The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1801-12-28 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. II.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CLXXIX.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 28th, 1801.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
The Revd. M c Cormick, RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Washington, that he purpose opening SCHOOL in his house, South B Street near the Capitol, on the first Monday in January next, if due encouragement be given—His terms may be known by application to him at his present residence, New-Jersey Avenue. Dec. 18. ep6t
GEORGE BROWN, Has received at his store opposite to the house lately occupied by capt. Burch, New-Jersey Avenue, A handsome Assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the present season.—Earthen Queens, and Glass Ware—Also Groceries and Liquors, Among which are the following articles—Loaf and brown Sugars, teas, coffee, pepper, mustard, nutmegs, box raisins, figs, salt fish, almonds, oranges, lemons, Cranberries, Holland gin, and spirits, &c. The above goods are laid in on such terms as will enable him to sell low for cash—He keeps a regular supply of the best superfine flour from the back country. Dec. 11, 1801. ep6w
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE, At the Union Tavern in George-Town, at 5 o'clock in the evening on the fourth Thursday, viz. 28th of January next, THE brick house formerly occupied as a Tavern by Mr. Sommes, on a credit of six, nine, and twelve months. Negotiable notes, with approved endorsers, payable at the bank of Columbia or Alexandria to be given at the time of sale. An inquisition title will be made, and the papers laid before the purchasers. Any person desirous of purchasing this very desirable and valuable property at private sale in the mean time, may know the terms by applying to either of the subscribers. PHILIP B. KEY, WILLIAM THORNTON. Dec. 23, 1801. ep8
B. T. LONGBOTHOM, SURGEON DENTIST of London, having practiced that Art with much success in Jamaica, offers his services to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Washington. He may be consulted at Mr. Stelle's Hotel. He will attend any lady or gentleman at their respective residence; and to prevent mistakes, such as honor him with their commands are requested to let the name be in writing. He has for sale a Dentifice of superior quality to those generally sold, but recommends it only (as all Dentifices should be) to such as have been attended by a Dentist, or whose mouths from being in a healthy state, require but the common mode of cleaning. Dec. 23. ep3t
To Rent, And possession given immediately, A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, North front of the President's House, CONTAINING TWO Parlours and four Bed-rooms, with a Garden, &c. It is convenient to the Public offices, and may be had furnished or unfurnished, with or without board, on reasonable terms, to an agreeable tenant. Enquire of the Printer, or on the premises. Also Wanted Employment, For a YOUNG MAN, who would engage as an assistant in a store, having kept one of his own, of course accustomed to it. Would act as Steward and Superintendent a plantation, or the like—would make himself useful in any situation.—Enquire of the Printer hereof. November 25. 3tawtf
ROBBERY!! Five hundred Dollars REWARD. GENERAL POST OFFICE, December 18, 1801.
WHEREAS I have received information that the Northern Mail, which was despatched from the post office at Charleston, S.C. on Wednesday evening the 2d instant, was forcibly taken from the post rider near the ten mile house, by four persons whom he believes to be negroes, but who may have been white persons disguised; And whereas I have been informed that several gentlemen had forwarded by said mail sundry Bank notes and bills of exchange to a considerable amount, I do hereby offer a reward of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, to be paid to any person or persons, who will apprehend or give information that may lead to conviction all, or either of the villains concerned in this daring robbery, so that they may be brought to punishment. The Postmaster at Charleston, having offered a similar reward, this is not to be considered as accumulative but confirmatory of his act. GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster-General. Dec. 21, 1801. ep3w
JOHN MINCHIN, BOOT-MAKER, (From Philadelphia) New-Jersey Avenue near the Capitol. JOURNEYMEN SHOEMAKERS wanted—Also two apprentices. Dec. 7. ep6t
GOVERNOR MUNROE'S LETTER Of the 7th of December 1801. TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES OF VIRGINIA: Sir,
The executive has not been unmindful or inattentive to the duties of the department since your last session. It has endeavoured in the discharge of them, to satisfy the claims of an enlightened public. To the immediate representatives of the people, in the General Assembly, a free communication on those and other interesting subjects is due, which I have now the honor to make. The measures of interior policy which were commenced and in a train of execution under former laws have been pushed forward with the greatest dispatch that circumstances would permit. The jail or Penitentiary house had become subservient to the object of the institution before your last session, and experience has shown that the anticipation of the Executive, that the progress of the building would precede any demand that was likely to be made on it before its completion, was not founded on vague surmise. Sufficient accommodation was provided even in the commencement for the criminals that were sent to it, and that was the only period respecting which any apprehensions on that point were entertained. The building is now advanced to a stage which furnishes data to calculate with tolerable certainty the time of its completion, by which it is inferred, that it will be finished, in the course of the ensuing year. The manufactory of arms has also been much advanced since your last session. On like authority it is believed that that building will also be completed within the same space of time. The beneficial effect however expected from it, will not be protracted for that term. By a report of the Superintendent, which I have the honor to transmit you for more precise details, it appears, that the manufacture of muskets will be commenced in a few months and of other objects, especially arms for the cavalry, soon afterwards.
The law which directs the distribution of arms among the militia has been duly attended to. I have the pleasure to transmit you a statement of those which are distributed, and of those also which are deposited in this city. As it is probable that the plan which is adopted for the distribution of the arms, will be pursued until the whole militia is armed, I annex a view of it that it may be distinctly understood. There still remained a fund, subject under existing appropriations, to the purchase of arms; but as our Manufactory was soon to be put in motion, we thought it best to turn our attention and apply our funds exclusively to that object, as the most suitable source from which to draw future supplies. We therefore declined contracting for more arms, in confidence that we advanced the public interest, even in the acquisition of them, by so doing. We have taken measures for the commencement of the work, at as early a period as possible, under auspices which appeared to us most favorable, and are happy to add, we are sanguine in the belief, that the result will justify the high expectation, that has been formed of the utility of the institution.
The law which authorized the purchase and emancipation of the slaves Pharoah and Tom has been carried into effect. They were purchased of their late proprietors, on the most favorable terms for the Commonwealth, that could be obtained. In presenting to these men in person the act of emancipation, I announced the authority from which it emanated, and that the high boon it conferred, was intended as a reward of their virtue. With a view to multiply the authentic evidences of the service and its reward, I gave to each a separate deed, and had it recorded in the office of the General Court.
The Legislature of Kentucky has confirmed the report of the Commissioners, establishing the boundary line between this Commonwealth and that state, by an act which I have the pleasure to transmit you. I have received a letter from the Governor of Tennessee, informing me, that the resolution of the General Assembly of this Commonwealth, proposing an adjustment of our boundary with that state, should be laid before its Legislature at the next session, and that he doubted not its ready co-operation with us, on the principle proposed, in the accomplishment of that desirable end. With the advice of Council, Commissioners have been appointed on our part, and instructed to proceed in the
business as soon as a correspondent measure is taken, by the government of Tennessee.
My correspondence with the President of the United States, in compliance with the resolution of the thirty-first of December last, shall form a subject of a future and early communication.
On a presumption that it would be satisfactory to the General Assembly, to know the progress which had been made in the improvement of the interior navigation of the country, under the laws that were passed to promote it, I requested the President and Directors of the several Companies, to report a correct statement of what had been performed in their respective departments, and have the pleasure to communicate to you the information which was received on the subject. It appears that this highly important undertaking has been carried on with an activity and zeal becoming the boldness of the design. The obstructions to the navigation of the great rivers Potomack and James, are almost entirely removed; and the communication between the waters of Elizabeth river and Pasquotank, is likewise almost completed. By these improvements, the river Potomack will be made navigable from the falls to George's creek, thirty miles west of fort Cumberland, and more than two hundred above the tide; the river James to Crow's ferry about the same distance westward of its falls, in both instances through a fertile country. The communication between the waters of Chesapeake and Pasquotank, opens a navigation which is likewise very extensive, and through a country equally fertile. The Legislature will not fail to appreciate fully the importance of these improvements to the general interests of the Commonwealth. They will immediately perceive how many thousands of our citizens will be benefitted by them! How great the facility which they give to commerce! How vast the amount of the produce which they invite to Market! How great their ornament to our country!
The measures of improvement which I have thought it my duty to bring to your view, especially in the interior navigation of our country, and the public buildings in this city are proofs of a policy which is equally respectable for its wisdom and liberality. They exhibit an elevation of mind, and a foresight which become the representatives of free men. They are obviously the offspring of the same spirit which inspired the people of America with the bold design to undertake, and the courage to achieve their ever memorable revolution. It is a spirit that ought never to become inactive, but should be cherished, excited, and directed to its proper object the public good. It is the duty of the patriot to enquire—is no part of our police yet imperfect, is there nothing to be done, the accomplishment of which may, in any degree, promote the interests of society? The enquiry passes in review events and incidents which cannot otherwise than yield much consolation to the philanthropist, much cause for grateful acknowledgement to the Supreme author of all things, for the manifold blessings which he has been pleased to confer on this highly favored and very happy country. The principles on which our ancestors colonized, thereby precluding hereditary distinctions, placed man on the elevated ground he was designed to hold by his Creator; and nothing occurred from that period, to the great epoch of our independence, which tended to disqualify him for, or make him unworthy to hold it. The vices of the old world had not reached it. The contaminating influence of the Executive power was not felt. Growth in the interval was rapid beyond example, in every stage of which the simplicity and purity of our early manners, and institutions, were equally conspicuous; a simplicity and purity which adorned our youth and invigorated our manhood. When the moment arrived, which was to degrade and humiliate the American people to a condition with the slaves of the East, or present to the world, the extraordinary spectacle of an independent power in this hemisphere, with the example of a government founded in a great measure on new principles, they approved themselves equal to the crisis. They declared themselves an independent people, and by heroic exertion made themselves so. Thus our governments were soon formed out of pre-existing materials, in which we were equally aided by the melancholy example of past times, and the instructive light of modern ages. A profound system of revision and legislation followed, by means whereof, whatever of the unequal feudal usages of Europe, had crept into our code was ex-
punged, so that our political revolution was scarcely completed, when our more important institutions, government and laws, which were adapted to it, were completed also, being alike founded on and protecting the equal rights of man.
I have adverted to the struggle for our independence, and the consequences resulting from it, not for the sake of exultation, for that would be unworthy the character of a generous people. As far as our lot may justly be considered the happiest among nations, so far it becomes us to sympathize in the misfortunes of our fellow men in other countries. Nor have I adverted to it, for the sole purpose of paying a just tribute of respect to the courage, virtues and talents, of my countrymen, which were so eminently displayed on those occasions, many of whom have paid the debt of nature and gone to repose. My chief object has been to bring into view, what was already done to promote the happiness of our country, that we might more distinctly perceive, what was yet to be done, which might in any degree contribute to that important end.
The Legislature has already bestowed its attention, and passed laws on some subjects, which it is presumed have not produced in all respects the good effect, that was intended by them. I think it my duty to bring these subjects to your view, that in case the General Assembly should be of opinion, that the provisions made were defective, its wisdom might supply the remedy which the public good required. The subjects to which I refer, are the education of our youth, the discipline of our militia, and the regulation of our roads and bridges; subjects which are highly interesting to the community, and connected with those which precede.
In a government founded on the sovereignty of the people, the education of youth is an object of the first importance. In such a government, knowledge should be diffused throughout the whole society, for that purpose the means of acquiring it made not only practicable but easy to every citizen. To preserve the sovereignty in the hands of the people it is not necessary, however desirable, that every person should be qualified to fill every office in the state. It is sufficient, that the mass of people possess a correct knowledge of the principles of the government, of their own duties, and those of their representatives, and that they be attentive to the performance of them. While the people are faithful to themselves, their servants will be faithful to them also. It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, that their representatives forget their duty, and aspire to the sovereignty. In such a government, education should not be left to the care of individuals only. Being a high public concern, it ought to be provided for by the government itself. It has at all times been deemed the duty of established governments, to attend to the means of their preservation and their practice to adopt such provisions as were thought best adapted to the purpose. In governments whose sovereignty is vested in an individual, or a few, in which experience has shown, that the germ of perpetual discord and dissention exists, resort is usually had for their protection, to standing armies, fleets, and other expensive establishments. It has been the policy of those in power in such governments, to fortify themselves, against the people, who are the object of their terror, with the same care, as against a foreign enemy. Ought not then the people to be equally attentive to the preservation of the sovereignty in their hands? Or is the charge of education more burdensome than that of fleets, armies, or the effect produced by it, in the improvement of the condition of mankind, less grateful to a benevolent mind?
It is believed that no measure which can be adopted, would contribute more to the security of free governments, or to the harmony of its movements, than a well planned system of instruction. A people well informed on the subject of their rights, their interests and their duties, would never fall into the excesses which proved the ruin of the ancient republics. They would not like the mob of Athens dishonor themselves or their cause, by insurrections, or other acts of violence, which put to hazard or called in question the practicability of their system. If their representatives pursued a policy which they disapproved, they would never lose sight of their interest or dignity, to gratify unruly passions.—Awake to their duty they would evince their attachment to government, by an obedience to the law while it existed, but would rally at their posts on
the day of election, to rid themselves of obnoxious measures, by dismissing from their service under-serving men.
In other views much may be urged in favor of the measure which is proposed. It is presumed that the advantage of such a regulation would be felt by almost every citizen in the Commonwealth; that those to whom fortune has been more indulgent in her favors, would not profit less by it than the poor. At present a considerable sum is expended annually by the citizens of every county, in the education of youth. The poor, each citizen contributes something to the instruction of his offspring. There is scarce an inhabitant of our country so lost to the claims of nature, and to every just and generous sentiment, as to abandon his children to brutal ignorance. The wealthy contribute large sums to that object, since they are compelled generally to entertain tutors at home or send their children to be educated at a distance, in either case at great expense. It cannot be doubted if the sum, which is now expended in every county, in the education of youth, was collected into one fund, and committed to the care of discreet agents, they would be able to procure excellent instructors, and establish seminaries in every neighbourhood. It is possible the expence might be less than it now is. It is certain that by the establishment of such a number of seminaries in the several counties, under the care of skilful preceptors, knowledge would be more generally diffused, and the morality of the children, who would be instructed in the presence of their parents, better preserved. It is equally certain, that such a system of instruction would give support to the principle of the government itself. It would draw the youth of the country into society together, by means whereof they would become acquainted and form friendships, which would remain through life; friendships, which would equally promote the social harmony of the state, and the comfort and happiness of the individuals who compose it.
The Legislature has already given its sanction to this doctrine, in favor of education, by a law which passed in 1796, entitled "An act for the establishment of public Schools;" but unhappily, that law has remained a dormant institution in our Code. By a clause in it, its operation was suspended in the several counties, until it should be put in motion by their respective courts. And it is understood that not a single county has carried it into effect, or even considered it. If the institution is of such importance as we are taught by reason and experience to consider it, ought its operation to depend on any contingency?
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Notice is hereby given, TO the creditors of James Lynn, That, on the 5th day of January 1802, between the hours of 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. at the place of holding the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the county of Washington; a certificate of discharge will be given to the said James Lynn, who is declared a bankrupt, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary, by the said creditors or some of them.
By order of the hon. William Kilby, chief judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, this 23th day of December 1801.
URIAS FORREST, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for Washington county. Dec. 23. ep3t
MRS. PICK, Takes the liberty to inform the ladies of George-Town and City of Washington, and its vicinity, that she has this day opened at Mr. Kirtz's, opposite the Union Tavern, an elegant assortment of MILLINERY, consisting of, Velvet bonnets, caps, shawls, embroidery, dresses, handkerchiefs, artificial flowers, plumes, trimmings both gold and silver, bugle spangles, locks, muffs, belts and tassels, straw bonnets, calimere shawls and bonnets, gold and silver thread, wigs and frizzettes, perfumery of all kinds, &c. &c. and other articles too numerous to mention; which she will sell on moderate terms. Dec. 23. ep6t
The Subscriber RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from George-Town to the Fountain Inn, near Rhodes's City Tavern. Where he is furnished with a good hostler, carriage house, and stabling for eight or ten horses, and every thing in his line to render the accommodation of travellers agreeable.—The strictest attention will be paid by CHARLES ROGERS. N. B. Ten or fifteen gentlemen can get board and lodging on moderate terms. Dec. 23. ep6t

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, Dec. 21, 1801.
A memorial was presented from sundry inhabitants of Alexandria, stating that under the laws of Virginia, personal property only is bound for the payment of taxes, and praying that real property may also be bound for the payment of taxes.—Referred.
Mr. Randolph from the joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives, made a report on the disposition of the library, which was read, and ordered to lie on the table.
Leave of absence was given to Mr. Nicholson for 10 days.
Mr. Bayard moved a resolution directing the Secretary of State to cause each member of the two houses to be furnished with a copy of the laws of the sixth Congress.
On motion of Mr. Davis, the house went into a committee of the whole on the report of the Committee of Elections, which concludes with a resolution that the Mississippi Territory has a right to send a delegate to Congress, with the right of debating, but not of voting; and that on examination, it appears that Mr. Nathaniel Hunter is duly elected said delegate.
Mr. Milledge considered himself bound to oppose the report of the Committee of Elections; as an infringement of the sovereignty and jurisdiction of Georgia over the Mississippi Territory. He regretted the situation in which he was placed, which constrained him to oppose the gentleman from the Mississippi Territory taking a seat in the house. But his duty to the state which he represented was paramount to his personal feelings. Persuaded that no view that could be taken of the subject would place the rights of Georgia in a plainer light than the memorial of that state, presented during the last session of Congress, he called for the reading of that document.
Mr. Milledge hoped the house would devote to its contents a close attention, and that they would not, after a knowledge of them, countenance an infraction of principles so clear and sacred as those on which the rights of Georgia rested. The memorial was read by the Clerk.
On the question to concur with the report of the committee, Mr. Milledge hoped the house would not concur. It must appear, from the memorial, that Georgia possessed an undoubted right to the tract of country described in it. The gentleman claimed his seat under the laws of Congress. Now it was certain that the territory from which he came was distinct from the state of Georgia. The constitution had provided that no new state should be formed without the consent of the state from which it was taken. Such consent had never been given by Georgia. The laws, therefore, on this subject, were unconstitutional, and every measure taken under them must fall to the ground.
Expediency had been talked of. Mr. Milledge would ask what weight should be attached to expediency when was navigable of the constitution. He hoped, therefore, the power enlarged by the laws of Congress would be no farther extended; particularly as commissioners had been appointed, who were now on the spot, and might, in the course of three or four weeks, present a plan of mutual accommodation. Mr. Milledge concluded by moving a resolution that it was inexpedient to make any decision on the question.
The chairman declared the motion not to be in order.
Mr. Bayard thought the gentleman mistaken in his ideas respecting the effect of the report of the Committee, which did not go to erect a new state, but only to admit to a qualified seat in this house a delegate from a territory. It was well known that under the old confederation, territories had been formed of three grades. In the first grade the governor and judges possessed all power. In the second, when the population of the territory reached 5,000 they were entitled to a legislative council & house of representatives; and they were further entitled to send a delegate to Congress with a right to debate but not to vote. In the third grade, when the population reached 60,000 they were admitted as a state into the union. The report only contemplated the Mississippi territory as having arrived at the second grade, and could not therefore implicate the rights of Georgia.
The rights which the territory now claimed were derived from acts of Congress, by which that house was bound; and if gentlemen wished to divest themselves of the obligation to observe them, the only way was to move for a repeal. Until repealed they must remain in force.
On reflection it would be found that the measures of the general government had not been unjust or inequitable; but that they had, on the contrary, been fair
and moderate, and that they involved the adoption of every principle calculated to ensure accommodation.
This is a dispute respecting territory. The United States allege that it belongs to them, and Georgia that it is hers. The United States had acted as if the rights between her and Georgia were equal, and was of opinion that it ought to be referred for decision to disinterested persons, if such could be found; and for this purpose they had appointed commissioners to negotiate with commissioners appointed by Georgia.
It would be found by a recurrence to the act establishing this territory, that by the 5th section of it, it was expressly declared that its provisions should not be so construed as to impair the rights of Georgia, or of persons claiming under those rights.
The step now to be taken followed of course; and it contained nothing invasive of the rights of Georgia. If any such thing did exist, it would be found in the act establishing a government over the territory. But the truth was that measure was a measure of necessity. The people were without government, when the territory was ceded by Spain to the United States—the United States were in possession of the territory—a government was absolutely necessary; and under these circumstances it was most fit that the United States should frame the government. Nor did Mr. B. recollect that Georgia had opposed the passage of the law establishing the government.
Mr. Milledge declared in every stage of the proceedings of the general government, from the first to the last, the state of Georgia had opposed them, under a conviction that they violated the constitution, and infringed the rights of Georgia.
Mr. Davis delivered his sentiments at some length, which as they coincided with those of Mr. Bayard, on an agreement to the report, without, however, pronouncing on the propriety of the antecedent measures of the general government, we omit noticing.
Mr. Randolph thought that neither of the gentlemen who had spoken had considered as candidly as they ought to have done the situation of the gentleman from Georgia. That state had from the beginning to the end protested against the measures of the general government on this subject; and it became its representatives to continue to protest against them. He perfectly agreed with gentlemen, that as the law stood it scarcely left to that house a discretion to refuse admitting the delegate from the territory to a seat. But he differed widely from gentlemen in the opinions they entertained of the measures of the general government. The United States had appointed commissioners who were to be the judges. In the act establishing a government they had prejudged the point in dispute, and had at the very moment of prejudication declared that no prejudice should attach to the rights of Georgia.
Mr. Randolph thought that a mode could be pursued that would conciliate both sides. We were told that, in obedience to the laws, the house was compelled to admit a delegate. Granted. We were told also that the claims of Georgia were in a train of amicable settlement. Let then the decision on this point be postponed. There was no emergency that called for an immediate decision. Rather, then, than throw a serious obstacle in the way of accommodation, let the business be deferred for some time. He, therefore, moved that the committee rise.
On this motion a debate of considerable length ensued.
Those who supported the rising of the committee were Messrs. Randolph, Bacon, Dana, Macon, Milledge, and S. Smith; those who opposed were Messrs. Bayard, Griswold, Claiborne, and Davis.
In the discussion the merits of the main question were incidentally noticed. Those who supported the rising of the committee contended that the report of the select committee did not require an immediate, if any decision by the house; that it had been the uniform practice of the house to make no decision on the report of the committee of elections, unless the right of any member to a seat in the house was formally disputed by petition, or on some point being made by a member of the house; that the obvious reason was that the House should not commit itself by a premature decision; that the credentials of a member appearing on their face to be fair, the member was permitted to retain his seat, until that seat was formally contested; that this was the mode which should be pursued in this case, inasmuch as it had been pursued in all others; that by adopting this mode an amicable adjustment of contending claims might be effected; whereas the step now attempted to be taken might inflame the state of Georgia, and prove a serious obstacle to settlement.
It was further observed that if gentlemen would go into the merits of the controversy between the United States and Georgia, they must be told that the measures of the former were not irreproachable, that in truth they had relied more upon power than right; that in a case where the claims were equal between them and Georgia, they had possessed themselves of the territory, given it a government of their own erection, and
had then, and not till then, said that what they did should not prejudice the rights of Georgia; that the measures of the United States involved a dangerous principle which it became that house to repel—the principle that if an enemy by force possessed itself of the territory belonging to a state, which the United States recovered by force or negotiation, the United States had a right to seize and govern it. For these reasons, it was contended a delay should be permitted, which would operate not in the least to the injury of the sitting delegate, while it would save the state of Georgia from painful feelings that might be excited by an agreement to the report.
On the other hand, those who opposed the rising of the committee, contended that this was not similar to other usual reports of committee of Elections; that in other cases, there was no dispute respecting the right of a state to send a member, the dispute being only on the due election of the member returned; that in this case the right of the territory to send a delegate was formally contested, not by individual petition, but by the representatives of a state; that under these circumstances the house was obliged to decide: their duty was prescribed by the laws—laws which they had no power to revoke, and which they dared not disobey; that a respect to the feelings of the sitting member, and a respect to the Government of the Mississippi territory enjoined a decision, that, should such decision be contrary to their sentiments and wishes, they might have time and opportunity to pursue such steps as they should deem expedient; that as to the delay asked, even if granted, it would not relieve gentlemen from their present embarrassment, as the period of that delay could not be foreseen, as it was likely to be of great duration, and as even when over, the house would still have to decide.
They contended that this step was altogether ministerial; it established no new principle, confining itself solely to carrying an old principle into effect; and that if Georgia did complain, it would not be at this, but at the antecedent measures on which this step was founded.
It was further contended that on the ground of principle, the United States had acted as they ought to have done; that, in truth, they could not have acted otherwise. For that the Mississippi territory had been received by them from Spain without a government; that a government was absolutely necessary; that the inhabitants had prayed for one; and that Congress, from the necessity of the case, had assumed the government, with an express reservation of the rights of Georgia. That considering the claims of the United States and Georgia as equal, it was most fit that the United States should assume the government until those claims were settled. It was denied that the remarks, made on the other side, that the principle, involved in this case, would permit the United States to seize and govern the ascertainment territory of a state, previously conquered by an enemy, and reconquered by, or returned by treaty, to the U. States, applied. For these reasons it was hoped the committee would, without further delay, as they possessed all the information that was wanted, make a decision. The question was then taken on the committee rising, and lost—Ayes 36—Noes 47.
The house immediately took up the report of the committee of the whole, which was, on the motion of Mr. Griswold, so modified as to conform to the usual style of resolutions.
On the question for concurring with the committee in the resolution reported, Mr. Milledge said he hoped he would be indulged with the yeas and nays, that it might appear on record that the representatives of the state of Georgia had faithfully discharged their duty.
The yeas and nays being taken, were Yeas, 77—Nays, 8.
A letter was received from the Secretary of the Treasury, enclosing two statements respecting the internal revenue. 1. Exhibiting the names of the officers employed in the collection of the internal revenue, with their official emoluments and expenditures from January 1, 1800 to Dec. 31, 1800.
2. Exhibiting the receipts from the internal revenue from Jan. 1, 1800 to Dec. 31, 1800.
Referred to the Committee of Ways and Means.
Another letter was received from the Secretary of the Treasury, enclosing a report from the Commissioners of the City of Washington, presenting a view of all the business confided to them from the 18th November, 1800 to the 12th November, 1801.
Mr. Sprigg presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of the City of Washington, praying Congress to adopt fit regulations for a market.—Referred to the Committee on the Territory of Columbia.
TUESDAY, December 22, 1801.
On motion of Gen. Smith, the house went into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, Mr. L. R. Morris in the chair.
GEN. SMITH made the following motion, Resolved that it is expedient to fix the military peace establishment.
This motion was opposed by several members as unseasonable. The President in his message, had informed Congress that the Secretary at War would lay before them a statement of the military force of the United States, and of the posts and fortifications requiring protection. Until this information was received, it was thought premature in the house to come to any decision.
After a conversation of some length, Gen. Smith withdrew his motion. Mr. Gregg then moved three resolutions.
The first was amended, and agreed to. It was in substance—That it is expedient that the laws for regulating the militia of the United States be revised and amended. This was afterwards confirmed in the house, and a committee of 9 appointed.
The second was for the appointment of a committee to enquire whether any, and what additions are necessary to be made to the military stores of the United States.
The third was for the appointment of a committee to enquire whether any, & what amendments are necessary to be made in the laws respecting the fortifications of the harbours of the United States.
These two resolutions were agreed to by the committee, and reported to the house, who postponed the consideration of them till Monday, for the purpose of gaining the information promised on this subject in the President's message.
Mr. Randolph then moved that the Secretary of War be directed to lay before the house a statement of the present military establishment, together with an estimate of all the posts and stations where garrisons will be expedient, and of the number of men requisite for each garrison.—Agreed to.
An engrossed bill, extending the privilege of franking, and making the usual compensation to the delegate from Mississippi territory, was read the third time and passed.
A message was received from the President of the United States, by Mr. Lewis, his Secretary, transmitting certain documents supplemental to those already transmitted; and informing the house that two other documents, viz. one respecting the Barbary Powers, and the other exhibiting a view of the officers of the government of the United States would be transmitted as soon as prepared.
The documents received were 1. The Census of Tennessee—2 A letter from Mr. Humphreys respecting Algiers—3. Extract of a letter from Commodore Dale to the Secretary of the Navy—4. Extracts of letters from Capt. Sterrett—5. Letters from the Bashaw of Tunis, dated April 15, 1801, and the answer of the President, dated Sept. 9, 1801. Ordered to be printed.
Such papers as respected the Barbary Powers were referred to the committee already appointed on that subject; and the Census of Tennessee was referred to the committee on the Apportionment bill.
Gen. Smith called up the resolution, yesterday made by him, for the adjournment of the two houses from the 26th inst. to the 2d of January.
On which, the question being taken, it was lost—Ayes 23.
Wednesday, December 23. A petition was read from sundry inhabitants of the district of Columbia, praying the aid and patronage of Congress in the establishment of a company for building a bridge over the Potomac.
Referred to the committee on the Territory.
A message was received from the President, transmitting a more correct return of the Census of Maryland, just received from the Marshal, than that before presented.
The House went into a committee of the whole on the resolutions respecting the Library; when after a very long debate, and after agreeing to an appropriation of 1,000 dollars for the purchase of books during the ensuing year, the resolutions, as amended, were recommitted to a select committee.
Thursday, Dec. 24. The Apportionment bill was made the order of the day for Monday week next.
A report was received from the Post Master General, stating the post roads which have not produced one third of the expense of carrying the mail, after having been established two years.—Adjourned till Monday.
In the debate inserted in the National Intelligencer on the Apportionment bill Mr. VAN NESS is represented as stating the population of Tennessee at 92,000 only; whereas he stated, what we did not at the time hear, that the free inhabitants amounted to 92,000, and that there were besides 13,000 slaves.
For Sale, Or to To Let, on Ground Rent for ever, FIFTY LOTS, SITUATE between the President's House and Capitol.—The titles to which is indisputable. ISAAC POLOCK. Dec. 26. eptf
MICHAEL ROBERTS, Has just received from Europe and Philadelphia, a large supply of the best Stationary, &c. which he is now opening at his store, High-Street, George Town, viz.
ATLAS, imperial, Military salves, lace superroyal, royal, cord, &c. medium, demy, folio Travelling pouches and post, lools cap, hot pressed, gilt, wove, & plain 4to post papers of a superior quality, Folio and 4to post for the copying press, Royal cartridge, demy, French marbie & blotting ditto, Pate boards, blank books, suitable for public offices, & merchants counting-houses, Belt Holland quills and ready made pens, Black and red ink, and ink powders, Sealing wax and wafers, Large red and white oil wafers, Silk Tape, Carnation Tape, Ball and hank twine, Parchment, Scutic fish bone, Pounce and pounce boxes, Erasing knives and paper tellers, Round and flat rulers, India rubbers, Black sand, Gum Arabic, States and slate pencils, Middleton's black lead ditto and silver calcs, Sheet almanacs, Ladies' and gentlemen's pocket do for 1802, Incep and calf skins dressed for book-binder's use, Portable writing desks, with apartments for dressing apparatus, Primers ink in kegs, English and American playing cards, Ivory chessmen, Back gammon tables, Cribbage boxes, Billiard balls and dice, Drum battle doors, Fine Cutlery of every description, Fowling pieces, Pistols and sportsmen's apparatus, navy, shoe and horse brushes, harness, horsemen, and dress swords. Officers camp equipage, Gold and silver epaulets, and sword knots, Bailey's patent shoe blacking, Curling tongs, & crimping irons, Morocco skins, English bend and cork loals, Boot and girth webbing, Buckskin gloves, Pantaloon breeches, Elastic braces, Gentlemen's, ladies', and children's beaver hats, Ditto green silk umbrellas, Travelling trunks, Patent snuff boxes, snuff boxes, and silver tubes, Patent, plated, and common purs, Coax lamps, Gigging irons, and plated furniture for harness, Green wire tenders with brass tops, ornamented, Fashionable bras and aprons, Shovels and tongs, Coal hods and cinder sifters, Japanese hearth, sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, clothes, hat, and tooth brushes, Switch and chair whips, Walking sticks & sword canes, Elegant plated tea and coffee urns, with an assortment of plated ware, Upholsterers ware, Mills, croix cut, whip, and hand saws, Spades and shovels, Locks and hinges, Taylors shears, Shoemakers knives, Awls and tacks, Gentlemen's stool chests, Shoe and horse brushes, Curry and main combs, And an assortment of carpenter's plains, &c.
Also for sale at the above store, by EDGAR PATTERSON, Madeira and sherry wines, best French brandy, and cherry bounce, imperial and hyson teas, loaf sugar, cheese, liquor cakes, demijohns, &c. Dec. 28. 1801. eptf
FOR SALE.
A TRACT of land containing 2,500 acres lying immediately on the river Potomac, in the county of Northumberland, Virginia, late the residence of PRESLEY THORNTON, Esq. Seventeen hundred acres of which are of the most valuable kind of low grounds on the river; between three and four hundred acres heavily timbered, the remainder is wavy high land extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for cultivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy, and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious two story brick mansion house and two offices, a large brick stable, a valuable barn, cow house and many other out-houses, all in good repair. The orchards and garden contain a variety of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Alexandria, Baltimore or Norfolk.—there are two good mill sites for grist, or saw-mills on this estate, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber, exclusive of the heavy timber, which if sawed up into scantling will command a price in the City of Washington, nearly equal to the value of the land. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser or purchasers, and the tract will be divided into two or more plantations if necessary.—Apply to RICHARD PETERS, junr. No. 85, Walnut-street Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Nov. 12. eptf
CONVEYANCERS OFFICE, AND
OFFICE FOR SALE OF CITY LOTS, On the Pennsylvania Avenue fronting the President's Square, near Rhodes's tavern, City of Washington.
THOMAS HERTY has connected with the business of drawing Conveyances of Lands, Wills, Mortgages, Leases, Bonds, Assignments powers of Attorney, petitions, and every other piece of deed or contract in the profession; that of buying, selling and leasing lots and houses in the City, negotiating loans, &c.
His long experience as a draftsman, and knowledge of the laws relative thereto—the knowledge which he has acquired by residence of the situation of City Lots, and how their titles have been acquired, or are liable to be affected; together with his impartial and strict regard to the interest of those who may be pleased to employ him, will, he hopes, secure to him a continuance of public patronage.
Titles to real property investigated, and opinions given thereon when required. For sale a great variety of Lots, in desirable situations in the City.
N. B. At the above office may be had, his Abridgement of the Laws of Maryland, price 6 dollars. Also his Digest of the Laws of the United States, price 3 dollars. As the Laws of Maryland are in full force on this side the Potomac, it behoves settlers to avail themselves of that information which affects their lives, liberties and property. He who is without a knowledge of his "rule of conduct" is like a stranger in his native land. May 4. 22W4W. 12WB

WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1801.
In consequence of the absence of several of our workmen, engaged in the festivities of the season, we have been obliged to contract the usual quantity of information presented to our readers.
We are authorized to state, that no official information has been received by Government relative to a boat belonging to the frigate President, commodore Dale, having upset.
The following are the votes for a Representative in Congress, as yet received, from the towns that form the first Eastern district of Massachusetts.
For Mr. Cook, federal 409 Mr. Kingsley, republican 296 Mr. Dummer, federal 89
The Post Master at Charleston (S. C.) informs the public in the prints of that City, that he has recovered the mail lately stolen in the vicinity of Charleston. It appears to have been found by a negro in the woods. When found a hole was cut through the leather surrounding the lock. The Post Master states that upon a comparison of the bundles, or packages found in the mail, with the entries in the office books, and a close examination of the contents of every package, with the post bills, that there was neither a package or letter missing; although the bag which encloses letters addressed to Peterburgh, Virginia, and the northward of that place, was wanting.
COMMUNICATION.
New Market in the City of Washington, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
We congratulate the citizens on the completion of the Market house and the establishment of a Market. We deem it unnecessary to remind them, confident that their interest is paramount to any invitation of ours, that it impresses too strongly on their minds the necessity of giving every encouragement, compatible with their interest, to so useful and necessary an institution.
Farmers and others having market produce will find their interest to attend on these days, as they will obtain a better price and quicker sale for their goods. Its superior situation, so eligible and so central, will command the attendance of the inhabitants from every part of the City.
Died, lately in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, Mr. THOMAS HARRIS, aged 106 years. He had lived remarkably temperate, and retained his faculties till his death.
Died in England, O'Brien, the Irish Giant—he was eight feet six inches high.
A Letter from Bayonne, dated October 23d to a gentleman in New-York says—"Don Valentin De Forunda, has been appointed Consul General of Spain, near the United States of America, and has taken his passage at Bilboa, on board of a ship bound to Boston, and which is to sail in three or four days."
Boston Dec. 17, 1801.
It is a most painful duty to be necessitated repeatedly to narrate sufferings, occasioned by conflagrations, especially at this inclement season of the year, and which are supposed to be attended with circumstances of a most aggravated nature.
The inhabitants of this town were again, alarmed by the cry of Fire! between two and three o'clock, yesterday morning; and, with consternation, perceived that the flames arose from the same spot, as at the fire of the 12th instant.
It began on the wharves owned by Messrs. Gardner, Burditt, and Hitchborn, contiguous to Fish-Street, and was soon bursting from three buildings at the same moment, each considerably distant from the other. After consuming a number of stores, shops, &c. thereon, spread to the neighbouring houses, and threatened destruction to the whole north part of the town; but by the unceasing exertions of the citizens, it was happily and providentially arrested in its progress—having swept about fifteen dwelling-houses and as many buildings of other descriptions.
New-York, Dec. 17.
COMMERCIAL IMPORTANT. This forenoon arrived from Trinidad, the Schooner Betsey, Capt. Cox; brings advices of the prohibition of Cocoa and Hides, from that Island, in any but British bottoms.
New-York December 19, 1801.
By the ship Phoenix, Capt. Murphy, who arrived here yesterday from Bordeaux, we received the following Letter from our correspondent, dated
Bordeaux 20th October, 1801.
Messrs. Lang & Co.—Enclosed I send you some late Paris papers,* which
I will may arrive in time to give you an opportunity of communicating some interesting particulars to the public.—An expedition is preparing in several ports, said to be destined for the different islands in the West Indies, but particularly against St. Domingo.—[probably for New Orleans]—It being the decided intention of the French government to repossess the Isle of St. Domingo, and of course to destroy not only the new Constitution of Toussaint, but to put the Slaves on the same footing as before the Revolution.—The Peace has occasioned a general joy in France, and there can be little doubt but the effects of it will be very advantageous to this country. Bonaparte is beloved by all ranks of people, and I believe him as powerful as any Sovereign in Europe. I am, &c.
[These papers, which are down to the 16th of October, inclusive, are the Gazette de France—Publiciste—Journal du Soir—Gazette du Soir, Journal des Défenseurs—and, Tableau des Bordeaux. Though they do not contain French news later than before received via London, yet they may afford some articles of consequence to us, which have not been noticed by the English editors. We have put them into the hands of a Translator—whatever may be found interesting, shall be given in this Gazette.]
In addition to the above, we learn by a passenger in the Phoenix, that it was the intention of the French shortly to take possession of New-Orleans.—That there was a great deal of business at Bordeaux among the merchants—And, that money was unusually plenty at that place.
Alexandria Dec. 21.
Extract of a letter from a Member of the Virginia Legislature, to the Editors, dated Richmond, Dec. 15.
"A bill for the sale of the Glebe Lands under certain restrictions, has made considerable progress in the house, and I feel very little doubt, but it will eventually meet the sanction of both houses."
"Leave is granted to bring in a bill for branching the Chancery Court. On this subject there appears such a variety of opinions, as to afford no rule of decision as to its fate."
ST. DOMINGO.
The French Official Journal has published a variety of communications from Toussaint L'Ouverture, at St. Domingo, in which he submits the new constitution of that colony to the approbation of the mother country, and imputes his having put it in force already to the necessity of his situation. It will not be ratified by the council of state, in all its details, because that constitution would make the island, almost entirely independent of the Metropolitan state. The Moniteur says it will be modified; but at the same time it is evident that the French government desire to employ Toussaint, to whose general good intention praise is given. We believe (nay, we have it from some authority) that a very strong force will sail from Brest to St. Domingo, and arrive there when Toussaint little expects it, and will therefore compel him to accept the modification of the new constitution, while the influence of his name and authority will be retained under the direction of the French government, and the immediate control of a council to guide his conduct. Such appears to be the policy which is likely to be pursued in regard to this immense, but at present unproductive colony.
[Lon. pap.]
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE partnership of CHARLES VARDEN and THOMAS CARPENTER, did by mutual consent dissolve on the 21st day of November last. It is requested that all persons indebted to the said firm will settle their accounts; and that all to whom the firm is indebted will present the same for payment, either to
CHARLES VARDEN, or THOMAS CARPENTER. City of Washington, Capitol Hill, Dec. 4.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of JASPER DE CARNAP, late of the City of Washington, deceased, are desired to exhibit their accounts for settlement, and those who are indebted are earnestly requested to discharge the same without delay.
ELIZABETH DE CARNAP, Administratrix. HENRY INGLE, Administrator. Dec. 11. 1801.
CHARLES VARDEN,
Merchant Taylor, from Philadelphia, GRATEFULLY acknowledges the favors conferred on him by the gentlemen of this City, and flatters himself that the general satisfaction he has already given will merit a continuation of the same. He has also received a handsome assortment of goods from Philadelphia, consisting of
Belt, superfine cloths, Cashmeres, Swansdown, Toyenettes, Velverettes, Fancy Cords, Costings, Flannels, &c.
N. B. Regimentals, Naval Uniforms, and Ladies' Habits, made in the neatest and most fashionable manner, and at the shortest notice.—Washington City, New-Jersey Avenue, next to Mr. Rapine's book store. Dec. 16, 1801.
Gentlemen's Hats.
AN elegant assortment of beaver hats for sale, of the first quality, wholesale and retail, at S. Osborne's store, New-Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. Dec. 28.
WASHINGTON
DANCING ASSEMBLY.
THE Managers give notice, that the next assembly is postponed from Tuesday the 29th instant, to Thursday the 31st, being New Year's eve. December 24, 1801.
Boarding House.
E. Gardner, at No. 6, of the Seven Buildings, will accommodate gentlemen with boarding and lodging on moderate terms. Dec. 28, 1801.
THE SALE OF
BLUE PLAINS and ADDISON'S GOOD WILL, is postponed until Thursday the 31st instant, at which time it will certainly be sold to the highest bidder, and the terms made known on that day.
Also will be sold, a quantity of corn, household furniture, and stock of all kind. WALTER MACKALL. Dec. 28.
To be sold, let, or leased.
A VERY convenient two-story brick house on the north of, and very near to the Capitol, at the corner of B and First streets. The square, at the corner of which it stands has been improved in the course of the last summer, with a number of buildings erected by D. Carroll, Esq. and others.—Terms may be known on application to Mr. Joseph Hodgdon, between the Six and Seven Buildings, Washington; or to the subscriber in Baltimore. MATTHEW BROWN. Dec. 28.
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice, That the subscriber has obtained from the orphan's court of Washington County, in the District of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of James Robinson, late of the county of Washington deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the first day of June next; they may otherwise be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 24th day of December in the year 1801. LEWIN TALBURTT, Administrator. December 28, 1801.
T. BRUFF, Dentist,
INVENTOR and PATENTEE of the perpendicular extracting instruments, is at Mr. Semmes's George Town, and offers his service to the ladies and gentlemen of the district, in the different branches of his profession, but most particularly in that so essential to the health and preservation of the teeth and gums. To cleanse the teeth is one thing, and to restore them to their natural elegance with perfect safety and without pain, is another.—If strangers would enquire of the faculty of his performances, they cannot easily go amiss for information, as so great a portion of the inhabitants have experienced the benefit. He will attend ladies at their residence and gentlemen also if they prefer it. He has genuine tooth-powder, and will warrant its safety, and its efficacy in polishing the teeth and hardening the gums. He intends shortly to remove his family to the district, and requests the future patronage of the inhabitants. Dec. 28.
Charlotte Hall School,
SCHOOL will open on the 8th day of January next. The trustees at their quarterly meeting, held on the 30th of November, having taken into consideration the great increase of the School, and thinking that the moral conduct, and improvement of the pupils might be best promoted by the residence of the principal in the family, have induced him to undertake this duty; therefore the Rev. GEORGE RALPH, with proper assistants, will receive boarders, at Charlotte Hall, on the terms heretofore established, by the trustees, viz. Board, lodging, and washing, 27 10 0. Or, by furnishing bedding, 25 per annum. The payments, as usual, will be expected to be made quarterly, and in advance. Signed by order, NEALE E. SHAW, Reg. Cool Springs, Dec. 28, 1801.
JOHN GOULDING,
Broker and Commission Merchant, RESPECTFULLY offers his services to his friends, to the friends of his friends and to the public. He proposes to do business in this line, for the sale, purchase and transfer of real and personal property of every description, the barter and exchange of lots, houses, &c. for merchandise, and vice versa. He has just received and for sale, madeira, port, Lisbon, claret and Malaga wine, shrub, brandy, gin, and cherry bounce, grapes, raisins, currants, figs, almonds, capers, olives, anchovies, citron, Corks, &c. Philadelphia porter, loaf sugar, and floors of all sizes, particularly Ladies morocco, kid and spangled shoes. All which are for sale on reasonable terms, for cash, flour or tobacco; and again begs leave to solicit his friends, the friends of his friends and the public, to give him an opportunity, by partaking of their favors, to gratify them, in more respects than one. George-Town, next the Post Office. Dec. 18, 1801.
Just Received,
And for sale by the Subscriber at his Store on East Capitol street, four doors east of Mr. Steele's Hotel. Shell'd almonds, China oranges, lemons, figs and raisins, with almost every article in the grocery line.—Also a neat assortment of dry goods suitable for the present season, and a quantity of double flint glass, Liverpool, and stone wares. WILLIAM EMACK. Dec. 28.
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 Safes, &c. which may also be had at No. 51, Barclay Street, New-York, and to Mr. Wild's store, Market Street, Baltimore. GEORGE ANDREWS. Who has gold leaf for sale by the package or book. May 8, 1801.
NEW STORE.
THE Subscribers most respectfully inform the Public in general, and their friends in particular, that they have just opened a handsome assortment of Dry Goods, SUITABLE FOR THE SEASON, On the Pennsylvania Avenue, between the President's Square and the Seven Buildings, which they purpose to sell low for cash. Also,
A few casks of Cut Nails.
SHARPLESS & SMITH. November 25.
For sale, or to be rented.
A House and lot on the Capitol Hill—the lot is 20 feet 2 inches on Delaware Avenue, and about 190 feet deep extending back to a 30 feet Alley. The House is a handsome well finished convenient three story brick house, containing 2 leased garrets, 5 chambers, 2 parlours—kitchen with a pantry and cellar.
It is directly opposite to the Buildings of WASHINGTON, occupied by Gen. Dearborn, near adjoining to a number of houses belonging to Mr. Carroll, rented to Mr. Dalton and others. From its vicinity to the Capitol, it is well calculated for a private family; or a person attached to the offices of the Federal Legislature.—Adjoining is a lot of about 40 feet front on same Avenue, and running same depth back. (the whole under a good post and rail fence) which, if required would be sold at same time. The Tenant may have the use of the whole of the lot, which would make an excellent garden, having a South and Eastern exposure, as long as convenient to the proprietor. This property would be sold a Bargain for satisfactory payments, or well situated property in Philadelphia would be taken in exchange. Apply to Benjamin Burch, New Jersey Avenue, or to the Editor of the National Intelligencer or to Carrick and Percival, Philadelphia. Nov. 22.
IMPORTED,
In the Ship Thomas, from Liverpool, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery and Brass Ware— which are now opening for sale at the subscriber's store on New-Jersey Avenue, Capitol Hill, viz.
IRON and brass kim locks, flock ditto, butt and H.L. hinges, crews, bales, faws, files, chisels, curriers knives, waggon boxes, frying pans, patent metal tea kettles, pots and fauce pans, chalking dishes, iron pots, knife cases, knives and forks, bras and iron candlesticks, shovel, and tongs, brushes, ladies dressing cases, mathematical instruments, mill, pit and cross-out faws, japanned ware, large tea caddies, &c. &c. HENRY INGLE. October 19.
The CABINET and CHAIR-MAKING Business is carried on by Ingles and Pelton, at their shop next to the above store, where orders in that line will be thankfully received and punctually attended to.
N. B. A good steady Journeyman Cabinet-Maker will meet with employ by applying as above. 2awtf.
Thirty Dollars Reward
THE following criminals who made their escape from the prison of Washington County, in the City of Washington, on Sunday night the 1st inst. have not yet been apprehended.
FRANCIS HIGDON, a slender man, about 5 feet 6 inches high, fair complexion, black hair, and 26 or 27 years of age. It is supposed he has endeavored to get among his relations in Charles or St. Mary's County.
JAMES SCULLY, about 5 feet 6 inches high, stout made, fair complexion, an Irishman by birth, had on a blue suit of clothes quite new, and of a coarse quality. He is about 40 years of age, talks thick, has short, bushy hair, and is very much marked with the small-pox.
HARRY, a negro man, of light complexion, 23 or 24 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, well made; had on when he went away, a new white cotton shirt, and new coarse, blue, cloth jacket and trowsers. It is supposed this fellow is gone to Port Tobacco, where, I am informed, his master resides whose name is Lantry Maddox. Ten dollars will be paid for the delivery of either of the above men, or thirty dollars for the whole of them.
DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal of the district of Columbia. Washington, Nov. 11.
City of Washington, July 24, 1801.
The Subscribers
HAVING on hand a number of house frames of different dimensions, also, a large quantity of the various kinds of lumber requisite for building, and having made such arrangements as will ensure a constant supply thereof, and enable them to sell the same on very advantageous and moderate terms to the purchasers, hereby give notice, that on application, accompanied by a memorandum or bill of the frames or lumber wanted, they will cause the same to be delivered as soon as may be, at any of the wharves in the city of Washington, George-Town or Alexandria. The circumstances under which the subscribers enter into this business, authorize an assurance that the strict punctuality in their engagements may be relied on. They are therefore induced to believe, that many persons who are engaged in building, or who may intend to build, will find a great convenience and advantage in making timely application, and being thus supplied with the whole of the lumber necessary for their buildings by the time it may be wanted for use.
JOHN CONNER,
Somerset County, near Princess Ann, Maryland. THOMAS MUNROE City of Washington. July 27.
EDUCATION.
A SCHOOL is proposed to be opened in the City, near the Public Offices, by a gentleman well recommended for instructing youth in the knowledge of the learned languages and the sciences. His name and fame other information concerning, may be had, of the Printer, with whom gentlemen who are disposed to favor the proposed object, will also be pleased to leave their names. Washington, Dec. 21, 1801.
DR. TONGUE,
Informes the inhabitants of the City of Washington, by means of the public prints (according to the custom here) that he practices physick and particularly surgery.
Dr. Tongue has been a private pupil of Dr. Ruh, from whom very satisfactory information can be given of his qualifications as a physician. He resides on the Pennsylvania Avenue near the War Office. Washington City Dec. 11.
JOHN BYRNE,
At his wholesale and retail Wine, Spirits and grocery Store, in Prince, near Water-street, Alexandria.
Offers for sale at very moderate prices,
A small assortment of tea-trays, waiters, brass cocks, and Dutch ovens; with excellent Irish linen and dowles sheeting by the piece. The quality and prices of the above are peculiarly calculated to recommend them to the keepers of boarding-houses, and to give satisfaction to such gentlemen as may wish to provide their own wines, &c. Alexandria, Dec. 21, 1801.
THOMAS CARPENTER,
TAYLOR, SOLICITS a continuation of that generous encouragement which he has experienced from the Ladies and Gentlemen of this City and its vicinity. Having procured an elegant assortment of cloths, cashmeres, swansdowns, &c. and engaged workmen of superior talents. His unremitting attention shall be given to merit patronage. Capitol Hill, next house east of Mrs. Finch's boarding house, and Pennsylvania Avenue between the President's square and Seven Buildings. Dec. 7, 1801.
FOR SALE,
A Servant about twenty-five or twenty-six years of age, who has been accustomed to serve as BUTLER, in a Gentleman's family, for 10 or 12 years. He is also an attentive body Servant. Apply to the subscriber, at Steele's Hotel. SKELTON JONES. Washington Dec. 14, 1801.
For Sale 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.
PROPOSALS,
For carrying the MAILS of the UNITED STATES on the following Post-roads, will be received at the General Post-Office, in Washington City, until the 30th day of January next, inclusive.
IN DELAWARE.
1. From Wilmington by New-Castle, St. Georgetown, Cantwell's Bridge, Duck Creek, Dover, Fredericks, Milford, Georgetown, Trap, Snowhill, Horntown and Accomac c. h. to Northampton c. h. three times a week—Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 1 P. M. and arrive at Duck Creek same days by 10 P. M.—Leave Duck Creek every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Dagsboro same days by 8 P. M.—Leave Dagsboro every Wednesday, Friday & Monday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Northampton c. h. the next days, Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday by 8 P. M.—Returning, leave Northampton c. h. every Friday, Monday and Wednesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Dagsboro the next days, Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday by 8 P. M.—Leave Dagsboro every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Duck Creek the same days by 8 P. M.—Leave Duck Creek every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Wilmington the same days by 11 A. M.
IN MARYLAND.
2. From Wilmington by Christiana, Middletown, Warwick, Md. Sassafras, Md. and Georgetown, Md. to Chestertown, Md. three times a week—Leave Wilmington every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Chestertown same days by 5 P. M.—Returning, leave Chestertown every Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Wilmington same days by 5 P. M.
3. From Chestertown by Centreville, to Easton, twice a week—Leave Chestertown every Wednesday and Friday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Easton by 8 P. M.—Leave Easton every Thursday and Saturday, at 8 A. M. and arrive at Chestertown by 5 P. M.

4. From Easton by New-Market, Cambridge, Vienna and Salisbury to Snowhill, to return by Princess Ann, once a week—Leave Easton every Thursday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Snowhill on Friday at 1 P. M.—Leave Snowhill on Friday at 6 P. M. and arrive at Easton on Monday by 6 P. M.
5. From Harford to Belair, once a week—Leave Belair every Tuesday at 7 A. M. and arrive at Harford by 10 A. M. Leave Harford every Tuesday noon, and arrive at Belair by 3 P. M.
6. From Baltimore by Libertytown to Fredericktown, to return by New-Market, twice a week—Leave Fredericktown every Wednesday and Monday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore by 6 P. M. Leave Baltimore every Friday and Wednesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Fredericktown by 5 P. M.
7. From Baltimore to Annapolis, three times a week—Leave Baltimore every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 9 A. M. and arrive at Annapolis by 5 P. M.—Leave Annapolis every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore by 3 P. M.
8. From Baltimore by Elizot's Lower Mills, Montgomery c. h. and Charlesburg, to Leesburg, Va. once a week—Leave Baltimore every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Leesburg on Saturday by 6 P. M.—Leave Leesburg every Thursday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore on Friday by 10 A. M.
9. From Annapolis by Lower Marlboro, Huntingdon and Calvert c. h. to St. Leonard's once a week—Leave Annapolis every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at St. Leonard's on Wednesday by 10 A. M.—Leave St. Leonard's every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Annapolis on Thursday by 6 P. M.
10. From Washington City by Montgomery c. h. Clarkburg, Fredericktown, Hagerstown, Boonesburg and Green-castle, Pa. to Chambersburg, Pa. twice a week—Leave Washington every Thursday and Saturday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Fredericktown by 5 P. M.—Leave Fredericktown every Friday and Monday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Hagerstown by 11 A. M. and arrive at Chambersburg same day by 7 P. M.—Return, leave Chambersburg every Tuesday and Saturday by half past 12 P. M.—Leave Hagerstown at 1 P. M. and arrive at Fredericktown by 3 P. M.—Leave Fredericktown every Wednesday and Monday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Washington by 5 P. M.
11. From Washington City by Upper Marlboro and Queen Ann's to Annapolis once a week—Leave Annapolis every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Washington by 5 P. M.—Return, leave Washington every Thursday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Annapolis by 3 P. M.
12. From Washington City by Upper Marlboro, Nottingham, Lower Marlboro, Aquasco, Benedict and Charlesburg to Chaptico once a week—Leave Washington every Saturday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Lower Marlboro on Sunday by 7 A. M.—Leave Lower Marlboro every Sunday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Chaptico by 6 P. M.—Return, leave Chaptico every Monday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Washington on Wednesday by 3 P. M.
From Annapolis by Kent Island, Sharktown and Queenstown to Centreville once a week—Leave Annapolis every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Centreville by 3 P. M.—Leave Centreville every Monday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Annapolis by 2 P. M.
13. From Washington City by Piscataway, Port Tobacco, Allen's-Freth, Newport, Chaptico, Leonard-town, Great Mill and St. Inigoes to the Ridge once a week—Leave Washington every Thursday at 5 A. M. and arrive at the Ridge on Friday by 7 P. M.—Return, leave the Ridge every Saturday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Washington on Sunday by 2 P. M.
14. From Fredericktown by Wood'sboro, Taneytown, Peterboro, Pa. and Hanover, Pa. to York, Pa. once a week—Leave Fredericktown every Saturday at 5 A. M. and arrive at York on Sunday by 11 A. M.—Leave York Monday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Fredericktown on Tuesday by 6 P. M.
15. From Fredericktown to Leesburg Va. once a week—Leave Leesburg every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Fredericktown by 2 P. M.—Leave Fredericktown every Friday at 5 P. M. and arrive at Leesburg on Saturday by noon.
16. From Hagerstown by Hancock and Old-town to Cumberland, once a week—Leave Hagerstown every Tuesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Cumberland on Thursday by noon—Leave Cumberland every Sunday at 11 A. M. and arrive at Hagerstown on Tuesday by 10 A. M.
IN VIRGINIA. 17. From Hagerstown, Md. by Williamsport Md. Martinsburg, Winchester, Stevenburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Newmarket and Harrisonburg to Staunton once a week—Leave Hagerstown every Tuesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 10 A. M. Leave Winchester at 11 A. M. and arrive at Staunton on Friday by 10 A. M. Return, leave Staunton every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 2 P. M. and arrive at Hagerstown on Monday by 10 A. M.
18. From Alexandria by Matildaville, Leesburg, Waterford, Charlesburg, Shepherd's-town and Martinsburg to Winchester, to return by Battletown to Shepherd's-town, and from thence by the same route to Alexandria once a week—Leave Alexandria every Tuesday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Charlesburg on Thursday at noon, at Martinsburg by 5 P. M. and at Winchester on Friday at noon. Return, leave Winchester every Saturday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria on Tuesday by 9 A. M.
19. From Alexandria by Centreville, Middleburg, Goshen, Paris, Millwood and Winchester to Romney once a week—Leave Alexandria every Friday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Winchester on Sunday at 3 P. M. and at Romney on Monday by 7 P. M. Return, leave Romney every Tuesday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Winchester on Wednesday at 10 A. M. and at Alexandria on Friday by 9 A. M.
20. From Romney by Wether Post and Green Glades to Morgantown once a week—Leave Romney every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Morgantown on Thursday by 7 P. M. Return, leave Morgantown every Saturday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Romney on Monday by 6 P. M.
21. From Romney to Moorfields once a week—Leave Romney every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Moorfields by 3 P. M.—Leave Moorfields every Monday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Romney by 6 P. M.—Contract to continue until October 1, 1802.
22. From Centreville by Haymarket, Buckland, Fauquier c. h. and Jefferson-ton, to Culpeper c. h. once a week—Leave Centreville every Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Culpeper on Tuesday by 10 A. M.—Return, leave Culpeper every Tuesday at noon and arrive at Centreville on Wednesday by 3 P. M.
23. From Frederickburg by King George c. h. Broadfield, Mattapoxibee, Leesburg, Templeman's cross Roads, Richmond c. h. Farnham, Kintire, and Northumberland c. h. to Lancaster c. h. once a week—Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Lancaster c. h. the next Saturday by 6 P. M.—Leave Lancaster c. h. every Saturday at 10 P. M. and arrive at Frederickburg the next Wednesday by 10 A. M.
24. From Frederickburg by Port Royal, Laytons, Lloyds, Tappahannock, Urbanna, and Gloucester c. h. to Yorktown, once a week—Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Tappahannock on Thursday by 6 P. M.—Leave same in one hour and arrive at Yorktown on Saturday by 6 P. M. Return, leave Yorktown every Saturday at 10 P. M. and arrive at Tappahannock on Monday by 7 P. M. and at Frederickburg on Wednesday by 10 A. M.
25. From Frederickburg by Orange c. h. Milton, to Charlottesville, once a week—Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday at 10 P. M. and arrive at Charlottesville on Friday by 10 A. M.—Return, leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Frederickburg on Saturday by 7 P. M.
26. From Charlottesville by New-york, Staunton, Middlebrook, Brown'sburg, Lexington, Fincastle and Montgomery c. h. to Englishville on the west side of New River, once a week—Leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Staunton on Saturday by 10 A. M.—Leave Staunton at half past 10 A. M. and arrive at Fincastle on Sunday by 1 P. M. Leave Fincastle by half past 1 P. M. and arrive at Englishville on Monday by 7 P. M.—Return, leave Englishville every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Fincastle on Wednesday at 8 A. M. Leave Fincastle at half past 8 A. M. and arrive at Staunton on Thursday by 2 P. M. Leave Staunton at half past 2 P. M. and arrive at Charlottesville on Friday by 10 A. M.
27. From Staunton by Kincaids, the Warm Springs, or Bath c. h. Morris's, Gallagher's, Sweet Springs, Sulphur Springs and Lewisburg, to Uniontown, and from Uniontown by Lewisburg, Gallagher's, Morris's, and the same route to Staunton, once a week—Leave Staunton every Saturday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Sweet Springs on Monday at 2 P. M. Leave Sweet Springs in 2 hours and arrive at Uniontown the next Tuesday by 7 P. M. Return, leave Uniontown every Wednesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Staunton the next Saturday by 10 A. M.
28. From Englishville by Wythe c. h. Aspinville, Abingdon, Sevierville, T. Sullivan c. h. T. Roanville, T. and Hawkins c. h. T. to Orrville, T. once a week—Leave Englishville every Tuesday at 3 A. M. and arrive at Sullivan c. h. on Thursday at 10 A. M. Leave Sullivan c. h. at 11 A. M. and arrive at Orrville on Friday by 10 A. M. Return, leave Orrville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Sullivan c. h. on Saturday by 3 P. M. Leave Sullivan c. h. at 4 P. M. and arrive at Englishville on Monday by 7 P. M.
29. From Richmond by Goochland c. h. and Columbia, to Charlottesville, once a week—Leave Richmond every Wednesday noon, and arrive at Charlottesville on Friday by 10 A. M.—Return, leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Richmond on Monday by 6 A. M.
30. From Charlottesville by Warren, Warminster, New Market, New Grafton and Madison, to Lynchburg, once a week—Leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Lynchburg on Monday at 5 A. M. Leave Lynchburg every Wednesday at noon, and arrive at Charlottesville on Friday by 10 A. M.
31. From Richmond by Hanover-town, Elliott's and Dunkirk, to Appomattox, once a week—Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Appomattox on Thursday by 6 P. M. Leave Appomattox every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday by 10 A. M.
32. From Richmond by Hopkins's, Powhatan c. h. Carterville, New Canton, Buckingham c. h. Bent Creek, Lynchburg, New London, and Liberty, to Fincastle, once a week—Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Powhatan on Thursday by 9 A. M. and arrive at Fincastle the next Saturday by 6 P. M. Return, leave Fincastle every Saturday at 10 P. M. and arrive at Powhatan c. h. on Tuesday by 3 P. M. Leave it at 4 P. M. and arrive at Richmond the next Wednesday by 10 A. M.
33. From Liberty by Rockymount to Martinville or Henry c. h. once a week—Leave Liberty every Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Martinville on Tuesday at 11 A. M. Return, leave Martinville every Tuesday by 1 P. M. and arrive at Liberty on Wednesday by 7 P. M.
34. From Powhatan c. h. by Cumberland, c. h. Farmville, Prince Edward c. h. Charlotte c. h. and Halifax c. h. once a week—Leave Powhatan c. h. every Thursday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Halifax c. h. the next Saturday by 4 P. M. Return, leave Halifax c. h. every Saturday at 8 P. M. and arrive at Powhatan c. h. the next Tuesday by 3 P. M.
35. From Halifax c. h. by Pittsylvania c. h. Henry c. h. Patrick c. h. and Germanton to Salem N. C. once in two weeks—Leave Halifax every other Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Salem the next Friday by 6 P. M. Return, leave Salem every other Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Halifax c. h. the next Saturday by 6 P. M.
36. From Harrisville by Hicksford to Halifax N. C. twice a week—Leave Harrisville every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Halifax by 6 P. M. Return, leave Halifax Tuesday and Friday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Harrisville by 6 P. M.
37. From Smithfield by Jerusalem, the Cross Keys, Giffordville, Brumwick c. h. Gee'sbridge, St. Tamany's and Mecklenburg c. h. to Marshallville, and thence by Christianville, Lunenburg c. h. Edenton, Goldsborough, Hicksford, the Cross Keys and Jerusalem, to Smithfield, once a week—Leave Smithfield every Thursday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Goldsborough on Saturday by 10 A. M. Leave Goldsborough, at half past 10 A. M. and arrive at Mecklenburg c. h. on Sunday noon, and return to Smithfield on Wednesday by 7 P. M.
NORTH-CAROLINA. 38. From Norfolk Va. by Kempville, Va. N. W. River Bridge, Va. Tulls Creek, Indian town, Jonesburg, Elizabeth City, Nixonton, and Hertford, to Edenton, once a week—Leave Norfolk every Friday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Edenton the next Tuesday by 10 A. M. Return, leave Edenton every Tuesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Norfolk the next Friday by 10 A. M.
39. From Suffolk, Va. by Edenton, Plymouth, and Washington, to Newbern, twice a week—Leave Suffolk every Monday and Friday at 1 P. M. and arrive at Edenton on Tuesday and Saturday at 1 P. M. Leave Edenton at 2 P. M. and arrive at Plymouth on Wednesday and Sunday by 6 A. M. Leave Plymouth at half past 6 A. M. and arrive at Washington by 6 P. M. Leave Washington at 7 P. M. and arrive at Newbern on Thursday and Monday by 4 P. M. Return, leave Newbern every Friday and Tuesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Washington by 5 P. M. Leave Washington at 6 P. M. and arrive at Plymouth on Saturday and Wednesday by 4 P. M. Leave Plymouth at half past 4 P. M. and arrive at Edenton on Sunday & Thursday by 9 A. M. Leave Edenton at half past 9 A. M. and arrive at Suffolk on Monday and Friday at 9 A. M.
40. From Halifax by Northampton c. h. Princeton, Murfreesboro', Winton, Coleraine, Pitch Landing and Windsor, to Edenton, once a week—Leave Halifax every Monday at 7 A. M. and arrive at Edenton on Wednesday by 1 P. M. Leave Edenton every Wednesday at 4 P. M. and arrive at Halifax on Saturday by 10 A. M.
41. From Halifax by Scotland, Hog-ton, Williamston and Daily's, to Plymouth once a week—Leave Halifax every Monday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Plymouth on Thursday by 10 A. M. Return, leave Plymouth every Thursday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Halifax the next Monday by 10 A. M.
42. From Halifax to Tarboro' once a week—Leave Tarboro' every Saturday at 6 P. M. and arrive at Halifax on Monday by 6 A. M. Leave Halifax every Monday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Tarboro' by 4 P. M.
43. From Halifax by Jonesville, Warrenton, Williamboro' and Oxford, to Hillsboro' once a week—Leave Halifax
every Sunday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Warrenton by 7 P. M.—Leave Warrenton on Monday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Hillsboro' on Tuesday by 3 P. M. Return, leave Hillsboro' every Thursday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Halifax on Saturday by 6 A. M.
44. From Louisburg by Nash c. h. Tarboro' and Greenville, to Washington once a week—Leave Louisburg Saturday at 8 P. M. and arrive at Tarboro' on Monday by 4 P. M.—Leave Tarboro' at 5 P. M. and arrive at Washington on Tuesday by 7 P. M. Return, leave Washington every Wednesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Tarboro' on Thursday by 9 A. M. and arrive at Washington on Friday by 5 P. M.
45. From Raleigh by Smithfield, Waynesboro', Green c. h. and Kinston, to Newbern once a week—Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Newbern on Friday by 10 A. M. Return, leave Newbern every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Raleigh on Monday by 5 P. M.
46. From Raleigh by Haywoodboro', Chatham c. h. Chapel Hill, Hillsboro', Orange c. h. Martinville, Salem and Lexington, to Salisbury once a week—Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Hillsboro' on Tuesday by 7 P. M.—Leave Hillsboro' on Wednesday by 4 A. M. and arrive at Salem on Thursday by 3 P. M.—Leave Salem at 4 P. M. and arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 A. M. Return, leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Salem on Saturday by 8 A. M.—Leave Salem at 9 A. M. and arrive at Hillsboro' on Sunday by 7 P. M.—Leave Hillsboro' on Monday at 3 A. M. and arrive at Raleigh by 4 P. M.
47. From Hillsboro' by Mount Tizah, Person c. h. Loeaburg, Caswell c. h. Lenox Castle and Rockingham c. h. to Germanton once a week—Leave Hillsboro' every Wednesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Germanton the next Friday by 6 P. M.—Leave Germanton every Sunday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Hillsboro' the next Tuesday by 6 P. M.
48. From Salem by Bethania, Mount Airy, Grayson c. h. and Austinville, to Englishville once a week—Leave Salem every Saturday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Englishville on Monday by 2 P. M. Return, leave Englishville on Tuesday by 10 A. M. and arrive at Salem on Thursday by 3 P. M.
49. From Salem by Bethania, Huntville, Rockford, Wilkes and Morgan-ton, to Rutherfordton once a week—Leave Salem every Saturday at noon, and arrive at Rutherfordton the next Tuesday by 7 P. M. Return, leave Rutherfordton every Wednesday at 7 A. M. and arrive at Salem the next Saturday by 9 A. M.
50. From Salisbury by Stateville, Charlotte and Lancaster, S. C. to Camden, S. C. and from thence by Lancaster, Charlotte and Gabarras c. h. to Salisbury once a week—Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Camden the next Monday by 7 P. M. Return, leave Camden every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 A. M.
51. From Newbern by Trenton and Richland, to Wilmington once a week—Leave Newbern every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Wilmington on Thursday by 10 A. M. Return, leave Wilmington every Thursday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Newbern on Monday at 4 P. M.
52. From Fayetteville by Elizabethton to Wilmington, and from thence by South Washington, Sarecto and Sampson c. h. to Fayetteville once a week—Leave Fayetteville every Monday at 4 P. M. and arrive at Wilmington on Wednesday by 7 P. M. Return, leave Wilmington every Thursday at noon, and arrive at Fayetteville on Saturday by 8 P. M.
53. From Fayetteville by Ander-ville to Wilmington once a week—Leave Fayetteville every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Wilmington on Saturday by 6 P. M. Return, leave Wilmington every Monday at 7 A. M. and arrive at Fayetteville on Tuesday by 7 P. M.
54. From Fayetteville by Moore c. h. Carthage and Randolph c. h. to Salisbury, and from thence by Tindallville, Anson c. h. and Richmond c. h. to Fayetteville once a week—Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Salisbury the next Friday by 10 A. M.—Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Fayetteville the next Monday by 5 P. M.
55. From Lumberton by Elizabethton to Ander-ville once a week—Leave Ander-ville every Thursday by 5 A. M. and arrive at Lumberton by 5 P. M. Return, leave Lumberton every Friday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Ander-ville by 7 P. M.
IN KENTUCKY. 56. From Orrville, T. by Powell's-valley, T. Richmond and Jessamine c. h. to Lexington once a week—Leave Orrville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Richmond the next Monday by noon, and at Lexington by 6 P. M. Return, leave Lexington every Tuesday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Richmond by noon, and at Orrville, T. the next Friday by 10 A. M.
IN TENNESSEE. 57. From Orrville by Knoxville by
Kingston or South-West-Point, Fort Blount, Dixons Springs and Craigmont to Nashville once a week—Leave Orrville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Knoxville on Saturday by 1 P. M.—Leave Knoxville on Sunday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Nashville on Friday by 10 A. M.—Return, leave Nashville every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Orrville the next Wednesday by 7 P. M.—Leave Knoxville on Thursday by 11 A. M. and arrive at Orrville on Friday by 10 A. M.
58. From Sullivan c. h. by Jonesboro, Greenville, Cheeks Cross-roads and Dan-dridge to Knoxville once a week—Leave Sullivan c. h. every Thursday noon and arrive at Knoxville the next Monday by 5 A. M.—Leave Knoxville every Monday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Sullivan c. h. on Thursday by 10 A. M.
IN SOUTH CAROLINA. 59. From Columbia by Winnsboro, Chester c. h. York c. h. Pinckneyville, Union c. h. Spartanburg, Greenville c. h. Pickenville, Laurens c. h. Reedy, Shoal river and Newburg c. h. to Columbia once a week—Leave Columbia every Monday, at 9 A. M. and arrive at York c. h. on Wednesday by 8 A. M.—Leave York c. h. at 9 A. M. and arrive at Pickenville the next Thursday by 4 P. M.—Leave Pickenville at 5 P. M. and arrive at Columbia on Sunday by 6 P. M.
60. From Columbia by Orangeburg to Charleston once a week—Leave Columbia every Monday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Charleston on Thursday by 10 A. M.—Return, leave Charleston every Thursday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Columbia on Sunday by noon.
61. From Edgefield c. h. by South-ampton, Cambridge, Abbeville c. h. and Pendleton c. h. to Pickenville once a week—Leave Edgefield c. h. every Wednesday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Pickenville on Friday by 6 P. M.—Return, leave Pickenville every Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Edgefield c. h. the next Monday by 4 P. M.
62. From Augusta G. by the Upper runs, Steele Creek, Lower 3 runs and Black Swamp to Coosawatchie once a week—Leave Coosawatchie every Wednesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Augusta on Thursday at 5 P. M.—Return, leave Augusta every Friday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Coosawatchie on Saturday by 6 P. M.
IN GEORGIA. 63. From Augusta by Little River, Lincoln c. h. Petersburg, Elberton, Franklin c. h. and Gilbert to Clarkboro, once a week—Leave Augusta every Monday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Clarkboro the next Thursday by 10 A. M.—Return, leave Clarkboro every Thursday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Augusta on Sunday by 7 P. M.
64. From Augusta by Columbia c. h. Washington, Greenboro, Richardsonville, Sparta, Georgetown and Warrenton to Louisville once a week—Leave Augusta every Monday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Louisville the next Thursday by 3 P. M.—Leave Louisville every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Augusta on Monday by 10 A. M.
NOTES.
Note I. The postmaster General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any times during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
Note II. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is specified.
Note III. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contracts, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
Note IV. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mails: and if any person, making proposals, desires to carry newspapers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry it with that emolument and for what sum without that emolument.
Note V. Should any person making proposals, desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals, the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.
Note 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the month of August, November, February and May, one month after the expiration of each quarter.
Note 7. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next, and to continue in force for one year from that time excepting such routes as have a particular note respecting the continuance of the contract.
GIDEON GRANGER, Post-Master General.
GENERAL-POST-OFFICE, WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 7, 1801.