The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1801-04-17 00:00:00

The National Intelligencer,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. I. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, NEW-JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL. No. LXXII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17th, 1801.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
HISTORY OF THE
LAST SESSION OF CONGRESS.
[CONTINUED.]
One of the provisions of this act [laying duties on licences for selling wine, and foreign distilled liquors by retail, on property sold by auction, and on carriages] vested in the state courts the right of taking cognizance of suits instituted by the U. S. for duties accruing under it. To this provision Mr. BIRD objected. Being of opinion that the Constitution of the U. S. did not authorise the delegation of judicial power emanating from it, to state tribunals, he viewed such a transfer as unconstitutional; and for various reasons, which he assigned, considered it inexpedient.
It was suggested, whether, as the subject was both novel and important, it would not be advisable to meet it in a direct manner, which might be done in discussing the judiciary bill, which would soon be introduced, rather than by giving it a precipitate examination and informal decision. Mr. Bird immediately acquiesced in waving for the present any further discussion.
On the same day, a bill in relation to the TERRITORY OF COLUMBIA, brought into the house by Mr. H. Lee, predicated on the opinion that after the 1st Monday in December, the laws of the states of Virginia and Maryland had expired, and declaring their re-enactment, was discussed. The opinion of the committee was treated as not only fanciful, but mischievous; as evincing a departure from every correct principle of construction, and as calculated to loosen all the legal bonds of justice that held the citizens of the territory together. On the opposite side, in point of argument, Mr. Bird stood alone. He contended with great ingenuity, that the assumption by Congress on the 1st Monday in December, was imperative, and not discretionary; and that as the constitution had so decided, the territory must be considered as exclusively under the control of federal, and entirely exempt from state laws. Notwithstanding the remarks of Mr. Bird, the house, by a large majority, recommitted the bill, thereby expressing an opinion that an assumption by the general government might or might not be made, and that until actually made, the laws of Virginia and Maryland remained in force.
This debate acquired additional importance from a development of the conflicting opinions entertained by different members on the expediency of assuming jurisdiction over the territory.
The propriety of the assumption was supported with earnestness by the friends of the administration, and objected to by its opponents. The former contended that the dignity of the federal government required it; while the latter declared that neither the general interest of the United States, or the local interest of the district recommended it.
On the 25th of January the House of Representatives proceeded to consider a bill for the organization of the courts of the U. States.
By the provisions of this bill the existing Judiciary System was greatly altered. The outlines of the bill, as agreed to, were as follows:
 1. That after the next session of the Supreme Court of U. S. the said court shall be held twice a year at the city of Washington, viz. On the first Monday of June and December.  2. That after the next vacancy the court shall consist of five justices.  3. That the several states shall be divided into twenty-two districts.  4. That the said twenty-two districts shall be classed into six circuits, viz. 1. Consisting of districts of Maine, New-Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode-Island; 2. Consisting of Connecticut and Vermont; 3. Consisting of districts of Jersey, East and West Pennsylvania, and Delaware; 4. Consisting of districts of Mary- 
land, and East and West Virginia; 5. Consisting of districts of North-Carolina, South-Carolina and Georgia; 6. Consisting of districts of East Tennessee, West Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio.
5. That in each of these circuits there shall be three judges, to be called circuit judges, two of whom shall form a quorum, to hold two sessions annually at certain specified places, and one of whom shall be commissioned as chief judge.
6. That the circuit courts shall have all the powers heretofore vested in the circuit courts of the United States.
7. That the said circuit courts respectively, shall have cognizance of all crimes and offences cognizable under the authority of the United States, and committed within their respective districts, or upon the high seas; and also of all cases in law or equity, arising under the constitution and laws of the United States, and treaties made, or which shall be made under their authority; and also of all actions, or suits of a civil nature, at common law, or in equity, where the United States shall be plaintiffs or complainants; and also of all actions, or suits, matters or things cognizable by the judicial authority of the United States, under and by virtue of the constitution thereof, where the matter in dispute shall amount to four hundred dollars, and where original jurisdiction is not given by the constitution of the United States to the supreme court thereof, or exclusive jurisdiction by law to the district courts of the United States: Provided always, That in all cases where the title or bounds of land shall come into question, the jurisdiction of the said circuit courts shall not be restrained by reason of the value of the land in dispute.
8. "That all actions, suits, process, pleadings, and other proceedings of what nature or kind soever, depending or existing in any of the present circuit courts of the United States, or in any of the present district courts of the United States acting as circuit courts, shall be, and hereby are, continued over to the circuit courts established by this act."
9. That each of the circuit judges shall be allowed 2,000 dollars per annum; except the judges of the 6th circuit who shall be allowed 1,500 dollars.
10. In the 6th circuit there is to be an additional judge appointed, who, with the two present district judges, are to compose the circuit court for that circuit.
11. All the present powers with which the district courts are vested are transferred to the circuit courts, excepting admiralty powers.
This view will enable the reader to form an idea sufficiently correct of the bill as reported, though it was, in its progress considerably modified.
Mr. EGGLESTON moved, as far as related to Virginia, an accommodation of the provisions of the 5th section, whereby among other new courts established was an additional one for Virginia, to those of the existing law which established only one court for that state. This motion was understood to embrace the general question of an extension of the courts, and was in that view discussed.
The motion was ably supported by Messrs. Eggleston, Nicholas, Randolph, Jackson and Macon, and opposed by Messrs. Griffith, Harper, Bayard, H. Lee, and Otis.
By the former it was urged that the proposed extension was not required by the existing state of demands, which were few and fully within the reach, in point of speedy attention, of the existing courts; that the extension would involve great additional expense, and appeared to arise from a difference in state courts, which their respectability did not authorise.
By the latter it was affirmed, that the duties required by the present judges were oppressive; that improper delays were sustained in the discharge of justice; that the expense incurred would be trifling compared with the good effected; that in many cases the state courts could not be so fully confided in as federal courts; and that the opinion generally made to the bill arose from a disposition in gentlemen to frustrate every laudable effort of the general govern-
ment to diffuse its salutary energies among the people.
On the question being taken, Mr. Eggleston's motion was lost by a majority of five.
This bill, as reported by the committee, was so imperfectly drawn, that it did not even please those who were on general principles its friends; owing to this circumstance, and to the steady opposition which it received from its opponents, it occupied a large part of the remainder of the session.
During the progress of the discussion Mr. Nicholas, not, however, without great opposition, obtained the introduction of a new section to disqualify the federal courts from taking cognizance of debts created by assignment; which restriction was in the existing law.
It was moved to reduce the salaries, as allowed by the bill, from 2,000 to 1,000 dollars, but lost by a majority of three. It was afterwards agreed to fix the salaries of the judges of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio, at 1,500 dollars.
The bill, as first framed, contemplated the establishment of a number of admiralty courts. But this feature of the bill was found to be so little conformable to the sentiments of the house, that it was removed by common consent.
After going through the details of the bill, it was read the third time, at which period, it is usual to discuss general principles. But during its progress the relative strength of its friends and opponents had been so frequently tried, that under the conviction that all further argument would be unavailing, it was spared. Its opponents, therefore, satisfied themselves with a declaration that the extension, in their opinion, was so useless, and the great political object of the bill, so subversive of the impartial distribution of justice, that under circumstances more propitious to success, its friends should not be surprised at a motion to repeal it.
It passed the House of Representatives by a majority of 8 members, and the Senate, unamended.
On the passage of this bill the triumph of the friends of the administration was great, by some of whom it was declared to be equivalent to their defeat in the presidential Election. By it sixteen new judges were created, the tenure of whose offices was during good behaviour, and of course rendered them irremovable by the President. It gave Mr. Adams an opportunity of appointing to permanent offices, men whose political opinions were undisguisedly hostile to the national will as expressed in the recent election of Mr. Jefferson; men, who in addition to others holding judicial posts under the old system, would constitute a federal corps, invested with great powers, and ready at any favorable crisis, to restore the old order of things. The result of the appointments exhibited Mr. Adams to be true to the trust confided to him; as he invariably appointed men, who had conspicuously distinguished themselves in the field of politics by the most zealous promotion of federal objects.
The grounds which excited exultation in the breasts of the friends of the bill, were to its opponents a source of regret and mortification. They had previously held the course of justice, which ought to be free from all partiality or pollution, exclusively under the guidance of individuals of certain political tenets. They now saw, as they believed, offices created to answer political and personal ends, by men who had lost the national confidence; whereby the administration of justice might be perverted from the pure principles of impartiality and integrity, under whose auspices it is a blessing, to the unworthy purposes of personal predilection and party prejudice, which could not fail to convert it into an evil.
In consequence of a disturbance made in the gallery of the House of Representatives on the 23d day of December the Serjeant at arms removed Mr. Lane, and conducted him into the street. On the 22d inst. the Serjeant was arrested under a warrant issued by a justice of the peace on the allegation of the false imprisonment of
Mr. Lane, who stated himself to have been arrested a second time by the Serjeant, after a previous liberation, without any authority from the Speaker. Of this arrest the Serjeant complained to the house, who referred his letter to a committee of privileges consisting of five members, all of whom were federal.
The committee made a report, approving the conduct of the Serjeant, censuring as unadvised that of the justice of the peace, and indirectly reflecting on certain members of the house, who had advised the prosecution.
When the report was taken up, a warm debate ensued, in which the report was supported by Messrs. Bayard, J. C. Smith, Dana, Harper, Kittera, Otis, Nott, Edmond and Rutledge, and opposed by Messrs. Nicholas, Davis, Smilie, Macon, Allison, and Stanford.
Those who advocated the report not only justified the conduct of the Serjeant, but likewise that of the Speaker, whose powers, they contended, must be adequate to the protection of the privileges of the house.
The opponents of the report declared that the facts, as stated in it, were not true; some gentlemen stated, from their own recollection, what had occurred, and particularly the statement made to them by the Serjeant; who had informed them (what he now denied) that he had liberated the individual who made the disturbance, and had afterwards, on the advice of two or three members, arrested him again, without any orders from the Speaker or the house, and held him for several hours in confinement. They declared that the Serjeant had no right thus to act at his own will, nor had the Speaker a right either to direct or sanction such an act. Viewing the report as calculated to extend the vague doctrine of privilege they opposed it.
On the question of agreeing to the report, it was carried. During this discussion the Speaker was called upon to inform the house, whether the vote about to be taken would be upon the preamble of the resolution, which contained the sentiments complained of, or on the concluding resolution, which simply declared that it was inexpedient to take further order on the business.
The Speaker replied that the question would be only on the resolution.
The question was no sooner carried, than the Speaker directed the insertion of the preamble on the journals. This direction excited the feelings of several members, who viewed it as intended to draw them into an approbation of sentiments to which they were opposed, that they obtained, though not without difficulty, a reconsideration of the vote, and then voted against the report altogether.
(To be Continued.)
FOR SALE.
THE SUBSCRIBER offers for Sale, four hundred ACRES of Valuable Land upon the Eastern Branch, opposite the City of Washington; it is bounded by the Water, from opposite the Navy Yard, nearly up to Dyer's Ferry; and extends back across that range of hills, South east of the City where are several, as elegant situations, for Buildings, as any in its vicinity. Two hundred and fifty Acres at least are covered with wood and timber; which independent of every expence, will in the judgment of Judicious persons, yield to a purchaser, fifty per cent more than the proprietor will ask for the land. The soil upon the water, is a rich sandy loam of course excellent for early vegetables of every kind, clover &c. As all doubt respecting the continuance of the Government at Washington, must surely now be removed from the mind of the most incredulous, the subscriber is induced to offer this property for sale, in the expectation, that it must attract the attention of those who have money, and who wish to vest it in such a manner, as will produce an handsome interest for the present without risk, and the chance of a great rise in value, as the City increases in Population and wealth. A fourth, a third, a half, or the whole may be purchased upon easy terms by applying to
ANTHONY ADDISON,
At BARNABY, three miles from Dyer's Ferry. Washington, April 6, 1801. 1m.

WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 1801.
Appointment by the President of U. S. OFFICIAL.
WALTER JONES, junr. Attorney for the district POTOMAC.
The newspapers have lately informed the public, that some of our armed vessels have been ordered to rendezvous in Hampton Roads, to sail on a secret expedition. Having taken pains to enquire into the truth of this rumour, we find it to be premature. The absurdity of the suggestion is indeed too apparent to deceive. It would be a strange sort of secret expedition, which should be thus published by anticipation. But should a destination be, at any time hereafter, allotted to our vessels, the nature and success of which required secrecy, we ought to confide, that the prudence and precaution of the Executive would be sufficient to protect it from hazard by an untimely exposure of their views.
It is indeed a fact that some of the public ships are ordered to Hampton Roads; and without stepping out of the ordinary course of accounting for common occurrences, we may solve the enigma. It is well known, that the law providing for a navy peace establishment, contemplates the retaining of several of the ships in service, to be employed as convoys to the East-Indies and elsewhere, as shall be found necessary, and to exercise and discipline the officers and seamen. In pursuance of this law, some of them are ordered to Hampton Roads, to await ulterior orders for the destination or destinations, which on mature consideration may be allotted to them. The convenience of the station, from its vicinity to the seat of government and other circumstances, is evident. The administration not being as yet fully organized has prevented definitive arrangements for their employment being settled; at the same time it is desirable to have them prepared to act as promptly as possible. Whether any other port has been assigned for a similar purpose, we have not learnt.
LIST of APPOINTMENTS made by JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States, with the concurrence of the Senate, during their late session.
David Hopkins, Marshal of the District of Maryland, 12th Dec. 1800
William Clark, Chief Justice in and over the Indiana Territory, Ditto.
Henry Vanderburgh, second Judge, and John Griffin, third Judge of the same Territory, Ditto.
Joseph Hamilton Davies, Attorney for the Kentucky District, Ditto.
John Marshall, Commissioner jointly with Oliver Wolcott & Charles Lee, (in the room of Timothy Pickering) to adjust and determine with the state of Georgia all interfering claims of the U. S. and that state to a certain territory mentioned in the commission, Ditto.
John Jay, Chief Justice of the U. States, 19th Dec. 1800
Samuel Dexter, Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Jan. 1801
Samuel Bradford, Marshal of the Massachusetts District, 22d Dec. 1800
Aquila Giles, Marshal of the District of N. York, Ditto.
William Cranch, Commissioner of the city of Washington, 8th Jan. 1801
Solomon Sibley, a member of the Legislative Council of the North-Western Territory, 23d Dec. 1800
John Ellis, Adam Bingamin, Alexander Montgomery, John Stampley and Flood M'Grew, members of the Legislative Council of the Mississippi Territory, 30th Dec. 1800
John Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the U. S. 31st Jan. 1801
Roger Griswold, Secretary of War, 3d Feb. 1801
Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the North-Western Territory, 3d Feb. 1801
Robert Hays, Marshal of the Tennessee District, 20th Feb. 1801
CIRCUIT JUDGES OF THE U. S. First Circuit.
John Lowell, of Massachusetts, Chief Judge, 20th Feb. 1801
Benjamin Bourne, of R. Island, and Jeremiah Smith, of New Hampshire, Judges of the same circuit, Ditto.
Second Circuit.
Egbert Benson, of New York, Chief Judge, Ditto.
Oliver Wolcott, of Connecticut, and Samuel Hitchcock, of Vermont, Judges of the same circuit, Ditto.
Third Circuit.
Jared Ingersoll, of Pennsylvania, Chief Judge, Ditto.
Richard Bassett, of Delaware, and William Griffith, of N. Jersey, Judges of the same circuit, Ditto.
Fourth Circuit.
Charles Lee, of Virginia, Chief Judge, Ditto.
Philip Barton Key, of Maryland, and George Keith Taylor, of Virginia, Judges of the fourth circuit, Ditto.
Fifth Circuit.
Thomas Bee, of South Carolina, Chief Judge, 24th Feb. 1801
John Sitgreaves, of N. Carolina, and Joseph Glay, jun. of Georgia, Judges of the fifth circuit, Ditto.
Sixth Circuit.
Wm. M'Clang, of Kentucky, a Judge of the sixth circuit, Ditto.
DISTRICT JUDGES.
John Davis, in the place of Mr. Lowell, 20th Feb. 1801
Ray Greene, in the place of Mr. Bourne, Ditto.
Jacob Read, in place of Judge Bee, 24th Feb. 1801
William H. Hill, Judge of the North-Carolina District, in place of Mr. Sitgreaves, Ditto.
Circuit Judges to succeed those who declined their appointments.
William Tilghman, Chief Judge of the third circuit, in place of Mr. Ingersoll, 3d March 1801
Philip Barton Key, Chief Judge of the fourth circuit, in place of Mr. Lee, Ditto.
Charles Magill, Judge of the fourth circuit, in place of Mr. Key, promoted, Ditto.
Circuit Court for the District of Columbia.
Thomas Johnson, of Maryland, Chief Judge, 3d March 1801
James Marshall and William Cranch, Assistant Judges, Ditto.
Harrison Grey Otis, Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, 20th Feb. 1801
Edward S. Loe Livermore, Attorney for the District of New Hampshire, in the place of Mr. Smith.
John Wilkes Kittera, Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
On the 6th instant the annual election for GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, and SENATORS, was held in MASSACHUSETTS. For governor the republican candidate is ELBRIDGE GERRY, and the federal candidate CALEB STRONG. For Lieutenant-Governor, the republican candidate is WILLIAM HEATH, and the federal candidate SAMUEL PHILLIPS.
We have collected all the information derived from the Massachusetts papers, from which we are enabled to give the following statement, being the votes of 20 towns. Massachusetts contains a few more than 400 towns.
Table with 3 columns: Town, Gerry, Strong. Rows include Boston (2,078, 1,851), Brookfield (10, 227), Worcester (127, 59), Sutton (125, 74), Brookline (46, 36), Cambridge (201, 135).
Table with 3 columns: Town, Gerry, Strong. Rows include Newton (59, 97), Watertown (114, 20), Dorchester (184, 84), Dedham (201, 48), Roxbury (291, 92), Charlestown (289, 173), Waltham (57, 54), Salem (265, 382), Beverly (17, 145), Danvers (76, 111), Marblehead (314, 97), Topsfield (34, 66), Manchester (1, 58), Gloucester (76, 114). Totals: 4,665, 3,853.
Present maj. for Gerry, 812
The votes for Lieutenant Governor are given but in a few towns; in which they do not materially differ from those given for governor.
We shall continue to present the results of this interesting election, as they are received, in detail; as they will furnish the best evidence of the relative strength of parties in Massachusetts.
It is stated that general HEISTER, the republican candidate for a Representative in Congress obtained a majority of 488 votes in Frederick, and 532 in Washington county. The county of Alleghany remains to be heard from.
The returns from 16 counties in Georgia for a Representative in Congress in the room of Mr. Jones, give, Mr. Mileage, 2,427 Mr. Smith, 892 Mr. Van Alen, 548 Seven counties remain to be heard from.
At a meeting of the federalists of New-York, after a nomination of members of assembly, General Hamilton addressed the meeting in one of those eloquent and impressive speeches which distinguish this superior man. He took a general review of the state of the country since the revolution—examined the conduct of the two parties which have existed in it—showed that it was to the federal party exclusively that we owe the unexampled prosperity which we have hitherto enjoyed, and that those measures had met with undistinguishing opposition from their adversaries. He dwelt upon the advantages which we derived from our neutrality, and warned the merchants particularly against a blind confidence in our present prosperous situation. It was his opinion that the spirit of jacobinism which has almost desolated France and threatened the world, was now only held in chains by the power of one man, and that if the hand of the assassin could only reach the life of Buonaparte, the monster would rage again with more violence and ferocity than ever—That there was a set of men in this country, actuated, some by motives less worthy than others (who might rather be considered dupes) but the great mass of whom were downright jacobins at heart, and upon whose movements and machinations it was of the last importance to keep the most vigilant eye—That it was highly important that federalism should still discover her enemies an energetic and imposing character—that it was of extreme consequence that the state of New-York should be able to harmonize with the politics of New-England; for although he was disposed to hope the best from the administration of Mr. Jefferson, yet it was certainly desirable that we should be able to present such a phalanx as might enable us to support the chief magistrate, if he went right, and sufficient to deter him if he appeared to go wrong. [New-York pap.]
Mr. PICHON, charge des affaires of the French Republic, has transferred his residence from the City to George-Town, to which place letters for him should be addressed.
The performance, signed a "MECHANIC," is inadmissible. However pure the motives of the writer, and undoubted the principles he supports, the language, and reflections cast upon individuals and particular classes of citizens, are intemperate and unadvised.
PHILADELPHIA, April 11.
For two days past strong N. W. winds have prevailed. At the change of the tide last night the frigate Constellation, laying at anchor in our river, in veering about, was suddenly thrown on a rocky shoal, and heeled on her side. In this situation she now remains; her lee gunnels being below the surface of the water. During the exertions to right her, this
morning, a seaman, falling with the main-yard, which unexpectedly gave way, had his leg and thigh fractured. It is expected that the frigate will be got off without much damage to her hull. In effecting this her rigging will necessarily suffer. [Philad. Gaz.]
Other accounts state the Constellation to be in a perilous state, and others that the expence of raising her will be very great.
BALTIMORE, April 8. Yesterday evening arrived in the basin an ark, which came loaded with wheat from Bald Eagle Creek, on the west branch of the river Susquehannah: also came to this place with the ark, Mr. Grieve, who brought a similar vessel, loaded with wheat, from the state of N. York to Stump's mill, on tide water, above Havre-de-Grace, where he sold his load. Mr. Grieve came from the Tyoga river, a branch of the Susquehanna, state of N. York, about 14 miles from the town of Bath and nine miles from the Seneca Lake. He left home on the 22d March, and arrived at Stump's mill on the 5th inst. This gentleman came to Baltimore last spring from the same country with wheat and flour, the expence of bringing it down including all charges was about one shilling per bushel on the wheat, and three shillings and nine pence per barrel on the flour. He says that very great crops were made, but the chief part thereof have been carried at a heavy expence, across the country in sleighs to Albany, the portage to Albany being seventy cents on a bushel of wheat, and two and a half dollars on a barrel of flour. They prefer the route to Albany, although infinitely more expensive, because they think it safer than the waters of Susquehanna, with which they are as yet in a great measure unacquainted. Mr. Grieve thinks that a few thousand dollars properly expended on the bed of the river, would render the navigation thereof so secure, that it would in a few years inevitably have the preference as a route for the conveyance of their produce to market. Great quantities of produce and lumber are now on the river Susquehanna; it generally stops at Middletown or Wright's Ferry, where the danger of bringing it down the river is much magnified. The ark above mentioned is now lying off Ellicott's dock.
BALTIMORE, April 15. A dreadful conflagration. The house belonging to and occupied by col. Rogers, in Market-street, was this morning together with the whole of its content, reduced to a pile of ruins. The fire, it appears, was kindled by the hands of a villainous incendiary, in the cellar, immediately under the main stair-case, and so completely were his diabolical plans executed, although something of the kind from his threats was suspected, that the screams and lamentations of those within and who escaped with the utmost difficulty from the flames, saving only their linen, were the first intimations their neighbors had of the dreadful catastrophe. The main stair-case, and the whole interior of the house below, were enveloped in flames when the family awoke. The children and those who slept in the back building, reached the first floor by the back stair-case, and got out of the back windows—those in the front buildings were saved by precipitating themselves out of the second story windows. Before the alarm became general, or the necessary assistance could arrive, it was beyond the power of human exertions to save the least article in the house, & the greatest efforts of the citizens, which were conspicuous on the occasion, aided by a fortunate calm, could alone have wrested from destruction the adjoining buildings, especially the elegant house belonging to Mr. Tiernan, which was thrice on fire. Never was that destructive element more uncontroled or havoc more complete—cash, books, furniture, plate, apparel, &c. &c. were alike involved in indiscriminate ruin, and a considerable sum which col. Rogers had in a pocket book in his coat pocket, received too late the evening before to be put into bank—even that he was unable to save!
The fire was discovered about 5 o'clock, and raged till past 5, before it could be so completely extinguished as to be no longer dangerous. The incendiary, we understand, was this morning lodged in jail.
ALEXANDRIA, April 14.
The Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, yesterday made the following appointments for the county of Alexandria. CLEON MOORE, commissioner in chancery and notary public. George Gilpin, harbor master. Charles Alexander, jun. & Elisha C. Dick, Coroners.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, March 4.
His Majesty, we are happy to say, is better to-day than he was yesterday. Yesterday afternoon he conversed a short time with his physicians, and obtained some sleep towards the evening. He slept also for several hours during the night. The following bulletin was issued this morning:
BULLETIN.
"Queen's House, March 4."
"His majesty's fever is somewhat further abated."
(Signed)
"T. GISEBORNE. H. R. REYNOLDS."
At the corn exchange this day, there was not much business done; the supplies of foreign wheat were pretty large—prime samples of English wheat, however, kept up their price at 91. though 91. 9s. was actually given on Monday, fine floor continues at 140s.
The duke of Cumberland is the only one of his majesty's sons who has yet seen his majesty since his indisposition.
Orders have been given to detain all Russians, Danes and Swedes, now serving on board any of his majesty's ships.
Wheat is 4 or 5 shillings per quarter dearer; barley is likewise dearer; rye, malt, oats, and beans are severally cheaper. American and Baltic mixt wheat has risen to 160s. Baltic red to 152s. Hamburg and Bremen 130s. to 148s. Memel and Riga 115s to 134s. per quarter. American flour continues at 95s. to 100s. per barrel, 30s. above the price which government, with a view to encourage the importation, guaranteed to the importers.
France is to receive the assistance of at least 15 Dutch ships of the line, and six frigates; but, on the other hand, the Dutch expect a diminution of the number of 25,000 land forces they are bound to pay and maintain.
PARIS, February 12.
Letters from Copenhagen of the 24th January, state, that Mr. Olfen, the Danish ambassador, had set out for Bordeaux, there to embark for North America. The object of his mission is said to be a new commercial arrangement between the two countries.
DUBLIN, Feb. 28.
Accounts have been received of four Spanish ships of the line having effected a junction with the French squadrons which sailed from Brest a few weeks since.—They joined off Cape Finisterre, and from the course which they were seen to steer it is supposed that the combined squadron is gone to the Mediterranean. On her passage home, the Prince of Wales packet saw, far to the Southward, the British fleet, consisting of fifteen ships of the line which, from the direction of their course appeared to be in quest of the enemy.—They were then standing for Cape Finisterre.
FOR SALE, THREE BRICK HOUSES,
Opposite the Navy Office.—They are three stories high, with two parlours on the first floor. Immediate possession may be given. Enquire of WILLIAM DYER, either at the above-mentioned buildings, or at his house on I street, north of the new War Office.
April 17, 1801.
IN CHANCERY,
APRIL 2d, 1801.
EDWARD MOORE, an insolvent debtor of Calvert county, makes application as a trader, by petition, to the Chancellor in writing, praying the benefit of "an act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors," there is annexed to his petition a schedule of his property, and a list of his creditors on oath, as by the said act is required; and the Chancellor being satisfied by competent testimony, that the said Edward Moore is, and at the time of passing the said act was, a citizen of this state and of the United States—
It is thereupon adjudged and ordered, that he appear before the Chancellor, in the Chancery office, on the third day of November next, for the purpose of taking the oath by the said act required, in presence of his creditors; and that by causing a copy of this order to be inserted three times during the present month, in one of the newspapers of the city of Washington, and by serving personal notice on James A. Magruder, he give notice to his creditors to attend on the said third day of November next, for the purpose of recommending a trustee for their benefit, and to lodge with the Chancellor within six months from the time of the last publication (if they shall think fit) their dissent to his being admitted to the benefit of the said act.
Tell, SAMUEL H. HOWARD, Reg. Cur. Can
District of Columbia, Washington County.
THE Orphans Court for Washington County, will commence its session at the house of Mr. William Rhodes, in the City of Washington, on the Second Tuesday in April.
(By order) JOHN HEWITT, reg. April 6, 1801.
BUILDERS.
WILLIAM LOVERING, of George-Town, and WILLIAM DYER, of the City of Washington, having commenced partnership in the Architectural and Carpenter line of business, which they are determined to carry on with assiduity, integrity and dispatch, hope for the patronage of their friends and the public.
Having a number of the best workmen now employed, are ready to execute any orders which they are determined shall be done in the best workmanlike manner for those who will please to favor them with their commands.
Orders directed to W. LOVERING, Gay street near the Union Tavern, George Town, or to W. DYER, I Street, North of the new War Office, City of Washington, will be punctually attended to.
N. B. WM. LOVERING has been in the practice of drawing for and superintending great part of the Buildings in the City of Washington and its Vicinity.
Washington, April 1.
Public Sale of LOTS,
IN WASHINGTON CITY.
WILL be Sold at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, on Friday the 1st day of May next, at William Tunscliff's Hotel. Two Hundred Lots, situated Eastward of the Capitol and near to the Eastern Branch Ferry—the terms will be one half Cash and the other half at 60 days on Notes negotiable at the Bank of Columbia satisfactorily endorsed. An indisputable title will be given by,
GEORGE WALKER.
Washington, March 2, 1801.
A PREMIUM of 100 dollars will be given to any Person who will exhibit the best Plan of BARRACKS, for the Marines, sufficient to hold 500 men, with their officers, and of a House for the commandant. The Plan must be so drawn as to be capable of being hereafter enlarged, and must be so arranged as to suit the dimensions of the Lot, which has an East and West front of 615 feet, and a North and South front of 250—the plans must be all lodged at the Navy Office before 1st May.
April 3, 1801.
LAND FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber wishing to move to the Western Country will offer for sale on Wednesday 13th of May next at 11 o'clock, his Dwelling Plantation containing about 600 Acres of Land lying in Anne Arundel county, about 25 miles from the FEDERAL CITY and the same distance from the City of BALTIMORE. It is also within less than one mile of Samuel Thomas MERCHANT, and SAW MILLS are noted on Griffith's Map, and are called Roxbury. Any person may see by referring to his map, how central this situation is to the Federal City and Baltimore, and be sensible of the advantages that must arise to the purchasers from the choice of two such markets.—This place is very healthy and is well supplied with good Springs of fine Water. There is on it a Brick Dwelling House and Kitchen; the House is 40 feet by 28, conveniently divided—there is a good Barn, Stable, Corn House, Tobacco and Hay Houses, all in good repair, and many other convenient out Houses. There is an Orchard containing a variety of good fruit, about 30 Acres of Meadow Land of the first quality, is already well set with Timothy, and upwards of 50 Acres more can be improved at a moderate expence. It is thought unnecessary to give any further description, as those who wish to purchase will no doubt view the premises before the day of Sale. A plat of the Land will be shown at any time, and the terms of Sale made known by the Subscriber.
PHILEMON DORSEY.
April 3, 1801.
FOR SALE,
A good and convenient Lot and House,
BEAUTIFULLY situated on the South-East corner of Square No 973, in the vicinity of the Navy-Yard, commanding an extensive view of some miles down the Potomack. The house is two story high, fronting 42 feet on 11th street east, and 42 feet on South G street, adjoining the south front is a commodious kitchen, with oven and other conveniences. A large frame stable, carriage-house, with a hay loft 50 feet by 25, and a pump of fine water near the back of the kitchen. The lot will extend ninety one feet on 11th Street East, and 139 on South G street. The purchaser may have a preference of the south half of the Square.
Also, a number of LOTS, eligibly situated in various parts of the City. The titles to the whole are indisputably free of every incumbrance, the terms moderate and convenient, which may be known by application to the subscriber, occupying the premises first mentioned, possession of which may be given within 30 days after purchase.
THOMAS TINGEY,
Who will also sell one whole and four half pipes, London particular Madeira wine, of excellent quality.
Washington, 10, April 1801.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS, by the first Article of the Terms and Conditions declared by the President of the United States on the 17th day of October 1791, for regulating the Materials and manner of Buildings and Improvements on the lots in the CITY OF WASHINGTON, it is provided, "that the outer and party walls of all Houses in the said City, shall be built of brick or stone."—And by the third Article of the same Terms and Conditions, it is declared, "that the wall of no House shall be higher than forty feet to the Roof in any part of the City, nor shall any be lower than thirty five feet in any of the Avenues."—And whereas the above recited articles were found to impede the Settlement in the City of Mechanics and others, whose circumstances did not admit of erecting Houses authorised by the said Regulations; for which cause, the President of the United States, by a Writing under his Hand, bearing date the twenty fifth day of June 1796, suspended the operation of the said Articles, until the first Monday of December 1800—and the beneficial effects arising from such suspension having been experienced, it is deemed proper to revive the same. WHEREFORE, I THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States, do declare, that the operation of the first and third Articles, above recited, shall be, and the same is hereby suspended until the first Day of January 1802, and that all the Houses which shall be erected in the said City of Washington, previous to the said first Day of January 1802, conformable in other respects to the regulations aforesaid, shall be considered as lawfully erected, except that no wooden House shall be erected within twenty four feet of any brick or stone House.
Given under my hand this 11th Day of March, 1801.
(Signed)
TH. JEFFERSON.
2 w 6 w.
To LETT.
THE HOUSE opposite the GREAT HOTEL, now occupied by Kid, Elliot & Co.—For terms apply at said House. March 23, 1801.
LOTS.
IN different eligible situations in the City for Sale or Lease on ground rent.—Likewise,
100 Casks inspected Rhode Island LIME.
A number of Quarter and half and Casks of MADERA WINE, of a superior quality, by JOHN STICKNEY. At his building opposite Rhodes Tavern President's Square.
Washington, March 2, 1801.
FOR SALE, or RENT.
TWO Brick dwelling houses, situated on the Pennsylvania-avenue near the President's house; each containing two handsome parlours and passage on the first floor, four lodging rooms, including garret, all private, kitchen and cellar; the whole will be completely finished in a few days: the yard's front palisaded and set with trees; the walks to the street paved or gravelled, which will render the same as comfortable a situation as any in this City for a private family, and will be sold for less than any gentleman can have the same built for. A family of negroes, will be taken in part payment, or Lots will be exchanged for Slaves. For particulars enquire on the Premises of
OWEN ROBERTS.
March 11, 1801.
LOTS FOR SALE,
In the City of WASHINGTON.
THE SUBSCRIBER offers for Sale a number of valuable Lots beautifully situated between the Capitol and the Eastern Branch. Also a few Lots to be let on lease for ninety nine years in the vicinity of the Navy yard.
WILLIAM PROUT.
City of Washington. December 12, 1800. N. B. A few Tons of good Meadow Hay, one Kilm of Bricks, and some Cord Wood.
W. P.
I will sell or lease on ground rent for ever, a number of building Lots fronting on North F Street, near the President's square.
JOHN KEARNEY.
Washington, April 13.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
A three story Brick House,
On square 881, near the Navy Yard. For terms apply to JOSEPH WHEAT, on the premises, or to the subscriber.
NOTLEY MADDOX.
April 13, 1801.
Found—A Bank Note, of considerable value, by the servant of JOSIAS M. SPEAKE. April 13, 1801.
TO BE SOLD,
On Thursday the 23d day of April next, in the town of Bladensburgh, at public Sale, between
20 and 30 valuable slaves,
A GREAT variety of household furniture, such as beds and bedding, mahogany and walnut bedsteads, mahogany and walnut tables, and chest of drawers, mahogany, walnut, and Windsor chairs, an elegant and extensive set of table China, several elegant looking glasses, and much other household and kitchen furniture, several very good faddle horses, two carts with harness complete, and four excellent milch cows. Also a number of improved and unimproved lots in the said town of Bladensburgh. The sale to commence at eleven o'clock and continue from day to day until the whole is sold. The terms of sale, for all sums below 20 dollars, cash, and for all sums above twenty dollars, a credit of six months, except it be for real property, upon which twelve months will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security.
WM. STEUART.
N. B. One of the above negro men is an excellent taylor having been regularly taught and has kept a shop for these two years
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN away on Saturday night, the 4th inst. from the subscriber, living in Prince George's county, about seven miles from Queen Ann, a dark Mulatto Man named JACK, about twenty-three years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, well made, full face much pitted with the small-pox, his hair or wool plaited and tied, has a down and surly look when spoken to, and speaks big and short: as he has clothes unknown to me, I cannot describe them; it is probable he will change both his name and clothes, and will endeavour to pass for a free man. He has a mother living in the district of Columbia, and it is likely he may have made that way.
Whoever takes up said fellow and will bring him to me, or secure him in any jail so that I may get him again, shall, if taken ten miles from home, receive Ten Dollars; if twenty miles from home, Fifteen Dollars; if thirty miles from home, or out of the state, shall receive the above reward, by
COLMORE DUVALL.
April 11th, 1801.
N. B. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring or carrying off said fellow at their peril.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
Two elegant brick Houses, 40 by 20 feet,
SITUATE on King and Columbia streets Alexandria, as well calculated for the grocery and flour business as any in the city; also two large stores adjoining the above houses, 25 feet front, by 36 feet deep, and I will likewise lease or sell, 7 or 8 valuable lots on King and Patrick streets, subject to a small ground rent. Possession will be given of one of the houses immediately, and the other in 30 days. Any person wishing to purchase, one fourth of the purchase money will be required in hand, one fourth in 3 months, and the balance in 12 months, by paying interest and giving a security on the property.
I will also sell or rent,
Two new two story Brick Houses, 25 feet front by 36 feet deep, situated near Pennsylvania Avenue, on the corner of E and B streets, between the great Hotel and the President's house. The situation for private families or stores, is equal, if not preferable, it being at present in the most populous part of the City. Possession will be given of one of the houses on the first day of next May, and the other on the first day of June following.—One fourth part of the purchase money will be required in hand, one fourth in 90 days, and the balance will be taken either in negroes, dry goods or groceries. The negroes at their valuation, and the goods at the wholesale prices.
I will also sell,
Six or eight thousand acres valuable Kentucky land. The terms of payment will be required as above mentioned.
The subscriber intends carrying on the brick-laying and plastering business extensively, and will keep a constant supply of bricks and lime for sale, he will also undertake to furnish all materials to any person disposed to build in the City, on the most reasonable terms for cash. Application to be made to Francis Peyton, Esq. for the property in Alexandria, or to
N. VOSS,
City of Washington,
April 8, 1801.
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The subscriber will exchange a number of LOTS in the City of Washington for a TRACT of LAND, not too distant from a market. The Lots are situate on or near the Eastern Branch, and will be exchanged on liberal terms.
ALEXANDER YOUNG.
City of Washington, April 13. 1801.
Nail Manufactory,
ALL kinds of Cut Nails for Sale by Wholesale and Retail at the Factory on F Street, and at the Hardware Store of the Subscriber, where persons building and all others wishing to purchase may be supplied with any quantity at the most reasonable rates.
JOHN JACK
Washington Feb. 4, 1801.

AN ACT In addition to an act, intitled, "An act making provisions for the further accommodation of the household of the President of the United States." Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be authorized to appoint a proper person, who shall receive the public property belonging to the household of the President of the United States, and after taking an inventory of the same, shall deliver it, after the third day of March next, to the President of the United States.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That such articles of the furniture belonging to the President's household as may be decayed, out of repair, or unfit for use, and as the President of the United States for the time being, may direct, and all the public property other than furniture now belonging to the said household, shall be sold under the direction of the heads of the several departments of state, of the Treasury, of War, and of the Navy; and that the proceeds of such sales be expended for that purpose, under the direction of the same officers, for the house erected for the accommodation of the President of the United States. THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES HILLHOUSE, President of the Senate, pro-tempore. Approved, March 3d, A. D. 1801. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT, To continue in force the acts laying duties on licences for selling Wines and foreign distilled Spirits by retail—and so much of the act laying certain duties on snuff and refined sugar, as respects a duty on refined sugar—on property sold at auction, and on carriages for the conveyance of persons. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That an act passed on the fifth day of June, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety four, intitled, "An act laying duties on licences for selling Wines and foreign distilled spirituous liquors by retail;" and that so much of an act passed on the fifth day of June, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety four, intitled, "An act laying certain duties on snuff and refined sugar," as respects a duty on refined sugar, and that an act passed on the ninth day of June in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety four, intitled "An act laying duties on property sold at auction," and which acts were, by an act passed on the third day of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety five, continued in force until the first day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and one, shall be, and the same are hereby continued in force without limitation of time; any thing in any former act to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That so much of the 13th section of an act, passed on the twenty-eighth day of May, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety six, intitled "An act laying duties upon carriages for the conveyance of persons, and repealing the former act for that purpose," as limits the duration of said act, shall be, and the same is hereby repealed, and said act is hereby continued in force, without limitation of time. THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, 25th, Feb. A. D. 1801. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT Declaring the consent of Congress to an act of the State of Maryland, passed the twenty-eight of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety three, for the appointment of a Health Officer. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the consent of Congress be and is hereby granted and declared, to the operation of an act of the General Assembly of Maryland, passed, the twenty-eight day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety three, intitled "An act to appoint a Health Officer for the port of Baltimore,
in Baltimore county" so far as to enable the State aforesaid to collect a duty of one cent per ton, on all vessels coming into the district of Baltimore from a foreign voyage, for the purposes in said act intended. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That this act shall be in force for three years, from the passing thereof, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress thereafter, and no longer. THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, Feb. 27, A. D. 1801. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT Freeing from postage all letters and packets to JOHN ADAMS. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all letters and packets to John Adams, now President of the United States, after the expiration of his term of office and during his life, shall be carried by the mail, free of postage. THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, Feb. 25, A. D. 1801. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
From the New-York Citizen. The following statement of facts, in the opinion of the author, is deserving the consideration of those entrusted with seeing the laws of the Union maintained and observed in all their relations. Samuel Brown, a private citizen of the United States, living on Black River, in this state, did, on or about the latter end of February last past, seize upon the persons of two British deserters, as he called them, in a violent manner, within the territory of the United States, and by force with the aid of others, bound the persons of the said deserters, and conducted them within the territory of his Britannic Majesty, in the province of Canada, and there delivered them up to the military authority of that Province; an act unauthorized and so dangerous in its consequences, alarmed the good people of this state, situated on Black River, which caused immediate pursuit to be made for apprehending said Brown and his associates; the pursuers being embodied, they put themselves under the command of a captain Ives, and marched in pursuit of the said Brown and his associates, and found them at the settlement of said Brown, and by virtue of a warrant, brought them before two magistrates; who, upon confession, bound said Brown and his accomplices, viz. two white men and a negro, in recognizances to answer to the court or courts, having cognizance of the said offence. We have it from good authority, that the said Brown, though a Quaker by profession, has been in the habit, under British influence, to take up free persons within the United States line, and treacherously deliver them to obtain the reward offered for persons obnoxious, or deserters from the province of Canada. It is high time a prompt enquiry on the part of the government, should be made in so vile and dangerous a practice, and the offenders brought to punishment. In a similar though more wicked manner, was Jonathan Robbins in Carolina, and others in Virginia, delivered up to the British, to the great danger of personal liberty and security, and the constitution and laws of the United States. May we not suspect there is a combination of some years standing with the British government, some traitorous citizens within the territory of the United States, who carry on this odious business, more particularly, as Mr. Lewis Lecoutels, a citizen of the United States, is now imprisoned at Quebec, contrary to the laws of nations, and the treaty of amity with Great-Britain, which guarantees free ingress and egress in Canada, to the inhabitants of the United States, and vice versa. If the former administration shewed a submissive predilection to the British, and thought but little of these outrages against the citizens of the United States, it is expected that under the new, they will find all the security the constitution and laws enable the executive to afford them against acts so dishonourable to our government, and dangerous to the personal security of the individuals. A CITIZEN.
DUBLIN, Feb. 28. The following interesting paper, purporting to be the sentiments of a right honorable gentleman in this country, who was the first to tender his resignation to his majesty, in consequence of a difference of opinion on the Catholic Question, has been privately handed about in Dublin. "The leading part of his majesty's ministers finding insurmountable obstacles to the bringing forward measures of concession to the Catholic body, whilst in office, have felt it impossible to continue in administration under their inability to propole it with circumstances necessary to carrying the measure with all its advantages, and they have retired from his majesty's service, considering this line of conduct as most likely to contribute to its ultimate success. The Catholic body will therefore see how much their future hopes must depend upon strengthening their cause by good conduct, in the mean time, they will prudently consider their prospects as arising from the persons who have espoused their interests, and compare them with those which they could look to from any other quarter. They may with confidence rely on the zealous support of all those who retire, and of many who remain in office, when it can be given with a prospect of success: they may be assured that Mr. Pitt will do his utmost to establish their cause in the public favor, and prepare the way for their finally attaining their objects. And the Catholics will feel that, as Mr. Pitt could not concur in an hopeless attempt to force it now, he must at all times repress with the same decision as if he held an adverse opinion, any unconstitutional conduct in the Catholic Body."
Under these circumstances, it cannot be doubted that the Catholics will take the most loyal, dutiful, and patient line of conduct; that they will not suffer themselves to be led into measures which can by any construction, give a handle to their opposers, either to misinterpret their principles, or to raise an argument for resisting their claims—but that, by their prudent and exemplary demeanor, they will afford additional grounds to the growing number of their advocates, to enforce their claims on proper occasions, until their object can be finally and advantageously attained.' Annexed to the above is the following paper, purporting to be the sentiments of the Lord Lieutenant. 'The sentiments of a sincere friend to the Catholic claims: If the Catholics should proceed to violence or entertain any idea of gaining their object by convulsive measures, or forming associations with men of Jacobinical principles, they must, of course, lose the support and aid of those who have sacrificed their own situations in their cause, but who would, at the same time, feel it to be their indispensable duty, to oppose any thing tending to confusion. On the other hand, if the Catholics should be sensible of the benefit they possess, by having so many characters of eminence pledged not to embark in the service of government, except on the terms of Catholic privileges being obtained, it is to be hoped, upon balancing the advantages and disadvantages of their situation, they would prefer a quiet and peaceable demeanor to any line of conduct of an opposite description.' We have good reason to know that the above papers are perfectly authentic, although it is probable they were never intended for publication. The last Note, containing the 'sentiments of a sincere friend to the Catholic claims,' was handed to the Catholics by Dr. Troy, titular bishop of Dublin, in consequence of a meeting convened by the principal Catholics, on being informed that the question of repealing their Test Laws had met with opposition in this country. It was upon that occasion that the marquis Cornwallis sent for Dr. Troy, and explained to him the real state of the case; at the same time exhorting him to recommend a peaceable and patient behaviour, as the most certain means of finally ensuring success to their wishes. The frank and honest conduct of marquis Cornwallis on this occasion was attended with the desired effect.—The Catholics consented not to urge their claims; and thus has the tranquility of Ireland been preserved.
Conrad & M c Munn HAVE opened houses of entertainment in the range of buildings formerly occupied by Mr. Law, about two hundred paces from the Capitol, in New Jersey avenue, leading from thence to the Eastern Branch. They are spacious and convenient, one of which is designed for stage passengers and travellers, the other for the accommodation of boarders. There is stable sufficient for 60 horses—They hope to merit public patronage. City of Washington, Nov. 24, 1800.
CHEAP LUMBER, FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, on reasonable terms, either by large or small quantities, at his Lumber Yards, the north end of Lamberton, and at the old Sturgeon 1 ond , above Richards's wharf, A QUANTITY OF ASSORTED LUMBER, viz. One and 1-4 inch, 1-8, and 1 do. Yellow pine heart boards—1 inch pannel, 1 1-4 do. for floors, 1 do. common, white pine do—2 do. 7 1-4 and 2 1-2 do planks, 1 do. 1-8, and 2-8 do. boards, black walnut—2 do. plank, 8 do. 1-2 do. pannel boards, bedstead sets, poplar the whole of the above are well seasoned and fit for use]—Clear heart pine, and sap pine white oak, and bilthead, hemlock and white pine scantling, assorted—belt kind three feet cedar shingles, dressed and undressed, do. two feet white pine do.; do. 18 inch cypress do—Sedar rails—Also, white pine sawed rails—shingling and plaiting laths, best kind; white oak waggon timber—sap pine planks sap pine one inch boards, 3-4 cedar, best kind, 3-4 white pine, 3-4 sap pine, seasoned weather boards—A quantity of handsome chestnut pailings, sawed 1 by 3 inches and from 4 to 16 feet long, for garden fence, &c. A quantity of chestnut oak polls, dressed and undressed; a quantity of cherry boards, a quantity of large white oak joice, a quantity of chestnut posts—5000 feet of neat beech scantling for tool stocks—5000 feet of sycamore scantling for bedsteads; 2 inch white oak plank; 1 inch white oak boards, 3-4 do. do.—25,000 feet superior cherry boards and plank, 3,000 do. very clear 2 inch white pine plank, 3,000 do. handsome beaton wood bedstead sets seasoned, 100,000 prime North Carolina shingles, a quantity of all plank, 150 tons plaiter Paris, warranted, 3,000 bushels best Virginia pit coal, 200 bushel cleans house sand
The subscriber intends, establishing a Lumber Yard at the Federal City of Washington, which he will keep regularly supplied as above—Any quantities may be agreed for by contract, deliverable, as the purchaser may will, provided that the place of delivery may be comestable by water with a navigable vessel—Any quantity that may be ordered for shipping abroad, shall be supplied with punctuality and dispatch, agreeable to order. Gentlemen who are or may be building—as well as carpenters who may be under or may enter into contracts to build and furnish the materials, will find it well worth their attention to apply as above—Applications may be made by letter (post paid) or otherwise, to the subscriber, or left with Wm. and Anthony M. Buckley, or Benj. W. Morris and Co. merchants, Philadelphia. Also for Sale or to Let, A large commodious Dwelling House, with out buildings complete, and from three to seven acres of land—Two small do. with lots thereto—Also, a small Store near the river—All laying in the village of Lamberton NATHAN COMBS. N. B. A Screw Jack to let, that raises from 10 to 40 tons by hand—a constant supply of plaiter and Smith's Virginia coal. Lamberton, New Jersey, (on Del.) January 12, 1801. twtf
FOR SALE, A Valuable Tract of LAND, LYING in part on the main Richmond road, a mile from the Rappahannock River, four Miles below Fredericksburg, (in a healthy and most agreeable neighbourhood,) containing about five hundred and thirty three ACRES well watered upon the said Tract there are about two hundred and fifty acres of Wood Land, the greater part of which is equal if not superior in quality to any high lands, yet uncleared in Spotsylvania. There are upon it a dwelling-house, necessary out houses, a very large barn, and a most valuable Mill seat, with a mil-house already built, capable of Manufacturing Twenty thousand Bushels of wheat annually, after being put in perfect repair. There is also upon it about sixty Acres of first rate meadow land, part of which is already reclaimed and has produced very heavy crops of Timothy Hay. The above Land is bounded by the lands of Gen. A. Spofford, Messrs. Wm. Herndon, Mann Page, Francis Taliaferro, and the Tract the subscriber at present lives on. Any further description I deem unnecessary as those who may be disposed to purchase will of course view the land. Upon said tract there are about one hundred and thirty Bushels of Wheat sown, the greater part of which look well and promising. The said tract of land will be sold by the subscriber at private or public sale, three fourths of the purchase money to be paid on the day of sale and the balance in twelve months, bearing interest from the date, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. If not sold by private sale, by the first Monday in May next, it will then be sold on the premises on that day if fair, if not the next day to the highest bidder. The land in the mean time will be shown to any person who may wish to purchase by Messrs Francis Taliaferro, James Tatt, Wm. Darnaby and the subscriber. LAURENCE BROOKE. March 18, 1801. tM
FOR SALE, The complete frames for two buildings, ONE 44 feet by 24 feet, two stories, the other 23 by 16, both of best white oak and prepared in the best manner, being intended for the use of the owner. Poplar feather edged plank. Sufficient to complete, may be had with them. Enquire of the printer. April 10. tf