The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1801-12-14 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. II.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CLXXIV.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14th, 1801.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
THE ART OF SCRATCHING THE HEAD.
[From a Paris Paper.]
The faculty of thinking, is almost inseparably connected with scratching the head. It was for this reason that Chamfort said—"I have no great opinion of people with well-dressed and powdered hair, because they cannot venture to rub their hands round their heads." The thoughts which flow to the brain produce a frequent titillation in the neighbouring region; and therefore the man of reflection must scratch himself often. The blockhead who wishes to pass for a man of wit scratches himself still more; and the woman who has something to do more important than that of thinking, scratches very seldom. The manner of satisfying so universal a want ought to have been an object worthy of attention and emulation among men. But I see with regret that I must go back to antiquity, in order to find out the traces of this most simple and convenient practice. In the free cities, which contained as many Rivals as Citizens, an attentive observation of each other was the great art of life, and the science of physiognomy formed an entire part of the study of public jurisprudence. Barbarians judged of a hero exactly as they found him; but subtle republicans examined him more closely, and wished to know why they admired him. I have read Tacitus, Machiavel, Comte d'Alembert, and Cardinal de Retz, and I have not found in them any thing that can be compared to the policy of Alcibiades, when he caused the tail of his dog to be cut off, in order to confound the prating idlers of Athens. It is to be presumed that he was the person who invented the mode of scratching the head with the point of the finger. The elegant exercise was in unison with the liping which distinguished that great and accomplished man.
The practice passed from Athens to Rome, where it made such progress, that it became proverbial to describe men of delicate research in the following words— qui digito scalpunt uno caput . I ask pardon of my young fellow-citizens for making use of expressions unknown to them; but Juvenal, from whom I have taken the passage, was such a pedant, that he never knew how to write a word of French.
Licinius Gilvus has left us an epigram, in which he asked a young woman who was scratching with the point of her finger, if she was not looking for a husband? But this was only idle talk on the part of a poet jealous of those who were good scratchers; because he himself was bald, as his name imports.
If there be any fact authenticated in history it is this, that Pompey, who was oftener called the handsome than the great, never used more than one finger in scratching his head. For this he has been done justice to by the tribune of Claudius, by Seneca the elder, Ammianus Marcellinus, and the emperor Julian. Julius Cæsar, another Roman still more illustrious, signified himself in a similar manner, as we learn from Cicero and Plutarch. It is really worthy of remark, that the empire of the world was then contested for by two men who were the best scratchers of their age; and, for the honor of the Gods, I would willingly believe that at Pharsalia they decided in favor of him who had brought the art to the highest degree of perfection.
There can be no doubt but that for the last ten years we have inherited this fashion from the Greeks and Romans, and all our young heads, rounded after the manner of the ancients, are so many proofs of the fact. Is it not, therefore, grievous to behold those pretty black heads scratched with such barbarous rusticity? I am ready to faint away when, in the midst of a saloon, or in the most elegant company, an Alcibiades or an Antinous opens his hands like two great combs, places them behind his ears, and in that form drives them from the bottom to the top of his head, leaving ten furrows in his hair to bear testimony to their passage.
What a horrible discordance! Is it fit, my countrymen, that while the Muses are instructing milliners and tailors, you should mix with their finest performances all the rudeness of the peasants of the Danube? But your error proceeds only from ignorance; and, thanks to Heaven, it will soon be removed. Young persons, in an antique fashion like you, should not scratch except with the end of the finger, without incurring the imputation of barbarism; and, in obeying this precept, to which Cæsar and Pompey submitted, you will, in time, give a proof of articism and erudition.
I expect that you will perfect yourselves in this exercise. The display of the arm, the whiteness of the hand, the lustre of a ring, are elements worthy of your combinations. Why, then, should not the finger sporting on your hands have sufficient genius and expression to show us, by the variety of its movements, whether you are throwing out a declaration of love, or are receiving information concerning the Tiers Consolidés .
COLUMBIA, (S. C.)
MESSAGE
From his excellency, JOHN DRAYTON, to the Legislature of this State.
To the Hon. the Speaker, and Members of the House of Representatives.
GENTLEMEN,
I salute your present assemblage, with that pleasure which the happiness and prosperity of the state necessarily inspires. From the first dawn of our independence to the present moment, the hand of providence has conspicuously directed the concerns of our united empire, and has favoured us with those blessings of peace, and of public confidence, which, from time to time, have directed the great operations of the union. Partaking of this united happiness, the state which you represent, demands further exertions from you for the general good; and guided by harmony and wisdom, I hope your present session will be productive of such wholesome laws, as experience and particular circumstances may require.
Among matters of legislative concern, which will meet your consideration, some alteration of the law respecting representatives to the Congress of these United States, will be necessary—As by the census lately taken, the population of this state has now complicated three hundred and forty-five thousand, five hundred and ninety-one persons. Consequently by the present ratio, under the laws of the United States, this state will be entitled to two additional representatives in Congress, besides, leaving an overplus of many thousand persons. It cannot yet be ascertained, whether congress will pass a new law at their approaching session, respecting the ratio of representation; perhaps the population of these United States may be such as to require it. Whatever law therefore you may pass on this subject, providing for the election of two additional representatives, to congress at the next general election, cannot be enacted with such certainty as could be wished. All that can be done, is to do it with as much precision as your present situation will permit; and to guard against the necessity of perhaps calling an extraordinary session in the ensuing year, for the purpose of completing an election law in this case, it might be advisable that during your present session, you pass a law to meet the emergency in the most eligible manner; and should it be found, on consideration, that you cannot pass a complete law on this subject, until it be known what measures will be taken by the Congress of these United States, respecting the same, it might be expedient to vest certain powers in the executive, to direct elections of representatives to congress through this state at the next general election, agreeably to such ratio as shall be directed by the laws of these United States, and by such regulations as you may deem proper to require. I cannot dismiss this subject, without inviting your adoration to that gracious providence, with whose blessing this state hath thus progressed by such incalculable degrees, and which, from a wilderness, hath since the year 1800, reached such an increase of population. In like manner our sister states have more or less advanced, presenting to astonished Europe, an empire rising in the west; strong in her own resources; possessed of arts to which others have arrived by slow degrees; and advancing her claim for respectability, among those of antient and powerful nations.
Your attention will also be, no doubt, directed to the continuance of the comptroller's office, as a department which has already benefited the finances of this state in a very advantageous degree. By the proceedings which have thence been directed, debts of large amount, which were nearly desperate, have been saved; and the treasurers and tax-collectors throughout this state, have directed their attention with a vigilance honorable to themselves, and conducive to the public interest. The funded debt of this state has consequently been greatly reduced. And a small portion of the
money now laying in our treasury, will provide for the amount of outstanding registered claims; leaving a large surplus for any appropriations which the public necessities may require. This will come more particularly before you with the comptroller's report, which I hope a few days will give me an opportunity of transmitting.
The militia laws also of this state, are found ineffectual in some important cases, and a suitable opportunity will be taken, of submitting particulars to your consideration. At present I will only observe, that republican governments are averse to large standing armies; but their liberties without them, can only be protected by having a well organized militia, duly controuled by laws; well supplied and instructed in the use of arms; and possessing those principles of subordination and respect, which alone can render citizens soldiers, or enable them to be defenders of their country's rights. To this subject I invite your early attention, as a matter of momentous concern, not only to this state, but as respecting our federal union.
Since your last session, the honorable Charles Pinckney, who was one of the senators in Congress from hence, has been appointed by the President of these United States, minister plenipotentiary to his Catholic Majesty, the king of Spain, in consequence of which, he has entered on his embassy; of this, you will be informed more particularly, by perusing a copy of his official letter to me, notifying the same, and herewith transmitted. His appointment of senator hath therefore been vacated: and had the senate of these United States adjourned at its last session, to a period antecedent to your present meeting, I should certainly have considered it my duty to have appointed and commissioned a citizen of this state to that honorable trust; but, as the senate was not called on any emergency, anterior to the present time, and will not convene until the first Monday in December next; I deemed it expedient, that the appointment, which would necessarily have required your confirmation, should originate with you; as well, because it might, in such case, better meet the public approbation; as, because there would be a sufficient time for the person elect to repair to the seat of the federal government, and there enter on the duties of his office. That time being short, I recommend that you proceed to an election for that office, with all appropriate dispatch, consistently with the importance of such appointment.
Since your last session, I have proceeded through various parts of this state, for the purpose of reviewing her militia; and have had frequent opportunities of remarking the increasing comforts of our fellow-citizens, and the advantages derived to them by our present judiciary establishment. The new court houses and gaols, throughout the state, are drawing fast to completion; and are constructed in a manner which bespeaks much care in the conduct of the commissioners respecting them. Through accident, and otherwise, the appropriations you have made respecting these public buildings, will, in some cases, be inadequate; and when such cases shall be regularly brought before you, I hope you will make such provision therefor as may be found proper and necessary.
By the ample balance, which will be found at present in the treasury of this state, the means are within your power, of much relieving local inconveniences throughout the same; particularly as respects the navigation of rivers which flow through some of the richest, and most populous portions of your country. In the upper parts of this state, the produce of industry can only be transported to a market by land carriage; much to the inconvenience of the people; and much controuling and discouraging their operations in husbandry. Hence, they have a claim on your early attention to open the navigation of the rivers and water courses, which nature has so bounteously distributed round; among which, those of the upper parts of Savannah, Saluda, Broad and Catawba rivers, are of most immediate concern. And as the waters of Saluda and Broad rivers form a junction in the vicinity of Columbia, and are there obstructed by rocks and falls of difficult access; I have directed lieut. col. Sent to take proper levels and surveys of the same, and to make a report thereof to me, that it may be laid before you, for consideration.
I cannot, forbear mentioning to you, on this occasion, that the companies which have been heretofore incorporated by law, for opening the navigation of our rivers, have, in no case, except the
Santee Canal, carried the intentions of the legislature into effect; neither does it appear, that they are preparing to proceed in the same—consequently, your good intentions, which originated the law, are completely frustrated; and the people are withheld from a right of navigation, which nature, reason, and government, require they should possess and enjoy. In not opening the navigation agreeably to the different incorporations which have been given, the parties thereto have broken the implied contract between this state and themselves; and can, with propriety, no longer be deemed entitled to the same. I therefore recommend, that you take all lawful and proper measures to resume the authority over the navigation of the rivers above alluded to; as, until the same be accomplished, the citizens of this state have but small hopes of success; and they expect much from the measures of government, as the means are in its own hands, of applying such monies from the treasury, as may be necessary to meet whatever expenses may be incidental thereto.
Proportionably advantageous also, to the citizens of this state, will be, any attention which you can bestow, to the education of her youth. At the commencement of your last session, I took pleasure in submitting this to your consideration; and I now repeat the same to you, as a matter claiming your serious and early attention. Were a person to look over the laws of this state, he would find, that five colleges are now incorporated therein: And, did his enquiries proceed no further, he would naturally imagine, we had already, arrived at an enviable excellence in literature. He would perceive, a college instituted at Charleston, one at Cambridge, one at Winnsborough, one at Beaufort, and one by the name of Alexandria college, in the upper parts of the state; all of which, are empowered to confer degrees. But, were he to direct his enquiries further, concerning them, he would find, that Cambridge and Winnsborough colleges were soon discontinued through a want of funds; and, although the last mentioned one be lately revived, through the exertions of the Mount Zion Society, it is still nothing but an elementary school; and one, which can never rise to eminence, as a college, from its present support. Beaufort and Alexandria colleges, are as yet, scarcely known, but in the law which incorporated them; and Charleston college is at present, not entitled to an higher appellation than that of a reputable academy or grammar school. These are melancholy recitals, but they are nevertheless true; and as long as the public bounty and private donations be weakened and distributed among so many colleges, so long, I fear, will the citizens of this state be necessitated to send their sons abroad for a collegiate education, which true policy directs they ought to receive at home. Could the attention of the legislature be directed to this important object, and a state-college be raised and fostered by the state, under proper directors and trustees, including ex-officio, the executive and judiciary of this state, and any other suitable public officers, there could be no doubt of its rising into eminence; because, being supported at first by the public fund, the means would not be wanting of inviting and providing for learned and respectable professors in the various branches of science. Well chosen libraries would be procured, and philosophical apparatus lead the pursuits of our youth from theory to practice, thro' all the energies of created nature. The friendships of our young men would then be promoted and strengthened throughout the state; and our political union, be much advanced thereby; this cannot be expected from separate establishments, because the funds for supporting them are insufficient, and their ends are of partial tendency.
With these sentiments, springing from an ardent desire of promoting the collected good of our mutual country, I shall conclude my present communication; not, however, without recommending you to the guidance and protection of that wise providence, in whose hands rest the fate of nations; nor without giving assurances of prompt dispatch, and a faithful co-operation with you in all matters, which the public happiness and welfare may require.
With great respect and consideration towards you, I have the honor to subscribe,
JOHN DRAYTON.
SOUTH-CAROLINA, Nov. 23, 1801.
COMMUNICATION
Of his Excellency DAVID EMANUEL, to both Houses of the Legislature of Georgia.
Fellow-citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives, The last legislature, with a full confidence in his firmness, integrity and abilities, augmented their trust to our late Governor and fellow-citizen, James Jackson, and elected him a Senator to the Congress of the United States—And on the 3d of March past, he declared his acceptance of the senatorship, and resigned the government of the state.
The exercise of the Executive duties under the fourth section of the second article of the constitution, immediately devolved on me; and, arduous as the task appeared, yet trusting in the honesty of my intentions for my guide, and relying on the justice and virtuous republicanism of my fellow-citizens, I entered on the exercise of those duties, and by proclamation, marked No. 1, notified the same.
The political year has not met with a jar to unharmoneize its wonted system, and I congratulate you that our fellow-citizens on the frontier have been able, peaceably to attend to their crops, without a single interruption by the Indians; no account of Indian depredations has reached the department, and from total silence of the agent in the nation it would appear he was thoroughly impressed with their pacific disposition.
The assiduity and attention of Horatio Marbury and Wm. H. Crawford, Esqrs in compiling the digest of the laws of this state, met the approbation of Gov. Jackson, and under, and in conformity with the act entitled "an act to carry into effect the eighth section of the third article of the constitution," passed the sixth day of December, 1799, received his approval. Their work must therefore be considered the legally compiled digest of the laws of the state of Georgia.
I have drawn warrants on the contingent fund for the balance of the sum contemplated by the last legislature to be allowed them while carrying on their labour—and recommend an appropriation as a compensation in full for their services.
The Senatus Academicus of the University of this state, convened at the State-House, on the fifteenth day of June last, and proceeded to the important duties of that institution. Professor Meigs, formerly of Yale college, was unanimously elected President of the University, a gentleman whose talents are declared to be every way equal to the appointment, and which with his unblemished private character, must operate to induce parents to place their children under his tuition, rather than send them to other states, at a heavy expence, which is altogether lost to Georgia, exclusive of the bad effect of prejudices, they are too apt to imbibe in favour of the places at which they are educated. The bounty determined on by that board in obedience to the act, entitled "an act to repeal an ordinance, passed at Augusta, the 26th of January, 1786, so far as respects the fixing the seat of the university of this state; and an act for the more full and complete establishment of a public seat of learning in this state, so far as respects the appointment of Trustees, passed at Savannah, the 27th of January, 1785, and to appoint a board of Trustees, and to define the board of visitors, and to fix a permanent seat for the said University," passed the 5th of December, 1800, for the permanent seat of the University was the county of Jackson, and a committee was appointed to fix on the immediate spot which appeared by ballot to be a place at present known by the name of Athens. It is declared to be healthy, which ought to be considered as a principal object in the choice, as parents would not long permit their children to remain in an unhealthy situation, which would injure, if not destroy the constitution. And although I could have wished and gave my voice for a more central spot; yet as it is now fixed, and it is high time that so highly important an object should be settled on a firm basis; I think that no attempt to remove it should be attended to by the legislature.
Returns of the states of the Indian goods have been rendered, and with the specialties therefor are lodged in the Treasury—those undamaged, notwithstanding their being so long on hand, sold high. I drew on the Treasury for a balance, in account due the auctioneer, as his commissions—his attention and arrangement in the sale merited approbation.
A man in Hancock county, by the name of Nathan Tate, was convicted of

forgery, last February term; but on account of applications in his favor, particularly the letters and vouchers marked No. 2, I have been induced to defer him until your deliberations could be had thereon.
The papers marked No. 3, are relative to contested elections, which I also submit to your consideration.
Since the 3d of March, warrants have been drawn on the Treasurer, chargeable to civil establishment of 1801, for the sum of 7637 dollars 50 cents; to contingent fund of 1801, for 4417 dollars, 81 cents; to special appropriation of 1801, for 1092 dollars; to special appropriation of 1800, for 30 dollars; as per statement of warrant, marked No. 4.
Yazoo deposit return orders to the amount of 10,170 dollars, 46 cents, have been issued to the Treasurer, the list is No. 5.
Executive appointments liable to legislative interference, are also laid before you, marked No. 6.
That the benign dispenser of blessings may harmonize and direct your actions for the good of our fellow-citizens, and dispose your minds in the choice of your Executive Magistrate, to one of pure, true and known republican principles; so that the state executive may cordially draw with, not only the executive of the union, but the legislative branch of the general government, whereby no interruption will take place, on that long expected and ardently wished for event, the extension of the state's ordinary jurisdictional territory, and the cession of her Western Territory to the United States, is my sincere and ardent prayer. I am your fellow-citizen,
DAVID EMANUEL.
State-House, Louisville, Ky.
Nov. 2, 1801.
SPEECH OF THE GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and House of Representatives,
It is with the highest satisfaction that I address you, at a period the most auspicious in the affairs of America, that has occurred since the termination of our revolutionary contest. Contemplating our domestic scene, recent events have proved that the great body of the people remain faithful to republican principles and institutions; the independence and liberties of the union, have been confided to the guardianship of men of approved wisdom, worth and patriotism; and the prospect of returning confidence and harmony already enlightens and animates the intercourse of social life.
Extending our view to foreign occurrences likewise, we find the United States at peace with all the world; and every friend to the rights and interests of humanity, must rejoice in the conclusion of a war, which has so long and so extensively afflicted the nations of Europe.
To aid in perpetuating the blessings which a beneficent Providence has thus bestowed upon our country, is an important and honorable duty, particularly incumbent upon all who are placed in stations of public trust.
From you, therefore, gentlemen, our fellow-citizens may justly expect a zealous and successful exertion of the legislative authority; and on my part, I promise a cordial co-operation. The spirit of party and pride of opinion, will no longer, I am confident, embarrass the transaction of business; but the common effort of all the departments of government will be directed, in union with the obvious sentiments of our constituents, to maintain our republican systems, to inculcate virtue, to advance knowledge and reward industry.
In the communications that were made to your predecessors, I stated the principal objects which required legislative attention; but an anxious sense of the importance of an immediate reform in the judiciary department impels me to repeat that the administration of justice must soon become insufficient, unless the number of the judges of the supreme court shall be increased, and the courts of common pleas shall be re-organized upon a plan more adequate to the state of population and commerce. A revision of the election law, for the purposes of the state government, and the introduction of a permanent election law, for the purposes of the federal government, are matters of too much moment to be neglected; and I flatter myself, that the success which has accompanied my endeavours to improve the discipline of the militia will ensure your assistance, in whatever shall be further necessary to the accomplishment of that object. The institution of public schools, and the establishment of a form of action for prosecuting suits against the state, are arrangements which the constitution expressly devolves on the wisdom of the legislature.
In connection with the regular improvements of the judiciary department, the law for regulating juries will deserve consideration; and some provision should be made to obviate the growing inconvenience and expense which proceed from an increase of prisoners in the city of Philadelphia, and the removal of convicts from the different counties to the city of Philadelphia.
While I call your attention to the health-law, in order to recommend that
measures should be taken to remove, in its operation, any reasonable dissatisfaction on the part of the state of Delaware, and to apportion more justly the punishments of the offences specified in the law, permit me to add a congratulation upon the health that the city has uninterruptedly enjoyed during the present year; a blessing, which under the favour of Heaven, may doubtless in a great degree be ascribed to the vigilance of the board of health, and the officers of the lazaretto.
I cannot omit suggesting the propriety of a law at this time, to enable aliens to purchase and hold lands in the same manner as citizens. It appears also to be necessary to extend the time for patenting lands, from the first day of January next, for two or three years, on account of the present pecuniary embarrassments of the western inhabitants.
The several duties which devolved on me during the recess of the General Assembly, have been promptly and carefully performed. Among these it is proper to mention, that the contracts for the purchase of the remaining moiety of the arms to supply the militia, have been made upon very advantageous terms, more than twenty thousand dollars cheaper than the purchase of the first moiety; that many of the arms have been already delivered, and that the whole will probably be finished in the course of the ensuing summer. Contracts have also been entered into for improving the navigation of the Susquehannah from Wright's ferry to the Maryland line, and the work has been far advanced; but to ensure its execution, an additional grant of about two thousand dollars will be requisite. Regarding it as important, I employed a skillful engineer, to make a chart of a navigable channel between the two points embraced by the contract; and I recommend a provision for continuing the draft to the heads of the main branches of the river, as an object of great public utility.
The resignation of the commissioners, originally appointed to execute the act for settling the unhappy controversy, in relation to the seventeen townships of Luzerne County, unavoidably occasioned some delay in that business; but it is probable that their successors (who have evinced great assiduity, abilities, and fidelity for the task) will bring it to a satisfactory termination before the close of the next year.
Gentlemen of the house of representatives,
The officers of accounts will exhibit to you a general view of the finances of the Commonwealth. Though, on the one hand, you will perceive, that the existing revenue is insufficient to defray the expenses of the government, you will derive consolation, on the other, from the abundant resources which the prosperous condition of the state presents for your immediate assistance. Besides the ordinary appropriations for the current year, you will deem it proper to supply the omission of a special appropriation for the last year's expenses of the Executive Department, and permit me to observe, that contingencies frequently impose an official expense on the Governor, which ought to be borne by the public.
Repeated visits from Indian Chiefs, on affairs interesting to the community, have occurred since my administration, and in a late instance, I have been able at some expense and trouble, with the benevolent co-operation of a few respectable members of a society of Friends, to mediate between two neighbouring tribes, of the Seneca and Muncy Indians, so as to avert hostilities with which they violently menaced each other.
In the course of your fiscal investigations, you will find, that, entertaining a suspicion that certain certificates of state debt, which were presented for payment, had already been redeemed: I directed an enquiry into the subject, and the result will now be communicated to you, in the report of the present Comptroller-General.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and House of Representatives,
The documents that are necessary for your information, on the various topics to which I have referred, will be presented by the Secretary; and be assured that I shall be solicitous in every other respect to facilitate your deliberations and to expedite the transaction of the public business. With a just sense of what is due to our constituents and to ourselves, I anticipate from the example of the present session, all that is necessary to demonstrate that Pennsylvania, guided by councils proceeding immediately from the people, is faithfully federal and firmly republican.
THOMAS M'KEAN.
Lancaster, Dec. 5, 1801.
LEGISLATURE OF NORTH-CAROLINA. November 27.
The following message was received from the Governor:
The honourable the General Assembly of the State of North-Carolina.
Gentlemen,
I had yesterday the honor to receive your message, informing me of my re-election to the chief magistracy of the state.
Holding, as I do, that the most distinguished and valuable reward a free coun-
try can confer on its magistrates, or other officers, consists in a declared approbation of their conduct, I cannot but receive with much sensibility, the reiterated and scattering proofs that my endeavours to serve our country in the station to which you have been pleased to raise me, have met your approbation.
On Saturday next I will attend the General Assembly, for the purpose of taking, in their presence, the oaths prescribed by law.
Our constitution limiting the time for which the executive duties may be discharged by any one man, I shall, of course go out of office at the expiration of the term for which I am now elected. I beg you, however, Gentlemen, to be assured, I shall carry with me into private life, and shall long continue to cherish, with grateful sensibility, the remembrance of that continued confidence and support, with which you have been pleased to favour and distinguish me.
B. WILLIAMS.
November 26.
REPLY.
To his Excellency BENJAMIN WILLIAMS.
May it please your Excellency, The house of commons have, with high satisfaction, received your communications to the General Assembly, at the opening of its session, and reciprocate, with the utmost cordiality, your congratulations on that event.
The conviction which your Excellency has been pleased to express, that there is no interesting subject of legislation which will not readily present itself to the General Assembly, we regard as an honorable testimony of your confidence in the legislature, and we beg leave to assure you that our best endeavours shall be unremittingly employed to promote so far as belongs to us, the reputation and best interests of our constituents.
In the detail of executive business your Excellency has been pleased to give, we with pleasure recognize that attention and fidelity in the discharge of the duties of a Chief Magistrate, and that vigilance and circumspection to support the interest of our state, and to preserve her rights unimpaired, which hitherto, in the whole tenor of your official conduct, have marked your administration.
The several objects contained in your Excellency's message which we have received, and any other communications your Excellency shall be pleased to make to the General Assembly during the present session, shall, on our part, readily receive all the deliberation and attention which their importance may demand, and we will cheerfully co-operate with the other branch of the legislature in all measures necessary to the support of a free government, and conducive to the public welfare.
S. CABARRUS, Speaker.
J. HUNT, C. H. C.
TO LET, Two Brick Dwellings,
ON the Pennsylvania Avenue west of the President's square, four doors, inclosed within the white palings; each house contains two parlors and a passage, four lodgings, kitchen and cellar, all new and in complete order. They will be rented low, either by the year, or during the session of Congress. For particulars enquire of Thomas Herty, conveyancer, or on the premises of
O. ROBERTS.
Dec. 11, 1801.
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NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of JASPER DE CARNAP, late of the City of Washington, deceased; are desired to exhibit their accounts for settlement, and those who are indebted are earnestly requested to discharge the same without delay.
ELIZABETH DE CARNAP, Administratrix.
HENRY INGLE, Administrator.
Dec. 12, 1801.
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Accommodations FOR GENTLEMEN.
TWO Gentlemen can have a handsome room with breakfast and supper; or board and lodging, at J. Gardiner's Pennsylvania Avenue, fourth house west of the President's. At a same place an ENGLISH BREWER wants a situation as manager of a Brewery in any healthy part of America—or a clerkship.
Dec. 11, 1801.
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Boarding and Lodging.
THE subscriber having taken that large three story brick building near the Treasury department, containing seventeen rooms, will accommodate twelve or fifteen of the members of Congress, from 7 to 8 and 9 dollars per week. And will be ready to take them in on Saturday next.
CHARLES ROGERS.
Dec. 11, 1801.
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Dr. TONGUE,
Informs the inhabitants of the City of Washington, by means of the public prints (according to the custom here) that he practices physick and particularly surgery.
Dr. Tongue has been a private pupil of Dr. Ruff, from whom very satisfactory information can be given of his qualifications as a physician. He resides on the Pennsylvania Avenue near the War Office. Washington City Dec. 11. ep6t
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, Oct. 5.
The temper with which the public has welcomed the late auspicious intelligence of the signature of Preliminaries of Peace, reflects strongly the disposition which has so happily procured it, and does honour to the Nation. There is a great degree of manliness in the expression of its satisfaction, and of fortitude in the moderation with which it has received the news of so unexpected a blessing: for the people have witnessed the Government redeeming their pledge with a kind of dignity and candour which can be compared only to the manner in which it was given.
No wild imputation or extravagant demonstration has disfigured the deep but clear sentiment of grateful admiration, with which the new star has been hailed in our horizon. There is no superfluous in our worship; and the Nation, although delivered from so many pressures, appears to feel the consciousness of its force, and to mix a kind of pride with its gratitude. Burthened but unbent; and vigorous though fatigued, it seems to say to its Government—"you have done every thing for us! but if you had failed, we were ready to have done every thing for you!"
We are happily unable to conjecture what are the feelings of those persons who have so long been in the habit of indulging in the most vile and contemptible calumnies and invectives against the King's Ministers; while they have been labouring by day, and watching by night, to obtain this inestimable benefit, the late and unexpected reward of their consummate ability, and unequalled temper and fortitude! The Noble Lord to whom the immediate conduct of the Negotiations has been entrusted, is entitled to every return—to the esteem, applause and affection of the Nation. He has comported himself in the most difficult and the most important department of the State with that amenity in the manner, and that fortitude in the substance, which have been unfortunately so long to be desired. Nothing but the most ungenerous spirit of personality or party can any longer refuse him a place among the greatest and most successful statesmen which this country has produced.
From the state of the French funds, which have come over 5 per cent. higher; it appears there has been some expectation at Paris of the happy event which has lately been announced to us; but the Paris Journals to the 1st inst. which we received on Saturday, take no notice whatever of the peace. When the stipulations of the treaty are before the public, they will doubtless give birth to some local discussions; and to particular topics of enquiry; at present, its broad and general character is the sole consideration. It has that plain, apparent face of reciprocity, which by conciliating the pride and feelings of both nations, must interest each in its consideration.
Upon the one hand, while it restores to France so great a field for colonial enterprise and the pursuits of trade, it will be recollected that England is already satiated and overflowing with the commerce of the universe; and that France, along with whatever she will receive of the surplus, is likely to imbibe (which is the great desideratum) a spirit of peace and of peaceful speculation, which, as far as they can be engrafted upon her military constitution and government, must evidently tend to the security and repose of other nations.
There remains too upon the Continent three great Military States, the interference of one of which has almost alone been felt as a counterpoise to her enormous power, and with whom she must inevitably dispute, or measure her influence. Another of these powers, who has made the greatest efforts in the war, and ventured upon the most important commutations of its dominions at the Peace, derive in calculable advantages from the present peace; while all will be able to feel by degrees, and to prove that new System, which events have forcibly substituted upon the Continent: And as by the consolidation of the great masses, and by the removal of the smaller cements and interfaces of the European Commonwealth, these great Empires are brought into a more direct collision with each other, it is not very probable that another war should overtake us, before some natural and direct alliance should have arranged and established themselves more distinctly for us upon the Continent.
The restoration of Pondicherry and the other French Countries in India cannot now be rated at the same fatal value which might have been attached to such a retrocession before the glorious conquest and settlement of the kingdom of Mysore and without a security for the neutrality of the Cape of Good Hope. But both here and in the West Indies, there is no doubt but that Government will jealously watch the first steps of France, as it is from hence that it will be most easily and the earliest ascertained whether it be in the spirit of conservation that she has desired these restitutions. The conduct of that Country both with regard to the native powers
of the Indian Peninsula, and to her own slaves and colonists in the Western Archipelago, will be the best and truest touchstone of her general policy, and will discover quickly and in spite of her whether the reign of Jacobinism and subversion be really extinguished!
October 6.
The opposition Papers, which have been for some days past labouring to place Mr. Windham in Mr. Addington's situation, have suddenly turned about; and instead of Mr. Windham, we now find they propose to appoint the Marquis of Buckingham, as the head of the Grenville's, Prime Minister. The public who read these papers must be wonderfully edified with such a series of folly and nonsense. But although the Morning Chronicle, not many days since, when the public thought there was no chance of a peace, recommended that every conquest should be restored to obtain it, the same paper now thinks the peace a very bad one, & that the honorable stipulation for the integrity of the territories of our faithful allies is very great folly.
Whatever difference of opinion may hereafter prevail with respect to the conditions of peace when formally announced, the secrecy of ministers in conducting the negotiation must at all times be the subject of the highest panegyric. Although the Chief Conul's answer to our ultimatum transmitted some few days before, had been received early on Wednesday last; yet even M. Otto was not certain at four o'clock on Thursday, that the preliminaries of peace would be signed three hours after. The persons who had access to him in the early part of that day, and who are acquainted with what earnest solicitude he laboured to accomplish an event so desirable to both nations, know that he manifested the greatest anxiety during the whole of that forenoon.
By the ship Penman, arrived at New York, in 42 days from London.
GERMANY
Conclusion of the Diet of Ratisbon.
The Electors, Princes and States of the Empire, to his Serene Highness Charles Alexander, Prince of Tour and Taxis, &c. principal Commissary of his Imperial majesty at the diet.
October 3.
The three colleges of the empire having taken into deliberation the decree of Imperial Commission of the 26th of June, of this year, have thought that the arrangement of the different objects which yet remain to be regulated for the completion of the peace, in the general assembly of the empire, would be unavoidably exposed to great and numerous difficulties, on account of the usual manner of treating affairs in it. In consequence it has been decreed:
1. That the right of co-operation on the part of the states of the empire, in the work of peace, shall be exercised by means of an extraordinary deputation. 2. That in order to avoid in this so difficult affair, all delay, as well as a new complication, the said deputation shall be restricted to eight members, observing the equality of rights relative to religion. 3. That to this effect, there shall be elected in the College of Electors, Mentz, Savoy, Bohemia and Brandenburg; and in that of the Princes, Bavaria, Wirttemberg, the Grand Master of the Teutonic order, and Hesse Cassel. 4. That there shall be reserved, nevertheless, in an express manner the prelates and courts of the empire, as well as to the colleges of the Imperial cities, the right which they have of participating in the deputation of the empire. 5. That there shall be conferred on the part of the empire, upon the deputies elected, full and unlimited power, to examine, treat and regulate, in concert with the French government, the objects which, by the 4th and 7th articles of the treaty of Lunéville, have been reserved for a particular arrangement. 6. That there shall, however, be given to this deputation express directions, in order that at the fixing of the indemnities by secularizations, they may have continually before their eyes, and observe exactly, as a direct rule for their operations, the restrictive clause by which the deputation of the empire at the Congress of Rastadt gave in their note of the 4th April, 1798, their adherence to those indemnities, and that, conformably to this clause, they proceeded in this affair with all the measures, precautions and reserves which the maintenance of the Germanic constitution, in all its relations, requires, together with the re-establishment and affirming of the well-being of the states, the immediate nobility, and other members of the empire, which rest upon this constitution. 7. Finally, that the said deputation shall present for his Imperial Majesty and the empire's ratification, the result of their operations, and the resolution they have taken in consequence. The present resolution shall be addressed to his Imperial Majesty (as is done by this present) to receive the sanction of the supreme chief of the empire, in the

room of the council which he had demanded, and as a modified proposition, for the important motives above mentioned, for the exercise of the right of co-operation of the states of the empire, in the completion of peace.
There shall be given, at the same time, to his Imperial Majesty, most humble thanks for the paternal solicitude of which he has given on this occasion fresh proofs for the maintenance of the Germanic constitution and the rights of the empire.
The conclusion shall be sent to Vienna to-morrow by an extraordinary courier.
GEORGE BROWN,
Has received at his store opposite to the house lately occupied by capt. Burch, New-Jersey Avenue.
A handsome Assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the present season.—Earthen Queens, and Glass Ware—Also Groceries and Liquors,
Among which are the following articles—Loaf and brown Sugars, teas, coffee, pepper, mustard, nutmegs, bot. raisins, figs, for, shell almonds, oranges, lemons, Cranberries, Holland gin, and spirits, &c.
The above goods are laid in on such terms as will enable him to sell low for cash.—He keeps a regular supply of the best superfine flour from the back country.
Dec. 11, 1801. ep6w
TO LET,
During the Session of Congress, or longer,
A HANDSOME two story brick house, with the liberty of a large garden, an excellent kitchen, with a pump of good water in the same, a good eight hall table and coach house, with every other convenience, situate in the New-Jersey Avenue. Enquire on the premises of
JOHN TOWNES,
Who has lately laid in a general assortment of Dry Goods, such as superfine broad cloths, cassimere, coatings, woollens of all kinds, linens, mullins, flockings, Hats, &c. Likewise all kinds of groceries. 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 favor which will be gratefully acknowledged.
Dec. 11, 1801. en2t
TO RENT,
THE three story brick dwelling house with the stable, garden and ice-house, lately occupied by Samuel Meredith, Esq. Treasurer. Situated on the river, west of the President's House.
FRANCIS DEAKINS.
George Town, Nov. 30. cp4m
This day is Published
BY RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. Corner of south B street and New-Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol.
SELECT NOVELS, vol. 2d & 3d. EXECUTED in a superior style, and each volume containing two handsome engravings.—Price to Subscribers, one dollar per vol.
Nocturnal Visit—A tale in 6 vols. by Maria Regina Roche, author of the Children of the Abbey, &c. &c.
As passed at the second session of the sixth Congress, began and held at the city of Washington, on Monday the 17th of November 1800.
Also just received,
A very handsome assortment of New Novels, of the first merit, with a good collection of Law, and miscellaneous History in a very elegant assortment of Ladies' and gentlemen's Pocket Books, of various prices and qualities.
R. C. & Co. Have always on hand a general assortment of Stationery, such as writing and letter paper, quills, wafers, sealing wax, ink-powder, pen knives, razors, parchment playing cards, blank and account books, inkstands, black lead pencils, &c. &c. All which they will sell at the most moderate prices. Almanacs for the year 1802, just published.
Sept. 16, 1801.
DAILY WASHINGTON,
On the Capitol Hill, New-Jersey Avenue
Has received and offers for sale, a neat assortment of well chosen goods, suitable for the present and approaching season, consisting of,
 Superfine Cloths, Sowing silk,  Second do. Nuns thread,  Superfine cassimere, Coloured do.  Second do. Ladies silk shawls,  Swandown waistcoating, do. camels hair do.  Black fatten, do. do. cotton do.  Olive Bear skin, Bandanna handkfs.  Blue do. Dimities,  Blue and mixt coat-ings, Cotton and linen cambricks,  Red, white, and yel. low flannels, Fine and coarse muslin,  Green baizes, Dowlas and Osna-brigs,  Kerseys & half thickes, Ladies morocco Broes,  Rose and Aripse blankets, do. elegant kid, do.  Silk worsted, gauze, do. leather do.  and yarn hosiery, Millies do. do.  Fulled and cotton do. Gentlemens fine and coarse shoes,  Constitution cords, Linen and cotton handkerchiefs,  Corduroys, Fine & coarse hats,  Durants and calimancoes, Cotton Romels,  Wildboars and camblets, Barcelona handkfs.  Calicoes, Ladies extra long silk gloves,  Furniture do. Gentlemens buckskin and fulfd do.  Printed mullins, do. white silk and full'd kid do.  Muslin bedspreads, Tapes and bobbings,  Apron checks, do. handsome ribbons,  Diaper and diaper table cloths,  Cape Vultets, 
Also very cheap Irish Linens by the piece or retail, and a number of other articles, all of which he will sell at the most reduced prices for cash or tobacco.
Washington, Dec. 4. ep3t
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 1801.
On the afternoon of Tuesday last we presented to the readers of the National Intelligencer, and we may add without extravagance, to the American nation, the Message of THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States. So great was the demand for this important document, on the evening of its appearance, that the greatest efforts of the Press were unequal to it, and we were reluctantly obliged to stop its sale two hours before midnight, from a respect to the superior claims of distant subscribers. To the honor of the Post Master, he kept the mail open until 12 o'clock, which was seven hours later than the usual time of closing. The demand did not cease here. Gaming strength from a more general perusal of the Message, it continued for three days during which we issued several successive editions.
We mention these circumstances not because they are connected with our press, but as an evidence of the deep interest which the message excited here, and of the extensive interest it is calculated to excite throughout the union.
The subjects which it notices are indeed deeply interesting. They form an epitome of republican principles applied to practical purposes. No less decided than moderate, they are announced with dignity and modesty. Influenced by the steady convictions of principle, the writer says nothing of himself that is not necessarily connected with his subject. Neither boasting superior talents, or affecting inferior powers, he expresses his ideas on the most important points with the unostentatious self-possession of one, whose mind had been long engaged in selecting the best means for securing the national welfare.
The production commences with a recognition of the Supreme Being, as the author of peace, and expresses gratitude for so great and desirable a blessing.
Our relations with foreign nations are represented as calculated to inspire a continuance of peace, and those with the Indians as equally promising.
Our rupture with Tripoli is stated, with a merited eulogium on the bravery of our service.
The rapid, and unprecedented increase of our numbers is mentioned with the patriotic pride of a freeman, who rejoices in the security of our rights and the diffusion of our principles from the strength derived from population.
From the increase of our numbers, & other circumstances, a reduction in our taxes is recommended, and an opinion expressed that we may now safely dispense with all internal revenue. To render such a measure safe, a reliance is placed upon the Legislature aiding the Executive in enforcing a system of economy in the public expenditures, already practiced by him to a considerable extent.
No one will refuse praise to the Executive Magistrate, for the motive which influences a recommendation to revoke altogether the internal taxes. Many of them are acknowledged to be partial in their application, and most of them are unpleasant to the people. But it may admit of much doubt whether our fiscal reductions should not be made with flowery and great deliberation. It is the opinion of many of our enlightened citizens that the first effect of peace will be a declension of our trade, and with such declension our duties too must decline. Besides, is it safe exclusively to rely upon one resource, when more may be opened? Does not such exclusive reliance in periods of danger place the government beneath a degrading dependence, even when circumstances may require from it an exertion of all its energies? Such are the ideas, which occur on this point. If they have weight, they do not oppose an ultimate reduction of taxes, but recommend one which shall not be the less decisive for being gradual in its effects.
Economy can never be too forcibly recommended, and when an Executive Magistrate, surrounded by so many temptations to extravagance, is the first to practise economy, and then to recommend it, it receives a sanction which ought to influence the legislature and the whole nation.
As connected with this topic, an abridgement of Executive discretion in the appointment and endowment of agents is recommended; a legislative vacation of unnecessary offices; and a considerable reduction of the army.
The militia are held up as the true defence of the country; whatever is required to perfect their organization is strongly enforced, and it is eloquently added "nor should we now, or at any time, separate, until we can say we have done every thing for the militia, which we could do, were an enemy at our door."
The truth is that under all republican governments, an enemy always is at our door. The lurking ambition of human nature unceasingly waits in ambush for its prey; and is only harmless, when
restrained by the vigilance and energy of virtue.
Other topics, little below the foregoing in importance, are discussed, which we refrain from noticing. But it would be an act of injustice to the President not to notice his remark on Juris, and on the Naturalization law. In the purity of the first we are all interested; and on the revocation of the last the national honor intimately depends. Has a nation of five millions of freemen, well informed, and attached probably beyond any nation on earth to their moral principles, has such a nation any thing to dread from foreigners? Were the door of citizenship and office open without restraint to the whole world, would our security be at all impaired? The danger, if any such there be, lies not in conferring citizenship or bestowing office on foreigners; for these acts, and whatever is incidental to them are notorious and public; but in the dark intrigues of ambitious, and the silent influence of wealthy men, who need not office to confer power upon them.
Thomas Jefferson has been called the man of the people. The title is the noblest that can be bestowed; nor will it cease to be continued, so long as his actions and principles remain truly republican. That they are so now, this Message is a bright evidence, while it is a pledge that they will long remain so.
He, who in the possession of great power;—power which some wise men think too great;—he, who, so circumstanced, confines himself within his constitutional course, and solicits the Legislature to resume authorities vested in him, furnishes a proof equal to demonstration that personal aggrandizement is foreign to his heart, and that his supreme object is the public good.
This may be called eulogium; but it is the eulogium of truth.
TWO DAYS LATER.
News from Europe.
The ship Draper arrived at New-York, has brought London Prints to the 23d of October, which state Alexandria to have surrendered, with a garrison of 10,000 men, on the 2d September. A Treaty of peace has been concluded between France and the Ottoman Porte; and the English Parliament has been prorogued to the 29th of October.
The details shall be given in our next paper.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
DECEMBER 11, 1801.
Mr. NICHOLSON observed that during the last session a Committee had been appointed to enquire into the expediency of amending an act entitled an act respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from the service of their masters; but from the lateness of the period when the committee was appointed, and from the pressure of other business, the subject, though important, had been neglected. He, therefore, now moved the appointment of a Committee for the same purpose.
The motion was taken up, read a second time, agreed to, and a committee appointed.
The Accounts of the Treasurer for the last year were laid before the House, and ordered to be printed.
Major Lazell, of the town of Bridgewater, Massachusetts has lately invented a machine to clear ground of stones, and to expedite the making of walls; whereby rocks of two tons weight may be taken out of the earth, loaded upon wheels, and carried and laid into a line of walls, with surprising ease and expedition.
Richmond, Dec. 5.
Yesterday the General Assembly of this Commonwealth convened.
A quorum of the House of delegates having been qualified and taken their seats, Mr. Larkin Smith was unanimously chosen Speaker.
TRENTON, Dec. 3.
On Wednesday last the following resolution was unanimously adopted by the House of assembly, and concurred in by the council of this state, viz.
"That the members representing this state in the Congress of the United States, be, and they are hereby requested, if Congress should resolve to remove, for the purpose of better accommodation, from the City of Washington, to use their best efforts to procure their removal to the city of Trenton; and they are hereby authorised to proffer, in the name of the state, the State House and other public buildings belonging to the state, for the use of Congress and their officers, for any length of time that the Congress shall wish to occupy them:—And that his Excellency the Governor be requested to transmit a copy of this resolution to the members of Congress from this state, to be used by them as occasion shall offer."
The following resolution was adopted by the house of assembly, and concurred in by the council, during the late session, viz.
"That the Treasurer of the state be directed to call upon Richard Howell, Esq. agent appointed by the act of the Legislature of the 21st February, 1799, to purchase Field artillery, and to receive from him the balance of money unexpended, together with the materials remaining on hand purchased by him, and also the statements made by said Agent in the prosecution of his agency, and that the Treasurer report thereon to the Legislature at their next sitting."
Copy of a letter from Mr. John Owen, supercargo of the brig Friendship of New-York to his Owner, dated Puerto del Principe, Nov. 4, 1801.
MR. ALEXANDER RICHARDS. Dear Sir,
"We arrived at the port of Nuevitas on the 18th ultimo. Nothing material occurred on our voyage until we were within thirty leagues of our port, and five leagues from this island, when we were brought to, and boarded by a Spanish privateer, commanded by a Frenchman (the privateermen principally Frenchmen) who without even looking at our papers, took us into an uninhabited port, about thirty leagues to the windward, called Naraganga, where they immediately began to plunder us, and did not cease until their privateer was loaded in bulk with whatever they could take from us that was valuable. They have taken all our hats, shoes, dry goods, some flour, about half of our box wine, gin, butter, raisins, paper, &c. I cannot yet ascertain the amount, as we were not yet unloaded: but, as near as I can calculate, they have robbed of yours about thirteen thousand dollars, 13,000 Mr. George Richards, his property about 3,000 Nothing of his escaped except one box, which they did not discover, and some crockery. An adventure by Mr. Collins, about 3,000 An adventure by me, of your brother, Mr. N. Richards; I do not know the amount, but suppose it to be about 700 Some things of Mr. Van Buren's, Capt. Bulls and others, about 300 20,000
After they had loaded their privateer, they put to sea, leaving us at anchor, and aground, about two foot out of water. At high water, the vessel was got off, and the next day we put to sea, and the day following entered our port, being four weeks from the day I embarked from New-York.
At Nuevitas our declarations were taken by the Commissary of Marines; and the Minister of Marines of this district now has them, and is making all possible dispatch with Cousins to the neighbouring and distant towns to seize the privateer and her crew, in case they should enter any port in the Island.
They first laid they were from Puerto Rico, afterwards from Holguin (a town about 20 leagues to the windward of this.) When the captain came on board, I found, to my sorrow, that it was the villain who commanded some time since a French privateer out of the Matanzas, which privateer was cut out, or destroyed by one of the United States ships of war. I have seen him frequently in this town. He swore vengeance against the first American vessel that he should encounter, and as fortune would have it, we were the first. I have found out that the privateer is from St. Jago de Cuba; her name is La Reine Louise . The security given I learn is only three thousand dollars. I have no doubt but the robbers have sold their booty to Windward, and have gone for Hispaniola or some other part with their cash, and that the privateer nor they will be ever seen in the Island again.
The Governor of this province will particularly inform the captain General by his Courier (to day) of the conduct of this pirate.
I shall forward you as soon as possible sufficient proofs that this privateer was a Spaniard, lawfully commissioned, also our protest. As the security given is only three thousand dollars, I shall not commence a suit against the owners, but leave that for the government to do. Should the privateer be taken, I shall secure all the property I can. Every thing will be done that can be done. We should have made an extraordinary voyage had it not been for this misfortune."
Whole Sale and Retail Grocery Store.
J. D. BARRY,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has commenced business near the Capitol, New Jersey Avenue, opposite the house lately occupied by Conrad and M'Munn.—Where he has on hand, (and will be constantly supplied with) a general assortment of
Groceries and Liquors, Of the first quality, which he offers for sale at reduced prices.
Nov. 27. cf
FOR SALE,
A Servant about twenty-five or twenty-six years of age, who has been accustomed to serve as BUTLER, in a Gentleman's family, for 10 or 12 years. He is also an attentive body Servant. Apply to the subscriber, at Stelle's Hotel.
SKELEON JONES. Washington Dec. 14, 1801. ep3w
LAST NOTICE.
NOTICE to the creditors of Charles Love, is hereby given, That on the 26th day of December next, between the hours of ten o'clock in the morning, and five o'clock in the evening of said day, at the office of Uriah Ferrell, clerk, of the circuit court, for the county of Washington, in the district of Columbia, a certificate of discharge will be given the said bankrupt, unless cause, then and there be shown to the contrary, by his creditors, or some of them, for which purpose they may attend at the said time and place if they think proper.
By order of the hon. William Cranch, Esquire, assistant judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, this 8th day of December 1801.
URIAH FORREST, Clerk of the circuit court for the county of Washington, in the District of Columbia. Dec. 14, 1801. ep4t
NOTICE.
The following persons have been committed to the prison of Washington county, as run-aways, viz.
LUCY WATSON—A black woman, who says she comes from Alexandria, and that she is a free woman, having served her time with Mr. Edward Harper, of Alexandria, from whom she has a certificate of her having left her papers respecting her freedom: she is about 30 years of age, has a good countenance and bason blue cotton clothing.
ROBERT LOVELESS—A black man, about 35 or 36 years of age, five foot 9 or 10 inches high, has on coarse negro clothing, and shows a certificate of Mr. Maddox, late Sheriff of Prince George County, of his having been sold out of his prison, for his fees, no owner, after due notice being given, having appeared to claim him.
The owners of the above persons, (if they have owners) are desired to come, and take them away, or they will be sold as the law directs, to pay their prison expenses.
DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal of the District of Columbia. Dec. 10, 1801. xawtf
Three Dollars Reward.
STRAYED away from the Subscriber on or about the 10th of November, a BRINDLED MULCH COW, having on a bell and iron collar, in pretty good order. Whoever delivers the same to the subscriber shall have the above reward and reasonable charges paid by
THOMAS WILLIAMS. New-Jersey-Avenue, Dec. 2.
Strayed or Stolen,
FROM the subscriber some time since a SORREL HORSE, about 14 hands high, with a bald face, had a small fore on his back, and with a bob-cut tail. TEN DOLLARS REWARD will be given for a return of the horse and detection of the thief, or five dollars for the return of the horse, and no questions asked. It is desired that the horse may be delivered to Samuel Wilson, Innkeeper, opposite the Six Buildings.
ARTHUR THOMPSON. Dec. 7. ep3t
James Hewitt and Co.
In the house adjoining the one occupied by Mr. John Ficks, in P Street; and near the house intended for the Branch Bank, Have opened
A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, SUITABLE to the season, which they will sell on the lowest terms. They have also on hand the following groceries, viz.
Loaf and Brown Sugar, Coffee, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin and Bohea Teas, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmegs, Allum, Salt-petre, Brimstone, Soap, Candles, Rutter, Mustard, Gun powder; and Shot, &c. November 25. 2aw3w.
CONVEYANCERS OFFICE,
AND OFFICE FOR SALE OF CITY LOTS, On the Pennsylvania Avenue fronting the President's Square, near Rhodes's tavern, City of Washington.
THOMAS HERTY has connected with the business of drawing Conveyancers of Land, Wills, Mortgages, Leases, Bonds, Assignments powers of Attorney, petitions, and every other pecies of deed or contract in the profession; that of buying, selling and leasing lots and houses in the City, negotiating loans, &c.
His long experience as a draftsman, and knowledge of the laws relative thereto—the knowledge which he has acquired by residence of the situation of City Lots, and how their titles have been acquired, or are liable to be affected; together with his impartial and strict regard to the interest of those who may be pleased to employ him, will, he hopes, secure to him a continuance of public patronage.
Titles to real property investigated, and opinions given thereon when required.
For a great variety of Lots, in desirable situations in the City.
N. B. At the above office may be had, his Abridgement of the Laws of Maryland, price 6 dollars. Also his Digest of the Laws of the United States, price 3 dollars. As the Laws of Maryland are in full force on this side the Potomac, it behoves settlers to avail themselves of that information which affects their lives, liberties and property. He who is without a knowledge of his "rule of conduct" is like a stranger in his native land. May 4. 2aw4w. 12w2

Printing Office, BOOKSELLING & STATIONARY STORE.
JUST OPENED
By WILLIAM DUANE,
In the Pennsylvania Avenue,
A HANDSOME miscellaneous assortment of books, Among which are several of the latest European publications, novels, and political pamphlets—Among the novels are the following:
 Abbeys—by Ireland  A Tale of the Times, Angela  Audrey Forrester, Arthur Mervyn, Alexis, Belmis, Belville Lodge, Camilla, Castle Rackrent, Caroline of Lichfield, Count de Nevin, Contrall, Generosity, Edward, Girl of the Mountains, Gonzalvo of Cordova, House of Tullian, Henry of Northumb'd, Infernal Quixote, Joseph Andrews, Nocturnal Visit, Montalbert, Marchmont, Mordaunt, Baron Munchausen, Poitee Lady, Roderick Random, Rebel, St. Leon, Tales of the Abbey, Tales of Wonder, Paul and Virginia, Vicar of Wakefield, Plain Sense, Rival Mothers, Rinaldo Rinaldini, Uncle Thomas, Three Spaniards, Zelucco. 
STATIONARY
Of every description, wholesale and retail—PRINTING of every branch, executed in the best style, on types perfectly new, from the celebrated Foundry of Binny and Ronaldson.
WILLIAM DUANE,
Has lately published new and beautiful editions of The Vicar of Wakefield, the Sentimental Journey, Paul and Virginia, translated by Miss Williams, from the French of St. Pierre, and
Has now in the press and speedily will be published, at the Aurora Book Store, No. 106 Market-street, Philadelphia; and square 409, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington City.
Saltzman's Gymnastics, or a Demonstration of the utility of Athletic Exercises in the Education of Youth, with a variety of beautiful illustrative plates; to which will be annexed the celebrated Catéchisme de la Santé, of Professor Fauché—the whole translated from the German, and comprised in one volume octavo; beautifully printed.
Miner's Philosophical and Historical Survey of the History of Man, translated from the German and never before published in English; to be comprised in one volume, octavo; on superior paper. This work is allowed by scientific men to be one of the most interesting and useful that has ever appeared. The mode of treating the subject is new, the manner perspicuous and entertaining, and the evidence of learning and research extraordinary.
The Constitution of the United States, comprehending the Constitution of Congress during the revolutionary government, the Federal Constitution of the United States, and of several States, with all the late amendments, including the amendments of the Constitution of New-York, in October 1801. To which will be prefixed, a comparative View of the several Constitutions with each other, and a review of those parts of the several Constitutions which appear to interfere with the spirit of free government, and a display of the advantages possessed by the people under republican representative government, over all others. This edition will be ready for publication in February, 1802.
ALSO
Early in the Spring of 1802, will be published, the AMERICAN ANNUAL REGISTER, FOR 1801.
Formed upon the plan of the British publications of a similar title, but improved so as to form a complete Historical Repository of American affairs particularly,
Comprehending a general Political and Congressional History, written specially for the work—public state papers, original essays, and records of useful public works and discoveries—original poetry of merit—Biography—Literary History—Chronological Records of remarkable occurrences, &c.
By William Duane and Assistants.
It is intended in the historical department of the Register to review the American History retrospectively, from the establishment of the Federal government up to the close of the year 1801; and publish, in a separate department of the work, such valuable Tracts, as have yet no record but the fugitive pages of newspapers. The plan will be enlarged, should any judicious hints be conveyed by persons who may conceive the undertaking useful or important.
AN HISTORY OF THE
FRENCH REVOLUTION,
To its close—Making three volumes, Octavo, Should sufficient encouragement be given to the undertaking.
And in a few days will be published,
AN HISTORY
Of the Administration of John Adams, In one volume octavo.
Dec. 11, 1801. ept
FOR SALE,
Lots in various parts of the City, and several large and elegant brick houses.
TO RENT,
Several houses in different parts of the City.
WANTED.
On Loan, 2,000 dollars, for which a generous premium will be allowed, and unexceptionable real security can be given.
TO BE EXCHANGED,
Lands in Virginia and Pennsylvania, for property in Georgetown, Alexandria, or the City of Washington.
Business transacted on commission, by ROBERT W. PEACOCK, Attorney at Law and Conveyancer. Washington, Dec. 4, 1801. ept
SUBSCRIPTION
For the Publication of TWO DISCOURSES, Delivered at the Treasury-Office, City of Washington:
To which will be annexed, Three Numbers of a prophetic Alphabet, SERVING as an index to certain hieroglyphical Characters and events on scriptural records—Designed to assist enquirers of the present day, in their introductory Researches after the mysteries of the great Supreme. Submitted to the attention of the Learned throughout the world.
By the REV. DAVID AUSTIN, A. M.
At the desire of many friends.
"Out of Zion the perfection of beauty God hath shined"
"Who forgiveth all thine iniquities: who healeth all thy diseases!"
Price to Subscribers 50 cents; to be delivered in fifteen days. Dec. 7.
Last Notice.
NOTICE to the creditors of George W. Kirkland, is hereby given, That, on the 26th day of December next, between the hours of ten o'clock in the morning, and five o'clock in the evening of said day, at the office of Uriah Forrest, clerk of the circuit court, for the county of Washington, a certificate of discharge will be given the said bankrupt, unless cause, then and there be shown to the contrary, by the said creditors, or some of them: for which purpose they may attend at the said time and place if they think proper.
By order of the hon. William Cranch, Esq. assistant judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, this 25th day of November, 1801.
URIAB FORREST, Clerk of the Circuit Court for the county of Washington in the District of Columbia. Dec. 2. zwat
On Wednesday the 23d of December next, will be offered to
PUBLIC SALE,
To the highest bidder on the premises, "Blue Plains, and Addison's Good Will," containing near 500 acres.
It will be sold altogether or laid off in lots from 5 to 100 acres, to suit the purchasers. No land in the United States possesses such advantages. It is uncommonly healthy and has a great many springs of excellent water on it. It lies on the Potomac River for nearly two miles, within one of Alexandria, and four of the City of Washington, with a public Ferry to Alexandria, which is immensely valuable, and will be more so. This land is of the first quality, with my management, which is not the best, I have made off of it ten barrels of corn, thirty three bushels of wheat, and two thousand pounds of tobacco, to the acre. About 200 acres are in wood and timber. The whole there is a fishing landing, where upwards of one hundred thousand herrings, with other fish, such as shad, rock, perch, &c. are frequently caught at one haul, with a seine. There is every necessary building, good enough for any body at live in. A paled in yard and garden, an orchard of all kinds of the best grafted fruit. About 20 acres of meadow now in grass, and a great deal more may be made—200 acres of this land will now rent for from 1800 to 2250, and with a small expense it might be made to rent for a great deal more. There is about 70 acres of wheat, and about 30 acres of rye, sowed on it. The purchaser can be furnished with all kind of stock, horses, sheep, cattle, and hogs—also corn, hay, and fodder.
And on THURSDAY,
The 24th of December next, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at Mr. McLaughlin's tavern in George-Town—200 acres of land, lying on the east side of the Eastern Branch, about one mile from the city of Washington, it is chiefly in wood and timber. It will be sold altogether, or divided into lots from 5 to 20 acres. Also 206 acres on the west side and adjoining the Eastern Branch, two miles from the City of Washington. About half of this land is in wood and timber, chiefly chestnut, and about 15 or 20 acres of good meadow ground. Also a gristmill, with 42 and an half acres of land, chiefly in wood on Rock Creek, a never-failing stream, about one mile from George-Town, and the same distance from the City of Washington. Also several lots in the City of Washington unimproved, and several in George-Town improved and unimproved. Also 503 acres of land in Montgomery county, about 16 miles from the City of Washington, where Mrs. Lynn formerly lived, it has pretty good improvements, good water, and several good orchards. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. Also about 500 acres lying in Montgomery County, on the main road leading from George-Town to Frederick Town, about seven miles from George-Town. This land is well watered and wooded, with the greatest plenty of meadow ground. Some is already made. There are two tenements on it, and it would make two good farms, this land will be sold on a credit of three years from the first day of January next. Bond and approved security will be required. Any person wishing to purchase at private sale, will apply to William Bayly, who lives opposite to Alexandria, in the county of Washington, and District of Columbia. A good and indisputable title will be given, by WALTER MACKALL. December 2, 1801. ept
CHARLES RICHTER,
HAIR DRESSER, FROM BALTIMORE, HAS taken a house on Capitol Hill, opposite Mr. Tunnicliff's Hotel, and begs leave respectfully to offer his services in the above line, to the ladies and gentlemen of the City of Washington and George-Town. His long experience and attention to business, he hopes, will merit their favors. Ladies sending their orders will be waited on in any part of the City, or in George-Town.
HE HAS FOR SALE, A number of Frizzets of the newest fashion and of different colors; also hair powder, shaving soap, soft and hard pomatum, Hopkin's Razor Strops of different sorts, with paste, &c. Nov. 20. ept
NEW STORE.
THE Subscribers most respectfully inform the Public in general, and their friends in particular, that they have just opened a handsome assortment of
Dry Goods,
SUITABLE FOR THE SEASON, On the Pennsylvania Avenue, between the President'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. ept
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 190 feet deep extending back to a 30 feet Alley. The House is a handsome well furnished convenient three story brick house, containing 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. Carroll, rented to Mr. Dalton and others from its vicinity to the Capitol, it is well calculated for a private family; or a person attached to the offices of the Federal Legislature.—Adjoining 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, having a South and Eastern exposure, as long as convenient to the proprietor. This property would be sold a Bargain for satisfactory payments, or well situate 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 Carrick and Percival, Philadelphia. Nov. 21. tf.
IMPORTED, In the Ship Thomas, from Liverpool, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery
and Brass Ware—which are now opening to be sold at the subscriber's store on New-Jersey Avenue, Capitol Hill, viz. IRON and brass kettles, lock, stock, butt, and H.L. hinges, screws, bolts, saws, files, chisels, curriers knives, wagon boxes, frying pans, patent metal tea kettles, pots and saucepans, chafing dishes, iron pots, knife cases, knives and forks, brass and iron candlesticks, flasks and tonges, brushes, ladies dressing cases, mathematical instruments, mill, pit and cross-cut saws, japanned ware, large scale beams, &c. &c. HENRY INGLE. October 19.
The CABINET and CHAIR-MAKING Business is carried on by Ingle and Pelton, at their shop next to the above store, where orders in that line will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. N. B. A good Ready Journeyman Cabinet-Maker will meet with employ by applying as above. zwat.
FOR SALE.
A TRACT of land containing 2,500 acres lying immediately on the river Potomac, in the county of Northumberland, Virginia, late the residence of Presley Thornton, Esq. Seventeen hundred acres of which are of the most valuable kind of low grounds on the river; between three and four hundred acres heavily timbered, the remainder is wavy high land extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for cultivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy, and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious two story brick mansion house and two offices, a large brick stable, a valuable barn, cow house and many other out-houses, all in good repair. The orchard and garden contain a variety of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Alexandria, 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 felled up into scantling 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 purchaser, or purchasers, and the tract will be divided into two or more plantations if necessary.—Apply to RICHARD PETERS, junr. No. 85, Walnut-street Philadelphia, Nov. 11. ept
The subscriber respectfully acquaints 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. tf
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 buildings, and having made such arrangements as will ensure a constant supply thereof, and enable them to sell the same on very advantageous and moderate terms to the purchasers, hereby give notice, that on application, accompanied by a memorandum 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 Washington, George-Town or Alexandria. The circumstances under which the subscribers enter into this business, authorize an assurance that the strictest punctuality in their engagements may be relied 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 application, 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 29. zwat
Lands for Sale or Lease.
FROM one thousand five hundred to two thousand acres of Land, of the first quality, well timbered with oak, poplar, and locusts. There is on the premises, a variety of meadow ground, none of which is improved; about 450 acres of the arable land is opened and under good enclo, furcs, lies compactly and convenient to the improvements, which consist of an overseer's house, several negro apartments, a barn, several tobacco houses, and some fruit-trees. This property lies in the county of Amherst, on the waters of James River, one hundred and ten miles above, and nine miles from the river, where it is navigable to the city of Richmond. If these lands are not disposed of by the first of January next, the tract will be leased on a term of years. Those persons who have been accustomed to a farmer's life, will be preferred as tenants to those who have followed a system of planting.
Also for sale, 471 acres, lying in the same county and neighbourhood, 150 acres of which is opened, and under good enclosures, with tolerably comfortable buildings, orchards, and an excellent mill seat, &c. For further information apply to col. John Rose, near the premises, to Doctor A. J. Smith, or the subscriber, HENRY ROSE,
who has likewise for sale a tract of land, lying within seven miles of the town of Alexandria, and City of Washington, containing 800 acres, one half of which is opened and under good enclosures, a considerable portion of timothy meadow is made, and much more may be made.
Any of the above-mentioned lands are well calculated for the production of any kind of small grain, Indian corn, tobacco, or grass.—Should the last described tract (lying in the county of Fairfax, Virginia) not be sold by private bargain, it will be exposed to sale on the first day of January next, to the highest bidder, in lots of 200 acres each, or as it may suit purchasers; and if not then sold, will be rented to one or more persons as it may suit their wishes. For terms apply to Dr. A. J. Smith, near the premises, or to the subscriber. HENRY ROSE. Nov. 16. lawn.U.tij
Office of Intelligence.
THE dispersed situation of those who are established in the City of Washington, renders intercourse and communication difficult and embarrassing, not only to themselves but to those who visit, whether on business or for the purpose of settling. A variety of domestic and familiar facts are necessary to be acquired, and yet the acquisition of them sometimes costs more labor, attention and expense, than matters of higher consequence. Hence in particular, many persons of moderate resources have greatly suffered, being under the immediate necessity of engaging in measures, and at the same time unprepared with the requisite information. It is on this account that the subscriber has been induced to offer to the patronage of the public an office of Intelligence. In this office, those who reside in George-Town, Alexandria, or the City of Washington, may at any time be informed of real property in any of those places either improved or unimproved entered here for sale; for which entries he keeps a regular set of books. Those who approve of this design in this particular, are requested to transmit him a designation of their property, and terms for the information of applicants. Persons who have houses to rent, and those being desirous of hiring houses will here find a greater mass of intelligence on that subject than they can derive from any other source. He has opened also, a set of books where persons desirous of employing others in any capacity whatever may soon learn of those who will be willing to serve them, and the latter, on the other hand, will be enabled to learn of those, who wish to employ them. Strangers at living at the metropolis may apply here for almost any kind of information whether in private or public business; and information will either be given or seasonably procured for them; horses and carriages will be received on commission for private sale, and personal property of any description whatever; bills of sale and other instruments of writing will be correctly and handsomely executed. The public must be well assured from an intimation of this kind cannot prove generally useful without general encouragement.—That general encouragement the subscriber pledges himself to exert himself to deferre. Some charge will be made for every real information imparted, but as experience is always disgraceful, and the nature of such an institution requires moderation, he holds himself bound to give no dissatisfaction on that score. THOMAS Y. SPROCELL. Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite six buildings, December 7th, 1801.
A Negro Man for sale, who has been accustomed to driving a carriage, and taking care of horses. Two Negro Boys are wanting, about the age of from twelve to fifteen, for which a generous price will be given. They are to continue in the city of Washington. A handsome top Chair and harness for sale. Lots may be had on Pennsylvania Avenue, on ground rent, in excellent situations. Furnished Apartments may be had. December 9. ept N. B.—A carriage and horses for sale.
Public Sale.
The House and Lot occupied by captain Tingey, near the Navy-Yard, will be sold at Rhodes's city tavern, on Monday the 21st inst. at 12 o'clock at noon.
This beautiful situation having been for some time described in this paper, any thing farther on the subject is deemed unnecessary, especially as it is presumed those inclined to purchase will view the premises, which may be done at any time prior to the day of sale.
The dimensions of the lot, and the terms will be made known at the time and place of sale, or by application, to the subscriber previous thereto. Possession may be had at farthest in thirty days after the sale. JOHN TRAVERS, Auc'r. Dec. 11, 1801. ept
Sales at Auction.
On Saturday the 13th inst. will be sold at Public Auction, at the House of Messrs. Gynn & Kean in George-Town, to close the Partnership of said House,
ONE Billiard Table complete, with twelve pool balls, and three other sets, also seven patent lamps, one ten plate stove, three fiddle horses with saddles and bridle complete, one riding chair with a fall back top, steel springs, horse and harness complete—also sundry household furniture, consisting of a desk, safe drawers, tables, chairs, beds, and furniture; also kitchen furniture. The excellent stand for a billiard table must render it an object to those who wish to purchase. The sale to commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. The terms made known at the time of sale. JOHN TRAVERS, Auc'r Dec. 4, 1801. ept
Marshall's Sale.
By virtue of two writs of fieri facias, issued out of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the county of Washington, Thomas K. Beale, administrator of Joseph Clarke, use of Stephen Wilson's administrator, against William King, to me directed, will be sold, on THURSDAY the 24th instant, on the premises, to the highest bidder,
All the right, title and interest of William King to the Lot No. 13, in Square No. 102, in the City of Washington, with a large two story Brick Dwelling House thereon, together with its appurtenances, at present in the occupation of Mr. John Brown. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock in forenoon. Terms of sale cash. DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshall of the district of Columbia. Washington, Dec. 4. ept
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE partnership of CHARLES VARDEN and THOMAS CARPENTER , did by mutual consent dissolve on the 21st 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. ept
JOHN MINCHIN,
BOOT-MAKER, (From Philadelphia) New-Jersey Avenue near the Capitol, ESTD Two Apprentices wanted.
TO RENT, OR SELL, A Two Story Brick House, in Square 695, at the intersection of First street East and New-Jersey Avenue, suitable for a small family—about five minutes walk from the Capitol. Inquire of Mr. Ingram, Chair-maker, on the same square, who will show the house, or of the subscriber, near Tunnicliff's Hotel, Capitol Hill. JOHN DOUGLAS, Stone-Cutter. Washington, Dec. 9. 3t
CHARIOT,
With new Harness, &c. all in complete order, for sale at Mr. DUNLAP'S, nearly opposite the Post-Office, George-Town. December 9. ept
THOMAS CARPENTER,
TAYLOR,
SOLICITS a continuation of that generous encouragement which he has experienced from the Ladies and Gentlemen of this City and its vicinity. Having procured an elegant assortment of clothes, calicoes, swansdowns, &c. and engaged workmen of superior talents. His unremitted 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. ept
To Rent,
And possession given immediately, A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, North front of the President's House, CONTAINING
TWO Parlours and four Bed-rooms, with Garden, &c. It is convenient to the Public offices, and may be had furnished or unfurnished, with or without board, on reasonable terms, to an agreeable tenant. Enquire of the Printer, or on the premises. Also,
Wanted Employment,
For a YOUNG MAN, who would engage as an assistant in a store, having kept one of his own, of course accustomed to it. Would act as Steward and superintend a plantation, or the like—would make himself useful in any situation.—Enquire of the Printer hereof. November 25. zwat
WANTED,
A person who can come recommended for his honesty, sobriety, and attention; and who can give good security for the faithful discharge of the duties of the Office of JAILOR. November 11.
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 when so 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 VOSE.