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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. II.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CLXXXI.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1802.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
GOVERNOR MUNROE'S
LETTER
Of the 7th of December 1801.
To THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES OF VIRGINIA.
[CONCLUDED.]
The militia law is likewise a subject which it is thought merits the attention of the legislature. It is one of great importance, as the militia of a free state is justly considered the bulwark of its liberty. No people are secure in the enjoyment of their rights, who keep within their limits a strong military force trained to subordination, and accustomed to obey with reverence the orders of its chief. History furnishes many awful lessons on this head, of which we ought to take warning. Our situation might possibly exempt us from the mournful catastrophe of other nations; for being separated by the ocean from the great powers of the earth, nature seems to have inhibited by an external mandate, all colourable pretext for a formidable standing army; and should the public functionaries at any time raise one in contempt of their duty, and her authority, it is not presumable that our officers, educated like ourselves in democratical principles, will turn their arms against their country. But these considerations should not lull us into security.
Fremen should never rely on others for the protection of an interest for which they are personally responsible and from which they have no right to shrink. Incidents might occur from foreign and domestic causes, which would surprise them, and put every thing to hazard. They should be ready at all times to take such an attitude in arms, as would forbid the idea of invasion or usurpation.
The discipline of the militia may be considered at present as very imperfect, the regiments in general as being defective in the knowledge of military evolutions and other duties which they ought to possess. It is understood that the musters of the regiments, battalions and companies, which are prescribed by law, are often thinly attended by the men who compose the several corps, and those who do attend, derive but little advantage from it. A derangement so general ought to be remedied if it admits of remedy. We are led to enquire to what cause it is to be attributed? Are the defects complained of, incident to the system, or do they proceed from the improper execution of it? So far as my experience authorizes an opinion, I am inclined to attribute them to the first of these causes, and to believe that it will be difficult if not impossible to carry the discipline of the militia to that degree of improvement which is desired, without some change in the system itself. The failure of the men or officers to attend musters, admits a prompt and easy remedy, by the imposition of fines, which would make it their interest as well as their duty to attend; fines which would produce their effect equally with the rich and the poor. But how improve them in the knowledge of discipline in the various points in which they are defective? Can no plan be devised which would accomplish the object without increasing the frequency and duration of the musters by regiment, battalion, or company? A plan which would infuse a military spirit in the whole body, and supersede the necessity of fines, or at least a resort to them as rare and unusual? If the officers were informed on all points of their duty, is it not presumable that they might instruct their men, within the terms that are now prescribed for the purpose. Our own experience has sufficiently shown how great and sudden the improvement of the men was, when they were instructed by those who were masters of the art. It is well known that the service of the late Baron Steuben in the American army formed an important epoch in the history of its discipline. And might not the officers acquire the requisite information by some little improvement of the plan which is already devised for their instruction. By being called together in larger bodies by brigades for example, to be trained in the presence of their generals and of the Chief Magistrate, when his other public duties permitted his attendance, yielding them such light accommodations as the change might require? The subject is highly important to the best interests of society. Witnessing some defects in the system, I thought it my duty to bring them to your view, and submit them to consideration. To the representatives of the people, all the dangers to which our country may be subject, are well known and it belongs to them
wisdom to anticipate and provide for them.
The other subject to which I consider it my duty to invite the attention of the General Assembly, is the situation of our public roads and bridges, a subject distinct in principle from those already mentioned, but like them of great importance to the public.
[On this topic Mr. Munroe dilates, suggesting many valuable ideas, which, however, the claims of other articles prevent our publishing]
The subjects which I have thus offered to your consideration are of great importance to the Commonwealth. They rest on different principles but unite in a common policy, the support of our republican government, the improvement of our country and the happiness of our citizens. To the wisdom of the Legislature they are submitted with that respectful regard which is due to the immediate representatives of the people.
Another and more interesting subject claims your attention. Since your last session, an important change has taken place in the situation of public affairs, on which I offer you my most sincere congratulations; a change which I consider highly favorable to the personal liberty of our citizens, to the stability of the union, to the sovereignty and the happiness of the people. Had the contest which achieved our independence, ended in the aggrandizement of individuals, vain and unprofitable would it have been. Had that been the result, our race of glory, our career of happiness would have been soon run. But that was not the object of the controversy nor will it be its fruit. The people of America, among whom there was no superior, contended in a common struggle for their equal rights. In that great cause, they sustained with unexampled fortitude, through a long and arduous conflict, every calamity to which savage war is subject, in its worst form. They looked forward to peace, and the happy order of things which would grow out of it, for the reward of their toils, their sufferings and their dangers, and they will not be disappointed. I have no hesitation to declare, that I consider the late election to the Executive of the United States, as having essentially contributed to secure us the enjoyment of the blessings for which we contended in our revolution. The manner too by which the public will was declared on that great occasion was not less honorable to the government of the people than the act itself was important to their cause. No strife, no unbecoming violence, no tumult, were heard of. Tranquility, order, and a dignified but unimposing solemnity prevailed in every quarter. A great and useful example have we thus exhibited to an interested and beholding world. An example which proves, how competent the people are to self government? How wise and faithful in the exercise of the most important acts of sovereignty!
From this declaration of the public sentiment, and the administration which was formed by it, I calculate on every thing that ought to be expected from the conduct of wise and virtuous men; a republican tone in the government and its measures; economy in the disbursement of public monies; the restoration of social harmony, and a thousand other blessings which belong to our situation, and which we ought to enjoy. But it merits consideration whether those blessings should depend on the political character, views, or principles of those, who may be occasionally called to office? Whether some provisions ought not to be engrafted in the Federal Constitution, which without diminishing its force, would make the operation of the government less dangerous, the public functionaries more responsible and the liberties of the people more secure? An amendment of the Constitution in these respects, appears to be an object of the first importance, and I doubt not, will receive from the General Assembly the consideration to which it is so justly entitled. It is our peculiar good fortune to have among us some very enlightened citizens, of whose great experience, virtue and talents we might profit on a subject so highly interesting. These citizens are advanced to a stage of life, while which it leaves their faculties in full vigour, and exempts them from the influence of those passions, which unhappily too often mingle their effect in public concerns, forbids the hope of our enjoying this blessing any great length of time. On the subject of amendments, I have the pleasure to transmit you a proposition from the state of Maryland, which merits particular attention.
The good people of these states (and
of this state a portion of that great society) have many advantages for free government, which no other nation ever enjoyed. Called to act in an enlightened age, having never recognized hereditary orders, all the citizens, born with equal rights and expectations, their title to the sovereignty, is supported by every consideration, that can give stability or permanence to the possession of it. It is equally sanctioned by nature, by early habits and political institutions; with such advantages, we have it in our power, and it is our duty, to transmit this blessing to our latest posterity. Should that be the case, America will remain an instructive, an illustrious example, to nations. But under circumstances so favorable, let it be recollected, if that system should fail, that liberty, so long the idol of mankind, will be lost forever. As a nation America might survive the wreck, but her people would be most wretched, and her name, instead of being the glory and the ornament of history, would deservedly become the reproach and scorn of the World.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir your most obedient servant, JAMES MONROE.
DOCUMENT No II.
Accompanying the President's communications to Congress, of the 8th December 1801.
Extract of a letter from the secretary of state, to William Eaton, Esq. Consul at Tunis, dated
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, May 20, 1801.
"The proofs which have been given by the baliaw of Tripoli, of hostile designs against the United States, have as you will learn from commodore Dale, determined the President to send into the Mediterranean a squadron of three frigates and a sloop of war, under the command of that officer. Should war have been declared, or hostilities commenced, this force will be immediately employed in the defence and protection of our commerce against the piracies of that regency. It is hoped that the contagion will not have spread to Tunis or Algiers; but should one or both of them have followed the perfidious example, their corsairs will be equally repelled and punished."
"The policy of exhibiting a naval force on the coast of Barbary, has long been urged by yourself and the other consuls. The present moment is peculiarly favorable for the experiment, not only as it is a provision against an immediate danger, but as we are now at peace and amity with all the rest of the world, and as the force employed would if at home, be at nearly the same expense, with less advantage to our mariners. The President has therefore every reason to expect the utmost exertions of your prudence and address, in giving the measure an impression most advantageous to the character and interests of the United States. In effecting this object, the means must be left in a great degree to your knowledge of the local and other circumstances, which cannot be understood at this distance. You will of course take due pains to satisfy the Bey, that the United States are desirous of maintaining peace with all nations, who are willing to live in peace, that they have given abundant evidence of their disposition to cultivate the friendship of the Barbary regencies and of himself in particular, and that if the flag of the United States should be engaged in war with either of them, it will be a war of defence and necessity, not of choice or provocation. You will also give every friendly explanation and assurance on this occasion, which may be requisite for the consuls and agents of other powers residing at Tunis."
"You are authorised to inform the Bey of Tunis, that a vessel is now preparing to take in the cargo, which will complete the regalia due to him, and that no time will be lost in getting her on her voyage."
Note.—The same was written to Mr. O'Brien, except the last paragraph, with the following addition:—
"You will of course take due pains to satisfy the Dey, that the United States are desirous of maintaining peace with all nations who are willing to live in peace, that they have given abundant evidence of their disposition to cultivate the friendship of the Barbary regencies, and of himself in particular; that they ex-
pect from his good faith an efficacious interposition, according to our treaty with him, for guaranteeing the treaty with the baliaw of Tripoli."
"The United States, it appears, will before you receive this, be three years in arrears to the Dey. Towards making up the deficiency the "George Washington" is under active preparation to carry timber and other stores for at least one annuity. Commodore Dale is charged with thirty thousand dollars, which the President hopes the Dey may have been induced to accept as a commutation for the stores due for another. He has also in charge four hundred yards of cloth, and thirty pieces of linen, for the biennial present. Should you not have prevailed on the Dey, and should find it still impossible to prevail on him, to accept the thirty thousand dollars in lieu of the stores, without the application of four, five, or six thousand dollars, you will be supplied with that sum and the sum of thirty thousand dollars will then be made up out of other monies in the commodore's hands. Should there be no possibility of inducing the Dey to the measure, even with this aid, the whole sum of thirty thousand dollars is to be retained by the commodore. The balance for the remaining, or third year, will be sent as soon as it can be done, either in stores or money as may be agreed. You are already aware how much both the convenience and interest of the United States will be promoted by substituting money for stores, rating the latter at thirty thousand dollars, as a permanent regulation, and will take due pains to bring about such a change. You may find it perhaps an argument of some weight with the Dey for preferring money to stores, that the former can always be remitted with more punctuality; and that in times of war such of the latter as are held to be contraband by the European law of nations, may be exposed to captures by which he must be affected as well as the United States. In case you should succeed in the pecuniary commutation proposed, it will be proper in defining the sum of thirty thousand dollars to refer to some standard of weight and fineness in the metal, that will secure the United States against arbitrary regulations of the Dey, and quiet his jealousy, if he should have any, of imposition on the part of the United States. The Spanish dollars now in circulation may, for example, answer this purpose."
"The pretensions set up against the United States in the case of the ship Fortune, for indemnification to the owners of the merchandise, with which she was laden, shews the disadvantage of employing our vessels in the freight of Algerine property. You will, therefore, as far as you can, discourage that branch of trade; and as far as it cannot be done, will take care to repress all expectation or claim whatsoever, to throw on the United States the losses by capture under their flag."
"One subject of equal importance and delicacy still remains. The sending to Constantinople, the national ship of war, the George Washington, by force, under the Algerine flag, and for such a purpose, has deeply affected the sensibility, not only of the President, but of the people of the United States. Whatever temporary effects it may have had favorable to our interests, the indignity is of so serious a nature, that it is not impossible that it may be deemed necessary on a fit occasion to revive the subject. Viewing in this light, the President wishes that nothing may be said or done by you, that may unnecessarily preclude the competent authority from animadvertting on that transaction in any way that a vindication of the national honor may be thought to prescribe."
Extract of a letter from the same to James L. Cathcart, Esq. Consul at Tripoli, dated
Department of State, Washington, May 21, 1801.
"The threat of hostilities against the trade of the United States by the Baliaw, certified in your communications, and issuing immediately from the Baliaw himself in a translation of his letter of 25 May last, certified by his interpreter Farfara, has determined the President to send into the Mediterranean a squadron of frigates and a sloop of war, under commodore Dale, by whom this is written. You will also receive from him a letter to the Baliaw from the President."
"Should war have been declared, or hostilities commenced, before the arrival of this squadron, it will be immediately employed in the defence and protection of our commerce, against the piratical
attacks of the Baliaw's corsairs. Should war have been neither declared nor commenced, it is expected by the President that you will exert all your prudence and address in rendering the appearance of the squadron, and the letter from the President, subservient to the preservation of peace, and to such impressions on the Baliaw as will be most favorable to the dignity and interests of the United States. The President relies the more on the zeal and success of these exertions, as the policy of exhibiting a naval force on the coast of Barbary, has long been urged by you and the other consuls. To aid your exertions on this occasion, you will be supplied by commodore Dale, with a sum, if necessary, which will be communicated by him. In a letter which I have written by the present opportunity to Mr. O'Brien, he is instructed to cultivate the good-will of the Dey of Algiers, and to call on him for his stipulated interposition as guarantee of the treaty between the United States and the Baliaw. You will not fail to make the best use you can of the interposition if it be afforded."
THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States of America: To the illustrious and honored Bey of Tripoli of Barbary, whom God preserve.
Great and respected Friend,
"The assurances of friendship which our consul has given you, and of our sincere desire to cultivate peace and commerce with your subjects, are faithful expressions of our dispositions, and you will continue to find proofs of them in all those acts of respect and friendly intercourse which are due between nations handling as we do in the relations of peace and amity with each other."
"At the conclusion of our treaty with you, we endeavored to prove our respect for yourself, and satisfaction at that event, by such demonstrations as gave you then entire content; and we are disposed to believe that in rendering into another language those expressions in your letter of the 25th of May last, which seem to imply purposes inconsistent with the faith of that transaction, your intentions have been misconstrued. On this supposition we renew to you sincerely assurances of our constant friendship, and that our desire to cultivate peace and commerce with you remains firm and unabated."
"We have found it expedient to detach a squadron of observation into the Mediterranean Sea, to superintend the safety of our commerce there, and to exercise our seamen in nautical duties. We recommend them to your hospitality and good offices, should occasion require their resorting to your harbors. We hope their appearance will give umbrage to no power; for, while we mean to rest the safety of our commerce on the resources of our own strength and bravery in every sea, we have yet given to this squadron in strict command to conduct themselves towards all friendly powers with the most perfect respect and good order; it being the first object of our solicitude to cherish peace and friendship with all nations with whom it can be held on terms of equality and reciprocity."
"I pray God, very great and respected friend, to have you always in his holy keeping."
Written at the City of Washington, the twenty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one.
(Signed) TH. JEFFERSON.
By the President.
(Signed) JAMES MADDISON, Secretary of State.
Form of a letter which Commodore Dale was directed to write to the Dey of Algiers and the Bey of Tunis.
May it please your Excellency.
Having the honor to command a squadron of observation, dispatched by the President of the United States into the Mediterranean sea, to support the safety of their commerce threatened with attacks by the Baliaw of Tripoli, and to exercise our seamen in nautical duty, the instructions which I have received from the President require, that in approaching your harbors I should render the profound respect that is due to your excellency's dignity and character, and should recommend the squadron under my command, to your hospitality and good offices. I leave to the consul of the United States the task of explaining more particularly the friendly dispositions of the United States towards your excellency, the proofs with which he is charged of their desire to maintain the treaty be-

between the two powers, and the reliance of the President on similar dispositions on your part, for myself I only make use of the occasion to assure your excellency of the sensibility with which I shall experience your friendly countenance and accomodations, and of the sentiments of reverence and exalted esteem with which,
I have the honor to be, your excellency's obedient servant.
CIRCULAR.
Department of State. Washington May 21, 1801.
Sir, For a considerable time past suspicions have prevailed that a rupture with the United States was intended by the Bashaw of Tripoli. Of late, the alarms and proofs have been such as to impose on the President the obligation of making immediately the most effectual provision within his authority for the defence and protection of our mediterranean commerce, in case it should be attacked from that quarter. At the last session of Congress six frigates were directed by law to be kept as a peace establishment. One of this force three frigates and also a sloop of war have been equipped and will sail for the Mediterranean in a few days, under the command of Commodore Dale. Should war have been declared, or hostilities actually been commenced against our trade, this force will be employed in the most effectual manner for its safety. Should the means which have been or may be employed to obviate the necessity of such an application of the force be successful, the squadron after cruising a sufficient time in the Mediterranean, perhaps, if circumstances should not render it inadvisable, as far as the Levant, and towards Constantinople, will return to the United States.
The expedition will by this means, be not without its use, whatever may be the state of things on its arrival. It will have the effect, from which so much advantage has been promised by our consuls and others, of exhibiting to the Barbary powers a respectable specimen of the naval faculties of the United States. It will exercise our mariners and instruct our officers in the line of their service, and in a sea which it may be particularly useful for them to understand. And as they form a part of the peace establishment, the measure will add but inconsiderably to the expense otherwise to be incurred. The United States being now also happily at peace and amity with all the European powers, the moment is the more favorable in that view of the subject.
The President has thought proper that this early information and explanation should be given to you, that being fully possessed of the causes and object of the expedition, you may guard it against any misconception or misrepresentation that may by possibility be attached to it; and moreover prepare the government where you are, to lend to this squadron such hospitalities and accomodations in its ports or elsewhere, as opportunities may claim, and as it would be incumbent on the United States to reciprocate.
The friendly disposition felt by the United States towards you justifies them in their confidence that no convenient proof of a like disposition will be withheld, and of this friendly disposition you are authorized and instructed by the President, on all proper occasions, to give the most explicit and cordial assurances.
To Rufus King, London, David Humphreys, Madrid, William Smith Lisbon, W. V. Murray, Hague.
[A circular to the same effect was written to all our consuls in the Mediterranean]
Extract of a letter from James Madison to the Secretary of State, dated, Tripoli, April 18, 1801.
"I had the honor of receiving yours, of the 15th of January on the 13th instant, and am happy my conduct has been approved of by the President. Yours to Dr. McDonagh I delivered to the British consul to forward to him or to keep until his arrival. I have already informed you that he departed from here with Commodore Campbell last January, in order to solicit the court of Portugal for the consulate of this regency, he having the commodore's promise of recommendations.
"In consequence of the decease of our political father, I sent my drogoman to inform the Bashaw that the next day I should hoist the banners of the United States half mast, the only token of respect which I had in my power to pay to the manes of our much beloved patron, intending to wait a proper opportunity to communicate to him your intention. The Bashaw sent me a very polite message, expressing his concern for our loss, and requesting to know if the President had received his letter, which was forwarded by the Sophia. I answered in the affirmative, and ordered the drogoman to inform his excellency that I would wait on him when he was at leisure.
"In the evening he sent Farfara to inform me that he was indisposed or would have been glad to see me, and
requested if I had any thing to impart that I would communicate it to Farfara. I accordingly requested him to express to the Bashaw his excellency the President's satisfaction with the arrangements that took place last year, and to assure him that he had never considered him as dependent upon either of the other regencies, that he had always treated him as an independent prince, and the government of the United States would always consider him with as much respect, and treat him with the same friendship that they did the heads of the other regencies. Farfara returned with the following answer. "His excellency the Bashaw has desired me to request you to acquaint the President of the United States, that he is exceedingly pleased with his proffers of friendship; that the respect which he has shown to his communication is really flattering; that had his proffers been accompanied with a "frigate or brig of war, such as we had given the Algerines, he would be still more inclined to believe them genuine; that compliments altho' acceptable were of very little value, and that the heads of the Barbary States knew their friends by the value of the presents that they received from them."
"It being too late for any answer that evening I made such comments on the Bashaw's message as might serve to eradicate from the mind of the Jew the most distant expectation that the President would ever make so great a sacrifice, which I informed him was entirely incompatible with the interests of the United States.
"Considering it highly improper to delay giving a direct, explicit, and categorical answer to the Bashaw's intimation, I sent my drogoman to the castle to request an audience; I having previously formed a resolution never to employ a third person whenever the honor or the interest of my country was concerned. The drogoman informed me that his excellency had seen Farfara, and if I had any further communication to make to employ him, as he was very much indisposed. Thus was I disappointed.
"Farfara waited upon me in the afternoon, when I requested him to inform the Bashaw, that if he supposed that the cruisers which were sent by our government to Algiers were given gratuitously he had been misinformed; that during our negotiation last year I had acquainted him that the frigate was given to that regency in lieu of cash, for the ransom of our citizens, which had been redeemed on credit more than a year before her arrival; that the cruisers were built on commission, and paid for in cash out of the public treasury, and were not the property of the Dey, as he supposed; that I had copies of their accounts by me which he should peruse if he thought proper, whereby he would be informed of the magnitude of his expectation, and the improbability of the United States having given them gratuitously; that I was sensible how disagreeable it would be to disappoint expectations when once formed; I therefore found it my duty to prevent any taking place, in order to avoid the chagrin attending a positive refusal, which, from the nature of the request, must naturally be expected from the President of the United States.
"The Bashaw returned in answer, that he had concluded peace with the United States for much less than he had received from other nations, and that he knew his friends by what he received from them.
"I shall by no means broach this subject to the Bashaw again, as I have hindered him from having any ground for expectation, and shall continue to act in the same manner, should he ever make it a topic of conversation, as he can have no pretext to make a demand, and only intimates that he expects some mark of the President's friendship, more substantial than compliments. I imagine it will be best to take no further notice of it. The appearance of our frigates in the Mediterranean will, I hope, eradicate any expectation that he may have flattered himself with, if any really exists, and until that period, believe me Sir, our commerce will never be upon a respectable footing in these seas."
[To be continued.]
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MR. DAVIS made a report for allowing further time to holders of military warrants to register and locate the same.
The house took up the Library Bill , when Mr. Randolph moved to strike out that part which gave permission to the Heads of Departments, Judges of the Supreme Court, and foreign ministers to take out books, which was agreed to and the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-day.
On motion of Mr. Randolph, the house went into a committee of the whole on the state of the union; when Mr. Randolph submitted his motion of yesterday, viz. "that it is expedient to reduce the military establishment of the U. S." He made the motion in Committee of the whole as it appeared to be more conformant to the proceedings of the house.
The resolution was agreed to without a division; and reported to the house who concurred without a division, and appointed a committee of five to bring in a bill.
Mr. DAVIS moved the appointment of a committee to enquire into the expediency of repealing the acts imposing duties on stills and distilled spirits, on refined sugars, on sales at auction and on pleasure carriages.
Mr. Davis said his object, in making this motion, was that the house should accomplish that directly, which had been this session attempted in so circuitous a way, as to embarrass and delay its proceedings. He saw no reason for going into a Committee of the whole, in order to arrive at decisions that might better be made directly by the house itself.
On this motion a debate of considerable length ensued, in which, on the one side the reference to a select committee, and on the other a reference to a committee of the whole house, was advocated. No decision was had, and of course the motion of Mr. Davis was ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. MITCHELL observed that it was contemplated in the President's Message, that it would be necessary to appropriate an annual sum for naval purposes. It appeared also from the Message, that some doubt was entertained by the Executive of the competency of his power to employ superintendents, and to fix navy yards. He mentioned these circumstances, with the view of offering a resolution that a committee may be formed on the subject, who should enquire into the expediency of applying to naval purposes, the proceeds of the sales of public vessels.
On the suggestion of the Speaker, Dr. Mitchell moved the going into a Committee of the whole on the state of the union, in which he would make his proposed motion.
On this motion, a debate of considerable length ensued, in which Mr. Davis declared that he thought this the fit time to determine the propriety of that circuitous mode of procedure, which had been practiced this session.
Mr. DAVIS, for reasons which he assigned at length, in which Dr. Eustis concurred, supported the propriety of a reference in the first instance to a select committee.
Messrs. Griswold, Rutledge, Bayard, Randolph and Dana, supported a reference to a committee of the whole.
As the ideas expressed only related to the mode of proceeding on the part of the House, we omit detailing them.
The house decided in favor of going into a committee of the whole; when Dr. MITCHELL moved, that so much of the President's message as relates to naval preparations and to the establishment of sites for naval purposes be referred to a select committee, which was agreed to in committee, confirmed in the house, and a committee of five appointed.
During the course of the debate, Mr. BAYARD, (in allusion to the adoption yesterday of the resolution of Mr. Randolph for reducing the military establishment, which he thought premature, not considering the house as sufficiently acquainted with the details of the subject to act upon it) said, that if gentlemen were for reducing the army in whatever degree, or for abandoning it altogether, he should go with them. He would, on such occasion, be governed by the same principles which had hitherto guided him. He had heretofore been disposed to repress a liberal confidence in the Executive of the United States; and when an increase of our military force had been recommended by the President he had invariably been for it; much more would he be disposed, when a reduction was recommended from the same quarter, to sanction it by his vote. With the Executive rested the responsibility of the exterior defence of the nation; and if the Executive was of opinion that the nation was secure with a force of 3,000, 2,000, 1,000, or without a single man, he would concur with him in giving effect to such a conviction.
These remarks called up Mr. RANDOLPH, who said that he had little to say on this motion, agreed to yesterday sub silentio, and without the least hesitation, would have been made the topic of such animated animadversion as he had heard to-day. He would tell the gentleman from Delaware, that his motion had neither been immature in substance, or premature as to time. It would be recollected, that previous to its adoption the Secretary of War had been called upon to furnish information to the house. He had furnished information, to his mind completely satisfactory. He had stated the establishment to be 5,000 men; and his opinion that all the garrisons required only 3,000 men. Could it then with any reason be called premature to act upon such information? If the gentleman from Delaware, or other gentlemen thought so, why not combat a decision at the time? Did they imagine, that, without the expression of a murmur by them, the mover would himself rise and oppose his own motion?
As to the delays, which had been noticed as having taken place in the transaction of business, it was not to be ascribed to any particular mode of procedure; but to the unusual languor of the session; to the absence of several members of great weight; to the augmentation of new members not yet fully acquainted with the forms of business; & to the unusual mass of information presented to the house, which enlarged the field of action, and to the delays of printing arising from the unusual quantity of matter submitted.
A message was received from the Senate, offering for the concurrence of the house resolutions, drawn with much spirit, approving the gallant conduct of Capt. Sterret and his crew in the capture of a Tripolitan corsair of superior force; requesting the President to present Capt. Sterret with a gold medal with suitable emblems; and to present the other commissioned officers with swords; with a concluding resolution, that the noncommissioned officers and crew receive an extra month's pay.
Ordered to lie for consideration till Monday.
Mr. BAYARD moved, that the house resolve itself into a Committee of the whole on the state of the union, for the purpose of enabling him to offer a resolution to the following effect.
Resolved, that the committee of Ways and Means be instructed to enquire into the expediency of repealing the laws laying duties on stills and distilled spirits, on refined sugars, on sales at auction, on pleasure carriages, on stamps and on postage of letters.
Mr. Bayard made this motion for the purpose of placing the important subject contemplated by it in a train for decision. He thought it full time to commence our proceedings on it; and in his opinion it was fit that the consideration of the subject generally should go before the committee of Ways and Means. The subject was so important, as to strike at the vital principles of our revenue. The repeal of the internal taxes involved a reduction of 600,000 dollars in our receipts. The propriety of such a reduction did not constitute a distinct subject for consideration, but depended upon the deductions made on a comprehensive view of our finances, which could only be taken by the committee of Ways and Means, to whom was committed generally whatever regarded revenue.
If the minds of gentlemen were made up to abolish all the internal taxes, it must be to them perfectly immaterial to what committee a reference was made. He knew the flattering prospects held out by the President, and he hoped they would all be verified. But his own mind was not made up, nor did he know that the minds of other gentlemen were made up, on the propriety of dispensing with these taxes. He was led to this inference by observing no official notice to such effect in the communication made by the Secretary of the Treasury. On the contrary the Secretary had so made his calculations, predicated as they were upon the continuance of these taxes, that his calculations would be greatly deranged by dispensing with them.
Mr. Bayard knew not that we were prepared to leap this precipice. If the public burthens could be reduced, he would be delighted with the act of reduction. Yet still if the sum of 600,000 dollars, derived from these taxes could be dispensed with, doubts might be entertained whether the internal taxes were those which should be first either reduced, or abolished. He held it to be a correct principle that taxation should be equal, and that no one class of citizens should be burthened, to the exemption of all other classes. From a slight consideration of the subject, he had found no other way of enabling our brethren to the westward to participate in the public burthens than by affording them an opportunity of paying their portion of internal revenue. It might appear, on investigation that more substantial relief would be afforded to the various descriptions of our citizens, by continuing the internal taxes, and reducing those on imports; and if it should be thought proper to diminish the burthen imposed on our western citizens, he would ask whether that
effect would not be more substantially accomplished by reducing the tax upon salt. It would be recollected that great opposition had been made to the imposition of this tax, which had been denominated oppressive as it fell upon an article of necessity.
Attention ought also to be paid to the liability of several articles to be smuggled, the only mode of preventing which was well known to be a reduction of the duties.
Mr. Bayard stated these circumstances, not as evidences of having measured his own ideas; but to show the necessity of referring the subject to a committee, whose special duty it was to take a general view of the resources and expenses of the nation, and who, therefore, in the present stage of the session, were alone in a situation to make the requisite enquiry.
Mr. Eustis said that the reasons offered by the gentleman from Delaware were with him conclusive that this was not the proper time for considering the subject. Until we know the reductions in the expenditures of the government that are to be made, it is impossible that we can say how far it will be expedient to reduce or abolish our taxes. We had not determined to what extent the army or the navy should be reduced, nor had we come to any ultimate decision on any reduction whatever. For these reasons he must oppose a decision at this time upon the subject, whether that decision was in this or any other shape.
Mr. Bacon concurred with Mr. Eustis in considering any decision as at present premature.
Mr. Rutledge viewed the subject as of great importance. He could not figure to his imagination one, likely to occur this session of equal importance. The President contemplated a repeal of all the internal revenues, and the imposition of all taxes upon imported articles. The Secretary of the Treasury appears, by implication, to be of a different opinion, and contemplates a continuance of these duties. What is the object of the gentleman from Delaware? Why delay; time for consideration, by the reference of the subject to a committee most competent to enquire. As to the public burthens, every member on the floor had a common feeling. We do not wish to lay unnecessary taxes. But when taxes are laid, when they are uncomplained of, it was, indeed, deeply interesting without consideration to decide on their abolition. Mr. Rutledge said for himself he should be embarrassed by being forced into an immediate decision. We want information before we are called upon to decide. The motion seeks that information. It sends the business to the committee of Ways and Means, to whom it belongs of right. It is their duty to consider it, for whatever relates to revenue must go to them. Gentlemen cannot say they are surprised. By the resolution, they are not called upon to decide upon the subject; they are only called upon to place it in a train for decision.
Mr. Macon hoped the business would be taken up; and the sooner it was done the better. It was certainly of great importance, and the earlier the House proceeded to consider it, the sooner would they be prepared for deciding upon it. If the vote of reference was final, the arguments of the gentleman from Massachusetts would apply. But this was not the case.
It had been said that the President had declared his opinion that we can dispense with these taxes. The statement was not correct. His opinion was contingent. He had said, we may dispense with these taxes in case we proportionably reduce the expenses.
As to the remarks made respecting the different opinions of the President and Secretary of the Treasury, they likewise were erroneous. Distinct views were taken by each. The President contemplating a reduction in the expenses, intimates the expediency of repealing the internal taxes; whereas the Secretary of the Treasury, taking things as they are, states the effects of their continuance. From these circumstances, no diversity of opinion could be inferred.
Mr. Macon concluded by expressing a hope that the expenses of the government would be reduced, that the internal taxes would be taken off, and that immediate measures would be pursued for preparing the house for a final decision.
Mr. Eustis was alike hostile to the present motion, and to that which had been made by the gentleman from Kentucky, who had yesterday introduced the subject. He had heard the motion with a sensation of uncommon surprise; for he was of opinion that the public attention should not be attracted, or the public sensation excited, till we should be able to determine the course proper to be pursued. He felt himself unprepared to decide, and believed other gentlemen were equally unprepared. He hoped that he cherished a suitable respect for the President of the United States; though he did not know that he would go so far as the gentleman from Delaware, and disband a whole army at his word.
The wiser course was to wait until information was obtained. This would in fact be gaining time. If the com-

mittee of Ways and Means were to consider the subject, it must be under the present state of things. They could not take for granted what might or might not be done by Congress; and before Congress could decide, they must have information which they do not yet possess. He who, under present circumstances, attempted to lay what length our retrenchments would go, and what taxes we could spare, might indeed be called a prophet.
We ought not to stir the public sensibility improperly or prematurely. By exciting that sensibility, before we had determined how to act in future, impressions may be raised which we shall not be able to satisfy.
Mr. SMITH concurred in opinion with Mr. ELLIS, and moved, as the best mode of disposing of the subject, that the committee rise.
Mr. GRISWOLD declared himself against delay. He knew not why the house were not prepared to decide immediately. The President had introduced the subject, and if any sensibility had been excited, it must be ascribed to him, and not to us. Nor did he think that any ill effects would flow from attracting the public attention. The President did not know, when he addressed us, that we would be for a reduction of the expenses; yet, thinking as he did, it was highly proper in him to give his opinion to the house. So proposed to us, it would exhibit a want of respect to that magistrate not to take it up immediately. Not to act upon it promptly would be subversive of the national tranquillity after the attention of the public had been directed to it.
Mr. SMITH had thought the gentleman from Connecticut was too well acquainted with the proceedings of that house to say that the Committee of Ways and Means were prepared to act upon this subject. Did they know how far we would reduce the army, the navy or the judiciary?
Mr. VANNUN hoped the committee would rise. Any disposition of the subject was at present premature. As to the calculations of the Secretary alluded to, they were made from the existing revenue, and all his deductions were made therefrom. The President had taken another view of the subject. Contemplating the probability of a reduction in our expenses, he had stated that in such event we could dispense with the internal taxes. But whether the contemplated reduction could be made, the house were not prepared to say. Of one thing he was sure, that not a single necessary tax would be abandoned.
Mr. DANA. More than three weeks have elapsed since the President's communication has been laid before us, and during that time a sense of decorum has not induced us to take up one of the most important parts of it. He certainly agreed with gentlemen that we ought to take up the subject, and decide for ourselves. If we concur with the President, we shall repeal the laws; if we do not concur, we may, it is true, risk our popularity by opposing to favour a measure with the people: but placed as we shall be between popularity on the one hand, and duty on the other, as honest men we should do our duty. But certainly it is our duty now to examine the subject. Grant that the reduction in our expenses may extend to a million, tho' scarcely half that sum could be hoped for; still the question remains what taxes shall be diminished. He could not, for his part, feel all that horror of public sensibility that had been portrayed by the gentleman from Massachusetts. What have we to fear, suppose we interfere with that sensibility? If we do so in the discharge of our duty, we were perfectly willing it should be excited; nay, it would be useful to the people themselves.
Mr. ELLIS was perfectly ready to meet the public sensibility, whether for or against us. We had already tried it both ways. It was much pleased with the respect professed by gentlemen for the public sensibility, and also for the communications of the President. But there were parts of those communications, which, notwithstanding the impatience of gentlemen, they would not be displeased at laying unacted upon, not merely three weeks, but three months.
Mr. BAYARD did not expect an opposition to his motion from the quarter from which it came; for he had a right to expect as much deference to the President from the opposite, as from his own side. For his part he felt no terrors at meeting the whole, or any part of the President's communications. Whatever he recommended that was right he would vote for; and whatever was wrong he would oppose. Though his former habits had led him to cherish a respect for the President, of which he did not repent, yet he felt no servility that would lead him to repress an expression of his sentiments.
A gentleman from Pennsylvania had talked about reducing the army, the navy and the judiciary. But there were other expenses which the gentleman might have dwelt on. Why silent on the legislature? Let us reduce the length of our sessions. It did not appear confident in that gentleman to strike at the judiciary, and other departments, and leave untouched whatever affected himself.
Mr. RANDOLPH did not desire to occupy much of the time of the committee,
as he thought it immaterial whether the committee rise or not. But he wished, for the information, and perhaps for the satisfaction of the gentleman from Massachusetts, to state that, among other members, he was one who had not decided whether government could dispense with the internal taxes. He hoped, and was inclined to believe that they might be dispensed with. The Secretary of the Treasury had expressly stated that part of his report was speculative, viz. that part which inferred the effects of peace. The correctness of the opinion of the Secretary on this point must decide the house as to the propriety of giving up these taxes. He was one who, though he did not think a state of peace would materially affect the revenue, had not decided whether a reduction of the public impositions in this or that species of revenue should be made. He noticed these things, to prevent an impression being made on the public mind that the house were for precipitating a decision. As to the public sensation he felt no alarm. He knew that our measures must depend upon the reductions we shall make.
For these reasons Mr. Randolph was against any decision now; and had the gentleman from Kentucky pressed his motion yesterday, he was prepared to move a postponement of it. In the mean time, there were other important topics involved in the message that might be referred and acted upon.
Mr. DANA presumed that the honorable gentleman from Massachusetts had done him the honor of alluding to him in his remarks. He was not very solicitous that the subject should be enquired into, but since it was brought up, he must say that nothing short of the talents of the honorable gentleman could furnish a semblance of reason for not going immediately into the enquiry. That gentleman errs egregiously, if he imagines that I can dread an investigation of any point involved in the President's message. He would add, that whatever his particular opinion might be of the person to whom had been confided the government of the nation, it became him only to see in him the first magistrate of the country, and to treat him with correspondent respect, and to see in what he did, not the man, but the measure.
The question was then taken on the committee rising, and lost—Ayes, 29—Noes, 43.
The reference to the Committee of Ways and Means was then carried, both in committee and in the house, without a division.
Adjourned till Monday the 4th of January.
Office of Intelligence.
THE dispersed situation of those who are established in the City of Washington, renders intercourse and communication difficult and embarrassing, not only to themselves but to those who visit it, whether on business or for the purpose of settling. A variety of domestic and familiar facts are necessary to be acquired, and yet the acquisition of them sometimes calls more labor, attention and expense, than matters of higher consequence. Hence in particular, many persons of moderate resources have greatly suffered, being under the immediate necessity of engaging in measures, and at the same time unprepared with the requisite information. It is on this account that the subscriber has been induced to offer to the patronage of the public an office of intelligence. In this office, those who reside in George Town, Alexandria, or the City of Washington, may at any time be informed of real property in any of those places either improved or unimproved entered here for sale; for which entries he keeps a regular set of books. Those who approve of this design in this particular, are requested to transmit him a designation of their property, and terms for the information of applicants. Persons who have houses to rent, and those being desirous of hiring houses will find here a greater mass of intelligence on that subject than they can derive from any other source. He has opened also, a set of books where persons desirous of employing others in any capacity whatever may soon learn of those who will be willing to serve them, and the latter, on the other hand, will be enabled to learn of those, who will to employ them. Strangers at living at the metropolis may apply here for almost any kind of information whether in private or public business; and information will either be given or reasonably procured for them; horses and carriages will be received on commission for private sale, and personal property of any description whatever; bills of sale and other instruments of writing will be correctly and handsomely executed. The public must be well assured than an institution of this kind cannot prove generally useful without general encouragement.—That general encouragement he subscriber pledges himself to exert himself to deserve. Some charge will be made for every real information imparted, but as extra-ordinarily is always disgraceful, and the nature of such an institution requires moderation, he holds himself bound to give no dissatisfaction on that score.
THOMAS V. SPROGELL. Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite six buildings, December 7th, 1801.
A Negro Man for sale, who has been accustomed to driving a carriage, and taking care of horses.
Two Negro Boys are wanting, about the age of from twelve to fifteen, for which a good price will be given. They are to continue in the city of Washington.
A handsome top Chair and harness for sale. Lots may be had on Pennsylvania Avenue, in ground rent, in excellent situations.
Furnished Apartments may be had. December 9th. W.H.
N. B.—A carriages and horses for sale.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1801.
The communication of Gov. MUNROE, presented to the Virginia legislature, which we conclude in our paper of to-day, will be read with the liveliest satisfaction by all that portion of our fellow-citizens, whose efforts achieved, or whose wisdom has confirmed those revolutionary principles, which gave us our independence and freedom.
In a style of dignified decision the attention of the legislature is attracted to those objects of a great and general nature, on which depend the essential interests of the country, without the least regard being paid to those subordinate points, which, having already too much divided our citizens, ought no longer to be insisted on.
We sincerely hope, that the patriotism of Virginia will be awakened by the animated calls of the Governor, and that when awakened, it will promptly plan and vigorously enforce those great measures, so eloquently recommended. We refer principally to three interesting topics; 1. The education of youth. 2. The organization of an efficient militia. 3. The protection of our rights by a more precise definition of federal powers.
We are authorised to say that Mr. MILLER one of the Representatives from Georgia, has been, by the Legislature of that state in their last session, appointed one of the commissioners, in the room of James Jones, esq. deceased, to settle the dispute as to western territory with the United States.
We have received from St. Domingo, an Arretto, stating that in obedience to the orders of Toussaint, a military commission has been constituted, conformably to the provisions of law, to try general Moyle, charged with rebellion against the government of St. Domingo.
The commission having heard the charges, and weighed the evidence produced to establish them, on the 11th of November, decreed him guilty, and directed that he suffer death.
The decree was confirmed on the 12th of November by Toussaint.
A letter from Martinique of the 19th ult. mentions, that Gen. La Grosse had returned to Guadalupe, to resume the government of that Island.
A Boston paper of December 17, says, "A gentleman directly from the district of Maine, informs, that Mr. Cook is certainly chosen a member of Congress for the first eastern district."
A proposition made in the Legislature of North Carolina for submitting to the consideration of the people the propriety of calling a Convention for the amendment of the Constitution has been negatived, there being 43 votes for, and 27 against it.
The following resolution was agreed to on the 17th ult. by both Houses of the Legislature of North Carolina:
"Resolved, That the General Assembly of North Carolina, considering the interest of their State, as one of the General Government, represent that they have seen with concern, an act of the last session of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An act to provide for the more convenient organization of the Courts of the United States."
"This act they consider as inconsistent with the common interest of the U. States:
Because, they conceive the arrangements of the Judiciary before the passing of said law adequate to every purpose contemplated by the constitution:
"Because, they are of opinion, an extra expense inconsistent with public economy is hereby incurred.
"Because, although this Assembly have all due confidence in the present Chief Magistrate of the United States, they conceive a patronage thereby extended to the Executive, inconsistent with Republican principles:
"Wherefore, they instruct the Senators of this State and recommend to the Representatives thereof in Congress, to use their utmost endeavours to procure a repeal of said law.
"Resolved, That his excellency the Governor, be requested to transmit a copy of the resolutions to the Senators and Representatives from this State in the Congress of the United States."
Extract of a letter from a member of the South Carolina Legislature, dated Dec. 6.
"Yesterday the resolutions from the state of Maryland, relative to the election of electors of President and Vice-President, and for the establishment of new districts proportioned to the late census, were taken up and rejected. The object of the resolution, respecting the election of electors, was an amendment to the federal constitution, so as to render the mode uniform throughout the United States; which was to be done by dividing the states into districts, upon the plan established for the election of
members of the house of representatives, and which districts were to remain unalterable for the period of ten years.
New-York Dec. 28.
A letter of the 26th Oct. received this morning by a mercantile house in this city, from Gibraltar, via Charleston, informs of the capture of the ship American Packet from this port, loaded by the Government-Agent here with stores for our squadron in the Mediterranean, and that she has been sent into Algeciras for adjudication. [Altho' the letter does not expressly mention by whom the above ship was captured, we conceive there can be no doubt that it must have been by the Spanish gun-boats.]
The letter adds, that commodore Dale, on the 23d Sept. sent his boat from Gibraltar to Algeciras to claim the ship; but the boat in beating over was unfortunately upset by a sudden squall of wind, by which accident the 3d lieutenant, who commanded her, with a midshipman and seven men, were drowned, only one being saved out of the whole number name not mentioned.
December 29.
A letter from St. Kitts, received in this city dated the 2d instant, says, that a French Governor has arrived at Martinique in the French frigate La Ponce; and that General La Grosse was at Dominique waiting for the troops, in the expectation of taking possession of Guadalupe.
BOSTON, Dec. 21.
A gentleman passenger in the Nancy, Beebe, arrived at Sag-harbour (L. I.) from Bourdeaux, informs, that he left that place Nov. 5, at which time an armament was fitting out at Brest and other places for St. Domingo, to sail about the 4th of Nov. 40,000 troops were to be embarked. It was said a frigate had failed for America, with orders to make contracts for the supply of the troops after their arrival in the West-Indies; and to inform the American government that the Island would be declared in a state of blockade.—That the definitive treaty was not then signed, but expected that it would be on the 8th of November, the day fixed on for the celebration of peace throughout all France; for which occasion great and splendid preparations were making. He also informs that the news of the sale of the ship Trumbull, and other American vessels in France, was true; but that in consequence of their new owners not being able to procure French papers for them, the demand, at those prices, had ceased; though further applications would be made to government to effect that purpose.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
From London prints to the 29th of October, received by the arrival of the Sally from Liverpool.
LONDON, October 29.
HIS MAJESTY'S SPEECH.
This day his Majesty, went in the usual state to the House of Peers, and being seated on the Throne with the accustomed solemnities, the House of Commons attending at the Bar, opened the Session of Parliament with the following most gracious Speech:
"My Lords and Gentlemen,
I have the satisfaction to acquaint you, that the important Negotiations in which I was engaged at the close of the last session of Parliament, are brought to a favorable conclusion. The differences with the Northern Powers have been adjusted by a convention with the Emperor of Russia, to which, the kings of Denmark and Sweden have expressed their readiness to accede. The essential rights for which we contended, are thereby secured, and provision is made, that the exercise of them shall be attended with as little molestation as possible to the subjects of the contracting parties.
"Preliminaries of Peace have also been ratified between me and the French Republic; and I trust that this important arrangement, whilst it manifests the justice and moderation of my views, will also be found conducive to the substantial interests of this country; and honorable to the British character.
"Copies of these papers shall be forthwith laid before you, and I earnestly hope that the transactions to which they refer, will meet with the approbation of my Parliament.
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons
I have directed such estimates to be prepared for the various demands of the public service, as appear to me to be best adapted to the situation in which we are now placed. It is painful to me to reflect, that provisions cannot be made for defraying the expenses which must unavoidably be continued for a time, in different parts of the world, and for maintaining an adequate peace establishment, without large additional supplies. You may, however, be assured, that all possible attention shall be paid to such economical arrangements as may not be inconsistent with the great object of effectually providing for the security of all my dominions.
"My Lords and Gentlemen, I cannot sufficiently describe the gratification and comfort I derive from the relief which the bounty of Divine Providence has afforded to my people, by the abundant produce of the late harvest.—In contemplating the situation of the country at this important conjuncture, it is, impossible for me to refrain from expressing the deep sense I entertain of the temper and fortitude which have been manifested by all descriptions of my faithful subjects, under the various and complicated difficulties with which they have had to contend. The distinguished valor and eminent services of my forces by sea and land, which at no period have been surpassed; the unprecedented exertions of the militia and fencibles, and the zeal and perseverance of the volunteer corps of cavalry and infantry, are entitled to my warmest acknowledgements. And I am persuaded that you will join with me, in reflecting with peculiar satisfaction on the naval and military operations of the last campaign, and on the successful and glorious issue of the expedition to Egypt, which has been marked throughout by achievements, tending in their consequences, and by their example, to produce lasting advantage and honor to this country. It is my first and most fervent prayer, that my people may experience the reward they have so long merited, in a full enjoyment of the blessings of peace, in a progressive increase of the national commerce, credit, and resources, and above all, in the undisturbed possession of their religion, laws, and liberties, under the safeguard and protection of that situation, which it has been the great object of all our efforts to preserve, and which it is our most sacred duty to transmit unimpaired to our descendants."
We can positively state that the Marquis Cornwallis with his suite will depart for France on Sunday next. The noble Plenipotentiary, as has been already stated to the public, goes first to Paris, but we understand he will not remain there above two or three days, when he will repair to Amiens. It is not expected that the definitive treaty will take much time in being brought to a satisfactory conclusion.
The minister of marine to the maritime prefects.
Paris, October 27.
I hasten to announce to you, that notwithstanding the restrictions which seem to result from the 11th Article of the Preliminaries of peace with England, the Commercial Navigation is entirely free.
"Announce this happy and important news immediately in all the ports of your district. French ships may now put to sea in full security.
"An absolute Cessation of Hostilities is agreed upon between the two governments; and the English Admiralty sent off, the 11th instant, orders to all the Armed ships."
FOR SALE,
A CASE OF PISTOLS, of the very best workmanship, made by NOCK, London, with hair triggers, and barrels very heavy. Inquire of Mr. Stelle, Capitol Hill. To prevent unnecessary trouble the lowest price will be one hundred and twenty dollars. January 4, 1802. epyt
T. BRUFF, Dentist,
INVENTOR and PATENTEE of the peculiar extracting instruments, is at Mr. Semmes's George Town, and offers his services to the ladies and gentlemen of the district, in the different branches of his profession, but most particularly in that so essential to the health and preservation of the teeth and gums. To cleanse the teeth is one thing, and to restore them to their natural elegance with perfect safety and without pain, is another.—If strangers would enquire of the safety of his performances, they cannot easily go amiss for information, as so great a portion of the inhabitants have experienced the benefit. He will attend ladies at their residence and gentlemen also if they prefer it. He has genuine tooth-powder, and will warrant its safety, and its efficacy in polishing the teeth and hardening the gums. He intends shortly to remove his family to the district, and requests the future patronage of the inhabitants. Dec. 28. epyt
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE partnership of CHARLES VARDEN and THOMAS CARPENTER, did by mutual consent dissolve on the 21st day of November last. It is requested that all persons indebted to the said firm will settle their accounts; and that all to whom the firm is indebted will present the same for payment, either to
CHARLES VARDEN, or THOMAS CARPENTER. City of Washington, Capitol Hill, Dec. 4. epyt
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of JASPER L. CARNAB, late of the City of Washington, deceased, are desired to exhibit their accounts for settlement, and those who are indebted are earnestly requested to discharge the same without delay. ELIZABETH DE CARNAB, Administratrix. HENRY INGLE, Administrator. Dec. 11, 1801. epyt

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, December 1801.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT in pursuance of the act passed the 18th Feb. 1801, regulating the grants of land appropriated for the refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova Scotia, the priority of location hath been determined by lot agreeably to the following schedule; and that the office of the Register of the Treasury will be opened on the second Tuesday in January next, (being the 12th) precisely at 9 o'clock, for the purpose of making locations.
Priority of location of half sections 320 acres
 1 Thomas Faulkner,  2 Benjamin Thompson,  3 Jonathan Eddy,  4 John Hallett,  5 John Allen,  6 Ambrose Cole,  7 John McGown,  8 Martha Walker, widow of Thomas Walker,  9 Joseph Bindon,  10 Daniel B. Ely, junior,  11 John Edgar,  12 Seth Harding,  13 Jonathan Eddy,  14 Martha Walker, widow of Thomas Walker,  15 Seth Harding,  16 Lieut. Col. Bradford,  17 Seth Harding,  18 John Starr,  19 Parker Clark,  20 Col. James Livingston,  21 Noah Miller,  22 Lieut. Col. Bradford,  23 Col. James Livingston,  24 Thomas Faulkner,  25 John Starr,  26 John Edgar,  27 Martha Walker, widow of Thomas Walker,  28 P. Francis Cazeau,  29 Isaac Danks,  30 James Price,  31 John McGown,  32 Edward Faulkner,  33 Lieut. William Maxwell,  34 P. Francis Cazeau,  35 John Allan,  36 John Edgar,  37 James Price,  38 John Edgar,  39 Arwood Fales,  40 John Allan,  41 Arwood Fales,  42 Seth Harding,  43 The heirs of John Dodge,  44 John Allan,  45 Joseph Levitt,  46 Seth Noble,  47 Martha Bogart, relict of A. Bogart, and formerly relict of D. Tucker,  48 Lewis F. Delesdermier,  49 Martin Brooks,  50 The heirs of John Dodge,  51 Joseph Bindon,  52 Ebenezer Gardner,  53 John D. Mercer,  54 P. Francis Cazeau,  55 The heirs of John Dodge,  56 Edward Chinn,  57 John Edgar,  58 Martha Walker, widow of Thomas Walker,  59 Jacob Vander Heyden,  60 Seth Harding,  61 William How,  62 David Guy,  63 John Edgar,  64 William How,  65 Noah Miller,  66 Adam Johnston,  67 The heirs of John Dodge,  68 Seth Harding,  69 John Allan,  70 John D. Mercer,  71 Lewis F. Delesdermier,  72 P. Francis Cazeau,  73 James Crawford,  74 Joshua Lamb,  75 David Guy,  76 David Guy,  77 John Livingston,  78 Major B. Von Hees,  79 Ditto,  80 Seth Noble,  81 John Allan,  82 Martin Brooks,  83 Jonathan Eddy,  84 The heirs of Simeon Chester,  85 Jonas C. Minot,  86 Joshua Lamb,  87 Martha Walker, widow of Thomas Walker,  88 John McGown,  89 Jonas C. Minot,  90 John Edgar,  91 Lewis F. Delesdermier,  92 Edward Faulkner,  93 Jonathan Eddy,  94 Arwood Fales,  95 Thomas Faulkner,  96 Ebenezer Gardner,  97 John Hallett,  98 Martha Walker, widow of Thomas Walker,  99 David Guy,  100 James Cole,  101 Ebenezer Gardner,  102 Jacob Vander Heyden,  103 Martha Walker, widow of Thomas Walker,  104 Joshua Lamb,  105 Martha Bogart, relict of A. Bogart, and formerly relict of D. Tucker,  106 Joseph Levitt,  107 James Crawford,  108 John Paskell,  109 Col. James Livingston,  110 P. Francis Cazeau,  111 Isaac Danks,  112 Lieut. William Maxwell,  113 John Livingston,  114 Seth Harding,  115 Lieut. Col. Bradford,  116 Noah Miller,  117 The widow and heirs of col. Jeremiah Dugan,  118 Col. James Livingston,  119 Edward Faulkner,  120 William How,  121 Jonas C. Minot, 
 122 Parker Clark,  123 The heirs of Simeon Chester,  124 Ditto,  125 P. Francis Cazeau,  126 John Starr,  127 P. Francis Cazeau,  128 Martin Brooks,  129 Joseph Cole,  130 Parker Clarke,  131 Ditto,  132 John Forrester,  133 Samuel Fales,  134 John Allan,  135 Benjamin Thompson, 
* Note—This is only one fourth of a section or 160 acres.
Dec. 30, 1801.
THE REV. MR. MCCONNICK, RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Washington, that he purposed opening SCHOOL in his house, South B Street near the Capitol, on the first Monday in January next, if due encouragement be given.—His terms may be known by application to him at his present residence, New-Jersey Avenue. Dec. 18. ep6t
TO LET, During the Session of Congress, or longer, A HANDSOME two story brick house with the liberty of a large garden, an excellent kitchen, with a pump of good water in the same, a good eight stall stable and coach house, with every other convenience; situate in the New-Jersey Avenue. Enquire on the premises, of
JOHN FOWNES, Who has lately laid in a general assortment of dry goods, such as superfine broad cloths, cassimeres, coatings, woollens of all kinds, linens, muslins, stockings, hats, &c. Likewise all kinds of groceries. He returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public, for the encouragement he has already met with since his residence here and hopes for a continuance of their favor which will be gratefully acknowledged. Dec. 30, 1801. ep3t
JOHN BARNES, High-Street, George-Town, has lately imported a general assortment of FRESH TEAS, WINES, Cognac brandy and Jamaica spirits, Pennington's double, single and lump sugars, Fine spices, coffee and chocolate, Spermaceti and mould candles, Almonds, prunes, raisins, and Barcelona nuts, Olives, capers, anchovies, and best sweet oil. New-York pickled oysters in pots, and Nova Scotia smoked herring in kegs, Fine hams and Jersey cheese by the quantity. With a general assortment of gentlemen's fashionable hats and trimmings, stationery, English and American playing cards, Pasteboard and wrapping paper, canes, whips, spectacles, morocco pocket books, Spanish segars, &c. Dec. 23. rawjt
E. OLIVER, Has just received in addition to her former assortment of millinery, the following articles of the newest fashion and most elegant workmanship, viz. VERY beautiful wigs with braids, frizzettes, garden willow, new spotted, rustic brilliant, striped and ribb'd cane bonnets, maid straw do. fine do. and low priced do. kipsey hats, side and open side do. bonnets, ladies' military girdles, and cloak buckles, velvet ribbands, straw trimmings, crimped rosettes, straw feathers and branches, brilliant fancy flowers, ladies' elegant embroidered fans, from one and an half to 20 dollars, crapes, velvets, peclings, new fashioned cloak modes, farsetts, and Persians, gloves and glove knots, bugie trimp and trimmings, ribbands of all colors and descriptions, silver frangels and bullion, silver and gold ornaments and trimmings, silk and cotton trimmings and buttons, silver fringes and trimmings ladies' and gentlemen's silk hose, bu. les, perfumery, powder and pomatum, combs, tooth and comb brushes, crazy Jane shawls, and silver handkerchiefs, velvet shawls, elegant Ostrich and other feathers, large and small beads, tapes, bobbins, threads, furniture fringe and binding, needles and pins, darning and working cotton, silk in grain, and other silk, marking thread, melfage and playing cards, a variety of low priced Irish linens, &c. &c. A couple of apprentices will be taken. George-Town, Dec. 23. rawjt
GEORGE BROWN, Has received at his store opposite to the house lately occupied by capt. Burle, New-Jersey Avenue, A handsome Assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the present season.—Earthen Queens, and Glass Ware—Also Groceries and Liquors, Among which are the following articles—Earl and brown Sugars, tea, coffee, pepper, mustard, nutmegs, box raisins, figs, salt shell almonds, oranges, lemons, Cranberries, Holland gin, and spirits, &c. The above goods are laid in on such terms as will enable him to sell low for cash.—He keeps a regular supply of the best superfine flour from the back country. Dec. 11, 1801. ep6w
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE, At the Union Tavern in George-Town, at 5 o'clock in the evening on the fourth Thursday, viz. 28th of January next, The brick house formerly occupied as a Tavern by Mr. Stemmes, on a credit of six, nine, and twelve months. Negotiable note, with approved endorser, payable at the bank of Columbia or Alexandria, to be given at the time of sale. An unquestionable title will be made, and the papers laid before the purchasers. Any person desirous of purchasing this very desirable and valuable property at private sale in the mean time, may know the terms by applying to either of the subscribers. PHILIP B. KEY, WILLIAM THORNTON. Dec. 23, 1801. ep5t
FOR SALE. A superb Curricle with plated Harness. ALSO a pair of young, handsome and fleet PONIES, and a capital saddle-horse, who never was in harness. Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 18. ep5t
JOHN MINCHIN, BOOT-MAKER, (From Philadelphia) New-Jersey Avenue near the Capitol. JOURNEYMEN SHOEMAKERS wanted—Also two apprentices. Dec. 7. ep5t
To be sold, let, or leased. A VERY convenient two-story brick house on the north of, and very near to the Capitol, at the corner of B and First streets. The square at the corner of which it stands has been improved in the course of the last summer, with a number of buildings erected by D. Carsoll, Esq. and others—Terms may be known on application to Mr. Joseph Hodgson, between the Six and Seven Buildings, Washington; or to the subscriber in Baltimore. MATTHEW BROWN. Dec. 28. ep6t
Gentlemen's Hats. An elegant assortment of beaver hats for sale, of the first quality, wholesale and retail, at S. Osborne's store, New-Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. Dec. 28. ep3t
TO RENT, THE three story brick dwelling house with the stables, garden and ice-house, lately occupied by Samuel Meredith, Esq. Treasurer. Situated on the river, well of the President's House. FRANCIS DEAKINS. George-Town Nov. 30. ep4w
NOTICE. THIS is to give notice, That the subscriber has obtained from the orphan's court of Washington County, in the District of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of James Robinson, late of the county of Washington deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the first day of June next; they may otherwise be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 24th day of December in the year 1801. LEWIN TALBURTT, Administrator. December 28, 1801. ep5t
JOHN GOULDING, Broker and Commission Merchant, RESPECTFULLY offers his services to his friends, to the friends of his friends and to the public. He proposes to do business in this line, for the sale, purchase and transfer of real and personal property of every description; the better and exchange of lots, houses, &c. for merchandise, and vice versa. He has just received and for sale, madeira, port, Lisbon, claret and Malaga wine, shrub, brandy, gin, and cherry bounce, grapes, raisins, currants, figs, almonds, capers, olives, anchovies, citron, Corks, &c. Philadelphia porter, loaf sugar, and shoes of all sizes, particularly Ladies morocco, kid and spangled shoes. All which are for sale on reasonable terms, for cash, flour or tobacco; and again begs leave to solicit his friends, the friends of his friends and the public, to give him an opportunity, by partaking of their favors, to gratify them, in more respects than one. George-Town, next the Post Office. Dec. 18, 1801. ep5m
JOHN BYRNE, At his wholesale and retail Wine, Spirits and grocery Store, in Prince, near Water-Street, Alexandria. Offers for sale at very moderate prices, London particular Madeira } Wines. do. do. Teneriffe } Choice Lisbon, Port and Madeira } Cognac brandy, Holland gin, old Jamaica spirits, amissed cordials, fine tea, coffee, chocolate, loaf, lump, and brown sugars, nutmegs, mustard, pepper, Florence oil, raisins, starch, molasses, cork, &c. &c. A small assortment of tea-trays, waiters, brass cocks, and Dutch ovens; with excellent Irish linen and dowels shewing by the piece. The quality and prices of the above are peculiarly calculated to recommend them to the keepers of boarding houses, and to give satisfaction to such gentlemen as may wish to provide their own wines, &c. Alexandria, Dec. 21, 1801. ep4w
To Rent, And possession given immediately, A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, North front of the President's House, CONTAINING TWO Parlours and four Bed-rooms, with Garden, &c. It is convenient to the Public offices, and may be had furnished or unfurnished, with or without board, on reasonable terms, to an agreeable tenant. Enquire of the Printer, or on the premises. Also, Wanted Employment, For a YOUNG MAN, who would engage as an assistant in a store, having kept one of his own, of course accustomed to it. Would act as Steward and superintend a plantation, or the like—would make himself useful in any situation.—Enquire of the Printer hereof. November 25. gtawt
The Subscriber RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from George-Town to the fountain run, near Rhodes's City Tavern. Where he is furnished with a good hostler, carriage house, and stabling for eighteen horses, and every thing in his line to render the accommodation of travellers agreeable.—The strictest attention will be paid by CHARLES ROGERS. N. B. Ten or fifteen gentlemen can get board and lodging on moderate terms. Dec. 22. ep5t
James Hewitt and Co. In the house adjoining the one occupied by Mr. John Jacks, in F Street, and near the house intended for the Branch Bank, Have opened A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season, which they will sell on the lowest terms. They have also on hand the following groceries, viz. Loaf and Brown Sugar, Coffee, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin and Sohea Teas, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmegs, Allum, Salt petre, Brimstone, Soap, Candles, Butter, Mustard, Gun powder, and Shot. November 25. 2aw3w
FOR SALE. A TRACT of land containing 2,500 acres lying immediately on the river Potomac, in the county of Northumberland, Virginia, late the residence of FRESLEY THORNION Esq. Seventeen hundred acres of which are of the most valuable kind of low grounds on the river; between three and four hundred acres heavily timbered, the remainder is wavy high land extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for cultivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy, and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious two story brick mansion house and two offices, a large brick stable, a valuable barn, cow house and many other out-houses, all in good repair. The orchards and garden contain a variety of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Alexandria, Baltimore or Norfolk—There are two good mill sites for grist, or saw-mills on this estate, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber, exclusive of the heavy timber, which if felled up into scantling will command a price in the City of Washington, nearly equal to the value of the land. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser or purchasers, and the tract will be divided into two or more plantations if necessary.—Apply to RICHARD PETERS, junr. No. 85, Walnut-Street Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Nov. 12. ep5t
NEW STORE. THE SUBSCRIBERS most respect fully inform the Public in general, and their friends in particular, that they have just opened a handsome assortment of Dry Goods, SUITABLE FOR THE SEASON, On the Pennsylvania Avenue, between the President's Square and the Seven Buildings, which they purpose to sell low for cash. ALSO, A few casks of Cut Nails. SHARPLESS & SMITH. November 25. ep3m
MICHAEL ROBERTS, Has just received from Europe and Philadelphia, a large supply of the best Stationery, &c. which he is now opening at his store, High-Street, George-Town, viz. ATLAS, imperial, Military fishes, lace superroyal, royal, cord, &c. medium, demy, folio Travelling pouches and pocket, foolscap, hot pressed, drizzling cakes, fed, gilt, wave, & plain Ivory tortoise shell and 4to post papers of a superior quality, general assortment of Folio and 4to post for perumery, the copying press, Bailey's patent shoe Royal cartridges, demy, blacking, French marble & blot Curling tongs, & crimping ditto, irons, Paste boards, Morocco skins, Blank books, suitable for public offices, & merchants counting-house, English bend and cork ledgers, Boot and girth webbing, Best Holland quills and Buckskin gloves, ready made pens, Pantaloon and breecher, Black and red ink, and Elastic braces, ink powders, Gentlemen's, ladies', and Sealing wax and wafer children's beaver hats, Large red and white office, Ditto green silk umbrella wafers, Traveling trunks, Silk Talc, Patent shoe latches, Carnation Tape, cigar boxes, and silver Ball and hank twine, tubes, Parchment, Patent, plated, and common Sift bone, mon spurs, Scuttle and pounce box Coach lamps, Pounce and pounce box Gigg springs, and plated es, furniture for harness, Round and flat rulers, Green wire fenders with brass tops, ornamented, India rubbers, Black sand, Fashionable brafs audiorons, Gun Arabe, Shovels and tongs, Slaters and slate pencils, Coal hods and cinder fifters, Middleton's black lead ditto and silver cases, Sheet almanacs, Ladies' and gentlemen's Japanned hearth, sweeping pocket do. for 1802, scrubbing, duck, cheap and calf skins dress, clothes, hat, and dressed for book-binder's use, tooth brushes, Portable writing desks, Switch and chair whips, with apartments for walking sticks & sword cases, dress apparatus, Elegant plated tea and coffee urns, with an assortment of plated ware, Printers ink in kegs, Upholsterers ware, English and American playing cards, Mills, crest cut, whip, Ivory chessmen, and hand faws, Back gammon tables, Cribbage boxes, Spades and shovels, Billiard balls and dice, Locks and hinges, Drum battle doors, Taylors shears, Fine Cutlery of every description, Shoemakers knives, Fowling pieces, Auls and racks, Pistols and sportsmen's Gentlemen's stool chests, apparatus, navy, in Shoe and horse brushes, fancy, horsemen, and drels cards. Curry and main combs, Officers camp equipage, And an assortment of Gold and silver epaulets, carpenter's plains, &c. and sword knots.
Also for sale at the above store, by EDGAR PATTERSON, Madeira and sherry wines, best French brandy, and cherry bounce, imperial and hyson teas, loaf sugar, cheese, liquor cases, demijohns, &c. Dec. 28, 1801. ep5t
FOR SALE, A Servant about twenty-five or twenty-six years of age, who has been accustomed to serve as BUTLER, in a Gentleman's family, for 10 or 12 years. He is also an attentive body Servant. Apply to the subscriber, at Steele's Hotel. SKELTON JONES. Washington Dec. 14, 1801. ep3w
For Sale, Or to To LET, on Ground Rent for ever, FIFTY LOTS, SITUATE between the President's House and Capitol.—The titles to which is indisputable. ISAAC POLOCK. Dec. 16. ep5t
DR. TONGUE, Informs the inhabitants of the City of Washington, by means of the public prints (according to the custom here) that he practices physick and particularly surgery. Dr. Tongue has been a private pupil of Dr. Ruhl, from whom very satisfactory information can be given of his qualifications as a physician. He resides on the Pennsylvania Avenue near the War Office. Washington City Dec. 11. ep6t
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR, SOLICITS a continuation of that generous encouragement which he has experienced from the Ladies and Gentlemen of this City and its vicinity. Having procured an elegant assortment of cloths, cassimeres, twan-downs, &c. and engaged workmen of superior talents. His unremitted attention shall be given to merit patronage. Capitol Hill next house east of Mrs. Finch's boarding house, and Pennsylvania Avenue between the President's square and Seven Buildings. Dec. 7, 1801. ep5t
CHARLES VARDEN, Merchant Taylor, from Philadelphia, GRATEFULLY acknowledges the favors conferred on him by the gentlemen of this City, and flatters himself that the general satisfaction he has already given will merit a continuation of the same. He has also received a handsome assortment of goods from Philadelphia, consisting of, Best superfine cloths, cassimeres, Swan-down, Toylen-tts, Velverettes, Fancy Cords, Coatings, Flannels, &c. N. B. Regiments, Naval Uniforms, and Ladies' Habits, made in the neatest and most fashionable manner, and at the shortest notice—Washington City, New-Jersey Avenue, next to Mr. Rapine's book store. Dec. 16, 1801. ep5t
Mrs. PICK, Takes the liberty to inform the ladies of George-Town and City of Washington, and its vicinity, that she has this day opened at Mr. Kirtz's, opposite the Union Tavern, an elegant assortment of MILLINERY, consisting of, Velvet bonnets, caps, shawls, embroidery, dresses, handkerchiefs, artificial flowers, plumes, trimmings, both gold and silver, bugie spangles, sacks, muffs, belts and tassels, straw bonnets, cassimere shawls and bonnets, gold and silver thread, wigs and frizzettes, perfume of all kinds, &c. &c. and other articles too numerous to mention; which she will sell on moderate terms. Dec. 23. ep5t
ROBBERY!! Five hundred Dollars REWARD. GENERAL POST OFFICE, December 18, 1801. WHEREAS I have received information that the Northern Mail, which was dispatched from the post office at Charlottesville, S. C. on Wednesday evening the 2d instant, was forcibly taken from the post rider near the ten mile house, by four persons whom he believes to be negroes but who may have been white persons disguised. And whereas I have been informed that several gentlemen had forwarded by said mail sundry Bank notes and bills of exchange to a considerable amount, I do hereby offer a reward of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, to be paid to any person or persons, who will apprehend or give information that may lead to conviction of all, or either of the villains concerned in this daring robbery, so that they may be brought to punishment. The Postmaster at Charlottesville, having offered a similar reward, this is not to be considered as accumulative but confirmatory of his act. GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster-General. Dec. 21, 1801. ep3w
JOHN MARCH, STATIONER, High-Street, George-Town, Respectfully informs the Public, that he has received, from England, an assortment of Stationary goods of the best qualities, including: Writing paper, from atlas to foolscap, wove drawing paper from atlas to demy, musie paper, royal and foolscap, coloured and marbled do. best black lead pencils, Reeve's colours, and camel-hair pencils, sealing wax, and trish wafers, best red and black ink-powder, black chony and mahogany writing desks, letter cases, and ass's skin books, English quills, and an assortment of pewter, glass. Leather and wedgewood inkstands, round rules, &c. Morocco, Russia, calf, red, green, and white sheep, very fine and large—also American papers of different qualities, at the lowest cash prices. J. M. has an assortment of blank and ruled books; and makes them to order, on short notice. * Where may be had Dr. Church, Lee, and Beasley's Patent Medicines, Dec. 18. 6t