The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1803-07-06 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. III.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCCXXII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
WAR DEPARTMENT, June 1st, 1803.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the 31st day of July next, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States from the 1st day of October, 1803, until the 30th day of September, 1804, both days inclusive, at the following places—viz.
First. At Niagara, Detroit, Chicago, the Miami of the Lakes, Michimacimac, Fort Wayne, and at any place in the state of Ohio.
Second. At Vincennes.
Third. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and near the mouth of the Illinois.
Fourth. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Tennessee and Kentucky, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia.
Fifth. At the Chickasaw Bluffs, Natchez, Fort Adams, Mobile, and any place within the Mississippi Territory more than ten miles from the river, and on the road between the Mississippi Territory and the Tennessee river, and on the road from Natchez to the boundary line between the Choctaw and Chickasaw, and at any place in the Chickasaw or Choctaw country between Bear Creek and Natchez.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States from the 1st day of January, 1804, until the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several places herein mentioned—viz.
Sixth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia, or on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Seventh. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of South and North Carolina.
Eighth. At Norfolk and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Virginia.
Ninth. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland.
Tenth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburgh, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Eleventh. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New York, excepting Niagara.
Twelfth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, in any part of Vermont, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Thirteenth. At Fort Independence (Boston Harbour), and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts, excepting Niagara.
Fourteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New Hampshire and the District of Maine.
A Ration to consist of one pound and a quarter of Beef, or three quarters of a pound of Pork, eighteen ounces of Bread or Flour, one gill of Rum, Whiskey or Brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of Salt, four quarts of Vinegar, four pounds of Soap, and one pound and an half of Candles to every hundred Rations. The prices of the several component parts of the Ration must be specified.
The Rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michimacimac, Detroit and Niagara for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the Western waters, for at least three months in advance of good and wholesome provisions, in the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commandants of fortified places or ports to call for Rations when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is to be understood that the Contractor is at the expense and risk of lifting the supplies to the troops, and that all loss sustained by the depreciation of an enemy or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the depositions of two or more persons of creditable character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstance of the loss, and the amount of the article for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be referred to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts, now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War.
Prince George's County, Upper Marlboro', April 13, 1803.
At a stated meeting of a number of republican citizens of the said county to consider of measures proper to be pursued, preparatory to the ensuing election, THOMAS CONTEE, Esq., in the chair, TRUEMAN TYLER, secretary, the following resolutions were adopted:
That WALTER BOWIE, Esq. be requested to offer as a representative to the next Congress, and that it is the unanimous opinion of this meeting that he should be supported by this county.
Resolved, That Stephen West, Leonard Covington, Thomas Duckett, Clement Dyer and John M. Gantt Esqs. be a committee to communicate the above resolution to the republicans of Anne Arundel county, to inform them of Mr. Bowie's consent to serve, and request the support of the republicans of that county.
That it is the sense of this meeting that Stephen West, Esq. be the candidate to represent this county in the state legislature in the room of Samuel Carr, Esq., who has declined being a candidate.
Resolved unanimously that this meeting will support Robert Bowie, Archibald Vanhorn, Peter Wood and Stephen West, Esqs. as proper persons to represent this county in the next General Assembly.
It is recommended that there be a committee appointed as soon as possible, by the republicans in each district in this county to consist of such members as at a meeting of the district shall be agreed upon.—This committee shall meet once in three weeks in the district until the first day in August next and once a week after until the election.
That each district appoint five persons to meet at Upper Marlboro' in general committee of the county once a month until the first day of August, and once a fortnight after until the ensuing election, and if a district shall fail to elect such members of a general committee then the committee of such district shall appoint five persons to attend the general committee of the county.
It shall be the duty of the district committee to correspond with the county committee, and of the county committee with a similar one in Anne Arundel county, if any such committee shall be appointed in that county.
The first meeting of the general committee to be the last Monday in June.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the National Intelligencer.
For Sale, Rent, or to be exchanged
FOR a Farm in the Territory of Columbia improved or unimproved property in eligible situations in the City of Washington. Also for sale a Negro Wench and two Children, a Boy and Girl. For terms apply to JAMES R. DEEMONT, Capitol Hill, who continues to give information respecting City Lots.—A few unimproved for sale.
June 23. 1803. 3t weekly
WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county, as a runaway, on the 19th inst. a negro man named JACOB, who is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, stout & well made; has a scar under his right cheek, about an inch long; has on a short green coarse with red cape, blue waistcoat, Rufus shooting trousers, and an Edinburgh shirt, mixed grey wool stockings, and half worn shoes and wool hat. He says he belongs to Mr. Robert Hodgson, of the state of Georgia. If the owner of said negro does not raise him, he will be sold for his goal fees according to law.
JAMES WILSON, Sheriff. April 21. lawtf
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, to wit:
BE it remembered, that on the ninth day of November, eighteen hundred and two, in the twenty-seventh year of the Independence of the United States of America, SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH of the said district, hath deposited in this office, the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in the word following, to wit:
"HISTORY of the LAST SESSION of CONGRESS, which commenced on the seventh of December, 1801—taken from the National Intelligencer," in conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned."
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of my office the thirteenth day of November, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and two.
URGH FORRESTER, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the County of Washington. lawtf
JUST COME TO HAND, AND FOR SALE AT RAPINE, CONRAD & CO'S. BOOK STORE,
New-Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol A Prospect of exterminating the Small-Pox, being a narrative of facts concerning the progress of the new inoculation in America; together with practical observations on the local appearance, symptom, mode of treating the King Pox; including and letters to the author, from some distinguished characters.—By Benjamin Waterhouse, M.D. professor of the theory and practice of medicine in the University of Cambridge—Price One Dollar.
R. C. & Co. have always on hand a good assortment of MEDICAL BOOKS, which they will sell at very moderate prices. April 24. M. & F. G.
TO LET.
THE Subscriber will let for one or more years, the House and Lot on which he now lives, in F. Street nearly opposite the Bank. The House contains seven rooms and a kitchen. On the Lot there is a garden, a high state of cultivation, and an excellent well of water. The terms will be moderate and possession will be given on the first day of October next.
A store has been kept in this house for a number of years; and from its situation, it is well worth the attention of a merchant or a mechanic. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber on the premises. MARY SWEENEY. City of Washington, June 13. lawtf
A valuable Farm for Sale.
IN the county of Jefferson State of Virginia, 4 miles above Harper's Ferry, and four miles from the county town of Charles Town, containing about 580 acres of fine stone land; it is under several leases until the end of the present year, and has been managed to an improvement of the premises at a rent of about 200 dollars per annum. One tract contains 204 acres, one third of which is well timbered—15 acres of good meadow, watered by a constant stream—an apple orchard of about 250 trees of choice fruit well grown; the improvements upon this tract are a stone dwelling house and kitchen, a new log barn 60 by 24, a constant spring of good water, near the kitchen door—another tract contains 53 acres, one third of which is also well timbered, 4 acres of meadow, and an apple orchard of about 100 trees—the improvements thereon are a comfortable dwelling house, kitchen, barn and stables, with a well of good water at the door; the other are three tracts of 43 acres each, with a proportion of wood and meadow on which there are buildings for tenants. These several tracts adjoin and make a complete farm; the situation is pleasant and healthy, and in an agreeable neighbourhood. The price is Twenty Dollars per acre for the whole tract, and it will be sold separately to the price, will be at an advance. One half to be paid in cash, the other moiety in one, two and three years with interest from the day of sale and a security on the premises, the lands will be shown by the tenants on application to George North, Esq. at Charles Town. An inalienable title will be made by the subscriber to whom letters may be addressed on the subject. JOSEPH NOURSE. George Town, District of Columbia, June 14. 1803.
N. B. Harper's Ferry, on the Potomac river, is a public landing at which boats take in lading for George Town, Alexandria and the City of Washington. An armory has lately been erected at this place and is now carried on by the United States. lawtf
WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county as a runaway servant, on the 6th inst. JOHN PHILIP WORM, a German, about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, light complexion, red hair, grey eyes, has on a blue cloth coat and pannilons, striped cotton jacket with sleeves, and an old wool hat; he is a baker by trade, and says he belongs to Messrs. Birt and Valkman, living in Lombard Street, Philadelphia. If his master or masters do not release him, he will be sold for his jail fees according to law. James Wilson, Sheriff. June 20 lawtf
Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY, in the spring of last year, from this place, a young fellow, the property of the subscriber, named JOHN, some times called JOHN HILL, at other times JOHN HOWE. He is about 5 feet 3 inches high, 23 years old, of a dull copper colour, being the son of a mulatto and negro—his features are generally as if his eyes remarkably large and prominent—he is civil in his manners and plausible in conversation; he reads and perhaps writes a little—a cabinet maker by trade, but has worked generally at the business of a Windsor chair maker—he is well acquainted with the use of the joiner's tools, and is a very ingenious mechanic. He probably went off in some vessel, but to what place is not known. It is conjectured he may be found in some of the northern ports. The above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver said fellow to the subscriber, or to the jailor in this place. W. H. HILL. Wilmington N. C. June 20, 1803. at
LINES ON FREEDOM.
By Mrs. ROBINSON.
TAKEN from all the scenes of Nature's varying plan, Celestial Freedom warms the breast of man; Led by her daring hand, what power can bind. The boundless efforts of the longing mind? The god-like favour, thrilling thro' the heart, Gives new creation to each vital part; Thro' nature through each palpitating vein, Wings the rapid thought, and warms the fainting brain. To her the nobler attributes of Heaven, Ambition, valour, eloquence are given. She binds the soldier's brow with wreaths sublime, From her, extending Reason learns to climb; To her the sounds of melody belong, She wakes the raptures of the poet's song; 'Tis god-like Freedom bids each passion live, That Truth may boast, or patriot Virtue give; From her, the Arts enlighten'd splendours own. She guides the Peasant—the adorns the Throne. To mid Philanthropy extends her hand, Gives Truth pre-eminence, and Worth command. Her eye directs the path that leads to Fame, Lights Valour's torch, and trims the glorious flame; She scatters joy o'er Nature's endless scope, Gives strength to reason—ecstasy to Hope; Tempers each pang Humanity can feel, And binds preumptuous Power with nerves of steel; Strangles each tyrant Phantom in its birth, And knows no title—but COVETICK WORTH.
For sale or rent.
I will either SELL OR RENT a very handsome & commodious dwelling house and lot, situated at the corner of Gay and Congress streets in George town.—The lot has a front of 180 feet; and there are on it a good stable, carriage house, smoke-house, and dairy. This property is at present in the occupation of Walter Smith, Esq. to whom application may be made.
I will also sell or rent a very comfortable two story dwelling house, to be had with some other small buildings, on lot no 2, square 289 in the city of Washington. A few doors east of the bank—application may be made to me by letter at this place, or to Mr. Louis, adjoining the premises.
Also for sale a very valuable tract of land about 7 miles from George town, in Montgomery county, on the river side. This tract contains upwards of 200 acres, the greater part of which is covered with wood and valuable timber; and there is already made near 30 acres of Timothy meadow, and nearly as much more may be made: it is within a mile of the navigation of the Potomac river, which affords an easy conveyance for wood, hay, &c to market. Its contiguity to the seat of government renders it an object worthy the attention of any one disposed to purchase.
Also about 320 acres of land on the navigable water of the Potomac, and is distant from Alexandria about 12 miles, from this place 3 miles; the greater part of which is covered with wood and timber; the soil is good, some meadow is already made and a considerable quantity more may be made.
Likewise 1000 acres of land in Monongalia county, state Virginia—This land is of very good quality and in the vicinity of Morgentown.
Any person desirous of purchasing any of the aforesaid property may be accommodated on moderate terms and indispensible titles will be given, on application to me at this place. JAMES BLAKE. Colchester, May 21. lawtf
WAS committed to the goal of Baltimore county as a runaway, on the 17th inst. a bright mulatto man, who calls himself ELICK THOMSON—he is about 27 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, is thin and spare made, has a scar on his right wrist, about the size of a copper; has on a brown mixed cloth coat, with green velvet cape; black calimere vest light colored calimere pantaloons, fine Holland shirt and a half worn hat. He says he belongs to Mr. John Harris Uphear, living in Alex. county, near Holmes's Hole, in the state of Virginia. If the owner does not release him, he will be sold for his goal fees, according to law. JAMES WILSON, Sheriff. July 4th. law, cf. P-&F
NOTICE.
WAS committed to my custody some time ago as a runaway, a negro fellow named ELICK, but commonly called ELICK THOMSON—he is a thick set fellow 5 feet 6 inches high, and about thirty years of age; his clothing is a blue kersy coat, grey colored fowntown jacket, lindsay overalls, and coarse grey home made linen shirt, a coarse hat worn with band and buckle, a pair of coarse shoes and white woollen stockings—he was lately sold by a certain Peter Braft of Eastmore county to some person whose name is unknown. L. BRENNON, Sheriff. Frederick county Mar. land. July 4, 1803. lawtf
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, May 19.
DECLARATION.
His majesty's earnest endeavors for the preservation of peace having failed of success, he entertains the fullest confidence that he shall receive the same support from his parliament, and that the same zeal and spirit will be manifested by his people, which he has experienced on every occasion when the honour of his crown has been attacked, or the essential interests of his dominions have been endangered.
During the whole course of the negotiations which led to the preliminary and definitive treaties of peace between his majesty and the French republic, it was his majesty's sincere desire, not only to put an end to the hostilities which subsisted between the two countries, but to adopt such measures, and to concur in such propositions, as might most effectually contribute to consummate the general tranquility of Europe.—The same motives by which his majesty was actuated during the negotiations for peace, have since invariably governed his conduct. As soon as the treaty of Amiens was concluded, his majesty's courts were open to the people of France for every purpose of legal redress; all sequestrations were taken off their property; all prohibitions on their trade which had been imposed during the war were removed, and they were placed in every respect, on the same footing, with regard to commerce and intercourse, as the inhabitants of any other state in amity with his majesty, with which there existed no treaty of commerce.
To a system of conduct thus open, liberal and friendly, the proceedings of the French government afforded the most striking contrast. The prohibitions which had been placed on the commerce of his majesty's subjects during the war, have been enforced with increasing strictness and severity; violence has been offered, in several instances to their vessels and their property; and, in no case, has justice been afforded to those who may have been aggrieved in consequence of such acts, nor has any satisfactory answer been given to the repeated representations made by his majesty's ministers, or ambassadors at Paris. Under such circumstances when his majesty's subjects were not suffered to enjoy the common advantages of peace within the territories of the French republic, and the countries dependant upon it, the French government had recourse to the extraordinary measure of finding ever to this country a number of persons for the professed purpose of residing in the most considerable sea-port towns of Great Britain and Ireland, in the character of commercial agents, or dealers. These persons could have no pretensions to be acknowledged in that character, as the right of being so acknowledged, as well as all the privileges attached to such a situation, could only be derived from a commercial treaty; and as no treaty of that description was in existence between his majesty and the French republic, there was, consequently, too much reason to suppose, that the real object of their mission was by no means of a commercial nature, and this suspicion was confirmed, not only by the circumstance that some of them were military men, but by the actual discovery that several of them were furnished with instructions to obtain the foundations of the harbors, and to procure military surveys of places where it was intended they should reside. His Majesty felt it to be his duty to prevent their departure to their respective places of destination, and represented to the French government the necessity of withdrawing them; and it cannot be denied that the circumstances under which they were sent, and the instructions which were given to them, ought to be considered as decisive indications of the dispositions and intentions of the government by whom they were employed.
The conduct of the French government, with respect to the Commercial intercourse between the two countries, must therefore be considered as ill suited to a state of peace, and their proceedings, in their general political relations, as well as in those which immediately concern His Majesty's dominions, appear to have been altogether inconsistent with every principle of good faith, moderation and justice. His Majesty had entertained hopes, in consequence of the repeated assurances and professions of the French Government, that they might have been induced to adopt a system of policy, which is

it had not inspired other powers with confidence, might at least have allayed their jealousies. If the French government had really appeared to be actuated by a due attention to such a system; if their disposition had proved to be essentially pacific, allowances would have been made for the situation in which a new government must be placed after so dreadful and extensive a convulsion as that which has been produced by the French revolution. But his majesty has unfortunately had too much reason to observe and to lament that the system of violence, aggression, and aggrandizement which characterized the proceedings of the different governments of France during the war, has been continued with as little disguise since its termination. They have continued to keep a French army in Holland against the will, and in defiance of the remonstrances of the Batavian government, and in repugnance to the letter of three solemn treaties. They have, in a period of peace, invaded the territory, and violated the independence of the Swiss nation, in defiance of the treaty of Lunéville, which had stipulated the independence of their territory, and the right of the inhabitants to choose their own form of government. They have annexed to the dominions of France, Piedmont, Parma, and Piacenza, and the island of Elba, without allowing any provision to the king of Sardinia, whom they have despoiled of the most valuable part of his territory, though they were bound, by a most solemn engagement to the emperor of Russia, to attend to his interests, and to provide for his establishment. It may indeed, with truth be asserted, that the period which has elapsed since the conclusion of the definitive treaty, has been marked with one continued series of aggression, violence, and insult on the part of the French government.
In the month of October last, His Majesty was induced, in consequence of the earnest solicitations of the Swiss nation, to make an effort, by a representation to the French government, to avert the evils which were then impending over that country. This representation was couched in the most temperate terms; and measures were taken by his Majesty for ascertaining, under the circumstances which then existed, the real situation and wishes of the Swiss Cantons, as well as the sentiments of the other Cabinets of Europe. His Majesty learned, however, with the utmost regret, that no disposition to counteract these repeated infractions of treaties and acts of violence was manifested by any of the Powers most immediately interested in preventing them; and his Majesty therefore felt that, with respect to these objects, his single efforts could not be expected to produce any considerable advantage to those in whose favour they might be exerted.
It was about this time that the French government first distinctly advanced the principle, that his Majesty had no right to complain of the conduct, or to interfere with the proceedings of France, on any point which did not form a part of the stipulations of the Treaty of Amiens. That Treaty was unquestionably founded upon the same principles as every other antecedent treaty or convention, on the assumption of the state of possession and of engagements existing at the time of its conclusion; and if that state of possession and of engagements is materially affected by the voluntary act of any of the parties, so as to prejudice the condition on which the other party has entered into the contract, the change, so made, may be considered as operating virtually as a breach of the Treaty itself, and as giving the party aggrieved a right to demand satisfaction or compensation for any substantial difference which such acts may have effected in their relative situations; but whatever may be the principle on which the treaty is to be considered as founded, there is indisputably a general law of nations, which, though liable to be limited, explained, or restrained by convention laws, is antecedent to it, and is that rule of conduct to which all sovereigns and states had been accustomed to appeal, where convention law is admitted to have been silent. The treaty of Amiens, and every other treaty, in providing for the objects to which it is particularly directed, does not therefore assume or imply an indifference to all other objects which are not specified in its stipulations, much less does it adjudge them to be of a nature to be left to the will and caprice of the violent and the powerful. The justice of the cause is alone a sufficient ground to warrant the interposition of any of the powers of Europe in the differences which may arise between other states, and the application and extent of that just interposition is to be determined solely by considerations of prudence. These principles can admit of no dispute; but if the new and extraordinary pretension advanced by the French government, to exclude his Majesty from any right to interfere with respect to the concerns of other powers, unless they made a specific part of the stipulations of the treaty of Amiens, was that which it was possible to maintain, those powers would have a right, at least, to claim the benefit of this principle, in every case of difference between
the two countries. The indignation of all Europe must surely then be excited by the declarations of the French government, that in the event of hostilities these very powers who were no parties to the treaty of Amiens, and who were not allowed to derive any advantage from the remonstrances of his majesty in their behalf, are nevertheless to be made the victims of a war which is alleged to arise out of the same treaty, and are to be sacrificed in a contest which they not only have not occasioned, but which they have had no means whatever of preventing.
His Majesty judged it most expedient, under the circumstances which then affected Europe, to abstain from a recurrence to hostilities on account of the views of ambition and acts of aggression manifested by France on the continent; yet an experience of the character and dispositions of the French government could not fail to impress his Majesty with a sense of the necessity of increased vigilance in guarding the rights and dignity of his crown, and in protecting the interests of his people.
While his majesty was actuated by these sentiments, he was called upon by the French government to evacuate the island of Malta. His majesty had manifested, from the moment of the signature of the definitive treaty, an anxious disposition to carry into full effect the stipulations of the treaty of Amiens relative to that island. As soon as he was informed that an election of a Grand Master had taken place, under the auspices of the Emperor of Russia, and that it had been agreed by the different Priorities assembled at St. Peterburgh to acknowledge the person whom the court of Rome should select out of those who had been named by them to be Grand Master of the Order of St. John, his Majesty proposed to the French government, for the purpose of avoiding any difficulties which might arise in the execution of the arrangement, to acknowledge that election to be valid; and when in the month of August the French government applied to his majesty to permit the Neapolitan troops to be sent to the island of Malta, as a preliminary measure for preventing any unnecessary delay, his majesty consented without hesitation to this proposal, and gave directions for the admission of the Neapolitan troops into the island. His majesty had thus shown his disposition not only to throw no obstacles in the way of the execution of the treaty, but, on the contrary, to facilitate the execution of it by every means in his power. His majesty cannot, however, admit that at any period since the conclusion of the treaty of Amiens the French government have had a right to call upon him, in conformity to the stipulations of that treaty, to withdraw his forces from the island of Malta. At the time when this demand was made by the French government, several of the most important stipulations of the arrangement respecting Malta remained unexecuted: the election of a Grand Master had not been carried into effect. The 10th article had stipulated that the independence of the island should be placed under the guarantee and protection of G. Britain, France, Austria, Russia, Spain, and Prussia. The Emperor of Germany had acceded to the guarantee, but only on condition of a like accession on the part of the other powers specified in the article. The Emperor of Russia had refused his accession, except on the condition that the Maltese language should be abrogated; and the king of Prussia had given no answer whatever to the application which had been made to him to accede to the arrangement. But the fundamental principle upon the existence of which depended the execution of the other parts of the article, had been defeated by the changes which had taken place in the constitution of the Order since the conclusion of the treaty of peace. It was to the order of St. John of Jerusalem that his majesty was, by the first stipulation of the 10th article, bound to restore the island of Malta. The order is defined to consist of those languages which were in existence at the time of the conclusion of the treaty. The three French languages having been abolished, and a Maltese language added to the institution. The order consisted, therefore, at that time of the following languages, viz. the language of Arragon, Castile, Germany, Bavaria, and Russia. Since the conclusion of the definitive treaty, the languages of Arragon and Castile have been separated from the order by Spain, a part of the Italian language has been abolished by the annexation of Piedmont and Parma to France. There is strong reason to believe that it has been in contemplation to sequestrate the property of the Batavian language, and the intention has been avowed of keeping the Russian languages within the dominions of the Emperor.
Under these circumstances the order of St. John cannot now be considered as that body to which, according to the stipulations of the treaty, the island was to be restored; and the funds indispensably necessary for its support, and for the maintenance of the independence of the island, have been nearly, if not wholly, sequestrated. Even if this had arisen from circumstances which it was not in the power of any of the con-
tracting parties to the treaty to control, his Majesty would nevertheless have had a right to defer the evacuation of the island by his forces, until such time as an equivalent arrangement had been concluded for the preservation of the independence of the Order and of the island. But if these changes have taken place in consequence of any acts of the other parties to the treaty; if the French government, shall appear to have proceeded upon a system of rendering the order, whose independence they have stipulated, incapable of maintaining that independence, his Majesty's right to continue in the occupation of the island, under such circumstances, will hardly be contested. It is indisputable that the revenue of the two Spanish Languages have been withdrawn from the Order by the Catholic Majesty; a part of the Italian Language has in fact been abolished by France, through the unjust annexation of Piedmont and Parma, and Piacenza, to the French territory. The Elector of Bavaria has been instigated by the French government to sequestrate the property of the Order within his territories; and it is certain that they have not only sanctioned but encouraged the idea of the propriety of separating the Russian Languages from the remainder of the Order.
As the conduct of the Governments of France and Spain have therefore, in some instances, directly, and in others indirectly, contributed to the changes which have taken place in the Order, and thus destroyed its means of supporting its independence, it is to those governments, and not to his Majesty, that the non-execution of the Tenth Article of the Treaty of Amiens must be ascribed.
Such would be the just conclusion if the 10th article of that treaty were considered as an arrangement by itself. It must be observed, however, that this article forms and the stipulations, of which must, upon a principle common to all treaties, be construed as having a reference to each other.
His majesty was induced by the treaty of peace to consent to abandon, and to restore to the order of St. John the island of Malta, on condition of its independence and neutrality. But a further condition which must necessarily be supposed to have had considerable influence with his majesty in inducing him to make so important a concession was the acquiescence of the French government in an arrangement for the security of the Levant, by the eighth and ninth articles in the treaty stipulating the integrity of the Turkish Empire, and the independence of the Ionian islands. His majesty has, however, since learnt, that the French government have entertained views hostile to both these objects; and that they have even suggested the idea of a partition of the Turkish empire. These views must now be manifest to all the world, from the official publication of the report of Colonel Sebastiani; from the conduct of that officer, and of the other French agents in Egypt, Syria, and the Ionian islands, and from the distinct admission of the First Consul himself, in his communication with Lord Whitworth. His majesty was therefore, warranted in considering it to be the determination of the French government to violate those articles of the treaty of peace, which stipulated for the integrity and independence of the Turkish empire, and of the Ionian islands, and consequently he would not have been justified in evacuating the island of Malta without receiving other security, which might equally provide for these important objects. His majesty accordingly feels that he has an incontestible claim, in consequence of the conduct of France since the treaty of peace, and with reference to the objects which made part of the stipulations of that treaty, to refuse, under the present circumstances, to relinquish the possession of the island of Malta.
Yet notwithstanding this right so clear and so unquestionable, the alternative presented by the French government to his majesty, in language the most peremptory and menacing, was the evacuation of Malta, or the renewal of war. The views of ambition and aggrandizement, which have thus been manifested by the French government since the conclusion of the treaty of peace, have in so very particular a manner attracted the attention of his majesty, it has been equally impossible for him not to feel, and not to notice, the repeated indignities which have been offered by that government to his crown, and to his people.
The report of Col. Sebastiani contains the most unwarrantable insinuations and charges against His Majesty's Government, against the officers who commanded his forces in Egypt, and against the British Army in that quarter. This paper cannot be considered as the publication of a private individual; it has been avowed, and indeed bears evidence upon the face of it that it is the official Report of an accredited Agent, published by the authority of the Government to which it was addressed, who thereby have given it their express sanction.
This Report had been published a very short time, when another indignity was offered to this Country by the communication of the First Consul of France to the Legislative Body. In this communication he presumes to affirm, in the
character of Chief Magistrate of that Country, "That Great Britain cannot singly contend against the power of France;" an assertion as unfounded as it is indecent, disproved by the events of many wars, by none more than by those of the war which has been recently concluded. Such an assertion, advanced in the most solemn official Act of a Government, and thereby meant to be avowed to all the Powers of Europe, can be considered in no other light than as a defiance publicly offered to His Majesty, and to a brave and powerful people, who are both willing and able to defend his just rights, and those of their country, against every insult and aggression.
The conduct of the First Consul to His Majesty's Ambassador at his Audience, in presence of the Ministers of most of the Sovereigns and States of Europe, furnishes another instance of provocation on the part of the French Government which it would be improper not to notice on the present occasion, and the subsequent explanation of this transaction may be considered as having the effect of aggravating instead of palliating the affront.
At the very time when His Majesty was demanding satisfaction and explanation on some of the points above mentioned, the French Minister at Hamburg avowed to obtain the insertion in a Hamburg paper of a most gross and opprobrious libel against his Majesty, and when difficulties were made respecting the insertion of it, he availed himself of his official character of Minister of the French Republic to require the publication of it by order of his Government in the Gazette of the Senate of that town. With this requisition so made, the Senate of Hamburg were induced to comply; and thus has the independence of that town been violated, and a free State made the instrument by the menace of the French Government, of propagating through Europe, upon their authority, the most offensive and unfounded calumnies against His Majesty and his government. His Majesty might add to this list of indignities, the requisition which the French Government have repeatedly urged, that the laws and constitution of his country should be changed relative to the liberty of the Press. His Majesty might likewise add the cost which the French Government have on several occasions made upon him to violate the laws of hospitality with respect to persons who had found an asylum within his dominions, and against whose conduct no charge whatever has at any time been substantiated. It is impossible to resist on different proceedings, and the course which the French Government have thought proper to adopt respecting them, without the thorough conviction that they are not the effect of accident; but that they form a part of a system which has been adopted for the purpose of degrading, vilifying, and insulting His Majesty and his Government.
Under all these insults and provocations his majesty, not without a due sense of his dignity, has proceeded with every degree of temper and moderation to obtain satisfaction and redress, while he has neglected no means consistent with his honour and the safety of his dominions, to induce the government of France to concede to him, what is, in his judgment, absolutely necessary for the future tranquility of Europe. His efforts in this respect have proved abortive and he has therefore judged it necessary to order his ambassador to leave Paris. In having recourse to this proceeding, it has been his majesty's object to put an end to the fruitless discussions which have too long subsisted between the two governments, and to close a period of suspense peculiarly injurious to the subjects of his majesty.
But though the provocations which his majesty has received might entitle him to larger claims than those which he has advanced, yet anxious to prevent calamities which might thus be extended to every part of Europe, he is still willing, as far as is consistent with his own honour, and the interests of his people, to afford every facility to any just and honourable arrangement, by which such evils may be averted. He has, therefore, no difficulty in declaring to all Europe, that notwithstanding all the changes which have taken place since the treaty of peace, notwithstanding the extension of the power of France, in repugnance to that treaty, and to the spirit of peace itself, his majesty will not avail himself of these circumstances, to demand in compensation all that he is entitled to require, but will be ready to concur, even now, in an arrangement by which satisfaction shall be given to him, for the indignities which have been offered to his crown and to his people and substantial security afforded against further encroachments on the part of France.
His majesty has thus distinctly and unreservedly stated the reasons of those proceedings to which he has found himself compelled to resort. He is actuated by no disposition to interfere in the internal concerns of any other state; by no project of conquest and aggrandizement, but solely by a sense of what is due to the honor of his crown, and the interests of his people, and by an anxious desire to obstruct the further progress of a sys-
tem, which if not resisted, may prove fatal to every part of the civilized world.
AT THE COURT OF THE QUEEN'S PALACE.
16th of May, 1803. PRESENT THE KING'S most excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas, in consequence of the repeated insults and provocations which his Majesty has experienced from the government of France, his Majesty finds himself compelled to take such measures as are necessary for vindicating the honor of his Crown, and the just rights of his subjects; his Majesty, therefore, is pleased by and with the advice of his Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that general reprisals be granted against the ships, goods, and subjects of the French Republic, to that as well as his Majesty's fleets and ships, as also, all other ships and vessels, that shall be commissioned, by letters of Marque, or general reprisals, or otherwise, by his Majesty's commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain, shall and may lawfully seize all ships, vessels and goods belonging to the French Republic, or inhabiting within any of the territories of the French Republic, and bring the same to judgement in such courts of admiralty within his Majesty's dominions, as shall be duly commissioned to take cognizance thereof.
And, to that end, his Majesty's Advocate General, with the Advocate of the Admiralty, are forthwith to prepare the draft of commission, and present the same to his Majesty at this board, authorizing the commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral, or any persons by them empowered and appointed, to issue forth and grant letters of Marque and reprisals to any of His Majesty's subjects, or others whom the commissioners shall deem fitly qualified in that behalf, for the apprehending, seizing and taking the ships, vessels, and goods belonging to the French Republic, or to any persons being subjects to the French Republic, or inhabiting within any of the territories of the French Republic; and that such powers and clauses be inserted in the said commission, as have been usual, and are according to former precedent.
His majesty's said advocate general, with the advocate of the admiralty, are also forthwith to prepare a draft of a commission, and present the same to his majesty at this board, authorising the said commissioners for executing the office of lord high admiral, to will and require the high court of admiralty of Great Britain, and the lieutenant and judge of the said court, his surrogate or surrogates, as also the several courts of admiralty within his majesty's dominion which shall be duly commissioned to take cognizance of, and judicially proceed, upon all and every manner of captures, seizures, prizes and reprisals of all ships and goods that are or shall be made, and to hear and determine the same, and according to the course of admiralty and the laws of nations, to adjudge and condemn all such ships, vessels and goods as shall belong to the French Republic, or to any persons being subjects to the French Republic, or inhabiting within any of the territories of the French Republic—and that such powers and clauses be inserted in the said commission as have been usual and are according to former precedents; and they are likewise to prepare and lay before his majesty at this board a draft of such instruction as may be proper to be sent to the said several courts of admiralty in his majesty's foreign governments and plantations for their guidance herein; as also another draft of instructions for such ships as shall be commissioned for the purposes above mentioned.
From the court of the Queen's Palace, the sixteenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and three. [Signed by all the privy council.]
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT OF GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND.
HOUSE OF LORDS, MAY 16.
WAR The House, which was very numerously attended, waited for a considerable time without proceeding to any business, in expectation of a Message from his Majesty; at length
Lord Pelham entered, and presented a Message from the King, for which see the House of Commons.
The Message being read by the Lord Chancellor, and afterwards by the Clerk at the table.
Lord Pelham rose and said, that his Majesty had given directions that the papers referred to in the Message should be laid before the House as speedily as possible and, that measures were taken accordingly; but that it would be quite impossible to have his Majesty's will fulfilled before Wednesday, as the papers could not be prepared sooner. In order, therefore, that their Lordships should have full time to examine the details of this important subject, he

should propose that this Message should be taken into consideration on this day fortnight.
The motion being read by the Lord Chancellor.
Earl Stanhope rose to observe upon the dreadful prospect which the country had now to contemplate. He said, that in the present situation of empire, nearly exhausted as it was by the consequences of a war so recently terminated, he could not but look with the utmost apprehension on the approach of a new war, the end of which no man could foresee. He approved of the delay which the motion before the House proposed, because it would give that which was very desirable—ample time to consider the papers the Noble Lord said would be presented on Wednesday; and it would also afford to their Lordships full opportunity to deliberate upon the propriety of again engaging in war—of plunging the country in that state which, according to the just description of a Reverend Prelate, "found every thing before it as the garden of Eden, and left every thing behind it as a desert wilderness." Such were the effects of an evil from which every wise & benevolent Statesman would wish to protect mankind, and against which a country like this should be particularly guarded; for it should never be overlooked that this was not an agricultural country, that it had not to rely on its own internal resources; subsisting almost solely upon paper currency, credit, and commerce, war must be to a nation so circumstanced peculiarly calamitous. There was a subject, he remarked, the nature of which he did not mean to discuss in that House, but to which he thought it necessary on this occasion to allude. He had understood, from a source of information which he could not doubt, that a plan had been communicated to the French government, by an American gentleman, some months since, by which the whole navy of England might be destroyed, and the channel of Thames completely stopped up; and he also understood, that the Admiralty were not aware, nor had they sought to know of any means by which the execution of this plan could be prevented. Believing as firmly as that he then addressed their Lordships, that this reported project was a fact, he confessed that he could not reconcile it to his mind to support any proposition for war without the fullest information from gentlemen upon this specific subject. This was a case of such importance as deserved the most careful investigation. It had, he knew, come to the knowledge of government above four months ago, and yet no attempt had been made to inquire into and ascertain the nature of the plan and to avert the danger. Without at all entering into the question, as to the justice, necessity, or policy of war, he would say, that war upon any occasion was to be deprecated, as tending to shake every thing connected with our security, if this scheme were practicable. It was at least a scheme of that sort with which the House should be made acquainted before it proceeded to decide, upon the subject of the Message which had just been read. If the Admiralty were not now competent to furnish the necessary intelligence, there was quite time enough to collect it before Monday next.
With respect to that part of the project which related to the stopping up the channel of the Thames, by sinking ships at its mouth, he, some time since, communicated his ideas to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and he suggested to that right honorable gentleman certain remedies, which combined, would in his judgment, effectually guard against that danger, but not one of these remedies had been adopted. Feeling the importance of this subject, he thought it of the last consequence that the House should be fully informed upon it before Monday. Indeed he conceived it to be their Lordships' duty to call for it.
The motion was put and agreed to, and their Lordships were ordered to be summoned for Monday.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer entered the House a little before five o'clock, and shortly after brought down the following message from his majesty.
GEORGE R. His majesty thinks it proper to acquaint the house of commons that the discussions, which he announced to them in his message of the 8th of March last, as then subsisting between his majesty and the French government, have been terminated; that the conduct of the French government has obliged his majesty to recall his ambassador from Paris, and that the ambassador from the French republic has left London.
His majesty has given directions for laying before the house of commons, with as little delay as possible, copies of such papers as will afford the fullest information to his parliament at this important juncture.
It is a consolation to his majesty to reflect, that no endeavours have been wanting on his part, to preserve to his subjects the blessings of peace; but under the circumstances which have occurred to disappoint his just expectations, his majesty relies with confidence on the zeal and public spirit of his faithful com-
mons, and on the exertions of his brave and loyal subjects, to support him in his determination to employ the power and resources of the nation, in opposing the spirit of ambition and encroachment, which at present actuates the councils of France, in upholding the dignity of his crown, and in asserting and maintaining the rights and interests of his people.
G. R. As soon as the Message was read from the Chair.
Lord Hawkesbury rose merely, he said, for the purpose of moving, that his Majesty's most gracious Message be taken into consideration on this day fortnight. In proposing that day it was by no means the wish of his Majesty's minister to defer the discussion on that important subject to a remoter period than was absolutely necessary, in order to prepare and to lay on the table the different papers and documents connected with the Negotiation. He trusted that papers would be ready for distribution by Wednesday or Thursday next; on Thursday at latest. Gentlemen would then have time to peruse them before Monday, when they might come to the discussion with minds prepared to give an opinion on the propriety or impropriety of the conduct which ministers had pursued during the whole of the discussion. Until they were thus prepared, he trusted the House would not accelerate the discussion; neither did ministers wish to press for an opinion on so momentous a subject, until that opinion could be fully grounded on the information that as to be laid before the House. He had only to repeat that, for this reason only, he was anxious for the proposed delay.
(To be continued.)
WASHINGTON CITY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6.
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We have received the London Morning Chronicle to the 20th May inclusive, containing at great length the papers relative to the Negotiation laid before Parliament, the publication of which we shall commence in our next. They also contain an interesting debate in the House of Commons on several motions made by Mr. Grey, calling for further information on particular parts of the Declaration, some of which were agreed to, and others rejected.
On Monday the anniversary of our liberties was celebrated with great spirit. In addition to the usual circumstances that endear the day to Americans, the deeply interesting intelligence of the cession of Louisiana, received the antecedent evening, excited the most lively joy.
At sun-rise there was a discharge from the Navy-yard of eighteen guns, and a similar discharge at noon.
At 11 o'clock an oration was delivered by Capt. Sprigg at the treasury.
Between 12 and 2 o'clock the President was waited upon by a large company of ladies and gentlemen; among whom were the heads of department, foreign ministers, the civil officers of the government, Mayor and the city council, and the officers of the militia.
Early in the day the uniform companies of militia paraded on the ground in front of the President's House, and, after going through a variety of evolutions, saluted the President at about 2 o'clock.
At half past 3 o'clock, a large company, including the heads of department, foreign ministers, the officers of the general government, and strangers of distinction, met at Stelle's Hotel.
At 4 o'clock the declaration of independence was read by Samuel H. Smith.
When the company set down to dinner, at which Mr. BRENT, the Mayor of the city, presided; supported by Maj. VAN NESS & Mr. CARROLL, as Vice Presidents: after dinner the following toasts, interspersed with patriotic and convivial songs, were given:
1st. The fourth of July—let our animated celebration of the birth day of our liberty ever prove to the world that Americans have not degenerated. March—18 guns.
2. The people and government—May the happiness of the one be the sole ambition of the other. 3 guns.
3. The Constitution of the United States—May the union of its friends protect it against its enemies. 3 guns.
4. Congress—The sacred depository of the feelings and wishes of the people. 3 guns.
5. Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States—May national confidence unite with conscientious rectitude to reward his past and present services. Jefferson's march, 3 guns.
6. The friends of freedom throughout the world. 1 gun.
7. Industry, may its active spirit be free to pursue, without restraint, agriculture, manufactures and commerce. 1 gun.
8. George Washington—great in the field, great in the cabinet, equally great in retirement.
Washington's march—3 guns.
9. The memory of those heroes who fell in the revolutionary war. May we never surrender the rights which their lives were offered up to secure.—Ruskin Castle, a dead march, 3 guns.
10. A well regulated militia—"A nation in arms can best dispense with a standing army." Yankee doodle, 2 guns.
11. A just respect for the rights of other nations; an inflexible adherence to our own.—1 gun.
12. The liberty of the press. Truth dressed in the gub of decency ought never to be concealed or restrained. 1 gun.
13. The state government.—3 guns.
14. The memory of Benjamin Franklin.—1 gun.
15. A republican government, founded on representative principles. It has made us a free and happy people. 3 guns.
16. Our western brethren—May the recent convention with France which secures to them the free navigation of the Mississippi, without appealing to arms, convince them of the latitude and attention of the general government.
17. The American fair—May their charms be the incentive to virtue and their smiles its reward.—1 gun.
18. The city of Washington—The political heart of the Union.—3 guns.
The pleasure of the entertainment was greatly increased by the presence of Col. Burrows's excellent band.
Several other parties were formed to celebrate the day, of whose proceedings we have not heard.
We have been disappointed in obtaining for this paper a particular statement of the military parade; it shall appear in our next.
The anniversary of Independence was celebrated by CAPTAIN ANDREWS'S Company of Militia, in the City of Washington, in an animated and appropriate style. At nine o'clock in the morning the company paraded under arms in front of the Centre Market, and having gone through a variety of evolutions, marched with remarkable propriety and order to the Treasury Department, where they attended the delivery of the Oration by Capt. Sprigg of the Light Infantry. They then formed on the ground west of the Treasury Department, and thence marched to the square north of the President's house; where they took an honorable part in the firing and manoeuvres of the day, which were eminently gratifying to a numerous assembly of spectators, and reflected the highest credit on the infant militia of the Territory of Columbia. After saluting the commander in chief, general Mason, and the President of the United States, the whole of the officers, preceded by the National band of music, waited on the President of the United States, and presented him their congratulations on the return of the happy day, which were greatly enlivened by the auspicious intelligence of the morning, the cession of Louisiana. Capt. Andrews's company then again formed, and marched to the Capitol Hill, where a number of rounds were fired with military uniformity and precision. The company attended by their officers, then sat down to an elegant entertainment, which had been provided at their request, and which did great credit to Mr. Byrne. Capt. Andrews was unanimously appointed president, and Ensign Woodward vice-president. After dinner the following toasts were drank, and the company having indulged themselves in a number of patriotic songs, then broke up with the utmost harmony and decorum.
1. The day—May each anniversary remind us of the value of Independence—3 cheers.
2. The people of the United States of America—May they continue sovereign, virtuous, pacific and free—3 cheers.
3. The Constitution of the United States—9 cheers.
4. The President of the United States; The hand that drew the declaration of Independence, and the soul to save it—9 cheers.
5. The officers of government.
6. The sister states—May their union be indissoluble, and their harmony eternal—9 cheers.
7. The news of the day—May the cession of Louisiana be the guarantee of permanent peace to America—9 cheers.
8. The people of Louisiana—May their metamorphosis from subjects to citizens be the omen of happiness and freedom to themselves—3 cheers.
9. Agriculture—May it ever be honored and improved by freemen—6 cheers.
10. American manufactures—May they soon rival those of Europe—6 cheers.
11. The commerce of the United States—May it never prove pernicious to the liberties of America.
12. The finances of the United States—May they be a model of purity and economy.
13. The militia of the United States—May their patriotism ever render standing armies superfluous—9 cheers.
14. France—May she ere long be able to celebrate the 14th July, as the anniversary of her freedom instead of burlesquing it.
15. Ireland—May her next attempt to obtain independence be as successful as that of America—9 cheers.
16. The American Fair—May their virtues ever exceed their beauty.
17. The elective franchise—The support of the rights of freemen, and the peaceful corrective of their wrongs.—9 cheers.
18. The territory of Columbia—May it prove worthy of admission into the Federal Compact.
Dramatic volunteer. The memory of Washington, the good the great, the brave.
BOSTON, June 23. Extracts of letters from Paris, received by the way of Havre.
April 28, 1803. "We have now the most certainty of being paid in the United States for what France owes to Americans.—This government cedes Louisiana, for a certain sum, of which the American credits are to be in part, and whether we be paid in cash or in stocks, it is still a good payment."
May 9. "I at last have the satisfaction to inform you that the American creditors are to be paid by the American government in exchange for Louisiana, the thing is fixed. Five months are given for the ratification; and six weeks after, those accounts which are liquidated will be paid by Mr. Livingston's bills on the Treasury of the United States, and those unliquidated within six months after!"
The above interesting intelligence is addressed to a gentleman of the first respectability in this town. As it appears Mr. Munroe's negotiation terminated early in May, it may be presumed his dispatches, stating the result, have been upwards of 40 days on their way to America. Our government will, therefore, soon be able to present the public with some official information on the subject.
Since preparing the above for the press, we have been favoured with the following letter. The situation of the writer will justify confidence in the accuracy of his information.
Paris, May 13.
I enclose you a Memorial, which Mr. Livingston, one Minister here, presented to the French government, which was really the primary cause of the cession of Louisiana to the United States. I beg you to have it translated and published, that the tribute due to the exertions of that able negotiator be rendered by every citizen, who is capable of appreciating the inestimable benefit he has obtained. The cession was voted in the Council of State the 30th of April. I was at St. Cloud that day. The 9th, propositions were made to Mr. Livingston to fix on a price. The 10th, the thing was talked over, and the principles agreed upon, when news of Mr. Munroe's arrival at Havre got to town. The 12th, in the evening Mr. M. did arrive at Paris. The previous negotiations of Mr. L. were communicated to him and every thing was closed and signed the 30th—even being Mr. Monroe was presented at court.
"A convention, for the payment of American debts by France, to our citizens, has also been signed. They are estimated at four millions of dollars: and are to be paid by the United States, in part of the compensation for Louisiana. Thus, the most important event to our country since the declaration of Independence, has been effected by a man without authority from his government, and who, to insure the good he wished to obtain, pledged his fortune for the execution. Merit of such a kind is so rare, that it ought to be well understood and appreciated. Mr. Munroe has the satisfaction of having been commissioned expressly for the purpose, and which to eternity will render him celebrated, without posterity knowing the part he had in the business."
"The British Minister went off last evening, but I do not believe in war."
The document alluded to is entitled, "A Memorial on this question, whether it be advantageous for France to take possession of Louisiana? It would seem the French government was, on affected to be, convinced by it. The existence of this memorial was mentioned in a Charleston paper of the 25th ult. It is now in the hands of Mr. Nancrède for translation. On account of its length it could not be prepared for this day's paper; but we shall present it to our readers in our next.
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And be entered upon immediately, three well finished BRICK HOUSES,
NEARLY opposite Morin's Tavern, a Welsh street very near Pennsylvania Avenue, built for the WASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY.
The Houses will be rented on very reasonable terms.
Apply to THOMAS CARPENTER near the President's Square. Dec. 12.
A LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Washington City, on the 1st July, 1803.
A. Mrs. Eliza Alexander, Lieut. A. B. Armistead.
B. Benjamin C. Bartlett, James Blake, Mark Blair, Wm. Blade, Rev. Gideon Blackburn, Jeremiah Booth, Robert Brown, John Brackenridge, Samuel Boats, Gerrard S. Boorman, Hugh Boyd, Solomon Bond, Jacob Berger, Clement Brooke, Isaac Bloom, Esq. John Brown, (tailor) Wm. Burris, (care of J. Brown) John D. Brashears, Robert B. Brandt, for William Tyrell.
C. Miss Mary Clarke, (care of Samuel Boats) Phebe Cally, at Richard Charles's, George Celia, Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, James G. Gouhou, Esq. Doctor Edward Guibou, John Chilly, (mariner) Lieut. Michael Carroll, (2) John Caton, (ditcher) Hugh G. Campbell, Esq. William Cannon, jun. of the Essex, Jacob Craven, Solomon Cartier, (serjeant).
D. Margaret Davis, (Greenleaf's point) Samuel B. Davis, John Dunbar, Mr. Decatur, (navy) Suky Davis, Henry Duggin, (of the Boston) John Dunbar, William Deen, Alexander Done, (navy department).
E. Madame Elwis, Edward Ellis (taylor) Ignatius Edebin.
F. John B. French, Dennis Fitzhugh, Azariah Foxton, Capt. John Fraser, Philip Fitzhugh.
G. William Gibbins, Joshua Gregg, Rufus Goodrich, James Gibbon (milk-milk) Peter Gardner, Henry Griffith, Joseph Garle.
H. Samuel Hester, John Hutton, John H. Hooker, Esq. Captain Charles Hyde, (6) Edward Hall, Bernard Hendry, Daniel Harly, Michael Hook, Samuel Hoar, Lieut. Isaac Hull, (of the Adams) John S. Higdon, Andrew Hoce.
J. David Johnson, Richard Jones, Captain Izard, Honorable Charles Jarvis, Peter Jackson, (care of Samuel Hartleis) Francis Jones.
K. G. W. Kirkland, Edward Keaton, (joiner) Ezekiel King.
L. Mrs. Butler Lee, A. B. Lindley, John Love, G. A. Lawrence, D. Laper, Rev. Wilson Lee.
M. Robert Myers, Ezra Mantz, Philip Menn, Gen. William Miller, Miss Mary Mitchell, (2) Rev. John Morgan, (2) Mr. Magill, James McDonough, Esq. Benjamin Marlow, (carpenter) Mans M. Henry, Edward McCarty, John McGraw, Samuel Miller, (shoemaker) James M'Gaw, (mariner) James P. Mix, (2) Thomas Mathis.
N. David Norris, James Nite.
P. John Payne, Wm. Pickering, (2) Henry Page, (2) Jesse Pearce, William Prentiss, (2) Peter Pampkin, Esq.
R. Isaac Raner, John Richardson, Esq. Thomas O. Robertson, (masters mate) William Iron Rea, (sail maker) Thomas Roghan.
S. Robert Short, Esq. Elizabeth Stone, Mary Santoro, Stephen Sykes, Ralph Smith, jun. Richard Stephenson, (gunner) Charles Stewart, Mr. Sinclair, William Sykes, Hendrick H. Staats, Samuel Smith.
T. Miss Gracy Turner, Edward Turner, Joseph Thompson, Doctor Nathaniel Tisdale, Charles C. Byrd Thompson.
W. Thomas West, (of Kentucky) Abraham Welton, Wallace Wormley, Samuel Wright (care of Robert Brown) Widow Wilson, Roger C. Weightman, James Wilson, Joel Wert, John Willoby, John W. Wyman, Benjamin Witt, (tailor) Charles Wilkins, Esq. (of Kentucky) Gen. John Wilkens, (late quarter master general.)
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City of Washington, April 21. 1803. twt
TO BE RENTED.
And entered upon in few weeks, A CONVENIENT HOUSE for the residence of a numerous family, situated on North G. Street, near the Executive Office—There are four Rooms with a fire-place in each; but its four Bed Chambers—the Kitchen is in a two-story house building connected with the dwelling house by a passage that leads into the kitchen at once, &c.—the cellar is dry—the tenant will have use of a dry well for the preservation of meat—the garden ground, which is watered in, exceeds the depth of the lot—33 by 3213—Apply to E. L. King who lives adjoining the premises.
June 20. twt
WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county as a runaway, on the 30th inst. a negro man, who calls himself EDWARD JACKSON; he is about 32 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches high, stout and will made, has lost the greater part of his left ear, has a scar on his breast, and one on each hand over his thumb, has on a white kersey jacket, blue cloth trousers, and a red shirt; he says he is free, and came left from New Orleans. If he is not released, he will be sold for his jail fees according to law.
James Wilson, Sheriff. June 20. twt
FOR SALE.
On easy payments at the premises, A tract of land containing 230 acres, situated in Montgomery county, Maryland, and lying on the great road leading from the Federal City to the mouth of Monocacy, near Mr. William Barnes, and about seven miles above the road-house—On this tract there are two small tenements; there remains upwards of 200 acres, in wood—A portion of this portion of the quality of the land and the improvements thereon is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed, any person inclined to purchase will first view the land, and by applying to Henry Jones on the premises, he will show the same to any person who may be inclined to purchase. It this is not sold at private sale before the 6th of August next, it will then be offered to public sale; one third part of the purchase money must be paid down, the remaining two thirds will be divided into three equal payments, by giving bond with approved security bearing interest from date. The first payment to be made on the first of December 1803, the second payment on the first Dec. 1807, and the third payment on the first Dec. 1809. If punctually paid at the stipulated times no interest will be required; and on the last payment being made a title will be given to the purchaser, possession will be given on the 1st of December next.
BEN. W. JONES, and HENRY JONES. May 13. 1w6A.
PUBLIC SALE.
By order of the orphan's court of Washington county will be sold, at the dwelling of the deceased in the City of Washington, on Thursday the 16th day of July next, at 11 o'clock A. M.
Part of the personal estate of the late Col. John Williamson, deceased; consisting of different articles of household and kitchen furniture, and two cows.
A credit of six months will be given for all sums above twenty dollars, bond, with security, being given for payment, with interest from the day of sale.
MARGARET WILLIAMSON, Administrator. City Washington, 20 June, 1803. 3tw
His Master's Bred, the following thorough bred Horses, viz. Lady Bollingbrooks and her three Cols; Lady Bessie was got by the imported horse Pantonian. Pantonian was got by King Herod out of Pattercrack, her dam by Herod out of Pattercrack, who was got by Dove, out of Stella, who was got by Black, and all Black, out of Cellina, who was got by the Godolphin Arabian. The above mare is in foal by the celebrated horse Diomed; her eldest Col. is a filly got by Diomed, two years old this Spring, full 13 hands high; she is engaged in a Sweepstakes at New Brunswick of 100 dollars each, since substituted; and a full sister to Lavinia who won the great subscription for 3 year old's at Pterobring in May last. Her second is a filly, very large and promising, full 14 hands high, and is full sister to Col. Taylor's famous running mare Dido, by Darley Arabian, who won 4 capital Sweepstakes at 3 years old, distanced the field in every instance. The above filly is engaged in the great subscription to be run for at Richmond in October, 1803, of 26 subscribers 200 dollars each. Her third is a fine colt foaled this Spring, very large and handsome, and was got by the imported horse Whipple's Saltram. The whole of the above stock or any part thereof may be bought of the subscriber, living in Chesterfield county, Virginia, near Peter River. All of the above colts are perfectly gentle, round and healthy.
EZEKIEL DANCE. June 22. 3tw.
20 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on the 21st inst. from the subscriber, residing in the borough of Lancaster, (Penn.) a bound Negro Servant named LESTER, but sometimes calling himself BILLY JONES, aged about 20 years, he is about 5 feet 10 inches high, pretty well habited, and likely in the face. He took with him an olive coloured ribbed nankeen Coat or new, an old coat of superfine brown cloth, a white Mantille, and a cotton stripe waistcoat, white dimity pantaloons and brown fullish trousers, good shoes, and a good cator hat; but it is probable he has other clothes besides these. It is supposed he will endeavor to get a place as a waiter, or attempt going to sea. All masters of vessels are therefore cautioned as, if carrying him off, or any person who shall secure him to that his master may have him again, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges.
WILLIAM BARTON. Lancaster, June 23, 1803.
N. B. The printers in Frederick town, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New-York, are requested to give this advertisement a place in their papers.
TAKE NOTICE.
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 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 mowed, I will give six months credit for one fourth of the purchase money—six months for the other quarter, eight months for the third, and two years for the last payment, a purchaser will find me on the premises.
Thos. POLLARD. Feb. 21st.
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.
World wish to engage in some healthy Country situation.
A person who has practiced teaching an English School for 10 years, and can produce Certificates expressing the approbation of those parents who have favoured him with the tuition of their Children—He professes teaching Spelling, Reading and writing with propriety, Mercantile, Vulgar and Decimal Arithmetic, Book keeping, Mensuration, Geography &c. In all which, he will engage to give Lateral. Offer to whoever may employ him—some healthy part of Virginia will be preferred, and a line directed (post paid) to the Editor of this paper will be sure attended to.
The highest price in Cash will be given for a quantity of HOLLAND BEANS and BLACK EYED PEAS. Apply to Wm. BRUNT. Washington, June 29. ep3w.
DEBATES IN THE SENATE.
This day is published, At Wm. Duane's Book-store Pennsylvania Avenue.
Price One Dollar and Fifty Cents.
A COMPLETE REPORT Of the Debates on the Mississippi question, in the Senate of the United States, on the 23rd, 24th and 25th, February last; on certain resolutions concerning the violation of the right of deposit in the
ISLAND OF NEW-ORLEANS.
[In a former advertisement the price was incorrectly dated.] June 23. cod3t
Columbian Library.
At a meeting of the Shareholders of the Columbian Library on Saturday last, Stephen B. Balch, Joseph Nouvel, Thomas Turner, John Craven, Francis Lowndes, Jun. and Adam King, were chosen directors for the ensuing year.
Resolved, That the price of shares to new subscribers be hereafter, at the rate of 15 dollars a share—and that all shares heretofore subscribed for, and on which there are arrearages due prior to the 1st day of January last, be forfeited, unless the said arrearages be paid on or before the first day of August next—and it is hereby declared to be the duty of the Librarian to consider and enter as forfeited, all the aforesaid shares on which the arrearages shall not be paid as aforesaid.
Resolved also, that the annual payment be two dollars for the present year, Extract from the minutes.
DAVID WILEY, Sec'y.
It may be worthy of notice, that all who have ever held shares in the Library, and have not transferred them, will still be entitled to them, upon paying off the arrearages, as above; that a considerable number of new books have been provided within the last year; that the support and encouragement of the institution may be both honorable and useful that the Library is kept open for the delivery and return of books every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon, from 3 o'clock till 5 o'clock—that every share is entitled to two books at one time, and may keep them one fourteen days—that other persons may have equal access to the books with the Shareholders, on paying, in advance, for one year, four dollars, for one quarter of a year, one and one half dollars; and for one month, half a dollar giving competent security for the return of the books.
The Books are kept in an apartment of the Columbian Academy.
George-Town, April 1. cogt rawt13A
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 Burr's works, 8vo. 8vo. Frazr's Gleaming, 5 vols. 8vo. elegant. Fercoude's Voyage, 2 vols. 8vo. Michele's Lucid, 2 vols. 8vo. Link's Travels, 8vo.—Clavigero's Mexico, 2 vols. 8vo. Sancho's Letters, 8vo. Memoirs of Prusse 6th, 4 vols. 8vo. Segur's Frederic William 2nd, 2 vols. 8vo. Soulaque's Memoirs of Louis 16th, 6 vols. 8vo. Spallanzani's Travels, 4 vols. 8vo. Watson's Philip and an 3rd, 5 vols. 8vo. Heien Maria William's Sketches, 2 vols. 8vo. Gibbon's Roman Empire 12 vols. 8vo. Grandier's Voyage in the Indian Ocean, 2 vols. Memoirs of Colletier, 8vo. Reynier's State of Egypt, 8vo. Cavallio's Natural and Experimental Philosophy, a new and valuable work, 4 vols. 8vo. Beffent's Moral Philosophy, 8vo. Payley's (Dr.) Natural Theology, 8vo. Adams on the Microscope, with plates. Brown's Travels into Africa, 4to, Norman's 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. Infidel Father, 3 vols. 12mo. Month of Madrid 4 vols. 12mo. Lorimou 2 vols. 12mo.—Home 5 vols. 12mo. Romance of the Pyrenees 4 vols. 12mo. The Savage of Aveyron, 12mo. Tales of Superstition 12mo. Bread Crumbs, by G. Coleman. Holloman's Poems, 12mo. Atta—Glover's Atheniad, 3 vols. &c. 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. May 20, 1803.
ELISHA RIGGS,
Has just received from Philadelphia
A large supply of
Seasonable Goods, viz.
IMPOSSD and Coloured Muffins, &c. Very fine Musl. & Book do. Lace Shawls and Wide Laces, &c. single Taffey and L. Faus, Silk Cotton and thd. Hosiery, Very fine Cambric and long lawn, Cotton Counterpans and Dimities, Striped Silk for Coats, Fancy Waistcoats and Janes, 9-8 and 7-8 Buff and Silk Chintzes, London Cloths and Cadmers, Nankeens, Mullians and Checks, White and Buff Cord for Uniform, Silver Lace and Blue Plumes, Irish and German Sheetings, Bed Prints and Pickings, Man's light Beaver Hats, Diaper Table Cloths.
ALSO,
Cheap Irish Linens, And many other articles, which being bought at the best market, & will be sold very low for Cash. George Town, June 15, M & F 4w F4w
SPRING GOODS.
JOHN COX,
Has just received an elegant and extensive assortment of Fashionable Spring Goods, which he is now selling at very reduced prices.
Also,
A quantity of Spinning Cotton in bags. Georgetown, June 1. ow.
All persons having claims or
demands of any nature against the subscriber, are requested to exhibit their accounts, without delay, to JOHN HEWIT or RICHARD FORRESTER, Esqrs. of the city of Washington, who are authorized, in my name, to account 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. tf
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 Cloth's and Cambric's, 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.
PRINTING INK
OF AN EXCELLENT QUALITY,
FOR SALE AT
TIMOTHY CALDWELL'S
Near the West Market, City of Washington, who has to Let on Ground Rent a number of Lots in eligible situations. June 22. 3m.
ATTENTION.
THE members of the Washington Troop of Horse, will meet on Saturday evening next, at 5 o'clock, on the ground North of the President's House, without uniform, provided with ten blank cartridges each. As arrangements will then be made for the fourth of July, it is hoped the gentlemen of the corps will be punctual in their attendance. By order of the captain. N. LUFBOROUGH, Adjutant. Washington, June 29.
LEHIGH NAVIGATION
LOTTERY.
SECOND CLASS.
Five thousand dollars the highest prize!
THIS Lottery will positively commence
a drawing at the city of Philadelphia, on the
first Monday of September next.
The prizes will be paid thirty days after
its conclusion, of which public notice will be
given. Such as are not demanded within
twelve months shall be considered as re-
linquished for the benefit of the Navigation.
The Managers depend principally upon
the proceeds of this Lottery for finishing the
Navigation of the Lehigh. This will open
an intercourse by water to Philadelphia of a-
bove four hundred miles, including only
twelve and an half miles portage near its con-
junction with the Schuylkill at Wilkesbar-
re, thereby forming a new source of trade, af-
fording a plentiful supply of coal, lumber, &c.
the advantages of which will be immense; and
an easy conveyance to the owners of lands and
farm in the vicinity by which they can
send their produce to market.
Tickets may now be had at five dollars of
George Taylor, jun. No. 67. } Cheyney
William Blackburn, 117, } do.
Edward Stow, 73. } do.
James Glentworth, 30. } do.
March 15, 1803. Doll.
SCHEME.
1 Prize of 5000 dol. viz. } is 5000
Cash 3000
20 shares stock 3000 } is 2000
1 two thousand dollars } 2000
2 one thousand dollars } 2000
6 five hundred dollars } 3000
6 three hundred dollars } 1800
6 two hundred dollars } 1200
15 one hundred dollars } 1500
20 fifty dollars } 1000
75 twenty dollars } 1500
1800 six dollars } 10800
1st drawn number on the eighth day 600
1st do. twelfth 600
1st do. twentieth 1000
1st do. thirtieth 1000
1st do. thirty fifth 1000
1st do. last day 1000
35,080
1938 prizes, 3064 blanks,
2000 tickets, at five dollars each, is 10,000
The prizes subject to a deduction of
fifteen per centum. 2aw
Boarding & Day Schools.
PRESIDENT'S SQUARE.
J. GARDINER instructs Youth in Arith-
metic, Book-Keeping, Writing, and English
Grammar.
Mrs. GARDINER teaches Needle Work,
Tambouring, &c. Young Ladies who desire
to go on, can divide their time betwixt the
two schools.
Boys from the country accommodated with
Board and Lodging on reasonable terms. June 1. 2mo
Lots for sale.
IN eligible situations, and upon very ad-
vantageous terms—A plan of the several
lots in which they are contained may be
seen and terms thereon by applying to,
ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Attorney at law and conveyancer, tf.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD,
FOR delivering to the Subscriber a negro
boy, Edmond, who was a few days ago
sent with a letter to a gentleman in the city
and has not since returned. RICHARD FRAZER. Washington June 27, 1803. 6tep.
CHARLES VARDEN,
TAYLOR,
FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an el-
egant assortment of the best quality super-
fine Cloths, Cashmeres, Silk Florances, Black
and fancy silk molekin velvet, white & figured
Mantilles, Swandowns, Toumettes, Velveteens,
Fancy cords, Coatings, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. 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. tf.
NOTICE.
MR. SAMUEL SPEAK
IS appointed, by the Legionary Court of the
first Legion of the Militia, to collect the
FINES incurred by the members thereof—
commencing at the company meetings, held
in November last. W. D. BEALL, Adjutant. June 17. 3w
RAPINE, CONRAD & Co.
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS,
New-Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, Washington's Reports of cases argued and determined in the court of appeals of Virginia—Price 6 dollars. An address to the government of the United States, on the cession of Louisiana, second edition—Price 25 cents. Monroe's Embassy, in relation to our claims to the navigation of the Mississippi—Price 25 cents. An address on the past, present and eventual relations of the United States to France—Price 18 cents. Also, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BOOKS in every branch of literature and science; and a constant supply of the stationery—all which they will sell at their usual moderate prices.
In Council, Annapolis, April 19, 1803
ORDERED, that the act to alter, change and abolish, such parts of the constitution and form of government as relates to the establishing a general court and court of appeals, be published once in each week, for the space of three months successively, in the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Baltimore American, the Telegraph, the Federal Gazette, at Baltimore; the National Intelligencer; Mr. Smith's paper, at Easton; the Republican Advocate, at Fredericktown, and Mr. Graves's paper, at Hagerstown. By order, NINTIAN PINKNEY. Clerk.
AN ACT
To alter, change and abolish, such parts
of the constitution and form of go-
vernment as relates to the establishing
a general court and court of appeals.
BE it enacted, by the General Assembly of Maryland, That from and after the first day of March, eighteen hundred and four, there shall be a court of appeals, composed of three persons of integrity, and found judgment in the law, who shall be styled in their commissions Justices of the court of appeals, whose judgment shall be final & conclusive in all cases of appeal from the court of chancery, county court or "pleas" court; and that the court of