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The National Intelligencer,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. I. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, NEW-JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL. No. LXXXIV.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY, MAY 15th, 1801.
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FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Thoughts on the policy of limiting the right of the General Government to lay taxes.
Every friend to the harmony and perpetuity of the Union must desire a removal of those just grounds of jealousy and apprehension which many of our best citizens have in different degrees entertained. Among these, perhaps no one has had a deeper influence than the uncontrolled power of taxation possessed by the general government. It is well understood at the present day that wealth, either belonging to an individual or a nation, confers power; and in proportion as that wealth is exclusive of the wealth enjoyed by others, does it bestow exclusive power.
Give a government money to the extent it desires, and it will want no portion of power it covets. If it does not seize it by violent, it will gain it by silent means. If it does not subvert by force, it will undermine by stratagem. Little will be said, but much will be done.
It is not unjust to say that it is the tendency of all governments to encroach upon forbidden powers; nor perhaps is this disposition the least operative under republican systems, where the administrators of the government, often actuated by purest motives, do not so much consider the nature of the power they exercise, as the good they seek to accomplish; virtuous enthusiasm easily passes the barrier of rigid rule, and seldom reflects on the injury that may be done by bad men in the abuse of that very power, which, in the hands of integrity, diffuses the most beneficent influence.
It is then, the province of wisdom with the use of authority, to discern its liability to abuse, and discerning it to guard against it.
Hitherto, it is true, we have seen but few ill effects proceeding from the uncontrolled power of taxation, with which the general government is invested. But if on a cool review of the subject, on a retrospective view of what has actually occurred compared with what may occur, it shall appear that the peace of the Union may at some future day be affected by a continuance of the present state of things, it will become a duty of the first magnitude, to seek a remedy, and thereby to prevent an evil which every patriotic citizen must desire to remove, or at any rate to place at the greatest possible distance.
The essence of our government consists in the sovereignty of the state as well as the federal government. From the former we derive almost exclusively the security of our lives, liberty and property. To them we are indebted for nearly the whole of those comforts and conveniences which arise from internal improvement. To them we owe almost all the sensible good we enjoy. While to the general government we chiefly owe our exemption from foreign danger. From the state authorities we derive positive advantages; by the general government we are secured from possible evils.
Our happiness certainly depends upon both. And if the dependance be not equally great, it is unquestionably sufficiently so to render both the objects of our affection and respect.
Again, the general and state governments mutually depend upon each other. From the general government the states receive an energetic defence against external danger, and against any unfortunate collisions of interest which may spring up among themselves; while in its turn, the general government receives its vital blood, from the states in the creation of a constituent member of its legislature, as well as in the provisions made by them respecting the election of other national functionaries.
The true friend then of the Constitution is he who treats with equal respect the several powers of both these descriptions of government. If there be any difference in the measure of our regard for either, the state governments must receive a preference; as their existence would be indepen-
dent of the general government, while without them the latter would not exist a day.
It is presumed that these are conclusive reasons in favor of those constitutional provisions which, as far as regard revenue, shall make each description of government independent of the other; unless there be other reasons, of greater force, on the side of a different deduction. Let us dispassionately weigh those which have heretofore been offered.
It is said, 1. That it legitimately appertains to the nature of a sovereign power, to possess the unlimited right of taxation: That the government of the U. States is sovereign, and that therefore it should enjoy the unlimited right of taxation.
It is granted that such has heretofore been the doctrine in relation to other governments than those of these states. But from whence has the doctrine sprung? Most evidently from the dissimilarity of those governments from ours. In viewing Europe, we contemplate systems of government, invested with unlimited powers; we contemplate governments in which all the powers are delegated either by express or implied grant. Whereas the U. States present a different spectacle. For here we behold, first, the people possessed of all power; secondly, that people delegating certain powers to their state governments; thirdly, that same people delegating certain other powers to a general government; and in both cases reserving, in express terms, certain powers to themselves, or to the state governments; and in terms equally express denying certain powers to both descriptions of government. It follows irresistibly that both the state and general governments are sovereign only as to certain circumscribed objects, and that while the governments of the old world possess an absolute, our governments enjoy a limited sovereignty.
2. The natural inferences, deducible from the above uncontroverted premises, will form a satisfactory answer to that objection to limiting the right of taxation of the general government, which arises from considering the extensive objects to be effected by the general government, and the equally extensive resources required for their accomplishment.
It is said that the United States being our constitutional guardian against internal as well as external danger, and being the distributor of justice to a large portion of our citizens, should possess all that power which is requisite to insure the accomplishment of these great objects; that in common times, to produce this effect requires large resources; that in periods of eminent political peril, not only the greater part, but the whole resources of the community may be required; and that these resources ought to be under the instantaneous command of some national organ, (of course the general government) which by the celerity and energy of its measures shall be able with success to repel any threatening danger.
To this reasoning it may be replied that the very terms of the argument allow that in common times, an unlimited right of taxation is not necessary. Indeed to contend for its necessity would be to contend for that which would in effect entirely subvert the state governments; as they cannot exist without pecuniary aid only to be obtained from taxation. The arguments then can only apply to uncommon times: these must be periods of great national calamity, such as those which result from pestilence, famine, or war. To the cases of pestilence and famine the above ideas do not apply. The very opposite ones prevail. For that distress which these destructive agents produce cannot be remedied by the general government. Such provisions belong exclusively to the state governments; and if the occurrence of such calamities be contemplated and be provided for, then does it follow, according to the above train of reasoning, that the state governments, and not the general government, should possess unlimited right of taxation.
But it will be readily granted that such cases are not likely to occur in the United States, and of consequence that any argu-
ments drawn from them, other than those already used, merit but little regard.
The great national calamity contemplated must be WAR. This is indeed the ferocious destroyer of human felicity. In the unbridled violence of its appetite it consumes, at one meal, the profuse harvest of years of industry and enterprise.
(To be Continued.)
May 12, 1801.
SIR,
Mr. Duane, editor of the Aurora, has frequently stated that the postmaster at Middletown, D. was removed from office, that the postmaster at Easton, Penn. had made a bonfire of newspapers, and that the postmaster-general, when the latter was stated to him, replied in an insolent and threatening style, directing him to go to Easton and prosecute. Although Mr. Duane was wholly mistaken in each of those charges, at least with regard to the first and last, no notice was taken of them until lately the postmaster at Easton, Penn. denied the charge so far as respected himself and requested Mr. Duane to publish his letter on the subject, and also to give him the name of the author, both of which were refused. As the Aurora passes through many hands which do not receive the United States Gazette, the postmaster-general requests you to give Mr. Dick's letters, both to Mr. Wayne and to Mr. Duane, a place in your paper.
I am Sir,
Your obedient servant, ABRAHAM BRADLEY, jun. Mr. SAMUEL H. SMITH.
Easton. (P.) May 1, 1801.
Mr. WAYNE,
SIR,
The Aurora of the 10th of last month contains the following paragraph:
"How are we to account for it, that Mr. Habersham removed the postmaster of Middletown, Delaware, and retained the postmaster of Easton, Pennsylvania; the one for sending a few subscribers to this paper, and the other for taking bundles out of the mail, and making a bonfire of them; why should Mr. Habersham, after the present Editor of this paper informed him of the fact by letter, reply in an insolent and threatening style, bid the Editor go to Easton and prosecute!"
Conscious that the charge against me was absolutely false, and conceiving myself entitled to know the name of the rascal on whose authority it was published, I sent to the Editor a letter, of which the inclosed is a copy, together with the certificate therein mentioned, disproving the calumny.
As my communication has not appeared in the Aurora, I will thank you to give it a place in your paper, and am very respectfully,
Your obdt. hbl. servt.
THOMAS B. DICK, P. M.
Easton, (P.) April 17, 1801.
SIR,
I have read with considerable astonishment, in your paper of the 10th instant, an insinuation against me in my official capacity as deputy post-master.
As the paragraph alluded to, is a most infamous and malicious calumny, I trust you will do me the justice to declare the name of the person, on whose information and credit you thought proper to hazard the publication.
Well aware that my declaration alone would be insufficient, with some of your readers to rebut a charge made in terms so unquestionable; I have taken the trouble to procure from some of your most sanguine and respectable friends in this place, the inclosed certificate; which, together with this letter, I request you will publish.
THOMAS B. DICK, P. M.
Mr. William Duane.
LONDON, March 25.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
STATE OF THE NATION.
Mr. Fox, in an eloquent speech, which we lament the length of preceding speeches prevents us from detailing, commenced with considerable ingenuity upon the arguments of Mr. Pitt. Adverting to the expression made use of by the latter, that the principle assumed by the northern powers was a Jacobin principle, he observed, that he believed the principle was first broached by Frederick the Great of Prussia; whether that monarch was a Jacobin or not, he did know, but Frederick was a philosopher, and might therefore, perhaps, in the new vocabulary, be denominated a Jacobin. He thought, however, the right hon. gentleman might as well have denominated the principle Deistical, for the term would have as well suited as that of Jacobinical. He agreed with the right hon. gentleman in denying that free bottoms make free goods, nor did his hon. friend, (Mr. Grey) contend for the principle, but upon a question of policy, whether it ought to be made the ground of a declaration of war. At the period when he had the honor to hold the office of Secretary of State for the Foreign Department, and which the right hon. gentleman had characterised as one marked by rash measures, though he was only in office three months, and consequently there was very little time for rash or for any other measures—during that short period, he certainly did advise his Majesty to negotiate with Russia in the manner alluded to by the right hon. gentleman, but he did it with the consent of the Cabinet, consisting of twelve members, who all concurred in the same advice. The principle then assumed by Russia, and now by the northern powers, was not admitted by the treaty entered into with the former power, it was merely yielded for the moment as a matter of policy. Having entered into some further justification of his conduct relative to the treaty he had negotiated with Russia, and into an investigation of the neutral question, in which he commented upon most of the statements of Mr. Pitt, he proceeded to the subject of the war. From the language he had heard from that side of the house he should have imagined we were at the close of a successful war, and that a negotiation had been confidently mentioned after repeated unsuccessful attempts, he should have supposed the last year had been marked with a series of brilliant successes: the contrary, was known to be the case. If the conduct of his majesty's ministers, said Mr. Fox, was such as it ought to be, why shrink from enquiry. He scarcely ever knew the house to refuse it, and until his majesty's late ministers, who had on all occasions opposed it, he knew very few instances indeed where in his majesty's ministers were not foremost in recommending the measure. Will the right hon. gentleman (Mr. Pitt) say we have gained more by this war than the enemy? Will he say, that a few islands in the East and West-Indies are equivalent for having doubled the national debt? If the object of the war was the taking those islands, and destroying the power of Austria, his majesty's ex-ministers have completely succeeded; but if it were to bear down the power of France they have completely failed. If enquiry was agreed to, the house would not have what papers the right hon. gentleman (Mr. Dundas) pleased to take out of his left hand pocket; they would have the papers which could throw a light on the mode of conducting this disastrous war. Did not the disgraceful retreat from Holland demand enquiry, where we purchased our permission to depart by a surrender of 8000 troops? Did not the improper spot pitched upon to attack Holland demand enquiry. Even after this ill-conducted expedition, after the troops were seven months at home, when his Royal Highness the Duke of York was required to get the troops in readiness for another expedition, did not his Royal

Richness require two months to do so... Did not this waste of time demand inquiry? The weather he said was too cold to attend the army—too cold to get the officers and soldiers acquainted. How different was the conduct of Bonaparte during the same period: in winter he braved the cold of a German climate; and in summer he sought the winter by crossing the Alps, and thereby obtained that memorable battle of Marengo, which put a period to the war, and at the same time gave the final blow to the power of Austria. Why, he asked, did we not assist the Emperor of Germany with an army in Italy; or did the Emperor of Germany despise every aid we could afford but our money. He condemned our refusing to treat singly with Bonaparte, and said we were now reduced to the necessity of doing so after all the powers on the continent had withdrawn from the conflict; to the disgrace of England, she was left to shift for herself, and was reduced below the dignity of one of the most petty Princes in Germany, by not being consulted in one single article of a peace which involved the balance of power in Europe, in a much greater degree than any peace that had preceded it—a disgrace this country never before experienced. What hopes of peace, he said, could be entertained while those men were in power who rejoiced at the failure of the treaty at Lisle? What could be expected from the negotiations of the Noble Lord who was so forward in recommending allies to march in Paris? With respect to the first Lord of the Admiralty, no man could possibly have the smallest objection to him. Of the present Chancellor of the Exchequer, he could only say, that the implicit confidence he placed in his Majesty's ministers, was of itself sufficient cause for considering him an improper person to conclude a peace with Bonaparte, who had been termed by them "The Champion of Jacobinism—the Gaudy Puppet of Folly." With what grace can they offer terms of peace, who are reality the gaudy puppets moved by other hands.
With respect to the Catholics of Ireland, the right hon. gentleman has said he gave no pledge—but will he say, a hope was not said to them that they would be benefitted by the Union: he has said "one of the benefits of the Union will be, we may give to the Catholics of Ireland, or deny to them what they required, with more safety." This he said was also the opinion of Lord Clare. The right hon. gentleman (Mr. Pitt) has told the house, he resigned because he could not follow his inclination and his judgment with respect to the Catholics of Ireland. To what, he said, was the house reduced, when it was told beneficial measures will not be resorted to, because they do not come recommended from the crown—that house that was supposed to speak the sentiments of the people uninfluenced by the crown. The right hon. gentleman has even denied the house the benefit of the information he possesses. From the same cause, I remember Mr. Burke, when an honorable member of this house refused to tell something beneficial to the country, said, that it was the only case in which torture could be justified. He'll keep it to himself (said Mr. Fox) lest we Jacobins should agree; and we are to be left in the dark. I believe in the rights of man—I say, Sir, I believe in the original rights of man, and he who does not do so is not worthy the benefit of mankind. I think a Catholic man and a Protestant man ought alike to have the original right of man. Are all benefits to be abandoned because the right hon. gentleman has not the sanction of some persons? I respect the monarchy of the country, but the monarch has nothing to do with the private opinions of any member of parliament; he is to choose his ministers, and to give or refuse his assent to measures. On the right hon. gentleman Mr. Pitt's declaration that he wished to have remained in power to see this contest, so nearly brought to an issue, concluded, he said he did not give him credit; but perhaps he might suppose the declaration likely to keep the door to restoration open. The right hon. gentleman can not wish to treat with Bonaparte; he has merely withdrawn to let somebody else do so. He said when he thought his attendance in parliament could be of any benefit to the people, they should have it, and his best exertions with it, for the good of his country. Did the right hon. gentleman suppose, that because parliament had granted him its support during a war of eight or nine years, it was not to withdraw it when it saw its error? If he argued in this way, the parliament that put a period to the American war must have been the most guilty of parliaments, although it received the thanks of the country. In the years 1778 and 80, that house went into a committee on the state of the nation; since
the accession of the House of Hanover, enquiry has not been resorted to by any administration with such exertion and effect as by the persons who are just gone out of office. The country ought to know the extent of its difficulties. Did Bonaparte hide the state of affairs from the people of France? When that great man came to the government, he drew forth the energy of the country by representing things at least as bad as they were. He (Mr. Fox) always recommended peace, when we were at the zenith of success. Bonaparte always followed his successes by offers of peace. Did that, as was the argument in this country, weaken his resources, or the confidence of his army? "Weak contemptible little arguments." When he looked at the Union, he said he could not but do so with regret, when we reflected on the persons with whom we were united, lest we may by the connection be brought to the same degraded state. He contended that the mass of no country was averse to a good government—a sure proof that the government of Ireland was a bad one. He was not surprised, when he reflected on the bills that were passed in Ireland, that the consequences which did follow should follow. He thought the state of Ireland, where tortures were introduced, and the cruelties of Robespierre improved upon, demanded a strict enquiry. He had always spoken his feelings—the conduct of the government that produced the rebellion was a subject for enquiry.
A gentleman in the course of the debate had said, that Lord Fitzwilliam held out prospects to the people of Ireland that produced the rebellion; if he did so unauthorised, why not enquire? The Irish conspirators never had any intercourse with France until after the recall of Lord Fitzwilliam—until all hopes of a supportable government were vanished. "The protestant ascendancy has failed—coercion has failed. I love the Irish nation—I know them well: I know many individuals of that country, and if any country has a characteristic, that country is marked for gratitude above all others. I would have a catholic to have as much power and as much influence in the empire as a protestant—this I call catholic emancipation. When you do not give them a right to become members of parliament, you give them nothing—while they are exempted from this house, they are not virtually represented." The ministers—the late and present ministers, he said, boasted of the flourishing state of our manufactures; he desired them to ask the members for Yorkshire if that was the case there; he knew it was not, but that many of the manufacturers were without bread, and obliged to seek aid from their parishes. As to that, one sixth of the whole country lived by parish aid, burdens on society—and many who contribute to this unhappy mass were scarcely able to maintain themselves and their families. Could it be contended the war was not the cause of all this? Could it be contended the war was not the cause of the high price of bread, and of every other article of life. Even a peace could not cure, though it would relieve the people. He concluded by trusting the house would go into the enquiry.
The Chancellor of the exchequer (Mr. Addington) said, he could not consent to give a silent vote on the important subject before the house, yet he would not trouble the house any length of time. After what had been said, he observed, by his honorable friends, he should not find it necessary to do so. They had already so ably justified their own conduct, that it merely remained for him to remark on a few observations which fell from the hon. gentleman who preceded him; but before he did so, he begged leave to assure the house that the situation he had the honor to be called by his sovereign to fill was one which he was aware must be attended with difficulties, and to which he must sacrifice many of the domestic enjoyments of a husband and a father. The honor that house had done him in three successive parliaments in choosing him as their speaker, had left the most lasting impressions on his mind, and the situation in which their choice had placed him, he relinquished only from a sense of duty to his sovereign and his country. And he could not help regretting that the ostensible place he held in the present administration was likely to expose him to differ in opinion with many hon. gentlemen whose friendship he had a long time possessed. Mr. Addington, in adverting to his colleagues, and himself, said, it was by no means fair to prejudice them. He assured the hon. gentleman who accused them and him of acting under the directions and influence of his majesty's late ministers, that the charge was an unjust one. He wished the hon. gentleman to know, that however much he respected
those right hon. gentlemen who have just gone out of office, he recognised no system but that which appeared best for the service of his sovereign. A great deal had been said by those hon. gentlemen about his majesty's present ministers not possessing the confidence of the people; he trusted, however, that the conduct of that house and the country, would not bear the hon. gentleman out in his assertion. With respect to the northern confederacy, the principles laid down by his right honorable friend (Mr. Pitt) were not denied by the hon. gentleman; the code of maritime law is too clear to admit dispute. It is very true, as the hon. gentleman observed, that the king of Prussia did deny the justice of those laws, but he was afterwards induced to relinquish the principles he had espoused. The right of search, he said, should be ever exercised with lenity, and he still hoped the negotiation with the Danes might succeed. But the right of search was all and all in this country. He trusted that though a heavy cloud might be suspended, yet firm and temperate conduct, would assuredly disperse it. In respect to the question of peace, Mr. Addington observed that his majesty's ministers were disposed and determined to take such steps as they conceived to be calculated for peace. No form of government in France should be an obstruction to negotiation; and with this disposition on the part of the country, the success of the attempt would depend wholly on terms. He had no reason to suppose that the enemy were averse to talk of their sincerity, if they demanded terms that were inconsistent with the honor and security of this country. He disliked asperity of language towards any person, and was always concerned when it was used. He trusted a firm and temperate conduct, both towards France and neutral nations would soon dispel the clouds that hung over this country. With respect to Ireland, he observed, that he had no inclination to erect the standard of intolerance, yet at present he did not feel himself called upon to enter upon the subject of the Catholic expectations. Thus far he would say, that catholics and dissenters he looked upon as good subjects, and entitled to the protection of the house and the country. He contended, that the distresses of the country, and the high price of provisions, did not, as the hon. gentleman had asserted, arise out of the war; those distresses he said arose out of the seasons. The hon. gentleman, he said contended that the interference of that house had had no good effect on the price of provisions, for his part all he hoped for was answered, he was always persuaded the great good that would arise would be the encreasing supplies and diminishing consumption, and who would say these two important ends were not answered? He denied that investigation was always the consequence of the measure being proposed in that house, as stated by the hon. gentleman; he instanced four cases, from the year 1740, to the commencement of the late administration, when committees of enquiry were either refused, or when voted by the house, not acted upon.
At length the house divided, when there appeared for Mr. Grey's motion. Ayes 103 Noes 291 Majority 186. Exclusive of the Tellers. (Adjourned at a quarter before five o'clock this morning.)
SALES AT AUCTION.
On TUESDAY next the 19th inst. at 3 o'clock, at Merchant's Wharf, will be sold on a credit of three months,
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May 15. 3t. VARDEN & CARPENTER, TAYLORS,
Gratefully acknowledge the favors of the public, whilst carrying on business opposite Mr. Stille's Tavern, and inform, that they have removed to the next house east of Mr. Tunnicliff's Hotel, where gentlemen and ladies will be served in a style of fashion and elegance which it has ever been, and ever will be, their study to execute, and they presume, equal to the most populous cities in the Union.
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NEW BOOKS. JUST received by the sloop Highland, capt. Hand, from Philadelphia, and now opening at the store of Rapine, Conrad and Co. corner of fourth B street and New Jersey, Avenue; a very handsome assortment of books, amongst which are, De Valcourt, by Mrs. Bennett, author of Welch Heiress, Beggar Girl, &c. &c. Nocturnal Visit, 2 vols. by Maria Regina Roche, author of the Children of the Abbey, &c. The Girl of the Mountains, 2 vols. by Mrs. Parsons, author of "Women as they are." Rasla Vow; or the effects of enthusiasm, by Madame de Genlis. The Farmer's Boy, a rural poem, by Robert Broomfield. The life of Catharine the Second, Empress of Russia, 3 vols. Dawin's phyologia; or the philosophy of agriculture and gardening. Also a general assortment of law books, and miscellaneous history, Rationary, writing and wrapping paper, &c &c all which they will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Bookbinding in all its branches, with neatness and dispatch. Washington, May 15,
Port Wine, first quality, just received and for sale at the store of the subscriber near the President's Square, next Mr. Rhodes's Tavern.
ROBERT ELLIS, Washington City. Also a general assortment of Liquors, Teas, Groceries, Spanish and East-India Segars, and a trunk of Ladies' Kid morocco and leather shoes, &c. dtf
PROPOSALS
WILL be received by the subscriber until Monday the 25th inst., to contract for the building the MARINE BARRACKS in the City of Washington, agreeably to a plan, which may be seen at the Navy Office. The proposals may be made for the whole, or for the Brick and Joiners work separate.
Wm. MARBURY. May 12, 1800. dt23M
TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
THE subscriber feels himself impelled by the ill treatment he has received from an individual to appeal, however repugnant to his wishes, to the candour and liberality of a well discerning public.
In September last I issued proposals for publishing a full length portrait of the present PRESIDENT of the United States, and began the work in November following. While our prospects of success in the presidential election were very brilliant, a person, heretofore obscure and whose republicanism is very doubtful, of the name of Augustus Day, began to entertain ideas of publishing a portrait upon a plan nearly similar to mine. In a short space of time our prospects of success were rendered more doubtful than they had heretofore been, when Day gave not the least intimation of the prosecution of his former design: but on the receipt of the result of the election in South Carolina, he issued proposals and began the work, and by hurrying it on at hazard has been able to present to the public proof sheets of what he calls a portrait of Mr. Jefferson. I have heard the opinions of men of taste, which do not dispose me to think very favorable of the design, execution or semblance, nor to be apprehensive of its proving injurious to me with men of taste, who are in the least acquainted with Mr. Jefferson's features.
My motives for this publication are to assert my right of priority, which is ever respected by every man of honor, and to caution the inhabitants of the District of Columbia and its vicinity against mistaking Day's publication for mine, which circumstances I am induced to believe he and his agents would not hesitate to profit by, as they may shortly be expected to be with you. Every subscriber to my portrait will receive, in addition to the advantage of a proof print, a small pamphlet containing a sketch of Mr. Jefferson's life. The engraving will be executed by a Mr. David Edwin, whose abilities are well known in the line of his profession. Any subscriber not approving of the likeness or execution, may return the print, which will positively be published in the course of the present month.
GEORGE HELMBOLD, jun. Philadelphia, May 6, 1801.
The Editors of the Richmond Examiner, Petersburg Republican, Charleston City Gazette, and Mr. Jordan of Norfolk, are requested to give the above three insertions, addressed to the public of their respective places.
Auction & Commission Store.
THE subscribers embrace the earliest opportunity of informing their friends and the public in general, that they have obtained a commission to act in the capacity of AUCTIONEERS in Prince George's county, including the city of Washington—and offer their services in that capacity, with assurance of attention to the interests of those who may employ them. They have also commenced the Commission business, which they intend to execute in the most extensive manner. A general assortment of DRY GOODS will be opened in a few days, which will be sold remarkably low, wholesale or retail.
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FRIDAY, MAR 15, 1801.
OFFICIAL.
Appointments by the President of the United States. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. HENRY POTTER, Judge of the 5th Circuit. JOHN MONROE, of Virginia, Attorney for western district of Virginia. THOMAS SUMTER, junr. secretary of the Legation to the French Republic. GEORGE GILPIN, Judge of the orphans court of Alexandria county.
GEORGE DENT has resigned the office of Marshal for Potomac.
On Wednesday arrived ALBERT GALLATIN.
COMMODORE DALE has arrived in this city, on his way to take the command of the squadron in Hampton roads.
Our last accounts from New-York advise, on the authority of information received from Albany, that all the returns of the votes for Governor had been officially received, and that Mr. Clinton has a majority of about 3,000.
Returns of the members of Assembly chosen in New-York by nine counties have been received, from which it appears that 37 republican, and 2 federal members are elected.
The EDITOR to his READERS.
During the sitting of Congress, a statement of its proceedings demanded, and received a primary attention. To exhibit them in the detail, which their importance and the public expectation required, superseded in a great measure other claims upon a newspaper, which ought not to be entirely neglected; but which fortunately did not call for immediate notice.
It is the duty of a public print to diffuse, not only political, but literary information, and whatever tends to improve the human character. As prejudice is always the offspring of ignorance, the reciprocal dependence of individuals and of nations upon each other, needs only to be duly perceived to destroy that spirit of jealousy and hostility, which at present so extensively exists.
Born with the same faculties, animated by the same desires, subjects of the same wants, men, however to the eye of superficial observation, they may differ from one another, are united by ties of indissoluble strength. Happiness is inseparable from virtue, and virtue in all circumstances consists in the observance of a few great moral principles. These it is the interest of all men to respect. When, however, they depart from them, instead of becoming objects of abhorrence, they should receive our commiseration and indulgence.
Under the influence of these undisputed truths, it constitutes the highest duty of a free press:
1. To inculcate correct moral principles. 2. To shew the universal connection between happiness and virtue. 3. To evince the no less extensive connection between virtue and moral principle. 4. To overcome national as well as personal prejudice, by shewing that all men are pursuing with us that road, which in their opinion leads to happiness.
These are ends, which ought to be promoted, not to the exclusion of, but in connection with the recording of cotemporary events. The great mass of information diffused among the American people is undoubtedly through the medium of public prints, which are so numerous as to pervade every part of the union, and so cheap as to be within the reach of all descriptions of citizens. It is not rash to affirm that they must be the great, perhaps the exclusive instruments of that intellectual and moral improvement which the progress of reason rapidly unfolds.
Let then our prints not content themselves with being the dull records of the day—Let them aspire to a higher character. While they delineate the existing state of manners, let them enforce that state which ought to exist, and which the philanthropist ardently hopes will exist.
Without, therefore, making promises (so often the monuments of vain temerity) the Editor of the National Intelligencer, during the recess of the public bodies, pur-poses to lay before his readers copious de-
tails of the state of literature, at home and abroad, with whatever improvements in the arts shall be recommended by wisdom or realised by experience; and in these details the internal situation of foreign countries, particularly of those with which we are most connected, will be portrayed from authentic sources of information.
Permission having been obtained by the vestry of Washington Parish, Divine Service will be performed every Sunday afternoon at four o'clock, at the new War Office, by revd. Mr. McCormick, commencing the ensuing Sabbath.
City of Washington May 13, 1801.
Extract of a letter from Samuel D. Earle, supercargo of the Sophia, to his owner in Philadelphia, dated Kingston, Jamaica, April 11, 1801.
"I wrote you last per captain Talbot, late commander of your brig Sophia, who left your port on the 20th ult. for Norfolk, and who, no doubt, will have arrived long before this reaches you. I have nothing new to mention, except that the court has just adjourned. My trial was not brought on, but will be the next court. Out of ten Americans tried this session, nine were condemned, the one cleared, was on account of her having been acquitted a few months before at the Court in Curacoa. My attorney gives me but little encouragement, he says that after this the judge will condemn any thing. In short they have condemned vessels here for the most frivolous causes, some for running away from his majesty's ships, some for being in sight of Hispaniola, and others for having valuable cargoes. They say it is not possible for an American individual to possess so much property."
"All property cleared at this court, is appealed for by the agents for the captors, & they refuse the most undoubted security, in order that they may keep the property in their own hands, (private adventure not excepted.) The court will again sit on the last Monday in this month, (lay 27th)—My attorney tells the Sophia will be the first on the list of trials; and I shall continue in hopes till then of receiving the vouchers I have wrote you for."
Extract of a letter dated
"BELFAST, 3d mo. 10. 1801.
"Although the crops of Grain last harvest turned out tolerably well, yet the great drought almost totally destroyed the growth of the Potatoes, a vegetable that cannot be well dispensed with, it being the common regimen of the lower class of people in this kingdom. In consequence, the demand for all sorts of grain has become almost incredible, and the price exceeds anything of the sort remembered in any former period; the circumstances of the poor, notwithstanding the exertions of humanity in their favor, is not only deplorable but terrifying. It is in contemplation to grant bounties on the import of grain into this kingdom; the bill for that purpose is in progress through the Imperial parliament, and will pass into a law immediately."
By an account presented to the house of commons by the commissioners from the victualling office, it appears that the following quantities of different articles of provisions have been purchased in Great Britain and Ireland, for the public service during the years 1799 and 1800.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Quantity. Items include Bread, Biscuit Stuff, Flour, Fresh Beef, Fresh Pork, Salt Beef, Salt Pork, Pease, Oatmeal, Wheat, Malt for years 1799 and 1800.
BALTIMORE, May 13.
The following is a list of American vessels which were sent into Guadaloupe, before the conclusion of the late treaty with France was known, were released by order of the agents of the government, between the 11th Nivole and 8th Pluviose (1st and 29th January, 1801) in consequence of orders from France.
The Vigaro of New-York.
Eliza of Charleston.
Lydia of Portsmouth.
Abigail, capt. Remington, bound for Hamburg.
The Enterprize, captain James Humphrys, of Baltimore.
Ontario, of New-London.
Orange and Mentor, of Philadelphia.
HUDSON, May 5.
We congratulate our country on the pleasing intelligence that the venerable and long tried Republican GEORGE CLINTON has obtained a majority of 35 votes in this county, over his competitor Mr. VAN RENSSELAER. We further find cause of extreme felicitation in the election of five Republican Members in this county out of six, Samuel Ten Broeck, Moses Younglove, Peter Van Alstyne, David Beebe, Josiah Holly, and Thomas Broadhead, are duly elected, the five first are staunch Republicans.
From a paper printed at the Cape of Good Hope.
CAPE TOWN, March 21.
We are informed that the governor-general, of Manila, has issued a proclamation, requiring all the inhabitants to give in a return of all persons capable of bearing arms.
It is further enjoined all the militia to be particularly attentive to the guns of alarm, as they more than ever apprehend an attack from the English. This is said to have gained much credit among the merchants, since the news arrived of an attempt on Batavia, inasmuch that there was a suspension to all commercial affairs, and the warehouses, which were pretty full of goods, were entirely shut up. There were only two frigates at Manila fit for sea; two ships of the line, in the harbor, had been so disabled in various typhoons, that their commanders would not venture out to sea in them. Great consternation prevails at the place, in case an attack should be made, as they are by no means in a state of resistance.
By the Unanimity, we have at last received some accounts respecting Batavia; which place is not in possession of the British as was formerly supposed. The following is the statement we have been enabled to gather on this subject; A small English force, consisting of about 200 men landed on the island of Onrust, near Batavia, in Sept. last; not with the intention of taking possession of the place, but for the purpose of destroying the vessels, &c. in the harbor, which service was performed with the greatest success; also, all the warehouses and storehouses, with their contents.
We learn, that when the account of this transaction reached the Manillas, the Spaniards apprehensive of a similar visit, were making the greatest preparations to repel an attack.
Later accounts state, that the inhabitants of Batavia themselves have destroyed their ships and stores, to prevent them falling into the hands of the English.
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.
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 PROUF.
City of Washington. December 12. 1800. N. B. A few Tons of good Meadow Hay, one Kiln of Bricks, and some Cord Wood. W. P.
Notice is hereby given
To MERCHANTS trading with the Island of St. DOMINGO,
THAT the Government of the said island, in order to provide against the fraudulent entries and declarations made by traders, with the view of evading the duties laid on the value of goods, have desired the commercial agents of the French Republic in the United States, to attest the prices quoted in the invoice bills as conformable to the prices current in the places from which the shipments are made. In conformity to that desire, the agents aforesaid are directed to give the above-mentioned certificates. Such, therefore, as chuse to have their bills so certified, may apply for that purpose to the French Commissaries in the several ports of the United States.
L. A. PICHON.
George-Town (Potomac) 7th Floreal, 9th year (27th April, 1801.)
The subscriber respectfully acquaints the public, that he has removed to the corner of Ninth and E streets, where he continues to manufacture and sell all kinds of Ornaments for Chimney pieces, Door Caps, Frontispieces, Metal Safes, &c. which may also be had at his store No. 51, Barclay street, New-York, and at Mr. Wild's store, Market street, Baltimore.
GEORGE ANDREWS.
Who wishes to let a BRICK HOUSE, the west side of the President's house. May 8, 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 MADEIRA WINE, of a superior quality, by JOHN SICKNEY.
At his building opposite Rhodes Tavern President's Square. Washington, March 2, 1801.
CONVEYANCERS OFFICE,
AND
OFFICE FOR SALE OF CITY LOTS,
On the Pennsylvania Avenue fronting the President's Square, near Rhodes's tavern, City of Washington.
THOMAS HERTY has connected with the business of drawing Conveyances of Land, Wills, Mortgages, Leases, Bonds, Assignments, powers of Attorney, petitions, and every other species of deed or contract in the profession; that of buying, selling and leasing lots and houses in the City, negotiating loans, &c.
His long experience as a draftsman, and knowledge of the laws relative thereto—the knowledge which he has acquired by residence of the situation of City Lots, and how their titles have been acquired, or are liable to be affected; together with his impartial and strict regard to the interest of those who may be pleased to employ him, will, he hopes, secure to him a continuance of public patronage.
Titles to real property investigated, and opinions given thereon when required.
For sale a great variety of Lots, in desirable situations in the City.
N. B. At the above office may be had, his Abridgement of the Laws of Maryland, price 6 dollars. Also his Digest of the Laws of the United States, price 3 dollars. As the Laws of Maryland are in full force on this side the Potomac, it behoves settlers to avail themselves of that information which affects their lives, liberties and property. He who is without a knowledge of his "rule of conduct" is like a stranger in his native land.
May 4.
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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 stableage sufficient for 60 horses—They hope to merit public patronage.
City of Washington, Nov. 24, 1800.
REMOVAL.
The subscriber has removed to Mr. Voss's house near the Pennsylvania Avenue, where a few BOARDERS can be accommodated.
ROBERT W. PEACOCK,
April 24, 1801.
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Grocery Store removed.
RICHARD DINMORE
RESPECTFULLY acquaints the Inhabitants of Washington and its vicinities that he has removed his store from George Town to square 119, opposite the seven buildings, Pennsylvania Avenue, where he solicits their patronage and support. He flatters himself that those liberal friends who so kindly countenanced him in George Town, will remember, that the distance which separates him from his former residence is but small, and that he will continue to sell at his usual low terms.
R. D. has now for sale, a general assortment of GROCERIES, including very fine Bourdeaux Claret and Port Wine in Casks, Bottles, Brown and Loaf Sugar, Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Salad Oil, Brandy, Fruits, Spanish Segars, Tonquin Beans, Caldwell's Chocolate, &c. &c.
He also continues to vend Lee's celebrated Patent Medicines, and for the more convenient distributions of them, has appointed JOHN O'LEARY, of George Town, his Agent.
April 11
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The subscribers hereby give notice, that at the next court to be held for the county of Washington, application will be made by them to the court, to grant them a licence to keep a FERRY over the Potomac, from the Commissioners' wharf in the city of Washington, to the mouth of Gravelly Creek on Alexander's Island; and that they will apply to the next court to be held for the county of Alexandria for a licence to keep a Ferry over the Potomac from the mouth of Gravelly Creek, on Alexander's Island, to the Commissioners' wharf in the city of Washington.
JOHN ARDREY, PHILIP ALEXANDER, Wm. WASHINGTON.
April 29, 1801.

NOTICE of a work lately published in England, entitled Poems by ANNE BANNERMAN.
WHEN the ear of a reviewer is palled, and his attention is nearly exhausted, by listening to the monotones of mediocrity which sound from modern lyres; it is a rich reward for his labor, it is a cordial for his wearied spirits, to hear the breathings of ardent genius, and to hail the approaches of a real muse. Such recompense have we experienced from the energetic numbers of Miss Bannerman, and such relief has been imparted by the soothing influence of her charmed song.
With 'The Genii,' a poem constructed on the systems of Sargent and Darwin, so far as it relates to aerial machinery, but differing throughout in its design and conduct, this fascinating volume commences. Wildness of fancy and tenderness of sentiment are its prevailing characteristics. The argument runs thus:
'Address to the Genii.—Their existence before the formation of the world.—Their power over the elements.—Their palaces in the center of the earth, in the mines of Potosi.—Their operation in earthquakes.—Earthquakes at Lima.—Malignant influence of the Genii on domestic happiness.—Address to the beneficent spirits of the air.—Excursions of the Genii to the frigid and torrid zones.—Power of the Genii over water.—Whirlpool of Maelfstrom.—Dead sea off Cape Verde.—Abodes of the Genii in the Pacific Ocean.—Negro-divining.—Presence of the Genii at the deluge.—Power of the Genii in air,—in fire.—Their burning island—Mount Hecla.—Final destruction of the Genii by fire.'
This is a bold outline, but it is filled up by the finished pencil of Miss B. with a felicity of execution equal to its strength of conception. Her elemental agents, at the formation of the world, are thus gradually introduced:—
'Ere sprang the world from Chaos' dreary bound, And the bright planets wheel'd their placid round. Gigantic masters of the realms of night! No fair proportions met your fallen sight! In frightful state, the dark abyss you trod, And held, in chasm'd calls your drear abode; 'Till the green earth, in lavish beauty gay, Spread her green verdure to the new-born day; When thence the hills, beneath the solar beam, And the moon trembled in the twilight stream; You first beheld the earliest flow'rets blow, And purple tinges on the concave glow, Heard the faint flutter of the summer breeze, When first it sported on the curling seas. Firm on its central base, when nature stood, And Power Omnipotent found that all was good. In this fair region you possess'd the throne, And o'er its varied climates reign'd alone. Short was your triumph. When the son of Heaven, The earth's wide shores to his dominion given In godlike innocence, in Eden's bower, Assum'd the ensigns of imperial power, Scowling, you fled:—the swelling ocean gave Her cells to shroud, and op'd the cliffed cave. —But, when that awful hour of terror came, Which stain'd the honours of a heavenly name, When man retreated from his Maker's eye, To hide in deepest gloom his head—and die. —Well pleas'd you heard earth's solid centre reel, When the bright angel grasp'd the flaming steel; Your spells regaining their primeval sway, Again you saw the elements obey; Again you thunder'd with triumphant ire, And shook the mass with subterraneous fire; Firm in unconquer'd strength, your hands up-tore The rooted rocks, and rent the farthest shore.'
Much of this passage is Miltonic, and reaches the true sublime. But in the beautiful also our poetess has attained to equal eminence. Her Genii are not only terrific, but beneficent beings; as the following invocation finely indicates:—
'Benignant spirits! ye, who range in air, And bind the wounds of sublunar care! Who, calm at eve on silver clouds reclin'd, Inhale the fragrance of the summer wind, Descend!—Your angel smiles will chase away The storms that shake the tenements of clay. —O! let your aid the sinking spirit raise To higher objects, and sublimer days! In midnight slumbers, to the fancy bring Elysian bowers, and an eternal spring, With love congenial to the mind convey What golden glories wake the heavenly day, What rapt'rous joys the hallow'd soul impress With full enjoyment, and unmingled bliss! —Say, tho' the boast of human pride is o'er, And hope extinguish'd to revive no more; That life eternal shall repair the woe, And sooth the memory of the scenes below; —Say, that, invested with a purer frame, The soul unchang'd shall ever be the same, Shall turn to every friend, with aurdian care, And sooth, and soften, when their hearts despair; —Say, that the parted soul shall pierce the gloom'
Which lows tremendous o'er the sullen tomb, And come by night, the messenger of peace, To speak of joys, that never shall decrease.'
The paragraph which follows affords a tremendous contrast to this halcyonian picture.
'O ye dark Genii! can your magic charms, In Stygian darkness form'd, and drear alarms; Can it be pomp of universal sway One throbb of rapture to your hearts convey? No! while the powers of desolation wait Upon your footsteps, ministers of fate, Beneath those skies, where Boreal tempests roll O'er the long twilight of the desert pole: Unseen and fear-els, you delight to go, O'er hills of frozen earth, and wreaths of snow; To mark the sheeted ice, by whirlwinds tost, Descend, in splinter'd heaps, upon the coast; Or, far at sea, when floating masses urge Their gelid mountains o'er the troubled surge, You give command: the stormy billows roar, And dash the mighty mounds upon the shore. Swell'd by the flakes of ever-falling snows, Their icy bulk no dissolution knows; Still their high tops the same cold terrors wear And chill, thro' many a mile, the ambient air.'
Sweet and delicious are the following lines, as the Favonian zephyr:—
'O ye soft spirits of the fluid air! From heav'n's bright arch the fav'ring breezes bear, In the lock'd surges move the secret springs, And o'er the ocean wave your dewy wings.'
The earthquake at Lima, the whirlpool of Maelfstrom, the Dead Sea, Mount Hecla, &c. are depicted with the mens divinior of a true poet. But we reluctantly hasten to notice the remainder of the contents.
'Verses on an Illumination for a Naval Victory,' are superior to any production we have witnessed of a similar kind, for solid reflection and sympathetic feeling. 'The Nun' is a poem which reminds us of Mr. Jerningham's only from the name. It is in every point pre-eminent. The story is partly taken from Madame Genlis' drama entitled Cecile, ou le Sacrifice de l'Amitie ; but its interest is greatly heightened by making the fair enthusiast complete her sacrifice.
Much as our attention has been recompensed in perusing the preceding poems, we confess our prime favourites are the 'Odes.' Warmed by poetic admiration of our noblest bards, and emulous of 'aye-enduring fame,' Miss B. delights to soar into the loftiest regions of imagination, and gaze with undaunted ken upon the 'prostrate world' below: nor does she fail, in her airy flight, to strike the chords of true poetry, with the melting pathos of Collins and the romantic ardour of Gray. The following stanzas may serve as a specimen of the manner in which these odes are conducted, and of the author's skill in contrasting effect. They are supposed to be uttered by an Ariel of the poet's own creation:—
'Where the wild ocean's heaving waves Boil round Magellan's stormy coast; When long and loud the tempest raves, I mark the straining vessel tost, By night along unfathom'd seas, I see the living current freeze; As horror grasps each fainting form; High 'mid the fury of the storm; 'Till the tall masts in scatter'd fragments lie, And plung'd amid the surge, the sufferers sink—and die.'
'Soft be your bed, and sweet your rest, Ye luckless tenants of the deep! And, o'er each cold and shroudless breast, May spirits of the waters weep! And still, when awful midnight reigns, My harp shall join in solemn strains; My voice shall echo to the waves That dash above your coral graves; Blest be the gloom, that wraps each sacred head, And blest th' unbroken sleep, and silence of the dead!'
'High on yon cloud's cerulean seat, I ride sublime thro' aether blue, To fling, while reigns the power of heat, On fainting earth the summer dew: I bid the rose in crimson glow, And spread the lily's robe of snow; I waft from heaven the balmy breeze, That sighs along the sleeping seas; What time the spirit of the rock is nigh, To pour upon the night his heaven-taught melody.'
'The Mermaid' is an inspirative effusion of similar interest and equal daring. Miss B. may indeed be regarded as a Hyperborean poetess. She launches into the arctic circle with the intrepid pinion of an eagle, and traverses the polar clime like her own spirit of the air.'
From the 'Sonnets,' which are twenty in number, we would gladly give an extract, but our limits deny us the gratification. They are distinguished, like most of the other poems, by rich poetic imagery, elevated sentiment, and delicacy of expression. Those from Petrarch are very elegant; those from Wter are exquisite: yet, as poetical amateurs, while we bestow on the latter every possible tribute of applause, we
are compelled, as moral censors, to withhold our approbation of their tendency. We think, with the ingenious Knox, that such attractive pictures of misery diffuse a love of the woe-ful, and cannot fail to give the falsely delicate, the over-refined, and the idolizers of themselves, additional encouragement in the affectation of singular distres. Miss B. may be too young at present to admit the cogency of this remark, but we can trust to its future influence on a lady, whose natural good sense and high poetical attainments entitle her to be regarded as the SEWARD of the north!
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 Potowmack. 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. CF.tf
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 Pond, above Richards wharf,
A QUANTITY OF ASSORTED LUMBER, viz.
One and 1-4 inch, 1 x 8, and 1 do. Yellow pine heart boards—1 inch pannel, 1 x 1-4 do. for floors, 1 do. common, white pine do—2 do. 7 1-4 and 2 1-2 do planks, 1 do. 1-8, and 2-8 do. boards, black walnut—2 do. plank, 3 do. 1-2 do pannel boards, 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—best kind three feet cedar shingles, dressed and undressed, do two feet white pine do.; do. 18 inch cypress do—Sedar rails—Also, white pine sawed rails—shingling and plastering 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 handcrame chestnut pailings, sawed 1 by 3 inches and from 4 to 16 feet long, for garden fence, &c. A quantity of chestnut oak posts, dressed and undressed; a quantity of cherry boards, a quantity of large white oak joice, a quantity of chestnut posts—5000 feet of neat beech scantling for tool blocks—5000 feet of sickenmore scantling for bedsteads; 2 inch white oak plank; 1 inch white oak boards, 3-4 do. do. do.—25,000 feet superior cherry boards and plank, 3,000 do. ry clear 2 inch white pine plank, 3,000 do. handsome beaton wood bedstead sets seasoned, 100,000 prime North Carolina shingles, a quantity of ash plank, 150 tons plaster Paris, warranted, 3,000 bushels best Virginia pit coal, 200 bushel cleans house sand
The subscriber intends, establishing a Lumber Yard at the Federal City of Washington, which he will keep regularly supplied as above—Any quantities may be agreed for by contract, deliverable, as the purchaser may wish, provided that the place of delivery may be comeatable 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 plaster and Smith's Virginia coal. Lamberton, New Jersey, (on Del.) January 13, 1801. twtf
FOR SALE,
The complete frames for two buildings, ONE 44 feet by 24 feet, two stories, the other 28 by 16, both of best white oak and prepared in the best manner, being intended for the use of the owner. Poplar feather-edged plank, sufficient to complete, may be had with them. Enquire of the printer. April 10. tf
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 all duty, 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, 1 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. tf
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.
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 garet, 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. tf
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,
Six or eight thousand acres valuable Kentucky and. 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. 2M
New medicinal Store.
JOHN OTT, Chemist, Druggist and Apothecary, has just received via Philadelphia, a fresh supply of genuine
Drugs and Medicines,
PATENT Medicines, and Surgeon's Instruments which he is determined to sell at the most reasonable prices by wholesale or retail, at the shop formerly occupied by Doctor J Reintzel, in George-Town.
At the above place may also be had an assortment of Confectionary and Perfumery; likewise a quantity of window glass 10 by 12, and paints of all kinds dry and ground in oil, copal varnish, Irish and American glue, paint brushes, boiled and raw linseed oil, together with many other articles too tedious to enumerate. April 27. 2aw6w
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN away, a negro boy, named DICK, about nineteen years of age, about five feet six or seven inches high, slender built, has a large scar on one cheek a burn, which reaches up over his eye so as to disfigure the eye a little, of a yellowish complexion, not to be a mulatto; he had on a pair of blue cloth pantaloons, a sailor jacket of blue, a large wool hat about half worn, a good pair of shoes, and took with him a leather apron, he has belonged to Mr. Richardon Stuart of Baltimore, five or six years past, and worked in his shop at making nails, which business he is tolerable well acquainted with He left me between Alexandria and George-Town. I expect he will endeavour to get to Baltimore to his mother. Any person securing him, for that either Charles Rogers of George Town, Richardon Stuart, or Archibald Shaw, of Baltimore; or me the subscriber in Wilkes county, North-Carolina, shall receive the above reward, ANDREW ERWIN. April 20. Gx