The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1803-05-06 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. III
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCXCVI.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
TO COUNTRY SUBSCRIBERS.
Subscribers, who have not complied with the fundamental term of this paper the payment of their annual subscription in advance, are respectfully informed that unless this shall be soon done, the Editor will be under the disagreeable necessity of ceasing to transmit their papers.
TO LET.
And be entered upon immediately, three well finished BRICK HOUSES, NEARLY opposite Morin's Tavern, on Ninth street very near Pennsylvania Avenue, built for the WASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY. The Houses will be rented on very reasonable terms. Apply to THOMAS CARPENTER near the President's Square. Dec. 18.
Charlotte-Hall School.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Trustees will set up on the 2d Monday in May, to the lowest bidder, the building of a house at Charlotte-Hall for the residence of the Principal, agreeably to a plan which will then be submitted. An advance of one half the cost will be made to the undertaker upon giving bond and security to be approved of by the Board of Trustees. Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Regr March 19, 1803. ep 2m in m.
Plank & scantling for cash.
Wanted for the Eastern Branch bridge, a quantity of the best NEARLY YELLOW PINE plank and scantling, viz. 2000 feet running, of 5 by 6 inches in lengths of 5 f. 3 inch.—10 f. 6 inch.—15 f. 9 inch.—21 f. 12 inch. 3200 feet running of 2 inch plank 8 inch wide and 3200 feet running of 4 by 4 inch in lengths of 8 f. 6.—17 f. 0 inch or 25 f. 6 inch, as most convenient. Also 50000 feet 4 inch plank in 17 feet lengths. The whole must be found and entire heart—App'y speedily to WILLIAM BRENT, Treasurer to the Eastern Branch bridge company. Capitol Hill May 4 1803. ep2w.
To be sold positively at public sale, on Tuesday the 26 of May, on the premises.
THE Subscriber's life-estate in the Walnut Tree Farm, situate on the river Potomac, about 4 miles below Alexandria. The farm consists of about 350 acres. The buildings and improvements very good, and the fishery attached to it very valuable. Also will be sold at the same time and place, a number of horses, cattle, and sheep, and a variety of farming utensils as well as a quantity of household furniture, consisting of mahogany tables, bureaus, bedstead, chairs &c. The terms cash, for all sums under one hundred dollars; and for all sums above, approved notes negotiable in the banks of Alexandria or Columbia, at 60 and 90 days. TOBIAS LEAR. May 4, 1803. ep24M.
FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the public at large, that he intends commencing the practice of Medicine, and has situated himself on Pennsylvania Avenue opposite Mr. Duane's book store, where a constant attendance will be given, and every attention paid to those whose cases may be committed to his care. JOHN WILLIS. Washington May 4. ep6t.
One half of the valuable Tracts of LAND, in Stafford county, called Bell Plains and Hickory Bottom, late the property and residence of George Lee Waugh, deceased.
Upon the land are an excellent dwelling house, with four rooms on each floor, and passage; a large barn, kitchen, dairy and smoke house; bounded on one side by Potomac creek, where is an excellent fishery, and abundance of wild fowl in the season. This land will be sold altogether, or in lots, as may best suit the purchasers. Any person desirous of viewing it, will be shown Bell Plains, by applying to Mr. Carey Selden, who lives convenient, and the Hickory Bottom tract by Mr. John Sweetman, who can also show all the lines. If this land is not disposed of by private sale, it will be set up to the highest bidder, at Mr. Elies's tavern in Fredericksburg, on Friday the 6th day of May next, where a plat will be shown to those who wish to purchase. Two thirds of the purchase money must be paid down. Twelve months credit will be given for the balance, on giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date. For other particulars apply to the subscriber, who is authorised by the devisees to bargain for the same. GAWIN CORBIN TURBERVILLE. King George county, Doeggs, April 8. epM6
LEBOO
WILL cover the ensuing season, to commence the first day of April, and end on the last day of June, on Mondays and Tuesdays at Queen Anne's; Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Farm of the subscriber, and Fridays and Saturdays at Bladensburg; at the rate of 15 dollars per Mare, cash, and a dollar to the groom; the money to the groom to be paid with the mare, and a note for the balance, with the assumption of Messrs. Clagett or Hodges, of Queen Anne's, or Messrs. Lowndes or Bruce, of Bladensburg, payable on the first day of December next, will be received.
Leboo is eight years old, a fine bright bay, 15 hands three inches high, a star and two white feet. He has proven himself both a sire and good foal-getter, having covered at four years old 25 mares, all of whom proved with foal; the colts are equal in size and beauty to any in the part of the country, and except in two instances, they were alike as to colour. At four years old Leboo won the colt's purse at Annapolis; on the next day he won the City purse, and on the third day he won a purse in Prince George's county, immediately after having travelled upwards of 30 miles. The next spring, at 5 years old, he won the first day's purse at Annapolis; the fall after he ran against Mr. Taylor's Leviathan, at Alexandria, one heat, was lame and drawn; a few days after he won the first day's purse at Annapolis; the fall after he won the purse again at Annapolis, the jockey club purse at Annapolis, the purse at Frederick town, and the city of Washington; running nine races, by mistake, at the last mentioned place, beating Mr. Taylor's Leviathan. At seven years old he received a forfeit of 500 dollars at Havre-de-Grace, proceeded on to German town, won the first heat, afterwards all three, and was beat by Gen. Ridgely's Hambletonian, whom he had beaten three times before. Leboo was got by High Flyer, his blood and figure equal to that of any other horse, and his pedigree may be seen by applying to the subscriber. OSBORN SPRIGG. Prince George's County, March 28.
The Subscriber will furnish good pasture, at half a dollar per week, but will not be answerable for accidents or escapes.
TAKE NOTICE.
I WILL sell five hundred and fifty acres of Land whereon I live, in Fairfax county, within five miles of the court house, and within twenty of the City of Washington, Alexandria, Dumfries, and twelve of the Occoquan mills, it is a healthy situation, the land fertile, and has about two hundred acres of wood to cut, there is a great proportion of white and red oak, poplar and hickory timber. There is nearly one hundred acres of prime land for meadow. I will give six months credit for one fourth of the purchase money—twelve months for the other quarter, eighteen for the third, and two years for the last payment, a purchaser will find me on the premises. THOS. POLLARD, Feb. 21st. tf.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
THAT elegant three story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of Falls & Frederick Street in George Town, lately occupied by Mr. Pison.
Likewise,
THE two well finished three story BRICK HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mr. Samuel H. Smith, Printer, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town. Geo. Town, Oct. 20. tf.
CHARLES VARDEN,
TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk floridine, Black and fancy silk molekin velvet, white & figured Marcellas, Swandowns, Toilettines, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coatings, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1802. tf.
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR.
HAS just received by recent arrivals at Philadelphia, from England, and the East Indies, a handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, of the best quality, also Patent water proof Cloths and Cassimere's, superior NAVY BLUE and other colours; handsome NAVY & FASHIONABLE BUTTONS, &c. Gentlemen of ARMY, NAVY and FASHION served with expedition and taste. New Jersey Avenue, seventh house from Capitol Square and Pennsylvania Avenue near the President's square. April 13 1803. tf.
WANTED,
One or two Boys to learn the BOOT and SHOE-MAKING Business.—Apply to JOHN CROOKSHANK. George-Town, Jan. 19, 1803. tf.
Carpenters and Labourers Wanted.
Wanted to work on the Bridge over the Eastern Branch of Potomac, a number of rough Carpenters, also a number of labourers by the month, to whom employment will be given during the whole of the summer. Their wages will be paid monthly, and the best prices will be given. Application to be made to the subscriber. WILLIAM BRENT, Treasurer of the Eastern Branch Bridge Company April 18th. ep 3w.
Valuable Medicines.
The Public are respectfully informed that LEE & CO. and the Agents of their appointments, will in future keep a constant supply of the following Medicines, which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the Drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail store.
HAMILTON'S ELIXIR;
A sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate Coughs, Asthmus, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumptions.
To Parents who may have Children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH,
THIS disorder is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorders to which children are liable; the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Mr. Charles Myers, Hampstead Hill, near Baltimore, had been a long time dangerously indisposed, and was reduced to the lowest state of weakness, inform that his recovery appeared doubtful. His complaints, which seemed to be affections of the breast and lungs, and general debility occasioned thereby, yielded little, but after prescribed under the treatment of several eminent physicians; when by the use of Hamilton's Elixir, his distressing cough was immediately alleviated, and every other symptom rapidly subsided. Four or five bottles entirely removed his complaints, and restored him to an excellent state of health and strength which he has for upwards of 2 years past enjoyed without interruption.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney General of the State of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN, I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir—it has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary—I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with forensics and with obstructed and difficult breathing. On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention. LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Alijah Henry, Bridge-street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir, of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold, caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fall in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper; he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give his public testimony in favor of this invaluable medicine.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, South Howard street, was greatly relieved of an asthmatic complaint of several years standing, by the first bottle of Hamilton's Elixir—and by the use of five bottles she has acquired a degree of ease and strength to which she had been long a stranger. She had taken balsam of honey, Church's cough drop, and other medicines, without any benefit, and sometimes to the evident injury of her breathing. Sold ONLY in Columbia District, S. Bishop, Bookseller, Alexandria—Dr. John Ott, Druggist, George Town—and Rapine and Conrad, Booksellers, Capitol Hill, Washington. Feb. 2. tawrwt.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
A two story frame House and Lot, in square 725 (situate near the Capitol) at present occupied by John C. Dixon. Possession may be had, the first day of May next. For terms apply to ALEXANDER M'COOKMICK, East Capitol Street. April 4. ep1f.
All persons having claims or demands of any nature against the subscriber,
are requested to exhibit their accounts, without delay, to JOHN HEMIT or RICHARD FORRESTER, Esqrs. of the city of Washington, who are authorised, in my name, to adjust and settle the same; and all persons indebted to me are requested to make payment to either of the gentlemen above named. SAMUEL BLODGET. March 30. tf.
From the Aurora.
THE YAZOO SPECULATION.
This subject had long kept open the flood gates of fraud and speculation, and by the enormity of corruption in which it was conceived and executed, cast a deep shade of dishonor over the whole American nation; that dishonor was wiped away from the nation and fixed upon the authors and abettors of the ignominy by a subsequent act of public justice, by the bold and signal act of the Georgia legislature which decreed the annihilation of the records of the dishonorable transaction. Congress at the last session, having acted upon this subject so as to render justice to those who had been the unsuspecting victims of the frauds, and the tide of iniquitous speculation being now checked in that quarter, we think it proper to give a sketch of the speech of general Jackson in the senate of the United States on the subject, when the bill was before that house in committee of the whole on the bill for disposing of lands of U. S. south of Tennessee. General Jackson had moved an amendment to the bill for appropriating as much of the five millions reserve as congress might deem fit to provide for quieting what was termed Yazoo claims. To this Mr. Clinton moved a further amendment—the purport of which will be understood from gen. Jackson's speech which we give, as well to guard the public against further speculations, as to record the facts which it contains, and which will one day form a curious part of our history.
Mr. President—Although I do not see the necessity of the proposed amendment offered by the gentleman from New-York, to the one I have had the honor to propose to the bill, it barely referring back to the same commissioners the same duty, and may be followed by the same opinion; yet as gentlemen are desirous to do it, I shall not particularly oppose it—But I beg to be understood that I am opposed now, and shall be at any future day, to give those applicants the millions which the report contemplates—The report itself, does not warrant it—it declares the whole of the Yazoo transaction to be one of the most abominably corrupt that ever stained the annals of any country; the Mississippi scheme for which the celebrated Law suffered disgrace, was not half so atrocious, and the fourth sea scheme of 1721, compared with the Yazoo speculation was a mere bagatelle. Some members of the British Parliament were it is true concerned in that bubble, and their estates paid for it. But here, sir, was a legislature, a large majority of whose members were bribed to barter the rights of posterity and in turn bribed each other. The world has never seen such cool profligacy, and I hope never will again. Shall we encourage future speculation on those rights, by rewarding the persons who have acted thus? I must be permitted, however, in the face of the senate, to congratulate my country, (Georgia, on the report of the commissioners; her conduct is justified, and her honor returned unsoiled to her. It appears by that report that the name of but one single person of the majority (1) which passed the iniquitous law appeared not to be concerned in the actual purchase of the territory sold; and further declares that the titles of the Yazoo companies could not be established in a fair course of law; the necessity of the supreme jurisdiction, the legislative powers interfering, is manifest; it was necessary to arrest the gi-
[1] In an article on this subject during the last winter, we erroneously stated that only one of the whole legislature was exempt from the corruption; here the fact is correctly stated, it being only one of the majority who voted. But it appears from the documents in the case, that that one had a concern also in the speculation, though it was contrived to keep his name out of sight.
gantic strides of speculation which pervaded the whole union, and tended to destroy every honest and virtuous means of procuring a subsistence; there was the utmost danger of waiting the ordinary process of justice; the speculators, the touts, the prosecutions would still have been in existence, and perhaps no decisive step have been taken on them; there was no time to untie the knot of speculation, it was necessary to cut it with the sword of power, and saved thousands from destruction.
I here also sir, in congratulating my country, have a right to congratulate myself. The torrents of calumny are now stemmed, in common with the state to which I belong. I have as a leader in restoring to unborn generations their bartered rights, been abused, throughout this union, and not only here, but in the prints beyond the Atlantic for burning the records and traces of this famous transaction—abuse, sir, of the blackest and vilest nature, and which has not yet entirely ceased—I also am justified by the report of the commissioners, and I glory in the act, as a precedent which I hope will be copied in every flagrant instance of a like nature—Sir, as if Heaven itself thought proper to shew its resentment of the base speculation, the fire which consumed the records of it came from Heaven—it was no earthly fire. (2) An old man never seen before, and I do not believe has ever been since at the seat of the Georgia government, drew it from Heaven, and as soon as they were consumed, disappeared. I however, sir, believing that there are many innocent persons involved, who bore no share in the original crime, more readily give way to the amendment, wishing, as I know my country does, that her act of justice, should be ended with an act of mercy.
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.
The following account of the admirable system of domestic economy adopted by Mr. Peregrine Langton, was communicated by his nephew, Mr. Bennet Langton, to Mr. Boivell:
"The circumstances of Mr. Peregrine Langton were these: He had an annuity for life of two hundred pounds per annum—He resided in a village in Lincolnshire; the rent of his house, with two or three small fields, was twenty-eight pounds; the county he lived in was not more than moderately cheap, his family consisted of a sister, who paid him eighteen pounds annually for her board, and a niece—The servants were two maids and two men in livery—His common way of living, at his own table, was three or four dishes; the appurtenances to his table were neat and handsome; he frequently entertained company at dinner, and then his table was well served with as many dishes as were usual, at the tables of the other gentlemen in the neighbourhood—His own appearance as to clothes, was generally
[2] It may not be in the knowledge of every reader that an immense tract of country bordering on Florida and the Mississippi, was by a system of bribery in the Georgia legislature, conveyed into the hands of the framers of the law. That a subsequent legislature of discovering the corruption, determined to overturn the whole structure of the speculation, and to purify the state from the iniquity, obliterated it from history, and commit the very records of it to the flames. This was determined and executed in the most formal manner. When the public functionaries were assembled in the state-house square to commit the registers of dishonor to the flames, a venerable grey headed man, a stranger to all present, rode up to the throng, and alighting made his way to the officers of the government. His reverend grey hairs and aspect altogether excited attention—he addressed them, and declared that the act of justice which they were about to perform had led him thither to witness it, but that he did not think earthly fire should be employed to manifest the indignation which the occasion required, but that the fire should come from Heaven—he took from his bosom a turning lens, and applying it to a heap of papers, the conflagration was completed—meanwhile the old man retired unperceived, and upon enquiry for him, he was not to be found, nor was he known to any of the oldest inhabitants of Louisville.

and kept three horses.
With the resources I have mentioned, was his way of living, which he did not suffer to employ his whole income; for he had always a sum of money lying by him for a very extraordinary occasion that might arise. Some money he put into the stocks; at his death, the sum he had there amounted to one hundred and fifty pounds. He purchased out of his income his household furniture and linen, of which latter he had a very ample store; and as I am assured by those who had very good means of knowing, not less than a tenth part of his income was set apart for charity; at the time of his death, the sum of 25 pounds was found with a direction to be employed in such uses.
He had laid down a plan of living according to his income, and did not practice any extraordinary degree of parsimony, but endeavoured that in his family there should be plenty without waste; as an instance that this was his endeavour, it may be worth while to mention a method he took in regulating a proper allowance of malt liquor to be drunk in his family; that there might not be a deficiency, nor any intemperate profusion: On a complaint made, that his allowance in a month was not enough for his own family, he ordered the quantity of a hoghead to be put into bottles, had it locked up from the servants, and distributed out, every day, eight quarts, which is the quantity each day at one hoghead in a month; and told his servants, that if that did not suffice, he would allow them more; but, by this method, it appeared at once that the allowance was much more than sufficient for his family; and this proved a clear conviction, that could not be answered, and saved all future dispute. He was in general very diligent and punctually obeyed by his servants; he was considerate as to the injunctions he gave, and explained them distinctly; and, at their first coming to his service, readily exacted a compliance with them, without any remonstrance; and the servants, finding this to be the case soon grew habitually accustomed to the practice of their business, and then very little further attention was necessary. On extraordinary instances of good behaviour or diligence, he was not wanting in particular encouragements and presents above their wages; it is remarkable that he would permit their relations to visit them, and stay at his house two or three days at a time.
The wonder, with most that hear an account of his economy, will be how he was able, with such an income to do so much especially when it is considered that he paid for every thing he had. He had no lands, except the two or three small fields which I have said he rented; and instead of gaining any thing by their produce, I have reason to think he lost by them; however, they furnished him with no further assistance towards his house-keeping, than grass for his horses, (no hay, for that I know he bought,) and for two cows. Every morning he settled up his family accounts, and so kept up a constant attention to the continuing his expenses within his income; and to do it more exactly, compared those expenses with a computation he had made, how much that income would afford him every week and day of the year.
One of his economical practices was, as soon as any repair was wanting in or about his house, to have it immediately performed. When he had money to spare, he chose to lay in provision of linen, or clothes, or any other necessaries; as then, he said, he could afford it, when he might not be so well able to do when the actual want came; in consequence of which method he had a considerable supply of necessary articles lying by him, besides what was in use.
But the main particular that seems to have enabled him to do so much with his income was that he paid for every thing as soon as he had it, except, alone, what were current accounts, such as rent for his house and servants wages; and these he paid at the stated times with the utmost exactness. He gave notice to the tradesmen of neighbouring market towns, that they should no longer have his custom, if they let any of his servants have any thing without their paying for it. Thus he puts it out of his power to commit those imprudencies to which those are liable that defer their payments by using their money some other way than were it ought to go. And whatever money he had by him, he knew that it was not demanded elsewhere, but that he might safely employ it as he pleased.
His example was confined, by the sequestered place of his abode, to the observation of few, though his prudence and virtue would have made it valuable to all who could have known it. These few particulars, which I know myself, to have been obtained from those who lived with him, may afford instruction, and may be an incentive to that wise art of living, which he so successfully practised.
THE SUBSCRIBERS have recommended Lunt for butler on Tiber's Creek—where they propose keeping a constant supply of the most saleable lumber on reasonable terms. BROHAWN & BYUS.
April 22, 1803. zaw3w.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, March 11.
Yesterday a message from his Majesty was delivered to both houses of Parliament, announcing his intention to call out the militia.
Two proclamations were issued yesterday afternoon; the one for encouraging seamen and landmen to enter themselves on board his Majesty's ships of war; and the other for recalling and prohibiting seamen from serving foreign Princes and States, and for granting rewards for discovering such seamen as shall conceal themselves.
Mr. Wickham gave notice in the house of Commons yesterday, of his intention to move this day, for leave to bring in a bill to regulate the mode of calling out the militia in Ireland. The militia establishment of that part of the United Kingdom will be enlarged, so as to place a considerable addition of effective force at the disposition of government.
A system, which has long been digested, has been completely prepared for arming the country from one end of it to the other. We do not suppose that his Majesty's ministers will feel it necessary to carry it into execution immediately, having so large a disposable force at their command. But we understand that the nature of this system is such, that a short period only would be necessary to make the whole country an armed nation. This is indeed to be vigorous.
Ten thousand additional seamen are to be voted to-day by Parliament, and it is probable that some debate will take place in both houses upon the state of the country. Ten additional sail of the line are to be put in commission with all possible speed. In a fortnight, we have no doubt, that 60 sail of the line, completely equipped, will be riding in our ports.
March 11.
General Duceen is arrived at Brest, and is going out with the expedition preparing for the East Indies, as Captain General of the French settlements in that quarter. The events that have occurred within these few days, will, in all probability, prevent this and the other expeditions in the Dutch and French ports from sailing quite so soon as was expected. A frigate and two corvettes have lately sailed for America—perhaps to require the formal cession of Louisiana.
The French seem to be adopting every measure for increasing their naval force. Large falls of timber have been ordered in the great forest of Soignes; the timber is to be sent to Brest, Havre, Dunkirk, and L'Orient. It was from this forest that the Dutch used, when the Netherlands were in the possession of Austria to obtain great supplies for their navy.
March 14.
We communicate, without any comment, the following article, which we had copied from a Portsmouth paper:
"A circumstance has lately come to light, that is no less matter of surprise than of concern to us. It appears, by the papers of an officer in the British service, who died a few days since, that he has maintained a correspondence with Bonaparte, which was brought down nearly to the time of his death. What the exact nature of this correspondence was, we have not been able to learn. The discovery was consequent on the death of the person alluded to. His papers have been put into the hands of government."
[Portsmouth Gazette.]
March 17.
Some of the papers have treated lightly the intelligence we communicated yesterday of the vessel stranded off Shoreham. They assert that she was a French national brig, called Le Volcan, bound from Dunkirk to New Orleans, with arms on board; that she was stranded so long ago as the 26th of December, nearly three months, and that the crew had remained on board ever since. We must remark, that it seems strange for a vessel to have been so long stranded, for a crew to have remained so long on board without any attempt having been made to get her off, or even, as it should seem, to lighten her cargo.
That the ship might in her papers and invoices appear to be bound for New Orleans is by no means improbable. If her destination were really for Ireland, her papers would not of course be permitted to disclose that fact. It has been asserted also, that the colours were only such as she was warranted in keeping on board. Notwithstanding these assertions, we adhere to the account we gave yesterday, which will be found in most of the material points to be correct.
It did certainly appear extraordinary to us, that a vessel bound to Ireland should sail from Dunkirk, instead of Brest, Rochfort, or L'Orient. But perhaps Dunkirk was preferred, from the knowledge that no suspicion would be entertained of any thing hostile being intended from that port against Ireland.
That the ship had stands of arms on board to a large amount, has been admitted. But the colours are the most material.
Before the crew deserted the vessel, which we understand they did as soon as they were informed of the preparations making by this country, they threw a large box overboard, which, to their great disappointment, did not sink, but floated on shore near Shoreham, and was conveyed to the Admiralty. It was found to contain colours; not the usual ship colours, not the tri-coloured standards to be displayed on the forts of Louisiana, or New Orleans, but colours of green, with the words, "Union—France and Ireland," in the centre.
As the crew, when they deserted the vessel, made their escape on shore, it has been suspected that they were not Frenchmen sailors but Irish or English traitors who expected to evade punishment by the difficulty of their detection after landing.—What grounds there are for this suspicion, we know not.
Upon the whole, the circumstance is a most extraordinary one. An intelligent Morning paper hints, that nothing is more likely than that Bonaparte would send a vessel with arms, &c. apparently for the Irish rebels, but really destined to fall into our hands to create alarm, and have an influence on the negotiations. We know of no influence such a step could have on the negotiations, except to break them off, and to convince us that the preservation of peace was impossible.
We shall conclude our remarks with reminding our readers of a paragraph which we inserted some days ago, and which stated that government had discovered printed addresses from Arthur O'Connor, circulating in Ireland, in which he justifies his conduct, and confidently speaks of emancipating his country. We understand that several gentlemen in this country, besides His Majesty's Ministers, are in possession of those addresses.
The funds experienced a sudden and unexpected rise yesterday. They opened at 63 18, and continued dull till about two o'clock, when they rose in a short space of time to 65 12. It was said that the French courier, Ghazal, had brought very favourable intelligence—that the business of Malta had been amicably adjusted. The French Ambassador going to court was considered as a favourable circumstance. Of course as long as he remains in England he will go to court. But it would be absurd to draw from such an event an inference that all the disputes between the two countries have been settled. It has been suggested that Bonaparte does not find this the proper moment for going to war, and that he will postpone his designs.
Condolet compono quæmox depromere possum.
But it is not merely by the expression of pacific disposition on the part of France that we shall be satisfied. All the points in dispute must be satisfactorily and substantially arranged. We must not defer this settlement to a future opportunity. Bonaparte will of course wish to put us to the expense of arming and disarming every three months. But shall we be silly enough to permit him to gratify that wish?
In the mean time, activity and vigour are still the order of the day.
March 18.
The contents of the dispatches brought by Mr. Courvoisier have not transpired; but it is said, that they are not of a decisive nature. Private accounts enable us to state the effect which our preparations have made upon the Chief Consul. They seem to have entirely deprived him of his accustomed caution and reserve; and to have inflamed him to a degree of irritability and anger which he cannot conceal.
When he entered the audience chamber on Sunday last, his features were menacing, and his whole frame seemed violently agitated. Lord Whitworth was at the audience. The First Consul addressed him immediately upon his entrance; observed with warmth, that a war had now desolated Europe for fifteen years, and asked whether it was now to be renewed? Adding, that if it was, it might again last for as long a period. To which Lord Whitworth calmly replied, that if it was renewed, it would not be the fault of Great Britain. Bonaparte then went amongst the ladies, but soon after returned to Lord Whitworth, and vehemently declared, that the armaments now preparing in the ports of France were destined only for the colonies, in the preservation of which England was as much interested as she could be. To this no answer was made. He soon afterwards quitted the room, calling on God and man to witness, that he hoped vengeance would be inflicted on that power, which, by a violation of treaty, should cause the renewal of hostilities. All accounts agree that his countenance was throughout almost disfigured by passion; and his tone was so loud and vehement, that at least half the company present must have heard all that passed on this extraordinary occasion.
The conduct of Lord Whitworth affords a striking contrast to the demeanor of the Chief Consul—it was firm, but temperate—dignified, without being haughty—and moderate without being submissive.
Yesterday was full of rumours.—It was said, that M. Talleyrand had been dismissed from the post of Minister for
foreign affairs, and that he had been succeeded by M. Otto. Another rumour was, that M. Talleyrand has poisoned himself immediately after his dismissal. We need scarcely state that both these rumours are unfounded. A third report was, that the press warrants had been called in; we noticed and contradicted this report yesterday. It was asserted also, that the difference with France would be amicably adjusted; and that the First Consul's tone was mild and conciliatory.—How mild and conciliatory we have already shown.
March 19.
On the arrival of the courier, announcing to Bonaparte the King's message to Parliament, the Consul immediately sent for General Duroc (distinguished by his successful embassy to the Prussian court) and after an audience, which consumed the greater part of the night, Duroc was despatched on a second mission to Berlin; and it is understood that Bonaparte waits the result of this measure, previous to his definitive reply to the remonstrances of our cabinet.
It is stated that a vessel has arrived at Plymouth, announcing that an embargo had been imposed on all British vessels in the French ports; but this report is obviously incorrect, although some interruption to the sailing of vessels, with particular freights may have occurred, as is said to have been the case at Calais; but the intercourse by packets, &c. continues as for some time past.
A letter by the Lisbon mail announces the arrival of general Lafitte at his former hotel; it adds that at the instant of his arrival, he wrote to the Prince Regent, informing him that he came to resume his functions, but that he could not appear at any levee till all the ministers who had formerly given him offence were dismissed! Extraordinary as it may appear, the Prince is said to have complied with this request.
From Boston paper.
LATE FROM LONDON.
The following important Extract of a letter from London, we yesterday received from a commercial friend.
Extract of a letter from a respectable house in London, to a merchant in this city, dated the 21st March, 1803. P. S. Since ours of the 7th the political aspect of affairs here have assumed a very serious appearance.—It has been for some time past understood that considerable Negotiations were still pending between France and England; and on Tuesday a severe press for seamen took place all over the United Kingdom, which is still continued; and is supposed to have procured nearly 8000 already, and in consequence of repeated Messages from the King to both houses of Parliament [stating that very important negotiations were still carrying on, and that Bonaparte had called a large force, both in Flanders and Holland as if to awe this country to submit to his terms, and that he wished the Parliament to consider the subject]—The Militia amounting to above 100,000 men have been called out in aid of the regulars and 10,000 more seamen rated in addition to the 50,000 seamen employed. A messenger was sent on Sunday to Bonaparte with the ultimatum of our court, which is believed to be that in consequence of the frequent infractions of the Treaty of Amiens by the French in Switzerland and their annexing Piedmont and Parma to France we felt authorised and determined to retain Malta, and to insist that New Orleans and Louisiana shall be restored to Spain or given up to the United States of America, so that the Navigation of the Mississippi shall on no account be left in the power of France. The effect this quarrel has had on the price of Insurance you will see by my alterations in the Price-Current.
LATE FROM PARIS.
Extract of a letter from Paris of the 18th of March, via Bordeaux and Bolton, to a merchant of this city. You may be assured that no war will take place between England and France, at least, for some time.
On the subject of American claims, the writer observes, "That our Minister has assurances from government, that we shall all be paid soon; in consequence, all are making up their claims, with interest, to this day."
March 14.
The government of the Republic decree, that the exportation of money is prohibited till further orders.
Letters from Ajaccio mention, that the first battalion of the 2d. Helvetic brigade, 600 strong, has embarked for St. Domingo. All the grenadiers desired to go; it is determined by lot who should embark.
Extract of a letter from Bordeaux, to a gentleman in Boston, dated March 26.
"There has been for a few days past, serious appearances of an immediate War between this country and England. How the business will terminate is not yet known. It is however worthy of note, that Bonaparte observed lately to Mr. Livingston, that if such an event should take place, the peace of America would not be disturbed on the part of France. This is reported, and I believe upon good authority."
Another letter—March 17.
"WAR is the order of the day. Malta the ostensible bone of contention—and the general opinion is, that an actual state of hostilities cannot be far distant. France is too much exposed in her Commerce and too feeble in her fleets, to take the h— the horns."
Another letter—same date.
"Appearances, at this moment, strongly indicate, that Europe is again to be plunged into the horrors of war—and the active preparations making by the Government of Great Britain, induce a believe that this event is almost certain, the points in controversy between France and Great Britain, can only be surmised, but it is supposed they relate to a commercial treaty, and a determination on the part of the latter, to retain, or procure some port in the Mediterranean, for its ships of war."
From the measures adopted, and pursuing by both countries, the commencement of hostilities may speedily be expected; concessions on the part of the First Consul can only prevent this, to which his ambitions and proud mind under existing circumstances, will not submit.
"Since these events, our minister at Paris is treated with more attention and respect; this augurs well, so far as it proves that the government of France desires to cultivate the friendship of the United States, and appreciates its consequence in the political world; it is obvious for the interest of Great Britain to adopt similar measures, which it is hoped will prevent the necessity of our aligning with either nation, and thereby insure to us the great advantages of a neutral commerce."
"Coffee and sugar have advanced here considerably."
Another letter—same date.
"For ten days past there have been strong apprehensions of war between this country and Great Britain, which have had great influence in our markets; considerable purchases of West India produce were made at an advance of from 5 to 11 per cent. and the course of exchange on London experienced a material rise. But this agitation has entirely subsided, in consequence of reports that harmony is re-established; which, if confirmed, we may reasonably expect affairs will soon revert to their situation previous to the late hostile preparations."
Several letters from Bordeaux of the same date, corroborate the report of an amicable adjustment of recent differences between the governments of England and France: none of them, however, so fully as the above; but on the contrary, they express doubts of its correctness, and some of them go so far as to say, that the report had subsided, and a war instantly expected.
In addition to the above intelligence, we have been obligingly furnished with the following note addressed to capt. Ingersoll, and sent on board his vessel on the evening of the 7th March.
"Dear Sir—By the mail arrived this day at 6 o'clock, P. M. it appears, that the hostile preparations in England continue, with great activity; and that there were reports yesterday, that all differences were settled, between the two Governments, the aspect of affairs is at this moment very alarming to the friends of peace. The Stocks at Paris fell in one day 3 per cent. and the prevailing opinion there was, THAT THERE WOULD BE A WAR. Letters from London are also in the same style."
Yours,
G. T.
Capt. Ingersoll verbally reports, that the most active exertions were making in all the ports of France to equip and man their navy; and that a heavy impression of men took place at Bordeaux on the evening previous to his sailing.—This circumstance is unusual in France, and indicates something of moment.
WAS committed to the Jail of Baltimore county, as a runaway, on the 19th inst. a negro man named JACOB, who is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, stout & well made; has a scar under his right cheek, about an inch long; has on a short green coatee with red cape, blue westcoat, Russia sheeting trowsers, and a snaburgh shirt, mixed grey worsted stockings, and half worn shoes and wool hat.—He says he belongs to Mr. Robert Hodgson, of the state of Georgia. If the owner of said negro does not release him, he will be sold for his legal fees according to law.
JAMES WILSON, Sheriff, lawtl.
April 21.
NOTICE.
In the matter of JOHN JACK, Bankrupt.
THE subscriber being appointed Assignee of the Estate and effects of JOHN JACK Bankrupt. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, are requested to make immediate payment otherwise legal steps will be indiscriminately taken to compel them.
RICHARD FORREST, Assignee. January 26
For sale or rent,
SITUATE on Green Leaf's Point, near Bull's wharf, a very convenient two story brick dwelling house, well finished with a shop front—good cellar—and necessary out house—For terms apply to
BENJAMIN MOORE. New Jersey Avenue, May 4 1803. 28.

WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, Mar 6.
New-York Election.
Of the votes received for a Senator for the Southern district, Mr. Broome, republican, has 1966 votes, and Mr. Benton, federal, 1755—Republican majority 211.
Staten Island has returned for the first time a republican representative by a majority of 86—The total republican votes 304, the federal 218.
Virginia Election.
In the district composed of Brunswick, Mecklenburg, and Lunenburg—Mr. Claiborne has 898 Mr. Field 851
47
In the county of Berkeley, James Stephenson, federal, has 384 votes, and Old man Sprigg 262—The whole district gives a majority of 131 to Mr. Stephenson.
Thomas Newton jun. is re-elected by 1159 votes—No opponent.
Thomas M. Randolph, is elected by a small majority over Mr. Cabell.—Mr. New, is also elected.
The total returns of votes for Governor of New-Hampshire, yet received, give Mr. Gilman, 11,199 Mr. Langdon, 9,514 Federal Majority, 1,885
Our readers will observe by an article under the Newport head, that federalism has this year made no stand against republicanism in Rhode Island.
We give our readers the proclamation of General L'Aussat, as we find it in the Philadelphia Gazette, the Editor of which has received the translation from a correspondent at New-Orleans. The Federal Gazette of Baltimore says the original has been received in that town—We vouch neither for its genuineness or accuracy.
By infesting the following letter we do what is in our power to vindicate the interests of learning against the malevolent and gothic attacks of federalism. This is not the first instance of the college of William and Mary being basely traduced. Why the opponents of civil liberty persevere in their efforts to depreciate this institution it is no difficult task to assign reasons for. In this institution the human mind is permitted to exercise its powers with more freedom and vigor than we believe, in any other respectable institution in America. Hence the numerous and dignified defenders of liberty that it has sent into the world, and hence the energy and success with which they have supported political truth whenever it has been assailed. This is abundant reason for the unworthy attempts of political and religious bigotry, and of prejudice of every hue to denounce the institution, its professors and students. Nor are we sorry to see these collisions between truth and falsehood. For our experience, more forcibly than the maxims of poetry, assure us that truth will prevail.
Extract of letter from a Gentleman at Williamsburg dated April 19.
"I have observed, in two of the late Norfolk papers, some strictures upon the Students of William and Mary, which ought not to pass unnoticed. I do not doubt the benevolent views of the writer; nor will I refuse to him the tribute, which is due for his candor. But there cannot be a greater injustice, than an indiscriminate confusion of the many with the few. If this obvious and necessary principle had been attended to, that odium, which may attach to the College, in consequence of the suggestions of those publications, would have been seen by every liberal mind, not to have been merited. Besides, those publications do not convey accurate information. Whether any of the Students were really concerned in taking up the corpse is not known. But even admitting this to be the fact, their views may have been very different from those which have been insinuated. Whoever were concerned might, possibly, have been influenced by the desire of acquiring some information in Alleology. I do not know that this was the case; but it is certain, similar cases have frequently occurred in every part of the world, without exciting any extraordinary abhorrence. It is certain also that no indecency was offered to the corpse; that it was not taken from the Church Yard, but from the Burying Ground of the Lunatic Hospital, nor was it the corpse of a female. It was carried to a remote and uninhabited house, and there left; what where the motives which led to an action of this kind, it is difficult to conceive, unless we admit that the desire of being acquainted with the subject already mentioned had its operation. The body had been inhumated above eighteen months.
I am very far from wishing to palliate this act; nor have I any doubt, but the
magnificacy of this place will inflict a deserved punishment, whenever it ascertained who the persons were. The College, I know, has taken steps to prevent every species of disorder or licentiousness of conduct, among the students; and I have been well informed that in future, any student, who will not strictly conform to the regulations of the college, will be immediately sent home. He will not be permitted to continue one hour a student, after manifesting a spirit of disobedience.
But the point which particularly deserves attention, is, the general censure in which the whole body of the students is involved. This is doing to the College an injustice, which ought not to be admitted. The number at College, during the present term, has been between 50 and 60.
The trial of the Editor of the Salem Register for a libel on the character of Timothy Pickering, came on at Ipswich on Thursday last; before Judges S-wall and Thatcher. The trial lasted nearly 5 hours; and the Jury, after retiring for about the same space of time, returned a verdict of guilty.
Charleston, April 21.
An address was lately presented to the President of the United States, from the President and members of the Jefferson Monticello Academy, in this state. The following letter was returned in answer, accompanied with a liberal donation.
Washington, March 1, 1803.
SIR—Your favor of the 19th ult. was received by general Winn, and I feel with due sensibility the testimony of approbation given me by the name you have been pleased to affix to your institution. Sincerely a friend to science, I am happy to see it rising in every quarter. I am a friend to it because I believe it the only agent which can hold tyranny and bigotry in check. The people themselves are the only safe deposit of their own rights; and to make them safe they must be informed to a certain degree. No instance I believe is known of an ignorant people remaining free after they were organized into a government. While unorganized as our Indians, they are free, because they have no magistrates, nor any laws which these magistrates can wield till they raise themselves above them. I sincerely wish you may be able, either from public or private patronage, to maintain your institution in a flourishing state. I beg leave to present, through general Winn, such an aid as the extensive contributions under which I am laid in behalf of similar institutions in every part of the Union leave at my disposal: and I pray you to accept for yourself and your associate trustees, assurances of my great respect and consideration.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Philip Pearson Esq.
NEWPORT, April 23.
Wednesday last was the day appointed by law for choosing representatives to the general assembly, for May and June sessions, and electing general officers for the year ensuing. In this town, the following gentlemen were re-elected representatives, without opposition, to wit:
Constant Tabor, John Gardner, Nathaniel Hazard, Joseph Bais, jun. Thomas G. Pitman, Paul M. Mumford, Esquires.
The following gentlemen are undoubtedly elected to the offices affixed to their names respectively:—
His excellency Arthur Fenner, Esq. governor.
The honorable Paul Mumford, Esq. lieutenant-governor.
Senators.—Henry Smith, Waterman Tibbitts, Benjamin Howland, Thomas Boxlie, Timothy Wilmarth, William Waterman, John D'Wolf, Joseph Cundall, Oliver Gardner, [N. Kings-town] John Watson, jun. Esquires. Samuel Eddy, Esq. Sec.
Alber Robbins, Esq. Attorney-General. Henry Sherburne, Esq. G. Treasurer.
Indeed the federalists [or rather monarchists] in this state, were the last year so completely defeated [there being a democratic majority of nearly 2000] that republicanism the present year had scarcely an opponent.
RAPINE, CONRAD & Co.
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, New-Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, Washington's Reports of cases argued and determined in the court of appeals of Virginia—Price 6 dollars.
An address to the government of the United States, on the cession of Louisiana, second edition—Price 25 cents.
Monroe's Embassy, in relation to our claims to the navigation of the Mississippi—Price 25 cents.
An address on the past, present and eventual relations of the United States to France—Price 18 cents.
Allo.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BOOKS in every branch of literature and science; and a constant supply of the Stationery—all which they will sell at their usual moderate prices.
[TRANSLATION.] PROCLAMATION.
In the name of the French Republic, L'Aussat, colonial prefect, to the Louisianians.
Your separation from France marks one of the most shameful epochs of her annals, under an enfeebled and corrupt government, after an ignominious war, and a disgraceful peace.
To that cowardly and unnatural abandonment, you pretended the contrail of heroic love, fidelity and courage.
The hearts of all Frenchmen were softened by the spectacle. They never let it slip their remembrance. They then exclaimed, with pride, and have never since ceased to repeat, that the blood of France runs in my veins.
As soon as they had regained their dignity and their glory, by the revolution and a train of prodigious triumphs, they turned towards you their affectionate attention. You constituted a part of their first negotiation. They wished your retrocession to accompany and signalize their first peace.
The time was not yet arrived. It was necessary that a man should appear, to whom nothing which is natural, great, magnanimous and just, was new or impossible:—who, to the talent of achieving the most splendid victories, united the more extraordinary one of combining and securing to them the most happy consequences: who, by the ascendancy of his mind commanded at once terror from his enemies and confidence from his allies:—who, by his penetrating genius, discriminated the true interests of his country, and by an irresistible will, gave operation to these interests:—who, in fine was born to replace France on her own basis, to establish her in the whole extent of her limits, and to erase all the blemishes of her history.
This man, Louisianians, presides over our delinients. From this moment he is the pledge of your happiness. To secure this, in this fortunate soil, it is only necessary to assist the prodigality of nature. This is the design of the French government.
To cultivate peace and friendship with all your neighbours; to protect your commerce, encourage your agriculture, people your deserts; foster industry, respect property, customs and opinions; to pay reverence to religion; to honor virtue; to secure to the laws their sovereignty, and to correct them only as the light of experience may dictate; to introduce permanent order and economy in all the branches of the public administration; to unite still closer the ties which the same origin, the same morals, the same dispositions have created between this colony and the mother country. These, Louisianians, are the honorable objects of the mission of your captain general Victor, your colonial prefect and your chief judge. These, they are happy to lay, are the motives with which they come to mix with you.
The reputation of the captain-general has doubtless even here preceded him. Companion in arms with the first consul, he distinguished himself, from the commencement of the campaign of the famous armies of Italy. In less brilliant days, he accomplished Suwarow by precipitating his flight: He was in fine one of the lieutenants of Bonaparte at the battle of Marengo. Surrounded with those titles, the illustrious pledges of his fame, he comes to you, Louisianians, with a lively desire of rendering himself dear to you by the exercise of all the virtues, the cares and industry, which devolve on the chief of a happy people. His ardor for your prosperity, the uprightness of his intentions, the abilities and affability of his access and manners, which are even ornaments to his military laurels, will secure to him your affection and confidence. He brings with him a part of those troops who have made the earth tremble, even to these remote shores with the thunder of their exploits. Batavia, since the peace, has admired their good conduct and excellent discipline. You will like her admire and esteem them.
In short, Louisianians, you will find in your chief judge, genius, impartiality and disinterestedness. He comes to you already known by the fame of his talents, by his sufferings and misfortunes.
Under every circumstance you will have reason to rejoice at having become French, you will daily feel more and more the value of that splendid title, the object of the envy of the whole globe.
We know, nevertheless, Louisianians, and will not disguise it, that during 30 years, Spain, by the temperance of a generous and mild government, has endeavored to make you forget the grievous fault of an unworthy agent of that noble nation—She is our close and faithful friend: It will not be us who will initiate you to repay her mildness with ingratitude. We will endeavour, by acts of munificence, to emulate the policy of the chief she had given you. Your attachment for the French republic, our common country; your gratitude to those who protect you, and the daily light of your growing prosperity,
are the objects which we shall aim at; with a zeal and assiduity, which only can be limited by the fulfilment of all our duties and all our wishes.
New Orleans, the 11th year of the French republic.
L'AUSSAT.
By the Colonial prefect.
The officer of administration, acting as secretary.
DAUVEROT.
To Farmers.
WANTED, at the Distillery, on Pennsylvania Avenue, near the Centre Market, a large quantity RYE, for which Cash will be paid on delivery:
Allo,
Wanted to purchase, a NEGRO GIRL, of a good disposition, between 13 and 15 years of age—Apply at the said place.
HERFORD & SON.
Washington, May 4. 3t.
WASHINGTON THEATRE.
The Subscribers to the THEATRE are requested, according to a resolution of the Theatre Committee, to pay the first instalment of their subscription money (being one fifth or ten dollars on each share,) into the hands of John P. Van Ness, by the tenth inst.—Punctuality is expected.
PROPOSALS,
Will be received until the 15th inst. for supplying all the materials, necessary for building the Theatre—They must be sealed and directed to Major John P. Van Ness, who will receive them and give information to applicants for contracts of the quantities of each article necessary for carrying on the plan.
SALE AT THE NAVY YARD,
On Saturday next at 10 o'clock, the following public property, viz.
6167 lbs, Ship Bread, 1476 Flour, 3 Tierces Rice,
A small quantity of Peas and some Liquor.
RICHARD FRAZER.
May 4.
JUST COME TO HAND,
AND FOR SALE AT
RAPINE, CONRAD & CO'S,
BOOK STORE,
New-Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol,
A Prospect of exterminating the Small-Pox, being a narrative of facts concerning the progress of the new inoculation in America; together with practical observations on the local appearance, symptom, and mode of treating the Small-Pox; including some letters to the author, from some distinguished characters.—By Benjamin Waterhouse, M. D. professor of the theory and practice of medicine in the University of Cambridge—Price One Dollar.
R. C. & Co. have always on hand a good assortment of MEDICAL BOOKS, which they will sell at very moderate prices.
April 4. M & F 6t
Lots for sale.
IN eligible situations, and upon very advantageous terms—A plan of the several squares in which they are contained may be seen and terms thereon by applying to,
ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Attorney at law and conveyancer, 30 tf
Advertisement.
New improvements to be applied to the common saw machine now in use for cleaning cotton, invented by Gordon F. Saltonstall a citizen of Fayetteville North-Carolina, for which a patent was granted on the 4th day of January 1803 signed by the President of the United States.
1st Improvement is for discharging the seed without obstruction as stripped of the cotton.
2nd Improvement causes the machine to feed itself uniformly which saves considerable manual labour.
3rd Improvement carries off the cotton from the machine by means of a regular draught of air discharged of motes, and falls seeds.
Price of a license to use the improvements is one dollar per saw for each machine using the same. But nothing will be required of any person interested in cleaning cotton until they have had the use of either or all the improvements one year.
The patentee has machines begun, on the improved plan, which may be had at applied for soon, at three and an half dollars per saw including a license.
He has also a valuable patented improvement to be applied to merchant mills for manufacturing flour, and he is now in possession of an operative model, which costs, conveys, and separates the superior flour, by a very simple, and expeditious method, without the use of a bolting cloth, and is solicitous to give his instructions personally in some of the most eminent mills northwards by gentlemen possessing the same who are pleased to honour him with their patronage, may by applying by letter postage paid receive a bill of the principal materials accompanied, if they desire it, with a small sample of the superior flour which the model brings out.
GURDON F. SALTONSTALL. Fayetteville, N. Carolina. April 14, 1803. 5tcop.
NOTICE.
It is mutually agreed by the subscribers, that from and after this date the partnership that has heretofore subsisted between us, be dissolved.
ROBERT MILLER,
JOHN DOUGLAS. April 13
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 establishment of 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 Balto; the Republican Advocate, at Frederickstown, and Mr. Graves's paper, at Hager's-town.
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 establishment of a general court and court of appeals. Be it enacted, by the General Assembly of Maryland, That from and after the fifth day of March, eighteen hundred and four, there shall be a court of appeals, composed of three persons of integrity, and found judgment in the law, who shall be styled in their commissions 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 minus legislature of this state shall direct and appoint.
And be it enacted, That from and after the said fifth 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 found 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 of 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 court; 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 has 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 of the constitution and form of government therein contained, shall be taken and considered, and shall continue 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 hereby declared to be repealed and abolished on the confirmation hereof.
Mary 2.
In Chancery April 20th, 1803.
ORDERED, that the sales made by John Hewitt, as stated in his report this day, filed of certain lots in Washington, the property of Peter Gassener, deceased, shall be ratified, unless cause to the contrary be shown, before the end of May next: Provided a copy of this order be thrice inserted in the newspaper, in which the sale was advertised before the 22nd day of said May.
The said lots were No 23, 24, 25, 26, in square 103—And they were sold for dollars 767—31-2.
True Copy,
Ten,
SAMUEL H. HOWARD.
R. C. C. 3t.
NOTICE.
To the Creditors of JAMES ROBINSON, late of Washington county, deceased, is hereby given.
THAT on Saturday next, being the 7th of May, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Lovell's Hotel in the City of Washington a dividend of the money in the administrators hands will be made among such of them as will attend with proper vouchers.
LEWIN TALBURTT.
Administrator. April 30, 1803. 3t.
FOR SALE,
At public vendue, at Rhodes's City Tavern on Saturday the 21st May next, the following valuable lots in the City of Washington, viz.
LOTS No 1 and 2 in square No. 55. Lots No. 17 and 18 in square No. 27 and lots No. 1 and 2 in square No. 241—for approved rates negotiable at 6 and 12 months with interest.
Thomas Herty will show the lots and titles to any person inclined to purchase at private sale, previous to the above time.
J. CONNOR, Auctioneer. April 25, 1803.

PROPOSALS
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IN PENNSYLVANIA.
104. From Philadelphia by Jenkintown, D. Y. ... 105. From Wilkesbarre by Pittston ... 106. From Jenkintown by the Crooked Billet ... 107. From Philadelphia by Germantown ... 108. From Philadelphia by Germantown ... 109. From Northumberland by Milton ... 110. From Northumberland by Lewisburg ... 111. From Downingtown by West Chester ... 112. From Philadelphia by Downingtown ... 113. From Lancaster by Reamstown ... 114. From Lancaster by Middletown ... 115. From Reading by Womelsdorf ... 116. From Harrisburg by Halifax ...
Hanover, Newport, Salem, Berwick, Danville, and the same route to Harrisburg once a week—Leave Harrisburg every Wednesday at 1 p m, and arrive at Wilkesbarre on Saturday by 4 p m. 117. From Lebanon to Jonestown once a week—Leave Lebanon every Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Jonestown by 8 a m. 118. From Harrisburg by Clark's Ferry ... 119. From Lancaster by Columbia ... 120. From Lancaster by the Sorrell horse ... 121. From Lancaster by Strasburg ... 122. From York by Abbottstown ... 123. From Somerset by Connellsville ... 124. From Pittsburgh by Franklin ... 125. From Pittsburgh by Beavertown ... 126. From Washington by Brownsville ... 127. From Washington to Waynesboro ... 128. From York by Shrewsbury and the Blackhorse ... 129. From Baltimore, Md. by Reisterstown ... 130. From Baltimore by Reisterstown ... 131. From Shippensburg to Strasburg ... 132. From Bristol to Burlington ...
at Burlington by 4 1/2 p m—Leave Burlington at 6 p m, and arrive at Bristol by 7 p m. IN OHIO. 133. From Steubenville by Brook c h to West Liberty in Virginia once a week—Leave West Liberty every Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Steubenville by 11 a m. 134. From Zanesville to Marietta once in two weeks—Leave Zanesville every other Thursday at 6 a m, & arrive at Marietta on Friday by 6 p m. 135. From Marietta by Middletown to Guillicothe once a week—Leave Marietta every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Guillicothe on Thursday by 6 p m. 136. From Brown's roads by New Market ... 137. From Cincinnati by Hamilton ... 138. From Lexington by Winchester ... 139. From Frankfort by Georgetown ... 140. From Frankfort by Shelbyville ... 141. From Shelbyville by Middleburg ... 142. From Brackenridge c. h. by Hartford ... 143. From Hartford by Henderson ... 144. From Hartford by Vienna ... 145. From Russellville by Davisburg ... 146. From Russellville by Bowling Green ... 147. From Frankfort by Harrodsburg ...
c. h. every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Frankfort on Friday by 10 a m. 148. From Danville by Springfield to Beardstown once a week—Leave Danville every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Beardstown by 6 p m. IN INDIANA TERRITORY. 149. From Louisville to Vincennes once a week—Leave Louisville every Thursday at 6 a m, and arrive at Vincennes on Saturday by 4 p m. 150. From Vincennes by Kaskaskia, St. Philips and Praines du Rochers to Cahokia once in two weeks—Leave Vincennes every other Sunday at 6 a m, and arrive at Cahokia the next Saturday by 6 p m. IN MAINE. 1. From Scodias by Denneyville, Machias, Jones, Addison, Harrington, Steuben, Gouldsboro, Sullivan and Trenton, to Plantation No. 6 on the West side of the river once a week—Leave Scodias on Wednesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Plantation No. 6 on Saturday by 10 a m. 2. From Denneyville to Eastport once a week—Leave Denneyville every Tuesday at 3 p m, and arrive at Eastport by 5 p m. 3. From Plantation No. 6 by Bluehill, Castine, Penobscot, Orland, Buckstown, Prospect, Belfast, Northport, Duck-trap, Camden, Thomaston, Warren, Waldoboro, Nobleboro and New Castle to Wiscasset once a week—Leave Plantation No. 6 every Saturday at 2 p m, and arrive at Wiscasset on Tuesday by 6 p m. 4. From Buckstown by Frankfort, Hampden, Bangor, Eddington and Orrington to Buckstown once a week—Leave Buckstown every Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Eddington by 3 p m. 5. From Wiscasset by New Milford, Dresden, Pittston, Hallowell, Augusta, Winthrop, Monmouth, Green, Lewiston, New Gloucester, Gray and Falmouth to Portland once a week—Leave Wiscasset every Wednesday at 8 a m, and arrive at Hallowell by 3 p m. 6. From Wiscasset by Bath, Brunswick, Freeport, North Yarmouth and Falmouth to Portland three times a week—Leave Wiscasset every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 a m, and arrive at Portland by 6 p m. 7. From Hallowell by Augusta, by Vassalboro, Winthrop, Fairfield and Canaan to Norridgewock once a week—Leave Hallowell every Wednesday at 8 p m, and arrive at Norridgewock on Thursday by 3 p m. 8. From Hallowell by Augusta, Reedville, Mount Vernon, Chester, Farmington, New Sharon, Belgrade and Augusta to Hallowell once a week—Leave Hallowell every Wednesday at 3 p m, and arrive at Farmington on Thursday by 3 p m. 9. From Portland by Windham, Bridgetown, Waterford, Paris, Buckfield, Turner, Norway and Poland to Portland once a week—Leave Portland every Tuesday at 8 a m, and arrive at Turner on Wednesday by noon, and at Portland the next Monday by 5 p m. 10. From Portland by Saccarapsee, Gorham, Standish, Flintham, Hiram and Brownfield to Fryeborg once a week—Leave Portland every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Fryeborg on Tuesday by 10 a m. 11. From Portland by Gorham, Buxton, Limington, Limerick, Parsonsfield, Newfield, Shapleigh, Lebanon, Doughtysfalls, Berwick, Sanford, Alfred and Waterboro to Portland once a week—Leave Portland every Monday at 1 p m, and arrive at Berwick on Wednesday by 6 p m. 12. From Portland by Scarborough, Biddeford, Kennebunk, Doughtysfalls, Berwick and Dover to Portsmouth three times a week—Leave Portland every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3 a m, and arrive at Portsmouth by 3 p m. Leave Portland every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 1/2 a m, and arrive at Portland by 8 1/2 p m. May 1st to November 1st. Leave Portland every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3 a m, and arrive at Portsmouth by 3 p m. Leave Portland every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 1/2 a m, and arrive at Portland by 8 1/2 p m. November 1st to May 1st. Leave Portland every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1 1/2 p m, and arrive at Portsmouth the next days by 1 p m. Leave Portland every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 12 1/2 noon, and arrive at Portland the next days by 11 1/2 a m. 13. From Portland by Scarborough, Biddeford, Kennebunk, Wells and York to Portsmouth three times a week. May 1st to November 1st. Leave Portland every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 a m, and arrive at Portsmouth by 3 p m. Leave same every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 1/2 a m, and arrive at Portland by 8 1/2 p m. November 1st to May 1st. Leave Portland Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1 1/2 p m, and arrive at Portsmouth the next days by 1 p m. Leave Portsmouth every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 1/2 noon, and arrive at Portland the next days by 11 1/2 a m. IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. 14. From Portsmouth by Dover, Rochester, Middletown, Ossipee, Mountsboro, Centre Harbour, Plymouth, New Hampton, Meredith, Gilmanton, Nottingham & Durham to Portsmouth once a week, and by the contrary route the next week, so as to carry the mail alternately—Leave Portsmouth every Tuesday at 2 p m, and arrive at Plymouth on Thursday 7 p m. Leave Plymouth every Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Portsmouth the next Tuesday by 9 a m. 15. From Portsmouth N. H. by Exeter, Kingston, Havrehill, Andover, Wilmington, Woburn and Medford to Boston three times a week—Leave Portsmouth every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3 a m, and arrive at Boston by 7 p m. Leave Boston every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 a m, and arrive at Portsmouth by 7 p m. 16. From Exeter by Chester, Enderbury, Amherst, Peterboro, Marlboro and Keene to Walpole once a week—Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 9 a m, and arrive at Amherst on Wednesday by 7 p m. Leave Amherst on Thursday at 5 a m, and arrive at Keene by 7 p m. Leave Keene Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Walpole on Friday by 10 a m. 17. From Exeter by Nottingham, Concord, Salisbury, Grafton, Canaan and Lebanon to Hanover once a week—Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 9 a m, and arrive at Concord on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Concord at 11 a m, and arrive at Hanover on Friday by 9 a m. 18. From Havrehill Ms. by Chester, Pembroke, Belknap, Salisbury, Plymouth, Rumney and Havrehill to Newbury, Vt. once a week—Leave Havrehill every Tuesday at 2 p m, and arrive at Chester by 5 p m, and at Concord on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Concord at 4 p m, and arrive at Plymouth on Thursday by 7 p m, and arrive at Havrehill on Friday by 5 p m. Leave Havrehill at 5 1/2 p m, and arrive at Newbury by 7 p m. 19. From Hanover by Orford to Havrehill once a week—Leave Hanover every Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Havrehill by 5 p m. Leave Havrehill every Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Hanover by 6 p m. 20. From Havrehill by Bath, Littleton and Dalton to Lancaster once a week—Leave Lancaster every Thursday at 3 p m, and arrive at Havrehill on Friday by 5 p m. Leave Havrehill every Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Lancaster on Monday by 8 a m. 21. From Groton, Ms. by Townsend, Abney, New Ipswich, Jaffrey, Marlboro, Keene and Chesterfield to Brattleboro once a week—Leave Groton every Thursday at 5 a m, and arrive at Brattleboro on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Brattleboro every Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Groton on Saturday by 8 p m. 22. From Exeter by New Market and Durham to Dover once a week—Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 5 a m, and arrive at Dover by 10 a m. Leave Dover at noon, and arrive at Exeter by 4 p m.
In the matter of Frederick Conrad, A BANKRUPT. NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the said bankrupt, that his final discharge will be allowed by the Judge on Wednesday the 27th day of April, instant, between the hours of 9 and 11 o'clock, A. M. at Sibley's Hotel, in the city of Washington, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary by the said creditors, or some of them. By order of the Hon. W. CRANCH, Assistant Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia. URIAH FORREST, CLK. April 15 122W2W