The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1801-03-11 00:00:00

The National Intelligencer,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. I. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, NEW-JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL. No. LVI.
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WEDNESDAY MARCH 11th, 1801.
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CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, March 2, 1801.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for the further accommodation of the President of the United States.
The object of this bill was to apply 6000 dollars, remaining of the appropriation of 15,000 dollars, during the last session, for furnishing the president's house together with the proceeds of such furniture as, being unfit for use, might be sold, to procure such additional furniture as might be necessary.
Mr. Harper contended that the sum was too small for so large and elegant a house as was provided for that officer. Though the house was neither too large nor too elegant, yet the furniture was by no means sufficient to furnish it in that style it demanded. Perhaps, he said, the furniture might procure 5000 dollars, which added to the 6000 dollars, and to that added 10,000 dollars, he would now move as an amendment to the bill, would amount to 20,000 dollars, for furniture, which he believed was as small a quantity as would be any way adequate to that place.
Mr. Nicholas said the committee (of which he was one) had endeavored to procure the best possible information of the state of the furniture now in the house; they were well satisfied that the sum in hand which the bill proposed to expend, with the proceeds of sale from such as might be unfit, would be perfectly competent to that decency of stile which the manner of living of that officer could require. But, he said, he should despair of forming an agreement of opinions as to the sum requisite, without the stile could be ascertained in which it was desirable to support the president of the United States.
Mr. S. Smith hoped the motion would not prevail. He could see no necessity whatever for more to be appropriated than the unexpended 6000 dollars proposed. In 12 years, he said, there had been 30,000 dollars used for this object. The present furniture, with what this money and the proceeds of the sale would procure, would make a very handsome quantity, and be fully adequate to the wants of the house. From his observation in such parts of the house as were occupied, he could perceive no want of furniture nor elegance.
Mr. Craik differed in opinion with his colleague (Mr. Smith) that the stile of the rooms, now furnished was such as was desirable. What then could be said when it was considered that the largest and most elegant rooms, were not yet furnished? But furniture must be procured for these apartments before the next session of Congress, & it would certainly require much more money than was now proposed to be used upon it. If it was considered that the whole sum was appropriated every 4 years, he hoped gentlemen would cease their objections to the 10,000 dollars proposed.
Mr. Macon believed the sum already appropriated to be adequate to all the stile and elegance that officer would require. For his part he could see no more occasion for furnishing a house for the president than those of the heads of departments: if he chose to live in stile, 25,000 dollars a year was quite sufficient to enable him to do it, and if he could not live upon that sum, he could not upon any. 45,000 dollars had been appropriated for president's furniture, 35,000 or more of which had been expended, but now in addition to the 6,000 on hand, a gentleman wanted to give 10,000 more. For what, he would ask? If that sum was not enough, no sum whatever would be enough. He believed this sum would be sufficient for 50 years service, and he hoped the house would not appropriate a farther sum. If the stile of the furniture was raised so very high, he should not be surprised soon if there was to be a
proposition to make the salary a little more adequate to the stile of the furniture, and raise that too, to bring him up to the stile of his furniture.
Mr. Bayard wished not to extend it farther as the gentleman from South Carolina. As heretofore 14,000 dollars had been appropriated, he would propose to this 6,000 dollars, supposing the proceeds of the sales to amount to 3,000 dollars, to add 14,000, a medium which he considered sufficient.
Mr. Harper observed that the proceeds of the sales had been usually granted in addition to the money appropriated. He wished the sum of 10,000 dollars as proposed to be appropriated, however as objections were made, he was willing to modify it, and make it 8,000 dollars, which with the six thousand remaining, would make the usual sum of 14,000 dollars, to which sum he hoped no gentleman would object.
Mr. Varnum reminded the committee, that the fourteen thousand dollars first given, were to furnish an empty house; the furniture then purchased remained during the 8 years of General Washington's administration, and he believed no complaints of inadequacy were heard. At the close of his period of office, and before Mr. Adams came into office, 14,000 dollars more were appropriated, together with the proceeds of the sale of such as were unsalable or decayed. He did not know that the amount of the sales was ascertained, but it was added in the additional purchase. To this was added the appropriation of last year to furnish the present house, all of which had not been expended. He always had supposed that the whole of these sums were intended solely for the providing of household furniture. It appeared, however, that this law had received a different construction by the president, than he had heard given to it by any gentleman on the floor: for in the inventory of furniture remaining on hand, which had been supplied to the house, he saw an item of seven horses and a carriage, and even a market waggon, together with harness, &c. This plainly evinced that though the House had appropriated 15,000 for household furniture, the president had thought himself authorized to purchase carriages, horses, and perhaps other things which his convenience might suggest.
Mr. Macon said, the arguments of the gentleman from Delaware, who had proposed a sum much more to his liking, because it was less, went to prove that 14,000 dollars must be appropriated every four years; but upon this principle there would be a great amount of furniture in a few years, by the sums being heaped on each other. Now, for his part, he was not willing to take away any thing of the 30,000 dollars which had been laid out, but he would even add to it the remaining sum in hand, and surely this must be sufficient, though in his opinion there would be no necessity for it.
Mr. S. Smith thought gentlemen were not completely acquainted with the quantity or the kind of furniture which had been provided for that house. The articles which had been mentioned were certainly improper items in household furniture. He much disapproved of the manner in which the money had been laid out, and believed no gentleman could approve of it, as a compliance with the law. However, he had no idea of going into the subject at this time, lest it should lead him farther than he would wish to go.
Mr. Harper said, the very argument used by the gentleman last up, carried the evidence of its own impotence, for if of this sum much had been expended upon other objects, not household furniture, it proved that there was the more occasion for money to be appropriated for the purpose to which that ought to be applied. He knew of no object to which the gentleman's observations were applied, otherwise than to evince his disposition to trample very unworthily indeed, upon those who are already fallen. He hoped, however, that this disposition would not excite the gentleman to withhold such measures as
were necessary to carry into execution what was already begun.
Mr. Smith could not conceive how he had endeavored unworthily to trample upon the fallen. He reflected upon no individual nor did he know the gentleman's meaning. To such persons as had been engaged in making this very improper selection of furniture, he did however refer. He meant to say that if this money had been laid out upon furniture the house would have had a better appearance that at present, though at present he could see no deficiency.
Mr. Harper's motion for 8000 dollars was taken and negatived.
Mr. Bayard's for 5000 shared the same fate. Mr. Harper moved 4000 which was carried in the same way, on which Mr. H. withdrew the amendment altogether. The bill was engrossed and passed its third reading during the session.
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LATEST INTELLIGENCE FROM EUROPE.
TRIAL OF THE CONSPIRATORS.
The trial of Ceracchi, Demerville, Arena, Topino-Lebrun, Diana, and their accomplices began yesterday morning. Their indictment being read to them, a great number of witnesses against them were called.
The first was citizen Harrel, who deposed that, having been at the house Demerville, one of the prisoners, with whom he was particularly acquainted, he heard some conversation concerning plans to overturn the government, and to assassinate the Chief Consul at one of the Theatres of Paris; that several individuals were named to him as heads of the conspiracy; and that he was commissioned to purchase arms, and to procure four resolute men.
Alarmed at this conversation, Capt. Harrel went to Citizen Lefebvre, Commissary of the War Department, and made him acquainted with the conspiracy. The latter immediately informed the minister of Police. In the mean time citizen Harrel received money from the conspirators; he bought arms; he sent part of them to the conspirators, and part to citizen Lefebvre. On the 10th of October, the day fixed upon for the execution of the plot, they went to the Opera. Citizen Harrel repaired thither with four armed men. Diana was perceived in a box opposite that of the Chief Consul. Orders were given to watch him. Ceracchi walked about in the passages, and was immediately seized before he had time to procure his arms. Diana was likewise arrested.
In consequence of the vigilance of the Police, several others were taken up at Demerville's house. He was from home himself, but he surrendered himself the next day into the hands of justice.
The prisoners being interrogated, Ceracchi and Demerville confessed themselves guilty, and accused Arena, of whom they said they had received money. When brought before the foreman of the jury, they retracted what they had said, and pretended that their confession had been drawn from them by violence, and from the fear of being shot upon the spot.
During the trial, the prisoners held the same language. They defended themselves with warmth. Arena particularly displayed great subtlety and address. One of the witnesses was citizen Bertrand Barom, whom Demerville had advised not to go to the Opera, for fear said he, there should be some disturbance, and the performance should be interrupted. General Lasue was likewise heard as a witness. "This conspiracy," said he, looking at the prisoners, "is formed of the very scum of the people. They would not have had spirit enough to fly before our invalids with their wooden legs."
Demerville having several times interrupted the witnesses, the President commanded him to be silent. At that moment one of the official counsel said, "Citizen President, the sacred duty I have to perform obliges me to remind you that you ought to allow the prisoners all the latitude they desire in their defence. The Revolutionary Tribunal itself would not have thought of imposing silence in this manner." Symptoms of indignation were manifest in every part of the court—"Citizen Counsel," the President replied, "I command you in the name of the Tribunal to be more circumspect, and in a particular manner not to indulge yourself a second time in such a comparison."
The court adjourned soon after, till next morning.
The exculpatory evidence was heard on the 9th. The witnesses were very numerous, but none could say much more than that the prisoner was known to them, that they neither believed him guilty nor capable of conspiring against the life of any one, far less against the life of the chief Consul. (Continued on last page.)

WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 1801.
Translation of a letter from Don Joaquin Garcia, governor of the Spanish part of St. Domingo, to the President of the United States.
TO SIR, "The great humanity (the offspring of a magnanimous breast) of a military officer of the United States, deserves the greatest applause and consideration from me and my whole Nation. It was displayed in his recent conduct towards two numerous families, who were removing from this City to Puerto Rico, and composed of many small children and ladies of quality. This officer is Charles Stewart, Esq. captain of the armed Schooner Experiment, who, whilst the accidents of the sea threatened to overwhelm him, observed that near the Island of Saona, a Schooner with a multitude of women and children cried out for help, to save themselves from becoming the unhappy victims of the tempest, or of the want of nautical skill of capt. Christian Graneman, a Dane, who, in the hardness of his heart, strove to save his person and effects by going on shore, and leaving so many human creatures exposed to the turbulence of the waves, an extremity which presented to them a near prospect of death. This brave and generous officer, his crew and all under his command, impelled by humanity, alertly strove to save these wretched ladies, and succeeded. A few moments after their safety was accomplished, the Schooner sunk.
"Amid thanks, vows and lamentations, this worthy officer learnt that captain Christian was on the mountain of Saona with his effects. Without neglecting the ladies, he endeavoured to secure a wretch, who ought not to live among mankind. This he effected, and through the humanity of the ladies used no greater severity towards him, than to take him on board and carry him well secured to this capital. He treated the ladies with the greatest courtesy, accommodating them with his cabin, his table and every convenience.
"They have requested me to communicate these circumstances to your Excellency, and that, in their name, I should present to you their cordial thanks, assuring you, that it is an action which will remain for ever impressed on their hearts.
"For myself, and in the name of my Nation, and of all who know of the occurrence, worthy of so cultivated a Nation, and of an officer of the United States, I present you my thanks with that sincerity, which belongs to my character; and I shall have the honor to render an account of it to my master the king of Spain, in order that such an action may redound to the honor of this officer, of his flag, and of all his brave and generous crew.
"God preserve you many years. Santo Domingo, Jan. 21, 1801.
"May it please your Excellency, JOAQUIN GARCIA."
The following is a correct list of the Acts passed by Congress during the last session.
An Act extending the privilege of franking letters to the delegate from the Territory of the United States, north-west of the river Ohio; and making provision for his compensation.
An Act for the relief of Solomon Boston.
An Act to provide for the erection and support of a light house on Cape Poge, at the north easterly part of Martha's Vineyard.
An Act to provide for the more convenient organisation of the courts of the United States.
An Act regulating the grants of land appropriated for the Refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova Scotia.
An Act making the port of Biddeford and Pepperellborough, and the Port of New Bedford in Massachusetts, ports of entry for ships or vessels arriving from the Cape of Good Hope, and from places beyond the same.
An Act to establish the district of Bristol, and to annex the towns of Kittery and Berwick, to the district of Portsmouth.
An Act to discharge Samuel Lewis, junior, from his imprisonment.
An Act freeing from postage all letters and packets to John Adams.
An Act for the relief of Nathaniel Holmes.
An Act to continue in force the Acts laying duties on licences for selling wines and foreign distilled spirits by retail, and so much of the Act laying certain duties on snuff and refined sugar, as respects a duty on refined sugar, on property sold at auction, and on carriages for the conveyance of persons.
An Act declaring the consent of Congress to an Act of the state of Maryland, passed the twenty-eighth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three, for the appointment of a health-officer.
An Act to allow the transportation of goods, wares, and merchandise to and from Philadelphia and Baltimore, by the way of Appoquimink and Sassafras.
An Act for the relief of Arnold Henry Dorhman or his legal Representatives.
An Act concerning the district of Columbia.
An Act further to alter and to establish certain post-roads.
An Act to amend the Act, intitled, "An Act to establish a general stamp-office."
An Act providing for a naval peace establishment, and for other purposes.
An Act concerning the mint.
An Act to amend the act, intitled, "An act to provide for the valuation of lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves within the United States," and to repeal the Act, intitled, "An act to enlarge the powers of the surveyors of the revenue."
An Act to add to the district of Massac on the Ohio, and to discontinue the district of Palmyra in the state of Tennessee, and therein to amend the act, intitled, "An Act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage."
An Act making appropriations for the military establishment of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and one.
An Act supplementary to an act intitled, "An Act to divide the Territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio, into two separate governments."
Resolution respecting certain property of the United States, in the possession of Thomas Claxton, James Mathers and Thomas Dunn, doorkeepers to Congress.
An Act directing the mode of estimating certain foreign coins and currencies, and of making out Invoices in certain cases.
An Act to augment the salaries of the district judges in the districts of Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland, respectively.
An Act in addition to an act, intitled, "An act making provision for the further accommodation of the household of the President of the United States."
An Act for altering the times and places of holding certain courts therein mentioned, and for other purposes.
An Act making appropriation for the support of government for the year one thousand eight hundred one.
An Act for erecting light houses on New Point Comfort, and on Smith's Point, in the state of Virginia; and on Faulkner's Island in Long-Island Sound, in the state of Connecticut, and for placing buoys in Narraganset Bay.
An Act to amend the act altering the district of Bermuda Hundred and City Point.
An Act supplementary to the Act, intitled, "An act concerning the district of Columbia."
An Act authorising the Secretary of the Treasury to employ clerks for completing the abstracts of the valuation of lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves.
An Act making appropriations for the Navy of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and one.
An Act authorising the remission of duties, on certain teas destroyed by fire, while under the care of the officers of the customs in Providence, Rhode-Island.
An Act giving a right of pre-emption to certain persons who have contracted with John Cleve Symmes or his associates, for lands lying between the Miami rivers, in the territory of the United States, north-west of the Ohio.
Littleton W. Tazewell has declined being a candidate for a representative in the next Congress, and Samuel Tyler has offered his services to the people in his room.
The Legislature of Pennsylvania adjourned on the 27th ult. without day. During their session, they enacted 67 Laws.
From a London paper of Jan. 18. An American frigate, the last ship of war belonging to the U. S. that ever entered a Turkish harbour, arrived at Constantinople on the 23d ult. with the tribute or presents from the Dey of Algiers, estimated to be worth five millions of piasters. The American Captain was under the immediate protection of the Algerine Ambassador, and was also received in the most hospitable manner by Lord Elgin, the British Ambassador.
NEW-YORK. Investigating the progress of the population of this state 44 years, commencing in 1756, and ending in 1790, and anticipating the probable progress for 44 years more, from 1790, to 1834, the following is the result.
In 1756 this state contained 96,775 inhabitants—equal to 2 and 1-2 persons to a square mile. In 1771 it contained 148,124—equal to 3 1-4 do. In 1786 it contained 238,897—equal to 8 1-4 do. In 1790 it contained 349,120, equal to 7 3-4 do.
In 1810 and 1834, if the principles upon which this estimate is grounded can be relied on, it will stand thus:
1810, (or 20 years) it will contain 980,240 inhabitants—equal to 22 1-3 persons to a square mile. In 1834, (or 44 years, from 1790) it will contain 1,960,480—equal to 44 1-2 do.
Admitting therefore that this state contains 44,000 square miles, equal to 28,160,000 acres, it gives 44 1-2 persons to the mile, which is nearly the present state of the population of Connecticut, which contains 4,674 square miles, equal to 2,991,360 acres, or 45 persons to the mile, averaging to each individual about 14 acres of land, or 98 acres to a family of 7 persons, or 84 acres to a family of 6. Allowing for the persons who inhabit cities the average will probably be about 100 acres to each family. As respects this state our population may be pushed with convenience as high as three millions, considering our superior commercial advantages, the happy situation of our interior navigation, the fertility of our soil, and our abundant resources.
By the foregoing statement it appears, that from 1756 to 1771 (15 years) our numbers gained 51,349, or 2,962 more than one half the number in 1756. From 1771 to 1786 (15 years more, we gained 90,773, or 16,711 more than half in the ratio of doubling in 20 years, from 1786 to 1790, 4 years, the increase was 101,233 or 25,000 on the average each year. Suppose in the year 1791 only 18,215 emigrated, an accession of one half was made in these 5 years. Suppose now that the flock of 1790 should be doubled by natural increase of 20 years, and that on the average 15,000 persons should emigrate each year, the result will be as it is stated. Suppose again, that for the next 24 years no emigrations should be made, and that the existing number in 1810 should double by natural increase in 24 years, the result will also be as is stated, which I persuade myself will not differ materially from the event. If however, the emigrations should average 10,000 persons annually for these 24 years, our number will then stand two and a half millions.
The benefit which may be derived from an investigation of this nature is, that if our successive legislatures should calculate their measures by anticipating on so great a population in so short a period, their views would probably partake of an enlarged and open policy—laying a foundation in advance (in imitation of the wise Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania) calculated to promote the happiness and prosperity of approaching millions.
[Albany Centinel.]
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.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, January 19.
We understand that government has applied to the directors of the East India company for the use of such ships as are not taken up for the commerce of India this year, and such as the company has no occasion for. These ships will be employed in different ways. Such of them as are fit for it, may be used as ships of war, and even such as are no longer able to perform the voyage to the east, may be useful as a sort of guarda costas for the defence of our own ports, rivers, and bays. It is said that a great number of vessels will be put upon service. These precautions will undoubtedly be necessary, for we have not the directors of France to contend with now. Every thing that tends to augment our security merits praise; but all impartial men must confess, that those ministers who had so lately had the folly to insult France with the formal proposal to restore the Bourbons, and vapoured about the deliverance of Europe, are rendered contemptible in being reduced to the humble task of mere defence.
By the last Hamburg mail there were letters from Embden, stating that the king of Prussia had laid an embargo on all the vessels laden with corn. We alluded to this information in our account of the corn exchange of Friday, as having contributed to raise the price of wheat. We now find it is confirmed by the intelligence received by government. It is a most affliction event for England, since very considerable quantities of wheat had been purchased by our active and enterprising merchants, and several large ships had actually taken in their cargoes, and were ready to sail, which they would immediately have done most reasonably for our supply.
Some persons affect to see in this measure a symptom, of hostility to England, and believe that the court of Berlin is about to join the northern confederacy.—We do not pretend to foresee what will be the ultimate conduct of his Prussian majesty, under the pressure of the intrigues, and probably the menaces of his powerful neighbors; but certainly the prohibition of the export of corn is no proof of hostility—it is an act, as we believe called for by the exigency of the times. Wheat has risen in his dominions to a price equal to 51 per quarter, in consequence of the eager demand of our merchants; and, but for this stoppage, the very granary of Europe would have been exhausted, and his own people, who were blest by Providence with abundance, would have been doomed to scarcity. We have no doubt, however, but that Prussia will act with justice towards our merchants, and permit them to resell the corn which they have bought.
The Imperial Parliament will certainly meet upon the 22d. His Majesty will go down and open the session, but he will not communicate the subjects on which he calls for their deliberations till the members are sworn, the Speaker chosen, and the usual formalities on the meeting of a new Parliament gone through. It is understood, however, that qualifications will not be called for anew.
By the cartel which arrived here yesterday from Nantes, intelligence is received that a general illumination took place throughout France on the evening previous to her sailing, on account of a peace said to have been effected between the Austrians and French.
The consternation at Vienna, on the advance of the French, was very great. Every body, from high to low, was running away, carrying all the property that was moveable. For sixteen horses to transport a family to Brunn, which is sixteen leagues from Vienna, 2000 florins was asked; for a day or two no horses were to be had. In the mean time, some exertions were made to put Vienna in a state of defence; but the news that an armistice was negotiating, allayed the fears of the people, and put a stop to the emigration.
The committee appointed by the proclamation of the Emperor of Russia, respecting the settlement of accounts between Great Britain and Russia, are to convert into cash the English property to pay Russian claims; English merchants are to exhibit their books &c. with schedules. In the execution of this absurd and tyrannical scheme of confiscation, the voice of the committee is to be of no avail, as to any point which involves the interest of the Russian commerce. This saving clause will probably tend to show that the balance of trade with Russia is great.

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The commissary of government (the Attorney-General) then commented at great length upon the charges in the indictment, and the disposition of the witnesses. He painted in glowing colours to the jury the enormity of the offence with which the prisoners stood charged. They had meditated the murder of a man whose death would occasion the irretrievable ruin of the Republic, and on whose life the peace and tranquility of all Europe depend.
Dumerville, Ceracchi, Diana, Arena, and Topino-Lebrun successively demanded to speak;—The three first contended that their confession at the Police office had been extorted from them by violence. "We were promised," they said, "protection and protection if we would make the declaration which they required of us. We were threatened to be shot if we persisted in our denial. The moment we were at liberty we solemnly retracted the confession, which is now employed to destroy us."
Dumerville demanded of Harrel, Whether he had not been bribed by the police to make these depositions?
"A soldier who has served his country with honor for eight and twenty years, does not enter into the pay of the police," replied Harrel; and as he sat down, called them a pack of villains.—"You are a greater villain than any of us," replied Dumerville; "you accuse us of being conspirators. For my part, if I know one, it is yourself. Four or five days before October 10th, I heard you say at my house, that Buonaparte was a rascal, and that he should not perish but at your hands."
Dumerville added, that he could have easily proved what he advanced, had not Harrel had the precaution, of four witnesses who heard the conversation, to denounce two, and to make them be arrested as conspirators; if a third had not been allowed to leave France; and finally if the fourth had not been allowed to set out for Bordeaux, in spite of his earnest request, that they might both be examined before their departure.
Dumerville likewise complained, that although he had requested that the consul Cambacérès might be subpoenaed as an exculpatory witness, he had not made his appearance.
"I subpoenaed him" said the commissary of government. "I have done everything I could for you."
"I demand that the court now enjoin him to attend," replied Dumerville.
The court has no right, interposed the president. The attendance of exculpatory evidence is quite voluntary on their part. Their non-attendance is the same as declaring that they should swear to nothing in favor of the prisoner.
"Cicero coming down from the capitol did not hesitate to enter the Forum, to defend his fellow-citizens" exclaimed Dumerville.
The court then gave leave to the counsel to speak in defence of the prisoners.
Citizen Dommanger, rose—"I forewarn the counsel," said the president, "that if they shall be guilty of any personalities either against the magistrates who are at the head of the police, or against those in an inferior situation, the court will not fail to punish such temerity."
Dommanger, thunderstruck, instantly sat down.—"Let us rather be sent to execution," said Topino Lebrun.
"What then becomes of the law," said Guichard, which entitles those accused to defend themselves by all the means in their power."
After some minutes of confusion, Dommanger addressed the Jury, first in favor of all the prisoners, and afterwards more particularly in favor of Dumerville and Ceracchi.
He dwelt chiefly upon the absurdity of the charge, the good characters of his clients, their being not in any degree interested in the death of the Chief Consul, the improbability and contradiction of the evidence of the principal witness and his associates.
Citizen Guichard followed on the same side, and undertook the defence of Joseph Arena. He attempted to shew the improbability of the conspiracy, the absolute want of proof, and the contradictory nature of the evidence which had been adduced. He laid particular stress upon the circumstance that the two persons who had been arrested as the assassins of Buonaparte were completely unarmed. But allowing that there had been a conspiracy of this nature, he contended that Joseph Arena could not possibly have had any share in it. Having unfolded all the circumstances favourable for his client, he concluded by an eulogium, upon the government, and an invocation to the genius of France.
of France.
Citizen Cotteril then spoke in defence of Diana; but being frequently interrupted by bursts of laughter, Diana requested that he might be desired to be silent and that citizen Dommanger might supply his place.—The petition was granted, and citizen Dommanger urged every thing in his defence which ingenuity could suggest.
The evidence, which began on the 8th concluded on the 9th at mid-day. The president then recapitulated it, and proposed a series of questions to the Jury, to which the foreman made the following reply:—
"It is agreed upon, there existed in the month of Vendemaire last, a plot, whose object was the murder of the Chief Consul; that the prisoner Dumerville is convicted of having taken a part in this plot, and that he did this with the intention of facilitating the execution. That the prisoner Ceracchi is convicted of having been concerned in this plot, and this with the view of promoting its accomplishment; that the prisoner Arena is convicted of being a sharer in this plot, with the purpose of aiding its completion; that the prisoner Diana is not convicted of having taken a part in this plot; that the prisoner Fuchet is not convicted of being implicated in the plot; that the prisoner Topino-Lebrun is convicted of having taken a part in this plot to promote its execution; that the prisoner Daiteg is not convicted of having been concerned in this plot; that the prisoner Lavigne is not convicted of having taken a share in this plot; that arms have been distributed for the execution of this plot; that the prisoner Ceracchi went to the Theatre of Arts on the 10th October, for the purpose of carrying this plot into execution; that the prisoner Arena went also on the tenth October to the Theatre of Arts, for the same purpose of executing the plot; that the accused Fumay did repair to the Theatre of Arts, but not with the view of being concerned in plot."
(Signed) "MOULIN, Foreman of jury "HERMIT, President."
After this declaration, the prisoners Diana, the woman Fumay, Daiteg, and Lavigne were introduced. The President intimated to them, that after the verdict of the jury they were acquitted of the charge brought against them, and would be liberated within 24 hours, unless they were detained on other causes.
Then the prisoners, Dumerville, Ceracchi, Arena and Topino-Lebrun, were introduced. The President caused the unanimous verdict of the jury to be read to them.
The Commissary of the Government demanded in terms of the 612th article, concerning crimes and punishments, that the punishment of death should be inflicted on these four prisoners.
The counsel, Dommanger and Guichard, objected to the application of this article of the penal code, as not corresponding exactly with the questions submitted to the jury.
The court retired into their chamber to deliberate on this objection. In half an hour they returned, and at eleven o'clock in the evening, pronounced sentence in the following terms.
"The court, after having heard citizen Gerard, substitute of the Commissary of the Government, and his motion for the application of the 612th article of the law of the 25th October, year 4, together with the observations successively presented against this motion by Dommanger and Guichard, the prisoners counsel, with their conclusion in writing, signed by Simon, their advocate, laid upon the table, the object of which was, that this should be the decision of the court. Whereas the fact declared by the jury is merely that there existed in October last, a plot, tending to produce the murder of the Chief Consul."
Whereas the Commissary of the government did not found his motion for the purpose of applying the punishment provided by the 612th Article of the Penal Code, on any thing except an induction tending to characterize the crime by a fundamental circumstance by which juries alone have the right of deciding.
"Whereas the court cannot decide, either on the fact, or the circumstances which characterize the crime or the intentions of the accused; whereas, in short, the crime specified in the 612th Article is different from that which has been declared conformably to the 431st Article of the same code, that the prisoners Dumerville, Ceracchi, Arena, and Topino-Lebrun, are acquitted of the accusation."
After having retired into their Council-chamber to deliberate there, on returning to the audience, and the judges having given their opinion agreeably to the law.
"The court agreeing to the motion of the commissary of the government, without involving themselves in the conclusions embraced by the prisoner's counsel; considering the unanimous verdict of the Jury that there existed a plot whose object was the destruction of the Chief Consul; that for the purpose of effectuating this plot, there was a distribution of arms, and that Arena and Ceracchi went, on the 10th of October to the Theatre of Arts to promote its accomplishment; convinced that the plot, declared to exist by the Jury, was designed to disturb the repose of the Republic by a civil war, by arming the citizens against each other, and counteracting legal authority: convinced that the functions of the Jury are essentially distinct from those of the criminal tribunal; that to the Jury it belongs to decide if the fact stated in the indictment is true, but to the tribunal to fix the character of the fact, and to decide whether this fact tends to trouble the Republic."
"Having read the 612 article of the Code of crimes and punishments, thus conceived "Every conspiracy and plot tending to disturb the Republic by civil war, by arming the citizens against each other, and counteracting the exercise of legal authority, shall be punished with death as long as this punishment exists, and with 24 years imprisonment after it is abolished."
"Sentences Dominique Dumerville, Joseph Ceracchi, Joseph Arena, and J. B. Topino, Lebrun, to the punishment of death."
"Done and pronounced at Paris, at 11 o'clock in the evening, after a trial of three days, in the public audience chamber of the tribunal, when Hermit sat as President, Selves and Bourguignon, as Judges, and Fremen Register in chief."
PARIS, JANUARY 4.
CONSULATE.
Message to the Legislative body.
"LEGISLATORS,"
"The republic triumphs, and its enemies again implore its moderation."
"The fame of the victory of Hohenlinden has been heard throughout all Europe. It will be reckoned in the number of the most gracious days which have illustrated French valor; but it had scarcely been considered any thing by our defenders, who never consider themselves as having conquered, but when there remain no longer any enemies of the country."
"The army of the Rhine has passed the Inn; every day has there been a battle, and every battle a triumph. The Gallo-Batavian army conquered at Bamberg; the army of the Grisons, amidst snows and ice crossed the Iphigen to turn the formidable lines of the Mincio and the Adige. The army of Italy has carried the passage of the Mincio by main force, and blockaded Mantua.—In short Moreau is no more than five days march from Vienna, master of an immense country, and of all the magazines of the enemy."
"Then was it that Prince Charles asked an armistice, which was granted by the commander in chief of the army of the Rhine, the terms of which accompany this."
"Count Cobentzel, the plenipotentiary of the emperor at Luneville, has declared by a note of the 31st Dec. that he was ready to open negotiations for a separate peace. Thus is Austria freed from the influence of the English government."
"Government, faithful to its principles, and to the willies of Humanity, reposes in your bosom, and proclaims to the whole of Europe the intentions which animate it."
"The left bank of the Rhine shall be the limit of the French republic. It makes no pretensions to any thing on the right bank. The interests of Europe will not allow that the emperor should pass the Adige. The independence of the Helvetic and Batavian republics shall be secured and acknowledged. Our victories add nothing to the pretensions of the French people. Austria must not expect from her defeats what she could not obtain by her victories."
"Such are the invariable intentions of government: It will be the happiness of France to restore peace to Germany and Italy, her glory will be to free the continent from the avaricious and malignant genius of England."
"If good faith should again be deceived we are at Prague, at Vienna, and at Venice."
"Such ardor and such success entitle our armies to the completest gratitude of the nation. Government would willingly
find new expressions to immortalize their exploits, but there is one which, by its simplicity, will ever be worthy of the sentiments, and of the courage of the French soldier."
"The government proposes the following four laws."
1st. The army of the Rhine, 2d. The Gallo-Batavian army, 3d. The army of Italy, 4th. The army of the Grisons—have deserved well of their country."
This message was carried to the legislative body by the counsellors of state, Reginier, Thibaudeau, St. Cyr. The legislative body returned the following message by way of answer.
"CITIZENS CONSULS,"
"The greatest public joy was testified by the legislative body, when they heard the communication you have made to them."
"They now see twelve days of prosperity dawn which peace secures to so great and so generous a nation."
"Peace—peace is the cry of all France, and it is amid those triumphs that our warriors themselves are heard to call for it."
"If any thing can console the philosopher for the shedding of human blood, it is carnage not produced by ambition: it is battles fought only for the repose of mankind. Thanks to our brave armies: thanks to your wisdom and your firmness!"
"First magistrates of the republic, in depositing its sentiments in your bosom, the legislative body fulfils a duty which is dear and sacred to it. It speaks to you in the name of all Frenchmen."
The conservatory Senate replied to the message of the consulate as follows:
"CITIZENS CONSULS,"
"The conservatory Senate have received the agreeable news which government have by their message communicated, with that satisfaction and pride with which the glory of our arms inspires all Frenchmen. They see with the most lively satisfaction, in the last armistice, in our victories, and in the moderation of government the sure pledge of peace a so long and so ardently desired."
At the court at St. James's, Jan. 14, 1801.
PRESENT,
The King's most excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas his majesty has received advice, that a large number of vessels belonging to his majesty's subjects, have been and are detained in the ports of Russia, and that the British sailors navigating the same have been and are now detained as prisoners, in different parts of Russia; and also that during the continuance of these proceedings a confederacy, of a hostile nature, against the just rights and interest of his majesty and his dominions, has been entered into with the court of St. Petersburg by the court of Denmark and Sweden, respectively, his majesty, with the advice of his privy council, is thereupon pleased to order, as it is hereby ordered, that no ships or vessels belonging to any of his majesty's subjects, be permitted to enter and clear out for any of the ports of Russia, Denmark, or Sweden, until further order, and his majesty is further pleased to order, that a general embargo or stop be made of all Russian, Danish, and Swedish ships and vessels whatsoever, now within or which hereafter shall come into any of the ports, harbours, or roads, within the united kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland, together with all persons and effects on board the said ships and vessels, but that the utmost care be taken for the preservation of all and every part of the cargoes on board any of the said ships and vessels, so that no damage or embezzlement whatever be sustained.
And the right honorable the lords commissioners of his majesty's treasury, and the lords commissioners of the admiralty, and the lords warden of the cinque ports are to give the necessary directions herein as to them may respectively appertain.
W. FAWKNER.
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 built 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. CARR. LL.
Washington, Jan. 5, 1801.

by against England! Private accounts have been received, which state that the commissioners have already proceeded to the sale of some British ships at Riga; and that the cargoes of British ships at Peterburg are landing and are to be stored in warehouses belonging to the government, so that scarce any hope of their being given up remains.
ORDER OF COUNCIL.
In the court at the Queen's House, the 16th of Jan. 1801, Present the King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas his majesty has received advice that a large number of vessels belonging to his majesty's subjects have been, and are detained in the ports of Russia, and that the property of his majesty's subjects in Russia has by virtue of several orders and decrees of the Russian government, particularly one bearing date the 29th of November last, O. S. (corresponding with the 10th of December, N. S.) been seized, and directed to be applied in violation of the principles of justice, and of the rights of the several persons interested therein; his majesty, with the advice of his Privy Council, is thereupon pleased to order, as it is hereby ordered, that no bill drawn since the said 29th of November last, O. S. (corresponding with the 10th of December, N. S.) by or on behalf of any person, being subjects of or residing in the dominions of the Emperor of Russia, shall be accepted, or paid, without licence from one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state first had in that behalf, until further signification of his majesty's pleasure, or until provision shall be made in respect thereof by act of Parliament; whereof all persons concerned are to take notice, and govern themselves accordingly.
W. FAWKENER.
PARIS, December 24.
Letters from Madrid intimate an important change in the Spanish ministry. Chevalier D'Urquijo is to be sent as ambassador to Holland, and to be replaced by M. de Cevallos. Don Pedro Cevallos is about 40 years of age. He was at first Secretary of Legation at Lisbon, and since Counsellor of Finance at Madrid. About four years ago, he was nominated Spanish minister to the court of Naples. He is strongly connected with the prince of Peace, having some years ago married one of his cousins. He entered on the duties of his office the very same day of his nomination.
FLORENCE, Dec. 9.
Admiral Keith had intimated the following to all the Consuls of the Neutral powers, resident at Leghorn:—
"By the express command of his Britannic Majesty, all the Consuls of Neutral powers, resident at Leghorn, are ordered to send away all the ships of their respective nations before the 17th Frimaire. At the expiration of the said term, those who shall have disobeyed this order, shall be considered and treated as enemies in the operations which will take place."
LUNEVILLE, Dec. 31.
Count Cobenzel has, in a Note dated this day, declared that he was authorised by his Imperial Majesty to give to his powers the interpretation given to them by the French Plenipotentiary, and to treat without the concurrence of England. The Protocol is in consequence to open to-morrow, the 1st of Jan. 1801, that is to say, the first day of the 19th Century. Let us hope, that the fatal influence of the English Government on the Continent, will terminate with the century, which is ended.
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 Cogniac 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. tf
FOR SALE
SEVENTY THOUSAND LATHS Enquire at this Office. Washington, Feb. 12, 1801. 1m
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 Lunsdill'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. (May 1)
Kid, Eliot & Co.
At the Brick Store opposite BLONDET'S HOTEL.
HAVE received by the Brig UNION, Capt. Hennard, 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.
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 PROUF.
City of Washington. December 12, 1800. tf N. B. A few Tons of good Meadow Hay, on Kiln of Bricks, and some Cord Wood. W. P.
Robert Greenhow.
Merchant in Williamsburg, Virginia.
BEING desirous to withdraw in a great measure from the further pursuit of 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 or it part. Feb. 2, 1801. tAp
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 112 cwt by retail under 56     20d Nails 12 1-2 d. per lb. 13 1-2 d per lb.   12d 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.
   20d 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
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, } Sherry & } Wines. Lisbon } Cognac Brandy. Jamaica Spirits, Holland Gin, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Tea, Coffee, &c. &c.
Washington, Dec. 18. tf
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.
Thomas Carpenter, TAYLOR,
GRATEFULLY acknowledges the numerous favours conferred on him, and informs his friends and the public that he has entered into partnership with CHARLES VARDEN, likewise from Philadelphia, on Capitol Hill, opposite Mr. CARROL's buildings, where, as well as in Pennsylvania Avenue, between the President's House and George Town, from their long and extensive experience in Military, Naval and Fancy dresses, and in Ladies Habits &c. and from their having procured the best of workmen and materials the utmost taste and punctuality might be expected.
Two apprentices wanted. Washington, Dec. 22, 1800. 1m
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-handing, 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 houses.
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 stock 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 unnumbered 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 of receipt thereof, give a clear and indisputable title.
WM. BAYLY.
March 3, 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 Susquehanna 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. } of Maryland. 3t
In Chancery, February 24, 1801.
THOMAS B. CLEMENTS an insolvent of Charles County, makes application as a trader, by Petition to the Chancellor in writing, praying the benefit of "an act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors." There is annexed to his Petition a Schedule of his property, and a list of his Creditors on Oath as by the said act is required. The Chancellor is satisfied by competent testimony that he is, and at the time of passing the said act was a Citizen of the United States and of this State. It is thereupon adjudged and ordered that he appear before the Chancellor on the thirtieth day of September next, in the Chancery office, for the purpose of taking the Oath by the said act required in presence of his Creditors; and that by cauling a Copy of this order to be inserted once in each of three successive weeks, in a Newspaper of the City of Washington before the thirtieth day of March next, and by serving a Copy of this order on so many of his Creditors as can be conveniently served there with before the said thirtieth day March, he give notice to his creditors to attend on the said thirtieth day of September next, for the purpose of recommending a Trustee for their benefit; and to lodge with the Chancellor within five months from the time of the last publication, (if they shall think fit) their dissent to his being admitted to the benefit of the said Act.
(1st)
SAMUEL HARVEY HOWARD. Reg. Cur. Can.
February 4.
3t
FOR SALE, OR RENT.
TWO Brick dwelling houses, situated on the Pennsylvania-avenue near the President's house, each containing two handsome parlours and passage on the first floor, four lodging rooms, including garet, all private, kitchen and cellar; the whole will be completely finished in a few days; the yard's front polished and set with trees; the walks to the street paved or gravelled, which will render the same as comfortable a station as any in this City for a private family, and will be sold for less than any gentleman can have the same built for. A family of negroes will be taken in part payment, or Lots will be exchanged for Slaves. For particulars enquire on the Premises of
OWEN ROBERTS.
March 11, 1801.
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100 DOLLARS REWARD.
LOST yesterday morning between Captain Barney's Inn in George-Town and the Capitol a small BLACK MEMORANDUM BOOK containing four NOTES of the BANK of the United States for one hundred dollars each—also sundry other notes (number and value unknown) of the bank of Columbia—There were one or two papers in the book of no consequence, but which served to designate the owner of the property—One Hundred Dollars will be given to any person who will lodge the same with Mr. John Barnes of George-Town.
George-Town, March 4th, 1801. 3t N. B. The Notes are stopped at the Bank.
In Chancery, March 3, 1801.
ON application to the Chancellor by petition in writing of JOHN CONAWAY of Anne Arundel County, praying the benefit of the "act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors," passed at the last session on the terms therein mentioned; and a schedule of his property and a list of his creditors, so far as he can ascertain the same on oath, being annexed to his petition, and the chancellor being satisfied by competent testimony, that the said John Conaway is, and at the time of passing the said act was a citizen of this state and of the United States, and the said John Conaway at the time of presenting his petition having produced to the chancellor the assent in writing of so many of his creditors as have due to them according to the list aforesaid, the amount of two thirds of the debts due by him at the time of passing the said act.
It is thereupon adjudged and ordered that the said John Conaway by causing a copy of this order to be inserted once in each of three successive weeks in a newspaper of the City of Washington, and by serving so many of his creditors with a copy of this order as can be conveniently served therewith before the twenty ninth day of March Inst. give notice to his creditors to appear at the Chancery office on the Eighth day of April next for the purpose of recommending some person to be trustee for their benefit on the said John Conaway's then and there taking the oath prescribed for delivering up his property. Test. SAMUEL H. HOWARD, Reg. Cur. Can.
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 nigh 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 the Commissioners Office, City of Washington.
It will not be sold within a month it will be rented life in terms. February 28th, 1801.
JOHN GHEW THOMAS respectfully informs his Fellow-Citizens of Prince George's and Anne-Arundel counties including the city of Annapolis, that he will again faithfully serve them (if elected) in the Congress of the United States. March 5th, 1801. 6t
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
LOST or MISLEAD.
A PARCEL containing half a piece of Pepper and Salt mixture CLOTH, directed to CHARLES VARDEN, Taylor, to be left at Mitchell's Tavern, City of Washington, sent on the 3rd of December last from Bryden's Stage Office Baltimore, has been mislaid on the road or in Kent. An high obligation will be conferred on the owner by any person with whom it was left, or might have heard of such a parcel, by forward it as directed, or to be left at M c Laughlin's St Office George Town, with a line to Tho. Carpenter City of Washington. At expenses will be paid. Washington, Feb 25, 1801.