The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1803-10-03 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. III.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCLX.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3d, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE
AN ACT Supplementary to the act to establish and regulate markets.
Be it enacted by the first and second chamber of the City Council of Washington, That at the Mayor may, whenever he shall think proper, allow a market to be held at the East and West Markets on Sundays, under the same regulations and restrictions that are provided in the case of the Center Market, any provision to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That every person using or occupying a stall in the capacity of a Butcher in any of the markets in the City, shall pay therefor sixteen cents for each market day he so occupies a stall, or the sum of ten dollars per annum in quarterly payments in advance, to the clerk of the market, who shall pay over the same to the Treasurer.
Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That the Mayor be authorised to cause to be provided as many stalls and benches for the markets, and such other improvements in or addition thereto, as may, in his opinion, be necessary; for which purposes the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars is hereby appropriated.
Sec. 4. And be it enacted, That a sum not exceeding five dollars be paid to the committee constituted for superintending the erection of the West Market for expenses attending the same that remain due.
Sec. 5. And be it enacted, That it shall be the duty of the clerks of the Markets to sweep and clean them every market day immediately after holding the same.
Sec. 6. And be it enacted, That any person who shall wilfully injure the markets, or any part thereof, shall forfeit the sum of Ten dollars for every offence, one half whereof shall be for the use of the city and the other half shall go to the informer.
JOHN P. VAN NESS, President of the first chamber of the city council of Washington. DANL. GARROLL of Duval President of the second chamber of the city council of Washington. Approved, September 12th, 1803. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. Copy from the original deposited in my office, THOMAS HARRY, REG. of the city of Washington. MRS. KEET'S BOARDING SCHOOL.
ON Monday the first of August the Ladies of Mrs. Keet's boarding school near Centre Ville Maryland, were examined in reading, English grammar, French, arithmetic and geography. Each young lady produced a specimen of her writing with questions and solutions in different and difficult rules of arithmetic. They read with a degree of animation which surprised and pleased the company, and equally evinced the attention of the teachers and their own application.
There was a number of persons present, all of whom professed themselves highly gratified by their prompt and accurate answers to the numerous questions proposed in English grammar and the French language. They concluded with a perfect explanation of the Geography of North America, particularly of the United States.
We whose names are underlined were witnesses of the pleasing and animating scene, and declare that the utmost merit is equally due to Mrs. Keet, Mr. Paire and the young ladies.
James Shent, John Dames, Henry E. Noel, John Mackett.
Centerville—August 24th, 1803. Mrs. Keet and Mr. Paire, respectfully inform the ladies and gentlemen of Annapolis, and the public in general, that they will open a boarding school in that city on Monday January 2d, 1804, provided 25 ladies as boarders can be procured by subscription previous to the 1st of October next. Mrs. Keet will teach reading, writing, the English grammar and needle work.
Mr. Paire will teach the French language, (Latin and German if required) arithmetic, geography, astronomy, use of the globes and music.
If the above testimony of Mrs. Keet and Mr. Paire's abilities should not be considered as a sufficient recommendation, Mrs. Keet can produce a number of recommendatory letters from the parents and guardians of those young ladies she has had under her care, as vouchers of her strict attention to the morals, improvement and accommodation of her pupils.
Mr. Paire can also produce testimonials of his character and abilities. He is a German gentleman, educated at one of the principal universities in that country. He is of French extraction, and has resided a considerable time in Paris, which circumstance enabled him to understand and speak the French language as his mother tongue. He has been in the habit of teaching eight years and from the satisfaction he has already given flatters himself that he shall be deemed worthy the encouragement of the public.
Application may be made to Mr. Neth and Captain Thomas, Annapolis, or to Mrs. Keet at Centerville, Maryland. September 7. rawsw
From the London Courier. August 10. BONAPARTE'S TOUR.
It has been rumoured with much confidence for several days past, that some event of unexpected and of very considerable importance has occurred within the last fortnight, which has made Bonaparte depart from his original intention of making an extensive tour through the Belgic and Rhine departments. Upon this subject we shall state a few facts, and then offer some speculations and remarks founded upon those facts.
The letters from Brussels of the 14th of last month, informed us that Bonaparte had declared it to be his intention to remain six weeks in that city, and afterwards to visit the departments on the left bank of the Rhine. The arrival of several persons connected with the Dutch government confirmed the general belief that the Consul's stay would not be a short one—for it was asserted that some very important objects were intended to be treated of relative to the Batavian republic. On a sudden, a total alteration took place in the consular arrangements. On the 26th of July, the Third Consul Lebrun, arrived at Brussels, and had an immediate and long conference with Bonaparte. It was first suggested, that his arrival was for the purpose of renewing an important negotiation, and for holding a congress; but upon the 27th, it was announced that Bonaparte intended to leave Brussels on the 29th or 30th, and that he had postponed his visit to the Rhine department. It was also declared that the route and intentions of the Consul had undergone a total alteration, the motives of which were unknown. The Dutch deputation made immediate preparations for returning to the Hague—but it was added, that the Consul Lebrun, would remain behind at Brussels for some time with the ministers Cretet and Pictet. Bonaparte's return to Paris is fixed for the 15th; he is to remain in the capital however only a few days; intending to proceed immediately to the coast of Brittany.
Upon these facts we shall submit two speculations:—
In offering the first, we must notice a rumour circulated in this country, "that some of the generals, particularly of the army of the Rhine, had availed themselves of the absence of the Consul from the capital, and that Moreau had evinced an inclination to free his country from the consular yoke." Was that affecting correspondence delivered by Monsieur at his levee at Holywood-house meant as a signal to any royalist party in France, or was it connected with any plot formed at Paris? was the third consul, Lebrun, sent to Brussels to discover the existence and extent of such a plot? Had it any ramifications in the departments or towns through which the Consul was to pass? Was general Dumas implicated in it? He was arrested at the Hague on the 18th of last month, and immediately sent to Brussels. This event, we know caused the greatest surprise; but nothing has transpired since his arrest, nor in all probability ever will. To be arrested in France is to be entombed. The miserable victim, thrown into the dungeons of the temple, finds there the gloom and silence, the quiet of the grave. In that den of Cacus he is consigned to the most cruel oblivion, and is left to waste away the remnant of a life in the deepest secrecy, forlorn, friendless, and forgotten.
That the French papers have been wholly silent upon the subject of any conspiracy since Bonaparte's departure, affords no argument either for or against its existence. At the situation of the interior, or the state of the public mind, they are never, we know, permitted to glance. Nor have we ourselves any certain information. We can do no more, therefore, than offer a speculation, accompanied with a few remarks, which may enable our readers to form some, though, we confess, no very confident opinion.
All Europe knows that Moreau has been treated by Bonaparte with the most systematic neglect. No offer has been made him of the post of legislator, or senator, or counsellor of state; his steps are watched; his motions scrutinized with severity. We do not recollect that the consular levees were ever honored by his presence; and we never heard that any expressions of esteem or respect for him ever fell from the lips of Bonaparte. It may be, that Moreau, conscious of equal abilities with the Corsican, and convinced that the aggrandizement of France has been affected by himself, in as great degree as by Bonaparte, will not condescend to accept a subordinate situation. The retirement in which he lives, and his unobtrusive, assuming ha-
bits are looked upon with the eye of jealousy and suspicion. Bonaparte views them with the same feelings with which Domitian beheld the retirement of Agricola; and, though Moreau, like Agricola, seems to think, under a tyranny quite as fierce as that of Domitian's, that "the post of honor is a private station,"—though he is tempering the military character with other virtues: "Ceterum militum nomen, grave inter otiosos, alios verticibus temperaret, tranquillitatem atque otium penitus duxit vultus modicus, sermone facilis, uno aut altero amicorum comitatus,"—yet Bonaparte, with the example of Cromwell always before his eyes, contemplates in Moreau another Monk—and considers his very retirement and the modest virtues that accompany it, as so many artifices, by which he hopes to accomplish objects of the most extensive and ambitious nature. Whether Moreau has any such views, we are yet to learn; he undoubtedly is more than any other, the man of whom such a man as Bonaparte ought to be and is afraid; or whether he be or not the hero that is, to rescue his country from such a slavery and such a tyrant, we have now no doubt, and we think this the proper moment for declaring it, that monarchy will be restored in France. The very measures that Bonaparte is pursuing to consolidate the consular, are hurrying the nation to the return of monarchical power; that correspondence which has just been published, and which has interested every feeling heart in Europe in favor of Louis the Eighteenth, is a host and army in favor of the Bourbons.
Our second speculation is that one of the objects of Bonaparte's journey, undertaken at such a period, the commencement of an arduous war with the most powerful and wealthy nation in the world, was to divert the attention of our government from the preparations making against us; to induce us to believe that no very extensive or active armaments could be going on, at least that no immediate blow could be meant to be struck while the head of the state was inspecting the situation of the interior and receiving the adulation and homage of his vassal departments. In the mean time he might have been contriving a rebellion in Ireland and making preparations to second that rebellion by a descent upon one or both of the British islands. That France was an accomplice in that rebellion is known: that they were informed of the period when it was to break out, we strongly believe;—It was certainly concealed with astonishing secrecy; its communications reached from the north to the south, & were carried on with much more art & address than the last rebellion. The manner in which it burst forth to inordinate to the means prepared, shews that it was not intended to have been meant, that it should have begun by a rabble assemblage of two or three thousand men without system, and it should seem, almost without a known leader—Paris, the fear that their plans had been discovered drove the rebels into the premature insurrection of 23 July. Our own opinion is that the rising was not intended to have taken place within a day or two of the 23d, perhaps not within a month—equally are we of opinion, that it was not intended to have taken place without French assistance.
Bonaparte purposely gave out that his stay at Brussels was meant to be a long one. On a sudden he altered his intention, and resolves to turn to Paris. It is probable that he returns to give immediate orders for making an attempt against the islands. While our attention has been engrossed by the invasion of Hanover, where there never were 25,000 French troops, large detachments have been despatched to St. Maloes, Granville, and L'Orient—Bonaparte could not have resolved to return to Paris from any knowledge of the actual breaking out of the rebellion in Ireland, because information of that event could not have reached him so soon as the 27th. He may have returned in consequence of having received intelligence that the preparations of the Rebels were nearly completed. Perhaps too, his return may be accelerated by the recent plan of our ministers, for a levy of the people. He knows full well the immense importance of such a levy, and he may deem it necessary to make some attempt before that general arming is carried into execution. That he will attempt an invasion in several points, and in a short time we firmly believe. That we can state this belief without creating the slightest fear, is a proud day for England. We are fully prepared, at this moment, to meet any force that France can bring against us—and we do from our souls believe
that ninety-nine men in every hundred, we know not why we should except the hundredth, are anxious that Bonaparte should make an attempt.
Lebrun's coming to Brussels was not unexpected by the First Consul. He was sent for, and if he remained behind at Brussels, it will be to regulate the absent Belgians,—to hear and report upon the representations of the Belgic creditors, and to arrange the grand (Senatorialie) which is to be fixed at Brussels.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3.
We have received London Prints as late as August 12, by the ship Perseverance, extracts from which follow:
London Aug. 10.
A most important fact transpires in col. Dillón's letter, inserted in another part of our paper; namely, that the French occasionally sell their prisoners to the Spaniards, to be sent to work their mines in America! This traffic is more horrible than that of the slave trade.—Of course England will afford plenty of slaves for the Spanish mines, should the French be victorious in this country.
DEAL, Aug. 9.—A very heavy cannonading was distinctly heard here the greatest part of last night, which we have since learnt was an attack on the enemy's gun-boats between Calais and Boulogne, by some of his majesty's cruizers from the Downs Station: the former, it is said, were either destroyed or driven on shore.
We translate the subsequent letter, written by the chief consul of France, to the widow of the late monarch of Etruria, from the Courier de Londres of Tuesday last. Ample ground is here afforded to infer the views of Bonaparte with regard to this kingdom:—
"I am made acquainted with the loss which has happened to your majesty, & most sincerely participate in your grief. But God disposes of the lot of Empires, as of the life of those who are placed at their head; and it is his will that we must conform to and adore in every misfortune. Ah! who knows, if I, who am now sympathising with you, am not destined soon to close the couple of my existence! Will tears be shed for me on this occasion? Men are so ungrateful!—I have known your spouse. If he has not displayed, during his short reign, the qualities of a great king, he has at least shown those which do honour to a private individual. But you will perhaps suggest, that the timidity of his conduct whilst upon the throne, sprang from the influence I had over his decisions. The minute ceremonies of religion, frequent communications with its ministers, appertain not to the man whose daily task it is to contemplate the interests of his people. It is certainly proper to protect and disseminate religion, because it is the link between the sovereign and the people; but it ought not to impose any other yoke upon the latter, than that of some external practices; he should think only of the immensity of the power of the Supreme Being, of which his own is but the feeble image.
"I am fully persuaded, madam, that your education has given you ability to appreciate, in its whole extent, what I have here observed. In general, you are accustomed to revere priests, whilst statesmen regard them as public instruments. You blindly give your belief to a doctrine which is only a means to confirm obedience on the part of the people. I complain of you, madam, without any idea of blaming you; but those errors which I point out, ought not to be permitted to creep into the mind of your son. He will one day have to succeed to the reins of government which his father has quitted. This should seriously occupy your mind; & if he cannot draw, with propriety, rules of conduct from his father's administration, it belongs to me, his protector, to supervise his education. The event of my arrival at the Supreme magistracy of a great country, ought to serve as a lesson to kings. My example ought to fix their power more firmly in their hands. I have demonstrated to them how mankind may be conducted; how its prejudices may be conquered, in order to render it submissive to the re-
straints which the state of society demands. Every regulation all the tytems which govern empires are destroyed by the ravages of time and those of philanthropy. I have refined every thing; I have regenerated every thing. I ought not to withdraw from this career of beneficence and glory. I cannot, moreover, deliver the countries which are under my private influence—a country of my own creation, a prince whom I ought to make accountable to me or my successors for the prosperity of his states, for the happiness of his subjects; I cannot, I say, deliver so many superior interests into the hands of inexperience and error.
I propose to appoint, then, madam, a tutor to your son; a regent to his dominions." But I by no means intend to deprive you of the exquisite pleasure of receiving his caresses, nor of an acquaintance with his progress; you shall possess the title of Regente, which your connection with him claims. General Clarke is to receive your orders for the internal affairs, which have no relation to the administration of the kingdom; but it is from me alone from whom he shall derive impulse, as it is to me that he shall give an account of his conduct. I will add, madam, that, faithful as you are to the principles of a religion which dictates the denial of one's self, and submission to the superior powers, specially established by the will of the most High God, you ought to feel the less repugnance to consent to the propositions I have presumed to make. If, however, you think proper to refuse the deference which I solicit of you; if you cannot resolve to let your son confided to the able and faithful hands which shall guide his studies; I shall feel myself necessitated to take upon me the government of your estates. At the same time, if you have any solid objection to gen. Clarke, I am willing to confer with an envoy deputed by your majesty, for the selection of a person both conformant to your taste and my own; but I must provide, that this choice do not fail upon any men in Italy."
"An instructioi, we presume, who shall adapt the young prince's views to Bonaparte's interests.—Admirable motive this, for bestowing upon him a tutor! —EDITOR.
DUBLIN, August 5.
The principal report of this day is, that RUSSEL, who issued the manifesto in the north, as a rebel general, has been taken; if this be true, and that he will confess what he knows, and who are his leading accomplices, his capture is of infinite importance. I had the news from a person, who, I should think, learned it from the best authority. This city is in perfect tranquility; it is the country. There is no indication of insurrection, where it might be most looked for—the county of Wicklow mountains. On Thursday last the yeomanry of Rathdown and Cronebane made a very extensive search, in detachments, in that neighbourhood, and brought in from various quarters, a good deal of serviceable arms, that had been for private use, but which they took, to prevent them from falling into worse hands.
Besides the assassinations actually effected on the evening of the 23d of July, there was one attempted, which has not been hitherto mentioned, and will therefore interest your readers. A Mr. Leech, of the custom-house, was passing through Thomas-street, in a hackney-coach, when he was stopped by a band of rebels; they dragged him out of the coach, without preceding their violence by any enquiry; it was enough that he was a respectable man, not one of the rabble; he fell on his knees, imploring their mercy, but all in vain; they began the work of blood, and gave him a dreadful pike wound in the groin; when their attention was diverted from their bumbler victim, by the approach of lord Kilwardie's coach. Poor Mr. Leech then succeeded in creeping to Vicar-street watch-house, where he lay a considerable time for dead, from loss of blood; but is now in a state of recovery.
Thus it is seen, notwithstanding the professions and promises of the Rebel Manifesto, affecting moderation and humanity, that the first action upon this provisional system of reform and freedom, was marked by a series of the most base, savage, and cowardly assassination, that ever degraded humanity, or excluded from the hearts of men "the compassionate visitings of nature."
Yesterday the principal Roman Catholics presented a most respectable address to his Excellency the lord Lieutenant, expressive of their detestation of the late wicked and atrocious conspiracy.—

His Excellency was pleased to receive them in the most gracious manner.
Every day some latent branch of the conspiracy is discovered through the confessions of prisoners implicated in that desperate undertaking. Several persons were arrested yesterday—one of whom is said to be a leader, and was concealed in a kish on his way to the country.
Miles Roche, committed a few days ago by Mr. Justice Bell, on a charge of being engaged in Thomas-street, on the night of the late insurrection, is the brother to the celebrated General Roche, of Wexford. He is also, it is said, charged with offences of a capital nature, in that county, during the late rebellion.
On Wednesday evening last, Mr. Justice Bell, and a party of the Liberty Rangers, apprehended, at a public-house, in Harold's Cross, a committee of those deluded wretches, who have a second time suffered themselves to be duped into rebellion and murder. They were, together with the owner of the house, committed to the Provost.
Captain Willon—that active and valuable officer, who was piked in Dirty-lane, on the night of the 23d of July, is perfectly recovered from his wound.
CORK, August 4.
This day eight persons were brought to the city from the country, charged with treasonable practices; some of them belong to the yeomanry of the county of York.
Todd Jones, formerly a member of the Irish parliament, was taken at Cionagh-killy, and is now lodged in our county jail.
A proclamation was issued this morning for the purpose of suspending the habeas corpus act. The persons taken up in this city are confined on general charges, some of them are persons of opulence. We expect that the courts martial will assemble in the course of the week. The yeomanry corps are ordered on permanent duty.
DILLON'S REGIMENT.
TO THE EDITOR.
London, August 9, 1803.
SIR, Having commanded the Regiment of Dillon for the last seven years of the war, and left them only since the expedition in Egypt; and as during that time the men gave me ample satisfaction in point of discipline, respect, and obedience to their officers, I consider myself bound in honor to come forward, and by every means in my power do away the bad opinion that must have been formed by the public, in consequence of the calumnious reports inserted in the papers yesterday. I therefore request you will insert the following correct statement relative to that regiment. The private men are chiefly Hungarians, and other Austrian subjects. In the year 1795, being prisoners of war to the French, they were sold by them to the Spaniards, to be sent to their mines in America, but very fortunately they were retaken by our men of war, and privateers, brought to Corfu, where having their choice to be set at liberty, or enter our service, seven of them enlisted in Dillon's regiment, to serve during the war only; and others went on board the different men of war in Lord St. Vincent's fleet. Their remaining so long in Egypt has prevented their being disbanded at the fixed period; and the regiment has, for that purpose, been ordered to Gibraltar, the only place we have on the continent where this could be done. The men were each to receive a certain sum of money to pay their expenses home; but fresh orders were given since the breaking out of the war, to offer a considerable bounty to those of the men that chose to re-enlist for seven years longer. A letter from the paymaster, dated the 26th of June says, a great many enlisted the first day, and I can only presume that this invidious report has arisen from those men returning to their own country, that did not chuse to re-enlist.
With regard to the behaviour of those men during the war, and particularly the campaign in Egypt, I shall refer to Sir Ralph Abercromby's general orders, after the actions of the 13th and 21st of March; when on the 14th he desired general Cradock to assure the officers and men of the 90th regiment, "that their meritorious conduct has commanded his admiration; that to the 92d regiment, and the regiment of Dillon, an equal share of praise is due; and where it has been so well earned, the commander in chief has the greatest pleasure in bestowing it."
As to the action of the 21st, I am sure the officers and men of the 28th and 42d regiments will do every justice to those of Dillon's regiment. In the general orders the commander in chief says:—"The support given to the reserve by General Stuart, and the 5th brigade (of which Dillon's regiment had the centre) was as gallant as it was prompt, and has entirely confirmed the fortunate issue of that brilliant day."
I must add to this, that during seven years the men have been under my immediate command, not one has been found guilty of insubordination. I
therefore positively declare and certify, that all the time they have been in his majesty's service, their conduct has been such as to obtain not only the approbation, but also the thanks of the officers under whose command they have been placed.
F. DILLON,
Late Lieut. Col. commanding Dillon's regiment in the Mediterranean.
A letter from Rostock, of the 26th says, an English cutter anchored lately near the Russian fleet in our neighbourhood, and the English captain paid a visit to the Russian admiral, who invited him to dinner. After the health of the Emperor of Russia, of the king of Great Britain, and all other lawful sovereigns had been drank, the Russian admiral gave the following toast—"The political and commercial connections of Russia and England, and destruction to all plotters of revolutions, either commercial or political."
New York, Sept. 27.
By the politeness of capt. Gallup, of the ship Black river, from Bristol, London papers are received at the office of the Morning Chronicle to the evening of the 12th August, inclusive. We make from them a few extracts, but nothing material had occurred since our last accounts either in Great Britain or on the continent. Ireland remained in a state of forced tranquillity; and the usual intercourse with France continued suspended.
The English politicians still calculate on the friendship of Russia; while if we may judge by the completion of our Paris Paris, the great northern powers are disposed at this moment, to question Great Britain's right to the dominion of the sea, and to assert the long contested claim of free ships making free goods, a question that involves in its decision the importance of the British navy.
The Imperial Parliament was prorogued on the 12th, after considerable debating to the very last moment. Col. Hutchinson, supported by several members, wished the sitting to be protracted, that the affairs of Ireland might be investigated; and noticed, at some length the state of that unfortunate country: representing the distressed state of the people; recommending mild and conciliatory measures; and suggesting, that if the prince of Wales was sent as a peacemaker into that part of the united kingdom, there was not a man in Ireland who would not rally round him.
The most active preparations for defence are still going on; and the nation appears disposed to meet with great spirit their threatened invaders. We extracted from our last papers an account of their seeking Jerome Bonaparte in a convent of emigrant Benedicines; and find that he has since been carefully sought after among his baggage, and the hard hands of the captive crew of the L'Esperier examined in hopes of detecting him in disguise. In the mean time it is here whispered that Monsieur is profecting a matrimonial scheme in the city of Baltimore.
LONDON, Aug. 4.
It is confidently asserted in some of the best informed circles, that the court of St. Petersburg has given the most unequivocal assurances to our government of the friendly disposition and hearty co-operation of his imperial Majesty. This accords with what has been repeatedly stated in this paper, though disregarded by some of our contemporaries. We mentioned that the Russian ambassador at Paris had been insulted by Bonaparte and that Russia was decidedly with us.
While we state this, however, we ought to inform our readers that some well informed politicians believe that in consequence of our having blockaded the Elbe, the Russian ambassador in this country will be recalled, unless certain propositions of the court of St. Petersburg, respecting the opening again the navigation of that river, be acceded to by this country.
Respecting Prussia, whose conduct has been more ambiguous, we hope also soon to announce something gratifying to the hopes of Europe. The real interest of that power is so obvious, that we wonder it should ever have allowed France to occupy Hanover and the banks of the Elbe. A little time will probably throw some light upon this. In the mean time, we have to announce, on good authority, that the French wishing to cross the Elbe, sent lately to the Danish side-pontoons. The answer was to the following purport:—"You cannot come to this side without invading a territory to which you have no claim; and the attempt, if persisted in, will be considered as an act of hostility, and resisted by all the strength we can oppose to you." It is added also, that Denmark has received assurances of support from Sweden.
A letter from Bremen says, that when the French began to remove the artillery and horses from Hanover, the king of Prussia interfered, and in consequence of a remonstrance from him, they were slopt until the return of a messenger who was sent off to the chief consul.
August 12.
This afternoon between two and three o'clock, the king went in state to the
house of peers and prorogued the parliament with a speech from the throne. The business of one of the most important sessions of the present reign terminating last night, when an interesting debate took place on the existing state of Ireland.
New writs were yesterday ordered for the county of Cambridge and the city of Bristol. The right hon. Charles Yorke and the right hon. Charles Bragge having accepted the Chiltern Hundreds, previous to their new appointments. The former, it is said, as successor to lord Pelham—the latter as secretary at war. General Maitland is to be member of the board of Control, preliminary to his being sent out as governor of Bombay.
Wednesday, in consequence of an order from the lords of the Admiralty, captain Jervis, of the Magnificent, went on board L'Esperier corvette, at Portsmouth, to examine if Jerome Bonaparte, the commander of her, was on board or not. He scrutinized every man, and could gain no satisfactory information respecting him. Captain Jervis was accompanied by a lieutenant of the Magnificent, who is acquainted with Jerome Bonaparte's person. L'Esperier has a great quantity of his baggage on board, and a great many animals and natural curiosities belonging to him.
Treasury of the United States,
Washington August 15, 1803.
WHEREAS by an act of Congress dated May the 8th, 1792, intitled "An act to provide for a Copper Coinage," in the second section thereof, it is enacted,
"That after the expiration of six calendar months from the time when there shall have been paid into the Treasury by the said Director (of the Mint) in cents and half cents, a sum not less than fifty thousand Dollars, which time shall forthwith be announced by the Treasurer in at least two gazettes or newspapers, published at the seat of government of the United States for the time being, no copper coin, or pieces whatsoever, except the said cents and half cents, shall pass current as money, or shall be paid or offered to be paid or received in payment for any debt, demand, claim, matter or thing whatsoever; and all copper coins or pieces, except the said cents and half cents, which shall be paid or offered to be paid or received in payment contrary to the prohibition aforesaid, shall be forfeited, and every person by whom any of them shall have been paid or offered to be paid or received in payment, shall also forfeit the sum of ten dollars, and the said forfeiture and penalty shall and may be recovered with costs of suit for the benefit of any person or persons by whom information of the incurring thereof shall have been given."
And whereas it appears by the books of this office, that more than fifty thousand dollars in cents and half cents, have been paid into the Treasury. I now therefore, in obedience to the said act, do hereby give public notice of the same.
TH. T. TUCKER,
Treasurer United States.
August 15. taw3m
S. CLARK.
HAS just opened in the City of Washington, an extensive assortment of shoes, viz Ladies elegant white satin and white colored fashionable kid with and without heels—handsome spanled slippers,—Black, led, plumbe, yellow, red, blue and green Morocco of good quality, with and without heels—best plain and variegated English kid do. with fashionable ornaments—leather and stuff slippers, with and without heels—ladies good blec! Morocco booties, well made—misses kid slippers, Morocco do. black, blue green, red and yellow—Misses leather slippers—black Morocco pumps large sizes—leather do from 12 to 6 inches long, very neat—Brunswick slippers, handsome—children's red and blue Morocco and leather pumps—men's fashionable and coarse shoes from 2 dollars to 1 dollar.—About 80 pair smaller size of coarse shoes, 56 cents—boys fine and coarse shoes assorted. All sizes of trunks Also, nankeens, blue and white silk stockings, cotton do a few umbrellas, a few pieces of furniture, Spanish Segars, &c. The whole of the above will be bartered or sold low by wholesale or retail for cash.
JOHN WILSON,
Pennsylvania Avenue.
September 28. 6t
S. Clark is in daily expectation of more shoes of every description, and purposes continuing his stock of shoes in Alexandria.
WAS committed to the goal of Baltimore country as a runaway, on the 6th inst. a negro man by the name of WILLIAM GROCE—He is about 50 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high a deep black complexion, thin visage, large thick lips, and has lost one lower and upper fore tooth, and has a scar on the back part of his left shoulder, occasioned by the cut of an axe; he has on a round about blue cloth jacket with fleeces, light colored mixed cloth vest, Onabrig shirt and trowsers, and an old wool hat—he says he belongs to Mr. John Chisley, of Prince William county, Virginia, within 15 miles of Dumfries. If his owner does not release him, he will be sold for his goal fees according to law.
James Wilson, Sheriff.
September 12. rawt
Conveyancer's Office.
THOMAS HERTY,
Grateful for past favors, informs his friends and the public, that he continues to prepare CONVEYANCES OF LAND, and every other species of DEED OR INSTRUMENT in the line of his profession, with legal precision, and on moderate terms, Titles investigated, &c.
A choice selection of lots on the Pennsylvania avenue and in other desirable situations in the City to lease or sell.
N. B. Herty's Abridgment of the laws of Maryland in 1 vol. and Herty's Digest of the laws of the United States in 2 vol for sale at the above office.
City of Washington, April 18 1803. rawt
For the National Intelligencer.
Purchase of Louisiana.
The third enquiry is, whether there was not a necessity imposed upon the executive to act.
In the month of December last the president officially informed Congress of the suspension of the right of deposit at New-Orleans. In consequence of this information the House of Representatives after mature deliberation came to the following resolutions:
"Resolved, That this house receive with great sensibility the information of a disposition in certain officers of the Spanish government at New-Orleans to obstruct the navigation of the river Mississippi, as secured to the United States by the most solemn stipulations: That, adhering to that humane and wise policy which ought ever to characterize a free people, and by which the United States have always professed to be governed; willing, at the same time, to ascribe this breach of compact to the unauthorised misconduct of certain individuals, rather than to a want of good faith on the part of his Catholic majesty; and relying with perfect confidence on the vigilance and wisdom of the executive, they will wait the issue of such measures as that department of the government shall have pursued for asserting the rights and vindicating the injuries of the United States:—holding it to be their duty, at the same time, to express their unalterable determination to maintain the boundaries, and the rights of navigation and commerce thro' the river Mississippi, as established by existing treaties."
About the same time that these resolutions were passed, resolutions were offered in the two houses, the avowed object of which was to obtain the possession of New Orleans by force. After mature deliberation these resolutions were rejected by great majorities. The Senate, on their part, came to the following resolutions:
"Resolved, That the president of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised, whenever he shall judge it expedient, to require of the executives of the several states, to take effectual measures to organise, arm, and equip, according to law, and hold in readiness to march at a moments warning, 80,000 effective militia, officers included."
"Resolved, That the president may, if he judges it expedient, authorise the executives of the several states to accept, as part of the detachment aforesaid, any corps of volunteers; who shall continue in service for such time, not exceeding months, and perform such services as shall be prescribed by law."
"Resolved, That dollars be appropriated for paying and subsisting such part of the troops aforesaid, whose actual service may be wanted, and for defraying such other expenses as, during the recess of Congress, the president may deem necessary for the security of the territory of the United States."
"Resolved, that dollars be appropriated for erecting, at such place or places on the western waters, as the president may judge most proper, one or more arsenals."
In the spirit of these resolutions an act passed the two houses by an unanimous vote authorising the expenditure of two millions of dollars, and actually placing that sum under the immediate control of the president.
From these facts it is evident that the legislature must have come to three decisions;—first, to decline, under existing circumstances, going to war, secondly, to wait the issue of executive negotiation under the pledge of its support; and thirdly to sanction the purchase either of New-Orleans, or some other place of deposit, or of Louisiana. The two first appear from the above resolutions, and the last appears from the appropriation of two millions.
Under these circumstances there can remain no doubt of its being the duty of the executive to act. Having announced to Congress, that he had taken certain steps, Congress sanction them by their expression of confidence, and authorise their farther prosecution by furnishing the means of effecting them.
So far as relates to a declaration of war the powers of Congress are full and preclusive of those of the president, with them alone it rests to say whether war shall be declared or peace maintained. So long as they do not do the first, they produce a necessity in the executive, as far as depends upon him, to preserve the last. Had then, the president taken any step which should have led to war when he had within his power the lawful means of averting it, he would have infringed upon the powers of the legislature; he would have been guilty of usurpation; he might have been impeached and punished.
Being forbidden a resort to war, and being compelled to proceed in effectuating the object of the government, his only remaining resource was negotiation. We have already seen that the legislature, in a manner the most intelligible, by the appropriation of two millions, either sanctioned a purchase as the original suggestion of the president, or as the fruits of their own reflection—
For, on no other ground than the contemplation of purchase, could such an appropriation have been made.
The fourth enquiry is whether a purchase of territory was not the most eligible and just step that could be taken.
It is a strong argument in favour of purchase, that the public from the earliest periods of the negotiation, looked to it in the event of a favorable issue. That this was the case, there is, at this period, no necessity of shewing, when all the circumstances attending this affair are fresh in every man's memory. However dangerous or delusive it may be to be guided by public opinion in nations that are extremely depraved and ignorant, it will in general be both safe and desirable to be governed by it, when the people are well informed.
The negotiation had two objects: one, the restoration of our rights of deposit, violated by the Spanish Intendant: the other, security that such violation would not be repeated. The first object might, perhaps, have been attained without purchase. But would the nation have been satisfied with this? If there be any truth in the declarations of the opponents of the administration they would not; and we are certain the friends of the administration would not. What should we, indeed, have gained by the accomplishment of this object? No other than a right, acknowledged by France, to deposit our goods at New-Orleans, subject to undefined conditions, and revocable, as by Spain, at any moment. Would there have been any safety in this? Would the nation have asserted its dignity by obtaining merely a nominal recognition of a previous right?
It might possibly have obtained some pecuniary compensation from Spain for the injury sustained by our trade. But what proportion would this have borne to the inconveniences of a future state of insecurity, the risks arising from which, being always contemplated as possible, would have had a steady and constant tendency to depress the price of produce and discourage the spirit of adventure? To have contended for one at the expense of the other would have been to seize the shadow and neglect the substance.
If then it be ascertained, that neither the public feeling, nor the security of our rights, would have been satisfied by a mere restitution of the deposit, it only remains to consider whether any thing short of purchase would have been effectual.
We might have obtained New-Orleans by force. Of this there can be no doubt. But would this have given us the secure and undisturbed possession of our right? Is there a man in the nation who does not believe that the use of force on our part would have produced it on the part of France? If used by us it would not have been merely to regain the right of deposit, but to protect its future enjoyment. This could only have been done by the conquest of New-Orleans, or, which amounts to the same thing, the occupation of it by a military force. Nor would this alone have been sufficient. A national armament would have been also required to command the mouth of the river. The effect would have been war with France.
The absurdity of France giving us New-Orleans for nothing, need not be considered. Nations are too seldom just, and never generous. She would have had an equivalent; and that could only be found in money, or partial commercial stipulations in her favor. Against the latter every voice among us is united.
They, therefore, who object to a purchase, and who still insist upon the necessity of obtaining the secure possession of our rights, have no other alternative than war. A more distinct consideration of the policy and effects of war is reserved for the solution of the sixth enquiry.
FRANKLIN.
(To be continued.)
ESCAPED from Washington city jail, district of Columbia 29th inst. a negro man the property of col. Thomas Parker, near the Black Ridge, state of Virginia. He is about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, he had on when he went away two blue jackets sewed together, three pair of trowsers the outside one blue, a pair of old half boots; he appears to be 26 years old very dark complexion, he appears also to have lost all his fore teeth but two. He goes by the following names to wit, James Parker, John Grant and Abraham Shorter, I will give 10 dollars reward if taken within the district and 15 dollars out of the district and all reasonable charges paid by ROBERT M'CLAN, Jailor, for DANL. C. BRENT, Marshal of the district of Columbia, Co. Washington, October 3. rawt
LOOKING GLASS AND PRINT STORE.
S. THOMEE, takes the liberty of informing the ladies and gentlemen of George town and the City, that he has opened a store, next door to Mr. Bowles in High street, opposite Mr. March's book store, where any orders will be executed with punctuality.
N. B. Looking glass and picture frames regale and needle work framed and gazed in a handsome manner.
September 30. 3t

A DEFENCE OF REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENTS.
LETTER THE SIXTH.
The effects of the publicity which a republican government gives to its measures, and of a general and habitual examination of them upon the national character.
Two further views of this subject remain to be taken; one, the publicity which a republican government gives to its measures; the other, the effects of the general and habitual examination of the public measures upon the national character.
It is the policy and practice of monarchies and aristocracies to conceal the initiation of the public acts, and, in most cases, the ground on which they are taken. On the contrary, it is the policy and practice of republican governments to expose their proceedings in all their stages, and, only in a few instances, and for a short time, to conceal the reasons for them.
Why this marked opposition? For this obvious reason; while the prevalence of public opinion is the vital principle, the life blood of republics, it is destitute to monarchies and aristocracies. While it constitutes the impelling principle of the former, it obstructs, and opposes and frustrates all the measures of the latter. While a republican government exerts all its energies through the affections of its citizens, the other government, relying upon the sentiment of fear, becomes powerful and terrible in proportion to the suppression of popular opinion.
It follows, that in republics, measures are not only taken, but motives avowed in the face of the nation. What a man proposes under such circumstances, he must support by satisfactory arguments. A thousand eyes are fixed upon him, ready to turn upon him the glances of an indignant scorn or pity for any aberrations he may make from the path of integrity or wisdom.
The effects of a general and habitual examination of public measures upon the national character can only be fully understood by those who feel them. A constant incitement will be applied to every individual member of the society to employ the powers of his mind upon those topics, on which the general welfare most intimately depends. Every public measure is received with interest by men, who consider themselves as the ultimate judges of its propriety or ability.
great exercise of sitting in judgement on the actions of their rulers.
From this view, it must abundantly appear that an universal illumination on whatever relates to political duty will be diffused through the whole community, and will reach the poorest peasant and the most remote corners of the empire;
This is no vision of Utopian philosophy. It is a true picture of our own situation. Thousands and tens of thousands are at this moment employed in discussing the wisdom of the measures of our rulers, and advising such measures as they think will best advance the national welfare.
taken up as a runaway the 1st August last a mulatto woman about 40 years of age 4 feet 11 inches high, her thumbs much disfigured by felons also one of her finger's on the left hand, I understand she belongs to Mr. Taylor, Falls Point Baltimore.
ROBT. MCCALN, jailor, for DANL. C. BRENN, Marshal of the district of Columbia, Co. of Washington, October 3. 1aw3c
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice that the subscriber of Washington city and county in the District of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's court of said county, letters of administration with the will annexed, on the estate of James R. Dermott late of said city deceased.
ALICE DERMOTT, Administrator, cum test annex. October, 3. 1aw4w
NOTICE.
IN pursuance of the decree of the honorable the Chancellor of Maryland, the subscriber will expose to public sale, on the premises, on Tuesday the first day of November next, (if fair, if not the next fair day), a tract of land.
containing 200 acres, lying in Charles county, formerly the property of Elizabeth Corry, late of said county, deceased. This tract of land is situated in Mattawoman Swamp, and is well adapted to the culture of Indian corn, wheat and tobacco.
THOMAS LANCASTER, Trustee. New Port, October, 3. 1aw3t.
It is the wish of the Editor of the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER to engage an individual well qualified to REPORT THE DEBATES OF CONGRESS. Immediate application, with the terms that will be agreeable, is requested.
The Editors of papers who publish Debates from the National Intelligencer are requested to insert this advertisement in their papers a few times.
WASHINGTON CITY
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3.
It is with pleasure we inform our readers, that a number of citizens, solicitous to mitigate the misfortunes of the poor of Alexandria, and sensible of the claim of every portion of the Territory of Columbia upon the whole of the inhabitants for the performance of humane and friendly offices, have undertaken to present a subscription paper to their fellow citizens.
General orders to the officers of the Navy and of the Marine Corps.
Navy Department, 25th Sep. 1803.
Ordered that the officers of the Navy and of the Marine Corps, wear crape on the left arm below the Elbow for three weeks, in commemoration of the death of Commodore John Barry, late senior officer in the Navy of the United States.
The committee of health of New York report 9 deaths and 46 new cases for the 24 hours preceding the 28th ult.
An arrival at Norfolk brings Cork papers to the 16th of August—their contents are otherwise unimportant, than that Ireland was tranquil, though numerous arrests continued to take place.
Captain Wickham, in 30 days from Liverpool, arrived at New York, brings Liverpool papers to the 24th, and London papers to the 22d of August. The contain nothing very important.
Mr. Munroe, our Minister to the Court of Great-Britain, was introduced to the King, at the Levee on the 17th of August, and delivered his letter of credence.
On the 26th of last month, a notice was stuck up at the Hamburg exchange, that in virtue of a declaration made by the English minister, all the vessels which had been laden before the 9th, would be permitted to sail for their respective destinations by the English squadron at the mouth of the Elbe.
London, August 22.
The accounts from Ireland yesterday and this morning are, we are sorry to say, of less consoling nature than they have been for some time past. Rumours of intended risings are circulated, and attempts continue to be made to assassinate the yeomanry centinels.
A part of the Cavan militia, in attempting to secure some rebels on Monday last, in the town of Duboyne, were resisted by an assemblage of the town's people; and it became necessary for the troops to fire. Three were killed, and 17 of the rebels were taken and brought to Dublin.
The North of Ireland continues to be perfectly tranquil, and the sovereign of Belfast has published a proclamation for taking off some of the restrictions he had found it expedient to impose. He confirms the opinion we have invariably expressed, that the rebels are connected with French emissaries.
A captain of a vessel which arrived in Dublin a few days ago from a foreign port, has been arrested under a charge of aiding the designs of the foreign enemy.
An encampment of 15000 men is to be formed near Limerick.
The commission for the trial of the rebels is to be opened on Wednesday.
COMMERCIALLY IMPORTANT.
The following circular has been received by the collector of the port of New York, from William Lee, esq. American consul at Bordeaux:
American Consulate, Bordeaux, Aug. 8, 1803.
"Sir, "I learn from the director of the customs for this port, that an order of government has just been received, not to admit to entry any neutral vessels coming from, or that may have touched at any British port. With much esteem, I am, yours truly. (Signed) "WILLIAM LEE."
AUTHENTIC & INTERESTING.
Hamburg, June 10th, 1803.
MR. SINDIC,
It is with sincere regret, that, at the present crisis, I find myself constrained by a sense of duty to appeal to the magistracy of this city on a question of national right. The case which is the subject of the inclosed protell, is not the first which has occurred within a few days, in which the protection due to the citizens of the United States of America within the territory of this city, has been violated by the ships of war of his Britannic majesty.
I take this occasion to renew to you, Mr. Sindic, the assurance of my most perfect consideration.
(Signed) J. M. FORBES. Consul of the U. States of America. Mr. Sindic VON SIENEN, &c. &c. Hamburg.
Hamburg, 10th June, 1803.
Dear Sir, The more I reflect on the circumstances which occurred between the officers of his Britannic majesty's frigate the Amethyst, and the captain and crew of the American schooner Astrea, which I verbally communicated to you yesterday, the more I am fortified in the sense of duty, which dictates a public remonstrance and protest, as the only and best means of preventing the repetitions of such injuries.
Sir, Your obed. servant, (Signed) JOHN M. FORBES. Consul of the United States of America. Sir George M. Rumbold, Bart. Charge d'Affairs of his Britannic Majesty, &c. Hamburg.
TO SUBSCRIBERS.
Subscribers, either in arrears, or whose subscriptions soon become due, are respectfully requested to forward the sums due, should no earlier opportunity occur, by the representatives to Congress who will agree to undertake the agency. It will be understood that a year's payment in advance is always required; and that papers not paid for will be discontinued.
This notice is given to prevent the unpleasant necessity of discontinuing papers at the present interesting period, when a Session of Congress, of perhaps, unprecedented importance, is about commencing.
WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county as a runaway, on the 15th inst. a negro woman who calls herself RACHEL MAY; she is about twenty-four years of age, five feet two inches high, dark complexion, much pock fretted—she has on a blue spotted calico gown and striped gingham petticoat. She says she was raised by col. Ezekiel Fekes of Dorset county, on the Eastern Shore.
James Wilson, Sheriff. September 28. 1aw1f
IT is ordered that Walter
Story Chandler, Trustee of the estate of Israel Lorring, an insolvent debtor, fell at public auction and convey the property of the said debtor on the third Monday of October next for the best price that can be got for the same, for cash, as to all sums less than one hundred dollars, and a six months credit on bond with good security and interest from the day of sale, as to all sums amounting to, or above two dollars.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is truly taken from the original filed and recorded in my office. URIAH FORREST, Ck.
Agreeably to the above order, I shall offer at public sale on the premises, on Monday the 17th of October next, at 12 o'clock, part of two lots in the city of Washington, numbered 6 and 7, in sq. 78 the property of said Lorring.
W. S. CHNADLER, Trustee. Sept 23. 1aw4w
LOST
Between George Town and the subscriber's shop—A small red Leather POCKET BOOK, containing two notes of Bank of Columbia, of 20 dollars each, and a note of five Dollars bank not known. The finder on delivering it to the subscriber will be generously rewarded.
CHARLES JONES, Pennsylvania Avenue. September 30. 3t
NOTICE.
THE Council of Washington having passed a law requiring a new assessment to be made this year, on all real and personal property in the city and also an enumeration of the inhabitants thereof. The subscriber earnestly requests the inhabitants in their leisure time to make out correct lists of their property, and also the number of persons in their respective families designating their age and sex as follows—white males from 1 to 10 years old, from 10 to 18, from 18 to 30, from 30 to 45, from 45 to 60 and upwards of 60 with their profession or occupation.
WA. TINKSON BOYD, Treasurer of Washington City. September 30. op3w
The rich blessings of a National Debt. By LETTERS PATENT.
What is generally useful, ought to be generally known.
THE undeniable success
which has attended the use of West's Rheumatic Ring, in the cures of the Rheumatism, Rheumatic pains and Cramps, has induced him to obtain Letters Patent for his invention, in order to secure his property therein, and defend the public against the mischievous effects of spurious imitations.
The following instances of the efficacy of West's Rheumatic Ring, are selected from a considerable number, and submitted to public inspection, to demonstrate the vast importance of his discovery, and in no instance have they failed of success.
THOMAS WEST.
I do certify, that I have had the Rheumatism in my knee, till it was much swelled, I then applied to Edward West for one of his Rheumatic Bands, and by using it two weeks, I was perfectly well. Given under my hand this 6th day of December 1799, about six miles from Lexington.
BENJAMIN BEELER.
I do hereby certify, that I had pains in my arms, and I do believe by wearing a ring I have got from Mr. West, I have got clear of the pains. Lexington, Dec. 4. 1799. WM. ROSS.
I do certify that my wife hath had the rheumatism in one of her arms, and was very helpless with it for a long time; and I applied to Mr. Edward West, for some of his Rheumatic Rings, which appears to have greatly relieved her, and I believe it will perfectly cure her. Given under my hand, this 6th day of Dec. 1799.
AZARIAH HIGGINS, near Lexington.
I do certify that I have had the cramp in one of my legs these three years, and the latter part of the time extreme bad; I could receive no benefit from any thing, until I tried one of Edward West's Rheumatic Bands, which perfectly cured me in three days—given under my hand this 15th of March, 1800.
THOMAS VAUGHAN.
I do hereby certify that I have had the rheumatic pains in both my arms, so that I was not able to work, and by wearing two rings which I got of Edward West, I have got perfectly well. Given under my hand this 26th day of December, 1799.
ASA COMBS.
I hereby certify that for several years past I have been much afflicted with a rheumatism. Mr. Edward West of Lexington, complimented me with one of his Rheumatic Rings, which I have generally worn, and have been entirely free from all symptoms of that complaint ever since. Given under my hand this 17th December, 1799.
JESSE WILLIAMS, Bourbon Co.
I do hereby certify that I got of Mr. Edward West a ring called a Rheumatic Ring, and it has perfectly cured me of the pain which had constantly followed me for fifteen months, less or more, in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the 14th day of March 1800.
WM. N. POTTS.
The above Thomas Vaughan, Asa Combs, Wm. N. Potts, and Jesse Williams, sworn to before me, this 27th day of July, 1800. ARCHIBALD MILVAIN, Justice of Peace.
Observe those rings are to be worn on the fingers or the wrists and the smell of the legs, if the skin be very dry, it requires to be slightly rubbed with a little salt butter, on the part they are applied August 31. 1aw1m
NOTICE.
FOR Sale One hundred and fifty acres of land, One hundred acres of which is in wood—it is situated within six miles of the Eastern Branch ferry. For terms apply to MICHAEL LOWE. Prince George county, July 22. 311aw

LOST CERTIFICATE.
NOTICE is hereby given that application is made at the Treasury of the United States, for a new certificate in the lieu of No. 14,307 for 3,856 Dollars, 85 Cents, of three per cent. stock, standing in the books of the Treasury U.S. in the name of Hugh Percy Duke of Northumberland, which certificate was forwarded by the Lady Hobart, British packet in June last, and lost in the mail. JOHN COLES. New London, Sept. 14. 1803. 6w.
MILITARY LANDS FOR SALE.
By virtue of a power delegated to his executors, by the last will and testament of John Rose, esq. deceased, late of the county of Westmoreland, we the subscribers, having taken upon ourselves the execution of his said will, and qualified thereto according to law, now offer for sale, the following tracts of land, viz:
One tract of fifteen hundred acres, by patent, bearing date 7th of day of January, 1796, lying on Cumberland river, in the state of Kentucky.
One of 1500 acres by patent, bearing date the 30th day of August, 1797, on the waters of Paint Creek, between the Miami and Sciota rivers.
One of 1500 acres by patent, bearing date the 25th of April, 1800, also on the waters of Paint Creek.
One of 1200 acres by patent, bearing date the 23th day of April, 1800, lying on the banks of the Sciota river.
Two other small lots of one and two hundred acres, on the waters of Lees creek a branch of the Rattle Snake Fork of Paint creek.
One other small tract, of 360 acres, in the same neighborhood—and lastly,
One other tract of 1500 acres, surveyed and patented for Burgess Bell, lying on a branch of Galls river, adjoining the upper corner of George Washington's survey, and the same having been sold and conveyed by the said Bell to the said Rose. Proposals for a purchase of the whole or any part of the said lands will be received verbally or by letter, addressed to any of the subscribers. The taxes on these lands have been regularly paid, and a clear and indisputable title will be made the purchaser, by
HENRY ROSE, Alexandria, WM. ROBINSON, Leeds, LAU. BARRY, Port Royal, } Executors. September 26. am
25 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Gooch and county, on the 3rd Sept. 1803. A very likely negro man named SAM, who calls himself Samuel Commer—about 24 or 25 years old, of a yellowish complexion, low but stout build; one of his upper front teeth cut, his teeth chiefly of Virginia cloth, with a plain durants short coat—he is very sensible, can read and write so as to be understood. The said Sam was taken up with a negro belonging to Mr. James, in Cumberland county, near Centreville, about 20 miles above Fredericksburg, and made his escape from the men. Sam had wrote passes for both of them, and as the negro that was brought home said they were aiming for George Town, from thence to Pennsylvania; he says at the whip law and is a very good house servant—he will endeavor to pass for a free man—he is guilty of forgery—he signed the passes, John Goodal, Henrico. I do desire all persons to endeavor to apprehend the said negro, as he may be very injurious to the country if not taken and punished for his behaviour. All reasonable expenses paid for delivering him to me at home, or the above reward for conveying him in jail so that I get him again. EDWARD COX. September 23. cp3w
Lots for sale.
IN eligible situations, and upon very advantageous terms—A plan of the several squares in which they are contained may be seen and terms thereon applying to, ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Attorney at law and conveyancer.
FOR SALE.
THE Plantation on which I live, containing about 600 acres of valuable and. The improvements are, an exceeding good dwelling house two stories high, 42 feet long, by 36 feet wide, with a passage through the middle, three rooms below, and four above stairs, with five places in all but one, and a dry lower cellar, the size of the house, in which is a capital vault with two rooms, and above is a fine airy pantry. A kitchen 26 by 18, two stories high, with a kitchen and laundry below, and lodging rooms for servants above. A washing house meat house and dairy and in short every necessary improvement for the accommodation of a family, and a very fine collection of grafted and budded peach trees of the most approved kinds, chiefly from Princes nursery on Long Island, which are just beginning to bear. This property is situated in a healthy genteel neighborhood, about four miles from the city of Washington, five from Alexandria. Nearly one half is in wood and timbered, and the residue arable and meadow land; of the latter, there are about 50 or 60 acres under the scythe and more may be easily laid down. Perhaps no tract of the same size, abounds more in fine springs, there being a never failing stream in every field, besides an abundant one which runs through the meadow and from which the greatest part of it may be watered. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. OVERTON CARR. September 19. epf
COLUMBIAN INN.
GEORE TOWN. THE Subscriber begs leave to solicit the patronage of his former friends and customers, and informs them he still continues at the Columbian Inn—where he will be happy to have it in his power to accommodate them as usual. JOHN H. BARNEY. September 21. eyj
BY AUTHORITY. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, To build a Catholic Cathedral Church in the City of Baltimore.
  Dollars.    1 prize of 20,000  1 ditto 10,000  2 do 5000 10,000  5 do 1000 5,000  10 do 500 5,000  15 do 200 3,000  200 do 100 20,000  200 do 50 10,000  200 do 25 5,000  2500 do 20 50,000  4000 do 15 60,000  
1 first drawn ticket after 2000, having a blank to its number, 500 1 do after 4000 do 500 1 do after 6000 do 500 1 do after 8000 do 500 1 do after 10,000 do 500 1 do after 12,000 do 500 1 do after 15,000 do 500 1 do after 18,000 do 500 1 do after 20,000 do 2,000 1 last drawn ticket, which may have a blank to its number, 4,000 7154 Prizes, 210,000 13,856 Blanks—Not two to a prize.
21,000 Tickets, at 10 dollars each, 210,000 The laudable purpose of this Lottery—the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of tickets shall be sold to authorise it; and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the church. For the satisfaction of those at a distance, it may be necessary to mention, that the managers have given bond to the mayor and city council in the sum of 120,000 dollars for the due payment of the prizes which may be drawn. Tickets to be had of the managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them. Managers. Right Rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Beall, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Waifin, Charles Ghiquiere, Patrick Benner, Arnold Liveret, Luke Tierney, Francis I. Mitchell. July 13, 1803. copit
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cashmeres, Silk Floratine, Black and fancy silk mouselkin velvet, white & figured Marseilles, Swandowns, Toillettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coating, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. M. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1803. I WILL sell five hundred and fifty acres of Land whereon I live, in Fairfax county, within five miles of the court house, and within twenty of the City of Washington, Alexandria, Dumfries, and twelve of the Occaquien mills, it is a healthy situation, the land fertile, and has about two hundred acres of wood to cut, there is a great proportion of white and red oak, popular and hickory timber—There is nearly one hundred acres of prime land for meadow, I will give six months credit for one fourth of the purchase money—twelve months for the other quarter, eighteen for the third, and two years for the last payment, a purchaser will find me on the premises. THOS. POLLARD. Feb. 21st. cp
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR
HAS just received by recent arrivals at Philadelphia, from England, and the East Indies, a handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, of the best quality, also Patent water proof Cloths and Cashmeres, superior NAVY BLUE and other colours; handsome NAVY & FASHIONABLE BUTTONS, &c. Gentlemen of ARMY, NAVY and FASHION served with expedition and taste. New Jersey Avenue, seventh house from Capitol Square and Pennsylvania Avenue near the President's square. April 13 1803 tf
BISCUIT BAKE HOUSE,
Near the Sugar-House New-Jersey Avenue.
THE subscriber has commenced the above business in all its various branches; where merchants or owners of vessels may be supplied on reasonable terms; also private families with the best of Crackers. PETER MILLER. Washington August 19. tf
FOR SALE,
For a term of 5 years, A LIKELY young and healthy NEGRO MAN, about 23 years of age for sale by— ROBERT M' CLAN. Washington May 25. tf
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE, BY RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. (Price 2 dollars. 25 cents in boards, or 2 dollars. 50 cents bound.) History of the Baritish Expedition to EGYPT. To which is subjoined, A sketch of that country and its means of defence. Illustrated with maps and a portrait of Sir Ralph Abercrombie. By ROBERT T. WILSON, Lieutenant colonel of cavalry in his Britannic Majesty's service, & Knight of the Imperial military order of Maria Theresa, September 28. tf
RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. NEW JERSEY AVENUE. Have just received the following NEW BOOKS.
THE Life of Lorenzo De' Medici, 3 vol. Egypt. Denon's travels in Upper and Lower Egypt during the campaigns of gen. Bonaparte in that country, 2 vol. Willich's Domestic Encyclopedia; or Dictionary of facts and useful knowledge, vol. I. & II. for which the subscription is still open—the price will be enhanced to nonsubscribers. The Marriage Promise, a new comedy. Public characters, or contemporary biography, containing the memoirs of the most celebrated personages of this country and Europe. John Bull, or an Englishman's fire side, a new comedy. Tale of Mystery—ditto. Friend of Women, translated from the French. Bosquet's Select Sermons, &c. &c. N. B.—R. C. & Co. Have always on hand, at moderate prices, writing letter and wrapping papers, quills, waters, sealing-wax, ink powder, ink and sand flasks, pocket books, playing cards, parchment, blank and account books, copper plate copies, &c. &c.
FIRST LEGION.
ATTENTION! AT a Legionary Court of Enquiry, held on the 15th day of March last, in obedience to a law passed at the last session of Congress, intitled, "An act more effectual to provide for the organization of the Militia of the District of Columbia," ordered that the following be the Uniform to be worn by all non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to the battalion companies of the first Legion while on duty, viz. A DARK BLUE COAT of ordinary length, WHITE VEST, WHITE BREECHES and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE PANTALOONS and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE OVERALLS, with SHOES and ROUND BLACK HAT: which Uniform having been approved by the Brigadier General, is now published by order of the said court. WM. D. BEALL, Clerk of L. C. E. Sec. 27. And be it further enacted, That all non-commissioned officers and privates, belonging to battalion companies, shall appear while on duty, uniformly clothed, the color and fashion of which uniforms to be determined on for the respective legions, by the first legionary courts of enquiry which shall be held, and to be approved of by the Brigadier General; provided the expense of the same, additional to that of usual, ordinary, and cheap clothing, does not exceed five dollars for each person, and every such non-commissioned officer, or drummer, or fifer, or private, appearing at any muster held after three months from the time that such uniform shall have been determined on, and the order relative thereto shall have been published in some newspaper within the legionary district and not wearing the same, shall be fined five dollars for each offence, unless he can make it appear to the satisfaction of the court of enquiry of the battalion to which he may belong, that he was unable to equip himself.
LOTTERY.
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS THE HIGHEST PRIZE, GERMAN ROMAN CATHOLIC HOLY TRINITY CHURCH In the City of Philadelphia. I Prize of ten thousand dollars 10,000 1 ten thousand 6,000 1 three thousand 3,000 1 two thousand 2,000 5 one thousand 5,000 10 five hundred 5,000 20 three hundred 3,000 20 two hundred 4,000 35 one hundred 3,500 90 fifty 4,500 100 twenty 2,000 6000 seven 43,000 6274 prizes, 60,000 11726 Blanks, less than two to a prize. 18000 The prizes will be paid thirty days after the conclusion of the drawing, subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. The first drawn numbers on the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, and 35th days of drawing, will be entitled to a prize of 500 dollars each. The first drawn numbers on the 40th, 45th, 50th, and 55th, will be entitled to a prize of 1000 dollars each. The first drawn number on the last day of drawing, when only 600 tickets shall be in the wheel, will be entitled to a prize of 6000 dollars. From the extraordinary demand for these tickets, from every part of the Union, it is expected that the drawing will commence at a much earlier day than was at first contemplated, and that the tickets will be raised considerably before that period. They may be had at SIX dollars of GEORGE TAYLOR, jun. No. 67, Chestnut MATTHEW M'CONNEL, 32, S. Street. D. C. Whole tickets 6 Quarter tickets, 1 75 Half, 3 25 Eighth, 95 Letters post paid, inclosing the cash, shall be duly attended to, and St. Augustine at New York lottery prizes received in payment. July 20. epim
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE, BY RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. (Price 2 dollars. 25 cents in boards, or 2 dollars. 50 cents bound.) History of the Baritish Expedition to EGYPT. To which is subjoined, A sketch of that country and its means of defence. Illustrated with maps and a portrait of Sir Ralph Abercrombie. By ROBERT T. WILSON, Lieutenant colonel of cavalry in his Britannic Majesty's service, & Knight of the Imperial military order of Maria Theresa, September 28. tf
FOR SALE,
For a term of 5 years, A LIKELY young and healthy NEGRO MAN, about 23 years of age for sale by— ROBERT M' CLAN. Washington May 25. tf
FOR SALE,
For a term of 5 years, A LIKELY young and healthy NEGRO MAN, about 23 years of age for sale by— ROBERT M' CLAN. Washington May 25. tf
FOR SALE,
For a term of 5 years, A LIKELY young and healthy NEGRO MAN, about 23 years of age for sale by— ROBERT M' CLAN. Washington May 25. tf
FOR SALE,
For a term of 5 years, A LIKELY young and healthy NEGRO MAN, about 23 years of age for sale by— ROBERT M' CLAN. Washington May 25. tf
WASHINGTON Jockey Club Races, WILL commence on the second Tuesday in November next, over an excellent course, well prepared and inclosed with a post and rail fence.
First day—A sweepstake of 1500 dollars. Second day—A purse of 400 dollars—4 mile heats. Third day—A purse of 200 dollars—3 mile heats. Fourth day—A 50 guinea silver cup—10 horses. Fifth day—A handsome City and Town Purse—Two mile heats. All horses, mares and geldings, to be entered and run agreeably to the rules of the club, and to carry the following weight: An aged horse, 126—a six years old 120—a five years old 112—a four years old 100, and a three years old 90 pounds. Three pounds being allowed to fillies, mares and geldings. The following toils to be paid at the gate to the clerk of the course, M. C. Bailey, or any person authorised by him to receive the same. Four wheel carriages, 1 Doll. each, Two wheel do. 50 Cents. do. Every man and horse, 25 Cents. Booths will be let on application to the subscriber. It is probable that the 2d & 3d days purses will be increased—as the surplus of the toils after paying the expenses, &c. will be added to them. CH. M'LAUGHLIN, Sec. & Tr. The club will meet at the Union Tavern on the evening preceding the first day's race. September 14. ept
NEW BOOKS.
Just imported in the ship Active, from London, via Philadelphia, and for sale by RAPINE, CONRAD & CO. New Jersey Avenue, near the capitol, a choice collection of new and valuable books—amongst which are Burk's Warnings, 8 vols. 8vo. Pratt's Gleanings, 3 vols. 8vo. elegant. Percy's Voyage, 2 vols. 8vo. Mickle's Lucia, 2 vols. 8vo. Link's Travels, 8vo.—Clavigero's Mexico, 2 vols. 4to. Sancho's Letters, 8vo. Memoirs of Pius the 6th, 2 vols. 8vo. Segur's Frederic William and, 2 vols. 8vo. Soullavie's Memoirs of Louis 16th, 6 vols. 8vo. Spallanzani's Travels, 8 vols. 8vo. Watson's Philip 2nd and 3rd, 5 vols. 8vo. Hester Maria Williams' Sketches, 2 vols. 8vo. Gibbon's Roman Empire 12 vols. 8vo. Grandpre's Voyage in the Indian Ocean 2 vols. Memoirs of Politians, 8vo. Ryulier's State of Egypt, 8vo. Cavallio's Natural and Experimental Philosophy, a new and valuable work, 4 vols. 8vo. Beilham's Moral Philosophy, 8vo. Payley's (Dr.) Natural Theology, 8vo. Adams on the Microscope, with plates. Brown's Travels into Africa, 4to. Forster's do. do. Grant's Life of France. Delphine 6 vols. 12mo. War Office 3 vols. 12mo. Microcosm 5 vols. 12mo. The Benevolent Jew, 2 vols. by Geo. Walker. Infield Father, 3 vols. 12mo. Monk of Madrid 4 vols. 12mo. Lorimer 2 vols. 12mo.—Home 5 vols. 12mo. Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols. 12mo. The Savage of Aveyron, 12mo. Tales of Superstition 12mo. Broad Grins, by G. Coleman. Botswean's Poems, 12mo. Atala—Glover's Athenaid, 3 vols. 8vo.
DANCING.
MR. NUGENT, heretofore a principal dancer at the Theatres of Philadelphia and Charleston, respectfully informs the public that he intends to teach the art of dancing in the city of Washington and George Town. He was regularly bred to that art in France, and has been assistant to Mr. Second the most eminent dancing master in the city of Bath. He is recommended by Mr. Francis, ballet master of the Philadelphia Theatre and dancing master, and by Mr. Queinet, dancing master in Philadelphia. He thinks it necessary thus to insist on his qualifications, from having seen in various parts of these states men pretend to teach dancing who, he believes, never received a lesson from a dancing master. He will commence school in George Town, on Monday the 12th inst. at Mr. Ritchie's in High Street, where further particulars may be known. Commands from the city of Washington directed to him at Mr. Ritchie's George Town, will be punctually attended to. Mr. Nugent wishes to hire a room convenient for a Dancing School, in the city of Washington. Sept. 9. 3t—1aw3y
PATENT GUN LOCK.
The subscriber offers for sale the right of making and using Edward West's improvement in Gun Locks, which is considered by judges of the utmost importance to every person using fire arms, and more particularly to the army and militia of the United States. There are two very great advantages resulting from this improvement, the first is, that no accident can possibly happen by a gun going off at half cock as it has in that situation no connection with the dog, consequently not with the trigger or any other external part of the lock. It cannot possibly catch at half cock as there is no notch that the dog can catch on, and the counter dog is so placed in the act of cocking, as not to be restored but by the cock first falling or being let down. The great security in this improvement ought certainly to recommend it to general use, to avoid the innumerable accidents that has and must unavoidably happen from the present plan, in guns going off at half cock, &c. Application made to Mr. Rhodes, city of Washington, will be communicated and attended to, where I shall attend at the sitting of Congress. THOMAS WEST. August 29. iaw3m
Ten Dollars Reward.
ELOPED from my service on the night of the 3d inst. JAMES STONE an apprentice to the house carpenter business, by birth an Irishman, 19 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high or upwards, of a very yellow complexion, short black hair, chews tobacco—Had on and took with him, one white nankeen waistcoat with fleeces, fringed, do one pair buskin trousers, one pair of Russia sheeting, do one pair of ticklet breeches, new shoes lined and bound, a real beaver hat about half worn—He is stout made and walks very upright—Any person that will secure said apprentice in any jail so that I get him again shall receive five dollars if within the District, and ten if without. I forewarn any person harbouring or employing said apprentice, and all masters and keepers of vessels from taking said apprentice away as I am determined to prosecute any person that will act contrary to law. PETER LENOX. September 9. iawf
To be rented on moderate terms,
either separately or together. Three two story brick dwelling H. US8, in the city of Washington, on north E. Street, between 9th and 10th streets west. They are well calculated for private families; and the whole taken together, will answer extremely well for the accommodation of boarders, on a large and excellent plan. Also a large frame building back of the above. Persons wishing to rent, will make early application to T. H. GILLISS At the Navy Office. wtn2. August 27.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
Ran away from the subscriber the 30th of Augst negro man, named JACK, about 25 yrs, six feet high, dark complexion, thin, four look, slender made, remarkable long feet, slim legs, short wool; had on when he went away Onabrige shirt and trousers, fear not coat much worn, but I suspect he has a change of clothes and changed his name and pass as a freeman. Whoever secures him in jail and gives information thereof so that I get him again shall receive if taken twenty miles from home ten dollars, if thirty miles, twenty dollars, if forty miles or out of this state the above reward with all reasonable charges if brought home. HENRY WOODWARD. Anne Arundel County Fork, Patuxent, Maryland. September 26. iaw3t
MECHANICS HALL.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a House of Entertainment, on the causes way in George-Town, at the sign of the Golden Squares and Compass, for the accommodation of travellers and others, entitled the Mechanics Hall. All those who do not think themselves above a mechanic, will find it their interest to call on him, as he pledges himself to the public to be moderate in his charges, and to take a supply of the best of every article in his line of business. Having several genteel rooms with fire places in each, parties on business can have private rooms. Oyster Suppers while in season will be prepared on the shortest notice. Beer and porter. Also, newspapers of different politics, regularly filed in the bar room. He also keeps a small assortment of Groceries, of the best quality, which he sells low. Any favor in either line will be gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble, servant, ANDREW M'DONALD. A few genteel persons may be accommodated on moderate terms with boarding by the week, month or year. A woman, well acquainted with cooking, and of good character, is wanted, to whom liberal wages will be given. August 3. iawf
FOR SALE
By LEWIS CLEPHAN East of the Branch bank on F. street City of Washington. PAINTERS COLORS OF ALL SORTS. White Lead in kegs, Red Lead, and dry, Spruce Ocher, Stone Ocher of superior quality, Gold Litage, Turkey Umber, Prussian Blue, 1st and Vermilion, 2nd quality, Red Carmin drop lack, Kings Yellow, Painters Brushes of all Lined oil and spirits of turpentine, Window glass 10 by 12—8 by 10, and 7 by 9. Gold and silver leaf by the pack or book, Large sheet glass cut to any size. Gentlemen feeding their Sables will have them neatly glazed and on moderate terms. All orders from the country will be carefully attended to. August 3. iawf