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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. II.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CLXXXVI.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY MONDAY, JANUARY 15th, 1802.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
SPEECH of Mr. WHITE in the Senate, on the Motion made by Mr. WELLS, to strike out the ratio of 33,000 in the Apportionment Bill.
Mr. WHITE, of Delaware. Believing as I do, Sir, that the minds of gentlemen on this floor are thoroughly made up as to the present subject, and that any observations now to be offered will not influence a single vote, but merely occupy the time of the Senate to no useful purpose, I shall ask your indulgence but a few moments. I cannot, Sir, quietly see this bill reported by your Committee, meditating as it certainly does a manifest injury to the State. I have the honor in part to represent, pass a law, without doing more than oppose to it a silent negative; without holding up my voice and protesting most solemnly against the extreme injustice of the measure.—If Sir, this Bill passes in its present shape, there will be left in the State of Delaware Twenty-eight thousand eight hundred and eleven people unrepresented in the popular branch of their legislature. Gentlemen may say, that this is only a fraction, and that in a general apportionment of representation, fractional numbers are unavoidable. Sir, I acknowledge it is only a fraction, but it is a fraction that includes one-half the population of that State, and amounts even upon the present contemplated plan, to within four-thousand of the number sufficient to gain another representative. Sir, twenty-eight, or thirty thousand would to one of the larger States, be an inconsiderable fraction. Apportion that number for instance among the twenty-one representatives from Virginia, and you give to each member but a fraction of about thirteen hundred; whereas from Delaware, there will be but one representative, and over and above his legal number a fraction of near twenty-nine thousand people unrepresented. Is this fair Sir? Is this equitable? I ask, gentlemen, is it not unfairly and wrongfully? And can it be possible, Sir, that the transcendent omnipotence of a majority have fated, if I may use the expression, this injustice upon a Sifter State? Suppose, Sir, Delaware to have but one representative and Virginia twenty, a fraction of five thousand to the former is equal to a redundant number of one-hundred thousand to the latter; or take, Sir, the present case, and you will find that the fraction of twenty-nine thousand in the State of Delaware, apportioned upon the representation, is at least equal to a redundant number in the State of Virginia of three hundred thousand. If, Sir, the divisor is fixed at thirty thousand, Delaware will have two representatives; her weight then in the other House will in relation to Virginia be as one to twelve, but if she is compelled to give to the divisor of thirty-three thousand, you allow her but one representative; you deny her nearly one-half her rightful influence, and place her on the floor of the House of representatives in a relative situation toward Virginia, as one to twenty-one. Sir, an additional representative to any of the larger States, is not of the same consequence as another would be to Delaware. To Virginia, for instance, one is but the twentieth part of her force, to Delaware it would be one half her force. Gentlemen may say, that Delaware is the smallest State, but let it be remembered, Sir, that her rights are equally sacred with those of the largest States; and although her citizens are not so numerous, yet, Sir, their State sovereignty and other constitutional rights are quite as dear and valuable to them, as the blessings can be to any other people; and let me add, Sir, she is amongst the oldest States; her history travels back through the bloody scenes of your revolution; she dates her era at your declaration of independence, and I am proud to say, and can do so without detracting from her neighbours, in proportion to her population, her resources and extent during the severe contest for American Liberty, she contributed, in blood and treasure, as freely to the support and permanent establishment, as any State in the Union.
But, Mr. President, there is another point of light in which I must be permitted to present the glaring injustice of this measure. By the Constitution of the United States, taxation is not apportioned among the respective States according to representation, but according to population. Delaware then, although in the House of representatives, where the money affairs of our country are principally managed, she has but one member, and Virginia twenty-one, is not taxed to the amount only of the twentieth part of the taxes of Virginia, according to representation, but to the amount of
the twelfth part of the taxes of that State according to population. Thus, Sir, nearly one-half the citizens of Delaware are obliged to pay their proportion of taxes to the support of your government, when you allow them no voice in either laying and disposing of those taxes, or what is perhaps even more material, in pointing out the objects of taxation.—Their situation may in some respects be likened to a very memorable grievance once heavily complained of in this country, when the parliament of Great-Britain arrogated to themselves the right of taxing our fathers without their consent.
Sir, the doctrine urged by some gentlemen, that the divisor of thirty thousand will increase the House of representatives to a body, too large and unwieldy for the convenient and ordinary purposes of business, seems to me totally without foundation. The observation and experience of every man must be sufficient at once to satisfy him that this cannot be the consequence; we have before our eyes, Sir, examples that prove directly the reverse. This divisor will give to your House of representatives but one-hundred and fifty-seven members; the State of Virginia has in the popular branch of her legislature, one-hundred and eighty members; and we have not been told that it is too numerous. The British House of commons before the Union with Ireland, consisted of about five-hundred and fifty members, and we heard no complaint of the numbers; on the contrary, Sir, the nation wished a fuller representation; and it is from that House, too, Sir, that, according to this logic, must be so extremely riotous and disorderly, we have drawn most of the rules that govern the proceedings of this honorable body.
Again, Sir, the nature and spirit of your government requires a full representation in the legislature. It is a government that must depend alone for its support upon the affections of the people; and the best security for their affections, is to extend to them upon as large a scale as comports with the public safety the freedom of choice, and right of representation. In so extensive a country as this, many parts of which are thinly inhabited, and the election districts consequently including vast tracts of territory, it must often happen that the electors are entirely unacquainted with the person for whom they vote; but if you increase the representation, you reduce the size of the election districts—you bring the candidate within the very neighbourhood of the electors; they see him, they know him—they are better enabled to estimate truly his character, and judge of his capacity and disposition to serve them. This, Sir, will secure in a great degree, the constituent against imposition, and attach to the representatives, a higher and more immediate responsibility; it will inspire the people with confidence in your government, and induce them more cheerfully to acquiesce in your laws. But above all, Sir, the divisor of thirty thousand leaves throughout the United States, a less aggregate of unrepresented fractions than any divisor you can take—Let's, permit me to say Sir, by one-hundred and sixteen thousand, than the one contemplated in the Bill: and I am sure gentlemen on all sides of the House, will see the country as fairly represented as possible. To my mind this is a most conclusive argument in favour of the divisor of thirty thousand.
I am told, Sir, that this has been made a party question; that party considerations influence it. What could have induced to this, is not for me to say; I will attribute no improper motives to any honorable gentleman, but it has not pleased God to bless me with sagacity enough to discover any thing in it, that even favoured of party. Sir, parties have already attained in this country, a sufficient height, not only for our happiness but for our safety; and it argues but a small regard for the public good, to stamp every subject with that complexion. If this question involves any separate interests, they are those Sir, of the smaller and larger States. With the former, then the cause I advocate is a common cause, and I am sure gentlemen will give it due consideration, and not suffer any party feelings, however disguised, to influence them. Sir, a doctrine has of late been publicly avowed, which, I must be permitted to notice, as in my estimation, extremely hostile to the rights of the smaller States; it is said, that the House of representatives is not their ground; that they must look to themselves in the Senate, and take care on this floor, that sovereign rights are not destroyed. I hope gentlemen representing the smaller States will profit by
this warning, it is well worth their attention; it comes Sir, from the largest and most influential State in the Union. The point it leads to I presume not to say, and fear Sir, even to conjecture.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U. S.
Speech of Mr. VAN RENSSELAER, on the 5th inst. on a motion of Mr. Bayard to strike out the ratio of 33,000 in the Apportionment Bill.
Mr. VAN RENSSELAER did not rise with a view to offer any arguments to the committee in expectation that any one member would be influenced thereby, so as to induce him to change his opinion different from what he had expressed on the floor of the house; or signified by a vote on the different questions that have been decided; but merely to express his opinion and to assign his reason for the vote he was about to give.—When the question now before the committee was first introduced into the house an honorable gentleman from Connecticut, Mr. Griswold, moved to strike out the divisor 33,000 for the purpose of introducing 40,000; he voted for it, but the motion did not obtain.—Circumstanced as he was in the shape the business now stood before the committee, he would vote for striking out 33,000 in hopes of obtaining a divisor of 40,000, in doing this he was actuated by the same motive that influenced him on a former occasion; that of opposing to too numerous representation. As to two of the reasons his colleague, (Mr. Van Ness) had offered in support of the present bill before the committee, the act of the House of Representatives, in the year 1793 fixing the ratio to 33,000, and the instance of the late convention in the state of New-York lessening the state legislature, Mr. Van R. said made more in favor of the divisor of 40,000 than otherwise; for that the ratio of 33,000 for each member in 1793 was on three million, which made a very considerable augmentation to the house; in the present case the divisor ought to be received because we have at this time upwards of five million of souls; if then precedents and local considerations might be brought to bear on the present question, it certainly would give the preference to the divisor of 40,000 rather than 33,000.
Foreign Intelligence.
Stockholm, Sept. 29.
The following is a copy of the speech made by citizen Bourguet, at the first audience he received from his Swedish majesty:
"Sire, after five years interruption of relations, which should be as permanent as the motives on which they are founded, I feel proud in having been sent to your majesty to draw close those ties which a circumstance of a fugitive nature might for a moment relax, but which nothing could ever burst asunder. In vain did Europe, almost universally in arms against the French Republic, smile upon those appearances of collisions, and make them the ground of a portion of their hopes. A few explanations were sufficient to dissipate those light clouds, and to reconcile two states, which a nominal difference in their constitutions ought not to prevent from coming to an understanding, or from courting the alliance of each other. And what are the causes which should any longer prevent a junction reciprocally desired? That epoch, dreadful to all governments, and even to the majority of Frenchmen themselves, at which the French Republic, in the first trial of its strength, seemed to threaten every state with invasion, and at which every thing that was not new was regarded as illegitimate, has passed away. The present new phasis, Sire, of the French Revolution will be the last. Henceforth we will honor virtue wherever we discover it. We shall principally honor it on the throne; because it is more difficult to exercise when in the possession of great power. We do not conceive it to be adoration from our principles to present the homage of our regard to a sovereign who inherits a name which has long received the tribute of universal applause; to a king who, at any age when passion is generally predominant, is actuated only by a love of justice; whose example is every moment a living lesson of morality; with whom politics will never be an art of deception, nor morals a chimaera; who shews himself so worthy of the sovereign authority with which he is invested, by the dominion he exercises over himself. The governments, which has appointed me the interpreter of its sentiments to your majesty, in vir-
tue of these full powers (presenting his credentials to the king,) will not disavow the first title which I make of them; particularly when I address myself to the head of a nation which has always been the ally of France, frequently emulous of imitating it, but never its rival; of a nation in which we were gratified at all times to discover several traits of resemblance to ourselves; and more than ever since we have performed the career in which we preceded us; and above all, since like her, though by different means, we have resolved a grand political problem, in combining public liberty with the energy and affection of the government."
A Hamburgh paper gives the following as a sketch of the Concordatum between Bonaparte and the Pope:
1. The Catholic, Apostolical, and Roman Religion shall be declared the religion of the state. 2. This religion shall be protected in its exterior worship and its ceremonies, with the exception of the processions, which shall not take place but when the Prefects shall judge that they will not be attended with inconvenience. 3. The Chief Consul is declared head of the Gallican Church. 4. All the bishopricks of France shall be vacated; but the former titular bishops shall receive new Bulls on the presentation of the Chief Consul. 5. The bishops, priests, and Curates shall make the promise of fidelity. 6. Three bishops shall never have leave to return to France, viz: the Cardinals of Rohan and Montmorency, and the bishop of Arras. 7. Upon the publication of the Concordatum there shall be established in each Arrondissement an office where the Catholics shall inscribe their names, and where they shall pay, to defray the expense of the public worship, a tenth of their taxes. 8. All the parochial churches shall be restored to the Communes. 9. In the approaching nomination of Cardinals, three hats shall be given to France upon the presentation of the Chief Consul.
From the MONITEUR .
The colony of St. Domingo existed for several years without positive laws. Governed for a long time by ambitious men, its destruction appeared inevitable without the active and wise genius of the commander in chief, Toussaint Louverture, who, by the most judicious combinations, the best laid plans, and the most energetic actions, was enabled to rescue it almost at the same moment from its external and internal enemies; to extinguish successively all the sparks of discord; to prepare its resurrection from the bosom of anarchy; to make plenty succeed to famine; the love of labor and of peace to civil war and idleness; security to terror, and, finally, to reduce it to the dominion of the French empire.
The revolution had overthrown with violence every thing that constituted the system by which the island of St. Domingo was formerly regulated.
New laws had been substituted at various periods by the different legislative assemblies of France, but the incoherence of these laws, repealed almost as soon as enacted, their defects and their insufficiency acknowledged even by those who were the authors of them—the manner in which they are carried into effect by the factions, or those attached to party, contributed more to propagate disorder than to repress it.
The natural consequences of this order of things was to make the laws, which ought to have been treated with respect, objects of alarm, or when they were impotent, objects of contempt.
Those wise men who co-operated in forming the French constitution, for the 8th year, have, no doubt, felt the necessity of adopting a new system for remote colonies, and of consulting, in the enacting of laws intended to direct them, the manners, the customs, the wants of the French by whom they are inhabited, as well as the circumstances in which they are placed.
Could it, in fact, be an easy task to form an opinion of all these considerations from statements frequently incorrect; to appreciate, at so great a distance, the alterations effected in the public mind; to ascertain the evils under which the people laboured, and to apply remedies both proper and efficacious, more particularly during the war?
The 9th article of the French constitution would have been alone sufficient to authorize the inhabitants of St. Domingo to present to the French government laws by which they are to be go-
vern'd, had not the experience of the past rendered it an imperious duty.
And what moment could be more proper for the execution of that important work than that in which the chaos laid open, the ancient edifice cleared of its ruins, prejudices banished, and the heat of passion allayed, seemed to mark the propitious instant in which it became necessary to lay the foundations of the work?
These are circumstances which do not present themselves more than once during a long series of centuries, to fix the fate of nations. If suffered to escape they are sought for in vain.
To these fundamental causes, which made it necessary to have a constitution for St. Domingo, combined with the interests of its inhabitants, which were intimately connected with those of the mother country, were joined motives equally pressing.
The just claims of the departments of the colony to have access to the tribunals of justice.
The necessity of introducing new cultivators for the increase of cultivation, the re-animation of commerce, and the re-establishment of manufactures.
The utility of cementing the union between the old Spanish and French parts.
The impossibility of the mother country supporting and maintaining this immense colony during a war with foreign maritime powers.
The necessity of establishing a simple, and uniform regimen in the administration of the finances of the colony, and in reforming abuses.
The necessity of tranquilizing absent proprietors with regard to their properties.
And, lastly, the importance of consolidating and strengthening the peace of the interior, of encreasing the prosperity which the colony began to enjoy, after the tumults by which it was agitated; to make every person acquainted with his rights and duties, and to extinguish every kind of distrust; in presenting a code of laws to which all interests and affections shall be united.
Such were the motives which made the general in chief convoked the legislative assembly, whose business it was to present to the French government that constitution most convenient for the colony of St. Domingo.
A few of the members of that assembly wished to prolong the tumult of their discussion; but, in the meantime they wished to be surrounded with men of information and willion, in order that a work of such great interest should appear the work of the whole colony.
If the central assembly has not completely fulfilled the wish of its constituents; if it has not attained the object which the general in chief proposed, it at least has done what circumstances permitted it to do. It has not been able to propose at one time all the changes which it could have desired. The colony cannot arrive at its greatest prosperity, except by slow degrees. A benefit which is to be lasting, must operate by slow degrees; in this respect it is necessary to follow nature, which does nothing precipitately, but which gradually matures its beneficent productions.
Happy, if this first attempt shall contribute to ameliorate the state of its citizens, and obtain their esteem and indulgence, as well as testimonies of satisfaction on the part of France, should it even fail of acquiring a certain perfection.
All the articles of the constitution have been discussed and decreed without passion, prejudices, or partiality; and the mode of Government has in particular been adopted, as the only one fit, in the present circumstances, to preserve the tranquility of the Colony, and restore it to its ancient splendour.
In other respects, every two years the ensuing Central Assemblies may operate the changes which time and experience shall render necessary.
The Central Assembly has not the vanity to believe that it has proposed the best possible Constitution; but it can safely state, that all the members of whom it consists, have uniformly been affected by the desire of doing good; that they have the wish of securing the actual tranquility of the colony, of rendering its prosperity permanent, and of augmenting and proving their attachment to the French Government.
FRENCH REPUBLIC.
ACTS OF GOVERNMENT.
Decree of the 10th of October, 1801, (18th Vendemaire, year 10.)
The Consuls of the Republic decree as follows:—
Art. I. In consequence of the re-

establishment of peace between the French republic and Great-Britain, and their respective allies, privateering is prohibited.
II. Conformably with the eleventh article of the preliminaries concluded between the two powers, the captures shall be declared null, and as such restored, which shall be taken from Great-Britain or her allies, or their respective subjects and vessels, in the places, and after the periods of time following, that is to say, in the channel and the North-Sea, after the 22d of October, 1801; from the channel to the Canary Islands inclusively, whether in the Mediterranean or the ocean, after the 10th of November; in the parts comprised between the said Canary Islands and the equator, after the 10th of December; and, finally, in all the other parts of the world, without any exception, or other designation of places, after the 10th of March, 1802.
III. All the prizes shall also be declared null, & as such shall be restored, which shall have been taken, or may be taken from Great-Britain, her allies, their respective subjects and vessels, in the places and within the times above-mentioned, by armed vessels from the ports of the republic, subsequent to the signature of the preliminaries of peace, and from the time the account of it was received in the said ports.
IV. The ministers of justice, of marine and foreign affairs, are charged, each, so far as relates to his office, with the execution of the present decree, which shall be inserted in the bulletin of laws. The First Consul, (Signed) Bonaparte . By the First Consul, The Sec'y State, (Signed) H. B. Maret .
From London papers to the 10th Nov. inclusive received by the British Packet.
LONDON, Nov. 10.
The article apparently of most importance in those journals, relates to some popular disturbances which have broken out in one of the provinces of Spain. On the first blush of the affair it might be thought that no serious consequences could result from it, but having for its main-spring an avowed detestation of the feudal and manorial rights of the lords of the soil, it is impossible to calculate what it may lead to.
Proclamation of his Imperial majesty the emperor Alexander, published on the day of his Coronation, 15 (27) September 1801.
"Having taken upon our ourselves, by our accession to the throne of our ancestors, all the obligations belonging to our important station; and having recognized in our heart, that from this solemn moment the happiness of the people which is entrusted to us should be the only object of our cares and wishes, we have directed all our attention to that object; and its basis, we have determined from the beginning of our reign, to confine all the orders in their rights and privileges. We have, therefore, re-established for ever the patent of the nobility, the force of which had been weakened in several points by circumstances; we have confirmed the municipal organization; and we have restored to the citizens their privileges entire; we have laid open to commerce and trade, all the sources of riches, and have given a free channel to their progress; we have granted to the peasants the right of cutting timber in the forests for their necessities, by the prohibition of which they were so severely oppressed. Having repressed all the horrors of the Secret Tribunal, we have taken out of its dungeons all its victims; in annihilating the eternal prosecutions of suits against those employed under government, and persons of every description, who have been guilty of crimes through mistake, accident, or by vicious examples, we have mitigated their fate, without invalidating the energy of the laws, in the firm persuasion that this manifestation of our clemency will tend to reform, and restore to the paths of truth, those who deviated from them; in lowering the recovery of debts to a specific sum, and in alleviating as much as possible punishments of all kinds, we have entirely freed the clergy from them.
In thus fulfilling our duties before God, we do not think that we have by these measures already reached the great end for which we are destined.
"The welfare of empires is consolidated by time, and attains perfection by continual efforts for the common good. In all these regulations, our sole desire is to shew the extent of our solicitude for the happiness of the people, and how grateful it is to our feelings, to convince the real children of the country of our attachment to them, and our attention to their interests. The Almighty has blessed our desires and endeavours. In every good action we have felt the aid of his all powerful arm, to signalize his Providence in all workings upon us, and to strengthen the secret ties which bind us to the people whom the Almighty has confided to our care. This day, under the influence of his grace, we have completed the sacred action of the anointing and coronation. In returning thanks to his all powerful Providence, we cannot offer upon his altar more grateful incense than by following the inclination of heart, to preserve the engagements which we have solemnly made in his presence, to render this day sacred, and to impress it upon the hearts of the people by new favours."
Revolution in Switzerland. Paris, Nov. 9.
A fresh revolution has been effected in Switzerland. The diet at Berne at the moment that it had completed the new Constitution and nominated members to the senate, has in its turn been dissolved and all its measures declared void, by the old Legislative body, which has resumed the reins of government, appointed a provisional executive, and restored the constitution agreed to in May last.
The Moniteur of the 3d contains the following article on this very singular subject:
In the course of the summer a constitution was adopted by the Helvetic people. A diet met to proceed to the appointment of the Senate, of the Landerman, and authorities, and each Canton was employed upon its particular Constitution, and organization, in the portion of attributes which the Constitution gave the Cantons. The diet scarcely assembled, declared itself a constituent assembly, destroyed the constitution for which it was convoked, and began to draw up a new one. Factions formed and fomented; the Deputies of the small cantons retired to their homes, and protested against the usurpation of the diet. A part of the canton of Lucerne and Glaris imitated this conduct.
The diet, however, without paying attention to these protests, completed their new constitution.
On the 23th October, the ancient legislative body, which since the Union of the Diet, had ceased to act, assembled, decreed the following laws.
The legislative council, considering the evils with which the country is menaced by the incoherence of the labors of the Helvetic malquerade, and the manifest partiality which has swayed its deliberations; considering that this diet has mistaken its duties and gone beyond the limits of its powers, in occupying itself upon a new plan of constitution, and arrogating to itself, in fact, the functions of a constituent assembly; considering that such a step is not justified by any power legitimately delegated, that it is even in formal opposition to the organic laws, as well as to the will of Helvetia, tacitly expressed by the convocation of the assemblies of cantons; considering that, by the secession of fifteen members of that assembly, several cantons not being represented at all, and others only being in partially, it has ceased to be the General Helvetic diet, and could not lawfully continue its labors; considering, finally, that the impetuous duty of the government is to prevent internal dissensions and all the evils of anarchy, decree:
 1. The assembly sitting at Berne, under the name of the Helvetic diet, is declared dissolved, and its proceedings are considered as null and void.  2. The constitution published on the 29th of May, 1801, shall from the present moment, be put in execution, as far as regards the organization of the Central authorities.  3. There shall be appointed from the Legislative body a commission of five members, charged with proposing, during the present sitting, a list of twenty-five members to form the senate. The Legislative body shall proceed immediately to the nominations.  4. As soon as the majority of it is assembled, the Senate shall enter upon its functions, and from that moment the provisional authority of the government shall cease.  5. The Senate shall exercise the attributes and power delegated to it by the constitution.  6. It is especially charged with making all the necessary dispositions for the convocation of the constitutional Diet, which shall assemble in three months at the latest.  7. The Senate is besides charged with preparing for that diet a statement of the ameliorations of which the constitution is susceptible, as well as the organic laws, necessary to its being put in activity.  8. It shall ascertain the wishes expressed in favor of such or such a change to be made in the division of territory, and shall make a report to the diet.  9. It is finally charged with examining plans of cantonal organization, and with making a report to the diet. Until the diet has approved, and registered them, the authorities existing at present in the cantons shall continue their functions.  10. Independently of the before mentioned labors, the Senate shall give an account to the diet of the state of the republic, and of the manner in which it has been governed from its installation to the period of making such an account.  11. The Diet shall have the right of confirming the Senate, or of proceeding to a new election. 
(Signed) MARCACCI. President of the Legislative Council. Berne, October 28.
Boarding House.
E. Gardner, at No. 6, of the Seven Building, will accommodate gentlemen with boarding and lodging on moderate terms.
Dec. 28, 1801.
National Intelligencer.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
FRIDAY, Jan. 8, 1802.
DEBATE.
On motion of Mr. Breckenridge to repeal the act passed last session for new organising the courts of the United States.
JUDICIARY ESTABLISHMENT.
[CONTINUED]
Mr. JACKSON, of Georgia. I rise with an impression of awe on the present question; for we must tread on constitutional ground, which should not be lightly touched on, nor too hastily decided. Every step we take ought to be well examined, and our minds convinced before we give that vote which cannot be recalled, and which will fix a principle on legislative construction, which perhaps will prevail as long as we remain a nation.
In the early stage of this discussion, I had almost determined to say nothing, and at present determined not to say much; but a justification of the vote I shall give, has impelled me to offer my reasons for it to the State. I represent: and I have made up my mind decidedly, to vote for the resolution before you, if I cannot be otherwise convinced.
I conceive, that as this subject requires from us a legislative construction, that construction may as well, and indeed better, be now made; there will undoubtedly hereafter be a clashing of powers. I, therefore, think it is much better to decide it now, when the injury is felt, than to suffer it to take root until it shall extort a different and more violent decision than that of a deliberative body.
The reasons for the resolution have been so ably stated, and strongly enforced by the gentleman from Kentucky who moved it, as to expediency and the burthen of the expences on the present system, I shall therefore say little about them.
The expences however of the judiciary establishment, I deem the least important consideration attached to the subject. Yet, I do not agree with the gentleman who has spoken, that the expence is trifling. The gentleman from New-York, had held up the insignificance of a cent a person, and had told us of Alfred's purlie, which no one dared to take away. Let that gentleman calculate twelve fowls to a family, and he will see that each family would pay 12 cents, a sum however insignificant to the pocket of that gentleman, that might furnish a comfortable meal to a poor family. With the gentleman from Kentucky, however, I contend that the principle is as much settled by one cent, as by a million. And this observation becomes incalculably dangerous, if it is to be drawn into precedent on every new project or improper measure, that it costs but a cent a person. And as to the remarks about Alfred, I might retort upon the gentleman, and say, that at that day, 12 cents might have been a year's salary for a judge.
We have been asked, if we are afraid of having an army of judges. For myself, I am more afraid of an army of judges under the patronage of the President, than of an army of soldiers. The former can do us more mischief. They may deprive us of our liberties, if attached to the executive, from their decisions; and from the tenure of office contended for, we cannot remove them; while the soldiers, however he may act, is enlisted, or if enlisted, only enlisted for two years; whilst the judge is enlisted for life, for his salary cannot be taken from him. [See 12 division, 8 Sect. 1st. Art. Constitution.] Sir, it is said these evils will not happen. But what security have we for the truth of the declaration? Have we not seen sedition laws? Have we not heard judges crying out through the land sedition, and asking those whole duties it was to enquire, is there no sedition here? It is true the Sedition law had expired with the last administration, and he trusted it would not exist or at least be acted on, under the virtuous Jefferson. But hereafter if it should exist, your judges under the cry of sedition and political heresy, may place half your citizens in irons. I thank God, that no such law now exists, or is likely to exist. I thank God, that we are not now under the influence of an intolerant clergy, as is evident from their abuse of the President; and that we are not under dread of the patronage of judges, is manifest from their attack on the Secretary of State. And I trust, that we shall long keep this patronage off, by not sanctioning the religious persecution of the clergy on the one hand, or the political violence of the judges on the other.
But I will forbear making any further remarks of this kind, and go into an examination of the constitutional grounds. [Gen. Jackson here quoted the 3d Art. 1st. Sect. of the Constitution.]
Here then are two tribunals. First,
The Supreme court, the creature of the Constitution, the creature of the people; the other, the inferior jurisdictions, the creature of the legislature. And notwithstanding the play of gentlemen upon the words shall and may , they are in meaning essentially different. The word shall , applied to the supreme court, is imperative and commanding, while the word may , applied to the inferior courts, is discretionary, and leaves to the legislature a coalition to act or not to act as it sees fit.
Again, why are the peculiar and exclusive powers of the supreme court designated in the following section of the Constitution, but because the Constitution considered, that tribunal as absolutely established; while it viewed the inferior tribunals as dependant upon the will of the legislature. And that this was the case was evident from the conduct of the Supreme court on the Pension act, which, that court had some time since declared unconstitutional, and which declaration, he was convinced, would not have been hazarded by an inferior tribunal.
But does this conclusion rest on judicial power alone? Is it no where else found under other heads of constitutional power? Yes sir, under the legislative head of power, which is the first grant of power made by the Constitution. For by the 8th section of the 1st article of the Constitution, after enumerating the powers of laying taxes, &c. it is declared in the 9th division thereof, "to extend to constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme court." Here then is a legislative power given expressly to that body, without restriction or application to any other branch of the national government. Let those lawyers who hear me decide on the construction of all grants or deeds, if two grants be made in the same deed, to two different powers or persons, if the first does not exclusively vest?
Is there a single argument, that can be affixed to oppose this construction of the constitution? Do not the observations of gentlemen, who insist upon the permanent tenure of the judicial office, place the creature above its creator, man above his God, the model above its mechanic? A good mechanic, when he constructs a machine, tries it; and if it does not succeed, he either mends or throws it away. Is there not the same necessity for acting in the same way with the inferior tribunals of the judiciary, which is no other than the mechanic of the legislature.
But upon the principles of gentlemen the law which creates a judge cannot be touched. The moment it is passed, it exists to the end of time. What is the implication of this doctrine? To alter or amend what may greatly require alteration or amendment, it is necessary to return to the creator, and to enquire what this creator is. My principle is that the creator is the people themselves; that very people of the United States whom the gentleman from New-York had declared ourselves to be the guardians of, to save the people themselves from their greatest enemies; & to save whom from destroying themselves he had invoked this house. Good God, said Mr. Jackson, is it possible that I have heard such a sentiment, in this body? Rather should I have expected to have heard it found from the despot of Turkey or the despot of Siberia, than to have heard it uttered by an enlightened legislator of a free country, and on this floor.
But let us examine how we are to get at the creator. If the hon. gentleman will put us into the way of doing this with effect, I will abandon all my arguments for this motion. Look to the constitution, and see how it is to be amended? It can only be amended on the recommendation of two thirds of both houses; or on the application of two thirds of the states, a convention shall be called, who are to propose amendments, afterwards to be ratified by three fourths of the states.
There is first then required two thirds of both houses of Congress. Can this two thirds be found now, or is there any probability of its being found for 20 years to come, who will concur in making the necessary alterations in the judiciary system that are now, or may hereafter be required? On this subject there are as many opinions as there are persons on this floor. I have indeed never found two persons precisely agree. How then can we expect three-fourths of the legislatures of the several states to agree when we cannot agree among ourselves. There is in fact no amendment which could reach the case, and exhibit to view all the requisite and necessary regulations for such an extent of country. Such an attempt must form a volume, a constitution by itself, and after all fall short of the object.
I am clearly, therefore, of opinion, that if the power to alter the judiciary system vests not here, it vests no where. It follows from the ideas of gentlemen that we must submit to all the evils of the present system, though it should exhibit all the horrors of the inquisition.
But gentlemen say the United States embrace a vast extent of territory, from 1500 to 1700 miles in length. What is the inevitable deduction to be drawn from this fact? Why that a system which is to apply to this extent of country, embracing different laws, and different habits, will require frequent alteration;
whereas, if we are tied down to a system of inferior tribunals once formed, we cannot even touch the plan of the judicial system of the little district of Columbia. Nor can we touch the inferior jurisdictions in the North-Western Territory, or in the Mississippi Territory, in both of which the systems were acknowledged to be adapted only to present circumstances, and in the last of which the rights of Georgia were implicated. It follows that whatever these rights may be, the system is sacred; and as to the Mississippi Territory, if, grounded on this doctrine, notwithstanding the claim of Georgia, her jurisdiction is totally lost. To revert to the sedition law. If the doctrine supported now were true, then, had the sedition law been incorporated as a system by itself, an inferior tribunal, and officers been attached to it, would it have been perpetually tacked to the constitution; that law under which so many of our citizens had been imprisoned, for writings and speakings, and one among others for wishing that the wadding of a gun had been lodged in a certain Presidential part.
The gentleman had dwelt on the inconveniences and evils of the old system, and had particularly condemned that part of it, which as he termed it, converted the judges into post-boys. But, I will appeal to the gentleman if in England, where so much more business is done, there are more than 12 judges, and whether those judges do not ride the circuit. And why shall our judges not ride the circuits? Shall we have six judges sitting here to decide cases which require a knowledge of the laws, the morals, the habits, the state of property of the several states? Would not this knowledge be much better obtained by their riding the circuits, and in the states themselves making themselves acquainted with whatever relates to them, and the cases of appeals to come before them. It has been remarked by a celebrated writer on the English constitution, that one of the greatest political evils that could befall a people was the existence of large judiciary bodies. To illustrate his ideas he had instance the Parliaments of France. If the spirit, which last session gave existence to sixteen new judges, continued, who could say by what number they would be limited. They might indeed soon become what they had been likened to, an army of judges.
I do not wish to be severe in my remarks on the conduct of the late administration. I admire the private character of Mr. Adams. But I do believe the succession of his political acts tended ultimately to accumulate in, and attach all powers to, a particular person or favourite family.
If I wished to bestow on Mr. Jefferson this mass of patronage, which I contend this horde of officers bestows, I should be in favour of the bill that it is now moved to repeal; but as a political person, I am no more for Thomas Jefferson than for John Adams. When he acts according to my opinion, right, I will support him; when wrong, oppose him; and I trust a majority on this floor will act in the same way.
A gentleman from Massachusetts has asked if suits will go on diminishing, and if the Millennium is so near at hand. Sir, different opinions are held on this subject; for some suppose the Millennium to have arrived long since, and others that it may arrive, and others again that it never would arrive; but there is one thing certain, that the more courts you have the greater temptation there is for litigation, and more suits or rather evils will flow from them. Law itself is but a necessary evil; for if mankind were perfect were it not for their frailties and passions, there would be no occasion for it; and lawyers are a still greater evil, although he acknowledged to be a necessary one. They seldom discourage litigious suitors, and swarm in our courts; and there are here, as well as in every other country, persons so fond of law and of persecution, that rather than not be in courts at all, they would direct their lawyers, as I have been formerly told of a man who applied for advice, and was informed he had no ground of action, to bring then a spite action. The state courts are open and competent to most of the inferior court business, and it ought to be thrown into that channel as much as possible.
With respect to the usefulness of the additional judges created by the act of last session, it was perhaps unnecessary to add any thing to what had been so ably observed by the gentleman from Kentucky. But I will state for the information of the Senate, that in the southern states of Georgia, South and North-Carolina, a ground of great litigation is removed, one which had originated at least 250 suits. Miller and co. had obtained a patent for a ginning machine, God knew where it came from, but I believe that neither of them invented it, so as to make those states tributary to them, and embroil them in disputes. South-Carolina had purchased the patent for 50,000 dollars, and had therefore dried up this source of litigation in that state.
The recovery of British debts too was nearly over. This had been a fruitful source of litigation. Our citizens had been sued, and their late hard earnings of property had been seized to satisfy British demands, whilst their former pro-

poity had been taken from them by British arms during the war.
I am surprised to hear the cry, that our liberties and the Constitution are endangered, from the quarter from which it is now urged. When such remarks had been made by those gentlemen with whom I generally acted on former occasions, the instantaneous cry was against demagogues, who by artfully inflaming the passions of the people against the government, wished to break down the Constitution.
A gentleman had talked about a victory mediated over the constitution. Not by the President. Not by us. By whom then was it mediated? Was it by the House of representatives? Or was it by the people themselves—that same people whom we were to save from their greatest enemy, themselves? For my part, I believe in the mediation of no such victory. Sooner for my part than participate in it, by voting for this resolution, if I thought it would have such a tendency, I would cut off my hand, or cut out my tongue. I respect and love the Constitution, and my great wish is with father Paul, to cry out as reprints it, esto perpetua .
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1802.
In SENATE. Mr. Breckenridge's Motion for repealing the Judiciary Act of the last Session, was further discussed on Wednesday, and yesterday. On Wednesday, Gen. Mason of Virginia, and Mr. Stone of North-Carolina, spoke at length, in favor of the motion; and yesterday Mr. Cooke, of Tennessee, and Mr. Breckenridge, of Kentucky, spoke in favour of the motion; and Mr. Olcott, of New-Hampshire, and Mr. Morris, of New-York, spoke against it.
The speech of Mr. Morris was unquestionably one of the most splendid specimens of eloquence ever delivered in a deliberative assembly.
Through an error of the press, in our paper, of the 11th inst. Mr. Van Rensselaer is stated as speaking in favor of the ratio of 33,000 for each representative; whereas, as will appear from our previous statements, Mr. Van Rensselaer advocated the striking out that ratio, in order to introduce a larger one.
COMMERCIALLY IMPORTANT.
A letter from the Havana to a respectable house in New-York, received by the Thetis, states, that "the port of Havana is shut against American vessels bringing any thing but slaves and sugar boilers."
In the brig Hope, capt. James Smith, arrived at Boston, in 48 days from Bilboa, came passengers, Don Valentine de Foranda, Consul General from Spain to the United States; Don Fausta de Foranda, Vice-Consul.
We hear that Col. Talliaferro of Georgia has sent his resignation to the Governor, his low state of health not permitting him to go on to Congress. The Governor (for what reason we do not learn) has returned the resignation. [Monitor.]
LEGISLATURE OF MARYLAND.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The committee to whom were referred sundry remonstrances against the unrestricted right of transporting out of this state, slaves and those of the African race who have only a term of years to serve, and sundry petitions praying a law may pass, prohibiting the transportation of slaves, and those of the African race who may be entitled to freedom consistent with humanity and justice, beg leave to report, that they have taken the same into their most serious consideration and are of opinion that the right acquired in slaves is and ought to be limited by the laws of humanity; and that the practice of transporting those who may be entitled to freedom, as well as other acts of cruelty and inhumanity towards those unhappy people, loudly call for the interposition of the legislature; they therefore submit the following resolution:— Resolved, That it is the opinion of your committee that a law should pass prohibiting under the severest penalties, the sale of those of the African race out of this state, who, after a term of years, are or may be entitled to freedom. On the second reading of the above resolution the yeas and nays being required, were Yeas 54, Nays 5.
Petersburg, Jan. 8. 1802. The resolution before the House of delegates, published in our paper of Friday last, for calling a convention for the purpose of devising amendments to the constitution of this state, was taken up and debated on Friday. An amendment was proposed by Mr. Brockenborough, which went to recommend to the people to instruct the members of the next assembly, as to the propriety of calling a convention—which was carried—Ayes 140—Nays 14.—The question on the original resolution, as thus amended, was then put and carried—Ayes 115—Nays 43. On Monday last the above resolution was rejected by the Senate. For the rejection, Ayes 13—Nays 7.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 9. Our London papers by the British Packet Prince Ernest, are down to the 10th, and prices current and Lloyd's list to the 9th of Nov. Their contents are not very interesting. The extracts in this day's Gazette contain the leading articles.
The preparations for the expedition to St. Domingo, says a late London paper, are going on with great activity. General Le Clerc, the brother-in-law of the chief consul, has lately been appointed to accompany Latouche Treville in this voyage.
Paris was wholly engrossed in preparing for the grand festival. The number of strangers there was very great; and it was expected, that the spectacle would be of the most magnificent kind ever witnessed.
On the 25th of Sept. a 2d transport of French prisoners failed from Constantinople, among whom was the famous Jean Bon St. Andre.
Three hundred English passports have arrived, says a Paris paper, to be distributed to merchantmen who are about to repair to remote countries, where the news of the peace had not yet reached. A similar number of French passports has been sent to London for British ships.
Alexandria, January 8th, 1802. In pursuance of public notice, a meeting was this day held at the Insurance-Office, in this town, of those who have suffered losses by French captures, for the purpose of making application to the Legislature of the United States, to obtain compensation therefor, being otherwise precluded under the circumstances they are at present placed, by the late ratification of the treaty between France and the United States.
It was therefore resolved, That a committee, of three, be appointed to correspond with the committees in one or more of the seaport towns of the United States, who are interested in similar losses, and to concert with them the measures necessary and proper to be pursued to obtain the object contemplated by this meeting; and that William Harthorne, William Wilson and John Potts, be the committee for the said purpose.
It was also resolved, That the above resolution be published in the Alexandria Newspapers. By order of the meeting. JOHN POTTS, Chairman.
For Sale or Rent. Two three story brick houses in Alexandria, completely finished, on King and Columbia, street, with sundry valuable property near the same, possession whereof may be had immediately. The situation for the flour and grocery business is equal to any in Alexandria. For terms apply to Henry Thomas Moore, Alexandria, or to the subscriber. NICHOLAS VOSS.
Wants a Place, A gentleman's own man, or as Steward and Butler—is capable of filling any of the above situations, and can be well recommended. Any lady or gentleman having occasion for a person of the above description, will please to address a line to E. M. at the post Office, Washington City, which will be strictly attended to. Jan. 11, 1802. ep3t
JOHN BYRNE, At his wholesale and retail Wine, Spirits and grocery Store, in Prince, near Water-street, Alexandria. Offers for sale at very moderate prices, London particular Madeira } do. do. Tenneriffe, } Wines. Choice Lisbon, Port and Madeira Cogniac brandy, Holland gin, old Jamaica spirits, anniseed cordials, fine teas, coffee, chocolate, loaf, lump, and brown sugars, nutmegs, mustard, pepper, Florence oil, raisins, starch, melasses, corks, &c. &c. A small assortment of tea-trays, waiters, brass cocks, and Dutch ovens; with excellent Irish linen and dowlas sheeting by the piece. The quality and prices of the above are peculiarly calculated to recommend them to the keepers of boarding-houses, and to give satisfaction to such gentlemen as may wish to provide their own wines, &c. Alexandria, Dec. 21, 1801. ep3w
JOHN GOULDING, Broker and Commission Merchant, RESPECTFULLY offers his services to his friends, to the friends of his friends and to the public. He proposes to do business in this line, for the sale, purchase and transfer of real and personal property of every description, the barter and exchange of lots, houses, &c. far merchandise, and vice versa. He has just received and for sale, madeira, port, Lisbon, claret and Malaga wine, shrub, brandy, gin, and cherry bounce, grapes, raisins, currants, figs, almonds, capers, olives, anchovies, citron, corks, &c. Philadelphia porter, loaf sugar, and slices of all sizes, particularly Ladies morocco, kid and spangled shoes. All which are for sale on reasonable terms, for cash, flour or tobacco; and again begs leave to solicit his friends, the friends of his friends and the public, to give him an opportunity, by partaking of their favors, to gratify them, in more respects than one. George Town, next the } Post Office, Dec. 18, 1801. ep3m
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the estate of JASPER DE CARNAP, late of the City of Washington, deceased; are desired to exhibit their accounts for settlement, and those who are indebted are earnestly requested to discharge the same without delay. ELIZABETH DE CARNAP, Administratrix. HENRY INGLE, Administrator. Dec. 21, 1801. ep3w
FOR SALE, Lots in various parts of the City, and several large and elegant brick houses. TO RENT, Several houses in different parts of the City. WANTED, On Loan, 2,000 dollars, for which a generous premium will be allowed, and unexceptionable real security can be given. TO BE EXCHANGED, Lands in Virginia and Pennsylvania, for property in Georgetown, Alexandria, or the City of Washington. Business transacted on commission, by ROBERT W. PEACOCK, Atty at Law and Conveyancer. Washington, Dec. 4, 1801. ep3t
A CHARIOT, HIGHLY finished, glassed all round, Venetian blinds, plated harness, &c. in complete order: for sale at Mr. Dunlap's, nearly opposite Mr. McLaughlin's Hotel, George-Town. Jan. 15, 1802. ep3t
NOTICE. THE partnership between Robert Clarke and John Tutt, Painters and Glaziers, was dissolved by mutual consent on the twenty-seventh day of July last. All those who have any demands against the said firm, are requested to present their accounts without delay, and those who are indebted, are desired to come forward and discharge their respective accounts. ROBERT CLARKE, JOHN TUTT. Washington Jan. 15, 1802. ep3t
Mr. SPRIGG, THE owner of LEBEO, was not desirous, after the races at the City, to run again against Mr. Tayloe's horse LEVIATHAN, he would have thought it ungenerous to have made such a proposition. But as Mr. Tayloe has declared in the public prints that "he can be accommodated for his own sum, not being less than 1500 dollars." Mr. Sprigg will run with him over the City Course, on the 13th day of May next, for 2,000 dollars, the four mile heats, agreeably to the rules of racing. As major Foreman, the owner of Raager, wishes an opportunity of contending with Lebeo and Leviathan, he can never have a better one than at the same time and place; but if that should not be convenient, Mr. Sprigg will run Lebeo against Ranger on the first Monday in June, over the Goven's Town Course, the four mile heats, for 3,000 dollars, or for any sum between that and 1000, as major Foreman may think proper. Jan. 15, 1802. ep6t
For 6666 dolls. & 66 cts. AT EASY PAYMENTS. The subscriber offers for sale a Tract of land on Acquia Creek, in the county of Stafford, containing about 500 acres, two fifths of which is woodland, lying chiefly on the water. This tract possesses the following improvements and advantages—A two story framed dwelling house and the usual out-houses; orchards of apples, peaches, pears, cherries &c. a falling garden neatly laid out, several springs of excellent water, and a well at the door. The dwelling house is situated on an eminence, commanding a most delightful and extensive prospect of the Potomac (from whence it is distant about two miles) for thirty or forty miles; and of the Aquia from its confluence with that river to the head of tide water at Woodstock—a prospect perhaps equalled by few in the U. States. The tract abounds with valuable quarries of free stone of every quality. Some of them contiguous to deep water, and nearer the Potomac than any that are now in operation on said Creek. For one acre, containing a free stone quarry three miles further from the Potomac, the proprietor has refused 3000 guineas, and eleven acres adjoining the said acre, were sold for 6000 dollars. There are also two valuable marlhes, several fishing shores for rock, shad and herring, and plenty of wild fowl in season. It is believed by good judges, that the timber on the land, and fire wood, if cut ready for market, would command a greater sum than is asked for the whole premises. Wood may be conveyed to the City of Washington with a fair wind, in two tides, the distance being not more than 40 or 45 miles. This land, supposing the timber to be entirely taken off, would in the course of seven or eight years start up thick with cedars, locust and pine. It would be a great acquisition to a grazier, the soil being admirably adapted to the culture of grass.—Apply to the subscriber near Acquia. V. PEYTON. Jan. 15, 1802. raw2m
Richard Spencer, vs. Elizabeth & Joseph Middleton, In Chancery December 31, 1801. THE object of the Bill is to obtain a decree for selling a house and lot in the City of Annapolis, the property of Joseph Middleton deceased, for the purpose of discharging the balance of a large debt due from the said deceased to the complainant, on bonds, which debt was intended by a decree passed on an agreement between the complainant and the said Elizabeth, in a cause here then depending, but which debt has not been secured agreeably to the said agreement and decree. It is stated that Joseph Middleton the defendant, resides out of the state, viz. in the District of Columbia. It is on complainant's motion ordered, That he either serve the said Joseph Middleton the defendant, with a copy of this order, or cause it to be inserted once in each of three successive weeks, in some newspaper of the City of Washington, before the 20th day of February next, to the intent that the said defendant may have notice of the complainant's application to this court and of the substance and object of his bill, and may be warned to appear here, on or before the 20th day of June next, to show cause wherefore a decree should not pass, granting relief to the complainant. A true copy. SAMUEL H. HOWARD, Reg. Cur. Can. Jan. 6, 1802. raw3t
Charlottee Hall School, SCHOOL will open on the 8th day of January next. The trustees at their quarterly meeting, held on the 30th of November, having taken into consideration the great increase of the School, and thinking that the moral conduct, and improvement of the pupils might be best promoted by the residence of the principal in the family, have induced him to undertake this duty; therefore the Rev. GEORGE RALPH, with proper assistants, will receive boarders, at Charlottee Hall, on the terms heretofore established, by the trustees, viz. Board, lodging, and washing, 1. s. d. 27 0 0 Or, by furnishing bedding, 25 per annum. The payments, as usual, will be expected to be made quarterly, and in advance. Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Reg. Coal Springs, Dec. 28, 1801. 22w4w
LIST OF LETTERS, Remaining in the Post Office, Washington City, on the 1st January 1802.
A. Thomas G. Addison. B. Lieut. Lewis C. Bailey, 2. Joseph Boone, David Brown, James Burnside, Mary Betton, Parker Bawen, junr. John Buchanan, Thomas Boys, Hetta Bankson, Richard Bauhoue, David Bates, William Bayley, capt. Lloyd Beall, John Brown, Edward P. Ball, Ignatius Boone. C. Dabney Carr, 2. James Clarke, 2. John Coles, Chauncey Camp, hon. William Cushing, Chas. Croft, Michael Clarke, David Chiles, Charles Collins, James Campbell, Joseph Coffleton, Dr. Grocker, Commissioner of the navy loan, Lieut. Richard Chandler, care of Caleb Swan, Lieut. Howell Cobb, Gabriel Christie. D. John Dawson, Messrs. Duncanson & Ray, Cato Duy, 2. Lucy Deaton, Philip Delany. E. Nathan Edmondson, Robert Eagan, Joseph Evans, Eli Eifton. F. Robert Flinn, 5. Joseph Field, 2. James Frazer, 2. Zephaniah Farrell, Robert Flanagan, Gabriel Ford, Fidlia Frond, (care of William Vidler) Samuel B. Fagan, or Joseph Swiles, Michael Forman, (care of Mr. Garboos) Philip Fitzhugh. G. Samuel Gothard, Jacob Grofe, Bennett Green. H. Walter Hellen, 3. Richard Hutchinson, William Howard, Upton Hobbs, William Hull, capt. Charles Hyde, John Hall. I. Capt. James Johnston, Joseph Jeffries, Sarah Jacques. K. Peregrine Knotts, William Keeffe, John and William Kennedy, John L. Keais, Mrs. John Kane, Alex. Kelly. L. Capt. John Legatt, E. W. Leight, Nicholas Long, Joseph Levy, Townsend Lamborn, (care of Messrs. Sharpeless & Smith) Samuel Llewellyn, Messrs. William and John Lee, Capt. C. Lyman. M. Charles Minifree, Cormac M'Nancy, James M'Nenon, Richard M'Clure, Elizabeth M'Coey, Capt. M'Keel, (care of Messrs. Gibbs and Rofs.) N. Samuel Nicholson, John Neilson, 2. Edward Neufville, Thomas Niles, Lewis Nicholas. O. Alexander Offutt. P. Richard Peters, junr. John H. Purvis, Capt. Pratt, Windlow Parke, junr. J. A. Pearson, Charles P. Polk, Daniel Patterson. R. Samuel Ringgold, Samuel Relf, John Rodgers, Robert Ritchie, John Richards, Benjamin Rhodes, John H. O. Rideout, John Read, John Rofs, William Rofs. S. Peleg Sanford, 2. Thomas S. Stephens, 2. Mr. Spalding, Erickson Hale Stone, John C. Scott, James Shaully, John W. Smoot, Margaret H. Scott, John Stickney, Matthew Shaw, James Stevens, William Slater, 2. T. John Tayloe, 2. Emily Thompson, Thomas Tracey, Francis L. Taney, James Taylor, Jane Isabella Thompson, William Thorn, Capt. John Thompson, Mrs. Tidyman, 2. Dr. Philip Tidyman, Thomas Truxton. W. Eli Whitney, 2. maj. Jonathan Williams, 2. Almon Wadding, Miss F. Williams, Amos Wilkinson, Mrs. S. Wrang, Hugh Wilson, Capt. W. H. Washington, Richard W. Welt, Thomas White, (care of Mr. Duckwith) Mr. Wilde, B. L. Wood, William Wright. Y. Patrick Yznardy. Jacob Zimmer. Z. Jan. 8, 1802. ep3t raw3t JOHN MINCHIN, BOOT-MAKER, (From Philadelphia) New-Jersey Avenue near the Capitol. JOURNEYMEN SHOEMAKERS wanted—Also two apprentices. Dec. 7. ep3t For Sale, Or to To Let, on Ground Rent for ever, FIFTY LOTS, SITUATE between the President's House and Capitol.—The lots to which is indisputable. ISAAC POLOCK. Dec. 16. ep3t FOR SALE. A superb Carriole with plated Harness. ALSO a pair of young, handsome and fleet PONIES, and a capt. saddle horse, who never was in harness. Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 28. ep3t
POST-OFFICE.
Washington, Jan. 11, 1801. WHEREAS sundry letters lately sent to and from this office, particularly two from the Postmaster General, sealed with his official seal, one for Albany, New-York; and the other for Bucks Town, Maine; have been broken open before they were received by the persons to whom they were directed. And other letters of importance from officers of government, and from individuals, have been improperly and in some instances withheld or delayed in such manner as to induce a belief of premeditated and fraudulent design. And as among the other injudicious consequences of such atrocious conduct the innocent and the guilty are, in a state of uncertainty, alike subject to suspicion and censure, I therefore (being implicated with others) will pay a reward of one hundred dollars for information which shall convict any person or persons of any of the above-mentioned offences, and two hundred dollars in each case of the said letters of the Postmaster General.
THOMAS MUNROE, P. M. Washington. Jan. 13. ep3t
The several Editors in the U. S. may benefit the public by publishing the above.
ROBERT CHERRY, Near the Sugar House, New-Jersey Avenue, has just received (in addition to his former stock) per the Sloop Harmony, captain Elwood, from Philadelphia.
A GENERAL assortment of groceries and liquors, viz. Pennington's loaf and lump sugar, Havanna white, Jamaica and St. Croix brown do. hylon, young hylon, hylon skin, tonchong, and behea teas; coffee, pepper, allspice, nutmegs, and cloves; hair powder, plain and scented, box and keg raisins, mould and dipp candles, white and brown soap, Daxon's belt mustard, shad, mackerel, and herring in barrels, dried codfish, &c.
Cogniac brandy, Holland gin, Jamaica and Antigua rum, Madeira and Lisbon wine, with other articles, all of a good quality.
Also a trunk of Gwandown, glass in boxes, 12 by 10 and 8 by 6, which he will sell low for cash, or barter for first quality tobacco.
The above articles have been laid in at a falling market, and shall sell the same at very reduced prices for cash.
He returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public, for the encouragement he has already met with since his residence here, and hopes for a continuance of their favors, which will be thankfully acknowledged. January 9, 1802. ep3t
By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court for the District of Columbia in the county of Washington, in chancery sitting, in the case of George Walker complainant, against Overton Carr, defendant,
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, for ready money at a Tunicler's tavern in the City of Washington, on MONDAY the eighth day of February next, the following squares and lots, or so much thereof as will satisfy the decree aforesaid, viz. Squares 361 862 863, lots 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 in sq. 864, squares 891 913, lots 2 3 10 11 13 14 15 and 20 in square 933, lots 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 15 16 and 17 in square 964, 1 2 3 6 7 20 21 and 24 in square 1077, lots 2 3 and 4 in square north east of square 1065, lots 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 and 33 in sq. 1043, 20 21 22 and 23 in square 1042, lots 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 and 18 in square 1017, lots 1 2 6 7 and 8 in square 943, square 890, lots 1 2 3 7 8 9 15 16 17 and 18 in square 1067. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock, and will continue from day to day until the whole of this property or so much thereof as will comply with the requisites of the aforementioned decree. PHILIP T. BAKER, Trustee. Jan. 5, 1802. ep3t
T. BRUFF, Dentist,
INVENTOR and PATENTEE of the perpendicular extracting instruments, is at Mr. Sommes's George Town, and offers his services to the ladies and gentlemen of the district, in the different branches of his profession, but most particularly in that so essential to the health and preservation of the teeth and gums. To cleanse the teeth is one thing, and to restore them to their natural elegance with perfect fatery and without pain, is another. If strangers would enquire of the safety of his performances, they cannot easily go amiss for information, as to great a portion of the inhabitants have experienced the benefit. He will attend ladies at their residence and gentlemen also if they prefer it. He has genuine powder, and will warrant its safety, and its efficacy in polishing the teeth and hardening the gums. He intends shortly to remove his family to the district, and requests the future patronage of the inhabitants. Dec. 28. cop3t

PROPOSALS,
For carrying the MAILS of the UNITED STATES on the following Post-roads, will be received at the General Post-Office, in Washington City, until the 30th day of January next, inclusive.
31. From Richmond by Hanover-town, Elliott's and Dunkirk, to Tappahannock, once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 2 P M and arrive at Tappahannock on Thursday by 6 P M. Leave Tappahannock every Tuesday at 6 A M and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday by 10 A M.
32. From Richmond by Hopkings's, Powhatan c. h. Carterville, New Canton, Buckingham c. h. Beus Creek, Lynchburg, New London, and Liberty, to Fincastle, once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 2 P M. arrive at Powhatan on Thursday by 9 A M and arrive at Fincastle the next Saturday by 6 P M. Returning —Leave Fincastle every Saturday at 10 P M and arrive at Powhatan c. h. on Tuesday by 3 P M. Leave it at 4 P M and arrive at Richmond the next Wednesday by 10 A M.
33. From Liberty by Rocky mount to Martinville or Henry c. h. once a week. Leave Liberty every Monday at 6 A M and arrive at Martinville on Tuesday at 11 A M. Returning —Leave Martinville every Tuesday by 1 P M. and arrive at Liberty on Wednesday by 7 P M.
34. From Powhatan c. h. by Gumberland c. h. Farmville, Prince Edward c. h. Charlotte c. h. and Halifax c. h. once a week. Leave Powhatan c. h. every Thursday at 10 A M and arrive at Halifax c. h. the next Saturday by 4 P M. Returning —Leave Halifax c. h. every Saturday at 8 P M and arrive at Powhatan c. h. the next Tuesday by 3 P M.
35. From Halifax c. h. by Pittsylvania c. h. Henry c. h. Patrick c. h. and Germanton to Salem N. C. once in two weeks. Leave Halifax every other Monday at 6 A M and arrive at Salem the next Friday by 6 P M. Returning —Leave Salem every other Tuesday at 6 A M and arrive at Halifax c. h. the next Saturday by 6 P M.
36. From Harrisville by Hicksford to Halifax N. C. twice a week. Leave Harrisville every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 A M and arrive at Halifax by 6 P M. Returning —Leave Halifax Tuesday and Friday at 5 A M and arrive at Harrisville by 6 P M.
37. From Smithfield by Jerusalem, the Crows Keys, Goldsboro, Bruns-wick c. h. Geebridge, St. Tamany's and Mecklenburg c. h. to Marshallville, and thence by Griftonville, Lunenburg c. h. Edenton, Goldsboro—Hicksford, the Crows Keys and Jerusalem, to Smithfield, once a week. Leave Smithfield every Thursday at 10 A M and arrive at Goldsboro on Saturday by 10 A M. Leave Goldsboro, at half past 10 A M and arrive at Mecklenburg c. h. on Sunday noon, and return to Smithfield on Wednesday by 7 P M.
NORTH-CAROLINA.
38. From Norfolk Va. by Kempville, Va. N. W. River Bridge, Va. Tulls Creek, Indianotown, Jonesburg, Elizabeth City, Nixonton, and Hertford, to Edenton, once a week. Leave Norfolk every Friday at 3 P M and arrive at Edenton the next Tuesday by 10 A M. Returning —Leave Edenton every Tuesday at 2 P M and arrive at Norfolk the next Friday by 10 A M.
39. From Suffolk, Va. by Edenton, Plymouth, and Washington, to Newbern, twice a week. Leave Suffolk every Monday and Friday at 1 P M and arrive at Edenton on Tuesday and Saturday at 1 P M. Leave Edenton at 2 P M and arrive at Plymouth on Wednesday and Sunday by 6 A M. Leave Plymouth at half past 6 A M and arrive at Washington by 6 P M. Leave Washington at 7 M P and arrive at Newbern on Thursday and Monday by 4 P M. Returning —Leave Newbern every Friday and Tuesday at 5 A M and arrive at Washington by 5 P M. Leave Washington by 6 P M and arrive at Plymouth on Saturday and Wednesday by 4 P M. Leave Plymouth at half past 4 P M and arrive at Edenton on Sunday & Thursday by 9 A M. Leave Edenton at half past 9 A M and arrive at Suffolk on Monday and Friday at 9 A M.
40. From Halifax by Northampton c. h. Princeton, Murfreesboro', Winton, Coleraine, Pith Landing and Windsor, to Edenton, once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 7 A M and arrive at Edenton on Wednesday by 1 P M. Leave Edenton every Wednesday at 4 P M and arrive at Halifax on Saturday by 10 A M.
41. From Halifax by Scotland, Hog-ton, Williamson and Daily's, to Plymouth once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 2 P M. and arrive at Plymouth on Thursday by 10 A M. Returning —Leave Plymouth every Thursday at 2 P M. and arrive at Halifax the next Monday by 10 A M.
42. From Halifax to Tarboro' once a week—Leave Tarboro' every Saturday at 6 P. M. and arrive at Halifax on Monday by 6 A. M. Leave Halifax every Monday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Tarboro' by 4 P. M.
43. From Halifax by Jonesville, Warrenton, Williamboro' and Oxford, to
Hillsboro' once a week—Leave Halifax every Sunday at 10 A M, arrive at Warrenton by 7 P M—Leave Warrenton on Monday at 5 A M, and arrive at Hillsboro' on Tuesday by 3 P M. Returning —Leave Hillsboro' every Thursday at 9 A M, and arrive at Halifax on Saturday by 6 A M.
44. From Louisburg by Nash c. h. Tarboro' and Greenville, to Washington once a week—Leave Louisburg Saturday at 8 P M, arrive at Tarboro' on Monday by 4 P M—Leave Tarboro' at 5 P M, and arrive at Washington on Tuesday by 7 P M. Returning —Leave Washington every Wednesday at 8 A M, arrive at Tarboro' on Thursday by 9 A M, and arrive at Washington on Friday by 5 P M.
45. From Raleigh by Smithfield, Waynesboro, Green c. h. and Kinston, to Newbern once a week—Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 8 A M, and arrive at Newbern on Friday by 10 A M. Returning —Leave Newbern every Friday at 2 P M, and arrive at Raleigh on Monday by 5 P M.
46. From Raleigh by Haywoodboro', Chatham c. h. Chapel Hill, Hillsboro', Orange c. h. Martinville, Salem and Lexington, to Salisbury once a week—Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 5 A M, arrive at Hillsboro' on Tuesday by 7 P M—Leave Hillsboro' on Wednesday by 4 A M, and arrive at Salem on Thursday by 3 P M—Leave Salem at 4 P M, and arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 A M. Returning —Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 P M, arrive at Salem on Saturday by 8 A M—Leave Salem at 9 A M, arrive at Hillsboro' on Sunday by 7 P M—Leave Hillsboro' on Monday at 3 A M, and arrive at Raleigh by 4 P M.
47. From Hillsboro' by Mount Tizah, Person c. h. Leesburg, Gafwell, h. Lenox Castle and Rockingham c. h. to Germanton once a week—Leave Hillsboro' every Wednesday at 6 A M, and arrive at Germanton the next Friday by 6 P M—Leave Germanton every Sunday at 6 A M, and arrive at Hillsboro' the next Tuesday by 6 P M.
48. From Salem by Bethania, Mount Airy, Grayson c. h. and Austinville, to Englishville once a week—Leave Salem every Saturday at 9 A M, arrive at Englishville on Monday 2 P M. Returning —Leave Englishville on Tuesday 10 A M, and arrive at Salem on Thursday by 3 P M.
49. From Salem by Bethania, Huntville, Rockford, Wilkes and Morgan-ton, to Rutherfordton once a week—Leave Salem every Saturday at noon, and arrive at Rutherfordton the next Tuesday by 7 P M. Returning —Leave Rutherfordton every Wednesday at 7 A M, and arrive at Salem the next Saturday by 9 A M.
50. From Salisbury by Stateville, Charlotte and Lancaster, S. C. to Camden, S. C. and from thence by Lancaster, Charlotte and Cabarras c. h. to Salisbury once a week—Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 P M, and arrive at Camden the next Monday by 7 P M. Returning —Leave Camden every Tuesday at 6 A M, and arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 A M.
51. From Newbern by Trenton and Richland, to Wilmington once a week. Leave Newbern every Tuesday at 5 A M, and arrive at Wilmington on Thursday by 10 A M. Returning —Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 2 P M, and arrive at Newbern on Monday at 4 P M.
52. From Fayetteville by Elizabethton to Wilmington, and from thence by South Washington, Sarecto and Sampson c. h. to Fayetteville once a week—Leave Fayetteville every Monday at 4 P M, and arrive at Wilmington on Wednesday by 7 P M. Returning —Leave Wilmington every Thursday at noon, and arrive at Fayetteville on Saturday by 8 P M.
53. From Fayetteville by Ander-ville to Wilmington once a week—Leave Fayetteville every Friday at 6 A M, and arrive at Wilmington on Saturday by 6 P M. Returning —Leave Wilmington every Monday at 7 A M, and arrive at Fayetteville on Tuesday by 7 P M.
54. From Fayetteville by Moore c. h. Carthage and Randolph c. h. to Salisbury, and from thence by Tindallville, Anson c. h. and Richmond c. h. to Fayetteville once a week—Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 8 A M, and arrive at Salisbury the next Friday by 10 A M—Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 P M, and arrive at Fayetteville the next Monday by 5 P M.
55. From Lumberton by Elizabethton to Ander-ville once a week—Leave Ander-ville every Thursday by 5 A M, and arrive at Lumberton by 5 P M. Returning —Leave Lumberton every Friday by 6 A M, and arrive at Ander-ville by 7 P M.
IN KENTUCKY.
56. From Orrville, T. by Powell's-valley, T. Richmond and Jessamine c. h. to Lexington once a week—Leave Orrville every Friday at 2 P M, arrive at Richmond the next Monday by noon, and at Lexington by 6 P M. Returning —Leave Lexington every Tuesday by 6 A M, arrive at Richmond by noon, and at Orrville, T. the next Friday by 10 A M.
IN TENNESSEE.
57. From Orrville by Knoxville by
Kingston or South-West-Point, Fort Blount, Dixon's Springs and Craighead to Nashville once a week—Leave Orrville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Knoxville on Saturday by 1 P. M.—Leave Knoxville on Sunday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Nashville on Friday by 10 A. M.— Returning , leave Nashville every Friday at 2 P. M. arrive at Knoxville the next Wednesday by 7 P. M.—Leave Knoxville on Thursday by 11 A. M. and arrive at Orrville on Friday by 10 A. M.
58. From Sullivan c. h. by Jonesboro, Greenville, Cheeks Cross-roads and Dan-dridge to Knoxville once a week—Leave Sullivan c. h. every Thursday noon and arrive at Knoxville the next Monday by 5 A. M.—Leave Knoxville every Monday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Sullivan c. h. on Thursday by 10 A. M.
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
59. From Columbia by Winnsboro, Chester c. h. York c. h. Pinckneyville, Union c. h. Spartanburg, Greenville c. h. Pikenville, Laurens c. h. Reedy, Shoal river and Newburg c. h. to Columbia one a week—Leave Columbia every Monday, at 9 A. M. arrive at York c. h. on Wednesday by 8 A. M.—Leave York c. h. at 9 A. M. arrive at Pikenville the next Thursday by 4 P. M.—Leave Pikenville at 5 P. M. and arrive at Columbia on Sunday by 6 P. M.
60. From Columbia by Orangeburg to Charleston once a week—Leave Columbia every Monday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Charleston on Thursday by 10 A. M.— Returning , Leave Charleston every Thursday at 2 P. M. arrive at Columbia on Sunday by noon.
61. From Edgefield c. h. by South-ampton, Cambridge, Abbeville c. h. and Pendleton c. h. to Pikenville once a week—Leave Edgefield c. h. every Wednesday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Pikenville on Friday by 6 P. M.— Returning , leave Pikenville every Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Edgefield c. h. the next Monday by 4 P. M.
62. From Augusta G. by the Upper 3 runs, Steele Creek, Lower 3 runs and Black Swamp to Coolawatchie once a week—Leave Coolawatchie every Wednesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Augusta on Thursday at 5 P. M.— Returning , Leave Augusta every Friday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Coolawatchie on Saturday by 6 P. M.
IN GEORGIA.
63. From Augusta by Little River, Lincoln c. h. Petersburg, Elberton, Franklin c. h. and Gilbert to Clark-sboro, once a week—Leave Augusta every Monday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Clark-sboro the next Thursday by 10 A. M.— Returning , Leave Clark-sboro every Thursday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Augusta on Sunday by 7 P. M.
64. From Augusta by Columbia c. h. Washington, Greensboro, Richardson-ville, Sparta, Georgetown and Warrenton to Louisville once a week—Leave Augusta every Monday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Louisville the next Thursday by 5 P. M.—Leave Louisville every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Augusta on Monday by 10 A. M.
NOTES.
Note I. The postmaster General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
Note II. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is specified.
Note III. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contracts, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails delayed for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
Note IV. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mails; and if any person, making proposals, desires to carry newspapers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry it with that emolument and for what sum without that emolument.
Note V. Should any person making proposals, desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals, the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.
Note 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the month of August, November, February and May, one month after the expiration of each quarter.
Note 7. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the fifth day of April next, and to continue in force for one year from that time excepting such routes as have a particular note respecting the continuance of the contract.
GIDEON GRANGER, Post-Master General.
GENERAL-POST-OFFICE, WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 7, 1801. eop.
The Subscriber
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from George-Town to the fountain inn, near Rhodes's City Tavern. Where he is furnished with a good hostler, carriage house, and stable for eighteen horses, and every thing in his line to render the accommodation of travellers agreeable.—The strictest attention will be paid by
CHARLES ROGERS.
N. B. Ten or fifteen gentlemen can get board and lodging on moderate terms. Dec. 23. eptf
GEORGE BROWN,
Has received at his store opposite to the house lately occupied by capt. Burcu, New-Jersey Avenue.
A handsome Assortment of
DRY GOODS,
Suitable to the present season—Earthen Queens, and Glass Ware—Also
Groceries and Liquors,
Among which are the following articles—Loaf and brown Sugars, teas, coffees, pepper, mustard, m-mers, box raisins, figs, soft shell almonds, oranges, lemons, cranberries, Holland gin, and spirits, &c.
The above goods are laid in on such terms as will enable him to sell low for cash—He keeps a regular supply of the best superfine flour from the back country. Dec. 11, 1801. enbw
CHARLES VARDEN,
Merchant Taylor, from Philadelphia, GRAEFULLY acknowledges the favors conferred on him by the gentlemen of this City, and flatters himself that the general satisfaction he has already given will merit a continuation of the same. He has also received a handsome assortment of goods from Philadelphia, consisting of,
Belt superfine cloths, Cashmeres, Swan-down, Toylenets, Velveteens, Fancy Cords, Coatings, Flannels, &c. N. B. Regiments, Naval Uniforms, and Ladies' Habits, made in the neatest and most fashionable manner, and at the shortest notice.—Washington City, New-Jersey Avenue, next to Mr. Rapine's book store. Dec. 16, 1801. eptf
To Rent,
And possession given immediately, A TWO STORY
BRICK HOUSE,
North front of the President's House, CONTAINING
TWO Parlours and four Bed-rooms, with Garden, &c. It is convenient to the Public offices, and may be had furnished or unfurnished, with or without board, on reasonable terms, to an agreeable tenant. Enquire of the Printer, or on the premises. Also,
Wanted Employment,
For a YOUNG MAN, who would engage as an assistant in a store, having kept one of his own, of course accustomed to it. Would act as Steward and superintend a plantation, or the like—would make himself useful in any situation.—Enquire of the Printer hereof. November 25. 3tawef.
TO BE SOLD AT
PUBLIC SALE,
At the Union Tavern in George-Town, at 5 o'clock in the evening on the fourth Thursday, viz. 28th of January next,
THE brick house formerly occupied as a Tavern by Mr. Semmes, on a credit of six, nine, and twelve months. Negotiable notes, with approved endorser, payable at the bank of Columbia or Alexandria, to be given at the time of sale. An unquestionable title will be made, and the papers laid before the purchasers. Any person desirous of purchasing this very desirable and valuable property at private sale in the mean time, may know the terms by applying to either of the subscribers. PHILIP B. KEY, WILLIAM THORNTON. Dec. 23, 1801. epts
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice, That the subscriber has obtained from the orphan's court of Washington County, in the District of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of James Robinson, late of the county of Washington deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the first day of June next; they may otherwise be excluded from all share of the said estate. Given under my hand this 24th day of December in the year 1801. LEWIN TALBURTT, Administrator. December 28, 1801. eptf
THOMAS CARPENTER,
TAYLOR,
SOLICITS a continuation of that generous encouragement which he has experienced from the Ladies and Gentlemen of this City and its vicinity. Having procured an elegant assortment of cloths, cashmeres, swans-downs, &c. and engaged workmen of superior talents. His unrelenting attention shall be given to merit patronage.
Capitol Hill, next house east of Mrs. Finch's boarding house, and Pennsylvania Avenue between the President's square and Seven Buildings. Dec. 7, 1801. eptf
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in Loudoun County, Virginia, near Warrenton, on the 20th of last December a Negro Man named JOSEPH, about 42 years of age, about 5 feet 4 inches high, of a yellow complexion, stout and well made, and the hair on his breast is turning grey. I believe he has less feet than the general ty of negroes. He had on a white kersey jacket and trowsers, but I suppose he has changed his clothes and name, and has perhaps got a free negro's pass. I expect he will endeavour to get into Pennsylvania. He was in jail in Hager-Town, about 6 years ago.—Whoever takes up the said negro, and secures him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges if brought home. EDMUND JENKINS. Jan. 23, 1802. eptf
MICHAEL ROBERTS,
Has just received from Europe and Philadelphia, a large supply of the best Stationery, &c. which he is now opening at his store, High-Street, George-Town, viz.
ATLAS, imperial, Military, fathers, lace superroyal, royal, cord, &c. medium, demy, folio Travelling pouches and dressing cases, poll, tools cap, hot-pressed, gilt, wove, & plain Ivory tortoise shell and horn combs, and a general assortment of perumery, the copying press, Bailey's patent shoe Royal carriage, demy, blacking, French marie & blotting tongs, & crimping irons, Folio and 4to post for Curling tongs, & crimping irons, Paste boards, Morocco skins, Blank books, suitable for public offices, & men's chancery counting-house fees, Boot and girth webbing, Belt Holland quills and ready made pens, Buckskin gloves, Black and red ink, and elastic braces, ink powders, Gentlemen's, ladies', and Sealing wax and wafers, children's beaver hats, Large red and white office green silk umbrellas, wafers, las, Silk Taffeta, Travelling trunks, Carnation Tape, Patent shoe latches, Ball and hank twine, Beget boxes, and silver Parchment, Patent, plated, and common silk bone, Coach lamps, Pounce and pounce boxes, Gag springs, and plated Erasing knives and paper-knives, furniture for harness, Round and flat rulers, Green wire fenders with India rubbers, brads tops, ornamented, Black fund, ed, Gum Arabic, Fashionable brass andiron, Slates and slate pencils, Shovels and tongs, Middleton's black lead Coal hods and cinder fitters, ditto and silver cases, Tanned hearth, sweeping, Ladies' and gentlemen's pocket do for 1802, scrubbing, dusting, flock and calf skins, clothes, hat, and tooth brushes, dressed for book-binder's use, Switch and chair whips, Portable writing desks, walking sticks & sword cases, with apartments for dressing apparatus, Elegant plated tea and coffee urns, with an assortment of plated ware, Princes ink in kegs, English and American playing cards, Upholsterers ware, Ivory chessmen, Mills, crofs cut, whip, Back gammon tables, and hand saws, Cribbage boxes, Spades and shovels, Billiard balls and dice, Locks and hinges, Drum barrel doors, Taylors fleeces, Fine Cutlery of every description, Shoemakers knives, Fowling pieces, Awls and tacks, Rifles and sportsmen's Gentlemen's tool chests, apparatus, navy, in- Shoe and horse brushes, fantry, horsemen, and Curry and main combs, and dreis fowls. And an assortment of Officers camp equipage, carpenter's plains, &c. Gold and silver epaulets, and sword knots,
Also for sale at the above store, by EDGAR PATTERSON, Madeira and sherry wines, best French brandy, and cherry bounce, imperial and hylon teas, loaf sugar, cheese, liquor cakes, demijohns, &c. Dec. 28, 1801. eptf
CONVEYANCERS OFFICE,
AND OFFICE FOR SALE OF CITY LOTS, On the Pennsylvania Avenue fronting the President's square, near Rhodes's tavern, City of Washington.
THOMAS HERTY has connected with the business of drawing Conveyances of Land, Wills, Mortgages, Leases, Bonds, Assignments powers of Attorney, petitions, and every other pecies of deed or contract in the profession; that of buying, selling and leasing lots and houses in the City, negotiating loans, &c.
His long experience as a draftsman, and knowledge of the laws relative thereto—the knowledge which he has acquired by residence of the situation of City Lots, and how their titles have been acquired, or are liable to be affected; together with his impartial and strict regard to the interest of those who may be pleased to employ him, will, he hopes, secure to him a continuance of public patronage.
Titles to real property investigated, and opinions given thereon when required.
For sale a great variety of Lots, in desirable situations in the City. N. B. At the above office may be had, his Abridgement of the Laws of Maryland, price 6 dollars. Also his Digest of the Laws of the United States, price 3 dollars. As the Law of Maryland are in full force on this side the Potomack, it behoves settlers to avail themselves of that information which affects their lives, liberties and property. He who is without a knowledge of his "rule of conduct" is like a stranger in his native land. May 4. 22w4w. 12w
FOR SALE.
A TRACT of land containing 2,500 acres lying immediately on the river Potomack, in the county of Northumberland, Virginia, late the residence of PRESLEY THORN, ON, Esq. Seventeen hundred acres of which are of the most valuable kind of low grounds on the river; between three and four hundred acres heavily timbered, the remainder is wavy high land extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for cultivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy, and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious two story brick mansion house and two offices, a large brick stable, a valuable barn, cow house and many other out-houses, all in good repair. The orchard and garden contain a variety of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Alexandria, Buttomore or Norville—there are two good mill sites for grist, or saw-mills on this estate, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber, exclusive of the heavy timber, which if sawed up into scantling will command a price in the City of Washington early equal to the value of the land.
The terms will be made easy to the purchaser or purchasers, and the tract will be divided into two or more plantations if necessary.—Apply to
RICHARD PETERS, junr. No. 25, Walnut Street Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Nov. 11. eptf