The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1801-09-16 00:00:00

The National Intelligencer,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. I. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, NEW-JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL. No. CXXXVII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th, 1801.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
The quarterly court of Northumberland in Chancery, have decreed that part of the Tract of Land in the said county, commonly called
MOUNT SION,
THE property of Catesby Jones deceased, together with the MILL adjoining, BE SOLD on the 10th day of October next, for ready money, to satisfy a deed of mortgage made to Walter Jones for the payment of a certain sum of money, by the said Catesby Jones; unless the heirs of the said C. Jones shall on or before the 20th day of September next, redeem the premises, by payment of the money, for which they are mortgaged, referring to the widow her dower in the said Land and Mill. They have also decreed, that the residue of the said tract of land together with FIFTEEN NEGROES, and the stocks of cattle, sheep and hogs be sold at the same time and under similar conditions, to satisfy a mortgage made to Jekyll and Skeeton Jones for the payment of another sum of money, and have also appointed William Claughton, Hierom Opié and Samuel Beachum, commissioners for executing these their decrees. Now, this is to give notice, that the commissioners will, on the premises on the said 10th day of October, proceed to execute the said decrees according to their tenor.
The Land and Mill are very valuable, and are situated on the navigable waters of the river Potomac in the county of Northumberland.
Wm. Claughton, } Comr. Hierom Opié, } Samuel Beachum, } September 7, 1801.
By virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias, issued out of Washington County Court, in the District of Columbia, to me directed, will be offered
FOR SALE,
To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 22d instant, at William Tennant's Hotel, in the City of Washington, all George Walker's right to the following lots in the said city, to wit: Lots No. 4 and 5, in sq. No. 1019.
Lot No. 1, in sq. No. 1044.
Lots No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14 in sq. No. 963.
All the said Walker's interest in sq. No. 966—Lots No. 5 and 6 in sq. No. 896—Lot 4, in sq. No. 837—And lots No. 2, 15, 16, in sq. No. 836; or so many thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy a debt due to Overton Carr, for the use of Henry Roger. The sale to commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Terms of sale cash.
DANIEL C. BRENT,
Marshal.
Washington City, Sept. 2, 1801. zawtf
NOTICE.
THE following slaves have been committed to the jail of Washington county, viz. SOLOMON JOHNSTON—Five feet 10 in ches high. 33 years of age, has on a pair of nankeen trowsers and a coarse shirt; says he belongs to captain Johnston of the city of Baltimore.
JOHN PAINE—Five feet 8 or 9 inches high, 26 or 27 years of age, has on a blue coat much worn, a pair of light coloured corduroy breeches, and an old hat, says he belongs to col. Martin Pickett of Fauquier Court House, Virginia.
MARK, alias THOMAS GORDON—Five feet 9 inches high, 40 years of age, has on a pair of old trowsers, and an old shirt and a new felt hat; says he belongs to David Allison of Falmouth Virginia.
BEN COLE—Five feet 8 or 9 inches high, 22 years of age, has on a striped gingham coat, overalls of the same, and white dimity jacket; says he is a free man, and that he came from Fells Point in the city of Baltimore, where he resides.
The owners of the above Runaways are desired to come and take them away, otherwise they will be sold as the law directs, to discharge their prison expences.
DANIEL C. BRENT,
Marshal of the District of Columbia.
Washington, August 14, 1801. rawtf
The Schooners Dolphin & Kitty, now lying at Mr. Young's Wharf will constantly take freights every three weeks from this to Annapolis or Baltimore. For terms apply to BRO HAYN and BOYS. Washington July 15, 1801.
NOTICE.
A NUMBER of gentlemen, having expressed their ideas of the benefit to be derived from the institution of a society in this city for the protection of property against the depredations of swindlers and sharpers, and the bringing to justice those who violate the laws, and pervert the property of the innocent and unfulfilling. It is proposed that a meeting be held on the 19th inst. at Mr. McMunn's tavern, at 3 o'clock, for the purpose of framing rules, appointing a secretary and president, and organizing the society.
City of Washington, Sept. 9, 1801. tr98
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
No. VII.
The fifth power, whose constitutional exercise by Congress has been contested, is that of making and keeping in repair PUBLIC ROADS.
The constitution says, "Congress shall have power to establish post-offices and post roads."
Under this authority it is contended, that as Congress may make either the whole, or any part of the existing roads, or any which may hereafter exist in the United States, post roads, they possess the absolute power over all roads, the power of laying out roads distinct from any which are at present laid out, of making existing roads post roads, of keeping them in repair, and of imposing tolls for that purpose.
It is urged, that without such power the post-office establishment, so important to the general interests of the nation, would be at the mercy of local and state interests.
On the other hand it is stated, that the words of the constitution, strictly construed, mean no more than that Congress has power to establish post roads, that is to designate what existing roads shall be post roads, and to render such free for the carriage of the mail. In support of this opinion, it is stated that the absolute and exclusive right of laying out and keeping in repair roads was attached to the sovereignty of the respective state governments previously to the adoption of the articles of confederation, and afterwards of the Federal Constitution; that this last, which is our present rule, does not divest the states of this right; that if it had been the intention of the instrument to divest the states of it, it would have expressly so declared; that not being so declared, it must be inferred that no such intention existed. It is further urged, that if Congress possesses over roads an authority paramount to that of the states, they may declare all the roads in the United States post roads, and by the imposition of oppressive tolls destroy that facility of intercourse which is so desirable.
It will readily be observed, that many of these arguments are more the result of vigilant jealousy, than dictated by any probable collision of interests between the general and state governments. Yet it must be acknowledged, even in this point of view, that the duration of harmony between these governments can never be so stable, as when the constitutions and laws, whereby both are governed, shall clearly and unequivocally circumscribe the powers, and prescribe the duties of each.
But this point becomes of great importance, when we reflect that it is probably owing to the doubtful authority of the general and state governments that our roads remain neglected. It is a fact, on first light disgraceful, to our national character, that we have not a single road from one extreme of the union to the other, that can be travelled either with personal safety or with facility and dispatch. Ought this to be? How much wealth stagnates, how much industry remains inactive, that would be occupied in the promotion of useful objects, were our country blessed with good roads?
The evil exists—How shall it be remedied? Answer, that the first step should be to define with the greatest precision the powers, and the duties of the general and state governments. Let each know its province, and we may reasonably infer that each, actuated by a desire to advance the public good, will devise and execute plans for its promotion.
At present the states forbear to expend their resources upon an object that may be wrested from them without compensating them for their expenditures; and the general government forbears to assume power, at best doubtful. Let then the limits of power possessed by each government be fixed. It is not apprehended that the task will be a difficult one. As they will be no party feeling engaged, as the object in view will be equally interesting, it may be presumed that all will unite in its amicable accomplishment.
SOLON.
To shew the attention the government of Ireland are paying to the improvement of their cattle, as a branch of farming, and to hint that it would not be unworthy of imitation in the United States, we copy the following:
FARMING SOCIETY OF IRELAND.
Right honorable John Foster, President.
COMMITTEE.
Marquis of Sligo, Rev. Richard Wynne, for Edward O'Brien, bt. George Grierston, esq. for John Freke, bt. Richard Aldworth, esq. Owen Wynne, esq. James Harvey, esq. Richard Reynell, esq. right hon. D. Latouche, Ross Mahon, esq. for W. G. Necomen, Robert Wynne, esq. bt. Chas. P. Doyne, esq. John Garnet, esq. Robert St. George, esq. S. Garnet, jun. esq. Rev. Dr. Beaufort, Ger. O'Farrell, esq. Henry Stewart, esq. John Hamilton, esq. right hon. D. Latouche and co. Treasurers. Mr. C. Mills, No. 44, Coffee-street, Dublin, Secretary and Agent.
Resolved, That a shew of neat cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, &c. be holden at Ballinaboe, on Wednesday the 7th of October, 1801, and that the following premiums be given by the society.
CATTLE OF ANY BREED.
1st class—To the owner of the best imported bull, of any breed or age, a piece of plate, value 10l.
2d. class—To the owner of the best one year old bull, of any breed, got in Ireland, gold medal.
3d class—To the owner of the best two years old bull, of any breed, a gold medal.
4th class—To the owner of the best three years old bull, of any breed, a gold medal.
5th class—To the owner of the best four years old bull, and upwards, of any breed, a gold medal.
6th class—To the owner of the best yearling heifer, of any breed, a gold medal.
7th class—To the owner of the best two years old heifer, of any breed, a gold medal.
8th class—To the owner of the best cow, of three or four years old, any breed, giving milk, a gold medal.
9th class—To the owner of the best cow, of five years old, or upwards, of any breed, giving milk, a gold medal.
10th class—To the owner of the best cow and her calf, of this year, a gold medal.
They go on with no less than 70 or 80 premiums for cattle, horses, hogs, ploughing, &c. which are to be claimed under the following conditions:
1. That each candidate shall produce his cattle or sheep at the place of shew the day before adjudication.
2. That the cattle and sheep for the November shew shall have been fed on grass or other green vegetables from the first of June preceding.
3. That the cattle and sheep for the April shew may have been fed upon any food except grains or still-wash. The mode of feeding in all cases to be ascertained on oath before the judges.
4. That no beast shall be permitted to be shewn, or entitled to a premium, but such as shall be led to the place of shew by strong rope or chain, and sufficiently secured to prevent accidents.
5. That no candidate shall be entitled to more than one premium in the same class.
6. That those cattle and sheep to which premiums shall be adjudged, shall be weighed alive and slaughtered, as the judges shall direct.
N. B. No candidate shall be restricted from selling to any butcher who will comply with the above condition.
7. That each candidate be requested to give the most accurate information in his power to the judges, respecting the breed, &c. of the beast which he shall exhibit.
8. That no person shall act as judge who shall be interested in the decision.
9. That the premiums be paid in money or books of agriculture, at the option of the claimants, the books to be stamped by the society.
Resolved, That the judges shall have a power of withholding any premium in case where there shall not appear to be sufficient merit.
Lists may be had of the secretary, No. 44, Coffee-street.
By order,
CHARLES MILLS, Sec'y.
From French Papers.
The following are the particulars which the general of brigade Devaux, commanding the troops, has sent the minister of war, by a letter dated from Algeiras, July 7.
"I have the honor to make you acquainted, citizen minister, with the memorable battle which took place on the 6th instant, between the division under the command of vice-admiral Linois, consisting of three line of battle ships and one frigate, Le Formidable, L'Indomptable, Le Dix-Aout, and Lamourou frigate, and six British ships of the line and a frigate. Our division was attacked in the roads opposite to Algeiras, at 8 A. M. The engagement, which was one of the most terrible that has taken place for a considerable time, lasted seven classes and a half. I want expressions sufficiently energetic to describe the valour with which our division fought; the land troops on board ably supported the gallantry of the seamen. Vice-admiral Linois, by his personal bravery and his judicious manoeuvres, contributed essentially to the success of the day. Capt. Paloere, of Le Defaix, proved himself a hero, as did also the officer who commanded the frigate; the captains of Le Formidable and L'Indomptable, who fell in the field of honor during the action, call forth the most sincere regret. The Hannibal, a British 74, was captured, two other line of battle ships were disabled. We have had a great number of killed and wounded, but the English had still more. We are threatened with a fresh attack, and the burning of our ships in the port. I had the good fortune to be with French gunners in the battery of Algeiras, which we attended to the best of our abilities.
(Signed)
DEVAUX."
"To the Secretary at War." Besides the Hannibal, captured in the action of Algeiras, two other British ships of war are disabled—they gained Gibraltar with the greatest difficulty, and in the most leaky condition—they were declared unfit for service. The Pompey is one of these ships; it was she that struck during the engagement. The three other vessels suffered considerably, and were towed into Gibraltar. The English had a heavy loss.
The Republican captain Moucouffu was killed. On the 8th of July the French ships were already fit for duty, and the admiral's crew was completed. On the 9th, admiral Moreno, with five Spanish vessels, and vice-admiral Dumoulin, with some French ships appeared off Algeiras, to join vice-admiral Linois, and to take the Hannibal in tow into Cadiz to refit. Admiral Linois captured several English merchantmen during his cruise. Admiral Mazaredo, commanding at Cadiz, was very active in dispatching admiral Moreno's squadron, and in sending provisions, &c. to the French at Algeiras.
The 24th of June, at break of day, admiral Gantheaume, being in the channel between Candia and Egypt, spied a ship of war, and instantly issued orders for a general chase—the French squadron failed much better than the pursued ship. At 5 P. M. she proved to be a British 74; having no hopes of escaping, the enemy attempted to get the weather gage of us, availing himself of the moment that the French squadron was widely dispersed; the hostile ship crowding all her sails, she went before the wind, for the purpose of endeavoring to fight her way through the French squadron, but L'Indivisible and Le Dix-Aout bore up again and engaged her at the distance of 600 toises—the fighting ships soon came within musket shot, and after a tolerable action of an hour, the British ship was compelled to strike. She proved to be the Swiftsure, one of the finest ships belonging to admiral Keith's squadron. L'Indivisible and Le Dix-Aout suffered but little, the former having only four men killed, the latter six, and 23 wounded.
Admiral Gantheaume put men on board the Swiftsure, and she was soon enabled to keep the sea.

CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Complete, excepting Tennessee, one allotment in New-York, and part of another in Maryland.
   DISTRICTS OR TERRITORIES. FREE WHITE MALES. FREE WHITE FEMALES. All other persons except Indians not taxed. SLAVES. TOTAL AMOUNT.   Under 10 years of age. Of 10 and under 16. Of 16 and under 26, including Heads of Families. Of 26 and under 45, including Heads of Families. Of 45 and upwards, including Heads of Families. Under 10 years of age. Of 10 and under 16. Of 16 and under 26, including Heads of Families. Of 26 and under 45, including Heads of Families. Of 45 and upwards, including Heads of Families.     New-Hampshire, 30,694 9,945 14,881 16,379 17,589 11,715 29,871 14,193 17,153 18,381 12,142 852 8 183,858   Rhode-Island, 9,945 3,352 5,352 5,889 5,785 4,887 9,524 5,026 6,463 6,919 5,628 3,304 380 69,122   Massachusetts, 27,970 12,305 32,307 37,995 39,729 31,339 60,920 30,674 40,491 43,853 35,340 6,452 — 432,845   Maine, 37,646 19,408 21,683 21,683 23,180 18,976 25,726 18,218 23,361 23,186 20,827 818 951 251,002   Vermont, 29,420 12,046 13,242 40,045 16,544 8,076 28,272 11,366 12,606 15,287 7,049 5,330 — 154,465   Connecticut, 85,161 35,935 35,935 40,045 16,544 8,076 28,272 11,366 12,606 15,287 7,049 5,330 — 154,465   New-York, 33,980 15,839 16,501 19,956 19,956 12,629 32,622 14,827 17,018 19,533 11,600 4,402 12,422 211,149   New-Jersey, 52,767 24,438 29,393 33,864 33,864 20,824 51,176 23,427 29,819 30,892 14,329 11,253 557 327,799   Pennsylvania, 50,459 21,623 24,869 25,469 25,469 17,761 48,448 20,362 24,095 22,954 14,056 3,311 1,149 274,566   Delaware, 8,250 4,437 5,121 7,628 7,628 2,213 7,628 4,377 5,543 4,981 2,330 2,268 6,153 64,273   Maryland, 32,631 16,230 19,865 21,394 21,394 12,299 21,356 15,368 20,938 20,808 11,966 18,246 100,393 309,704   Baltimore district of Virginia, 57,837 23,998 32,444 34,588 34,588 19,087 54,597 23,469 34,807 32,641 18,821 13,194 322,199 676,682   Western do. 33,601 14,443 16,263 15,674 15,674 11,134 32,636 13,366 15,923 15,069 8,632 1,930 23,597 202,268   North-Carolina, 63,118 27,073 31,560 31,209 31,209 18,688 39,074 25,874 32,989 30,665 17,314 7,043 133,296 478,103   South-Carolina, 37,411 16,156 17,761 19,344 19,344 10,244 34,664 15,857 18,145 17,236 9,437 3,185 146,151 345,591   Georgia, 19,841 8,469 9,787 10,914 10,914 4,937 18,407 7,914 9,243 8,835 5,894 1,919 59,699 162,686   Kentucky, 37,274 14,045 15,703 17,699 17,699 9,233 34,949 13,433 15,524 14,934 7,075 741 40,343 220,955   Tennessee, 9,999 3,556 4,832 7,80 7,80 2,90 9,53 3,76 3,52 4,26 1,65 182 3,489 8,850   Territory, Mississippi N. of Ohio, 9,362 3,647 4,636 4,833 4,833 1,935 8,644 3,353 3,861 3,342 1,395 337 135 45,365   Indiana, 854 347 466 645 645 262 791 260 424 393 115 163 — 4,875   District of Columbia, 689 320 483 557 557 221 670 313 479 473 189 383 1,172 5,949   Potomac, 899 351 693 775 775 318 907 350 548 555 274 400 2,072 8,144   North do. 722,744 327,244 373,874 413,312 250,955 678,098 508,483 382,443 395,549 239,070 105,843 869,768 5,064,801  
The 4th of July a cutter, which had failed from Bristol, and was laden with provisions for the British army in Egypt, also fell into admiral Gantheume's hands. In the month of June we took two 74's from the English.— Moniteur .
Brest, July 16. The spirit of order, of which the government has given such excellent examples, spreads over every branch of the administration. The festival which we have just celebrated, in commemoration of the 14th of July, presented a spectacle at once affecting and majestic. Weary with a long and disastrous war, we wish to turn our eyes towards the prosperity which peace must bring, and on the advantages which agriculture, commerce, and the arts, must derive from it. Such has been the substance of the discourse pronounced by Citizen Polignen, mayor. The procession, after having gone the round that was previously marked out, returned in order to the mayor's house, preceded by six or eight thousand troops from the land and sea service. Public dances then took place; in the evening the trees of liberty were illuminated. The admiral's ship the Ocean, should have been also, but the weather would not permit it.
Manheim, July 19. Letters from the North of Germany inform us, that the Hanoverian minister has sent a letter to the king of Portugal, to request him to demand, with earnestness, the evacuation of that electorate by the Prussian troops, the maintenance of whom is extremely expensive. This step has been taken in consequence of the declaration of M. de Dohn, that the evacuation could not take place, and the fear that is entertained that the king of Prussia means to unite that country to the Duchy of Magdebourg, and indemnify himself for the losses he has sustained by the treaty of Luneville.
Basle, July 17. Letters from Vienna confirm the intelligence, that the court of Vienna has received official notification of the approaching arrival of Citizen Champigny, as minister plenipotentiary of the French republic, and that M. de Ruol Schauenstein has been definitively named minister for Austria at Paris, where Count Cobentzel will notwithstanding remain till the pacification of the German empire shall be brought to a conclusion.
Hague, July 20. Letters from Hamburg say, Prussia has acceded to the treaty between Russia and England.
Amsterdam, July 20. Our fleet still continues ready for sea. Gen. Angereau is daily expected at the Hague to command the French troops in our service.
Liverpool, August 1. It is in contemplation to issue a proclamation, calling on all persons of a certain age, and under certain circumstances, to take up arms in case of an invasion. Several incendiary papers relative to the price of bread, have been stuck up in various parts of the metropolis, inviting the laboring class of people to go in a body to the Mansion-house, and solicit a reduction in the price of that and other articles of subsistence. These papers are in manuscript, and are posted up at night.
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 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 of the Potomac, it behoves letters 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. 2aw4w. 12wa
A GREAT BARGAIN. Will sell or lease for ten years, a valuable Farm, in the county of Culpepper, and state of Virginia, on Flat Run, containing 750 acres the land is extremely fertile, and yields abundantly in the production of corn, wheat, and tobacco; there are about 100 acres of meadow land, 50 or 60 of which are cleared, and 15 acres well set in timber, about 350 acres of the tract are cleared and well inclosed. This land is distant from Fredericksburg about 28 miles, and 55 miles from Alexandria and the City of Washington. There are several valuable merchant mills; in the vicinity, one within the distance of a mile, where the Fredericksburg prices are given for all kinds of grain. I will also sell the Reverend of 250 acres of land adjoining the above, on which are erected a number of valuable buildings, among them a large dwelling house of 60 feet by 40, with four rooms on a floor, with fireplaces, and every necessary out-houses—A valuable peach and apple orchard. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as any persons desirous of purchasing or leasing, will doubtless wish to view the premises. For terms apply to Robert Brooke Voss, Esq. who lives adjoining the premises, or to the subscriber. I will also Sell or Rent, Two three story brick houses in Alexandria, completely finished, on King and Columbia-street, with sundry valuable property near the same, possession whereof may be had immediately. The situation for the flour and grocery business is equal to any in Alexandria. For terms apply to Henry Thomas Moore Alexandria, or to the subscriber. NICHOLAS VOSS. N. B. I wish to hire by the month, or until the 1st day of November, ten or twelve labourers, for whom liberal wages will be given, - Apply to N. Voss, on F street, or W. T. Voss at the Navy-Yard. 2awtf
The subscriber respectfully acquaints the public, that he has removed to the corner of Ninth and E streets, where he continues to manufacture and sell all kinds of Ornaments for Chimney pieces, Door Caps, Frontispieces Metal Sashes, &c. which may also be had at his store No. 51, Barclay street, New-York, and at Mr. WILB's store, Market street, Baltimore. GEORGE ANDREWS. Who has gold leaf for sale by the package or book. May 8, 1801 1y 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 strictest 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. xwatt
PUBLIC SALE, To be sold on Saturday the 10th of October next if not sold before by private sale, THAT valuable property, Lot No. 4, in square 490, with the appurtenances thereon; this property is well known through the United States, by the overflowing wells thereon terms made known on the day of sale by the subscriber. WILLIAM CLARK. Washington City, Sept. 10, 1801. 1aw3t  NEW BOOKS. JUST received by the sloop Highland, capt. Hand, from Philadelphia, and now opening at the store of Rapine, Conrad and Co. corner of South B street and New Jersey, Avenue; a very handsome assortment of books, amongst which are, De Valcourt, by Mrs Bennett, author of Welch Heiress, Beggar Girl, &c. &c. Nocturnal Visit, 2 vols. by Maria Regina Roche. author of the Children of the Abbey, &c. The Girl of the Mountains, 2 vols. by Mrs. Parsons, author of "Women as they are." Rash Vows; or the effects of enthusiasm, by Madame de Genlis. The Farmer's Boy, a rural poem, by Robert Broomfield. The Life of Catharine the Second, Empress of Russia, 3 vols. Dawn's physiologia; or the philosophy of agriculture and gardening. Also a general assortment of law books, and miscellaneous history, &c. &c. all which they will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Bookbinding in all its branches, with neatness and dispatch. Washington, May 15,

WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1801.
We understand that Mr. Livingston, our minister to the French republic, has received instructions to sail for France immediately. On the 6th inst. the Boston frigate, in which he takes passage, left Boston for New York, from which place he will sail.
The document, we this day present to our readers, stating the present population of the United States, is in many respects highly interesting. It demonstrates the growing prosperity of our country, and shews the intimate connection between moral principle and national advancement. Whilst almost every nation of Europe, from the domination of unfounded political principles, and their invariable concomitants of war, famine, luxury and vice, are losing the strength derived from numbers, the United States, under the protection of true political principles, with their concomitants of peace, plenty, frugality and virtue, are gaining numbers in a ratio unprecedented in the annals of any other people, and even surpassing the sanguine predictions of enthusiasts. Were all nations virtuous, it would not perhaps be a blessing, and certainly it would not be essential to the welfare of any one to embrace within its limits a large population. But so long as power is created by numbers, and so long as that power is prone to abuse by nations who possess an undue share of it, unless controlled by other nations of equal power, it becomes deeply interesting to our peace,—and on it depends our prosperity—to have at our command a physical force that will restrain by its terror those who are deaf to the suggestions of reason. It constitutes our national glory that in our infancy, when our numbers were trifling, the energies of freedom, guided by intelligence, made tyrants, at the head of mighty empires, tremble; and enabled us to establish our rights on the firm foundations of independence and truth. What we achieved in infancy claims protection from our riper years. The same spirit which in 1776, animated, still glows in our bosoms. We then declared ourselves independent. By our arms we established our independence. At this day it is our security that those principles which made us independent, are held still more sacred. In addition to the power of those principles, millions of citizens, then unborn, are ready to defend them from all aggression.
By these great accessions of numbers we not only strengthen our own happiness, but we offer a useful example to the whole civilised world. Nothing is truer than that nations will be happy if they can. Point them to the way by convincing their understandings, and they will pursue it. What, then, can be more impressive, what more irresistible, than the example of a nation, whose population doubles in 24 years? Will not every man, who knows this fact, and feels its force, cease to doubt the connection between national and individual prosperity and republicanism? When he further learns that these increasing accessions of numbers are accompanied by an encreasing love of republican principles, and that this sacred regard, daily gaining ground, is our strongest shield, by compelling governments to be pacific, economical, and just, and rendering citizens enlightened and industrious, will he not, animated by a holy enthusiasm, raise his voice in the cause of rational reform, and, imitating our example, co-operate with his fellow-men in achieving it? That tyrants may descend from their thrones, that nations may be free, that man may be happy, and that the world may live in peace; these, all these interesting effects depend upon the prevalence of republican principles; and until they do prevail extensively in Europe, her raging volcanoes will continue to menace us.
The total population of the United States, as taken in 1790, amounted to 3,929,326 The present census amounts to 5,064,801 In this statement Tennessee is wanting, the numbers of which state, with those deficient in N. York and Maryland, may be estimated at 150,000 5,214,801 Increase in 10 years about 1,285,475 This increase is at the rate of about one third in ten years, which will double any given number in about 24 years.
In 1790 the slaves in the United States amounted to 697,697 In this census they are, exclusive of Tennessee and the other deficient districts, 869,768 Absolute increase 172,071 But though this be the absolute increase, the reader, on calculation, will find that there is a proportional decrease of slaves compared with freemen, of about 56,000, which is nearly a fifteenth part. Some deduction, however, is to be made for the deficient returns.
This result solves a question, which is in itself highly interesting, and which has heretofore been very differently decided. It establishes the fact that the relative numbers of slaves are decreasing, and that too with a rapidity that promises the happiest effects. It proves also that the relative total of blacks, whether slaves or free, is also decreasing, though not with the same rapidity as the slaves, as the proportional diminution of the slaves will be seen by the increased relative number of all free persons other than those designated, which principally arises from manumitted slaves.
We have hastily sketched the above concise view. The little time devoted to it may not insure to it absolute precision—On some leisure day, it is proposed to resume the subject.
MARYLAND ELECTION.
Republican Electors have been chosen in the counties of Kent, Queen Anne, and Talbot—Six electors are chosen by these counties. The returns as ascertained, therefore, stand thus: Twenty-six republican elected, Two federal elected Whole number forty.
SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States, has intimated to the President his intention to resign during the present or ensuing month.
We recommend to the notice of our readers an interesting abstract of the trade of France for the year 1800; by which it appears that the exports of that nation fall short of her imports above two millions of pounds sterling; whereas before the revolution the exports exceeded the imports in value nearly three millions sterling.
We have received the following among our late communications from France.
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Bordeaux, 5th Floreal, 9 Year The counsellor of state, prefect of the department of the Gironde, to the consul of the United States of America at Bordeaux.
The professors of the Central School of this department, whose morality and abilities are well known to me, have formed a private boarding-school.
Persuaded that this establishment may appear advantageous to families of the United States, whose children are brought up at Bordeaux, they wish the Prospectus of their institution to be accompanied by your visa.
Seeing in this wish, views of public utility, it is with pleasure I transmit to you their request.
I have the honor to salute you, (Signed) DUBOIS.
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The Agent of the United States of America for the port and district of Bordeaux, to citizen Dubois, counsellor of state, prefect of the department of the Gironde.
Citizen Counsellor of State, Prefet, I will, with great pleasure, contribute by all the means in my power, towards the success of the private boarding-school of the professors of the Central School, whom you addressed to me.
Each day of your administration, Citizen prefect, is marked by a paternal solicitude for the re-establishment of institutions of public utility. Your recommendation alone, ought then, to insure the success of this one.
I will hasten to make it known to my fellow-citizens.
I have the honor to salute you respectfully; (Signed) I. COX BARNET. Bordeaux, April 26, 1801, the 25th year of the independence of the U.S.
CENTRAL BOARDING SCHOOL of the Department of Gironde, in the city of Bordeaux.
This seminary, established at Bordeaux under the auspices of the French government, is under the direction of the professors of the Central School.
The building assigned for the reception of students is spacious and in a healthy, airy situation; they will be taught Reading, Belles-Lettres, Writing, Geography, The French History, Latin, Morality, Greek, Legislation, Italian, Experimental physics English Drawing, Spanish Vocal & instrumental music, German Dancing Book-keeping Fencing, Navigation, Riding, and Mathematics Swimming.
General Grammar, The price of tuition for the above, board included, is twelve hundred francs* per ann. Books, paper, pens and ink, will be furnished without additional expence.
Every care will be taken to provide the students with wholesome and sufficient food; attention will be paid, likewise, to keep them in habits of cleanliness, one of the most essential to the preservation of health.
Youths from foreign countries should have correspondents in Bordeaux, or at least in France.
* About one hundred and twenty dollars.
TO SUBSCRIBERS.
THE period is approaching when, according to the original and indispensable terms of The NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, each subscriber will be required to pay Five dollars in advance for his second year. As the chief support of the paper depends upon subscriptions, it is confidently hoped that subscribers will be punctual in their remittances, which may be made in any Bank Paper, or in Gold, the postage being paid.
A considerable number of subscribers of respectability, as far as the Editor is acquainted with their characters, have requested papers, which have been accordingly forwarded, under the unequivocal engagement to render immediate payment. This, in many cases, has not been done. Unless payment be soon made a discontinuance of their papers will be unavoidable.
TO THE PUBLIC.
MANY enquiries have lately been made respecting the Washington Association and United States Insurance Company, and some observations have escaped from persons of respectability, which, proceeding from erroneous impressions, have rather tended to mislead than give real information with regard to the objects of the institution, and the principles on which the establishment is founded. The design of this paper is to inform the virtuous part of the community, and to guard them against crediting the malevolent insinuations of men, who, through jealousy, may endeavor to lessen the public confidence in a company, whose objects must be deemed praiseworthy by every well-wisher to this city, and, at least, not censurable by any well-wisher to his country.
It becomes not the association to descend to personality, and to expose the individuals whose malign dispositions would have given just cause of complaint, had the operations of the company been in any respect interrupted; but the persons interested are not insensible to calumny, from even the meanest sources, and it becomes my duty to clear from aspersion the characters of the members, by making known the objects of the association, and the basis of its establishment.
The objects have been set forth in the public prints, as supposed to tend generally to the interest of the United States, and to the territory of Columbia particularly. It would be superfluous to point out the utility of promoting a security against losses, to which every one is liable, and by which many now wander in misery without homes. Mutual insurance companies are useful; but the returns not being direct, are too remote to induce subscriptions. Many other insurance companies are established, which have very justly commanded great confidence, and the advantages reaped by the community have not undeservedly made very great returns to the stockholders; but still the extent of insurance has not equalled the demand for insuring; and no office having yet been established in the metropolis of the United States, it has been thought an object not unworthy of notice and extensive patronage.
The funds of insurance companies in general, have been either in fluctuating stock, or mutual bonds, or both. The society of Pennsylvania for supporting the hospital, have, to make their funds less liable to fluctuation, purchased lots, which they have by degrees let out on ground rent, than which nothing can be more permanent and safe. The Washington association have therefore resolved to establish their fund in
lots in the city of Washington, to the extent of one half their capital, and the other half is to be paid in cash—the whole 2,000,000 dollars, payable in five annual instalments—the shares 10 dollars each. The lots are taken at such a medium price, that those who possess lots complain of the injury they sustain by the low rate at which they are valued and admitted by the company; while those who possess none, complain of their being over-rated. The property subscribed is of various prices, but none exceeds ten cents per square foot. Some of it has already been let on ground-rent, producing above 10 per cent. per annum on the price of admission. Though no individual will sell property at a less rate in similar situations, on a reasonable credit, than the property has been received at, yet the society, to prevent any possible risk, made it a rule that every original subscriber in lots should be held responsible for any deficiency, if through accident by fire, or any very extensive loss, any of the property he subscribed should, by a forced sale, be sold to a disadvantage; and as a collateral security, no person subscribing property should be permitted to take out more, than half his stock, though he would receive dividends on the whole, until his property should actually be let at the interest of the admitted price, or should command by sale, the principal: and in addition, as much stock should be released, from time to time, as the principal by sale, or on ground rent, would exceed the original or stock valuation, till all the shares be released—but no stock can be delivered till the company are convinced of the validity of the titles to the lots, or have them well guaranteed.
The company have been animadverted upon for receiving some property of Mr. Blodget, said to be twice mortgaged. It is so nominally, as originally stated to the company by him, and the person who published the observation knew the circumstances rendering it nominal; for the first lotteries has long been paid, and only one claim now in dispute, is made, for which ample security is given. Of the tickets of the second lottery, one fourth only were sold, and these are so nearly redeemed by payment of the prizes and recalling the undrawn tickets, that few remain to be cancelled. These, the only lien on the property, deeded to the company by Mr. Blodget, being deposited in their hands, render the titles unexceptionable, to the amount of these tickets, and entitle him to their value in stock, subject nevertheless to the rule for securing the original price of the lots, as already mentioned.
Another object of the association, is to establish a bank, as soon as the building now in forwardness is ready, in this city, which it is conceived will facilitate its progress, and consequently add to the convenience of the officers of government, the Congress, and the public.
WILLIAM THORNTON, President.
By virtue of a decree from the Chancery Court of Maryland, will be exposed to
PUBLIC SALE,
To the highest bidder, at Mr. William Rhodes's Tavern, on the eighth day of September next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon (the same being part of the real estate of Abraham Young, deceased)
A LOT of ground situate in the District of Columbia, adjoining the City of Washington; whereon is erected a two story brick house 32 by 36 feet, unfinished; one small frame house in good repair about 12 by 16, one meat house 12 by 12, and one small log house; subject to the widow's right of dower. A credit of 12 months will be given to the purchaser or purchasers, on giving bond with approved security, on interest.
On the ratification of the sale by the chancellor, and on payment of the purchase money, a deed will be made to the person or persons purchasing, conveying all the right, title, interest and estate, belonging to the heirs of Abraham Young deceased.
A Plat of the premises will be shown on the day of sale.
HENRY WHETCROFT, Trustee.
Washington City, August 14, 1801. The sale of the above property is postponed until the 29th September. Sept. 14. H. W.
VARDEN & CARPENTER, TAYLORS,
Gratefully acknowledge the favours of the public, whilst carrying on business opposite Mr. Stille's Tavern, and inform, that they have removed to the next house east of Mr. Punicliff's Hotel, where gentlemen and ladies will be served in a style of fashion and elegance which it has ever been, and ever will be, their study to execute, and they presume, equal to the most populous cities in the Union.
Regimental and Ladies Habits made in the neatest manner. May 15, 1801. wtf

COMMERCE OF FRANCE.
The French government have just published the following statement of the commerce of France for the last year. Our readers will observe, that they frankly own the balance to be against them in the sum of 54 millions of livres (2,250,000l.) Formerly the balance was 70 millions in favor of France (nearly three millions sterling.)
The minister of the interior has just presented, in a report to the consuls, the result of the external commerce of the republic for the year 8.
The external commercial relations of France embrace three divisions: 1. The Commerce of Europe. 2. The colonial Commerce. 3. The operation of our navigation.
TRADE OF EUROPE.
Under the first division are also comprised our relations with the Levant, the Barbary powers, and the Anglo-Americans, because they all form part of the same commercial system adopted by modern nations.
The Importation into France from all the powers of Europe, and those above mentioned, amounted, during the year 8, to 325,116,000 francs, above 13,500,000l. sterling, that is, in substance, colonial provisions and spirits of all sorts—114,190,000 livres. In the common metals, such as copper, iron, steel, pewter, lead, &c. 5,694,000 livres. In articles proper for the arts and manufactures, principally in cotton, wool, potash, oil, indigo, tobacco, &c. 133,591,000 livres.
In objects of foreign industry, such as ribbands, linen-draperies (particularly cotton,) straw hats, mercery, pottery, furs, copper ware, and soap, 39,265,000 livres. In gold and silver registered, particularly piastres from Spain, 28,487,000 livres. In other merchandise, about 4,000,000.
The Exportations from France to the same countries have not exceeded two hundred and seventy-one millions five hundred and seventy-five thousand francs, (between 11 and 12 millions sterling,) viz. In substance and spirits of all sorts, 87,562,000 livres; in common metals, 4,550,000 livres; in articles proper for the arts and manufactures, 33,694,000 livres.
In articles of French industry, such as bonnets, drapery, silk and woollen stuff, hats, linen, jewellery, mercery, furniture, copper wire, 140,854,000 livres. In gold and silver registered, 490,000 livres. In other merchandise about 4 millions. Let us however appreciate the part which each nation has taken in this double commerce, ranging the powers in the order which their political situation naturally assigned them with respect to France in the year 8; that is to say, distinguishing them as friendly or allied powers, neutral powers, and belligerent powers.
Friendly and allied Powers. —In this first class are comprised, Spain, Holland, Liguria, and Helvetia. Our importations from those countries have amounted in the year 8, to 183,805,000 francs, and our exportations have amounted only to one hundred and sixty-two millions twelve thousand livres.
Neutral Powers. —In this number, are the countries of the North, such as Denmark, Sweden, Prussia, and the Hanse Towns.
We have received from these different nations in the year 8, to the value of 84,783,000 livres, and we have delivered to them during the same period only to the amount of 33,527,000 livres.
Belligerent Powers. —This class comprises the Levant, Sardinia, Portugal, Naples and Sicily, Tuscany, Rome, the Emperor's states in Italy and Germany, a part of the empire of Germany, and Russia. It affords a mass of importation of 51,528,000 against 76,035,000 of exportation.
COLONIAL COMMERCE.
The disasters of our western colonies, the naval war, and hitherto the weakness of our navy, render almost null our commerce with Asia, Africa, and America. In fact, we have received direct from those countries, during the year 8, but to the small value of 1,43,000 francs, in coffee, spices, East India goods, and Senegal gum; and we have sent thither, during the same period, only to the amount of 282,000 francs, particularly in substance and metals.
3. NAVIGATION.
The naval commerce has not only the advantage of increasing the wealth of France; it contributes to the augmentation of that part of the public force destined to ensure our independence without, by keeping even in time of peace our sailors in activity. In the course of the year 8, the
maritime transports between France and the different countries of Europe have been carried on by the entrance into our ports of 7,581 vessels, 273,173 tons, and by the sailing of 8,636 vessels, or 312,967 tons; our state of war has not permitted us to participate in this navigation beyond the amount of 98,304 tons entering, and 104,687 sailing from our ports. The other vessels occupied in the external navigation were foreigners of all nations.
On the other hand, the coasting from one port to the other of the Republic, has required the employment of 25,310 vessels, and 723,624 tons. The loss of the French flag in this coasting trade has been 25,189 vessels, and 644,109 tons. The rest were foreigners.
Finally, the number of vessels occupied in the colonial navigation from Asia, Africa, and America, or in distant fisheries, and upon our coasts, amounted to 71 ships, or 4769 tons entering, and 296 vessels, or 10,000 tons, sailing from our ports.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS.
The first reflection which presents itself in examining our commercial situation for the year 8, arises from the comparison of our imports with our exports.
The imports have amounted, in the whole, to the value of 325,116,000 francs, whilst our exports have not exceeded 271,575,000 livres, which makes a difference against the exports of 53,541,000 francs. It is necessary to analyse particularly the causes of this difference.
With respect to the imports, it will be perceived that our purchases in sugars and coffee have been much more considerable than in preceding years: in fact, we obtained from foreign powers, in the year 7, only 16,000,000 pounds of sugar, and about 6,000,000 of coffee; the quantity of these commodities, received in the year 8, amounts to upwards of 32,000,000 pounds of sugar, and nearly 15,000,000 pounds of coffee.
This considerable augmentation in our purchases of Colonial produce, is a first cause of the increase of our imports; at the same time, that it is a consequence of the effect of the law of the 9 Floreal, year 7, which has permitted the introduction of refined sugars, antecedently prohibited, and which has diminished the duties upon coffee.
On the other hand it is to be remarked, that the first articles from foreign parts, such as cotton, wool, hemp, and flax, have been in request for our manufactures; which is justified by facts, for the importation of these articles, which had been in the year 7, only to the amount of about 96 millions, has risen in the year 8 to upwards of 133 millions livres.
This second cause of the increase of our imports may be attributed to a greater activity in our manufactures, and induces us to hope for a more considerable, speedy exportation of the produce of the national industry than in former years. With respect to the exports, we distinguish in the year 8 a sensible diminution, comparatively with the year 7, in the sale of our brandies and wines, particularly of those of Bourdeaux. The exports, which had been in the year 7, to the amount of 40,000 measures of brandy, and 220,000 measures of Bourdeaux wine, have amounted in the year 8, only to 46,000 measures of brandy, and 128,000 of Bourdeaux wines.
This sensible diminution in the sale of our wines and brandies, is to be attributed to the considerable purchases which foreign powers had made in former years, and to the circulation of which the naval and continental war necessarily opposed great obstacles.
Before we finish this examination of national commerce in the year 8, let us observe that the total value of the prizes made from the enemy, and brought into our ports, amounts for the year to 29,200,000 francs.
This total value being entirely acquired, the Republic has nothing to pay on this account to foreign powers.
Let us only add, that this sum is much inferior to that of preceding years, and that this diminution is attributable to the repeal of the law of the 29th Nivose, year 6, the dispositions of which relative to privateering multiplied, to the advantage of persons fitting out privateers, and to the detriment of national commerce, the facility of maritime prizes made in great number, and without any danger of our own ships.
Finally, if temporary circumstances, essentially connected with our political situation, have influenced in the year 8 the habitual state of our commerce, the return of continental peace will soon re-establish the equilibrium; and economical dispositions, wisely combined and adapted to our new position, will complete the reformation of our national commerce to its former
splendour, which it has lost for a time by the inevitable effect of revolutionary crises.
From the Madrid Court Gazette, of July 2.
Letter of the Prince of Peace, Generalissimo of the Spanish army, to the king.
SIRE,
It is not yet fifty days since I left your majesty to take the command of this army, destined to compel Portugal to deliver herself from the yoke of England, a power which, taking advantage of the harbors, and appropriating to itself the riches of this degraded kingdom, waged against us the most disgraceful and ruinous war by destroying our commerce.
Many years of warfare over every part of our dominions, an alarming rise in the price of provisions, the insatiable avarice of jobbers, bad harvests, and other misfortunes which it is unnecessary to enumerate, had produced such an effect, that the public treasury was exhausted, and credit undermined.—The necessary consequence was, that the army was ill clothed, ill fed, and ill supplied with ammunition and accoutrements.
But knowing their love and veneration for their sovereign, in their intrepidity and valor, I did not hesitate for a moment to place implicit confidence in these characteristic qualities of the Spanish soldiers.
As soon as I was assured that the answers of the Portuguese minister tended to delay the satisfaction we demanded, I resolved to treat no longer but from the mouth of the cannon.
Your majesty's troops, by different routes, penetrated into Alentejo, and by the 6th of June got possession of all the fortified places in that extensive province. By their gallantry they had taken Campo Major strongly garrisoned and well provided for a siege; they had routed the enemy at Arrouches, and at Plo de Rosa; they had overrun the best cultivated, richest and most populous part of the province; they had seized the immense magazines which the enemy had formed; they had compelled their opponents to pass the Tagus, not believing themselves in safety till this great river should be between them and their pursuers. The eleven standards I had the honor to present to your majesty by the officers who had shared in the glory of taking them, are a proof of the triumph of your royal arms.
Our enemies, whom we rather call prejudiced friends and relations, could hold out no longer, and on the 6th of June I signed a peace re-establishing a state of things which your majesty had suspended with so much regret. By the conditions of the treaty, the harbors of Portugal are shut against English shipping of every description. The privateers of England will thus no longer be able to interrupt our commerce and to block up our ports, and the chief cause will be removed which irritated the paternal heart of your majesty against your natural friend and ally.
This advantage, though the principal, is not the only one resulting from peace; the great depots of contraband merchandise all along the frontier of Portugal, afforded an irresistible temptation to the unprincipled to transgress the laws, and brought many to destruction. All these have now been moved into the interior. The province of Olivenza, one of the most fertile in the peninsula, together with its formidable capital, belongs to your majesty; thus Estremadura is rendered secure, and Portugal is deprived of all means of threatening us from behind.
To these advantages it may be added, that the effusion of the blood of our countrymen has been spared, that the expence of the expedition has been trifling, and that we have never met with the smallest reverse!
I am far, Sire, from ascribing these events to myself. Providence who knows the integrity of heart, and exemplary piety of your majesty, has brought them about, making use, as means, of the valor and self-devotion of your troops, worthy in all respects of such a sovereign.
Nevertheless, it is to me an extreme satisfaction, and a singular happiness, to present to your majesty the laurel and the olive which have crowned the arms directed by me. My heart is penetrated with joy when I reflect that fortune has afforded me an opportunity of making some small return for the singular favors heaped upon me by your majesties, as a recompence for my loyalty and my affection for your august persons, and my lively and ardent wishes for the permanence of your glory and prosperity.
I cannot suppress a wish that your majesties may deign to visit your troops, that you may experience the sweet emotion felt by just & beneficent princes loving their people, and beloved by them. You will be placed
in the midst of an army, animated by valor, by loyalty, and by every national virtue.
But my voice is too feeble, my language is too tame to convey an idea of their sentiments, to express their impatience to see, and to salute your majesties; their desire to sacrifice themselves in your service, and their hope to be rewarded for their toils. May heaven prosper with its blessing all the designs of your majesties as completely as wishes your most loyal subject.
(Signed) MANUEL DE GODOY. Head quarters at Badajos, June 21, 1801.
VALUABLE PROPERTY.
FOR SALE,
Seven thousand Acres of Land,
LYING on the north side of James River, in the county of Albemarle, eighty miles above Richmond. In the heart of this estate the town of Warren is situated, in which there is an inspection of Tobacco, and a large merchant mill. The quality of this land is equal to any in this state; and is well adapted to the produce of tobacco, wheat, corn, clover, and timothy.—This tract of land contains a great proportion of rich, well-lying, highland, four hundred acres of first rate river low grounds, and a considerable quantity of creek low grounds; it is well watered and timbered, and includes Balenger's creek for about five miles from its mouth. Besides a market on the spot, there is a safe and cheap water transportation to Richmond, usually at the rate of one shilling per hundred.
There are five large plantations on this land, furnished with all necessary houses for farming and planting; there being among other houses, six large barns lately built, that cost at least 1500l. The inclosures are remarkably good, and the cleared land in the best state of preservation of any known to the subscriber. Most of this land was cleared by himself, and has been from its first cultivation under a rotation of crops most favorable to its improvement. Near the centre of this estate is situated a large DWELLING HOUSE, (in which the subscriber now resides) with every necessary accommodation for a large family.
The Warren Mills, adjoining the town of Warren, and near the mouth of Balenger's creek, double geared, with three pair of Burr stones, finished in the completest manner; the whole of the gear and machinery renewed last fall. There are few situations above the falls of the rivers, that unite as many advantages as the Warren Mills possess, commanding a fine wheat country, and standing on a plentiful and navigable stream.
A large Distillery, with five large stills, and every thing necessary for that business. The Mills and Distillery are at present under lease for two years, at 450 pounds a year.
The Tobacco Warehouses in Warren, At which are usually inspected about one thousand hogheads of tobacco annually.
A two story stone Tavern in Warren, With the ferry across James River, and sixty acres of land adjoining.
2583 Acres of Land,
In the county of Albemarle, within seven miles of Warren, part of that body of land called GREEN MOUNTAIN, which has ever been esteemed among the most valuable in Virginia; it abounds with the heaviest growth of the most valuable timber, contains a great proportion of fine meadow land, and is surpassed by no land in the state, for the production of Tobacco, wheat, &c. The superior quality of this land is so well known that it is unnecessary to give a more particular description of it.
In the county of Buckingham, 2100 Acres of Land, Within six miles of Warren, this land is well timbered, lies well, and will produce good crops of corn and wheat.
In the county of Kanawha, 2100 Acres of the first rate Land,
On the Ohio river, about 20 miles below the mouth of the Kanawha; this land is one half of the old military survey, known by the name of the GREEN BOTTOM, and cost the subscriber 5000 pounds several years ago.
Either of the above tracts of land, may be divided into parcels of from 300 to 1000 acres, to suit the purchaser. The terms of sale will be made perfectly convenient, and any reasonable credit given for the whole, or any part of the purchase money, provided the regular payment of the interest, and the ultimate payment of the principal, is well secured.
The subscriber confidently believes, that for fertility of soil, convenience to market, and health, there is no part of this state, in which a man can purchase land to a greater advantage than of him.
WILSON CARY NICHOLAS. Warren, Aug. 4, 1801, epst.
BOTTLED PORTER.
THE subscriber wishing to establish himself in the bottling of Porter informs the public in general that he at present has by him for sale at his bottling cellar, corner of Bridge street, opposite the Post Office,
Vine Philadelphia Porter, in excellent order—also,
TAUNTON ALE of the first quality, and CIDER in bottles.
The public may depend upon a ways finding a constant supply at the cellar as above—and he is thankful for favours received.
R. C. STANLEY.
George Town, August 6, 1801. N. B. Families in the City may be supplied on the same terms, at J. Gardiner's store, Pennsylvania Avenue near the War-Office.