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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. III.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCCXXXV.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY, AUGUST, 5th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
FORT KNOX, near Vincennes on the Wabash, in the Indiana Territory, July 7, 1803.
SIR, On Monday last the Anniversary of American liberty and Independence was celebrated by the American inhabitants of Vincennes and the surrounding settlement with patriotic demonstrations of joy and felicity. Every face appeared elated with national and domestic satisfaction. The day was ushered in by martial music and a national discharge of cannon from Fort Knox. The Declaration of Independence was read by a young officer at eleven o'clock. John Johnston, Esquire, delivered an elegant and appropriate oration. The occasion, the interesting subject, and the impressive eloquence of Mr. Johnston, compelled the heart of every citizen present to vibrate with patriotic pleasure at the recital of the events of the most important and joyful period the world ever beheld. The sound of the trump that started our nation into existence filled every honest mind with gratitude and veneration for the patriotism, courage, and wisdom of the illustrious sages and heroes who achieved our independence. The serene sublimity of the surrounding scene heightened the enjoyment of our national festival. Captain Lyman had prepared an elegant and capacious bower for the reception of the citizens, convenient to the garrison, on the fertile and beautiful banks of the Wabash, near the centre of a clear and spacious plain several miles in extent; covered with luxuriant verdure, beautifully interspersed with majestic clusters of trees, and smiling fields well cultivated; the whole bounded by gentle distant wood clad hills. Upwards of fifty beautiful, amiable and elegantly adorned females graced the board and gave zest to the pleasures of refined conversation. Their personal charms, and intellectual acquirements, would have facilitated the eye of the most refined Parisian amateur, or the understanding of the most grave and sentimental philosopher. Mr. P. Jones had prepared a prose and elegant entertainment. The company sat down to dinner about three o'clock. His excellency Wm. Henry Harrison, governor of the Indiana Territory, presided in the first chair with that dignity, ease and grace which distinguish the man of sense and the polite gentleman. General Gibson, secretary of the territory, filled the second chair. After partaking of an exhilarating feast, seasoned with cheerfulness, wit and wine, the following patriotic toasts were drank with appropriate music, and under the discharge of artillery from Fort Knox. The day concluded with a brilliant ball, where politeness, hilarity and sprightly music presented a delicious desert to the previous enjoyment of our national festival.
 1. The day and all who celebrate it—may its annual recurrence remain an eternal antidote against the poison of monarchical sentiments.  2. The United States—may her bosom ever be open only to the oppressed, the virtuous, and the enlightened of all nations.  3. The President of the United States—the patriotic author of that instrument which has immortalized this day, as he has hitherto acted he will always think that the exercise of fidelity, and philosophy is the surest restraint on the licentiousness of the press.  4. The memory of the immortal Washington—the first of heroes and the best of men—may the imitation of his virtues, and the veneration of Columbus be his most permanent mausoleum, and may the grateful remembrance of his services never be obliterated while America retains a station among the nations of the earth.  5. The glorious band of statesmen and heroes, who conceived and achieved our independence—their principles and actions will rise and shine when lofty pillars of ambition shall fall to "dust and ashes."  6. Franklin, the sun of science, and the patriarch of American liberty.  7. The three grand principles of republicanism—the press free, but not licentious—the elective franchise uncontaminated by corruption or intrigue—and religious opinions unconstrained by temporal interference.  8. The army and navy of the United States—may they with enlightened heads and courageous hearts ever be ready to draw their swords only in defence of the constitution and laws, and against the disturbers and invaders of their country.  9. A well organized militia composed of virtuous republican yeomanry—the physical strength of republican governments. 
 10. The Congress of the United States—may patriotism, wisdom, and unanimity ever prevail in their deliberations, and direct their decisions.  11. The navigation of the Mississippi—may it be perfectly free to all the citizens of the United States.  12. The Indiana Territory—may her virtue, industry and population soon enable her to become another light star in the milky way of republicanism.  13. The state of Ohio—may she emulate the virtues and good example of her elder sisters.  14. Union and success to honest men of all parties—confusion and defeat to knaves.  15. The constitution and laws of the United States—may they never be subjected to the discretion of factious men.  16. The fair and amiable daughters of Columbia—may their beauties, their mild virtues, their suasive manners, and amiable propensities be the only chains by which American republicans can be bound. 
Volunteer after Governor Harrison retired.
Governor Harrison—may the territory of Indiana long be blessed with a governor of his patriotic principles and humane disposition.
General Gibson, the secretary of the territory, a veteran of '76, who has rendered his country some services.
Colonel Viega, the first friend the Virginia troops found in this part of the Western country, who almost by his exertions enabled them to subdue the British troops in the Illinois and at Vincennes.
By captain Lyman.
Levi Lincoln, attorney general of the United States, the early patriot and enlightened statesman.
By an officer.
Doctor George Logan—the virtuous farmer of Pennsylvania, who forsook his beloved pleasures of domestic affluence and happiness, braved the storms of factions, and the dangers of the ocean to save his country from the horrors of war.
Gideon Granger, post-master-general of the United States—the honest and inflexible statesman, tempered with universal benevolence.
John Beckley, Clerk of the House of Representatives of the United States—the early and courageous patriot, the inflexible republican, and steady friend—may his country long enjoy the fruits of his talents and industry.
The orator of the day, the produce of the fertile fields of Indiana—may all her swains emulate and appreciate his talents and industry.
OBSERVATIONS
ON THE PANTHEON AT PARIS, WITH REMARKS ON ITS APPLICATION AS A NATIONAL MAUSOLEUM.
Posthumous fame has often been doubted by the philosopher to be a personal good, but has ever been acknowledged by the statesman to be a public benefit. The respect which the Grecians and Romans preserved for a deathless name, in every period of their early history, was the foundation of the greatness that astonished the race of torpid beings uninfluenced by this powerful motive. The annals of elder times are little more than a chronicle of the revolutions of these republics, and this detail is again reduced to the biography of Miltiades, Timoleon, Regulus, and of those other distinguished characters who preferred the iron rod of destiny and immortal fame, to the banquet of felicity and the couch of indulgence. At the conclusion of the eighteenth century, Transalpine-Gaul built the chains of despotism, and for some time the spirit of the ancient heroes appeared to be revived and personified in the French people. From the destruction of the Bastille, to the decapitation of Brissot, a series of characters rose into notice, which seemed to menace the obliteration of the Greek and Roman name. It was expected that the milder virtues of Christianity, grafted on the native vigour of the patriot spirit, would present a model of human perfection, from which Fabius and Philopœmen would retire. By what turpitude of the human heart this fond hope was disappointed, we shall now enquire: but it was at this brilliant period (which every future historian will review with admiration and delight) that the project was suggested of a Pantheon. This edifice was to be converted to a National Mausoleum, where the remains of the virtuous dead were to be deposited as an indication of public gra-
titude, and as the successful means of exciting the most powerful and generous impulse of the human mind. The French patriot saw that the map of history was a blank from the banks of the Rubicon to the shores of the Euphrates; and they rightly attributed this inanity to the absence of that active and dignified principle.
The name of the Pantheon is taken from the well known temple at Rome, built by M. Agrippa, in honor of the gods. It was in a circular form, and the concave of the dome by which it was surmounted, was designed to represent the heavenly habitation of those superior beings. This celebrated edifice was transformed into a church, under the name of St. Mary de Rotunda and All Saints, by the piety of Boniface 8th. Exactly the contrary has taken place at Paris; an ecclesiastical structure has been converted into a Pantheon. The church of St. Genevieve was one of the most splendid buildings of the time of Lewis the 15th, it was begun by Soufflot, and received the present alterations from the plans of Bodelert, since the French revolution.
The edifice is cruciform: it is surmounted by a dome, the material of which is stone, covered with lead, in the Turkish taste, but painted in rays of red and blue. It rises to the elevation of 265 English feet towering aloft amid the numerous splendid structures that decorate the extensive capital of France. The vestibule is in the most correct style, and attains the highest rank of architectural magnificence. The columns which support the triangular pediment are six feet and an half in diameter, and belonging to the Corinthian order, of course ascend to the height of sixty-five. The pediment is ornamented with a bas relief, in which Liberty is the central and principal figure; and she is not represented clad in terrors, as the destroyer of tyranny, but arrayed in smiles, exercising the kind office of raising from the earth the friends of human being. As the spectator approaches the grand portal, on either hand, he observes colossal statues on pedestals, and over each of them a bas relief, one of which teaches the necessity of obedience to the law; the other represents Innocence, protected by justice. The exterior of the building has undergone very little alteration: there is a want of coincidence between the coarse massive walls which compose the brachia of the crucifix, and the exquisite taste and impressive grandeur of the vestibule.
On passing the portal the interior of the dome produces that pleasing magic effect usual with a vast concave in such a situation. When the eye is sufficiently composed to proceed to the examination of the parts, the work is discovered to be entirely of stone, ornamented with sunk pannels, superbly executed. The cemetery is beneath the edifice, into which have been removed, with great solemnity, the ashes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Dampiere, and of other distinguished personages. The remains of Marat, in the precipitation of party spirit, were likewise advanced to the same honors; but more sober and correct views of public virtue have occasioned their expulsion. The internal part is in a very imperfect state. On one side appear some temporary catafalcos, in imitation of sarcophagi, which are merely of wood, painted to resemble bronze; but these hasty productions of national gratitude are to be succeeded by splendid monuments, when all the majesty of the sculptor's art is to be displayed. Workmen are now employed on the more laborious parts of the interior embellishment; and even the pavement in the centre of the building is probably not yet wholly restored.
The Greeks and Romans both imagined, without burial, a long interval would elapse before the admission of the vagrant soul, from the dreary shores of Acheron, into the mansions of Elysium. Hence the remains of the dead were treated with pious care; but no particular place was directed for their interment, as an affair in which either religion or state policy were concerned. The dead were indifferently buried, in the city or country, on the road side or upon mountains, in caverns & public grounds, as private convenience dictated. It is true, that the classics of Rome were, at a particular period of the history, commonly interred in the Camp Martius; but this was a matter of ceremony and fashion, and not at all concerned with the rituals of public institution.
Although France has taken the lead
of every other country in a national structure, professedly and solely dedicated to the honorable dead, as a testimony of respect to departed worth; yet private ambition has elevated the lofty arcade, and spread the ponderous dome to perpetuate the memory of extinguished glory. It is well known that the word mausoleum is derived from the royal Mausolus of Caria, to whom the disconsolate Artemisia erected a splendid monument. Augustus built a stately edifice for the reception of the ashes of his family, between the Tiber and the Flaminian way. The monuments of the king of Egypt, of much earlier date, which rise above the surface of the earth, in the magnitude of natural rocks, tend to shew the reluctance with which man resigns his feeble authority, and his solicitude to transmit his name and empire to unborn ages.
We are not surprised at the partiality of friendship indulging itself in fond delusion over the supine and senseless remains of mortality; yet we should be indeed astonished, if a political government, protected by a military despotism, should support an establishment exclusively devoted to virtue and patriotism, to consecrate rebellion and defy the traitors of the state. No political authority could maintain such an institution, that is not founded on liberty and virtue, for the apotheosis of the patriot is the destruction of tyranny. Would the sacrifice be offered, and the Pyrrhic dance be performed, in honor of the Gracchi, by Nasica & Optimus? Would the funeral wreath be reposed on the bier of Cassius and Thrasea by Augustus and Nero?
From this view we may venture to predict, that the French Pantheon will not be applied to the purpose for which it was intended during the short period of republican virtue in the Gallic constitution. The holy father has already received Napoleon into the bosom of the church: it is not improbable, therefore, that the structure will return to its former patroness, St. Genevieve; and that the most christian confal will display his filial piety by restoring these ravished spoils to the domain of St. Peter. Indeed, it should be referred as a national cemetery, it will not be devoted to the names of the Phocians and Agesilaus, of the Fabii and Brutii, of France; but it will be crowded with the canines of the state minions, feeble amateurs, and tawdry artists.
We have often been surprised that man should bewilder his intellects in metaphysical theories, when a view of the transient scenes, on the theatre of life, would remove his doubts and falsify his curiosity.
"How ambiguous and disputable, (says the cold critic,) is the love of fame. What is it but the desire of filling the minds of others with admiration, and of being celebrated by generations to come with praises which we shall not hear? Is it not to pant after that which can never be possessed, to endeavor to secure what can never exist until we ourselves are in the grave? It is a splendid madness, a flame kindled by pride and fanned by folly. To gain the favor and hear the applause of our cotemporaries is indeed desirable with any other prerogative of superiority; but to what end shall we be the darlings of mankind, when we can no longer receive any benefits from their favor."
"Fondness of fame is avarice of air." To these subtleties it will be replied by the feeling heart, that in every state, where virtue is known, and in every bosom, where virtue is respected, "the soul of man springs forward beyond the limits of co-operating with future ages, and as co-extended with endless duration." Perhaps there is in man no more exalted exercise of benevolence than that which dismisses every personal consequence of his own actions, and looks forward to generations yet unborn, which will be rendered wiser and happier by his heroic example.
If the edifice intended for the sacred ashes of patriot worth be devoted to piping musicians and rhyming parasites, it will have a dangerous influence on public morals. As the condition of Rome, in consequence of the misapplication of rewards, affords us a useful lesson to mankind, we will close the article with an instance of this prostitution of the last honors, from the most authentic historian, which almost defies credibility.
In the time of the emperor Claudian, a citizen had the misfortune to kill a crow of remarkable sagacity. The Roman was consigned over to the ignominy
of public execution, but the funeral obsequies of the bird were performed with great solemnity. A musician preceded the bed of state, supported by two slaves, whereon the relics of the bird were reposed: the procession was composed of a great multitude of persons, both young and old, male and female, who assisted at the splendid farce.
"What, exclaimed the indignant Pliny, "would our ancestors have said, if they had learnt that the obsequies of this crow were solemnized by Roman citizens, in Rome herself, whose kings were committed to the ground without pomp, and who revenged not the death of the victor of Carthage?"
Had this writer lived at a later period he would have expressed his contempt and surprise with less animation: the effervescence of his generous spirit would have exhausted its warmth over the humiliating annals of modern times, where he would have often seen vain man, —
"Clad in a little brief authority, Play such fantastic tricks before high heaven, As make e'en angels weep."
Johnson's Rambler.
GALILEO.
The following is a correct copy of the celebrated sentence passed upon Galileo, the forerunner of Newton; it never before appeared in English.
"We, Gaspar, of the title of holy cross of Jerusalem, Borgio, brother Felix Gertinus, of the title of Anaitatia, surnamed of Alculum."
Guidus, of the title of St. Mary, of the people, Bentivulus, brother Desiderius Goaglia, of the title of St. Charles, surnamed of Cremona.
Brother Antonius Barbarinus, surnamed of St. Onuphrius, Landivius, Zacchia, of the title of St. Peter in Vinculis, surnamed of St. Sixtus.
Belingerius, of the title of St. Augustin Gypsius.
Fabricius of St. Lawrence.
Francis of St. Lawrence.
Martin, of the New St. Mary, and Ginechus, deacons, by the mercy of God, cardinals of the holy Roman Catholic church, and specially deputed by the holy apostolical See, as inquisitors general against heretical perverseness, throughout the whole christian commonwealth.
Whereas you, Galileo, son of the late Vincent Galilei, of Florence, being 70 years of age, had a charge brought against you, in the year 1615, in this holy office, that you held as true an erroneous opinion, held by many, namely, That the sun is the centre of the world, and immovable, and that the earth moves even with a diurnal motion. Also, that you had certain scholars into whom you instilled the same doctrine; Also, that you maintained a correspondence on this point with certain mathematicians in Germany; also that you published certain epistles, treating of the solar spots, in which you explained the same doctrine as true, because you answered to the objections, which, from time to time were brought against you, taken from the holy scripture, by glossing over the said scripture according to your own sense; and that afterwards, when the copy of a writing, in the form of an epistle, written by you to a certain scholar of yours, who presented to you, (if following the hypothesis of Copernicus) you stood up for, and defended certain propositions in it, which are against the true sense and authority of the holy scripture.
This holy tribunal desiring, to provide against the inconveniences and mischiefs which have issued, hence, and recited, to the danger of our holy faith; agreeable to the mandate of Lord N——, and the very eminent doctors, cardinals of this supreme and universal inquisition, two propositions respecting the immobility of the sun, and the motion of the earth, were adopted and pronounced, as under:
That the sun is the centre of the world, and immovable in respect of local motion, is an absurd proposition, false in philosophy, and formally heretical, seeing it is expressly contrary to holy scripture.
That the earth is not the centre of the world, nor immovable, but moves even with diurnal motion, is also an absurd proposition, false in philosophy, and considered theologically, is at least an error in faith.
To the end such pernicious doctrines might be entirely extirpated away, and spread no farther, to the grievous detriment of the catholic verity, a decree was issued by the holy congregation, Indiciis, prohibiting the printing of
† Pliny, lib. 26. c. 5, has given a particular description of this structure.
† Strabo, lib. 5th.

books which treat of such sort of doctrine, which was therein pronounced false, and altogether contrary to holy and divine scripture. But that your grievous and pernicious error and transgression may not remain unpunished, and that you may hereafter be more cautious, serving as an example to others, that they may abstain from the like offences, we decree, that the book of the dialogue of Galileo be prohibited by public edict, and we condemn yourself to the prison of this holy office, for a time to be limited by our discretion; and we enjoin, under the title of salutary penances, that, during three years to come, you recite once a week, the seven penitential psalms, referring to ourselves the power of moderating, changing, or taking away entirely, or in part, the aforesaid penalties and penances.
And so we say, pronounce, and by our sentence declare, enact, condemn and reform, by this and every other better mode or formula, by which of right we can and ought. So we, the underwritten cardinals, pronounce, F. Cardinal de Alaba, G. Cardinal Benivieni, F. Cardinal de Cremona, F. Anthony Cardinal S. Oseph, B. Cardinal Gypius, F. Cardinal Verolpius, M. Cardinal Gnetius.
The abjuration of Galileo. I, Galileo Galilei, son of the late Vincenzo Galilei, a Florentine, of the age of 70, appearing personally in judgment, and being on my knees in the presence of you, my most eminent and most reverend lords cardinal of the universal christian commonwealth, inquisitors general against heretical depravity, having before my eyes the holy gospels, on which I now lay my hands, swear that I have always believed and now believe, God helping, that I shall, for the future, always believe whatever the holy catholic and apostolic Roman church holds, preaches, and teaches. But, because this holy office had enjoined me by precepts, entirely to relinquish the false doctrine, which maintains, that the sun is the centre of the world, and immovable, and that the earth is not the centre and moves; nor to hold, defend, or teach by any means, or by writing the aforesaid false doctrine; and, after it had been notified to me, that the aforesaid doctrine is repugnant to the holy scripture, I have written and printed a book, in which I treat of the same doctrine already condemned, and adduce reasons with great liberty in favor of it, not offering any solution of them; therefore I have been adjudged and vehemently suspected of heresy, namely—that I maintained and believed, that the sun is the centre of the world and immovable, and that the earth is not the center and moves.
Therefore, being willing to take out of the minds of your emnences, and of every catholic christian, this vehement suspicion, of right conceived against me, I, with sincere heart, and faith unfeigned, abjure, execrate, and detest the above said errors and heresies, and generally every other error and sect contrary to the aforesaid holy church; and I swear that I will never any more hereafter say or assert, by speech or writing, any thing, through which the like suspicion may be had of me; but if I shall know any one heretical, or suspected of heresy, I will denounce him to this holy office, or to the inquisitor and ordinary of the place in which I shall be. I moreover swear and promise, that I will fulfil and observe entirely all the penances which have been imposed upon me, or which shall be imposed by this holy office. But if it shall happen, that I go contrary (which God avert) to any of my words, promises, protestations and oaths, I subject myself to all the penalties and punishments, which by the holy canons, and other constitutions, general and in particular, have been enacted, and promulgated against such delinquents; so help me God, and his holy gospels, on which I now lay my hands.
I, the aforesaid Galileo Galilei have abjured, sworn, promised, and have bound myself as above, and in the fidelity of those with my own hands, and have subscribed to this present writing of my abjuration, which I have recited word by word. At Rome, in the convent of Minerva, this 22d day of June, of the year 1632.
I, Galileo Galilei, have abjured as above, with my own hands. From the Anti-Democrat. Baltimore, June 25th, 1803. SIR, It is with great reluctance I comply with your request to send you a copy of the part of my charge to the grand jury of this district (in May last) which has been in sundry hands by some editors, and shamingly mis-represented by others. I have uniformly declined the publication of any charge I ever delivered. In some instances judicial opinions have been imputed to me that I never gave; and in other instances they have been grossly and wilfully misrepresented (particularly in the case of Fries for treason) and I believe for base political purposes. Any opinions or sentiments I ever deliver to the public, are open and free to discussion, remarks, and censure.
It is my opinion that a judge can neither explain nor justify his judicial opinions, because it would certainly lead to personal altercation; and expose him to personal reflections, that he cannot notice, if he respects his station and character. He must therefore remain silent, although he is misunderstood or misrepresented. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, SAMUEL CHASE. Mr. George L. Gray, Editor of the Anti-Democrat.
CONCLUSION OF A CHARGE Delivered to the grand jury of Maryland, at a circuit court of the United States, held in Baltimore on Monday the 2d of May, 1803, by the hon. Samuel Chase, Esq. one of the judges of the supreme court of the United States.
The first part of the charge being merely the customary recapitulation of the duties of a grand jury, and of the offences cognizable by it; and as no objection has been made, or we suppose, could be made to that portion of it, we have thought it unnecessary to publish it; and merely take up the charge where the democrats have been so kind as to say the judge ought to have laid it down. We have taken a liberty which we hope judge Chase will pardon, of making a few notes upon the subject matter of his charge; not that we believe we could make it more clear, but that we may shew our full concurrence in his opinions, and our disapprobation of the strictures that have been passed upon them.]
Before you retire, gentlemen, to your chamber, to consider such matters as may be brought before you, I will take the liberty to make a few observations, which I hope you will receive as flowing only from my regard to the welfare, and prosperity of our common country. It is essentially necessary at all times, but more particularly at the present, that the public mind, should be truly informed; and that our citizens should entertain correct principles of government, and just ideas of their social rights. It is a very easy task to deceive and mislead the great body of the people by propagating plausible, but false doctrines; for the bulk of mankind are governed by their passions, and not by reason. Falsehood, can be more readily disseminated than truth; and the latter is heard with reluctance, it repugnant to popular prejudice. I have been a decided and avowed advocate for a representative, or republican form of government, as since established by our state, and national constitutions. It is my sincere wish that freemen should be governed by their representatives, fairly and freely elected by that class of citizens, described in our bill of rights: "who have property in, a common interest with, and an attachment to the community."
The purposes of civil society are best answered in those governments, where the public safety, happiness and prosperity, are best secured; whatever may be the constitution, or form of government; but the history of mankind, in ancient and modern times, informs us, "that a monarchy may be free; and that a republic may be tyranny." The true test of liberty is in the practical enjoyment of protection to the person, and the property, of the citizen, from all injury. Where the same laws govern the whole society, without any distinction, and there is no power to dispense with the execution of the laws; where justice is impartially and speedily administered, and the poorest man in the community may obtain redress against the most wealthy and powerful; and riches afford no protection to violence; and where the person and property of every man are secure from insult, or injury; in that country the people are free. This is our present situation. Where law is uncertain, partial, or arbitrary; where justice is not impartially administered to all; where property is insecure, and the person is liable to insult and violence, without redress by law; the people are not free; whatever may be that form of government. To this situation I greatly fear we are fast approaching!!
You know, gentlemen, that our state, and national institutions were framed to secure to every member of the society, equal liberty and equal rights; but the late abolition of the offices of the sixteen circuit judges; the recent change in our state constitution by establishing universal suffrage; and the further alteration contemplated in our state judiciary, if adopted, will, in my judgment, take away all security for property and personal liberty. This independence of the national judiciary is already shaken to its foundation; and the virtue of the people alone can restore it. The independence of the judges of this state will be entirely destroyed, if the bill for abolishing the two supreme courts, shall be ratified by the next general assembly. The change of the state constitution, by allowing universal suffrage, will, in my opinion, certainly and rapidly destroy all protection to property, and all security to personal liberty; and our republican constitution will sink into a mobocracy, the worst of all possible governments. I can only lament that the main pillar of our state constitution has already been thrown down by the establishment of universal suffrage. By this shock alone the whole building totters to its base, and will crumble into ruins, before many years elapse, unless it be restored to its original state. If the independence of your state judges, which your bill of rights wisely declares "to be essential to the impartial administration of justice, and the great security to the rights and liberties of the people," shall be taken away, by the ratification of the bill passed for that purpose, it will precipitate the destruction of your whole state constitution; and there will be nothing left in it worthy the care, or support, of freemen.
I cannot but remember the great and patriotic characters, by whom your state constitution was framed. I cannot but recollect that attempts were then made in favor of universal suffrage; and to render the judges dependant upon the legislature. You may believe, that the gentlemen who framed your constitution, possessed the full confidence of the people of Maryland, and that they were esteemed for their talents and patriotism, and for their public and private virtues. You must have heard that many of them held the highest civil and military situations; and that they, at every risk and danger, assiduously to obtain and establish your independence. Their names are enrolled on the journals of the first congress; and may be seen in the proceedings of the convention, that framed our form of government. With great concern I observe, that the sons of some of these characters have united to pull down the beautiful fabric of wisdom and republicanism, erected by their fathers!
lar of our state constitution has already been thrown down by the establishment of universal suffrage. By this shock alone the whole building totters to its base, and will crumble into ruins, before many years elapse, unless it be restored to its original state. If the independence of your state judges, which your bill of rights wisely declares "to be essential to the impartial administration of justice, and the great security to the rights and liberties of the people," shall be taken away, by the ratification of the bill passed for that purpose, it will precipitate the destruction of your whole state constitution; and there will be nothing left in it worthy the care, or support, of freemen.
I cannot but remember the great and patriotic characters, by whom your state constitution was framed. I cannot but recollect that attempts were then made in favor of universal suffrage; and to render the judges dependant upon the legislature. You may believe, that the gentlemen who framed your constitution, possessed the full confidence of the people of Maryland, and that they were esteemed for their talents and patriotism, and for their public and private virtues. You must have heard that many of them held the highest civil and military situations; and that they, at every risk and danger, assiduously to obtain and establish your independence. Their names are enrolled on the journals of the first congress; and may be seen in the proceedings of the convention, that framed our form of government. With great concern I observe, that the sons of some of these characters have united to pull down the beautiful fabric of wisdom and republicanism, erected by their fathers!
The declarations respecting natural rights of man, which originated from the claim of the British parliament to make laws to bind America, in all cases whatever; the publications since that period, of visionary and theoretical writers, asserting that men in a state of society are entitled to exercise rights, which they possessed in a state of nature; and the modern doctrines, by our late reformers, that all men in a state of society, are entitled to enjoy equal liberty and equal rights; have brought this mighty mischief upon us: and I fear that it will rapidly progress, until peace and order, freedom and property, shall be destroyed. Our people are taught, as a political creed, "that men, living under an established government, are nevertheless entitled to exercise certain rights, which they possessed in a state of nature; and also that every member of the government is entitled to enjoy an equality of liberty, and rights."
I have long since subscribed to the opinion, that there could be no rights of man in a state of nature, previous to the institution of society; and that liberty, properly speaking, could not exist in a state of nature. I do not believe, that any number of men ever existed together in a state of nature as a creature of the imagination only, although great names give a sanction to a contrary opinion. The great object, for which men establish any form of government, is to obtain security to their persons, and property from violence. Destroy the security to either, and you tear up society by the roots. It seems to me that personal liberty, and rights can only be acquired by becoming a member of a community, which gives the protection of the whole to every individual. Without this protection it would, in my opinion be impracticable to enjoy personal liberty, or rights. From hence I conclude, that liberty and rights (and also property) must spring out of civil society; and must be, for ever, subject to the modifications of particular governments. I hold the position clear, and safe, that all the rights of man can be derived only from the conventions of society; and may, with propriety, be called social rights. I cheerfully subscribe to the doctrine of equal liberty, and equal rights; if properly explained. I understand by equality of liberty, and rights only this: that every citizen, without respect to property, or station, should enjoy an equal share of liberty; an equal protection from the law, and an equal security for his person and property. Any other interpretation of these terms is, in my judgment, destructive of all governments, and all laws. If I am substantially correct in these sentiments, it is unnecessary to make any application of them, and I will only ask two questions. Will justice be impartially administered by judges dependant on the legislature, or the executive, for their continuance in office, and also for their support? Will liberty, or property, be protected, or secured, by laws made by representatives chosen by electors, who have no property in, no common interest with, no attachment to, the community?
The great object, for which men establish any form of government, is to obtain security to their persons, and property from violence. Destroy the security to either, and you tear up society by the roots. It seems to me that personal liberty, and rights can only be acquired by becoming a member of a community, which gives the protection of the whole to every individual. Without this protection it would, in my opinion be impracticable to enjoy personal liberty, or rights. From hence I conclude, that liberty and rights (and also property) must spring out of civil society; and must be, for ever, subject to the modifications of particular governments. I hold the position clear, and safe, that all the rights of man can be derived only from the conventions of society; and may, with propriety, be called social rights. I cheerfully subscribe to the doctrine of equal liberty, and equal rights; if properly explained. I understand by equality of liberty, and rights only this: that every citizen, without respect to property, or station, should enjoy an equal share of liberty; an equal protection from the law, and an equal security for his person and property. Any other interpretation of these terms is, in my judgment, destructive of all governments, and all laws. If I am substantially correct in these sentiments, it is unnecessary to make any application of them, and I will only ask two questions. Will justice be impartially administered by judges dependant on the legislature, or the executive, for their continuance in office, and also for their support? Will liberty, or property, be protected, or secured, by laws made by representatives chosen by electors, who have no property in, no common interest with, no attachment to, the community?
In the course of yesterday his Excellency Lord Seaforth was pleased to issue the following orders to the garrison at St. Ann's.
GOVERNOR'S ORDERS. Pilgrim, 8th July, 1803. Parole—Tobago.
The Gov. has again to congratulate the garrison on the success of the army and squadron under the conduct of Lt. Gen. Grinfield and Com. Hood, in the acquisition of the island of Tobago, without the loss of a man on the side of the British.
The commandant will please to order an extra allowance of rum to each man this afternoon, to enable them to drink the health of their gallant commander and their brother soldiers, and their speedy return to head-quarters. (Signed) SEAFORTH.
Upon the arrival of the armament at Tobago, the commanders issued the following
PROCLAMATION. By their Excellencies Lieut. Gen. Wm. Grinfield, and Com. Hood, commanders in chief of the forces by land and sea, of his Britannic Majesty, in the Leeward and Windward islands, and the island of Trinidad. The forces of his Britannic Majesty are come immediately on the breaking out of the war, to relieve the English inhabitants of Tobago from the galling yoke of France; it is impossible they can so soon forget the mild government of the mother country, to which only it is the design of this armament to restore them.
BRIDGETOWN, (Barbadoes) July 9.
SURRENDER OF TOBAGO.
This important event has been just announced to the public by royal salutes from the Pilgrim and Charles Forts, his excellency Lord Seaforth, having received official information of the same from Lt. Gen. Grinfield.
Extract of a letter from his excellency, Lt. Gen. Grinfield, to the Rev. Hon. Lord Seaforth, dated Centau-Courland Bay, Tobago, July 3, 1803.
I have again the satisfaction of addressing myself to you, and to announce to you the surrender of this island by capitulation, with its forts on our side, and very little on that of the French.
Immediately on our landing on the 30th June, the two leading columns pushed into Mount-Grace, in sight and within little more than two miles of Fort Scarborough; the summons was then sent to the French general, who returned an answer by offer of capitulation. The terms were finally settled about four in the morning of the 1st, and at 11 we took possession of Fort Scarborough, and the French garrison, of sailors and all, of 228, laid down their arms.
(Signed) W. GRINFELD.
Private Correspondence.
The surrender by capitulation took place on the 30th June, and at 11 o'clock on the following day the British flag was hoisted at Fort Scarborough.
The number of French, including 120 sailors, was 228: the island appears to be in a high state of cultivation, and most abundant crops of sugar expected. The inhabitants testify no small joy on the occasion. The Centaur sails on the 5th inst. for Barbadoes; and the same morning with dispatches for England. The 2d battalion royals and one company of the 7th West-India regiment remain to garrison Tobago.
We are now enabled to add the following particulars to this event, contained in an Extract of a letter dated, Head-Quarters, Tobago, July 3, 1803.
"We embarked again the 24th, leaving the 68th and three companies of 3d West-India in garrison at St. Lucie. On the 25th we got under way, and saw Tobago on the morning of the 30th ult. A small fort near the Bay of Courland fired a few shots, but was soon silenced by the Venus frigate and a brig of war (the Port Mahon) which had just joined us; possession was immediately taken of the fort by a party of seamen with cutlasses, who soon substituted the English jack for the tri-coloured flag. The French had only a corporal's party and eight men, one of whom was killed and two wounded. A landing was immediately effected without the least opposition, and the whole of the troops and stores were on shore by eight in the evening, when we advanced about four miles into the interior towards Fort Scarborough, situated about eight miles from Courland, where we landed. A summons was sent as before, with an offer of reasonable conditions; which was accepted by gen. Berthier, and the articles of capitulation were signed at 4 o'clock in the morning of the first of July. At eleven o'clock we took possession of the fort and island, the French garrison marching out with the honors of war, &c."
"We have established the head-quarters at Mr. Balfours, father-in-law of Col. Campbell's, who is likewise here. We were very joyfully received by all the inhabitants, who have suffered much from contributions, &c. Here we are treated in a very hospitable manner and live like princes. We expect to sail again on the 5th, on our return to Barbadoes. We have suffered much of the heat, though we continue in good health. Among the late arrangements Lt. Hazen, 2d battalion, 6th regt. is appointed acting quarter and barrack master gen. here. Brig. gen. Maitland is still at Trinidad. Brig. gen. Picton remains here in command."
It cannot enter into the minds of the British commanders, that the people of Tobago will take arms with the enemies of their mother country, against their friends, and perhaps their relations; nor can it be believed but they will join the British forces, for their future security, happiness and prosperity.
Given on board his Majesty's ship Centaur, this 30th day of June, 1803. (Signed) W. GRINFELD, Lieut. Gov. &c. SAM. HOOD, Commodore, &c. By command, E. DRAPER, M.A. Sec.
A summons being sent to the French commandant a capitulation was entered into, of which the following is a copy: ARTICLES OF CAPITULATION. Brig. Gen. Cæsar Berthier, Capt. Gen. of the island of Tobago, & c. in the name of the French Republic:
Art. 1. To deliver up to the commander in chief of his Britannic Majesty's forces, Fort Scarborough, in the state in which it now is, with all the artillery, and ammunition of war.
Art. 2. The garrison shall march out with the honours of war, drums beating, and shall carry with them their arms and ammunition and one field piece.
Art. 3. The Capt. Gen. his Brigadier Major, all the officers, all departments military and civil, also all soldiers, seamen, servants, and in short all Frenchmen attached to the service of the Republic and their wives and children, shall be embarked within one month from this date, and be conveyed to France at the expence of his Britannic Majesty.
Art. 4. A vessel shall be furnished as soon as possible for the conveyance of the Captain General, his family, Brigadier Major, and other persons of his suite, and the baggage and effects to them belonging.
Art. 5. The sick and wounded shall be attended at the military hospital at the expence of his Britannic Majesty, and when cured be sent to France.
Art. 6. All property of the proprietors of this colony, of whatever nature it may be, shall be respected, their laws and customs shall be maintained as they have been to this day by the French government.
Art. 7. The Captain General Cæsar Berthier, shall dispatch immediately the republican brig Le Souffleur, now in the road of Scarborough, to give advice to his government of the present capitulation. For this purpose, the necessary passports shall be furnished by the commander of his Britannic Majesty's naval forces.
Art. 8. It shall be permitted to the French merchant ships now in the road of Scarborough, under the batteries, to sail for any port of Europe or America, when they shall think proper.
Art. 9. No person shall be inconvenienced or examined for the opinion which he has manifested under the French government.
Art. 10. The 11 Messidor, and 11th year of the French Republic. (Signed) CÆSAR BERTHIER. Captain General of the island of Tobago.
Agreed to by the order of Gen. Berthier, by virtue of his full powers to us conferred. L'ANNUSS, 1st. Aid de Camp. (Signed) B. GENTIL, Aid de Camp. W. GRINFELD, Lt. Gen. &c. SAMUEL HOOD, Com. &c.
Agreeable to these stipulations, the island was, when surrendered to his Majesty's arms, and the commanders issued the following
PROCLAMATION. By their Excellencies Lieutenant General Grinfield and Commodore Samuel Hood, Commanders in Chief of his Majesty's land and sea forces in the Leeward and Windward Islands, and Island of Trinidad. The island of Tobago having surrendered to his Majesty's arms by a capitulation dated the 30th day of June, 1803, their excellencies the commanders in chief have great satisfaction in communi-

eating to the inhabitants, &c. that they had received orders for placing this island under the king's government, and that the same is provided for by the sixth article of the capitulation; and also that the property situated, belonging to such bona fide English and French subjects as had been settled in the said island previous to its cession has been effectually protected by the eighth article of the same capitulation.
Given under our hands and seals at Scarsborough, in the island of Tobago, this 2d day of July, 1803, and in the 23d year of his Majesty's reign.
(Signed) W. GRINFIELD, Lt. Gen. &c. SAMUEL HOOD, Commodore. By command, E. DRAPER, Mil. Sec.
In Council, Annapolis, April 19, 1803. ORDERED, that the act to alter, change and abolish, such parts of the constitution and form of government as relates to the establishing a general court and court of appeals, be published once in each week, for the space of three months successively, in the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Baltimore American, the Telegraph, the Federal Gazette, at Baltimore; the National Intelligencer; Mr. Smith's paper, at Easton; the Republican Advocate, at Fredericktown, and Mr. Grives's paper, at Hagerstown.
By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk. AN ACT
To alter, change and abolish, such parts of the constitution and form of government as relates to the establishing a general court and court of appeals. Be it enacted, by the General Assembly of Maryland, That from and after the first day of March, eighteen hundred and four, there shall be a court of appeals, composed of three persons of integrity, and sound judgment in the law, who shall be styled in their commissions Judges of the court of appeals, whose judgement shall be final & conclusive in all cases of appeal from the court of chancery, county court or orphan's court; and that the court of appeals shall hold two sessions on the western shore, and two on the eastern shore in each year, at such time and places as the future legislature of this state shall direct and appoint.
And be it enacted, That from and after the said first day of March, eighteen hundred and four, this state shall be divided into five judicial districts, viz. St. Mary's, Calvert, Prince George's and Charles counties, shall be the first district; Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties, shall be the second district. Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Harford counties, shall be the third district; Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset and Worcester counties, shall be the fourth district; and Washington, Frederick, Montgomery & Allegany counties, shall be the fifth district; and that there shall be appointed for each of the said district two persons of integrity, and sound judgement in the law, who shall reside in the district for which they shall be appointed, who shall be styled in their commissions district judges of the county court in such district; and there shall be appointed for each of the counties to this state one person of integrity, experience & knowledge, resident of the county for which he shall be appointed, who shall be styled in the commission associate judge of the county court of the county for which he shall be appointed; and the said district judges in their respective districts, together with the said associate judge in the respective counties, shall compose the county courts and the county courts so established shall have, hold & exercise, all the powers, authorities and jurisdictions, that the general court and county courts of this state have heretofore held, used and exercised, except the appellate jurisdiction of the general court; and that the county courts shall hold their sessions in their respective counties at such times and places as the future legislature of this state shall direct and appoint.
And be it enacted, That if this act shall be confirmed by the general assembly, after the next election of delegates, in the first session after such new election, as the constitution and form of government directs, that in such case this act, and the alterations and amendments therein contained, shall be taken and considered, and shall constitute and be valid, as a part of the said constitution and form of government, to all intents and purposes, any thing in the said constitution and form of government contained to the contrary notwithstanding.
And be it enacted, That all and every part of the constitution and form of government that relates to the court of appeals, or the general court as now established, or to the judges thereof, or that is in any manner contrary to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this act, be and are hereby declared to be repealed and abolished on the confirmation hereof.
May 2. COMMITTED on the 24th day of July last, to the gaol of Prince George county Maryland, a negro man by the name of Richard about five feet one or two inches high, appears to be thirty years old or upwards, a dark complexion, has a scar on the right side on his forehead, and a small scar near the left eye, has lost two or three of his upper teeth, his clothing an old ragged shirt, brown roll trowsers, and the crown of an old wool hat, says he belongs to general B. Kerseim, near Port Tobacco Charles county, and that he was hired to Mr. O'Brien in the City of Washington—his owner is requested to release him from gaol or he will be sold out for his prison fees as the law directs. THOMAS MACGILL, sheriff, Prince George county Md. August 5, 1803. 1aw2m
WHEREAS my wife Mary Green Hardy, has absented herself from my bed and board, without any cause whatever. I hereby warn any person trusting her on my account, as I will not be answerable for any of her dealings from this date. ANTHONY HARDY. August 5, 1aw3t
WASHINGTON CITY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5.
LAW CASE.
Circuit court of the District of Columbia, for Washington county, 2d August 1803.
THE UNITED STATES, versus BENJAMIN MORE.
The defendant was indicted for charging and receiving fees for the performance of certain duties as a justice of the peace for Washington county in the District of Columbia. At the last term the defendant, More, confessed the receipt of fees as charged in the indictment, but demurred to the indictment, on the ground that, by law, he was entitled to them.
To form a correct view of the case; the following acts of Congress respecting the District of Columbia must be adverted to:—
By the act of Feb. 27, 1801. C. 86. Sec. 1. it is declared that the laws of Maryland as they now exist shall be and continue in force in that part of the said District, which was ceded by that state to the United States.
By Sec. 11. of the same act, it is enacted, "That there be appointed in and for each of the said counties, (meaning Alexandria county formerly part of Virginia, and Washington county, part of Maryland) such number of discreet persons to be justices of the peace, as the President of the United States shall from time to time think expedient, to continue in office five years; and such justices having taken an oath for the faithful and impartial discharge of the duties of the office, shall in all matters civil and criminal and in whatever relates to the conservation of the peace, have all the powers vested in and shall perform all the duties required of justices of the peace, as individual magistrates, by the laws herein before continued in force in these parts of the District, for which they shall have been respectively appointed; and they shall have cognizance in personal demands to the value of 20 dollars, exclusive of costs; which sum they shall not exceed. Any law to the contrary notwithstanding; & they shall be entitled to receive for their services the fees allowed for like services by the laws herein before adopted and continued in the eastern part of said District."
By the act of May 3, 1802. chap. 52. Sec. 8.—"So much of the act of Feb. 27, 1801. as provides for the compensation to certain justices of the peace thereby created, and for compensation to jurors attending the within said district, except so much thereof as relates to their travelling expenses attending the same shall be, and is hereby repealed."
The eastern part of the said district is that part of it which formerly composed a part of Maryland, and is now called Washington county. In Maryland the justices of the peace take cognizance of small debts, not exceeding 10l. and receive certain fees for their services.
The main point of defence taken in the present case, and on which the decision of the court turned was—"That the defendant, as justice of the peace, having cognizance in personal demands to the value of 20 dollars—and being appointed to that office by the President of the United States under an act of Congress—must be considered as a judicial officer of the United States—and consequently that by, Art. 3. Sec. 1. of the Constitution of the United States, the act of May 3, 1802. chap. 52. Sec. 8.—which repeals so much of the act of Feb. 27, 1801. chap. 86. Sec. 8.—as gives a compensation for their services, to justices of the peace in said district, is unconstitutional and void; it being provided by the said Art. 3. Sec. 1. of the constitution that the judges, both of the supreme and inferior courts shall hold their offices during good behaviour; and shall at stated times, receive for their services, a compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office."
The case was agreed yesterday, by Mason district attorney, for the United States—and by the defendant himself and Woodward and Caldwell for him—and on this day,
The court gave judgment in favor of the defendant. Cranch and Marshall justices were of opinion, against the opinion of Kilty chief judge—That a justice of the peace for Washington county in the district of Columbia is a judicial officer of the United States under the constitution—and that therefore the act of Congress of May 23, 1802, chap. 52 so far as the same relates to the abolition of the fees of justices of the peace is unconstitutional and void.
A Boston paper of Wednesday last, mentions the arrival at Halifax of the British June Packet. Her accounts from London must be as late as the 8th of that month.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Vincennes, (Ind. Territory.)
"On the 16th ultimo, the governor of the Indiana Territory and his suit arrived at this place from Detroit and Fort Wayne. At the latter place he concluded a treaty with the Indians, which will prove advantageous to them, to the territory, and to the United States. Near two millions of land has been by them granted to the United States, unexcelled for fertility and healthiness. It lies chiefly in the neighborhood of Vincennes. The Indians in this quarter are well and peaceably disposed to the inhabitants of this country, and to the government of the United States."
The Constitution, of 44 guns, commodore Preble, will sail in a few days for the Mediterranean. Her entire crew is enlisted, and she is in a fine state of repair and equipment. Boston Gen.
CHILLICOTHE, July 23.
Reply of the President of the United States to the resolutions of the State of Ohio.
To his excellency governor TIFFIN, Chillicothe.
Sir, The resolution of the general assembly of Ohio, expressing their satisfaction with the measures adopted by the National legislature at their last session, in relation to the navigation of the Mississippi, is a just tribute to the wisdom of those measures; it is worthy also the found discernment with which that state disregarded the seductive suggestions of a supposed separate interest, and manifests dispositions to support the constitutional authority of the general government, of which the state legislature will doubtless ever set the example. Nothing can so effectually contribute to produce the greatest good of our country as harmony and mutual confidence between the general and state authorities, and a conviction that local and general interests, well understood, can never be in opposition.
The confidence which they are also pleased to express in the administration of the general government, calls for my particular acknowledgments. I have conscientiously pursued those measures which on the best advice, seemed most likely to secure the rights and interests of the western states, in the navigation of the Mississippi; if those interests can be secured (and nothing yet forbids the hope) and our country saved from the havoc and destruction of war, from the burthens necessary to support it, and the consequent increase of the public debt which would not fail in the end to absorb all the produce of our labor and to overwhelm our liberties.—I flatter myself that my fellow citizens will be contented with the course pursued and will countenance future endeavors to preserve their peace and prosperity.
I pray you to accept assurances of my high respect and consideration. TH. JEFFERSON. Washington, June 20, 1803.
PHILADELPHIA, August 1.
Extract of a letter from France. Commercial agency of the United States. PARIS, May 30, 1803.
Sir, I have now the satisfaction of informing you, that in virtue of a convention lately entered into by our ministers with this government, all American claims which are embraced by the 2d and 3d. articles of the convention, concluded in September, 1800, are to be revised by a board of three American citizens, and as far as may be approved by them are to be paid, principal and interest, in bills drawn by our ministers on the treasury of the United States. This board is to be formed immediately, and is to sit no longer than twelve months; it will be well therefore for you immediately on receipt of this letter to send me by two different opportunities, a notarial power of attorney for the sum that may be liquidated in favor of your vessel the detained by the embargo on American vessels at Bordeaux, in the year 1793 and 1794, the whole of which is in my charge. You will inform me by letter at the same time, in what manner and to whose order you wish me to remit the bills that I may obtain for your account.
I am with esteem, Sir, yours, (Signed) FULWAR SKIPWITH.
To a merchant in Philadelphia.
LISBON, June 1st, 1803.
Sir, As we consider it will be useful to you to know the occurrences of our market respecting your produce, we take the liberty to inform you, that arrivals having some little time ceased, our buyers began to appear, which led us to hope for an advance in the prices; but within these two days no less than 19 cargoes have come in composed chiefly of flour which have occasioned a fresh alarm, and they will not come forward with any proposals for this article.
The Spanish ports, both to the northward and southward, afford no great encouragement and in some there is no
sale at all and in others at a tedious retail only is if practicable to dispose of a cargo; so that having now no resource it is impossible to say where our prices will settle. At present flour may be nominally quoted at 6 dollars per barrel; wheat, 1-56, and Indian corn at 39 cents per bushel, on board.
This last grain looks better, but as the crop will be housed in about 3 months and now bears an abundant appearance, it will be precarious meddling with it to this market. As to wheat, we know of several cargoes expected, which will naturally prevent any advance in the prices. We remain, very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOHN BULKLEY & SON.
PHILADELPHIA, August 2.
Extract from a letter to a respectable merchant in this city, dated Port-au-Prince, July 15, 1803.
"The English have taken a number of French national ships—the Creole frigate, with General Mergan and 500 troops on board—La Mignonnes corvette, the brig Lody, &c. &c."
New York, August 1.
Capt. Graham, from Salon, informs, that on the 9th of June, he passed Admiral Lord Nelson's squadron, bound up the Mediterranean, supposed for Malta.
The French, having taken possession of Bremen, were preparing to go against Hamburg also, at the date of our last advices from Europe. The account of the taking of Bremen was received at Lisbon from Paris, and confirmed by the British Packet.
LATE FROM EUROPE.
In addition to the late advices from Europe, presented in the preceding columns, we have received by the arrivals at New-York, and at this place, from Liverpool, some further articles of intelligence, both of a political and commercial nature:
"Lloyds List," to the 27th May, received through the medium of the Liverpool papers, mentions, that 20 sail of Dutch vessels had been sent in by the British cruisers, in the course of three days; and that other prizes, many of them immensely valuable, were daily pouring into British ports.
NASSAU, (N. P.) July 5.
We are sorry to state that there is no Flour, Rice, nor Corn at this market; the nominal price of the former article is 15 dollars per barrel. We begin to suspect that the opening the ports to American vessels is not so good a thing as we thought it to be at the time. A feast or famine will, for obvious reasons be the consequence of it, and unluckily it has begun, and is indeed with the latter.
Extract of a letter from Mr. J. Beesly, proprietor of the American Coffee-House at Cape-Francois, to the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser, dated July 14th, 1803.
"Every thing here is in a state of suffocence respecting War or Peace. Three English 74's and six frigates blockade this port. They capture all French vessels, and order them for Jamaica. Not less than 20 sail have been taken and sent thither within the last 15 days. Some few Americans have escaped; but those which have arrived were chased close in with the harbour. We understand the English commander on this station has orders to capture all French vessels bound in or out of this port. The Government appears to be much alarmed. In consequence, the duty is taken off all American produce."
"A census of the inhabitants was taken yesterday, that the provisions may be equally distributed. A number of French vessels have been cut out of Fremie by the English. We have two 74's and four frigates in this port, which are preparing for France with all possible dispatch. A hot press of French seamen has taken place both in the harbour and on shore. You may expect to hear of an engagement before long."
"All kinds of American produce have taken uncommon rise, Flour is 22 dollars per barrel by the cargo, pork 25, beef 16, rice 10 cents, lard 81, butter 25, lumber 38 dollars per 1000."
"The Lehr. Fair Trader, Gardiner, arrived this day from Philadelphia; and the brig Three Brothers, O'Neil, from Baltimore."
MAMMOTH.
Dr. William Goforth has discovered in the neighborhood of Cincinnati, in the state of Ohio, the bones of an animal which appears to have been of an extraordinary size. Its teeth weigh from four to twenty pounds. One of its thigh bones weighs thirty-one pounds. Connected with these teeth and bone, he has discovered the upper part of the head, and the lower jaw, together with all its vertebrae, the weight and dimensions of which are not mentioned. He has discovered three horns—one weighing about an hundred pounds, and twenty-one inches in circumference—another, five feet in length, weighing twenty-one pounds, and the third about seven feet in length. The Doctor expects to obtain such a number of these bones related to each other, as to form a complete skeleton.
WAR DEPARTMENT, June 1st, 1803.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the 31st day of July next ensuing for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States from the 1st day of October, 1803, until the 30th day of September, 1804, both days inclusive, at the following places—viz.
First. At Niagara, Detroit, Chikago, the Miami of the Lakes, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, and at any place in the state of Ohio, Second. At Vincennes.
Third. At Fort Mafsic, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskias, and near the mouth of the Illinois.
Fourth. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashvilles, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Tennessee and Kentucky, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia.
Fifth. At the Chickasaw Bluffs, Natchez, Fort Adams, Mobile, and any place within the Mississippi Territory more than ten miles from the river, and on the road between the Mississippi Territory and the Tennessee river, and on the road from Natchez to the boundary line between the Choctaws and Chickasaws and at any place in the Chickasaw or Choctaw country between Bear Creek and Natchez.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States from the 1st day of January, 1804, until the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states hereinbefore mentioned—viz.
Sixth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia, or on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Seventh. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of South and North Carolina.
Eighth. At Norfolk and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Virginia.
Ninth. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland.
Tenth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburgh, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware.
Eleventh. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place and places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-York, excepting Niagara.
Twelfth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, in any part of Vermont, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Thirteenth. At Fort Independence (Boston Harbour), and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts, the District of Maine excepted.
Fourteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-Hampshire and the District of Maine.
A Ration to consist of one pound and a quarter of Beef, or three quarters of a pound of Pork, eighteen ounces of Bread or Flour, one gill of Rum, Whisky or Brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of Salt, four quarts of Vinegar, four pounds of Soap, and one pound and an half of Candles to every hundred Rations. The prices of the several component parts of the Ration must be specified.
The Rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit and Niagara for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the Western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commandants of fortified places or ports to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts, now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War.
ADVERTISEMENT.
WHEN the United States Frigate Constellation was laid up at the City of Washington in March last; the Sub-Lieut. put on board the Sloop Olive Branch, capt. P. Roach, then lying in the Eastern Branch, bound to Philadelphia—a large trunk containing a quantity of clothing and bedding, also about 40 volumes of medical and historical books, in English and Italian—two folio medical journals in manuscript—two views of Mount Vesuvius, also several of Leghorn and Pistoia—one pair silver mounted pistols—one box containing specimens of Mosaic work and marble—a violin first quality, also several loose manuscripts, and sundry other articles which cannot be remembered. A matrat was lashed to the top of the trunk, and the trunk marked E. C. with brass nails. Any information, respecting the said trunk, or its contents, or of captain P. Roach, will be thankfully received, by Dr. Cutbush at No. 153 North third Street Philadelphia.
Mr. Wm. Cutbush midshipman also put on board the said Sloop, his sea chest, containing clothing, books and a quadrant, marked with his name.
E. CUTBUSH. August 5, 6.

PRINTING INK OF AN EXCELLENT QUALITY, FOR SALE AT TIMOTHY CALDWELL'S Near the West Market, City of Wash- ington, who has to Let on Ground Rent a number of Lots in eligible situa- tions. June 22. 3m.  All persons having claims or demands of any nature against the subscriber, are requested to exhibit their accounts, with- out delay, to JOHN HEWIT or RICHARD FORRESTER, Esqrs. of the city of Wash- ington, who are authorized, in my name, to ad- just and settle the same, and all persons in- debted to me are requested to make payment to either of the gentlemen above named. SAMUEL BLODGET. March 30. tf
BY AUTHORITY. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, To build a Catholic Cathedral Church in the City of Baltimore.    1 prize of  20,000  1  20,000    1 ditto  10,000  1  10,000    2 do  5,000  18  90,000    5 do  1,000  —  5,000    10 do  500  —  5,000    15 do  200  —  3,000    200 do  100  —  20,000    200 do  50  —  10,000    200 do  25  —  5,000    2,500 do  20  —  50,000    4,000 do  15  —  60,000    1 first drawn ticket after 2200,  having a blank to its number,  500  500    1 do after 4000  do  500  500    1 do after 6000  do  500  500    1 do after 8000  do  500  500    1 do after 10,000  do  500  500    1 do after 12,000  do  500  500    1 do after 15,000  do  500  500    1 do after 18,000  do  500  500    1 do after 20,000  do  2,000  2,000    1 last drawn ticket, which may  have a blank to its number,  4,000  4,000    7154 Prizes,   210,000  210,000    13,866 blanks—Not two to a prize.     
21,000 tickets, at 10 dollars each, 210,000 The laudable purpose of this lottery—the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are consider- rations which give the managers reason to hop for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of tickets have been sold to authorize it; and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the for- tunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be claimed within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as re- linquished for the benefit of the church. For the fulfilment of this at a distance, it may be necessary to mention, that the man- agers have given bond to the mayor and city council in the sum of 120,000 dollars for the due payment of the prizes which may be drawn. Tickets to be had of the managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them. Managers. Right rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Beaulieu, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Walsh, Charles Ghiquiere, Patrick Bennett, Arnold Livers, John Tierney, Francis I. Mitchell. July 13, 1803. costf
The managers have lodged a number of tickets in the above lottery in the hands of Wm. Brent and James D. Barry for sale. CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an el- egant assortment of the best quality Super- fine Cloths, Cambric, Silk Florantine, Black and fancy Silk mouselin velvet, white & figured Mouselins, Swandowns, Toilettettes, Velveteens, Paney cards, Coating, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1803.
LOTS FOR SALE. In eligible situations, and upon very ad- vantageous terms—a plan of the several squares in which they are contained may be seen and terms thereon by applying to, ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Attorney at law and conveyancer.
Boarding & Day Schools. PRESIDENT'S SQUARE. J. GARDNER instructs Youth in Arith- metic, Book-Keeping, Writing, and English Grammar. Mrs. GARDNER teaches Needle-Work, Tamouring, &c. Young Ladies who desire to do so, can divide their time betwixt the two schools. Boys from the country accommodated with board and lodging on reasonable terms. June 1. zmo
FOR SALE By LEWIS CLEPHAN East of the Branch bank on E. street City of Washington. PAINTERS COLORS OF ALL SORTS. White Lead in kegs Red Lead, and dry, Spruce Ochre, Stone Ochre of superior Patent Yellow, quality, Gold Litage, Turkey Umber, Prussian Blue, 1st and Vermilion, 2nd quality, Belt Camin drop black, Kings Yellow, Painters Brushes of all, Linseed oil and spirits of turpentine, Window glass 10 by 12—8 by 10, and 7 by 9. Gold and silver leaf by the pack or book, Large sheet glass sent to any size. Gentlemen sending their orders will have them neatly glazed and on moderate terms. All orders from the country will be carefully attended to. August 3. rawtf
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS THE HIGHEST PRIZE, GERMAN ROMAN CATHOLIC HOLY TRI- NITY CHURCH. LOTTERY. In the City of Philadelphia.    1 Prize of ten thousand dollars  10,000  1  10,000    1 six thousand  6,000  1  6,000    1 three thousand  3,000  1  3,000    1 two thousand  2,000  1  2,000    5 one thousand  5,000  5  25,000    10 five hundred  5,000  10  50,000    20 three hundred  3,000  20  60,000    20 two hundred  4,000  20  80,000    35 one hundred  3,500  35  122,500    90 fifty  4,500  90  405,000    100 twenty  2,000  100  200,000    6000 seven  42,000  6000  252,000    6474 prizes, dolls 90,000 11726 blanks, less than two to a prize.
The prizes will be paid thirty days after the conclusion of the drawing, subject to a de- duction of fifteen per cent. The first drawn numbers on the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, and 35th days of drawing, will be entitled to a prize of 500 dollars each. The first drawn numbers on the 40th, 45th, 50th, and 55th, will be entitled to a prize of 1000 dollars each. The first drawn number on the last day of drawing, when only 600 tickets shall be in the wheel, will be entitled to a prize of 6000 dollars. From the extraordinary demand for these tickets, from every part of the Union, it is expected that the drawing will commence at a much earlier day than was at first contem- plated, and that the tickets will be raised con- siderably before that period. They may be had at Six dollars of GEORGE TAYLOR, jun. No 67, Chestnut MATTHEW M'CONNELL, 82, S. Street. D. C. D. C. Whole tickets 6 Quarters tickets, 1 75 Half, 3 25 Eighths, 93 Letters post paid, inclosing the cash, shall be duly attended to, and St. Augustine and New York lottery prizes received in pay- ment. July 20. epim
HICKORY WOOD. PROPOSALS will be received until the last day of July for furnishing, for the use of the House of Representatives of the United States, One hundred cords of Hickory wood, which must either have been cut last winter, or must be cut in the month of August. The whole quantity is to be delivered at the most convenient wharf, or at the Capitol, by the last day of September. It is expected that any person undertaking this business will have no objection to bind himself under a penalty for the faithful performance of the contract. For further particulars apply to THOMAS CLAXTON, Capitol Hill. July 20, 1803. tf
50 DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber living at Popes Creek in the county of Prince George, and state of Virginia, on the 19th inst. a negro man named FRANK, by trade a blacksmith, of a tawny complexion, long vi- lage and remarkable fine soft voice; about forty-five years of age, five feet four or six inches high, straight-limbed. He generally wore a long tail'd coat; but it is not known certainly what clothes he took with him—he may easily be detected, as he has taken with one of his youngest sons named John, who is not more than 9 years of age and is of a very black complexion and a long village, like his father. I am induced to think, Frank has made for some of the large towns particularly Alexandria or Baltimore, in the former, of which, or its neighborhood, he has a free brother by the name of Rogers, who did live near Dr. Smith's, upon Ravensworth in the county of Fairfax. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure said Frank with his son and give information thereof to the subscriber. And 100 dollars if taken out of the state, and the money paid a loon as I get him. RICHARD STUART. July 20. tf
NEW BOOKS. Just imported in the ship Active, from London, via Philadelphia, and for sale by RAPINE, CONRAD & CO. New- Jersey Avenue, near the capitol, a choice collection of new and valuable books— amongst which are Burk's works, 2 vols. 8vo. Pratt's Gleanings, 3 vols. 8vo. elegant. Percy's Voyage, 2 vols. 8vo. Mickle's Lucia, 2 vols. 8vo. Link's Travels, 8vo.—Clavigero's Mexico, 2 vols. 4to. Sancho's Letters, 8vo. Memoirs of Pitt the 6th, 2 vols. 8vo. Segur's Frederic William 2nd, 3 vols. 8vo. Soulavie's Memoirs of Louis 16th, 6 vols. 8vo. Spallanzani's Travels, 4 vols. 8vo. Watson's Philip 2nd and 3rd, 5 vols. 8vo. Helen Maria Williams' Sketches, 2 vols. 8vo. Gibbon's Roman Empire 12 vols. 8vo. Grandpre's Voyage in the Indian Ocean 2 vols. Memoirs of Politianus, 8vo. Reynier's State of Egypt, 8vo. Cavallio's Natural and Experimental Philo- sophy, a new and valuable work, 4 vols. 8vo. Belsham's Moral Philosophy, 8vo. Payley's (Dr.) Natural Theology, 8vo. Adams on the Microscope, with plates. Brown's Travels into Africa, 4to. Hornman's do. Grant's Life of France. Delphina 6 vols. 12mo. War Office 3 vols. 12mo. Microcosm 5 vols. 12mo. The Benevolent Jew, 2 vols. by Geo. Walker. Infidel Father, 3 vols. 12mo. Monk of Madrid 4 vols. 12mo. Lorimer 2 vols. 12mo.—Home 5 vols. 12mo. Romance of the Pyrenees 4 vols. 12mo. 10. The Savage of Aveyron, 12mo. Tales of superstition 12mo. Broad Grins, by G. Colman, Boscauren's Poems, 12mo. Atala—Clover's Athenaid, 3 vols. &c. In addition to the above they have alway on hand a collection of well assorted books on education, science, and amusement, which they will sell at such prices as cannot fail of giving general satisfaction.
TO LET. THE Subscriber will let for one or more years, the House and Lot on which she now lives, in F. Street, nearly opposite the Bank. The House contains seven rooms and a kitchen. On the Lot there is a garden in a high state of cultivation, and an excellent well of water. The terms will be moderate and possession will be given on the first day of October next. A store has been kept in this house for a number of years; and from its situation, it is well worth the attention of a merchant or a mechanic. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber on the premises. MARY SWEENEY. City of Washington, June 15. rawtf
TO BE RENTED, And entered upon in a few weeks, A CONVENIENT HOUSE for the ac- commodation of a numerous family, at a moderate rent on North G. Street, near the Executive Offices—There are four Rooms with a fire-place in each; besides four Bed- Chambers—The Kitchen is in a two-story back building connected with the dwelling house by a piazza fair-weather—In the kitchen an oven, &c.—the cellar is dry—the tenant will have the use of a dry well for the prefer- vation of meat—the garden ground, which is pailed in, extends the depth of the lot 183 by 33 1/2—Apply to Ezl. King who lives adjoining the premises. June 20 rawtf
I WILL sell five hundred and fifty acres of Land whereon I live, in Fairfax county, within five miles of the court house, and with- in twenty of the City of Washington, Alex- andria, Dumfries, and twelve of the Occa- quon mills, it is a healthy situation, the land fertile, and has about two hundred acres of wood to cut, there is a great proportion of white and red oak, popular and hickory tim- ber—There is nearly one hundred acres of prime land for meadow, I will give six months credit for one fourth of the purchase money —twelve months for the other quarter, eigh- teen for the third, and two years for the last payment, a purchaser will find me on the premises. THOS. POLLARD. Feb. 21st. cp
FOR SALE, For a term of 5 years, A LIKELY young and healthy NEGRO MAN, about 23 years of age for sale by—ROBERT M'CLAN. Washington May 25. tf.
ON Monday the 29th day of August next, at the town of Sharpsburgh in Washing- ton county Maryland, will commence the sale of several thousand acres of valuable land lying in Washington and Frederick counties, a great part of this land is excellent arable land, abounding with wood and finely water- ed—It will be laid off in separate lots as suit the convenience of purchasers—it will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder, the purchaser to give bond and security to pay one half with interest from the day of sale at the end of one year, the other half with in- terest at the expiration of two years.—This property is sold under a decree of the court of Chancery, and clear titles will be made and conveyances given on payment of the pur- chase money and not before—This sale worthy the attention of persons desirous of purchasing fine farms. PHILIP B. KEY, WILLIAM MARBURY } Trustees. July 18th, 1803. 3w.
FIRST LEGION. ATTENTION! At a Legionary Court of Enquiry, held on the 15th day of March last, in obedience to a law passed at the last session of Congress, intituled, "An act more effectually to provide for the organization of the Militia of the District of Columbia," ordered that the fol- lowing be the Uniform to be worn by all non-commissioned officers and privates be- longing to the battalion companies of the first Legion while on duty, viz. A DARK BLUE COAT of ordinary length, WHITE VEST, WHITE BREECHES and WHITE STOCK- INGS, or WHITE PANTALOONS and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE OVER- ALLS, with SHOES and ROUND BLACK HAT; which Uniform having been approved by the Brigadier General, is now published by order of the said court. WM. D. BEALL, Clerk of L. c. E.
Sec. 27. And be it further enacted, That all non-commissioned officers and privates, belonging to battalion companies, shall appear while on duty, uniformly clothed, the color and fashion of which uniforms to be deter- mined on for the respective legions, by the first legionary courts of enquiry which shall be held, and to be approved of by the Bri- gadier General; provided the expense of the same, with regard to that of usual, ordinary, and cheap clothing, does not exceed five dol- lars for each person, and every such non-com- missioned officer, or drummer, or fifer, or private, appearing at any muster held after three months from the time that such uniform shall have been determined on, and the order relative thereto shall have been published, in some newspaper within the legionary district and not wearing the same, shall be fined five dollars for each offence, unless he can make it appear to the satisfaction of the court of enquiry of the battalion to which he may belong, that he was unable to equip him- self. THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR
HAS just received by recent arrivals at Philadelphia, from England, and the East Indies, a handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, of the best quality, also Patent water proof Cloths and Cambric's, superior NAVY BLUE and other colours; hand- some NAVY & FASHIONABLE BUTTONS, &c. Gentlemen of ARMY, NAVY and FASHION served with expedition and taste. New Jersey Avenue, seventh house from Capitol Square and Pennsylvania Avenue near the President's square. April 13 1803. tf.
TO LET. THE Subscriber will let for one or more years, the House and Lot on which she now lives, in F. Street, nearly opposite the Bank. The House contains seven rooms and a kitchen. On the Lot there is a garden in a high state of cultivation, and an excellent well of water. The terms will be moderate and possession will be given on the first day of October next. A store has been kept in this house for a number of years; and from its situation, it is well worth the attention of a merchant or a mechanic. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber on the premises. MARY SWEENEY. City of Washington, June 15. rawtf
TO BE RENTED, And entered upon in a few weeks, A CONVENIENT HOUSE for the ac- commodation of a numerous family, at a moderate rent on North G. Street, near the Executive Offices—There are four Rooms with a fire-place in each; besides four Bed- Chambers—The Kitchen is in a two-story back building connected with the dwelling house by a piazza fair-weather—In the kitchen an oven, &c.—the cellar is dry—the tenant will have the use of a dry well for the prefer- vation of meat—the garden ground, which is pailed in, extends the depth of the lot 183 by 33 1/2—Apply to Ezl. King who lives adjoining the premises. June 20 rawtf
WASHINGTON THEATRE. The subscribers are requested to pay their fourth instalment—Those who have not paid the preceding ones, or any of them, are requested to do it in order that the building may be finished with that dispatch which is particularly desirable in the present case.
NEW CITY AUCTION ROOM. GEORGE QUINN informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened an auction room on V Street, betwixt the President's house and the bank, where he means to sell on commission at public and pri- vate sale all kinds of groceries and dry goods Those who favor him with their goods may rely on his attention and punctuality. Day of sale is every Saturday at 10 o'clock A. M. G. QUINN. July 20. 3taw
UPON the petition of Jackson Douglass an insolvent debtor confined in gaol in the county of Washington D. of Columbia praying relief under the "act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia," it is ordered that notice of his application be pub- lished in the National Intelligencer and Wash- ington Federalist three times before the 25th July, 1803, Requiring the attendance of the creditors of the said Jackson Douglass at the court house in the said county in the Capitol on that day at 9 o'clock in the forenoon at which time and place the oath prescribed by the aforesaid act will be administered to the said Jackson Douglass and trustees ap- pointed. By order of William Cranch, Esq., assistant judge of the said district. URIAH FORRESTER, Clerk. July 20. raw 3t.
District of Columbia, Washington Coun- ty, July 15th 1803. Brought before me by Theophilus Hughes, as a stray, trespassing bay horse, about 12 and an half hands high, appears to be 13 or 14 years old, has a small star of white in his forehead, very hard to be taken when out of hand, apt to rear up, and some times to kick up behind when first mounted to ride, came to Mr. Zac. Berry's plantation near the city of Washington, where the said Hugh is overfed some time last December, and has been there ever since.—The owner is request- ed to come prove property & pay cost. ABRAHAM BOYD. July 20, 3t
Conveyancer's Office. THOMAS HERTY, Grateful for past favors, in- forms his friends and the public, that he con- tinues to prepare CONVEYANCES OF LAND, and every other species of DEED OR INSTRU- MENT in the line of his profession, with legal precision, and on moderate terms, titles investigated, &c. A choice selection of lots on the Pennsylvania avenue and in other desirable situations in the City to lease or sell. N. B. Herty's Abridgement of the laws of Maryland in 1 vol. and Herty's Digest of the laws of the United States in 2 vol. for sale at the above office. City of Washington, April 1st 1803. rawtf
General Post-Office, July 22. 1803. WHEREAS sundry representations have been made to this Office of losses sus- tained in the transmission of money by the mail, whereby it appears that depredations may have been committed by some agent of this department. Be it therefore known that by virtue of the powers by law in me vested, I do hereby offer a reward of FOUR HUN- DRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who will give to this office such information as shall produce the conviction and punish- ment of the perpetrator of any such crime. GIDEON GRANGER Post Master general.
ANCHOR TAVERN AND OYSTER HOUSE. (Late the Fountain Inn.) GEORGE PITT having taken and enter- ed upon the above inn and fitted it up at a considerable expence, respectfully solicits the patronage and support of his friends, when a resident at the Eagle Tavern, those who frequented the Fountain Inn, and the public in general—and assures them no exertion on his part will be wanting in order to insure him a continuance of their liberality and support. Travelers will find it their interest to give him a call, as they may depend always on finding good beds and stabling, the best of liquors, moderate charges and every requisite used to give them general satisfaction. WANTED IMMEDIATELY. A good Cook and Waiter, to whom wages will be given agreeable to their merit. G. P. July 6. tw
NOTICE. WAS committed to my custody as a runa- way on the 5th inst. a negro boy, who calls himself Jonathan and says he belongs to a certain William Huff, near Battle town Vir- ginia. He is about 15 years of age, 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high, has a fallen down look and a stammering in his speech, his clothing is an old linen shirt, spotted cloth doublet and White cloth overalls, as also an old wool hat much worn. LAURENCE FRENGLE. Sheriff, Frederick County. July 18, 1803, rawtf
LANDS FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell a tract of Land situate near the foot of the Blue Ridge and Short Hills in Loudoun county Vir- ginia, bounded partly by Potomac river within two miles of Harper's Ferry and the mouth of Shenandoah. It is of strong good soil, answering perfectly well for Plantation Land, and contains by patent 2340 acres. It is so well known as a valuable and fine tract of land that a further description is un- necessary to those who incline to purchase will naturally view and examine it. A clear and indisputable title will be given by the subscriber. There is no mortgage, judg- ment, debt, lease, claim or demand whatso- ever against any part, it having been always let to tenants at low annual rents who are raised and removable at will; but the occu- pying tenants (through favor only) have been permitted to claim from any coming in rent one half of the deposit money as may be set- tled between them, for the improvements and good will, the other half going to the land- lord. There are at present sixteen or seven- teen tenants upon the estate at very low rents. And it is recommended as an object well worth the attention of any person who would purchase the whole to parcel it into letter farms to the resident tenants or others wish- ing to purchase parts of it. The terms of sale are a portion of one fourth paid down in money, or in approved negotiable paper, and the remainder in one two or three years as may be agreed upon carrying interest from the day of sale. Ap- plication may be made personally, or by let- ter, to the subscriber residing at Warrenton on Potomac river, near to Alexandria, to James M'Ilhenny near the premises, or to Mr. John Janney merchant in Alexandria. THOMAS ALWOOD DUGGES. July 15, 1803. rawtf
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 24th of June last, near the Eastern Branch ferry, City of Washington, a Negro man named ABRAHAM, but being an artful fellow, I expect he will change his name, and pass for a free man. He is about 28 years of age, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, well made. He is rather of a yellow complexion; his wool is very short, and a scar on one side of his head near the top; he speaks very quick, and stammers in his speech. He was formerly the property of D. G. Blake of Cal- vert county. I have some reason to believe he has made for that place, or otherwise for Baltimore. He had no clothing with him but what he had on, which was Osnaburg trousers, an old shirt, a grey short coat. Whoever delivers the said fellow to me, shall receive the above reward. LEWIN TALBURTT. July 11, 1803. rawtf
FOR SALE On easy payments at the premises, A tract of land containing 390 acres, situa- ted in Montgomery county, Maryland, and lying on the great road leading from the Federal city to the mouth of Monocacy, near Mr. William Darne's, and about seven miles above the court-house—On this tract there are two small settlements; there re- mains upwards of 200 acres still in wood— A particular description of the quality of the land and the improvements thereon is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed any person in- clined to purchase will first view the land, and by applying to Henry Jones on the pre- mises, he will show the same to any person who may be inclined as aforesaid. If this and is not sold at private sale before the 6th of August next, it will then be offered to public sale; one third part of the purchase money must be paid down, the remaining two thirds will be divided into three equal payments, by giving bond with approved security bearing interest from date. The first payment to be made on the first of December 1803, the second payment on the first Dec 1807, and the third payment on the 1st Dec 1809. If punctually paid at the stipulated times no interest will be required; and on the last payment being made a title will be given to the purchaser, possession will be given on the 1st of December next. BEN. W. JONES, and HENRY JONES. May 13. 1w6A.
WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county as a runaway servant, on the 6th inst. JOHN PHILIP WORM, a Ger- man, about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, light complexion, red hair, grey eyes, has on a blue cloth coat and pantoaloons, striped cotton jacket with flounces, and an old wool hat; he is a baker by trade, and says he be- longs to Messrs. Blair and Valkman, living in Lombard Street, Philadelphia. If his master or master do not release him, he will be sold for his jail fees according to law. James Wilson, Sheriff, June 20 rawtf
Maryland, July 11, 1803. Thomas Johnson's Creditors, } In Chancery. vs. His Heirs. The following claims viz. Patrick McGrath, Doctor David Steward Patrick Wheeler, and John David, against the estate of the said Thomas Johnson are not established to the Chancellor's satisfaction. He will, on ap- plication at any time, after the fifteenth day of September next, proceed to decide finally on any of the said claims, provided a copy of this order be served the person claiming, or in- facted in the National Intelligencer three times be- fore the 20th day of August next. Depositions taken before a single magistrate will be received as evidence. In the case of a claim against a deceased person, the parties own affidavit is always required by this court. Claims passed by the orphan's court are generally admitted unless afterwards disputed. True copy, Test, SAMUEL HARVEY HOWARD, Reg. Court Chan. July 29. rawtf
FOR SALE One hundred and fifty acres of Land, One hundred acres of which is in wood—it is situated within six miles of the Eastern Branch ferry. For terms apply to MICHAEL LOWE. Prince George county, July 22. 3taw