The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1801-06-05 00:00:00

The National Intelligencer,
A N D
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. I. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, NEW-JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL.
No. XCIII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5th, 1801.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
ON NEUTRAL RIGHTS.
Extracted from "De L'Etat de la France a la fin de l'an VIII."
(Concluded.)
"The whole system is comprehended in two regulations, which ought to compose the maritime code of the nineteenth century. They are as follows:
"1st. The abolition of all cruising trading vessels. In time of war the right of sovereignty, as exercised and acknowledged ashore, shall be extended, with all its attributes, to the flags of such States as take no part in the existing hostilities.
"2dly. The navigation of every country, in time of peace, shall be secure from any kind of prohibition, with the single exception of the coasting trade between different ports of the same nation, and of the intercourse between distant colonies and the mother country.
"I am aware of the obstacles which may be opposed to these judicious regulations; but I do not present them as an object to be discussed and settled between England and certain Neutral Powers: they ought to be the object of discussion and treaty between France and the Belligerent Powers, England excepted; and between France and all Neutral Nations; and after that, shall one solitary Government pretend to say, that these laws are contrary to its interests; and shall a single publicist dare to assert, that they are impolitic or unjust?
"But this is not the main difficulty, so much as that of inducing all governments to give their sanction to laws, in default of which they must be for ever subject to the tyranny of a single state, a tyranny which has already produced among them (whether arising from the dread of its power, or from that system of corruption which has crept into every court, and which has every where gained powerful advocates for the support of naval tyranny,) a degradation of sentiment but little compatible with the efforts required in the execution of a combined and general system of resistance. Upon this point France can only excite the energy of oppressed states by her example, she can only assist them by pointing out the line they ought to follow, and by being the first to pursue it.
"France has already modified the system of cruising against trading vessels; she will never cease to express her wishes for its entire abolition; she will most willingly unite all her forces to those of other states who are ready to insist (and to support their demands with arms in their hands,) that this moment of ignorance and barbarity shall be expunged from the maritime system of this enlightened age. She will make an exception from the application of the laws of cruising against trading vessels, to which she is still obliged to assent, in favor of every government which, after having declared that its flag shall be respected, and its navigation protected from insult, from capture, and the outrage of search at sea, shall take up arms for the purpose of procuring a proper respect to this declaration. She will moreover declare, that the moment England shall be disposed or resigned to consent to the abolition of the system of cruising against trading vessels, all the laws of France shall afford their sanction to this abolition, and all the forces of the Republic shall be employed to enforce it.
"This is all that can be expected from France in pursuance of the first of the two regulations which I have announced. The second can only be, as I have already said, the joint result of an agreement between all the maritime powers, but in which they may receive the assistance from the continental states, who are not less interested in the general freedom of naval commerce.
"Whatever may be the naval superiority of England, and should it even arise to such a height that she alone were to monopolize the navigation of the ocean, the interest which connects her power, and her commerce, would always find itself placed between the two final objects of all commercial speculation; the necessity of buying and selling. For with a view to these two objects, the forces which have assisted
in acquiring the empire of the sea, are nothing more than a vain and expensive display of power, it becomes, therefore, necessary that free access to rivers and harbours, with freedom of trade, both afloat and ashore, should be granted to the paramount nation, in order that its commerce may be rendered productive, and that the protection ensured by its naval power, may be repaired by the benefits derived from its trade. The commerce of England, therefore, and its power, if we consider the origin of the one, and the duration of the other, are always and immediately subordinate to the will of the continental nations, who are impoverished by this power and commerce, and to that of other states connected by their possessions with the sea, who have been enslaved by their consent to this system.
"Under this present point of view, commerce, which exercises so great an influence over all governments, appears to be subjected, in its turn, to the empire of their laws; means may be discovered to encourage or repress the industry of certain countries, to raise or depress the value of commodities, to enlarge or curtail the channels of communication, either for the transfer of merchandise, or for operations of exchange; each separate state may, moreover, throw an effectual obstacle in the way of those who enjoy the trade of the whole, by shutting out the latter from dealing with it in any of the objects which form the specific trade of the former. This obstacle cannot be surmounted, and, therefore, in this respect, general trade is subservient to the local authority of each state.
"I am perfectly aware that this advantage, possessed by each state, within its local authority, can only be made effectual by means of restrictions, and that restrictions are inconsistent with general principles. I am not ignorant that the latter proscribe all commercial restraints, privileges and prohibitions. Nobody has a greater aversion than myself to these fatal chains, imposed by the avaricious genius of finance on the channels of general industry; and I will, once for all, detail my sentiments on this subject, and dismiss it for ever.
"Prohibitory laws are taxes which foreigners are only required to pay in advance, and which must be repaid at a very high interest, by the country which imposes them.
"Prohibitory laws have a very temporary effect on general commerce, but the evil of their recoil is permanently felt by internal trade and local consumption.
"Prohibitory laws are the means of rendering the most numerous class which consumes, dependent on the less numerous class, which produces; and in this point of view they may be reckoned in the odious list of privileges.
"Prohibitory laws sacrifice the public rights of all, to the interest of a few individuals; and the interests of the latter to those of the revenue; by this inverse scale they totally pervert those principles of political economy by which the prosperity of the revenue is made to depend on the prosperity of property; and the interest of the latter is closely connected with that of the industrious classes who consume.
"Prohibitory laws render public power universally odious, and this sentiment extends from the power itself to those who possess it. Hence arise occasions of animosity between individuals and the agents of the state; distinctions and jealousies in society: from the same source proceed the shame attached to poverty, and the infolence attendant on riches.
"Prohibitory laws give to power an exaggerated idea of its strength, and a high opinion of its ability; hence the spirit of enterprise and arrogance, which, when everything contributes to favor its views, leads to an unjust and odious tyranny, and whenever any obstacle prevents their execution, never fails to create poverty in the midst of wealth and weakness under the parade of omnipotence.
"Such is my creed with respect to prohibitory laws; I thought it my duty to state it at some length, because feeling my-
self called upon to admit their temporary adoption, I did not wish to be accused of having overlooked the objections to them.
"I advise the measure of prohibitory laws, because it is the only means of procuring a general assent to the two regulations already mentioned; and these being once adopted, prohibitory restrictions might be abolished for ever.
"I advise this measure, because the system of prohibitory laws in England is so intimately connected with the influence of her power over her commerce, and with that of her trade, over commerce in general, that it affords to the fiscal genius of her government the fatal means of throwing upon other nations, all the inconveniences of these laws; so that the prohibitory laws of England fall as heavy upon every other nation, as if they had actually been imposed by themselves. To advise the introduction of new restraints, and to extend them to every country, is less a plan of imitation than a system of attack and defence against those already in existence; this is not proposed for the purpose of giving them a sanction, but to oppose the one to the other, in order that they may be destroyed, and that general industry may, in a short time, be delivered from their tyranny.
"I advise these measures, because it is necessary, in extreme danger, to have recourse to extreme remedies, and because in diseases which do not yield to common means, courage recommends to us the use of poison, and an able practitioner sometimes employs them with success.
"But in advising prohibitory laws, I am far from inviting maritime nations to establish them rashly, to render them universal without qualification, or to give them that character of stability and uniformity, due only to such regulations as are sanctioned by sound principles. This measure is in opposition to true political wisdom, as much as the state of war is to the true principles of society, and as much judgment will be wanted to give it complete effect, and as much energy to maintain it, whilst necessary, as an able general exerts to prepare and ensure the execution of the plans which his genius has conceived.
"The first prohibitory law to be adopted by every maritime state, is what is called, in England, an Act of Navigation. It is strange that, for more than a century, England should have been the only nation to promulgate an act of this nature, which may very well be defined, an imperious order, addressed to every government, and to all nations; and it is still more strange that not a single nation, except the United States of America, should have opposed to this declaration of perpetual war, a measure of reprisals.
"A broad Act of Navigation may be drawn up in such a manner as to comprehend the whole prohibitory laws of the local commerce of every maritime power, with all the distinctions which the peculiar circumstances and relations of each may require.
"It does not appear useful or politic that this act, like that of England, should at first include all nations in its prohibitions. The chief object of this measure being to procure its final abolition, and that of all other laws of the same nature, it must not be the act of any particular state, but the federative act of all; it is proper also, that the navigation of powers, thus allied in a common cause, should be mutually acknowledged, favored, and equally protected in their respective ports. The only exception from this law of reciprocity, is the navigation between colonies and their mother country, which must remain privileged till better times; but with respect to the coasting trade, and all imports and exports to and from other places, no difference ought to exist between the national and foreign trade of the powers engaged in this cause.
"These ideas of equal participation on the one hand, joined to those of strict prohibition on the other, will lead by degrees to a general system of participation, and by a necessary consequence, to an abolition of all prohibitory regulations.
"I shall not dwell longer on this idea; there are truths which it is not always prudent to unfold to the whole extent of their principles and consequences, least the alarm be given to passions interested to prevent their adoption. These passions do not listen to the voice of calm discussion; they excite violent movements, they agitate, they overturn, they interpose obstacles of seduction and intrigue between the nations who wish to connect themselves for a common object, and who are disposed to keep up a good understanding with each other. If the principles which I have developed should not be productive of any good, it is not because they will not be felt, it is because the irresolute spirit of the men to whom they are addressed, fluctuates between prejudice and a sense of interest; men whose character is enervated by fear, and the habit of giving way to circumstances, who are surrounded by ignorance and corruption. Men who above all find themselves beset with dangers, without the power of comparing their magnitude, or approach with other dangers of a different description, who live from day to day, and dragging out a miserable existence, seek to forget, in the pleasures and monotony of an inactive life, the misfortunes of dependance, the vices of poverty, and the dangers of weakness.
"My sole object in this chapter has been to point out the principles of neutrality adopted by France, and to complete, by an explanation of her system of conduct towards neutral powers, the survey of her political situation with regard to all civilized nations. I had already proved that France has shewn herself faithful and liberal to her allies, and that generosity and justice towards her enemies, were congenial to her principles, to her sentiments, and to her interests, it remained for me to prove that her views in relation to the independence and prosperity of other states, were equally generous and magnanimous, and this I think I have proved beyond all doubts."
TO BE RENTED,
THE store lately in the tenure of Doctor Galsasspy and Co. Its situation for business is preferable to any other in the City, being on the Pennsylvania Avenue, between the President's House and the Capitol, and within a few yards of the spot on which is to be immediately erected the market house.
JOSIAS W. KING. At the Capitol.
May 29, 1801. eptf
Take Notice—The gentlemen
composing the company of militia formerly commanded by captain Lewis Williamson, are requested to return the arms and accoutrements that have been delivered them, belonging to the state of Maryland, to the subscriber at the Navy Yard.
By order of the brigadier general, SAMUEL N. SMALLWOOD. First Lieutenant
May 29, 1801. eptm
FOR SALE,
The complete frames for two buildings, ONE 44 feet by 24 feet, two stories, the other 28 by 16, both of best white oak and prepared in the best manner, being intended for the use of the owner. Poplar feather-edged plank, sufficient to complete, may be had with them. Enquire of the printer.
April 10. ef
Port Wine, first quality, just received and for sale at the store of the subscriber near the President's Square, next Mr. Rhodes's Tavern.
ROBERT ELLIS, Washington City.
Also a general assortment of Liquors, Teas, Groceries, Spanish and East-India Segars, and a trunk of Ladies' Kid morocco and leather Shoes, &c.
LONDON & PHILADELPHIA
Bottled Porter of an excellent quality, for sale by the Subscriber, at the cellar under the house occupied by Mrs. Sweeney, and near to Mr. Rhodes's City Tavern.
HENRY LEWIS.
May 20. ef

LAW REPORT.
The substance of what was delivered by Chief Judge Tilghman in pronouncing the sentence of the Circuit Court of the United States upon William Duane, for contempt.
WILLIAM DUANE,
A motion was made by the Counsel for Levi Hollingsworth, for a rule to show cause why an attachment should not issue against you, grounded on an affidavit of your having made a publication in the Newspaper called the Aurora, which was supposed to be a contempt of this court.
Before I pronounce the Judgment of the Court, I will briefly mention the circumstances of your case. Levi Hollingsworth brought an action against you for a libel. You pleaded that both he and you were citizens of the State of Pennsylvania, and therefore the circuit court of the United States had no jurisdiction.
established by the existing law of the United States, which you indecently styled "Mr. Adams's judiciary law." The evident tendency of your whole publication, was to vilify and degrade the character of the plaintiff and thereby to lessen his damages—to deter the counsel of the plaintiff, the clerk of the court, and the future jury, from doing their duty; and to intimidate themselves, if they were susceptible of intimidation, which most surely they are not, from whatever quarter or by whatever means it may be attempted.
If they remain unprotected, they will soon learn to despise the process of a court which will be itself contemptible, and relinquish an inconvenient duty, subjecting them to calumny and disgrace. These consequences will follow, in a greater or less degree, with reference to the judges, the jury, the counsel, the officers concerned in returning jurors, and all who may be necessarily employed in the administration of justice.
plea of that kind were allowed, men of violent tempers would have no inducement to restrain them. I am satisfied that on reflection, you yourself must be sensible that you have acted with extreme impropriety. Your case is attended with circumstances of greater aggravation than Oswald's.
Received by the Lucinda from Bristol, via Philadelphia, three cases Ketland fowling guns, tin in boxes, brass kettles, frying pans, &c.
Also on hand, Nails in casks, and a general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, saddlery, and brass ware, which will be sold by the quantity or otherwise on reasonable terms at the subscriber's store, on Jersey Avenue Capitol Hill.
HENRY INGLE. May 22, 1801. ep4w
CHEAP LUMBER.
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, on reasonable terms, either by large or small quantities, at his Lumber Yards, the north end of Lamberton, and at the old Sturgeon Pond, above Richards's wharf,
A QUANTITY OF ASSORTED LUMBER, viz. One and 1-4 inch, 1 x 8, and 1 do. Yellow pine heart boards—1 inch pannel, 1 x 4 do. for floors, 1 do. common, white pine do—2 do 7 1-4 and 2 1-2 do planks, 1 do. 1-8, and 2-8 do. boards, black walnut—2 do. plank, 3 do. 1-2 do. pannel boards, bedstead sets, poplar the whole of the above are well seasoned and fit for use—Clear heart pine, and sap pine white oak, and bilthead, hemlock and white pine scantling, assorted—best kind three feet cedar shingles, dressed and undressed, do. two feet white pine do.; do. 18 inch cypress do—Sedge rails—Also, white pine sawed rails—shingling and plastering laths, best kind; white oak waggon timber—sap pine planks, sap pine one inch boards, 3-4 cedar, best kind, 3-4 white pine, 3-4 sap pine, seasoned weather boards—A quantity of handsome chestnut palings, sawed 1 by 3 inches and from 4 to 16 feet long, for garden fence, &c.
The subscriber intends, establishing a Lumber Yard at the Federal City of Washington, which he will keep regularly supplied as above—Any quantities may be agreed for by contract, deliverable, as the purchaser may wish, provided that the place of delivery may be comestable by water with a navigable vessel—Any quantity that may be ordered for shipping abroad, shall be supplied with punctuality and dispatch, agreeable to order.
Gentlemen who are or may be building—as well as carpenters who may be under or may enter into contracts to build and furnish the materials, will find it well worth their attention to apply as above—Applications may be made by letter (post paid) or otherwise, to the subscriber, or left with Wm. and Anthony M. Buckley, or Benj. W. Morris and Co. merchants, Philadelphia.
Also for Sale or to Let, A large commodious Dwelling House, with out buildings complete, and from three to seven acres of land—Two small do. with lots thereto—Also, a small Store near the river—All laying in the village of Lamberton.
NATHAN COMBS. N. B. A Screw Jack to let, that raises from 10 to 40 tons by hand—a constant supply of plaster and Smith's Virginia coal. Lamberton, New Jersey, (on Del.) January 13, 1801. twtf
Auction & Commission Store.
THE subscribers embrace the earliest opportunity of informing their friends and the public in general, that they have obtained a commission to act in the capacity of AUCTIONEERS in Prince George's county, including the city of Washington—and offer their services in that capacity, with assurance of attention to the interests of those who may employ them. They have also commenced the Commission business, which they intend to execute in the most extensive manner. A general assortment of DRY GOODS will be opened in a few days, which will be sold remarkably low, wholesale or retail.
ROBERT CAMP & CO. Near the Pennsylvania Avenue, City of Washington, May 11, 1801 } 3w
In Chancery, May 29, 1801. RICHARD T. CHESELDINE, an insolvent debtor of Montgomery county, makes application as a trader, by petition to the chancellor in writing, praying the benefit of "An act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors;" there is annexed to his petition a schedule of his property and a list of his creditors on oath, as by the said act is required; and the chancellor being satisfied by competent testimony, that the said Richard T. Cheseldine is, and at the time of passing the said act was, a citizen of the United States and of this state.
It is therefore adjudged and ordered that he appear before the chancellor in the chancery office on the first day of January next, for the purpose of taking the oath by the said act required, in presence of his creditors; and that by causing a copy of this order to be inserted once in each of three successive weeks in some one of the newspapers in the City of Washington, and by serving any three or more of his creditors with a copy thereof who have due to them at least five hundred dollars, before the first day of July next, he give notice to his creditors to attend on the said first day of January next, for the purpose of recommending a trustee for their benefit, and to lodge with the chancellor within six months from the time of the last publication (if they shall think fit) their dissent to his being admitted to the benefit of the said act.
Test: SAMUEL H. HOWARD, reg. ct. ch. June 5, 1801. iw3w
In Chancery, May 30, 1801. ON application to the chancellor by petition in writing of Charles Wayman, praying the benefit of "An act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors," passed at the last session of the general assembly on the terms therein mentioned: here is annexed to his petition a schedule of his property, and a list of his creditors on oath, as by the said act is required; the said Charles Wayman is a person known to the chancellor to be at this time, and to have been at the time of passing the said act, a citizen of the United States and of this state. And the said Charles Wayman having produced to the chancellor the assent in writing of so many of his creditors as have due to them according to the list aforesaid, the amount of two thirds of the debts due by him at the time of passing the said act.
It is thereupon adjudged and ordered that the said Charles Wayman appear before the chancellor in the chancery office, on the second day of July next, for the purpose of taking the oath by the said act prescribed for delivering up his property for the benefit of his creditors; and that by causing a copy of this order to be inserted three Tuesdays or Fridays in the Baltimore Telegraph or a newspaper of the City of Washington three weeks before the twenty second day of June next, and by serving a copy of this order on any three or more of his creditors who have due to them two thousand dollars, before the said twenty second day of June next, he give notice to his creditors to attend on the said second day of July next, for the purpose of recommending a trustee for their benefit.
Test: SAMUEL H. HOWARD, reg. ct. ch. June 5, 1801. eF3w
FOR SALE OR RENT,
Two elegant brick Houses, 40 by 20 feet, SITUATE on King and Columbia streets Alexandria, as well calculated for the grocery and flour business as any in the city; also two large stores adjoining the above houses, 25 feet front, by 36 feet deep, and I will likewise lease or sell, 7 or 8 valuable lots on King and Patrick streets, subject to a small ground rent. Possession will be given of one of the houses immediately, and the other in 30 days. Any person wishing to purchase, one fourth of the purchase money will be required in hand, one fourth in 3 months, and the balance in 12 months, by paying interest and giving a security on the property.
I will also sell,
Six or eight thousand acres valuable Kentucky land. The terms of payment will be required as above mentioned.
The subscriber intends carrying on the bricklaying and plastering business extensively, and will keep a constant supply of bricks and lime for sale, he will also undertake to furnish all materials to any person disposed to build in the City, on the most reasonable terms for cash. Application to be made to Francis Peyton, Esq. for the property in Alexandria, or to N. VOSS.
City of Washington, April 8, 1801. 2M
New medicinal Store.
JOHN OTT, Chemist, Druggist and Apothecary, has just received via Philadelphia, a fresh supply of genuine
Drugs and Medicines,
PATENT Medicines, and Surgeon's Instruments which he is determined to sell at the most reasonable prices by wholesale or retail, at the shop formerly occupied by Doctor J. Reintzel, in George-Town.
At the above place may also be had an assortment of Confectionary and Perfumery; likewise a quantity of window glass 10 by 12, and paints of all kinds dry and ground in oil, copal varnish, Irish and American glue, paint brushes, boiled and raw linseed oil, together with many other articles too tedious to enumerate. April 27. 2aw6w
NOTICE.
The state of the Subscriber's health compels him to quit his present business. His debtors are requested to settle their accounts on or before the 21st instant, to prevent the disagreeable necessity of resorting to law. JAMES THOMPSON. June 3, 1801. 3t

WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1801.
Commodore DALE writes on the 29th ult. that the Philadelphia had arrived in Hampton Roads the preceding evening. And that wind and weather permitting the Squadron would sail on Monday the 1st inst.
The Eagle has arrived at Baltimore, having received orders by the ship Herald to leave her station at St. Kitts.
Arrived yesterday the frigate UNITED STATES, Capt. Barry.
In a late LONDON PORCUPINE, we notice an advertisement of William Cobbett, for printing by subscription "The writings and selections of Peter Porcupine completed in twelve volumes octavo." After some preliminary remarks, Mr. Cobbett observes—"It will, indeed, require a reasonable stock of patience to go through the twelve volumes; but, if any one should happen to have perseverance enough to succeed in the undertaking, I venture to assert, that he will derive therefrom more information respecting the customs, the manners, the morals, the religion, and the politics of America, than from all the histories and travels that have ever yet been published. There is no branch of republican government, whether legislative or executive, civil or military; no right or privilege of the poor sovereign people, no bauble with which he is amused, no trick by which he is deceived; in short, there are none of those means by which liberty contrives to rob a people of their freedom, which are not fully explained and expoled in the facts that I have recorded. I have given a delineation, or rather have furnished the materials wherewith the reader will be able to delineate upwards of one thousand public characters, and not a small number of private ones."—"The blind and obstinate advocates for American liberty will think me partial and vindictive; but, I protest, with the solemnity and sincerity due to an oath, that I have not set down "aught in malice;" and that I harbour not the least resentment towards America or her inhabitants. I wish them all possible prosperity and happiness; but I also wish to convince the world, that their prosperity and happiness have not been augmented by a revolt, though a successful one, against the mildest, the most just, and most virtuous of sovereigns.
"W. COBBETT."
Then follows the list of subscribers, viz. 7 British princes; 130 inhabitants of G. Britain; 278 inhabitants of the United States; 112 inhabitants of Jamaica; 45 inhabitants of the provinces of Canada, New-Brunswick, and Nova-Scotia.
From this enumeration it will be seen, that Mr. Cobbett continues to derive, whatever professions are made to the contrary, his chief support from the American citizens, who, though participating in the full enjoyment of equal rights and the exclusive benefits of a republican form of government, are held forth to the world as the patrons of a writer, who declares that he wishes "to convince mankind that their [Americans] prosperity and happiness have not been augmented by a revolt, though a successful one, against the mildest, the most just, and most virtuous of sovereigns."
The grand jury of Fairfield district, in South Carolina, have presented all the members of Congress from that state (except gen. Sumter) for having, "in direct opposition to the wishes of a decided majority of the U. States, and of that state in particular, by their strange inconsistency and persevering obstinacy, and merely to gratify a party spirit, and to serve interested factious purposes, withheld their suffrage, in the late contest for the Presidency, from the man of the people, thereby endangering the union of the states, and putting to hazard the peace and safety of their country."
The Legislature of Massachusetts met at Boston on the 27th ult.; when the Senate made choice of Samuel Phillips for President, and the House of Representatives made choice of Edward H. Robbins for Speaker. In the choice of President of the Senate, Mr. Phillips, the federal candidate had 15 votes, and J. Bowdoin, the republican candidate, had 14 votes.
In the afternoon, the two Houses assembled in convention for the purpose of filling the vacancies in the Senate. The
first vacancy was in Essex, wherein Enoch Titcomb, and Jacob Crowninshield were candidates; Mr. Titcomb had 149, and Mr. Crowninshield 103 votes. Mr. Titcomb being the federal candidate, this vote is considered as deciding the complexion of the Legislature. After this election, ten other vacancies were filled by majorities equally large, or larger than that of Mr. Titcomb.
WILLIAM B. GROVE declines a re-election as a Representative to Congress after the 3d of March 1803.
The United States ship Trumbull, has been sold at auction at New-York for 26,500 dollars. She was purchased by Messrs. Robinson and Hartshorne, Merchants of that city.
The votes for a member of congress from Connecticut, to fill the place of Mr. E. Goodrich, resigned, at the late election stood as follows:
  For Colvin Goddard, fed. 7,397   Gideon Granger, repub. 3,256   Scattering, 663 
Two vessels are libelled in Rhode-Island for having been concerned in the slave trade.
The New-York Mercantile Advertiser of the 1st inst. says—We have official authority for stating, that the Swedish government, by a commercial edict of the 30th of March last past, has prohibited, under severe penalties and punishments, the concluding or carrying into effect any charter parties for freights to British ports, under the late licence of his Britannic majesty's privy council.
Extract of a letter from Madrid, dated 21st March 1801.
M. de Urquijo has been sent to the Castle of Pampeluna, where state prisoners are often confined. Don Gaspar Melchor Jovellanos, ex-minister of Grace and justice, has been arrested, but whether he is confined in the inquisition or elsewhere is not perfectly ascertained to the public. Several other arrests have been made.
Don Antonio Cornel, late minister of war, and more connected with M. de Urquijo than either of the other Ministers, has gone out of office, and has not yet been replaced.
Captain Hoyt, arrived at Charleston from Philadelphia, on his passage spoke a brig from Leghorn bound to Baltimore, the capt. of which informed him, that the Algerine cruisers captured every American vessel they fell in with.
A gentleman from Kentucky informs, that soon after the blockade of New-Orleans by the British, four brigs belonging to New-York, laden with flour, sailed from that port with a determination to hazard an escape, but unfortunately three out of the four were taken and ordered for Jamaica. Great quantities of flour were offered at very low prices, on credit, but could not be sold, and should the blockade continue, many thousand barrels which were at market, would be lost, as it could not in that climate, be preserved from damaging.
NEW-YORK, June 2.
Communicated by captain Chace from Amsterdam.
The Dutch fleet at Helvoetsluys, consisting of 7 ships of the line and 5 frigates, were ready for sea, under the command of admiral De Winter, and were expected every moment in the Texel to form a junction with the ships at Amsterdam and the Texel; in consequence of which an embargo had been laid by government upon all vessels, which lasted a considerable time, but permission was granted to the American ships at the Texel, to depart by application from the merchants at Amsterdam to the government.
It was expected at Amsterdam, that the death of the emperor Paul would give a turn to the politics of the North, &c.
Five Cents Reward.
RAN away on the 26th April last, from a pilot boat lying at St. Mary's, James Tatton, about 19 years of age, 6 feet high, weighs about one hundred and ninety, red hair, red complexion, appears simple when spoken to, has a down look, and generally wears sailors clothes. I hereby forwarn any person or persons harboring said runaway before the year 1803; after that time any person may employ him.
JOHN WELSH.
June 1, 1802.
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WAR DEPARTMENT, APRIL 20th, 1801.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the expiration of the 30th day of June next ensuing, for the supply of all RATIONS, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October 1801, until the thirtieth day of September 1802, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
FIRST. At Pittsburg; at Fort Franklin; at Le Boeuf, at Presquille; at Niagara; at Oswego; at Detroit; at Fort Wayne; at Michilimackinac; at the Falls of St. Mary's; and at the Grand Portage on Lake Superior.
SECOND. At Forts Washington, Vincennes, and Maffac; at the Cantonment near the mouth of the Ohio, and at any post or place on the east side of the Mississippi River, between the mouths of the Ohio and Illinois Rivers: and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Kentucky.
THIRD. At Knoxville, Tellico, South West Point, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Tennessee; at Bear Creek on the Tennessee River, and at any place in the Chickasaw or Choctaw country between Bear Creek and Natchez; at the Chickasaw Bluffs; at Natchez; at Fort Adams and its dependencies, and thence to the Mobile River.
Separate PROPOSALS will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States from the 1st day of January 1802, until the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states herein after mentioned, viz.
FOURTH. At Point Peter; at Fort Greene; at Fort Wilkinson; at Fort Pinckney; at Fort Johnston; at Fort Moultrie in Charleston Harbor; at Fort Johnson, Cape Fear, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Georgia, South-Carolina, and North-Carolina.
FIFTH. At Fort Norfolk; at Harper's Ferry; at Fort McHenry; at the City of Washington, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Virginia and Maryland.
SIXTH. At Wilmington; at Fort Mifflin at the Laboratory near Philadelphia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Delaware and Pennsylvania, excepting Pittsburg, Fort Franklin, Le Boeuf, and Presquille, in the state of Pennsylvania.
SEVENTH. At Trenton; at Fort Jay; at West Point, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of New-Jersey, and New-York, excepting Oswego and Niagara in the state of New-York.
EIGHTH. At Newport; at New-London, any at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Rhode-Island and Connecticut.
NINTH. At Fort Independence, Boston Harbor, at Salem, at Marblehead, at Portland, at Portsmouth, at Bennington, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Massachusetts, New-Hampshire and Vermont.
A ration is to consist of eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of sifted or boulted Indian meal, one pound, and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted pork; and when fresh meat is issued, salt at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations; soap at the rate of four pounds, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half, for every hundred rations—The proposals will extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spirits, at the rate of half a gill per ration and vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as of substitutes and alternatives, must be specified.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Oswego, for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the Western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commanders of fortified places, or of posts, to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depreciation of an enemy, or by the means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for by the United States, at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the depositions of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is to be understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been, or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea-board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months.
HENRY DEARBORN,
Secretary of War.
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS, by the first Article of the Terms and Conditions declared by the President of the United States on the 17th day of October 1791, for regulating the Materials and manner of Buildings and Improvements on the lots in the CITY OF WASHINGTON, it is provided, "that the outer and party walls of all Houses in the said City, shall be built of brick or stone."—And by the third Article of the same Terms and Conditions, it is declared, "that the wall of no House shall be higher than forty feet to the Roof in any part of the City, nor shall any be lower than thirty five feet in any of the Avenues."—And whereas the above recited articles were found to impede the Settlement in the City of Mechanics and others, whose circumstances did not admit of erecting Houses authorised by the said Regulations; for which cause, the President of the United States, by a Writing under his Hand, bearing date the twenty fifth day of June 1796, suspended the operation of the said Articles, until the first Monday of December 1800—and the beneficial effects arising from such suspension having been experienced, it is deemed proper to revive the same. WHEREFORE, I THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States, do declare, that the operation of the first and third Articles, above recited, shall be, and the same is hereby suspended until the first Day of January 1802, and that all the Houses which shall be erected in the said City of Washington, previous to the said first Day of January 1802, conformable in other respects to the regulations aforesaid, shall be considered as lawfully erected, except that no wooden House shall be erected within twenty four feet of any brick or stone House.
Given under my hand this 11th Day of March, 1801. (Signed) TH. JEFFERSON. 2 w 6 w.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from this rendezvous the following soldiers belonging to the 1st Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers; ISAAC DAVIS, about nineteen years old, five feet seven inches high, dark blue eyes, black hair, ruddy complexion, a farmer, born in this county and state.
JAMES NELSON, twenty two years of age, five feet six inches high, grey eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, by occupation a farmer; he is also a native of this state and county.
JAMES HENNING, twenty one years old, five feet nine and three quarter inches high, blue eyes, light hair, fallow complexion, by occupation a house carpenter, born in Berkeley county this state. They all deserted in their uniform. Any person apprehending the above deserters, shall receive thirty dollars upon delivering them to me, or any officer commanding in the service of the United States, or ten dollars for either of them.
RICHARD S. BLACKBURN, Captain 1st Regt. Artillerists and engineers, commanding. Dumfries, Prince William county, Virginia, May 19, 1801. 6w
Marshal's Sale.
By virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias from the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the county of Washington, to me directed, will be exposed to public sale on SATURDAY the 13th instant, on the premises, for ready cash only,
All the right, title and interest of WALTER QUEEN to a Piece of LAND, called the "Enclosure," about three miles from the city of Washington, on the road leading to Bladensburg, containing 188 acres, more or less; taken to satisfy a debt due to Elizabeth Doyle, for the use of John Darnall.
The sale will begin at 11 o'clock A. M. DANIEL C. BRENT, June 3, 1801. epts Marshal
For sale or Rent,
THE house and lot at present occupied by Mr. John Dempsey, situated near the Capitol Building, on lot No. 6, in square 759; this lot fronts 55 feet on East Capitol street, and 75 feet on Second street. Possession may be had the first day of August next, and for terms apply to the subscriber.
SAMUEL N. SMALLWOOD. Washington, May 29, 1801. 1m
Nail Manufactory,
ALL kinds of Cut Nails for Sale by Wholesale and Retail at the Factory on F Street, and at the Hardware Store of the Subscriber, where persons building and all others wishing to purchase may be supplied with any quantity at the most reasonable rates.
JOHN JACK. Washington Feb. 4, 1801.
FOR SALE,
A young Negro Girl, about 15 years old—Apply at this office. April 22, 1801. tf

Biography.
MR. ROBERT SOUTHEY.
The subject of the present memoir, though a very young person, and of a retired disposition, is justly entitled to a place among the public characters of England, being well known as a man of letters, but more particularly as a poet. His largest poem, Joan of Arc , was written by him at an earlier period than Lucan wrote his Pharsalia . Like the Roman poet, too, the author is a strenuous assertor of liberty.
Mr. Robert Southey was born at Bristol, August the 12th 1774. His father was a linen-draper in that town, a man who had been so accustomed to regulate his motions by the neighbouring clock, that the clock might at length (so punctilious were his movements) have been regulated by him. He was, also, extremely fond of the country and its employments.
The spirit of the father rested on the son; for, the father's favorite instructions to all around him were, to tie the stockings up tight, and to be punctilious. Robert, to this day, is said to tie up his stockings very tight, even unwholesomely, and in engagements is punctilious to a minute. His poetry, too, is very conversant in rural objects. The father, though a worthy man, was unfortunate, and died of a broken heart in consequence of embarrassments.
At six years of age, young Southey went to the school kept by Mr. Foot, at Bristol, and which is now ably managed by Mr. Estlin, and one of the most respectable dissenting academies in England. At the death of Mr. Foot, he was removed to Carlton, near Bath. He left Carlton when he was eight years of age. The revisiting of this place gave birth to some of those feelings expressed in that pleasing poem, entitled the Retrospect , published in a volume, printed in 1795, the joint production of our author and his friend Robert Lovel.
Southey continued at a day-school in Bristol till he was thirteen years of age, and wrote rhymes when he was but ten. He was also taught by his aunt to relish Shakespeare and Beaumont and Fletcher. For one year he was under a clergyman who taught a select number of pupils for a few hours in the morning. At fourteen, he was removed to Westminster-School.
At this school he continued, in the practice of the public schools, to write bad Latin verses; his English verses were more decent, and indicated, that the author might, in future life, reach excellence. He continued to abide by his father's rules for punctiliousness, and is said never to have undergone any corporal punishment; he, however, it seems, possessed sympathies with such as did, and wrote some essays in a periodical paper entitled the Flagellant .
Robert was entered at Balliol-College, Oxford, in November, 1792. His turn of mind was serious, his affection ardent, and he became a republican. He, to this day, is proud of being thought a republican, and not without reason. For, (contrary to the opinion of some,) politics, the most important of morals, is in a high degree favorable to poetic genius; and some of the best poets have been the most enlightened advocates of freedom. The book that most influenced his judgment was Mr. Godwin's Political Justice . In the summer of this year, he became acquainted with Mr. Coleridge, a student at that time of Jesus' college, Cambridge, and who was then on a visit to a friend at Oxford. Coleridge, no less than Southey, possessed a strong passion for poetry. They commenced, like two young poets, an enthusiastic friendship, and, in connection with others, struck out a plan for settling in America, and for having all things in common. This scheme they called Pantisocracy , of which, however visionary it may be thought by some, Southey still approves the theory.
Southey first became acquainted with Lovel in 1793. The three young poetical friends, Lovel, Southey, and Coleridge, married three sisters. Southey is attached to domestic life, and, fortunately, was very happy in his matrimonial connection. He married in November, 1795, just before he left England to accompany his uncle to Spain and Portugal. He continued abroad six months.
Of his religious sentiments we shall say but little. Poets are often the children of fancy rather than of reason; and, whether they are deists, Socinians, or calvinists, correct inquirers will not regulate their judgments by the writings of poets. It seems, however, Southey was once a deist; then he became a Socinian; though several sentiments contained in the Joan of Arc are scarcely reconcileable with the belief of a Socinian. Whatever his religious
perceptions, however, may be, he is tolerant in principle, and destitute of bigotry; he shuns close argument, and professes to know little of metaphysics. Whatever his opinions may be for the time, he never conceals them, and is cautious that other people should not mistake them.
All his intellectual endowments he professes to owe to his mother's uncle, chaplain to the factory at Lisbon, a man of most excellent character, of whom Mr. Southey always speaks with that sense of gratitude, which argues a good heart. It was with this gentleman that Mr. Southey travelled into Spain and Portugal.
He is now member of Gray's Inn, though he principally resides in the country; and is at present engaged in writing an epic poem, entitled Madoc , which he intends to keep under correction for several years. It is in the closet where we should contemplate such a character as Robert Southey. We must not look for great variety of incidents in the history of a young man, now only twenty-five years of age, immersed in reading, and impassionately attached to poetry. We will then close with a short account of his writings.
In the year 1795, he published his first volume of poems, in connection with his friend Robert Lovel, the former assuming the name of Moschus , the latter of Bion . Without noticing any particular blemishes, that maturer judgment would have corrected, some of which, in subsequent volumes, are now corrected, it may be proper, in general to say, that the sonnets to Ariste are pretty; and the Retrospect and Ode to Romance have considerable merit. On reading the poems of Robert Lovel, the admirers of poetry will lament his early death; for, unquestionably, he had a poetical mind. His sonnets to Happiness and fame are particularly excellent.
In the year 1796, Mr. Southey published his Joan of Arc , an epic poem, in ten books. It would be improper to inquire into its particular beauties and defects here. If examined by the rules laid down by Aristotle for the epic, it will be found defective. But, it might be asked, are Aristotle's the invariable rules for the epic? Are they to be the eternal law? And has no other poet ventured to go against them? These are questions not to be urged here. Without pretending to fix the character of Joan of Arc by the ordinary rules of the epic, without enquiring into the truth of the theology, the justice of the representations, and the like, we think the Joan of Arc to possess great beauties that cannot fail to please all the lovers of poetry; and, provided they do not forget they are reading the works of a mere poet, (for, the poet always claimed the power of raising spirits, conjuring up visions, or making gods and goddesses, and even devils, at his pleasure,) they may justly be delighted with the simplicity and richness of the descriptions, the harmony of the numbers, the amiable spirit of benevolence, and the love of liberty, so prominent in Joan of Arc .
This poem (surprising as it may be thought) was written, Mr. Southey tells us in his preface, in six weeks. Whatever, therefore, its faults may be, though hasty, simply considered, is never allowable by strict criticism to be an apology for negligence; yet when it is recollected, that it was the almost-extemporaneous production of a young man writing for bread, great allowances will be made; though, indeed, before it was brought into its present shape, it underwent more than ordinary correction, and was twice written over again. The verse is heroic or iambic verse, of ten syllables without rhyme, called by us blank verse, and is, generally speaking, excellent of its kind. The second edition makes two elegant volumes.
The next volume of poems, published by Southey, contains the productions of very distant periods. They possess different degrees of merit; for, where a person writes with that uncommon rapidity with which Mr. Southey composes, he will not always write like himself. The Triumph of Woe is a fine poem. The sonnets on the Slave Trade breathe much benevolence, and do the author great honor. The lyric poems, though possessed of a good deal of the fire of poetry, are yet defective in many of those qualities required of that most polished and useful, though difficult, species of poetry, by which Mr. Southey has thought proper to denominate them, Lyric . Some of them should rather have been called copies of verses , a name commonly given to little pieces written on the spur of the moment, and reducible to no distinct class. Mary is a very affecting narrative, and justly admired.
In the year 1799, he published another volume of poems with this motto:
The better please, the worse displease, I ask no more. SPENCER.
These are, for the most part, of the story or ballad kind, and imitative of the style of the old English ballads. Of this number are, the Complaints of the poor , the Cross Roads , the Sailor who had served in the slave trade , &c. This volume also contains the visions of the Maid of Orleans , in three books, which composed the ninth book of the first edition of Joan of Arc , and formed what Mr. Southey called the fin of the poem. Considered as mere poetry, these three books possess many beauties.
Another volume of poems has just made its appearance, entitled the Annual Anthology , of which Mr. Southey wrote a great part. It is a miscellaneous composition, though entirely poetical, and written by different authors. The other contributors are, Mr. Taylor, of Norwich, Mr. Charles Lloyd, Mrs. Opie, Mr. George Dyer, Mr. Joseph Cottle, Mr. Charles Lamb, the late Mr. Robert Lovel, Mr. A. S. Cottle, Mr. Humphrey Davy, and Dr. Beddoes.
This volume is entirely original, with the exception of some pieces that made their appearance in the Morning Post ; and, being composed by persons of different tastes, must of course possess considerable variety. Every reader, therefore, who has a relish for poetry, may expect to find something suited to his taste in the Annual Anthology ; for, it unquestionably contains many excellent compositions.
It remains, just to say a word of the only prose work written by Mr. Southey, which comprehends his travels, entitled Letters written during a short residence in Spain and Portugal . This work has been well received, and a second edition has been published not long since.
The most curious part of this work relates to the Spanish and Portuguese poetry. In all countries, as Mr. Southey properly observes, "the era of genius has preceded that of taste; and taste has not yet been reached by the Spanish and Portuguese poets." Genius they have undoubtedly possessed, as may be seen in the La Hermosura de Angelica , an heroic poem, by Lope Felix de Vega Carpio, of which Mr. Southey has given a fair and large specimen; and the Lusiad , of which we have an English translation, by Mr. Mickle. The Diana of George of Montemayor, from the beautiful specimen given by Mr. Southey, proves the author to have been a man of an elegant fancy. But the characters of the Spaniards and Portuguese are strongly marked by extravagance and so is their poetry. Yet, all things considered, more particularly the terrors of their government, and the gloominess of their religion, we are rather surprised that the Spaniards and Portuguese should have done so much, even in poetry, than that they have not done more. And their poetical compositions, amidst much futility and extravagance, contain many things that the curious will like to peruse, and which the ingenuous cannot fail to admire. The second edition of Mr. Southey's letters is unaccompanied with his translations of Spanish and Portuguese poetry. These, we are happy to hear, are to form a distinct volume; and, when enlarged and adorned by Mr. Southey's remarks, cannot fail of being favourably received by the public.
In Chancery May 25, 1801. BARTON WATHEN, an insolvent debtor of Charles county, having heretofore applied by petition in writing, to the chancellor praying the benefit of "an act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors," passed at the last session of the general assembly, and a schedule and list on oath, as by the said act required, being annexed to the said petition, and the said Barton Wathen, being proved to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, to be at this time, and to have been at the time of passing that act, a citizen of the United States and of this state; and having at the time of his said application been imprisoned for debts contracted before the passage of the said act, and having been brought before the chancellor and discharged from imprisonment on taking the oath by the act required, and said Barton Wathen having stated that he is a trader or merchant, and as such prayed the benefit of the said act.
It is therefore adjudged and ordered that the said Barton Wathen appear before the chancellor in the chancery office on the twenty second day of September next, to answer such interrogations as may be proposed to him by his creditors, that the said day be, and it is hereby, appointed the time for his said creditors to appear and recommend a trustee for their benefit, and that the said Barton Wathen give them notice of the passage of this order by causing a copy of it to be inserted once in each of three successive weeks in a newspaper of the City of Washington, before the twenty third day of June next, and by serving a copy of this order on three or more of his creditors as have due to them the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds before the said twenty third day of June next, and if such notice be duly given, the dissent of none of the said creditors of the said Barton Wathen, being admitted to the full benefit of the said act will have any avail, unless lodged with the chancellor before the said twenty third day of June next.
Test. SAMUEL H. HOWARD, Reg. ct. ch. May 29. 311w
FOR SALE, A good and convenient Lot and House, BEAUTIFULLY situated on the South East corner of Square No 973, in the vicinity of the Navy Yard, commanding an extensive view of some miles down the Potomack. The house is two story high, fronting 42 feet on 11th street east, and 42 feet on South G street, adjoining the south front is a commodious kitchen, with oven and other conveniences. A large frame stable, carriage-house, with a hay loft 50 feet by 25, and a pump of fine water near the back of the kitchen. The lot will extend ninety one feet on 11th Street East, and 139 on South G street. The purchaser may have a preference of the south half of the Square.
Also, a number of LOTS, eligibly situated in various parts of the City. The titles to the whole are indisputably free of every incumbrance, the terms moderate and convenient, which may be known by application to the subscriber, occupying the premises first mentioned, possession of which may be given within 30 days after purchase.
THOMAS TINGEY, Who will also sell one whole and four half pipes, London particular Madeira wine, of excellent quality. Washington, 10, April 1801. E.F.f
The subscriber respectfully acquaints the public, that he has removed to the corner of Ninth and B streets, where he continues to manufacture and sell all kinds of Ornaments for Chimney pieces, Door Caps, Frontispieces, Metal Sashes, &c. which may also be had at his store No. 51, Barclay Street, New-York, and at Mr. Wild's store, Market Street, Baltimore.
GEORGE ANDREWS. Who wishes to let a BRICK HOUSE, the west side of the President's house. May 8, 1801. 1y
VARDEN & CARPENTER, TAYLORS,
Gratefully acknowledge the favors of the public, whilst carrying on business opposite Mr. Stille's Tavern, and inform, that they have removed to the next house east of Mr. Tunnicliff's Hotel, where gentlemen and ladies will be served in a style of fashion and elegance which it has ever been, and ever will be, their study to execute, and they presume, equal to the most populous cities in the Union. Regimental and Ladies Habits made in the neatest manner. May 15, 1801. wtf
In Chancery, May 8, 1801. JAMES A. MAGRUDER, an insolvent debtor of Prince George County, having heretofore applied by petition in writing to the chancellor, praying the benefit of "An act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors," passed at the last session of the general assembly, and a schedule and list on oath, as by the said act required, being annexed to said petition, and the said James A. Magruder, being a person known to the chancellor, to be at this time, and to have been at the time of passing the said act a citizen of the United States and of this state; and having at the time of his application been imprisoned for debts contracted before the passage of the said act, and having been brought before the chancellor and discharged from imprisonment on taking the oath by the said act required. And the said James A. Magruder, having, since the said discharge, produced to the chancellor the assent in writing of so many of his creditors as have due to the amount of two thirds of the debts due by him at the time of passing the said act, according to the list aforesaid. It is thereupon adjudged and ordered that the said James A. Magruder appear before the chancellor in the chancery office, on the twenty fourth day of July next, to answer such interrogations as may be proposed to him by his creditors; that the said day be, and it is hereby, appointed the time for his said creditors to appear and recommend a trustee for their benefit; and that the said James A. Magruder, give them notice of the passage of this order by causing a copy of it to be inserted three Tuesdays or Fridays in the Baltimore Telegraph, or three successive weeks in a newspaper of the City of Washington, and by serving a copy of this order on three or more of his creditors who have due to them at least three thousand pounds current money.
Test. SAMUEL H. HOWARD, Reg. ct. ch.
For Sale and to Rent, TWO elegant two story Brick DWELLING HOUSES, situate on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue, a little to the west of the President's Square. Each house contains two parlours and passage on first floor; on second, two rooms with fire-places, and well finished garrets, cellars and kitchens. In the front of the buildings extending to the avenue, is a neat yard planted with trees, palisadoed, &c. The situation, in point of health and conguity to the public buildings, is equal to any in the city, and is well adapted for private families, or to accommodate genteel Boarders. The title is indisputable. The terms will be moderate for part cash or slaves. For particulars inquire of OWEN ROBERTS, on the premises, or of
THOMAS HERTY, Conveyancer. City of Washington, May 25, 1801. 1y
LOTS FOR SALE, In the City of Washington. THE SUBSCRIBER offers for Sale a number of valuable Lots beautifully situated between the Capitol and the Eastern Branch. Also a few Lots to be let on lease for ninety-nine years in the vicinity of the Navy yard. WILLIAM PROUT. City of Washington, December 12, 1800. 4f N. B. A few Tons of good Meadow Hay, one Kilm of Bricks, and some Cord Wood. W. P.