The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1802-08-11 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. II.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCLXXIV.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11th, 1802.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
HISTORY
OF THE Last Session of Congress.
[CONTINUED]
Georgia Cession.
On the 26th of April, the President communicated, by message, certain articles of agreement entered into by the commissioners of the United States and of Georgia, by which Georgia cedes to the United States all claim to the jurisdiction and soil of lands south of Tennessee, according to a fixed boundary line; on the condition that the United States pay Georgia one million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars out of the net proceeds of the sales of the land. The territory ceded to form a state as soon as it shall contain sixty thousand persons.
Mr. Griswold moved the appointment of a committee to bring in a bill to repeal an act for the amicable settlement of limits with the state of Georgia, &c.
The object of this motion was to prevent the agreement lately made between the commissioners of the United States & of Georgia from going into effect before the next session of Congress, the said agreement declaring that the settlement shall be conclusive, unless Congress shall repeal within six months the above law.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Griswold, Henderson and Davis, and opposed by Messrs. Milledge, S. Smith and Elmerdorf.
When the yeas and nays were taken, and the motion lost—Yeas 24—Nays 35.
Convention with Great Britain.
On the 27th of April the President communicated the copy of a convention entered into between the United States and Great Britain.
The Message stated, that "the commissioners who were appointed to carry into execution the sixth article of the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation between the United States and Great Britain, having differed in their construction of that article, and separated in consequence of that difference, the President of the United States took immediate measures for obtaining conventional explanations of that article for the government of the commissioners. Finding, however, great difficulties opposed to a settlement in that way, he authorized our minister, at the court of London to meet a proposition, that the United States, by the payment of a fixed sum, should discharge themselves from their responsibility for such debts as cannot be recovered from the individual debtors. A convention has accordingly been signed, fixing the sum to be paid at six hundred thousand pounds sterling, in three equal and annual instalments, which has been ratified by me, with the advice and consent of the Senate."
Agreeably to the terms of the convention an act passed on the 3rd of May appropriating two millions six hundred and sixty-four thousand dollars, being equal to 600,000 pounds sterling.
Whatever may be the ultimate issue of this arrangement, it may be proper to remark that it is to be considered as substantially the act of the former administration. Under its auspices the negotiation was commenced, and so far matured as only to leave unsettled the sum to be paid by the United States. It is understood, and it is believed the fact may be fully relied on, that under that administration, authority was given to extend the sum as far as one million sterling. This licence was revoked by the present administration, who instructed their minister to agree to allow 600,000 pounds, in correspondence with the stipulated faith of the government, and no more. The difference, therefore, may be viewed as gained by the decision with which the negotiation was closed.
Petition of Thomas Cooper.
On the 28th of April, a petition of Thomas Cooper, of the county of Northumberland, in the state of Pennsylvania, was presented to the House, and read, setting forth that in the month of April, eighteen hundred, he was tried and condemned at Philadelphia, before Samuel Chase and Richard Peters, judges of the circuit court of the United States there sitting, for having written and published a libel upon the political character and conduct of John Adams, the then President of the United States; and was thereupon adjudged to pay a fine of four hundred dollars, and to suffer an imprisonment of six months, which punishment he accordingly underwent.—That he apprehends the said trial, condemnation and punishment were unjust:—First, because the law commonly called
the sedition law, under which he was indicted, was passed in direct opposition to the letter and the spirit of the constitution of the United States:—and secondly, because the said judges did not only take for granted the constitutionality of the said law, but did unjustly and improperly refuse to grant him a subpoena ad testificandum directed to the said John Adams, and therefore praying such redress as the wisdom of Congress shall deign to bestow.
Mr. Griswold moved a rejection of the prayer of the petition, which motion was superceded by one made by Mr. Giles to postpone its consideration to the third Monday in November, which after a warm debate, was carried by a large majority.
The next day Mr. Griswold moved to amend the Journal in relation to this petition, as stated above, so as to exhibit the prayer in more general terms, which he considered to be the usual practice, on which a conversation ensued, in which it was replied that the usual course had, in this instance, been pursued, and that the Journal needed no amendment. The motion to amend was lost.
Report of Committee of Investigation.
On the 29th of April Mr. Nicholson made a report from the committee appointed to enquire whether monies drawn from the treasury have been faithfully applied to the objects for which they were appropriated, & regularly accounted for; and whether any further arrangements are necessary to promote economy, enforce adherence to legislative restrictions, and secure the accountability of persons entrusted with public money.
The report, with the accompanying documents, is very voluminous, and when printed was found to cover 160 folio pages.
The reader will at once perceive the importance of the duty confided to the committee. Charges had been made against the former administration for illegal disbursements of public money to a great extent, and had been as frequently repelled as urged. Public opinion, variously operated upon by different political convictions, had settled in opposite judgments, and the unbiased mind, in the collision of party sentiments, knew not to which conclusion to yield. It was evident that much unjust crimination had been made; but it was not evident that much just censure was not also deserved. In this state of uncertainty, it became the duty of an administration, entering into power, to enquire into the past situation of the fiscal affairs of the government, to ascertain abuses, if such had existed, and to apply a remedy against their recurrence.
Under these impressions, the committee was formed with the unanimous approbation of the House, and the members of which it was composed was an unequivocal attestation of the impartial spirit which animated the majority, three members out of seven being federal, though the relative numbers of the house were nearly as two to one.
The vastness of the field of research committed, precluded the possibility of an entire view of it being presented during the session. Yet the report, though incomplete, will be found to embrace a satisfactory view of the general operations of the late administration, with a few of the most important individual acts under it.
From this report it appeared:—
That to a vast extent, monies appropriated by law to one object had been applied to another. This the committee justly considered a dangerous infringement of the constitution, the effect of which was, by the removal of legislative control, to place the public treasure at the mercy of the executive.
That 32 872 dollars was drawn from the treasury and expended without legal authority, for the removal of the public offices to the city of Washington; this sum having been devoted to personal and private objects un contemplated by law.
That Mr. Randolph had been sued for 51,000 dollars due by him.
That the accounts of Messrs. Jefferson, Marshall and Madison, have been fully settled.
That the accounts of Mr. Pickering are not finally settled.
He remains charged with a sum of 3,383 dollars and 20 cents, erroneously paid by him for the freight of a vessel supposed to have been employed by the consul at Tripoli, and with another sum of 3,289 dollars and 60 cents, being the balance of an advance made to Samuel Hodgdon, for the purpose of being remitted to Mr. Humphreys, at Madrid, in part of his salary, which Mr. Humphreys did not receive. Both these sums it is believed may, and will be recovered
from the persons to whom they were respectively advanced. But the principal reason which appears to have prevented an ultimate settlement with him, arises from the circumstance of his not having applied the whole of the money drawn by him from the treasury, to the specific objects for which it was appropriated by law. For the extent and result of this misapplication, the committee refer to the statement marked (G) accompanying the communication of the secretary of the treasury, under date of the 2d of March. From this statement it appears, that Mr. Pickering drew from the treasury under the appropriations made "for defraying the expenses incident to the intercourse with foreign nations,—for negotiating treaties with the Barbary powers, and for the contingent expenses of government,"—the sum of 63,999 dollars and 57 cents more than he applied to those several objects, which, together with the sum of 14,588 dollars and 54 cents gained by him on the purchase of bills of exchange for the use of the government, form an aggregate of 78,588 dollars and 11 cents. The same statement (C) will show that the whole of this sum was expended by him on objects of a public nature (as far as the committee can ascertain the fact) but this expenditure having been made from appropriations designed for other objects by law, the misapplication of the money has prevented the comptroller of the treasury from settling his accounts."
That four navy yards had been purchased without authority, and the money misapplied that was paid for them.
That 152,608 dollars had been expended in the erection of a Laboratory near Philadelphia, without legal authority.
That secret service money had been illegally expended under the war department, without an accountability to the offices of the treasury.
That an appointment had been illegally conferred on Mr. Tracy, a Senator of the United States, whereby he had been at the same time paid as a legislator and an executive agent.
That Mr. M'Henry, former Secretary of War, had been illegally allowed a sum paid by him for house-rent.
The report concludes in the following manner:
"Upon the whole the committee are of opinion that considerable sums of the public money have been greatly misapplied, and that much expense has been incurred without any legal authority; but for the reasons before assigned, it has been impossible for them to make a complete investigation. Nor do they believe that an investigation entirely satisfactory can be made, unless the House should think proper to appoint a committee for this purpose to sit during the recess, with directions to make a report to the next session of Congress."
"The committee deem it their duty to observe, that appropriations for the contingencies of the war and navy departments are, at all times, liable to abuses, not only from the very large sums usually appropriated therefor, but also, from the impracticability of specifying by law, the precise objects to which such sums are applicable; and the committee are of opinion, that giving publicity to the accounts of the expenditures of monies appropriated for contingencies, would have the most direct tendency, to correct the latitude of construction formerly exercised in that respect, by the heads of those departments, to promote economy in, and attach a proper degree of confidence to the future proceedings of the departments. And the committee can discern no possible inconvenience in a disclosure of that nature, since they believe that there is no necessity nor propriety for applying the principle of secret service money to either of those departments; and at least, it ought to be so considered, until it should be otherwise determined by law."
"The committee are, therefore, of opinion, that a clause to this effect, ought to be inserted in the bill already reported by them, respecting the accountability of officers."
On the first of May, Mr. Griswold moved to recommit this report, on the ground that it was incomplete, and that it was calculated, by the erroneous inferences drawn from facts, to deceive the public. His arguments were enforced by those of Mr. Byard, by whom, as well as Mr. Griswold, each item of the report was amended upon with great warmth, and the tendency of the whole represented as fallacious and unworthy of the House.
To the several charges urged against the report, Messrs. Nicholson, R. Williams and Randolph replied with appro-
priate spirit. They clearly shewed the objections to be groundless, and vindicated the truth and correctness of the report in its general outline as well as its individual features. When the question was taken by yeas and nays on the recommitment and lost—Yeas 22—Nays 46.
Amendment of Constitution respecting the election of President.
During the month of February propositions of amendment to the Constitution with respect to the mode of choosing the President and Vice President were offered to the House of Representatives from the states of Vermont, New York and North Carolina, by their respective delegates.
After several unavailing attempts to attract the attention of the House to this interesting subject, Mr. Van Cortlandt made a vigorous and successful effort to that effect on the 1st of May. He was supported by Mr. Elmerdorf; and opposed by Messrs. Huger, Folsom, Davis, Bayard and Mott; when the yeas and nays were called on taking into consideration the amendatory proposition, and carried—Yeas 38—Nays 30.
The proposition was then read as follows:
"Resolved, That in all future elections of President and Vice President, the persons voted for shall be particularly designated by declaring which is voted for as President and which as Vice President."
A debate ensued of a nature as extraordinary as defactory, in which Mr. Huger threw himself into prominent view as an opponent of the present adoption of the amendment, and was aided by Messrs. Bayard, Folsom and Dana.
These gentlemen declared that they had not matured their judgments on the expediency of the amendment; though their impressions were rather favourable to it; but that they should resist its adoption at this late period of the session, when the House was thin, and an expectation of the subject being discussed was over. The more important amendment to the Constitution, the more commanding was the necessity of giving it, previously to adoption, a full, calm and dispassionate examination. As this could not be obtained at this period, they considered it their duty, in coerced into a vote on the subject, to reject it.
On the other hand among the friends of the amendment, Messrs. Van Cortlandt, Elmerdorf, Bacon, and Mitchell declared that though the day were late it was never too late to do a good act, or to discharge a commanding duty. The Constitution was acknowledged on all hands to be defective; its defects had recently developed a scene which might have been attended with effects fatal to the harmony of the union; and it became the constitutional organs of the public will to embrace the earliest proper occasion for redressing an evil of such an alarming nature. If the House were thin, owing to several members having abandoned their seats, that very circumstance was an evidence that those who left the House were friendly or at least indifferent to the adoption of the amendment.
After a succession of motions of postponement variously modified, the amendment was agreed to by the Constitutional majority of 49 to 24; and afterwards passed at a third reading by 47 yeas to 14 nays.
It may be proper to notice that every negative vote was federal.
This proposed amendment was taken to the Senate, where after being warmly opposed by Messrs. Morris and Tracy, and warmly supported by Messrs. Breckenridge and Clinton, it failed of adoption by the deficiency of a single vote; the votes for it being 15; and those against 9.
In this body also, every negative vote, except that of Mr. Stone, was federal.
Thus terminated in abortion a measure of vast interest to the peace and happiness of the union. It had been hoped that the experience of recent events would have insured the universal concurrence of all good men of whatever party in an amendment, which, by cutting off every source of intrigue, would have fortified the rights of suffrage so effectually as to prevent any man from being elevated to the high office of President, without having previously received the unequivocal approbation of a majority of the people. But the hope, rational as it may have appeared to minds uncontaminated by the corrupting influence of party, proved illusory; and those, who dared not to avow an
open opposition, found other means to frustrate these honest and enlightened views. It doubtless occurred to such men, that, in the unanticipated vicissitude of political events, means might be profitably employed to the furtherance of party purposes which the proposed amendment would destroy. Sensibly feeling the want of a majority on their side, their pride was not too inflexible, in the contemplation of such a crisis, to stoop to measures calculated to triumph by fraud and intrigue over the will of the nation. The adoption of such hidden views would be uncharitable, could any other rational motives be inferred from their conduct. But in vain shall any mind, in pursuit of other motives, explore the causes and tendency of this opposition. There is but one mode in which a fair and unequivocal expression of the national will can be obtained in the election of a President, and that is by a designation of the votes given; and they who oppose this mode must necessarily be considered as hostile to a fair and unequivocal expression. These considerations ought not to be suffered to pass, without the deliberate and serious reflection of the people, who, under a due sense of their important rights, ought not to contemplate their sacrifice with unconcern.
BONAPARTE.
(CONTINUED.)
Notwithstanding the constant exercise and amusements of which I have spoken, and in which Bonaparte took so active a part, I am fully persuaded that his constitution suffered much from long inaction, during his first years at school. A too close application may perhaps retard more than a long continued exertion; for, though of a form calculated to resist fatigue, and of much natural strength, he had always the appearance of a weak and delicate health. Although of a middle stature, he is remarkable for the reach of his shoulders; his eyes of a deep blue, are small, but animated; his hair brown, his forehead large and prominent, his chin short, his face long, and his complexion olive; the general expression of his countenance does not strike at first light; but in observing him with attention, you readily distinguish the traces of deep thought; and the vivacity of his look indicates energy and activity.
His withdrawal from the society of his comrades has given a sullenness, perhaps a ferocity, to his manner; and, subject to violent passion, his anger against his young companions sometimes amounted to fury: the instance I am going to repeat is most characteristic.
Every year, on the 25th of August, the day of St. Louis, the pupils of the Military Schools, in honour of the King, were permitted, almost without restraint, to give themselves up to pleasure, and the most noisy demonstrations of joy. Every species of punishment was suspended during that happy day, and it is easy to foresee, that it could seldom pass without being attended by some accident; but without blaming or excusing that too great indulgence of our masters, I will only recount that of which I was eye witness.
Whenever a pupil had reached the age of fourteen, a custom (which we kept up with great care) gave him the privilege to purchase a certain quantity of gun powder for St. Louis's day, and during the fortnight which preceded the solemnity, the young people of that age associated together to prepare fireworks. The inventions went even so far as to instruct them with some small pieces of artillery, some muskets and pistols, which were fired to announce the day. What joy! What moment! perhaps the most happy of their lives.
S compleat and formidable was the general pleasure amongst the scholars, as to render more remarkable the indifference, real or affected, which Bonaparte testified on that occasion, the last year (1775), which he passed at the school of Brienne. Rarely did the whole day in his presence, he not only did not participate in the public rejoicing, but affected to continue his usual study and occupations, without being disturbed by the noise. His comrades were too much engaged in their own amusement to think of troubling him, and could only have laughed at him, if his strange behaviour, in an uncommon circumstance, had not drawn upon him the general attention.
Towards nine o'clock of the evening about twenty of the young people were assembled in that garden which joined to him to his friends;—it was a pyramid, composed of different kinds of fire works, to be played off; unfortunately, he had

to remove a little box, containing several pounds of powder; and the spectators little imagined how dear they were about to pay for their innocent curiosity. We were pressing round the little building to which he had set fire, and while we were admiring the effect, some unlucky spark entered the fatal magazine—the explosion was dreadful—some legs and arms broken, two or three faces miserably burned, and some paces of wall thrown down, were the disagreeable consequences of it: but while, to save themselves, all those whom the splinters had not reached, broke down the palisades of the neighbouring garden, Bonaparte was seen armed with a pickaxe, pushing back into the fire all those who had burst through his fence; he became enraged in seeing the destruction of his labour; and the blows which he bestowed on the unhappy fugitives increased the number of the wounded.
It is useless to say how our comrades were revenged. Bonaparte himself, without doubt, would own now that he justly deserved our resentment; but at that time he thought of nothing but his ruined garden: he had no concern in the imprudence of his companions, and he thought it hard to be the victim of it. Exasperated, perhaps, by the noisy demonstrations of a joy, of which his heart did not partake, it is also very reasonable to suppose that rejoicings in honour of a King might have excited the ill-humour of a Republican; and Bonaparte had long manifested his sentiments in that respect.—However it may be, time seems to have much softened that unfeeling roughness, for he is not less celebrated by his moderation towards his enemies, than by his brilliant exploits.
Bonaparte quitted the school of Brienne at the end of the year 1785. M. le Chevalier de Renaud, then inspector-general, knew how to estimate the merit of that young man, to which he did justice, notwithstanding the bitter complaints of his masters, whom his hard stubborn character had generally rendered unfriendly to him. There was, in that year, a promotion of several of the King's pupils, whom their progress in the studies had rendered worthy to be sent to the Military School of Paris—Bonaparte was of the number; his talents gave him value in the eyes of a gallant officer, who himself owed his preferment to his fortune to his own merit, and to the universal testimony of an irreproachable conduct. On his arrival at Paris, he testified his inclination to serve in the artillery, because this and the engineers were the only corps in France where interest and riches could not easily usurp the place due to merit. He applied himself, with an unwearied zeal, to the mathematics, which then became his principal study, and was soon in a situation to go through the necessary examinations. He acquitted himself with credit, and was then promoted to the rank of an officer in the regiment de la Fère, shortly before the Revolution.
From the principles which he had avowed so early, it is very natural to believe Bonaparte, at that memorable epoch, did not hesitate to declare in favour of independence. Always unalterable in his dislike of royalty, and devoted to the love of glory, his ambition did not neglect to favour, an opportunity to singulate himself as was presented by the Revolution. It is difficult to imagine that a strong mind can best force itself into notice; in that moment, when timid indecision betrays its own weakness, it never hesitates to separate from the crowd: to triumph, or to die with glory, are the only alternatives, and from these nothing can turn it aside. Notwithstanding the danger of an early declaration in the beginning of the disturbances, Bonaparte disdained to feign. He declared himself in favour of freedom. Almost all his brother officers blamed him for that prompt decision; and the spirit of party, occasioned soon after the most violent alterations between him and them, so that it was fortunate the loss of their friendship did not cost him his life.
One day, walking by a river side with some young officers, with whom he generally associated, the dispute ran high, and in a moment of enthusiasm, on which there have been numerous instances in all the wars of opinion, the young people, enraged, seized Bonaparte, and were on the point of throwing him headlong into the stream, when a momentary reflection made them perceive the shameful inequality of the number. Bonaparte could not be forced to retract his mode of thinking, the danger which he ran altered not his plan; but he broke off all his connection with his companions till the revolutionary spirit having made more progress, induced some of those who had condemned him, to adopt, shortly after, the same opinion. The others listening to nothing but their attachment to the King, and despatching to be able to aid his cause at the head of troops who had the most decidedly revolted against him, took the desperate resolution to sacrifice their rank and fortune to the sentiments of honour and probity by which they were animated. Their departure still rendered more exasperated those of their comrades who were attached to the opposite party.
A powerful friend, * it is true, seconded his personal merit, and facilitated his entry into that career, in which he has
at least equalled the most celebrated heroes.
In 1790, Bonaparte accompanied to Corsica, General Paoli, who had made some stay at Paris.—During the three years that he remained with his family, he employed the whole of his time in improving himself still more in the theory of military science; but the disturbances which arose in that island in 1793, after the accusation brought against Paoli by the convention, determined him to return to France. He persuaded his parents to accompany him, and the family settled near Toulon. The siege of that town then occupied by the English having taken place soon after, Bonaparte was promoted by Barras and the other commissioners, to the rank of general of artillery. It was there he gave the first proofs of military genius: instructed to direct the attack of the redoubts and outworks which formed the defence of the place, his bold and enterprising genius devised a plan which one would have thought impracticable, if the courage, of which he set the example, and knew so well to communicate to his army, had not taught us that he was not less capable to execute than to project.
The reign of Robespierre, which immediately followed the retaking of Toulon, was unfavourable to noble actions, and an ignominious death becoming the lot of whoever excited the jealousy of that monster, condemned true merit to silence and retirement. I imagined Bonaparte to have been among the number of the victims, but the event of the 13th Vendémiaire undeceived me. Barras, who directed, on that occasion, the measures of the government against the revolted sections, intrusted to him the command of the conventional army after the resignation of general Gentili, whose deafness was an obstacle to the discharge of the duty of his post. The most complete success justified still more the partiality of Barras for the young Bonaparte. Paris, on the point of being reduced to ashes, saw its interior calm restored. The convention was indebted for its triumph to Bonaparte; and France, appeared as much by his firmness as by his courage, owed to him the preservation of a number of its citizens, whom ascendants fury had excited to destroy each other.
From that period to the moment when the French government formed the project of carrying the war into Italy, the public life of Bonaparte offers nothing very interesting; but the unfavourable auspices under which he was intrusted with the conduct of that dangerous expedition, contributed not a little to heighten his reputation. The ferocious Robespierre had sacrificed to his fury the best generals of France; Celine and Houchard, both well known by their great success, had perished on a scaffold; Dumourier had betrayed his trust, and Pichegru, the conqueror of Holland, had been recalled; when Bonaparte, still very young, was chosen to retrieve so many disasters.
On the eve of engaging the best troops and the most experienced generals of Europe, and in a country where nature presents on every side obstacles, which Hannibal alone had been able to overcome, the French troops could have little confidence in the conduct of a general of twenty six years old; unprovided as they were of magazines, inexperienced till now in the art of war, and in want of cloaths, the soldiers did not seem encouraged by the appearance of their new chief. His exterior not very prepossessing gave occasion to many of their jokes. Bonaparte, far from being alarmed by these obstacles, did not seem at all affected by them. Persuaded that the attachment of soldiers cannot be forced, he sought the only true means of rendering himself worthy of their confidence. The pressing wants of his troops became the first object of his attention; he employed himself unceasingly to supply them, and in a little time, his unremitting activity had provided for every thing. The army in a condition to act offensively was able very early to estimate the influence of his great talents. Hope elated every heart, and the campaign was hardly open when the first essays of that ill-organized army were marked by very important successes.
From this time I cannot follow the hero; a pen bolder than mine is destined to record facts, which posterity will hardly be able to credit. I had no other will, than to give you some account of his early youth and of his first conduct, at the beginning of the astonishing revolution of France.—Assisted by this light sketch, which I have traced for you, you will be able to discern, however, that from infancy, his character has been consistent.—As intrepid in the execution of his projects, as he is unalterable in his principles, from the beginning of his military career, Bonaparte has displayed an ardour which is heightened by obstacles, a rapidity which anticipates every determination of the enemy. It is by following his blow, by redoubling his efforts, that he pours with his troops like a torrent against them. He is all activity, and every where the same; whether you behold him fighting, negotiating, punishing, it is always an affair of a moment, of a word; never any hesitation; he cuts the Gordian knot which he cannot untie.
* Barras.
Foreign Intelligence.
Received by the way of Halifax—London dates, to June 5.
LONDON, June 3. REPORTS OF CONSPIRACIES.
Extract of a private Letter from Paris, May 21, 1802.
A report is circulated in Paris of a conspiracy, the object of which it is said was the assassination of Bonaparte at the last parade. A soldier was to have delivered him a petition at the moment when the Light Cavalry were performing a certain evolution which was to be the signal for one of the conspirators firing a pistol at the First Consul. It is pretended that Bonaparte was informed of the design; that he took the petition, and at the same time made a motion with his hand to the Light Cavalry not to stir. The signal having thus failed, the assassin had no opportunity of executing his intention. It is added that Fouchier was charged to fire the pistol; but that the accomplices fearing his indiscretion, would not allow him to come to Paris till just at the moment when the assassination was to have taken place. All their precautions could not however prevent his arrival twenty four hours before the time agreed upon, and it was within such period that, hurried away by an emotion of passion against Bonaparte, he betrayed himself, and uttered some words to escape him, which were reported to the First Consul, and thus the plot of the conspirators was defeated. It is certain that several generals and officers have endeavoured to excite the soldiers to revolt. It is said that within these few days a great number of officers of the 19th regiment of Dragoons, who were sent from Paris, have returned there without orders. It appears that the First Consul meditates the augmentation of his Guard; and we are assured that it will be composed of the 6th regiment of dragoons, commanded by his brother, Lucien Bonaparte; and the 9th regiment, commanded by Sebastiani, his relation, and a Corsican as well as himself.
A person named M. de la Riviere, was arrested some months since upon a charge of having concerted with Georges, to deliver the port of Brest to the English. A naval Court Martial was summoned to try him; and he was acquitted; but Bonaparte, irritated at the sentence, has sent orders to Brest to have him confined in prison. Several members of the Court Martial have also been arrested and conducted to Paris. They have been some time detained at the temple in close confinement as Chouans.
A private letter from Paris, dated May 24, observes, "that it is quite certain there existed a conspiracy to assassinate Bonaparte. Fournier, and a grenadier of the name of Donadieu, were charged with carrying it into execution, but Bonaparte had timely information of the plan. Fournier has been examined, but has not confessed any thing. He has been promised pardon if he would develop the whole of the plan; he has refused, and demands to be brought to his trial—he has been conducted to the Temple—such is the state of this affair. Fournier passes for a most determined man and a dangerous character.
Bonaparte is reported to have said to some one, that within these few days one hundred and fifty grenadiers of the guard had demanded their dismissal. As the situation of grenadier of the guard is very advantageous, we can only attribute this proceeding to the discontent which has been endeavoured to be spread among them. It appears commands have been given to almost all the generals who are now at Paris, and they are, for the most part, on the point of departing. Within these two days disturbances have taken place in certain parts of the city on account of the high price of bread. Several bakers were without a supply of that article; but abundance is restored, and we know not how to account for the momentary scarcity. The most likely cause is the discontent of the bakers themselves, who are averse to the government charging itself, as formerly, with the distribution of it in Paris; it appears that things are established upon the same footing as before the revolution. The inquietude which has prevailed, is also attributed to the secret manoeuvres to excite discontent among the people, at the moment of voting for the prolongation of the consulate. We are assured that some of the country people have refused to vote till the bread is cheaper. It is dreadfully dear at Paris and in the environs. The numbers of persons at Paris who have signed their names with the Notaries is very limited. There is not a Notary whose list exceeds 15 persons, and of those there is a greater proportion of ci-devant Nobles than of other classes. The people appear very indifferent upon the subject. In Provence the signatures have been minutely more considerable.
The act of the government for an appeal to the people to appoint Bonaparte for life was rather curiously juggled.
through in the council of state. When Cambacérès proposed it, he said, those who are for it should hold up their hands. Six immediately did it, namely, Rœderer, Portalis, Fourcroy, General Marmont, Bruix, and Regnaud de Saint Jean d'Angely, all the others appeared to be struck dumb with amazement; they hesitated, and said it was unconstitutional, and if the Senate chose they would be even accused for it. Cambacérès then said, "that those who are of the contrary opinion should hold up their hands." Thus was that extraordinary illegal act carried, not by a majority, but by a minority!
A private letter from Paris says, that Monge, the Senator, a few days since conversing with Bonaparte about the Concordat, the former observed, that he did not think it was a propos to have had the Bishop of Aix to preach at Notre Dame on Easter Day, as he was so well known to the people, on account of certain anecdotes not much to the credit of his morals! Monge was still making stronger observations on the proceedings of that day. Bonaparte said, is it thus you mean to talk of the acts of government when you visit the Departments? (he was going into the country.) "I never talk about governments, (said Monge) but to you." "Then (says Bonaparte) this shall be the last time you ever talk to me." Monge was formerly his bosom friend.
The Gazetier of Strasbourg announces, that a Congress is to be held at Bâle next month, where the First Consul is to attend. After stopping there for about twelve days, it is said he will visit the Port of Antwerp.
Rebellion in Morocco.
It appears by accounts from the Mediterranean, that a rebellion lately broke out in the Empire of Morocco, against the Emperor, and the insurgents were headed by the Emperor's nephew, who has, however, been defeated with great loss. The particulars of the battle are contained in the following extract of a private letter:
"Tangiers, May 19."
We have this day received intelligence of an action having taken place between the Emperor of Morocco and his nephew, in which the latter has been completely defeated with great loss; it is already known that there are 8000 killed, 2400 taken prisoners, besides an immense number wounded. The Emperor speaks in the highest terms of the very great assistance he received from an officer who arrived at the camp the night before the action, and requested the Emperor to accept his services. He had the command of a squadron of horse, and contributed in a great measure to the defeat of the enemy. It is expected that this week will put an end to the war, as ambassadors are now going from the Emperor in answer to terms proposed by the Nephew. We learn that the officer who distinguished himself so much belongs to the City of London Light Horse, and that he is deputed from one of the principal merchants in that city, to procure the release of two ships detained by the Emperor of Morocco. We are happy to find, that in consequence of his great services on this occasion, the Emperor has lent a favourable ear to the object of his mission. The Emperor has already conferred some distinguished honors upon him.
OF EGYPT.
Letters from Constantinople, of the 30th of April, state, that the Beys deposed by the Porte, who fled to upper Egypt, are in open insurrection against the Grand Vizier. They insist upon being reinstated in their former authority. The British Generals are said to have declared, that they will by no means interfere in this matter, nor afford any protection to the refractory Beys. The Turkish commander, Osman Effendi, was on his march against the insurgents, when the accounts came away, with a considerable body of troops, which the Grand Vizier had ordered to be reinforced, by detachments of fresh troops, who are to form an army of reserve. This situation of affairs causes much discontent at Constantinople.
The House of Commons had voted 1200l. to Mr. Greathead, as compensation for his invention of the life-boat. It was said that within a few years 300 lives have been saved by it on the coast of Northumberland alone.
LONDON, May 28, 1802.
We learn by letters from Milan, that as the Roman Catholic religion is now the religion of the State, the Vice President of the Italian Republic has issued an order, that when the Holy Sacrament shall pass a guard house or military post, the troops shall be ordered under arms, the drums beat and the officers salute with their swords.—Should the Sacrament meet a corps or detachment of troops on the march, the same shall halt, and salute the Holy Sacrament with all military honours.
LONDON, May 31.
The Dutch government is preparing 9000 troops to send to the West-Indies. The new expedition setting out at
Brest to reinforce Le Clere at St. Domingo, is preparing on the most extensive scale. The number of troops will exceed 20,000. The whole armament was expected to sail by the 15th of June. Is the whole or any part of this force primarily or ultimately destined to Louisiana?
London, June 4—5
We last night received a few Paris papers to the date of June 1, inclusive; by these we have the first official information in France of an alarming scarcity prevailed in France.—In order to appease the people, and perhaps, also to place the provincial administration on their guard, it has been thought advisable to publish a letter upon this subject from the minister of Interior to the Department of the North. The writer states the prospect of a visit to Paris from Dantzic, Amsterdam and North America, and adds that corn abounds in the Southern Departments and in Brittany, so that the high price in the districts near Paris must speedily decline. The public are assured by the minister, that government are taking all possible measures to that end.
M. De Colonne arrived in Paris on Wednesday se-night, after an absence of fourteen years, in consequence of the invitation of the first consul. The object of his excursion is of infinite magnitude. He is gone over as the agent of the French princes, whom Bonaparte is resolved to release from (at least every kind of pecuniary) embarrassment.
The Maltese tongue, which was to consist wholly of native Maltese, will now, it is said, not be established. The election of a grand master is rendered liable to more difficulties by the assumption of that dignity by the king of Spain, which makes a kind of schism. In the treaty of peace, as published in the Petersburg Gazette, the whole article concerning Malta is omitted. The emperor of Russia is said to have declared to France, that if the sovereignty of Malta be not yielded to Naples, he will not take upon him to guarantee the order, and will separate from it the priories in Russia.
The professions which have been made to the Hungarians diet by the emperor, are, in the first place, for subsidy of two millions of florins to be added to the impost paid by the Hungarians. For recruiting the army likewise, a still larger number of men are to be raised annually. The usual disposition of the military for a stated service is also to be introduced into Hungary; and Dalmatia to be united to that kingdom, besides the incorporation of some contiguous parts of Hungary with Austria.
A private letter from Paris says "This department, and those adjoining, are at present afflicted with a most distressing drought. The fruits, the harvest, and the hay, are all nearly destroyed. In the country the priests are making their processions in order to procure rain! Bread is kept down in Paris to the price of 18 sou (9d) for the loaf of four pounds, but this is done at an expence to government of no less than 30,000 livres per day. In the provinces where the bakers are not indemnified, the price has advanced to 24 sous, a circumstance which excites the strongest sensations of discontent."
A most ingenious plan, it is said, is at present under the consideration of the directors of the bank of England, effectually preventing the forgery of bank notes.
The frost has been so severe in and near the vicinity of Paris, that the vines are totally destroyed; the beans, asparagus, melons and cherries, have all shared the same fate.
A great scarcity of specie prevails throughout the whole of the Batavian territory.
July 5.
Paris Journals to the 30th ult. inclusive, have been received.
The appointment of a commercial commissioner of this country, for the purpose of adjusting disputed points (and we trust of negotiating a treaty of commerce between the two nations,) is announced in the Moniteur of the 30th.
The moniteur is filled with addresses to Bonaparte on the peace and with proceedings all favourable to his election for life. The Prefects write from all the departments (says the D. F.) that the wish of the citizens is unanimous to elect the Chief Consul for life.
The scarcity of bread continues to be felt in France, and the expected arrival of flour from America is mentioned. The arrivals spoken of from England, and indeed any commerce in grain between this country and France, we understand, is entirely confined to that water, having been imported from foreign parts, may again be exported. When the comparative price in France, however, affords a strong temptation to export, it is possible that some English grain may be carried away under this description.
M. Pechet is believed to be the person chiefly consulted by Bonaparte with respect to the commercial arrangement now upon the tapis between Great Britain and France.
A letter from Rotterdam, of the 2d of June, says, that the price of grain is extremely high in that country, owing to the vast supplies lately sent to France.
General Murat is arrived at Paris from

Naples. Accounts from that city state, that the whole of Southern Italy is threatened with absolute dearth, which is to be ascribed to the excessive dryness of the season.
The emigrants are pouring into France from all quarters of Europe.
The French funds seem to be rather on the decline. The Moniteur no longer calls the Tiers Consolidé by that name, but the five per cents. They are 53 fr. 600 the price which our last five per cents bore after the rebellion.
While the French government is re-establishing the slave trade, the British is considering of imposing additional restrictions upon it.
PITT'S BIRTH DAY.
Mr. Pitt's Birth Day was, on Friday May 30, commemorated with great festivity in Merchant Taylor's Hall, by a company seldom equalled for rank and respectability of character. The chairman was Earl Spencer.
The doors were opened soon after four o'clock, when the company collected in vast numbers. The three rooms were occupied as follows:
 The large room contained 505  The second room 250  The third room 149  904 
The number who sat down exceeded that for which the dinner had been ordered—a guinea a head—by 1 fr.
The following songs were prepared for and sung on the occasion. The first is from the pen of Mr. George Raper; and the second from that of the hon. George Canning.
SONG.
[To the tune of the Anacreontic.] To the statesman, whose genius and judgment matured, From Gallic ambition, mid'st anarchy's cry, To his country, her laws, and her commerce secured— Can Britons the grateful memorial deny? No! just to his claim, Of a patriot's name, They trust not his merit to pollute his fame; Remember with pride what by Chatham was done, And hallow the day that gave birth to his son. Rome's Senate decreed to her worthies ovations, With civic rewards she encircled their brows; To a true British worthy we pour our libations, While our Senate her order of merit bestows; Amidst Europe's alarms, With perdition's best charms, Briton's councils led, rous'd her heroes to arms; In the dread wreck of nations her empire maintained, Her spirit unconquer'd, her credit unsoiled. No Jacobin rites in our fete shall prevail, Our's the true feast of Reason—the full's social flow— Here we cherish the friend, and his virtues we hail. But the Gallic fraternal embrace disavow; Impregnable with his worth, We indulge in our mirth, And bright shines the planet that rul'd at his birth. Round the orbit of Britain, O! long may it move, Like attendant satellites circling their Jove. To the councils of Pitt, in an era that's pall, Her high rank 'midst the nations this country may trace; Though his statue may moulder, his memory will last, The great and the good live again in their race." Ere to time's distant day, Our marble convey, The fame that now blooms, and will know no decay; Our father's example our breasts shall inspire, And we will honor the Son, as they honor'd the Sire.
* The late Earl of Chatham.
SONG. If hush'd be the loud whirlwind that ruffled the deep, The sky if no longer dark tempests deform; When our perils are past, shall our gratitude sleep? No—Here's to the Pilot that weather'd the storm! At the footstool of power let flattery fawn; Let fashion her idol exalt to the skies; To virtue, in humble retirement withdrawn, Unblam'd, may the accents of gratitude rise. And shall not his mem'ry to Britain be dear, Whose example with envy all nations behold— A statesman, unbias'd by interest or fear, By power uncorrupted, untainted by gold!
Who, when terror and doubt through the universe reign'd, While rapine and treason their standards unfurl'd, The heart and the hopes of his country maintain'd, And one kingdom preserv'd 'midst the wreck of the world. Unheeding, unthankful, we bask in the blaze, While the beams of the Sun in full majesty shine, When he sinks into twilight, with fondness we gaze, And mark the mild lustre that gilds his decline. So, Pitt, when the course of thy greatness is o'er, Thy talents, thy virtues we fondly recall; Now justly we prize thee, when lost we deplore; Asmidst in thy zenith, but lov'd in thy fall! O! take, then—for dangers by wisdom repel'd, For evils, by courage and constancy brav'd— O! take for a Throne by thy counsels upheld. The thanks of a people thy firmness has sav'd! And, O! if again the rude whirlwind should rise, The dawning of peace should fresh darkness deform; The regrets of the good, and the fears of the wise, Shall turn to the Pilot that weather'd the storm!
BRITISH HOUSE OF COMMONS.
JUNE 3.
COW POCK.
Ad. Berkeley said he would not trespass on the time of the house in advertising to all the particulars contained in the report of the committee on the petition of Dr. Jenner, the meritorious discoverer of the Cow Pock, as the report had been for some time in the hands of the members. He had to observe, that some of the first medical characters in the country had been examined, and unequivocally stated, that vaccine inoculation was a to-certain preventive against that dreadful malady and scourge to the human race, the Small Pox. Out of the thousands that were inoculated with the vaccine virus, not one died, nor did it even render the parties incapable of following their ordinary avocations. The reason why more medical gentlemen were not called upon was because those examined were men of indisputable eminence, who had originally opposed the practice, but who were now convinced of its efficacy; and he had no doubt, if others had been examined, that they would have borne similar testimony of its virtues. Anonymous letters had been written on the subject, but of these no attention was taken in the report. Much certainly was due to Dr. Jenner, three-fourths of the world paid him homage for the invention, and every unprejudiced mind must acknowledge his just claims on his country. The discovery had this great advantage, that the Cow Pock was so mild in its nature, that the labourer and husbandman could work as usual, though inoculated, without inconvenience to themselves or becoming burdensome to the parish. Nay, our soldiers and sailors, in the situation he described, were enabled to give their full aid in accomplishing those brilliant achievements which by sea and land distinguished the late war.—The report, he observed, stated, that Dr. Jenner had lost an extensive practice in this country, by his application in carrying into effect his discovery, & when he had accomplished it, he voluntarily promulgated the secret for the benefit of the world. The expense of foreign correspondence with this gentleman cost him from 25 to 30 shillings a day, which to a man of fortune would be deemed considerable, but to a man of none, of serious consequence.
He then adverted to the Parliamentary gratuities to Mr. Irvine, for the discovery of rendering salt water fresh, who received 5000l.—To the discoverer of the stone solvent; and to Mr. Harrison, who received 20,000l. for the discovery of his time piece. The number of patients lost annually in the United Kingdom by the small pox was estimated, he said, at 45,000, taking the number throughout the habitable globe, a victim fell every second of time to this destructive malady. After expressing the great obligation which mankind were under to Mr. Jenner for the discovery, he moved—
"That it is the opinion of the committee that a sum not exceeding 10,000l. be granted to his majesty, to be paid as a remuneration to Dr. Edward Jenner, for promulgating the discovery of the Vaccine Inoculation, by which mode that dreadful malady the small pox was prevented."
Sir Henry Mildmay, after enlarging on the great benefit derived to the world from so invaluable a discovery, moved an amendment, that instead of the sum of 10,000 the words "twenty thousand pounds" should be inserted, which was also seconded.
Mr. Windham was strongly in favor of the amendment.
Sir James Erskine Sinclair made a strong appeal to the feelings of the House in favor of the amendment. From very good authority he was empowered to state, that Dr. Jenner, besides sacrificing his local practice, which was very considerable, had spent no less a sum than 6000l. in maturing his system and bringing it to a state of perfection.
Mr. Courtenay observed, that it had been admitted, even by those who opposed the amendment that 40,000 l. was, on an average were saved to the country in consequence of the discovery. Now taking the estimate of things by which, in a country like this, every life, on the average, was allowed to be worth 5l. per annum, there would accrue to the revenue a saving or income of 200,000l. Under these circumstances he thought the inventor entitled to his tythes , and therefore should vote for the amendment.
The House divided on the question, that the words "ten thousand pounds" do stand part of the motion. The numbers were—Ayes 59—Noes 56—majority by 3.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, August 11, 1802.
The Charleston "Times," of the 23d ult. mentions the following correct particulars of the disagreement between the Governor and Intendant of the Havana.
Accounts from Havana, by the Schooner Benuty in 6 days passage, state, that in consequence of some disputes between the Governor and Intendant of that port, the former had arrested the latter, and confined him to his house. The prohibition against the entry of provisions, &c. in American vessels, was rigidly enforced; and although flour continued at 35 dollars, and the murmurs and discontent of the inhabitants were loud and open, the governor, with an ill judged policy, refused to remit in the slightest degree, the severity of the prohibitory orders. The fever had spread from the shipping to the city, and great numbers of the inhabitants were daily carried off.
By capt. Dade we have the disagreeable intelligence of the death of Mr. Dandridge, the American Consul at that place, on the 17th ult.
The deaths in PHILADELPHIA on the 7th inst were 7. On the 8th inst. there were 14 persons in the Hospital, only 2 dangerous.
In BALTIMORE from the 2d to the 9th, 18 cases of malignant fever have been reported to the Health Office. In the same period of time, there have been 40 deaths.
The French General D'Haag has been killed by general Regnier in a duel.
Alexandria, August 9.
By a gentleman who arrived here this morning we learn that Col. Burrows has received a letter from an officer on board the Chesapeake frigate, mentioning that the Bolton, Capt. M'Neil had fallen in with a Neapolitan frigate, and taking her for a Tripoline, an engagement ensued which lasted for about one hour and a half before they discovered their mistake; during which the Bolton had nearly all her officers killed.
New York, August 4.
Extract of a letter from a commercial house of the first respectability in New-Orleans, to another in this city, dated July 20, 1802, received via Philadelphia.
"The alarm that exists in the United States respecting this province being ceded to France, we have great hopes is groundless. Nothing but conjecture or report it as prevailed on this point hitherto, and we doubt not the timely notice that will be given by the Spanish Court to its officers here, will afford us sufficient time to prepare, if necessary, for any emergency."
"42,000 dollars in specie, are just arrived from Vera Cruz. This, we hope, will be a great advantage to commerce."
Extract of a letter from the same, to the same, dated July 22.
"We have but one moment before the sailing of the Eliza to inform you that a courier arrived here this morning with dispatches from Madrid, dated in March and April, via the Havana. We have been at the Government House to obtain information that may be depended upon; and are happy to inform you that not one word is laid in these dispatches respecting this Province being ceded to France. At the Havana, accounts are received that may be depended upon, and to which the officers of government give full credit, which says that France relinquishes her claim to this country for five ships of the line, five millions of dollars and repairs for twenty ships. We congratulate you on this news, and sincerely hope it will be productive of mutual advantage."
TO THE PUBLIC.
The Proprietors of the Charter for opening the Navigation of the Catawba and Wateree Rivers, having at length
seen, with much satisfaction, the completion of the Santee Canal, propose to recommence their operations for opening the Catawba and Wateree Rivers during the present year, as soon as the state of the said Rivers will permit.
In the mean while they have determined to double the number of their shares for the purpose of admitting such persons as may choose to become subscribers. The expenses which have been already incurred by the Company amount to one hundred dollars on each share of the present number, which, when doubled according to the present determination, will reduce it to fifty dollars a share.
The Charter of South-Carolina is in perpetuity, and these shares are forever exempt from any rate, tax, duty, assessment or imposition whatever. The Act of North Carolina, authorises the Company to fix and establish a toll on all goods and merchandise, for 99 years, and exempt their shares from any rate, tax, duty, assessment or imposition whatever, for the same period of time.
The present proprietors think it a duty incumbent on them, to inform the public, that a very considerable sum is expected to be raised from the sale of vacant lands, (which extend two miles on each side of the Catawba river, the whole length thereof from the North Carolina line down to Camden Ferry, a distance of not less than 120 miles, and in which is supposed are reserved to the company, not less than 58,000 or 60,000 acres) and left they should be deferred from engaging in the present navigation, by a reference to the enormous expense of the Santee Canal, the stockholders think it but just that they should declare their opinion of the improbability of the subscribers being called upon for more than 16 dollars on each share per annum, as it would be impossible for the works to be carried on longer than for about four months in the year, since the labourers will be chiefly employed in the water.
It is further to be remarked, that the Catawba river is looked upon as the most proper site for the establishment of a magazine, foundary and arsenal, for the three southern states, viz. North and South Carolina and Georgia; that surveys have been made, and a statement thereof forwarded on this subject some years ago, to the Secretary at war; that the state of South Carolina passed an act, authorising a purchase by the United States, of a certain quantity of land within this state; and the Catawba company have offered to release to the United States, any of their lands on said river, for such purpose, on a fair valuation. The hour now seems to approach for such an establishment; not only because it is a time of almost profound peace throughout the world, but that the idea is revived by the President of the United States, in his message of the 2d of February, 1802, to Congress, wherein he says, "besides the permanent magazines established at Springfield, West Point, and Harper's Ferry, it is thought one should be established at some point convenient for the states of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, such a point will be found near the borders of the Carolinas; and some small provision by the legislature, preparatory to the establishment, will be necessary for the present year." And nature indeed has pointed out this river as the most proper place for such a magazine, from the vast quantities of ore which have been discovered on the Catawba and its two branches, and there can be no doubt but that such an abundance of metal must attract the attention of the engineer, who may be authorised to examine and determine on a proper site for this establishment, particularly as there are already several furnaces and forges on the abovementioned rivers, at some of which six pound guns have been cast and bored, equal to any ever imported or made to the northward.
The company intend for the present season, to confine their operations to the removal of the obstructions from Rocky Mount to Camden Ferry, to the opening of a road for a carrying place, and the transportation of goods, from above the Falls at Rocky Mount, down to the Old Ferry landing; to the erection of a bridge across the Rocky Creek, and to the building a boat, and establishing the Ferry, which is allowed them by law.
At a meeting of the Catawba Company, the 4th of March, 1802, two-thirds of them being present.
On motion, resolved, That the six hundred shares in the Company of the Catawba and Wateree Rivers, be subdivided into twelve hundred.
That the present proprietors be entitled to hold double the number of their present shares; and that they have besides a preference to extend the number of their shares to one for every ten to which they shall be entitled after such subdivision.
To every new subscriber who shall pay 50 dollars, shall be entitled not only to the advantages to be derived from the opening of said river; but also to a proportionate interest in the lands vested in the Company by the legislature of this state.
Resolved, That 100 shares be reserved to be offered to the state of South Carolina, and that an equal number of shares be reserved to be tendered to the state of North Carolina.
At an anniversary meeting of the Catawba Company, on Tuesday the 10th instant, the following resolutions were entered into:—
"That an advertisement be published, inviting persons to contract for the opening of Graves's Ford and Love's Ford to deep and wide as to admit boats drawing 2 feet 9 inches water, and 12 feet wide; also, for opening a road and carrying place, from above Rocky Mount, to the Ferry landing below, and for constructing a bridge across Rocky Creek; also, for building a Ferry Boat to ply across the river, at or near the present landing at Rocky Mount, also for surveying the vacant lands, which have been already granted them by the legislature. Such undertaker to give approved security for the faithful fulfilment of their respective contracts, and to direct their applications to the President, Judge Grimké, during the sitting of the constitutional court at Camden, from the 19th to the 24th of April next, or to Charles Tew, the Secretary, in Court Room, on or before the 15th day of May next ensuing."
"That the President do establish a correspondence with some mercantile house in Camden, and endeavour to obtain permission to lodge with them the monies of the Company, and that they would afford the same, according to the directions of the Company."
"That one hundred shares be offered to the citizens of North Carolina, and that they have to the first day of January next ensuing, to subscribe for such shares; and that General D. Die be authorised to appoint some person or persons in that state to receive such subscriptions on the part of the Company, payable as in the following resolution:
"That col. Seal, col. Hill, and John Simpson, esq. clerk of Lancaster court, be authorised to receive subscriptions from such persons as are inclined to become proprietors, and who reside within the limits of this state, and that they take notes, payable to the President and Directors of the Company for opening the navigation of the Catawba and Wateree Rivers on the first day of March 1803, and they be authorised to deliver receipts for the same in the nature of scrip, in such form as the President and Directors shall appoint."
"That these resolutions, with the late publication in the papers of this city, as far as the President and Directors shall deem necessary and proper, be inserted in Cox and Shepard's Gazette of this city, and in the one which is printed in Raleigh, North Carolina, by Joseph Gales, once a month until the 1st of October next."
"That the solicitor of the company be instructed to adopt the most immediate measures for the recovery of such balances as appear to be due by such proprietors as have paid none of the requisitions for the last 18 months past, and that the secretary do furnish him with a list of the names of such defaulters."
"That the following mode be adopted as the uniform rule of transferring the shares of the company: "I A. B. do transfer my right to share No. forty, (the number must be in letters and not numerals) in the company for opening the navigation of the Catawba and Wateree rivers, unto C. D. for value received. Signed A. B. Witness'd by E. F. G. H. Proved on oath, before me, L. M.—J. P."
"That the sum of one shilling and two pence be paid on each share, on the requisition which shall become due, on the third Tuesday of September next ensuing, and the same sum on the third Tuesday of March thereafter."
"South Carolina, 1802. Received of a note payable to the President and Directors of the Company, for opening the navigation of the Catawba and Wateree rivers, for fifty dollars, which, when paid, will entitle him to be a stockholder in the said company."
Potomack Navigation.
At a general meeting of the Potomack Company held on Wednesday the 2d inst. a dividend on the capital stock at the rate of three per cent per annum was declared for the time, since the Locks at the Great Falls have been opened; and five dollars and fifty cents per share, the amount thereof, will be paid to the respective stockholders, or to their legal representatives on demand, by the Treasurer of the Company. By order of the Board, JOS. CASTLETON, President. Georgetown, Aug. 11, 1802. ept
Public Sale.
Under a decree of the Chancellor of Maryland will be sold, to the highest bidder, on Saturday the 4th day of September next, at Rho. Lee's Tavern in the city of Washington.
LOTS No. 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 in square No. 105, in the said city. Said lots will be sold separately and on a credit of six months; but the purchaser must give bond with security, to be approved by the chancellor, for the payment of the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale. When such payment be made, the trustee will convey all the right and estate of James M. Linssen, Ann Cofenave, Nicholas Young, Johanna and Peter Cofenave, parties to the said decree, to the purchasers.
JOHN HEWITT, Trustee. Washington, Aug. 11, 1802. iaw36

SUPERINTENDANT'S OFFICE, Washington, June 19, 1802. IN pursuance of the directions of the Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to abolish the Board of Commissioners in the City of Washington and for other purposes," and by virtue of the act of assembly of the State of Maryland, entitled "A further Supplement to the act concerning the Territory of Columbia, and the City of Washington," the lots mentioned in the subjoined list (many of which are amongst the best lots in the city) will be exposed to sale by Public Auction at this office on Monday the 30th day of August next.
The sale will commence at ten o'clock A.M. and be continued by adjournment. The terms of the sale will be, The purchase money to be paid down, or before ten o'clock on the next day of sale. In cases of default in payment as aforesaid, the purchaser will be deemed void, the lots so purchased will be liable to be resold under this advertisement, without other notice, and the defaulters may afterwards be rejected as bidders during the sale. THOMAS MUNROE, Superintendent.
List of Lots in the City of Washington referred to in the above advertisement, viz. No. 2 in square No. 1, no 2 in sq 3, no 3 in sq north of sq 4, no 24 6 25 in sq 5, no 1 7 8 in sq 6, no 1 3 in sq 7, no 2 3 8 12 in sq 12, no 1 2 3 14 15 16 17 in sq 17, no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 in sq 20, no 2 12 in sq 23, no 1 5 6 7 10 11 23 24 25 28 29 in sq 28, no 1 2 3 in sq 29, no 1 2 6 in sq 30, no 1 2 3 10 14 15 in sq 31, no 1 2 7 8 9 10 12 25 26 in sq 33, no 3 4 5 6 7 in sq 37, no 1 8 in sq 40, no 1 2 3 4 5 14 15 16 in sq 41, no 11 12 13 14 15 16 in sq 42, no 2 in sq 43, no 2 in sq 47, no 5 6 in sq 57, no 1 in sq 59, no 1 in sq 60, no 7 in sq 61, no 2 3 in sq 74, no 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 in sq 75, no 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 12 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 in sq 76, no 9 10 in sq 77, no 6 7 8 in sq 81, no 1 in sq 83, no 1 2 3 16 17 18 in sq 85, no 7 8 14 15 20 21 in sq 86, no 4 7 in sq 87, no 10 11 in sq 88, no 3 4 5 in sq 99, no 1 in sq south of sq 104, no 1 2 in sq 107, parts of no 3 12 in sq 112, no 1 2 6 in sq 119, no 6 7 8 in sq 120, no 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 in sq 126, no 20 in sq 141, no 11 in sq 142, no 2 3 4 and half of 12 in sq 143, no 6 in sq 144, no 2 3 7 8 9 10 12 13 in sq 158, no 1 4 5 6 7 in sq 161, no 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 172, no 1 2 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 185, no 1 2 4 7 8 9 14 15 16 in sq 196, no 15 16 in sq 198, no 1 9 11 12 13 in sq 222, no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 in sq 247, no 6 in sq 253, no 12 in sq 288, no 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 323, no 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 344, no 7 in sq 345, no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 409, no 2 3 6 7 10 11 in sq 427, no 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 428, no 11 in sq 432, no 1 2 3 4 10 11 in sq 454, no 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 454, no 5 12 13 19 20 24 25 26 in sq 457, no 1 in sq south of square 463, no 3 4 5 6 7 in sq 492, no 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 493, no 4 5 6 7 in sq 494, no 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 520, no 20 in sq 533, no 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 534, no 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 537, no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 538, no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 567, no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 569, no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 570, no 2 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 572, no 2 3 in sq 577, no 3 in sq 579, no 2 in sq north of sq 580, no 4 14 in sq 580, no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 581, no 2 28 in sq 583, no 1 in sq north of sq 583, no 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 584, no 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 585, no 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 587, no 19 in sq 589, no 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 640, no 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 642, no 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 642, no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 643, no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 645, no 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 792, no 15 16 in sq 799, no 2 10 12 13 14 in sq 821, no 2 3 in sq south of sq 825, no 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 826, no 8 9 10 in sq 845, no 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 846, no 2 10 in sq 847, no 3 in sq north of sq 853, no 5 6 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 878, no 2 3 4 5 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 882, no 2 in sq 997, no 1 2 17 in sq 1000, no 3 4 in sq south of sq 1019, no 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 1020, no 2 in sq 1021, no 1 in sq 1022, no 1 2 3 11 12 13 14 in sq 1023, no 5 6 in sq 1024, no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 24 25 26 34 35 36 in sq 1043, no 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 in sq 1045, no 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 1046, no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 1047, no 1 2 3 4 5 6 24 25 26 27 28 31 32 in sq 1048, no 2 in sq 1064, no 13 in sq 1065, no 1 2 3 4 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 1066, no 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 1067, no 2 3 4 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 1078, no 1 2 in sq south of sq 1091, no 1 2 9 10 11 12 in sq 1092, no 1 2 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 1105, no 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 in sq 1117, no 5 6 7 8 in sq 1123, no 5 6 7 8 in sq 1130, no 3 in sq 1148, no 4 in square 1149.
THOMAS MUNROE, Superintendent. June 23, 1802.
Last Notice In the case of ALEXANDER COCHRAN, Bankrupt. NOTICE is hereby given, That a final certificate of discharge will be granted to the said Alexander Cochran, bankrupt, on Saturday the 14th day of the present month of August, at the court room in the Capitol, between the hours of 10 and 11 o'clock A.M. unless cause to the contrary be then and there shown by the creditors of the said bankrupt or some of them, or some one on their behalf. By order of William Kilby, Esq. judge of the District Court of the District of Columbia, this 2d day of August A.D. 1802. THOMAS HERTY, Secretary to the commission. August 6, 1802.
District of Columbia, } County of Washington } By the Orphans' Court July 22, 1802. DEBORAH STEWART having exhibited an exemplification of the last will and testament of Walter Stewart, late of Philadelphia, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania deceased, and applied for letters testamentary thereon; and the said Deborah Stewart, being appointed executrix by said will; but Blair McClenaghan, Francis West, and William Tilghman, also named executrix in said will, not appearing, it is ordered, That functions issue to the said Blair McClenaghan, Francis West, and William Tilghman, to the same extent as if they had been present; and that the said Deborah Stewart be authorized to give notice of her application, and by publishing a copy of this order in a Washington or Georgetown newspaper, to be inserted once a week four weeks successively. JOHN HEWITT, Reg. August 9, 1802. In the Case of URIAH FORREST a Bankrupt.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy has been issued against URIAH FORREST of the county of Washington, in the district of Columbia, and he being declared bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the commissioners in the said commission named, or the major part of them, on the 19th and 30th days of July instant and on the 19th day of August next at 4 o'clock in the afternoon of each day, at the house of William Rhodes, Inkeeper, in the City of Washington, and to make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects, when and where the creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts—at the second sitting, to choose assignees—and at the last sitting, the said bankrupt is required to finish his examination and the creditors are to attend to or dissent from the allowance of his certificate. All persons indebted to the said bankrupt, or who have any of his estate or effects, are not to pay or deliver the same, to any person not appointed by the commissioners, but give notice thereof to JOHN C. DENT, Sec. (to the Commissioners) July 12, 1802.
FOR SALE. A TRACT of land containing 2,500 acres lying immediately on the river Potomac, in the county of Northumberland, Virginia, late the residence of PRESLEY THORN, Esq. Seventeen hundred acres of which are of the most valuable kind of low grounds on the river; between three and four hundred acres heavily timbered, the remainder is swampy high land extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for cultivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy, and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious two story brick mansion house and two offices, a large brick stable, a valuable barn, cow house and many other out-houses, all in good repair. The orchards and garden contain a variety of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Alexandria, Baltimore or Norfolk. There are two good mill seats for grist, or sawmills on this estate, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber, exclusive of the heavy timber, which if sawed up into scantling will command a price in the City of Washington, nearly equal to the value of the land. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser or purchasers, and the tract will be divided into two or more plantations if necessary. Apply to RICHARD PETERS, junr. No. 85, Walnut-street Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Nov. 11. eptf
PROPOSALS BY THOMAS HERTY, For publishing by subscription an APPENDIX to his Digest of the Laws of the United States. IT will contain all the public acts of the two preceding and present session of Congress, that is, the acts of the first and second sessions of the Sixth, and the first session of the Seventh Congress. It will be printed in the same order of arrangement, and have reference to such parts of the aforesaid work, as shall be repealed, is suffered to expire, or which may otherwise undergo alterations subjoined to which, will be given, a correct table of the duties on imports and tonnage, and a neat index; this, connected with the foregoing, will embrace the whole law in force. CONDITIONS. It will be put to press immediately after the close of the present session of Congress, (provided a sufficient number offer to defray the expense of the work) and be ready for delivery in about two months thereafter. The price to subscribers will be one dollar and fifty cents in boards, to be paid for on delivery. It shall be neatly printed on good paper. Subscriptions received by the Editor, at his Conveyancing Office, near the Treasury Department, City of Washington; and by those in whose hands proposals are left. March 12, 1802. tawt
In Exchange. VALUABLE property in the borough of York, is offered in exchange for property in or near the Federal City,—Enquire at this office. August 2, 1802. ep3w
NOTICE. THE Subscriber having a full power of attorney from THOMAS LAW, Esq. of this City, during his absence on a visit to Europe, requests all persons having business with the said Mr. Law, to apply to him. WM. BRENT. N.B. Parsons indebted to Mr. Law, will please to call on Wm. Brent for the settlement of their accounts—he being alone authorized to receive all monies due to him in this country. August 2, 1802. ep6t
FOR SALE, LOOKING-GLASSES & FURNITURE. The subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has just received from New-York various kinds of Looking-Glasses, from 5 to 70 dollars each—Alcove tables, bureaus, &c. of an elegant and fashionable make. He continues to manufacture and sell all kinds of ornaments for chimney pieces, door caps, frontispiece pieces, metal fashions, &c. &c. GEORGE ANDREWS. April 14, 1802. eptf
AGREABLY to a Deed of Trust from Anthony Addison to the Subscriber, will be offered For Sale, TO the highest bidder, by Public Auction, at Fetter's Hotel, in the City of Washington, on Monday the 9th day of August next, all that tract of land lying and being on the Eastern Branch of the Potomac, and known as the "Chichester" with addition re-surveyed, containing three hundred acres. On the above-mentioned tract of land, is the Ferry Landing, so well known by the name of "Dyer's Ferry," now in the occupation of Capt. Maylor. The Sale to commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon—Terms of sale cash. June 30, 1802. WM. BRENT, 19th A
Burnet and Rigden, JEWELLERS & WATCH-MAKERS, RESPECTFULLY inform the public, that they have just received, and for sale, a handsome assortment of Gold and Silver Watches, Gold, gilt and steel chains, seals and keys, A variety of the most fashionable jewelry knife cases and fine knives, Plated casters of various kinds, Silver and steel-mounted spectacles, Ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives, A quantity of the most fashionable primus, superbly framed and glazed. And constantly keep an assortment of silver plate of their own manufacture, with a variety of fancy articles; all of which they are enabled to sell on the most reasonable terms. July 14, 1802. eptf
Lots for Sale, Or to Let on Ground-Rent. THE Subscriber offers to sell or to lease one hundred Lots, advantageously situated in some in the vicinity of the Capitol, and others near the Navy Yard; for cash, credit or wet or dry goods. WILLIAM PROUT. Washington City, April 5, 1802. zawv
CHARLES VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR from Philadelphia, Capitol Hill, New-Jersey Avenue. HAS received an assortment of summer goods consisting of the best superfine Cloths. Cassimeres, Silk Borathes, English Striped Nankeens, White India Dimities, White and printed Muslins. With a variety of other articles suitable for the summer season. N. B. Lanes, Gabbies, Regimentals and Navy uniforms, made in the best style of fashion. July 2, 1802. ti
For Sale, A TRACT or parcel of land consisting of 240 acres, more or less, late the property of Robert Buchanan, deceased; lying in Prince George County, Maryland on the point branch of the Eastern Branch of the Potomac River. Any person inclined to purchase, may view the wood and meadow land, as also the improvements and situation. If the above land is not sold before the 25th day of August, it then will be offered for public sale—and also the whole of the following property of said estate: Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Hogs, household and kitchen Furniture, and plantation utensils. Terms at public sale for the one third cash, and a residue of twelve months for the balance by giving bond with interest and approved security. For the personal property at sums over 50 dollars, 12 months credit, by giving bond as above; all sums not exceeding 50 dollars, cash. The above land is situated about five miles from Hunting and ten from Georgetown. Possession will be given in December next. JAMES BUCHAN, Admng Heir. April 26, 1802. tawt2t
A Valuable Farm for Sale, In King George County & State of Virginia. THIS Farm contains five hundred and thirty-five acres—about three hundred and fifty of which are cleared and divided into three fields with good inclosures—it is situated on Potomac river, and bounded on the south east side by a mile and half by Rozier's creek which affords a great abundance of fine fish and wild fowl, crabs, oysters, &c.—thirty miles from Fredericksburg, forty from Alexandria, and fifty from Washington City. On this land are very extensive shell banks, exclusively of the advantages to be derived from these banks by the lime business, they are very favourable to the production of corn and wheat, and the soil inexhaustible; there are about sixty or seventy acres of this kind of land, and the balance that is cleared of an excellent quality, and a great number of springs of fine water; it can with certainty be classed among the most healthy situations below the falls of Potomac—indeed, the natural advantages attending this place are innumerable. The improvements are a two story framed dwelling house, sixty-four feet long, commanding a beautiful view of the creek and river; one other house intended for an office, twenty-six feet by eighteen with three rooms and a cellar in good repair; a large house, including a stable for eight horses, a corn house, carriage house, saddle and harness room, and a commodious granary above, and other convenient buildings on the Farm—a small orchard of well chosen apples and peach trees—the yard and garden includes this spring, with pales and railing—The whole plantation in good repair, and the land in a great state of improvement. The terms of Sale will be made known by Mr. Francis Whiting who is a short time will be a resident of Berkeley county, or by the subscriber on the premises. WILLIAM P. FLOOD. July 9, 1802. ti
BOOKS & STATIONARY, Just Published and for sale, at RAYNE, CONRAD & Co's Book-Store, New-Jersey Avenue, a little South of the Capitol. A Dissertation on the freedom of Navigation, and Maritime commerce, and such rights of states, relative thereto, as are founded on the law of Nations—adapted more particularly to the United States—by William Barton, Member of the Philosophical Society of Philadelphia, &c. Secret Memoirs of the Court of Peterburgh—partially towards the end of the reign of Catherine the 2d and the commencement of that of Paul the 1st. Physical investigations and deductions, from medical facts, relative to the causes, nature and remedies of the diseases of a warm and vitiated atmosphere—by William Barrowell, M.D. &c. Observations relative to the peace with Buonaparte—by William Cobbett. The Political writings of John Dickinson, Esq. late President of the state of Delaware, and Governor of Pennsylvania, in 2 vols. Lectures on History, delivered in the Normal School of Paris—by C. F. Volney, author of the Ruins of Empires, &c. Lyrical Ballads, with other Poems—by W. Wordsworth. A Voyage round the World, performed in the years 1785, 6, 7, & 8—by M. De La Peyrouse. The Poetical works of Hector Macneill, Esq. 2 vols. with plates. R. C. & Co. have always on hand a general assortment of Stationary, of a good quality, as also a good collection of School books adapted to the Greek, Latin, and English classes. In a few days will be published 'Select Novels,' vol. 5th & 6th, in that uniform handsome style with preceding volumes. A valuable collection of London and Dublin publications, particularly periodical works in the best repute, are expected in a few days. June 10, 1802.
Thomas Carpenter, TAYLOR, HAS just received an elegant and fashionable assortment of summer goods, consisting of London superfine cloths and cassimeres; India, Manchester, and silk striped nenkeens; cotton cassimeres, boglepoot, Bengal elegant white chintz for pantaloons, white and coloured marcelles, janes and satin croisés, silk ginghams, blick and other coloured striped satins, &c.—All which he will make up on the most reasonable terms, and in the most neat and fashionable manner—Pennsylvania Avenue, west of the President's square. May 24, 1802. eptf
IMPORTED In the Robert from Liverpool, and now opening for Sale at the Subscriber's Store, New-Jersey Avenue, Capitol Hill, City of Washington. A general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sadoery and Hairs Wares—Spades and Shovels, Sheet Iron, Tin in Boxes, Brass Kettles, Corn Hoes, Nail, Glue, Locks, Hinges and Servs. Carpenters planes, Saws, Braces and Bitts, screw drivers, &c. Knives and Forks, Cruet Stands, Iron Wares, Brushes, Scales, Hammers, Files, Vices, screw plates, &c. Razors, Penknives, Scissors, Spanned Tea Trays, Waiters and Bread Baskets—a few sets of woodenware, &c. in the best style, and a variety of articles too tedious to particularize. Also, 2 cases of Kirtland's fowling guns, which will be sold very low for cash or approved notes. H. INGLE. June 28, 1802. 31w3w twtf
City Hotel, BROADWAY NEW-YORK. THE Subscriber most respectfully informs his friends and the public, that the above Hotel will be opened on the first of May ensuing, when their patronage is earnestly solicited. He avails himself of this opportunity to return his sincere and grateful thanks to those societies, parties, and gentlemen, who have given him their support, and assure them that a continuance of their favors will be a stimulus to future exertions to please; and that the utmost attention shall be given for their comfort and accommodation. Board may be had by the day, week, month, or year. Families travelling, may be elegantly accommodated with lodging and fitting rooms; and, if preferred, have dinners &c. in their apartments. The Hotel being so well known, it is almost needless to say, that it is situated in one of the most healthy and pleasant parts of the city; commanding an extensive view in every direction, not only of the city itself, but also of the Narrows, the North and East Rivers, the State of New-Jersey, York and Long-Island, &c. &c. A handsome coffee-room will be fitted up in the principal story; where gentlemen may have tea, coffee, chocolate, soups, and refreshments in general, at the shortest notice. All the leading newspapers in the union, will be regularly taken in. Public dinners and suppers in a plain or elegant style either for large or small parties. Also, beef steaks, oysters, &c. regularly furnished. An ordinary every day at half past 4 o'clock, by the public's obedient servant. JOHN LOVITT. N. B. Rooms to let by the month or year. April 21, 1802. eptf
Valuable property for Sale. On Monday the 23d day of August next, WILL. be held at public sale at Mr. Semmes's tavern, Georgetown. A mill, Millseat and 43 1/2 acres of land adjoining, lying on Rock Creek, and within a mile and an half of Georgetown and the City of Washington; and at the same time and place will be offered for sale, 500 acres of valuable land, lying about 7 miles from Georgetown, on the Fredrick road; there are on the premises, two tenements with the necessary buildings in tolerable repair, a number of bearing fruit trees, 10 or 12 acres of meadow, and fifty more may be made at a small expense, there is a sufficiency of timber and wood for the use of the plantation. And on Wednesday the 25th at the house of Benjamin Ray, on the mile & 560 acres of land, about 16 miles from Georgetown, and 4 miles from Montgomery court house; there are several fine orchards on this tract. It will be sold together or in lots, as shall be found most advisable. And on Monday the 30th, at the house of Barton Brown, on the premises, 850 acres of rich limestone land, of the first quality, lying in Washington county, on the Potomac river, about 3 miles above Williamsport, and binding on the river upwards of two miles. This land is immensely heavily timbered, a great proportion remains in wood, the clear land is laid off in 5 lots with a house on each lot, which answer for temporary accommodation. Mr. Brown, who lives on the premises, will show the lines of the different lots. The whole of the above property will be sold on a credit of one two, and three years with interest. And at the same time and place, the sale to continue from day to day till all is sold—about thirty valuable negroes, men, women and children, work horses, cattle and hogs, plantation utensils and the crop on the ground, on a credit of twelve months, bonds on interest, with approved security will be required of the purchasers. Any persons desirous of purchasing the above property, or any part thereof at private sale, will please to apply to Col. Francis Deckins, or Philip B. Key, Esq. Georgetown, or the Subscriber. WALTER MACKALL. Beredist, July 14, 1802. twtf
For Sale or Rent, LOT No. 10, on square 143, City of Washington, not far from the Patent Office building on which is erected a two story brick house with two rooms on the lower floor, and a good garret and cellar. For further particulars apply at this office. Also for sale a Negro Woman, who is a good cook and house maid—and a Negro girl about nine years old—Apply as above. July 21, 1802. zaw3t