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CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, February 13, 1802.
Debate on Mr. Thomas's motion re- specting state balances, viz.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of extinguishing the claims of the United States, for certain balances, which by the commissioners appointed to settle the accounts between the United States and the individual states, were reported to be due from several of the states to the United States, and that the said committee have leave to report by bill, or otherwise.
Mr. BAYARD hoped the resolution would prevail. The debtor states, not satisfied with the settlement made by the board of commissioners, had asked for information respecting the grounds on which it had been made. The information had been imperiously refused. In his opinion, it was but right, if the debtor states did not dispute the validity of the debts due to the creditor states, that they should agree to extinguish the claims against the debtor states. Indeed he had been assured that the commission was not instituted with a view of fulfilling any charges against the debtor states, but for ascertaining the amount due to the creditor states, and funding them; and he believed it had been so understood at the time.
This was an affair not determinable by the ordinary rules applied to individual cases. Many of the states, not expecting a settlement, had kept no accounts or vouchers; and however great the supplies they contributed, under such circumstances, they received no credits for them—while those states which had been most careful in the preservation of vouchers, shared a different and a better fate.
He believed it was the true policy of the creditor states to agree to the extinguishment of these balances. He believed they never could be paid, because no state allowed them to be due. They would not, therefore, be paid voluntarily; and he knew of no force in the United States to compel payment. Why then keep up a source of irritation, which could do no possible good, and which could only tend to repel some states from that constitution, which we all ought to endeavour to make the object of general affection.
Mr. SOUTHARD said he had yet heard no reason that convinced him that the resolution offered was just or proper. It would be recollected that this contract was made under the confederation. In the establishment of our independence great and various exertions had been made. In the contributions made, great inequalities that were unavoidable took place. Generally where the war existed the states became creditor states. It was just that those states who had contributed more than their share, should be repaid, and that those who had paid less should make up the deficiency. If the debtor states were not to pay their balances, why settle the accounts? To relinquish the payment would be, in his opinion, not only unjust but unconstitutional. The constitution says, "All debts contracted, and engagements entered into, before the adoption of this constitution, shall be as valid against the United States, under this constitution as under the confederation." And the present government had recognized those debts as just.
The gentleman from Delaware says the settlement is not just. But this was barely the suggestion of his own mind. To sustain it, he ought to have shown its defects; but this he had not done.
Mr. NICHOLSON said the constitution declares that engagements under the new constitution shall be as valid as under the confederation; that all the debts of the one should be paid by the other; but not, as the gentleman from New-Jersey seemed to imply, that the United States should not release their debtors. We do not say, if we extinguish those balances, that we will destroy our moral obligation to pay what we owe, but that we will release those who are said to be indebted to us. Mr. Nicholson believed the balances ought to be extinguished. To have enforced their payment, when they were first declared to be due, might have hazarded the integrity of the union; and he was persuaded that it would not be politic in the United States any time hereafter, to call for them. But the present motion goes no farther than to appoint a committee to enquire into the expediency of extinguishing them, and he presumed there would be no objection to making the enquiry.
Mr. MITCHELL was in favour of the resolution, as he believed a refusal to adopt it would be attended with unpleasant sensations. He judged so from an historical review of the business. The several states had associated together for their common defence, and in the eye of equity, whatever that defence required should constitute a common charge. The accounts of expenses thus incurred were not settled till the new government was established. That government fixed the mode of settlement; it appointed a board of referees, to report the debts and credits of the respective states. In this report, it was the fortune of certain states, notwithstanding the greatness of their contributions, to be reported debtor states. These states became debtors from the independent spirit with which they asserted their sovereign rights. Not relying on the general contributions, they furnished great supplies without making any charge to the union; by exerting all their strength, they paid as they went, and preserved no vouchers of what they paid. This, he averred, was the case as to the state which he had the honor in part to represent; a state, as willing as able to contribute, and which did contribute to a great extent; but which had neglected to preserve her vouchers, the preservation of which would have made her a creditor state. He believed, therefore, that in equity the states were not bound to pay these balances. But to this it is replied, the award is final. He would not agree to that. He denied it.
Besides there was a want of coercive power in the United States to enforce those demands. From this consideration alone we ought to proceed with lenity, and endeavour to make the settlement a peaceable one. As in other circumstances, we ought to make a virtue of necessity.
Dr. MITCHELL said he had been told by a former Secretary of the Treasury, that this settlement was only intended as a record for the books of the treasury; and never intended to be carried into execution as to the debtor states.
Mr. ELMER had no objection to the business going to a committee. But he would observe that it was considered at the time the board was formed, that on a settlement the debtor states should pay, and the creditor states be paid. On examining the Journals of Congress, it would be found that payment had been actually pledged. It would be found too, that the debtor states had gained greatly by the war. For instance New-York, who had such an extensive western territory, had gained more than New-Jersey, who had none. Whatever may have been the secret understanding that the debtor states were not to pay, it was not so understood by the people of the United States.
It is said there is no way of enforcing these balances; but that is no argument for striking them off altogether. Though they are not now enforced, there may be future circumstances under which the states will be willing to pay them. New-York had already done something, & he had no doubt other states would do something. Besides no state in its sovereign capacity had applied for an extinguishment. There appeared, therefore, no propriety in proceeding to such a measure at this time. If a regard to harmony was pleaded, that was a strong argument. But as yet we had heard no murmur from the states.
Mr. S. SMITH said he did not rise to take any part in the debate; but in order to bring the subject directly before the committee. To do which, he moved to amend the resolution, as to make it read, "Resolved that it is expedient to extinguish the claims, &c."
Mr. LOWNDES hoped the amendment would not be agreed to. He did not see the expediency of volunteering a relinquishment of the claims established against several of the states. The amendment was calculated to take the committee by surprise. The original resolution went merely to consider the expediency of a relinquishment—the amendment involved the principle itself.
Gentlemen had gone into the merits of the main question. It was true, that all the states had been engaged in one common cause, and it was true the contribution should have been general. But it was known, that the old government had not the power of obtaining money from the states in proportion to their capacity; its only mode was to recommend. It was known, that some complied with the recommendation, and some did not. The great business, however, was effected. After which, to settle the accounts, a board was established, in which he believed each state was
represented, which declared certain balances to be due.
Objections are now urged, because the proceedings of this board were not re-examined. But, he would ask whether the debtor states would be satisfied with any result that brought them in debt? It was well known, that in private transactions, it was usual to submit the settlement of a controversy to a board of arbitrators, whose award was final.
Mr. LOWNDES supposed this plan had been the result of accommodation. In consequence of it, certain states had been found debtor, which he presumed, had not made proportionate advances. Surely, therefore, it was right they should pay.
For these reasons he hoped the committee would not be surprised into an adoption of the amendment. He had, however, no objection to refer the business generally to a select committee.
Mr. SMITH said, he had seconded the motion to amend, not because he was in favour of the motion as amended; for on this subject he thought with the gentleman from South-Carolina. But he thought the principle ought to be settled in committee of the whole, and not in a select committee. That principle, he thought as well understood now, as it ever could be. It lay within very narrow bounds. Will you forgive your just debts on the ground of generosity?
Mr. RUTLEDGE did not think the gentleman from Maryland had played the general to-day, though he often did so in that House. He had made a motion, as if he wished the debtor states discharged from their balances, and the gentleman from Pennsylvania had seconded the motion for the very opposite reason. He had believed that the sensibility of the debtor states would have induced the House to indulge them with a reference, which would produce a complete development of the business. He was willing to have got this information very fully; to this he had no objection; but he certainly felt strong objections to the amendment.
We are told the tranquility of the debtor states is disturbed by hanging up these debts in your statute books. But where was the evidence of this? The settlement had been made many years since, and no state had expressed any alarm at the prospect of the balances being paid. If any state had felt an alarm, why had not the members in this House been requested, and those in the other branch been instructed to pursue measures for getting rid of them.
The gentlemen from Delaware and New-York talk about the sensibility of the debtor states, and yet they tell you the states know they cannot be compelled to pay. Mr. R. did not understand this kind of logic.
Mr. Rutledge could not at present vote for a discharge of these balances. Circumstances may hereafter arise, which may induce the states to pay them. Formerly it had been said by a gentleman from New-York, that that state would not pay a cent; and yet she had paid a million, which would otherwise have been paid out of the treasury of the United States.
[Some gentlemen contended the sum paid by New-York.]
Mr. Rutledge said, if not a million yet certainly great payments had been made, and the states may find themselves, in peace or in war, in such a state, as to be benefitted by paying these debts. They may be greatly benefitted in discharging them by making roads, opening rivers, digging canals, and raising bridges. These improvements would be highly interesting to several of the states; and to New-York in particular; and he believed the time would come, when they would be willing to discharge the debts in this way to enhance the value of their lands. These Mr. R. said, were his impressions. To the reference he had no objection. But he was not prepared in the present state of things, without any application from the states, to vote for releasing them.
Mr. HILL was desirous the amendment should not be made, not from any indisposition himself to agree to it, but from a regard to the sentiments of other gentlemen. Even if it was ascertained that these debts had arisen on a just consideration, yet, in his opinion, they ought to be extinguished, from the principle that in our government whatever hazarded the harmony of the union ought to be avoided. Precedents were not wanting in which sacrifices were made to this principle. He alluded to the quieting the claims under Connecticut rights.
But whatever might be the general ideas on this subject elsewhere, he knew not a man in North-Carolina, who did not believe the adjustment iniquitous.
To show the committee how the citizens of that state felt, he would state a case that had occurred before the board of commissioners. Two claims had been made, both for the same amount and the same description of supplies, one on one side, and one on the other side of Pedee river, one in North, and the other in South-Carolina, and in one case seven billings had been allowed, and in the other only six pence for the bushel of wheat.
The business generally was entitled to the attention of Congress. It had in fact already been attended to at different times. New-York had extinguished 800,000 dollars of her balance, under certain provisions applied to her case.
Gentlemen talk of the moral obligation to discharge these balances; but they go on the principle that these debts are established. This we deny. We say that in all contracts there are two parties; and that the United States saying it is a debt does not make it so.
The gentleman from South-Carolina enforces the propriety of all the states contributing for the general defence.—We say we have contributed our full share.
This subject had been before the last Congress. A report was made; but owing to press of business it was postponed. Mr. H. saw no reason for shutting the door of enquiry; and therefore, though he felt no hesitation to vote for the resolution, as proposed to be amended, yet to indulge other gentlemen, he was in favour of a reference to a select committee.
Mr. DENNIS was against the amendment, as he wished the subject to go to a select committee with a view of obtaining a detailed statement of all the information connected with it.
Mr. HOLLAND stated that the reason of N. Carolina being a debtor state was that she had preserved no vouchers of the operations of her militia. He was indifferent whether the subject was taken up directly or referred; but he was convinced it ought to be examined and elucidated. The public mind ought to be settled. Why hold it up in the present state. Is it that the general government may gain a greater ascendancy over the states?
Mr. BACON said if the object of the motion was to go into a new liquidation of the old accounts between the United States and the several states, it would not only take up every day of the present session, but the work would be left unfinished for our successors. These debts had been incurred in a common cause, in which each state was equally interested, and towards which each state was bound equally to contribute. When Congress made requisitions on this principle, they were accompanied by a promise that there should be a final liquidation. This liquidation was made; the settlement was complete. But this settlement is now objected to; and what is to be done? Why we must annul the contract. This might satisfy some of the states; but he was sure it would dissatisfy others. He saw, therefore, no end to be answered by the motion. We must either set aside all that had been done, and begin de novo , to which this body is incompetent, or rest satisfied with what is already done.
Mr. R. WILLIAMS observed that since he had held a seat in the House, this subject had been almost every session called up. The more he had heard it discussed, the more he became convinced of the necessity of getting it out of the way. He found that whenever it was brought up, all was imagination. One state contended it had contributed largely, and another that its exertions had not been surpassed.
We are asked why relinquish these balances before we are solicited by the states. He would reply that North-Carolina never had recognized the debt, and, in his opinion, never would apply for its extinguishment.
He was in favor of the amendment, because the principle ought to be decided here, and not in a select committee. What, indeed, could such committee report? There were no vouchers or books, whereon the settlement had been made, to be got at. All they could do would then be to report the balances alleged to be due, which any member could at any time learn.
It seemed almost useless to go into arguments to show the injustice of the claim, and of consequence the justice of the resolution. It had been justly said that those states, which had contributed the most, had by the report of the commissioners the most to pay; and this was peculiarly so with the state of North-Carolina.
There were other considerations, independent of those of justice, which re-
commended this measure. Had any way been pointed out, in which these claims could be enforced? But, say gentlemen, some fortuitous events may happen that may induce the states to discharge these balances by building bridges, &c. But, inasmuch as these claims cannot be enforced, inasmuch as they rest upon no moral obligation; to continue to hold them up was to keep alive a perpetual source of irritation; not in the states, who felt too much indifference to be solicitous; but in this House—a source of irritation that involved a great waste of time and money.
Mr. W. had forborn to dwell on the injustice of these demands. But were he to enter on that branch of the discussion, he should say that the very act of destroying all the vouchers was of itself sufficient to justify any suspicion; he should say that for what in some states there had been an allowance of 100 pounds, North-Carolina had not been allowed 20 shillings. Could then, gentlemen talk of moral obligation, and say this was a just debt?
Mr. T. MORRIS said it was not contended that the accounts should be opened anew, and re-examined. The fears, therefore, of the gentleman from Massachusetts, were entirely visionary. The resolution was a simple one. It proposes to enquire into the expediency of doing away these debts. The amendment goes to determine the principle here. And he thought it proper the principle should be settled here.—But gentlemen say they want information—If so, after the amendment is agreed to, they may move for a postponement. If the amendment were carried, he would himself move a postponement.
It had been said New-York had had 800,000 dollars of her debt remitted by the United States. But how did the case really stand. New-York had availed herself of the act of Congress, not because she acknowledged the debt to be just, but because she preferred doing something, to remaining in the situation towards the United States, in which she stood. It was strange, then, to hear gentlemen say that New-York, had been favored. What was the fact? North-Carolina, according to the gentleman, had not, and would not pay one cent; and New-York had discharged a greater sum than was due by all the other debtor states with the exception of Delaware. She was, therefore, instead of being favoured, placed in a worse situation than any other state.
It was from the existence of this state of things, that he wished a final decision to be made this session. New-York, having agreed to make certain payments to the United States, it was important to her to know, whether the United States meant to enforce payment by the other states. Her situation would be truly unfortunate, if, after agreeing to pay, the United States suffered her claims against the other states to sleep. She would not only have to pay her quota of the debts, but would see no prospect of deriving her share of benefit from the payments of the other debtor states.
Mr. MACON said the subject was a very old one, which had occupied much time every session for many years; and he thought it would be as well to try the question now, as at any other time. No information of a select committee could throw any new light upon it.
There was a fact which ought to have great weight with the committee. One of the commissioners who made the settlement, who was a member of this House, had after the settlement, proposed a resolution to extinguish the balances of the debtor states; and he had stated, as a reason for this measure, that the principle, adopted by the board, had operated very harshly upon particular states.
Mr. Macon had it from authority, not to be questioned, that in the settlement by the commissioners, teams with the usual number of horses, had not produced 20 shillings.
This subject had hung over our heads for eight years, and no scheme was yet devised for collecting the balances. How could they be collected? Congress had, it is true, authorised expenditures by the states in the erection of fortifications. But this very act was a tacit confession of the impracticability of getting the money into the public treasury.
As to a settlement with North-Carolina, it was involved in great difficulty. In the act of cession of lands by that state to the United States, it was provided that the territory ceded should be pledged to pay a proportional share of the balance due the United States. How could that share be estimated?
Mr. Macon regretted that this sub-

ject had been brought up. He should not himself have been brought up, for he thought the claims of the United States not worth a rush.
The truth was the states had all exerted themselves in one great and common cause; they had done their best; they had acted with great glory. As to the state which he represented, he would ask if the first blood that had been spilled, after that shed at Bunker Hill, was not in North-Carolina; and that was the blood of brother against brother. He desired not, however, to make comparisons, which were always unpleasant. But to show that North-Carolina had no reason to shrink from an enquiry, which would demonstrate that she had fully contributed her share in the common cause, without meaning to assert that she had done more than other states. Let then Congress decide at once, and abandon the claims altogether, or devise some plan for collecting them, that we may know how we stand.
Mr. S. SMITH said that when he proposed the amendment before the committee, he had assigned his reasons for it. He had observed that the debate went to the merits of the main question, and was apprehensive that, after spending the day in discussing it, we should at last take a vote, not on it, but on an incidental point. His object, therefore, was to bring the specific proposition before the committee. I had also another motive, said general Smith. I wanted to spare the time of the committee. This was my object. But the gentleman from South-Carolina attributes to me a different motive. He considers me as interested so far as relates to Maryland. But that gentleman, it will be recollected, constantly checks other gentlemen in ascribing any motives to him, though it is scarcely possible in the freedom of debate to avoid occasionally noticing the motives of gentlemen. He should, therefore, on this point be extremely cautious, while he will not suffer others to attribute motives to him, to refrain from attributing motives to them. The truth, however, was that Maryland, though nominally a debtor state, was really a creditor state, and therefore whatever interest he felt from his relation to that state, would produce an effect the opposite of that ascribed to him.
The gentleman from South-Carolina also pleaded to call me a general; he added, however, that I have not on this, as on other occasions, played the general. I will tell that gentleman in reply, that in Congress I never think of playing the general. My object is always to go directly to the point; and though I am always disposed to give that gentleman credit for every good thing he says, yet I cannot do so on this occasion, as I recollect to have found the very same thing in a newspaper a day or two ago.
This question is of no importance to Maryland. But it is very important to the United States, to come to a decision on it. He thought it proper the United States should relinquish these balances. It was also important, so far as it respected New-York, whom he thought much injured, because willing to comply with the law of Congress, she had paid liberally, while other states had paid nothing.
Why continue the debtor states? Will it pay a shilling into your treasury? No, it will only four your minds towards the union. Were there any mode of enforcing the payment of this debt, I should be for it—but there is no chance of it.
I believe that every state in the union exerted itself in our common cause. I believe that no state exerted itself more than another. We all fought together like brothers. Where there was danger we appeared; and wherever the enemy was, we met them. There was not a field of battle in South-Carolina, where there were not to be found the blood and bones of Marylanders, and citizens of other states.
Mr. RUTLEDGE said he was called up by the observations of the gentleman from North-Carolina, who asks, with some force and seems to place reliance upon the question, if gentlemen will not consent to review this settlement. He would answer, no. We cannot do it. The thing is impossible; the vouchers are destroyed; the materials for a new settlement do not exist. And they were properly destroyed. The settlement once made, they were useless.
The gentleman from Maryland, alluding to what I said respecting his being a general, says he cannot give me credit for my remark, as he had before seen it in a newspaper. Now, sir, I declare I never saw it in any newspaper; and I will assure that gentleman, I feel very sorry for it, as I think every article that relates to that gentleman well worthy my attention. Nay, I will seek for the newspaper, that I may see it. I do not, said Mr. Rutledge, when I have any thing to say, appear in the press, but address myself to this house.
Mr. DANA. I hope the amendment will not be agreed to. However gentlemen may be possessed of a wholesome interest that enables them to decide on interesting questions without a moment's reflection, I contend I am not blessed with so happy an intuition. I do not know that I have ever been called upon to form an opinion on this subject. As to a re-
ference of it to a committee, I think their investigation may be useful; and after we get that, we may take time to decide. But now the plan is changed, and we are called upon to decide at once the principle. This mode of transacting business may be called an economy of time. You may give it the name, but it is not the substance. For my part, I desire to proceed according to our old plan, and go through the slow process of investigation. This is my way, and gentlemen may rest assured that this mode of hurrying business is not the way to save time, but to lose it.
Mr. BAYARD declared himself in favour of the amendment, and he could not think, notwithstanding the remarks of his honorable friend from Connecticut, that any gentleman in the house was unprepared to vote upon it. The subject had been frequently discussed, and he believed the house then as well prepared for a decision, as they would be for a century to come. It involved but a single principle; and as to information, he could scarcely tell what information was wanted.
He felt much of the indifference of the gentleman from North-Carolina. He was sure the United States had neither the right, or the power to recover these balances; and he repeated it as his opinion, that it had not been the original intention that the debtor states should pay them. Will gentlemen recollect that the commission was instituted under the old confederation. Had Congress then a right to do any thing to bind the sovereignities of the independent states? All they could do, was to pass resolutions making requisitions; which the states might or might not comply with. They could appoint commissioners to settle the accounts; but could they impose the debts upon the states? No, they could not. It therefore never could have been contemplated that they would establish these debts. The only effect that could have been contemplated was that the creditor states might rely that on a settlement Congress would assume their balances.
Mr. Bayard said, though he thought, and others who had taken a view of the subject thought, that these balances never could or would be recovered, yet others did not hold the same opinion. He alluded to those who were not competent to the taking an enlarged and correct view of the question. The opinion entertained by this description of citizens, however unimportant it might be in other states, was particularly detrimental to the state of Delaware. He believed that the apprehension that the balance allotted to Delaware would have to be paid, materially affected the value of property in that state.
Mr. B. went, at considerable length, into the general merits of the question, which, the room already devoted to the debate, prevents our further noticing.
Mr. GRISWOLD said he wished the subject referred to a select committee, that it might be fully developed. The ideas of the gentleman from Delaware were certainly new, and which themselves required enquiry, though he believed the gentleman had overlooked several of the acts of the present government. It would be found that in 1789, and in 1790, the board had been recognized. The acts of those years gave all the sanction to the measure that was proper to be given by the new government; and he had supposed that the settlement made was final and conclusive.
Mr. GRISWOLD said he had been heretofore inclined not to discharge the states from the payment of these balances. Yet he felt much disposed to attend to the ideas of gentlemen. It appeared that the prospect of a recovery was nearly desperate. He still, however, wished the whole subject to be investigated by a select committee, whose report would enable the house to arrive at a proper decision.
On the question being put, the amendment was lost—Yeas, 41—Nays, 46.
When the original resolution for referring to a select committee the consideration of the expediency of extinguishing the balances, was carried. Yeas, 54.
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   NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.   EXPORTS.   Of the United States, from the 1st of October, 1800, to the 30th of September, 1801.   Species of Merchandise Quantity or Value.     Alhes, pot tons 7,328   do. pearl do. 1,297   Apples barrels 9,022   Beer, porter, and ci-   der, in casks gallons 123,588   Do. in bottles dozens 8,307   Beef barrels 73,331   Biscuit or ship bread do. 103,983   Do. kegs 44,079   Buckwheat bushels 154   Barley do. 8,796   Bran and shorts do. 335   Beans do. 12,144   Butter pounds 2,830,016   Boots pairs 4,437   Bricks number 666,817   Bark, essence of gallons 622   Corn Indian bushels 1,768,162   Cheese pounds 1,674,834   Coffee do. 45,106,494   Cocoa do. 7,012,155   Chocolate do. 48,723   Cotton do. 20,911,201   Coal bushels 16,334   Candles, wax pounds 24,893   Do. spermaceti do. 290,666   Candles, tallow pounds 1,318,199   Canvas or sail-cloth pieces 1,543   Cables and cordage cwt. 10,089   Cards, wool and cotton dozens 368   Do. playing packs 3,828   Copper or brass, and   copper manufactured dollars 69,474   Coaches and other   carriages do. 13,468   Flour barrels 1,102,444   Furniture, household dollars 90,133   Flaxseed bushels 461,266   Flax pounds 28,960   Fish, dried or   soaked quintals 410,948   Do. pickled barrels 85,935   Do. do. kegs 10,424   Gunpowder pounds 88,582   Ginseng do. 206,458   Hats dollars 57,366   Hams and bacon pounds 2,034,630   Hair-powder do. 21,021   Hops do. 70,784   Hemp cwt. 561   Hides raw number 3,691   Horned cattle do. 8,486   Horses do. 5,085   Hogs do. 7,312   Iron, pig tons 223   Do. bar do. 70   Do. castings dollars 22,798   Do. all manufactures of do. 300,316   Indigo pounds 411,140   Lard do. 2,376,500   Leather do. 210,316   Lead do. 538,972   Meal, rye bushels 392,276   Do. Indian do. 919,355   Do. Buckwheat do. 1,907   Meal, Oat bushels 347   Mustard pounds 2,093   Molasses pounds 421,622   Mules number 483   Medicinal drugs dollars 11,900   Merchandise, and   all other articles   of goods not parti-   cularly enum-   erated do. 17,159,016   Oil, Linseed gallons 31,564   Do. Spermaceti do. 91,684   Do. Whale do. 215,522   Oats bushels 100,544   Pease do. 53,791   Pork barrels 70,779   Pitch do. 2,682   Potatoes bushels 104,186   Poultry dozens 6,457   Rice tierces 94,866   Rye bushels 31,110   Rosin barrels 2,397   Spices, Pepper pounds 3,153,139   Do. Pimento do. 320,447   Do. All other dollars 80,426   Spirits, foreign gallons 520,205   Do. Domestic,   from foreign produce do. 320,649   Do. do. from do-   mestic do. do. 16,920   Shoes and slippers pairs 133,545   Skins and furs dollars 281,659   Saddlery do. 1,976   Silk, raw, pounds —   Starch do. 203,360   Soap do. 2,668,536   Sugars, brown and   other clayed do. 97,565,732   Do. refined do. 168,479   Sheep number 11,621   Ship stuff cwt. 1,986   Salt bushels 70,067   Snuff pounds 52,297   Tobacco manufactured do. 472,282   Do. unmanufact. hogheads 103,758   Tallow pounds 37,142   Tar barrels 67,487   Turpentine do. 35,415   Do. Spirits of gallons 4,735   Tea, Bohea pounds 669,208   Do. Souchong do. 211,920   Do. Hyson do. 488,848   Do. other Green do. 39,277   Wheat bushels 239,922   Whalebone pounds 23,106   Wax do. 177,328   Wine, Madeira gallons 29,401   Do. All other do. 1447,358   Do. do. bottled do. 54,993  
   Wood, staves and heading number 37,189,498   Do. Shingles do. 81,044,316   Do. Floors and poles do. 3,732,086   Do. Boards, plank, &c. feet 71,629,831   Do. Timber tons 9,537   Do. All other, and lumber dollars 61,070   Do. Oak, bark, and other dye do. 31,043   Do. All manufactures of do. do. 170,027  
A Summary of the Value and Destination of the Exports of the United States, agreeably to the above Statement.
   To Russia, 9,136   Prussia, 120,233   Sweden, 39,176   Swedish West-Indies, 193,032   232,208   Denmark and Norway, 531,825   Danish West-Indies, 1,049,361   1,581,186   United Netherlands, 6,234,450   Dutch West-Indies and A. colonies, 635,791   Dutch East-Indies, 62,131   6,922,372   England, Man & Berwick, 25,309,334   Scotland, 3,006,599   Ireland, 2,576,367   Gibraltar, 204,627   Guernsey, Jersey, Sark, &c. 38,821   Cape of Good Hope, 233,918   British East-Indies, 71,617   British West-Indies, 9,699,722   Newfoundland & B. fisheries, 125,305   British American colonies, 815,722   42,132,032   Imperial ports, 52,459   Hamburg, Bremen, &c. 10,463,738   France, 3,985,292   French West-Indies, 7,147,972   Bourbon & Mauritius, 75,814   Other French African ports, 52,673   11,261,751   Spain, 2,865,101   Teneriffe & other Canaries, 267,664   Honduras, Campeachy, &c. 100,210   Spanish West-Indies, 8,437,659   Floridas & Louisiana, 1,408,029   Other Spanish American colonies, 532,153   13,610,316   Portugal, 1,139,377   Madeira, 528,344   Fayal & other Azores, 5,120   Cape-de-Verde, 43,913   1,719,759   Morocco, 88,740   Italy, 2,090,439   China, & E. Indies, generally, 1,374,506   West-Indies, do. 372,932   Africa, do. 367,705   Europe, do. 278,158   N. W. Coast of America, 343,338   Total—Dollars, 93,020,513  
A SUMMARY of the Value of EXPORTS from each State.
   From New-Hampshire, 555,055   Vermont, 57,267   Massachusetts, 14,870,556   Rhode-Island, 1,832,773   Connecticut, 1,446,216   New-York, 19,851,136   New-Jersey, 25,406   Pennsylvania, 17,438,193   Delaware, 662,042   Maryland, 12,834,543   Virginia, 6,483,028   North-Carolina, 874,884   South-Carolina, 14,304,045   Georgia, 1,755,929   Tennessee, 29,430   Dollars—93,020,513  
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Register's Office, Feb. 10, 1802.
Lodgings, EQUALLY decent and one third cheaper than any in the city, separate rooms and best attendance to be had at Greenleaf's Point, where Judge Symmes now lodges. Good fishing is also furnished, by SAMUEL SPEAKE. Washington, Jan. 20, 20, 1802. w3t
NOTICE. MY wife Eleanor Dunlavy, having of her own accord, and without any cause or provocation, left my bed and board, I hereby forewarn any person giving her credit on my account, as they cannot expect being paid by me, being now confined within the prison of Washington county for debts which I am unable to pay. CHARLES DUNLAVY. Washington, Feb. 20, 1802. ep3t
District of Columbia. Washington County, to wit: THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT the subscribers of Washington county, in the District of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington County, in the said district, Letters of administration on the personal estate of Jasper De Carnap, late of Washington county deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers, at or before the 15th day of August next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this 12th day of February 1802. ELIZABETH DE CARNAP, Administrator. HENRY INGLE, Administrator. Of Jasper de Carnap, deceased Feb. 15, 1802. jaw2M
For 6666 dolls. & 66 cts. AT EASY PAYMENTS.
The subscriber offers for sale a tract of land

WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1802.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U. S.
MONDAY, Feb. 15, 1802. Dr. LEIB presented certain memorials from the citizens of the City of Philadelphia...
Referred to committee of the whole. The bill for the relief of Lyon Lehman was returned to the House with amendments by the Senate.
Mr. Griswold moved a postponement of the consideration of the amendments till the first Monday in December next.
Mr. Lowndes suggested the reference of the amendments to a select committee.
At the suggestion of Mr. S. Smith, Mr. Griswold moved a postponement till Friday two weeks—Agreed to.
Mr. Ware presented sundry resolutions of the Legislature of New-York, recommending certain amendments to the constitution of the United States in relation to the mode of electing the President and Vice-President of the United States.
[These amendments may be seen in one of our late papers.]
Mr. Brent presented a memorial from certain merchants of Alexandria, praying indemnification for French spoliations.
Referred.
JUDICIARY BILL.
Mr. Davis moved the order of the day on the Judiciary Bill from the Senate.
On which Mr. Bayard moved a postponement of its consideration to this day three weeks.
On which motion an interesting debate of length arose, in which Messrs. Bayard, Rutledge, Griswold, Dennis, Hemphill, Goddard, Huger, T. Morris and Dana supported the motion; and Messrs. Giles, Davis, R. Williams, Smith, Eustis, S. Smith, and Holland, opposed it.
When the question was taken by Yeas and Nays as follows:—
YEAS. Messrs. Bayard, Boudé, Cutler, Dana, Davenport, Dennis, Foster, Goddard, Griswold, Groves, Hastings, Hemphill, Henderson, H. H. Huger, Lowndes, Matteson, L. R. Morris, T. Morris, Peirce, Plater, Read, Rutledge, Shepard, J. C. Smith, Stanley, Tallmadge, Tenney, Tillinghast, Updegraff, Reumhauser, Washburn, Walker, L. Williams, Woods—35.
NAYS.
Messrs. Alston, Archer, Batson, Bailey, Bishop, Brent, Brown, Butler, Cabell, Claiborne, Clay, Clouston, Condit, Cutts, Davis, Dawson, Dickson, Elmen-dorf, Elmer, Lewis, Fowler, Giles, Gray, Gregg, Hanna, D. Heister, J. Heister, Helms, Hoge, Holland, Holmes, Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Leib, Millidge, Mitchell, Moore, Mott, New, Newton, Nicholson, Randolph, Smith, J. Smith, J. Smith, of N. Y., J. Smith, of Virg., Jos. Smith, S. Smith, Southard, Stanford, Stanton, Taliaferro, Thomas, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, Van Horne, R. Williams—61.
Mr. Dennis then moved a postponement to that day week; which motion was supported by Mr. Dennis, and opposed by Mr. Randolph and Mr. Nicholson.
The Yeas and Nays were then taken, and were Yeas 34—Nays 58.
Mr. Giles moved that the House resolve itself into a committee of the whole.
Mr. Rutledge moved an adjournment. Lst—Yeas 33—Nays 44.
Mr. Giles's motion was then agreed to, and the House went into a committee of the whole, Mr. John C. Smith in the chair.
The bill was then read, and at a quarter past 4 o'clock the committee rose, and asked leave to sit again.
(Debate in our next.)
TUESDAY, Feb. 16, 1802.
A memorial from sundry merchants and traders of the city of Philadelphia, praying that Congress would not repeal the Judiciary Act of the last session, was read.
Dr. LEIB presented a memorial from sundry citizens of the city and county of Philadelphia, praying that the above act may be repealed.
Dr. MITCHELL presented a memorial from the chamber of commerce of New York, praying that the said law may not be repealed.—Referred.
Dr. Leib laid the following resolution on the table.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether it is expedient to repeal the act for the establishment of a Navy Department.
Dr. Leib said he barely submitted this resolution for the purpose of enquiry.
The house then went into a committee of the whole on the Judiciary Bill from the Senate.
When Mr. Henderson moved to strike
out the 1st section, in order to try the principle of the bill.
After the motion was stated from the chair, Mr. Henderson delivered his sentiments against the bill.
He was followed by Mr. R. Williams, who spoke in favour of it, and by Mr. Hemphill, against it.
We shall, in future numbers, and with the greatest attainable promptness, present the debate to the public.
The French Tribunal ratified the American Treaty, 84 votes to three.
DAWN—At Dover, Delaware, JOHN VIXING.
Natchez, Dec. 23. House of Representatives of the Mississippi Territory.
This assembly having understood, that a copy of a malicious and libelous pamphlet, published in Boston, in the state of Massachusetts; and purporting to be 'An account of the public and private life of Winthrop Sargent,' was in circulation in this territory; and in which publication, many of the citizens thereof had been greatly calumniated, and in particular our delegate to Congress, Nathworthy Hunter, Esq. thought it their duty to take some public notice thereof. With this view every exertion has been made to get possession of the said pamphlet, in order that such calumnies might be repelled and exposed; but having hitherto failed of success, this assembly for the present, deem it their duty to adopt the following resolutions:
Therefore, unanimously resolved, by the legislative council and house of representatives of the Mississippi territory, That a great majority of the citizens of this territory, are much attached to the United States, and equally so to a free government; that they will never be reconciled to oppression, or confide in the man who oppresses them; hence arose their great desire for a legislative assembly of their own, and the removal of Winthrop Sargent, their late governor.
2. Resolved, That Nathworthy Hunter, Esq. the delegate from this territory to Congress, has uniformly displayed great patriotism and fidelity in public employments, and much integrity and probity in private life; and therefore it is, that he is justly esteemed by a great majority of his fellow citizens.
3. Resolved, That the superceding of Winthrop Sargent in the office of governor of this territory, was essential to the welfare thereof; and that the thanks of this assembly be returned for the same to the President of the United States.
4. Resolved, That our present governor possesses the confidence and esteem of this legislature; and that from his political and private character, we fully expect that his administration will be conducive to the happiness and welfare of this country.
5. Resolved, That the speaker of this house be, and he is hereby requested to transmit one copy of these resolutions to Thomas Jefferson, Esq. President of the United States.
6. Resolved, That another copy be also forwarded to Nathworthy Hunter, Esq. our delegate to Congress, with a request that he will have them published in the public papers in the city of Washington.
A true copy, Attest, EDWIN L. HARRIS. Clerk to the House of Representatives.
Boston, Feb. 8, 1802. In the Senate of this state, on Friday last, pursuant to notice previously given, the hon. Mr. Hichborn moved a resolution in the following words:—
"That a committee be appointed to prepare an address to the President of the United States, congratulating him on his accession to the chief magistracy of the Union; declaring our unequivocal approbation of the true system of republican principles, which he has assumed as the basis of his administration; and assuring him of our cordial support in effectuating the great objects of national economy, without which, no people can long retain their morality or freedom."
Which resolution he read in his place, and the same being seconded, Mr. Hichborn proceeded to assign the reasons which had induced him to introduce the motion. Whereupon a long and interesting debate ensued, which continued until after the usual hour of adjournment; when the further consideration of the question was adjourned to the next day.
On Saturday the motion was resumed, and further debates where had thereon, which continued until the hour of adjournment.
The speakers for the motion were Messrs. Hichborn, Skinner, Bidwell Mull, Hill, J. L. Austin, & Bowdoin, and against it Messrs. Treadwell, Titcomb, Thompson, Hayward, and Brigham. A sketch of the debate shall be given in our next paper, having at present only room to observe, that we have seldom witnessed in a deliberative assembly, a debate conducted with more candor, intelligence and manly reasoning than was displayed on this occasion by
those in favor of the motion. It may safely be left to the public sentiment to eliminate the comparative merit and talents between them and their opponents, which was there discovered; and we most heartily congratulate the republicans of Massachusetts upon that decisive weight of ability, learning and eloquence which they at this time possess in the councils of the Commonwealth.
The question was taken by Yeas and Nays, which were Yeas 14—Nays 19.
New York, Feb. 12. At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday, that body unanimously resolved to remonstrate Congress against the repeal of the Judiciary law.
The gentlemen of the Bar had a meeting last evening for a similar purpose, but they had not adjourned at eleven o'clock when this paper went to press.
The following is a copy of the Circular forwarded by the Chamber of Commerce of this city, to the different ports of the United States: Philadelphia, Jan. 9, 1802.
Gentlemen—The government of the United States having in the late convention with France, renounced the claims of our citizens for illegal captures made by the corsairs of that nation, the merchants and underwriters of this city, who have been deprived of their property by these depredations, propose to make immediate application to Congress. A memorial for that purpose is now preparing, and they persuade themselves, that as their particular interests have been sacrificed for the general benefit of the nation, that they are upon every principle of justice entitled to indemnity from it.
As every trading city in the union is more or less concerned in the application, the sufferers here have appointed a committee, to correspond with any others which may be appointed in the different states, and to join them in any measures which may be deemed proper on the occasion.
We shall make a familiar communication to the merchants of Boston, New-York, Baltimore and Norfolk, with a request to extend the information to such towns in their neighborhood, or adjacent states, as they may judge likely to give weight to the proposed application to Congress, and afford relief to the suffering citizens. And we request your attention to give it a like extension in your vicinity, as well as to make it known to the concerned in your place.
It is presumed, that the representatives from the trading cities will, as far as they approve the application, give it all the support in their power, and that they will receive from their immediate constituents the necessary information to enable them to do so.
I have the honor to be, in behalf of the committee of Philadelphia, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOSEPH BALL, Chairman.
Reply of the gov. of New-York, to an address of the Legislature of that state, published in our last.
Gentlemen, I receive with great sensibility your kind and obliging expressions on my election. To be elevated to the chief magistracy of a respectable state, by the free suffrages of my fellow citizens, is indeed a high mark of distinction, and this testimony of approbation is the more flattering, if it be as you are pleased to consider it, a reward for past services.
In a government founded on the will, and eminently enjoying the confidence of the people—in which the laws are mild and liberal, and obedience, prompt and universal; the administration cannot fail of being propitious, if conducted as it ought to be, with a view to the public good. As it has ever been my endeavor to make this my only object, so it shall continue my constant study to evince the grateful sense I entertain of this new mark of confidence, by promoting, with unabated zeal and ardour, the prosperity and happiness of our constituents. And I feel assured, gentlemen, that by the measures you will adopt to advance the true interest of the state, public trust reposed in your wisdom and patriotism, will be fully justified.
GEO: CLINTON. Albany, Feb. 24, 1802.
Extract of a letter from a respectable commercial house in London dated Dec. 4, 1801.
A bill is now in its progress through Parliament, to permit the importation of provisions into this country, duty free, until the 1st of January, 1803. This bill will receive the King's assent in a day or two. Our crops has certainly been abundant; but the old stock being small, we are of opinion considerable supplies will be wanted from abroad. Spain and Portugal are also in want. France may be able to feed herself, but has nothing to spare. The same may be said of Belgium. Holland is more short than usual. Supplies will be received from the Baltic and the Elbe, but short of last year. Upon the whole, we think there is a fair opening in Europe, for the surplus grain of America the ensuing year, and at prices that will pay the planter well, that is to say, wheat in our opinion, will not be under 56s. to 60s. per qr.; Fine Flour,
40s. per bbl.; Rice, 20s. per cwt.; cotton 18d.; to 2s.; Sea Island 2s. 6d. if clean; Tobacco and West-India produce, at peace prices.
PARIS, December 4.
The National Institute having been formed during a period of war, the nomination of foreign associates was necessarily suspended. To this suspension peace has put an end. In the general sitting of the 26th ult. when all three classes of the institute were assembled, each of them presented three candidates, from which, on the 15th Jan. the institute are to choose a first associate for each class.
The three candidates for the class of Mathematical and Physical Science, are Messrs. Banks (Sir Joseph) Maskelyne, and Herschell.
The candidates for the class of Moral and Political Science, are Mr. Jefferson, President of the United States, Major Kennel, and count Rumford.
The candidates for the class of Literature and the fine Arts are Messrs. Hadyn, Sheridan and Klopstock.
Each class, before they presented their three candidates to the election of the United Classes, was forced to make its election from a larger number of candidates presented to them by a committee composed of a number of each section.
LONDON, Dec. 7.
Yesterday we received some fresh sets of Paris papers of the 1st instant. They contain particulars unnoticed in the Moniteur of the same date, which reached us on Saturday.
The Journal du Commerce of the 1st instant states, that Marquis Cornwallis left Paris on the 30th ult. at noon for Amiens.
Viscount Nelson had a long interview yesterday with the Lords of the Admiralty, previous to his Lordship's taking the command of a fleet destined for a foreign service.
We understand that Mr. Otto is to remain in his new situation of Minister Plenipotentiary, to which his merits so justly entitled him, only until the signing of the definitive treaty, and the arrival of a regular Ambassador from France. He is then to be appointed minister to the United States of America.
Private letters from Paris state, that Joseph Bonaparte will be the new Ambassador. It was under consideration to confer this dignity upon Moreau; but the General took frequent occasion both in public and private circles, to express his reluctance to accept the office.
LONDON, Dec. 12.
MERTON. Considerations of delicacy, as well as of a public nature, for which we trust our readers will give us credit, deterred us yesterday from laying before the public some very disagreeable information which we had received respecting the fleet in Bantry Bay, the crews which had manifested symptoms of a mutinous disposition. In now making this communication, we have inexpressible satisfaction in being able to add, that it has been entirely suppressed by the decisive measures and spirited exertions of the officers, particularly of Rear-Admiral Campbell, on board whole ship, the Temeraire, it broke out.
It seems, that on its being understood that four or five sail of the line were to be ordered for the West-Indies, the crews of the Temeraire and the Formidable declared, that as the peace was made they should sail only to England. They came on deck, and declared their determination not to weigh anchor, if called upon. Apprehensions were entertained that this spirit of insubordination would extend thro' the whole fleet.
This account was received on Sunday night; in consequence of which Mr. Addington set off very early on Monday morning for Brentwood, where earl St. Vincent has been for some days on account of his health, to consult with his lordship on the steps that should be immediately taken. Mr. Nepean and Sir T. Trowbridge met him there. A cabinet met yesterday on this very important occasion, which sat three hours, and was attended by all the members of administration; and at which we understand, the most vigorous and decisive measures were determined on. These have happily been rendered unnecessary, by the glorious and creditable efforts of Admiral Campbell, captain, Eyles, and the officers and marines of the Temeraire, who behaved in the most exemplary manner, obeying all the orders given with the greatest alacrity. The admiral himself seized several of the ringleaders; and when the account came away, perfect tranquility and subordination were by these timely marks of spirit and determination, restored on board the ship where this disgraceful disturbance first broke out. There was every reason to believe that the ships under orders would proceed to sea with obedient and repentant crews, of whose misconduct we trust, that this will be the last instance.
NOTICE.
LAST Monday George Walker paid up Overtown Carr, in full of all demands when the lots advertised by Mr. P. T. Baker, were released with a final discharge to said Walker, and all those who had been his securities. The continuance therefore of Mr. Baker's advertisement after that day was an everlight common in such cases. Feb. 12, 1802.
GEORGE WALKER,
REQUESTS those who may have any claim against him, that they have not yet come to his knowledge, to bring them in for immediate settlement; and informs those who are indebted to him, that no longer indulgence than the 1st of next month will be given.
He has yet remaining on hand for sale, six hundred and thirty six of the very best oxhe lots arising from the tract of land of which he was the simple proprietor before the City of Washington was laid out; and which lots are situated on the Eastern Branch near to where the bridge is about to be built; extending from thence over the high ground on each side of the Post Road, north east of the Capitol.
The recording clerk's office here, will show the title to be good.
He will let for a reasonable rent, about 30 acres of land, inclosed at the north end of his plantation, and within ten minutes walk of the Capitol; containing a large barn and two good stables, two large orchards of choice fruit, a new garden, two good springs, and the use of an excellent well of water convenient, with a small dwelling house which will be erected in a few weeks hence. This place is well calculated for gardening, a dairy and a livery stable.
He also wishes to let a two story frame house calculated for a store, on square No. 728. And will sell or let, a barn 50 feet by 25, on square No. 919, East Capitol street.
Washington, Feb. 17, 1802. epif
Worthy of Notice.
THE Subscribers take the liberty of informing their friends and the public in general, that they intend to continue following the STATING BUSINESS; and that any gentleman can be supplied with either imported or American states, in the City or Alexandria, at the shortest notice. The price, which will be low, considering the advantages which will evidently result, as to safety from fire, duration, and a great saving by insurance—The terms may be known by application to
HUDLESTONE & COOK.
They will also contract to do business in the stone cutting line, in the best manner and most reasonable terms.
In order to put away any unjust propositions which may have been formed against the Stating Business, in consequence of unsuccessful attempts, made by persons who were not perfectly acquainted with the branch of business, we refer them to the following persons:—Samuel Ringold, Esq. of Washington country, J. P. Mason, George Town, G. Bladen, Washington City, the Directors of the branch bank of U. S. Washington City, or to Mr. Munroe Architect, for all of whom we have done business to the utmost satisfaction. H. & C. Feb. 15, 1802. iaw3t
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY on Saturday night the 25th of last month, a Mulatto named CYRUS, about 21 or 22 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, with dark bushy hair. He has served an apprenticeship with a millwright, and is a good workman. He stole from Popes Creek, the chaise of Daniel McCarty, Esq. in the county of Westmoreland, a small forest horse, a neat light saddle, not much worn, made by James Smock, Frederickburg, and a snaffle bridle, with a variety of wearing apparel. He has for wife a maid belonging to general Lee of Stratford, and it is conjectured he will endeavour to secret himself in the neighborhood of the City of Washington, in expectation of meeting with his wife. Whoever will apprehend the said slave and deliver him to me, shall receive the sum of fifty dollars; and I will also give a further reward of ten dollars to any one who may restore the horse and saddle. JOHN ROSE. Virga. Leeds, Jan. 11, 1802. wqt
NOTICE.
WHEREAS it is found from experience that from the delinquency of the parents and guardians of children hitherto sent to Charlotte Hall School, that it becomes necessary to employ a collector to whom a commission of 10 per cent. is paid; and whereas, it is unreasonable that the Trustees should be burdened with this additional expense of collection when the tuition money as stipulated should be paid in advance.—Therefore,
Notice is hereby given,
That the tuition from after the first day of January 1802, be five and an half dollars per quarter, but five dollars per quarter paid in advance, will be received in lieu thereof.
Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Reg.
N. B. A special meeting of the Trustees is requested on the second Monday in March to take into consideration a Law of the last session of Assembly, respecting said school. N. H. S. Reg. Feb. 8, 1802. w2t
Mrs. Smith & Mrs. Wilcy.
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public, that they have removed their boarding School to the three story brick house, nearly opposite to the bank, where they are prepared to take boarders and day scholars.—Every attention will be paid to the manners, morals and improvement of their pupils.—Approved masters attend the school to instruct the young ladies in those branches which Mrs. Smith and Mr. Wilcy do not teach. Geo. Town, Jan. 22. iaw3t
NOTICE.
THE Copartnership of MCORMICK and COCHRAN, being by mutual consent dissolved, those indebted to them are requested to pay their accounts without delay to Alexander McCormick, who will pay any demands due by the said firm. ALEX. MCORMICK, ALEX. COCHRAN. Feb. 10, 1802. epif
The business will be carried on by Alexander McCormick.

IN COUNCIL,
Annapolis, January 20, 1802.
ORDERED , That the resolution of the last session of the assembly respecting the debtors of the state, be published in the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Federal Gazette, at Baltimore; the American, and the Telegraph, at Baltimore; the Museum, at George Town; the National Intelligencer; Barges' Gazette, Hager's Town, and the paper at Easton, three times in each week for the space of three weeks successively for information; and all delinquent debtors are notified, that unless they make satisfactory payments to the treasurer of the Western or Eastern shore (as the case may be) on or before the tenth day of March next, suits will be commenced against them indiscriminately.
By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk.
BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
December 31, 1801.
Resolved, That the Governor be and he is hereby authorised, by and with the advice and consent of the council, to direct suits to be commenced against such of the debtors to the state as he may think proper, and appoint an attorney or attorneys to any particular suit or suits so directed to be brought: Provided, That all debts due to the state shall be paid to the treasurer of the Western or Eastern shore, and to no other person or persons whatsoever.
By order, WM. HARWOOD, Clerk.
BY THE SENATE.
December 31, 1801.
Read the first time and ordered to lie on the table.
By order, JOHN B. DUCKETT, Clerk.
BY THE SENATE.
December 31, 1801.
Read the second time and referred to.
By order, JOHN B. DUCKETT, Clerk.
Feb. 12, 1802.
Michael Roberts,
Has just received from Europe and Philadelphia, and now offers for sale at his store, High Street, George Town, a large supply of best
STATIONARY,
And other articles in his line, among which are:
 PAPER, Atlas, Imperial, Superroyal, Medium, Demy, Folio post, Foolscap, and old priced gift wove, and plain 4to post of a superior quality.  Blank books, parchment, printers ink, quills, ready made pens, sealing wax, and wafers.  Fowling pieces and pistols.  Swords, sword knots, epaulets and military articles of every description.  Plated ware and fine cutlery.  Perfumery and dressing apparatus.  Morocco skins, bend and cork soles.  Bucksam pantaloons and breeches.  Coach lamps, gig springs, and plated harness.  Drum battle doors, back gammon tables, cribbage boxes, billiard balls, dice, playing cards and chessmen, whips and canes; heavier hats, umbrellas, travelling trunks, and an assortment of hard ware, upholsterers ware, &c. &c. 
Also for sale at the above store, by
Edgar Patterson,
Maders and Sherry wines, best French brandy, and Cherry Bounce; Imperial and hylon teas, loaf sugar, chicke, liquor cafes demijohns &c. &c.
Feb. 12, 1802.
VALUABLE LAND for SALE.
FOR sale about 4500 acres of land belonging to the estate of Judge Mercer, deceased, and situated in the county of Loudoun, on the waters of Goose Creek, about 40 miles from Alexandria and the Federal City. A large portion of this tract is meadow ground, of good quality, and the soil of the high land is well adapted to every species of produce usually cultivated on land similarly situated in the upper country. Such portion of it as remains uncleared, affords an extensive and excellent range for stock of every kind. On one part of this land is one of the most valuable mill sites in the state. The supply of water is inexhaustible, and the mill could be erected immediately on the side of the public road leading from Winchester to Alexandria. It is computed that the number of wagons almost constantly travelling along this road, amount to at least 5 or 600. So that a ready market might always be had here, for a very considerable quantity of grain and hay.
It is deemed unnecessary to describe more particularly the many advantages of this tract of land, as it is expected that all persons disposed to purchase, will first view the premises.
To accommodate purchasers the whole tract will be divided into lots of 4 or 500 acres each, with as much wood and meadow land to every lot as circumstances will admit. And it is believed that the whole 4500 acres may be so laid off into farms of the above-mentioned size, as to leave in each as much wood and meadow land as would be desired.
The price and time of payment will be made known by the subscribers. Letters directed to John T. Brooke, Fredericksburg, or to James M. Garnett, Laytons, will be answered without delay.
JOHN T. BROOKE, } Adm'rs JAMES M. GARNETT, } Feb. 2, 1802.
NOTICE.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Washington County, in the District of Columbia, as a Runaway, a Negro Woman named CHARLOTTE, about nineteen years of age, five feet four or five inches high. She says she is the property of Lewis St. John, near Little Town, Frederick county, Virginia.
The owner is requested to come and pay Charges and take her away.
DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal of the District of Columbia. Feb. 5, 1802.
The Subscribers.
To Dr. Ruffel's History of Modern Europe, in the City of Washington, and neighbourhood, are respectfully informed, that the two volumes of Ancient Europe, by the same author, are also published, and may be had at any book-store in Washington or George Town.
Feb. 15, 1802. ep3t
FOR SALE,
If application be made on or before the first of April.
THE Subscriber will sell at private sale, his House and lot on High-street, in George Town—For terms apply to Wm. Waters, George Town.
Feb. 15, 1802. ep3t
FOR SALE.
A superb Curriole with plated Harness
A pair of young, handsome and fleet PONIES, and a capital saddle horse, who never was in harness. Enquire of the Printer.
Dec. 12. ep1f
COALS, hickory and oak wood, all of a superior quality, to be sold low for cash, at Radmond and Garrett Barry's new wharf. Also 12 cases of hollow glass, and 14 liquor travelling cases.
Jan. 27, 1802. ep1m
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 are indisputable.
Dec. 16. ISAAC POLOCK. ep1f
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. ep8w
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 boiler, carriage house, and stable for eighteen 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. ep1f
Partnership Dissolved.
DOUGHTY & KING have this day by mutual consent dissolved their partnership, it is therefore requested that all persons indebted to the said FIRM will make payment to William Doughty, who is appointed to settle their accounts, and that those having any claim will make application as above.
N. B. James C. King continues the Lumber business on his wharf near the Rock Creek Bridge.
Feb. 3. ep6t
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, cassimeres, swansdowns, &c. and engaged workmen of superior talents. His unremitted 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. ep1f
Marshal's Sale.
By virtue of two writs of Venditioni Exponas issued out of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the county of Washington, to me directed, will be sold at Rhodes's Tavern on Tuesday the 23d of this month,
ALL the right, title, and interest of William King, to a brick house and appurtenances on Lot No. 23, in sq. No. 104, in the City of Washington, to satisfy debts due Thomas K. Beale, adm'r. of Joseph Clarke, for the use of Stephen Wilson's administrators. The sale to commence at 11 o'clock, P. M. Terms of sale ready money.
DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal of the District of Columbia. Feb. 1, 1802. ep1f
ROBERT CHERRY,
Near the Sugar House, New-Jersey Avenue, has just received (in addition to his former stock) per the sloop Harmony, captain Elwood, from Philadelphia.
A GENERAL assortment of groceries and liquors, viz. Pennington's loaf and lump sugar, Havannah white, Jamaica and St. Croix brown do. hylon, young hylon, hylon skin, souchong, and bohea teas, coffee, pepper, alspice, nutmegs, and cloves; hair powder, plain and scented, box and keg raisins, mould and dipp candles, white and brown soap, Daxon's best mustard, shad, mackerel, and herring in barrels, dried codfish, &c. Cognac brandy, Holland gin, Jamaica and Antigua rum, Madeira and Lisbon wine, with other articles, all of a good quality.
Also a trunk of swansdown, glass in boxes, 12 by 10 and 8 by 6, which he will sell low for cash, or barter for first quality tobacco. The above articles have been laid in at a falling market, and shall sell the same at very reduced prices for cash.
He returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public, for the encouragement he has already met with since his residence here, and hopes for a continuance of their favours, which will be thankfully acknowledged.
January 9, 1802. ep1f
BOLTING CLOTHS.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BOLTING CLOTHS
Of the best qualities and latest importations, are kept for sale by OLIVER EVANS, at the corner of Market and Ninth streets, Philadelphia, and
By OLIVER & EVAN EVANS, With BOHN and SLINGLUFF, at the corner of Market and Howard streets, Baltimore, Also, with DEAN & GARDNER, Union street, Alexandria.
The book entitled the YOUNG MILL-WRIGHT and MILLER'S GUIDE, may also be had at the above places.
Jan. 29, 1802. ep8w&op4w
FOR SALE.
THE subscriber is authorised to sell a tract of land containing four hundred acres, lying in Prince George county, on Oxen Run, adjoining the district of Columbia, and about two miles from the City of Washington, with a good road to that part of the Eastern Branch over which a bridge is to be built. This land is healthy and abounds with springs of excellent water.
There are between twenty and thirty acres of meadow ground, with a fine stream through it, which may be prepared for timber by a small expense, and at least two hundred acres in wood and timber. The wood itself will more than pay for the land. The cleared land, except a small part indeed, is of an excellent quality, and has on it a large tobacco house, and several houses suitable for the accommodation of labourers. This land has on it some elegant situations for country seats, commanding a view of the river and the city. If this land be not sold at private sale, before the tenth day of March next (and if it be, timely notice will be given) it will on that day, if fair, if not, the first fair day thereafter be sold to the highest bidder on the premises. The greater part of the purchase money will be required down; a credit of three months will be given on the balance, the purchaser securing the punctual payment of the balance at the expiration of that time. Persons disposed to make a private purchase, may know the terms by application to Wm. Cooke, of Baltimore Town, or Mr. James F. Leitch of Manchester, Virginia, Mr. John Addison at Geesborough, near the City of Washington, or to the subscriber in the city of Washington.
PHILIP T. BAKER, Attorney for J. Addison. Jan. 18, 1802. ep1f
COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE, Washington, Jan. 26, 1802
ORDERED, By the Board that the following Proclamation be published thrice a week for three weeks successively, in the City and George Town newspapers.
THOMAS MUNROE, Clerk. Com.
BY THE PRESIDENT, OF THE UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS by the first article of the terms and conditions declared by the President of the United States on the 17th October 1791, for regulating the materials, manner of buildings, and improvements on the lots in the City of Washington, it is provided, That the outer and party walls of all houses in the said City, shall be built of brick or stone; and by the third article of the same terms and conditions, it is declared that the wall of no house shall be higher than forty feet to the roof in any part of the city, nor shall any be lower than thirty-five feet on any of the Avenues: And whereas the above recited articles were found to impede the settlement in the city, of mechanics and others whose circumstances did not admit of erecting houses authorised by the said regulations, for which cause the operation of the said articles has been suspended by several acts of the Presidents of the United States from the 5th day of June 1796, to the 1st January 1802, and the beneficial effects arising from such suspensions having been experienced; it is deemed proper to revive the same with the exception hereafter mentioned—WHEREFORE, I, THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States, Do declare that the first and third articles above recited shall be, and the same are, hereby suspended until the first day of January 1803, and that all houses which shall be erected in the said City of Washington previous to the said 1st day of January 1803, conformable in other respects to the regulations aforesaid, shall be considered as lawfully erected; except that no wooden house covering more than three hundred and twenty square feet, or higher than twelve feet from the sill to the eve, shall be erected, nor shall such house be placed within twenty-four feet of any brick or stone house.
GIVEN under my hand this twenty-third day of January, in the year 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Jan. 29, 1802. ep3w
For Sale or Rent,
Two three story brick houses in Alexandria, completely finished, on King and Columbia, street, with handy 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.
Valuable property for Sale.
ON Tuesday the 23d of February next, will be offered to sale to the highest bidder, at Tunnicliff's Tavern at 4 o'clock in the evening, a two story BRICK HOUSE, with 2 rooms and a passage on each floor; front on Lot No. 10, in square 728, in the City of Washington, on East Capitol street. The terms will be made known on the day of sale, by
SAMUEL TYLER, Jan. 25, 1801. 12w4t
To Rent,
4nd possession given immediately,
A TWO STORY
BRICK HOUSE,
North front of the President's House,
CONTAINING
TWO Parlours and four Bed-rooms, with 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
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, flannels, embroidery, dresses, handkerchiefs, artificial flowers, plumes, trimmings both gold and silver, bugle spangles, sacks, muffs, belts and tassels, straw bonnets, cassimere flannels and bonnets, gold and silver thread, wigs and frizes, perfumery of all kinds, &c. &c. and other articles too numerous to mention; which she will sell on moderate terms. 
Dec. 23. ep1f
CHARLES VARDEN,
Mercant Taylor, from Philadelphia,
GRATEFULLY acknowledges the favors conferred on him by the gentlemen of this City, and states 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,
 Best superfine cloths, Cassimeres, Swansdown, Toylennets, Velveretts, Fancy Cords, Coatings, 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. ep1f
Office of Intelligence.
THE dispersed situation of those who are established in the City of Washington, renders intercourse and communication difficult and embarrassing, not only to themselves but to those who visit it, whether on business or for the purpose of settling. A variety of domestic and familiar facts are necessary to be acquired, and yet the acquisition of them sometimes costs more labor, attention and expense, than matters of higher consequence. Hence in particular, many persons of moderate resources have greatly suffered, being under the immediate necessity of engaging in measures, and at the same time unprepared with the requisite information. It is on this account that the subscriber has been induced to offer to the patronage of the public an office of Intelligence. In this office, those who reside in George Town, Alexandria, or the City of Washington, may at any time be informed of real property in any of those places either improved or unimproved entered here for sale; for which entries he keeps a regular set of books. Those who approve of this design in this particular, are requested to transmit him a designation of their property, and terms for the information of applicants. Persons who have houses to rent, and those being desirous of hiring houses will here find a greater mass of intelligence on that subject than they can derive from any other source. He has opened also, a set of books where persons desirous of employing others in any capacity whatever may soon learn of those who will be willing to serve them, and the latter, on the other hand, will be enabled to learn of those, who will employ them. Strangers arriving at the metropolis may apply here for almost any kind of information whether in private or public business; and information will either be given or seasonably procured for them; horses and carriages will be received on commission for private sale, and personal property of any description whatever; bills of sale and other instruments of writing will be correctly and handsomely executed. The public must be well assured that an institution of this kind cannot prove generally useful without general encouragement.—That general encouragement he subscriber pledges himself to exert himself to deserve. Some charge will be made for every real information imparted, but as exorbitancy is always disgraceful, and the nature of such an institution requires moderation, he holds himself bound to give no dissatisfaction on that score.
THOMAS Y. SPROGELL.
Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite six buildings, December 7th, 1801.
A Negro Man for sale, who has been accustomed to driving a carriage, and taking care of horses.
Two Negro Boys are wanting, about the age of from twelve to fifteen, for which a generous price will be given. They are to continue in the city of Washington.
A handsome top Chai and harness for sale. Lots may be had on Pennsylvania Avenue, ground rent, in excellent situations. Furnished Apartments may be had. December 9. wtf
N. B.—A carriage and horse for sale.
The subscriber respectfully ac-
equaints the public, that he has removed to the corner of Ninth and B streets, where he continues to manufacture and sell all kinds of Ornaments for Chimney pieces, Door Caps, Frontispieces Metal Salves, &c. which may also be had at his store 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 c2 book. May 8, 1801. 17
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. ep3
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 furnished convenient three story brick house, containing 2 sealed 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. If rented, 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 Karrick and Percival, Philadelphia. Nov. 21. tf.
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 PRESBY THORNION, 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 gardens 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 scantlyng 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. 11. ep1f
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 Land, Wills, Mortgages, Leases, Bonds, Assignments powers of Attorney, petitions, and every other pecies of deed or contract in the profession; that of buying, selling and leasing lots and houses in the City, negotiating loans, &amp