REDWOOD. COFFEE. LOGWOOD. CHOCOLATE. FUSTICK. MOLASSES. ALLUM. RICE, ground do. COPPERAS. FLOUR. BRIMSTONE. Spanish, French and PEPPER. Carolina INDIGO. GINGER. W. I. and Georgia ALLSPICE. COTTON. FLASK OIL. Cask and Box RAIL-IRON. SINS. CANDLE and common Mould and Dip SOAP. CANDLES. POLAND STARCH. CORN. RYE. SPICES, &c. &c. PAPER for Rooms, different qualities, as low as at the Manufactory.
The above articles will be sold very low for cash, or exchanged for country produce. [6 w.]
CONDITIONS.
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Subscribers admitted at all times, with liberty to withdraw their names whenever they please, paying up their bills, till which they will be considered as customers.
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