The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1801-07-08 00:00:00

The National Intelligencer,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. I. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, NEW-JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL.
No. CVII.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8th, 1801.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
List of Letters
Remaining in the Post-Office at Washington City, July 1st, 1801.
A.
GENERAL Ira Allen, John Alexander, Robert Allen, Benjamin Alline.
B.
Doctor Lewis Beebe, Jud Bishop, Esq. (2) John Bogan, (2) Peirce Butler, Esq. John Brackenridge, Jonathan Bird, Patrick Branniff, (care of Wm. Brant,) Benjamin Bourn, Thomas Burnes, Zachariah Boll, (son of Samuel,) capt. Bird, Blount & Cook, Nancy Ballenger, Samuel Blackdon, Jesse Brown, William Berry, Jacob Beufon, (care of S. Boots,) Robert Brown, capt. William R. Boote, (care of Gen. Wilkinson) M. S. Bunbury, Esq. William Brown, Daniel C. Brent, Esq. lieut. col. commandant Henry Burbeck.
C.
Lieut. James Campbell, Jno. Callender, Esq. Richard Carroll, William Compton, Charles Crawford, (2) Thomas Cochran, for John Duky, William Crane, Esq. Henry Clifton, John Connolly, John J. Cornwell, William Cooper, Daniel Cagley, (clerk of the House of Representatives of the United States,) William Cleland, (2) Mrs. B. Courme, (2) Doctor Carnwell.
D.
William Duncanon, Henry Darby, (2) Mr. Dauley, governor Davie, care of the Secretary of State, Mr. Dente, John Darnall, (2) George Dente, Esq. Mrs. Dauley and company, David Dobbins, Allen Davis, Jane Douglass, Joseph H. Davis, Esq. (2) John Doyme, (care of Mr. G. Andrews.)
E.
Henry Elliot, (2) Moses Estey, Esq. Dr. Arnold Elzey, (2) Thomas Eaton, Samuel Edmiston, (care of Every Senkell.)
F.
James Farrell, Matthew Fleming.
G.
Aresbill Grayson, John Gough, Jacob Godby, Alfred Wm. Grayson, William Giffen, William Glenn, Edward Gilpen, John V. Glen, Robert Goldsborough, (2) Thomas Gordon, Nathan Goodhall, lieutenant T. N. Gautier, William Given.
H.
Thomas Hicks, col. Samuel Hodgdon, Esq. John Hopkins, Esq. Enoch Humphrey, John Harris, William Howard, Andrew Hoffe, Job Haige, John Hughes, Esq. (care of Joseph Nourse, Esq.) Daniel Henthaw.
J.
Jeremiah Johnson, William Johnson, John Johnson, John Jellard, Levi Job, Samuel Jackson, William Jones.
K.
John Kane, Michael Krommenacky, Thomas Kiddet.
L.
James Law, James Lyon, (2) Matthew Lyon, (care of James,) Theodore Lee, Thomas Law and Samuel Elliot, Esquires, Hon. R. R. Livingston, cadet Simon Levy, Thomas Lawson, Mrs. Langley, (2) Mr. Little, master on board the Congress.
M.
Major Thomas Martin, (4) Thomas Mc Gill, Esq. (3) Peter Mercier, Thomas Macan, captain Daniel Mc Neill, Thomas Mache, Joseph Morgan, William Mc Munn, Lawrence Mc Carty, lieut. John Mc Rea, Mr. Maratta, Truman Mosely, Esq. Joseph I. Maxwell, Samuel Mackell, Lawyer Mc Hume, William Mc Coy, Benjamin Martin, captain Peter Marks, Thomas B. Morris, Lewis Morin, John Moloney, Esq. lieut. Edward Meade, Samuel Mickle.
N.
General Lewis Nicholas, Wm. Nolms, Thomas Napier.
P.
Stephen Proctor, frigate John Adams, Cary Pratt, Thomas Pye, (care of Patrick Farrell,) Doctor James Pendleton, Pierce Purcell, John F. Powel.
R.
Joseph Roberts, (2) William Richardson, Esq. lieut. John Ruth, lieut. John Roche, Daniel Richardson.
S.
Captain Benjamin Strother, (2) Stephen Sayre, Esq. Mr. Serey, (2) Doctor Samuel Shaw, Gordon Stewart, Isaac Schoofield, Henry Summers, Jeremiah Sattywhite, Richard Smyth, John Hartman, Thomas Serjeant, lieut. Horatio Stark, Jonathan Shorne, Winthrop Sargent, Esq. S. Swift, Esq. John Shaw, Esq. John C. Scott, Esq. Samuel Smith, jun. Esq. at the Treasury office, David Slate, (2.)
T.
Major Presly Thornton, (4) lieut. col. Lewis Toulard, (4) Thomas Truxton, Esq. (2) Henry W. Todd, major George Thompson, Mr. J. Tice, Stephen Thorne, John Barkley Trumble, George Naylor Thomas, Doctor William Turner.
W.
Thomas White, lieutenant John Wilson, (2) Samuel Craven Ward, (2) Thomas H. Williams, William Wilson, Levi Warner, Collin Wills, Amos Wheeler, Lund Wallingford, Edward Wyer, David Whittlesey, Esq. Patrick White, Sylvester Woodward, Mrs. Wilde at Mr. Andrews, Tobias Watkins, Conrad Wortman, at Mr. S. H. Smiths.
Y.
George Youngs, Esq. w. & fr. 3t. w.
ROBERT WARE PEACOCK,
ATTORNEY AT LAW AND CONVEYANCER.
HATH removed his office to north F street, on square 290; where conveyances of every kind are drawn with accuracy and dispatch; business transacted on commission; titles to City Lots investigated. His practice of the Law will be confined to the courts of Washington and Alexandria Counties, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
City of Washington, July 3, 1801. 312w
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
JULY 6, 1801.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Navy until the 31st inst. inclusively, for the supply of all Rations which may be required for the Marine Corps, from the 1st day of October next, to the 30th day of September 1802, at the City of Washington, at Baltimore, at Norfolk, or any other place or places, where marines may be recruited, marched or stationed, within the States of Maryland or Virginia:—The Ration to consist of eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or where neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice or one and an half pound of sifted or bolted Indian meal, one and a quarter pound of such beef, one pound salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted pork, and when fresh meat is issued, salt at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations; one half gill of rum, whiskey or other ardent spirits; soap at the rate of four pounds candles at the rate of one and an half pound, and vinegar at the rate of two quarts, for every hundred rations. The price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as substitutes and alternatives must be specified.
H. DEARBORN, Acting Secretary of Navy. eptra
Columbian Library.
ABOUT seven years ago a number of gentlemen associated for the purpose of instituting a Library in George Town. By means of contributions and annual payments the Company have now become possessed of about 500 volumes of well chosen books, which cost nearly a thousand dollars, and are in expectation of procuring a number more in a short time. The business is managed by six Directors chosen annually by the Company. The present Directors are Messrs. Stephen B. Batch, John Templeman, David English, John Threlkeld, Thomas Turner and Charles D. Green. The Library is kept in an apartment of the Columbian Academy. Mr David Wiley the principal of the Academy is Librarian. The books may be taken out and returned in the afternoon of Wednesdays and Saturdays. Two books may be taken out on each share at one time, but must be returned in two weeks at the farthest. The price of new shares is ten dollars, subject to an annual payment of two dollars. Other persons may also have equal access to the books with the shareholders on paying in advance for one year 4 dollars, for one quarter of a year one dollar and 25 cents, for one month 50 cents, and giving competent security for the safety and return of the books. It is hoped that the institution will be still further patronized by the Ladies and Gentlemen of this district, and that more of them will see it to their interest and improvement to become shareholders and readers, especially as the terms are so moderate and as the library contains a valuable selection of books on the most important subjects.
[It has been affirmed, and as often denied as affirmed, that Ecclesiastical tyranny in the New England states still preserved a portion of its original persecuting spirit, which every sentiment of liberality and sound policy suggested the propriety of abolishing. Those who have heretofore had their doubts on this subject, are referred to the following extract.]
From the American Mercury.
MR. BABCOCK.
A late writer in the Courant under the signature of Crito, has written as follows:—
"If there be a sober attention paid to the assiduous attempts which are made to detach religion and morality from civil protection and support, it becomes further evident, that the opposition to the general government, has the extirpation of religion, and to demoralize the feelings of the people in view, as its object."
"The Republican newspapers teem with publications in favor of civil government's withdrawing all protection from religion, and morality. It is well known, that printed subscriptions are circulated through the state, to obtain subscribers to address the legislature on this subject. The most wicked and deceptive arts are used to ensnare the uninformed; and to collect the signatures of the dregs of mankind. In one town in this state, which has been known to contain many who are devoted to the Democratic interest, one person subscribed his own name, and the names of four other persons who were absent, and knew nothing of the transaction. But why all this zeal to detach the civil protection from religion, and so to leave the licentious and disorderly members of the community at liberty to trample on all order, civil and religious? Why cast religion out as a vagabond in the earth? It must be to bring it into contempt. This would satisfy the pious feelings of those who plot against government. But those in opposition say, that a union between civil and ecclesiastical power is dangerous. But why may it not be as well said, that a union under any government is dangerous? That it is most safe, that civil, ecclesiastical, and military power should be at variance, to establish good government? In short that the more the various branches of a community are detached and at variance the more safe the government will be? It amounts to this, that the more disorganized a state is, the more divided and detached, the better it is. It has obtained the approbation of many of this band of patriots, that marriage is inconsistent with liberty, and with some at least it has been an intolerable burden. But these things shew the object aimed at by those who head the party, and that it is disorganization—the extirpation of religion and morality."
In reply to which, the subsequent piece has since appeared in the same paper.
Messrs. HUDSON & GOODWIN,
As the origin, progress and design of the Dissenters Petitions appear to be totally mistaken and misrepresented by a late writer in one of your papers, under the signature of Crito, we feel in duty bound, as a committee, in defence of ourselves, and in behalf of our constituents, to give the public a candid statement of the real provable facts.
In the month of October, A. D. 1800, at an annual session of the Danbury Baptist Association, a number of our brethren located and proved to us several late instances of unjust and unprovoked oppressions; committed under the pretext of some of the existing laws of this state, and requested our council and assistance. In answer to their request, the Association chose a committee to state and represent the case to the Stonington Baptist Association, to set the same forth in the town of Hampton. The subject was no sooner stated and represented to them, than a number of the instances of oppression were proved to exist in those parts also. That association then chose a committee, to set jointly with us, to devise the best method of obtaining redress. The joint committee, willing to act as good subjects of civil govern-
ment and as became the religion they professed, chose two of their number to remonstrate and petition for relief. A petition was accordingly prepared and presented to the joint committee and received their approbation. From thence to the association and received theirs. Several of our members were then chosen as a committee to superintend the printing and circulating said petitions; and also presenting and advocating them before the honorable general Assembly.
Such is the true state of the case. And where is the iniquity of it? Do the petitions ask for any but what the law of nature, the law of reason, and the law of God gives us? If not, why then all these objections, these groundless and unfriendly insinuations, as tho' the pure religion of Christ's kingdom, which he expressly tells us is not of this world, was as necessarily connected with the laws of this state as civil and military power are connected with each other; and as though every one who presumes to say that Christ's kingdom is not of this world and has no necessary connection with the laws of it, must of course be a destroyer of civil government, and enemies to morality and religion? Do the petitions require any thing inconsistent with the true spirit and design of the Federal Constitution? What said the illustrious Washington to this point? Hear his answer to the address of the general committee representing the united Baptist Churches in the state of Virginia.
"If I could have entertained the slightest apprehension that the constitution framed in the convention where I had the honour to preside, might possibly endanger the religious rights of any ecclesiastical society, certainly I would never have placed my signature to it; and if I could now conceive that the general government might ever be so administered as to render the liberty of conscience insecure, I beg you will be persuaded that no one would be more zealous than myself to establish effectual barriers against the horrors of spiritual tyranny, and every species of religious oppression."
"For, you doubtless remember, I have often expressed my sentiments, that every man conducting himself as a good citizen, and being accountable to God alone for his religious opinions, ought to be protected in worshipping the Deity according to the dictates of his own conscience."
"While I recollect with satisfaction that the religious society of which you are members, have been throughout America, uniformly, and almost unanimously, the firm friends of civil liberty, and the persevering promoters of our glorious revolution, I cannot hesitate to believe, that they will be faithful supporters of a free, yet efficient, general government. Under this pleasing expectation, I rejoice to assure them that they may rely upon my best wishes and endeavours to advance their prosperity."
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant,
GO: WASHINGTON."
Such were the opinions and resolutions of a Washington. And has it now come to this? Must honest dissenting freemen suffer all the oppression that the existing laws can inflict, and not be suffered to remonstrate against it, nor petition for relief without being stigmatized for it as the dregs of society?
We lament the infidelity of the times and the prevailing vices of the day, perhaps as much as Crito; but we sincerely believe, that so far as the Christian religion is perverted to an engine of state, and made a source of tyranny and oppression, it becomes one of the greatest means of promoting those very evils. Volumes of history, ancient and modern, sacred and profane, combined with the experience and observation of the present state of the world, might all be adduced in proof of this point. But we presume not to enter the lists of contest in politics or religion. It is not our object. Averse to useless controversy, we have now assumed the pen, only in vindication of injured truth. Should an answer therefore be given to us, it is our present determination to make no needless reply.
In behalf of the superintendant committee, STEPHEN S. NELSON.

BOSTON, July 1.
Yesterday arrived here the brig Peacock, Capt Crafts, in 36 days from London; by which we have received London papers to the 21st May; 17 days latest.
The differences between Great Britain and the Northern powers appeared in a train of amicable adjustment. The Baltic fleet was anchored in Copenhagen harbour; and no reinforcement of it appeared in contemplation. The Danes nevertheless, are fortifying their coast with activity.
We do not meet with a syllable on the subject of the negotiation between France and England.
A London paper of May 9th mentions, that 9 sail of Spanish ships of the line in 2 squadrons, have escaped from Brest harbour, destined to the Mediterranean.
The Elbe has been declared to be open to the navigation of all nations.
LONDON GAZETTE, May 15.
Lord Hobart received this morning dispatches from Egypt.
Camp before Alexandria, March 19, 1801.
Sir,
I have the honor to inclose the articles of capitulation of the fort of Aboukir, together with a return of the prisoners surrendered, and of the ordnance and stores found in the fort.
I have the honor to be, &c.
R. ABERCROMBY.
[Here follow five articles of capitulation in the French language, by which the garrison were allowed the honors of war, to be conducted on board the British fleet:—There were 12 cannon in this fort, and 150 prisoners.]
Camp, four miles from Alexandria, 5th April, 1801.
Sir,
I have the honor to acquaint you, that on the 18th of March, an affair took place between a patrole of our cavalry and one of the enemy, in the neighbourhood of Alexandria; I have to regret that colonel Archdall of the 12th Light Dragoons received a wound in the arm, which has since been amputated; and that we have lost some valuable officers and men. Inclosed herewith I have the honor to transmit to you a list of the killed wounded and taken prisoners on that day.
I have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed)
J. H. HUTCHISON.
[Here follows a return of killed, wounded, &c. 1 quartermaster; 7 rank and file, 23 horses killed; 2 officers; 1 serjeant, 6 rank and file, 12 horses, wounded; 3 officers, 1 quartermaster, 12 rank and file, 7 horses missing.]
Head Quarters, Camp 4 miles from Alexandria, April 5, 1801.
Sir,
I have the honor to inform you, that after the affair of the 13th March, the army took a position about four miles from Alexandria, having a sandy plain in their front, the sea on their right, and the canal of Alexandria (at present dry) and the lake of Aboukir on their left. In this position we remained without any material occurrence taking place until the 21st March, when the enemy attacked us with nearly the whole of their force, amounting probably to eleven or twelve thousand men. Of fourteen demi brigades of infantry which the French have in this country, 12 appear to have been engaged, and all their cavalry with the exception of one regiment.
The enemy made the following disposition of their army:
"General Lanusse was on their left with 4 demi-brigades of infantry, and a considerable body of cavalry commanded by Gen. Rozie; Generals Friant and Rampon were in the centre with five demi-brigades; general Regnier on the right with two demi-brigades; and two regiments of cavalry; gen. D'Estat commanded the advanced guard, consisting of one demi-brigade, some light troops and a detachment of cavalry.
"The action commenced about an hour before day light, by a false attack on our left, which was under major general Gladock's command, where they were soon repulsed. The most vigorous efforts of the enemy were however directed against our right, which they had used every possible exertion to turn. The attack on that point was begun with great impetuosity by the
French infantry, sustained by a strong body of cavalry who charged in column. The contest was unusually obstinate; the enemy were twice repulsed, and their cavalry were repeatedly mixed with our infantry. They at length retired leaving a prodigious number of dead, and wounded on the field.
"While this was passing on the right, they attempted to penetrate our centre with a column of infantry, who were also repulsed, and obliged to retreat with loss. The French during the whole of the action, refused their right. They pushed forward, however, a corps of light troops, supported by a body of infantry and cavalry, to keep our left in check, which certainly was, at that time, the weakest part of our line.
"We have taken about two hundred prisoners (not wounded); but it was impossible to pursue our victory, on account of our inferiority in cavalry, and because the French had lined the opposite hills with cannon under which they retired. We also have suffered considerably; few more severe actions have ever been fought, considering the numbers engaged on both sides. We have sustained an irreparable loss in the person of our never sufficiently to be lamented Commander in Chief, Sir RALPH ABERCROMBY, who was mortally wounded in the action, and died on the 28th of March. I believe he was wounded early, but he concealed his situation from those about him, and continued in the field, giving his orders with that coolness and perspicuity, which had ever marked his character, until long after the action was over, when he fainted through weakness and the loss of blood. Were it permitted for a soldier to regret any one who has fallen in the service of his country, I might be excused for lamenting him more than any other person; but it is some consolation to those who tenderly loved him, that as his life was honourable, so was his death glorious. His memory will be recorded in the annals of his country, will be sacred to every British soldier, and embodied in the recollection of a grateful posterity.
"It is impossible for me to do justice to the zeal of the officers and to the gallantry of the soldiers of this army. The Reserve, against whom the principal attack of the enemy was directed, conducted themselves with unexampled spirit. They resisted the impetuosity of the French infantry, and repulsed several charges of cavalry; major-general Moore was wounded at their head, though not dangerously. I regret however, the temporary absence from the army of this highly valuable and meritorious officer, whose counsel and co-operation would be so highly necessary to me at this moment. Brigadier-general Oaks was wounded nearly at the same time, and the army has been deprived of his service. The 28th and 42d regiments acted in the most distinguished and brilliant manner. Col. Paget, an officer of promise, was wounded at the head of the former regiment; he has since, though not quite recovered, returned to his duty.
"Brigadier-general Stuart and the foreign brigades supported the reserve with much promptness and spirit; indeed it is but justice to this corps to say, that they have, on all occasions, endeavoured to emulate the zeal and spirit exhibited by the British troops, and perfectly succeeded; major-general Ludlow deserves much approbation for his conduct when the centre of the army was attacked; under his guidance the guards conducted themselves in the most cool, intrepid, and soldier-like manner; they received very effectual support by a movement of the right of general Coote's brigade. Brigadier-general Hope was wounded in the hand—the army has been deprived of the services of a most active, zealous, and judicious officer.
"The loss of the enemy has been great, it is calculated at upwards of 3000 killed, wounded, and taken prisoners.
General Rozie, who commanded the cavalry, which suffered considerably, was killed in the field. Generals Lanusse and Bodet, are since dead of their wounds. I have been informed, that several other general officers, whose names I do not know, have either been killed or wounded.
"I cannot conclude this letter without solemnly assuring you that, in the very arduous contest in which we are at present engaged, his majesty's troops in Egypt have faithfully discharged their duty to their country and nobly upheld the fame of the British name and nation—I have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed) J. H. HUTCHINSON.
Here follows the list of killed and wounded, &c. the total of which was 10 officers, 9 serjeants, 222 rank and file, killed;—60 officers, 48 serjeants, 3 drummers, 1082 rank and file, wounded;—3 officers, 1 serjeant, 21 rank and file, missing. The names of the officers killed,
general ABERCROMBY, colonel Duter, lieutenant colonel Ogilvie, major Billet, captains St. Pern, Gibbon, lieutenant Colonel Campbell, Robert Anderson, Stewart, Jocelyn, Duvergier, Dejean, and ensign Campbell.
Of the officers wounded were major general Moore, brigadiers general Hope, Oakes, and Lawson.
N. B. One stand of colours, and two field pieces were taken.
Admiralty Office, May 13, 1801.
Lieu. Corbett, arrived this morning, from Egypt, bringing dispatches from Lord Keith, to the Secretary of the Admiralty, dated
"Foudroyant, Aboukir Bay, April 1, 1801.
"Sir,
"I have very great concern in acquainting you, that in a desperate attack made upon our lines by the French army on the morning of the 21st ult. my gallant and respectable colleague Gen. Sir Ralph Abercromby, unfortunately received a wound, of which he died on board this ship on the 28th. It is unnecessary to say how much this calamity has been regretted by the Army and by the Fleet. Their Lordships will observe that the enemy were repulsed with very great loss. I enclose, for their information, a copy of Sir Sidney Smith's report of that sustained by the detachment of seamen serving under his orders; and have the pleasure of adding, that his own wound has not been so material as to deprive me of his services.—The marines were not engaged, having been, previously to the action, appointed to the duty of Aboukir Castle, and its vicinity.
"I have the honor to be, &c.
KEITH."
"P. S. The Captain Pacha arrived on the 26th ult. with three sail of the line and a body of troops; and on the following day a Turkish Vice Admiral joined.
Here follows a return of the seamen killed, and wounded amounting to 23 only.
Swiftsure, off Alexandria, April 7, 1801.
We have in our endeavours to keep off the shore, been obliged to carry sail to such a degree as nearly to tear our ship to pieces, and we received further proof of the impossibility of forming an effectual blockade of any port, even in this fine country. On the night of our return from the offing we spoke the Pearl frigate, bringing us advice of the sailing of a French squadron of seven sail of the line, a frigate, two sloops, and two store ships, for this place, having 7000 troops, and three Generals on board. Lord Keith has been busied in preparing the Stately for the line, and our force now consists of the Foudroyant, of 84 guns; Tigre 80, Ajax, Northumberland, Swiftsure, Kent and Minotaur, of 74; Stately of 64; with several small vessels.
Downing Street, May 16.
By advices this morning from Major Holloway dated the camp of the Grand Vizier at Gaza, March 20, 1801, it appears that on the 18th of that month one thousand Asiatic Cavalry advanced from that place and on the following day 1000 Arab Cavalry. This body is to be under the command of Tahir Pasha, as an advanced guard. On its arrival at El Arish, it is to halt a day or two, until Mahomet Pasha arrives with a considerable part of the army, probably about 5000 men, when Tahir Pasha is to advance to Catieteh. It is the Grand Vizier's intention that these 2000 Cavalry should join the British army whenever the Commander in Chief may require it.
It also appears that Djeggar Pasha has entered into an accommodation of all differences and ordered 5000 of his troops to join the Imperial army, for the purpose of the expulsion of the enemy from Egypt. The first party that joined consisted of about 450 good Cavalry well mounted and several parties have joined since.
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 12.
In the attack which gen. Menou made on the English, 21st March, after a council of War was held at Alexandria, the greater part of the corps which he brought up from Cairo, consisted of Copts, Greeks and African recruits.
Another and a decisive battle is expected in Egypt, when Gen. Regnier shall come up who is on his march with a fresh corps of 12000 French and African troops. Murad Bey likewise has promised the French assistance.
LONDON, May 14.
BRITISH HOUSE OF COMMONS.
SUBSIDY TO PORTUGAL.
Lord Hawkesbury brought the following Message from his majesty:
G. P.—His majesty taking into his most serious consideration the imminent danger with which the kingdom of Portugal, the ancient and natural ally of his crown, is threatened by the power with whom he is at war, as well as the importance of preserving and maintaining the commercial relations which subsist between the two kingdoms, and relying on the zeal and affection of his faithful commons, recommends it to their consideration to grant him the means of affording such support, by way of subsidy, to her majesty the queen of Portugal, as may best enable her majesty to take such measures for the defence of her kingdom as the exigencies of affairs may require.
Lord Hawkesbury moved, that his majesty's message should be referred to the committee of supply, and he gave notice, that in the committee on Monday, he should propose to grant to his majesty a sum not exceeding 300,000l. to enable his majesty to make such advances to the queen of Portugal as the exigencies of her affairs might require.
Buonaparte's Invincible Standard, was yesterday brought to lord Hobart's office, in Whitehall (his lordship being secretary of state for India affairs) they were brought by Mr. Baldwin, the British consul at Egypt. They were very much worn; the Consular Insignia of the republic are emblazoned on them.
Paris, May 18.
An American frigate entered the road of Havre, on the evening of the 19th Floreal; it had on board the new ambassador of the United States charged to carry to Paris the ratification of the Treaty of Peace concluded with the French republic.
Garnot, the ex-minister of war, is at Paris.
St. PETERSBURGH, April 20.
On the 13th instant, the senate was honored with the presence of his imperial majesty. Several Ukases have been published: One confirming the rights of the nobility. Two re-establishing the regulations of Catherine the great, for the encouragement of commerce and industry, and confirming the city charter. Three, An act of indemnity—Four, Abolishing the chancery of inquisition—Five, Repeating the prohibition of exportation of commodities, and providing indemnifications for those who had suffered by it.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1801.
The circuit court for the district of Columbia, held for Washington County, on Thursday last adjourned until the 10th inst. during its session the following persons were tried:
John Chancey, for larceny, found guilty and publicly whipped—Charles Horremman, for larceny, was tried on three several charges, and found guilty, publicly whipped and burnt in the hand—Samuel Baker, for larceny, found guilty and burnt in the hand—John Peden and Samuel Morris, for larceny, found guilty, but on the recommendation of the court, were pardoned by the President of the U. S.
From a summary abstract of the amount of lands, lots, buildings, &c. in the state of NORTH-CAROLINA on the 1st of October 1799, made pursuant to the act of Congress, it appears, that in that state there were at that period
  97,908 dwelling houses and out-houses not exceeding 100 dollars, which are valued at, Dolls.   And 20,956,544 acres of land, which are valued at 1,600,799   27,909,476   Total valuation, 29,510,275 
The university of North-Carolina, established at Raleigh, conferred on the 22d ult. at a public commencement the degree of Bachelor of Arts upon 9 gentlemen.
The complete enumeration of North-Carolina is stated to surpass that of 1790 upwards of 80,000.
By the late census, the following appears to be the population of our four largest cities.
Philadelphia, contains 72,136; New-York, 60,483; Baltimore, 31,514; Boston, 25,880.
We are told, says a London Print, that a deputation of the principal Booksellers

has waited upon Mr. Fox, with a tender of 5000 guineas for the copy-right of his intended publication of 'the History of the Reign of the House of Stuart.'
An account of the quantity of wheat flour, rye flour and Indian meal, inspected in the city of Baltimore, for the last quarter ending the 30th June.
87,109 barrels wheat flour, 5,152 half barrels do. 7,222 barrels rye flour, 28,183 barrels Indian meal, 2,553 half barrels do.
Published by order,
R. H. MOALE, Register.
In the British House of Commons, Mr. Addington moved on the 19th of May, an Address to the king, which was unanimously agreed to, requesting him to have erected a monument to the memory of general Abercromby, on the same day thanks were voted to Admiral Keith, Sir Richard Bickerton, &c. And on the 20th lord Hobart presented to the Lords a message from the king, stating that he had granted to Lady Abercromby, the dignity of Baroness and a pension of 2000l. a year.
On the 21st, the guards, drafted for Egypt, marched for Portsmouth. Six regiments of cavalry, five of infantry, and a corps of artillery, comprise the reinforcements under orders for Egypt, which are to be conveyed by 3 ships of the line, with frigates under the command of rear-admiral Pole.
ILLUMINATISM.
Extract of a letter from Germany.
"As to the illuminati, (whom your and the English scribblers confound with our philosophers, but whom we think essentially different) we hear nothing of them. Barruel and Robison's books have been translated (as all English and French books are, as soon as they are known,) but they have met with universal derision. With us it is probable that all the alarm about illuminati, is a manœuvre of the jesuits, who wish to depreciate, and render suspected all German literature, which is diametrically opposed to their secret plans of introducing the ancient barbarism, and opposition to the light of truth, in order that their hierarchy may be restored in the darkness they create. But we trust, the time of chivalry and monkery is gone forever. I refer to the reviews for the public opinion. "All is at an end with Barruel, even in England, as his great patron, Windham, is no longer in power."
Extract of a letter written by rear admiral La Crosse, captain general of the island of Guadalupe and its dependencies, to citizen Liot, commissary of commercial relations, at Philadelphia.
"Colonial produce is here at a very low price, and those of the United States at a very high value. Assure all Americans that they cannot put too much confidence in a commercial intercourse with the island of Guadalupe—and I hope that those who shall return to the United States with rich cargoes shall give a just idea of the kindness with which we receive the Americans here, I salute you.
(Signed) "LA CROSSE."
Extract of a letter from St. Croix, dated 14th ult.
"Since I left you at New York, we have had a great change in our government. On the British first taking possession, I was in hopes they intended to act with moderation; but it seems it was only to find out the real state of people's property, so that they might the more promptly fall on a plan to deprive every person of as much as they could lay their hands on. The general has been committing one act of injustice after another for several weeks. Now, I suppose, he thinks he will not remain long with us, and will therefore make a push at every thing he can, which you will see by the alteration in the course of law published in the inclosed newspaper. You must know there are a number of valuable estates in this country, which are indebted to the king for money and supplies in unproductive seasons; and some indebted to some Dutch merchants; although the whole sum is due, those merchants have been satisfied to receive the annual interest. The general has condemned all this property; and to get it out of the hands of the planters, he has put in force this summary way of execution by law, to sell these poor people's property. By the capitulation, the Danish law should continue in full force, excepting the appeal should be made to the king and council of Great Britain, instead of Denmark; therefore, to sell their property would take a considerable time of legal procedure; but by this speedy method,
it will be done at once, and he finger the cash. To be sure, this property will sell for only what the negroes and moveables are worth, and no man who intends to remain here, will purchase; but there are enough vultures who followed the expedition to take out the vitals of every thing in their power.
"The general first sent a military guard to many of these estates, and took possession of all the produce, and sent it to town. He yesterday seized on the Burgher council's books, and it is reported is determined to dissolve that body, which is an establishment that has remained as long as the Danes have had the island—it is formed of eight respectable planters, appointed by the government and the people, to make all the internal regulations of the island—to collect all public monies. In short, general Fuller is as much disliked here, as a commanding officer can be. Indeed the act which I send you, is as despotick as any thing recorded in the destructive French revolution—to appoint as judges three creatures of his own creating—neither of whom have any claim to respectability—to act in any manner he pleases. I rather imagine he will find some here who dare bring him to an English bar, where a jury will convince him of his censurable conduct.
"Speaking of the British in this place, I must not forget to do justice to colonel Pakenham of the 64th. who commands the troops—a man, as much esteemed by all ranks here, as the other is disliked. He is a father to his troops, and does every thing in his power to alleviate distress, and make things as easy as possible to the inhabitants.
"The British troops are dying very rapidly—eight or ten of a day at this place, and nearly as many at West end, although no yellow or other epidemic fever is amongst them. It is mostly complaints, of the bowels."
St. CROIX, June 13.
PROCLAMATION.
By brigadier general Francis Fuller, commandant of the island of St. Croix, &c.
To judge Hoftved, Peter Appleby and Thomas Elliot.
By virtue of the power, and authority in me vested, I hereby order, authorise and appoint you as commissioners to act and hold a court of commission as hereafter specified. In which court is to be heard, and tried all debts and demands proceeding from the Dutch loan, and those from the royal loan, of whatsoever denomination, and to pass sentence against such debtors, which sentence shall have full force to be executed and levied. The court is to be held at judge Hoftved's house, every Tuesday and Friday, from 8 till 12 o'clock, and it is to be a definitive court; that is your sentence, or your transactions, shall not be subject to an appeal.
Every and any person who is summoned to appear, shall appear at this court of commission, not excepting any person, either from their rank, or otherwise, so that no excēptio fori , shall be regarded.
Evidences shall be subject to appear at this court of commission, liable to the fine prescribed by law—and you shall be authorised to swear such evidences; should you differ respecting the proceedings of the court, or in giving sentence, it is to be decided by a majority. No delays to be admitted.
The transactions of the court to be held in the English language, so that every person may plead his own cause.
The citation to be made out by the court, in the same form as the reconciliation court citation, and a levy, and execution is to take place without any proceedings, as this sentence which you give cannot be appealed—No other objections when a levy is made, can take place, but what respects the sheriff's transactions, which, in case of any illegality committed by him, is to be referred to me.
No appeal of any levies proceeding from your sentence shall take place, and which sentence or judgment shall be given 24 hours after the action is taken up to a judgment.
Given under my hand and seal, at government house, St. Croix, this 10th day of June, 1801.
By his excellency's command.
Henry Campbell, Sec.
FOR SALE,
A young Negro Girl,
About 15 years old—Apply at this office. April 22, 1801.
At the Sale of Non Residents LAND FOR TAXES,
Agreeably to an Act of the Kentucky Assembly, we purchased, at Frankfort in November last, for a Company, the following described Tracts.
   In whose name listed. quantity Acres, For whom entered, &c. County and water Course. Quantity purchased     Philips and Young, 100000 Philips & Young, Scott & Franklin Eagle crk. the whole   James Steele, 30000 Wm. Pollard, Hardin, Green river, do.   Samuel Sackett 3000 A. Barbour, Bourbon Licking, do.   Richard Johnson, 2000 R. Johnson, Jefferson, Floyd's Fork, do.   Samuel Pearl, 500 S. Pearl, Mason, Farrows creek, do.   Andrew Byrn, 500 Mason, do.   Alexander Stewart, 500 Campbell, do.   Dubartis Shepherd, 3000 D. Shepherd, Clarke, Kentucky river, 2000 acr.   John Archer, 2000 J. Archer, Harrison, Williams river, the whole   John Donnell, 1400 Donnell & Barr, Licking, do.   same, 2000 Dozier & Barr, Clarke, 1999 acr.   same, 2644 3-4 J. Donnell, Mason, 2000 acr.   same, 1231 Dozier and Barr, Mason, 650 acr.   Lawrence Slaughter, 3750 L. Slaughter, Mason, 3500 acr.   Adam Banks. 100 A. Banks, Mason, 40 acr.   Richard Johnson, 200 R. Johnson, Mason, 150 acr.   Elizabeth James, 1000 W. Robison & Co. Mason, 150 acr.   R. Ridgley, & S. Nathans, 3000 Ridgley & Ship, Franklin, 2900 acr.   J. P. Harrison. 663 J. P. Harrison. Shelby, 39 acr.  
As we are desirous that the original owners of these lands should know who has become the purchasers, and are willing to give them up to the proper claimants on receiving an adequate compensation; we have thought proper to give notice, that applications from any person interested, made before the 1st of September next, will be attended to; after that time we will not consider ourselves bound to give the former a proprietor preference, but will proceed to do the best we can with our purchases. Letters addressed to either of the subscribers in Lexington, postage paid, will be answered.
C. BANK, THOMAS BODLEY, } Agents for the Company,
CHEAP LUMBER.
FOR SALE,
By the Subscriber, on reasonable terms, either by large or small quantities, at his Lumber Yards, the north end of Lamberton, and at the old Sturgeon Pond, above Richards's wharf,
A QUANTITY OF
ASSORTED LUMBER, viz.
One and 1-4 inch, 1 1-8, and 1 do. Yellow pine heart boards—1 inch pannel, 1 1-4 do. for floors, 1 do. common, white pine do—2 do. 7 1-4 and 2 1-2 do planks, 1 do. 1-8, and 2-8 do. boards, black walnut—2 do. plank, 3 do. 1-2 do. pannel boards, bedstead sets, poplar the whole of the above are well seasoned and fit for use.—Clear heart pine, and sap pine white oak, and biltread, hemlock and white pine scantling, assorted—best kind three feet cedar shingles, dressed and undressed, do. two feet white pine do.; do. 18 inch cypress do—Sedar rails—Also, white pine fawed rails—shingling and plastering laths, best kind; white oak waggon timber—sap pine planks, sap pine one inch boards. 3-4 cedar, best kind, 3-4 white pine, 3-4 sap pine, seasoned weather boards—A quantity of handsome chestnut pailings, fawed 1 by 3 inches and from 4 to 16 feet long, for garden fence, &c. A quantity of chestnut oak posts, dressed and undressed; a quantity of cherry boards, a quantity of large white oak joice, a quantity of chestnut posts—5000 feet of neat beech scantling for tool blocks—5000 feet of sickamore scantling for bedsteads; 2 inch white oak plank; 1 inch white oak boards, 3-4 do. do. do.—25,000 feet superior cherry boards and plank; 3,000 do. ry clear 2 inch white pine plank, 3,000 do. handsome beaton wood bedstead, sets seasoned, 100,000 prime North Carolina shingles, a quantity of ash plank, 150 tons plaster Paris, warranted, 3,000 bushels best Virginia pit coal, 200 bushel cleans house sand.
The subscriber intends, establishing a Lumber Yard at the Federal City of Washington, which he will keep regularly supplied as above—Any quantities may be agreed for by contract, deliverable, as the purchaser may wish, provided that the place of delivery may be comeatable by water with a navigable vessel—Any quantity that may be ordered for shipping abroad, shall be supplied, with punctuality and dispatch, agreeable to order.
Gentlemen who are or may be building—as well as carpenters who may be under or may enter into contracts to build and furnish the materials, will find it well worth their attention to apply as above—Applications may be made by letter (post paid) or otherwise, to the subscriber, or left with Wm. and Anthony M. Buckley, or Benj. W. Morris and Co. merchants, Philadelphia.
Also for Sale or to Let,
A large commodious Dwelling House, with out buildings complete, and from three to seven acres of land—Two small do. with lots thereto—Also, a small Store near the river—All laying in the village of Lamberton
NATHAN COMBS.
N. B. A Screw Jack to let, that raises from 10 to 40 tons by hand—a constant supply of plaster and Smith's Virginia coal. Lamberton, New Jersey, (on Del.) January 13, 1801. twtf
For Sale and to Rent,
TWO elegant two story Brick DWELLING HOUSES, situate on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue, a little to the west of the President's Square. Each house contains two parlours and passage on first floor; on second, two rooms with fire-places, and well finished garrets, cellars and kitchens. In the front of the buildings extending to the avenue, is a neat yard planted with trees, palisaded, &c. The situation, in point of health and contiguity to the public buildings, is equal to any in the city, and is well adapted for private families, or to accommodate genteel Boarders. The title is indisputable. The terms will be moderate for part cash or slaves. For particulars inquire of OWEN ROBERTS, on the premises, or of
THOMAS HERTY, Conveyancer
City of Washington, May 25, 1801. 17
MAILS
FOR Orange Court House, Virga. Charlottesville, Virga. and for all other offices west or south of Charlottesville; for the southern part of Kentucky; the Indiana and Mississippi territories, and Tennessee will be closed every Monday at 5 P. M. until the 21st day of November next.
MAILS for Montgomery C. H. Maryland, Frederick Town and other offices in Maryland, westward of Frederick Town; for Chambersburg, Penn. and all other offices in Pennsylvania west of Chambersburg; for the Northwestern Territory and Kentucky, will be closed every Friday at 5 P. M.
THOMAS MUNROE, P. M.
Post-Office, Washington City, June 30, 1801. 6e
NOTICE.
THE following negroes have been committed to the goal of Washington County, District to Columbia. Their owners are requested to come and release them, otherwise they will be sold as the law directs, to pay prison expenses.
ROBERT—The property of Richard Sanford, of Orange county, Virginia; five feet six inches high, about 24 years of age, has on a white negro cotton jacket and trowsers, considerably worn.
JOHN BUTLER—(Who says he is a free man) about five feet ten inches high, 23 years of age, has on an old blue cloth coat, and drab trowsers.
ANDREW—Five feet four inches high, 33 or 34 years of age, has on an old blue coat and a pair of old negro cotton breeches; says he is the property of Mr. Edward Gantt, of Berkeley county, Virginia.
JOHN PETERS—The property of Mrs. Rorndell, of Calvert county, Maryland; about five feet six inches high, 53 years old, has on a white negro cotton jacket and trowsers.
DANIEL C. BRENT.
Marshal of the district of Columbia.
April 27.
In Chancery, May 31, 1801.
ON application to the chancellor by petition in writing of Clement Chamberlain of Montgomery County, praying the benefit of the "Act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors," passed at the last session, on the terms therein mentioned, and a schedule of his property and a list of his creditors so far as he can ascertain the same on oath, being annexed to his petition; and the said Clement Chamberlain, at the time of presenting his petition having produced to the chancellor the assent in writing of so many of his creditors as have due to them according to the list aforesaid, the amount of two thirds of the debts due by him at the time of passing the said act.
It is thereupon adjudged and ordered that the said Clement Chamberlain, by causing a copy of this order to be inserted in a newspaper in the City of Washington, once in each of three successive weeks, and by serving a copy thereof on any one or more of his creditors before the first day of July next, give notice to his creditors to appear in the chancery office on the eighth day of July next, for the purpose of recommending some person to be trustee for their benefit, on the said Clement Chamberlain's then and there taking the oath prescribed for delivering up his property.
Test.
SAMUEL H. HOWARD, Reg. ct. can. June 24. 3129
One hundred Dollars Reward:
A LETTER, sent by mail from Louisville, in this state, to the honorable Abraham Baldwin at the City of Washington, containing ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, the property of this University, was robbed of its contents some time in February or March last. The S. natus Academicus have authorised me to offer a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person who will give information of the person or persons concerned in the above robbery, so that he or they may be prosecuted to conviction in any court of the United States.
JOSIAH MEIGS, President.
University of Georgia, June 23, 1801. 31

ALEXANDRIA, July 6.
Saturday last the anniversary of American Independence was celebrated in this town with the usual demonstrations of joy and festivity. The day was ushered in by 16 discharges of cannon. At 11 o'clock the military paraded and marched to the ground west of the powder house, where they performed a variety of evolutions—from whence they proceeded to Spring-Garden, and were joined by a number of citizens, and partook of an excellent dinner provided for the occasion by Mr. Overall. After dinner the Declaration of Independence was read in the centre and at the extremities of the table. The following toasts were drank, accompanied with discharges of artillery:
 1. The day, and all who honor it.  2. The memory of those brave heroes, who fell in defence of American liberty.  3. The memory of our illustrious chief, General George Washington—may his services be remembered, and his virtues imitated as long as the earth bears a plant, or the sea rolls a wave.  4. The constitution of the United States; purity to its administration, and perpetuity to the republican principles upon which it is founded.  5. The President of the United States.  6. The Vice-President of the United States.  7. The Heads of Department—may they be able to say with truth, that their endeavours have been to exhibit to the world an administration founded on the maxim of equal rights to all men of whatever political denomination.  8. Agriculture, commerce and manufactures; ample rewards to those who pursue them, and peaceable enjoyment of the fruits of their industry.  9. Commodore Dale and his squadron—may they pay the savage aggressors their tribute in harder coin than gold, and faster than they are willing to receive it.  10. The legislature of the United States—may their deliberations be conducted with wisdom and temperance, and eventuate in measures promotive of the public good.  11. Party rage, the bane of civil society, and enemy of social intercourse; may it be consumed by a patriotic flame, enkindled in the breasts of freemen, produced by a general union for the public good.  12. The Judiciary of the United States.  13. The people and District of Columbia—prosperity to its commerce and improvements, and health and happiness to its inhabitants.  14. The rising generation; may they receive from their fathers the glorious inheritance of a free republican government, and transmit it unimpaired to posterity.  15. The militia of the United States—the cheap, efficient, and certain defence of government and laws bottomed upon the will of the people.  16. The fair daughters of America—may we properly appreciate their worth, and none but friends to their country partake of their charms. 
THE MAN WITH THE IRON MASK.
A French author, M. Roux-Fazillac, has just published, at Paris, a treatise, in which this subject, about which curiosity has long been so much employed, is again brought under examination.
M. Roux-Fazillac has long been engaged in historical investigation relating to the reign of Louis XIV. and previous to the revolution he had obtained from the government permission to collect, in the archives of that period, all the information he required. By this means he was enabled to see and compare every document that could throw light on the question.
M. Roux-Fazillac, in his book, which is entitled "Historical and Critical Researches concerning the Man with the Iron Mask," first endeavors to refute the different hypotheses that have been maintained. He shews that the prisoner could neither be Fouquet, nor Lauzun, nor Monmouth, nor Vermandois, nor Beaufort, nor an elder brother, nor a twin brother, nor an illegitimate brother of Louis XIV.
His opinion is, that the arrest and confinement of the Man with the Iron Mask was the result of a diplomatic intrigue, of which he gives the following explanation:
In 1632, the French Monarch had purchased from the House of Savoy, Pignerol and its territory. But, as one of the keys of Italy, it was of greater importance. The difficulty, however, was to prevail upon the Duke of Mantua, a Prince governed by his mother, who was much in the interest of Austria, to agree to give up that fortress. The Abbe d'Estrades, French Ambassador at Venice, the year 1677, un-
dertook this difficult negotiation. A person of the name of the Count de Matthioly, a kind of intrigant, but much in the good graces of the Duke of Mantua, was applied to. Matthioly, ambitious of acting an important part, engaged to manage the affair, and brought over the Duke to it. He waited upon the Abbe d'Estrades at Venice, where they drew up a treaty. He then repaired to Paris with full powers, was well received and rewarded by the King, who ratified the treaty. Matthioly was to procure the ratification of the Duke of Mantua; but on his return to Italy, he told the secret of this intrigue to the Dutchess of Savoy, who imparted the treaty to d'Estrades. Louis XIV. indignant at being duped by a sharper, concurred in a proposal of d'Estrades to get hold of this man. He was entrapped to the French frontiers, seized by Marshal Catinat, and put into the hands of St. Mars, who had the custody of him till his death.
The author adduces a great number of proofs to show that this Matthioly was the man with the iron mask. But this hypothesis will encounter much incredulity unless the proofs are very strong and direct. It is scarce credible that Louis XIV. should have descended to low as to inflict this species of vengeance on a faithless diplomatic agent of such inferior importance. No adequate motive can be assigned for the treatment. Most of the preceding hypotheses had the advantage in this respect, however difficult it may be to ascertain the real person doomed to the singular fate of the man with the iron mask.
RUSSIAN UKASE.
St. Petersburg, April 7.
The following is the most gracious Imperial Ukase of our new sovereign:
We, Alexander the First, by the grace of God, Emperor and Autocrat of all the Russias:
Inasmuch as we are desirous of affording a proof of our affections, and of our particular regard towards the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, we therefore declare that we take it under our Imperial protection, and that we will employ our utmost means to reinstate it in all its rights, honours, privileges and immunities.
To this end we command our Field Marshal, Count Nicholas Von Solikoff, to exercise the functions and authority of Lieutenant or Vicar of the Grand Master of the order, and to convoke an assembly of the Great Council, and to make known to the same, that it is our intention that this our Imperial residence shall be considered as the capital of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, till circumstances shall admit of its having a Grand Master appointed according to its ancient forms and statutes.
In expectation of that epoch, we command, in our character of Protector, that the same council shall maintain the government of the order; make known this our determination to all nations and Priories; and invite them for their own advantage, to submit to the Decrees of the Council.
We confirm, by the present declaration, our two Russian and Catholic Grand Priories, constituted within our empire, in the enjoyment of all the properties, privileges, and administrations, conferred upon them; and we ordain, that they, in our name as Protector, shall act in obedience to the directions of our Field Marshal General Bailly, Count Nicholas Von Solikoff, Vicar or Substitute of the office of Grand Master.
As soon as an agreement shall have been concluded with other courts for appointing a proper place, and the necessary means, a general chapter of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem shall be convened; and it shall be one of the first endeavors of our Proclamation, that such chapter shall proceed to the election of a Grand Master, who is worthy to preside, and capable of restoring to the order its ancient constitution.
Given in our Imperial residence at St. Petersburg the 16th March (O. S.) of the year 1801, and the 1st of our reign.
(Signed) ALEXANDER. (Counter-signed) COUNT VON PAHLEN. (Magnus Cancellarius.)
BROHAWN AND BOYS,
BEG leave to inform the citizens of Washington, that they have taken Mr. N. Young's wharf, very conveniently situated to the Capitol and President's Square; where they have opened a LUMBER YARD, and expect to go pretty largely in that line of business; and in about two or three weeks will have a general assortment of the first quality of groceries that can be procured in Baltimore.
Washington June 24, 1801.
N. B. Any gentleman wishing to apply for bills of scantling of any size or dimensions, may obtain it at the shortest notice by applying as above.
PROPOSALS
For carrying the MAILS of the United States on the following routes, will be received at the General Post-Office in Washington City, until the 15th day of July next inclusive.
IN RHODE ISLAND.
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IN NEW YORK.
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Sharon on Friday at 9 A M, at Bedford on Saturday noon, and at New Rochelle by 7 P M.
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60 From New York by Kingsbridge, Yonkers, Peekskill, Mount Pleasant, Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck, Redhook, Clermont, Hudson and Kinderhook to Albany three times a week. Leave New York every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 P M, arrive at Tarrytown by 3 P M. Leave Tarrytown every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 4 A M, and arrive at Poughkeepsie by 7 P M. Leave Poughkeepsie every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 4 A M, and arrive at Kinderhook by 7 P M. Leave Kinderhook every Thursday, Saturday, and Monday at 4 A M, and arrive at Albany by 8 A M. Returning. Leave Albany every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 2 P M, arrive at Kinderhook by 7 P M. Leave Kinderhook every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday at 4 A M, and arrive at Poughkeepsie by 7 P M. Leave Poughkeepsie every Wednesday, Saturday, and Monday at 4 A M, and arrive at Tarrytown by 7 P M. Leave Tarrytown every Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday at 4 A M, and arrive at New York by 11 A M.
61 From Albany by Schenectady, Fort Hunter, Conajoharry, Herkimer, German Flats, Utica and Whiteslown to Rome twice a week. Leave Albany every Monday, and Thursday at 2 P M, arrive at Schenectady by 6 P M. Leave Schenectady every Tuesday, and Friday at 6 A M, arrive at Conajoharry by 6 P M. Leave Conajoharry every Wednesday, and Saturday at 6 A M, arrive at Utica, by 6 P M. Leave Utica every Thursday, and Sunday at 6 A M, and arrive at Rome by 11 A M. Returning. Leave Rome every Sunday, and Saturday at 2 P M, arrive at Utica by 6 P M. Leave Utica every Tuesday, and Friday at 6 A M, arrive at Conajoharry by 6 P M. Leave Conajoharry every Wednesday, and Saturday at 6 A M, and arrive at Schenectady by 6 P M. Leave Schenectady every Monday, and Thursday at 5 A M, arrive at Albany by noon.
62 From Utica by Whiteslown, Oneida, Manlius Onondaga, Marcellus, Aurelius, Cayuga bridge, and Geneva to Canandague once a week. Leave Utica every Thursday at 6 A M, and arrive at Manlius by 7 P M. Leave Manlius on Friday at 6 A M, arrive at Cayuga on Saturday by 9 A M, and at Canandague by 6 P M. Returning. Leave Canandague every Monday at 6 A M, and arrive at Utica on Wednesday, by 5 P M.
63 From Canandague by Hartford to Niagara once a week. Leave Canandague every Monday at 6 A M, and arrive at Niagara on Wednesday by 3 P M. Leave Niagara every Thursday at 9 A M, and arrive at Canandague on Saturday by 6 P M.
64 From Cayuga to Scipio once a week. Leave Cayuga every Saturday by noon and arrive at Scipio by two P M. Leave Scipio at 5 P M, and arrive at Cayuga by 7 P M.
Nail Manufactory,
ALL kinds of Cut Nails for Sale by Wholesale and Retail at the Factory on F Street, and at the Hardware Store of the Subscriber, where persons building and all others wishing to purchase may be supplied with any quantity at the most reasonable rates.
JOHN JACK.
Washington Feb. 4, 1801.