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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. VI. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. DCCCXLIII.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
NAVY DEPARTMENT, ACCOUNTANT'S OFFICE, February 6, 1806.
A STATEMENT Exhibiting the amount of money which has been drawn from the Treasury of the U. States, and disbursed on account of the navy in each year, since the establishment of the navy department, viz.     Year. Amount.     In the year 1798 570,314 24   1799 2,848,187 26   1800 3,385,340 18   1801 2,117,420 74   1802 946,213 24   1803 1,107,925 32 3/4   1804 1,246,502 74 3/4   1805 1,409,949 67    THOMAS TURNER, Acc't.
A STATEMENT Exhibiting the cost of each armed ship or other vessel built or purchased on account of the United States, for the navy, viz.
   Ship. Cost.     Frigate United States, 299,336 36   Constitution, 302,718 84   Constellation, 314,212 15   Congress, 197,246 81   President, 220,910 08   Chesapeake, 220,667 80   Philadelphia, 179,349 00   New York, 159,639 60   Essex, 139,362 50   John Adams, 113,505 72   Adams, 76,622 27   George Washington, 69,024 92   Boston, 119,570 04   General Greene, 105,492 32   Insurgent, 96,640 29   Ganges, 80,655 21   Portsmouth, 59,551 52   Merrimack, 46,170 20   Connecticut, 57,260 65   Baltimore, 56,277 67   Delaware, 59,563 01   Maryland, 70,249 83   Potomac, 73,104 40   Herald, 47,780 77   Trumbull, 53,494 91   Warren, 34,762 01   Montezuma, 53,732 13   Norfolk, 18,720 55   Richmond, 27,896 87   Augusta, 16,294 29   Pickering, 52,126 06   Syren, 32,321 77   Argus, 37,428 29   Hornet, 52,603   Schooner Enterprise, 16,240 52   Experiment, 16,659 15   Vixen, 20,872 73   Nautillus, 18,763 51   South-Carolina, 5,146 54   Charleston, 5,190 04   Beaufort, 4,030 53   St. Mary's, 5,575 11   Savannah, 6,228 69   Protector, 4,443 59   Mars, 4,387 45   Governor Davis, 3,125 09   Governor Williams, 3,213 41   Gun Boat No. 1, built at Washington 10,210 65   2, Hampton, 11,399 95   3, Philad. 11,757 48   4, Washington, 11,989 50   5, Baltimore, 12,293 87   6, New-York, 13,790 00   7, Do. 12,729 50   8, Boston, 13,090 97   9, Charleston, 12,792 64   10, Washington, 12,072 46   Bomb Keton, Spitfire, 17,307 83   Vengeance, 18,143 24  
Note. —The frigates United States, Constitution and Constellation, were built before the establishment of the navy department, and their costs ascertained from data obtained from the treasury and war departments.  THOMAS TURNER, Acc't.
A STATEMENT Exhibiting the amount of money expended in the purchase and improvement of each navy yard belonging to the U. S.     Yard. Amount.     Navy-Yard at Washing'n. 180,920 15   Boston, 80,521 94   Portsmouth, N.H. 33,249 07   New-York, 89,555 50   Philadelphia, 41,180 84   Norfolk, 52,749 78    THOMAS TURNER, Acc't.
To be Sold, Or EXCHANGED for other property in the City, or its vicinity.
TWO valuable and contiguous TRACTS of LAND in the State of Kentucky, the one containing 6880 acres, and the other 6252 acres, by late re-survey. They are under old and indisputable titles of more than twenty years, and situated in a populous county, adjoining flourishing settlements. All taxes thereon have been duly paid. Apply to the subscriber,  JOHN BECKLEY. City of Washington, November 6—wtf 3
Nassau (M.P.) Jan. 31. COURT OF VICE ADMIRALTY. Nov. 12, 1805.
Before his honor Henry Morison Dyer, esq. sole Judge & commissary.  SAMPSON, PRIPPEN, master.  Judgment. —This is the case of a ship, captured under American colors, on a voyage from Philadelphia to Havana, and in respect of which the captors contend for condemnation, on the ground that the same ship and cargo, originally came from Marseilles to Philadelphia, with an intention to proceed on her present destination.
In the course of the opinion which I am now called upon to give, it appears to be the most convenient arrangement, that I should first state what is the law upon cases of this description; and then proceed to consider how far the facts of the present case warrant the application of the law.
I will begin by merely advertising, as a preliminary proposition, to the rule, that the trade of neutrals, between the mother country and the colony of the enemy is illegal; a principle too plain, as I apprehend, to be dissented from, and which it would be needless to enforce by authority or argument.
I conceive it to be a rule equally plain, that a fraudulent stoppage in an intermediate neutral port to break the continuity of a voyage, which if continuous would be illegal, must be subject to the same penalties as the continuous voyage itself. Whatever some interested defenders of neutral rights may advance, I apprehend the latter principle to be perfectly as clear as the former; and at least I have not heard it controverted by the argument in this case.
Taking the principle then to be clear, the important question in every case of that sort must be, whether the arrival in the neutral port was merely a stoppage in transitu made with the fraudulent intent of breaking the continuity of the voyage; or whether it effected a complete and bona fide importation into the neutral country; it being clearly admitted, that after such a bona fide importation, and an admixture of the articles with the common stock of the country, it is competent to the neutral merchant to transport them forwards wherever he pleases.
Several cases have occurred before our superior courts of prize, in which these principles have been discussed. In the Polly, Lasky, (2 Rob. Ad. Rep. 801) which was the case of an American ship taken on a voyage from Marblehead to Bilboa, with a cargo of colonial produce, which had been broke from Havana to Marblehead; it appeared that the goods had been legally imported into America, and that the duties had been paid; and under these circumstances, the high court of admiralty decreed for restitution.
In the Penelope, Flagg, (court of appeals, 10th June, 1801) the vessel was taken on a voyage from Charleston to Malaga, with a cargo of sugar and tobacco, which had been brought from Havana to Charleston in another vessel, belonging to the same American owners. But that cargo appearing by this evidence to have been lawfully imported into America, the lords restored it.
In the Mercury, Roberts, (court of appeals, 28th July, 1800, and 13th Jan. 1804) the voyage was from Charleston to Hamburg, the cargo, sugar, which had been brought in the same vessel from Havana. The manifest described the cargo to be laden at the port of Charleston, and there was an attestation of the master, annexed to the same instrument, that the goods had been legally imported into America, and the duties thereon paid or secured. But it appeared by other and more indisputable evidence, that not one article of the cargo had been landed since the ship left Havana, and that the sole purpose of touching at Charleston had been to obtain a new set of papers for the voyage to Europe. Under these circumstances, the property was condemned.
In the Eagle, Weeks, (court of appeals, 15th May, 1802) there was a voyage from Philadelphia to the Havana with a cargo of bar iron and nails, which had been brought from Bilboa to Philadelphia. Further proof was ordered to shew the nature of the importation of those articles into America, and to ascertain the fact whether the duties had been paid. Very full further proof was subsequently exhibited, by which it appeared, that the duties on importation had been actually paid; and that the two voyages were perfectly distinct transactions. And upon this proof, the lords pronounced for restitution.
after the cargo was landed and surveyed; but they had (a very small part excepted) been drawn back on the re-exportation. In that case it should seem, (for no reasons were given) that the lords considered the original intention of the parties to have been not to dispose of the cargo in the neutral country, but to send it on to the colonial port of the enemy—and therefore the property was condemned.
The last cases which have occurred on this subject are those of the Enoch and the Rowena, before the high court of admiralty, 23d June, 1805. They were two American ships, laden with French colonial produce, bound from Boston to Antwerp. The cargoes had been landed in America in the same manner as in the Essex; but the vessels had come originally from Martinique to America, with the same cargoes, on account of the same neutral owners—Sir William Scott inferred from all the circumstances of these cases, that the original design was a voyage to Europe, and on that ground (referring to the Essex as an authority) he pronounced both ships and their cargoes to be subject to condemnation.
The rule laid down by the late decisions (and which it is my duty to observe in cases where it applies) I conceive to be this: That it is incumbent on the claimant to shew that the original intention on his part was, that the arrival in the neutral port should completely end the voyage—and that the subsequent voyage in which he was interrupted, was a new, original and distinct speculation; in short to negative any presumption of a colorable attempt to evade the penalties of a direct trade.
It is no secret that much clamor has been raised against that exalted court, whose recent decisions I have just adverted to; and that these decisions have been arraigned as being inconsistent with the principles laid down in the former case of the Polly, Lasky. For my own part I cannot see any just reason for that assertion.
The language which, as a belligerent nation, we have been uniformly authorised by every principle of common sense, and every doctrine of the law of nations, to hold on this subject, may be couched in the following terms:
"You, the Neutral, while you shall be protected in all your former rights and privileges, shall not interfere in any new trade; which by benefiting our enemy, shall arrest the infusion of our force, and disconcert the operations which the law of arms authorises us to direct against him—in peace, you were not allowed to trade between the parent state and the colony of our enemy: therefore, you must not do so in war—neither shall you be at liberty to carry on covertly and indirectly, that trade which is thus interdicted in its open and direct shape. Carry on that commerce which you were always permitted, between the parent state and your own country—pursue the same intercourse between your own country and the colony, which was formerly indulged to you. But when we find your vessels carrying to the hostile colony the produce of the mother country, or to the mother country the productions of its colonies, satisfy us plainly, honestly and substantially, that the articles carried in either case were drawn from your common mercantile stock (into which they had been formerly incorporated by a bona fide importation) and that they were not originally brought to the neutral port with an intention of transmission to the ultimate point of hostile destination."
In conformity to this doctrine, our courts of prize did certainly, at one time, consent to admit, as the test of a bona fide importation, that the goods should be landed and the duties upon importation paid in the neutral state. But when, in a longer course of experience, cases should arise, in which we find that articles are landed but to be reshipped, and that duties are paid, which are presently afterwards drawn back upon re-exportation, or rather that a mere security for the payment is taken, which is only to be enforced in the event of the articles remaining in the neutral state; have we not a just right to say, that we will no longer consider those two acts as exclusive tests of honest importation, and that we expect the fact of such an importation to be established by other and more convincing evidence? And I should be glad to know on what just ground of argument we can be said in making this demand, to recede from our original principle? But I fear to attempt a defence of that most upright and eminent judge, whose talents and whose virtues far transcend my feeble praise, and are best rewarded by the united testimony of an applauding nation.
The principle then, I must assume, remains entire, that in cases of this sort, it is necessary to shew that the voyage did end, or was intended to end, in the neutral country, to which the vessel belongs, and that there was no projected communication between the hostile ports.
A distinction, however, is attempted as to this particular case! And it is contended by the claimant's counsel, that with whatever justice these doctrines may apply to an indirect trade
between the mother country and the colony of the same enemy, yet that the case of a circuitous trade from the parent state of one enemy, to the colony of another is different; that all the cases which have been decided, are cases of the former description, and that there is no case of the latter kind.
I am ready to admit that the assertion is right as to those cases which have been cited, at the bar, or which the research of the court has discovered. Though I think that cases of the other kind must have arisen, I confess that they have not occurred to my observation. But supposing the fact to be, that no such case has ever been decided, and that it is now presented for the first time, to the view of this or any other court, little anxious as I ever am to establish new doctrines upon my single judgment, I should not hesitate to say, if it were necessary, for the first time, that a colorable stoppage in a neutral port, in the course of a meditated voyage from the mother country of one enemy to the colony of another enemy, allied in war, is illegal. A direct trade between two such ports of the confederate powers, was determined in the Rose, Young, (2 Rob. Reps. 266) and in many other instances, to be equally penal with the direct trade between the parent and the colonial ports of the same enemy. That trade between ports of the same enemy, when attempted to be circuitously managed, has been held equally penal with the direct intercourse itself; and I cannot discover that a shade of difference exists, so as to screen the like evasion in the course of a trade between the parent state and the colony of two different nations, who are our common adversaries.
Having thus stated what I conceive to be the law upon questions of this kind, I proceed to consider whether the facts of this case are such as to bring it within the rule.
I will begin with the oral testimony, which has been derived from the examination on the standing interrogatories of five persons, a larger number than is usually required by the court, but an excess, which, under all the circumstances of this particular case, and among them the great value of the property, the court very readily approves.
The evidence of the Spanish passenger, who was bound from Philadelphia to Havana, I may at once lay out of the case, as he was wholly unacquainted with the transaction or any of the parties to it.
(To be continued.)
CITY LOTS FOR SALE.
THE undermentioned Lots of ground are offered for sale, either separately or by squares, on liberal terms either for cash or on credit—they are all free from mortgage or incumbrance, and subject to no litigation or contest, as the titles are derived by immediate conveyances from the chancellor of Maryland and the commissioners of Washington, to Messrs Henry Pratt, Thomas Willing Francis, John Miller, John Athiey & Jacob Barker, trustees of the Aggregate Fund.
   Square No. 54 Lot no 9—sq 72 Lots no 2 4 8 10 12 13 14 15 18—sq 84 Lot no 1—sq 35 Lots no 20 21 22—sq 103   Lot no 7 8—sq 145 Lots no 1 2 7 8—sq 146 Lots no 5 6 7 12 13 14—sq 253 Lots no 6 7 10 11 12 15 16—sq 293   Lots no 1 2 3 7 8 11 12 13 18—sq 349 Lots no 1 2 8—sq 376 Lots no 10 16 17 18—sq 407 Lots no 3 4 7 8 9 17 18—sq 487   Lots no 5 6 7 10—sq 483 Lots no 8 9 12—sq 489 Lots no 5 6 9 491 Lots no 10 11 12 16 19 20 24—sq 493   Lots no 7 8—sq 94 Lots no 8 9 10—sq 531 Lots no 3 4 11 12 13 14—sq 534 Lots no 13 15 16 17—sq 584   Lots no 1 2 3 4 21 22 23 24—sq 588 whole square. Lot no 1—sq 590 whole square.   sq 635 Lots no 1 2 3 5 6 9 19—sq 638 Lots no 1 2 3—sq 639 Lot no 1—sq 640   Lots no 1 2 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18—sq 641 whole square. sq 642 Lots no 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 19—sq 643   Lot no 2—south of 643 Lots no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20—sq 644 Lots no 1 5 7 west of 645 whole square.   sq 878 Lots no 16 17 18 19 20—sq 973 Lots no 4 5 6 7 8 20 21—sq 995 Lots no 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18—south of 1019   Lots no 1 2 4—sq 1020 Lots no 1 2 3 4 5 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38—sq 1021 Lot no 1—sq 1022 Lot no 10 2—sq 1023   Lots no 4 5 7 8 9 10—sq 1024 Lots no 1 2 3 7—sq 1045 Lots no 9 10 12—sq 1046 Lots no 2 7 4 15—sq 1047   Lots no 7 8 9 12 13 19 20—sq 1048 Lots no 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23.  
Persons disposed to purchase are desired to apply to the subscriber at Mrs. Frost's near the capitol.  JAMES GREENLEAF, Agent and attorney to the trustees of the Aggregate Fund. Feb. 24—wtf
New-York, Feb. 28. STATISTICAL.
By the enumeration of the inhabitants of this city recently published, the progress of population for the last 5 years appears to be at the rate of 25 per cent. Should our city continue to increase in the same proportion during the present century, the aggregate number, at its close, will far exceed that of any other city in the old world, Pekin not excepted: as will appear from the following table.
Progress of population in the city of New-York, computed at the rate of 25 per cent. every 5 years.
   1805 75,770   1810 94,715   1815 110,590   1820 147,987   1825 184,993   1830 231,238   1835 299,065   1840 361,993   1845 451,616   1850 564,520   1855 705,650   1860 882,062   1865 1,100,577   1870 1,375,221   1875 1,722,776   1880 2,153,470   1885 2,690,837   1890 3,364,796   1895 4,205,995   1900 5,257,493  
From this table it appears that the population of this city, 60 years hence, will considerably exceed the reputed population of the cities of Paris and London. Cities and nations, however, like individuals, experience their rise, progress and decline. It is hardly probable that New-York will be so highly favored as to prove an exception—Warts, pestilence, and political convulsions must be our lot, and be taken into calculation. With every allowance, however, for the "numerous ills which life is heir to," from our advantageous maritime situation, and the increase of agriculture and commerce, our numbers will, in all probability, at the end of this century, exceed those of any other city in the world, Pekin alone excepted.
From the data here furnished, the politician, financier, and above all the speculator in town lots (a subject, to our shame be it spoken, which absorbs every generous passion) may draw various and interesting references.
We have been favored by a respectable mercantile house in this city, says the New-York Gazette, with the following letter from London, dated the 20th November, and the accompanying law opinion of an eminent civilian of London.
LONDON, 20th Nov. 1805. Gentlemen,
As the present system of our government, relative to the capture and condemnation of neutrals having on board the produce of the enemy's colonies, is become a subject of the greatest importance to the commercial world in general, and to American citizens in particular, and presuming it may not be uninteresting to yourselves, we take the liberty to hand you on the other side, a copy of a case drawn for the purpose of procuring the best information as to the conduct now to be adopted by neutrals engaged in such adventures, together with the opinion of one of the most eminent civilians in the admiralty courts.
[CASE.]  A. & B. merchants at New-York, subjects and citizens of the United States of America, and extensively connected with the continent of Europe, from the different quarters of which they learn that the produce of the enemy's colonies is selling at high prices, and on contrasting them with those of New York, they had sufficient margin for successful adventure; in consequence of which, they determine on shipping a cargo of Havana and Martinique sugars, and coffee, Curracca cocoa, log and Nicaragua wood, to the port of Leghorn, and in pursuance of this scheme, they attend the public sales, and examine the private warehouses of individuals, where they succeed in purchasing so much as is deemed advisable of each of the above articles, partly at public, partly by private sale, bills of parcels for which are tendered by the sellers, who accompanying the purchasers to a magistrate, before whom the latter, as well as the former, make oath to the fact of such purchases, and the particulars are stated in the bills of parcels, which each is countersigned by the English, French, Spanish, and such other consuls whose signatures may be deemed needful. For the transport of this property, an American vessel is chartered, on board of which it is shipped, and the vessel proceeds on the intended voyage, furnished with the regular documents to establish the neutrality of her flag; the captain is also provided with the aforesaid authenticated bills of parcels, together with bills of lading in conformity, and the certificate of the citizenship of A. and B. also of their ownership of said cargo.  Query!—Can such vessel, on such voyage to Leghorn, be legally detained

British cruisers, and if detained, is either vessel or cargo, or any part thereof, subject to condemnation; likewise, what would be the situation of this vessel and cargo, if bound direct to an enemy's port, say Amsterdam, Bordeaux, or Cadiz?
[OPINION.] If the transaction be truly as here stated, so that it be a speculation essentially originating in America, for a voyage actually commencing there, neither vessel nor cargo, nor any part of such cargo would be subject to condemnation, whether destined to Leghorn, Amsterdam, Bordeaux, Cadiz, or any other port, neutral or hostile, in Europe; a detention, however, may be legal, where the result may not be condemnation; what would justify detention can hardly be defined in answering a supposed case, because it must depend on a view of all the evidence taken, together, both oral and documentary. (Signed) F. LAURENCE. London, Nov. 19, 1905.
Valuable Property For Sale. THE subscriber offers for sale a number of valuable tracts of land in the city of Washington, about 2 1/2 miles from the President's House and near the same distance from the Capitol, and commanding a handsome view of the City, river Potomac, and Alexandria. Lot No. 1. contains 60 acres, No. 2 contains 42 acres, No. 3 contains 10 1/2 acres, No. 4 contains 19 acres; Likewise a lot lying between John Payne and Dr. Worthington, containing from 80 to 100 acres. These lots will be sold together or apart as may suit purchasers. Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Breckenridge near the property. Jan 24 wtf.
On the first day of April next, or (if not fair) on the next fair day at noon, will be offered at
PUBLIC SALE To the highest bidder, for ready money, that very desirable and well known estate formerly the property of James Worthington, Esq., called THE ROCKS ; Situated upon the river Shenandoah, in the county of Jefferson, Virginia. It consists of 900 acres of land (by estimation) more than one third in woods, and has upon it a variety of the most useful improvements with a large scope of river bottom and other distinguished natural advantages. The upland is remarkably adapted to the use of plaster & very productive. It will be sold either in one body, or in the convenient divisions of the farm—the mills—the distillery—and the Ferry with a small tavern for the accommodation of travellers; to each of which a suitable quantity of land will be attached, by a division to be made previous to the sale. This farm of about 760 acres with plenty of wood and water, including 80 acres of the richest river bottom, and the rest of the arable land of an excellent quality, with a large and commodious dwelling, the necessary out houses, two barns, &c. &c. may be had at a price which deserves the attention of any gentleman who wishes a farm detached from the mill property &c.
Also at the same time, on the same terms, a handsome little tract of 300 acres within two miles of the Rocks, called
THE MEADOW FARM , abt 2 3/4s in wood, with fine meadow ground—arable land, well adapted to the use of plaster, a good mill & a constant stream, constant springs of water, and comfortable farm houses.
Also, a little farm of only 115 acres 3 1/4s full undercultivation, adjacent to the Meadow Farm. The object in this sale being to raise as much money as may be necessary to release the estate from the encumbrance that exists on the above property; if the several purchasers produce the sum required, they will respectively be allowed a credit of part of the purchase money, as an inducement to them to buy as largely as they may wish to do; and no money will be required, but in exchange for a clear deed.
FERDINANDO FAIRFAX. Charles Town, Dec. 23, 1805—3t—wtf N. B. The sale will take place at the Rocks; and should any of the above land be previously disposed of by private sale, notice will be published in due time.
Pursuant to a decree of the Chancery Court of Maryland, I will expose to PUBLIC SALE on the twenty fourth day of March next at Montgomery Court House a tract of land in Montgomery county, state of Maryland, containing 319 acres more or less, late part of the estate of Gen. George Washington deceased, and on the 21st day of the same month, I will sell at Port Tobacco in Charles county at public sale 500 acres of land lying in said county & state of Maryland a part of said estate. Persons desirous of purchasing are requested to examine said lands which will be divided or sold entire as may best suit the purchaser to give bond with approved security for the purchase money and interest payable at the end of 12 months from the day of sale.
BUSH: WASHINGTON. Feb 28—24w1Mar24
This is to give notice that the subscriber of the county of Washington and district of Columbia hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county, state of Maryland, and from the Orphan's Court of the county of Washington aforesaid, letters of administration on the personal estate of WALTER MACKALL , late of Calvert county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber at or before the 6th day of September next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under my hand this 24th day of February 1806. JAMES S. MORSELL, adm'r. February 28—24w1m
(By Authority.)
AN ACT Authorising the sale of a tract of land, in the town of Cincinnati, and state of Ohio.
Be it enacted by the Senate & House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for the disposal of a certain tract or lot of land, belonging to the United States, in the town of Cincinnati, on the Ohio, being the same on which Fort Washington was erected, the Secretary of the Treasury shall cause the said tract to be surveyed and laid off into town lots, streets, and avenues, in such manner, and of such dimensions as he may judge proper, conforming as near as may be to the original plan of the town: when the survey is completed, a plat thereof shall be returned to the Surveyor General, on which the lots shall be denominated by progressive numbers, who shall therefrom cause two copies to be made, one to be transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury, and the other to the Register of the land office at Cincinnati; on the receipt of which plat, the Secretary of the Treasury shall cause the said town lots to be offered to the highest bidder at public sale, to be held at Cincinnati, under the superintendence of the Register and Receiver of the land office in the district of Cincinnati, on the same terms and conditions as have been provided for the public sale of the public lands of the United States. Six weeks notice shall be given of the day of sale, in at least two newspapers published in the state of Ohio.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. Feb. 28, 1806. APPROVED TH: JEFFERSON.
An ACT to suspend the commercial intercourse between the United States, and certain parts of the island of St. Domingo.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all commercial intercourse between any person or persons resident within the United States, and any person or persons resident within any part of the island of St. Domingo, not in possession, and under the acknowledged government of France, and also any cargo which shall be found on board of such ship or vessel when detected and interrupted in such unlawful purpose, or at her return from such voyage to the United States, shall be wholly forfeited, and may be seized and condemned in any court of the United States having competent jurisdiction.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That after due notice of this act at the several custom houses, no ship or vessel whatever shall receive a clearance for any port or place within the island of St. Domingo, and not in the actual possession of France: nor shall any clearance be granted for a foreign voyage to any ship or vessel, owned, hired, or employed, wholly or in part, by any person or persons, resident within the United States, until the owner or the employer for the voyage, or his factor or agent, with the master, shall give bond to the United States, in a sum equal to the value of the vessel and of her cargo, with condition that the ship or vessel, for which a clearance shall be required, is destined to some port or place without the limits of such part of the island of St. Domingo, as shall not be in the actual possession, and under the acknowledged government of France, and during the intended voyage shall not be voluntarily carried, or permitted to proceed, whether directly or from any intermediate port or place, to any port or place within such part of the island of St. Domingo, as shall not be in the actual possession, and under the acknowledged government of France; and in case of being forced by any casualty into any port or place hereby interdicted, shall not at any such port or place, voluntarily sell, deliver, or unload any part of such cargo, except so much as may be absolutely necessary to defray the expenses requisite to enable such vessel to proceed on her intended voyage; and generally, that such ship or vessel, whilst on such voyage, shall not be employed in any traffic or commerce, with or for any person resident within any part of the island of St. Domingo, not in the actual possession, and under the acknowledged government of France.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That all penalties and forfeitures incurred by force of this act, and which may be recovered, shall be distributed and accounted for, in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," passed the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, and may be mitigated or remitted in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to
provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," passed the third of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven, and made perpetual by an act passed the eleventh of February, one thousand eight hundred.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue and be in force for one year and no longer.
SEC. 5. And be it further enacted, That at any time after the passing of this act it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, if he shall deem it expedient, and consistent with the interest of the United States, by his order, to remit and discontinue the restraints and prohibitions on the commerce aforesaid.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. Feb. 28, 1806. APPROVED TH: JEFFERSON.
FOR SALE.
ALL that tract of land which I purchased from Mrs. Mary Jenkins and on which I now reside lying in St. Mary's county on the Chesapeake bay three miles from St. Inigoes creek, containing 700 acres more or less. The advantages of this land are numerous, 400 acres are in wood abounding in oak, locust and poplar. The bay shore affords an inexhaustible source of excellent manure in the sea weed or sea or as it is commonly called which is at all seasons thrown up in great quantities and is of easy access, lying immediately along side of the fields. No place can be better adapted than this for stock of all kinds. The woods yield abundance of acorns, and it abounds in grounds well calculated for meadows that produce great quantities of grass. The improvements of this place are likewise considerable. There are on it a good brick dwelling house, every necessary out house, a small water mill, and two tenements now under rent, besides all necessary fencing in good repair. Moreover there are many convenient springs of good water that do not fail in the driest seasons. Its situation renders it almost superfluous to mention that it lies convenient to the Baltimore, Norfolk & Alexandria markets. This valuable tract of land I will sell for one qth cash and the remainder in one, two and three years. WILFRED MANNING. Great Mill, Jan. 31—3t&wtf
IRON WORKS ON POTOMAC.
The subscriber has for Sale or Rent, a good seat for a Furnace upon the North Branch of Potomac in Hampshire county, with plenty of ore already investigated at considerable expense and found to be good, a constant and sufficient stream with upwards of 30 feet fall, and the wood of more than 9000 acres of well timbered land; enough of which is arable to form a complete establishment. Connected with this may also be rented the forge built by Mr. John Potts at the Great Falls of Potomac, now the property of the subscriber. It is conceived that these two seats are particularly worthy of the notice of iron Masters of capital; as they are fully adequate to the supply of iron, in its various forms, to an extensive country, having Great demand for that article, both above and below the Blue Ridge. The Hampshire property is free from every encumbrance, and the payment of a very few thousand dollars due to the proprietor of the lease for the Great Falls (my lease of which is for upwards of 900 years at a low rent) for rents in arrears prior to my purchase, will render this property clear; and afford a complete establishment for all the various manufactures of iron, as well as for mills, with a convenient farm, &c. &c.
I have seats equally eligible (if not superior) for furnace and forge, upon the river Shenandoah in this county, with ore, wood, and water, all convenient and abundant: which may be rented for a long term of years, with rich farming land attached thereto. FERDINANDO FAIRFAX. Charles town, Jefferson Co. Virg. November 16—wtf
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail a young Mulatto man slave named ANDREW . He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas who keeps the said slave ferry to Alexandria, and abandoned from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, lusty and well made, has short curly hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples on his face. He is reckoned to be a tenible fellow of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his employment, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in jail shall receive from me the above reward, as soon as due information thereof is given to me or to Dr. N. P. Cean at Port Tobacco. G. B. CAUSIN. Maryland Charles County, January 29—wtf
FOR SALE
At the Office of the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER AND AT RAPINE'S BOOK STORE. PRICE ONE DOLLAR.
An Examination
OF THE BRITISH DOCTRINE, WHICH SUBJECTS TO CAPTURE A NEUTRAL TRADE, NOT OPEN IN TIME OF PEACE. January 17.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5.
The Rev. Mr. GLENDY , from Baltimore, will deliver a Sermon in the Capitol, on Sunday next.
WILLIAM TILGHMAN is appointed Chief Justice of Pennsylvania.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, MARCH 3.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a report, with accompanying statements, in obedience to the resolutions of the House of the 3d, 5th and 7th ult. which were referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. J. Clay reported a bill authorising the purchase of certain copies of the Journals of Congress, which was referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
Mr. Thompson called for the order of the day on the bill authorising the erection of a Bridge over the Potomac.
Mr. G. W. Campbell moved to postpone the bill till Thursday.
Motion lost—Ayes 36—Noes 43. Mr. G. W. Campbell then moved to postpone it till to-morrow.
Mr. Smilie and Mr. G. W. Campbell supported; and Mr. Thompson & Mr. Lewis opposed it.
Mr. Goldsborough moved its postponement till Wednesday.
On this last motion the House divided—Ayes 44—Noes 47.
On postponing the bill till to-morrow the House divided—Ayes 43—Lost.
When the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Gregg in the chair—on the said bill.
The bill having been read over, was considered by sections.
Mr. D. R. Williams moved to amend that part of the bill which fixes the site of the bridge, by directing it to be erected at or above George-Town.
This motion was disagreed to—Ayes 29.
Various amendments were made in the details of the bill.
Mr. Thompson moved to fill the blank in the bill relative to the time within which the bridge shall be built with the word "five years."
This motion, after a short debate, was agreed to—Ayes 47—Noes 47.
On fixing the maximum per centage hereafter to be received by the shareholders, debate arose.
Motions to allow 30 and 25 per cent. were lost, when, without deciding on any other sum, a motion for the committee to rise prevailed.
The committee then rose and obtained leave to sit again, and the House adjourned.
TUESDAY, MARCH 4.
Mr. Crowninshield , from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made a report on the petition of the Dutchess county state company, of N. York, praying the imposition of an additional duty on imported slate, unfavorable to the prayer of the petition, in which the House concurred.
Mr. Crowninshield , from the same committee, reported on the petition of the merchants of Newbury Port, representing the inconveniences experienced in navigating the Merrimack, and praying a reimbursement of the expenses incurred by them in the erection of two piers for facilitating the navigation of said river. The report states the erection of the piers to have been undertaken, and the expenditure of money to have been made, independent of the direction of the U. S.
Mr. Ely thought there appeared on the face of the report strong reasons in favor of the prayer of the petitioners, and moved, for the purpose of considering the case, a reference of it to the committee of the whole House.
Mr. Crowninshield was in favor of the same course, and observed that he had been in the committee in favor of the claim.
Mr. Early opposed this course, and supported the immediate concurrence of the House in the report, on the ground stated therein.
Mr. G. W. Campbell advocated a reference of the report to a committee of the whole House, and expressed his opinion in favor of the application.
Mr. John C. Smith spoke in favor of a reference to a committee of the whole House.
Mr. Bidwell spoke against such a reference, and in favor of the report.
Mr. Sloan took the opposite side of the question.
On the question being taken, a reference to a committee of the whole House obtained—Ayes 59.
Mr. Sloan , from the committee to whom was referred the bill imposing a tax on slaves imported into the U. S. reported a new bill.
A motion was made to reject it—Lost—Ayes 24.
On making it the order for the 4th of July, moved by Mr. D. R. Williams , the House divided—Ayes 34—Lost.
When the bill was made the order for Monday—Ayes 63.
Mr. Eppes presented a petition from a number of the citizens of George-Town, expressing their opinion in favor of the resolutions for a secession of the district of Columbia, which was referred to the committee of the whole House to which those resolutions were referred.
Mr. Gregg , from the committee on public lands, made a report on the petition of the mayor, aldermen, and as-
assistants of the city of Natchez, of Wm. Dunbar, and of the Trustees of Jefferson college, which was referred to a committee of the whole House on Monday.
Mr. Gregg , said he had determined to move this day that the House should go into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, with the view of taking into consideration the resolution which he had some time since offered—[On a NON-IMPORTATION OF BRITISH GOODS. ]—At the request, however, of some gentlemen, and inasmuch as the day was already considerably advanced, he said he would not make this motion to-day, but he gave notice that he should make it to-morrow.
The House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for the erection of a bridge across the Potomac.
The question was taken on limiting the maximum of future tolls to twenty per centum per annum, and carried—Ayes 47—Noes 43.
A motion was made to limit the corporation to 50 years, which after considerable debate was rejected—Ayes 29.
A motion was then made for a transfer, after a certain number of years, of the bridge to the U. S. on their indemnifying the company, which was likewise disagreed to—Ayes 18.
A motion was made to limit the corporation to 99 years, which was not agreed to.
Mr. G. W. Campbell moved a new section, rendering the company liable to all claims of indemnity for injuries arising to private property from any obstruction of the navigation of the Potomac by the erection of the bridge.
This motion was lost—Ayes 12.
Mr. Early moved a new section, making it the duty of the company to keep the channel at the draw of the same depth as it now is, and if suffered to become more shoal, imposing on them a penalty of dollars for every week it shall be so suffered to continue.
Motion lost—Ayes 37—Noes 54.
Mr. Sloan moved an additional section that in case the bridge shall fall into decay or be broken down, the said company shall be bound to remove the said materials out of the channel of the river, so that the navigation may not be obstructed thereby.
This motion was likewise disagreed to—Ayes 25.
Mr. Goldsborough moved an amendment, requiring 100,000 dollars to be subscribed previously to the company commencing their operations, which, after debate, was disagreed to—Ayes 40—Noes 56.
After the proposition of a great variety of other amendments, some of which were agreed to and others rejected, the committee rose and reported their agreement to the bill.
RESOLUTION BY THE RICHMOND REPUBLICAN BLUES, ADOPTED ON THE 22ND FEB. 1806.
WHEREAS the injurious practices, illiberal policy, and unfounded pretensions of some foreign governments toward the citizens and government of the United States, manifestly tend to destroy the peace and harmony which have hitherto subsisted between those governments and the government of the U. States; and it is believed that in a crisis, portentous, as the present seems to be, of one of the greatest calamities to which nations are liable, both the duty and the interest of the citizens of the United States require them generally and promptly to express the confidence they have in the wisdom, virtue, and firmness of the President and Congress of the United States, and the readiness they feel to second and support such measures as Congress shall recommend and adopt as most fit and expedient to maintain or to vindicate the national rights, honor and dignity of the United States.
Therefore, Resolved by the Richmond Republican Blues, unanimously, That they have the highest confidence in the wisdom, virtue and firmness of the President and Congress of the United States; and that they are, and shall be ready at a moment's warning, with their lives and fortunes, to support and to enforce any measures which the wisdom and prudence of Congress shall recommend and adopt as the most fit and expedient to maintain or to vindicate the national rights, honor and dignity of the United States.
GEO. WM. SMITH, Chairman. Test, G. W. DIXON, Sec.
Virginia, city of Richmond, } 23d Feb. 1806. } To the secretary at war for the United States.
SIR, Agreeably to the wishes of the Richmond Republican Blues, a volunteer corps of light infantry, in which we have the honor to bear commissions as designated opposite to our several subscriptions, we have the honor and satisfaction to communicate to you, and through you to the President and Congress of the United States the resolution lately adopted by them, and which is written on the other side.
We have the honor to be, sir, with very high respect, your most obedient and humble servants.
GEO. WM. SMITH, Capt. WM. DAVIDSON, Lieut. G. W. DIXON, Ensign.
Baltimore, March 3.
The editor tenders a tribute of his warmest thanks, to the commercial friend, who politely furnished him with two distinct printed sheets, the contents of both, in French and Italian, of which the following are translated copies. The paper on which they are printed bears the French stamp, and they appear to have been intended for general circulation. They were received by

the late arrival of the Paragon, at this port, from Leghorn and Malaga:—She left the former place the 14th. December, and the latter the 15th Jan.
BLOODY BATTLE OF THE 2ND. DECEMBER. Between the French and Allied Forces. (Translated for the American.) Copy of a letter from Marshal Berthier minister of war and major general of the grand army, to marshal Massena. PORTO PIU, 12th Frimaire, 7 (3d Dec.) year 14th.
I am impatient, marshal, to send you back your aid de camp to announce to you the brilliant victory which we have just gained over the Russian army. They were drawn out in array before us to the number of 80,000 men, of which 15,000 were Austrians. On the 10th they made a motion in their left wing to attack us, and to surround our right. It was evident they meditated an attack on the 11th. The emperor, as usual with him, prevented this by himself commencing the attack at the break of day. The battle lasted from seven o'clock in the morning to five in the evening. The Russian army was entirely destroyed; 25,000 prisoners taken; 15,000 killed, and 120 pieces of cannon taken possession of. The guards of the Russian emperor were attacked by those of the emperor Napoleon—They were entirely discomfited; the colonel and one third of their officers taken, the standard bearer, all their artillery, and in fine the whole body of the guards, as well horse as foot, to the amount of 5000 men, were entirely cut to pieces. Almost all the Russian generals have fallen into our hands. The emperors of Russia and Austria had the greatest difficulty to save themselves across the marshes. A considerable quantity of men, stopped by the marshes and a lake, into which they threw themselves, were drowned, experiencing the same fate as the Turks who threw themselves into the sea, at the battle of Aboukir. Our troops are now pursuing the remains of this army once so arrogant. For further details, your aid de camp will relate to you what he has seen and heard. I have but barely time, marshal, to write to you thus briefly, as you know we have few moments to spare. I have received the letter in which you informed me of your junction with general Marmont.
The major general, (Signed) M. BERTHIER. A true copy, M. MASSENA. A true copy, general of division, VERDIER.
Extract of a letter from his excellency Monsieur De Beauharnois, Minister, Plenipotentiary of the French Emperors, at the Court of Etruria, to M. Verrier General of Division, dated Florence, 18th Frimaire, 14th year, at 1 o'clock in the morning.
A letter from the Minister of Exterior Relations, dated Vienna, the 12th Frimaire, informs me, my dear general, of the grand victory gained by our august sovereign on the day of his anniversary: the three emperors being present. The guard of the emperor Napoleon attacked that of the emperor of Russia, took its colonel, one third of the officers, all the artillery, and cut the rest to pieces. The French troops are now pursuing the remains of the Russian and Austrian army.
The field of battle was at Austerlitz. Napoleon, our august sovereign is well and was every where present. Good by and love me. FRANCIS DE BEAUHARNOIS. P. S. The bullets will arrive by the couriers. A true Copy. General of Division. VERDIER.
Boston, Feb. 25. We have been favored with COBBETT'S Political Register to the 21st of Dec. This paper is now the most spirited and zealous anti-ministerial print, published in London. The editor does not appear to have confidence in any intelligence unfavorable to France, after endeavoring to lessen the faith of the public in the bulletin of the British government, dated on the 17th of Dec. (which has been printed in Boston) he proceeds to give another Bulletin, from the same source, issued on the 19th of that month; and attacks it as he did the former.
From COBBETT'S REGISTER, Dec. 21. The Government bulletin of the 19th was much of the same stamp as the former. All hearsay; but that hearsay sublimate into official authenticity by the manner of communicating it to the public. Official advices from Hamburg, of the 13th, state, that an Estatere passed through that town on the 12th from Berlin, bearing the details of the battle between the Allies and the French in Moravia. The event was not accurately known to his majesty's Minister at Hamburg, but he feared, that though the centre of the Allies was defeated on the 2d, they had renewed the battle on the 3d, and that it lasted during the whole of the 4th, and probably into the 5th; and that the tide of success turned completely in favor of the Russians. Nothing could exceed the enthusiasm of joy at Berlin on learning, that the emperor Alexander was safe, after displaying the most transcendent heroism. Government had also received advices from a respectable quarter, detailing many particulars, the sum of which seems to be, that on the 2d the French attacked the allies on their march—
that they directed their whole effort against the centre, which not being formed when the attack commenced, they succeeded in defeating, after a bloody conflict of several hours, in which the centre lost the whole of its cannon; that the allies retreated from the field to Wischau, and did not seem to have been followed by the French, so that the emperor Alexander, who had displayed the most determined courage on the 2d, renewed the battle on the 3d & 4th; and by his ardent fortitude and example, turned the fortune of the contest in favor of the Russians. He rode through the most tremendous fire, calling out to the army, "Victory or death!" which was returned by exclamations from his troops that "they never would forsake their emperor." The Russians having lost their artillery on the 2d, were during the following days ordered to fight with the sword and bayonet, and the final result was, that the emperor recovered all his cannon, and the whole ground he had lost. The French were driven from the field, beyond Austerlitz, where the battle of the 2d commenced, and afterwards retired behind the Swartz, with their left at Brunn, and their right at Nicholsberg. No details have been received of killed and wounded on either side."
Philadelphia, March 1. From New-York. A gentleman who arrived here yesterday morning in the sch'r Mary Ann, in 17 days from St. Kitts, informs, that the second December packet had arrived at Barbadoes with London news (if he recollects right) to the 28d of December, papers of which date had been received at St. Kitts, containing the following important information: "That Gen. Craig from Malta, with about 6000 British troops and 30,000 Russians from Corfu had landed on the Venetian territory, turned the right wing of Massena's army who was pursuing the arch-duke Charles; a bloody action ensued, the French defeated, & Massena killed. That two Russian armies, amounting to 160,000 men, had joined the emperor of Germany near Olmutz. That Bonaparte, (whose army was in great want of supplies) was retreating in the greatest confusion. That the king of Prussia had marched a large army into Franconia. And that a considerable Prussian force had joined the British army in the electorate of Hanover."
Subscribers in arrears are respectfully requested immediately to transmit their dues. They will otherwise impose upon the Editor the disagreeable necessity of discontinuing their papers at this interesting period.
OLD COPPER AND BRASS TWELVE & A HALF CENTS for each pound of the above metals will be given by the Subscriber on Pennsylvania avenue near the Centre Market. MATTHEW HART. March 6—w3t
Advertisement.
THE subscriber (a native citizen of the state of Connecticut) for 10 years past has devoted a principal part of his time to philosophical & mechanical improvements; by which means he verily believes that he has discovered several very important things. The patent right for which he offers to dispose of, viz. 1. The welding of cast steel to iron or other steel: for all kinds of edge tools, or where that is required in a manner hitherto unknown—which promises great public benefit: a demonstration has been made on grass-scythes, ship and house carpenters' and many other tools, &c. It can be applied with great advantage in the public armories for the boring of cannon, and fabricating small arms. (For which a patent has been granted.) 2. On the smith bellows—which is circular, made of wood or leather, and resembling a drum or cask. 3. On heat, and applying air in opposite directions, either by placing two bellows, or dividing the air of one, for making or melting iron, or common smithing. 4. On all kinds of pots and kettles or boiling utensils whatever; by adding a hoop to the bottom, 2 or 3 inches wide downward, to confine the heat as an arch.
Daniel Pettibone. Washington city, March 5—w3w. N. B. As his affairs require his absence from this place for some time, any order (post paid) which may be left with Mr. John Abbot, at the War Department, will be duly attended to.
For Sale. The subscriber has from 5 to 600 bushels of the first quality of James river coal to sell, which if not sold by private sale, will be offered at public sale, on Monday the 16th inst. All sums above 20 dollars 90 days, by giving negotiable notes at the bank of Columbia, in the city. JOSEPH HUDDLESON. March 5—
BY virtue of a Deed of Trust from the Rev. George Ralph, to Samuel Tyler, deceased, and Mary Pottinger, will be sold at Public sale for cash, on Tuesday the first day of April next, at Mr. Chaplier's tavern, Charlotte Hall Academy in St. Mary's county, a tract or parcel of land, called HULSTON , situate, lying, and being in the vicinity of said academy in St. Mary's county aforesaid, containing about 150 acres, more or less, consisting of three valuable men, a woman and two likely boys. MARY POTTINGER, Survivor of Samuel Tyler. Prince George's county, 2 March 3—w3t 3
Twenty Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the Subscriber, living in Montgomery Co. state of Maryland, on the 24th of February, negro CHARLES , who calls himself CHARLES COOKLIN , about 5 feet 10 inches high, of a yellowish complexion. He wore away a white kersey coat and trousers, and a high crown wool hat—probably he has changed his dress, as he took other apparel with him. The above fellow was raised in Charles Co. and brought from said county to the Federal City, from which place he was purchased by capt. Robert Beall, of Prince Georges, whom I purchased him from. If he has not gone to Charles co. I suspect he may be lurking about the Federal City, as he has a brother that lives there who calls himself Roger Holland . I will give the above reward to any person or persons for securing the said fellow, or delivering him to me about six miles from Montgomery court house.
Samuel Beall. N. B. Masters of vessels and all others are forewarned from employing or harboring said fellow, as I am determined to put the law in force against such as do. March 5—3t.
FOR SALE, At DANIEL RAPINE'S BOOKSTORE CAPITOL HILL. A few copies of HAZARD'S COLLECTION OF STATE PAPERS , and other authentic documents; intended as materials for an history of the U. States of America, in 2 vols. 4to. This valuable work was, for several years past, not to be procured: and as the demand for it lately has considerably increased, great exertions were made to procure the few copies now offered for sale. Gentlemen wishing to possess this work will please to apply soon, as it is believed no more copies can be purchased after these are sold. March 5—
War Department, March 1, 1806. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until 12 o'clock at noon of the first Wednesday in June next for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October 1806, until the 30th day of September 1807, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
First, At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Ohio, and territory of Michigan, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude. Second, At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Kentucky and Tennessee. Third, At the garrison near Vincennes on the river Wabash, at Fort Mafie, New Madrid, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, & Fort Adams, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in the Mississippi territory, except the county of Washington, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory south of the 41st degree of north latitude and fifty miles east of the Mississippi river. Fourth, At St. Louis, St. Charles, Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Louisiana north of New Madrid, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory within fifty miles east of the Mississippi river, & north of the 41st degree of north latitude, Fort Mafie excepted. Fifth, At New Orleans, Plaquemines, Point Coupee, Opelousas, Natchitoches, Apponechat, Attakapas, Fort Stodder, Fort St. Stephens, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Orleans, or in the county of Washington in the Mississippi territory, and at any place or places on the west side of the Mississippi river below Arkansas.
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 1807, to the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states hereinafter 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, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation. Seventh, at Charleston, Rocky Mount, 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 North and South 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 and the district of Columbia. Tenth, At Fort Mifflin, Carlisle, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, east of the Mountains, and within the states of New Jersey, and Delaware.
Eleventh, At Pittsburg, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, west of the mountains. Twelfth, 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, Niagara and its dependencies excepted. Thirteenth, At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont. Fourteenth, At Fort Independence, (Boston harbor) and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Massachusetts.
recruited, within the state of Massachusetts, the town of Springfield, and the district of Maine, excepted. Fifteenth, 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. Sixteenth, Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required by the United States, for the troops which are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts, and for the armorers and other persons employed in the United States' armory at that place, from the 1st day of January 1807 to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive. A ration to consist of one pound and one 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 a half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration shall be specified; but the U. States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit and Chicago, 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, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places or posts, to call for, at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is understood that the contractor is to be at the expence and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the U. S. shall be paid by the U. S. at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is understood to be reserved to the U. S. 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 seaboard, or Indian frontier, not exceeding three months. H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. March 5—2aw6w.
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
W AS committed to the jail of Washington county, in Maryland, on the 6th instant, as a runaway, negro SALLY , about 20 years old, stout and likely, and a pleasant countenance; she says she got away from her master, who was taking her and several other slaves to the westward or southward, who had purchased her with others from a certain John Smith of Stafford county in the state of Virginia, but does not know (or will not tell) her master's name, she has on a striped cotton jacket or short gown, and Jesus spinning petticoat, and appears to be far gone in pregnancy. Her owner is desirous to release her, or she will be sold for jail and other fees, agreeably to law. N. ROCHESTER, Sheriff. Washington county. Hager's Town, March 3—w3t
TO BOOKSELLERS, AND ALL LOVERS OF LITERATURE.
MR. RICHARD PHILLIPS, Proprietor of the Monthly Magazine , and a well known publisher of books in London, having learnt that there exists in every part of the United States of America, an increasing taste for English Literature, without a corresponding increase of facilities for obtaining the best London publications, hereby renders his services to private individuals and Dealers in Books, and undertakes to ship from London with punctuality and good faith, assortments of the newest and most valuable publications, collections of standard English books, any of the various periodical publications, books of education and children's books: in short, he undertakes to execute any order or commission connected with Books or Literature, on the most advantageous terms. In every instance he either expects remittances in good bills, or orders for prompt payment, for which an extra discount will be allowed, or he exceeds references to good houses in London, where payment must be guaranteed in ten months from the shipping of the goods. No attention can be paid to any application unless the payment is unequivocally secured in either of these ways. Mr. Phillips has prepared for the information of his foreign correspondents, two catalogues, one of the best books and editions of books published in London within the last seven years, and another of books published within the current year, to each of which the regular London prices in sterling money are affixed. London, Bridge-street, Blackfriars, September, 1805—Feb. 10—w6t }
FOR SALE, A second hand COACHEE with a handsome pair of plated Harne's. This carriage is the property of a Lady who wishes to sell it, and a bargain will be given. Application may be made to Wm. A. Washington, esq. of Rock-Hill, where the carriage may be seen. February 22—w6t
GARDENING. JUST PUBLISHED, by BERNARD MMAHON , at his Grass and Garden Seed Warehouse, No. 129, Chestnut street, Philadelphia. A NEW & EXTENSIVE TREATISE ON NUMERIC GARDENING. Price full bound and lettered, 3 dollars 50 cents. The title, as in the following Copy Right, viz.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, to wit: BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the twenty-eighth day of January, in the thirtieth year of the independence of the United States of America, A. D. 1806, BERNARD MMAHON , of the said district, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit: "THE AMERICAN GARDENER'S CALENDAR, adapted to the climate, and seasons of the United States; containing a complete account of all the work necessary to be done in the kitchen garden, fruit garden, orchard, vineyard, nursery, pleasure ground, flower garden, greenhouse, hot-house, and forcing frames for every month in the year; with ample practical directions for performing the same. Also general as well as minute instructions, for laying out or erecting, each and every of the above departments, according to modern taste, and the most approved plans; the ornamental planting of pleasure grounds, in the ancient and modern style; the cultivation of thorn quicks, and other plants suitable for live hedges, with the best method of making them, &c. To which are annexed, extensive catalogues of the different kinds of plants which may be cultivated either for use or ornament in the several departments, or in rural economy; divided into eighteen alphabetical classes, according to their habits, duration and mode of culture; with explanatory introductions, marginal marks, and their true Linnean or botanical as well as English names, together with a copious index to the body of the work, by BERNARD MMAHON , nursery, seedsmen, and florist."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the U. S. intitled, "an Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned" And also to the act, entitled, "an act supplementary to an act entitled, "an act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned," and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical and other prints." D. CALDWELL, (U. S.) Clerk of the Dist. C. of Pennsylvania.
MM'HON , is constantly supplied with a general assortment of fresh GARDEN SEEDS suitable for cultivation in the U. S. and in the West Indies; grass seeds of various kinds, such as read and white clover, lucerne, trefoil, field, burnet, sainfoin, timothy, herd, orchard and ray grass, lentils, spring vetches, &c. & an immense variety of tree, shrub, and flower seeds and roots, procured from various parts of Europe, Asia, Africa and America; spades, shovels, rakes, hoes, reels, lines, trowels, edging irons, garden shears, watering pots, pruning, budding and grafting knives, &c. Bulb-glasses, bals mats, glass suitable for hot-bed lights and other forcing departments; hemp, rape, millet, canary and maw seeds for bird seeding, &c. split and whole peas, for boiling, beet, paring flour of mustard, and every other article appertaining to his line of business, all of which he disposes of, wholesale and retail, on the most moderate terms. The more effectually to accommodate his customers he has connected with the seed trade, a botanical, agricultural and horticultural bookstore, where a great variety of the most valuable publications on these subjects, may now be had. This with, with the seed business, he is determined to extend to the utmost of his abilities; and he flatters himself, that by his assiduous endeavors to procure every kind of seed or plant, which may add to, or improve our present variety of important vegetable productions, or that may indulge the curiosity, or gratify the naturalist, or increase the number of our ornamental plants, he will with the patronage of a patriotic public, be enabled to render this establishment, not only useful to himself, but of considerable advantage to the community at large.
He again earnestly invites the admirers of plants in every nation or country, as well as in every state or territory of the union, to an exchange of mutual services; that is to say; he is desirous of procuring from them, the seeds of such trees, shrubs, grasses, herbaceous flowering & efficient plants, as grow wild or are indigenous in their respective countries or neighborhoods; for which he will make ample remuneration in any other kind that may be desired, and in his power to give. He does not consider it absolutely necessary that the persons who may collect these seeds for an exchange with him should know the botanical or even the common names of the plants producing them; but if they do either, particularly the former, should be written on each package; if not he would thank them to number each parcel, and to send him such corresponding descriptions as may be found convenient; remarking the kind of soil and situation in which each sort has been found to grow most luxuriantly. The sooner after being collected and sufficiently dried, that they could be forwarded to him the better. Feb. 26—w3t
A HOUSE & LOT FOR SALE.
W ILL be offered at Public Sale on Tuesday the 25th of March next at Mr. King's tavern near the premises, on a credit of 90 days, a two story BRICK HOUSE , with two rooms and a passage on each floor, a cellar and dry well therein. This house is situated on Lot No. 10 in square 728, on East Capitol Street. Negotiable notes with approved endorsers payable at the Bank of Columbia, or Washington Branch Bank, will be required of the purchaser and when paid a good title will be made by SAMUEL TYLER, Executor of Samuel Tyler, deceased. March 3—w3t

Painful it is for me to give the following NOTICE,
But absolute necessity compels me. In September last, I gave public notice to all those who stood indebted to me, that any books were pulled up proved; and that no further credit would be given even to my best friends; but contrary to my firm determination, that resolution lasted but a few days, and with concern I say, since that period my book debt have increased nearly
NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS.
For a person with my small capital having so much money out, it is impossible for me to support my credit, with that punctuality, which is so much my wish. I am therefore resolved to leave this town on the 10th day of May next; and retire to some peaceful abode where Honor and Money reign, and where the Upright and Good Man will have justice done him over the Rogue and Swindler—for such are the Laws of this Territory: though the capital of America, (and with shame I say it) there is no distinction made between the Man of Honor, who, though Poor, will pay his debts, and the Rogue and Swindler, who, though Rich, and resides in this Territory, will knowing it to be an Asylum for Villains—the former will call and pay you when able; the latter will have the audacity to shew you Ten fold the amount in cash that he owes you, and bid you defiance to him; for say he, "I have no property"—though at the same time, through some employment or other, he enjoys an income of from 5 to 800 D. LARS per year—this is a "Literary" indeed, the cost of our country! but no Justice. As my stay in this place will be but short, and as I do not wish to leave it one cent in debt, I earnestly request those who stand indebted to me to make immediate payment; by which, they will avoid such a measure being taken, as they are little aware of. For if I cannot have Justice done me, I have this consolation, that I have a Resort yet left, which, if they have any SHAME, or one spark of Honor for their characters, they will avoid my putting in force, for a galled horse will wince.
GEORGE PITT.
N. B. A person authorized by me will call on them in a few days, when it is hoped they will be prepared to settle their respective balances.
To avoid the necessity of a refusal, I request no one will ask for credit, except those to whom I stand indebted. G. P. George Town, Feb. of Col } Feb. 8—2 tw
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail, negro WALLACE—he ran off in the month of November last, & has since been seen in Washington city, where I suppose he is still lurking, as he is acquainted with Mr. H. Washington's Negroes of that place. He is about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, not exceeding 23 years of age, very likely, well made, bright mulatto, with black eyes, and flutters when abruptly spoken to. He carried a good suit of clothes with him, having at sometimes acted in the capacity of officer.
If he is delivered to me at my residence, in King George County, Virginia, I will give 20 DOLLARS, besides what the law allows. TOWNSEND DADE. Albion 26—st.
This is to give notice that the subscriber has obtained from the Orphans Court of Prince George's county in Maryland letters of administration on the personal estate of George Hutton late of said county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the 11th day of August next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under my hand this 11th day of February 1806. BASIL HATTON, Admr. Prince George's county near Piscataway, Feb. 24—7t.
FOR SALE
ON BOARD THE SCHOONER SALLY, From Providence Rhode Island, Laying at cap. SMALLWOODS wharf near the Navy Yard. New England Rum in barrels, Cider do. Molasses in hogsheads, Potatoes in barrels or bulk, Cheese of a superior quality, Ribs and prime beef in barrels, and Stone line. Feb. 13—3t.
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Berneville, 14th June 1805—tf.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR, NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL.
Respectfully informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia that in addition to his former stock he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London a choice assortment of superfine cloths, flannels and double milled cassimeres, Bennetts pent cord, woolveteen and waistcoating, fancy and black silk molekins, all of superior quality and newest fashion, plain and stripe black velvets, constitution cord, knap coatings, Flushing flannels, &c. &c. with a variety of other articles in his line, and he pledges himself, to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their orders to complete them in the newest style of fashion.
N. B. Ladies habets, regimentals, navy uniforms, made in the most fashionable manner. Washington. Dec. 18—tf.
FOR SALE,
A COUPLE OF HORSES, Suitable for a Hack or Family use—Apply at MRS. WILSON's at the Six Buildings. Feb. 26—1t.
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber about the latter part of December last a negro man named LEWIS about 4 or five and thirty years of age. He is very black, about 5 feet four inches high and rather slender made, when interrogated he has a considerable impediment in his speech and discovers much confusion. He had on when he went off a short coat of bear skin cloth very much worn, and a pair of long breeches, of white planes—he was seen the first of January in the county of Fauquier enquiring the way to the city of Washington where if he gets he will probably attempt to pass as a free man, though being very ignorant it is likely his tale will not be a plausible one. The above reward will be given for securing him in any jail to that I get him again and all reasonable charges paid if brought to me. JOHN WILLIS. Orange county Feb 7—1m
Twenty Dollars Reward.
AARON, a mulatto man about 43 years old, left the city of Washington early in October, and was seen on the road leading from Alexandria to Leesburg in company with a black woman, who I am informed is the property of some person in the vicinity of this place—He is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has fair hair, very bald in one of his eyes (brows (I think it is the left) near his nose, there is an indented scar occasioned by a stroke he received, which fractured the bone in that place, and whenever he has it in his power never fails to drink to excess. It is probable that he has gone to Jefferson or Berkeley county Virginia, where he formerly resided, and from thence will endeavor to go to Kentucky. The above reward will be paid to any person who will have him committed to jail, and give information thereof to the subscriber in George Town, district of Columbia. EDWARD GANTT. Nov. 17—tf
THE IMPROVED STRAW CUTTER, May be seen in operation at the subscriber's house between the Six Buildings and the Potomac river; he forms the steel of this machine, so as to cause the knife to cut off the straw at an angle of 22 1/2 degrees which makes it cut much easier than at right angles, or square across—also a model of the improved Press. Either of the machines can be had of Oliver Evans in Philadelphia or the subscriber, city of Washington. EVAN EVANS. February 12—cpaw
Twenty Dollars Reward,
WILL be given for apprehending negro FAME a very low and tolerable lusty woman about 38 years of age, but from appearance older, very black and much marked with the small pox which occasioned a small defect in one of her eyes, has lost one of her foreteeth, she is very artful and cunning, having procured a free pass, and passes by the name of Charity Shorter; she was formerly the property of John Chittenden of this county, and was run away for near eight years, was apprehended and sold to me in 1803 and was hired by me to a certain Thomas King of Prince George's county, from whom she absconded in Oct. 1804 and has been lurking, I do suppose near where she was hired or gone to Calvert county where I have understood her husband has gone. The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge her in jail so that I get her again, or deliver her to Mr. Samuel Speake city of Washington, or to the subscriber living in Charles county Maryland, near Port Tobacco. MASSY SIMMS. Nov. 27—tf
FOR SALE,
A Handsome two story BRICK HOUSE, 22 feet front by 34 feet back, with a kitchen table and carriage house, its situation for a public or private dwelling is superior to any house near the Navy Yard, it commands a perfect view of the Yard and shipping, and is now rented for 320 dollars per annum. I will also sell a valuable unimproved Lot near the premises in sq 881—Young negroes will be taken in part payment. For terms apply to the subscriber living near the Navy Yard, or to Mr. Samuel McIntire. NICHOLAS VOSS. Washington, Feb. 14—wtf
Thirty Dollars Reward,
FOR apprehending and securing in jail negro JACOB who is a low well made fellow, about 25 years of age, complexion rather black, tho' not deep, has a pleasant countenance, is stout made about the shoulders and breast with small legs, has a stoopage in his speech and cannot make a quick reply, when spoken to without shutting his eyes or being in motion, which is very observable, his clothing was blue negro cotton jacket and overalls, ozanaburg shirt, and wool hat, though they are subject to change, he was late the property of Richard E. Beall of Fauquier county, Virginia, and eloped about the 6th of November last. The constables and others of the city of Washington George Town, Alexandria, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Norfolk are requested to look out for the said runaway slave, as he above reward will be immediately paid them on the terms specified by JOHN KEDGIE. City of Washington, Dec. 16—2awtf
This is to give notice that if the heirs of a certain STEPHEN REYNOLDS, who died on his way from the western country in the month of August 1803, and supposed to have been a native of the state of New Hampshire or one of the Eastern states will apply to JOHN RINE administrator living in the town of Cumber and, Alleghany county, state of Maryland, will hear of something to their advantage. By order of Alleghany county orphans court. March 3—cpam
CITY OF WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 1805.
Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only , having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City. Sept. 9—tf
20 DOLLARS Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 22d inst. a negro name NED about 30 years old 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, his clothes uncertain, except a blue cloth jacket and trousers. It is believed he rode off a young Grey mare, and as he was raised in St. Mary's county, and has lived in the city of Washington he will endeavor to go to one of those places. He was purchased of Mr. Enoch Millard in George town about 9 years ago I will give the above reward to any person who will have him secured in any jail to that I get him again. One of his hands has been lately hurt and is yet perhaps a little swelled. DAVID LYNN. Cumberland, Alleghany county, Md. February 12—3w
WANTED,
A WOMAN that understands plain cooking and house work; likewise a GIRL of about 14 years of age to take care of children—none need apply but those who can bring unexceptionable recommendations Enquire at the and house from the west end of the Six Buildings and at this office. Nov. 27—tf
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington. July 26—tf
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll , near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 27—tf
N. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square
A BARGAIN.
THE subscriber offers for sale the farm he now occupies, containing near 300 acres with or without the stock thereon. It is distant from the cities of Georgetown and Washington, about five miles, and well known as a healthy situation. There is much fine fruit thereon, and abounds with springs, affording as good water as in the United States, a considerable proportion of the land has been in clover, and from thirty to forty acres fit for the sythe the ensuing summer. It is now in a very improving state, being altogether clear of broom sedge, and from 40 to 60 acres ploughed and prepared for a spring crop, and from 30 to 40 acres well set with wheat and rye—some part of the land is calculated for tobacco; and plaster of paris answers well with it all. The dwelling house and other improvements may with small repairs, be rendered very comfortable—From its vicinity to two growing cities, many advantages result in supplying the markets. A purchaser may calculate on a good bargain particularly if an early application be made some part of the purchase money will be required in cash or approved negotiable paper; the remainder rendered easy—or negroes received in payment. The subscriber or William Searcy residing on the farm will show it when required, and the terms made known by application to Mr. John Thompson, George Town, or Dr. Wm. Thornton, Washington. Isaac Pollock, Fruit Hill, Some Lands calculated for the culture of cotton, Indian corn and small grain, situated on a navigable river in the healthiest part of the state of Georgia, will also be sold on reasonable terms or exchanged for negroes. I.P. Jan. 29—epf
FOR SALE,
A Valuable Tract of Land, In the state of Kentucky, under an indisputable title, and for which the proprietor will take, if applied for soon, half a dollar per acre, payable one half down, and the other half in 12 months on approved security.—Enquire of the printer. Feb. 17—4w
PORTER CELLAR.
THE Subscriber takes the liberty of informing his friends and the public, that he has opened a PORTER CELLAR at the NAVY YARD, where he has on hand and will be constantly supplied with the best Philadelphia porter. JOHN DOBBIN. March 3—3t
N. B. The business will be conducted as usual in F street. J. D.
Fresh Garden Seeds, &c.
THEOPHILUS HOLT respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has received from London per ship Mars to Baltimore, and for sale, a very extensive assortment of fresh Garden Seeds, garden tools grass seeds, bird seed. Split peas and flour of mustard by the pound. He also has for sale a variety of bulbous flower roots, fruit trees, flowering shrubs, Lombardy poplars, &c. &c. The customary allowance made to Gardeners and those who purchase to sell again. Washington City, Dec. 13—2awtf P. S. An assortment of the garden seeds are for sale at Dr. OTT's George Town. Feb. 28—3t
AUDITOR'S OFFICE, Chillicothe, State of Ohio January 31st, 1806.
Extract from an act levying a state tax for the year 1806.
Section 2. Be it further enacted, That all lands shall be rated and classed in the manner following; that is to say, first, second, and third rates; and the rule to be observed is, that when a greater part of any tract shall be superior in quality to second rate land, it shall be denominated first rate; when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior in quality to first rate, and superior to third rate, it shall be denominated second rate; and when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior to second rate, it shall be denominated third rate, taking into view the situation and the quality of the soil. First rate land shall be taxed at the rate of twenty cents, second rate sixty-five cents, and third rate forty cents, each per hundred acres.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That in all cases where the owners of any lands have, by themselves or agents, entered their lands in their proper class, with the auditor or clerks of the court of common pleas, agreeably to the laws heretofore in force, such lands shall under this act be placed in the same class for taxation, and all lands which shall not be entered by the owners, or their agents, with the auditor, before he makes out his duplicate, he shall class and charge the same as second rate, and if any owner or proprietor of lands, or their agent, have heretofore, or shall hereafter enter any tract of land in an inferior class to that of its real quality, said land shall (until it is changed into its proper class) be charged, over and above the rate for which it was entered, with double the amount of tax which should have been paid had the same been entered in its proper class, which shall be paid to the collector of the county township, or district in which such lands may be chargeable, for the use of the state, on the information of any freeholder, making due proof thereof to the auditor or commissioners and be recovered at the same time and in the same way as other taxes are recoverable.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That for the collection of taxes of non-residents lands the first shall be and is hereby divided into six collection districts: the first to include the lands purchased by John Cleves Symmes and his associates, and the land within the district of Cincinnati land office; the second to include lands in the Virginia military district, the land within the district of Chillicothe land office and the French grants, the third to include the land purchased by the Ohio Company and all grants included within the limits thereof and the land within the district of the Marietta land office; the fourth to include the lands in the United States military district and the refugee lands, and all the lands within the district of Zane'sville land office; the fifth to include the lands within the district of the Steubenville land office, and all lands south of the Connecticut reserve, and not included in the other districts; and the sixth to include the lands in the Connecticut reserve.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That there shall be appointed, by a joint ballot of both houses of the general assembly, and commissioned by the governor, a collector in each district, who shall continue in office one year and until his successor is chosen and qualified, who shall collect all taxes due and owing on non-residents' lands within their respective districts. The collector of the first district shall keep his office at Cincinnati; the collector of the second district shall keep his office at Chillicothe; the collector of the third district shall keep his office at Marietta; the collector of the fourth district shall keep his office at Zane'sville; the collector of the fifth district shall keep his office at Steubenville, and the collector of the sixth district shall keep his office at the town of Warren, in the county of Trumbull. And each at the time they receive their duplicates, take & subscribe the following oath or affirmation: viz. "I, A. B. do solemnly swear or affirm, (as the case may be) that I will, according to the best of my abilities, faithfully and impartially perform the duties enjoined on me by law; as collector of the district; and that I will not directly or indirectly purchase any land by me sold for taxes." Notice is hereby given that all taxes within this state are due and payable after the 1st day of August next ensuing, and if not paid by the first Monday of December, the lands will be sold, or so much thereof as will satisfy the amount due with interest. 1st district collector, A. Goshorn, Cincinnati.
2d do Virginia army lands, Thomas Scott, Chillicothe. 3d do Wm. Skinner, Marietta. 4th do James Herron, Zane'sville. 5th do Charles Maxwell, Steubenville. 6th do James Hilmann, Warren. THOMAS GIBSON, Auditor of Accounts for the state of Ohio. Feb. 20—6w.
NOTICE.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A PRADUE STORE , On the Pennsylvania avenue, in one of the frame buildings west of Mr. Herford's brewery, where he is now ready to receive goods, to the disposition of which every attention will be paid by him.
JOHN STEPHEN, Auctioneer. Washington City, Feb. 28—3t
I WILL RENT OR SELL,
THE property where I now live, if it is not rented or sold at private sale before the first Monday in May next, it will then be sold at public sale, two lots in square 88, fronting on Water street, 78 feet 3 inches and running back 181 1/2 feet, which are inclosed in a handsome paled garden—the buildings are a convenient frame DWELLING HOUSE, Smoke House and Ice House. On the fourth side of Water street, is a wharf sufficiently large to hold 200 cords of wood at once, this part of the property runs to the Hamburg channel, and the situation equal to any in the city for a Lumber, coal, or wood yard. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser, and a sufficient title, given, by JOHN STEPHEN. Feb. 28—3t
WANTED
BOARDING & LODGING, In a private Family for Two Gentlemen. Apply at this office. Feb. 28 1/2.
Important to Sportsmen.
On the 29th day of April next, will be offered for sale, at the Bowling Green in Caroline county,
THE STUD, of the late Col. JOHN A. HOOMES, consisting of imported & country bred stallions, Brood Mares and their produce, for several years past—total about one hundred head. This is certainly the most numerous, and probably the best selected stud ever before offered at public auction in this country; as it is well known, that the late owner spared neither money or exertion, in procuring both at home and abroad such stock as appeared most certain to insure him success as a breeder. To gentlemen who may feel a disposition to engage immediately in the sports of the turf, several fine three and four year olds could be highly recommended, for size, blood and figure. Should any of the stud horses be farmed out for the approaching spring, the sale of such will be postponed, until the expiration of the season. The other stock will be sold without reserve. The terms of sale will be one half of the purchase money payable in six and the other in twelve months, to be secured by bond, with approved securities, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. A considerable discount will be made for cash.
Gentlemen in the neighboring states are hereby assured, that the sale shall positively take place on the day above stated.
A catalogue will be exhibited, stating age, blood, &c.
JOHN G. WOODFOLK, JOHN HOOMES, Executors of John Hoomes, deceased. Bowling Green, March 3—tw.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS by the first article of the terms and conditions declared by the President of the United States on the 12th day of October, 1797, for regulating the materials and manner of buildings and improvements on the lots in the city of Washington, it is provided "that the outer and party walls of all houses in the said city shall be built of brick or stone" and by the third article of the same terms and conditions it is declared "that the wall of no house shall be higher than forty feet to the roof in any part of the city, nor shall any be lower than thirty five feet on any of the avenues." And whereas the above recited articles were found to impede the settlement in the city, of mechanics and others whose circumstances did not admit of erecting houses authorized by the said regulations, for which cause the operation of the said articles has been suspended by several acts of the President of the United States, from the fifth day of June in the year 1796 to the first day of January last, and beneficial effects arising from such suspensions having been experienced it is deemed proper to revive the same with the exception hereafter mentioned.
WHEREFORE I THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States, Do declare that the first and third articles above recited shall be, and the same are hereby suspended until the first day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and seven, and that all houses which shall be erected in the said city of Washington previous to the said first day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and seven conformable in other respects to the regulations aforesaid shall be considered as lawfully erected, except that no wooden house covering more than three hundred and twenty square feet, or higher than 12 feet from the fl to the eve shall be erected, nor shall such house be placed within twenty four feet of any brick or stone house.
Given under my hand the twenty-fifth day of February 1806 TH. JEFFERSON. Feb 28—2aw8w
PUBLIC SALE.
IN pursuance of the decree of the High Court of Chancery of the state of Maryland will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder at JOSEPH SAMUEL's tavern, George Town, on the 11th day of April next, at 11 o'clock A. M. all the right, title, and interest of the late Thomas Clark of George Town, deceased to the following property, to wit:
Lot No. 13 in Peter, Beatty, Threlkeld, & Deskin's addition to George Town with the improvements thereon consisting of a common brick DWELLING HOUSE, Coach and Smoke House, and other useful outbuildings. Lots No. 173, 174, and 175 in Thomas Beall of George's first addition to George Town, and 237 other lots in said addition to which said Clark was entitled.
Also, a piece or parcel of land containing about fifty acres lying about a mile and a half from George Town and adjoining the land on which Mr. Key lives. The purchaser or purchasers to give bond with approved security for the purchase money with interest thereon from the day of sale, payable in fifteen months from said last mentioned day.
All persons having claims against said Thomas Clark, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same to the register of the court of Chancery aforesaid with the you have to support the same within three months from the said day of sale. JAMES S. MORSELL, Trustee. March 3—3w
FOR SALE,
About Two Thousand acres of LAND On the east side of the Eastern Branch, and adjoining it, commencing about 4 miles from the Capitol and 2 from the New Bridge, and including a sufficiency of wood; 300 or 400 acres of meadow ground, a great part of which may be watered; a good country mill, and a common house & dwelling house, with all necessary out buildings, in good repair. This land will be divided to suit purchasers, though it would be more agreeable to sell the whole together; and there is no more valuable estate than the whole, to be bought in the neighborhood of Washington nor one capable of being made to yield a better annual income. Apply to BENJ. LOWNDES at Bladensburg or to BENJ. STODDERT, George Town, March 3—2w