The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1801-06-15 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. XCVII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, JUNE 15th, 1801.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
How wretched is that poor man, that hangs on princes favours! There is betwixt that smile he would aspire to, That sweet aspect of princes, and their ruin, More pangs and fears than wars or women have; And when he falls he falls like Lucifer, Never to hope again.
SHAKESPEARE.
The following Extract is from ROUSSEAU's EMILUS.
"No man, perhaps, ever felt more forcibly, or expressed more eloquently, the inspirations of truth, than Rousseau."
Mr child learn a trade! make my son a mechanic! I consider, Sir, what you advise. — I do, madam, I consider this matter better than you, who would reduce your child to the necessity of being a lord, a marquis or a prince, or perhaps one day or other to be less than nothing. I am desirous of investing him with a title that cannot be taken from him; that will in all times and places command respect, and I can tell you, whatever you may think of it, he will have fewer equals in this rank than in that he may derive from you.
Adapt the education of a man to his personal and not accidental abilities. Do you not see that by bringing him up only to fill one station, you make him unfit for every other, and the mere accident may render all the pains you have taken useless, or destructive to him? Is there a more ridiculous being on earth than a lord, become a beggar, and retaining in his misery the prejudice attached to his birth? Is there any thing more vile and contemptible, than a rich man become poor, sensible of the disgrace of poverty, and reduced to the lowest of the human species? The one hath no other resource than to turn common cheat, and the other servilely to put on a livery.
You place a dependance on the actual order of society, without thinking that order subject to unavoidable revolutions. The high may be reduced low, and the rich become poor, and even the monarch dwindle into a subject. We certainly are approaching the crisis of human establishments, the age of political revolutions. Who can assure you what will be your lot? All that men have made, men may destroy. There are no characters indelible but those imprinted by nature; and nature never made man royal, noble, or rich. What then will become of the pupil you have educated to live only in splendor, when debased into indigence and meanness? What will become of a farmer of the revenues, who delights in nothing but wealth, when reduced to want and beggary? How miserable must be the situation of that pampered helpless being, who, destitute of every thing, is incapable of providing in the least for himself, and places all his satisfaction in things dependent on others. Happy is he who knows how to quit a rank that is quitting him, and to remain still a man in spite of fortune. Let others lavish what encomiums they please on the frantic behaviour of the vanquished monarch who wanted to bury himself alive in the ruins of his throne; for my part, I hold him in contempt. It appears to me that his existence depended on his crown, stripped of which he was no longer any thing; but the monarch who can throw aside the robes of royalty, and be still himself, is then infinitely superior to a crown. From the rank of a king, which may be filled by a coward, a knave, or a fool, he rises to that of a man, which so few are able to fill with decency and dignity. Such a man may brave the vicissitudes of fortune, and will triumph over them: he owes nothing to any one but himself, and though destitute of all adventitious aid, is not therefore annihilated. How infinitely preferable in my eyes is the King of Syracuse, turned school-master at Corinth; a King of Macedon become a notary at Rome; to the unhappy Tarquin ignorant how to subsist without a kingdom; to the heir of a race of kings become the sport of all who are brutal enough to exult in his misery, wandering from court to court in search of relief, and
ment than that in which he had been educated, and which was no longer in his power.
LIFE OF MR. MOZART.
Mozart was born at Salzburg in 1756. His father was a musician of considerable merit; and observed at a very early age, an extraordinary love of harmony in his son. For when only three years of age, he would sit and listen to his sister, as she practised on the harpsichord, with great attention, for a length of time. When she left it, he would endeavor to find out the chords, and would express the greatest joy at his success. He soon acquired a variety of airs, and performed them in a charming style, that his father began to form the most agreeable expectations of his future celebrity.
Before he reached his 6th year, he had composed several sonatas for the harpsichord, although it is said he was unable to commit them to paper; which deficiency was supplied by his father. Morning, noon, and night found him at his harpsichord, or occasionally at the violin, on which, though self-taught, he made no mean progress. All his soul seemed absorbed in this delightful study. The toys and play-things which please most children, had no attraction for him. Music only had charms for his wonderful imagination—and he passed forward to the perfection of his art, not by gradual advances, but as it were by the velocity of intuition.
In the year 1762, when only six years old, he performed a concerto before the Elector at Munich, which astonished the whole court. From hence his father carried him to Vienna, when he play'd before the emperor, who, willing to try the child's abilities further, hinted that he could not play so well if he did not constantly look at his fingers. The little fellow fired at the insinuation, requested the keys might be concealed from his sight, and exerted himself with increased effect. In short, his execution and music appeared so wonderful, that his Imperial majesty was beyond measure delighted, and bestowed on him an appellation of the little Sorcerer . In 1763, he visited Paris, where he performed before the court, and was thought greater on the organ than on the harpsichord. Here his father, sister and himself gave two concerts with so much reputation, that their portraits were painted, engraved and eagerly sought after; and here also he first published some of his earliest compositions.
London, the centre of liberal patronage, next heard his amazing powers, where he and his sister performed to the most fashionable audiences. His present majesty is said to have been his auditor, when a Bass was given him as a ground, when he immediately raised a most exquisite melody.
From London, where he published six lessons for the harpsichord, he passed into Holland and France, and from thence to his native place. After a year spent in study, and in the examination of the compositions of Emanuel Bach, Handel, and the old Italian masters, he paid a second visit to Vienna in 1768; when he composed at the express desire of Joseph II. his first comic opera La Finta Semplice , which gained the unqualified applause of the best of judges—about this time also he composed the music for the Consecration of the Church of Orphans, which he himself conducted.
In 1769, Mozart returned to Salzburg, where he was appointed Maître de Concert . Some time after, he set out for Italy, the school of taste and enthusiasm. Bologna admired and applauded genius so unrivaled—and Florence extolled him to the skies. At Rome he wished to have taken a copy of the celebrated Miserere from the Pope's chapel, but this being refused, he examined it with a quick eye, and afterwards in his chamber wrote the whole of the numerous parts from memory only!
The Pope bestowed on him the order of the Gilt Spur , and Bologna compliment-
ed for four voices, he wrote in half an hour. He afterwards visited Naples. He generally wore a fine diamond ring when he performed in public. Some of the Neapolitan ladies observed to him, that his music must be the effect of magic, and that it lay in his ring. Taking that in the literal sense, which was meant only as a compliment, he immediately took off his ring, and soon convinced that the magic lay only in his own unrivaled genius. In passing, on his return through Rome, the Pope presented him with a very valuable crucifix.
At Milan he composed his opera of Mithridates , which was much admired, and again went back to Salzburg. In 1771 he made a second excursion to Paris, where however his stay was short. In 1773 he composed Lucio Silla , by request, for the Carnival. In 1781, being now twenty-five years of age, he composed, at the desire of the Elector of Bavaria, the celebrated opera of Idomeneo , for the Carnival of that year also, which has merit enough in itself to have rendered the author illustrious.
He was now invited to Vienna, where his merit outshone the most brilliant of his rivals. The rapidity, exquisite taste and feeling were beyond all praise. His compositions were circulated far and wide, and every where astonished by their originality, expression and energy. His next work was l'Enlevement du Serail . During the composition of this opera, he married Mademoiselle Weber, a lady of great musical talents and genius: and to this circumstance has been attributed that peculiar tone of tender passion, for which this piece is so remarkable.
The story of the Marriage of Figaro , which filled at this time most of the theatres, was converted into an opera, composed by Mozart, at the instance of the Emperor; the songs of which were vociferated in the streets, the gardens, and the taverns, and it was performed at Prague during the greatest part of the winter. Here the manager of the theatre agreed with him for the composition of Don Giovanni , one of the most astonishing efforts of science and imagination, fire and feeling. The overture to which, after having been from home till midnight, he composed in his chamber in a few hours, the very night before the first performance of that opera. Yet all this fame did not better his circumstances, and although he might possibly be said not to have been badly paid, yet his style of living was necessarily so attended with expence, that he had determined on another tour to London. Unfortunately for Englishmen, the Emperor gave him the appointment of Compositeur de la Chambre , which, small as was the salary, secured to Germany the regular honor of retaining him.
It is lamentable, observes one of his biographers, that premature genius so rarely enjoys a long career. The acceleration of nature in the mental powers, seems to hurry the progress of the animal economy, and to anticipate the regular close of temporal existence.
The health of Mozart began rapidly to decline. However he was not idle; for in the few last months of his life he composed those three great works, The Enchanted Flute , the Clemency of Titus , and the Requiem . Some have called these his chef d'oeuvres . Nothing ever had a greater run than the first of these. It was performed at Vienna one hundred nights in less than twelve months, and on the hundredth night the theatre overflowed as much as on the first. The second was composed at the desire of the Bohemian states, for the coronation of Leopold. It was begun in his carriage on the road to Prague, and finished in eighteen days. The history of the last is singular.
A stranger called on him and requested he would compose, as speedily as possible, a Requiem for a Catholic Prince, in order to sooth his mind, and to prepare it for his approaching dissolution. Mozart demanded 200 ducats, and the stranger in order to promote dispatch, deposited 400.
only the day, but much of the night in the composition of it, with which he seemed to be infatuated. He told his wife he was composing it for himself, and the prevailed upon him to give her the score, and endeavour to cheer his spirits. Upon his appearing more tranquil, she returned it, but he soon relapsed into despondency; and having finished it on the day of his death, he again reminded her that he had previously informed her it would be composed for himself.
The only complaint he suffered during his illness, was his being obliged to quit life when in a situation to provide for his family, and at liberty to follow the dictates of his genius and the impulses of his heart, unrestrained by mercenary considerations.
In the year 1791, and in the 35th year of his age, just after he had received the appointment of Maestro di Capella , in the Church of St. Peter, he departed this life; leaving the world to admire the brilliancy of his powers, and to lament the shortness of the period allotted to their display.
With respect to his person he was small of stature, and his air, when not at the piano forte, that of an absent man. But his eyes were full of fire, and when he was performing his whole figure became agitated, his countenance changed, and his sentiments were expressed in every motion of his muscles. His knowledge was not confined to music only: he was master of several languages, and considerably skilled in mathematics. He was frank, mild, and generous; free from pedantry, and always just to the talents of others; and if he wished for praise, it was only for the praise of those who were qualified to bestow it.
At the time of his death, he was considerably involved in debt; but to the credit of Prague and Vienna, these cities disputed the honor of providing for his widow and children.
SPEECH
Of CALEB STRONG, Governor of Massachusetts, delivered on the 4th inst.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
WITH diffidence I have again undertaken the important office, to which the partial regard of the people has invited me. I feel a grateful sense of this renewed testimony of their confidence, and hope that a fair examination of my public conduct will prove, that I have no other objects in view, than the peace and prosperity of the state. Whenever it shall be thought that another will more effectually promote these objects, I shall cheerfully return to a private station. In the mean time my best endeavors will be continued, to advance the reputation and welfare of my fellow citizens; to preserve their privileges unimpaired, and to select those for public office, who are most distinguished for abilities and integrity, by whatever name of political distinction they may be called.
Although in the choice of a President of the United States, the result has not corresponded with the wishes of many of the citizens of this commonwealth; yet they will reflect, that in republics, the opinion of the major part must prevail; and that obedience to the laws, and respect for constitutional authority, are essential to the character of good citizens. We are encouraged to expect, that the first magistrate will not depart from the essential principles of our government; and so long as his administration shall be guided by those principles, he will be entitled to the confidence of the people, and their interest requires that he should possess it. But if it shall be thought hereafter, that these anticipations are not realized, still a sense of decorum and regard to justice, and the public welfare, should exclude aspersion and false colouring, from every discussion of public measures; for the morals and liberties of the people will be in danger, if the free press in the United States are disgracefully prostituted to

ment; but as the chief reliance is placed on a well regulated militia, and as the appointment of the officers, and the authority of training the militia, are reserved to the several states, the frequent attention of the legislature to these circumstances, will be necessary to the public safety.
Among the various subjects of state legislation, there are none more important to the preservation of our free governments, or more interesting to the happiness of society, than the instruction of the people, and particularly the education of youth:—It is not enough to teach children to read and write, and understand the first rules of arithmetic; it is also of importance to habituate them to restraint; to form their temper and manners by the principles of benevolence and justice, and to awaken the useful energies of their understandings, and cherish the virtuous propensities of their hearts. A bad temper is often made a good one by education; and the difference we observe in the characters of men, is, in a great measure owing to the different impressions they received from the examples and precepts of their instructors.—In the presence of those who are respectable they are accustomed to control their passions, and learn the important lesson of self command. With such an education they seldom fail to make useful and quiet members of society; but those who are idle and unrestrained in early life, will be ready afterwards to oppose lawful government, and disturb the public peace. Moral qualifications are of the first importance in the office of instructors; their virtues should serve for models in the conduct of life. If they are chargeable with vice or impiety, no attainments in knowledge can compensate for the contagion of their bad examples.
The celebrated legislators of antiquity, considered the education of children, as the most essential duty, and the most important exercise of government: It was regulated by the authority of the magistrates; and upon principles of the public good. Their institutions were calculated to inspire the youth with respect for the laws and love to their country; to form them to habits of temperance and truth, and teach them to honor their superiors and venerate old age. Our ancestors were impressed with the importance of this subject, and manifested an earnest solicitude, that their children might be educated in literature and religious and moral principles. The university in the neighborhood is an evidence of this. Soon after the settlement of the country, they provided for the establishment of schools for the children of the poor as well as the rich; and if parents neglected to teach their children to read, and to bring them up in some honest employment, the select men, with the assistance of two magistrates, were authorized to take such children from them, and place them with masters to be strictly attended to. The whole influence of education is necessary in republican government; they depend, for their support, upon the enlightened and affectionate attachment of the people; and there is no ground to expect they will be preserved, unless the youth are trained to knowledge and virtue, and taught, by example and education, to submit their own to the public will. Our constitutions have liberty for their vital principle; but this liberty is reasonable, and subordinate to the laws, and whenever it shall become superior to law, it will degenerate into licentiousness, and be lost.
The care which is now employed in the instruction of youth, must give pleasure to every friend of the state; and if the failures in education are owing, not to the want of legal provision, but to inattention in the people, the influence of the individual members of the legislature may go far to remedy the defects.
As a part of this subject, permit me to suggest, that the institutions of the Sabbath, and of public worship, were regarded by our ancestors with peculiar devotion; and that our state constitution recommends the support of them, while at the same time it carefully guards against a violation of the rights of conscience.
It will be acknowledged by every one, that public worship is useful, as a school of good manners, and of decent and orderly deportment. But as religion is the only sure foundation of human virtue, the prosperity of the state must be essentially promoted, by a due observance of the Sabbath, and by the meeting together of the citizens to learn the duties of moral obligation, and contemplate the wisdom and goodness with which the Almighty governs the world. In such assemblies, they can
readily revive in it, when occasion calls for them. It is the nature of vice to dissolve society; but these institutions tend to uphold it, in a condition favorable to order and virtue; by preserving them therefore, we shall preserve the virtue and secure the happiness of the people.
If any of the towns or plantations which have been lately settled in the commonwealth, are unable to provide the means of instruction and education at their own expense, will it not be expedient for the public to afford them assistance, that no children may grow up in the state without instruction?
I will detain you no longer, gentlemen, than to observe, that I know of nothing, except the usual business of the general court, which now calls for your attention; and that I shall readily agree to any measures conducive to the public good, which you may think proper to propose.
CALEB STONG.
WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION AND UNITED STATES Insurance Company,
THE business of insurance from fire, will commence to-morrow at the Company's Office, opposite the Treasury of the United States. All applications accompanied with particular descriptions of the property intended to be insured, will be immediately attended to, by order of the Trustees.
J. STICKNEY, Sec'y pro tem.
May 25, 1801. A number of well situated Lots belonging to the Washington Association to be leased on ground rent.
Port Wine, first quality, just received and for sale at the store of the subscriber near the President's Square, next Mr. Rhodes's Tavern.
ROBERT ELLIS, Washington City.
Also a general assortment of Liquors, Teas, Groceries, Spanish and East-India Segars, and a trunk of Ladies' Kid morocco and leather Shoes, &c.
CHEAP LUMBER.
FOR SALE,
By the Subscriber, on reasonable terms, either by large or small quantities, at his Lumber Yards, the north end of Lambert, and at the old Sturgeon Pond, above Richards's wharf.
A QUANTITY OF ASSORTED LUMBER, viz.
One and 1-4 inch, 1-3, and 1 do. Yellow pine heart boards—1 inch pannel, 1 1-4 do. for floors, 1 do. common, white pine do—2 do. 7 1-4 and 2 1-2 do planks, 1 do. 1-8, and 2-8 do. boards, black walnut—2 do. plank, 3 do. 1-2 do. pannel boards, bedhead sets, poplar the whole of the above are well seasoned and fit for use.—Clear heart pine, and sap pine white oak, and bilthead, hemlock and white pine scantling, assorted—best kind three feet cedar shingles, dressed and undressed, do. two feet white pine do.; do. 18 inch cypress do—Sedar rails—Also, white pine sawed rails—shingling and planing laths, best kind; white oak waggon timber—sap pine planks, sap pine one inch boards, 3-4 cedar, best kind, 3-4 white pine, 3-4 sap pine, seasoned weather boards—A quantity of handsome chestnut pailings, sawed 1 by 3 inches and from 4 to 16 feet long, for garden fence, &c. A quantity of chestnut oak posts, dressed and undressed; a quantity of cherry boards, a quantity of large white oak joice, a quantity of chestnut posts—5000 feet of neat beach scantling for tool stocks—5000 feet of sickenore scantling for bedsteads; 2 inch white oak plank; 1 inch white oak boards, 3-4 do. do.—25,000 feet superior cherry boards and plank, 3000 do. 5 inch white pine plank, 3000 do. handsome beaton wood bedhead sets seasoned, 100,000 prime North Carolina shingles, a quantity of ash plank, 150 tons plaster Paris, warranted, 3,000 bushels best Virginia pit coal, 200 bushel cleans house sand.
The subscriber intends, establishing a Lumber Yard at the Federal City of Washington, which he will keep regularly supplied as above—Any quantities may be agreed for by contract, deliverable, as the purchaser may wish, provided that the place of delivery may be comatable by water with a navigable vessel—Any quantity that may be ordered for shipping abroad, shall be supplied with punctuality and dispatch, agreeable to order.
Gentlemen who are or may be building—as well as carpenters who may be under or may enter into contracts to build and furnish the materials, will find it well worth their attention to apply as above—Applications may be made by letter (post paid) or otherwise, to the subscriber, or left with Wm. and Anthony M. Buckley, or Benj. W. Morris and Co. merchants, Philadelphia.
Also for Sale or to Let,
A large commodious Dwelling House, with out buildings complete, and from three to seven acres of land—Two small do. with lots thereto. Also, a small Store near the river—All laying in the vicinity of Lambert.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1801.
OFFICIAL.
Appointments by the President of the United States.
WILLIAM BAKER, of Columbia District, Marshal of the Potomac District.
WILLIAM LEE, of Massachusetts, Commercial Agent of the United States for the Port of Bourdeaux, in the Republic of France.
It is with much pleasure we inform the public that the Commissioners have determined to build an elliptical room in the South Wing of the Capitol for the accommodation of the House of Representatives. The dimensions will be 88 feet by 66 feet; and it is intended so to construct it as to make it a part of the permanent buildings of the Capitol, and in perfect harmony with the original plan.
The governor of Maryland has issued his Proclamation, declaring the following gentlemen to be duly elected as Representatives in Congress, viz.
Samuel Smith, Richard Sprigg, junr. Daniel Heister, John Archer, Joseph H. Nicholson, John Campbell, Thomas Plater, John Dennis.
The five first are republican—the three last federal.
The Senate of Massachusetts have passed a resolution for opening the gallery of that body.
The two houses of the Massachusetts Legislature have chosen Jacob Crowninshield Senator for the vacancy in Essex. Mr. Crowninshield is a decided republican. In several previous elections for Senator he was outvoted by federal candidates. His ultimate election, since the legislature is fuller than at the previous elections, wears the appearance of a majority of that body being republican.
Extract of a letter from Knoxville, to a gentleman in Fincastle, dated the 19th ult.
"I have nothing material to write to you, only something of a strange phenomenon which appeared where I lay last night. There was a gathering of people at a log rolling, and about sun down there appeared two suns, as if they were about a foot apart, of equal size, and continued in the same position for the space of about ten minutes."
The Empress Catharine one day asked Prince Alexander, the reigning Emperor of Russia, whom he would with to resemble most, Alexander the Great, Constantine the Great, or the Great Frederick?— "Do not speak to me of such men," replied he, "their glory cost too much blood; my model shall be Henry the IVth of France, who, being compelled to lay siege to Paris, sent provisions through subterraneous passages to his revolted subjects."
Lond. Paper,
Amongst the sums voted in the British House of Commons on the 24th April, for Secret Service, we find—For expenses of the commissioners on the 7th article of the American treaty, 3500l. For the relief of the suffering clergy and laity of France, and American loyalists, 208,272l.—To American claims, &c. 132l. 3s. 6d.
The King of Persia, in testimony of his attachment to Great Britain, and to prevent the introduction of Jacobinism into his dominions, has offered a considerable reward for the apprehension of any Frenchman who may be found therein.
London paper.
We understand, that with the concurrence of the East India Company, Marquis Wellesley has established a University at Calcutta, upon an extensive scale, and regulated upon the most useful principles. It will contain professors for the ancient languages, with the Persian, Hindoo, &c. and for every branch of science and literature. The professors are to be obliged to read lectures in their respective departments; though it may appear strange that public teachers should be required to teach. As the University will comprehend the different objects of civil and military education, the young men sent out from this country in both departments will be bound to attend. There are to be public examinations yearly, and a distribution of prizes to the pupils who excel.
ARMY IN EGYPT.
Remarks on the state of the French troops and their positions in Egypt, from a conversation with an officer lately a prisoner in that country, from a London Print.
"The number of French troops at Alexandria consist of 1200 men, under the command of generals Lanneuse and Viell; and at Cairo there are 15 0 men, commanded by Menou, Rannier, Damas, Frion, and Bellier; besides which, Duquett, the surgeon-general, reported 1400 invalids and sick. At Suez, 800 men under Maehane; and 100 under Moran, at Coffier. General Destin commands 800 infantry at Rosetta, and there is a corps of 200 cavalry at the same place. At Damietta 1000 foot and 300 horse. On the Rosetta branch 200 foot; and at Iffey and Ballach two corps of cavalry of 200 each. At Aboukir, Belbeg, and Cairo, three companies of 100 men, besides 4000 auxiliaries, principally at Cairo. This makes the whole French force, effective, and non-effective, amount to 13,500 men.
"The Ballack cavalry are within four miles of Cairo. The auxiliary troops are principally composed of natives of some of the islands of the Archipelago, commanded by Turks, whom the French are cautious of employing, and place no confidence in.
"They have lately clothed all their sailors in uniforms, and strengthened their weakest regiments with them; and the Jarmes (a kind of flat boats used on the Nile) are now managed by Maltese.
"Cairo is far from formidable. A ditch has lately been cut round it, and several works have been erected in the neighborhood. Since the death of Kleber, Menou, has thrown up a battery on a very commanding hill; this once possessed would soon enable us to reduce the citadel, the state of which is very ruinous and imperfect. It has lately been supplied with spirits, water &c. the water of Joseph's well having been very productive of dysentery. The inhabitants as well at Cairo as throughout Egypt, detest the French, and their minds are in such a state of irritation from the severe treatment they have experienced, that should an opportunity once offer, it would be extremely difficult to restrain them from retorting the cruelty exercised by their oppressors. The French can rely for defence on their own exertions alone, as any assistance from the natives is at best but very dubious. Murad Bey would certainly abandon them the moment the British army appeared. Kleber, aware of the importance of Suez and Coffier, took every means in his power to strengthen these posts which are undoubtedly of the first consequence.
"A remarkably good bridge of boats has been built by the French across the Nile, from Cairo to Gizeh, where all their artillery is kept.
"Flat bottomed boats are most serviceable upon that river."
THE TURKISH ARMY.
"The Vizier's Army consisted, in September 1800, of only 12,000 men encamped close to Juffa, at which place great magazines of stores of every description were formed, and there is nothing which an English army could want that would not be immediately supplied in abundance by the Turks. The Turkish Army collects and disperses as it pleases, being totally void of discipline. Previous to any enterprize, a Bellman goes through the camp to call for Volunteers! Their most advanced post is at El Arisch—The French have one at Sallee, within twenty miles. The artillery of the Turks is good, their horses the finest in the world, so that we may mount any number of men.
"Ghezzar Pacha of Acre neither wants inclination nor ability to assist us. He can send an army of 25,000 good well organized troops, to co-operate with the British.
THE BRITISH ARMY.
"In Egypt has been very correctly estimated—perhaps one of the finest appointed bodies that ever left the English coast. The force which sailed from India towards the end of December is composed of 8000 Sepoys, and above 4000 Europeans. They will probably first take the French post of El Coffier on that bank of the entrance of the Red Sea next to the Nile, and then pass up that sea to Suez. They would not, most likely, be delayed 48 hours at

Extract of a letter from an American gentleman in Cadiz, to his friend in Philadelphia.
Cadiz, April 25, 1801.
The merchant vessels of the United States that are met with in the Straits, fall a sacrifice to the Spanish privateers from Algeziras. Several valuable American ships and cargoes have been recently condemned, by the Spanish tribunals, and the most frivolous pretexts alleged, for their unjust decrees, by the corrupt judges. If an American vessel is acquitted, the captain does not receive the smallest compensation for his long detention. It is impossible that our government can be acquainted with the many insults that are daily heaped upon our flag, and of the inhuman treatment our countrymen receive from these people. I cannot convey to you a just idea of Algeziras. Its situation is convenient, and its proximity to the Straits renders it a most suitable place for the piratical gentry, and all its inhabitants are either directly or indirectly, interested with that species of robbers. Its distance from Gibraltar is only five and an half miles west, of which place we have a charming view. The natural strength of Gibraltar, aided by experienced engineers, is inconceivable. Ceuta in Africa, and other fortifications of considerable importance, is also plainly to be seen; to that place most of the convicts from this country are transported, some for life, and others for a shorter term. Ceuta is famous as the spot on which one of Hercules' Pillars was erected, the other at this city, though not a vestige of it remains. The inhabitants of this city have just been released from their long confinement within certain limits, and we are very joyful on the occasion. To-morrow I leave this for Algeziras."
The following is the answer of the Legislature of the State of Connecticut to the Resolutions of the Legislature of Maryland, on the subject of amending the Constitution of the United States for the choice of Electors of President and Vice-President, and Representatives to Congress.
LEGISLATURE OF CONNECTICUT.
Wednesday, June 3.
His Excellency the Governor having communicated to this Assembly sundry Resolutions of the Legislature of the State of Maryland, adopted in December A. D. 1800, proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States, by the establishment of an uniform mode, for the choice of Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States and Representatives to Congress; and the said Resolutions having been considered.
Resolved by this Assembly, That it is not advisable nor expedient that said Resolutions should be adopted by this Legislature, as amendments to the Constitution of the United States:
1st. Because on considering the great disproportion which exists between the several states, in their population, extent of territory and comparative strength, and the diversity of their constitutions, laws, sentiments and customs, we cannot concur in expressing a decided opinion, that the establishment of any uniform mode for the choice of Electors of the President and Vice-President, and of Representatives to Congress, would conduce to the general happiness of the citizens of the United States.
2d. Because as the continuance and guarantee, to every State in the Union, of its respective sovereignty and Republican form of government, is an object equally essential with the preservation of the individual rights of the citizens; as it is the duty of the chief Executive Magistrate, as well to aid and protect every State against external invasion and domestic violence, as to execute the laws of the general government; and as the mutual independence of the several States forms the basis of our constitutional Union; it appears to us highly necessary and important, that the Legislatures of the several states should have a voice in the appointment of the Electors.
3d. Because the power of appointing Electors of the President and Vice-President is a right now vested in each state, to be exercised in such manner, as the Legislature thereof may direct: yet should the Resolutions, now submitted to our consideration be adopted as amendments to the Constitution of the United States, every claim and title to the least degree of power or agency, in the choice of President and Vice-President, will be taken from the several states in their sovereign capacity.
Electors to which such state shall be entitled, and then dividing it a second time into a different number of districts, equal only to the number of its Representatives in Congress, and of again altering and arranging these several divisions, if they judge necessary or expedient whenever a new census of the United States shall be obtained.
4th. Because the adoption of these Resolutions, as amendments to the Constitution of the United States, is in our opinion wholly unnecessary. The Legislature of any state, who may approve of the proposed mode of choosing Electors and Representatives by districts, as best suited to its particular situation and circumstances, can by their own separate Act or Resolve, try the experiment of its utility, without divesting themselves of any constitutional right, or contributing to abolish the rights of any of its sister states, who may esteem their own modes of election, under the existing articles of the Constitution, as better adapted to their present circumstances. Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor be requested to transmit a copy of the foregoing Resolution to the Supreme Executive of the state of Maryland, that it may be communicated to the Legislature of that state.
The foregoing answer was reported by a select Committee, and accepted in the House of Representatives, by Yeas, 143, Nays, 33.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman from the Creek Nation, dated at Charleston (S. C.) 21st April, 1801, to a correspondent in Philadelphia.
"On the 6th inst. I left the public establishment in the Creek nation. The Indians are very friendly, have great confidence in the justice of the U. States, and are, by the wise management and good counsel of colonel Hawkins, advancing fast towards civilization. They are moving out from their towns, and making separate settlements on creeks, or wherever they find the soil best for cultivation. These settlements they enclose with strong and high fences; a great number of them are using the plough; and as the game is nearly gone, they are generally very attentive to raising cattle and hogs. They begin now to make cotton enough for their own use, and have upwards of an hundred wheels in motion, and nine or ten looms. If the same benevolence and attention should be continued to these people, that has been bestowed on them for a few years past, their situation, in a short time, would certainly be changed for the better.
"On my way through the nation at Cowetahtahauhasse, I saw a white man from the Simanolees, who informed me that general Bowles was again making head: that one vessel for him, with military stores and presents, from New-Providence, had arrived at the Bay of Tampa, near the mouth of Indian River, to the East of St. Marks, and that two more were expected with similar cargoes. And since my arrival here, I have been informed by a gentleman but a few days from Nassau, that previous to his leaving that place, one ship had failed, and more were preparing to sail with supplies for general Bowles: something interrupted his mentioning what the supplies consisted of, but I suppose them to be such as are mentioned above. If these reports be true, and I think they may be believed as one corroborates the other, almost all the Simanolees and some of the Lower Creeks bordering on them, and near to the line which divides the territory of the United States from that of Spain, will be induced to flock to him. And then he will have it in his power (having long since had the will) to do much damage to the Spanish settlements in the Floridas. He will also renew his attempts against Col. Hawkins, which, as all the Creek nation except those few which I have mentioned on the Simanolees, are friendly to good order and look up to Col. Hawkins as their director, will, it is to be supposed, prove as ineffective as his last. The property of the frontier citizens on the Altamaha, in the lower parts of the state of Georgia, will, I am apprehensive, be very insecure from his infamous banditties."
The subscriber respectfully acquaints the public, that he has removed to the corner of Ninth and B streets, where he continues to manufacture and sell all kinds of Ornaments for Chimney pieces, Door Caps, Frontispieces, Metal 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.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, Washington, June 10, 1801.
THE Commissioners are desirous of contracting for building an Elliptical room in the fourth wing of the Capitol, to be completed by the first day of November next, according to the bill of particulars lodged in their office.
The proposals must be sent sealed on or before the 17th instant. Good sureties will be required.
Per order,
THOMAS MUNROE, Clk. Com.
June 22, 1801.
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TO BE RENTED,
THE store lately in the tenure of Doctor Galloway and Co. Its situation for business is preferable to any other in the City, being on the Pennsylvania Avenue, between the President's House and the Capitol, and within a few yards of the spot on which is to be immediately erected the market house.
JOSIAS W. KING.
At the Capitol.
May 29, 1801.
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FOR SALE,
The complete frames for two buildings, ONE 44 feet by 24 feet, two stories, the other 28 by 16, both of best white oak and prepared in the best manner, being intended for the use of the owner. Poplar feather-edged plank, sufficient to complete, may be had with them. Enquire of the printer.
April 20.
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For sale or Rent,
THE house and lot at present occupied by Mr. John Dempsey; situated near the Capitol Building, on lot No. 6, in square 759; this lot fronts 55 feet on East Capitol Street, and 75 feet on Second Street. Possession may be had the first day of August next, and for terms apply to the subscriber.
SAMUEL N. SMALLWOOD.
Washington, May 29, 1801.
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Received by the Lucinda from Bristol, via Philadelphia, three cases Ketland's fowling guns, tin in boxes, brass kettles, frying pans, &c.
Also on hand,
Nails in casks, and a general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, saddlery, and brass wares, which will be sold by the quantity or otherwise, on reasonable terms at the subscriber's store on Jersey Avenue Capitol Hill.
HENRY INGLE.
May 23, 1801.
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For Sale and to Rent,
TWO elegant two story Brick DWELLING HOUSES, situate on the fourth side of Pennsylvania Avenue, a little to the west of the President's Square. Each house contains two parlours and passage on first floor; on second, two rooms with fire-places; and well finished garrets, cellars and kitchens. In the front of the buildings extending to the avenue, is a neat yard planted with trees, palisaded, &c. The situation, in point of health and contiguity to the public buildings, is equal to any in the city, and is well adapted for private families, or to accommodate genteel Boarders. The title is indisputable. The terms will be moderate for part cash or slaves. For particulars inquire of OWEN ROBERTS, on the premises, or of
THOMAS HERTY, Conveyancer.
City of Washington, May 25, 1801.
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Thirty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from this rendezvous the following soldiers belonging to the 1st Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers: ISAAC DAVIS, about nineteen years old, five feet seven inches high, dark blue eyes, black hair, ruddy complexion, a farmer, born in this county and state.
JAMES NELSON, twenty two years of age, five feet six inches high, grey eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, by occupation a farmer; he is also a native of this state and county.
JAMES HENNING, twenty one years old, five feet nine and three quarter inches high, blue eyes, light hair, sallow complexion, by occupation a house carpenter, born in Berkeley county this state. They all deserted in their uniform. Any person apprehending the above deserters, shall receive thirty dollars upon delivering them to me, or any officer commanding in the service of the United States, or ten dollars for either of them.
RICHARD S. BLACKBURN,
Captain 1st Regt. Artillerists and engineers, commanding. Dumfries, Prince William county, Virginia, May 29, 1801. } 6w
LOTS FOR SALE,
In the City of WASHINGTON. THE SUBSCRIBER offers for Sale a number of valuable Lots beautifully situated between the Capitol and the Eastern Branch. Also a few Lots to be let on lease for ninety nine years in the vicinity of the Navy yard.
WILLIAM PROUT.
City of Washington. December 22, 1800. tf N. B. A few Tons of good Meadow Hay, one Kiln of Bricks, and some Cord Wood.
W. P.
Twenty Dollars Reward
WILL be given to any person who shall give information respecting a certain TRUNK, lost or stolen on the 9th inst. from the United
WAR DEPARTMENT, April 20th, 1801.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the expiration of the 30th day of June next ensuing, for the supply of all RATIONS, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October 1801, until the thirtieth day of September 1802, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
FIRST. At Pittsburg; at Fort Franklin; at Le Boeuf, at Presquille; at Niagara; at Olwego; at Detroit; at Fort Wayne; at Michilimackinac; at the Falls of St. Mary's; and at the Grand Portage on Lake Superior.
SECOND. At Forts Washington, Vincennes, and Massac; at the Cantonment near the mouth of the Ohio, and at any post or place on the east side of the Mississippi River, between the mouths of the Ohio and Illinois Rivers; and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Kentucky.
THIRD. At Knoxville, Tellico, South West Point, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Tennessee; at Bear Creek on the Tennessee River, and at any place in the Chickasaw or Choctaw country between Bear Creek and Natchez; at the Chickasaw Bluffs; at Natchez; at Fort Adams and its dependencies, and thence to the Mobile River.
Separate PROPOSALS will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States from the 1st day of January 1802, until the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states herein after mentioned, viz.
FOURTH. At Point Peter; at Fort Greene, at Fort Wilkinson; at Fort Pinckney; at Fort Johnston; at Fort Moultrie in Charleston Harbor; at Fort Johnston, Cape Fear, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Georgia, South-Carolina, and North-Carolina.
FIFTH. At Fort Norfolk; at Harper's Ferry; at Fort M'Henry; at the City of Washington, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Virginia and Maryland.
SIXTH. At Wilmington; at Fort Mifflin at the Laboratory near Philadelphia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Delaware and Pennsylvania, excepting Pittsburg, Fort Franklin, Le Boeuf, and Presquille, in the state of Pennsylvania.
SEVENTH. At Trenton; at Fort Jay; at West Point, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of New-Jersey, and New-York, excepting Olwego and Niagara in the state of New-York.
EIGHTH. At Newport; at New-London, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Rhode-Island and Connecticut.
NINTH. At Fort Independence, Boston Harbor, at Salem, at Marblehead, at Portland, at Portsmouth, at Bennington, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Massachusetts, New-Hampshire and Vermont.
A ration is to consist of eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of sifted or bolted Indian meal, one pound and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted pork; and when fresh meat is issued, salt at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations; soap at the rate of four pounds, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half, for every hundred rations. The proposals will extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spirits, at the rate of half a gill per ration, and vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as of substitutes and alternatives, must be specified.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Olwego, for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the Western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places, or of posts, to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by the means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for by the United States, at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is to be understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been, or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea-board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months.

PROPOSALS
For carrying the MAILS of the United States on the following routes, will be received at the General Post-Office in Washington City, until the 15th day of July next inclusive.
75. From Newburg by New Windsor, Goshen, Warwick, Harnburg N. J. New town N. J. Johnsbury N. J. Hope N. J. Belvidere N. J. and Easton Penn. to Bethlehem P. once a week. Leave Newburg every Tuesday at 6 A M arrive at Newtown on Wednesday by noon, arrive at Easton on Thursday 6 P M. Leave Easton Friday 6 A M and arrive at Bethlehem by 8 A M. Returning , Leave Bethlehem at 11 A M on Friday arrive at Easton by 1 P M at Newtown N. J. on Saturday by 1 P M. Leave Newtown at 2 P M and arrive at Goshen on Monday at 6 A M and at Newburg by noon.
NEW JERSEY.
76. From Newark by Chatham, Morristown, Boonetown, Rockaway and Sparta to Newtown to return by Johnsbury, Hackettstown, Mendon, Morristown and Chatham to Newark once a week. Leave Newark on Friday at 6 A M and arrive at Newtown by 1 P M on Saturday. Returning , Leave Newtown every Wednesday at 2 P M and arrive at Newark on Thursday by 6 P M.
77. From Trenton by Allentown, Monmouth C. H. Shrewsbury, Middletown point, Spottwood, New Brunswick, Somerset C. H. Pluckemin, Raritan and New Germantown to Pittston once a week. Leave Trenton every Monday at noon and arrive at Pittston the next Thursday by 10 A M. Returning , Leave Pittston every Thursday at 2 P M and arrive at Trenton the next Monday by 9 A M.
78. From Trenton by Pennington, Flemington, Pittston and Alexandria to Plumstead P. once a week. Leave Plumstead every Thursday at 6 A M arrive at Pittston by noon, and at Trenton on Friday by 10 A M. Returning , Leave Trenton on Friday at 2 P M arrive at Pittston on Saturday noon, and at Plumstead by 7 P M.
79. From Philadelphia by Haddonfield, Taunton and Atson to Tuckerton once in two weeks. Leave Philadelphia every other Wednesday at 4 P M and arrive at Tuckerton on Thursday by 8 P M. Returning , Leave Tuckerton every other Tuesday at 5 A M and arrive at Philadelphia on Wednesday by 8 A M.
80. From Philadelphia P. by Gloucester, Woodbury, Swedeboro, Woodstown and Salem to Bridgetown once a week. Leave Philadelphia every Wednesday at 3 P M and arrive at Bridgetown on Friday by 2 P M. Leave Bridgetown every Saturday at 6 A M and arrive at Salem by noon. Leave Salem every Tuesday at 6 A M and arrive at Philadelphia on Wednesday by 8 A M.
PENNSYLVANIA.
81. From Philadelphia by Jenkintown, Doylestown, Plumstead, Easton, Hellers, Shippensburg and Lehigh to Wilkesbarre once a week. Leave Philadelphia every Wednesday at 4 P M arrive at Plumstead on Thursday by 1 P M and at Easton by 6 P M. Leave Easton on Friday at 6 A M and arrive at Wilkesbarre on Saturday by 2 P M. Returning , Leave Wilkesbarre every Sunday at 6 A M arrive at Easton on Monday 1 P M. Leave Easton at 3 P M arrive at Plumstead on Tuesday by noon and at Philadelphia on Wednesday by 8 A M.
82. From Philadelphia by Germantown, Norristown, Trap, Pottsgrove, Reading, Hamburg and Sunbury to Northumberland once a week. Leave Philadelphia every Wednesday at 4 P M arrive at Reading on Thursday by 6 P M. Leave Reading on Friday at 6 A M and arrive at Northumberland on Saturday by 2 P M. Returning , Leave Northumberland every Sunday at 6 A M arrive at Reading on Monday by 6 P M. Leave Reading on Tuesday at 6 A M and arrive at Philadelphia on Wednesday by 8 A M.
83. From Northumberland by Milton and Muncey to Williamsport once a week. Leave Williamsport every Saturday at 6 A M. and arrive at Northumberland by 6 P M. Leave Northumberland every Monday at 6 A M. and arrive at Williamsport by 6 P M.
84. From Northumberland by Lewisburg, Millinburg, Aaronburg, Milesburg, and Bellefonte to Centre Furnace once a week. Leave Northumberland every Monday at 6 A M. and arrive at Centre Furnace the next day by 3 P M. Leave Centre Furnace every Wednesday by 6 A M. and arrive at Northumberland on Thurs-
day, Shippensburg, and Strasburg to Chambersburg once a week. Leave Chambersburg every Friday at 6 A M. arrive at Harrisburg on Saturday at 10 A M. Leave Harrisburg at noon and arrive at Carlisle by 4 P M. Leave Carlisle on Monday at 6 A M. and arrive at Chambersburg by 6 P M. Leave Chambersburg on Tuesday at 8 A M. arrive at Carlisle by 7 P M. at Harrisburg on Wednesday by 10 A M. Leave Harrisburg at noon and arrive at Reading on Thursday by 5 P M.
86. From Philadelphia by Downingtown to Lancaster three times a week. Leave Philadelphia every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 6 A M. and arrive at Lancaster same days by 6 P M. Leave Lancaster every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 A M. and arrive at Philadelphia the same days by 6 P M.
87. From Lancaster by Columbia, York, Berlin and Franklin to Chambersburg twice a week. Leave Lancaster every Thursday and Sunday at 4 A M. arrive at York by 10 A M. and at Chambersburg on Friday and Monday at 2 P M. Returning , Leave Chambersburg on Saturday at 8 A M. and arrive at York on Sunday and Wednesday by noon, leave York at 2 P M. and arrive at Lancaster same days by 7 P M.
88. From Carlisle by York to Baltimore once a week. Leave Carlisle every Monday at 2 P M. and arrive at York on Tuesday by 10 A M. Leave York every Wednesday 6 A M. and arrive at Baltimore on Thursday by 10 A M. Returning , Leave Baltimore on Friday at 10 A M. and arrive at York on Saturday by 3 P M. Leave York on Sunday at noon and arrive at Carlisle on Monday by 10 A M.
89. From Chambersburg by McConnellsburg (Great Cove) Bedford, Somerset, Donegal, Greensburg, Versailles, Pittsburgh, and Cannonsburg to Washington twice a week. Leave Chambersburg every Tuesday and Saturday at 4 A M. arrive at Somerset on Wednesday and Sunday by 4 P M. Leave Somerset at 5 P M. and arrive at Pittsburgh on Friday and Tuesday at 5 A M. and at Washington same days by 10 A M. Returning , Leave Washington every Friday and Tuesday by 2 P M. arrive at Pittsburgh by 7 P M. and at Somerset on Sunday and Thursday at 8 A M. Leave Somerset at 9 A M. and arrive at Chambersburg on Monday and Friday by 5 P M.
90. From Somerset by Connellsburg, Union and New Geneva to Morgantown Va. once a week. Leave Somerset every Wednesday at 6 A M. and arrive at Morgantown on Friday by 10 A M. Returning , Leave Morgantown every Friday at 2 P M. and arrive at Somerset on Saturday by 8 P M.
91. From Washington by Brownsville to Union once a week. Leave Union on Friday at 5 A M. and arrive at Washington by 4 P M. Leave Washington on Saturday at 6 A M. and arrive at Union by 6 P M. Contract for one year only.
91. (a) From Bristol, Pa. to Burlington, N. J. 6 times a week. Leave Bristol every day, Sunday excepted, at 4 P M. and arrive at Burlington in half an hour. Leave Burlington every day, Sunday excepted, at 6 P M. and arrive at Bristol in half an hour.
91. (b) From Wilkesbarre by Plymouth, Shickelshiny and Salem, to Berwick Penn. once a week. Leave Wilkesbarre every Monday at 6 A M and arrive at Berwick by 3 P M. Leave Berwick every Monday at 6 P M and arrive at Wilkesbarre on Tuesday by 3 P M. Contract for one year.
91. (c) From Harrisburg by Halifax to Sunbury once a week. Leave Harrisburg every Wednesday at 5 A M and arrive at Sunbury on Thursday by 10 A M. Leave Sunbury every Thursday at 2 P M and arrive at Harrisburg on Friday by 6 P M. Contract for one year.
NORTH W. TERRITORY.
92. From Pittsburg Pa. by Georgetown and Canfield to Warren, once in two weeks. Leave Pittsburg every other Wednesday at 2 P M. and arrive at Warren the next Friday by 7 P M. Leave Warren every other Monday at 6 A M. and arrive at Pittsburg by 10 A M. Contract to continue for two years.
93. From Washington Pa. by Brooke Co. Va. Wheeling Va. Zanesville N. T. and Hockhocking to Chillicothe twice a week. Leave Washington Pa. every Tuesday and Friday at 2 P M. and arrive at Chillicothe the next Friday and Monday by 7 P M. Returning , Leave Chillicothe every Saturday and Tuesday at 4 A M. and arrive at Washington the next Tuesday and Friday at 10 A M.
94. From Zanesville to Marietta once
every Thursday at 2 P M. and arrive at Marietta on Friday by 7 P M.
95. From Chillicothe by Manchester, Mayville Ky. Washington Ky. Paris Ky. Lexington Ky. and Versailles Ky. to Frankfort Ky. twice a week. Leave Chillicothe every Tuesday and Saturday at 5 A M. arrive at Washington on Wednesday and Sunday by 11 A M. Leave Washington the same days at 3 P M. arrive at Lexington Thursday and Monday at 3 P M. and at Frankfort on Friday and Tuesday at 9 A M. Returning , Leave Frankfort every Friday and Tuesday at 3 P M. arrive at Washington Saturday and Wednesday by 3 P M. Leave Washington same day at 5 P M. and arrive at Chillicothe the next Monday and Friday by 7 P M.
96. From Washington Ky. by Augusta to Cincinnati, once a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 3 P M. and arrive at Cincinnati on Friday by 9 A M. Leave Cincinnati every Friday at 3 P M. and arrive at Washington the next Sunday by 3 A M.
97. From Chillicothe by Upper Sandusky, Miami Rapids and Frenchtown on Reaon River to Detroit, supposed to be 165 miles, once in two weeks. Leave Chillicothe every other Tuesday at 8 A M. and arrive at Detroit the next Saturday by noon. Returning , Leave Detroit every other Sunday at 6 A M. and arrive at Chillicothe the next Thursday by 3 P M. Contract to continue two years.
98. From Louisville Ky. to Vincennes once a week. Leave Louisville every Tuesday at 6 A M. and arrive at Vincennes on Thursday by 6 P M. Returning , Leave Vincennes every Saturday at 6 A M. and arrive at Louisville the next Monday by 6 P M. Contract to continue two years.
99. From Vincennes by Kaskaskia to Kahokia once in two weeks. Leave Vincennes every other Friday at 2 P M. and arrive at Kahokia the next Monday by 4 P M. Returning , Leave Kahokia every other Monday at 8 A M. and arrive at Vincennes the next Friday by 10 A M. Contract to continue two years.
IN KENTUCKY.
100. From Frankfort by Harrodsburg, Danville, Beardstown, Springfield and Shepherdsville to Louisville, once a week. Leave Frankfort every Friday at 2 P M. arrive at Danville on Saturday noon at Beardstown on Sunday at 2 P M. and at Louisville on Monday at 4 P M. Returning , Leave Louisville every Tuesday at 8 A M. arrive at Beardstown on Wednesday by 8 A M. at Danville on Thursday by 10 A M. and at Frankfort on Friday by 10 A M.
101. From Eddyville by Smithland to Fort Massac once in two weeks. Leave Eddyville every other Tuesday at 6 A M. and arrive at Fort Massac on Wednesday at 10 A M. Leave Fort Massac every other Wednesday at 2 P M. and arrive at Eddyville on Thursday by 6 P M. Contract to continue 1 year.
MISISSIPPI TERRITORY.
102. From Natchez to Loftus Heights in Miss. Ter. once in two weeks. Leave Natchez every other Monday at 8 A M. and arrive at Loftus Heights on Tuesday by 10 A M. Leave Loftus Heights every other Tuesday at 2 P M. and arrive at Natchez on Wednesday by 6 P M. Contract to continue 2 years, and propolis to be sent to Mr. John Steele at Natchez.
IN DELAWARE.
103. From Georgetown by Concord and Laurel to Salisbury Md. once a week. Leave George-town every Wednesday at 6 A M. and arrive at Salisbury by 6 P M. Leave Salisbury every Thursday at 6 A M. and arrive at Georgetown by 6 P M. Contract to continue 2 years.
IN MARYLAND.
104. From Annapolis by Sharktown to Centreville once a week. Leave Annapolis every Friday at 9 A M. and arrive at Centreville by 5 P M. Leave Centreville every Monday at 9 A M. and arrive at Annapolis by 5 P M.
105. From Annapolis by Haddaways to Easton once a week. Leave Annapolis every Friday at 6 A M. and arrive at Easton by 6 P M. Leave Easton every Wednesday at 6 A M. and arrive at Annapolis by 5 P M. Contract to continue 2 years.
106. From Elkton by Warwick to Greensboro' once a week. Leave Elkton every Wednesday at 6 A M. and arrive at Greensboro' by 6 P M. Leave Greensboro' every Thursday at 6 A M. and arrive at Elkton by 6 P M. Contract to continue 2 years.
107. From Washington City by Hobbs and Brookville to Taneyton once a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 6
Saturday by 6 P M. Contract to continue 2 years.
108. From Washington City to Wileyville Va. once a week. Leave Washington every Sunday at 8 A M. and arrive at Wileyville by 11 A M. Returning , Leave Wileyville every Saturday at 1 P M. and arrive at Washington by 3 P M. Contract to continue 6 months.
IN VIRGINIA.
109. From Morgantown by Petty John and Clarksburg to Marietta N. T. once a week. Leave Morgantown every Friday at 2 P M. and arrive at Marietta the next Monday by 3 P M. Returning , Leave Marietta every Tuesday at 9 A M. and arrive at Morgantown on Friday by 7 A M. Contract to continue 2 years.
110. From Romney to Morgantown once a week. Leave Romney every Friday at 10 A M. and arrive at Morgantown on Sunday by 4 P M. Returning , Leave Morgantown every Monday at 10 A M. and arrive at Romney the next Wednesday by 2 P M. The contract for this route to expire the 31st March 1802.
111. From Alexandria by Thomas's ferry to Piscataway once a week. Leave Alexandria every Saturday at 2 P M. and arrive at Piscataway by 6 P M. Leave Piscataway every Saturday at 6 A M. and arrive at Alexandria by 10 A M. Contract to continue 2 years.
112. From Bowling Green by Broadus's Mill, Harrisons and Dunkirk to New Kent C. H. once a week. Leave Bowling Green every Monday at 6 A M. and arrive at New Kent on Tuesday at 10 A M. Leave New Kent on Tuesday at 2 P M. and arrive at Bowling Green on Wednesday by 6 P M. Contract to continue 2 years.
113. From Richmond to Charles City C. H. once a week. Leave Richmond every Tuesday at 2 P M. and arrive at Charles City C. H. on Wednesday by 6 P M. Leave Charles City C. H. on Monday at 6 P M. and arrive at Richmond on Tuesday by 10 A M. Contract to continue 2 years.
114. From Petersburg by Suffolk C. H. to Jerusalem once a week. Leave Petersburg every Thursday at 2 P M. and arrive at Jerusalem by 6 P M. Leave Jerusalem every Wednesday at 6 A M. and arrive at Petersburg on Thursday by 10 A M. Contract to continue 2 years.
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
115. From Charlotte N. C. to York C. H. S. C. once a week. Leave Charlotte every Monday at 6 A M. and arrive at York by 6 P M. Leave York every Sunday at 6 A M. and arrive at Charlotte by 6 P M. Contract to continue 2 years.
NOTES.
Note 1. The Postmaster General may alter the times of arrival & departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
Note 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is specified.
Note 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of 5 dollars shall be incurred.
Note 4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mails: and if any person, making proposals, desires to carry newspapers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry it with that emolument and for what sum without that emolument.
Note 5. Should any person, making proposals, desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals, the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.
Note 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the month of August, November, February and May, one month after the expiration of each quarter.
Note 7. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and to continue in force until the 1st October 1805, excepting such routes as have a particular note respecting the continuance of the contract.
JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Postmaster General.
GENERAL POST-OFFICE, WASHINGTON CITY, April 27, 1801.
FOR SALE,
A young Negro Girl