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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. LIII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4th 1801.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
REPORT.
The Committee to whom was referred the representation of the House of Representatives of the Mississippi Territory.
REPORT,
That the first object mentioned in this representation respects the failure of an election for a member of the House of Representatives for the county of Washington, in that territory.
On account of the governor's order not being received in season, the election was there held on the 15th and 16th days of August, whereas by law it was directed to have been held on the 15th day of July. In all other respects the election is represented to have been fair, and the member chosen, correct. The power of the governor to issue a writ of election is doubted, and the interference of Congress is solicited.
As the members of the House of Representatives of the territory, serve for two years, and unless special provision be made, the inhabitants of Washington county will have no member in the House of Representatives, the first session of the General Assembly; it appears to your committee expedient to authorize the governor to order an election to be held in that county, for the choice of a representative.
The second object of this representation, respects the time of holding the first session of the General Assembly of the district.
By law the General Assembly is to meet annually on the first Monday of December, unless by law they appoint a different day. The governor has power on extraordinary occasions to convene the General Assembly.
It was found impracticable to make the appointments of the legislative council seasonably for holding the first session of the General Assembly, on the first Monday of December last; and it is represented that if an earlier time be not fixed than the first day of December next as now established by law, the appointment of a delegate in Congress from the territory cannot be made seasonably for the next Congress, and it is stated that the governor will be indisposed to convene the General Assembly at an earlier day.
The powers of the governor being competent to the object in view, in the opinion of the committee, it would be inexpedient for Congress to interfere on the grounds suggested of a presumption that those powers will not be fairly and discreetly exercised in this instance.
The committee therefore respectfully submit to the consideration of the House, the following resolution:
Resolved , That the governor of the Mississippi territory, be authorized to cause an election to be held in the county of Washington in that territory, for the choice of a representative in the first General Assembly of the territory.
The Committee to whom was referred the Address and Remonstrance of the Legislature of the state of Georgia, submit the following REPORT.
The remonstrance complains of two acts of Congress respecting the Mississippi territory; one passed in April, one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, the other in May, one thousand eight hundred; and prays for their repeal.
The tract of country called the Mississippi territory, is bounded on the west by the river Mississippi, on the east by the river Appalachicola, or Chattahoochee, on the south by the southern boundary of the United States; and on the north by a line drawn from the confluence of the river Yazoo with the Mississippi, due east to the before mentioned river Chattahoochee.
For a view of the claim of the United States to the territory in question, the committee, in the present instance, deem it sufficient to refer to a report of the Attorney-general, made to the Senate, at the first session of the fourth Congress, and to the report of a committee of the House of
Representatives, made at the first session of the sixth Congress. The last mentioned report also contains a summary statement of a variety of individual claims to land within the territory.
The claim of Georgia is particularly stated in the remonstrance referred to your committee.
The two acts of Congress, of which the remonstrance complains, have provided for an adjustment of those claims, through the agency of commissioners; and also for the establishment of a government over the Mississippi territory, similar to that established by the ordinance of Congress, of July the thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, for the territory north-west of the river Ohio; saving and reserving to the state of Georgia all her right or claim to the said territory.
Commissioners have accordingly been appointed on the part of the United States, and also on the part of Georgia, for negotiating an adjustment of their respective claims: No report has yet been laid before Congress from the commissioners of the United States; but the business of their commission is understood to be yet pending.
Considering this state of things, the committee deem it proper for them to abstain from any particular discussion of the several claims to the Mississippi territory, while a hope is cherished that an amicable adjustment may be ultimately effected: Nor do they think it expedient to adopt any measure which may be prejudicial to an object so desirable.
The committee therefore submit the following resolution:
Resolved , That it would not be proper at this time, for the House to take any further order on the address and remonstrance of the legislature of the state of Georgia.
IN SENATE, February 27th, 1801. The committee appointed to join such committee as may be appointed on the part of the House of Representatives, to consider whether any, and if any, what measures ought to be adopted for the further accommodation of the President of the United States, for the term commencing the fourth day of March next.
REPORT, THAT, out of the appropriation of fifteen thousand dollars, made for the purpose of providing furniture for the President's house, by the 2d section of the act, entitled "An act to make further provision for the removal and accommodation of the government of the United States," passed the twenty-fourth day of April, one thousand eight hundred, a sum of six thousand seven hundred and fifty-nine dollars thirty-eight cents, has been actually expended; and that there are outstanding accounts for furniture already purchased and received, which may be estimated at something more than two thousand dollars, leaving an unexpended balance of about six thousand dollars, still applicable to the object for which the appropriation was made.
That although a number of rooms remain unfurnished, the committee are of opinion that the said balance of six thousand dollars will be sufficient to purchase the furniture which may be necessary, in addition to the articles now in the possession of the President, an inventory of which is annexed to this report, and that no further measures are necessary for that object.
FIRE IN TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, February 23d, 1801.
SIR, IN obedience to the resolve of the House of Representatives of the 2d instant, I have the honor of transmitting herewith the best information it is in my power to obtain, in relation to the destruction of official books and papers by the fire in the building occupied by the treasury department. To the enclosed statement from the other officers of the Depart-
ment, I have the pleasure to add, that the books and papers belonging immediately to my office, with the exception of a few official letters and documents which can be replaced, have been preserved. It is not probable that any great public inconvenience will be the consequence of the unfortunate accident which gave occasion to the enquiry.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant, SAMUEL DEXTER. The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives. }
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Comptroller's Office February 19th, 1801.
SIR, IN reply to your letter of the 4th instant, I have the honor to inform you, that after a careful and diligent examination it does not appear that records or documents appertaining to this office are missing in consequence of the late fire, from which any loss can result to the public, or to individuals. One book in which sundry forms prescribed by the department are recorded, has not yet appeared, though, as its destruction is highly improbable, expectations are entertained that it will eventually be found:— If it should not, it can be replaced with some labour.
I have the honor to be, Sir, with great respect, Your obedient servant, JOHN STEELE. The Honorable Samuel Dexter Esq. }
List of Books and papers destroyed or lost in the Auditor's Office, in consequence of the fire which took place in the Treasury, on Tuesday the 20th of January, 1801.
1st. The books containing copies of records on all the accounts which have been adjusted since the establishment of the present government, excepting those on the public debt funded at the Treasury, which being entered in a distinct set of books and kept in another room, were preserved. With the aid and expence of an extra clerk, the lost copies may be replaced, as the originals with the statements and vouchers belonging to them, are deposited in the Register's office.
5th. The books containing copies of various statements made by the Auditor and Accountants under the late government. The originals of these are also in the Register's Office, and new copies may be made from them, if necessary.
3d. The ledgers and journals in which were entered the accounts settled by the late commissioner with the officers of the old quarter master and commissary departments. The loss of these books adds to the difficulty of adjusting such of the accounts in these departments as remained open; but from the examination which had been made, the greater part were found to be defective as to leave little hope of a satisfactory statement. Some of them however though not passed, have been stated as far as the materials would admit. It is believed that few, if any of the papers are lost.
4th. The books in which were entered the accounts of the late secret and commercial committee. The papers being safe, no great inconvenience will result from the loss of the books, as few, if any of the transactions of this committee, remain unsettled.
5th. A number of claims exhibited by individuals, for services or supplies during the late war. Most of these had been presented in the first instance to the state commissioners, and turned over by them to the treasury. They had been all examined many years ago, and judged inadmissible; but as the register or list is gone with them, it is impossible to state the particular nature of each, or the names of the respective claimants.
6th. An account rendered by the Bank of the United States, for the sale of 8 per cent. stock, under the last act authorizing
a loan. A duplicate of this may be obtained.
7th. An account of Hazen Kimball for the contingent expenses of the office of state, which had been examined and was ready for stating. The vouchers cannot be replaced, but the particulars may be had from a book in which they were regularly entered by Mr. Kimball.
8th. An account of Thomas Claxton, as agent for furnishing the Capitol. The vouchers had been all examined and found right, but the statement suspended until he should also render his account for furnishing the President's house, with which it had some connection.
9th. The accounts and vouchers of Tench Francis, late purveyor of public supplies, for purchases from July 1st, 1797, to the month of September, 1798, accompanied by a general account current, stated by his executors; in which they claimed a balance. The examination of these accounts was nearly completed, but the final settlement of them suspended from a wish to bring into view the balances for or against him with the departments of war and navy, with which his accounts were also in a course of settlement. Duplicates of the abstracts and (it is understood) of the vouchers also, can be furnished.
10th. Three partial or subordinate accounts of Israel Wheeler, the present purveyor. Duplicates of all these have been already furnished.
11th. The accounts of the following gentlemen, acting as agents for the commissioners of the direct tax, in their respective states.
Joseph Israel—Delaware. Nathaniel Gilman—New-Hampshire. James White—Tennessee. Stephen Bayard—New-York. York. Paul Zantzinger—Pennsylvania. Thomas Davis—Massachusetts.
All these accounts, except the last, had been examined, and some of them, particularly the two first, would have been stated and passed the next day. The others were suspended, either for want of warrants, or some further explanation on particular points. As the vouchers, though much injured, are not entirely destroyed, it is probable that when they can be more thoroughly examined and properly arranged, they may be yet found sufficiently perfect to admit of settlement with at least some of the agents.
A few other accounts were also somewhat injured; but being still however in a state to be settled, a detail of them is deemed superfluous.
In addition to the foregoing, it is possible, and even probable, that in the course of business some other papers may be found missing, which are not recollected at this time; but none, it is believed, of much consequence.
R. HARRISON. Treasury Department, Auditor's Office, Feb. 19, 1801. }
The Register of the Treasury, upon the communication of the Secretary of the Treasury, of the fourth instant, transmitting a copy of the resolution of the House of Representatives of the United States, of Monday the second February, 1801,
BEFORE LEAVE TO REPORT— That upon the alarm of the late fire in the house occupied by the Treasury Department, all the books and records of the United States appertaining to his office, and which were deemed of primary importance, were removed from the fire-proofs and rooms occupied by the Register; and that upon their being replaced it does not appear, after a minute examination, that any of the books and records of the United States in his possession at the time of the late fire, sustained either injury or loss, excepting statements numbers 8,961—10,919—and—11,349, with their respective vouchers, which were in a part of the building exposed to the fire. The official reports upon those three statements, having been preserved, and the accounts thereof closed in the Treasury books, it is presum-

ed no injury can possibly arise from the want of those destroyed documents.
Respectfully submitted.
JOSEPH NOURSE.
Register of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, Register's office, 19th Feb. 1801.
TREASURY of the UNITED STATES, February 19th 1801.
Sir,
In answer to your letter of the 4th instant, I can assure you that my office has not suffered any injury of the least consequence by the late fire.
I am with respect,
Sir,
Your most humble servant,
SAMUEL MEREDITH,
Treasurer of the U. States.
Samuel Dexter, Esq. } Secretary of the Treasury. }
The honorable Secretary of the Treasury.
Sir,
I have paid due attention to a notice from the House of Representatives, which you communicated to me on the 4th instant.
I have the satisfaction of assuring you that the books are all safe, and that I know of no paper missing from this office which can impede or in any manner affect the adjustment of the public accounts.
I am with perfect respect,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
WILLIAM MILLER,
Commissioner of the Revenue.
Treasury Department. Revenue-Office, 13th Feb. 1801.
GENERAL STAMP-OFFICE, February 28, 1801.
Sir,
In obedience to your request and the resolution of Congress on the 24 current, I have the honor to report, that I have been fortunate enough to reclaim all the papers belonging to the general stamp office, of any consideration, and that the public will sustain no material injury in this office, by the unfortunate fire.
I am with the most perfect respect,
Sir,
Your most obedient and
most humble servant,
JOSHUA JOHNSON,
Superintendent of Stamps.
Samuel Dexter, Esq. } Secretary of the Treasury. }
GREENSBURG.
INDIANS GOING TO WAR.
By a gentleman direct from Lake Erie, we learn, that there is every probability of a war breaking out between the Seneca chief Cornplanter, and the Munsee nation of Indians. The gentleman who brings the information, says, that, during his journey out, the road from Franklin to Erie was, in different places, lined with Indian encampments; but that, on his return, they had moved off. The Munsees were daily in their war-dress, and painted. They are very shy with the whites, suspecting them to be favorable to the interest of Cornplanter; and have refused to trade with them, for any of their venison, bear-meat, skins, furs, &c. Matters, however, have not as yet come to any extremity between the two nations, but it is daily expected. The cause of the quarrel is laid to be as follows. One of the daughters of Cornplanter had been sick, and applied for relief to a famous doctress of the Munsees, under whose hands she died. A second daughter took ill, and also applied to the Munsee doctress, and is now lying at the point of death. These circumstances induced Cornplanter to believe, that his daughters had been poisoned. Young Henry Cornplanter, (who had been educated at Philadelphia) in a fit of rage killed the Munsee doctress; and her nation are determined to have satisfaction for the murder. It is, however, agreed, that, in case of the death of the second daughter of Cornplanter, the Munsees are willing to admit that his daughters have been poisoned, and that the punishment inflicted was just; but that should they recover, they are determined to avenge the death of their doctress in a pitched battle, agreed upon by both parties. The ground for this purpose has been laid off on the heads of Oil creek, about thirty miles beyond Fort ranklin. All is anxiety and expectation for the fate of the daughter of Cornplanter.
The Munsees are said to be a more warlike and powerful nation than the Senecas. The former count four hundred warriors; and the latter three hundred. Should the expected battle take place, each nation
will bring all her warriors to the field. It is also rumoured that Cornplanter has sent a delegation to the president of the United States, claiming his assistance in the event of a war. Our frontier settlers consider themselves in a critical situation, as they are completely surrounded by the two contending parties.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28.
The fugitive President, capt. Truxton, and the Chesapeake, capt. Barron, have arrived in Hampton Roads.
Thursday arrived the brig Harriet, Stokes, 17 days from Port Republican. A gentleman who came passenger in this vessel, informs that the accounts of Toussaint's army having been defeated by the Spaniards is, in part, incorrect. According to the accurate accounts received at Port Republican, it was only the Northern column of his army. Toussaint divided his army into three columns, and the Northern column having met with a superior body of Spaniards in the plain of St. Jago de la Vega, suffered a partial defeat. Before the Harriet left Port Republican, accounts were received that Toussaint had taken the town of Santo Domingo without any difficulty. The principal inhabitants, with the most valuable of their effects had previously gone off.
NIAGARA, Feb. 7.
The plan of a canal from the Chippawa creek across to the Niagara river, which promises many advantages to the public, is in considerable part accomplished. The canal is taken from the Chippawa, 1 1-4 mile from its mouth, and is already dug 100 rods. The whole distance from the place of commencement to where it will fall into the Niagara, (between Randall's and Burch's mills) is about one mile, and runs wholly through the lands Mr. Joseph Pell, who is the proprietor of the canal. When this laudable undertaking shall have been finished, it will greatly facilitate the communication with the Chippawa and Grand Rivers, by admitting boats and rafts from thence to those mills without land carriage, and avoiding the rapids of the Niagara. In crossing the great road it will be of the width perhaps of 20 feet, with a bridge over it 24 feet in length, to be maintained by him forever. Mr. Pell, tho' he is confident of no real objections being opposed to his undertaking, hopes if there should be any that the persons so opposing will very seasonably state to him their objections, which shall be fairly weighed and attended to.
NEW-YORK, February 27.
Extract of a letter from one of the first commercial houses in Leghorn, to another in this city, dated Nov. 18, 1800.
"The arrival of the French in this city the third time, induces us to inform our friends that we remain in our proper domicile, and that our property is as in the past times respected the same as any other merchant in this city.
"From a treaty made between this city and the French, all property is free, as is also our commerce in neutral bottoms, so that we may still see our trade flourish amidst the changes of war.
"The internal part of Italy being open to us, West-India produce has advanced; good white Havanna sugars are worth 27 a 28 dollars per cantara; small green coffee 27 a 28 dollars per 100lb. though the ordinary coffee is dull. Cocoa of Caracca is scarce, and sells for 27 a 28 dollars per 100lb. India calicoes are in great demand. Nankeens are worth 6 1-2 to 7 livres per piece, but will advance in the spring, which is the proper time for sale. Pepper is current at 30 ducats per 100lb. Tobacco is dull—rum in the same situation. Pitch, tar and turpentine are of slow sale, as also salt beef and pork. Pimento sells slowly at 15 dollars per 100lb. Indigo and cochineal are become dull articles. Dry cod-fish and salmon are in demand. Logwood is plenty, as also fustic. Nicaragua wood is in demand. Wheat is in great demand, and we believe that the price must advance rapidly."
FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber will sell at private sale, two Three story Brick Houses, adjoining each other, 28 feet front each, by forty feet deep, on Capitol Hill, Lot No. 6. Sq. 686—A fine commodious lot 61 feet front, by 196 feet deep, running back to an alley 30 feet wide, and may be occupied as one or two tenements, they are finished in a plain, but substantial manner, and built of the best materials—a credit of three, six, and nine months, on giving approved notes, negotiable at the bank of Columbia, or Baltimore—apply to Daniel Carroll, or in Baltimore to HENRY H. CARROLL. Washington, Jan. 5, 1801.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, Feb. 28, 1801.
A bill was passed to augment the salaries of the district judges of Massachusetts, New York, Delaware, and Maryland.
The Bankrupt bill was passed, after striking out the 4th section which was to make the act perpetual.
The act to amend the act entitled An Act to establish a general stamp-office was passed.
The Act concerning the mint was passed.
MONDAY, March 2, 1801.
A bill supplementary to the act entitled An act concerning the district of Columbia was read a third time and passed. As was a bill in addition to an act entitled An Act making provision for the further accommodation of the household of the President of the U. S.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from the President of the United States elect, which was read as follows:
Washington, March 2, 1801.
Sir,
"I beg leave through you to inform the honorable House of Representatives of the United States, that I shall take the oath which the constitution prescribes to the President of the United States before he enters on the execution of his office, on Wednesday the fourth instant, at twelve o'clock in the Senate chamber.
I have the honor to be, with the greatest respect
Sir,
Your most obedient,
and most humble servant,
THOMAS JEFFERSON."
The hon. Theodore Sedgwick, } Speaker of the House of } Representatives. }
The house took up the amendments proposed by the Senate to the act for erecting a Mausoleum to George Washington.
It was proposed to amend the amendment of the Senate, which appropriates 50,000 Dollars for the erection of a monument, by inserting 100 000 dollars in lieu of 50,000.
On which question the Yeas and Nays were taken, and were Yeas 34, Nays 49. It was therefore rejected.
Another amendment of the Senate appointed Bushrod Washington, John Marshall and Tobias Lear, commissioners to superintend the erection of the Monument.
It was moved to alter this amendment as to leave the appointment of the Commissioners to the President.
On this motion which was finally carried, a spirited debate ensued.
To be hired out by the quarter or Year.
A LIKELY and well disposed negro man, about 25 years of age, who is a good Hostler and driver of a Carriage, and has during his youth been employed as a House boy and waiter at table. He can be warranted for sobriety and honesty. And his master would prefer getting him into service in the City of Washington or George Town, as he has a wife in that Neighbourhood.
Application to be made to the printer. March 4th, 1801. 6t.
Chesapeake & Delaware Canal.
WHEREAS an act of the general assembly of the state of Maryland, passed at the session of 1799, entitled "an act to incorporate a company for cutting and making a canal between the waters of Delaware river and Chesapeake bay," authorised commissioners on the part of the state of Maryland, to open books for receiving subscriptions for the same; (provided that the state of Delaware should pass a similar act, agreeing to the same, and the state of Pennsylvania should repeal that law which prevents the removal of obstructions in Susquehannah river) and information being received that those respective laws are passed, Notice is hereby given, that books for receiving such subscriptions, in shares of two hundred dollars each, are left with David Harris, esq at the Office of Discount and Deposit; Mr. Richard Caton, Baltimore, and with Samuel H. Smith's Washington.
WM. MATTHEWS, } Two of the commissioners SAMUEL DAVIS, } on the part of the state March 4th. 3t of Maryland.
The Subscriber
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he intends to practice the LAW in the Courts of Alexandria and Washington Counties in the District of Columbia; and in the Supreme Court of the United States. The Public may rely on his attention to any business confided to his care. At his Office, conveyances of every kind prepared with accuracy, secrecy and dispatch. Business transacted in any of the Public Offices for Persons resident at a distance on moderate terms. Letters post paid will be attended to— By the Publics Obedient Servant, ROBERT W. PEACOCK. City of Washington, New-Jersey Avenue, near the } March 2, 1801. Capitol. 4t
FOR SALE,
AN ELEGANT PAIR OF YOUNG HORSES,
Well matched and broke.
They will be shewn at the Capitol on the 4th of March.
28th Feb. 1801. 3t
PROPOSALS
FOR disposing of an Estate called Blue plains, situate on the Maryland bank of the Potomac river, valued at Forty-thousand Dollars. This Estate contains about 500 Acres of Land; perhaps, no land in the United States possesses more advantages as to soil, situation and health: it lies on the Potomac and Oxen creek for near two miles, nearly opposite Alexandria, and within four miles of the City Washington; the whole shore is a fishery, where myriads of fish are annually caught. There is on the Premises a Public ferry to Alexandria with a Fishing landing, where upwards of 100,000 with other fish such as rock, shad, perch, &c are frequently caught at one haul of the seine: white-back and other ducks in their seasons; the greatest quantity of drift wood every year comes down the river and lodges on the shore, more than sufficient for the use of the family for fire, so that it will not be necessary to cut any green wood for that purpose—about 200 Acres of this land is in wood and timber; the improvements are a good Orchard with all kinds of the best of fruit, a good pailed yard and garden, a new dwelling house 57 feet long by 32, with a piazza in front and both the gable ends; four rooms above, and four below with a 14 feet passage, eight fire places, and three closets, with a good dry cellar the size of the house and divided into four parts; a new barn, granary, kitchen, wash house and other necessary outbuildings.
The ferry house, has four rooms with three fire places, cellar, kitchen, stable, &c—200 acres of this land in its present state, will command an annual rent of Six-thousand dollars, which is fifteen per cent on its valuation, and which may at a small expense be increased to Eight-thousand dollars, which will be 20 per cent per annum. It is proposed to vest this Estate in a flock to be divided into 400 shares, of 100 dollars each, and to be paid to Directors appointed as hereafter mentioned. When the shares are subscribed for the Subscribers shall in person, or by proxy, appoint three of their number as Directors of the Stock.—As the present Proprietor of this Estate, will be compelled to make sale of some of his real property to discharge judgments rendered against him, to the amount of nearly Seven-thousand pounds; & those judgments operating as a lien equally upon this and his other property. He proposes to secure to the stock holders, an unincumbered title to this property by agreeing, that payment for the shares subscribed shall be made to the Directors to be appointed as aforesaid; who are hereby authorised to apply a necessary part of the amount of such subscriptions, to the discharge of all judgments standing, or operating against the said land:—any balance remaining after the payment and satisfaction of all judgments and costs, to be paid to Walter Mackall, Esq; or his order; who will on receipt thereof, give a clear and indisputable title.
WM. BAYLY.
March 3, 1801. 6t
Kid, Eliot & Co.
At the Brick Store opposite BLODGETT'S HOTEL.
HAVE received by the Brig UNION, Capt. Leonard, from Liverpool, a large supply of Crockery Ware. Some of which is well assorted in small casks for the country.
Also, by the same Vessel.
White Lead, ground in oil.
Spanish Brown do.
Red Lead, Patent yellow, &c. &c.
They expect by the Roba and Betsey arrived at Norfolk, an additional Invoice of crockery and a large assortment of Glass ware. All which will be sold at the Philadelphia prices. December 28.
ROBERT ELLIS.
AT the House lately occupied as the Little Hotel—has for sale at low rates, the following articles, viz
Madeira, 1st quality,
Dry Sherry,
Port,
Tenneriffe,
Malaga,
1st, 4th, and 5th proof Cognac Brandy,
4th do. Jamaica Spirits,
Holland Gin,
Anniseed and Cinnamon Cordials,
Country Rum and Whiskey,
And a general Assortment of Groceries.
Also a large supply of Ladies Morocco Shoes, and first quality Butter. Washington, March 2, 1801. 4t
ORIGINAL pamphlet of THOMAS PAINE, printed from a manuscript copy by the Editor of the National Intelligencer,
ENTITLED:
COMPACT MARATIME,
Under the following heads:
I. Dissertation on the Law of Nations. II. On the Jacobinism of the English at Sea. III. Compact Maratime for the Protection of Neutral Commerce, and securing the Liberty of the Seas. IV. Observations on some passages in the Discourse of the Judge of the English Admiralty.
For sale by the Editor, and by Rapine, & Co. near the Capitol.—Price 25 cents. Washington Feb. 26.

WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, March 4, 1801.
PRESIDENT'S SPEECH.
THIS DAY
AT 12 O'CLOCK,
THOMAS JEFFERSON,
President of the UNITED STATES,
Took the oath of office required by the Constitution, in the Senate Chamber, in the presence of the Senate, the members of the House of Representatives, the public officers, and a large concourse of citizens.
Previously to which he delivered the following ADDRESS:
FRIENDS & FELLOW CITIZENS,
Called upon to undertake the duties of the first Executive office of our country, I avail myself of the presence of that portion of my fellow citizens which is here assembled to express my grateful thanks for the favor with which they have been pleased to look towards me, to declare a sincere consciousness that the task is above my talents, and that I approach it with those anxious and awful presentiments which the greatness of the charge, and the weakness of my powers so justly inspire. A rising nation, spread over a wide and fruitful land, traversing all the seas with the rich productions of their industry, engaged in commerce with nations who feel power and forget right, advancing rapidly to destinies beyond the reach of mortal eye; when I contemplate these transcendent objects, and see the honour, the happiness, and the hopes of this beloved country committed to the issue and the auspices of this day, I shrink from the contemplation & humble myself before the magnitude of the undertaking. Utterly indeed should I despair, did not the presence of many, whom I here see, remind me, that, in the other high authorities provided by our constitution, I shall find resources of wisdom, of virtue, and of zeal, on which to rely under all difficulties. To you, then, gentlemen, who are charged with the sovereign functions of legislation, and to those associated with you, I look with encouragement for that guidance and support which may enable us to steer with safety the vessel in which we are all embarked, amidst the conflicting elements of a troubled world.
During the contest of opinion through which we have past, the animation of discussions and of exertions has sometimes worn an aspect which might impose on strangers unused to think freely, and to speak and to write what they think; but this being now decided by the voice of the nation, announced according to the rules of the constitution, all will of course arrange themselves under the will of the law, and unite in common efforts for the common good. All too will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will, to be rightful, must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal laws must protect, and to violate would be oppression. Let us then, fellow citizens, unite with one heart and one mind, let us restore to social intercourse that harmony and affection without which liberty and even life itself, are but dreary things. And let us reflect that having banished from our land that religious intolerance under which mankind so long bled and suffered, we have yet gained little, if we countenance a political intolerance, as despotic, as wicked, and capable of as bitter and bloody persecutions. During the throes and convulsions of the ancient world, during the agonizing spasms of infuriated man, seeking through blood and slaughter his long lost liberty, it was not wonderful that the agitation of the billows should reach even this distant and peaceful shore; that this should be more felt and feared by some and less by others; and should divide opinions as to measures of safety; but every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle. We have called by different names brethren of the same principle. We are all republicans: we are all federalists. If there be any among us who would wish to dissolve this Union, or to change its republican form, let them stand undisturbed as monuments of the safety with which error of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
I know indeed that some honest men fear that a republican government cannot be strong; that this government is not strong enough. But would the honest patriot, in the fall tide of successful experiment, abandon a government which has so far kept us free and firm, on the theoretic and visionary fear, that this government, the world's best hope, may, by possibility, want energy to preserve itself? I trust not. I believe this, on the contrary, the strongest government on earth. I believe it the only one, where every man, at the call of the law, would fly to the standard of the law, and would meet invasion of the public order as his own personal concern. Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels, in the form of kings, to govern him? Let history answer this question.
Let us then, with courage and confidence, pursue our own federal and republican principles; our attachment to union and representative government. Kindly separated by nature and a wide ocean from the exterminating havoc of one quarter of the globe; too high minded to endure the degradations of the others, possessing a chosen country, with room enough for our descendants to the thousandth and thousandth generation, entertaining a due sense of our equal right to the use of our own faculties, to the acquisitions of our own industry, to honor and confidence from our fellow citizens, resulting not from birth, but from our actions and their sense of them, enlightened by a benign religion, professed indeed and practiced in various forms, yet all of them inculcating honesty, truth, temperance, gratitude and the love of man, acknowledging and adoring an overruling providence, which by all its dispensations proves that it delights in the happiness of man here, and his greater happiness hereafter; with all these blessings, what more is necessary to make us a happy and a prosperous people? Still one thing more, fellow citizens, a wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government; and this is necessary to close the circle of our felicities.
About to enter, fellow citizens, on the exercise of duties which comprehend every thing dear and valuable to you, it is proper you should understand what I deem the essential principles of our government, and consequently those which ought to shape its administration. I will compress them within the narrowest compass they will bear, stating the general principle, but not all its limitations. Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political:—peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none:—the support of the state governments in all their rights, as the most competent administrations for our domestic concerns, and the surest bulwarks against anti-republican tendencies:—the preservation of the general government in its whole constitutional vigor, as the sheet anchor of our peace at home, and safety abroad: a jealous care of the right of election by the people, a mild and safe corrective of abuses which are lopped by the sword of revolution where peaceable remedies are unprovided: absolute acquiescence in the decisions of the majority, the vital principle of republics, from which is no appeal but to force, the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism: a well disciplined militia, our best reliance in peace, and for the first moments of war, till regulars may relieve them: the supremacy of the civil over the military authority: economy in the public expence, that labor may be lightly burthened: honest payment of our debts and sacred preservation of the public faith: encouragement of agriculture, and of commerce as its handmaid: the diffusion of information, and arraignment of all abuses at the bar of the public reason: freedom of religion; freedom of the press; and freedom of person, under the protection of the Habeas Corpus: and trial by juries impartially selected. These principles form the bright constellation, which has gone before us, and guided our steps through an age of revolution and reformation. The wisdom of our sages, and blood of our heroes, have been devoted to their attainment: they should be the creed of our political faith; the text of civic instruction, the touchstone by which to try the services of those we trust; and should we wander from them in moments of error or of alarm, let us hasten to retrace our steps, and to regain the road which alone leads to peace, liberty and safety.
I repair then, fellow citizens, to the post you have assigned me. With experience enough in subordinate offices to have seen the difficulties of this the greatest of all, I have learnt to expect that it will rarely fall to the lot of imperfect man to retire from this station with the reputation and the favor, which bring him into it. Without pretensions to that high confidence you reposed in our first and greatest revolutionary character, whose pre-eminent services had entitled him to the first place in his country's love, and destined for him the fairest page in the volume of faithful history, I ask so much confidence only as may give firmness and effect to the legal administration of your affairs. I shall often go wrong through defect of judgment. When right, I shall often be thought wrong by those whose positions will not command a view of the whole ground. I ask your indulgence for my own errors, which will never be intentional; and your support against the errors of others, who may condemn what they would not if seen in all its parts. The approbation implied by your suffrage, is a great consolation to me for the past; and my future solicitude will be, to retain the good opinion of those who have bestowed it in advance, to conciliate that of others by doing them all the good in my power, and to be instrumental to the happiness and freedom of all.
Relying then on the patronage of your good will, I advance with obedience to the work, ready to retire from it whenever you become sensible how much better choices it is in your power to make. And may that infinite Power, which rules the destinies of the universe, lead our councils to what is best, and give them a favorable issue for your peace and prosperity.
The address of THOMAS JEFFERSON, President elect, to the Senate, inserted in our last, was referred to Messrs. Morris, Dayton, and J. Mason, who on Monday reported the form of a reply, which was agreed to, and presented by a committee to Mr. Jefferson on Tuesday. It follows:
SIR, While we congratulate you on those expressions of the public will which called you to the first office in the United States, we cannot but lament the loss of that intelligence, attention, and impartiality, with which you have presided over our deliberations. The Senate feel themselves much gratified by the sense you have been pleased to express of their support in the performance of your late duties. Be persuaded that it will never be withheld from a chief magistrate, who in the exercise of his office shall be influenced by a due regard to the honor and interest of our country. In the confidence that your official conduct will be directed to these great objects, a confidence derived from past events, we repeat to you, sir, the assurance of our constitutional support in your future administration.
JAMES HILLHOUSE, President of the Senate pro tempore.
To which the President Elect replied: Gentlemen,
I receive with due sensibility the congratulations of the Senate on being called to the first executive office of our government, and I accept with great satisfaction their assurances of support in whatever regards the honor and interest of our country. Knowing no other object in the discharge of my public duties, their confidence in my future conduct, derived from past events, shall not be disappointed, so far as my judgment may enable me to discern those objects.
The approbation, they are so good as to express of my conduct in the chair of the Senate, is highly gratifying to me; and I pray them to accept my humble thanks for these declarations of it.
TH. JEFFERSON. MARCH 3, 1801.
AARON BURR, Vice-President of the United States, this morning took his seat in the Senate, as President of that body.
The two houses of Congress held yesterday two sessions, the last of which was not terminated till a late hour at night.
During this session a vote of thanks was moved by Mr. Page to THEODORE SEDGWICK, SPEAKER, with a guarded omission of many of the customary expressions of approbation.
The question was taken, without debate, by yeas and nays—YEAS 40—Nays 36.
Had all the members in Washington been present, the division of the house would have been equal.
This day a new political era commences; the era of principle.
The people of the United States have done their duty; and it now devolves on them, to whom they have confided the guardianship of their rights, to do theirs. That they will discharge their duty with a dignity, justice and impartiality, that while it shall reflect honor on themselves, will confer lasting benefits upon their country, we have every pledge which experience can furnish, and every assurance that expectation can justify.
Men, selected for their virtues, no less than for their talents, are called to the highest stations under the government; men, whose field of observation and action has been enlarged; men who have devoted their earliest days to the establishment of our national independence, and to the formation of those political institutions which have been its strongest shield.
Under the administration of such men, who acknowledge their dependence upon, and accountability to the people, we may rationally expect the brightest concentration of talent and virtue. Freedom of thought and discussion, so far from being repressed, will be encouraged by the general conviction that truth will be received from any quarter. Under such a conviction, men of intelligence and information will contribute their stores to the common stock, and will powerfully contribute, by the correct ideas disseminated among our citizens, to produce that harmony of view and unity of action, that will at once impart mildness and energy to the government, and render it an object beloved by our citizens, and respected by foreign powers.
The House of Representatives yesterday rejected the report of a Select Committee virtually approving of the official conduct of Winthrop Sargent, governor of the Mississippi Territory.
On Mr. Jefferson's taking leave of the Senate on Saturday they chose JAMES HILLHOUSE, President pro tempore.
In our last we stated erroneously that Mr. Symmes was nominated a Judge for this district. The Gentleman nominated is Mr. Marshall.
On Monday, the late President of the United States sent a message to the Senate in relation to the FRENCH CONVENTION.
He observed that it was his wish that the Convention should have been ratified entire. But as a different opinion was entertained by the Senate, a respect for the high authority of that body induced him to ratify it, under the conditions they had imposed; that he had nominated Mr. Bayard, Minister Plenipotentiary to France; but that Mr. Bayard had assigned to him the most satisfactory reasons for declining the embassy;—reasons which would operate to prevent him from nominating any other individual qualified to discharge faithfully the duties of a minister. He therefore suffered the business to devolve on his successor.
To communicate to our subscribers the earliest account of the interesting proceedings of this morning, the National Intelligencer is published at an earlier hour than usual.
BY virtue of a decree of the High Court of Chancery, will be Sold at public auction to the highest bidder on the 10th day of March next, on the premises, Lot No. 1. in square No. 744 in the City of Washington, with the Sugar House and materials, and the other buildings on the said Lot erected.
Such part of the purchase money as shall be sufficient to pay and satisfy the debt, interest and costs due by mortgage from James Piercy to Thomas Law (the amount whereof will be made known on or before the day of Sale) is to be paid down the day of sale, or brought into the Court of Chancery on the twenty-fifth day of June next, at the option of the purchaser; and for the residue of the purchase money, with interest, the purchaser is to give bond payable on the 20th day of June 1802 and upon the ratification of such sale by the chancellor (which ratification if made at all will be upon the twenty-fifth of June next) and upon payment of the whole of the purchase money (and not before) a title will be made to the purchaser clear of all claim of the said Law and Piercy or either of them.
JAMES D. BARRY, Trustee. January 26, 1801.
IT is the wish of the brother of RICHARD DEMPSEY to know what has become of him, and where he resides. RICHARD DEMPSEY arrived in this country from Ireland in the county of Antrim, near Barrymanack about 9 years ago. He is supposed to be in the Western part of Pennsylvania.
Information will be thankfully received by JOHN DEMPSEY, through the Office of the Universal Gazette. Washington Feb. 18. 1801.

From the London Gazette, Dec. 20. Downing Street, Dec. 20. Dispatches, of which the following are extracts and copies, have been received from William Wickham, esq., by the right honorable lord Grenville, his majesty's principal secretary of state, for the foreign department.
Head quarters, Anzing, Nov. 30. On the 28th after I had written my dispatch from Esigenfonden, the head quarters were removed to Masing on the Rodt.
The head quarters were last night at Neumark, and arrived here this day about 12 o'clock; the roads being still in a most dreadful state, a great part of the army is still behind.
On the archduke's arrival here, he found the French in Force on the heights immediately in front of the town.
The Tete de Pont of Wasserbourg was attacked yesterday, and the enemy repulsed with some loss, after having entered the abbatie in front of the work.
Head quarters, Haag, Dec. 2. MY LORD,
I have the honor to send your lordship the enclosed copy of a report I have this day received from his serene highness the prince of Conde, containing an account of the attack which the enemy made yesterday on a part of his serene highness's corps commanded by the duke of Euthain, in front of Rosenheim.
I have the honor to be, &c. WM. WICKHAM. The right hon. lord Grenville.
Account of the action at Rosenheim, the 1st of December.
Our advanced posts, on the left side of the Inn, were attacked this day at noon; their right had been absolutely uncovered for three days past, and the enemy were already on that bank on that side of the river; the advanced posts commanded by the duke d'Enghein, were engaged upwards of four hours, disputing the ground inch by inch; the whole corps was not assembled on the right side of the Inn before 5 o'clock. A pretty strong column of the enemy having marched out of the town it was allowed to advance till within the proper distance, when the prince of Conde ordered all the batteries to fire upon it at once; this fire well directed and well sustained, compelled the column to retreat into the town immediately. Lieut. col. de Sortige, of the engineers, protected by the fire of the artillery, broke down the bridge, but in such a manner as that it could promptly be re-established, if, as it was hoped, it should be necessary. Our loss is very small, that of the enemy must have been more considerable. An artillery man was wounded by the side of the duke d'Angouleme. No officers are known as yet to have been wounded, except M. de Vasse, adjutant to the duke d'Angouleme, and the engineer de Castre.
Head-quarters, Haag, Dec. 2.
The march of gen. Kienmayer towards the Iser, and the direction which the whole army had first taken towards Landshut, having drawn a considerable part of general Moreau's force towards Aerding, the heights between Ampfling and Haag, had been occupied by one single division under gen. Ney. In the course of last night, however general Moreau had reinforced his position with two more divisions, and had taken the command of the whole himself. Yesterday, at day break, the heights were attacked—after an obstinate resistance on the part of the enemy, they were carried in succession as far as the hill on the side of Ramfau, where the troops were obliged to halt, from the excessive fatigue, about six in the evening. In the night gen. Moreau abandoned this place, and retired to his old position at Hohenlinden and Aerding. The whole ground from Ampfling to Ramfau, was particularly favourable to the enemy, and consisted in heights, covered with thick woods, and intersected by deep marshy vallies, where the Austrian cavalry could not possibly act. The Austrians took 800 prisoners and 2 pieces of cannon; the cannon were taken, with 4 others, by the hussars of Vecsey, who distinguished themselves very much during the whole of the affair, throwing themselves into the woods, in places where it was thought impossible for cavalry to have penetrated. The other 4 pieces of cannon were retaken by charge of the enemy's grenadiers, there not having been time to send a sufficient force to support the hussars. The loss of the Austrians is computed to be near 1500 men in killed, wounded and prisoners.—Gen. Moreau is
led by the prisoners to have received a musket ball through his cloak. The archduke was on horseback twelve hours, and slept in a hovel on the heights.
I have the honor to be &c. WM. WICKHAM. Right hon. lord Grenville, &c.
JANUARY 2. Received by the mails yesterday. From the Vienna Court Gazette. December 17.
His royal highness the Arch-duke Charles, being recovered from his indisposition, that some time ago obliged him to quit the army, his Imperial majesty has been pleased again to confer on his royal highness the command of the army in Germany. His royal highness quitted Prague on the 14th inst. to take upon himself that command; but is resolved at the same time to retain the chief command of the Bohemo-Moravian legion, and has previously appointed general count Sztarray to the command of that legion.
His royal highness the Arch-duke John has sent reports, dated the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th inst. from the head-quarters at Froskurg, Thellendorf, and Salzburg: according to which the line of the corps of prince Conde was attacked by the enemy on the 9th, in the neighbourhood of Newbayern, who overpowered the post of Newbayern, and thus advanced to the right banks of the Inn. Agreeable to the statement sent at the same time by his royal highness, the loss of his army, since the renewal of hostilities, amounts to 918 men killed, and 3314 in wounded; the number of prisoners and missing had at first been stated at 5396 men; but, as of the latter many have since joined their corps again, the exact number of prisoners cannot as yet be stated with certainty.
From Italy, the general of cavalry, count B. Illegarde, reports under the 6th and 9th instant, that on the 4th the enemy had advanced by 4 different roads against the position of Bondeno, occupied by gen. Schustek, whom they attacked with much vigor; but lieut. col. Munkatzp, stationed there with some troops for the support of the former, employed them so skilfully, that the enemy was repulsed; on which occasion a chief of battalion, 7 officers, and 80 non-commissioned officers, and privates, were made prisoners; and twelve vessels, on board of which the enemy had attempted to cross the Panaro with a division of troops, were taken. Of the other hostile troops that had advanced for attacking that position, 100 were partly killed, partly wounded, on their flight. Our own loss was inconsiderable. On the 6th, the said gen. Schustek extended his out posts along the Panaro, as far as St. Bianca, and along the Recco and Po di Primaro, as far as Argento and Bastia. On this occasion the enemy's post near Col di Finme was attacked by capt. Herdlizka, under the direction of lieut. col. Graffen, when two captains, two officers, and 21 privates were made prisoners, and the rest killed; 15 vessels were also taken from the enemy, and conveyed to our shore. The enemy, who had constantly sent foraging parties from the environs of Marcaria to this side of the Oglio, for which purpose they occupied Ospitaletto, and Campitello, were at the same time attacked in both these places by a division sent from Mantua, by the commandant of that city, field marshal lieut. Minkwitz, and driven from them with a considerable loss in killed and wounded, and some prisoners."
MUNCHEN, Nov. 29. The French have this morning taken Wasserburg, in Upper Bavaria, by storm. The garrison is hourly expected here as prisoners of war. We are in daily expectation of a general engagement between the Austrians and French.
Gen. Moreau commands the centre of the French army in Middle Bavaria, and on the right banks of the Iser; under him are the divisions Leclerc, Decaen, and Bastoul. The right wing in Upper Suabia, part of Tyrol and Upper Bavaria together with the divisions Montrichard, Gudin and Molitor is under the command of General Lecourbe; and General Grenier commands the left wing and the divisions Legrand, Richpauze and Ney. To these are added, the corps of Gen. St. Suzanne, which extends to the mouth of the river Rednitz, and Gen. Macdonald operating to the right and Gen. Augereau to the left of the whole.
JOHN KEARNEY, HAS FOR SALE, Three Thousand weight of FIRKIN BUTTER of a superior quality. Washington, Feb. 23d, 1801.
Charles Campbell, WATCH-MAKER, FROM PHILADELPHIA;
INTENDS remaining in the City of WASHINGTON a few days—Offers to the public a neat assortment of elegant Gold and Silver Watches, Chains, Seals, and other articles in the Watch and Jewellery line.
C. CAMPBELL may be spoken with at Tunnicliff's Hotel. N. B. Also a small assortment of Scissors, Sportmen and Penknives.
Conrad & McMunn 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 room sufficient for 60 horses—They hope to merit public patronage. City of Washington, Nov. 24, 1800. tf
For SALE.
A HOUSE and LOT in the City of Washington, called the COTTAGE beautifully situated on the slope of the Hill appropriated for the National University and near the Commissioners wharf, at present in the occupation of Mr. KNAPP of the Auditor's office.—For terms apply to Dr. Wm. Thornton, one of the Commissioners of the City, to Mr. Philip Fitzhugh, or PRESLY THORNTON. Washington City, Feb. 11, 1801. tf
STOLEN out of the Entry of Mr. TUNNICLIFF—A dark coloured Double Mill'd GREAT COAT, with a striped Collar and three false Capes; said Coat lined with coating and a Belt round the waist. Whoever will return the said Coat at Tunnicliff's Hotel shall receive FIVE Dollars. JONATHAN BOOTH Washington, March 2, 1801. 3-
Public Sale of LOTS, IN WASHINGTON CITY. WILL be Sold at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, on Friday the 1st day of May next, at William Tunnicliff's Hotel. Two Hundred Lots, situated Eastward of the Capitol and near to the Eastern Branch Ferry—The terms will be one half Cash and the other half at 60 days on Notes negotiable at the Bank of Columbia satisfactorily endorsed. An indisputable title will be given by. GEORGE WALKER. Washington, March 2, 1801. tMay
LOTS.
IN different eligible situations in the City for Sale or Lease on ground rent—Likewise, 100 Casks inspected Rhode Island LIME. A number of Quarter and half and Casks of MADEIRA WINE, of a superior quality, by JOHN SICKNEY At his building opposite Rhodes Tavern President's Square. Washington, March 2, 1801. coptf.
For Sale.
A Small tract of land containing 150 acres more or less. It is on the road to Frederic about five miles from George Town, and is a high and healthy situation. Terms are one third to be paid on possession being given, the remainder in two yearly payments. Enquire of the printer, or at the Commissioners Office, City of Washington. If not sold within a month it will be rented on easy terms. January, 28th, 1801.
WANTED a large handsome MARE of a Bay or Chestnut color, accustomed to draw in Harness, not more than seven years old for which a GELDING will be given in exchange and the difference of value if any paid Cash. Enquire of Mr. Dunn, at the Capitol. Washington, Feb. 18, 1801.
A Book-Keeper, Brewer and Distiller.
AN active man with a family, (lately from England) who served an apprenticeship in a Merchant's Office, understands Book-keeping, Brewing, and Distillation from grain. wants employment in any healthy part of America—Should none offer he wishes to rent a good house in this City, well situated for a genteel Boarding house and Ironmongery Store. A line addressed to A. B. and left with the Printer, will be attended to. Washington City Feb. 27.
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. tf
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE firm of WILSON & HANDY Cabinet and Chair makers is this day dissolved by mutual consent, the business in future will be carried on by the Subscriber at his shop New Jersey Avenue near the Episcopal church.—He returns his sincere thanks for favors already received, and hopes by strict attention to their orders to merit a continuation of their custom. He executes in the newest and approved manner every article in his line. Orders from the country executed with neatness and dispatch. THOMAS WILSON. Washington Feb. 27, 1801. 3t
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED BY SAMUEL H. SMITH, NEAR THE CAPITOL, A MANUEL Of Parliamentary Practice. For the use of the SENATE of the United States. BY THOMAS JEFFERSON. Washington, Feb. 27, 1801.
FOR SALE,
AN elegant London built chariot and four well broke horses, with Town plate harness &c. complete.
ALSO,
A second hand English Chaise, with a gentle pair of horses, harness, &c.—Enquire at Tunnicliff's City Tavern. N. B. The horses and carriages will be sold separately if required. Washington City, Feb. 25, 1801. tf.
Robert Greenhow. Merchant in Williamsburg, Virginia.
BEING desirous to withdraw in a great measure from the further pursuit of usual business, offers for sale the whole of his well known General and Valuable Assortment of Merchandise amounting probable at their prime cost, to Eight or Ten thousand pounds sterling, of which an idea may be formed by referring to a printed list deposited in this office.—Not wishing to divide the Stock applications by letters post paid will be by him received as to the purchase of the whole of it. Feb. 2, 1801. tAp
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. tf N. B. A few Tons of good Meadow Hay, one Kilm of Bricks, and some Cord Wood. W. P.
Kid, Eliot & Co.
HAVE received by late arrivals, a general assortment of Hard ware and Ironmongery, which they offer for Sale at their Store opposite the Great Hotel.
They have also on hand Madeira, } Wines. Sherry & } Lisbon } Cognac Brandy. Jamaica Spirits, Holland Gin, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Tea, Coffee, &c. &c. Washington, Dec. 18. tf.
NAILS.
ALL Kinds of Hammered and Cut Nails, and Brads, Sold at my store in this place, between the President's house and the Six buildings, at the following prices for Cash only.
Hammered Nails and Brads. By cwt. or 1.2 cwt by retail under 36. 20dy Nails 12 1-2 d. per lb 13 1-2 d per lb. 12dy do 13 13 3-4 10 do 13 3-4 14 1-2 8 do 15 15 1-2 Deck and Spike Nails, 11 1-2 Cut Nails and Brads. 20dy Nails 9 1-2 10 1-2 10 do 10 11 8 do 11 12 6 do 12 13 4 do 13 1-2 14 3 do 14 1-2 15 SAMUEL MINTIRE. Washington, Feb. 6, 1801. tf.
John Minchen. BOOT MAKER FROM PHILADELPHIA.
RESPECTFULLY acquaints his FRIENDS, CUSTOMERS, and the PUBLIC, that he has removed his BOOT and SHOE MANUFACTORY from near the Eastern Branch, to New Jersey Avenue, on the hill, near the Capitol, where he makes Gentlemen's Boots, Bootees, dres and undres Shoes on the shortest notice, in the neatest manner, and of the best materials. December 3d. 3tw.
TO JOURNEYMEN SHOEMAKERS. WANTED, a number of Journey men Shoemakers, to whom constant employment and good wages will be given.