The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1801-11-04 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. CLVIII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 1801.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
The malevolent mind is ever intent on mischief. To convict men of such disposition, by proving the foulness of their guilt, is but to stimulate them to more desperate attacks. Ever fruitful in resources which tend to diminish the peace and harmony of society, they let slip no occasion of disseminating their hateful purposes. What they cannot accomplish by open and manly means, they attempt by subterfuge and cunning. To gain the confidence of an enlightened public, our conduct must be erect, our motives honest.
It is astonishing that after the many defeats which the federalists have received; that having been convicted of principles & purposes disapproved of by their fellow citizens; that having been degraded from a respectable majority to a minority; they will still continue to unfurl their standard of aristocracy, and rally in its support. They have long imposed on the easy and unsuspecting credulity of the public, by the plausible pretext of a name. The support of the constitution the object, federalism the agent! But when their exclusive pretensions, to this distinction, came to be fairly investigated, the flimsy filament was soon broken, and it appeared evident to every impartial mind, that the republicans had the only legitimate claim to the title. They were the sole advocates of the constitution as it now stands, the federalists only as it stood before the amendments were added to it. The republicans were always in favour of a federal government, and of supporting the state governments. The federalists, on the contrary, were for having a national government, and for abolishing the state governments. A titled chief magistrate invested with all the trappings and emblems of royalty, was also proposed by them, to consummate the plan. So far from being opposed to the constitution, even in its infant state, the republicans cherished it with paternal kindness. They acknowledged it as legitimate; to be possessed of all the vital functions necessary to its existence; but still, they looked upon it, in some degree, as an abortion, which wanted certain members and parts of members to make it complete. This was what first introduced the idea, that the republicans were adverse to the constitution; when in reality they were only for adding to it to make it more perfect. As all their honest endeavours have been crowned with success, so likewise this has been, and those additions, in the form of amendments, having been ratified by the individual states, and annexed to the constitution, continue to receive the approbation of every friend to liberty, security, and equal justice.
But though the federalists were thus more closely circumscribed, by those amendments to the constitution, from effecting any measure that might be subversive of life, liberty, or property; yet they were determined to overleap all bounds and restrictions. To accomplish this they cast about, and calmly reflecting, that certain operating causes will, eventually, produce certain operating effects, which must, in turn evince the necessity of adopting certain measures, adequate to the exigency, for the purpose of opposing those operating effects. This plan, after mature deliberation, was adopted and put into practise by the federalists; and from that period we may date the commencement of all our misunderstandings abroad, and all our discontent at home. The insurrections in Pennsylvania, were made the pretext for establishing a standing army; and our disputes with France, in like manner, were made use of in order to procure a navy. These were the only instruments that were wanting to effect the subjugation of the country; and for establishing those instruments of tyranny, the federalists have exerted every nerve, and stretched every tendon. A foreign enemy was to be combated at sea, to save our commerce, and the agents of this perfidious enemy and a vile democracy who ranked in the bosom of the nation, were to be put down by force. Forts were built and repaired at an enormous expence, and posts of communication were to be opened throughout the union. Alien and fed-
eration laws were passed, constructive treasons, trials and transportations without jury or any judicial proceeding whatever, were adopted and strictly enjoined by all good federalists. To countenance and give sufficient plausibility to these measures, tales of tubs and tales of pitchers, and tales of a French invasion, with herds of united Irishmen, to join the vile democrats amongst ourselves, were industriously handed about, and even the truth of them asserted and sanctioned by the federalists, in the house of representatives of the nation. Those violent and unconstitutional measures were, as might be expected, firmly opposed and completely refuted by the republicans, but still the federalists were determined not to give up the grand point. The government wanted despotic energy, and there was no other expedient so efficient for the purpose as a navy and a standing army. They flattered themselves that a majority of the people were ready to sanction and support those measures, and they, in consequence, were eager to avail themselves of the supposed opportunity—But in this they were most egregiously disappointed. The discerning public, seriously considering the state of things, were not at a loss how to analyse the crisis. Gathering causes from effects, they soon perceived where the malady lay, and what the proper remedy was. Hence, with that promptitude and energy which is peculiar to republicans, they put their shoulders to the great work, and by one bold effort, produced the happy revolution in our affairs, which has been the salvation of the constitution, and the peace, security, and prosperity of the country.
From the foregoing statement of facts, one might be led to hope that the federalists, after they had seen the folly of contending for what they are never likely to accomplish, would at least silently acquiesce in the present measures of administration, nor tempt a further investigation of their conduct, by subjecting themselves to be once more arraigned at the bar of public opinion. But how inconsiderate are the clamours and outcries which they have raised against the present executive of the United States, for removing certain characters from office. It has been well ascertained that they themselves have heretofore not only sanctioned, but solicited similar proceedings. Did not the late President remove numbers of gentlemen from office? Yes. Was he invested with any constitutional powers for that purpose, which have been withheld from the present Chief Magistrate? No. Are appointments to continue during life? Certainly not; for the late President has been himself removed from office. By whom? A majority of the citizens of the United States. Wherefore? For what they deemed anti-republican and unconstitutional measures. But is the present chief magistrate responsible to the majority, for his conduct in the superintendence of their public affairs? Undoubtedly, inasmuch as he is their chief agent. Then how is he to know their wishes and wills with respect to measures and men? The constitution and existing laws point out the one, their own example in the removal of the late president, for his political principles and conduct , point out the other. Consequently as the president is responsible for the due execution of the laws, it is a duty he owes himself, as well as a respect due to the example set him, to nominate, to offices, such characters only, as are most friendly to his own political sentiments, and those of the majority of the citizens of the United States. Consider this matter in any other point of view, and what security would the president have for his responsibility. Is it to be supposed, that men who are his declared political enemies, would faithfully and diligently execute his commands. Is it not rather to be supposed, that they would most industriously exert themselves to perplex and evade the due execution of them, in order to bring both himself and his administration to disgrace. Have they not asserted, and do they not continue to assert, that there should be no communion held with republicans. That being the sowers of the seeds of atheism and infidelity, and the encour-
gers and patronisers of publications expressly written for the purpose; their baneful principles should be avoided as a destroying pestilence. But as these, like all the rest of their assertions, have been proved to be unfounded, they are treated, by every liberal mind, with that indignation, which they deserve. It is curious enough to imagine, how it happens, that the immaculate federalists are so alarmed at such doctrines and publications. Surely the purity of their minds and morals are in no danger of being polluted by them; and as to the depravity of republicans (agreeable to the federal text) what can make them more depraved!!!
Cease then your reproaches against the measures and morals of republicans, until you have just cause of complaint. For until the executive violates the constitution, by giving his assent to unconstitutional laws and proceedings; until republicans become immoral or less virtuous than yourselves; you have no reason to complain.
But you, fellow-citizens, who are more discreet, and who have the love of your country more immediately at heart, you we invite, to join us in the support of the present administration in its distribution of equal justice;—and also, in returning thanks to that Omnipotent Providence, who has vouchsafed to steer our political vessel, clear of the rocks and shoals, on which, so lately, she had like to have been foundered.
PLAIN SENSE.
Letter from his Excellency John Sevier, to the Honorable William C. C. Claiborne.
SIR,
I have the pleasure of announcing to you, that I have been officially informed and notified by the speakers of both houses of the assembly, that you are again elected by the free citizens of Tennessee, to represent them in the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States.—Permit me, sir, to congratulate you on experiencing, once more, the confidence of a free and independent people: while on the other hand I am sorry to add, that from the nature and dignity of another office, recently conferred on you by the President of the United States, I fear it will not be in your power to serve your constituents agreeably to their wishes and expectations.
Adieu, my dear sir, and Believe me to be, Most entirely and Sincerely yours,
JOHN SEVIER.
Knoxville, Sept. 22, 1801.
THE REPLY.
Knoxville, Sept. 22, 1801.
SIR,
Your polite letter of this day I have had the honor to receive; and sincerely thank you for the friendly manner in which you announce my re-election to Congress.
To the freemen of Tennessee, I am greatly indebted for this renewed testimony of their esteem, and can only offer in return, assurances of my gratitude and devotion to their welfare.
I hasten, however, to acquaint your excellency, that having been appointed by the President of the United States, governor of the Mississippi Territory, and of which appointment I have thought it a duty to accept, it is no longer in my power, to act as a Representative in Congress, and must therefore request you, sir, to view this letter as evidence of my non-acceptance of that important trust.
In withdrawing my public services more immediately from this state, I am happy in the reflection, that my place may be much better supplied, and that no difficulty will arise in selecting a character of superior legislative talents, and in whose patriotism, integrity, and fidelity, entire confidence may be reposed.
It is to me a matter of regret, that the people should be subjected to the inconvenience of a second election—But I trust no censure will attach to me, on this account,
when I assure my fellow-citizens, that information of my federal appointment did not reach me (otherwise than by vague report, in which there was no certainty) until the evening of the first of August, only four days before the congressional election commenced; had I at so late a period, withdrawn my name as a candidate, it could only have been partially communicated, and might possibly have contributed to the election of some person, who under other circumstances, would not have been supported by the public voice.
The duties of the office, upon which I am about to enter, require, that I should reside in the Mississippi Territory; but here, great injustice would be done my feelings, were I not to add, that in whatever situation of life it may be my fortune to be placed, or however distant from Tennessee, her welfare will always be dear to my heart, and I shall embrace every opportunity to manifest my friendship for a people, to whom I am bound by every tie, which can influence a grateful breast; a people who from my earliest progress in life, have extended me their generous and uniform support, and amidst every change of the political hemisphere, have honored me, with their undiminished public confidence.
I shall set out in a few days for the town of Nachez—Upon leaving my old friends, I feel my sensibility much oppressed; but I indulge a hope, that it will still be in my power to be useful to them, and to Tennessee; indeed the interest of every part of United America, is so intimately connected, that I could not better recommend myself to my country generally, than by the exercise of constant efforts to promote the prosperity of the Mississippi district, and it is this consideration, which could alone reconcile me to a change of situation.
I take this occasion, to renew to your excellency, assurances of my very sincere and respectful attachment, and to pray your acceptance of my best wishes, for your future happiness and welfare in life.
I have the honor to be
Dear Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
WM. C. C. CLAIBORNE.
His Excellency Gov. Sevier, Knoxville.
A vote of thanks from the House of Representatives of this State, to our late Representative in Congress.
House of Representatives September 24th, 1801.
SIR,
I have the honor to inclose to you a resolution of the House of Representatives, expressive of their approbation of your conduct, whilst a Representative in Congress.
Accept sir my best wishes, and believe me to be, with respect,
Your most
humble servant,
WM. DICKSON, spk.
Hon. MR. CLAIBORNE.
Resolved unanimously, that the thanks of the house are due to William Charles Cole Claiborne, our late Representative in Congress, for his faithful discharge of that important trust reposed in him by the citizens of Tennessee: and more particularly for his firmness displayed in the Republican cause, in the late contest for the Presidential Chair; In that glorious struggle, he spoke the sentiments of his constituents.
Resolved, That the speaker of this house, be entrusted to inclose a copy of the above Resolution to the said William Charles Cole Claiborne.
A Copy, (Teste.)
EDW. SCOTT, C. H. B.
Knoxville, Sept. 24th, 1801.
SIR,
I feel myself greatly honored by the approbation, which the House of Representatives, have been pleased to express of my public conduct.

During my services as a Representative in Congress, my only object was the general good, and next to an approving conscience, nothing could give me more pleasure, than the sanction of my constituents.
The part I acted in the Presidential contest, was dictated by duty, and supported by my judgment, and I devoutly pray Almighty God, that our Illustrious President may be enabled to make the American nation happy.
Will you accept, sir, yourself, and be so obliging as to convey to the members of the House of Representatives respectively, the best wishes of,
Their very sincere friend, W. C. C. CLAIBORNE. The honorable W. Dickson, } Speaker of the H. R. }
PUBLIC SALE.
Will be sold for cash, on Thursday the 5th November next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of colonel Haberham, in George-Town,
Household Furniture,
Consisting of Tables, Chairs, a Sopha, Beds, Matresses, Kitchen Furniture, &c.
JEREMIAH CONNOR, Auctioneer. Washington City, Oct 30, 1801 ep3t
DAVID JACKSON,
DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY.
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed from Chestnut, to No. 26, South Third street, directly opposite the Post-Office, where he is opening a general assortment of genuine Drugs and Medicines, Surgeons' Instruments, Painters' Colours, and Patent Medicines of every description. Orders of Physicians and country Merchants executed with punctuality and care, and upon the most advantageous terms. Philadelphia, Nov. 2, 1801. ep6t
A NEGRO MAN
To be hired by the year, half yearly or quarterly,
A SOBER well disposed man about 26 years of age, cleanly, and has been many years employed as a coach driver, stable boy, and occasionally waiting at table, and working in the garden.—His master wishes to hire him out in or about the city of Washington, he having a wife living near the District. He has never been accused or suspected of dishonesty.—For further information apply to the printer. October 23. ep9t
CIRCULATING LIBRARY.
THE Subscriber returns his sincere thanks to the public, and his friends in general for the encouragement and support he met with since he began to do business.
And as the Library somewhat interfered with his other business, it is now removed to the house of John D. Brasfield, between the President's and the Market-House now erecting on the north side of the Pennsylvania Avenue, and the rise near the bend or set off in the paved part of said Avenue.
There the Library is to be conducted under the immediate care of John McDonald. His experience in that line, I hope, will enable him to fulfil my engagement with the subscribers to said Library in every respect; to them I return my sincere thanks for the encouragement said Library met with when under my care.
At my usual residence the grocery and liquor store is to be kept as formerly; and it is meant shortly to carry on that business on a more extensive plan, he hopes a continuance of his former customers, and all others that may think proper to favor him with their custom.
HUGH SOMERVILLE.
Washington City, Oct 30, 1801. ep3t
This day is Published
RAPINE, CONRAD & Co.
Corner of south B street and New-Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol.
SELECT NOVELS, vol. 2d & 3d.
EXECUTED in a superior style, and each volume containing two handsome engravings—Price to Subscribers, one dollar per vol.
Nocturnal Visit—A tale in 3 vols. by Maria Regina Roche, author of the Children of the Abbey, &c. &c.
Acts passed at the second session of the sixth Congress, began and held at the city of Washington, on Monday the 17th of November 1800.
Also just received,
A very handsome assortment of NEW NOVELS, of the first merit, with a good collection of LAW, and miscellaneous HISTORY, and a very elegant assortment of Ladies' and gentlemen's POCKET BOOKS, of various prices and qualities.
R. C. & Co. Have always on hand a general assortment of stationery, such as writing and letter paper, quills, wafers, sealing wax, ink-powder, pen knives, flutes, parchment, playing cards, blank and account books, inkstands, black lead pencils, &c. &c. All which they will sell at the most moderate prices. Almanacs for the year 1802, just published.
Sept. 16, 1801.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
Received at Charleston.
Charleston, Oct. 21.
The ship Two Friends, Capt. M'Neal, arrived yesterday afternoon from Hamburg, last from Cowes, in 32 days. London papers to the 15th September have been received by this arrival. They add little to our former stock of intelligence. The last papers state, that Mr. Addington had resigned his situation as prime minister, and that Mr. Pitt was again to assume the reins of government.
LONDON, Sep. 7.
The Pope has ratified the treaty with France, and is to send a legate to Paris. The Spanish minister at Vienna, is pressing the emperor to acknowledge the new king of Tuscany. The king of Prussia threatens the emperor with taking possession of the late elector of Cologne's dominions, should a new bishop of Munster be elected; and accordingly we find the chapter of Munster has postponed the election, which was appointed for the third instant. There is every reason to believe the dominions of the late elector will be achieved, and that Prussia will obtain possession of the greatest part of them. The emperor of Russia has consented to the occupation of Hanover by the king of Prussia for the present; but has invited him to accede to the maritime convention signed by lord St. Helen's.
A courier from Peterburgh lately passed through Vienna, on his way to Pilsen, with important dispatches respecting the kings of Naples and Sardinia, in whole fate the emperor Alexander so deeply interests himself. The Margrave of Baden, and the minister of the king of Sardinia, have arrived at Munich, the point of rendezvous of those princes who expect protection from Prussia and Russia, against France and Austria.
French agents are actively employed in swearing the inhabitants of the four new departments on the Rhine to be faithful to the republic.
All these circumstances shew in strong colors the agitation, distress, and confusion, that prevail in Germany and Italy. From the battle we may conclude that the business of indemnities is at last on the point of being actually terminated.
From the interior of France, the news is of little importance. A depot of the Chouans' artillery has been discovered and seized. A report has been made by the minister of the interior, on the arts, by which it appears the French government is possessed of an extensive collection of the most valuable articles, and intends establishing public galleries in all the chief cities. The plan of the fête to celebrate the foundation of the republic on the 22d inst. is published in the Moniteur, but contains nothing remarkable. A temple dedicated to peace is to be erected; but we fear the chief Consul is not very desirous of seeing it restored to this country.
Letters from our fleet, off Brest, of the 30th ult. say, our force was composed of 27 sail of the line, 12 of which were two deckers. The enemy's fleet consisting of 35 ships of the line, were in the outer road at anchor, and in apparent readiness for sea.
LONDON, September 10.
We are happy to hear, that Mr. Fox, yielding to the wishes of his friends, has resolved to attend Parliament in future as constantly as he did before his secession. There never was a period which called more loudly for the exercise of his great abilities.
The intelligence we stated on Monday is daily confirmed. The duke of York is at Portsmouth inspecting the fortifications, assisted by able officers; and he will make the circuit of the coast as far as Norfolk, for this purpose.—By a letter from Brighton, we find he is expected at that place in a day or two. A camp is forming there of ten thousand men; and some of the guards have arrived at the appointed spot. To begin forming a camp at this season of the year, is an explicit declaration that ministers have recently seen new cause to apprehend an attack upon our coasts by the enemy. This new cause, we believe, consists not only of the menaces and preparations of the French, but the almost certain and speedy rupture of the negotiations. The Duke of York will order new means of defence on every part of the coast which may be thought the most vulnerable, and his attention will be particularly directed to Sussex, which we long since stated ministers apprehend to be the real object of the enemy, if they actually design invasion. Of this there can be no doubt, as
far as preparations and menaces go. The battle in all their ports the nearest to London, the marching of troops and artillery to the coasts: these movements have been repeatedly stated; and in the Paris journals to the 7th, which we received yesterday, we find a circular letter of very great importance from the maritime prefect, at Angers, to the sub-prefects. It is there announced, that "the French soldiers having obtained peace on the continent by request, it remains for the French seamen to obtain peace on the seas by conquest likewise. The task of the soldiers is fulfilled; that of the sailors is beginning—the moment approaches—armaments are ordered in all the ports of the republic, and all the seamen are to be put in requisition." his letter has not been officially published by the French government, which, so far from being ostentatious respecting the preparations against Britain, conducts them with the greatest secrecy. The French papers are nearly silent on the subject, and the best intelligence we obtain is from the Hamburgh paper, sent to us by a private correspondent at Brussels. In addition to this letter of the maritime prefect, we find that admiral Winter is strictly ordered to sail the moment the equinoctial gales drive the English fleet from the coast of Holland. He is desired to join the flotilla, "the advanced guard," under admiral Latouche, at Boulogne. If these circumstances do not induce ministers to take every precaution, they will be as criminal as those who assert "the alarm of invasion is all a ministerial humbug."
On Monday, we not only stated the departure of the guards, and of the duke of York to review the coasts, but that the negotiation had approached an important crisis, and that something decisive in it was to be immediately done at Weymouth. Mr. Addington left town for that place, soon after the important conference at the duke of York's on Friday, at which the rupture of the negotiations was not only foreseen, but the resolution taken of increasing our means of defence, in consequence of private information. Mr. Addington returns this day. What the steps are, which have been taken in respect to the treaty, we do not know; but it is reported by well informed persons, that ministers having about a fortnight ago made certain propositions to Bonaparte, in the form of an ultimatum, with the design of pressing him to a decision, and to bring about an open and regular treaty, he has demanded the restitution of the colonies of the allies of France, as a preliminary to a negotiation.—Upon this, it was on Friday resolved, at the conference at York House, to prepare against invasion, and to send Mr. Addington to the king, with a view of taking some important step. Perhaps the negotiation will be broken off, and something published immediately; but it is more in the character of the present ministers to send couriers to Paris; and the force may still be kept up till nearly the meeting of parliament, as the dénouement will then have a much more serviceable effect on the public.
Two mails arrived yesterday, all that were due from Hamburg. With them came Mr. Vick, with dispatches from Vienna, and a messenger from St. Peterburgh, with the ratification of the treaty concluded between this country and Russia. From the foreign journals we learn, however, that this treaty is not much liked by Sweden, and still less by Denmark. Thus, it is said, detains Daroc at St. Peterburgh. France takes an active interest in the subject, and the interchange of messengers is very frequent. The emperor of Russia is said to have detained the French from landing troops in European Turkey. The report of Menou having surrendered is certainly untrue; equally so is the news of a fall from Alexandria, in which the French lost 700 men. This last intelligence comes from Malta the 11th of July; now we have advices from Egypt itself as late, which take no notice of so great a success as the capture of seven hundred of the troops at Alexandria.—The French soldiers arrived at Malta, cannot have belonged to Belliard's army, no part of which could have left Egypt so early as the 11th of July, the day on which these troops reached Malta. Two thousand Swiss and Condean troops have arrived at Malta, on their way to Egypt, and 3000 English have lately passed by from the Western Seas for the same place. Several small vessels seem to get into Alexandria, which, by the best accounts, may hold out a considerable time.
September 12.
A second and more considerable division of Lord Nelson's force sailed from the Downs for Boulogne on Thursday. It
consisted of the York, of 84, and Isis, of 54 guns, with several other ships of war.—His Lordship on Wednesday received intelligence by one of our armed vessels, that the enemy's flotilla had moved out of the harbour to Boulogne roads, the winds having abated. Hence a suspicion arises of their design to put to sea. By our Mar. gate letter, it appears the small ships of war in the roads there, have been put in motion to join lord Nelson in the Downs, no doubt; and it is said, his lordship will himself put to sea to prevent the movements of the enemy, who, it is believed, will attempt to bring the fleet of gun boats that is in Calais out of that place to Boulogne. Notwithstanding recent events, the parties will again come to blows, if the French again come within their reach.
The Paris journals to the 9th, which were received yesterday, confirm the former intelligence of the Chapter of Munster having postponed the election of a Bishop at the instance of the king of Prussia. No doubt can be entertained of the fate of that Bishopric. Prussia must have taken so decided a line of conduct in consequence of the support of France. In return she is supposed of a wish to revive the armed neutrality of the North, or at least to embarrass Great Britain on the subject. The Emperor Alexander has solicited Prussia in vain, to a cede to the convention of the 17th of June. Sweden is dissatisfied with it, and Denmark withholds her approbation. It is not unlikely that a new storm may arise out of these elements. Prussia will be as desirous of diminishing the power of the court of Peterburgh, by giving over to her interest, and placing at her devotion, the kings of Denmark and Sweden, as she has been to curtail that of Austria in the German Empire.
The funds again fell yesterday. No man retains any hopes of the negotiation; indeed some report that it is on the eve of the breaking off. With such a combination of unfavourable circumstances, as an approaching rupture of the treaty, daily threats of invasion, and the certainty of an enormous loan, the funds must soon tumble at a rapid rate.
IMPORTED,
In the Ship Thomas, from Liverpool, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddle-ry and Brass Ware— which are now opening for sale at the subscriber's store on New Jersey Avenue, Capitol Hill, viz. IRON and brass knob locks, fork ditto, butt and HL hinges, screws, bolts, faws, files, chisels, curriers knives, waggon boxes, frying pans, patent metal tea kettles, pots and sauce pans, chasing dishes, iron pots, knife cases, knives and forks, brass and iron candlesticks, shovels and tongs, brushes, ladies dressing cases, mathematical instruments, mill, pit and cross-cut faws, japanned ware, large scale beams, &c. &c. HENRY INGLE.
October 19.
The CABINET and CHAIR-MAKING Business is carried on by Ingle and Pettan, at their shop next to the above store, where orders in that line will be thankfully received and punctually attended to.
N.B A good steady Journeyman Cabinet-Maker will meet with employ by applying as above. 2awtf.
The subscriber respectfully acquaints the public, that he has removed to the corner of Ninth and E streets, where he continues to manufacture and sell all kinds of Ornaments for Chimney pieces, Door Caps, Frontispieces, Metal Sashes, &c. which may also be had at his store No. 51, Barclay street, New-York, and at Mr. Wild's store, Market street, Baltimore. GEORGE ANDREWS.
Who has gold leaf for sale by the package or book. May 3, 1801. iv
FALL GOODS.
WILLIAM OXLEY & Co. Have received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool,
Fall and winter goods which are now opening and selling very low for cash or approved notes. A liberal credit will be given to those of known Punctuality. Alexandria, Oct 19. ep3t
To be Rented.
THE subscriber will rent by the year, or during the session of Congress, four large, convenient three-story BRICK HOUSES—they are well calculated for Boarding Houses, being all situated on the Capitol Hill, and the nearest to the Capitol; two of them adjoin the well known Tavern occupied by Mr. Stille the other two are—furniture equally convenient to the Capitol. Any person qualified to keep such houses may know the terms by applying to DANIEL GARRIG, of Dudm. Sep. 28. ep3t

WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1801.
OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT.
GIDEON GRAINGER, Post-Master-General, in the place of Joseph Habersham resigned.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Barron, commander of the United States ship Philadelphia, dated off Gibraltar, August 21, 1801.
"I received a few days past, a letter from a number of American masters who had been captured and carried into the Spanish port of Algeciras, under pretence of entering a blockaded port, in which state they have declared Gibraltar, although they have only a few gun-boats, which occasionally attack the vessels in the bay, and capture defenceless neutrals. On receipt of their letter, I sent a boat on shore, with a letter to the commander of the vessels (who resides on shore) representing that the Americans knew not of the blockade of Gibraltar—consequently could not be subject to seizure, and that their objects, generally, in going to that port, was to gain information (or convoy) to protect them against the Tripolines.
"I also directed the officer charged with this business, to make enquiry respecting the convenience of watering and obtaining refreshments; procuring those articles at Barbary is inconvenient, and attended with danger. The letter was replied to by the judge of the admiralty, (a translation I have not yet been able to complete, consequently cannot enclose it) but the substance is, that the causes now depending should be attended to impartially, and that no vessels had been condemned that had not on board goods consigned to Gibraltar. He would by before the King my letter respecting the purpose for which the Americans were generally going to Gibraltar."
ERROR CORRECTED.
A Philadelphia print states the dismissal of John Newman from the place of Chief Clerk to the War Department, and the appointment of Presley Carr Lane to succeed him. Mr. Newman has not been dismissed, nor is Mr. Lane appointed to succeed him. The facts are, that Mr. Newman, actuated by the expectation of improving his situation, some time since intimated to the Secretary of War his desire to retire from his place, offering, however, to remain in it until a fit successor should be obtained. The Secretary, on this intimation, addressed a letter to Mr. Newman, expressing his esteem for him, and his regret at parting with him; and it is but justice to Mr. Newman to say, that the Secretary of War has uniformly respected his capacity, fidelity and industry, in his discharge of duty.
The following is a statement of the Exports down the Mississippi.
Exported down the Mississippi agreeably to the Custom House books, from 1st Jan. 1801, to 30th June 1801, in 440 flat boats—26 keel boats and 7 large canoes.
 62,933 barrels flour,  832 hhds. Tobacco,  45 packs peltry,  1,980 lbs. do.  657 bear skins,  547 deer skins,  25,000 wt. do.  56,900 wt. lead in pigs,  30 bales hemp,  22,746 wt. do.  57,692 wt. bacon,  680 barrels pork,  43 do. beef,  129,600 wt. tar'd cordage,  67,000 lb. white rope,  565 barrels whisky,  29 do. peach brandy,  30 do. cyder,  71 do. beer,  1,770 wt. bar iron,  112 barrels nails,  94 ditto hogs lard,  14 firkins butter,  4,154 bales cotton, (average 300 each)  2,240 barrels apples,  22 boxes window glass,  89 barrels onions,  16 boxes soap,  10 pair mill stones. 
Two Schooners and one brig built on the Ohio.
Custom-House, Loftus Heights. } 1st July, 1801.
On the 5th Sept. Mr. Dawson arrived at Dover from Calais.
On the 7th of Sept. Mr. Pinckney shifted his baggage from an English vessel, on board of which he then was, off the coast of England, to a vessel bound to Hamburg, whence he goes to Madrid.
We have seen a letter from Cronstadt, Russia, dated Aug. 23th, which mentions, that active preparations for war were making at that port; and that the Emperor had just prohibited the exportation of timber, deals, &c. to England. In a London paper of Sept. 1, we find the following article, which may serve as explanatory of the above;—
A letter from Peterburgh, dated July 23, says,— "The Admiralty have not yet come to any determination relative to the Deal business; and although several ships are waiting, we have not yet been able to obtain permission to load off the quantity remaining from last year, even with an allowance to them of one fifth part." Boston Centinel.
Extract of a letter, dated Liverpool 27th of August, 1801.
"Dr. Croke, one of our most eminent lawyers, goes out to Halifax, with a salary of 4000l. sterling, to be at the head of the court of admiralty at that place."
STATE CONVENTION OF NEW-YORK. SATURDAY, October 24.
The Convention met, proceeded to the consideration of the Report of the Select Committee, appointed to prepare and bring in clauses to be considered as part of the Constitution of this state. The report was read, and the 2d article contained therein being again read,
Mr. Clinton, of New-York, made a motion that the Convention should agree to amend the said article, by expunging the words twenty-four, and to insert thirty-two, and to expunge the word thirty, and in lieu to insert the words that number.
The question being put, and on motion of Mr. Younglove, that the yeas and nays be taken, it was carried in the affirmative,
For the affirmative, 50—Negative 46. The second article was then further amended by expunging the word "nineteen."
The third article was also amended by expunging the words "and the said twenty-four senators."
The fourth article was also amended by expunging the words "and the number of the senators shall be increased at the rate of one senator for every four years until the whole number shall amount to thirty."
Thereupon, on motion, Ordered, That the said articles be recommitted to the select committee who reported them, for making them conformable to the foregoing amendments.
[From the Aurora, of October 31.]
It is due to the public, that they should be made acquainted with the nature and cause of the action wherein the Editor of this Gazette is plaintiff, and the Editor of the Gazette of the United States, the defendant.
During the absence of the Editor of this paper at Washington, a few months since, the following article appeared in the Gazette published by Mr. Wayne.
QUESTION—MISTER DUANE, "Do you know any thing about a person, who, when you were in GLOUCESTER, passed by the name of Dun—Do you recollect his being at a frolic one evening at which a Girl was killed, and his sudden disappearance from that country—do you know whether he passed to India, and from that to England, per force, and thence to some part of America, and here changed his name! These are serious questions Mr. DUANE, and require an answer, which if you cannot give—we will endeavour to have answered by a person who is able and willing."
The Editor of this paper did not at first consider the vile charge capable of obtaining the least credit, or producing the least injury;—he has since found, that persons whose esteem is most dear and valuable to him, as well as persons who tho' not personally acquainted yet conceiving a warm regard for him, tho' that charge should not be treated with silence or contempt. He therefore took repeated occasions publicly to call for the proof of the charge made against him of murder or of the change of his name—it was evaded and put off to Christmas. The Editor of this paper, at Washington, will not be in Philadelphia at that time, and he has found it necessary as a justification to
his family and connexions, to oblige Mr. Wayne to substantiate his charge, or abide the decision of a court of justice—for which end the following summons instead of an immediate arrest was served on him on Thursday morning.
WILLIAM DUANE, vs. CALEB P. WAYNE. Pennsylvania. Sup. Court.
ACTION ON THE CASE—TO DEC'R TERM. 1801
Sir—Please to take notice that you are hereby required to file special bail to the above action in the sum of SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS, at the office of Edward Burd, Esq. in Fourth near Walnut street, on or before Saturday the 31st instant, otherwise a writ of capias ad respondendum will issue against you at the suit of the above plaintiff.
Yours, &c.
MAHLON DICKERSON,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
To Mr. Caleb P. Wayne, the above defendant.
29th Oct. 1801.
Nothing but a sense of actual wrong wantonly and maliciously done, could induce the Editor of this paper to a prosecution; but in the face of the public William Duane now pledges himself to withdraw the action, if Mr. Wayne produce the author of the charge, (if he is not himself the author)—or if he will by any reasonable or circumstantial evidence show that he had just reason to believe that William Duane had ever assumed or used any other name, or that he had ever fled from Gloucester or from any place in which he ever lived, or that he had been at any time before the paragraph in question appeared, either suspected or charged of the murder of any person in any place—or that he had gone by any other than his paternal name; nay more, if Mr. Wayne will show by any credible evidence, positive or circumstantial, that William Duane has at any time of his life, in any country, been guilty of any act either vicious, wicked, or dishonorable, or that his character was in any case justly subject to shame or reproach, if Mr. Wayne will show to the satisfaction of any honest man by fair evidence, that any such crime, dishonor, or reproach, was ever charged, or justly chargeable on William Duane, he does pledge himself not only to publish the evidence, (if produced) but to withdraw this action. Failing of these things, or refusing to give up the author of the charge, the action must proceed.
[FROM THE NEWARK GAZETTE.]
By the returns we have received from the different counties, the following statement will exhibit the strength and sentiments of each party in the ensuing Legislature:
   Republican. Federal.   Coun. Assem. Coun. Assem. Coun. Assem. Coun. Assem.     Bergen, 1 3   Essex, 1 3   Middlesex, 1 3   Monmouth, 1 3   Somerset, 1 3   Burlington, 1 4   Gloucester, 1 1 2   Salem, 1 3   Cumberland, 1 2   Cape May, 1 1   Hunterdon, 1 4   Morris, 1 3   Sussex, 1 4   7 24 6 15  
From this calculation it may be asserted, that the Legislature of New-Jersey will be composed of a decided majority of republicans—that seven counties, and a part of the eighth, out of thirteen are decidedly in that interest.
However astonishing and disagreeable this change may appear to those engaged in the opposition, it must afford matter of great solace to every republican, whose sentiments are congenial to the public good, to find the minds of the people completely purged of that menial subserviency to which their opponents heretofore owed their successes.
The state of New-Jersey has had a long and arduous struggle to gain an equal rank with her sister republican states—in this struggle those in the opposition have availed themselves of every species of artifice and intrigue which could be suggested.—They have used threats and persuasions, miles and the most indignant frowns alternately to flatter, or awe the people into submission—republicanism was represented as odious, vulgar, and debasing to the mind—the body of the people, the indus-
trious yeomanry, &c. were (in the style of genuine ministerialists) reproached as constituting the deluded and degraded, or the swinish multitude, and every character conspicuous for his talents and industry in the cause of equality, was denounced a designing demagogue, who used the terms republicanism, liberty, equality, &c. merely to fascinate and charm the ignorant populace, for the purpose of self-elevation.—But thanks to the wisdom of the enlightened citizens of New-Jersey, all their efforts have proved ineffectual. In spite of all their false coloring, they have not been enabled to conceal the designs which lurked beneath the veil of professional patriotism—the people are firmly convinced, they must judge of men from their actions, and that the only way of making judicious selections of men for public trust, is from a scrutiny of their conduct.—That TRIED patriotism is to have a preference, to that which is merely PROFESSIONAL.
We know of no county where these principles have characterised republican efforts more than in that of Hunterdon.—There the republicans had to counteract the insidious arts of an organised phalanx of aristocratic lawyers and other designing men, who sought to bring into ignominious disrepute, every character who had the least pretensions to republicanism.—The great object of their views was particularly to prevent the election of Mr. Lambert, whose influence they knew to be great. They proceeded by fabricating the most infamous reports, which were industriously circulated throughout the county, injurious to his political character: by this they confidently anticipated success. But alas! how are the mighty fallen! Mr. Lambert's conduct, his tried patriotism, his undeviating adherence to the principles of honesty, integrity, and uprightness, had secured to him a pearl in the esteem of his constituents, the lustre of which it was not in the power of aristocratic invention to tarnish. Although in the Congress election that county had a federal majority of about one thousand votes—Mr. Lambert, together with the other republican candidates equally respectable, succeeded by a republican majority of three hundred, making an odds of thirteen hundred votes in nine months! In some other counties, a similar change has been experienced.
This, together with various other instances, furnishes an ample manifest, that the people are perfectly satisfied with the present administration of the general government.
It is now ascertained that twelve of the sixteen states, are decidedly republican—and that the four which are yet federal, are fast approximating to a change.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber near Piscataway, Prince George County, Maryland, on the 24th of this month, a Negro Woman named NELL, thirty-eight years old, dark complexion, of middle size, has two or three lumps on her breast rather below the collar bone occasioned by a burn when young, bald on the top of her head, but always wears a cap or handkerchief to conceal her baldness, has a very simple smile when talked to; took with her a variety of clothes—ran away once before and was gone some years, was taken near the Red House, 60 miles above Alexandria, and lived in that neighbourhood some years and passed as a free Woman by the name of LINDY. The above reward will be paid to any person securing her in any gaol so that I get her again.
NICHOLAS YOUNG.
October 4.
1aw35
NOTICE.
The following slaves have been committed to the jail of Washington County in the District of Columbia, viz.
JOHN MAYNARD—twenty-nine years old, a bright mulatto, 5 feet 10 inches high, says he was formerly the property of David McMechen, Esq. of Baltimore, who sold him to a Mr. White, a Mr. Bingham, and a Mr. Sargeant from Georgia.
JIM WILMER—Twenty-six or 27 years of age, very black complexion, 5 feet 8 inches high, says he was formerly the property of Mr. Cumberland Dugan, of Baltimore, who sold him to the said White, Bingham and Sargeant—Both of these men have on coarse negro clothing, not much worn.
CHARLES—25 years of age, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, well made, and has a good countenance; says he belongs to a Mr. Tubman, of Benedict, in St. Mary's county, Maryland—he has on coarse negro clothing, a good deal worn.
The owners of the above slaves are desired to come and take them away, or they will be sold to pay their prison expenses, according to the provision of the law respecting runaways.
DANIEL CARROLL BRENT,
Marshal of the District of Columbia, Washington, October 21, 1801.

[INSERTED BY DESIRE.]
THE CONSTITUTION of the WASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY.
WE, whose names are hereunto subscribed and set, do unanimously resolve and agree to enter into a society, to be called "The Washington Building Company," and to raise by monthly subscriptions a fund or capital, to be laid out in the erecting, building and finishing, or purchasing dwelling houses and other buildings, in the city of Washington, or in purchasing lots in the said city, and to divide the profits arising or to be made from the sale or rent thereof, under and subject to the several rules and regulations following, that is to say:
Article I. The number of shares in the stock of this company shall not exceed three hundred and fifty. No member of the company shall be at liberty, at any time, to purchase or hold (except in cases of devise or bequest) a greater number of shares in the capital stock thereof than ten; and no member shall be entitled to more than one vote on any one question, except where it is otherwise provided for. The express title to each share in said stock, shall be in regular certificates signed by the trustees for the time being, or any two of them, and countersigned by the Secretary, assignable at the option of the legal possessor, either by indorsement, or by a transfer made on the books of the company; the indorsement to be certified by any justice of the federal or state courts, justice of peace, or notary public; the parties concerned paying to the Secretary twenty-five cents for each transfer, for his trouble.
Article II. Each subscribing member shall pay for each respective share, the sum of one dollar per month; the first payment to commence and be made on Monday the seventh day of September, in the year one thousand eight hundred and one; and if any member shall neglect to pay the same on or before the first Monday in each month thereafter, he shall forfeit and pay to the joint stock, on each share he may hold, the sum of six cents. If he shall neglect to pay the same on or before the second Monday, he shall forfeit as aforesaid the sum of twelve and one half cents; if he shall not pay on or before the third Monday, twenty cents as aforesaid; if he shall not pay on or before the next monthly meeting thereafter, the sum of twenty-five cents as aforesaid; if he shall not pay on or before the second monthly meeting, an additional sum of fifty cents; if he shall not pay on or before the third monthly meeting, a further additional sum of fifty cents—at which time the secretary shall make out a statement of the accounts of such delinquent, and forward the same to him within two days thereafter, with notice that he is allowed until the next monthly meeting to sell his share or shares, and a regular transfer make thereof on the books of the company, which, if not done within that time, the whole of such shares shall be forfeited to the company, and such delinquent, after being two months in arrears, shall become an inactive member, that is to say, shall not be eligible to office, nor entitled to a vote in the company, until all arrears are paid up. But any person paying in advance, shall be allowed a discount at the rate of six per centum per annum.
Article III. Every person hereafter becoming a member, shall, on his admission, pay to the company such a sum of money for each share as a majority of the building committee shall, from time to time ascertain the value of such share to be; and any person becoming possessor of any share or shares by transfer, devise or bequest, and wishing to become a member of the company, shall be ballotted for at the next monthly meeting thereafter, and the majority of votes present shall decide the admission or rejection of such person.
Article IV. In case of the death of any member of this company, his share or shares shall become the property of his legal personal representative or representatives, and be transferred into the books of the company in the name of such representative or representatives, on proof being given of the death of the deceased, to the satisfaction of the trustees; and such person or persons shall be at liberty to sell the same, under and subject to the conditions of the several articles of this constitution. And the building committee are hereby authorized to purchase for the company, of such representative or representatives, any share or shares which he or they may be entitled to, on such terms as the said committee may deem advisable, provided such representative or representative shall not be able otherwise to make sale thereof within the time limited by this constitution. And it is hereby agreed that each and every share in the stock
of this company, shall be considered as personal and not real property, although purchases of freehold lands, tenements and hereditaments, may have been made by the company as a collective body.
Article V. All the funds of the joint stock of this company shall be laid out in the purchasing or taking ground or other premises in fee simple, or for terms of years, on building or repairing leases, and in the erecting, building, finishing and purchasing dwelling houses and other buildings in the city of Washington (under the direction of the building committee to be chosen as hereafter mentioned) of such description, on such pieces or parcels of ground and premises, as a majority of the said committee shall approve of. And the said committee may authorize any contingent expenses not otherwise provided for, to be defrayed out of the said joint stock.
Article VI. At the first monthly meeting in every year, three trustees shall be elected out of the members of the company, by a majority of the votes present, in whose names shall be made and taken all purchases, leases, agreements, deeds and writings whatsoever, touching or concerning this company, or the affairs thereof; and they shall sign, seal and deliver, in due form of law, all such deeds and writings as shall be judged necessary and proper to vest a good right and title to the estate and effects which shall be purchased of the said company, in the purchaser or purchasers thereof; and they shall inspect and sign all the accounts of the building committee, previous to their being reported to the company—And the said trustees shall, from time to time, make, give and execute such declarations of trust, and enter into such covenants and obligations for the due performance and discharge of their respective trusts, unto the building committee, for and in behalf of the company, as a majority of the said committee shall reasonably devise and direct.
Article VII. At the first monthly meeting in every year, nine members of the company shall be chosen, by a majority of the votes present, to be denominated the Building Committee, five of whom shall be and are hereby empowered to transact the ordinary business of the company, agreeably to this constitution—And if any member of the said committee shall neglect, for three succeeding months, to attend the stated meetings, or the special meetings of the company when duly summoned thereto, or the meetings of the committee, he shall be expelled from said committee by a majority of the members of the company present: Provided always, and it is hereby declared, that sickness or being absent on a journey, shall, in all cases, be deemed and taken as a sufficient excuse for the non-attendance of any member of the company at any meeting.
Article VIII. The said committee shall separate and apart from the company, inspect the accounts of the Secretary and Treasurer, and sign the same respectively; also transact such other business as shall come before them relative to the company; and shall have power to suspend, displace, or remove any person or persons employed by them about the affairs thereof, and supply any vacancy which shall or may happen on the death or removal of him or them, and shall have power to perform, do and execute all other matters and things needful, incident or relating to the premises, which are pursuant to the tenor and true meaning of these presents.
Article IX. There shall be a secretary appointed to this company, whose duty it shall be to enter in proper books kept for that purpose, the names, places of abode, and additions or occupations of the subscribers, and to attend the monthly and special meetings of the company, to issue all summonses for the special meetings and all other meetings of the company or committees, to register the transactions, and keep a just and clear account of the monies and securities belonging to the company, and of the expenses, outgoings and all other matters relating to the same; and have all such accounts ready at every monthly meeting for the inspection of the company; and for which he shall receive such compensation as a majority of the members shall, from time to time, see proper to allow; and he shall collect and receive all the subscriptions and fines, and all the rents, issues and profits arising from the stock and other property of this company, and pay over the same unto the treasurer within three days after the receipt thereof (provided such receipts shall amount to the sum of twenty dollars) and duly account for the same at the next monthly meeting; and shall give to the trustees such security for the performance of the duties of his office, as shall be deemed sufficient by the building committee.
Article X. There shall be appointed a
treasurer to this company, into whose hands shall be paid all subscriptions and other monies, by the secretary, within three days next after every monthly meeting; and every check or draft signed by any five of the building committee, and countersigned by the secretary, shall be a sufficient voucher to the said treasurer to pay the sum mentioned therein: and he shall give to the trustees such security for the performance of the duties of his office, as shall be deemed sufficient by the building committee.
Article XI. When any bonds or other securities, shall be taken in the name or names of any officer or officers of this company, the penalty or sum in such specialty, when put in suit, or the damages accruing therefrom, shall be paid and payable to the treasurer of the company, for the time being, although such specialty shall not be taken in his name, any thing to the contrary notwithstanding.
Article XII. In case of the death, inability, resignation or refusal to serve, of any of the officers of the company, the vacancy shall be supplied at the next monthly meeting thereafter.
Article XIII. When any inability or mal-conduct in any of the officers of the company may occur, and where such event might peremptorily require attention, any three members of the building committee concurring therein, a joint committee (to be composed of the trustees and building committee) shall be summoned by the secretary as soon as may be thereafter; and a concurrence of a majority of each body when present, shall be deemed sufficient to suspend the functions of any such officer, until the will of the company, at their next monthly meeting, shall decide on the case.
Article XIV. At every monthly meeting of the company, the accounts of the secretary, treasurer and building committee, shall be publicly read over, in order that the same may then be explained and investigated; and if any member shall make any objection to any part thereof, he may move for a committee to be appointed, to examine the same; and if a majority present shall concur therein, a committee of three members (neither of whom being an officer) shall be appointed, whose duty it shall be to report thereon, on or before the next monthly meeting.
[Remainder in our next.]
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. 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 species of deed or contract in the profession; that of buying, selling and leasing lots and houses in the City, negotiating loans, &c.
His long experience as a draftsman, and knowledge of the laws relative thereto—the knowledge which he has acquired by residence of the situation of City Lots, and how their titles have been acquired, or are liable to be affected; together with his impartial and strict regard to the interest of those who may be pleased to employ him, will, he hopes, secure to him a continuance of public patronage.
Titles to real property investigated, and opinions given thereon when required.
For sale a great variety of Lots, in desirable situations in the City.
N. B. At the above office may be had, his Abridgement of the Laws of Maryland, price 6 dollars. Also his Digest of the Laws of the United States, price 3 dollars. As the Laws of Maryland are in full force on this side the Potomac, it behoves settlers to avail themselves of that information which affects their lives, liberties and property. He who is without a knowledge of his "rule of conduct" is like a stranger in his native land.
May 4. 2aw4w. 1awa
TO SUBSCRIBERS.
THE period is approaching when, according to the original and inalienable 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 equivocal 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.
In order that each Subscriber may be informed in time duly to make remittances the period of payment and the sum required to be paid will be stated on his Paper, in general some time before hand. After such notice, immediate payment will be expected, nor will any subscriber, it is hoped, take offence at a discontinuance of his paper in case payment is not made, as the heavy expenses attending a Newspaper cannot be defrayed without the regular remittances of subscriptions.
Some misconception of the provisions of the post-office law existing, the Editor informs his subscribers, that the mode of stating his accounts was not adopted, until he had obtained the approbation of the Post Master General. On examination it will be seen, that the existing law does not, though the previous law did, prohibit such statement.
NOTICE.
In the Case of CHARLES LOVE , Bankrupt.
WHEREAS a Commission of bankruptcy is awarded against Charles Love, late of the City and County of Washington, in the District of Columbia, merchant, and he being declared a bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the said commissioners on the 7th day of November next, on the 19th day of November next, and on the 7th day of December next, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon of said days, at the house of William Rhodes in the City of Washington, Innkeeper, at the second of which meetings the creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts and to choose assignees—All persons indebted to the said bankrupt, or that have any goods or effects of his in their hands, are desired to give notice thereof to
JOHN C. DENT, Clerk to the commissioners.
October 26, 1801.
1aw3t
For Sale,
At the Store lately occupied by Mr. F. MARSHALL , on Water-street, opposite Messrs. King & Daugherty's Lumber Yard,
Cogniac brandy, Holland gin, West-India and N. England rum, Spanish brandy, cherry rum, brown, loaf and lump sugars, gunpowder, imperial, hyson, hyson skin and touchong teas, green coffee, pepper, allspice, nutmegs, ground ginger, fig blue, indigo, starch, Spanish segars, mould and dip candles in boxes, white and brown soap in ditto, foal leather, molasses, best table codfish, a few thousand weight reed Rhode-Island cheese, mens' coarse shoes, apples in barrels, a quantity of onions, &c. &c George-Town, October 21. 1aw3w
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR,
Has just received a handsome assortment of Cloths, Cassimeres, Swansdown, &c.
OF SUPERIOR QUALITY.
GENTLEMEN who favor him with their orders, may rest assured of strict attention, and the best & most fashionable workmanship and materials, and on reasonable terms.
Military and Naval Uniforms, and Ladies' Habits made with elegance.
City of Washington, between the President's House and the Seven Buildings, Pennsylvania Avenue.
October 21, 1801.
1aw3t
POST-OFFICE.
WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 7, 1801.
The great Northwestern Mail which includes the following Post-Offices will be closed at this office every Wednesday at 8 A. M. and Friday at 5 P. M. viz.
 Bedford, Pa. Lexington, Ky.  Bourbonton, Ky. Manchester, N. W.  Brook C. H. Va. Mayville, Ky.  Cannonsburg, Pa. New Lancaster, N. T.  Chambersburg, Pa. Pittsburg, Pa.  Chilliothe, N. T. Somersett, Pa.  Clarkburg, Md. St. Clairville, N. T.  Frankfort, Ky. Verailles, Ky.  Fredericktown, Md. Washington, Pa.  Greencastle, Pa. Washington, Ky.  Greensburg, Pa. Wheeling, Vir.  Hagerstown, Md. Zaneville, N. T. 
Mails for other northwestern post-offices will be made up as usual, every Friday at 5 P. M.
A mail for Unny town, Brookville, Hobbsville, Howard's Mill, Wright's Mill and Tanytown, Maryland, will be closed at this office every Sunday at 5 P. M.
THOMAS MUNROE, Postmaster.
October 9.
eg9t