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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. II.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CLXXVIII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23d, 1801.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
From the PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE.
COW-POX.
Mr. RELF,
It is with the highest satisfaction I hasten to communicate to the public the result of three or four cases of the vaccine disease, which have come under my care; and which have been subjected to the action of the variolous contagion since their recovery. They serve to augment the vast collection of facts, on the important point of its proving a sure preventative to the small-pox, and to establish the certainty, that a change of climate does not affect its beneficial influence.
The first case I shall mention is that of Andrew Bozier, living in South Eighth, near Spruce-Street, whom I vaccinated on the 19th of November. The disease progressed in the most favorable manner. On the 13th day from vaccination, I desired him to visit a woman in the neighbourhood, who was in the height of the natural small-pox, with some thousand pustules. I think I may say, upon her. He remained a considerable time in the room in conversation with her; and on the 17th day of his disease I inoculated him with variolous matter, taken the preceding evening from a patient labouring under the natural small-pox. After a slight degree of inflammation for three or four days, the pustules gradually dried away; the same event followed a second inoculation on the 31st of December, and he continues perfectly free from any appearance of small-pox, after an expiration of nearly three weeks since his exposure.
Richard Bozier, son to the person above mentioned, was vaccinated on the 12th and 14th of November. Both took effect; the febrile symptoms being of the mildest description; though his general habit gave me reason to apprehend they would prove severe. On the 18th day from vaccination, I inoculated him with small-pox matter taken from a person who had it in the natural way. A slight inflammation for a few days appeared, which gradually died away.
As this patient about this period broke out with the measles, I shall say but little of the result, as I know many will regard the measles as the cause of the disappearance of the inoculation. My own mind is however satisfied that vaccination was the cause.
Nov. 19th, I vaccinated Mr. Maxwell, student of medicine. The disease was so mild as not to detain him a day from his attendance upon the lectures. On the 18th day from vaccination, I inoculated with matter of the natural small-pox, which failed as in the former instances.
On the 21st of November I vaccinated Betty Guin, a black child of 6 years old; the infection succeeded; her mother broke out with the natural small-pox on the 22d.† The child was almost always with her mother during the disease. The vaccine progressed in the mildest manner, she having scarcely any fever. On the 8th day from vaccination I inoculated her with matter of the mother in three places. Three small pustules were produced on one inoculated part; unaccompanied by any general affection of the system.‡ Three weeks have elapsed since her mother broke out with the small-pox, from which she has altogether escaped.
I have other cases progressing which have not yet been exposed to variolous infection; but I consider the above as sufficient to satisfy any reasonable person; and would no longer delay their publication: I shall however shortly collect some of the most striking instances from the latest writers on the subject, and submit them to the inspection of a candid public; I cannot however deny myself the satisfaction of sincerely congratulating my fellow-citizens on the introduction of this invaluable blessing among us; I am confident it requires but to be known, in order to ensure its speedy diffusion in every part of the world. All Europe, and even parts of Asia and Africa participate in its benefits; Probably not less than half a million have been subjected to its influence; and millions yet unborn will have cause to bless the immortal name of Jenner.
I shall take the liberty of stating an important fact in this place, for the consideration of those persons who consider
* I ascertained the goodness of the matter by its producing small-pox in an infant who had not undergone the disease.
† She is the person alluded to in the first case.
‡ A person who has had the small-pox may produce a local disease of this description.
themselves exempted from any danger from the small-pox, in consequence of having been inoculated two or three times ineffectually. "The brother of Dr. E. Bancroft, of London, was inoculated eleven times for the small-pox, and once was taken to a patient labouring under the disease, and inoculated in both arms, with a large quantity of recent matter, but to no purpose; yet he afterwards caught the small-pox in the natural way."
My reason for bringing this fact forward is, I hope it will induce those who have never actually passed through the small-pox, seriously to consider the danger of their situation, in a city like this, from which the small-pox is never absent, and endeavour to secure themselves through the medium of vaccination.
To the above remarks I have only to add, that facts conspire to prove, that vaccination has in several instances completely cured some other diseases of long standing; among those which are enumerated are, an intolerable headach of several years standing, a case of scrofula, accompanied with cough and shortness of breath, and more especially various eruptions of the skin. In one instance a child had a very obstinate eruption, covering the head, face and greater part of the body, which withstood the usual applications. This child was inoculated with cow-pox matter; and it was extremely gratifying to me (says Mr. Simpion in a letter to Mr. Ring) to observe, that as soon as the constitution was evidently affected, the disease of the skin began to disappear, so that by the time when the vaccination action subsided, the whole of the eruption peeled off, in the form of very fine scales; or was brushed off like powder. Not a particle of medicine was given, nor any external application used. I have the pleasure to say, there has been no return of the complaint, although ten months have elapsed. See Ring on the cow-pox, p. 736, 787.
In addition to all this, it appears from many instances, that the general health of weakly children has been much improved. I would therefore recommend to persons who labour under some chronic disease, especially of the skin, to try the efficacy of the vaccine disease. As it is a disease of uncommon mildness, the most delicate need not dread it; and surely its efficacy is worth the trial.
To the labouring class of the community, the advantages of this disease are incalculable. It seldom requires nursing, and not often confinement. It is equally safe at all seasons during the hottest and the coldest weather; and I believe a well-authenticated instance of mortality from it solely is not to be found. To this class then I beg leave to recommend it in the most earnest manner; and with pleasure offer my services gratuitously to vaccinate such as are unable to make compensation to a physician; until the disease shall be received into general circulation.
It gives me the highest satisfaction to add, that I have already supplied nine or ten practitioners of this city with the matter. I have no doubt of its speedy success and diffusion. Its vast advantages are beginning to be duly appreciated; and I anticipate its final triumph over the small-pox in this city, in the short period of a few months; after which I firmly trust, this ferocious destroyer of the human race will be known only by name.
JOHN REDMAN COXE.
Walnut-Street, Dec. 15.
As the general introduction of this disease is considered of the first moment to the lives of thousands, the printers of newspapers not only in this city, but throughout the state, are requested to give publicity to this, in order that those physicians who may be disposed to embrace the practice of vaccination, may know where they can apply for matter; with which I shall cheerfully supply them as fast as is in my power.
J. R. C.
Mr. RELF,
As it is probable, that during the present session of Congress, attempts will be made to alter and amend the Federal Constitution; at least that part which relates to the election of President and Vice-President, I beg leave to offer to the public, a few thoughts on this important subject.
The various modes at present in use in the several states, though perhaps wise and good in themselves, have been found very defective from want of uniformity; as the Legislatures of the different states may alter them at every election to suit the views of that party which happens to be the most powerful in the said state. The necessity of establishing a
uniform mode of election throughout the union seems obvious to all.
This admitted, the next question is, what mode shall be adopted? Some seem desirous of choosing electors by districts; others wish them chosen by the state legislatures; for my own part, I am not perfectly satisfied with either method, as I do not think the sense of the people can, either way, be justly and fairly taken, for the following reasons: I will begin with the first, choosing by districts. In dividing the United States, or single state into districts, there may be a large portion of the inhabitants of a district attached to one party or the other. If there be two districts thus situated, it may happen that the majority in one state, and the minority in the other, would, if united, make a majority of the whole on one side—by dividing them properly they may be made to choose one elector of each party, while by uniting them, both electors would be of one party—For example, let us suppose two districts, each containing 30,000 inhabitants—suppose them to elect one elector each—When the poll is closed, suppose the votes, in one district in favor of the democratic candidate are 15,150, leaving a minority of 14,850 in the other—Suppose the federal candidate to have, say 20,000 votes, the minority 10,000, this mode affords one federal and one democratic elector—Whereas, if the votes of the minority in the former district 14,850 were added to those of the majority in the latter 20,000 it would give a majority of 4,850, and two federal electors. If the number of inhabitants in each district are greater, the effect will still be the same, consequently, the sense of the people will not be fairly taken.
The choice of electors by the state legislatures, is also in my opinion liable to similar objections, as it may happen that there may be a temporary majority on one side or the other, occasioned by want of proper exertions by the minority, at the election for members of the state legislature. In this case, the whole influence of that state will be given in favor of one candidate, and the sense of the nation, for four years, be determined by the voice of an individual member of a state legislature.
Secondly, between the time of choosing members of the State Legislature and that of choosing the Presidential Electors, a rational change may, and often does take place in the public opinion—These reasons alone seem sufficient to induce us to desire a more just mode.
I shall now mention a method which, in my opinion, is less exceptional than either of the former: This is simply a general election throughout the Union, for President and Vice-President, to be chosen immediately by the people, without the assistance of Electors; let the votes of each state (taken in the manner in which they are taken when members of the Federal Legislature are chosen,) be forwarded to the seat of the Federal Government; it will be seen then immediately who is chosen for each office, President and Vice-President; and all disputes will be avoided.
In the opinion of many, this mode may appear singular: perhaps it is so; but it is, in my opinion, the best, the simplest, and the fairest mode of taking the sense of the citizens of the United States on this important subject. Some also suppose, that the people are more liable to be deceived, or improperly biased, when the elections are general; but I cannot see why: be it as it may, when our citizens have not sufficient virtue left, to prevent them from being improperly biased, it will be vain to make laws to prevent it—for laws are poor restraint, when unassisted by virtue.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1801.
As the effects of what are called the countervailing duties imposed by Great Britain upon the vessels of the United States, and upon goods imported into Great Britain in American vessels, have at length attracted the attention of the Legislature, and as they cannot fail to interest the community at large, we have procured a copy of the act of the British Parliament on the subject. It is entitled, "An act for carrying into execution the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation, concluded between his majesty and the United States of America."
It is very long, and contains much matter extrinsic from the subject, which we shall omit, confining our Extracts to such parts as relate to the subject of countervailing duties.
The preamble recites the provisions of the Treaty, as follows:
"Whereas a treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation, has been concluded between his Majesty and the United States of America: And whereas, by the eleventh article of the said treaty, it is agreed between his Majesty and the United States of America, that there should be a reciprocal and entirely perfect liberty of navigation and commerce between their respective people, in the manner, under the limitations, and on the conditions specified in the following articles of the said treaty: And whereas, by the fifteenth article of the said treaty, it is further agreed, that no other or higher duties shall be paid by the ships or merchandise of the one party, in the ports of the other, than such as are paid by the like vessels or merchandise of all other nations; nor shall any other or higher duty be imposed in one country, on the importation of any articles, the growth, produce, or manufacture of the other, than are or shall be payable on the importation of the like articles, being of the growth, produce, or manufacture of any other foreign country; nor shall any prohibition be imposed on the exportation or importation of any articles, to or from the territories of the two parties respectively, which shall not equally extend to all other nations."
The 11th section of the act laying certain duties on the importation into Great Britain from the United States, in American vessels, is as follows:
"XI. And whereas, by the said fifteenth article of the treaty before mentioned, the British government reserves to itself the right of imposing such duty as may be adequate to countervail the difference of duty not payable on the importation of European and Asiatic goods when imported into the United States in British or in American vessels, be it therefore enacted by the authority aforesaid, that, from and after the fifth day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, there shall be raised, levied, collected, and paid, to and for the use of his Majesty, his heirs and successors, on the importation into this kingdom of the goods, wares and merchandise hereinafter mentioned or described, being of the growth, production, or manufacture of any of the territories of the United States of America, and imported directly from thence in American ships or vessels, owned and navigated as by this act is required, the following additional duties of customs; that is to say, on the importation of any such goods, wares, and merchandise as aforesaid (except tobacco and other articles, for which provision is hereinafter made) an additional duty, at and after the rate of ten pounds per centum on the produce and amount of the several duties of customs due and payable by law on the importation into this kingdom of any such goods from any British colony or plantation in America, when not accompanied with the certificates required by law; on the importation, in manner aforesaid, of any such pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, mahogany, masts, yards & bowsprits, & unmanufactured goods and merchandise as aforesaid, (wood, staves and tobacco excepted,) an additional duty at and after the rate of ten pounds per centum on the produce and amount of the several duties
of customs due and payable by law on the importation of any such goods into this kingdom from any British colony or plantation in America; on the importation, in manner aforesaid, of any such unmanufactured wood and staves, an additional duty, at and after the rate of ten pounds per centum on the produce and amount of the several duties of customs due and payable by law, on the importation of any such goods into this kingdom from any part of Europe, not within his Majesty's dominions, in British built ships or vessels; on the importation, in manner aforesaid, of any oil made from fish or creatures living in the sea, blubber, whale-fins and spermaceti, being the produce of the fisheries, carried on by the people of the said United States, and imported directly from thence into this kingdom in American ships or vessels, owned and navigated as by this act is required, an additional duty, at and after the rate of ten pounds per centum, on the produce and amount of the several duties of customs due and payable by law, on the importation of any such goods into this kingdom from countries not under the dominion of his Majesty; on the importation, in manner aforesaid, of any such tobacco so imported, an additional duty of customs, at and after the rate of one shilling and sixpence for every hundred pounds weight of such tobacco."
The 17th section fixes the tonnage.—It is as follows:
"XVII. And whereas, by the said fifteenth article of the treaty before mentioned, it is further agreed, that the British government does reserve to itself the right of imposing, on American vessels entering into the British ports in Europe, a tonnage duty equal to that which shall be payable by British vessels in the ports of America: And whereas it is thought expedient for the present to exercise the power reserved in the said article so far only as relates to imposing a tonnage duty on American ships entering the ports of his Majesty's dominions in Europe, equal to the excess of the duty payable in the ports of the United States by British ships, beyond that which is payable by American ships entering the same ports; be it therefore enacted, That, from and after the fifth day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, there shall be raised, levied, collected and paid, unto and for the use of his Majesty, his heirs and successors, a tonnage duty at and after the rate of two shillings of good and lawful money of Great Britain, for each and every ton burthen of every ship or vessel belonging to the inhabitants of the United States of America, coming or arriving within the limits of any port of Great Britain, and that the tonnage of every such ship or vessel shall, in case of any doubt or dispute as to the same, be ascertained by admeasurement, in the mode and manner directed by an act passed in the twenty-sixth year of his present Majesty's reign, intitled, "An act for the further increase and encouragement of shipping and navigation."
As considerable obscurity appears to exist in the minds of some citizens on this subject, we shall make an attempt to simplify it, by placing it in such a light as to render it easily comprehensible.
Before the formation of the British Treaty, the laws of the United States imposed certain duties upon American vessels, and upon goods imported in American vessels. In addition to the same duties they imposed 10 per cent. advance on those, on British vessels arriving in the United States, and on goods imported in British vessels.
At the time the British Treaty was formed, American vessels arriving in England, and the goods they contained, paid no higher duties than British vessels and British goods so imported. To equalize the imposition of duties that part of the Treaty, above recited, was formed. Under that article Great Britain, instead of imposing duties of the same amount on goods imported in American vessels, that were paid in the United States on goods imported in British vessels, imposed an additional duty of 10 per cent. advance on her existing duties.
Had the existing duties in the United States, and in Great Britain, been the same, with the variation of the discrimination of 10 per cent. in favor of American vessels arriving in the United States, this act would have been just and fair; as it would have produced an equalization of duties between the two countries. But this was not the case. The existing duties imposed by the United States were trifling compared with those of Great Britain, and the advance of 10 per cent. on the former was inconside-

able compared with that of 10 per cent. on the latter. The difference constitutes the gain of Britain; and so far as this difference goes does it infringe the spirit of the Treaty, which, as expressed in the preamble to the 11th article, declares, "that the British government reserves to itself the right of imposing such duty as may be adequate to counteract the difference of duty not payable on the importation of European and Asiatic goods, when imported into the United States in British or in American vessels."
The act of Parliament manifestly goes further, and does more than that which is adequate to counteract the difference of duty.
But this is not the place for discussing the fairness of the measures of the British government. Be they right or wrong, they do exist, and are enforced.
Their effect, it is apprehended, may be prejudicial, if not ruinous to a large portion of our carrying trade. For instance, take the article of tobacco. One killing and six pence sterling per 100 weight is imposed on this article imported into England in American vessels beyond that which is imposed on it when imported in British vessels. This gives a decided superiority to British vessels. The same effect will apply, with variation, to all our bulky articles, the transportation of which constitutes the great mass of our carrying trade.
View the effects of our discriminating duty of 10 per cent. It operates upon articles exported from England, the whole mass of which would employ but a fraction of our shipping. The utmost that we can accomplish by it is the carrying to our ports in our own vessels the fabrics of England; while the accommodations the entire carrying of our whole exports to her own ports.
What steps, it may be deemed proper to adopt, is difficult to say. The evil is a great one; and seems to require a proportionate remedy. It may, however, not be improper to inquire whether, as the object of that part of the treaty under which the countervailing duties are laid by Britain evidently, in its spirit as well as letter, is the equalization of duties, and as the British duties, are expressly laid to counteract our discriminating duties, from these considerations it may be enquired whether the entire revocation of our discriminating duties would not completely supersede their countervailing duties.
Just Received, And for sale by the Subscriber at his Store on East Capitol street, four doors east of Mr. Stille's Hotel. SOES: Refined almonds, China oranges, lemons, figs and raisins, with almost every article in the grocery line. Also a neat assortment of dry goods suitable for the present season, and a quantity of double flat glass, Liverpool, and stone wares. WILLIAM EMACK. Dec. 23. ep3c
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE. At the Union Tavern in George-Town, at 5 o'clock in the evening on the fourth Thursday, viz: 28th of January next; THE brick house formerly occupied as a Tavern by Mr. Semmes, on a credit of six, nine, and twelve months. Negotiable notes, with approved endorser, payable at the bank of Columbia or Alexandria, to be given at the time of sale. An unquestionable title will be made, and the papers laid before the purchasers. Any person desirous of purchasing this very desirable and valuable property at private sale in the mean time, may know the terms by applying to either of the Subscribers. PHILIP B. KEY, WILLIAM THORNTON. Dec. 23, 1801. ep5
B. T. LONGBOTHOM, SURGEON DENTIST, ATE pupil to Mr. Whitwood of London, having practiced that Art with much success in Jamaica, offers his services to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Washington. He may be consulted at Mr. Stille's Hotel. He will attend any lady or gentleman at their respective residence; and to prevent mistakes, such as honor him with their commands are requested to let the same be in writing. He has for sale a Dentist's of superior quality to those generally sold, but recommends it only as all Dentist's should be to such as have been attended by a Dentist, or whose mouths have been kept in a healthy state, require but the common mode of cleaning. Dec 23. ep5t
JOHN BARNES, High-street, George-Town, has lately imported a general assortment of FRESH TEAS, WINES, Cognac brandy and Jamaica spirits, Pennington's double, single and lamp sugars, Fine spices, coffee and chocolate, Spermaceti and mould candles, Almonds, prunes, raisins, and Barcelona nuts, Olives, capers, anchovies, and best sweet oil. New-York pickled oysters in pots, and Nova-Scotia smoked herring in kegs, Fine hams and Jerky cheese by the quantity. With a general assortment of gentlemen's fashionable hats and trimmings, stationery, English and American playing cards, Pasteboard and wrapping paper, cases, whips, pecuniaries, morocco pocket books, Spanish segars, &c. Dec. 23. 12w3t
By THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS a Convention for terminating certain differences, which had arisen between the United States of America and the French Republic, was concluded and signed by the Plenipotentiaries of the two nations, duly and respectively authorized for that purpose, and was duly ratified and confirmed by the President of the United States, with the advice and consent of the Senate, which convention so ratified is in the form following:
JOHN ADAMS President of the United States of America—To all and singular to whom these presents shall come GREETING—
WHEREAS a certain Convention between the United States of America and the French Republic was concluded and signed between their Plenipotentiaries, the honorable Oliver Ellsworth, William Richardson Davie, and William Vans Murray, Esquires, their envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary to the French Republic, and the plenipotentiaries of the French Republic, the citizens Joseph Bonaparte, Charles Pierre Claret Fleurieu, and Pierre Louis Rederer, at Paris, on the 30th day of September last past, which convention, is word for word, as follows to wit:
CONVENTION BETWEEN THE FRENCH REPUBLIC AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
The Premier Consul of the French Republic in the name of the people of France, and the President of the United States of America, equally desirous to terminate the differences which have arisen between the two States, have respectively appointed their plenipotentiaries, and given them full powers to treat upon those differences, and to terminate the same; that is to say, the Premier Consul of the French Republic, in the name of the people, of France, has appointed for the Plenipotentiaries of the said republic, the Citizens Joseph Bonaparte, ex-Ambassador at Rome and Counsellor of State; Charles Pierre Claret Fleurieu, member of the National Institute, and of the Board of Longitude, of France, and Counsellor of State, President of the Section of Marine; and Pierre Louis Rederer, Member of the National Institute of France, and Counsellor of State, President of the Section of the Interior: and the President of the United States of America, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate of the said States, has appointed for their Plenipotentiaries, Oliver Ellsworth, Chief Justice of the United States, William Richardson Davie, late Governor of the State of North Carolina, and William Vans Murray, Minister resident of the United States at the Hague; who, after having exchanged their full powers, and after full and mature discussion of the respective interests, have agreed on the following articles.
Article I. There shall be a firm, inviolable, and universal peace, and a true and sincere friendship between the French Republic and the United States of America; and between their respective countries, territories, cities, towns and people, without exception of persons or places.
Art. II. The Ministers Plenipotentiary of the two parties, not being able to agree at present respecting the treaty of alliance of 6th February 1778, the treaty of amity and commerce of the same date, and the convention of 14th of November 1788, nor upon the indemnities mutually due or claimed; the parties will negotiate further on these subjects at a convenient time, and until they may have agreed upon these points, the said treaties and convention shall have no operation, and the relations of the two countries shall be regulated as follows.
Art. III. The public ships, which have been taken on one part and the other, or which may be taken before the exchange of ratifications, shall be restored.
Art. IV. Property captured, and not yet definitively condemned, or which may be captured before the exchange of ratifications (contraband goods destined to an enemy's port excepted) shall be mutually restored on the following proofs of ownership: viz. The proof on both sides with respect to merchant ships, whether armed or unarmed, shall be a passport in the form following:
"To all who shall see these presents, GREETING: It is hereby made known that leave and permission has been given to master and commander of the ship called _____ of the town of _____"
burthen tons, or thereabouts, lying at present in the port, and haven of _____ and bound for _____ and laden with _____ after that his ship has been visited, and before sailing, he shall make oath before the officers who have the jurisdiction of maritime affairs, that the said ship belongs to one or more of the subjects of _____ the act whereof shall be put at the end of these presents, as likewise that he will keep, and cause to be kept by his crew on board, the marine ordinances and regulations, and enter in the proper office a list, signed and witnessed, containing the names and surnames, the places of birth and abode of the crew of his ship, and of all who shall embark on board her; whom he shall not take on board without the knowledge and permission of the officers of the marine, and in every port or haven where he shall enter with his ship, he shall show this present leave to the officers and judges of the marine, and shall give a faithful account to them of what passed and was done during his voyage; and he shall carry the colours, arms and ensigns of the [French Republic or the United States] during his voyage. In witness whereof we have signed these presents, and put the seal of our arms thereunto, and caused the same to be countersigned by _____ the _____ day of _____ anno Domini _____"
And this passport will be sufficient without any other paper, any ordinance to the contrary notwithstanding: which passport shall not be deemed requisite to have been renewed or recalled, whatever number of voyages the said ship may have made, unless she shall have returned home within the space of a year.—Proof with respect to the cargo shall be certificates, containing the several particulars of the cargo, the place whence the ship sailed and whither she is bound, so that the forbidden and contraband goods may be distinguished by the certificates; which certificates shall have been made out by the officers of the place whence the ship set sail, in the accustomed form of the country. And if such passport or certificates, or both shall have been destroyed by accident, or taken away by force, their deficiency may be supplied by such other proofs of ownership, as are admissible by the general usage of nations. Proof with respect to other than merchant ships shall be the commission they bear.
This article shall take effect from the date of the signature of the present convention. And if, from the date of the said signature, any property shall be condemned contrary to the intent of the said convention, before the knowledge of this stipulation shall be obtained; the property so condemned shall without delay be restored or paid for.
Art. V. The debts contracted by one of the two nations with individuals of the other, or by the individuals of one with the individuals of the other, shall be paid, or the payment may be protested in the same manner as if there had been no misunderstanding between the two states. But this clause shall not extend to indemnities claimed on account of captures or confiscations.
Art. VI. Commerce between the parties shall be free. The vessels of the two nations and their privateers, as well as their prizes, shall be treated in the respective ports as those of the nation the most favoured; and, in general the two parties shall enjoy in the ports of each other, in regard to commerce and navigation, the privileges of the most favored nation.
Art. VII. The citizens and inhabitants of the United States, shall be at liberty to dispose by testament, donation, or otherwise, of their goods, moveable and immovable, holden in the territory of the French Republic in Europe, and the citizens of the French Republic shall have the same liberty with regard to goods, moveable and immovable, holden in the territory of the United States, in favor of such persons as they shall think proper. The citizens and inhabitants of either of the two countries, who shall be heirs of goods, moveable or immovable, in the other, shall be able to succeed ab intestato , without being obliged to obtain letters of naturalization, and without having the effect of this provision contested or impeded, under any pretext whatever; & the said heirs, whether such by particular title, or ab intestato , shall be exempt from every duty whatever in both countries. It is agreed that this article shall in no manner derogate from the laws which either state may now have in force, or hereafter may enact, to prevent emigration; and also that in case the laws of either of the two states should restrain strangers from the exercise of the rights of property with respect to real estate, such real estate may be sold, or otherwise disposed of, to citizens or inhabitants of the country where it may be, and the other nation shall be at liberty to enact similar laws.
Art. VIII. To favor commerce on both sides, it is agreed, that, in case a war should break out between the two nations, which God forbid, the term of six months after the declaration of war shall be allowed to the merchants and other citizens and inhabitants respectively, on one side and the other, during which time they shall be at liberty,
to withdraw themselves with their effects and moveable, which they shall be at liberty to carry, send away or sell, as they please, without the least obstruction; nor shall their effects, much less their persons be seized, during such term of six months; on the contrary, passports, which shall be valid for a time necessary for their return, shall be given to them for their vessels and the effects which they shall be willing to send away, or carry with them; and such passports shall be a safe conduct against all insults and prizes which privateers may attempt against their persons and effects. And if any thing be taken from them, or any injury done to them or their effects, by one of the parties, their citizens or inhabitants, within the term above prescribed, full satisfaction shall be made to them on that account.
Art. IX. Neither the debts due from individuals of the one nation to individuals of the other, nor shares, nor monies, which they may have in public funds, or in the public or private banks, shall ever, in any event of war or of national difference, be sequestered or confiscated.
Art. X. It shall be free for the two contracting parties to appoint commercial agents for the protection of trade, to reside in France and the United States. Either party may except such place, as may be thought proper, from the residence of those agents. Before any agent shall exercise his functions, he shall be accepted in the usual forms by the party to whom he is sent; and when he shall have been accepted and furnished with his exequatur, he shall enjoy the rights and prerogatives of the similar agents of the most favored nations.
Art. XI. The citizens of the French Republic shall pay in the ports, havens, roads, countries, islands, cities and towns of the United States, no other, or greater duties or imposts, of what nature soever they may be, or by what name soever called, than those which the nations most favored are, or shall be obliged to pay; and they shall enjoy all the rights, liberties, privileges, immunities and exemptions in trade, navigation and commerce, whether in passing from one port in the said states to another, or in going to and from the same from and to any part of the world, which the said nations do or shall enjoy. And the citizens of the United States shall reciprocally enjoy in the territories of the French Republic in Europe, the same privileges and immunities, as well for their property and persons, as for what concerns trade, navigation and commerce.
Art. XII. It shall be lawful for the citizens of either country to sail with their ships and merchandise (contraband goods always excepted) from any port whatever, to any port of the enemy of the other, and to sail and trade with their ships and merchandise, with perfect security and liberty, from the countries, ports and places of those who are enemies of both, or of either party, without any opposition or disturbance whatsoever, and to pass not only directly from the places and ports of the enemy aforementioned, to neutral ports and places, but also from one place belonging to an enemy, to another place belonging to an enemy, whether they be under the jurisdiction of the same power, or under the several; unless such ports or places shall be actually blockaded, besieged or invested.
And whereas it frequently happens, that vessels sail for a port or place belonging to an enemy, without knowing that the same is either besieged, blockaded or invested, it is agreed that every vessel, so circumstanced, may be turned away from such port or place, but she shall not be detained, nor any part of her cargo, if not contraband, be confiscated, unless, after notice of such blockade or investment, the shall again attempt to enter; but she shall be permitted to go to any other port or place she shall think proper. Nor shall any vessel of either, that may have entered into such port or place before the same was actually besieged, blockaded, or invested by the other, be restrained from quitting such place with her cargo, nor if found therein after the reduction and surrender of such place, shall such vessel or her cargo be liable to confiscation, but they shall be restored to the owners thereof.
Art. XIII. In order to regulate what shall be deemed contraband of war, there shall be comprised under that denomination, gun-powder, salpetre, petards, match, ball, bombs, grenades, carcases, pikes, halberts, swans, belts, pistols, holsters, cavalry saddles and furniture, cannon, mortars, their carriages and beds, and generally all kinds of arms, ammunition of war, and instruments fit for the use of troops; all the above articles, whenever they are destined to the port of an enemy, are hereby declared to be contraband, and just objects of confiscation; but the vessel in which they are laden, and the residue of the cargo, shall be considered free, and not in any manner affected by the prohibited goods, whether belonging to the same, or a different owner.
Art. XIV. It is hereby stipulated that free ships shall give a freedom to goods, and that every thing shall be deemed to be free and exempt which shall be found on board the ships belonging to the citizens of either of the contracting parties, although the whole lad-
ing, or any part thereof, should appertain to the enemies of either, contraband goods being always excepted. It is also agreed, in like manner, that the same liberty be extended to persons who are on board a free ship, with this effect, that although they be enemies to either party, they are not to be taken out of that free ship, unless they are soldiers and in actual service of the enemy.
Art. XV. On the contrary, it is agreed, that whatever shall be found to be laden by the citizens of either party on any ship belonging to the enemies of the other, or their citizens, shall be confiscated without distinction of goods, contraband or not contraband, in the same manner as if it belonged to the enemy, except such goods and merchandizes as were put on board such ship before the declaration of war, or even after such declaration, if so be it were done without knowledge of such declaration; so that the goods of the citizens of either party, whether they be of the nature of such as are prohibited, or otherwise, which, as is aforesaid, were put on board any ship belonging to an enemy, before the war, or after the declaration of the same, without the knowledge of it, shall well and truly be restored without delay to the proprietors demanding the same; but so as that if the said merchandizes be contraband, it shall not be any ways lawful to carry them afterwards to any ports belonging to the enemy.
The two contracting parties agreed, that the term of two months being passed after the declaration of war, their respective citizens, from whatever part of the world they come, shall not plead the ignorance mentioned in this article.
Art. XVI. The merchant ships belonging to the citizens of either of the contracting parties, which shall be bound to a port of the enemy of one of the parties, and concerning whole voyage, and the articles of their cargo, there shall be just grounds of suspicion, shall be obliged to exhibit, as well upon the high seas as in the ports or roads, not only their passports, but likewise their certificates, showing that their goods are not of the quality of those which are specified to be contraband in the thirteenth article of the present convention.
Art. XVII. And that captures on light suspicions may be avoided, and injuries thence arising prevented, it is agreed, that when one party shall be engaged in war, and the other party be neutral, the ships of the neutral party shall be furnished with passports similar to that described in the fourth article, that it may appear thereby that the ships really belong to the citizens of the neutral party; they shall be valid for any number of voyages, but shall be renewed every year, that is, if the ship happens to return home in the space of a year. If the ships are laden, they shall be provided not only with the passports above mentioned, but also with certificates similar to those described in the same article, so that it may be known whether they carry any contraband goods. No other paper shall be required, any usage or ordinance to the contrary notwithstanding. And if it shall not appear from the said certificates that there are contraband goods on board, the ships shall be permitted to proceed on their voyage. If it shall appear from the certificates, that there are contraband goods on board any such ship, and the commander of the same shall offer to deliver them up, the offer shall be accepted, and the ship shall be at liberty to pursue its voyage, unless the quantity of the contraband goods be greater than can conveniently be received on board the ship of war or privateer, in which case the ship may be carried into port for the delivery of the same.
If any ship shall not be furnished with such passport or certificates as are above required for the same, such case may be examined by a proper judge or tribunal, and if it shall appear from other documents or proofs, admissible by the usage of nations, that the ship belongs to the citizens of the neutral party, it shall not be confiscated, but shall be released with her cargo (contraband goods excepted) and be permitted to proceed on her voyage.
If the master of a ship, named in the passport, should happen to die or be removed by any other cause, and another put in his place, the ship and cargo shall nevertheless be equally secure, and the passport remain in full force.
ARTICLE XVIII. If the ships of the citizens of either of the parties shall be met with, either sailing along the coasts, or on the high seas, by any ship of war or privateer of the other; for the avoiding of any disorder, the said ships of war or privateers shall remain out of cannon shot, and may send their boats on board the merchant ship which they shall so meet with, and may enter her to the number of two or three men only, to whom the master or commander of such ship shall exhibit his passport concerning the property of the ship, made out according to the form prescribed in the fourth article. And it is expressly agreed that the neutral party shall in no case be required to go on board the examining vessel for the purpose of exhibiting his papers, or for any other examination whatever.
ARTICLE XIX. It is expressly agreed by the contra-

ing parties, that the stipulations above mentioned, relative to the conduct to be observed on the sea by the cruisers of the belligerent party towards the ships of the neutral party, shall be applied only to ships sailing without convoy; and when the said ships shall be convoyed, it being the intention of the parties to observe all the regard due to the protection of the flag displayed by public ships, it shall not be lawful to visit them: but the verbal declaration of the commander of the convoy, that the ships he convoys belong to the nation whose flag he carries, and that they have no contraband goods on board, shall be considered by the respective cruisers as fully sufficient: the two parties reciprocally engaging not to admit under the protection of their convoys, ships which shall carry contraband goods destined to an enemy.
ARTICLE XX.
In all cases where vessels shall be captured or detained under pretence of carrying to the enemy contraband goods, the captor shall give a receipt for such of the papers of the vessel as he shall retain, which receipt shall be annexed to a descriptive list of the said papers: and it shall be unlawful to break up or open the hatches, chests, trunks, casks, bales, or vessel; found on board; or remove the smallest part of the goods, unless the lading be brought on shore in presence of the competent officers; and an inventory be made by them of the said goods. Nor shall it be lawful to sell, exchange or alienate the same in any manner, unless there shall have been lawful process, and the competent judge or judges shall have pronounced against such goods sentence of confiscation, saving always the ship and the other goods which it contains.
ART. XXI. And that proper care may be taken of the vessel and cargo, and embezzlement prevented, it is agreed that it shall not be lawful to remove the master, commander or supercargo of any captured ship from on board thereof, either during the time the ship may be at sea after her capture, or pending the proceedings against her, or her cargo, or any thing relative thereto. And in all cases where a vessel of the citizens of either party shall be captured, or seized, and held for adjudication, her officers, passengers and crew shall be hospitably treated. They shall not be imprisoned or deprived of any part of their wearing apparel, nor of the possession and use of their money, not exceeding for the captain, supercargo and mate five hundred dollars each, and for the sailors and passengers, one hundred dollars each.
ART. XXII. It is further agreed, that in all cases, the established courts of prize causes, in the country to which the prizes may be conducted, shall alone take cognizance of them: And whenever such tribunal of either of the parties shall pronounce judgement against any vessel or goods, or property claimed by the citizens of the other party, the sentence or decree shall mention the reasons or motives on which the same shall have been founded, and an authenticated copy of the sentence or decree, and of all the proceedings in the case, shall if demanded be delivered to the commander or agent of the said vessel, without any delay, he paying the legal fees for the same.
ART. XXIII. And that more abundant care may be taken for the security of the respective citizens of the contracting parties, and to prevent their suffering injuries by the men of war or privateers of either party, all commanders of ships of war and privateers, and all others the said citizens, shall forbear doing any damage to those of the other party, or committing any outrage against them, and if they act to the contrary they shall be punished, and shall also be bound in their persons and estates to make satisfaction and reparation for all damages and the interest thereof of whatever nature the said damages may be.
For this cause all commanders of privateers, before they receive their commissions, shall hereafter be obliged to give before a competent judge, sufficient security by at least two responsible sureties, who have no interest in the said privateer, each of whom, together with the said commander, shall be jointly and severally bound in the sum of seven thousand dollars or thirty six thousand eight hundred and twenty francs, or if such ships be provided with above one hundred and fifty seamen or soldiers, in the sum of fourteen thousand dollars or seventy three thousand six hundred and forty francs, to satisfy all damages and injuries, which the said privateer, or her officers, or men, on any of them, may do or commit during their cruise, contrary to the tenor of this convention or to the laws and instructions for regulating their conduct; & further, that in all cases of aggressions the said commission shall be revoked and annulled.
Art. XXIV. When the ships of war of the two contracting parties, or those belonging to their citizens which are armed in war, shall be admitted to enter with their prizes the ports of either of the two parties, the said public or private ships, as well as their prizes, shall not be obliged to pay any duty either to the officers of the place, the judges or any
others; nor shall such prizes, when they come to and enter the ports of either party, be arrested or seized, nor shall the officers of the place make examination concerning the lawfulness of such prizes; but they may hoist sail at any time and depart and carry their prizes to the places expressed in their commissions; which the commanders of such ships of war shall be obliged to shew. It is always understood that the stipulations of this article shall not extend beyond the privileges of the most favoured nation.
Art. XXV. It shall not be lawful for any foreign privateers who have commissions from any prince or state in enmity with either nation, to fit their ships in the ports of either nation, to sell their prizes, or in any manner to exchange them; neither shall they be allowed to purchase provisions, except such as shall be necessary for their going to the next port of that prince or state, from which they have received their commissions.
Art. XXVI. It is further agreed, that both the said contracting parties shall not only refuse to receive any pirates into any of their ports, havens or towns, or permit any of their inhabitants to receive, protect, harbor, conceal or assist them in any manner, but will bring to condign punishment all such inhabitants as shall be guilty of such acts or offences. And all their ships, with the goods or merchandizes taken by them and brought into the port of either of the said parties, shall be seized as far as they can be discovered, and shall be restored to the owners or their factors or agents duly authorized by them; (proper evidence being first given before competent judges for proving the property) even in case such effects should have passed into other hands by sale, if it be proved that the buyers knew or had good reason to believe, or suspect that they had been piratically taken.
Art. XXVII. Neither party will intermeddle in the fisheries of the other on its coasts, nor disturb the other in the exercise of the rights which it now holds or may acquire on the coast of Newfoundland, in the Gulph of St. Lawrence, or elsewhere, on the American coast, northward of the United States. But the whale and seal fisheries shall be free to both in every quarter of the world.
This convention shall be ratified on both sides in due form, and the ratifications exchanged in the space of six months or sooner if possible.
In faith whereof the respective plenipotentiaries have signed the above articles both in the French and English languages, and they have thereto affixed their seals; declaring nevertheless that the signing in the two languages shall not be brought into precedent, nor in any way operate to the prejudice of either party.
Done at Paris the eighth day of Vendemiaire of the ninth year of the French Republic, the thirtieth day of September, Anno Domini eighteen hundred.
(Signed.) (L.S.) J. Bonaparte. (L.S.) O. Ellsworth. (L.S.) C. P. Fleurieu. (L.S.) W. R. Davis. (L.S.) Roderer. (L.S.) W. V. Murray.
AND WHEREAS the Senate of the United States did by their resolution, on the 3d day of this present month of February, two thirds of the Senators then present concurring, consent to and advise the ratification of the said convention: Provided the second article be expunged, and that the following article be added or inserted: "It is agreed that the present Convention shall be in force for the term of eight years from the time of the exchange of the ratifications."
--NOW THEREFORE, I, JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States of America, having seen and considered the Convention and additional article above recited, do, in pursuance of the aforesaid advice and consent of the Senate of the said United States, by these presents accept, ratify and confirm the said Convention and additional article and every clause and article thereof, as the same are herein before set forth, saving and excepting the second article of the said Convention, which I hereby declare to be expunged and of no force or validity: and I do moreover hereby declare, that the said Convention, saving the second article as aforesaid, and the said additional article form together one instrument, and are a Convention between the United States of America, and the French Republic, made by the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate thereof.
IN TESTIMONY whereof I have caused the seal of the United States of America to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the City of Washington, this 18th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one, and of the Independence of the said states the twenty-fifth.
(Signed.) JOHN ADAMS. By the President, JOHN MARSHALL, Acting as Secretary of State.
And whereas the said Convention was on the other part ratified and confirmed by the first Consul of France in the form of which the following is a translation from the French language, to wit:
Bonaparte, First Consul, in the name of the French People--The consuls of the Republic, having seen and examined the Convention concluded, agreed to, and signed at Paris, the 8th Vendemiaire, 9th year of the French republic, (30th September 1800) by the citizens Joseph Bonaparte, Fleurieu and Roderer, counsellors of state, in virtue of the full powers which have been given to them to this effect, with Messieurs Ellsworth, Davis, and Murray, ministers plenipotentiary of the United States, equally furnished with full powers, the tenor of which convention follows: [Here follows a copy of the convention in the French language.]
Approves the above convention in all and each of the articles which are therein contained; declares that it is accepted, ratified and confirmed, and promises that it shall be inviolably observed.
The government of the United States having added in its ratification, that the Convention should be in force for the space of eight years, and having omitted the second article, the government of the French republic consents to accept, ratify & confirm the above convention, with the addition importing that the convention shall be in force for the space of eight years, and with the retrenchment of the second article: Provided that by this retrenchment the two states renounce the respective pretensions, which are the object of the said article.
IN FAITH whereof these presents are given. Signed, countersigned & sealed with the great seal of the Republic, at Paris the twelfth thermidor, ninth year of the Republic (31st July 1801.)
(Signed.) BONAPARTE. The Minister of Exterior Relations, (Signed.) Ch. Mau. Talleyrand. By the First Consul, The Secretary of State. (Signed.) Hugues B. Maret.
WHICH ratifications were duly exchanged at Paris on the 31st day of July in the present year; and having been so exchanged, were again submitted to the Senate of the United States, who on the 19th day of the present month resolved that they considered the said Convention as fully ratified, and returned the same to the President for the usual promulgation. NOW THEREFORE to the end that the said Convention may be observed and performed with good faith on the part of the United States, I have caused the premises to be made public, and I do hereby enjoin and require all persons bearing office, civil or military, within the United States, and all others, citizens or inhabitants thereof, or being within the same, faithfully to observe and fulfil the said Convention and every clause and article thereof.
In TESTIMONY whereof I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these Presents, and signed the same with my hand. Done at the City of Washington, the twenty-first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one, and of the sovereignty and independence of the United States the twenty-sixth.
THE JEFFERSON. By the President, JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
Mrs. PICK, Takes the liberty to inform the ladies of George-Town and City of Washington, and its vicinity, that she has this day opened at Mr. Kirtz's, opposite the Union Tavern, an elegant assortment of MILLINERY, consisting of,
Velvet bonnets, caps, shawls, embroidery, dresses, handkerchiefs, artificial flowers, plumes, trimmings both gold and silver, bugle spangles, laces, muffs, hats and tassels, straw bonnets, cashmere shawls and bonnets, gold and silver thread, wigs and frizzettes, perfume of all kinds, &c. &c. and other articles too numerous to mention; which she will sell on moderate terms.
Dec. 21. eptf Burnett & Rigden, JEWELLERS & WATCHMAKERS, Have just received and for sale, a handsome assortment of
PLATED WARE, And have on hand a variety of the most fashionable
Silver Plate, An elegant assortment of jewelry, Gold and silver Watches, Gold, gilt and steel chains, seals and keys, Spring and common 8 day clocks, Ladies and gentlemen's pocket books, A collection of elegant Prints, superbly framed and glazed, with a variety of Fancy articles.
George-Town Dec. 16. eptf N. B. Miniatures set in the neatest manner, watches and clocks of every description carefully cleaned and repaired.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1801.
As it is usual in this place to suspend business on Christmas day, our next paper will not appear till Monday.
We have deferred a detailed notice of the proceedings of the House of Representatives, in order to insert entire the French Convention, officially promulgated.
On Monday, the House decided, after debate, which shall be hereafter given, that the Mississippi Territory is entitled to send a Delegate to the House of Representatives with the right to debate but not to vote; and that Nathaniel Hunter is duly elected said delegate.
On Tuesday, a resolution, moved by Mr. Gregg, to appoint a committee to amend and revise the militia laws, was agreed to, and a committee of 9 appointed to report a bill.
A message was received, by Mr. Lewis, from the President of the United States, accompanied by sundry supplemental documents; and stating that two other documents of considerable importance, viz. one respecting the Barbary Powers, and the other a view of the offices under the government of the United States, would be submitted, so soon as prepared.
The Subscriber
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from George-Town to the four-story inn, near Rhodes's City Tavern, where he is furnished with a good hostler, carriage house, and a bling for eighteen horses, and every thing in his line to render the accommodation of travellers agreeable. The strictest attention will be paid by
CHARLES ROGERS. N. B. Ten or fifteen gentlemen can get board and lodging on moderate terms. Dec. 23. eptf
E. OLIVER,
Has just received, in addition to her assortment of millinery, the following articles of the newest fashion and most elegant workmanship, viz.
VERY beautiful wigs with braids, frizzettes, garden willow, new spotted, rustic brilliant, striped and lobb'd cane bonnets, maid straw do. fine do. and low priced do. gipsy hats, fids and open fids. do. do. bonnets, ladies' military girdles, and cloak buckles, velvet ribbands, straw trimmings, crimp'd rosettes, straw feathers and branches, brilliant fancy flowers, ladies' elegant embroidered and plain pocs, superb embroidered fans, from one and an half to 20 dollars, crapes, velvets, peccings, new fashioned cloak modes, sarfnets, and Persian, gloves and glove knots, bugle crimp and trimmings, ribbands of all colors and descriptions, silver tangles and bullion, silver and gold ornaments and trimmings, silk and cotton trimmings and buttons, silver frogs and trimmings, ladies' and gentlemen's silk hose, buckles, perfume, powder and pomatum, combs, tooth and comb brushes, crazy Jane shawls, and silver handkerchiefs, velvet shawls, elegant ostrich and other feathers, large and small beads, tapes, bobbins, threads, furniture fringe and binding, needles and pins, darning and working cotton, silk in grain, and other silk, marking thread, message and playing cards, a variety of low priced Irish linens, &c. &c.
A couple of apprentices will be taken. George-Town, Dec. 23. rawjt
Notice is hereby given,
To the creditors of James Lyon, That, on the 5th day of January 1802, between the hours of 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. at the place of holding the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the county of Washington; a certificate of discharge will be given to the said James Lyon, who is declared a bankrupt, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary, by the said creditors or some of them.
By order of the hon. William Kilty, chief judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, this 11th day of December 1801.
URIAH FORREST, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for Washington county.
Dec. 23. ep3e
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. eptf
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 Forrest, 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 Crenshaw, 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
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR,
SOLICITS a continuation of that generous encouragement which he has experienced from the Ladies and Gentlemen of this City and its vicinity. Having procured an elegant assortment of cloths, cashmeres, 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. eptf
ROBBERY!!
Five hundred Dollars
REWARD.
GENERAL POST OFFICE, December 18, 1801.
WHEREAS I have received information that the Northern Mail, which was despatched from the post office at Charleston, S.C. on Wednesday evening the ad instant, was forcibly taken from the post rider near the ten mile house, by four persons whom he believes to be negroes but who may have been white persons disguised: And whereas I have been informed that several gentlemen had forwarded by said mail sundry Bank notes and bills of exchange to a considerable amount, I do hereby offer a reward of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, to be paid to any person or persons, who will apprehend or give information that may lead to conviction all, or either of the villains concerned in this daring robbery, so that they may be brought to punishment.
The Postmaster at Charleston, having offered a similar reward, this is not to be considered as accumulative but confirmatory of his act.
GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster-General. Dec. 21, 1801. ep3w
JOHN MINCHIN, BOOT-MAKER,
(From Philadelphia) New-Jersey Avenue near the Capitol. JOURNEYMEN SHOEMAKERS wanted--Also two apprentices. Dec. 7. eptf
Wholesale 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 McMunn--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
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of JASPER DE CARNAP, late of the City of Washington, deceased, are desired to exhibit their accounts for settlement, and those who are indebted are earnestly requested to discharge the same without delay.
ELIZABETH DE CARNAP, Administratrix. HENRY INGLE, Administrator. Dec. 21, 1801. ep3w
EDUCATION.
A SCHOOL is proposed to be opened in the City, near the Public Offices, by a gentleman well recommended for instructing youth in the knowledge of the learned languages and the sciences. His name and some other information concerning, may be had of the Printer, with whom gentlemen who are disposed to favor the proposed object, will also be pleased to leave their names. Washington, Dec. 21, 1801. ep3t
JOHN BYRNE,
At his wholesale and retail Wine, Spirits and grocery Store, in Prince, near Water-Street, Alexandria.
Offers for sale at very moderate prices,
London particular Madeira } Wines. do do Tenneriffe. Choice Lisbon, Port and Madeira. Cognac brandy, Holland gin, old Jamaica spirits, anniseed cordials, fine teas, coffee, chocolate, loaf, lump, and brown sugars, marmalade, mustard, pepper, Florence oil, raisins, starch, molasses, corks, &c. &c. A small assortment of tea-trays, waiters, brass cocks, and Dutch ovens; with excellent Irish linen and dowles sheeting by the piece. The quality and prices of the above are peculiarly calculated to recommend them to the keepers of boarding houses, and to give satisfaction to such gentlemen as may wish to provide their own wines, &c. Alexandria, Dec. 21, 1801. ep4w
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. 12. ep6t
FOR SALE,
At the Subscriber's Store near the Capitol.
Port wine of superior quality from the Oporto Company, in pipes and quarter casks.
Madeira wine in pipes, fit for immediate use.
London Porter, Parmazan Chees, } Wines. J. D. BARRY. Dec. 16. ep2t

PROPOSALS,
For carrying the MAILS of the UNITED STATES in the following Post roads, will be received at the General Post Office, in Washington City, until the 30th day of January next, inclusive.
IN DELAWARE.
 1. From Wilmington by New-Castle, St. Georges, Dover, Frederica, Milford, Georgetown, Lewes, Rehoboth, and Bethany, three times a week—Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 A. M. and arrive at Dover at 1 P. M. and at Lewes at 3 P. M. and at Rehoboth at 4 P. M. and at Bethany at 5 P. M. and return the same days by 10 A. M. Leave Dover every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11 A. M. and arrive at Wilmington the next days, Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday by 3 P. M. Leave Lewes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Dover at 6 A. M. and at Wilmington at 8 A. M. and return the same days by 11 A. M.  2. From Wilmington by Christiana, Middletown, Warwick, Md. Sassafras, Md. and Georgetown, Md. to Chester-town, Md. three times a week—Leave Wilmington every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Chester-town at 11 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Chester-town every Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Wilmington the same days by 5 P. M. 
IN MARYLAND.
 3. From Chestertown by Centreville, to Talbot, twice a week—Leave Chestertown every Wednesday and Friday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Talbot at 11 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Talbot every Thursday and Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Chestertown by 5 P. M.  4. From Easton by New Market, Cambridge, Vienna and Salisbury to Snowhill, to return by Princess Ann, once a week—Leave Easton every Thursday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Snowhill on Friday at 1 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Snowhill on Friday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Easton on Monday by 6 P. M.  5. From Harford to Belair, once a week—Leave Belair every Tuesday at 7 A. M. and arrive at Harford by 10 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Harford every Tuesday noon, and arrive at Belair by 3 P. M.  6. From Baltimore by Libertytown to Fredericktown, to return by New Market, twice a week—Leave Fredericktown every Wednesday and Monday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore by 5 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Baltimore every Friday and Wednesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Fredericktown by 5 P. M.  7. From Baltimore to Annapolis, three times a week—Leave Baltimore every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Annapolis by 5 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Annapolis every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore by 5 P. M.  8. From Baltimore by Ellicott's Lower Mills, Montgomery c. h. and Charlesburg, to Leesburg, Va. once a week—Leave Baltimore every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Leesburg on Saturday by 6 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Leesburg every Thursday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore on Friday by 10 A. M.  9. From Annapolis by Lower Marlboro, Huntingdon and Calvert c. h. to St. Leonard's once a week—Leave Annapolis every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at St. Leonard's on Wednesday by 10 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave St. Leonard's every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Annapolis on Thursday by 6 P. M.  10. From Washington City by Montgomery c. h. Clarkburg, Fredericktown, Hagerstown, Boonsburg and Green-castle, Pa. to Chambersburg, Pa. twice a week—Leave Washington every Thursday and Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Fredericktown by 5 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Fredericktown every Friday and Monday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Washington by 11 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Washington every Tuesday and Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Chambersburg on Wednesday by 7 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Chambersburg every Tuesday and Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Washington by 11 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M.  11. From Washington City by Upper Marlboro and Queen Ann's to Annapolis once a week—Leave Annapolis every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Washington by 5 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Washington every Thursday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Annapolis by 5 P. M.  12. From Washington City by Upper Marlboro, Nottingham, Lower Marlboro, Aquasco, Benedict and Charlotte Hall to Chapico once a week—Leave Washington every Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Lower Marlboro on Sunday by 7 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Lower Marlboro every Sunday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Washington on Wednesday by 5 P. M.  13. From Washington City by Piscataway, Port Tobacco, Allen's Creek, Newport, Chapico, Leonardtown, Great Mill and St. Inigoes to the Ridge once a week—Leave Washington every Thursday at 8 A. M. and arrive at the Ridge on Friday by 7 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave the Ridge every Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Washington on Sunday by 7 P. M.  14. From Fredericktown by Wood-boro, Taneytown, Peter'sburg, Pa. and Hanover, Pa. to York, Pa. once a week—Leave Fredericktown every Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at York on Sunday by 11 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave York every Monday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Fredericktown on Tuesday by 6 P. M.  15. From Fredericktown to Leesburg, Va. once a week—Leave Leesburg every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Fredericktown by 2 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Fredericktown every Friday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Leesburg on Saturday by noon.  16. From Hagerstown by Hancock and Old-town to Cumberland, once a week—Leave Hagerstown every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Cumberland on Thursday by noon. Leave Cumberland every Sunday at 11 A. M. and arrive at Hagerstown on Monday by 10 A. M.  17. From Hagerstown, Md. by Williamsport, Md. Martinsburg, Winchester, Strasburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Newmarket and Harrisonburg to Staunton once a week—Leave Hagerstown every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 10 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Winchester every Friday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Hagerstown on Saturday by 5 P. M.  18. From Alexandria by Matildaville, Leesburg, Waterford, Charlestown, Shepherdstown and Martinsburg to Winchester, to return by Martinsburg to Shepherdstown, and from thence by the same route to Alexandria once a week—Leave Alexandria every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Winchester on Thursday at noon, at Martinsburg by 5 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Winchester every Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria on Tuesday by 9 A. M.  19. From Alexandria by Centreville, Middleburg, Goshen, Paris, Milwood and Winchester to Romney once a week—Leave Alexandria every Friday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 3 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Winchester every Monday at 7 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Winchester every Tuesday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria on Friday by 9 A. M.  20. From Romney by Western Port and Green Glades to Morgantown once a week—Leave Romney every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Morgantown on Thursday by 7 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Morgantown every Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Romney on Monday by 6 P. M.  21. From Romney to Moorfields once a week—Leave Romney every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Moorfields by 3 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Moorfields every Monday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Romney by 6 P. M. Contract to continue until October 1, 1802.  22. From Centreville by Haymarket, Buckland, Fauquier c. h. and Jefferson-ton, to Culpeper c. h. once a week—Leave Centreville every Monday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Culpeper on Tuesday by 10 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Culpeper every Tuesday at noon and arrive at Centreville on Wednesday by 3 P. M.  23. From Fredericksburg by King George c. h. Broadfield, Mattapex, Leesburg, Templeman's cross Roads, Richmond c. h. Farnham, Kinfaile, and Northumberland c. h. to Lancaster c. h. once a week—Leave Fredericksburg every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Lancaster c. h. the next Saturday by 6 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Lancaster c. h. every Saturday at 10 P. M. and arrive at Fredericksburg the next Wednesday by 10 A. M.  24. From Fredericksburg by Port Royal, Laytons, Lloyds, Tappahannock, Urbanna, and Gloucester c. h. to Yorktown, once a week—Leave Fredericksburg every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Tappahannock on Thursday by 6 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Yorktown on Saturday by 6 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Yorktown every Saturday at 10 P. M. and arrive at Tappahannock on Monday by 7 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Tappahannock on Wednesday by 10 A. M.  25. From Fredericksburg by Orange c. h. Milton, to Charlottesville, once a week—Leave Fredericksburg every Wednesday at 10 P. M. and arrive at Charlottesville on Friday by 10 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Fredericksburg on Saturday by 7 P. M.  26. From Charlottesville by New 
 27. From Staunton by Kincaile, the Warm Springs, or Bath c. h. Morris's, Callaghan's, Sweet Springs, Sulphur Springs and Lewisburg, to Uniontown, and from Uniontown by Lewisburg, Callaghan's, Morris's, and the same route to Staunton, once a week—Leave Staunton every Saturday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Sweet Springs on Monday at 2 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Sweet Springs on Tuesday by 7 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Uniontown every Wednesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Staunton the next Saturday by 10 A. M.  28. From Englishville by Wythe c. h. Aspinville, Abingdon, Sevierville, T. Sullivan c. h. T. Rossville, T. and Hawkins c. h. T. to Orrville, T. once a week—Leave Englishville every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Sullivan c. h. on Thursday at 10 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Sullivan c. h. at 11 A. M. and arrive at Orrville on Friday by 10 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Orrville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Sullivan c. h. on Saturday by 3 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Sullivan c. h. at 4 P. M. and arrive at Englishville on Monday by 7 P. M.  29. From Richmond by Goochland c. h. and Columbia, to Charlottesville, once a week—Leave Richmond every Wednesday noon, and arrive at Charlottesville on Friday by 10 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Richmond on Monday by 6 A. M.  30. From Charlottesville by Warren, Warminster, New Market, New Glasgow and Madison, to Lynchburg, once a week—Leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Lynchburg on Monday at 8 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Lynchburg every Wednesday at noon, and arrive at Charlottesville on Friday by 10 A. M. 
to every Sunday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Chapico by 6 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Chapico every Monday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Washington on Wednesday by 5 P. M.
From Annapolis by Kent Island, Sharktown and Queenstown to Centreville once a week—Leave Annapolis every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Centreville by 3 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Centreville every Monday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Annapolis by 2 P. M.
From Washington City by Piscataway, Port Tobacco, Allen's Creek, Newport, Chapico, Leonardtown, Great Mill and St. Inigoes to the Ridge once a week—Leave Washington every Thursday at 8 A. M. and arrive at the Ridge on Friday by 7 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave the Ridge every Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Washington on Sunday by 7 P. M.
From Fredericktown by Wood-boro, Taneytown, Peter'sburg, Pa. and Hanover, Pa. to York, Pa. once a week—Leave Fredericktown every Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at York on Sunday by 11 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave York every Monday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Fredericktown on Tuesday by 6 P. M.
From Fredericktown to Leesburg, Va. once a week—Leave Leesburg every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Fredericktown by 2 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Fredericktown every Friday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Leesburg on Saturday by noon.
From Hagerstown by Hancock and Old-town to Cumberland, once a week—Leave Hagerstown every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Cumberland on Thursday by noon. Leave Cumberland every Sunday at 11 A. M. and arrive at Hagerstown on Monday by 10 A. M.
From Hagerstown, Md. by Williamsport, Md. Martinsburg, Winchester, Strasburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Newmarket and Harrisonburg to Staunton once a week—Leave Hagerstown every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 10 A. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Winchester every Friday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Hagerstown on Saturday by 5 P. M.
From Alexandria by Matildaville, Leesburg, Waterford, Charlestown, Shepherdstown and Martinsburg to Winchester, to return by Martinsburg to Shepherdstown, and from thence by the same route to Alexandria once a week—Leave Alexandria every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Winchester on Thursday at noon, at Martinsburg by 5 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Winchester every Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria on Tuesday by 9 A. M.
From Alexandria by Centreville, Middleburg, Goshen, Paris, Milwood and Winchester to Romney once a week—Leave Alexandria every Friday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 3 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Winchester every Monday at 7 P. M. and return the same days by 3 P. M. Leave Winchester every Tuesday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria on Friday by 9 A. M.
CHARLES VARDEN, Merchant Taylor, from Philadelphia, GRATEFULLY acknowledges the favors conferred on him by the gentlemen of this City, and states himself that the general satisfaction he has already given will merit a continuation of the same. He has also received a handsome assortment of goods from Philadelphia, consisting of, Best superfine cloths, Cassimeres, Swan-down, Toyenette, Velverettes, Fancy Cords, Coatings, Plannels, &c. N. B. Regiments, Naval Uniforms, and Ladies' Habits, made in the neatest and most fashionable manner, and at the shortest notice—Washington City, New Jersey Avenue, next to Mr. Raper's book store. Dec. 16, 1801. ept
JOHN MARCH, STATIONER, High-Street, George-Town, Respectfully informs the Public, that he has received, from England, an assortment of Stationary goods of the best qualities, including: Writing paper, from atlas to foolscap, wove drawing paper from atlas to demy, music paper, royal and foolscap, coloured and marbled do. best black lead pencils, Revere's colours, and camel-hair pencils, sealing wax, and Irish wafers, best red and black ink-powder, black chony and mesogony writing desks, letter cases, and also skin books, English quills, and an assortment of pewter, glass, leather and wedgewood inkstands, round rules, &c. Morocco, Russia, calf, red, green, and white sheep, very fine and large—also American papers of different qualities, at the lowest cash prices. J. M. has an assortment of blank and ruled books; and makes them to order, on short notice. * Where may be had Dr. Church, Lee, and Beale's Patent Medicines, Dec. 18. 6t
On Wednesday the 23rd 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 300 acres are in wood and timber. The whole shore is a fishing landing, where upwards of one hundred thousand herrings, with other fish, such as shad, 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 30 acres of meadow now in grass, and a great deal more may be made—200 acres of this land will now rent for from 1200 to 2250, and with a small expence 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. M'Laughlin'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 303 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 sowed. 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
GEORGE BROWN, Has received at his store opposite to the house lately occupied by capt. Purnell, New-Jersey Avenue, A handsome Assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the present season—Earthenware, Queens, and Glass Ware—Also Groceries and Liquors, Among which are the following articles—Loaf and brown Sugars, teas, coffee, pepper, mustard, oranges, box raisins, figs, fox 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 best country. Dec. 11, 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 a 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, 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. 3stwt
Marshal's Sale. By virtue of two writs of scire 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. 104, 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, Marshal of the district of Columbia. Washington, Dec. 4. ept
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. SKELTON JONES. Washington Dec. 14, 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
Thirty Dollars Reward. THE following criminals who made their escape from the prison of Washington County, in the City of Washington, on Sunday night the 11th inst. have not yet been apprehended. FRANCIS PIGDON, a slender man, about 5 feet 6 inches high, fair complexion, black hair, and 26 or 27 years of age. It is supposed he has endeavored to get among his relations in Charles or St. Mary's County. JAMES SCULLY, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, stout made, fair complexion, an Irishman by birth, had on a blue suit of clothes quite new, and of a coarse quality. He is about 42 years of age, talks thick, has horn, bushy hair, and is very much marked with the small-pox. HARRY, a negro man, of light complexion; 23 or 24 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, well made; had on when he went away, a new white cotton shirt, and new coarse, blue, cloth jacket and trousers. It is supposed this fellow is gone to Port Tobacco, where, I am informed, his master resides, whose name is Lanty Maddox. Ten dollars will be paid for the delivery of either of the above men, or thirty dollars for the whole of them. DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal of the district of Columbia. Washington, Nov. 11. ept
FOR SALE. A TRACT of land containing 2500 acres lying immediately on the river Potomac, in the county of Northumberland, Virginia, late the residence of PRESLEY THORN ON, Esq. Seventeen hundred acres of which are of the most valuable kind of low grounds on the river; 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 orchards 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 sawed 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. Philadelphia, Nov. 11. 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 E. 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
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 Sashes, &c. which may also be had at his Rose No. 51, Market Street, New-York, and to Mr. Wild's store, Market Street, Baltimore. GEORGE ANDREWS. Who has gold leaf for sale by the package or book. May 8, 1801. 17
IMPORTED, In the Ship Thomas, from Liverpool, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery and Brass Ware which are now opening for sale at the subscriber's store on New-Jersey Avenue, Capitol Hill, viz. IRON and brass Kim locks, flock ditto, butt and HL hinges, screws, bolts, laves, files, chisels, curriers knives, waggon boxes, frying pans, chafing dishes, iron pots, knife cases, knives and forks, brass and iron candlesticks, shovels and tongs, brushes, ladies dressing cases, mathematical instruments, mill, pit and cross-cut saws, japanned ware, large teak beams, &c. &c. HENRY INGLE. October 19.
The CABINET and CHAIR-MAKING Business is carried on by Ingles 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. 2wtf
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 finished convenient three story brick house, containing a heated 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 situated 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 Karrick and Percival, Philadelphia. Nov. 22. 17
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 situated 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 Karrick and Percival, Philadelphia. Nov. 22. 17