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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. CXIII.
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ADDRESS TO CONTENTMENT. BY LADY MANNERS.
CONTENTMENT, rosy, dimpled fair, Thou brightest daughter of the sky, Why dost thou to the hut repair, And from the gilded palace fly? I've trac'd thee on the peasant's cheek; I've mark'd thee in the milkmaid's smile; I've heard thee loudly laugh and speak, Amid the sons of want and toil. Yet, in the circles of the great, Where fortune's gifts are all combin'd, I've sought thee early, sought thee late, And ne'er thy lovely form could find. Since then from wealth and pomp you flee, I ask but competence and thee."
For Sale and to Rent,
TWO elegant two story BRICK DWELLING HOUSES, situate on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue, a little to the west of the President's Square. Each house contains two parlours and passage on first floor; on second, two rooms with fire places, and well finished garrets, cellars and kitchens. In the front of the buildings extending to the avenue, is a neat yard planted with trees, palisaded, &c. The situation, in point of health and contiguity to the public buildings, is equal to any in the city, and is well adapted for private families, or to accommodate genteel Boarders. The title is indisputable. The terms will be moderate for part cash or slaves. For particulars inquire of OWEN ROBERTS, on the premises, or of THOMAS HERTY, Conveyancer City of Washington, May 25, 1801. 1y
NAVY DEPARTMENT, JUNE 7th, 1800.
Regulations for ascertaining and fixing the Pensioners, and payment of pensions on the Navy establishment of the United States.
To obtain a pension the party must produce to the Secretary of the Navy a certificate from the commander of the ship or vessel on board of which he sustained the injury, which incapacitates him; or in the case of a marine, from the commanding officer of the marine corps, or commander of a detachment as the case may require; in the latter case however, if the injury happened on board a vessel of war, the certificate of the surgeon will also be required, if on shore, that of some respectable medical character of the place, that the same was received while he was acting in the line of his duty, specifying the nature and amount of the disability, the capacity or station in which he acted, and the monthly pay to which he was entitled at the time of sustaining the injury. On such certificate being produced, and it being ascertained to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Navy, that the disability exists and is likely to continue, he will at once direct the applicant to be placed on the books of the Loan Office of the state in which he resides, and the loan officer will make the payments half yearly, viz. On the 1st of January, and 1st of July, to the party in person or his legal attorney during his life or the continuance of his disability. But if the pension is to be paid on a power of attorney, the loan officer must have it ascertained by the certificate of a Justice of the peace of the county where the pensioner resides, that he was living, and that his disability continued, in the month next preceding that in which payment is to be made every year, and must transmit the same to the Accountant of the Navy with the necessary receipts as vouchers for his payments.
Each person to be placed on the pension list, must receive at the Navy Office a certificate in the following form.
A. B. Seaman, &c. having been disabled in the service of the United States, on board of the ship of war _____ while acting in the line of his duty, is entitled to receive _____ dollars per month, from the loan officer of the state of _____ payable half yearly, on the 1st of January and 1st of July in every year during his life or continuance of such disability, to commence from the _____ day of _____. The same will be paid to him in person or on his legal power of attorney. But no money will be paid on a power of attorney, unless the said A. B. shall send to the loan officer of said state, the certificate of a Justice of peace of the county wherein he resides, that he the said A. B. appeared before the said justice in the month preceding that in which the ill continued to be made and that his disability at payment is
Signed
BENJ. STODDERT.
The foregoing regulations are still in force.
By order,
AN. THOMAS, P. CLK.
Navy Department,
atlaw 2m
June 17, 1801.
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
We have received a Pamphlet printed in London containing the INAUGURAL SPEECH OF THOMAS JEFFERSON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, with a few REMARKS on its probable effects; which we submit to our readers.
They will be surprised, as we were, at the bold spirit of truth and the ardent love of liberty which appear to animate the writer, and infer from so open a declaration of republican sentiments, that a large portion of Englishmen, viewing with admiration the principles, and with approbation the measures of republican governments, will feel little hesitation to co-operate, on a fit occasion, in their establishment.
"HAIL LIBERTY! Ye votaries or victims in her cause; whether homaging at her profaned altars, or expiring in unwholesome dungeons, ALL HAIL!!"
"The willed foreevent, in which philosophy and the lovers of human kind are interested, has occurred. Jefferson has been elected President of the United States of America; but which is more, an inauguration Speech, by way of address to the Senate, the members of the House of Representatives, the public officers; and a large concourse of citizens assembled on the occasion, proclaims those sentiments and dispositions his friends and admirers have long observed him to cherish. Yes, ye lovers of freedom and justice, this well-timed promulgation will prove a denunciation to every abettor of tyranny, whether in America or Europe, and why may we not add Asia and Africa; for commerce resembling Pandora's box, which contained the evil as well as the good, like that too contains Hope, and its fruit at the bottom. It spreads knowledge, it diffuses reason, it promotes intercourse between nation and nation, and makes men (who alas, will, in some respects resemble irrational animals) unwilling to live in strife with their fellowmen, with whom they have once had an intercourse. The constitution of America is obviously the most free one we know of; the government of that New World is stronger, because juster , than any we witness in the Old. Men of all descriptions have no objection to be governed; they must submit to control if they would live in society; but freemen will have a voice in the laws by which they and their affairs are to be ruled, their property and their lives to be disposed of. Is this desire rebellious? Shall the sound of the word Jacobin , like the bahlish's eye, infatuate us to forego our rights? Shall we "be pushed from our stools" by a mere phantom? No more of these air-drawn daggers to frighten us from our purpose. Let us set about peaceably reforming our own abuses; let us endeavour to be happy and free; we must be free to be happy. The race is begun, the glorious contention, who shall be most useful, most beloved, seems to have taken possession of a new race of men. The Titans are overcome, the giant rebels of nature and heaven, who would have braved the skies, are thrown down by the thunder of Reason , that second Jupiter. Changes may not be so dreadful, they may change the present iron age into a golden one."
"The language of the new trans-atlantic President may confirm the wavering patriot on this side the ocean. It may have a good effect on the great Buonaparte himself. It may make him, whom we have no reason to doubt, honest in intention, still more sincere. The now confirmed government of America will be, perhaps, to the framers of constitutions, henceforward a normal school, a model for statesmen to work by. Let the countrymen of Jefferson then, who are a part of ourselves, give him the confidence he asks, there can be no danger in so doing; while his actions correspond with his declarations, continue to give him confidence, never forgetting (nor should he, and all men in similar situations, ever forget) that whatever country has a CAPITOL has also a TARPEIAN ROCK."
CHARACTER OF SIR ROBERT WALPOLE.
By the late Earl of Chesterfield.
MUCH question whether an impartial character of Sir Robert Walpole will or can be transmitted to posterity: for he governed this kingdom so long, that the vari-
ous passions of mankind mingled, and in a manner incorporated themselves with every thing that was said or written concerning him. Never was man more flattered or more abused—and his long power was probably the cause of both. I was much acquainted with him both in his public and private life. I mean to do impartial justice to his character, and therefore my picture of him will perhaps be more like him, than it will be like any of the other pictures drawn of him.
In private life he was good natured, cheerful, social, inelegant in his manners, loose in his manners; he had a coarse strong wit, which he was too free of for a man in his station, as it is always inconsistent with dignity. He was very able as a minister, but without a certain elevation of mind, necessary for great good, or great mischief. Profuse and appetent, his ambition was subservient to his design of making a great fortune. He had more of the Mazarin than of the Richelieu. He would do mean things for profit, and never thought of doing great ones for glory. He was both the best parliament-man, and the best manager of parliament, that I believe ever lived. An artful rather than an eloquent speaker; he saw, as by intuition, the disposition of the house, and pressed or receded accordingly. So clear in stating the most intricate matters, especially in the finances, that whilst he was speaking, the most ignorant thought that they understood what they really did not. Money, not prerogative, was the chief engine of his administration; and he employed it with a success, which in a manner disgraced humanity. He was not, it is true, the inventor of that shameful method of governing, which had been gaining ground insensibly ever since Charles the Second, but with uncommon skill and unbounded profusion, he brought it to that perfection which at this time dishonors and distresses this country, and which (if not checked, and God knows how it can be now checked) must ruin it.
Besides this powerful engine of government, he had a most extraordinary talent of persuading and working men up to his purpose. A hearty kind of frankness, which sometimes seemed imprudence, made people think that he let them into his secrets, whilst the impolitenees of his manner seemed to attest his sincerity. When he found any body proof against pecuniary temptations, which, alas! was but seldom, he had recourse to a still worse art: for he laughed at and ridiculed all notions of public virtue and the love of one's country, calling them "the chimerical school boy flights of classical learning;" declaring himself, at the same time, "no faint, no Spartan, no reformer." He would frequently ask young fellows at their first appearance in the world, while their hearts were yet untainted, "Well, are you to be an old Roman? A patriot? You'll soon come off of that and grow wiser." And thus he was more dangerous to the morals, than to the liberties of his country, to which, I am persuaded, he meant no ill in his heart.
He was the easy and profuse dupe of women, and in some instances indecently so. He was excessively open to flattery, even of the grossest kind, and from the coarsest bunglers of that vile profession—which engaged him to pass most of his leisure and jovial hours with people whose blasted characters reflected upon his own. He was loved by many, but respected by none, his familiar and illiberal mirth and raillery leaving him no dignity. He was not vindictive, but, on the contrary, very placable to those who had injured him the most. His good humour, good nature, and beneficence in the several relations of father, husband, master and friend, gained him the warmest affections of all within that circle.
His name will not be recorded in history among the best men, or the best ministers, but much less ought it to be ranked amongst the worst.
CHARACTER OF MR. PULTENEY. BY THE SAME.
Mr. Pulteney was formed by nature for social and convivial pleasures. Resentment made him engage in business. He had
thought himself slighted by Sir Robert Walpole, to whom he publicly avowed not only revenge, but utter destruction. He had lively and shining parts, a surprising quickness of wit, and a happy turn to the most amusing and entertaining kinds of poetry, as epigrams, ballads, odes, &c. in all which he had an uncommon facility. His compositions in that way were sometimes satirical, often licentious, but always full of wit.
He had a quick and clear conception of business, could equally detect and practice sophistry; he could state and explain the most intricate matters, even in figures, with the utmost perspicuity. His parts were rather above business, and the warmth of his imagination, joined to the impetuosity and restlessness of his temper, made him incapable of conducting it long together with prudence and steadiness.
He was a most complete orator and debater in the House of Commons, eloquent, entertaining, persuasive, strong, and pathetic, as occasion required; for he had arguments, wit, and tears at his command. His breast was the seat of all those passions which degrade our nature and disturb our reason. There they raged in a perpetual conflict, but avarice, the meanest of them all, generally triumphed, ruled absolutely, and in many instances, which I forbear to mention, most scandalously.
His sudden passion was outrageous, but supported by great personal courage.
Nothing exceeded his ambition but his avarice: they often accompany and are frequently and reciprocally the causes and effects of each other, but the latter is always a clog upon the former.
He affected good nature and compassion, and perhaps his heart might feel the misfortunes and distresses of his fellow-creatures, but his hand was seldom or never stretched out to relieve them.
Though he was an able actor of truth and sincerity, he could occasionally lay them aside to serve the purposes of his ambition or avarice.
He was once in the greatest point of view that I ever saw any subject in. When the opposition, of which he was the leader, in the House of Commons, prevailed at last against Sir Robert Walpole, he became the arbiter between the crown and the people: the former imploring his protection, the latter his support. In that critical moment his various jarring passions were in the highest ferment, and for a while suspended his ruling one. Sense of shame made him hesitate at turning courtier on a sudden, after having acted the patriot so long, and with so much applause, and his pride made him declare that he would accept of no place, vainly imagining, that he could by such a simulated and temporary self-denial, preserve his popularity with the people, and his power at court. He was mistaken in both. The king hated him almost as much for what he might have done, as for what he had done; and a motley ministry was formed who by no means desired his company.
The nation looked upon him as a deserter, and he shrunk into insignificance and an earldom.
He made several attempts afterwards to retrieve the popularity he had lost, but in vain—his situation would not allow it—he was fixed in the House of Lords, that hospital of incurables, and his retreat to popularity was cut off—For the confidence of the people, when once great, and once lost, is never to be regained. He lived afterwards in retirement with the wretched comfort of Horace's miser;
Populus me sibilat, &c.
I may perhaps be suspected to have given too strong colouring to some features of this portrait, but I solemnly protest, that I have drawn it conscientiously, and to the best of my knowledge, from a very long acquaintance with and observation of the original. Nay, I have rather softened than heightened the colouring.
The Schooners Dolphin & Kitty , now lying at Mr. Young's Wharf will constantly take freights every three weeks from this to Annapolis or Baltimore. For terms apply to BRO. HAWN and BOYS. Washington July 15, 1801.

REFLECTIONS
ON SINGULARITY OF MANNERS; BY MR. GRAVES.
"There are few people of such mortified pretensions, as patiently to acquiesce under the total neglect of mankind; nay, so ambitious are most men of distinction, that they cause to be taken notice of, even for their absurdities, rather than to be entirely overlooked, and lost in obscurity; and, if they despair of exciting the attention of the world, by any brilliant or useful accomplishment, they will endeavour to gain it by some ridiculous peculiarity in their dress, their equipage or accoutrements."
"Many persons may remember a little foreigner, (Des Casteaux I think, was his name) who appeared daily in the Mall, dressed in black, with an hat of an enormous diameter, and a long roll of paper in his hand. His picturesque appearance tempted some artists to make an etching of him, which was exhibited in every shop. I mention this gentleman, because his professed intention was, he said, "to attract the notice of the king, as he had done that of his subjects."
"But we see daily instances of the same kind. One man sports a paradoxical walking stick; another rises to fame by the shortness of his coat or the length of his trowsers, or the multiplicity of capes on his shoulders, and the like efforts of genius and invention. I remember a young divine some years since, not otherwise eminent either for learning or ingenuity, who wore his own short hair, when every one else wore long wigs, "in imitation, as he said, of Gregory Nazianzen."
"It would be cruel to deprive these gentlemen of their slender gratification in these harmless particulars; but when we assume any thing peculiar in our appearance, in order to disguise our real character; when we affect an uncommon sanctity and solemnity of countenance to impose upon the world; we then become more than ridiculous, and are highly immoral."
"A Tartuffe indeed, or a pretender to extraordinary devotion, is not a prevailing character in this age; too many are in the contrary extreme; and, like col. Chartres, are guilty of every human vice—except hypocrisy. Even our young divines, though doubtless much given to fasting and prayer in private, yet "appear not to men to fast;" but anoint their hair, and exhibit their rosy faces; and by their dress, are not to be distinguished from profane sportsmen or country squires. I do not exempt the orators of the tabernacle from this description, who, instead of the primitive locks of John Wesley, seem now to make female converts by their well dressed hair, and dapper appearance."
"Yet, in every profession, there are still pretenders, who by grimace, or affected solemnity, endeavour to gain the confidence of the vulgar, and to exalt themselves above their equals in skill, and assume more importance than is their due."
"However, if we must distinguish ourselves from the rest of mankind, let it be by our intrinsic virtue, our temperance and sobriety, and a conscientious regard to every relative duty; but, as we ought "to think with the wife, and talk with the vulgar," let us also act differently from a great part of the world in matters of importance, but conform to them in trifles. This is what Seneca so forcibly inculcates in his fifth epistle to his friend Lucilius."
"I both approve of your conduct, and sincerely rejoice that you resolutely exert yourself; and, laying aside every other pursuit, make it your whole study to improve yourself in wisdom and virtue. And I not only exhort, but earnestly intreat you to persevere in this course."
"Give me leave, however, to caution you not to imitate those pretended philosophers, who are more solicitous to attract the notice of the world, than to make a progress in wisdom; nor to affect any thing singular in your dress, or in your manner of life. Avoid that preposterous ambition of gaining applause, by your uncouth appearance, your hair uncombed, and your beard neglected; nor be always declaiming against the use of slate, of soft beds, or any thing of that kind. The very name of a philosopher is sufficiently invidious, though managed with the greatest modesty and discretion."
"Suppose we have entered upon our Stoical plan, and begun to sequester ourselves from the conversation and customs of the vulgar; let every thing within be dissimilar; but let our outward appearance be conformable to the rest of the world. Let not our apparel be splendid or shewy, nor yet mean or fordid. Let not our plate be embossed with gold; but let us not imagine, that the mere want of such expensive plate is a sufficient proof of our fru-
gality. Let us endeavour to live a better life, not merely a life contrary to that of the vulgar; otherwise, instead of conciliating the favour of those whom we wish to reform, we shall excite their aversion, and drive them from our company; we shall also deter them from imitating us in anything, when they are afraid that they are to imitate us in every thing."
"The first advantages which philosophy promises, are, a just sense of the common rights of mankind, humanity, and a sociable disposition; from which advantages, singularity and dissimilar manners will entirely exclude us. Let us beware, lest those peculiarities by which we hope to excite the admiration, should expose us to the ridicule and aversion of mankind."
"Our object is to live according to nature; but to torture our bodies, to abhor cleanliness in our persons, when attended with no trouble, or to affect a cynical sullenness in our food; this sure is living contrary to nature. As it is a mark of luxury to hunt after delicacies, to reject the common unexpensive comforts of life is a degree of madness. Our Stoic philosophy requires us to be frugal, not to mortify ourselves; but there is such a thing as an elegant frugality. This moderation is what I would recommend."
ACCOUNT OF
MURAD BEY,—Governor of Cairo. From SONINI's Travels.
Of Murad Bey, the Governor of Cairo, during M. Sonini's residence in that city, (A. D. 1778) and who was still in possession of that authority when Buonaparte invaded Egypt, he gives the following account. For such a prolonged exercise of sovereignty in a country where authority has been so transient and precarious, he was indebted to his profuse liberality and his uncommon courage. The former of these qualities surrounded him with partisans, while the latter made him at once feared and respected. Murad surpassed all his predecessors in state and magnificence. His Mamalukes were richly clothed; opulence reigned in his household; his horses were of the greatest beauty and superbly caparisoned. He dispersed his wealth with boundless profusion, but he filled his coffers with equal facility by frequent and odious exactions.
"I visited the camp of Murad. For the accommodation of him and his principal officers were erected immense tents, which were divided into several apartments. The floors were covered with the most beautiful carpets, and the interior decorations consisted of the richest gold and silver stuffs that the manufactories of Lyons could afford. Nothing could equal the magnificence of his cavalry; gold and silver ornaments, with the choicest embroidery on Morocco leather, glittered with a dazzling lustre in the rays of a burning sun; and the housings of the saddles, trimmed with a broad gold lace, were made of those handsome velvets, the small and elegant patterns of which display the elegant taste that prevails in all the productions of the manufacturers of Lyons."
I was sometimes admitted into the palace of Murad, by means of a young Frenchman who enjoyed his confidence. The Bey received me with civility, made me sit by him and smoke out of his own pipe, in this country a distinguished honour. He asked me a thousand questions, every one more silly than the other, and all betraying the most profound ignorance. At length from the account given him by my introducer, and the satisfaction he received from my answers, he was determined to have me enter into his service, in the double capacity of physician and engineer. He offered me a large house at Cairo, domestics of every kind as servants and guards, a daily superabundance of provisions, and a considerable income. His offers might have seduced any one unacquainted with the capricious humours of these unprincipled beys, who one day will load a man with favours, and the next suddenly throw him into irons, or perhaps order him to be put to death.
"Murad, who had the courage to fight the French army, is a very handsome man; he has a martial appearance; his chin is covered with a thick bushy black beard; his thick eye-brows describe arches of ebony over his large eyes, which are full of vivacity and fire. A long scar in one of his cheeks adds to the fierce cast of his countenance. To great bravery he joins singular address and extraordinary strength. He has been known, when riding past an ox, to cut off its head with one stroke of his scimitar. An intrepid warrior, capable of enduring the greatest hardships; an excellent horseman, courageous in adversity, bold in enterprise, cool in action, but terrible in an onset; Murad, with instruction, might have become a great
general. His proud deportment and munificent disposition give him the appearance of a sovereign; but injustice, cruelty and ignorance, have rendered him a ferocious tyrant."
LONDON, May 12.
Extract of a letter from Ratisbon, April 29.
On the 27th, the king of Prussia made known his wishes by his representatives in the two colleges. It is doubtless interesting to know the manner in which the firm agreement of the cabinet of Berlin and Munich has been continued and expressed in the Diet.
"The following was declared in the name of the king of Prussia, as duke of Magdeburg in the college of the princes."
"Since the memorable deliberation on the subject of the ratification of the peace, concluded on the 9th of February last by his Imperial majesty, in the name of the empire, his Prussian majesty has thought that he owed the utmost readinels of consent to the sacrifices, which had become necessary to end a most calamitous war. He thought it his duty to his co-estates, whose country, still groaning under the oppression of war, must desire to be relieved, and this obligation to put bounds to the evils of humanity. All the co-estates of his majesty have discovered determinations to discharge it in this deliberation, with a zeal and consent, which will prove that the antient German union still exists. The pressing circumstances have been the sole inducement for his majesty's so easy consent to the ratification of this peace, which contains new articles, infinitely interesting to the German empire, and which are far beyond those which the unhappy negotiations of the Congress at Rastadt, and the treaty which preceded, intended to obtain."
But, with these same dispositions, his majesty has regarded the deliberation actually held upon the decree of the Imperial commission of the 5th of March, relative to the co-operation of the empire for the completion of the whole work of peace, as an object singularly important in its consequences, deserving more mature reflection, and requiring indispensably on his part, that he take proper time to consult his co-estates which have reposed confidence in him. Besides, his majesty, who certainly has never retarded any deliberations of the Diet, has noticed with concern, that this affair, so eminently important, should be treated with even less time than was employed upon the ratification of the peace of the empire. Many of his co-estates have the same thoughts and wishes. In the conviction that it will be best not to press this affair too much, though the principal concerns of the peace be delayed; and to leave still time for deliberation on many subjects on account interesting, his majesty thinks himself authorised to defer his vote for some time longer. Still he is willing to vote under the reserve inserted in the Pro-col of 6th March, and there renewed in form; namely, that though he gives his full consent to the ratification of the treaty of peace at Luneville of 9th February, he may nevertheless, from his particular relations, and as a member of the empire, reserve his right and co-operation in all future arrangements which may follow the peace, and may concern the constitution and the interior relations of the empire. And, with this vote, his majesty will accede to what has been expressed by the minister of Bavaria."
"In consequence, on the 29th April, the Imperial court withdrew the vote it had given, and which in substance was, that a deputation of the electors of Saxony and Mentz should have in charge all further arrangements concerning the peace of the empire. The declaration by the Prussian minister was in these terms:"
"The minister of Austria, has received from his Imperial majesty, an order to accede to the opinion of the majority, though their voice has not been in agreement with the proposition of his majesty. In consequence, as the manner of consent of the Estates of the Empire to the finishing of the work of peace, advised by his Imperial majesty, has been supported only by a minority of votes, among which most of them are but eventual, and since, on the contrary, almost all the other voices give the preference to this kind of co-operation of the Estates of the Empire, which should be employed in their name by the Supreme Chief of the Empire duly authorised for this purpose, he wishes on the part of Austria, to accord with this decided plurality of members, upon condition that they shall be granted to his Imperial majesty, on the part of the Empire, full power without any restriction, to terminate, and finally adjust all affairs, relying, the French government will consent to such limited powers for the
time, as were contemplated in the Congress for peace at Rastadt."
LONDON, May 28.
The following interesting particulars are extracted from a letter, dated Cork, the 14th inst.
"A few days ago a man alone in a skiff was seen upon the coast, near Oysterhaven, who, upon being challenged, said he had come from Portsmouth to see his brother in Cork, but missed the harbour by the strong easterly winds that then prevailed. The skiff had on her stern, "Owen Sullivan, Portsmouth." Intimation of this circumstance being given to Admiral Gardner, an investigation in consequence took place, when there were found on board several charts of that part of the coast, and a particular account of the foundings. The skiff was well fitted out, having two or three suits of new sails in her."
It will be recollected, that Oysterhaven was reported to the French by the executive directory of the United Irishmen as a favorable place to carry into effect an invasion of that country."
May 29.
Neutral vessels that have lately arrived, state that Admiral Villaret Joyeuse, who was so completely beaten by the late Earl Howe, on the 1st of June, 1794, is again appointed to the command of the combined fleets in Brest.
The advantage to G. Britain of her connection with Portugal consists, not only in the trade with Portugal itself, but in that which is carried on under the denomination of a Portuguese interest with the Brazils. Portugal, in a commercial view, is little more than the channel through which Brazilian wealth and British commodities pass to and from Great Britain. The luxurious consumption, and ready payments of the South-American consumer, are the wealth of the British manufacturer and merchant. Even the shipping employed in the traffic between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro, though nominally Portuguese, are laid to be chiefly British property.
Texier, chief surgeon of the military hospital at Versailles, and Alibert, a physician at Paris, have inoculated some sheep with vaccine matter, in order to discover whether any analogy subsists between the cow pox and the rot.
PARIS, May 15.
A letter from Stockholm, (Sweden) dated April 28th, says, "It is this day officially announced to the merchants here, that their vessels may put to sea without any fear of being captured by the English." [ Journal du Commerce, May 17. ]
RATISBON, April 28.
The King of Prussia has declared officially the dissolution of the army of demarcation.
HAGUE, May 19.
The committee appointed for the revision of the constitution has this day given in its report to the first chambers.
It is asserted, that according to the new constitution, the directory of five members will continue; the two chambers which compose the legislative body will likewise remain, but will consist of a much smaller number of members than before. A council of elders will likewise be introduced to chuse the members of the legislative body. The members of the departmental administration will be endowed with considerable authority, and have a great resemblance to the late states of the provinces. It is also said, that these states will be restored to the same footing as at the commencement of the revolution, instead of the eight departments, which now form the territorial division.
HAGUE, April 28.
French troops are arriving in our republic in such numbers, that the corps of 25,000 men which was destined for us is now more than completed. General Augereau will have the command in chief of these troops; and in case a peace should not be concluded between France and England, they will be sent on an expedition against the latter country.
MILAN, May 11.
Letters from Rome, of the 13th of May mention, that the permanent sitting of the Papal Government was to have taken place in that month; but it is suspended till September. That the harvest was promising and that the Pope was making exertions to relieve the distresses of his subjects.
Italy is excessively distressed from very severe drought, which has occasioned distresses of a dangerous nature.

TURIN, May 2.
Yesterday general Jourdan issued the following instructions to the prefects and sub-prefects of Piedmont:
"As the new administration is merely provisional, all measures are to be abstained from which may tend to give it a definitive character. Piedmont receives indeed an administration which is almost the same with that of the French republic, but it is not united to that republic, and it is not for us to anticipate the views of the French republic in that respect. The acts of government, therefore, are not to be proclaimed in the name of the French republic, but in the name of the provisional administration of Piedmont. The dress of the public officers of the republic is to be worn till the French government shall express its pleasure on that subject."
In the decree of the Consuls relative to the provisional administration of Piedmont, it is said that it has been appointed to terminate the evils inseparable from anarchy.
RUSSIAN STATE PAPER.
DECLARATION
Addressed to Sir HYDE PARKER, Admiral of the British Baltic fleet.
"By the decease of his majesty, the Emperor Paul I. of glorious memory, the sceptre of the Russian empire has descended by the right of birth into the hands of his Imperial Majesty Alexander. One of the first events under the government of this monarch has been, that he has accepted the offer which the British court has made to his illustrious predecessor, to terminate the disputes which threatened the speedy breaking out of a war in the north of Europe, by an amicable convention. Faithful to the engagements which he has entered into with the courts of Stockholm, Berlin and Copenhagen, his Imperial Majesty has signified to them his resolution, not to act, but in conjunction with his allies, in whatever may concern the interest of the neutral powers. His Imperial Majesty would not have expected that the British court would have undertaken a hostile attack upon Denmark, at the very time when its envoy at Berlin was authorized anew to enter into conference with the Russian minister residing there. The measures taken by his Imperial Majesty were only a consequence of his wish for peace, and the welfare of mankind, and to avoid a destructive misunderstanding between the contending powers. The hostilities commenced against Denmark, and the hostile fleet, would have frustrated the wish of his Imperial Majesty to maintain peace, had not this attack upon his allies been made before his proposals were made to the Court of London. But as the British fleet had failed for the Sound before his Majesty ascended the throne, he will wait the measures of the British court, when it shall be informed of that event. The undersigned, General of Cavalry, and Minister of State for foreign affairs, requires, therefore, in the name of his illustrious sovereign that the Admiral in Chief of the fleet of his Britannic Majesty, shall desist from all further hostility against the flags of the three United Powers, until his Excellency shall have received further directions from his sovereign; otherwise the Admiral must be personally responsible for the consequences that may ensue from the prosecution of the war."
"Prepared to repel force with force, his Imperial Majesty persists in his pacific sentiments; but the justice and moderation of the Cabinet of London, must enable him to reconcile the demands of humanity with the duties which he owes to the honour of his crown, and the interests of his allies."
(Signed)
"VON DER PAHLEN."
LOTS FOR SALE,
In the City of WASHINGTON.
THE SUBSCRIBER offers for Sale a number of valuable Lots beautifully situated between the Capitol and the Eastern Branch. Also a few Lots to be let on lease for ninety-nine years in the vicinity of the Navy yard.
WILLIAM PROUT.
City of Washington, December 12, 1800
N. B. A few Tons of good Meadow Hay, one Kilo of Bricks, and some Cord wood.
W. P.
The subscriber respectfully acquaints the public, that he has removed to the corner of Ninth and E streets, where he continues to manufacture and sell all kinds of Ornaments for Chimney pieces, Door Caps, Frontispieces, Metal Sashes, &c. which may also be had at his store No. 51, Barclay street, New-York, and at Mr. Wild's store, Market street, Baltimore.
GEORGE ANDREWS.
Who has gold leaf for sale by the package or book
May 8, 1801.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1801.
OFFICIAL.
Appointments by the President of the United States.
CHARLES PINCKNEY, Esq. Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States, to the Court of Madrid.
ROBERT SMITH, Esq. Secretary of the Navy.
DAVID GELSTON, Collector for the district of New-York.
By the Foreign papers we find that President JEFFERSON's Speech has been translated into foreign languages. A Dutch Gazette remarks, while he assures his fellow citizens, that no change will be made in their happy Constitution, his tone and manner lead us to expect a distinct character will be given to his administration. Compliments are paid to his truly republican manners at home. United to his economy, his personal attractions will give him the public affections, and his personal safety will give dignity to the reputation of his country. We hear that he has had a talk with the Southern Indians, whose history and character he well understands. [Salem Gaz.]
Extract of a letter from an American Merchant in Paris, dated 15th of May, 1801, to his friend in Philadelphia.
"It is with pleasure I advise you of the arrival of Mr. Dawson, who I expect will have an audience this day with the First Consul. It is my opinion all differences will be arranged, without further negotiation, or the interference of Mr. Ellsworth or Mr. Murray. To have our differences settled is of great importance, and the sooner our minister arrives the better, as I hear it is in contemplation to liquidate all the foreign claims for provisions, &c. furnished, and then to fund their amount at 3 per cent. This will be unjustly depriving our citizens of half their claim, against which I hope and expect our minister will seriously remonstrate. The highest funded debt in France is only 54 per cent. That at 3 per cent. would be about 40 per cent. Prices of Island produce, and tobacco very dull—I expect they will mend after the trade once becomes regular. I do not find that the British interrupt our European commerce."
The Dutch papers received by the Alert, mention, under date of Paris May 24th, that the Portuguese ambassadors had been dismissed by the French government without having effected the object of their mission.
New-York, July 17.
Capt. Lawrence, arrived here yesterday from Guadaloupe, informs us, that a few days previous to his sailing, 2 frigates and 3 transports arrived there from France with troops.
A letter from Mont de Marfan, of the 26th April, in the French papers, says—"The advanced guard of the army destined to act against Portugal, is now on its march through Spain. Three battalions of the free corps of the west have just passed through this place. The 5th regiment of dragoons are at this moment marching in. They are commanded by the chief de-brigade, Citizen Louis Bonaparte, brother to the first consul. The 105th demi-brigade of the line will arrive to-morrow, and will be followed in succession by the 16 light, 24th, 63d, 72d, and 93d, of the line, which must reach Bayonne, by the 4th of May."
The distribution of the Imperial army in the peace cantonments will be effected in the following manner:—Of 221 battalions, 47 are to be stationed in Bohemia; 30 in Moravia; 27 in Austria above and below the Fens; 27 in Interior and Upper Austria; 25 in Italy, Istria, and Dalmatia; 23 in Hungary; 24 in Western and Eastern Galicia; 18 in Transylvania, the Banate, and Slavonia.
Conrad & M c Munn
HAVE opened houses of entertainment in the range of buildings formerly occupied by Mr. Law, about two hundred paces from the Capitol, in New Jersey avenue, leading from thence to the Eastern Branch. They are spacious and convenient, one of which is designed for stage passengers and travellers, the other for the accommodation of boarders. There is stable sufficient for 60 horses—They hope to merit public patronage.
City of Washington, Nov. 24, 1800. tf
One Dollar Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, a Negro Boy named JACK, about sixteen years old: had on when he went away a red flannel jacket and blue cloth trowsers. Whoever apprehends him and brings him to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward.
GEORGE ANDREWS.
July 22.
3t
Two Dollars Reward.
STRAYED about a fortnight ago, from the Plantation of H. J. STIER, Esq. near Bladensburg, a small black cow, has a slit in one of her ears. Whoever will bring the same to Mr. H. J. Stier's plantation shall receive the above reward, or one dollar for giving such information as that I may get her again.
J. M. VANHORNE.
July 22, 1801.
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Public Sale of Provisions
At the NAVY YARD, Washington.
On MONDAY next, the 27th inst. if fair, otherwise the next fair day, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold to the highest bidder,
35 Barrels Beef, 35 Barrels Pork, 7000 lb. Ship bread, 10 Barrels Flour, 4 Barrels Indian meal, 51-2 Quintals codfish, 3 Puncheons molasses, A quantity bread crust, Some bread, and a small quantity of cheese slightly damaged.—Notes at 60 days with approved endorser, negotiable at the banks of Columbia or Alexandria, will be received in payment.
THOMAS TINGEY,
Superintendent, &c.
Navy-Yard, July 22, 1801.
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FOR RENT,
The House I now occupy, on Square No. 142, near the President's house, for six months from the first of August next. Possession will be given at that time.
NICHOLAS KING.
July 20, 1801.
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List of Letters
Remaining in the POST-OFFICE at Washington City, July 1st, 1801.
A.
GENERAL Ira Allen, John Alexander, Robert Allen, Benjamin Alline.
B.
Doctor Lewis Beebe, Jud Bishop, Esq. (2) John Bogan, (2) Peirce Butler, Esq. John Brackenridge, Jonathan Bird, Patrick Branniff, (care of Wm. Brant,) Benjamin Bourn, Thomas Burnes, Zachariah Bohl, (son of Samuel,) capt. Bird, Blount & Cook, Nancy Ballenger, Samuel Blackdon, Jesse Brown, William Berry, Jacob Benfon, (care of S. Boots,) Robert Brown, capt. William R. Boote, (care of Gen. Wilkinson) M. S. Bunbury, Esq. William Brown, Daniel C. Brent, Esq. lieut. col. commandant Henry Burbeck.
C.
Lieut. James Campbell, Jno. Callender, Esq. Richard Carroll, William Compton, Charles Crawford, (2) Thomas Cochran, for John Duky, William Crane, Esq. Henry Clifton, John Connolly, John J. Cornwell, William Cooper, Daniel Caley, (clerk of the House of Representatives of the United States,) William Cleland, (2) Mrs. B. Courme, (2) Doctor Carnwell.
D.
William Duncanfon, Henry Darby, (2) Mr. Douley, governor Davie, care of the Secretary of State, Mr. Dente, John Darnall, (2) George Dente, Esq. Mrs. Douley and company, David Dobbins, Allen Davis, Jane Douglass, Joseph H. Davis, Esq. (2) John Doyne, (care of Mr. G. Andrews.)
E.
Henry Elliot, (2) Moses Estey, Esq. Dr. Arnold Elzey, (2) Thomas Eaton, Samuel Edmiston, (care of Every Senkell.)
F.
James Farrell, Matthew Fleming.
G.
Aresbill Grayson, John Gough, Jacob Godby, Alfred Wm. Grayson, William Giffen, William Glenn, Edward Gilpen, John V. Glen, Robert Goldsborough, (2) Thomas Gordon, Nathan Goodhall, lieutenant T. N. Gautier, William Given.
H.
Thomas Hicks, col. Samuel Hodgdon, Esq. John Hopkins, Esq. Enoch Humphrey, John Harris, William Howard, Andrew Hosse, Job Haige, John Hughes, Esq. (care of Joseph Nourie, Esq.) Daniel Henshaw.
J.
Jeremiah Johnson, William Johnson, John Johnson, John Jellard, Levi Job, Samuel Jackson, William Jones.
K.
John Kane, Michael Krommenacky, Thomas Kidder.
L.
James Law, James Lyon, (2) Matthew Lyon, (care of James,) Theodoric Lee, Thomas Law and Samuel Elliot, Esquires, Hon. R. R. Livingston, cadet Simon Levy, Thomas Lawson, Mrs. Langley, (2) Mr. Little, master on board the Congress.
M.
Major Thomas Martin, (4) Thomas Mc Gill, Esq. (3) Peter Mercier, Thomas Mancan, captain Daniel Mc. Neill, Thomas Mache, Joseph Morgan, William Mc. Munn, Lawrence Mc. Carty, lieut. John Mc. Rea, Mr. Maratta, Truman Mosely, Esq. Joseph I. Maxwell, Samuel Mackell, Lawyer Mc. Hume, William Mc. Coy, Benjamin Martin, captain Peter Marks, Thomas B. Morris, Lewis Morin, John Molowney, Esq. lieut. Edward Meade, Samuel Mickle.
N.
General Lewis Nicholas, Wm. Nolms, Thomas Napier.
P.
Stephen Proctor, frigate John Adams, Cary Pratt, Thomas Pyc, (care of Patrick Farrell,) Doctor James Pendleton, Pierce Purfell, John F. Powele.
R.
Joseph Roberts, (2) William Richardson, Esq. lieut. John Ruff, lieut. John Roche, Daniel Richardson.
S.
Captain Benjamin Strother, (2) Stephen Sayre, Esq. Mr. Serey, (2) Doctor Samuel Shaw, Gordon Stewart, Hacha Schoolfield, Henry Summers, Jeremiah Sattywhite, Richard Smyth, John Hartman, Thomas Serjeant, lieut. Horatio Stark, Jonathan Shorne, Winthrop Sargent, Esq. S. Swift, Esq. John Shaw, Esq. John C. Scott, Esq. Samuel Smith, jun. Esq. at the Treasury office, David Slate, (2.)
T.
Major Presly Thornton, (4) lieut. col. Lewis Toufard, (4) Thomas Truxton, Esq. (2) Henry W. Todd, major George Thompson, Mr. J. Tice, Stephen Thorne, John Barkley Trumble, George Naylor Thomas, Doctor William Turner.
W.
Thomas White, lieutenant John Wilson, (2) Samuel Craven Ward, (2) Thomas H. Williams, William Wilson, Levi Warner, Collin Wills, Amos Wheeler, Lund Washington, Edward Wyer, David Whittlesey, Esq. Patrick White, Sylvester Woodward, Mrs. Wilde at Mr. Andrews, Tobias Watkins, Conrad Wortman, at Mr. S. H. Smiths.
Y.
George Youngs, Esq. w. & fr. 3t. w.
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
TO BE RENTED,
THE store lately in the tenure of Doctor Galsfay and Co. Its situation for business is preferable to any other in the City, being on the Pennsylvania Avenue, between the President's House and the Capitol, and within a few yards of the spot on which is to be immediately erected the market house.
JOSIAS W. KING.
At the Capitol.
May 29, 1801.
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A GREAT BARGAIN.
I WILL sell or lease for ten years, a valuable Farm, in the county of Culpepper, and state of Virginia, on Flat Run, containing 750 acres the land is extremely fertile, and yields abundantly in the production of corn, wheat, and tobacco; there are about 100 acres of meadow land, 50 or 60 of which are cleared, and 25 acres well let in timothy, about 350 acres of the tract are cleared and well inclosed. This land is distant from Fredericksburg about 28 miles, and 55 miles from Alexandria and the City of Washington. There are several valuable merchant miles in the vicinity, one within the distance of a mile, where the Fredericksburg prices are given for all kinds of grain.
I will also sell the Reversion of 250 acres of land adjoining the above, on which are erected a number of valuable buildings, among them a large dwelling house of 60 feet by 40, with four rooms on a floor, with fireplaces, and every necessary out houses—A valuable peach and apple orchard.
A further description is deemed unnecessary, as any persons desirous of purchasing or leasing, will doubtless wish to view the premises. For terms apply to Robert Brooke Voss, Esq. who lives adjoining the premises, or to the subscriber.
I will also Sell or Rent,
Two three story brick houses in Alexandria, completely finished, on King and Columbia-street, with sundry valuable property near the same, possession whereof may be had immediately. The situation for the flour and grocery business is equal to any in Alexandria.
For terms apply to Henry Thomas Moore, Alexandria, or to the subscriber.
NICHOLAS VOSS.
City of Washington, July 13, 1801.
N. B. I wish to hire by the month, or until the 1st day of November, ten or twelve labourers, for whom liberal wages will be given,—Apply to N. Voss, on F street, or W. T. Voss, at the Navy-Yard.
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Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, May 30.
From the Paris Moniteur , the official paper of the Consul Marseilles, May 15.
There arrived this morning an English flag of truce from Egypt, having on board the garrison of Fort Aboukir, which has been taken by the English. The vessel touched at Malta, and states that she left at Aboukir six sail of the line, several English frigates, 150 transports, Turks and English, besides three Turkish ships of the line and some frigates. General Abercromby, who commanded the light troops, received several wounds, of which he died four days after. His body has been carried to Malta and buried. The flag of truce has on board 168 French prisoners, comprising a chief of battalion and 15 Spaniards.
May 16.
Extract of a private letter.
"I send you the note and declaration made by an English flag of truce arrived yesterday from Egypt: and I shall add some reflections."
"Fort Aboukir is a small fort, which was invested by the whole English army at its landing; and which, with a garrison of 168 men, held out eleven days; it capitulated with all the honours of war on the 18th of March. It was on the 21st that the affair took place in which Gen. Abercromby was mortally wounded; the details of it, as well as of the subsequent affairs, have been concealed from the French prisoners."
The flag of truce left Egypt the 31st of March; we hear of no other successes of the English than the capture of Fort Aboukir. They send this flag of truce and small garrison, to make a noise with the public; they added 15 Spaniards to swell the number!"
"There are, it is said, two more flags of truce to come with sailors; they have not, therefore, taken any more of our soldiers prisoners. Such are the ideas which I think are plausible, and which I have transmitted to tranquillize many persons, in whom the arrival of the flag of truce had induced a belief that every thing was in a desperate state in Egypt."
Extract from the Register of Secret Depositories of the Office of public Health at Marseilles, May 18th, 9th year of the French Republic.
Citizen John M. Boyer has received in the Lazaret the deposition of Citizen Henry Villamet, of Charleville, in the department of the Ardennes, Chief of Squadron in the 14th regiment of dragoons, passenger by the Apollo flag of truce, number 158, commanded by N. J. Blackdon, an Englishman, with a crew of 12 persons in all, who has laid upon oath, that he left the Bay of Aboukir on the 31st of March, in company with two other English flags of truce, already arrived under the escort of an English frigate, which vessel had on board 149 French, all prisoners of war, of whom 12 are officers, and the remainder soldiers, embarked by order of Admiral Keith.
He reports, that the health of the troops was good, and that he had no knowledge of any contagious disorder in the environs of Alexandria; but that at Cairo, there had been some accidents from the plague, which, however, had produced no considerable consequences.
The deponent declares, that he was made prisoner by the English, on the 21st of March in an affair which took place within a league of Alexandria, upon the road of Aboukir, where, there remained upon the field of battle a great many killed and wounded on both sides, amongst whom were Generals Lanusse and Roize, Generals Abercromby, Sir Sydney Smith, and two other Generals!!
He says, that in this affair General Menou commanded; that the army engaged consisted of about 7000 men, including 600 cavalry; and that the English army, which occupied the antient lines of the camp of the Romans, was composed of about 13,000 men; their right supported by the sea, and their left by the dyke of lake Madhie; that after this affair, both armies preserved their positions; and that the remainder of the French army were expecting the Grand Vizier at the outlet of the desert.
He adds, that the disembarkation of the English was effected on the 8th of March, by a division of 6000 men at once, who were received by 1,200 infantry, and 200 cavalry, and were severely treated, though our troops could not make use of their artillery having been obliged to fall back, from the smallness of their number, after having killed, as they suppose, about 1500
English. That on the 13th, there was a second affair between 500 cavalry and 2,500 men: that the loss on the side of the English was much greater than that of the French; and that, after the affair, both armies preserved their positions.
He reports, that he left in the Bay of Aboukir about ten ships of war, several frigates, and a number of English transports, from which the crews had been withdrawn to join the army on shore. That, on the 29th of March, arrived 6 Turkish ships of the line, including one of three decks, 4 frigates and 2 corvettes and 20 transports having on board from 6 to 7000 troops commanded by the Captain Pacha in person, of which one French demibrigade, at most, would give a good account: that the fort of Aboukir, after a siege of 3 days, had surrendered to the English before the arrival of the Turks.
He adds, that the feeble resistance made by this fort had produced a great sensation in the army; he further lays, that the people of the country were on very good terms with the French; that they loved Gen. Menou very much; that he had heard it stated as a positive fact, that the English, the Grand Vizier, and the Captain Pacha, having taken steps to draw Mourad Bey to their side, the latter had sent to Gen. Menou all the letters which had been addressed to him, unopened, protesting at the same time, his inviolable attachment, and offering him his Mamelukes. The communications between Alexandria and the interior continued open. The Mamelukes of Ibrahim Bey deserted in great numbers from the army of the Grand Vizier, to join Mourad Bey. He adds, that there was nothing to fear on the side of Syria; that from 5 to 6000 Copts, Syrians, or Greeks, as well horse as foot, commanded by French officers, were destined principally to guard the posts of the interior, and that their fidelity may be depended upon, because they are extremely afraid of falling into the hands of the Turks or their allies. He relates that after having been separated from the frigate which escorted them and two other flags of truce, they met two English frigates, west of Candia, cruising, and were spoken to by one of their boats; that the officer told them that they every moment expected Admiral Warren to replace Lord Keith, and that he brings with him a division of eight ships of war. He arrived the 23d of April at Malta, before the English frigate the Flora, which brought from Aboukir the remains of Gen. Abercromby, which were buried there with great pomp; that during his stay at Malta twenty transports arrived there, under convoy of a frigate, having on board provisions, and that on the 28th of April two ships of 64 guns sailed from Malta, escorting a convoy of 12 transports, laden with military stores and provisions, and having on board about 1000 troops to reinforce the English army at Aboukir; that several merchantmen had also sailed from Malta for England, under convoy of a frigate. He left Malta the 30th of April, and from that time to his arrival at the port of Promeque, met nothing at sea. This being read by the deponent, he acknowledged the contents were true.
P. S. He declares further, that in the action of the 21st March the 2d light infantry and the 32d of the line, the 3d, 14th, and 20th regiments of dragoons were those principally engaged. They defeated the whole centre of the enemy, with the loss to the English of more than 8,000 killed, wounded, and prisoners.
By the Secretary Archivist, (Signed) REYNAUD.
POPULATION ACT.
Abstract of an act for taking an account of the population of Great Britain, and of the increase or diminution thereof.
The overseers of the poor (or in default thereof, some substantial householder) of every parish and place in England, and such persons as shall be appointed by the sheriff deputies, steward deputies, and justices in Scotland, shall take an account of the number of persons found within each parish and place, and let down the particulars, according to the form in the schedule annexed to the act.
Copies of the act and schedules shall be transmitted by the king's printer to the clerks of the peace and town clerks in Great Britain; the acts to be distributed by them to the justices, and the schedules to the different persons appointed for England and Scotland.
In England the high constable shall, at the epiphany sessions 1801, receive from the clerks of the peace, &c. the schedules, containing the particulars to be ascertained, and forthwith to deliver one to the minister, and one other to an overseer or substantial householder of each parish or place,
who shall, with the assistance of the churchwardens, &c. upon March 10, 1801, take an account of the number of persons therein; and inform themselves of the particulars, and prepare answers to the following questions:—
1st. How many inhabited houses, are there in your parish, township or place; by how many families are they occupied; and how many houses therein are uninhabited?
2d. How many persons (including children of whatever age) are there actually found within the limits of your parish, township, or place, at the time of taking this account, distinguishing males and females, and exclusive of men actually serving in his majesty's regular forces or militia, and exclusive of seamen either in his majesty's service, or belonging to registered vessels?
3d. What number of persons in your parish, township, or place, are chiefly employed in agriculture; how many in trade, manufactures, or handicraft; and how many are not comprised in any of the preceding classes?
Persons refusing to answer, or wilfully giving false answers, shall forfeit not exceeding 5l. nor less than 40s.
Justices in England shall appoint a time and place (between the 10th and 30th April, 1801,) for the overseers or householders to attend with returns and answers to the three questions mentioned above, and the high constables: and the overseers, &c. shall then deliver returns upon oath.
Justices shall receive the answers and returns on oath, and may adjourn their meetings, not later than the 30th of April, 1801, and shall deliver the answers and returns to the high constables, who shall indorse the returns, and transmit them to the clerks of the peace and town clerk, by 8th May 1801.
Ministers in England shall transmit an answer to the following questions:—What was the number of baptisms and burials in your parish, township, or place, in the years 1700, 1710, 1720, 1730, 1740, 1750, 1760, 1770, 1780, and each subsequent year to the 31st December, 1800, distinguishing males from females? What has been the number of marriages in your parish, &c. in each year from 1754 inclusive to the end of the year 1800?—before the 30th of April, 1801, to the bishop of the Diocese, who shall transmit the same, before 8th May, 1801, to his archbishop, to be laid before the privy council before the 15th May, who shall cause an abstract to be laid before parliament within six weeks.
The sheriff deputies, and steward deputies in Scotland, shall appoint meetings on or before 10th March, 1801, and not later than 30th April, and they together shall appoint the schoolmasters or other fit persons, to take account of the matters required by this act, and the clerks of the peace shall deliver the schedules, containing the particulars to be ascertained, to the persons so appointed, who shall take an account of the number of persons, and inform themselves of certain particulars, and prepare answers to the questions before mentioned.
Persons refusing to answer, or wilfully giving false answers, shall forfeit not exceeding 5l. nor less than 40s.
The Sheriff deputies or steward deputies shall appoint a time and place (not sooner than the first of June, 1801, nor later than Michaelmas) for the justices to meet, and the persons so appointed as aforesaid shall attend with returns and answers to the said questions, which the justices shall receive upon oath, with power to examine the persons upon oath, and shall endorse the returns, and transmit them to the clerks of the peace, or town clerks, by October 24, 1801.
The accounts taken throughout Great Britain for preparing the answers and returns shall be preserved by the churchwardens, &c. in England, and schoolmasters, &c. in Scotland, and delivered over to their successors; and the clerks of the peace shall transmit the answers to the secretary of state by 15th May, 1801, in England, and 10th November in Scotland, an abstract of which shall be laid before Parliament within six weeks.
Persons employed, to have an allowance for their trouble and expences.
Clerks of the peace, constables, churchwardens, overseers, schoolmasters, &c. making wilful default, shall forfeit not exceeding 5l. not less than 40s.
A SCOW.
To be Sold, if applied for immediately, An excellent SCOW, 38 feet long, by 11 feet wide, lined throughout with 1 1/4th inch plank, and is now in thorough repair, and well calculated for carrying grain or land, or six cords wood per load. It may be seen at Dyer's Ferry, Eastern Branch, where the terms may be known by applying to JOHN L. NAYLOR, or to BENJ. MORE, in the New-Jersey Avenue. July 20, 1801. d3t
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
July 6, 1801.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Navy until the 31st inst. inclusive, for the supply of all Rations which may be required for the Marine Corps, from the 1st day of October next, to the 30th day of September 1802, at the City of Washington, at Baltimore, at Norfolk, or any other place or places, where marines may be recruited, marched or stationed, within the states of Maryland or Virginia.—The Ration to consist of eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or where neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice or one and an half pound of sifted or boiled Indian meal, one and a quarter pound of fresh beef, one pound salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted pork, and when fresh meat is issued, salt at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations; one half gill of rum, whiskey or other ardent spirits; soap at the rate of four pounds candles at the rate of one and an half pound, and vinegar at the rate of two quarts, for every hundred rations. The price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as substitutes and alternatives must be specified.
H. DEARBORN, Acting Secretary of Navy. eptra
Intending to leave the city in
October next, I am desirous of disposing of my Furniture, two Negro Men, one a cook, the other an officer and coachman, and a pair of very well gaited Riding Horses.
It may be a convenience to any family removing here, and taking the house I now occupy upon rent, to take the Furniture (which is but little worn) by purchase. The house, one of the six buildings on Pennsylvania Avenue, is pleasantly and conveniently situated, and the furniture, which is tolerably well fitted to it, will be reduced in price in proportion to the wear and tare, and change of fashion, shall have made right.
BENJAMIN GRAYSON ORR. July 20, 1801. epaw
Washington, July 15, 1801.
At a meeting this day at Mr.
Rhodes's Hotel, of several of the subscribers to a MARKET, to be built on Pennsylvania Avenue, agreeably to advertisement, the following resolutions were adopted, viz.
1st. That Edward Eno be authorised to collect the subscriptions.
2d. That William Brent be appointed Treasurer.
3d. That James Hoban and Clotworthy Stephen be appointed a committee to engage Contractors to carry into execution the building according to a specification and plan left at the Commissioners Office.
W. THORNTON, In behalf and at the request of the subscribers
VARDEN & CARPENTER, TAYLORS,
Gratefully acknowledge the favours of the public, whilst carrying on business opposite Mr. Belle's Tavern, and inform, that they have removed to the next house east of Mr. Tunnicliff's Hotel, where gentlemen and ladies will be served in a style of fashion and elegance which it has ever been, and ever will be, their study to execute, and they presume, equal to the most populous cities in the Union.
Regimental and Ladies Habits made in the neatest manner. May 15, 1801. wtf
BROHAWN AND BOYS,
BEG leave to inform the citizens of Washington, that they have taken Mr. N. Young's wharf, very conveniently situated to the Capitol and President's Square; where they have opened a LUMBER YARD, and expect to go pretty largely in that line of business; and in about two or three weeks will have a general assortment of the first quality of groceries that can be procured in Baltimore.
Washington June 24, 1801.
N. B. Any gentleman wishing to apply for bills of scantling of any size or dimensions, may obtain them at the shortest notice by applying as above. tf
Thirty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from this rendezvous the following soldiers belonging to the 1st Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers; ISAAC DAVIS, about nineteen years old, five feet seven inches high, dark blue eyes, black hair, ruddy complexion, a farmer, born in this county and state.
JAMES NELSON, twenty two years of age, five feet six inches high, grey eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, by occupation a farmer; he is also a native of this state and county.
JAMES HENNING, twenty one years old, five feet nine and three quarter inches high, blue eyes, light hair, fallow complexion, by occupation a house carpenter, born in Berkeley county this state. They all deserted in their uniform. Any person apprehending the above deserters, shall receive thirty dollars upon delivering them to me, or any officer commanding in the service of the United States, or ten dollars for either of them.
RICHARD S. BLACKBURN,
Captain 1st Regt. artillerists and engineers, commanding.
Dumfries, Prince William county, } Virginia, May 19, 1801. 6w
FOR SALE,
A young Negro Girl,
About 15 years old—Apply at this office. April 22, 1801. tf