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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. II
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CLXXXV.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15th, 1802.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
National Intelligencer.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
FRIDAY, JAN. 8, 1802.
DEBATE
On Mr. Brackenridge's motion to repeal the act passed last session for a new organization of the JUDICIARY SYSTEM.
[Continued]
After Mr. Brackenridge closed his remarks there was a considerable pause, when the President again read the resolution, and enquired if the house was ready for the question.
Mr. O'CONNOR, of New-Hampshire, thought the subject was of so much importance as to merit further consideration. The arguments of the gentleman from Kentucky, however ingenious, had not convinced him that the law ought to be repealed. It had not risen like a mushroom in the night, but the principles on which it rested had been settled after mature reflection. He thought it would be extraordinary before any inconvenience had been discovered, to set such a law aside. For these reasons Mr. O. moved the postponement of the consideration of the question.
Mr. COCKE, of Tennessee. This act is said to be entirely experimental, and it is further said, that no inconveniences had arisen under it. He thought serious inconveniences had arisen. The inconvenience of paying 137,000 dollars a year was truly serious; and it was an inconvenience which ought to be got rid of as soon as possible. It was expected that gentlemen opposed to the resolution would come forward with their arguments against it. If, however, they had no arguments to use, he thought his friend from Kentucky had brought forward reasons so cogent and experimental that the house must be convinced of the propriety of the repeal.
Mr. DAYTON, of New-Jersey, trusted it was not the disposition of the mover to press a decision to-day. He thought it would be improper to postpone the discussion, as gentlemen would thereby be precluded from offering their opinions on the subject. He hoped the motion for postponement would be withdrawn, that other gentlemen might have an opportunity to speak.
Motion withdrawn.
Mr. JONA MASON, of Massachusetts, said it would be agreed on all hands that this was one of the most important questions that ever came before a legislature. Were he not of this opinion he would not have risen to offer his sentiments. But he felt so deep an interest in the question, and from the respect which he entertained for the district of country he represented, he deemed it his duty to meet the subject, and not be satisfied with giving to it his silent negative.
It was well known, and he presumed it would be readily agreed to, that no people on earth, for the last twenty-four years, had been so much in the habit of forming systems of government as the people of the United States. Nor had any people been so fortunately situated for cool and correct deliberation. In the constitutions they had formed, it would appear that there had been an uniform concurrence in the establishment of one great prominent feature, and also in the application of one uniform principle to that feature. That the legislative, the executive and the judicial should form the three great departments of government, and that they should be distinct from and independent of each other. And the more the proceedings and sentiments of the people were examined, the more clearly would it appear that all the new and additional checks created, had been applied to adjust the relative weakness or strength of the several departments of government. The same principle had been observed in the old world, whenever an opportunity presented for forming a constitution, having for its object, the protection of individual rights. It accorded too with the uniform opinions of the most celebrated historians and politicians, both of Europe and America; with the opinions and practices of all our legislatures. Nor had Mr. Mason ever heard any one hard enough to deny the propriety of its observance.
He well recollected that among the great grievances, which had routed us into an assertion of our independence of England, it was declared in the initial act asserting that independence "that the crown had the appointment of judges dependent on its will and favor."
From all these circumstances he concluded that the people of America, when they formed a system for their federal government, intended to establish this great principle; and the conclusion would be confirmed by an examination of the constitution, which in every section recognized or referred to it.
The constitution, in the construction of the executive, legislative, and judiciary departments, had assigned to each a different tenure. The President was chosen for four years; the Senate for six years, subject to a prescribed rotation biennially; the House of Representatives for two years; and the judiciary during good behavior. It says to the President, at the expiration of every four years, you shall revert to the character of a private citizen, however splendid your talents or conspicuous your virtue. Why? Because, you have assigned to you powers which it is dangerous to exercise. You have the power of creating offices and officers. You have prerogatives. The temptation to an abuse of your power is great. Such has been the uniform experience of ages. The constitution holds the same language to the Senate and House of Representatives: It says, it is necessary for the good of society that you also should revert at short periods to the mass of the people, because to you are consigned the most important duties of government, and because you hold the purse strings of the nation.
To the judiciary: What is the language applied to them? The judges are not appointed for two, four, or any given number of years; but they hold their appointments for life unless they misbehave themselves. Why? For this reason. They are not the depositaries of the high prerogatives of government. They neither appoint to office, or hold the purse strings of the country, or legislate for it. They depend entirely upon their talents, which are all they have to recommend them. They cannot, therefore, be disposed to pervert their power to improper purposes. What are their duties? To expound and apply the laws. To do this with fidelity and skill requires a length of time. The requisite knowledge is not to be procured in a day. These are the plain and strong reasons which must strike every mind, for the different tenure by which the judges hold their offices, and they are such as will eternally endure wherever liberty exists.
On examination, it will be found that the people, in forming their constitution, meant to make the judges as independent of the legislature as of the executive. Because the duties which they have to perform, call upon them to expound not only the laws, but the constitution also; in which is involved the power of checking the legislature in case it should pass any laws in violation of the constitution. For this reason it was more important that the judges in this country should be placed beyond the control of the legislature, than in other countries where no such power attaches to them.
Mr. Mason challenged gentlemen to exhibit a single instance, beside that lately furnished by Maryland, of a legislative act, repealing a law passed in execution of a constitution, under which the judges held their offices during good behavior. In truth, no such power existed, nor was it in the power of any legislature, so circumstanced, by a single law to dash them out of existence.
The opinion of Mr. Mason, therefore, was that this legislature have no right to repeal the judiciary law. For such an act would be in direct violation of the Constitution.
The Constitution says: "The judicial power of the United States shall be vested in one Supreme court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may, from time to time, ordain and establish. The judges, both of the supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services, a compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office."
Thus it says, "the judges shall hold their offices during good behavior." How can this direction of the Constitution be complied with, if the legislature shall, from session to session, repeal the law under which the office is held and remove the office. He did not conceive that any words, which human ingenuity could devise, could more completely get over the remarks that had been made by the gentleman from Kentucky. But the gentleman says, that this provision of the Constitution applies exclusively to the President. He considers it as made to supercede the powers of the President to remove the judges. But could this have been the contemplation of the framers of the Constitution, when even the right of the President to re-
move officers at pleasure, was a matter of great doubt, and had divided in opinion our most enlightened citizens. Not that he stated this circumstance, because he had doubts. He thought the President ought to have the right; but it did not emanate from the Constitution; was not expressly found in the Constitution; but sprang from legislative construction.
Besides if Congress have the right to repeal the whole of the law, they must possess the right to repeal a section of it. If so they may repeal the law so far as it applies to a particular district, and thus get rid of an obnoxious judge. They may remove his office from him. Would it not be absurd still to say, that the removed judge held his office during good behavior?
The Constitution says, "The judges, shall, at stated times, receive for their services, a compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office." Why this provision? Why guard against the power to deprive the judges of their pay in a diminution of it and not provide against what was more important, their existence?
Mr. Mason knew that a legislative body was occasionally subject to the dominance of violent passions; he knew, that they might pass unconstitutional laws; and that the judges, sworn to support the constitution, would refuse to carry them into effect; and he knew that the legislature might contend for the execution of their statutes. Hence the necessity of placing the judges above the influence of these passions; and for these reasons the Constitution had put them out of the power of the legislature.
Still, if gentlemen would not agree with him as to the unconstitutionality of the measure proposed, he would ask, was it expedient? Were there not great doubts existing throughout the United States? Ought not each gentleman to say, though I may have no doubts or hesitancy, are not a large portion of our citizens of opinion, that it would violate the Constitution? If this diversity of sentiment exists, ought not the evils under the judiciary law to be very great before we touch it? Ought we not to aim at harmonizing instead of dividing our citizens? Was not the Constitution a sacred instrument; an instrument ever to be approached with reverence; an instrument which ought not lightly to be drawn from its hallowed retreat, and subjected to the flux and reflux of passion. But where is the evil complained of? This system was established only last session; scarcely had it been yet organized; scarcely had we tried it on its very threshold; where then the necessity of being so pointed, as to destroy a system scarcely formed three days ago? Does not this manifest precipitation? Will it not manifest more inagnanimity, more rationality to abide by it until we try it; instead of taking up a pen and dashing it out of existence?
The reason that the suits depending were not so numerous, arose from the nature of the old establishment. That establishment had no parallel. It carried with it the feeds of its own dissolution. No set of judges could be found physically hardy enough to execute it. Such was the labour of their duties, that they were denied time for study or improvement. Besides a case was heard at one term by one judge, and postponed for consideration to the next term. At that term another judge appeared, and all the arguments were to be gone over anew; and the same thing might happen again and again. Was this the way to extend justice to our citizens? Was not the delay equivalent to a denial of justice? It was a fact that three-fourths of the time of the judges had been taken up in travelling.
It may be true, that the number of suits in the federal courts is lessened; and if the internal taxes are to be swept away, it may be still more lessened as far as depends upon that source. But it is possible, that suits will go on diminishing as the gentleman seems to think? Is reason so predominant? Is the millennium so near at hand? On the contrary is not our commerce increasing with great rapidity? Is not our wealth increasing? And will not controversies arise in proportion to the growth of our numbers and property? Controversies, which will go to federal tribunals as soon as the judiciary system is fully established. By the documents quoted by the gentleman from Kentucky, it appears, that more business has been lately done in the federal courts, than in any other antecedent time, except in one or two counties in Pennsylvania.
Besides, (said Mr. Mason,) even if there be not a great pressure of business,
had we not better pay the paltry sum of 30 or 40,000 dollars for a system too broad, than have one that is too narrow? Is it not a melancholy consideration, that in many of the European States, the costs are equal to the principal contended for? It would be honorable to the United States to exhibit a different example. It would be honorable to them to hold out an example, even if confined to foreigners, of prompt and efficacious justice, though at the expence of 100,000 dollars. Such an example would be a cause for national triumph, and our people would exult in it.
Inasmuch, therefore, as to render the judges respectable, it was necessary to make their appointments permanent, as time, labour, experience and long study, were required to perfect any man in a knowledge of the laws of his country; inasmuch as it has been thought good policy, that the judges should be well paid; and that they should be so placed as to be divested of all fear, and neither to look to the right or to the left; inasmuch as they should be so placed as to render them independent of legislative as well as of executive power; he hoped this law would not be repealed.
These were the reasons, which Mr. Mason assigned as those which would influence his decision. He acknowledged, that he had not entered the House prepared to offer his sentiments; but as the question was about to be put, he had thought it best to offer them, such as they were, rather than to give a silent vote on a subject of such great importance.
Mr. WRIGHT, of Maryland, said it must be agreed that this subject was one of great importance from its effect upon our revenues. If the repeal of the act of last session was constitutional, he presumed there could be little doubt of its expediency from the documents on our table. Has the constitution, rested the legislature with a power over the subject of the resolution? If so, then should a law, which had been the effect of a flux of passion, be repealed by a reflux of reason. He believed that it had been introduced at the period of an expiring administration. It had been reified by the republican side of the Senate; and he trusted that now on the return of reason it would be repealed.
An allusion had been made to the State of Maryland, which had repealed a law respecting the judiciary. Mr. W. here quoted the constitution of that state, where provisions, he observed, so far as respected the tenure of the office of a judge, corresponded with those of the constitution of the United States. The Legislature of that state had been of opinion, and correctly too, that they did possess the power of repealing a law formed by their predecessors. And the legislature of the U. States possessed the same power. This they had already determined by the very act of the last session, which, while it created a number of new judges, abolished the offices of several district judges.
It was clear that the constitution meant to guard the officer, and not the office. Will it be said that what the legislature makes to-day, they cannot annihilate to-morrow. Even as to the judges of the Supreme Court, had not the law first constituted six, and was it not now reduced by law to five? And if Congress has power to reduce the number of the superior, have they not the same power to reduce the number of the inferior judges? Are we to be eternally bound by the follies of a law, which ought never to have been passed?
Why the expression in the constitution, "The judicial power shall be vested in such inferior courts as Congress may, from time to time, ordain and establish," if it had been intended, as is now contended, that the office being once bestowed, no change can be made.
If the case of those, who have accepted those offices, be considered as a hard one, may it not be said that they knew the constitution, and the tenure by which their offices were to be held. In our regard for individual interest, we ought not to sacrifice the great interests of our country; and was it not demonstrable that, if 21 judges were sufficient when 1200 suits existed, they were equally so when there were no more than 700.
The gentleman from Massachusetts was wrong in stating that Maryland was the only state that had repealed a law creating judiciary offices. Virginia, if he was not misinformed, had done the same thing. But we wanted not these precedents. Our own archives furnished us with abundant precedents. We had reduced the judges of the Su-
preme Court from six to five, we had annihilated two districts. The very gentleman opposed now to the repeal of this law had voted for these measures. Thus it appeared, that though the Constitution justified the measure then, it prohibited it now.
Believing the judiciary law of the last session had arisen from a disposition to provide for the warm friends of the existing administration; believing that great inconveniences had arisen under it; believing its expence to be oppressive; and believing that if one legislature had a right to pass it, another legislature had the same right to repeal it; he trusted that, however a preceding legislature might have been governed by passion, the present legislature would, by repealing it, shew that they were governed by reason.
Mr. MORRIS, of New-York. Mr. President, I am so very unfortunate, that the arguments in favour of the motion have confirmed my opinion, that the law to which it refers ought not to be repealed. The honorable mover has rested his proposition on two grounds.
1st. That the judiciary law passed last session is unnecessary, and
2dly. That we have a right to repeal it and ought to exercise that right.
The numerical mode of argument, made use of to prove this, is perfectly novel, and commands my tribute of admiration. This is the first time I ever heard the utility of courts of justice estimated by the number of suits carried before them. I have read that a celebrated monarch of England, the Great Alfred, had enacted such laws, established such tribunals, and organized such a system of police, that a purse of gold might be hung up on the high way without any danger of being taken. Had the honorable gentleman from Kentucky existed in those days he would perhaps have attempted to convince old Alfred, that what he considered as the glory of his reign, was its greatest evil. For by taking the infrequency of crimes as a proof that tribunals were unnecessary, and thus boldly substituting effect for cause, the gentleman might demonstrate the inutility of any institution by a system of reasoning the most fallacious.
But, Sir, if with that poor measure of ability which it has pleased God to give me, I march on that ground, which I have been accustomed to deem solid, I should say that in so far as the terror of our judicial institutions prevented the perpetration of crimes, in that same degree are those institutions useful. This would be my mode of reasoning, but for the wonderful discovery made by the honorable mover of the resolution.
We have been told of the great expence of the judiciary—that it amounted to 137,000 dollars. And thus attributing the whole expence of the establishment to this particular law, it has been assumed in argument that to repeal the law would be to save 137,000 dollars. If the other arithmetical arguments of the gentleman were equally inconclusive, his inferences will be entitled to but little attention.
Of this sum, it appears from a report of the Secretary of the Treasury that 45,000 dollars are for the contingent expences of juries, witnesses, &c. which serves in some measure to shew that it is expected much business will be actually done.
The expence arising under this law, that it is proposed to repeal, amounts to thirty thousand dollars, exclusive of fifteen thousand dollars estimated for contingent expences, making together 45,000 dollars. But let us not flatter the allowance; throw in a few thousands more, and let the whole be stated at 51,000—appportion this sum among the people of the United States according to the census lately taken, and you will find that each individual will pay just one cent. And for this insignificant saving of a cent a man, we are called upon to give up all that is valuable to a nation.
One of the great purposes of a government is to secure the people from foreign invasion. To be ready to repel such invasion requires a great revenue and many officers become necessary to collect it. Such an invasion, however, may or may not take place. If I judge from certain documents laid before us, those who administer our affairs have but little apprehension of that event. If then there be little or no such danger, or if the people be sufficiently secured against it, what else have they a right to ask for in return for their money expended in the support of government? They have a right to ask for the protection of the law in proper courts of justice, to secure

the weak against the strong, the poor against the rich, the oppressed against the oppressor. And is this little which they ask, to be denied? Are the means by which the injured can obtain redress, to be curtailed and diminished? Much may be feared from armies—They may turn their swords against our bosoms, they may elevate a chief to despotic power. But what danger is to be apprehended from an army of judges.
Gentlemen say, recur to the ancient system. What is that system? Six judges of the supreme court to ride the circuits of America twice a year, and sit twice a year at the seat of government. Without enquiring into the accuracy of a statement made by the gentleman respecting the courts of England in which, I apprehend, he will find himself deceived; let me ask what would be the effects of the old system here. Cast an eye over the extent of our country, and a moment's consideration will show, that the first magistrate in selecting a character for the bench, must seek less the learning of a judge than the agility of a post-boy. Can it be possible, that men advanced in years, for such alone can have the maturity of judgment fitting for the office, that men educated in the closet, men who from their habits of life must have more strength of mind than of body; is it I say, possible, that such men can be running from one end of the continent to the other? Or if they could, can they find time to hear and decide causes? I have been told by men of eminence on the bench, that they could not hold their offices under the old arrangement.
What is the present system? You have added to the old judges seven districts, and sixteen circuit judges. What will be the effect of the desired repeal? Will it not be a declaration to the remaining judges that they hold their offices subject to your will and pleasure? And what will be the result of this? It will be that the check established by the constitution, willed for by the people, and necessary in every contemplation of common sense, is destroyed. It had been said, and truly too, that governments are made to provide against the follies and vices of men. For to suppose that governments rest upon reason, is a pitiful solecism. If mankind were reasonable they would want no government. Hence checks are required in the distribution of power among those who are to exercise it for the benefit of the people. Did the people of America vest all powers in the legislature? No. They had vested in the judges a check intended to be efficient; a check of the first necessity, to prevent an invasion of the constitution by unconstitutional laws, a check which might prevent any faction from intimidating or annihilating the tribunals themselves.
On this ground, said Mr. Morris, I stand to arrest the victory mediated over the constitution of my country; a victory mediated by those who wish to prostrate that constitution for the furtherance of their own ambitious views. Not of him who had recommended this measure, nor of those who now urge it; for on his uprightness and their uprightness I have the fullest reliance; but of those in the background who have further and higher objects.—These troops that protect the outworks are to be first disarmed. Those posts which present the strongest barriers are first to be taken, and then the constitution becomes an easy prey.
Let us then, secondly, consider whether we have constitutionally a power to repeal this law. (Here Mr. Morris quoted the third art. and first section of the constitution.) I have heard a verbal criticism about the words shall and may , which appeared the more unnecessary to me, as the same word, shall , is applied to both members of the section.—For it says "the judicial power, &c. shall be vested in one supreme court and such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish." The legislature, therefore, had without doubt the right of determining in the first instance, what inferior courts should be established; but when established the words are imperative, a part of the judicial power shall vest in them.—And "the judges shall hold their offices during good behaviour." "They shall receive a compensation which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office." Therefore, whether the remarks be applied to the tenure of office, or the quantum of compensation, the constitution is equally imperative. After this exposition, gentlemen are welcome to any advantage to be derived from the criticism on shall and may .
But another criticism, which, but for its serious effects, I would call pleasant , has been made; the amount of which is, you shall not take the man from the office, but you may take the office from the man; you shall not drown him, but you may sink his boat under him; you shall not put him to death, but you may take away his life. The constitution secures to a judge his office, says he shall hold it, that is, it shall not be taken from him during good behavior; the legislature shall not diminish, though their bounty may increase, his salary; the constitution provides perfectly for the inviolability of his tenure; but yet we may destroy the office which we cannot take away, as if the destruction of the office would not as effectually deprive him of
it as the grant to another person. It is admitted that no power derived from the constitution can deprive him of the office, and yet it is contended that by repeal of the law that office may be destroyed. Is not this absurd? It had been said, that whatever one legislature can do another can undo; because no legislature can bind its successor, and therefore that whatever we make we can destroy.—This I deny on the ground of reason, and on that of the constitution. What I can a man destroy his own children? Can you annul your own contracts? Can you annihilate the national debt? When you have by law created a political existence, can you by repealing the law dissolve the corporation you had made? When by your laws you give to an individual any right whatever, can you by a subsequent law rightfully take it away? No. When you make a compact you are bound by it. When you make a promise you must perform it. Establish the contrary doctrine and what follows? The whim of the moment becomes the law of the land; your country will be looked upon as a den of robbers; every honest man will fly your shores. Who will trust you, when you are the first to violate your own contracts? The position, therefore, that the legislature may rightfully repeal every law made by a preceding legislature, when, tested by reason, is untrue; and it is equally untrue when compared with the precepts of the constitution; for what does the constitution say? "You shall make no ex post facto law." Is not this an ex post facto law?
Gentlemen say the system of the last session is mere theory. For argument sake it shall be granted; and what then is the language of reason? Try it, put it to the test of experience. What respect can the people have for a legislature that without reflection meets but to undo the acts of its predecessors. Is it prudent, is it decent, even if the law were unwise, thus to commit our reputation and reiteres ? Is it not highly dangerous to call upon the people to decide which of us are fools; for one of us must be.
And what would be the effect on the injured man who seeks redress in a court of justice, and whom, by this repeal, you shall have deprived of his right? You have saved him a miserable cent, and you have perhaps utterly ruined him. But the honorable mover of the resolution has told us, not only what is, but what is to be. He has told us not only that suits have decreased but that they will decrease, and, relying on his preconception, informs us that the internal taxes will be repealed; and grounds the expediency of repealing the judiciary law on the annihilation of these taxes. Thus taking for granted the non-existence of a law that yet exists, he infers from its destruction, and the consequent cessation of suits under it, the inutility of the judicial establishment. And when he has carried his present point, and broke down the judiciary system, he will tell us perhaps that we may as well repeal the internal taxes because we have no judges to enforce the collection of them.
But what will be the effect of these repeals, and of all these dismissions from office? I impeach not the motives of gentlemen who advocate this measure. In my heart I believe them to be upright. But they see not the consequences.—We are told the States want, and ought to have more power. We are told, that they are the legitimate sources from which the citizen is to derive protection.—Their judges are, I suppose to enforce our laws.—Judges appointed by State authority, supported by State salary, and looking for promotion to State influence, or dependent upon State party. There are some honorable gentlemen now present, who sat in the Convention which formed this Constitution. I appeal to their recollection, have they not seen the time when the fate of America was suspended by a hair; my life for it, if another Convention be assembled they will part without doing anything.—Never in the flow of time was there a moment so propitious, as that in which the Convention assembled. The States had been convinced by melancholy experience, how inadequate they were to the management of our national concerns. The passions of the people were lulled to sleep—State pride slumbered—the Constitution was promulgated—and then it awoke; and opposition was formed—but it was vain. The people of America bound the States down by this compact.
One great provision of the Constitution, a provision, that exhibited the sublime spectacle of a great State bowing before the tribunal of justice, is gone! Another great bulwark is now to be removed. You are told, you must look to the States for protection; your internal revenues are to be swept away; your sole reliance must rest upon commercial duties.—In this reliance you will be deceived. But what is to be the effect of all these changes? I am afraid to say—I will leave it to the feelings and consciences of gentlemen. But remember, the moment this Union is dissolved, we shall no longer be governed by votes.
Examine the annals of history, look into the records of time, see what has been the ruin of every republic? The vile love of popularity. Why are we here? To save the people from their greatest enemy; to save them from them-
selves. What caused the ruin of the republics of Greece and Rome? Demagogues, who by flattery gained the aid of the populace to establish despotism. But if you will shut your eyes to the light of history, and your ears to the voice of experience—see at least what has happened in your own times. In 1789, it was no longer a doubt with enlightened Statesmen, what would be the event of the French revolution; before the first of January 1790, the only question was, who would become the despot. The word Liberty, uttered, from that day to this, had been sounded in our ears, but never had any real existence; there is nothing left but the word.
We are now about to violate the Constitution. Once touch it with unhallowed hands, sacrifice but one of its provisions, and we are gone. We commit the fate of America to the mercy of time and chance.
I hope the honorable gentleman from Maryland will pardon me, if from the Section of the Law which he has cited, I deduce an inference diametrically opposite to that for which he has contended. He has told us, that 'the last Congress in reducing the Judges of the Supreme court from six to five, have exercised the right which is now to be used, and made a legislative construction of this clause in the Constitution.' But look at the law. It declares, that this reduction shall not be made, until by death or resignation only five Judges shall remain. Thus in the very moment when they express the opinion, that five Judges are sufficient, they acknowledge their incompetency to remove the sixth Judge, and thereby make the legislative declaration, that they had not the right now contended for.
[Mr. Morris here noticed some other remarks which had fallen from the gentleman from Maryland, Mr. Wright, on the construction of the Constitution. But as they are substantially comprised in the preceding statement we omit them.] He concluded by recapitulating his arguments. A contract, said he, is made between the government and the judge—The President appoints—The legislature fixes his salary—He accepts the office. The contract is complete. He is then under the protection of the Constitution, which neither the President nor Congress can infringe. The contract is a solemn one. Can you violate it? If you can, you may throw this Constitution into the flames—it is gone, it is dead.
[To be continued.] The Rev. Mr. McCormick, Respectfully informs the citizens of Washington, that he purposes opening SCHOOL in his house, South B Street near the Capitol, on the first Monday in January next, if due encouragement be given—His terms may be known by application to him at his present residence, New Jersey Avenue. Dec. 18. epbt
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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. for 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 shoes 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. epzm
JOHN MARCH, STATIONER, High-Street, George-Town, Respectfully informs the Public, that he has received, from England, an assortment of Stationary goods of the best qualities, including:
Writing paper, from atlas to foolscap, wove drawing paper from atlas to demy, music paper, royal and foolscap, coloured and marbled do. best black lead pencils, Reeve's colours, and camel-hair pencils, fealing wax, and trish wafers, bell red and black ink-powder, black ebony and mahogany writing desks, letter cases, and ash skin books, English quills, and an assortment of pewter, glass, leather and wedgewood inkstands, round rules, &c. Morocco, Russia, calf, red, green, and white sheep, very fine and large—also American papers of different qualities, at the lowest cash prices.
J. M. has an assortment of blank and ruled books; and makes them to order, on short notice. * Where may be had Dr. Church, Lee, and Batsely's Patent Medicines, Dec. 18. 6t
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1802.
Arrived yesterday morning AARON BURN, Vice-President of the United States. We have received several files of English prints by the late arrivals, as late as the 4th of November inclusive. In our next and ensuing papers, we shall present interesting extracts from them. The debate in the House of commons on the treaty of peace, does not from a hasty perusal appear to be so interesting, as was anticipated.
SENATE OF UNITED STATES.
MONDAY, January 11, 1802.
The Apportionment Bill , as received from the House of Representatives, was taken up. This bill fixes the ratio of representation at one member for every 33,000 persons in each state.
Mr. Wells moved to strike out 33,000, his object being to introduce 30,000, for which he assigned his reasons at some length.
On this motion a debate of some length ensued, in which the provisions of the bill as they stood were supported by Messrs. Jackson, Mason, Wright and Cooke; and opposed by Messrs. Wells, White and Hillhouse.
The question was then taken on the motion to strike out 33,000, and lost—Ayes, 11—Noes, 15.
Mr. Morris then moved, and Mr. Tracey seconded the motion, to add, after "one representative for every 33,000," the words "and one representative for every fractional number of 27,000 persons." The number 27,000 was used to avoid a violation of the constitution, which prohibits the allotting to each state more representatives than one for every 30,000. Thus in the case of Delaware, the ratio being 33,000, Delaware would be entitled to one member for 33,000, and one for the fraction of 27,000; both which numbers would amount to 60,000; which last number entitled a state to two members without violating the constitution. This motion was opposed by Messrs. Wright and Anderson, and was lost: Ayes, 10—Noes, 15.
The bill was then read a third time and passed. On the passage the yeas and nays were taken, and were Yeas, 23—Nays, 5. A message was received from the President of the United States, with sundry statements of the Commissioners of the City of Washington, representing the state of the funds of the city.
The message states the existing funds of the city to be insufficient to the payment of present and future demands, without a sale of a great portion of the lots, which would probably be sacrificed by an immediate disposition of them, and the great interests of the city materially injured; and involves an opinion that, if Congress authorize temporary draughts on the Treasury, grounded on these lots, the city funds will be ultimately competent to reimburse the United States, and to pay all demands. The President states the communication to have been made to apprise Congress of the situation of the city property, before he pursued the rigorous measures respecting a sale of the property required by law.
TUESDAY, Jan. 12, 1802.
The Senate took up the resolution of Mr. Brackenridge, for repealing an act of the last session, for the new organization of the Judiciary of the United States; when gen. Jackson of Georgia, spoke in favor, and Mr. Tracy of Connecticut against the motion; after which the further consideration of the motion was postponed until to-morrow. Debate continued in our next.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U. S.
FRIDAY, January 8, 1802.
The committee on the memorial of Samuel Dexter, reported a resolution, instructing the accounting officers of the Treasury to adjust, and pay whatever should be decided to be due on account of the destruction of the house of J. Hodgson, occupied as a War Office.
Mr. Varnum from the committee appointed, presented a bill fixing the military peace establishment of the United States, which was read twice, and referred to a committee of the whole house on Thursday. The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for the protection of the commerce of the United States, in the Mediterranean and adjoining seas; when, after considering the same, the committee rose, and Mr. Milledge, reported progress and asked leave to sit again, which was granted.
A petition was presented from Joseph Ward, and others, holders of certain bills of credit, emitted in pursuance of a resolution of Congress under the former government, of the 12th March 1780, praying that such provision may be made for the payment of the amount of the principal and interest, as the nature of the public engagements and substantial justice will suggest.
Referred to the Secretary of the Treasury. Resolved, That Messrs. Mitchell, Bullis, Leth, Archer, and Lowndes, be a committee to enquire and report whether any, and what alterations are necessary in the act respecting quarantines and health laws.
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before this House, an estimate of the expenses which are necessary for carrying into effect, the convention between the United States and the French Republic; and that Messrs. Randolph and Bayard, be a committee to present the resolution.
Resolved, That the President be requested to cause to be laid before this House such information and documents as are in possession of the Department of State, relative to spoliations committed on the commerce of the United States under Spanish authority, and also relative to the imprisonment of the American Consul at St. Jago de Cuba; and that Messrs. Bayard and Randolph be a committee to present the resolution.
The House proceeded to consider the report of a select committee on allowing the holders of military land warrants further time to obtain and locate the same, &c. when, after some time spent thereon, the further consideration was postponed till Monday.
MONDAY, January 11, 1802.
The House went into a committee of the whole on the Resolutions of the Senate respecting captain Sterrett; when after some consideration thereof the committee rose, and the house resided them liberty to sit again.
This was done at the suggestion of several members that it would be the most proper course, to refer the resolutions to a select committee for the purpose of ascertaining the existence of honor, that it would be fit to believe upon captain Sterrett, his officers and crew.
After this vote a reference was made to a select committee.
Mr. Randolph moved a resolution directing the Secretary of the Treasury to lay before the House an estimate of the value of the exports of the United States, for the last five years to ports situated within the Straights of Gibraltar, discriminating articles of American growth from other productions.
Mr. Randolph observed that he was aware of the inability of the Secretary to distinguish precisely the exports of the United States, carried to the Mediterranean ports of France and Spain, from those carried to their other ports. But still he thought it probable that the Secretary might be able to furnish information that would be valuable.
Cens. S. Smith said that when the report was made by the Secretary it would be a report of deception. A great part of our trade to the Mediterranean had been lopped off in consequence of the war.
Mr. Smith afterwards remarked that on the report being made, he feared the enquiry would be, whether we should give up the protection of the Mediterranean trade, or not. Gentlemen would probably go into a calculation of figures; and if the expense of protection appeared to be greater than the benefit of the trade, they might be for withholding protection. There was one description of trade to the Mediterranean, which we could obtain no estimate of, which was however very important—the tonnage of American shipping employed in going from European ports to the Mediterranean, and from the Mediterranean to European ports—and American shipping employed between the East-Indies and the Mediterranean. This trade the government was as much bound to protect, as it was bound to protect the landed interest of the country.
Still Mr. Smith knew not that it would be proper to oppose the passage of a resolution that asked for information.
Mr. Smith knew not what information we could receive; but he knew that whatever it should be, it could do no harm.
Mr. Nicholson remarked that the House would not be in a worrisome position after the report than it was now. For himself, he was in a state of total ignorance, and he believed a large part of the House was also ignorant, of the extent of our Mediterranean trade. It was impossible that the house could be deceived by the report; as if any part of it should be calculated to deceive us, his colleague would be able to detect its errors. He had heard and that too from commercial men, that our Mediterranean trade was not valuable, and not worth the expense of the squadron fitted out to protect it. He was at a loss to decide between these opinions and those of his colleague.
Mr. MITCHELL spoke in favor of the resolution.
Mr. Griswold had no objection to obtaining the estimate, if desired by gentlemen; not that he supposed the report could prevent the information that was desired. With regard to our Mediterranean trade, it was well known, that lately, owing to our contest with Algiers, our fish and oil went in European bottoms, which could not be noticed in the treasury statements, as they went first to other ports.
Mr. EUSTIS was perfectly willing to obtain the report, that the great increase in our trade to the Mediterranean should be seen; from which its great value would fully appear, and its claim to encouragement.
Mr. VARNUM suggested the propriety of a reference to a select committee, which, from the documents before the House, could select the desired information.
Mr. RUTLEDGE feared, that the call for this information would delay the passage of an important bill before the House for the protection of our Mediterranean commerce. He hoped, in order as promptly as possible to obtain information, the secretary of the treasury would be called upon for it. With respect to the protection of our trade in the Mediterranean, it was, in his opinion, unimportant what its extent was. We were bound to protect the commerce of our citizens in all its ramifications, whether great or small.
The resolution of Mr. Randolph was then agreed to.
TUESDAY, Jan. 12, 1802.
A motion made by Mr. Bayard, for referring to the committee of ways and means the expediency of reducing the tax on salt was taken up, on which a debate took place, which occupied the whole of the sitting.

On this motion the previous question was required and taken by yeas and nays—yeas 41—nays 49.
It was therefore resolved, that the main question should not be put.
A message was received from the President of the United States, containing an estimate made by the Secretary of State, of the expenses attending the carrying into execution the Treaty between the United States and France.
FRENCH SPOLIATIONS.
At a meeting of the Sufferers, held, according to advertisement at the City Tavern, at Philadelphia on Monday the 4th January.
Resolved, That a committee be constituted of seven, be appointed to draft a Memorial to Congress on the subject of indemnities for French Spoliations, and to correspond with such other committees, in the United States as may be appointed to act on the same subject.
Resolved, That said committee call a meeting of the Sufferers by French Spoliations, and make a report of their proceedings within twenty days from date.
Resolved, That the following gentlemen be the committee:
 Mr. JOSEPH BALL,  Mr. THOS. FITZSIMONS.  Mr. CHARLES PETTIT,  Mr. JAMES S. COX,  Mr. STEPHEN GIRARD,  Mr. HENRY PRATT,  Mr. JOHN CRAIG. 
Resolved, That these proceedings be published and signed by the Chairman and Secretary.
JOSEPH BALL, Chairman. STEPHEN KINGSTON, Sec'y.
An act to alter such part of the constitution and form of government as relates to voters, qualifications of voters, and the manner of voting passed Dec. 29, 1801.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That every free white male citizen of this state, above twenty one years of age, having resided twelve months in the county in which he offers to vote, shall have a right of suffrage to vote by ballot in the election of such county or delegates to the General Assembly, electors of the senate, and sheriffs.
And be it enacted, That all and every part of the constitution and form of government of this state repugnant to, inconsistent with, the provisions of this act, shall be and the same are hereby abrogated, annulled and made void.
And be it enacted, That if this act shall be confirmed by the general assembly, after the next election of delegates, in the first session after such new election as the constitution and form of government directs that in such case this act, and the alteration of said constitution contained therein, shall be considered as a part, and shall constitute and be valid as a part, of the said constitution and form of government, to all intents and purposes, any thing therein contained to the contrary notwithstanding.
Answer of the President of the United States to the Address presented to him by this House of Representatives of Vermont.
Washington, Nov. 20, 1801.
SIR, I receive with great satisfaction the Address you have been pleased to inforce me, from the House of Representatives of the Freemen of the State of Vermont. The friendly and favourable sentiments they are so good as to express towards myself, personally, are high encouragements to perseverance in duty, and call for my sincere thanks.
With them I join cordially in admiring and revering the Constitution of the United States, the result of the collected wisdom of our country. That wisdom has committed to us the important task of proving, by example, that a government, if organized in all its parts on the representative principle, unadulterated by the infusion of spurious elements, if founded not in the fears and follies of man, but on his reason, on his sense of right, on the predominance, of the social over his selfish passions, may be so free as to restrain him in no moral right, and so firm as to protect him from every moral wrong. To observe our fellow-citizens gathering daily under the banners of this faith, devoting their powers to its establishment, and strengthening with their confidence the instruments of their election, cannot but give new animation to the zeal of those, who, like myself, in the same belief, have been no other object worthy the labours and losses we have all encountered.
To draw around the whole nation the strength of the General Government as a barrier against foreign foes, to watch the borders of every state that no external hand may intrude, or disturb the exercise of self-government, reserved to itself, to equalize and moderate the public contributions, that while the requisite services are invited by due remuneration, nothing beyond this may exist to attract the attention of our citizens from the pursuits of useful industry, nor unquietly to burthen those who continue in those pursuits, these are functions of the General Government, on which you have a right to call.—They are in uni-
son with those principles which have met the approbation of the Representatives of Vermont, as announced by myself on the former and recent occasions alluded to. These shall be faithfully pursued according to the plain and candid import of the expressions in which they were announced. No longer than they are so, will I ask that support, which, through you, has been so respectfully tendered me: And I join in addressing him whose kingdom ruleth over all, to direct the administration of their affairs to their own greatest good.
Praying you to be the channel of communicating these sentiments to the house of Representatives of the Freemen of the State of Vermont, I beseech you to accept for yourself personally, as well as for them, the homage of my high respect and consideration.
TH. JEFFERSON. AMOS MARSH, Esq.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
New-York, Jan. 3.
Mr. Dawson, our late Envoy to France, arrived here yesterday in the ship Atlantic, from Bristol. He is the bearer of dispatches for government from England and France, with which he proceeds this day for Washington.
Our London papers by this arrival are to the 7th of November, but they contain nothing of moment, except the Parliamentary Debates on the Preliminaries of Peace. On the 5d of Nov. this subject was brought forward in both Houses, and discussed at great length. On the question being put in the House of Lords, the house divided. Contents 94—Proxies 20—Non-contents 10—Proxies 10. The question in the House of Commons was carried without a division.
London Oct. 26.
French Funds. At Paris, the Tiers consolidé are as high as 62.
Prussia is said to be dissatisfied with the treaty between France and England. They expected the fate of Hanover to be decided by it; and talks of protesting against the Batavian Republic's being put in possession of the Dutch Islands in the Indies.
Prince Anthony has been chosen to the Electorate of Cologne.
LONDON, Nov. 7.
The Hamburg Mail due on Sunday arrived last night. The principal article in the journals relates to the evacuation of Hanover. The king of Prussia is immediately to withdraw his troops from that Electorate. Those who can look beyond the mere surface, will feel little difficulty in believing, that the situation of Hanover contributed not a little to make our Ministers sacrifice so many conquests as have been given up by the Preliminary articles of Peace!
Vienna, Oct. 17.—According to letters from the Turkish frontiers, the Turks are now making great preparations to attack and vanquish Pashwan Oglou. Two armies are to act against him, one in Wallachia and the other in Servia. In consequence of this the Austrian agent, at Bucharest, has announced to the inhabitants of the Seven towns, that the winter feeding of sheep and cattle in Wallachia, which is usual there would not be possible for this year, because a considerable Turkish army would occupy that country. Pashwan Oglou sends every where emissaries to promulgate his principles, and try to make the people dissatisfied with the present Turkish government—Many of them are now in Bosnia, and see their wishes accomplished, as this Province is on the point of insurrection.
Some time ago Pashwan Oglou wished to apprehend the Pasha of Travenee, who is very partial to the Porte. Pashwan sent a corps against him, but the Pasha, who was early informed of Pashwan's intention, had put himself in such an excellent posture of defence, and received Pashwan's troops in such a manner, that they were obliged directly to return—Since this intercourse by messengers between the Pasha and Constantinople is very great.
It is related that the Turkish army in Egypt, after its return, is to be employed against Pashwan, and that a corps of the English army is to join it, and the whole expedition to be directed by English officers.
Paris Oct. 20.
THE CONGRESS.
Great preparations are making at Amiens, for the reception and entertainment of the diplomatic characters who are to attend the Congress. A large body of troops will be there. A line of telegraphs is to be erected from thence to Paris. The British Minister will be escorted through France by troops of cavalry, and will receive the most distinguished attention. It is supposed the Congress will form in less than a month. It is said it will be attended by Plenipos. from Holland, Spain, Russia, and the Ottoman Porte. Mr. Schimmelpennick, is appointed on the part of Holland.
PARIS October 31. The Consuls of the republic, in consequence of an instrument laid before them to that effect, by the Secretary at War, have adopted the following resolutions:—
Art. I. There shall be granted to each military corps, a number of discharges equal to an 8th part of the effective return of the non-commissioned officers and privates.
II. These discharges shall be transmitted hence: namely, one half on the 23d December, and the other half on 20th February next, tenth year of the republic, and shall not be delivered but in proportion as the men, to whom they shall be granted, shall be replaced by recruits, agreeably to former resolutions adopted by the Consuls.
III. The general discharges shall successively be granted as follows:—
First, To such soldiers as shall have been in active service during the whole of the late war.
Second, To such men as being called upon by the requisition of the 23d of Aug. 1792, obeyed the summons, and immediately repaired to the appointed standard, or to such soldiers as voluntarily stood forward before the period of the 22d December of the 3d year.
Third, To such men as have served during five successive campaigns.
Fourth, The Secretary at War is charged with the execution of the present resolutions, which shall also be registered in the code of laws.
Gen. Leclerc, brother-in-law to the Consul, is to sail immediately for St. Domingo, in company with the counsellor of state Benezech.
Symptoms of the plague having broke out on the frontiers of Moldavia, the Austrian government has established a cordon of troops in that quarter to prevent all communication with the adjoining provinces.
Genoa Sept. 24.
THE CONSTITUTION, transmitted from Paris, is not yet approved. It requires the possession of too great property to make a person eligible to office which betrays a desire to confine the offices to a few families.
The French have insisted on taking possession at present of the fortifications at Naples to prevent new revolts in that city.
Hague Oct. 6.
THE NEW CONSTITUTION.
The acceptance of the new Constitution has been proclaimed by the Directory.—16,419 votes were returned, of which only 52,219 were for rejecting it. The new Government will be immediately organized, and the Directory be succeeded by the Council of State. The twelve members of which are appointed. They include the three Directors, Haerlotte, Pymann, and Bezur; the Representatives Van Lean Hoogstrate and Lewe, and three persons who were members of the late Stadtholderian Government.
ST. DOMINGO.
It appears evident, that the French Government, as we said some time ago, is about to adopt vigorous measures to establish the dependence of St. Domingo on a sure footing. Ad. Latouche Treville and a General of reputation are immediately to be sent out with a number of troops and a strong naval force to St. Domingo. It is believed, that Gen. Rochambeau will be employed, as he knows the West Indies well. Benezech, Counsellor of State, is mentioned as likely to attend the expedition as Civil Commissary, or Negotiator, on the part of the Government. This armament will receive every facility from this country. It is probable however, that the authority and influence of Toussaint will be employed by the mother country to aid in preserving order and a vigorous administration in the Island.
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, Administrator. HENRY INGLE, Administrator. Dec. 11, 1801.
Charlotte Hall School,
SCHOOL will open on the 2th 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 Charlotte Hall, on the terms heretofore established, by the trustees, viz. Board, lodging, and washing, 27 10 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. Cool Springs, Dec. 28, 1801.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in Loudoun County, Virginia, near Waterford, on the 20th of last December a Negro Man named JOSEPH, about 40 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 generality of negroes. He had on a white kersey jacket and trowsers, but I suppose he has changed his clothes and name, and perhaps got a free negro pass. I expect he will endeavour to get into Pennsylvania. He was in jail in Hagerstown, 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 JENNINGS. Jan. 13, 1802.
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 suppressed and in some instances withheld or delayed in such manner as to induce a belief of promiscuited and fraudulent design. And as among the other injurious 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.
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) from the ship Harmony, captain Elwood, from Philadelphia.
A GENERAL assortment of groceries and liquors, viz. Pennington's loaf and lump sugar, Havannah white, Jamaica and St. Croix brown do. hyson, young hyson, hyson skin,ouchong, and bohea teas, coffee, pepper, allspice, nutmegs, and cloves; hair powder; plain and scented, box and keg, raisins, mould and dipp candles; white, and brown soap, Dusen's best, mustard, flax, mackerel, and herring in barrels, dried codfish, &c.
Cognac brandy, Holland gin, Jamaica and Antigua rum, Madeira and Lisbon wine, with other articles, all of a good quality.
Also a trunk of swan-down, glass in boxes, 12 by 20 and 8 by 8, 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.
Wants a Place,
AS 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.
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 Tunnicliff'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 20 21 22 23 24 25 and 26 in square 933, lots 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 15 16 and 17 in square 964, 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, lots 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 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. 25, 1802.
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE partnership of CHARLES VARDEN and THOMAS CARPENTER, had by mutual consent dissolved on the 28th day of November last. It is requested that all persons indebted to the said firm will settle their accounts; and that all to whom the firm is indebted will present the same for payment, either to CHARLES VARDEN, or THOMAS CARPENTER. City of Washington, Capitol Hill, Dec. 4.
The Subscriber
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has removed from George-Town to the Mountain Innis's Tavern, near Rhode's City Tavern. Where he is furnished with a good boiler, carriage house, and stabling for eighteen horses, and every thing in his line to render the accommodation of travellers agreeable.—The fridest attention will be paid by CHARLES ROGERS.
N. B. Ten or fifteen gentlemen can get board and lodging on moderate terms. Dec. 23.
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice, That the subscribers have 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 benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 24th day of December in the year 1801. LEWIN TALBURTT, Administrator. December 28, 1801.
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR.
SOICURS 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, calimeres, swansdowns, &c. and engaged workmen of superior talents. His unremitting 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.
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.
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 } Port and Madeira } Wines. Cognac brandy, Holland gin, old Jamaica spirits, anniseed cordials, fine teas, coffee, chocolate, loaf, lump, and brown sugars, nutmegs, mustard, pepper, Florence oil, raisins, flax, molasses, cakes, &c. &c. A small assortment of tea-trays, waiters, brass-clocks, 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.
T. BRUFF, Dentist,
INVENTOR and PATENTEE of the perpendicular extracting instruments, is at Mr. Sumner's George Town, and offers his service 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 clean the teeth is one thing, and to restore them to their natural elegance with perfect safety 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 tooth-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.
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. 29th 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 incontestable 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.
ROBBERY!!
Five hundred Dollars
REWARD.
GENERAL POST-OFFICE, December 18, 1801.
WHEREAS I have received information that the Northern Mail, which was despatched from the post office at Charleston, S.C. on Wednesday evening the 2d inst. was forcibly taken from the post rider near the ten mile house, by four persons whom he believes to be negroes, but who may have been white persons disguised: And whereas I have been informed that several gentlemen had forwarded by said mail sundry Bank notes and bills of exchange to a considerable amount, I do hereby offer a reward of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, to be paid to any person or persons, who will apprehend or give information that may lead to conviction of all, or either of the villains concerned in this daring robbery, so that they may be brought to punishment.
The Postmaster at Charleston, having offered a similar reward, this is not to be considered as accumulative but confirmatory of his act. GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster-General. Dec. 21, 1801.

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.
IN DELAWARE.
1. From Wilmington by New-Castle, St. Georgetown, Cantwell's Bridge, Duck Creek, Dover, Frederica, Milford, Georgetown, Trap, Snowhill, Horntown and Accomac c. h. to Northam c. h. three times a week—Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 1 P. M. and arrive at Duck Creek same days by 10 P. M.—Leave Duck Creek every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Dag- boro same days by 8 P. M.—Leave Dag- boro every Wednesday, Friday & Mon- day, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Northampt- on c. h. the next days, Thursday, Sat- urday and Tuesday by 8 P. M.— Return- ing , leave Northampton c. h. every Fri- day, Monday and Wednesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Dagboro the next days, Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday by 8 P. M.—Leave Dagboro every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Duck Creek the same days by 8 P. M.—Leave Duck Creek every Tues- day, Thursday and Saturday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Wilmington the same days by 11 A. M.
IN MARYLAND.
2. From Wilmington by Christiana, Middletown, Warwick, Md. Sassafras, Md. and Georgetown, Md. to Ches- town, Md. three times a week—Leave Wilmington every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Chestertown same days by 5 P. M.— Return- ing , leave Chestertown every Wed- nesday, Friday and Monday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Wilmington same days by 5 P. M.
IN MARYLAND.
3. From Chestertown by Centreville, to Easton, twice a week—Leave Ches- town every Wednesday and Friday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Easton by 5 P. M.—Leave Easton every Thursday and Sat- urday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Ches- town by 5 P. M.
4. From Easton by New-Market, Cambridge, Vienna and Salisbury to Snowhill, to return by Princess Ann, once a week—Leave Easton every Thurs- day at 6 A. M. and arrive at Snowhill on Friday by 1 P. M.—Leave Snowhill on Friday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Easton on Monday by 6 P. M.
5. From Harford to Belair, once a week—Leave Belair every Tuesday at 7 A. M. and arrive at Harford by 10 A. M.—Leave Harford every Tuesday noon, and arrive at Belair by 3 P. M.
6. From Baltimore by Libertytown to Fredericktown, to return by New-Mar- ket, twice a week—Leave Frederick- town every Wednesday and Monday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore by 5 P. M.—Leave Baltimore every Friday and Wednesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Fre- dericktown by 5 P. M.
7. From Baltimore to Annapolis, three times a week—Leave Baltimore every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 9 A. M. and arrive at Annapolis by 5 P. M.—Leave Annapolis every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore by 3 P. M.
8. From Baltimore by Ellicot's Low- er Mills, Montgomery c. h. and Char- lottesville, to Leesburg, Va. once a week—Leave Baltimore every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Leesburg on Saturday by 6 P. M.—Leave Leesburg every Thurs- day at 5 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore on Friday by 10 A. M.
9. From Annapolis by Lower Marl- boro, Huntingdon and Calvert c. h. to St. Leonard's once a week—Leave An- napolis every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at St. Leonard's on Wednesday by 10 A. M.—Leave St. Leonard's every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at An- napolis on Thursday by 6 P. M.
10. From Washington City by Mont- gomery c. h. Clark'sburg, Fredericktown, Hagerstown, Boonesburg and Green- castle, Pa. to Chambersburg, Pa. twice a week—Leave Washington every Thurs- day and Saturday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Fredericktown by 5 P. M.—Leave Fre- dericktown every Friday and Monday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Hagerstown by 11 A. M.—Leave Hagerstown at half past 11 A. M. and arrive at Chambersburg same day by 7 P. M.— Returning , leave Chambersburg every Tuesday and Sat- urday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Hager- town by half past 12 P. M.—Leave Ha- gerstown at 1 P. M. and arrive at Fre- dericktown by 8 P. M.—Leave Fre- dericktown every Wednesday and Monday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Washington by 5 P. M.
11. From Washington City by Upper Marlboro' and Queen Ann's to Annapo- lis once a week—Leave Annapolis every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Wash- ington by 5 P. M.— Returning , leave Washington every Thursday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Annapolis by 5 P. M.
12. From Washington City by Upper Marlboro', Nottingham, Lower Marlbo- ro, Aquasco, Benedict and Charlotte- hall to Chaptico once a week—Leave Washington every Saturday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Lower Marlboro' on Sun- day by 7 A. M.—Leave Lower Marlbo- ro' every Sunday at 9 A. M. and arrive
at Chaptico by 6 P. M.— Returning , leave Chaptico every Monday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Washington on Wednesday by 3 P. M.
13. From Washington City by Pisc- cataway, Port Tobacco, Allen's-Fee, Newport, Chaptico, Leonard-town, Great Mill and St. Inigoes to the Ridge once a week—Leave Washington every Thurs- day at 5 A. M. and arrive at the Ridge on Friday by 7 P. M.— Returning , leave the Ridge every Saturday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Washington on Sunday by 7 P. M.
14. From Fredericktown by Wood- boro', Taneytown, Petersburg, Pa. and Hanover, Pa. to York, Pa. once a week—Leave Fredericktown every Saturday at 5 A. M. and arrive at York on Sunday by 11 A. M.—Leave York Monday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Fredericktown on Tuesday by 6 P. M.
15. From Fredericktown to Leesburg Va. once a week—Leave Leesburg every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Fre- dericktown by 2 P. M.—Leave Fre- dericktown every Friday at 5 P. M. and arrive at Leesburg on Saturday by noon.
16. From Hagerstown by Hancock and Old-town to Cumberland, once a week—Leave Hagerstown every Tues- day at 2 P. M. and arrive at Cumber- land on Thursday by noon—Leave Cum- berland every Sunday at 11 A. M. and arrive at Hagerstown on Tuesday by 10 A. M.
IN VIRGINIA.
17. From Hagerstown, Md. by Wil- liamport Md. Martinsburg, Winches- ter, Stevenburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Newmarket and Harrisonburg to Staun- ton once a week—Leave Hagerstown every Tuesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 10 A. M.—Leave Winchester at 11 A. M. and ar- rive at Staunton on Friday by 10 A. M.— Returning , leave Staunton every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 2 P. M. and arrive at Hager- stown on Monday by 10 A. M.
18. From Alexandria by Matildaville, Leesburg, Waterford, Charlestown, Shep- herd's-town and Martinsburg to Win- chester, to return by Battletown to Shep- herd's-town, and from thence by the same route to Alexandria once a week—Leave Alexandria every Tuesday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Charlestown on Thursday at noon, at Martinsburg by 5 P. M. and at Winchester on Friday at noon. Return- ing , leave Winchester every Saturday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria on Tuesday by 9 A. M.
19. From Alexandria by Centreville, Middleburg, Goshen, Paris, Millwood and Winchester to Romney once a week—Leave Alexandria every Friday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Winchester on Sunday at 3 P. M. and at Romney on Monday by 7 P. M.— Returning , leave Romney every Tuesday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Winches- ter on Wednesday at 10 A. M. and at Alexandria on Friday by 9 A. M.
20. From Romney by Western Post and Green Glades to Morgantown once a week—Leave Romney every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Morgantown on Thursday by 7 P. M.— Returning , leave Morgantown every Saturday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Romney on Monday by 6 P. M.
21. From Romney to Moorfields once a week—Leave Romney every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Moor- fields by 3 P. M.—Leave Moorfields ev- ery Monday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Romney by 6 P. M.—Contract to conti- nue until October 1, 1802.
22. From Centreville by Haymarket, Buckland, Fauquier c. h. and Jefferson- ton, to Culpeper c. h. once a week—Leave Centreville every Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Culpeper on Tuesday by 10 A. M.— Returning , leave Culpe- per every Tuesday at noon and arrive at Centreville on Wednesday by 3 P. M.
23. From Fredericksburg by King George c. h. Broadfield, Mattapony, Loddon, Templeman's cross Roads, Richmond c. h. Farnham, Kinfaile, and Northumberland c. h. to Lancaster c. h. once a week—Leave Fredericksburg ev- ery Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Lancaster c. h. the next Saturday by 6 P. M.—Leave Lancaster c. h. every Sat- urday at 10 P. M. and arrive at Fredericks- burg the next Wednesday by 10 A. M.
24. From Fredericksburg by Port Royal, Laytons, Lloyds, Tappahannock, Urbanna, and Gloucester c. h. to Yorktown, once a week—Leave Fre- dericksburg every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Tappahannock on Thursday by 6 P. M.—Leave same in one hour and ar- rive at Yorktown on Saturday by 6 P. M.— Returning , leave Yorktown every Sat- urday at 10 P. M. and arrive at Tappahannock on Monday by 7 P. M. and at Fre- dericksburg on Wednesday by 10 A. M.
25. From Fredericksburg by Orange c. h. Milton, to Charlottesville, once a week—Leave Fredericksburg every Wed- nesday at 10 P. M. and arrive at Char- lottesville on Friday by 10 A. M.— Re- turning , leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Fre- dericksburg on Saturday by 7 P. M.
26. From Charlottesville by New- York, Staunton, Middlebrook, Brown-
burg, Lexington, Fincastle and Montgo- mery c. h. to Englishville on the west side of New River, once a week—Leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Staunton on Saturday by 10 A. M.—Leave Staunton at half past 10 A. M. and arrive at Fincastle on Sunday by 1 P. M.—Leave Fincastle at half past 1 P. M. and arrive at Englishville on Mon- day by 7 P. M.— Returning , leave Eng- lishville every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Fincastle on Wednesday at 8 A. M.—Leave Fincastle at half past 8 A. M. and arrive at Staunton on Thursday by 2 P. M.—Leave Staunton at half past 2 P. M. and arrive at Charlottesville on Fri- day by 10 A. M.
27. From Staunton by Kincaids, the Warm Springs, or Bath c. h. Morris's, Callaghan's, Sweet Springs, Sulphur Springs and Lewisburg, to Uniontown, and from Uniontown by Lewisburg, Callaghan's, Morris's, and the same route to Staunton, once a week—Leave Staunton every Saturday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Sweet Springs on Monday at 2 P. M.—Leave Sweet Springs in 2 hours and arrive at Uniontown the next Tues- day by 7 P. M.— Returning , leave Un- iontown every Wednesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Staunton the next Satur- day by 10 A. M.
28. From Englishville by Wythe c. h. Aspinville, Abingdon, Sevierville, T. Sullivan c. h. T. Rossville, T. and Haw- kins c. h. T. to Orvill, T. once a week—Leave Englishville every Tues- day at 5 A. M. and arrive at Sullivan c. h. on Thursday at 10 A. M.—Leave Sul- livan c. h. at 11 A. M. and arrive at Orv- ille on Friday by 10 A. M.— Returning , leave Orvill every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Sullivan c. h. on Saturday by 3 P. M.—Leave Sullivan c. h. at 4 P. M. and arrive at Englishville on Monday by 7 P. M.
29. From Richmond by Goochland c. h. and Columbia, to Charlottesville, once a week—Leave Richmond every Wednesday noon, and arrive at Char- lottesville on Friday by 10 A. M.— Re- turning , leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Richmond on Monday by 6 A. M.
30. From Charlottesville by Warren, Warrington, New Market, New Glas- gow and Madison, to Lynchburg, once a week—Leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Lynch- burg on Monday at 5 A. M.—Leave Lynchburg every Wednesday at noon, and arrive at Charlottesville on Friday by 10 A. M.
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 unfurnish- ed, 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. cpytf
CHARLES VARDEN, Merchant Taylor, from Philadelphia, GRATEFULLY 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, Best superfine cloths, Cassimeres, Swan- down, Toylenetts, Velveretts, Fancy Cords, Costings, Flannels, &c. N. B. Regimentals, Naval Uniforms, and Ladies' Habits, made in the neatest, and most fashionable manner, and at the shortest no- tice—Washington City, New-Jersey Avenue, next to Mr. Rapine's book store. Dec. 16. 1801. eptf
GEORGE BROWN, Has received at his store opposite to the house lately occupied by capt. Burch, New-Jer- sey 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, coffee, pepper, mustard, nutmegs, box raisins, figs, salt, shell almonds, oranges, lemons, Cranberries, Hol- land 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. cp6w
Mrs. PICK, Takes the liberty to inform the ladies of George-Town and the City of Wash- ington, and its vicinity, that she has this day opened at Mr. Kirtz's, opposite the Union Tavern, an elegant assortment of MILLINE- RY, consisting of, Velvet bonnets, caps, flannels, embroidery, dresses, handkerchiefs, artificial flowers, plumes, trimmings both gold and silver, bugle spon- ges, locks, muffs, belts and tassels, straw bonnets, cassimere shawls and bonnets, gold and silver thread, wigs and frizes, perfume- ry of all kinds, &c. &c. and other articles too numerous to mention; which she will sell on moderate terms. Dec. 23. eptf
LIST OF LETTERS,
Remaining in the Post Office, Washing- ton 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 Bowen, junr. John Buchanan, Thomas Boys, Hetta Bank- son, Richard Bainhouse, David Bates, William Bayley, capt. Lloyd Beall, John Brown, Edward P. Ball, Ignatius Boone.
C. Dabney Carr, 2, James Clarke, 2, John Coles, Chancery Camp, hon. Wil- liam Cushing, Chaeol Grofe, Michael Clarke, David Chiles, Charles Collins, James Campbell, Joseph Callleton, Dr. Cracker, 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 Etison.
F. Robert Flinn, 5, Joseph Field, 2, James Frizer, 2, Zephaniah Farrell, Robert Flanagan, Gabriel Ford, Fidilia Frond, (care of William Vidler) Samuel B. Fagan, or Joseph Swiles, Michael Forman, (care of Mr. Garboos) Philip Fitzhugh.
G. Samuel Gothard, Jacob Grofe, Ben- nett Green.
H. Walter Hellen, 3, Richard Hutchin- son, William Howard, Upton Hobbs, William Hull, capt. Charles Hyde, John Hall.
I. Capt. James Johnston, Joseph Jef- fries, Sarah Jacques.
K. Peregrine Knotts, William Keefe, John and William Kennedy, John L. Keais, Mrs. John Kane, Alex. Kelly.
L. Capt. John Legatt, E. W. Laught Nicholas Long, Joseph Levy, Townsend Lamborn, (care of Messrs. Sharpeless & Smith) Samuel Llewellyn, Messrs. Wil- liam and John Lee, Capt. C. Lyman.
M. Charles Minifree, Cormac McNancy, James McNaeon, Richard McClure, Elizabeth M'Coy, Capt. M'Keel, (care of Messrs. Gibbs and Rolfe).
N. Samuel Nicholson, John Neilson, 2 Edward Neutville, Thomas Niles, Lew- is Nicholas.
O. Alexander O'Ferr.
P. Richard Peters, junr. John H. Pervi- ance, Capt. Pratt, Winlow Parke, junr. J. A. Pearson, Charles P. Polk, Daniel Patterson.
R. Samuel Ringgold, Samuel Relf, John Rodgers, Robert Ritchie, John Rich- ards, Benjamin Rhodes, John H. O. Rideout, John Read, John Rofs, Wil- liam Rofs.
S. Peleg Sanford, 2, Thomas S. Ste- phens, 2, Mr. Spalding, Erickson Hale Stone, John C. Scott, James Shanly, 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 Wil- liams, 2, Almon Wading, Miss F. Williams, Amos Wilkinson, Mrs. S. Wrapp, Hugh Wilson, Capt. W. H. Washington, Richard W. West, Thomas White, (care of Mr. Duckworth) Mr. Wilde, Basil Wood, William Wright.
Y. Patrick Yznardy. Z. Jacob Zimmer. Jan. 8. 1802. ep2 rawgta
JOHN MINCHIN, BOOT-MAKER, (From Philadelphia) New-Jersey Avenue near the Capitol. JOURNEYMEN SHOEMAKERS wanted—Also two apprentices. Dec. 7. eptf
For Sale, Or to To Let, on Ground Rent for ever, FIFTY LOTS, SITUATE between the President's House and Capitol.—The titles to which is in- disputable. Dec. 16. eptf
FOR SALE. A superb Curricule with plated Harness. ALSO a pair of young, handsome and fleet PONIES, and a capital saddle horse, who never was in harness. Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 18. eptf
The subscriber respectfully ac- quaints the public, that he has removed to the corner of Ninth and E streets, where he continues to manufacture and sell all kinds of Ornaments for Chimney pieces, Door Caps, Frontispieces, Metal Safes, &c. which may also be had at his store No. 51, Barclay Street, New-York, and to Mr. Wild's store, Market Street, Baltimore. GEORGE ANDREWS. Who has gold leaf for sale by the package or book. May 8. 1801. 17
NEW STORE. THE Subscribers most respectfully inform the Public in general, and their friends in particular, that they have just opened a hand- some assortment of Dry Goods, SUITABLE FOR THE SEASON, On the Pennsylvania Avenue, between the Pre- sident's Square and the Seven Buildings, which they purpose to sell low for cash. ALSO, A few casks of Cut Nails. SHARPLESS & SMITH. November 25. eptm
IMPORTED, In the Ship Thomas, from Liverpool, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddle-ry and Brass Ware which are now opening for sale at the subscriber's store on New-Jersey Avenue, Capitol Hill, viz. IRON and brass Kim locks, flock ditto, butt and HL hinges, screws, bolts, saws, files, chisels, cutlery knives, wagon boxes, frying pans, patent metal tea kettles, pots and fau- pans, chasing dishes, iron pots, knife cases, knives and forks, brats and iron candlesticks, shovels and tongs, brush, ladies dressing cases, mathe- matical instruments, mill, pit and cross-cut saws, japanned ware, large scale beams, &c. &c. HENRY INGLE. October 19.
The CABINET and CHAIR-MAKING Busi- ness is carried on by Jogle and Feiton, at their shop next to the above store, where orders in that line will be thankfully received and punc- tually attended to. N. B. A good ready journeyman Cabinet- Maker will meet with employ by applying as above. 2watt
FOR SALE. A TRACT of land containing 2,000 acres ly- ing immediately on the river Potomac, 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; be- tween three and four hundred acres heavily tim- bered, the remainder is wavy high and extreme- ly 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 ma- ny other out-houses, all in good repair. The or- chards and garden contain a variety of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excel- lent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Alexandria, Baltimore or Norfolk. 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 cantiling will command a price in the City of Washington, nearly equal to the value of the land. The terms will be made easy to the purcha- ser or purchasers, and the tract will be divided into two or more plantations if necessary.—Ap- ply to RICHARD PETERS, junr. No. 85, Walnut street Phila- delphia. Philadelphia, Nov. 11. eptf
For Sale, or to be rented. A House and lot on the Capitol Hill—the lot is 20 feet 2 inches on Delaware Avenue, and about 195 feet deep extending back to a 30 feet Alley. The House is a handsome well fur- nished convenient three story brick house, con- taining 2 sealed garrets, 5 chambers, 2 parlours—kitchen with a pantry and cellar. It is directly opposite to the Buildings of WASHINGTON, occupied by Gen. Dearborn, near adjoining to a number of houses belonging to Mr. Cressell, rented to Mr. Dalton and others from its vicinity to the Capitol, it is well calcu- lated for a private family or a person attached to the offices of the Federal Legislature.—Ad- joining is a lot of about 40 feet front on same Avenue, and running same depth back (the whole under a good post and rail fence) which, if required would be sold at same time. If rented, the Tenant may have the use of the whole of the lot, which would make an excellent garden, hav- ing a South and Eastern exposure, as long as convenient to the proprietor. This property would be sold a Bargain for satisfactory payments, or well fitted property in Philadelphia would be taken in exchange. Apply to Benjamin Burch, New Jersey Avenue, or to the Editor of the National Intelligencer— or to Barrick and Percival, Philadelphia. Nov. 21. 17
City of Washington, July 24. 1801. The subscribers HAVING on hand a number of house frames of different dimensions, also, a large quantity of the various kinds of lumber requisite for building, and having made such arrangements as will en- sure a constant supply therefor, and enable them to sell the same on very advantageous and mod- erate terms to the purchasers, hereby give notice, that on application, accompanied by a memoran- dum or bill of the frames or lumber wanted, they will cause the same to be delivered as soon as may be, at any of the wharves in the city of Wash- ington, George-Town or Alexandria. The cir- cumstances under which the subscribers enter into this business, authorize an assurance that the dis- patch punctuality in their engagements may be re- lied on. They are therefore induced to believe, that many persons who are engaged in building, or who may intend to build, will find a great convenience and advantage in making timely ap- plication, and being thus supplied with the whole of the lumber necessary for their buildings by the time it may be wanted for use. JOHN CONNER, Somerset County, near Princess Ann, Maryland. THOMAS MUNROE City of Washington. July 27. 1watt