The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1803-09-28 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. III.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCLXIII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 rd , 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
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 cure 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 for public inspection, to demonstrate the vast importance of his discovery, and in no instance have they failed of success. A few of which are to be had at Mr. Wm. Rhodes's, city of Washington near the Treasury office, at two dollars each.
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 Rings, 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 hereby 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 one 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, three years, and the latter part of the time extreme; I could receive no benefit from any thing, until I tried one of Edward West's Rheumatic Rings, 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 Dec. 1799.
JESSIE 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 last day of March 1800.
WM. N. POTTS.
The above Thomas Vaughan, Asa Combs, Wm. N. Potts, and J. Williams, sworn to before me, this 27th day of July, 1800.
ARCHIBALD MILVAIN,
Justice of Peace.
Observe that rings are to be worn on the fingers or the wrists and the small of the legs, if the skin be very dry, it requires to be slightly rubbed with a little tallow butter, on the part they are applied August 31.
MECHANICS HALL.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a House of Entertainment, on the corner of George-Town, at the sign of the Golden Square 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 their interest to call on him as he pledges himself to the public to be moderate in his charges, and to keep 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 session 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 Oysters, of the best quality, which he sells low. Any favor in either line will be gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant,
ANDREW McDONALD.
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.
THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
A DEFENCE OF REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENTS.
LETTER THE FIFTH.
REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENTS ALONE SECURE CERTAIN GREAT INALIENABLE RIGHTS.
If the happiness of societies has not been promoted and secured by the systems of monarchy established in the world, let us enquire whether republican governments, founded on the representative principle, promise greater benefits.
It is evident that on this point history can shed but a feeble light, as in no instances beside those already specified has the republican system prevailed. As far, however, as facts can be appealed to, they attest its superiority to all other systems. Few will be so hardy as to deny the existence of a larger portion of happiness among the American people than is at present enjoyed by any other people on the face of the earth. It may be said that we have not had time to develop the defects of such a system. To this, it would be a sufficient reply to say that if there has not been time to develop its defects, neither has there been time to experience all its benefits. And surely, considering the infancy of the experiment, and the numerous imperfections attached to what ever has been tried and the prejudices which ignorance or incredulity ever imbibes against what is new, it is not fair to conclude that if in its early stages it will be attended with eminent success, it will, in the periods of its future progress, be rendered more and more promotive of the ends for which it was instituted.
As history and actual experience exhibit such little light in elucidating the subject, we must resort to the ordinary tools of the competency of means to accomplish required ends, and principally rely on the conformity of the essential features of a republican government to the principles, which from their truth, have acquired a sanction among mankind.
The great object of all good government being the happiness of those under it, it follows that that government must be the best which secures the largest portion of happiness to its citizens. That the republican system has this effect must be evident from this consideration, that while it vests in those who administer the public concerns all the powers which are necessary for the public welfare, it leaves to the people all the rights which they can exercise without injury to others. It establishes, while other governments disallow, the right of every man to life, liberty, and property. Some of the guards protective of these great objects, it guarantees as unalienable, and thereby, by express stipulations, guards them from the unjust invasion of those in power. Such are the rights of conscience, and the right of expressing our thoughts on all subjects; including therein the right of examining public measures. He who reviews the vices and follies of men, recorded through the long lapse of ages, will burn with indignation at the violence offered to the inherent right of the intellectual powers of man to engage themselves on any objects within the range of creation without obstacle or persecution from the civil power. Notwithstanding this inherent right, he will contemplate governments, extolled for the wisdom of their counsels, and the magnanimity of their sentiments, carrying to torture and death men, for no other crime than thinking for themselves on subjects infinitely interesting to their present or future welfare. One would imagine that if no other motive should restrain the arm of persecution, the absurdity of punishing men for entertaining thoughts which they could not help receiving, would be a sufficient reason against it. He, however, whose aim is despotic power ceases to be a rational being. As there is no human right which he is not ready to invade, so there is no moral principle that he respects, or respecting, observes. Hence, among the most successful instruments of tyranny, an affected solicitude for the salvation of men's souls has been the most used. Millions have perished, not for what they did, but for what they thought; and it is not unjust to infer that in periods of intense persecution the most virtuous of the human race were those who fell its earliest and most distinguished victims.
The philan-hro-pie Price, in his 'Thoughts on the American Revolution,' justly observes that
"Civil governors go miserably out of their proper province whenever they take upon them the care of truth, or the support of any doctrinal points. They are not judges of truth, and if they pretend to decide about it, they will decide wrong. It is superstition, idolatry, and nonsense, that civil power at present supports almost every where, under the idea of supporting sacred truth, and opposing dangerous error."
"All the experience of past time proves that the consequence of allowing civil power to judge of the nature and tendency of doctrines, must be making it a hindrance to the progress of truth, and an enemy to the improvement of the world. Anaxagoras was tried and condemned in Greece for teaching that the sun and stars were not deities, but masses of combustible matter. Accusation of the like kind contributed to the death of Socrates. The threats of bigots, and the fear of persecution, prevented Copernicus from publishing, during his lifetime, his discovery of the true system of the world. Galileo was obliged to renounce the doctrine of the motion of the earth, and suffered a year's imprisonment for having asserted it. And so lately as the year 1742, the best commentary on the first production of human genius (Newton's Principia ) was not allowed to be printed at Rome, because it asserted this doctrine; and the learned commentators were obliged to prefix to their work a declaration, that on this point they submitted to the decisions of the supreme pontiff. Such have been, and such (while men continue blind and ignorant) will always be the consequence of the interposition of civil governments in matters of speculation."
Montesquieu, in his Persian Letters, says:
"History is full of religious wars; but we must take care to observe, it was not the multiplicity of religions that produced these wars, it was the intolerating spirit which animated that which then had the power of governing."
These evils, which constitute at least a moiety of those which have fallen to the lot of mankind, are unknown to the republican system. It absolutely renounces and interdicts all interference of the civil power in matters of faith. If no other benefits accrued from republican governments, this of itself would at once elevate them to a dignified superiority over every other system, and atone for all the evils, real or imaginary, which they are charged with introducing.
The other great right, which a republican government declares unalienable and guarantees as such, is that of every individual to express his sentiments respecting public measures. The inviolability of this right must always have attached to it one condition, viz. that its exercise be exempted from personal slander and the perversion of truth in matters of fact. The prohibition of these does not in the least abridge the fullest right of investigation. It only guards it from degenerating into its opposite vice; inasmuch as it is as high an evidence of vice to calumniate the fair fame of a virtuous man, or to fully the lustre of good actions, as it is of
virtue to investigate with freedom and alert with spirit the tendency of what ever regards the general good.
We have the authority of Hume on this point, who says:
"That arbitrary power would real in upen us, were we not careful to prevent its progress, and were there not an early method of conveying the alarm from one end of the kingdom to another. The spirit of the people must frequently be rouled, in order to curb the ambition of the court, and the dread of rousing this spirit must be employed to prevent that ambition. Nothing is so effectual to this purpose as the liberty of the press, by which all the learning, wit, and genius of the nation may be employed on the side of freedom, and every one be animated to its defence. As long, therefore, as the republican part of our government can maintain itself against the monarchical, it will naturally be careful to keep the press open, as of importance to its own preservation."
The sublime genius of Milton declares,
"That though all the winds of doctrine were let to play upon the earth, so truth be in the field, we do injudiciously, by licencing and prohibiting to doubt her strength. Let her and falsehood grapple; who ever knew truth put to the work in a free and open encounter? Who knows not that truth is strong, next to the Almighty? She needs no policies nor stratagems, nor licencing to make her victorious; but are the shifts and defences that error uses against her power."
This illustrious right is peculiarly the offspring of a republican government. Its great and habitual influence on human happiness is incalculable. The main springs of human conduct are the hope of esteem and the dread of disgrace. These sentiments are felt by every individual in society; but are peculiarly the inmates of those hearts which aspire to the distinctions of high political station. Among such the love of fame is the ruling passion. For the gratification of this passion, according to the circumstances in which men are placed, and their ideas of honor, they exhibit models of the highest virtue and magnanimity, or become examples of the lowest vice and debasement. It has been well said, that mankind have, in no age of the world, however profligate, ceased to reward with their respect and esteem exertions of great virtue, or to mark with their detestation and contempt the commission of high crimes. There is a love of virtue implanted in the human heart, let the gloomy religionist say what he may, that never forsakes it. It seems, indeed, to be that model which a wife and benevolent Being has created in the heart of every moral agent for the regulation of his conduct. Hence the greatest tyrants, that have disgraced their species, have entertained in the worst periods of their lives, a mixed respect and dread of the sentiments of their most virtuous subjects. A regard for, or fear of the opinion of others, operates both as a spur to good and a preservation from bad conduct; and is, unquestionably, of all motives the strongest, and the one which pre-eminently attaches to great souls, capable, according to their direction, of producing the greatest good or evil. Whatever, therefore, shall excite this principle into its most vigorous exertion, which shall give it an universal, constant, and habitual influence, must have the happiest effect upon the actions of men, whether in the rank of rulers or ruled. By this means, the actions of the magistrate and the citizen are rigidly canvassed. He who performs the duties attached to the sphere in which he moves is either exempted from general censure, or receives a measure of praise, according to the opinion entertained of the merit of his conduct; while he who violates or neglects his appropriate duties receives a correspondent measure of condemnation. The citizen who disobeys the just laws of his country, is held up to public scorn, and the ruler who oppresses the citizen receives the general execration. The actions of each being public, and open to the freest enquiry and animadversion, however they may for a season be discoloured by prejudice, will soon receive that award which they merit. Where every thing is known to a nation, it is impossible to conceal either the vicious or virtuous acts of rulers, or not to appropriate them to their proper authors. In governments, the making of which is fraudulently concealed from the public, however the effects of particular measures may be felt, it is seldom in the power of the nation to assign them to their own authors. As the first magistrate can do no wrong, in every case in
which his whim or ignorance or passion may produce any evil, they must necessarily rest on the shoulders of some innocent instrument. The same may be said of other measures. He who effects them, if they become unpopular, unblushingly fixes their demerit on some obsequious dependent. It follows that weak and vicious men in power generally become themselves from the calm they merit, by imputing it upon those who are altogether innocent. Not so, however, with regard to those measures, which, arising from good motives, are popular with the nation. The harvest of applause reaped from these is exclusively leased by the idiotic peasant, who, not being morally capable of doing wrong, is in truth alike incapable, in a moral sense, of doing right; or by some great men around him, who, enriching themselves with the virtues of their dependants, carry away all the praise that a grateful nation confers. The case is analogous to that of the commander of a triumphant army. It may be, and indeed generally is, that success is owing to the undaunted valor of the soldiers, or the superior conduct of inferior officers; it may be that the very measures that produced success were contrary to the advice of the commander, overruled in his council; yet no sooner are the shouts of victory heard than the world is intoxicated with a blind and extravagant admiration of the talents of the leader. The trumpet of fame sounds through the universe the praises of him, who is no less astonished himself than the world at the discovery of his greatness.
Let the moralist calculate the effects upon society of these two principles of government, and ascertain in what degree, they effect the happiness of nations. Let him view the people under the mild reign of a republican system, where all power is conferred by public opinion, and its exercise constantly regulated by it; where the effects of the virtuous or vicious conduct of rulers routes perpetual enmity; where the virtuous man is rewarded with distinction and love, and the vicious with neglect and derision; where the measure of praise or censure is immediate and inevitable, and just, because the result of the free enquiry and the impartial judgment of those who are enlightened by a knowledge of the prominent measures of the government; and where every circumstance conspires to prolong the reign of virtue and to cut short that of vice. Let him contrast this representation, with the operation of the contrary principle, and contemplate a people under the severe reign of monarchy or aristocracy, where power is either seized by violence or bestowed through favor; where its exercise is regulated by a selfish interest distinct from the general good; where the virtuous or vicious conduct of rulers excites but little, if any attention; where the virtuous man is consigned to poverty and neglect; where the measure of praise or censure is not the award either of enlightened, disinterested, or impartial enquiry, but the offspring of ignorance acted upon by seduction; and where every circumstance conspires to consolidate the empire of injustice—let the moralist conscientiously compare these two representations, and say whether wisdom can entertain a moment's doubt of the infinite superiority of a republican government over all others; let him say whether national happiness must not as necessarily be the offspring of the one as national misery is that of the other.
IT is ordered that Walter
Story Chamber, Trustee of the estate of Israel Loring, 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 or obtained, for each, 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 one hundred dollars. Giving notice by public advertisement in the Washington Federalist and National Intelligencer, once a week for four weeks previous to the day of sale. By order of William Cranch, esq. official judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is, truly taken from the original filed and recorded in my office.
URIAH FORRESTER, CL.
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 lot 78 the property of said Loring. On which is a good brick dwelling house a stone barn and stable, allow and in good repair. This property will be sold for six months credit on bond with approved security; and the title made on payment of the purchase money.
W. S. CHANDLER, Trustee.
Sept 23.

FROM A LONDON PAPER, JULY 30.
MANIFESTO OF THE IRISH REBELS.
The Provisional Government of the People of Ireland.
(Concluded.)
The nation alone possesses the right of punishing individuals, and whoever shall put another person to death, except in battle, without a trial by his country, is guilty of murder. The intention of the provisional government of Ireland is to claim, from the English government such Irishmen as have been sold or transported out of it for their attachment to freedom; and for this purpose it will retain as hostages for their safe return, such adherents of that government as shall fall into its hands. It therefore calls upon the people to refuse those hostages, and to recollect, that in killing their blood they would leave their own countrymen in the hands of their enemies.
The intention of the provisional government is to resign its functions, as soon as the nation shall have chosen its delegates, but in the mean time it is determined to enforce the regulations heretofore published: it in consequence takes the property of the country under its protection, and will punish with the utmost rigor any person who shall violate that property, and thereby injure the present inhabitants and the future prosperity of Ireland.
Whoever refuses to march to whatever part of the country he is ordered, is guilty of disobedience to the government, which alone is competent to decide in what place his services are necessary, and which desires him to recollect, that in whatever part of Ireland he is found, he is still fighting for its freedom.
Whoever presumes by acts or otherwise to give countenance to the calumny propagated by our enemies, that this is a religious contest, is guilty of the grievous crime of bellying the motives of his country. Religious disqualification is but one of the many grievances of which Ireland has to complain. Our intention is to remove not that only, but every other oppression under which we labor. We fight that all of us may have our country, and that done, each of us shall have his religion.
We are aware of the apprehensions which you have expressed, that in quitting your own country you leave your wives and children in the hands of your enemies; but on this head have no uneasiness. If there are still men able enough to persevere those who are unable to resist, show them by our victories that we have the power to punish, and by our obedience, that we have the power to protect; and we pledge ourselves to you that these men shall be made to feel, that the safety of every thing they hold dear depends on the conduct they observe to you. Go forth then with confidence, conquer the foreign enemies of your country, and leave to us the care of preserving its internal tranquility; recollect that not only the victory, but also the honor of your country is placed in your hands; give up your private resentments, and show to the world that the Irish are not only a brave, but also a generous and a forgiving people.
Men of Munster and Connaught,
You have your instructions, we trust that you will execute them. The example of the rest of your countrymen is now before you, your own strength is unbroken; five months ago you were eager to act upon any other assistance: we now call upon you to shew what you then declared you only wanted, the opportunity of proving that you possess the same love of liberty and the same courage, with which the rest of your countrymen are animated.
We now turn to that portion of our countrymen whose prejudices we had rather overcome by a frank declaration of our intentions, than conquer their persons in the field; and in making this declaration do not wish to dwell on events, which, however they may bring temporal odium on their authors, must still tend to keep alive in the minds both of the instruments and victims of them, a spirit of animosity which it is our will to destroy. We will therefore enter into no detail of the atrocities and oppression which Ireland has labored under during its connexion with England, but we justify our determination to separate from that country on the broad historical element, that during six hundred years she has been unable to conciliate the affections of the people of Ireland; that during this time five rebellions were entered into to shake off the yoke; that she has been obliged to resort to a system of unprecedented torture in her defence; that she has broken every tie of voluntary connexion by taking even the name of independence from Ireland, through the intervention of a parliament notoriously bribed, and not representing the will of the people; that in her vindication of this measure she has herself given the justification of the views of the United Irishmen, by declaring in the
words of her ministers: "That Ireland never had, and never could enjoy under the then circumstances, the benefits of British connexion; that it necessarily must happen when one country is connected with another, that the interests of the latter will be borne down by those of the greater." That England had supported and encouraged the English colonists in their oppression towards the natives of Ireland; that Ireland had been left in a state of ignorance, rudeness, and barbarism, worse in its effects, and more degrading in its nature, than that in which it was found six centuries before." Now to what cause are these things to be attributed? Did the curse of the Almighty keep alive a spirit of obstinacy in the minds of the Irish people for six hundred years? Did the doctrines of the French revolution produce five rebellions? Could the misrepresentation of ambitious and designing men drive from the mind of a whole people the recollection of defeat, and raise the infant from the cradle, with the same feelings with which his father sunk into the grave? Will this gross avowal which our enemies have made of their own views, remove none of the calumny that has been thrown upon us? Will none of the credit which has been lavished on them, be transferred to the solemn declaration which we now make in the face of God and our country.
We war not against property—we war against no religious sect—we war not against past opinions or prejudices—we war against English dominion. We will not however deny that there are some men, who, not because they have supported the government of our oppressors, but because they have violated the common laws of morality, which exist alike under all or under no government, have put it beyond our power to give to them the protection of a government. We will not hazard the influence we may have with the people, and the power it may give us of preventing the excesses of revolution, by undertaking to place in tranquility the man who has been guilty of torture, false quarters, rape and murder on the side of the follower, or their relations; but in the frankness with which we warn these men of their danger, let those who do not feel that they have passed this boundary of mediation, count on their safety.
We had hoped for the sake of our enemies, to have taken them by surprise, and to have committed the cause of our country before they could have time to commit themselves against it; but though we have not altogether been able to succeed, we are yet rejoiced to find, that they have not come forward with promptitude on the side of those who have deceived them; and we now call on them before it is yet too late, not to commit themselves further against a people they are unable to resist, and in support of a government, which, by their own declaration, has forfeited its claim to their allegiance.
To that government in whose hands, though not the illuse, at least the features with which the present contest is to be marked, are placed, we now turn. How is it to be decided? Is open and honorable force alone to be resorted to; or is it your intention to employ those laws which custom has placed in your hands, and to force us to employ the law of retaliation in our defence?
Of the inefficacy of a system of terror, in preventing the people of Ireland from coming forward to assert their freedom, you have already had experience. Of the effect which such a system will have on our minds in case of success, we have already forewarned you. We now address to you another consideration: if, in the question which is now to receive a solemn, and we trust final decision; if we have been deceived, reflection would point out that conduct which would be resorted to, which was the best calculated to produce conviction on our minds. What would that conduct be? It would be to shew us, that the difference of strength between the two countries is such, as to render it unnecessary for you to bring out all your force; to shew us that you have something in reserve wherewith to crush hereafter, not only a greater exertion on the part of the people, but a greater exertion, rendered still greater by foreign assistance—it would be to shew us, that what we have vainly supposed to be a prosperity-growing beyond your grasp, is only a partial exuberance, requiring but the pressure of your hand to reduce it into form. But for your own sake, do not resort to a system which, while it increased the acrimony of our minds, would leave us under the melancholy delusion that we had been forced to yield, not to the sound and temperate exertions of superior strength, but to the frantic struggles of weakness, concealing itself under desperation. Consider also, that the distinction of rebel and enemy is of a very fluctuating nature; that during the course of your own experience, you have already been obliged to lay it aside—that should you be forced to abandon it towards Ireland, you cannot hope to do so as tranquilly as you have done towards America; for in the exasperated state to which you have raised the minds of the Irish people—a people whom you profess to have left in a state of barbarism and ignorance, with what confidence can you say to that people, "while
the advantage of cruelty lay upon our side, we slaughtered you without mercy, but the measure of our own blood is beginning to preponderate; it is no longer our interest that this bloody system should continue, shew us then that forbearance which we never taught you by precept or example; lay aside your resentment; give quarter to us; and let us mutually forget, that we never gave quarter to you." Cease then, we intreat you, uselessly to violate humanity, by resorting to a system inefficacious as an instrument of terror; inefficacious as a mode of defence; inefficacious as a mode of conviction; ruinous to the future relations of the two countries in case of our success; and destructive of those instruments of defence which you will then find it doubly necessary to have preserved unimpaired. But if your determination be otherwise, hear ours. We will not imitate you in cruelty; we will put no man to death in cold blood; the prisoners which fall into our hands shall be treated with the respect due to the unfortunate; but if the life of a single Irish soldier is taken after the battle is over, the orders thenceforth to be issued to the Irish army are—neither to give or take quarter. Countrymen, if a cruel necessity forces us to retaliate, we will bury our resentment in the field of battle; if we are to fall, we will fall where we fight for our country. Fully impressed with this determination, of the necessity of adhering to which past experience has but too fatally convinced us; fully impressed with the justice of our cause, which we now put to issue, we make our last and solemn appeal to the sword and to Heaven; and as the cause of Ireland deserves to prosper, may God give it victory.
CITIZENS OF DUBLIN.
A band of patriots, mindful to their oaths, and faithful to their engagements, as united Irishmen, have determined to give freedom to their country, and a period to the long career of English oppression.
In this endeavor they are now successfully engaged, and the efforts are seconded by complete and universal co-operation from the country, every part of which, from the extremity of the north to that of the south pours forth its warriors in support of our hallowed cause. Citizens of Dublin, we require your aid, necessary secrecy has prevented too many of you from the notice of our plan, but the creation of our national standard, the secret, though long degraded green, will be found sufficient call to arms, and rally round it, every man in whose breast exists a spark of patriotism, or sense of duty—avail of your local advantages—in a city, each street becomes a desile, and each house a battery; impede the march of oppressors, charge them with the arms of the brave, the pike, and from your windows and roofs, hurl stones, bricks, bottles, and all other convenient implements, on the heads of the satellites of your Tyrant the mercenary, the sanguinary soldiery of England.
Orange men, add not to the catalogue of your follies and crimes—already have you been doomed to the ruin of countries, in the legislative union with it; attempt not an opposition which will carry with it your inevitable destruction; return from the paths of delusion, return to the army of your countrymen, who will receive and hail your repentance.
Countrymen of all descriptions, let us act with union and concert; all sects, catholic, protestant, presbyterian, are equally and indiscriminately embraced in the benevolence of our present object, repress, prevent, and discourage excesses, pillage and intoxication—let each man do his duty, and remember, that during public agitation, inaction becomes a crime; be no other competition known than that of doing good; remember against whom you fight, your oppressors for six hundred years, remember their massacres, their tortures, remember your murdered friends, your burned houses, your violated females; keep in mind your country, to whom we are now giving her high rank among nations, and in the honest terror of feeling, let us all exclaim, that as in the hour of her trial we serve this country, so may God serve us in that which will be last of all!
Conformably to the above proclamation, the provisional government of Ireland decree that as follows:
1. From the date and promulgation hereof, Tyches are for ever abolished, & church lands are the property of the nation.
2. From the same date, all transfers of landed property are prohibited, each person holding what he now possesses, on paying his rent until the national government is established, the national will declared, and the courts of justice organized.
3. From the same date, all transfers of bonds, debentures, and all public securities, are in like manner and form forbidden, and declared void, for the same time, and for the same reasons.
4. The Irish generals commanding districts shall seize such of the partizans of England as may serve for hostages, and shall apprise the English commander
opposed to them, that a strict retaliation shall take place, if any outrages contrary to the laws of war shall be committed by the troops under his command, or by the partizans of England in the district which he occupies.
5. That the Irish generals are to treat (except where retaliation makes it necessary) the English troops who may fall into their hands, or such Irish as serve in the regular forces of England, and who shall have acted conformably to the laws of war, as prisoners of war; but all Irish military yeoman, or volunteer corps, or bodies of Irish, or individuals, who, fourteen days from the promulgation and date hereof, shall be found in arms, shall be considered as rebels, committed for trial, and their properties confiscated.
6. The generals are to assemble court-martials, who are to be sworn to administer justice; who are not to condemn without sufficient evidence, and before whom all military offenders are to be sent instantly for trial.
7. No man is to suffer death by their sentences, except for mutiny; the sentences of such others as are judged worthy of death, shall not be put in execution until the provisional government declares its will; nor are court-martials on any pretext to sentence, nor is any officer to suffer the punishment of flogging, or any species of torture to be inflicted.
8. The generals are to enforce the strictest discipline, and to send offenders immediately before court-martials; and are enjoined to chase away from the Irish armies all such as shall disgrace themselves by being drunk in presence of the enemy.
9. The generals are to apprise their respective armies, that all military stores, arms, or ammunition, belonging to the English government, be the property of the captors, and the value is to be divided equally, without respect of rank, between them, except that the widows, orphans, parents, or other heirs of such as gloriously fall in the attack, shall be entitled to a double share.
10. As the English nation has made war on Ireland, all English property, in ships or otherwise, is subject to the same rule, and all transfer of them is forbidden, and declared void, in the like manner as is expressed in No. 2 & 3.
11. The generals of the different districts are hereby empowered to confer rank up to colonels, inclusive, on such as they conceive to merit it from the nation, but are not to make more colonels than one for every 1500 men, nor less than one for every 1000 men.
12. The generals shall seize on all sums of public money in the custom-houses in their districts, or in the hands of the different collectors, county treasurers, or other revenue officers, whom they shall render responsible for the sums in their hands. The generals shall pass receipts for the amount, and account to the provisional government for the expenditure.
13. When the people elect their officers up to the colonels, the general is bound to confirm it. No officer can be broke but by sentence of a court-martial.
14. The generals shall correspond with the provisional government, to whom they shall give details of all their operations; they are to correspond with the neighbouring generals, to whom they are to transmit all necessary intelligence & to co-operate with them.
15. The generals commanding in each county shall, as soon as it is cleared of the enemy assemble the county committee, who shall be elected conformably to the constitution of united Irishmen. All the requisitions necessary for the army shall be made in writing by the generals to the committee, who are hereby empowered and enjoined to pass their receipts for each article to the owners, to the end that they may receive their full value from the nation.
16. The committee is charged with the civil direction of the county, the care of the national property, and the preservation of order and justice in the county, for which purpose the County Committee are to appoint a High Sheriff, and one or more Sub-Sheriffs to execute their orders; a sufficient number of Justices of the Peace for the county, a High and a sufficient number of Petty Constables in each barony, who are respectively charged with the duties now performed by these Magistrates.
17. The county of Cork, on account of its extent, is to be divided conformably to the boundaries for raising the militia, into the counties of North and South Cork, for each of which a County Constable, High Sheriff, and all Magistrates above directed are to be appointed.
18. The County Committee are hereby empowered and enjoined to issue warrants to apprehend such persons as it shall appear, on sufficient evidence, perpetrated murder, torture, or other breaches of the acknowledged laws of war and morality on the people, to the end that they may be tried for those offences, so soon as the competent Courts of Justice are established by the Nation.
19. The County Committee shall cause the sheriffs or his Officers to seize on all the personal and real property of
such persons, to put seals on their effects, to appoint proper persons to preserve all such property until the National Courts of Justice shall have decided on the fate of the proprietors.
20. The County Committee shall act in like manner, with all state and church lands, parochial estates, and all public lands and edifices.
21. The County Committee shall in the interim receive all the rents and debts of such persons and estates, and shall give receipts for the same; and shall transmit them to the Provisional Government thereon.
22. They shall appoint some proper house in the counties where the Sheriff is permanently to reside, and where the County Committee shall assemble; they shall cause all the records and papers of the county to be there transferred, arranged, and kept, and the orders of Government are there to be transmitted and received.
23. The County Committee is hereby empowered to pay out of the effects, or by assessment, reasonable salaries for themselves, the Sheriff, Justices and other Magistrates whom they shall appoint.
24. They shall keep a written journal of all their proceedings, signed each day by the Members of the Committee, or a sufficient number of them, for the inspection of Government.
25. The County Committee shall correspond with Government on all the subjects with which they are charged, and transmit to the General of the district such information as they may conceive useful to the public.
26. The County Committee shall take care that the state prisoners, however great the offences, shall be treated with humanity, and allow them a sufficient support, to the end that all the world may know, that the Irish Nation is not actuated by the spirit of revenge, but of justice.
27. The Provisional Government willing to commit as soon as possible, the Sovereign authority to the people, direct that each county and city shall elect, agreeably to the constitution of United Irishmen, representatives to meet in Dublin, to whom, the moment they assemble, the Provisional Government will resign its functions; and without presuming to dictate to the people, they beg to suggest, that for the important purpose to which these Electors are called, integrity of character should be the first object.
28. The number of Representatives being being arbitrary, the Provisional Government have adopted that of the late House of Commons, three hundred, and according to the best return of the population of the cities and counties the following numbers are to be returned from each: Antrim 12, Armagh 2, Belfast town 1, Carlow 7, Cavan 7, Clare 8, Cork County North 14, Cork County South 14, Cork City 6, Donegal 10, Down 16, Drogheda 1, Dublin County 4, Dublin City 14, Fermanagh 5, Galway 10, Kerry 9, Kildare 4, Kilkenny 7, King's County 6, Leitrim 5, Limerick County 10, Limerick City 3, Londonderry 9, Longford 4, Louth 4, Mayo 12, Meath 9, Monaghan 9, Queen's County 6, Rotcommon 8, Sligo 6, Tipperary 13, Tyrone 14, Waterford County 6, Waterford City 2, Westmeath 5, Wexford 9, Wicklow 5.
29. In the cities the same sort of regulations as in the counties shall be adopted; the City Committee shall appoint one or more sheriffs as they think proper, and shall take possession of all the public and corporation properties in their jurisdiction in like manner as is directed for counties.
30. The Provisional Government strictly exhort and enjoin all magistrates, officers, civil and military, and the whole of the nation, to cause the laws of morality to be enforced and respected, and to execute, as far as in them lies, justice with mercy, by which alone Liberty can be established, and the blessings of Divine Providence secured.
* Lord Castlereagh's Speech.
† Considerations on the State of Affairs in Ireland, by Lord Auckland.
S. C L A R K.
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 Spanish slippers—Black, led, plush, yellow, red, blue and green Morocco of good quality, with and without heels—best plain and variegated English kid, do. with fashionable ornaments—feather and stuff slippers, with and without heels—ladies good black Morocco boots, well made—milles kid slippers, Morocco do. black, blue, green, red and yellow—Milles 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 sizes of coarse shoes, 36 cents—buy a fine and coarse shoes assorted. All sizes of trunks. Also, pannecens, 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 23.
S. Clark is in daily expectation of more shoes of every description, and purposes continuing his stock of shoes in Alexandria.

Purchase of Louisiana.
Of this important event it is proposed to take some concise and plain views; such as naturally arise from it, and such as may tend to give correct information to the people of these States.
In the first place, then, let us consider whether there could be any improper motive in the Executive to accept of the cession, and make the purchase.
Secondly, Is there any good reason for considering the Executive uninformed of the true interests of the country.
If these two enquiries shall be satisfactorily solved, let us, enquire, thirdly, whether there was not a necessity imposed upon the Executive to act.
Fourthly, Whether a purchase of territory was not the most eligible and just step that could be taken.
Fifthly, Whether it was not best to extend the purchase to Louisiana, instead of confining it to New Orleans.
Sixthly, Whether war with England or France would not have been the inevitable effect of any other measures pursued either for the attainment of New Orleans, or Louisiana.
Seventhly, Whether the sum paid is too great.
Eighthly, Whether the cession will depreciate the value of our western lands; and
Ninthly, Whether it will indanger the union.
A plain view of these points will, it is believed, embrace, all the information and discussion necessary for forming a correct judgement of the wisdom of the measure.
Let us then, in the first place, consider, whether there could be any improper motives in the Executive to accept of the cession, and to make the purchase.
As none have been directly alleged, it might be fair to infer, without further remark, that none exist. As, however, there has been a wantonness of insinuation indulged by the opposition prints, it may be proper to notice the most prominent reproaches.
The President is charged with an undue attachment to France. He is charged almost in the same breath with a dread of the First Consul. It will not escape notice that there is a strong incompatibility between these two accusations.
Is it then likely that he feels any extraordinary partiality to that government? It is likely that he feels in his character of chief magistrate of this country a due respect for the chief magistrate of France; but it is also likely that he feels the same respect for the king of England or the emperor of Russia.
Is there any ground for the reproach that the President is afraid of the First Consul? Has he offered incense to this distinguished character? Has he ever dwelt with rapture on the splendour of his exploits? Has he ever courted his favor? Has he ever crouched to his power? If not one of these charges
can be made with justice, whence but from malice springs this audacious calumny?
Is it pretended that the executive has made a bargain with France by which they will put in their pockets a part of the sum paid for the cession? No. This is not even surmised. The integrity of the president and the secretary of state has never been questioned.
But one other impure motive can be ascribed, and that is a dread to go to war, not from a conviction of its impolicy, but from a fear of its destroying his popularity. But why this fear? If the President expected such a war would be unpopular, would it not be his duty, as the representative of the people, as the organ of their will, to avoid it?
Thus it appears that every impure motive that can be ascribed is far fetched, distorted, unjust. On the contrary there are the most obvious reasons for it. This will appear in the sequel of these enquiries.
FRANKLIN.
(To be Continued.)
WASHINGTON CITY
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28.
MARRIED.—On Sunday evening the 25th inst. by the Rev. Mr. McCormick, MR. TUNIS CRAVEN, merchant, of Alexandria, to Miss HANNAH TINGEY, daughter of Capt. Thomas Tingey, of this city.
Appointment by the Mayor.—JOHN WILLIS, Superintendent of Police.
In New-York, 34 new cases and 6 deaths were reported on the 23rd inst.
Alexandria Sept. 24.
The Board of Health report four deaths for the 24 hours ending this morning at 10 o'clock.
S. SNOWDEN, Sec.
September 26.
The Committee of Health report 2 deaths, for the 48 hours ending this morning at 10 o'clock, neither of the fever that has prevailed.
HARTFORD, September 21.
Last Monday was the Freemen's meeting throughout this state. In this town the freemen assembled at the usual hour. At the first ballot for representatives to the General Assembly, the votes were as follows:
Table with 2 columns: Name, Votes. John Caldwell, Esq. 302; Thomas Seymour, Esq. 203.
Federal majority, 109; Scattering (all federal) 10.
Table with 2 columns: Name, Votes. At the second balloting the votes were for Ensign Root, Esq. 296; Thomas Seymour, Esq. 176.
Table with 2 columns: Name, Votes. Scattering 120; 51.
It afforded all the true friends to their country high satisfaction, to find the freemen so punctual in their attendance, so united in their votes, and so faithful to stay until the business was finished.
New Haven, Sept. 20.
The following is a statement of the votes given by the freemen of this city, for representatives to the next General Assembly:
Table with 2 columns: Name, Votes. Federal: Thomas Painter, Esq. (1st. rep.) 214; Jeremiah Townend, Esq. (2nd. rep.) 219. Democratic: Doct. Levi Ives, 66.
Also, for Representative in Congress, in place of Elias Perkins, Esq. resigned:
Table with 2 columns: Name, Votes. Federal: Simeon Baldwin, Esq. 213. Democratic: William Hart, Esq. 70.
NEW YORK ELECTION.
ELECTION RETURNS.
Table with 4 columns: Name, Ver Planck, Akin, Votes. Poughkeepsie, 148, 67; Rhinebeck, 82, 75; Clinton, —, —; North East, —, —; Amenia, —, —; Sianford, 38, 32; Washington, 89, 2; Pawlings, —, —; Beckman, —, —; Fillkill, —, —; Philips, 35, 8; Fredericks, 44, 2; Carmel, —, —.
Franklin, 37 1; South East, —, —. The above are all the returns to the Clerk's office when our paper was put to press; verbal accounts, most if not all of which are probably correct, state as follows—Carmel, 85, Beckman, 3, majority for V. Planck; Clinton, 56, Pawlings, 32, Amenia, 6, maj. for Akin. The probable majority for Ver Planck will be from 150 to 200. Both the candidates are republican.
On the 6th inst. an election was held in Vermont for Governor and Councillors. Information has been received but from a few towns, which give Governor Tichenor, a large majority.
[We perceive by the following notice published in the Paris Journal of Commerce, our commissioners are commencing their official operations.]
"NOTICE."
Those whom it may concern, are informed, that the office of the American commissioners, appointed under the late convention between France and the United States, is opened at Paris, No. 1549 Rue de L'Universite, Faubourg Saint Germain.
All communications to the Board are to be addressed in writing, franked, to the undersigned, secretary to the commissioners.
NAT. CUTTING.
Paris, 8th July, 1803.
Fifty-thousand maps of London have been thrown off in Paris, at 12 sols each, (6 pence) in which the rich streets are all described, and the houses of the affluent are all stamped with a particular mark, that the invaders may know where to go to work when they arrive.
Sparta Georgia, September 2, 1803.
The meeting of the Indians for the purpose of holding a treaty, has broke up without obtaining the desired object. The reason they give for not ceding the lands between the Oconee and Oakmulgee Rivers to this State, was, (in their own language) "The Land is our Body, the Water our Blood, the Trees our Limbs, and the Grass our Hair, and we will not cut them asunder."
Late from Martinique.—Capt. Stevenson, of the pilot-boat Schooner Tryall, in 13 days from Martinique, informs that there were several British men of war round that Island, who continued to blockade it closely, and prevented all American vessels with provisions from entering the ports, and detained all they could take coming out.
Captain Bell, of the brig Bula Maria, from Curacao, on the 20th inst. spoke the brig Lydia, Nichols, of Philadelphia, from Jamaica, who informed that all the parts of St. Domingo occupied by the French had been evacuated, except Cape Francois, which was blockaded by the British.
FROM DEMERARA.
Capt. Barnes arrived at Portsmouth from Demerara, informs that on the 9th of August he saw an English frigate standing in for the river. Fears, near enough to see the ship's stern, she tacked ship to the eastward, supposed her to be viewing the situation of the place.
Capt. Barnes did not get over the Bar, the day the English ship was in sight although he was under way at the time, and the next day saw nothing of her.
Methode of preserving fruit of different kinds, in a fresh state about twelve months; for which a premium of ten guineas was given by the Dublin Society, to Signior Ignacio Buenfegna.
It is necessary to pull the fruit two or three days before you begin the process.
Take care not to bruise the fruit, and to pull them before they be quite ripe.
Spread them on a little clean straw, to dry them. This is the best done on a floor, leaving the windows open to admit fresh air, so that all the moisture on the skin of the fruit may be perfectly dried away.
Pears and apples take three days; strawberries only twenty-four hours. Take the largest and fairest fruit. Choose a common earthen jar, with a flopper of the fame, which will fit close. There must not be more than a pound (of strawberries) in each jar.
The pears and apples, when sorted and dried, must be wrapped up separately, in soft wrapping paper. Twist it closely about the fruit. Then lay clean straw at the bottom, and a layer of fruit; then a layer of straw; and so on, till your vessel be full: but you must not put more than a dozen in a jar: if more, their weight will bruise those at the bottom.
Peaches and apricots are best stored up, wrapped each in soft paper, between the fruit, and also the layers. Grapes must be stored in the jar, with fine shred paper, which will keep one from touching the other, as much as possible. Five or six bunches are the most that should be put into one jar; if they are not so many: for it is to be understood, that whenever you open a jar, you must use that day, all the fruit that is in it.
Strawberries, as well as peaches, should have fine shred paper under, and between them, in the place of straw, which is only to be used for apples and pears. Put in the strawberries and the paper layer by layer. When the jar is full put on the flopper, and have it well luted round, so as perfectly to keep out the air.
Do not press the fruit; as any juice running out, would spoil all below.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Concerning Nuisances, and creating a Superintendent of Police.
BE it enacted by the first and second chambers of the City Council of Washington, That the Superintendant of Police, be vested in an Officer to be styled the Superintendant of Police, who shall perform the duties hereby required, and previous to the execution thereof, give security therefor, in the sum of five hundred dollars.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That if any person shall make an Excavation in the street, open areas, or public appropriations, and suffer the same to remain twenty-four hours, or shall remove any earth, sand, or gravel from, or otherwise injure the same, he shall pay five dollars for every offence, and where any such excavation exists, the Superintendant shall give written notice thereof to the person causing the same, who on failure to fill the same, within ten days thereafter, shall pay ten dollars.
Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That every possessor of a lot, whereon there shall during the months of June, July, August, or September, be an artificial excavation, containing stagnant water more than twenty-four hours, shall fill up or drain the same, under a penalty of ten dollars, to be incurred, in case of failing to do the same, after notice as aforesaid.
Sec. 4. And be it enacted, That in case any area heretofore dug, or which may hereafter be dug in front of a dwelling house in the city, be not sufficiently fenced in, within three months after the house is finished or occupied, the person to whom it belongs, shall fill in, or put a sufficient fence round such area within thirty days after receiving notice thereof, under the penalty of twenty dollars; which notice shall be given by the Superintendant of Police.
Sec. 5. And be it enacted, That all filth or other offensive substances or nuisances or obstructions, shall be removed by the person exposing or causing the same, who shall incur a penalty of one dollar for each offence, and on failing to remove which within twenty-four hours after notification in writing by the Superintendant, left at the residence of such person, if resident within the city, shall incur a further penalty of ten dollars for each offence.
Sec. 6. And be it enacted, That every person obstructing a bridge shall incur a penalty of one dollar, and on failing to remove the obstruction within six hours after receiving notice thereof from the Superintendant, shall incur a further penalty of ten dollars.
Sec. 7. And be it enacted, That after the first day of November next, every driver of a carriage shall keep his carriage while driving the same, on the side of the street or bridge on his right hand in the passing direction, under the penalty of one dollar for each offence.
Sec. 8. And be it enacted, That after the first day of November next, all slaughter-houses, brick and lime kilns, shall be licensed by the Superintendent of Police, who shall have full power to disallow or allow them, under such regulations as to the time, place, and manner of conducting them, as he may see fit; provided that if any person feel aggrieved by the decision of the Superintendent, he may appeal to the Mayor, whose determination shall be obligatory on the said Superintendent.
Sec. 9. And be it enacted, That in all cases of nuisances, or obstructions, whose removal is not otherwise provided for, they shall be removed by the Superintendent of Police, at an expense not exceeding the penalty recoverable from the persons causing the same.
Sec. 10. And be it enacted, That it shall be the duty of the Superintendent of Police, to visit every part of the city at least once a month, and any particular part thereof at any other time when required by a householder: and to give information to some magistrate, and prosecute for, all breaches of this law, and of other existing laws.
Sec. 11. And be it enacted, That the Superintendent of Police shall receive two hundred dollars per annum, in addition to the forfeitures that may accrue to him as informer, which shall be one half of the penalties actually received in the cases where he may inform.
Sec. 12. And be it enacted, That the penalties directed as aforesaid to be applied to the several purposes of this act, be limited to the sums recoverable after deducting therefrom the part accruing to the informers.
Sec. 13. And be it enacted, That in the case of all informations of breaches of this act, one half of the penalties shall go to the informer.
Sec. 14. And be it enacted, That two hundred dollars be hereby appropriated for the salary of said Superintendent, and the further sum of two hundred dollars for the other purposes of this act; and the treasurer is hereby authorised to pay the drafts of the Superintendent, when countersigned by the Mayor, for all expenses incurred under this act, not exceeding the sum hereby appropriated.
JOHN P. VAN NESS, President of the first chamber of the city council of Washington. BENJN. MOORE, President pro tempore of the second chamber of the city council of Washington. Approved, September 20th, 1803. ROBERT BRANT, Mayor. Copy from the original deposited in my office. THOMAS HERTY, Reg. of the city of Washington.
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE,
BY RAPINE CONRAD & Co.
New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. (Price 2 dols. 25 cents in boards, or 2 dols. 50 cents bound.)
History of the British 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 Merit therein. September 28.
TO SUBSCRIBERS.
Subscribers, either in arrear, 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.
All persons having claims or
demands of any nature against the subscriber are requested to exhibit their accounts, without delay, to JOHN BEWIT or RICHARD FORREST, Esqrs. of the city of Washington, who are authorised, in my name, to adjust and settle the same, and all persons indebted to me are requested to make payment to either of the gentlemen above named.
SAMUEL BLODGET.
March 30.
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'GLAN. Washington May 25.

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. 12 507 for 3856 Dollars, 83 Cents, of three per cent. stock, standing in the books of the Treasury U. S. in the name of Hugh Percy, late 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.
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber at the request of a number of the Lumber merchants in the city of Washington, has taken upon himself the duties of a Lumber measurer; takes the liberty of acquainting the public that he has taken the oath of qualification for the faithful performance of the above duties. WILSON BRYAN. September 26. 3t
MILITARY LANDS FOR SALE.
By virtue of a power delegated to his executors, by the last will and testament of John Rife, 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, 1736, lying on Cumberland river, in the State of Kentucky. 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 tracts 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 vicinity. One other tract of 1500 acres, surveyed and patented for Burgess Lick, lying on a branch of Gallows river, adjoining the upper corner of George W. Washington's survey, and the same having been sold, and conveyed by the said Rife to the said Rife. 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 undivided title will be made the purchaser, by HENRY ROSE, Alexandria, } Executors. WM. ROBINSON, Linton, LEW. BERRY, Port Royal, } September 26. 2m
25 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Cooch and county, on the 3rd Sept. 1803. A very likely negro man named SAM who calls himself Samuel Gomer—about 24 or 25 years old, of a yellowish complexion, low but stout made; one of his upper fore teeth cut, his dress 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 Frederickburg, 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 saw the whip hand 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 declare 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 continuing him in jail so that I get him again. EDWARD COX. September 23. ep3w
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 thereof by applying to, ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Attorney at law and conveyancer.
FOR SALE.
THE Plantation on which I live, consisting about 600 acres of valuable land. 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 floors, with fire places in all but one, and a dry sweet 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 12, two flours 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 timber, and the residue in meadow and wood, of the latter, there are about 50 or 60 acres under the ley, 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. ep3f
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   250 do 20 5,000   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 authorize 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 Beccilon, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Wallis, Charles Ghiquiere, Patrick Sennett, Arnold Livers, Luke Tiernan, Frances Mitchell. July 13, 1803. copf
The managers have lodged a number of tickets in the above lottery in the hands of Wm. Brent and James D. Barry for sale.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk Hosiery, Black and fancy silk mouselin velvet, white & figured Marcellas, Swandowns, Toilettines, 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 best style of fashion. New Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol square. December 8, 1803.
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 Occoquan mills, it is a healthy situation, the land is 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. ep
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR
HAS just received by recent arrivals at Philadelphia, from England, and the West Indies, a handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, of the best quality, also Patent water proof Cloths and Cassimeres, Superior Navy Blue and other colours, handsome NAVY & FASHIONABLE BOATONS, &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 By LEWIS CLEPHAN East of the Branch bank on E. 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, and quality, Red Camin drop black, Kings Yellow, Painters Brushes of all sizes, Linseed 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 sending their Saffies will have them neatly glazed and on moderate terms. All orders from the country will be carefully attended to. August 3. 2awtf
RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. NEW JERSEY AVENUE.
Have just received the following
NEW BOOKS.
THE life of Lorenzo De' Medici, 3 vol. Donon's travels in Upper and Lower Egypt during the campaigns of gen. Bonaparte in that country, 2 vol. Willson'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. Boffnet's Select Sermons, &c. &c. N. B.—R. C. & Co. have always on hand, at moderate prices, writing letter and wrapping papers, quills, wafers, sealing-wax, ink powder, ink and sand stands, 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 11th day of March last, in obedience to a law passed at the last session of Congress, intituled, "An act more effectually 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 noncommissioned 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 PANTS, and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE OVERALLS, with SHOES and ROUND BLACK HATS; 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. C. Sec. 27. And be it further enacted, That all noncommissioned 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 dress clothing, does not exceed five dollars for each person, and every such noncommissioned 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.
   1 Prize of ten thousand dollars 10,000   1 six 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 6,000   20 two hundred 4,000   35 one hundred 3,500   90 fifty 4,500   100 twenty 2,000   6000 seven 42,000   6374 prizes, dolls. 92,000   11736 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 200 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 Street, Philadelphia, 83 3/4 per cent. D. C. Whole tickets 6 Quarters tickets, 1 1/2 Half, 3 3/4 Eighth, 93 Letters post paid, including the cash, shall be duly attended to, and St. Augustine and New York lottery prizes received in payment. July 20. ep1m
Conveyancer's Office.
THOMAS HERTY,
Grateful for past favors, in
forms 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 Abridgement 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. 1wtf
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 sweepstakes of 1 600 dolls.—4 mile heats. Second day—A purse of 400 dolls.—4 mile heats. Third day—A purse of 200 dolls.—3 mile heats. Fourth day—A 50 guinea silver cup—10 miles. 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 126—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 tolls to be paid at the gate to the clerk of the course, M. C. Bailey, or any person authorized by him to receive the same. Four wheel carriages, 1 Doll. each. Two wheel do. 50 Cents. do. Every man and horse, 25 Cents. Boots will be left on application to the subscriber. It is probable that the 2d & 3d days purses will be increased—as the surplus of the tolls after defraying the expenses, &c. will be added to them. CH. MCLAUGHLIN, Sec. & Tr. The club will meet at the Union Tavern on the evening preceding the first day's race. September 14. ep1r
Mrs. KEETS BOARDING SCHOOL.
ON Monday the first of August the Ladies of Mrs. Keets' 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. Keets, Mr. Paire and the young ladies. James Shent, John Dames, Perry E. Noel, John Hackett. Centerville—August 12th, 1803. Mrs. Keets 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 20th of October next. Mrs. Keets 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. Keets and Mr. Paire's abilities should not be considered as a sufficient recommendation, Mrs. Keets can produce a number of recommendatory letters from the parents and guardians of those young ladies for whom she has had under her care, as vouchers of her first 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. Neith and Captain Thomas, Annapolis, or to Mrs. Keets near Centerville, Maryland. September 7. 1aw3w
Treasury of the United States,
Washington August 15, 1803.
WHEREAS by an act of Congress dated May the 8th, 1792, intituled "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 coins 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 coins 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 so 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. 1aw3m
COLUMBIAN INN. GEORGE TOWN.
THE Subscriber begs leave to solicit the patronage of his former friends and customers, and in ones 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 27. ep1j
United States of America.
5th circuit, Virginia district, May term, 1803.
Under a decree of the said court, We the commissioners will expone for public sale, on the premises, at 12 o'clock on Friday the 30th day of September next, that valuable and extensive
F A R M,
CALLED Mount Salus, alias Millbrook, lying in Fairfax county, on Difficult and Wolf Trap runs, containing by deed 550 acres, and by survey 673 acres. The mansion house is on a high healthy and agreeable situation, convenient to which are springs of good water—the house is 40 by 12 feet, two rooms on a floor, with a nine feet passage and flat cafe, two brick chimneys, with a fire place to each room, a piazza the whole length of the front; a cellar 40 by 18 walled with stone and divided into two apartments. There are several small buildings near the mansion house and garden. There are also a valuable merchant and grist mill, saw mill, distillery, miller's house and overster's house. The mill house is 40 by 30, two stories high, half the lower story of stone, the other part framed work, and covered with shingles. There are one pair of Burr, and one pair of Cologne stones, three boiling closets almost new, and one screen, all now in use in manufacturing wheat and grinding grain. The mill house 40 by 30, one story high, walls of stone and framed roof, the floors clanked, the upper laid for milling grain, and troughs fixed round the whole house, constructed to carry water to every vessel which may need it. Three mills and one boiler can be worked to advantage in said house. The waters of Wolf Trap, on which the mill and saw mill stand, are constant streams. The situation for country custom, or purchasing wheat is exceeded by none in the country or neighborhood, not being more than 17 miles from Alexandria and 13 from George Town, where there are excellent markets for country produce of every description; and about 14 miles from the city of Washington. The land is fertile and productive, and the soil well adapted to received improvement from the use of plaster of Paris. There are upwards of 3000 panels of fence on the land, about 160 or 170 acres of well timbered land belonging to the tract. There have been nearly 20 acres of timothy made, lying on Wolf Trap and Difficult runs, 50 acres more may be made at a small expense. This farm enjoys many natural advantages, which are unnecessary for us to mention, it being taken for granted that any person wishing to buy such property will avail themselves of the opportunity of viewing the premises previous to the day of sale. The terms of which are, one third of the money to be paid on the day of sale, (at which time deeds will be made to the purchaser) one third in six months, and the other third in 12 months, with the interest accruing on the two last payments from the day of sale. A deed of trust will be expected to secure the last payments. Some informality in the decree prevented the sale agreeably to the former notice. This defect being obviated by the parties, the property will most certainly be sold as now noticed. Captain James Wiley, residing near the land, will show the premises, and also a plan of the survey, which is left with him for the information of those concerned. The title papers will be exhibited on the day of sale. CHARLES LITTLE, JAMES WILEY, JAMES DOUGLASS. August 30. ep
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 works, 8 vols. 8vo. Pratt's Glennens, 5 vols. 8vo. elegant. Percy's Voyage 2 vols. 8vo. Mickle's Luciad, 2 vols. 8vo. Link's Travels, 8vo.—Clavigero's Mexico, 2 vols. 4to. Sancho's Letters, 8vo. Memoirs of Pius the 6th, 4 vols. 8vo. Segur's Reddic Williams 2 vols. 8vo. Soulaque's Members of Louis 16th, 6 vols. 8vo. Spalanzani's Travels, 4 vols. 8vo. Watson's Philip 2nd and 3rd, 5 vols. 8vo. Helen 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. Reynier's State of Egypt, 8vo. Cavallo's Natural and Experimental Philosophy, a new and valuable work, 4 vols. 8vo. Belsham's Moral Philosophy, 8vo. Peayle's (Dr.) Natural Theology, 8vo. Adams on the Microscope, with plates. Brown's Travels into Africa, 4to. Morton's do. Grant's life of France, do. Delphine 6 vols. 12mo. War Office 3 vols. 12mo. Berocoin 5 vols. 12mo. The Benevolent Jew, 2 vols. by Geo. Walker, Infidel Father, 3 vols. 12mo. Monk of Madrid 4 vols. 12mo. Lorimer 2 vols. 12mo.—House 5 vols. 12mo. Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols. 12mo. The Savage of Aveyron, 12mo. Tales of Superstition 12mo. Broad Grins, by G. Coleman. Belfram's Poem, 12mo. Atala—Glover's Alhewaid, 3 vols. 8vo. In addition to the above they have always on hand a collection of well assorted books on education, science, and amusement, which they will sell at such prices as cannot fail of giving general satisfaction.