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The National Intelligencer,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. I. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, NEW-JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL. No. CXXVII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, AUGUST 24th, 1801.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
In the present dearth of news, we present our readers with the following interesting view of, TOOKE'S
HISTORY OF RUSSIA.
Mr. Tooke has had in the execution of the present work many peculiar advantages. No systematical or satisfactory history of Russia had appeared in the English language, and he has not therefore been liable to the danger of competition. He was a complete master of Russian literature in its native tongue; he had access to the libraries and archives where public records were preserved, and he must have derived very considerable assistance from the numerous historians in other parts of Europe who have written since the memorable era of Peter the Great. Previous to that epoch, the sources of historical information, respecting the vast empire of Russia, were few and confined. But when that great legislator and conqueror rescued his country from ignorance, obscurity and contempt; when he distinguished it by a name among the nations of the world, the records of its glory began to multiply, and minute enquiries were made into its ancient state. The original manners of the inhabitants were investigated with success, and in many instances illustrated with ability; events were ascertained, which were either unknown or doubtful before, and several persons of prominent talents, devoted their labours to methodize a subject which had been almost universally neglected. It has been justly observed by an ingenious writer: "So little were the limits of Russia known in the last century, that when in 1689, the Chinese and Russians were at war, and their respective sovereigns sent ambassadors to meet within three hundred leagues of Pekin, on the frontiers of both countries, for the purpose of adjusting differences, the whole was treated in the most enlightened parts of Europe as a ridiculous fable."
The Emperor Peter, appeared soon after on the scene, and he created a people.
The author proposes to himself, in the course of the narrative, to resolve the following inquiries: "What was the beginning of this mighty empire; what fortunes have befallen it; and how has it arrived at its present height?" In answering these natural and important questions, he has faithfully represented the leading events that have had any influence on the empire; he has carefully depicted the manners in gradual progression; and he has judiciously compressed the earlier accounts by rejecting all idle tales and legendary absurdities, while he only notices those transactions which have been collected from native chronologers and other primitive sources. The ancient history of Russia, tho' destitute of many striking and interesting events, possesses, as it is here related, the merit of fidelity; and Mr. Tooke does not adduce one fact of moment, for which he cannot refer to unquestionable authority. Of the state of manners and culture in Russia, in the sixteenth century, we select a few instances:
"The houses in general were of timber, and as badly constructed as I have already described them; only in Mosco and other great towns, were a few buildings of brick. That contempt for the female sex, which is invariably a characteristic of the want of civilization, was conspicuous among the Russians. The women were kept in a state of perfect bondage, and it was thought much if a stranger was permitted only to see them; they did not even dare to go often to church, tho' church going was always such a mighty business among these people, it was required that they should be constantly within doors, and should very seldom enjoy the fresh air."
"The men of middle rank always repaired about noon to the market, where they transacted their business together, talked over public affairs and went to the courts of judicature to see the causes that were going forward. This was certainly a practice productive of much good, as the inhabitants of the towns by this means improved their acquaintance, bartered their ideas and knowledge with one another, and the patriotic affections were nourished and invigorated. In agreements and bargains, the
highest asseveration was, "If I keep not my word, may it turn to my infamy;"—a custom extremely honourable to the Russians of those days, as they held the disgrace of having forfeited their word, to be the deepest degradation of the man. Though the wife was so dependant on the husband, the child was still more so on the father. He might even sell his children. Servants and masters, as we have already seen, entered into a contract on the terms of their connections and deposited it in court. If the master broke the contract, the servant might lodge his complaint. The single combat still continued to be the last resource in deciding a cause, to which the judge consented, when he knew not how else to determine. But duels out of court were strictly prohibited, and where one was killed, the slayer was punished like other murderers. The taking personal vengeance was forbidden by the laws under pain of rigorous punishment. The nobles were universally soldiers, and were obliged to appear when summoned to war."
"The Boors till the end of this century were still not bound to any particular master. The Boor tilled the ground of a nobleman for a certain time, on stated conditions. Either he got a part of the harvest and the produce of the cattle, a portion of wood, hay, &c. or he worked five days for the master, and on the sixth was permitted to till a bit of ground ceded to him by his master. At the expiration of the term, either party might give up the contract to the other, the Boor remove to another master, and the master dismiss the Boor that did not suit him. Hence, however, inconveniences arose, particularly on the establishment of a regular army, when a nobleman no longer went to battle with his people and maintained them, but a stated number of troops were raised, and a capitulation tax imposed. The nobleman paid for his lands and the Boor for his house; but as the Boor lived here perhaps to day, and shortly after in another part of the empire, he might cause a diminution of the taxes to the government by changing his place of abode. This institution likewise excited great murmurs, because one master might easily find means of enticing away Boors from another. In order to remedy these disagreeable consequences, Czar Fedor, on the advice of Boris in 1595, forbade the strolling about of the Boors, and reiterated the interdiction in 1597. Boris, however, afterwards restored to the Boors their former privilege, as the new law appeared to lead to vassalage. Schuiskoy resolved to take a middle path between the old regulation, when the Boors were entirely free, and the more recent one, by which they were bound to a certain piece of land, and to one master forever. But in his turbulent reign nothing was brought to effect, and a systematic vassalage of the peasantry, now became gradually prevalent on Russia, at a time when this blot upon humanity was effaced in the other countries of Europe, namely at the beginning of the 17th century."
That the vassalage which was permitted towards the close of the 16th century, and at the opening of the 17th, had not a beneficial effect on the culture of the people, but that it rather had a very prejudicial influence on it, is so manifest as to need no proof. The activity and industry which the introduction of so many foreigners into the country was intended to raise, would be naturally checked and impeded to an extraordinary degree by the permitted subjugation of the Boors into slavery, and the national spirit again be depressed." We shall pass over the ancient history of Russia to come to the reign of Peter the Great; and even here, we are necessarily concise, from the consideration that the great events of that period and the character of the Czar, are too generally known to require illustration of his good or bad qualities; some anecdotes, which are new, will prove interesting to the reader. The violence of the Czar cannot be excused; his cruelties admit of no palliation, and Mr. Tooke strongly remarks, that "he sometimes did things which in any other man would have passed for acts of insanity." The mind recoils with disgust and horror from the following instance of barbarity:
"The first insurrection occasioned by the general order to all the Russians to leave off the custom of wearing the beard, was followed by the execution of eight thousand persons, and for containing such a great number of victims, the Czar made choice of a spacious square, adjoining to his house of Preobrazhinsko, three versts from Mosco. The place was surrounded by palisades, through which it was easy to see what was passing within the inclosure, where after placing a great number of baths and blocks, the wretches condemned to lose their lives were made to kneel at them. Several executioners were immediately employed in cutting off heads: Peter, himself, with an ax in his hand, set the example to the executioners. Most of the Czar's courtiers were eager to imitate him, and Mentchikoff boasted afterwards, that it was he who had cut off the greatest number of heads. A boy of about 12 years old, came and laid his head on the Czar's block; the prince instead of chopping off his head, took him by the arm and pushed him away. The boy without saying a word, went and placed himself at another block; the Czar perceiving this, advanced towards him, raised him up and put him away again, presenting afterwards the boy returned to submit himself again to the axe; the Czar then angrily asked him, why he persisted in wishing to have his head cut off? "Thou hast cut off my father's head, my brother's head and the head of all my relations who were no more guilty than I am," said the boy "why shouldst thou not cut off mine?" Peter made no answer, but ordered the boy out of the inclosure, threw down the axe and went away. When M. Printy was at the court of Peter the First, as ambassador from Prussia, that prince invited him to a grand entertainment, and after having drank as usual a great quantity of wine and brandy, he sent to fetch from the prisons of Petersburg 20 of the Strelitez; then at each bumper he struck off the head of one of these wretches. He proposed to the Prussian ambassador to exercise his dexterity upon them; but the ambassador declined the barbarous offer. What a spectacle to see a tyrant in the midst of his cups, amusing himself, with cutting off the heads of a score of his unhappy subjects, while his courtiers were getting drunk with wine, and applauding the ferocity of such sanguinary pastime."
The different revolutions are described and accounted for with great clearness; but it is to be regretted that the author has not bestowed more attention on the gradual progress of commerce, literature, arts and manufactures. His sketch of the city of Mosco forms the most entertaining part of his work, and is one of the most perfect accounts of the state of a metropolis, in all its various branches, with which we are furnished by any traveller in antient or modern times. Among the useful institutions in Mosco, that which provides for foundlings is entitled to particular notice. "The foundling-house forms an elegant counterpart to the university. This beneficial foundation is continually increasing in stability and extent—a circumstance partly owing to the wise and well digested plan on which it is framed, but partly likewise to the rare felicity of having had at its head, almost without exception, prudent and upright governors. The habitations of the foundlings, their overseers, teachers and nurses, the church, the magazine, breweries, bake-houses and kitchens, bathing rooms, hospital ward, &c. compose altogether a little town, as the circumference of all these buildings comprises above three versts; these several buildings are substantial, commodious and handsome—only the district on which they stand, at the confluence of the Yousa and Mothea, is damp and marshy. The internal disposition is excellent; the greatest cleanliness and order every where prevail; due instruction in every thing necessary for a burgher to know; the utmost attention and care in regard to the health of the children, are the striking characteristics of the institution. The Empress takes upon her the chief inspection of the foundling hospital, and under her, Count Sieves directs the whole, an active and liberal nobleman, known in Europe chiefly by his
embassy to Poland during the Diet of Grodno. Under him is a council, consisting of a chief director and three wardens. This council expedites every thing relative either physically or morally to the establishment. In subordination to it are the censor, the economo and the principal accountant, is sufficiently clear, from the names of their office. The funds of this institution are a lombard, a tax upon all public entertainments, as plays, Vauxhalls, &c. and upon cards, which are stamped at the founding house. These two taxes are very productive. The house too has several manufactories, in which the work is performed mostly by the foundlings."
"Over the girls is a chief inspectress, under whom are other inspectresses and nurses, as the boys and girls are kept carefully separate. Both the one and the other sex are divided into different ages; each of these ages has its peculiar employments, pastimes and lessons. The instruction in the sciences and languages is conducted by tutors, both with boys and girls, but always apart. The latter are taught the feminine arts by women, and every age has an inspectress and nurse, as the divisions of the boys have their overseers and nurses. The whole number of foundlings is upwards of five thousand. At every hour of the day and night, children are admitted, without the least objection or enquiry. Nothing but a ticket is required, intimating whether the child is baptised or not; and if it has, signifying the name it received. Here are also wards properly fitted up for lying-in women, who are delivered by expert midwives, free from all expence."
"It is not to be described how much this convenient institution is frequented; not only the fruits of forbidden intercourse are deposited by high and low, but also numbers of indigent married persons, fearful that they may not be able to provide food and education for their children, commit them to the care of this charitable institution, where they are not only maintained, but brought up to become useful members of society. Since the first establishment of this hospital, a period of more than forty years, not one instance of child murder has been detected in Mosco."
"A school of trade and commerce is connected with this establishment, which owes its foundation to the generosity of a wealthy proprietor of iron mines, the late Prokopy Dimidof. A capital of 200,000 rubles was the fund which he presented for its endowment. In this school a hundred sons of poor merchants are maintained, and taught from their earliest youth the business of the counting house and the languages of Europe. Several mercantile houses in Mosco have already been supplied with able clerks from this institution."
It appears that the Russian stage, is not in so contemptible a state, as is generally thought in this country. Many of the performers at Mosco are allowed to possess distinguished merit, and uncommon attention is paid to the machinery, decorations and costume of the theatre. We also learn that the popularity of Kotzebue's muse has been raised to a greater height than even in London and Paris. The native dramatic writers do not however seem to be numerous.
"Among the pieces represented, the original are but few, most of them being translations from the German and English, particularly the former. The most favourite beside the Melnih and Sbiterchtschik, which have been already mentioned, are the, Nedorosl and the Brigadier, both by Van Wisin and Dmitri Samofvanetch the false Dmitri by Kheraskof. This last is a tragedy, the plot of which is taken from the Russian History. The two pieces are comedies, and admirably paint the national manners."
"The translations that have been attended with success at this Theatre, are, Emelia Galoti, Miss Sarah Sampson, Mira Van Barnhelm, Clavigo, Beverly, Marianna, and above all the dramatic productions of Kotzebue, Menichenhafs and Rene, (performed in England under the title of the Stranger) the Papagoy, the Kind der Leib, Poverty and Generosity, and the School of Vice, which have become the favorite pieces of the Moscovite public. These have

all had a great run, and are still performed to such crowded audiences, that numbers cannot gain admission when a play of Kotzebue's has been announced. No dramatic poet, whether native or foreigner, has ever attained such a height of celebrity as Kotzebue. His name is never mentioned in the polite circles without enthusiasm, and if this be the surest test of excellence, this writer must be a paragon of perfection. At any rate it may suffice as a specimen of the taste of this capital in the department of the drama.
"The ballet is deserving of particular notice, as being by no means of an inferior quality. It has gained considerably under the ballet master Pinucci, who has had it for some time. Both the male and female dancers are admirable; the scenery and decorations are good, and some by the famous scene painter Gonyago, are real masterpieces.
The pit, is here perhaps in many respects, one of the most polite that can be anywhere seen. The ears are never rent with those noisy marks of disapprobation, which do not correct bad actors, and which distress the inexperienced and timid. The bad or negligent performer is here never clapped; which is surely punishment enough for a sinner not quite incorrigible. Even the clappings of approbation do not so frequently distract the attention as in many other theatres, and which deserves to be noticed, are much oftener directed to the poet, than to the performer.
"A shrewd remark, a witty repartee, or an affecting sentiment, is sure of being clapped, even though coming from the mouth of an indifferent performer.
"There is one thing for which boxes and pit are extremely censurable; and that is when a piece is not one of the most admired, so much talking is heard among the company, that nothing can be understood of what is passing on the stage. On similar occasions silence would be demanded in a peremptory tone at an English or German theatre, but the Molcovites are far too polite for that."
Among the popular amusements the swings must not be forgotten, and according to Mr. Tooke, the national propensity to gaily and diversion is considerable. "One popular diversion still remains to be mentioned and deserves notice, as it is the principal amusement of all, during the hot season. I mean the swings in the Easter week. These swings are constructed in various parts of the town, having about them Shabak, booths for puppet-shows, cook-shops and the like—Podnabinsky, however is the capital scene of this diversion. Here in a spacious square between Zemlenigorod and the suburbs, about 30 of those swings, roundabouts and ups & downs are erected. It is at this joyful season, that here the national propensity to frolicsome pastime is displayed by the populace to its full extent. Even the super or classes assemble here as spectators, and form a second spectacle extremely interesting. The numerous concourse of persons of all ranks who, in their elegant equipages, drive round the diverting spot; the good flowly hummed gaiety of the populace; the hearty satisfaction with which they enjoy these amusements; the striking singularity of the pastimes themselves, give these popular holidays so peculiar a character, that any observer who would take pains to study the nation in this giddy scene of their entertainment, might seize very strong lines for its delineation—He could not fail of catching the universal blithesomeness with which old and young, childhood and hoary age, are animated, and which here is not quickened by a momentary impulse, but is only elevated and placed in its most agreeable light by a congenial opportunity—He will remark the spirit of courtesy and of gallantry, which exhibits itself in a thousand little touchings, as an etching in the national character by no means indifferent—Here a couple of beggars, whose tattered garments scarcely afford them a covering, greet one another in the most complaisant and respectful manner; a long string of questions respecting their mutual welfare begin the dialogue, which likewise concludes by a polite embrace—Here a young fellow offers to hand his girl, all glowing with paint and brandy, into the seat, in which both of them are presently mounted in the air. Even in those superior regions his tenderness does not forsake him, at every agitation of the lady, he throws one arm round her waist, that with the other he may shew his care and security by expressive pantomimical gesticulations. Only one step farther and the eye fixes on very different scenes. The same people who were before employed such in friendly salutations are now engaged in a dispute which exhausts the prodigious treasure of Russian scurrilities. All that is exasperating or degrading to human nature finds a denomination in this expres-
sive language, and yet the clamorous disputants never lose their tempers. Using the most furious gestures, exerting their threats to the utmost pitch of vociferation amidst a profusion of the most abusive epithets, they suddenly get so near, that their beards almost touch—yet without ever coming to blows.
"The police well knowing that there is no danger of life or limb in these fierce debates, cools the heated parties by a shower directed at their heads from a fire-engine, always kept in readiness on these occasions, and found by long experience to be the best instrument for quelling a riot, as well as quenching a conflagration—The whole quarrel is ended in an instant; a general shout of hootings and laughter bursts from the bystanders and the disputants are now running arm in arm to the nearest public house to cement their renovated friendship by a glass of brandy!"
This is certainly the most valuable work respecting Russia, as to authenticity of document, and novelty of matter, which has been published in the English language. The author has not indeed much attended to perspicuity of arrangement and to elegance of expression; but his information is always useful and his diction generally simple and energetic. He has embellished his publication with a pleasing variety, by inserting the preliminary dissertations on the language and religion of the Aborigines, the sketch of Moscow, the learned disquisition on the principality of Imuarakan, with a description of St. Petersburg and other cities conquered from the Swedes.
CIRCULAR.
FREDERICK-TOWN,
Aug. 4th, 1801.
SIR, The first Monday in September next, which will be the 7th day thereof, is the day appointed by the constitution of this state, to choose two electors from each county, who are to elect the senate of this state. The republicans and friends to the present administration of the general government, are now making every exertion to ensure the success of the republican candidates.
We have been requested by the republicans of this place, to communicate with our fellow citizens of Frederick county upon this subject.
The success of this election, sir, is of the utmost importance. Too long have a great portion of the citizens of Maryland been proscribed as unworthy of trust and confidence. Unessential differences in opinion have been magnified into a total disqualification to be trusted. In enquiries concerning a candidate for public trust, it has been held insufficient to ask, is he honest? Is he capable? But the questions were, is he a decided federalist? Will he go all lengths with us? The very name of being a republican, or doubtful federalist, made him unworthy of confidence.
If we are defeated, and an anti-republican senate elected, all our exertions hitherto may prove fruitless. The question to be decided in the present election then is, shall the government of the people be in the hands of the whole, or shall only such part of them as call themselves federalists, have every thing in their own hands. We think all the citizens are entitled to an equal participation in the rights of self government; and that if the federalists do get every thing in their own hands, much national, as well as local, evil is to be apprehended from it.
The present administration of the general government is, in our opinion, pursuing such measures as will ensure decrease of taxes; a lessening of the public debt; freedom from foreign entanglements; restoration of harmony and friendly intercourse in society, the loss of which all good men deplore; and a just construction and inviolate preservation of our inestimable constitution, on which essentially depends our welfare and freedom.
But, sir, whether the present administration will be able to effect and secure these great and desirable objects, depends very much on our success in the present election; for should the present senate of Maryland, or others of similar sentiments, be elected, we believe obstacles, difficulties, and embarrassments, will be thrown in the way, and by this means the administration may be thwarted, and enfeebled, so as to endanger even our republican system of government, by enabling designing men to sap its foundation, and rear aristocracy upon its ruins.
These observations apply more particularly to our political concerns in a national point of view. It remains now to be shown, that the present senate of Maryland do not deserve the confidence of the good people of this state—many reasons might
be given, but the limits of a letter restrict us to few.
The present senate have been anxious to take away from the people, the constitutional privilege of voting for the electors of president and vice president, and to transfer that power to the legislature.
They have uniformly opposed, and defeated the privilege, of universal and equal suffrage in the citizens; not thinking as we do, that every freeman who is bound to obey laws, ought to have a vote in choosing those who are to make them: and surely, Sir, no principle can be more correct, than that citizens subject to the operation of laws, ought to have a right of suffrage.
They have not only opposed universal and equal suffrage, but they have done more; they have made repeated attempts to take the right of suffrage out of the constitution, and restrict it to such of our fellow citizens, as might, hereafter by law be assessed to 50l; and thereby wrest from many of the good people, the birth-right of freemen. If this had been effected, the consequence would be, that those men who possess every tie, except the mercenary qualification of fortune, to endear them to the welfare of society, would be deprived of the right of voting. That taxable property, should be an indispensable security for the proper exercise of this right, is what neither reason, justice, nor common sense will permit us to suppose: and when we reflect that liberty, is the natural and common right of all the citizens of Maryland, we must resist that doctrine which makes property the measure of it.
We conclude our present remarks with observing, that we are informed our opponents are making every exertion to bring their friends to the polls; then let us not be idle, or inactive and suffer a minority to prevail. A successful effort, in prevailing on our friends, to attend the polls, will consummate our wishes—Freedom will be secured—The equal rights of citizens respected, and merit become the only badge of distinction. Let your love of country, your veneration for the rights of man, and your own, and posterities welfare, urge you to active exertions, in bringing out our friends, in support of our republican candidates, David Shriver, and Roger Nelson, to the end, that through them this last great object may be effected.
We have the honor to be,
Your fellow-citizens
and friends,
George Burkhardt, Adam Keller, Samuel Davall, John Rumsberg, John Hoffman, Henry Kuhn, Henry Crouffe, Law Bringle, Abraham Shriver, Danl. Clarke, jun. John Ganit.
Lancaster, (Penn.) August 19.
A letter from Ebenezer Bowman, Esq. of Wilkesbarre, to a friend in Philadelphia, informs, that three of the riotous Connecticutmen, who, with blacked faces, seized Mr. Smilie and his papers, at midnight, have been apprehended. The papers destroyed were 45 abandonments of the Connecticut pretension. More of the riotous party are discovered, and must fly the state, or surrender themselves. The latter is expected. Order, justice, and property are like to be restored in Luzerne.
Two hundred Intruders have sent a clergyman down to attempt to treat about a compromise of the found Pennsylvania right and title, with their unfounded pretension; but the Pennsylvania committee refused to treat in any way or form, till the intruders should sign papers disavowing all claim or pretension as under Connecticut. No man will be allowed to buy or lease, who maintains that foreign title to the soil of Pennsylvania, in defiance of the federal judgments of court, and the Pennsylvania laws.
We have been prevented from deriving tens of thousands of valuable New-England citizens, during the last ten years, by the devices of an hundred bad Connecticut intruders and dealers in the Susquehanna company's claims. But for the misrepresentations of those hundred men, the New-England farmers would have bought the Pennsylvania lands.
NEW YORK, August 19.
Information is received from St. Thomas, by Capt. Johnson, arrived yesterday, of the expected evacuation, in a few days, of that island, by the British troops stationed there, on account of the differences between the Danes and his Britannic Majesty being settled. The Danes will probably re-possess all their islands in the West Indies, lately captured by the English under the command of Admiral Duckworth.
PHILADELPHIA.
A slip pump on a new construction has lately been invented in this City by G. Clymer, an ingenious mechanic. A great imperfection in pumps on every principle hitherto invented, is, that they are liable to be choaked, and get out of repair, by the dirt and gravel lodging in the bottom of the vessel; this imperfection, is completely obviated, by the invention of Mr. Clymer, as a demonstration of which he throws an 18 pound ball into the well, which was pumped up and delivered in a few seconds.
This experiment was made on Tuesday last before the Governor, Judge Peters, Commodore Barry, Mr. Latrobe and several other respectable citizens, who spoke of the invention in terms of approbation, and we hope for the good of mankind that it may be fairly and tried, and meet with the encouragement it deserves. [Aurora.]
From the Boston Centinel.
MR. RUSSELL,
The following letter is from the Rev. G. C. JENNER, nephew to the celebrated Dr. JENNER, to the Editors of the Medical Physical Journal for last May. It contains an account of the progress of the new inoculation in Newfoundland with matter highly interesting to humanity and worthy the serious attention of those who encourage the idea of people's inoculating themselves.
B. W.
Cambridge, Aug. 6, 1801.
"It will perhaps be thought unnecessary at this period, when the world is already furnished with such abundant evidence of the safety of the Vaccine Inoculation, and its efficacy in protecting the human constitution against the small-pox, to advance any thing farther on the subject; but having lately seen in the public papers some letters, tending to excite alarm among those, who have adopted the new system of inoculation, I could not refrain from offering a few words with a hope that they may allay any unpleasant sensations arising from this source.
Since the month of December, 1799, I have inoculated nearly three thousand persons for the Cow-pox, a very great number of whom have since been exposed to the contagion of the small-pox, in every way that can be imagined, without its producing the smallest effect. To place this in a point of view at once striking and within the reach of inquiry, I shall mention an inoculation which took place at a village in Wiltshire, Burbage, near the seat of the Earl of Ailesbury.—Being there on a visit last spring, I gave a general invitation to the people of all descriptions to come and be inoculated.—My offer was accepted by men, women and children, to the amount of six hundred, who went through the Cow-pox in the usual mild way. Some months afterwards the village was visited by the small-pox, which made dreadful havoc among many of those who did not avail themselves of my invitation, while those who accepted it, remained secure, although there was a great general intercourse between them during the whole period. Facts equally strong have been transmitted to me by a letter from my particular friend, the Rev. Mr. CLINCH of Trinity, in Newfoundland, of which the following is an extract.
"The threads you sent me produced the desired effect, which proved a happy circumstance for this harbour. After inoculating my own family, I availed myself of the opportunity, while the small-pox was making its ravages at St. Johns, of visiting that place. Encouraged by your representation, and in order to establish the fact of the Cow-pox being an absolute preventative of the small-pox. I put my nephew, (Joseph Hart) to the most rigid test, by inoculating him with active variolous matter, and exposing him to a contagious atmosphere, but without its producing in either instance the smallest effect on the system. This single case excited the astonishment of every person within whole knowledge it came; and most of those, who had not previously gone through the small-pox, were eager to shield themselves against that dreadful malady by adopting the Vaccine Inoculation. Just before my arrival at St. Johns, a woman was inoculated for the small-pox, and four days afterwards her infant at the breast, with the Vaccine. Both went through the respective diseases in the usual way; and perfectly distinct from each other, although the mother continued to suckle her child the whole time. Shortly after my return to this place, the small-pox was imported in a vessel from Quebec; one of her crew died with it. Fortunately for the inhabitants of Trinity most of them had been inoculated with the Cow-pox,

and were thereby prepared to resist the influence of the small-pox. Several of my Cow-pox patients attended this man during his illness, but escaped the infection of his disease.
"It gives me great pleasure to say that the Jennerian inoculation is extending itself fast over this island; but one thing I lament is, the great probability of many errors being committed by persons ignorant of the disease, and inexperienced in the practice of inoculation; for the people of Newfoundland are indiscriminately inoculating each other, and I fear some of them may either not receive infection at all, or by taking the virus at too late a period, (a circumstance you so particularly cautioned me against) create a spurious disease; and thus, under an ideal security, expose themselves to variolous contagion, when, in fact, they never had the specific preventative." I must add that we are much indebted to the zeal and exertions of Mr. Macurdy, surgeon, of St. Johns, for the rapid progress the Vaccine Inoculation has made in Newfoundland. Mr. Macurdy, I understand, received his virus from Dr. Jenner, through the medium of our worthy and respected governor, admiral Pole."
"Having in my own extensive inoculation seen the vaccine pustule in all the varieties it assumes, I consider it as a duty I owe to humanity and society to answer inquiries, that may be made on the subject; and if the result of my information should contribute to relieve the anxiety of a parent for the safety of a child, or remove the pain of suspense, I shall feel myself highly gratified. I am, &c."
G. C. JENNER.
No. 13, Bond Street, April 2, 1801.
* This is exactly what happened last season in several parts of New-England. People were not contented with receiving this substitute for the small-pox, without being separated from their connections, without undergoing the disagreeable process of cleaning, without quitting in general their employments, or even keeping children from school, and all this at a very trying expense, but they must run the risk of inoculating themselves, without knowing if they had produced the true disease, without knowing that there may be a very sore arm and symptoms of fever in consequence of it, and yet not the genuine preventative disease. It is a fact that the heaviest symptoms and the worst arms belong not to the true disease, but to the spurious one. The matter taken at too late a period possesses a caustic quality, which poisons the part, and inflames violently the whole habit, but seldom or never communicates the genuine distemper, whereas the true preventative disease is mild in its symptoms and moderate in its inflammation. In some inflammatory habits, the genuine matter has sometimes occasioned an inflammation so rapid and so violent, as to exclude the infection. In this case, the physician takes off the inflammatory disposition by internal remedies, and re-inoculates the patient, and thereby secures to him the genuine distemper. Mild, safe, and certain as is the genuine Kine-pox, it is regulated by laws too nice to be guided by any eye but that of experience. Yet people have begun again to inoculate themselves in some of our country towns, and some spurious cases have already risen.
B. W.
* See cases referred to by Dr. Lettsom. Med. Jour. V. 4th, p. 567.
The Schooners Dolphin & Kitty, now lying at Mr. Young's Wharf will constantly take freights every three weeks from this to Annapolis or Baltimore. For terms apply to BROHAWN and BOYS.
Washington July 15, 1801.
Ten Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber two horses and a mare. The mare and one of the horses are matches, about 15 hands high, black colour, and bob tails. The other horse is a small bay, about 14 hands high, has a remarkable lump on the right side, cropt ears, and a bell round his neck. The above horses were missing on Sunday night.
DANIEL C. BRENT.
Washington City, Aug. 19, 1801.
3t
Strayed from the Subscriber
on or about the 8th of August, a large black horse, shod all round, one white hind foot, a scar on his neck, where he was bled, and some faddle galls.
Also a dark brown cow, and a calf, the cow has both her horns sawed off at the end, and a board on the top; the calf is brown with a white face and the end of its tail white, is a bull calf about five months old. Whoever will take up said horse, cow and calf, shall be entitled to 4 dollars reward, and all reasonable charges paid, or two dollars for the horse, by returning them to the subscriber.
AMOS WILKINSON, the tinner.
Washington City, Aug. 19, 1801.
3t
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, August 24, 1801.
At an election for a Representative to Congress from Kentucky, held at Lexington, the votes given were, for John Fowler 648, for William Garrard 39, for Philip Thomas 26.
DIED at Louisville, (Geo.) very suddenly, GENERAL GUNN.
In the town of Cheshire, Massachusetts, the ladies of the Rev. Mr. Leland's church have agreed to make a CHEESE, to present to Thomas Jefferson, as a mark of their esteem and respect for his character.
The following account is taken from an Eastern print:
Accordingly they requested Mr. Leland to procure a cheese vat at their expence 6 feet diameter, and 21 inches thick, to press the cheese in; and on a certain day they were to assemble at Mr. Daniel Brown's with curd to make the cheese. They all punctually attended, and placed the vat in a cyder press, and then filled it with curd. The vat held 1400 weight of curd, and they had 300 weight left. This cheese was made from the milk of 900 cows at one milking. When our information left Cheshire the cheese had not been turned but would be in a few days, as the machinery for that purpose was nearly completed.
A writer in the BALTIMORE TELEGRAPHER takes the following notice of a piece which lately appeared in the Philadelphia Gazette, the facts contained in which he pronounces false and calumniating.
It is said in the publication above alluded to, that Mr. Daniel Clarke, lately appointed consul at "New Orleans," is a Spanish subject, this a "direct falsehood." Mr. Daniel Clarke is an "American citizen" of the first respectability; added to a clear, comprehensive, and sound judgement, he has the most perfect knowledge of the Western country, its boundaries and its rights; and is every way qualified to fill the station he is placed in, advantageously to his fellow citizens and honorably to his country at large. It is not the intention of the writer of this paragraph to draw any parallel between the finesse of Mr. Clarke to fulfil the duties of his present office, better, or worse than his predecessor Mr. Jones: he will only barely observe, that the latter gentleman, was appointed by Mr. Adams, although actually and bona fide a "Spanish subject." Mr. Jones has large possessions in the territory of Louisiana, for this cause, or some other best known to the "government at New Orleans," he was never formally acknowledged by them, as the "legal representative" of the United States; Mr. Hulings vice consul, a Pennsylvanian, and a man of worth, performed the greater part of the "official business," but a share of the "emoluments of the office" was enjoyed by Mr. Jones: Mr. Clarke will no doubt "restore" all the profits of Mr. Hulings.
Equally erroneous is the Alexandria correspondent "of the Pennsylvania Gazette," in what regards Mr. Stephen Cathalan, "of Marseilles." That gentleman has been consular agent for the United States, at that port, for many years; it is "false therefore to call him a new appointment." The writer may add, that to his knowledge Mr. Cathalan is worthy of continuing in the office; in fact it has yielded him hitherto, but a very trifling advantage, excepting indeed that it was the means of saving his "head" which would have fallen under the execrable tyranny of Robespierre, but for that very circumstance.
ROME.
At a consistory held by his holiness on the 26th February, the cardinals hat was given to 9 new cardinals who were at Rome. The French general Dulalvi and his aid-de-Camp, and many other French officers assisted at the ceremony. The following account of general Murat's visit to the Pope, is given in the gazette of Rome. "After the conclusion of the armistice at Foligno, general Murat set off for Rome, where he arrived without any escort of troops, and accompanied only by major Berthier and their respective aids, de-camp. As soon as his arrival was known an immense crowd, throng'd the gate del Popolo and the palace Sciarra, which had been prepared by the governor
for their reception. The people in the most decisive manner testified their joy and satisfaction, at beholding him in the midst of so large a city and after so many different events alone, without any guard, without any other protection than his renown and the public faith, thus giving to the people and to his Holiness, a proof of unlimited confidence. The Cardinal Secretary of state immediately waited on him; and the general, accompanied by general Berthier, that evening presented himself before the Holy Father. Their conversation was long, their confidence mutual, and the pleasure which shone on the face of the pontiff, fully discovered his inward satisfaction. The next morning the most distinguished citizens of Rome paid their compliments to general Murat, and in the evening a general illumination took place. Another conference was held between the general and his holiness, who received him in the most affectionate manner. It was at this second visit, that the Holy Father presented his portrait to general Murat, as a testimony of the gratitude and esteem, which had been excited by his conduct, his wisdom, and the generosity of his proceedings.
General Murat, had afterwards his last audience with the sovereign Pontiff and presented to him the different officers who had accompanied him. The Holy Father testified in terms the most expressive, the joy which he felt at the news of peace. He passed a deferred eulogium on the valor of the French generals, on the First Consul who had conducted them to victory, and on the moderation of the existing government. He terminated his interview by peculiar testimonies of esteem for general Murat, he assured him of his friendship and repeated to him that he should ever preserve with pleasure a friendly correspondence with him."
PARIS, June 18.
Lieut. Gen. Soult sends intelligence by an extraordinary courier, who left Tarentum on the 14th June, that a vessel which failed from Corsu on the 9th instant, had brought intelligence to Otranto, that the British had been completely defeated in the first days of the month of May—that they had re-embarked, and that several transports had come to take in water in the different ports of the Morea.
An officer embarked on board this vessel stated, that this great event had taken place in the following manner:
"The British had taken possession of Rosetta about the middle of April. They had sent half their army thither, under the command of general Hutchinson in person, who had marched against Rhamanie—that Gen. Menou had marched thither with all his army, and after different skirmishes of cavalry and advanced guards, a general affair took place in the Delta, where gen. Hutchinson was completely defeated, and lost part of his army—that, however, the portion of the British army which had remained at Aboukir, seeing Alexandria destitute of troops, had presented themselves in order to carry the position which Gen. Menou had, after the affair of 21st March, occupied and caused to be fortified; that the French had caused several mines to be sprung, which had greatly injured the British; that the latter soon perceived that the position of Gen. Menou was under a redoubt, situated between Fort Cretin and the Roman Fortresses; they therefore thought proper to turn back, and re-occupy their position at Aboukir, with a considerable loss, exposed to grape shot, and the fort of the garrison at Alexandria: that these two events combined, had forced them to re-embark, and that they had left in the fort of Aboukir, 7 or 800 Turks of the corps of the Captain Pacha."
The commissary of commercial affairs at Ancona writes, under date of the 3d of June, that the commander of the Sennari prize has sent an account of a recent affair having taken place in Egypt, in which the British were defeated. This news, which bears some marks of truth, appears nevertheless to stand in need of confirmation. The ships which arrive in these ports, publish agreeable intelligence very often, in hopes of being better received.
[Moniteur.]
LONDON, June 19.
Mr. Nichol, Sir Christopher Hawkins, and Sir George Shuckburg, have formally joined in support of Mr. Addington's administration. Believing that nothing can save the country but peace, they went to Mr. Addington and told him, they and others were desirous of giving him their support, upon condition he would answer two questions to their satisfaction: 1st. Was there any political connexion between him and Mr. Pitt; 2d, Was he sincere in overtures of peace? To the first Mr. Ad-
dington answered, there was no other connexion between him and Mr. Pitt than that of private friendship? to the second, that he was most earnestly desirous not only of making peace, but that he would ultimately prove he had offered great sacrifices to obtain it. Sir Christopher Hawkins sends six members to Parliament.
The most active intercourse is now kept up betwixt this country and France—Flags of true peace daily between Dover and Calais.
CORIN'S PROFESSION; OR THE SONG OF CONSTANCY.
By PETER PINDAR, Esq.
NOW, JOAN, we are married—and now let me say, Tho' both are in youth, yet that youth will decay; In our journey thro' life, my dear Joan I suppose We shall oft meet a Bramble—and sometimes a Rose! When a cloud on this forehead shall darken my day Thy sunshine of sweetness must smile it away; And when the dull vapour shall dwell upon thine, To chase it, the labour and triumph be mine. Thou shalt milk our own cow, and if fortune pursue, In good time, with her blessings, my Joan shall milk two: I will till our small field, while my prattle and song, Shall charm as I drive the bright ploughshare along. When finish'd the day by the fire we'll regale, And treat our good neighbour at eve with our ale: For, Joan, who could wish for self only to live? One blessing of life, my dear girl, is to give. E'en the Red-breast and Wren shall not seek us in vain, While thou hast a crumb, or they Corin a grain, Not only their songs will they pour from the grove, But yield by example sweet lessons of love. Tho' thy beauty must fade, yet thy youth I'll remember, That thy May was my own, when thou shewedst December, And when age to my head shall his winter impart, The summer of love shall repose in my heart!
BROHAWN AND BOYS,
BEG leave to inform the citizens of Washington, that they have taken Mr. N Young's wharf, very conveniently situated to the Capitol and President's Square; where they have opened a LUMBER YARD, and expect to go pretty largely in that line of business; and in about two or three weeks will have a general assortment of the first quality of groceries that can be procured in Baltimore.
Washington June 24, 1801.
N. B. Any gentleman wishing to apply for bills of scantling of any size or dimensions, may obtain them at the shortest notice by applying as above.
CIRCULATING LIBRARY.
HUGH SOMERVILLE,
Has lately received and is now ready to circulate, a large and valuable collection of NOVELS, History, Romances, Voyages, Travels, &c. which will be lent out to read, by the week, month, quarter, or year, at his store and residence in a frame building, fourth side of the Pennsylvania Avenue, near the Hotel bridge, and three new brick buildings, and the building now erecting for the city of Washington market-house, where the terms may be known, and attendance given from nine in the morning till one in the afternoon, and from two till four.
August 18.
7t.
ANTHONY SAWYER,
LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S HAIR-DRESSER.
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has opened a shop opposite the Little Hotel, in the City of Washington. Turban wigs of the newest fashion are made for the ladies, fillets, &c. He will wait upon any lady with the patterns. Any other business in his line shall be strictly attended to.
F Street August 19, 1801.
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NOTICE.
THE following slaves have been committed to the goal of Washington county, viz.
SOLOMON JOHNSTON—Five feet 10 inches high, 33 years of age, has on a pair of nankeen trowsers and a coarse shirt; says he belongs to captain Johnston of the city of Baltimore.
JOHN PAINE—Five feet 8 or 9 inches high, 26 or 27 years of age, has on a blue coat much worn, a pair of light coloured corduroy breeches, and an old hat, says he belongs to col. Martin Pickett of Fauquier Court House, Virginia.
MARK, alias THOMAS GORDON—Five feet 9 inches high, 40 years of age, has on a pair of old trowsers, and an old shirt and a new felt hat; says he belongs to David Allison of Falmouth Virginia.
BEN COLE—Five feet 8 or 9 inches high, 24 years of age, has on a striped gingham coat, overalls of the same, and white dimity jacket; says he is a free man, and that he came from Fells Point in the city of Baltimore, where he resides.
The owners of the above Runaways are desired to come and take them away, otherwise they will be sold as the law directs, to discharge their prison expences.
DANIEL C. BRENT.
Marshal of the District of Columbia. Washington, August 14, 1801.
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[Our readers may recollect the concise notice some time since taken of the conduct of JUDGE ADDISON, of Pennsylvania; and the information that a memorial to the Legislature was circulating in the western counties of that state, praying for his impeachment. The following contains a clearer view of this affair than had been previously published. The first part relates to the conduct of Judge Addison a considerable time ago; the latter part describes his more recent conduct.]
From the Pittsburg Tree of Liberty.
SUPREME COURT,
March Term 1801.
Affidavit of John Lucas, an associate Judge of the county of Allegheny, stating that at a court of quarter sessions of the said county, after the presiding Judge (Addison) had delivered his charge to the grand Jury; and he the said Lucas was about to deliver a charge also, he was stopped by the said Addison, and ordered to be silent—that the said Lucas not regarding this interruption, but being about to proceed, the said Addison with Justice M'Dowell, the only other associate then on the bench, ordered a Constable to be sworn and the Jury to be taken from the bar. Motion by the Attorney General, that he have leave to file an information against Judge Addison on the ground of misbehaviour in this instance. Affidavit ordered to be filed, and the Attorney General to be heard on the subject.
Two points made by the Attorney General.
That the associate Judge or Justice has equal right with the presiding Judge or Justice to charge the Grand Jury. This on principle, and on authorities. The Attorney was prepared with books, and began to open.
Chief Justice Shippen.—It is unnecessary to speak to this point, or to read authorities. We will not hear the right questioned; there can be no doubt of the right. The right of every Judge is equal as to expressing himself to a Jury, Grand or Petit; whether supporting or dissenting. Nay, if he differs in opinion, he is guilty of a breach of trust, if he does not express it. Speak to the second point. Is this conduct of the Judge the subject of an information?
By the Attorney General. It is a misbehaviour in office: It is a misdemeanor. It is an indictable offence. It is an attack upon the administration of Justice. It is a privation of right of the associate to speak and of the Jury to hear; It is presentable by them as a grievance. It is the subject of a prosecution by the Judge aggrieved.
Chief Justice Shippen.—The affidavit does not state malice. It would seem to be a mistake of right. Unless a crime is stated the court cannot take cognizance. There may be another remedy. It does not lie with us to say what that is. The proceeding was arbitrary, unbecoming, unhandsome, ungentlemanly, unmannerly, and improper, but there not being an imputation of wilful misbehaviour and malice, it is not indictable, or the subject of an information.
MORE OF JUDGE ADDISON.
Judge Lucas being sitting at the court of Allegheny county on Monday the 22d of this instant (June) after Judge Addison had delivered a charge to the grand Jury, attempted to turn, to address also the grand Jury. Instantly Addison requested Lucas to communicate to him what he intended to say to the grand Jury; Lucas answered, that he thought that previous communication was unnecessary, and actually attempted again to give his charge. Addison requested him to postpone until the grand Jury would have chosen a constable; Lucas objected to it; at last yielded, and a constable was chosen—Renewed his attempt to address the Jury—Addison opposed again; insisted that they should have a conference on the merits of what he did intend to say; Lucas then consented to let Addison read it, and tendered him the paper that contained it—Addison refused to take the paper in question, persevered in his opposition, and as Lucas insisted to address the Jury, Addison declared that there was no court, and suddenly leaving the bench, told the Jury that they were at liberty to stay or retire, just as they thought proper; then adjourned the court to three o'clock in the afternoon; Lucas retired immediately after without addressing the Jury.
None but Judge Addison and Judge Lucas sat on the bench from the time Addison began to address the Jury, until both retired.
On the same day at three o'clock in the afternoon, Lucas returned to the court-house, went to the bench and sat with Addison: Lucas told Addison that he still was persevering in his intention to address the grand Jury; that as they could not agree in opinion together on that point, he did with that another Judge should be sent for—Addison answered, that he had just now sent for Judge M'Dowell; this Judge came on the bench a few minutes after—Lucas instantly gave M'Dowell a short account of what had taken place in the forenoon, between Addison and himself; he informed him also, that his intention was to give a charge to the grand Jury; M'Dowell told him such a pretension did offer a question that was new to him, and which he was not ready to resolve; suggesting to Lucas the propriety of having it referred to the consideration of a full court, thinking, probably, as there were but three Judges then on the bench, the present court was an empty one! Lucas answered, that as the Jury was going to proceed upon their business, he could not postpone giving to the Jury a charge, which he thought was useful to them; M'Dowell represented to Lucas, that he was bringing about dissensions; that as he was with them (meaning the Judges of the court) he ought to go along with them: Lucas denied to have brought any dissensions, maintained that he did claim only a concurrent right of giving his directions to any Jury, without meaning to interfere or hinder any Judge from exercising the same power in such a manner as he thought proper; insisted upon M'Dowell to give an explicit opinion on the question, and as M'Dowell seemed to decline, he addressed him thus—Do you deny me the right I claim of addressing the Jury? to which M'Dowell answered, I do—Lucas told Addison and M'Dowell, that he thought the court could not legally prevent him from discharging his official duties, and attempted again to address the Jury—when Addison ordered him silence and all ended there.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
I WILL sell or lease for ten years, a valuable Farm, in the county of Culpepper, and State of Virginia, on Flat Run, containing 750 acres the land is extremely fertile, and yields abundantly in the production of corn, wheat, and tobacco; there are about 100 acres of meadow land, 50 or 60 of which are cleared, and 15 acres well set in Timothy, about 350 acres of the tract are cleared and well inclosed. This land is distant from Fredericksburg about 28 miles, and 55 miles from Alexandria and the City of Washington. There are several valuable merchant mills in the vicinity, one within the distance of a mile where the Fredericksburg prices are given for all kinds of grain.
I will also sell the Reversion of 250 acres of land adjoining the above, on which are erected a number of valuable buildings, among them a large dwelling house of 60 feet by 40, with four rooms on a floor, with fireplaces, and every necessary out-houses—A valuable peach and apple orchard.
A further description is deemed unnecessary, as any persons desirous of purchasing or leasing, will doubtless wish to view the premises. For terms apply to Robert Brooke Voss, Esq. who lives adjoining the premises, or to the subscriber.
I will also Sell or Rent,
Two three story brick houses in Alexandria, completely finished, on King and Columbia-street, with sundry valuable property near the same, possession whereof may be had immediately. The situation for the flour and grocery business is equal to any in Alexandria.
For terms apply to Henry Thomas Moore, Alexandria, or to the subscriber.
NICHOLAS VOSS.
N. B. I wish to hire by the month, or until the 1st day of November, ten or twelve labourers, for whom liberal wages will be given, Apply to N. Voss, on F street, or W. T. Voss at the Navy-Yard.
BOTTLED PORTER.
THE subscriber wishing to establish himself in the bottling of Porter informs the public in general that he at present has by him for sale at his bottling cellar, corner of Bridge street, opposite the Post Office,
Fine Philadelphia Porter, in excellent order—Also,
TAUNTON ALE of the first quality, and CIDER in bottles.
The public may depend upon always finding a constant supply at the cellar as above—and he is thankful for favours received.
R. C. STANLEY.
George-Town, August 6. 1801.
LOTS FOR SALE,
In the City of Washington. THE SUBSCRIBER offers for Sale a number of valuable Lots beautifully situated between the Capitol and the Eastern Branch Also a few Lots to be let on lease for ninety nine years in the vicinity of the Navy yard.
WILLIAM PROUT.
City of Washington. December 12, 1800. N. B. A few Tons of good Meadow Hay, on Kiln of Bricks, and some Cord wood.
PUBLIC SALE,
To the highest bidder, at Mr. William Rhodes's Tavern, on the eighth day of September next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon (the same being part of the real estate of Abraham Young, deceased)
A LOT of ground situate in the District of Columbia, adjoining the City of Washington; whereon is erected a two story brick house 32 by 36 feet, unfinished; one small frame house in good repair about 12 by 16, one meat house 12 by 12, and one small log house; subject to the widow's right of dower. A credit of 12 months will be given to the purchaser or purchasers, on giving bond with approved security, on interest.
On the ratification of the sale by the chancellor, and on payment of the purchase money a deed will be made to the person or persons purchasing, conveying all the right, title, interest and estate, belonging to the heirs of Abraham Young deceased.
A Plat of the premises will be shown on the day of sale.
HENRY WHETCROFT,
Trustee.
Washington City, August 14, 1801.
Land for Sale.
On the 28th day of September next, will be sold at Public Auction, at Mr. Stille's Hotel, in the City of Washington, (if not sold before at private sale)
Two Tracts of Land, lying on the Eastern Branch of Potomac river, and with in the district of Columbia—containing together ninety-two acres. On each of these tracts is a quantity of good ash wood, within a few yards of the river, and the greater part, if not the whole, of said land, at a moderate expense, may be made excellent meadow. There is on one of the tracts an eligible situation for a dwelling-house, with about four acres of excellent upland suitable for a garden. Sale to commence at three o'clock, when the conditions will be made known. Information may be had from the subscriber at the Navy-yard.
GEORGE FRANK,
On the premises, or of THOMAS HERTY, Conveyancer City of Washington.
July 20, 1801.
LAND FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND,
LAYING on Mountain Run, in the county of Culpepper, whereon the subscriber now lives, containing 1130 acres and well improved, with buildings for a large and genteel family; orchards, barns, corn houses, &c. A large proportion of meadow land, which is now in grass sufficient to cut 50 or 6000000. of hay annually; 5 or 6 acres of highly improved red clover lots, the first cutting this spring and very luxuriant; the whole of the cleared land in good farming order and in a progressive state of improvement; the tract may with great convenience be divided into two good farms with equal advantages except that of buildings. The buildings on one of them would be small, but might with no great expense be made comfortable for a small family with the necessary buildings now on it, with a very productive garden; convenient to church, court house and three valuable merchant mills, two of them within one mile and an half and the other seven and an half miles, immediately on the road leading to Fredericksburg; distant 50 miles from Alexandria and the Federal City; 30 miles from Fredericksburg and Falmouth. As to its healthiness of situation and agreeableness of neighbourhood, I am fully persuaded no one will be disappointed in them. Wishing to sell the land to make a more equitable division among my children, and as some of them are young, the payments will be made easy on paying the interest annually; one third or one fourth of the purchase money will be expected on giving possession, which may take place on or about Christmas next, or perhaps sooner if required, with the liberty of seeding this fall. All kinds of stock, plantation utensils, corn, fodder, hay, household and kitchen furniture, except beds, may be had with the plantation: Also a parcel of likely NEGROES in families, who can be well recommended for their honesty, &c. Any person wishing to retire from trade, and set himself in the farming line, will seldom find an opportunity of doing it more to his mind than the present one.
One other tract of nearly 700 acres of Land, laying on the river, 4 or 5 miles above Fredericksburg, known by the name of Sutherland's Tract of land, the greatest part of which is now in wood, containing a quantity of valuable timber, and its vicinity to so thriving a town as Fredericksburg, will render it truly valuable; there is a small plantation on it now in cultivation and may be converted into a small grass farm to great advantage. It is needless to say much on its quality or other advantages, presuming any one wishing to purchase, will chuse to satisfy themselves by taking a view of them. The payments for the last tract of land will be one third on giving possession on or about Christmas next, the other two-thirds in two equal annual payments. The price of each tract may be known on application to the subscriber, either by letter or otherwise; the price of the latter tract may also be known of Mr. D. Grinnan, of Fredericksburg, or my son, living with Mr. Stone, of Fredericksburg.
R. SLAUGHTER, jun.
Culpeper, Virg. August 21.
Nail Manufactory,
ALL kinds of Cut Nails for Sale by Wholesale and Retail at the Factory on F Street, and at the Hardware Store of the Subscriber, where persons building and all others wishing to purchase may be supplied with any quantity at the most reasonable rates.
JOHN JACK
Washington Feb. 4, 1801.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
JUNE 7th, 1800.
Regulations for ascertaining and fixing the Pensioners, and payment of pensions on the Navy establishment of the United States.
To obtain a pension the party must produce to the Secretary of the Navy a certificate from the commander of the ship or vessel on board of which he sustained the injury, which incapacitates him; or in the case of a marine, from the commanding officer of the marine corps, or commander of a detachment as the case may require; in the latter case however, if the injury happened on board a vessel of war, the certificate of the surgeon will also be required, if on shore, that of some respectable medical character of the place, that the same was received while he was acting in the line of his duty, specifying the nature and amount of the disability, the capacity or station in which he acted, and the monthly pay to which he was entitled at the time of sustaining the injury. On such certificate being produced, and it being ascertained to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Navy, that the disability still exists and is likely to continue, he will at once direct the applicant to be placed on the books of the Loan Office of the state in which he resides, and the loan officer will make the payments half yearly, viz. On the 1st of January, and 1st of July, to the party in person or his legal attorney during his life or the continuance of his disability. But if the pension is to be paid on a power of attorney, the loan officer must have it ascertained by the certificate of a Justice of the peace of the county where the pensioner resides, that he was living, and that his disability continued, in the month next preceding that in which payment is to be made every year, and must transmit the same to the Accountant of the Navy with the necessary receipts as vouchers for his payments.
Each person to be placed on the pension list, must receive at the Navy Office a certificate in the following form.
A. B. Seaman, &c. having been disabled in the service of the United States, on board of the ship of war while acting in the line of his duty, is entitled to receive dollars per month, from the loan officer of the state of payable half yearly, on the 1st of January and 1st of July in every year during his life or continuance of such disability, to commence from the day of
The same will be paid to him in person or on his legal power of attorney. But no money will be paid on a power of attorney, unless the said A. B. shall send to the loan officer of said state, the certificate of a Justice of peace of the county wherein he resides, that he the said A. B. appeared before the said justice in the month preceding that in which the ill continued to be made and that his disability still continues.
Signed
BENJ. STODDERT.
The foregoing regulations are still in force.—
By order,
AB. THOMAS, P. Clk.
Navy Department,
3raw 227
June 17, 1801.
City of Washington, July 24, 1801.
The Subscribers
HAVING on hand a number of house frames of different dimensions, also, a large quantity of the various kinds of lumber requisite for building, and having made such arrangements as will ensure a constant supply thereof, and enable them to sell the same on very advantageous and moderate terms to the purchasers, hereby give notice, that on application, accompanied by a memorandum or bill of the frames or lumber wanted, they will cause the same to be delivered as soon as may be, at any of the wharves in the city of Washington, George-Town or Alexandria. The circumstances under which the subscribers enter into this business, authorize an assurance that the strictest punctuality in their engagements may be relied on. They are therefore induced to believe, that many persons who are engaged in building, or who may intend to build, will find a great convenience and advantage in making timely application, and being thus supplied with the whole of the lumber necessary for their buildings by the time it may be wanted for use.
JOHN CONNER,
Somerset County, near Princess Ann, Maryland.
THOMAS MUNROE
City of Washington.
July 27.
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Conrad & M c Munn
HAVE opened houses of entertainment in the range of buildings formerly occupied by Mr. Law, about two hundred paces from the Capitol, in New Jersey avenue, leading from thence to the Eastern Branch. They are spacious and convenient, one of which is designed for stage passengers and travellers, the other for the accommodation of boarders. There is stable sufficient for 60 horses—They hope to merit public patronage.
City of Washington, Nov. 24, 1800.
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WARDEN & CARPENTER, TAYLORS,
Gratefully acknowledge the favours of the public, whilst carrying on business opposite Mr. Stille's Tavern, and inform, that they have removed to the next house east of Mr. Tunnicliff's Hotel, where gentlemen and ladies will be served in a stile of fashion and elegance which it has ever been, and ever will be, their study to execute, and they presume, equal to the most populous cities in the Union.
Regimental and Ladies Habits made in the neatest manner.
May 15, 1801.
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