The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1802-09-22 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. 11.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 661.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22d, 1802.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
[The following piece corroborates the statement lately made in the National Intelligencer, under the head of Federal Misrepresentations.]
FROM THE CITY GAZETTE.
Messrs. Freneau & Williams,
We have lately seen in your paper a letter from the honorable John Ward, President of the Senate, in which is asserted, that his conviction is, and which has never varied, that a majority of the legislature who were convened at Columbia in 1800, were inclined to vote for such electors as would prefer Gen. Pinckney to Mr. Burr; and that he, Mr. Ward, was personally applied to by many who afterwards voted for the ticket which was carried; to unite with them so as to effect a compromise between the friends of Mr. Jefferson and General Pinckney.
Having been members of that legislature, and part of those who voted for the successful electoral ticket, we think it incumbent on us to declare, that not one of us, either personally or indirectly, applied to Mr. Ward to unite, so as to effect a compromise between Mr. Jefferson and General Pinckney's friends. We shall now give our reasons why we voted for the ticket we did. Must we, at this late day, re-discuss the claims of the several candidates? In acting this, we discharged our duty to our country and to ourselves. With pride and triumph we declare how we voted on that occasion—that our object was, as far as depended on us, to make Mr. Jefferson President, and Colonel Burr Vice-President of the United States—and we felicitate the union on the administration those votes helped to give to the continent.
We pretend not to interfere with the mental conviction or opinion of the President of the Senate, or of any other members then present; nor the points of view in which he or they saw the transactions of that great day; nor the calculations made amidst the fluctuation of hope and fear, on the supposed political opinions of individuals.—Yet, as we were then present, and claim the right in common with other men also to express our ideas, we declare our opinion, that there was not a majority of the members present at Columbia who were then inclined to vote for electors who would have preferred Gen. Pinckney to Col. Burr.
As to the probable result of the proposition for compromise talked of at Columbia at the time, as being intended to be made at the expected third meeting at the academy, we again declare our decided opinion, that had that meeting have taken place, and had the offer of compromise been made by General Pinckney's friends at that meeting, it would not have been accepted; it would not have been supported by any one of us. Much less were we disposed to temporize in any manner repugnant to those independent sentiments we then held, and hope ever shall, whenever we may happen to be discharging the legislative functions of the state.
Reluctantly have we thrown these observations and our names before the public eye. The letter alluded to comes from high authority, the most dignified of the two bodies of which we were members; its fair interpretation produces a charge of inconsistency against many members of the majority. We were of that majority, and by our silence might be implicated in that charge. We thought, spoke and acted at that momentous crisis for ourselves, uninfluenced either by party, local prejudices or personal attachments.
We have also seen Mr. John Bee Holmes's letter, and that of the three members who were at New-York. We here also declare, that not any one of us made any proposition to those gentlemen, or any of them, or had any conversation with any of them of such a nature as to warrant the conclusions they have drawn to relate to any of us. Whilst enjoying our own opinion, we respected that of others; and we hope that any expressions of regard towards an highly respected fellow-citizen who was a candidate, any acknowledgments of his virtues or his merit, or any emotions of regret which many of the majority may have evinced, when feeling it their duty not to aid his pretensions, will not, at this remote period, be construed into a dereliction of principle, of which we are not, neither do we believe a majority of the legislature were capable.
Requesting you, gentlemen, to insert this in your papers, we remain, with
great respect, your most obedient and humble servants,
ARTHUR SIMKINS, CHARLES GOODWIN, RICHARD JOHNSON, LEROY HAMMOND.
August 16, 1802.
FROM THE AMERICAN REVIEW.
An account of the State Prison or Penitentiary House in the City of New-York. By one of the Inspectors of the Prison. 8vo. pp. 94. New-York. Isaac Collins & Son. 1801.
Every member of society is deeply interested in that portion of the laws which declares and defines what actions shall be regarded as crimes, and determines the nature and measure of their punishment. For, as Sir Michael Foster has observed, in his preface to his excellent discourses on crown law, "no rank, no elevation in life, no conduct, how circumspect soever, ought to tempt a reasonable man to conclude, that such inquiries do not, nor possibly can, concern him. A moment's cool reflection on the utter infallibility of human affairs, and the numberless unforeseen events which a day may bring forth, will be sufficient to guard a man, conscious of his own infirmities, against a delusion of this kind." To know also, we may add, the principles and nature of those humane projects, which have been devised for the amelioration of the codes of penal law, and the results of the experiments made under new and improved systems of punishment, if not the duty of every individual, is at least worthy of every liberal and benevolent mind.
It was with pleasure that we saw this account of an institution in which New-York has so honorably vied with, if not surpassed, Pennsylvania. Ignorance, the parent of error, has probably led many to form hasty and inconsiderate conclusions of its efficacy or ultimate success, & it was proper that the public should be made acquainted with its progress thus far: For "it is to be lamented," says the author, "that many good citizens, feeling a just abhorrence at crimes, consulting the suggestions of virtuous indignation, rather than the principles of justice, become impatient that the alteration of the penal code has not yet produced greater and more decided effects, & diminished the number of the guilty." They sometimes even express a regret at the change which has been wrought in our laws; and, returning to a system of accumulated severity and terror, with to see every offence against life and property punished with death, as if crimes would cease with the extermination of the criminal. But let each turn their eyes inward upon their own hearts, and analyze the source from whence such wishes arise. Let them consider the effects produced on society and manners by the rapid increase of wealth and luxury, natural population, and emigration, which consequently augment the number of crimes, whether the laws be mild or sanguinary. Let them consult reason, and the experience of the most enlightened nations, which prove, beyond all contradiction, that crimes are most frequent where the laws are most rigorous; that punishments mild and certain more effectually prevent crimes, than those which are sanguinary and severe. Let them at least examine, before they condemn, a system sanctioned by different legislatures, prudent and enlightened, and applauded by the wisest and best men in all civilized countries."
The work is divided into sections, which comprise the following subjects:  1. Description of the Edifice, Workshops, Cells, &c.  2. Of the inspectors.  3. Of the Keeper and his Assistants.  4. Of the Prisoners; their General Treatment, Occupations, Dress, Diet, and means of Reformation. 
The section which treats of the seven inspectors of the prison gives a brief recital of the various duties, and of the arrangements made for the exact and regular discharge of those duties. Every benevolent heart will be pleased with the information, that it is the particular business of two inspectors to visit the prison once in each week during the recess of the board; that "it is their duty to inquire into and inspect the general state of the prison; to see that the keepers are attentive and faithful in the discharge of their several duties; that cleanliness, decency, and order are everywhere maintained; that the prisoners are treated with justice and humanity; to listen to their complaints and communications; to admonish the bad, applaud the good
and encourage all to amendment and reformation; and to give them such advice as may awaken virtuous sensibility, and promote their moral and religious improvement."
This statement is followed by a reflection, expressed in a manner that cannot fail to effect the sensibility of those who are accustomed to commiserate the sufferings of the prostrate victims of offended justice.
"This occasional intercourse, in which the prisoners discover in their visitors the features of benevolence, not the contemptuous frowns of an unfeeling tyrant, has a tendency to encourage the well-disposed, and soften the hearts of such as are grown obdurate by reiterated crimes. While it represses the ferocious insolence of the hardened offender, it tranquillizes the tumultuous feelings of despair; and instead of gloomy indifference, depression, and contempt, excites emotions of hope and fear, attention and respect, which prepare the mind to receive impressions favourable to future amendment."
Under the head of diet a number of statements are made, by which it appears that the Rumford system of economy has been adopted with great success. We present the following "recapitulation" for the satisfaction of such as may not have an opportunity of procuring this valuable and interesting publication:
  "The composition and cost of the daily meals of three hundred and fifteen persons in the month of November, 1801. D. C.   "Breakfast, rye coffee and bread, 5 7   "Dinner, soup with potatoes, 9 51   "Supper, mush, molasses and bread, 3 55   "Fuel to heat water for washing dishes, 0 8   "Total, 18 21   "Or 5 3/4 cents each person."
The saving of fuel is also remarkable. In the first establishment of the prison, the wood expended in the kitchen, in the ordinary mode of cooking, cost two dollars and seventy-five cents per day for 125 persons.
By altering the plan to that recommended by Count Rumford, the expence of fuel was reduced to 50 cents a day for 315 persons, or in the proportion of 22 to 11-2.
The Appendix contains thirteen tables, which exhibit, in a clear and satisfactory manner, the number of convicts since the opening of the prison, their several crimes, their places of birth, and terms of imprisonment; their employments, diseases, &c. and the expenditures for the conviction and maintenance of the prisoners, and the profits arising from their labour. These tables, to the enlightened and reflecting reader, will constitute not the least valuable portion of this little volume. We extract the following remarks of the writer:
"From this enumeration it appears, that the number of offences, in proportion to the number of those whose persons and property are exposed to violence and depredation, is very considerably greater in the city of New-York than in all the rest of the state."
"In the former the number of offenders, compared with the number of people, is as 1 to 129."
"In the latter the proportion is as 1 to 2633."
"So that the relative proportion of crimes between the capital and the country, drawn from the comparative population of each, may be stated as 22 to 1, rejecting fractional parts of an unit."
"It is likewise worthy of remark, first, that very near three-fourths of the offenders in the preceding tables are adventurers from foreign countries; secondly, that though the blacks constitute less than one twenty-eighth part of the whole population of the state, yet they form nearly one-third of the whole number of convicts.—These facts afford an instructive lesson on the influence, first, of European and West-Indian emigration, and, next, of negro slavery. It is hoped that it will not be thought unimportant to call the attention of the reader to the proportion between male and female offenders. Of the whole number of convicts, the women form less than one-eighth part; but it is an additional proof of the degeneracy of the blacks, that near four-fifths of the women are of that race. One-third of the number of blacks, however, are from European colonies, in the West-Indies and Africa."
"From this examination of the above tables, which might be rendered still more minute and interesting, the curious and inquisitive reader will discover how far the state of society and manners is manifested in the enumeration of the crimes committed; and how far they have been increased by emigrants from the more
corrupt and turbulent societies of Europe. The vast difference between the number of crimes in the city of New-York, and the rest of the state, taken in relation either to their absolute or comparative population, will lead to an inquiry into the true causes of the most numerous classes of crimes, and the most probable means of their prevention; such as improvement in the management and economy of the city prisons , in the punishment of petty offences, and in the melioration of the laws and general police of the city, in many things which, in their present state, have an undoubted tendency to deprave the morals of the people."
"In any view which may be taken of the number of crimes, or the system of punishment in this state, compared with those which exist in Europe, there is reason to approve the general wisdom and humanity of our laws and institutions, and to be induced to persevere in our exertions to improve and maintain the excellent system we have adopted."
The many sensible and ingenious observations interspersed throughout this work do credit to the understanding of the writer, while the language in which they are expressed is entitled to our highest approbation. And we may freely recommend this publication to the attentive consideration of all those who feel any concern in the progress or success of the great experiment now making on the new scheme of punishments.
Two engravings are prefixed; the one representing the elevation of the prison, the other giving a view of the interior of the edifice, with the wings, cells, courts, work-shops, &c. These, together with the printing, are very neatly executed.
From the Washington Federalist.
NEW APPLICATION OF ICE.
Well knowing that some, by always exhibiting their talents to the best advantages, and cautiously concealing their defects, have acquired celebrity without any extraordinary degree of merit, and pained themselves on society for something, which they really are not. In order to avoid the unpleasant sensations that I believe I should feel from such a line of conduct, I think, proper on the present occasion to state, that as I am assured my inferior stock of scientific knowledge does, by no means, entitle me to the character of Philosopher , I have no ambition to obtain it at the expence of truth and propriety.
But always desirous that the course of my enquiries, and the exertion of such mental abilities as I have been endowed with, may be directed towards promoting the useful purposes of life; about two years ago, I became impressed with the belief, that some well known philosophical principles might be applied to produce a degree of cold, or rather (in other words) to perpetuate the rigidity of winter, in such a way as to render its effects exceedingly comfortable and useful during summer; and that, at a much less expence than any thing of the kind had heretofore been practised.
The common method of hardening butter both at market and the table, by a lump of melting ice in contact with it, I had often considered as rather indecent; and on reflection discovered it to be also very unphilosophical. I then projected a Refrigerator , for the purpose of carrying butter to market, in hot weather; but for want of ice, was not able to prove it until the summer of the present year: how far it has succeeded, the annexed certificate will determine.
The machine is very simple and cheap; by the proper arrangement of one * conductor, and several non-conductors of heat, (which are common cheap materials) a comparatively small quantity of ice made use of, is almost entirely prevented from receiving any heat; but what it extracts from the butter, and uses it effects with great facility, without being brought in contact with it. I believe I may say; I have fully ascertained, that butter may be carried in this machine, throughout the whole of a hot summer's day, and delivered at market as hard as it is usual to see it in the middle of winter. This however, is only one amongst many uses to which it may be applied: every family may be furnished with a vessel in their cellars, in which, by the daily use of a few pounds of ice, fresh meat, milk, butter, liquors, or any kind of provisions may be cooled and preserved as effectually as in common winter weather. It would be very useful to Butchers, who often lose considerable quantities of meat in summer. Fishermen might easily transport their fish a great distance, without spoiling in any weather. Even our tables may be supplied with handsome vessels, not much exceeding the usual size, for con-
taining certain kinds of food and liquids, which will cool their contents effectually, without exposing any ice to view.
The success of this invention naturally led me to reflect on the subject of the preservation of ice . On taking a view of the common method, I soon discovered it was still more unphilosophical than the mode of using it. Great improvements however have latterly been made in some places in this respect: Yet all that I have heard of, fall far short of that point of perfection, to which I think the art may be extended. From observation, some experience, and the result of my calculations on the subject; I am clearly of opinion, that ice-houses may be constructed, which will not cost more than from five to twenty dollars, (according to the expence of materials and labor in different places) which in general, may be stocked by a single cart in one day, with a quantity of ice, sufficient to afford an ample supply for almost any private family throughout the summer, provided it is used on the economical plan before mentioned.
Although the principles upon which the Refrigerator is constructed are not new, I believe their application as used in that machine is entirely so; and I have no doubt but measures might be adopted to raise considerable sums of money by the invention; the state of my family and circumstances in life, would also seem to indicate that it would be proper for me to avail myself of the lawful means in my power to accomplish that end. Yet while I remain under the impression which I now feel, that nothing is so likely to improve the morals and encourage the happiness of mankind, as the encouragement and promotion of honest industry; I cannot obtain my own consent to extort a single cent from the industrious citizen who is endeavoring to relieve the necessities of his family, by carrying a few pounds of butter to market, for leave to use any invention of mine, which may contribute in any degree to alleviate his toil; or to monopolize the use of it myself. But on the contrary, I feel it a duty which I owe to my fellow-citizens, and which I do not apprehend myself at liberty to withhold from them, to offer the invention such as it is to their acceptance.
Yet nevertheless I wish it to be understood, that although I cannot consent with my own feelings, either interpolate a barrier to the spirit of improvement or lay any discouragement in the way of industrious citizens who ought to profit thereby; yet as both money and time have, and probably will be devoted to the prosecution of this subject; both of which it behoves me to advantage; I shall feel no compunction whatever in being remunerated in some way by the wealthy part of the community, who have both the means and the will while they enjoy the benefit of improvements, to do something for their encouragement; and probably some measures may be taken to that end.
The object of this address is to communicate the subject to the public, and to inform, that I intend if health and business permit, to publish a final pamphlet shortly, giving practical directions for the construction of Refrigerators; and also my opinion on the construction of ice houses.
The printers of Newspapers in the United States who may believe that anything contained in this communication will be useful to their readers, are requested to give it a place in their columns.
THOMAS MOORE.
Montgomery County, Maryland.
Georgetown, Sept. 7, 1802.
We the subscribers have frequently seen at this market, the Machine alluded to in the foregoing address, and believe the inventor's description thereof is a just one.
WILLIAM RHODES, JOHN H. BARNEY, DAVID ENGLISH, CHS. M'LAUGHLIN.
* Substances which transmit heat freely, such as the Metals, are called conductors of heat; and those which suffer it to pass through them but slowly, or with great difficulty, such as Wood, Cloth, Furs, &c. are called non-conductors of heat.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber intends to petition the Washington County Court, at their next meeting, for license to keep the ferry from George Town to Virginia, known by the name of Beatty's Ferry.
JOHN KENNEDY.
Sept 13, 1802.
3isafrawtf.

To the Patriots of Maryland.
Your election for representatives in your state legislature is at hand. On the choice you shall make will depend the success of two great objects: the amendment of your constitution in its vital principles, and the decision of your republican character in its federal relations.
The right of equal suffrage is the strong pillar of liberty. Where it exists, the few can not enslave the many, the rich cannot oppress the poor, the weak cannot despotize over the wise. One legislature has had the enlightened wisdom to propose this interesting measure. Let not its successor blast the fair work. The public good is the avowed object of republicanism. Let the energy of its friends show that it is their real object. Let them achieve what they promise.
Your federal character too is at stake. I mean not the spurious federalism that tramples upon the rights of the people, and denounces in language of infamy their most disinterested defenders. I mean that federalism which cherishes the union as the rock of our salvation, and considers the best way of preserving that union is to exercise so much power, and no more, as is required by the public good. This character is at stake. Your legislature has the choice of a federal legislator. His policies and talents should be of the purest and brightest order. He will have to serve six years: and considering the various events which that period may give birth to, he ought to be well known for the consistency of his sentiments, and should be distinguished for that firmness of mind that shall preserve him from future imposition.
These are great objects. Their accomplishment depends upon you. With you it rests to animate the zeal of your fellow-citizens, and to dispel the busy detraction and misrepresentation of your opponents. They are every where actively engaged in denouncing the administrators of the general government, and in misrepresenting their measures. They have been defeated; but they meditate one more desperate attempt. They do not seem to expect success; but they are inflamed with a delirium of hope.
Improve, then, by patriotic exertion, the few days that precede the period of election. If the people are not vigilant, awaken them. Convince them, by true and disinterested statements, that the union of the states and the maintenance of liberty depend upon their giving a firm support to their present rulers, or men who agree with them in politics. Whatever menaces the disappointed ambition of eastern men may hurl, however they may despise the union and aim its subversion, to the citizens of Maryland, it cannot be indifferent. They know its value to their peace and prosperity, and must, if enlightened, support its best friends. And let them remember that the vigorous exercise of the right of suffrage, is a better organ than the sword. The sword of ambition, thank God, lies now in its scabbard; but it is during the slumbers of the people that it is drawn to destroy them.
FREEDOM.
ACT OF THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
An act for repealing the several acts, made in the thirty fifth, thirty sixth, thirty seventh and fortieth years of the reign of his present majesty, relating to the admission of certain articles of merchandise in neutral ships, and to the issuing of orders in council for that purpose, and for making other provisions in lieu thereof to continue until the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and four.
[92d June 1802.]
Whereas the commerce of this kingdom was greatly benefitted during the late war in consequence of the importation of goods under certain orders of his Majesty in Council, and certain acts of Parliament passed in the thirty fifth year of his Majesty's reign for rendering those orders effectual, and for making further provision therein for a limited time; and another act passed in the thirty sixth year of his Majesty's reign, to indemnify persons acting in consequence of certain other orders in council issued for the like purpose, and to authorize the issuing orders in council for the like purpose for a limited time; which acts have been since further continued by an act passed in the thirty ninth and fortieth years of his Majesty's reign, until the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and four: And whereas it is expedient, in consequence of the restoration of peace, that the said acts should cease and determine, and that other provisions should be made in lieu thereof; be it therefore enacted by and with the advice and consent of the lords spiritual and temporal, and commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, that, from and after the first day of September, one thousand eight hundred and four, the said act shall cease and determine;
and that from and after the first day of September, one thousand eight hundred and four, and until the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and four, it shall and may be lawful, under any order of council with respect to importations in Great Britain, and under any order of the lord lieutenant and council with respect to any importations in Ireland, to import in any ship or vessel belonging to persons in any country in amity with his majesty, not being of less than one hundred tons burthen, and navigated in any manner whatsoever, or in any British built ship or vessel owned, registered, and navigated according to law, from any territory, possession, or colony, not under the dominion of his majesty, on the continent of America, or in the West-Indies, any goods or commodities whatsoever, the produce of any part of such territories, possessions or colonies, into any of the ports of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, any statute, law, custom, or usage to the contrary in anywise notwithstanding; and the same shall and may be landed in the presence of the proper officers of the customs, and secured in warehouses under the joint locks of his majesty and the proprietors thereof, at the risk and expence of the said proprietors, such warehouses to be approved of by the commissioner of his majesty's customs, or any four or more of them, in Great Britain, the commissioners of his majesty's customs, or any three or more of them in Ireland, and the commissioners of his Majesty's customs in that part of Great Britain called Scotland, or any three or more of them respectively, or by the principal officers of the port where such goods shall be imported; and the said commissioners respectively shall and they are hereby authorized and required to make such regulations, and to give such directions as they may deem necessary for securing the said goods and commodities, for the benefit of the proprietors thereof and the said goods and commodities, shall not be removed from thence but for the purpose of being re-exported, on due entry being made, to foreign parts, and for no other purpose whatever.
II. And whereas it has been found reasonable to admit, by divers orders in council, several British ships and vessels, with their cargoes to an entry, and to have the same advantages and privileges of importation as are granted to the said act, passed in the thirty sixth year of his majesty's reign, in the case of ships and vessels belonging to persons of any country in amity with his majesty; and whereas it is expedient that all such ships and vessels, with their cargoes, should be exempted from forfeiture on account of such importation, and all persons who have acted or shall act in pursuance of such orders, or who shall have acted or shall act in pursuance or according to such orders in council shall be indemnified in the same manner as if such ships and vessels had been entitled to take the benefit of the orders of a council referred to in the said last mentioned act; and it shall and may be lawful until the first day of September, one thousand eight hundred and two, to admit, by order in council, British ships owned, registered, and navigated according to law, with their cargoes, to an entry, and the cargoes shall be entered in warehouses in the same manner as is permitted by the said last mentioned act with respect to ships or vessels belonging to persons of any country in amity with his majesty; and all such British ships and vessels, and the goods and commodities imported therein, shall be subject to the same rules and regulations, penalties and forfeitures, shall be entitled to the same privileges and advantages as are provided in the said mentioned act respecting ships and vessels belonging to persons of any country in amity with his majesty, and goods and commodities imported in the same, in order to be warehoused.
III. Provided always, that nothing in this act contained shall extend, or be deemed or constituted to extend, to permit or allow the importation or warehousing of any tobacco, snuff, or rice, in any other manner than is permitted and allowed according to the laws in force on and immediately before the passing of this act; but that such tobacco, snuff, and rice respectively shall be subject, and liable to all, each, and every of the rules, regulations, restrictions, penalties, and forfeitures, to which the same were subject and liable by law on and immediately before the passing of this act.
FRANCE.
[From the Moniteur.]
When two neighbours have a quarrel or a lawsuit, it is not uncommon for some good folks to take the charitable care of keeping up the discord between them. They calumniate the one to the other, they exaggerate wrongs, sharpen resentments, disguise truth, accumulate falsehood, and like flameless hazels, voluntarily receive from both sides the wages of their villainy.
Should the hostile neighbours be inclined to an accommodation—if weary of discord, ashamed of injustice, and anxious to live in peace, they project a reconciliation, and are about to settle their affairs, then the afflicted disturbers redouble their wicked efforts, and multiply their false declarations. Their stories never were true, but they now neglect to give them the air of probability. Alarmed at the appearance of the return of concord, they wish to spread their calumny more actively, to retard what they despair of preventing, and, like the condemned patient who is eager to live, they are in haste to slander and injure.
Such is the part which several English journals at present perform. Nothing can equal the absurdity of the pretended French News they circulate, the false statements they publish, and the grossness of the libels with which they intermix them. They carry this system so far, that to repeat what they venture to state, would be sufficient to punish them; and to copy them, to refute them. They resemble those men who bear about ugly or grotesque figures; it is only necessary to exhibit them to excite disgust or ridicule.
When a part of a debt cannot be consolidated until peace is already insisted on the great book, these gentlemen assert, that it is for the purpose of postponing the liquidation of that debt that the negotiations are prolonged.
Though all France desires only the consolidation of the present order of things, and testifies that desire in a thousand manners, they assert that nobody is satisfied with it.
They make Barumina Secretary of Legation; Quenete, a mayor; Haut-leve, an Under Secretary of State; Duval, a Jacobin; Letexier, a Royalist; Toutain Louverture, a Priest, a Statesman, a Saint, a Martyr, and a Rebel.
While the English at Paris eagerly endeavour to obtain admission for themselves and their families into the Societies of this capital, they write home that these Societies are composed of fools, barbarians, adventurers, and robbers; of women without honour or chastity, or even destitute of common decency.
If we are to believe them, the Patriots, that is to say, those who are not Royalists, the Men of Letters and the Artisans, are not received into the house of the Bankers, when, on the contrary, the persons, formerly connected with the Monarchy by their titles, are those who, though not excluded, seldom present themselves at these houses.
They make a Prince of the house of Orange the First Registrate of Batavia, and a Bourbon King of France, though the House of Orange has from honor renounced the Stadholdership, as the Bourbons have renounced the throne of France from imbecility.
They restore to the Nobles all their ancient titles, though, like Free-Masons, those titles are only recognized among themselves, or given to them by their valets.
They make Vile le Roi be called by the inhabitants of Amiens, who, like the rest of the French, respect other nations in their Monarchs, but do not want them for themselves.
They send Joseph Bonaparte, who has never quitted the Department of the Somme, back to Paris, and they prepare a packet boat at Calais for the Marquis Cornwallis, who never thought of returning to London before the signing of the Definitive Treaty.
One day they ironically compare the French to the Mulchovites under Peter I. and Bonaparte to Charlesmagne; and the next day they send off Bonaparte to the Italian Republic, and place the French in insurrection against the Government.
They march General Berthier to Rome, and mark out that city for the capital of the Italian Republic, then send the Pope to Malta, and make him Grand master of the order of St. John of Jerusalem.
The removing from the capital of two intriguing women and some turbulent men, all returned emigrants, is transformed into a mandate for the arrest of fifty persons.
Camille Jourdan, tranquil in the bosom of his family at Lyons, where the First Consul received him with distinction: Isabet Golomes, who is at Ba-reuth; and Duval, who is in his family; are, by the decree of these Journalists, placed together in the same prison at Paris.
Prussia, Russia, and Austria, we are told, are to remonstrate against the organization of the Italian Republic, and the transactions of the Consulate at Lyons are about to rekindle the Continental war; but, unfortunately for these English prophecies, on the 6th of March, the Marquis Lucchesini, in the name of the King of Prussia, felicitated the First Consul on the result of that Consulate. On the 9th, Count Cobentzel announced to the First Consul, that the Emperor was disposed to receive Ministers Plenipotentiary from the Batavian, Italian, and Helvetic Republics, and to send Ministers of the same rank. He added, that his Majesty had seen with interest
the organization of the Italian Republic. Lastly, M. Marcorff who communicated to his Court the resolutions adopted at Lyons, received by the return of his courier, his credentials to the Consular government.
Enough has been said of these absurdities and follies. These empty declarations do not diminish the glory of the French, the power of the Republic, or the power of the government. They will not prevent the peace from being concluded, but they make the two nations entertain false ideas of each other; they maintain unjust prejudices, propagate resentments, awaken recollections which ought to be extinguished in the two countries; a lasting understanding would gloriously command the repose of the world.
NOTICE.
A meeting will be held at the Treasury Hall on Friday the 24th inst. at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, to take into consideration the expediency of applying to the Associate Presbytery of Pennsylvania for a more stated preaching of the Gospel in this City than hitherto, all persons who wish to promote so desirable an object in this rising City are requested to attend—Should the day be utterly unfavourable, the meeting will be held at the same place and hour on Saturday, the succeeding day.
Sept. 22, 1802.
ATTENTION.
A meeting of the Militia of the first City District, which lies east of North and South Capitol Street, is requested at Tuncliff's Tavern on Saturday evening next precisely at 4 o'clock, on business of importance to the Company.
SAML. N. SMALLWOOD, Captain in the first Legion. Sept. 21, 1802.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the Subscribers hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Prince Georges County in Maryland, letters of Administration on the personal estate of James Bonifant, late of said County deceased—All persons having any claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers, at or before the 20th day of March next—they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this tenth day of September, 1802.
WM. TOWNSEND, Admr. JOANNABONIFANT, Admr.
All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the Subscriber.
W. T. LAW 4.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on Sunday evening the 9th instant, TWO NEGRO MEN, viz.
SAM, about 21 years of age, five feet ten inches high, has been burnt in the left hand and has a flappage in his speech.
LUKE, about five feet six or seven inches high, rather of a yellow color, well set, with remarkable large bright eyes. Whoever takes up the above mentioned negroes and secures them in any convenient jail, shall have twenty five dollars for either, or the above reward for both on application to Mr. Elijah Bell, King Street, Alexandria.
CALEB WEEKS. Sept. 22, 1802.
TO BE RENTED,
Two or three large three story brick Houses.
SITUATED on the Capitol Hill, convenient to the Capitol—to prevent trouble it is wished that no one would apply who will not pay half the rent in advance, or who can give good security for the payment of the rent—possession to be had the first of November, application to be made to
DANL. CARROLL of Dudn. Sept. 8, 1802. cpts N.
Charlotte Hall School.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT the Trustees on the 4th Monday of October next, if fair, or the first fair day thereafter, will contract with any person of reputable character, who will undertake the stewardship of said School for the year 1803.
Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Reg.
Cool Springs, St. Mary's Co. } September 17, 1802 } 3w.
NOTICE.
Was Lost, in George Town or the City, on Monday the 6th inst. a Red Morocco pocket book, with sundry notes and papers, of no value to any person but the owner, viz. one note drawn on William Bruff in my favour for 438 dollars, cents not recollected, due on the 15th of this inst.—One ditto of 478 dollars, cents not recollected, due on the 15th of December next.—One ditto on Isaac Loring for 84 dollars 50 cents on sixty days, dated 2d of August last, with sundry other notes and papers of no use to any one but myself.—Any person finding and giving notice of the same to the subscriber, living in Hagerstown, or to Samuel McRae in the City, shall be generously rewarded.
EBENEZER ELIASON. Sept. 13, 1802. 12w3t.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 22, 1802.
FIRST CHAMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
September 21, 1802.
Met a greeably to adjournment.
Present, Messrs. Barry, Blagden, Brent, Smith, and Woodward.
Whereas various intellectual attempts have been made during the present month to insure a meeting of a quorum of this Chamber competent to the transaction of business, which, by the act of Congress, cannot be formed without the presence of six members out of seven, and whereas the indisposition of some, and the absence from the City of other members, renders it extremely improbable that a quorum can be soon formed, therefore resolved that this Chamber do adjourn until the 1st Monday in October at 9 o'clock A. M.
Resolved, that the foregoing be published for the information of the citizens.
THOMAS HERTY, Secy.
We understand that the Market and Tax Bills have been for a considerable time in readiness for final passage, which has been frustrated by the inability of the two chambers to form a quorum.
The first number of a Print decidedly republican has appeared at Savannah, (Geo.) under the title of the Georgia Republican and State Intelligencer , printed by Lyon and Morse. It is larger than any Paper printed in the State, and bids fair to advance the interests of liberty in that part of the union.
We are informed by a gentleman from Newbern, North Carolina, that a duel was fought a short distance from that town on Sunday evening the 5th inst. between Richard Dobbs Spaight, Esq., formerly governor of the state of North Carolina, and John Stanley, Esq. Senator for the district of Newbern. After exchanging three fires each, without effect; at the fourth fire, R. D. Spaight, received a ball directly under his right arm pit, which put a period to his existence four hours afterwards. The cause of this unhappy affair proceeded from a dispute of a political nature.
Norfolk paper.
The strength of parties in Rhode Island may be shewn in few words. Our Governor and Lieut. Governor are republicans. Eight of our state Senators are republicans. More than two thirds of our state Representatives are republicans. The former, chosen last spring, the latter, last month. Both the republican candidates for the next Congress in, by two thirds of the votes of the free men.—The feds have two state Senators; and nearly one third of the House of Representatives.
R. I. Paper.
[On publishing the Address of the Merchants of Philadelphia to Mr. Latimer, we had occasion to notice the laudable temper and dignity of that performance, and to contrast with it some accompanying editorial remarks of a federal print. It is with much satisfaction that we find those remarks disavowed by the committee of the merchants. This disavowal is inserted as a salutary caution to intemperate editors.]
MR. RELF,
Sir,—We observed in your Gazette of the 6th inst. some introductory remarks to the address of the merchants and traders of this city to Mr. Latimer. It having been intimated that the committee possessed a knowledge of these, prior to their publication, we beg you will publicly refute the imputation.
We are respectfully,
JOHN CLEMENT STOCKER, ABIJAH DAWES, DANIEL SMITH.
Thursday, Sept. 16, 1802.
Philadelphia Gazette Office, Sept. 16, 1802.
GENTLEMEN,
I have just received your note, requesting that I would acquit you of all participation in the remarks introductory to the address of the merchants and traders of this city to Mr. Latimer, which appeared in the Philadelphia Gazette of the 6th inst. I feel no hesitation in declaring, that the remarks to which you allude were wholly an editorial appendage, prefixed by me to the documents which were received from you, with no other intention than that of exhibiting to remote readers the dishonorable circumstances which rendered such an address necessary and proper. Of the correctness of these remarks a strong assurance is derived from the petulance and ill-nature which they have produced in certain quarters.
I am, gentlemen,
With great respect, Your most obedient servant, SAMUEL RELF.
The committee, &c.

ALEXANDRIA, Sept. 17.
The following publication signed "A Mouth of Labour," appeared in the Boston Centinel of a late date.
UNIFORMITY OF DECISION. MR. RUSSELL.
Observing in your paper of yesterday, a copy of a letter from Mr. Levi Lincoln, Attorney General of the United States, to the Marshal of Virginia, giving it as his opinion, in the case of Callender that before a fine is paid into the treasury, a pardon remits and restores it to the party—it brought to my recollection a decision made by the same gentleman, in nearly a similar case; the facts of which are from a source which cannot be questioned; if they are proper documents can be produced.
When the government of the district of Columbia was assumed by Congress, in the act of assumption, it was directed that all the fines and penalties accruing under the laws of Maryland and Virginia, as they stood on the first day of December, 1800, in the two counties of Alexandria and Washington respectively; which two counties comprehended the respective parts of Virginia and Maryland included in the district as assumed, should be paid over to a board of commissioners which was created in each county, to be by them appropriated for county purposes; and among the different species of fines collected, there were upwards of 200 dollars collected by the flour inspector of the port of Alexandria, for breaches of the inspection law; and by the laws of Virginia he is directed to settle his amount of fines received with the court of the county, where he resided, on or before the first day of October in each year, for the year preceding; and pay the amount into the public treasury, on or before the first of December following. The inspector of Alexandria inadvertently settled his account in 1801, with the court of the county, as usual; and had it certified to the treasury department of the United States, supposing it his duty to do so. The Board of Commissioners finding that this sum of money was likely to be paid into the Treasury of the United States, instead of being appropriated to the county purposes, appointed a committee from their Board to wait on the Secretary, Mr. Gallatin, previous to the money's being paid, for the purpose of preventing its payment into the public Treasury; they received for answer, that the inspector was debited with the account, and as the money was in the hands of an agent of government, it was considered as a payment into the Treasury, and nothing short of an act of Congress could prevent its appropriation. But that he, the Secretary, would submit the question to the proper authority for decision, which was done, and opinion being in union with his, Mr. Gallatin, the money was afterwards paid into the Treasury, and the opinion was held as correct. By the laws of Congress the clerks of the respective courts of the United States are directed to forward to the Treasury Department, immediately after the rising of each court, a list of fines imposed that term; and it is the practice of the Treasury Department, to debit the marshal of the district with the account, and as he is credited as he pays, or makes the insolvency of the culprit appear, which I have no doubt was done, in Gallatin's case.
Now for uniformity of decision in this great law officer of government: On the 20th of A. D. 1801, it was his opinion that before a fine is paid into the Treasury a pardon remits and restores it to the party, although the money was in the hands of an agent of government—and between the first of October and first of December, in the same year, it was his opinion that money in the hands of an agent of government was considered as a payment into the treasury—and if Dunn and Co. could seal the treasury books, I pledge myself if he finds David M. Randolph charged with this 200 dollars, and credited by the remission, and that it has been wrongfully taken from lessening the burthens of a Mouth of Labour.
[Did not each mail produce the most convincing evidence that every art which cunning and ingenuity can devise, and every mean which the most profligate effrontery can exert, are constantly used by the opposers of the administration to agitate the public mind, and to endeavour to diminish the confidence of the people in the executive of the union and the officers of government, our astonishment would be higher excited on perusing the above extract from the Boston Centinel. Were the publication in question remarkable only for its libelous attack upon a worthy public officer, or its strained but still impotent attempt at wit, it should have been permitted quietly to have taken its tour through the federal papers to Georgia, and in common with a harmless mist of effluvia of federal rage, sunk into merited contempt or everlasting oblivion.—But the writer in the Centinel, conscious that the numerous attempts of the leaders of his party to deceive the public by erroneous statements, and fabricated accounts of sub-plots, conspiracies and massacres, have rendered the public deviously in-
credulous of federal authority on political affairs, has solemnly declared, that the facts are "from a source which cannot be questioned;" and that "if they are, proper documents can be produced." Notwithstanding the pains he has taken to give to this statement the imposing appearance of truth, it is not only questioned but denied: it is not only denied, but its fallacy can be proved by testimony which the author will not have the hardiness to controvert. He is desired to produce his documents.
It may not be improper to observe, that one of the judges and the clerk of the court of the District of Columbia were lately in Massachusetts. Whoever suspicion may generally designate as the author, or as having furnished the materials for the publication which is the subject of these remarks, charity would forbid us from supposing that gentlemen, who, from their official situation have access to authentic sources of information, could possibly have contributed by perversion of circumstances and misstatement of facts to traduce the character of the Attorney-General of the United States.
By the 2d section of an act supplementary to an act concerning the District of Columbia, it is enacted that "all fines, penalties and forfeitures accruing under the laws of Virginia" shall be recovered by indictment, &c. "in the name of the United States and of the informer—one half of which fine shall accrue to the district, and the other half to the informer—and the said fines shall be collected by, or paid over to the Marshal, and one half thereof shall be by him paid over to the board of commissioners."
By the minutes of the circuit court of the District of Columbia, it appears that on the 17th day of October, 1801, the Flour Inspector of Alexandria exhibited to the court an account of fines received by him, amounting to 781 dollars 91 cents, which the court directed to be certified to the secretary of the treasury of the United States. On the 15th of November following, the Board of Commissioners directed their president, Col. George Gilpin, to apply to the secretary of the treasury to know, through whom means the fines in the hands of the flour inspector might be brought into the treasury of the levy court.
It is observable then in the minutes of the court, and in the order of the board of commissioners, the term fines is used as applying to the whole sum of 781 dollars and 91 cents received by the flour inspector; to one half of which the commissioners conceive the district entitled; although a great part of this sum was received from sales of flour forfeited by breaches of the law, and may properly be termed forfeitures. In compliance with the directions the board of commissioners, their president, waited upon the secretary of the treasury. Mr. Gallatin observed that, in his opinion the United States were entitled to the money received for forfeitures, agreeably to the 2d section of the supplementary act concerning the District of Columbia, but that one moiety of the money accruing from fines belonged to the district, and should be paid over to the board of commissioners.—He referred the application to the comptroller who, when applied to, agreed in opinion with the secretary. Neither Mr. Gallatin or Mr. Steele intimated to the commissioners that as the money was in the hands of an agent of the government, it was considered as a payment into the treasury, and nothing short of an act of congress could prevent its appropriation—nor did either of them make any observation which would lead to such a conclusion. Mr. Lincoln, the attorney-general, was never referred to on the occasion.]
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 17, 1802.
Copy of the Decree of the Viceroy of Buenos Ayres, respecting Foreign Vessels, contained in a letter from the River La Plata, dated 16th June.
All those vessels which have brought cargoes, shall not be permitted to load. Their respective caules shall go through a regular course of law, that they may suffer the penalties they have incurred. All those that have arrived after the 11th of March ult. shall depart as they came, as well as all that exceed 500 tons burthen, which may have arrived previous thereto. Those that have arrived in ballast (under contract) confined to the merchants who have permission to export the produce of negroes in foreign vessels previous to the 11th of March, will be permitted to load, but they shall not commence until the 11th August, in order to give time to the Spanish vessels that are in port to load.
Extract of a letter from an officer of the Constellation, dated May 24th, 1802, at sea.
On the 18th inst. we arrived off Algiers, and made the signal for our consul to come board which he did. Mr. O'Brian informs, that on the 8th inst. an Algerine frigate of 44 guns ran alongside a Portuguese frigate of the same force, fired a broadside into her, boarded and carried her with the loss of 32 men, the Portuguese having, in killed and wounded 72 men; among the former were the captain and first lieutenant. The Portuguese was thrown entirely of
his guard; by the Algerine's having American colours, and his not having the least idea of meeting an Algerine in that place, being five leagues distant from Gibraltar and two from the Spanish shore.
It is, however, a great disgrace to the Portuguese navy, to be surprised in that manner, as no dependence ought to be placed in colours. O'Brian also informs, that Spain in order to avoid a war threatened by the Algerines has very recently consented to pay to Algiers the enormous sum of two millions of dollars, and to alter her national colours. This, with the capture of the Portuguese frigate has so elated the Algerines that our consul says he expects the Dey will shortly, and at an unguarded moment declare war against the U. States.—I hope he may, and that we may have the honour of battering their towns about their ears. They will find in us a nation far superior to either Spain or Portugal in the arts of war. By making them feel our power we should render the United States feared and respected by these Barbarians, and insure safety to the lives and property of our citizens in those seas.—Enclosed is the account Mr. O'Brien gives us of the strength of the Regency of Algiers.
A correct list of the Marine of Algiers.
   GUNS.     No. 1 Frigate, Algerine built, coppered 48   2 American do. do. 34   3 A xebec Algerine do. do. 34   4 do. do. do. do. 50   5 do. do. do. do. 24   6 do. do. do. do. 26   7 A Polacre Greek built, 22   8 do. do. do. do. 18   9 A brig U. S. built, coppered, 22   10 Sch. do. do. do. 26   11 do. do. do. do. 18   12 do. do. do. do. 16   13 A Carlasquifa Corsica built, 10   14 A small xebec, repairing 6   15 A Polacre Greek built (coaster) 6  
Algiers has about 50 gun boats, half of the number could be got in order in about a month. They have about 200 sail of coasters with latine sails, each 20 or 30 tons. There are about 7,000 Turks, about 6,000 half Turks, and with difficulty they could raise 50,000 militia or rabble.—This regency has 50 or 60 millions of dollars, and has in chained captivity 1500 christians, and is permitted to be a licenced plunderer of all Europe.
(Signed) RICHARD O'BRIEN.
Extract of a letter from the same, dated Tunis Bay, June 2, 1802.
"We brought with us presents from our government to the Dey of Tunis; they consisted of four muskets and four pair of pistols, surpassing for workmanship and elegance any thing you can almost imagine being inlaid with gold and sham diamonds. You may suppose they were elegant when I tell you that one of the muskets cost £800 sterling, the cost of the whole amounting to upwards of £7,000 sterling. The Dey was much pleased with these presents, and observed to our consul that they were worthy of a Prince. The Enterprise arrived here last evening from Tripoli.—They tell us that there are four Swedish frigates and one American (the Boston) cruising off Tripoli and blockading the port so that nothing can either go in or out. The Tripolitans are in a state of starvation, and will probably be willing to come to any terms; in the course of a few weeks."
Yesterday we had the gratification of walking over the ruins of the celebrated city of Carthage, Mr. Eaton, American consul, and captain Murray being of the party. We were shown the plain on which Regulus, the first Roman that entered Africa in a hostile manner, fought his celebrated battle, and also the plain where Scipio and Hannibal fought a pitched battle. We saw the remains of many of the ancient temples and city walls.—But what remains more perfect than any thing else is the aqueduct by which water was brought into the city from a mountain, by a route of seventy miles. We all dined together in one of the reservoirs, after fatiguing ourselves by walking over the ruins. I expect we shall fail to-morrow for Tripoli.
Extract of a letter from an officer of the Constellation, dated Tunis Bay, June 2, 1802.
"I suppose, that the affair of a Tunisian vessel being plundered by some of the crew of the Enterprise will be much misrepresented. With the view of removing any unfavourable impression that may be made by a false account, I have been particular in obtaining the most accurate information, and you may rely upon the following as a true statement of facts. On the 5th ult. the Enterprise discovered a vessel that had come out of Tripoli, and made sail after her. Upon halting her, capt. Sterret ordered lieut. Heath to board her, examine her papers, and search her. Lieut. Heath boarded her and ordered three of his men to assist in looking for papers, but with positive orders not to take away any thing. While searching, one of the men found a watch, and another a purse of money, which they contrived to conceal. Upon returning, the Tunisian hailed lieut. Heath, and told him he had been robbed. As soon as the boat got on board the Enterprise all the boat's crew were examined, but nothing
could be found upon them; they therefore concluded that the Tunisians had told a false tale. On the 20th same month the Enterprise arrived at Tunis. Upon going on shore, they heard that a Tunisian vessel had complained to the Dey of Tunis of having been robbed some days before by an American Schooner. The officers of the Enterprise immediately searched the whole vessel and crew, for the articles mentioned, and after a strict examination three of the men at length confessed the fact. They were instantly put in irons and are now on board the Boston, to be tried. Thus you see that both capt. Sterret and lieut. Heath, so far from being the least culpable, made every exertion to detect and bring these villains to the punishment they so richly deserved."
Halifax, September 6.
Copy of a letter from Brigadier General Joseph Riddick, to his Excellency Governor Williams, dated Gates county, June 21, 1802.
SIR, I doubt not but you have at sundry times heard of the intended insurrection amongst the negroes in this quarter of the state—I consider it a duty I owe to you, and other citizens of this state, to relate the facts that have come within my knowledge respecting the same. It had for some time been reported, that the negroes intended an insurrection in the counties of Currituck, Camden, Pasquotank and Perquimans; of this I had no official information. On the 6th inst. I received an express from Hertford county, whereby I was informed of a letter having been found in a kitchen, that excited great alarm in that county, as it did also in this. On Monday the 7th inst. a number of the people of this county convened at the court-house, and made choice of a committee, consisting of thirteen gentlemen, to devise ways to prevent, if possible, the then pending danger.
The committee resolved that a general search amongst the negroes should take place the next morning throughout the county, and report the same day to the different Captains whatever they might discover tending to warlike preparations. The search was reported to be made, and no discovery of any thing the least alarming found. Indeed the negroes seemed to be more alarmed than the whites, and declared their innocence in the strongest terms.
The committee further resolved, that it should be the duty of every man to form into companies of five or more, to guard all suspected places and patrol the county over until the 12th inst.—which was done. On the 12th, the committee sat again (there were ten or twelve negroes then in gaol from different parts of the county) who resolved that three Justices of the Peace should hear the evidence against the negroes then in confinement, and recommit all that should appear, from reasonable grounds, concerned in the conspiracy. It was done, and all discharged from gaol except one. Two that were discharged from gaol had a light whipping, for some idle expressions. The one that was recommitted, on Thursday last a court was called for his trial. It was found that the evidence against him amounted to a mere nothing—the court never sat on his trial, the negro was taken before a Justice of the Peace, was ordered to have 39 lashes; which was done, and he was then discharged. Finally, I attended the search for arms, &c. in part of the county—I have attended the patrol—I have attended the committee and called court, and from all the proofs and circumstances respecting the same, I am led to believe that none of the negroes in this county were any ways concerned in this conspiracy, that hath been so much talked about. There have been some hanged in the neighbouring counties, and some severely whipped, cropped, &c. A considerable difference of opinion prevails—some suppose the evidence was scarcely sufficient to convict. We still keep a strict patrol under the direction of the committee, no negro is suffered to pass without a written pass, describing his destination, or in company with some white person.
I am with due respect and esteem, Your Excellency's humble servant, JO. RIDDIICK. BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, Esq.
To be Sold,
On the premises on Tuesday October 5 1802, upon reasonable terms.
A VALUABLE tract or parcel of Land containing upwards of six hundred acres, lying and being in Prince George county, about sixteen miles from the City of Washington, eight miles from Piscataway creek which empties into Potowomac river, and about eight miles from Patuxent river, both navigable waters. There is a small remnant thereon, and about 50 acres of land cleared, all the rest in wood, abounding in valuable timber of different kinds lies exceedingly level, a great quantity of which may be made into excellent meadow. It is kindly adapted to wheat, &c. An unexceptionable title will be given. A part of the purchase money will be required to be paid in hand, good bonds with approved security will be taken for the remainder.
HEDWICH ROLLTDAT. Aug. 27, 1802.
NOTICE.
COMMITTED to the jail of Washington County, District of Columbia, on 20th August, negro CALE 5 feet high, who says he belongs to James Keath Esq. of Alexandria.
Committed the 28th, negro DAVY, 5 feet to 1-2 inches high, about 35 years of age, yellow complexion with a fear between his eyes-brows occasioned by a hurt when a child, a ship-carpenter by trade, formerly the property of James Gaget of George Town. The above negroes if not taken away by their owners will be sold agreeable to law, for jail fees.
ROBERT MCLEAN, Jailor. For Daniel C. Brent, Marshal of the District of Columbia. Washington County, Sept. 24, 1802.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale by the Publisher, at his Conveyancing office President's Square, City of Washington.
Vol. 2d of his Digest of the Laws of the U. States.
Price 1 1-2 dollars, or 2 dollars; full bound and lettered.
District of Columbia to wit.
BE it remembered that on the eleventh day of September eighteen hundred and two, in the 27th year of the Independence of the United States of America. THOS. BARKLEY of the said District has deposited in this office the title of a Book the right whereof he claims as author in the words following to wit: "A Digest of the laws of the United States of America, being a complete system alphabetical-ly arranged of all the public acts of Congress now in force from the commencement of the Federal Government, to the end of the first session of the Seventh Congress which terminated in May 1802, inclusive." By THOMAS BARKLEY of Washington City, Conveyancer. Vol. II. in conformity to the act of Congress of the United States entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned."
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office the eleventh day of Sept. 1802.
URIAS FORREST, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia held for the county of Washington. Sept. 13, 1802.
FOR SALE.
The subscriber intending to move to the state of Kentucky, has and now offers for sale, the following lands: to wit:
A TRACT in the county of Frederick (Virginia) on Buck mouth, within 12 miles of Winchester, and 5 of Shenandoah river, containing four hundred and six acres under good repair. There is on the plantation between fifty and sixty acres of meadow land of the first quality, with a stream of water running through it, which can at no considerable expense and trouble, be watered if required; there is a dwelling house, kitchen, barn, blacksmith's shop, and several out houses, a number of large and never-failing springs, several of which being quite convenient to the dwelling house, there is a valuable apple orchard, together with a number of other fruit trees, of the most choice kind.
A Tract adjoining on said mouth, containing seventy-seven and two thirds acres, with a dwelling house, kitchen, a large commodious distillery with four stills, tubs, and other requisites sufficient, and in complete order for carrying on the distilling business. There is on this tract, ten acres of meadow land, which can be watered; and is an excellent stand for a farm.
One other tract lying on the head of said mouth, and within half a mile of the last mentioned tract, and containing the same number of acres; a proportion of which is cleared, and under good inclosure, a convenient dwelling house, kitchen and barn, with a well of water near the house, and a large spring at no great distance.
Also the tract wherein the subscriber lives, in four separate surveys, six hundred and twelve acres, lying within seventeen miles of Winchester, on the main road leading to Staunton; and on both sides of a large creek that divides the two counties, Frederick and Shenandoah. A proportion of these tracts, consist of rich low ground, on both sides of said creek; about twenty acres of handsome meadow, a dwelling house, kitchen, a large fleeced barn, with a number of other convenient and necessary out-houses, a good garden, a small apple, and pear or orchard, and a number of young and thriving cherry trees; there are three small, but good, springs, one of which is tolerable convenient to the house. The above lands are fertile, and well calculated for raising corn and small grain of every description, and are particularly calculated for grazing farms, as they afford great quantities of the best grass. Any further description is thought unnecessary, as it is expected that all those wishing to purchase, will wish first to view the land, which will be shown, and the terms of payment made known by the subscriber living on the last mentioned premises, in Shenandoah county, Virginia.
WILLIAM A. B. O'HA. Aug. 23, 1802.
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, Sadlery, and Wares. Spades and Shovels, Shear Iron Pin in Boxes, Brass Kettles, Corn Hoes, Nail, Glue; Locks, Hinges and Screws, Carpenters planes, Saws, Braces and Bits, Screw drivers, &c. Knives and Forks, Cruet Stands, Iron Wire, Broches, Smiths Hammers, Files, Vices, crew plates, &c. Razors, Penknives, Spoons, Tappan Tea Trays, Waiters and Bread Baskets, a few sets of gentlemen's tools in chests, and a variety of articles too tedious to particularize. Also, 2 cases of Keland's fowling guns, which will be sold very low for cash or approved notes.
H. INOHL. June 28, 1802.

TO THE PUBLIC.
The Proprietors of the Charter for opening the Navigation of the Catawba and Wateree Rivers, having at length been, 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 exempted 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, foundry 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 abovenamed 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 referred to be offered to the state of South Carolina, and that an equal number of shares be referred to be tendered to the state of North Carolina.
At an anniversary meeting of the Catawba Company, on Tuesday the 10th instant, the following resolves were entered into:—
That an advertisement be published, inviting persons to contract for the opening of Graves's Ford and Love's Ford so 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 undertakers 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 Columbia, from the 19th to the 24th of April next, or to Charles Tew, the secretary, in Charleston, on or before the 15th day of May next ensuing.
That the President do establish a correspondence with some mercantile house in Cambridge, and endeavour to obtain permission to lodge with them the monies of the Company, and that they would disburse 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 Davie 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. Seuf, col. Hill, and John Simpion, 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 1802, 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: "1. 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. Witnessed 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."
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.—Also card tables, bureaus, &c. of an elegant and fashionable make. He continues to manufacture and sell all kinds of ornaments for chimney-pieces, door caps, mantelpiece pieces, metal fishes, &c. &c.
GEORGE ANDREWS.
April 14, 1802. eptf
NOTICE.
The creditors of Uriah Forrest, bankrupt, having appointed me the assignee of his estate and effects. All persons indebted to him, previous to the date of the commission of bankruptcy are required to make payment, and those who hold any of his property, to deliver the same to me.
Mr. Forrest is authorised to make settlements of accounts and to attend to all business relating to his estate.
JOHN HEWITT, Assignee.
Aug. 30, 1802. 1244
INFORMATION.
I do hereby certify, that on the 13th July, 1802, I directed the proper officers of the customs to give a fair trial, experimentally to Mr. Dearborn's patent balance, to ascertain its correctness with the standard weights of the treasury of this state; and particularly its utility, in the facility of weighing dutiable cargoes. The surveyor and weigh master of the port, have, after various experiments, and after due examination, reported to me this day, as follows:
That they tried Dearborn's patent balance with the 50, 25, 14, 7, and 4 pounds brass legal standard weights, procured from the treasury of this state, and found the patent balance critically correct.
After several comparative trials, they report:—
That they weighed in the custom-house scales, 10 hogheads of sugar in one hour, with six hands. The same 10 hogheads of sugar were weighed in the patent balance in twenty-two minutes, with only two hands.
In the scales 34 barrels of coffee and sugar were weighed in thirty-seven minutes, with two hands. In the patent balance the same 34 barrels of coffee and sugar were weighed in twenty-two minutes, with two hands.
In the scales 15 boxes of Havana sugar were weighed in fifteen minutes, with four hands. In the patent balance, 18 boxes of the same Havana sugar were weighed in fifteen minutes, with two hands.
In weighing a hoghead of sugar in the scales, it required 3lbs. weight to preponderate the scale. In weighing the same hoghead of sugar in the patent balance, half a pound weight would preponderate the scale.
Two drays are necessary to carry from wharf to wharf, the custom-house triangles, scales and weights, sufficient to weigh a hoghead of sugar. One dray is necessary to carry the custom-house triangle, scales and weights, to weigh smaller articles. The patent balance, with its frame and weights (consisting of only two brass 32 lb. weights, and one brass 16lb. weights) can be moved from wharf to wharf on a hand cart, with two labourers only.
Any person who understands simple addition, can in five minutes be taught the use of the patent balance.
The patent balance occupies a less space of ground on the wharf, than the triangle and scales.
The beam, scales and weights of the custom house, were proved by this valuable patent balance, to be incorrect; and by which, as a true and just standard, the necessary adjustments are making.
The cost of the patent balance is half less than scales and weights. In all cases one third, and in heavy articles two thirds of labour is saved: and in its use in the customs, dray hire is altogether saved. Hence as respects its correctness, facility in weighing, saving in the first cost, saving of labour, and from weights being always liable to injury and reduction of weight, by the removal of the lead necessary to secure the handle to the weight, (and to adjust the weight) the patent balance is rendered, in my judgement, preferable in every point of view, to the common beam scales and weights. It combines the use of the common beam (without its imperfection) with the common scales, but is superior to either, from the reasons given. In a word, it is my opinion, that the patent balance requires only to be known & understood, when it will be universally used, in preference to the common beam scales and weights.
At all times it would afford me pleasure to certify the meritorious discoveries of any person—but I feel a more than ordinary pleasure on the present occasion, to give publicity to the merit of a country-man, an American.
As Dearborn's patent balances are made to weigh from one pound weight and upward, as may be required, it is in the power of every person to suit himself with a balance to weigh as much as he may choose.
Not only as justice due to merit, but as an encouragement to others, I with pleasure give this certificate, and sincerely hope that Mr. Dearborn will be as generously rewarded for his important discovery, as I feel a conviction that his discovery of the patent balance will be universally useful & beneficial to his country.
Given under my hand, at the Custom-House of Charleston, this seventh day of August, 1802.
JAMES SIMONS.
Collector of the Customs.
Prices of the Patent Balance, at the Manufactory.
   A beam with its poizes to weigh from one pound to one hundred pounds, D. C.     Do. do. from 2 to 200 do. 10 25   Do. do. from 5 to 500 14 75   Do. do. from 5 to 800 23 75   Do. do. from 5 to 1000 27 75   Do. do. from 10 to 1500 41 50   Do. do. from 10 to 2000 54 00   Do. do. from 20 to 3000 70 50  
The above prices are for the beams and poizes only, every article of the apparatus is at a fixed price, in addition to the above, that purchasers may be suitably accommodated without paying for any article they may not want.
The following are the prices of the apparatus at the manufactory:—
A frame 7 dollars—a screw 4 dollars—a guard 1 dollar and 25 cents.
A balance weight from 2 dollars to 2 dollars and 75 cents.
A scale and scid from 8 to 12 dollars—according to the size required.
By the above general estimate, the prices of beams of any intermediate or larger size may be nearly ascertained, exclusive of the charges of transportation.
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 nankeens; cotton cassimeres, boglepoor, Bengal elegant white chintz for pantaloons, white and coloured marcelles, janes and satin crosovers, silk ginghams, black 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
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 Borrathees,  English Striped Nankeens,  White India Dimities,  White and printed Marcellas,  With a variety of other articles suitable for the summer season. N. B. Ladies' Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms, made in the first style of fashion. July 2, 1802. tf
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 assures 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.
Boarding may be had by the day, week, month, or year. Families travelling, may be elegantly accommodated with lodging and sitting rooms; and, if preferred, have dinners &c. in their apartments.
The Hotel being so well known, it is almost useless 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 2 o'clock, by the public's obedient servant, JOHN LOVETT.
N. B. Rooms to let by the month or year. April 21, 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 Steil'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, opposite to said City called "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. Naylor.
The Sale to commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon—Terms of sale cash.
Wm. BRENT. June 30, 1802. 19thA The above sale is postponed till Saturday the 9th day of October next. Aug. 16, 1802. ts
TO RENT,
And possession given immediately,
A TWO STORY brick house on F street near the War Office, containing two parlors, six bed rooms, and a kitchen, with an excellent garden, coach house, stable, &c.—The house is newly painted and papered; it was formerly occupied by Mr. Dexter, and lately by Mr. John Brown. Enquire of Clement Dorsey, Esq. George-Town; or of the subscriber, who has for sale a well finished three story brick house opposite the Six Buildings, and a variety of City Lots in the most eligible situations. The above House will be sold for less than any gentleman could build it. The payments will be made easy on the whole of the above property.
WILLIAM DYER.
April 7, 1802. eptf Building Materials will be taken in part payment. W.D.
Valuable property for Sale.
Will be Sold at Mr. Dougherty's Tavern, in the town of Bladensburg, on Saturday the ninth day of October, to the highest bidder, the following property, viz.
1st. THAT well improved lot of ground lately occupied by Mr. Horatio Ross—the improvements are a large convenient and well finished brick house, two stories high, having on the first floor, four handsome rooms, with fire places in each, and on the second a large and complete nursery, two bed rooms with a fire place in each, and two well finished store rooms. This lot with the garden contains about three acres of ground, and has on it also all the necessary out houses—a new and complete chesnut paling incloses the front, (and a new oak and chesnut post and rail fence the garden) annexed to this lot will be sold if required about two acres of timothy meadow, front where a stream of water from a never failing spring may be conducted over any part of the pond or lot, so as to supply an extensive fish pond or dairy, either of which may be constructed at a small expence; the ground being elegantly situated.
2d. That well improved lot late the property of Maj. David Ross—the improvements are a large and well finished stone house, rough called, three handsome rooms, and a complete store room, with a fire place in each, and an entry on the first floor, three bed rooms with a fire place in each—two other small bed rooms and a complete store room and entry on the second floor—the out houses are an excellent stable and carriage house, and corn house—an excellent stone meat house, an extensive wash house with lodging rooms for the servants, and a complete store house and dairy, with a never failing spring of water, an excellent garden abounding with a variety of fruit and shrubbery—a neat yard in front and about three acres of meadow ground behind are annexed to this lot, as a fo about half an acre of high ground, from whence the meadow may be watered the whole year round. In short both of these lots are well improved, and for their many local advantages might at a small expence be rendered as elegant as any property in the state—There will also be sold several unimproved lots in the most central parts of the town, so divided as to accommodate purchasers.
When it is considered this property is within five miles of the capitol of the United States, that the spaw waters at Bladensburg which have been for some time highly esteemed, will shortly render it perhaps the most considerable watering place on the continent, every person must at once be impressed with the probable appreciation of property situated as this is. Terms of sale one and two years credit, for bonds upon interests from date of sale approved security.
Wm. STEUART.
Sept. 8, 1802. eptf
NOTICE.
A MEETING of the subscribers to the Little River Road Company, is called at the house of Mrs. M'Cabe in Leesburg, on the fourth Wednesday in September next, being the 24th of the month, in pursuance of the law, requiring that the commissioners or any four of them, shall as soon as two hundred shares are subscribed, call a meeting of the subscribers for the purpose of electing by a majority of votes, delivered in person or by proxy, one president, four directors, one treasurer, and such other officers as they shall think necessary, for well ordering and conducting the affairs of the said Company.—The commissioners having obtained the necessary number of shares, avail themselves of the earliest opportunity of calling together the subscribers in conformity to the law; they recommend a personal attendance if practicable, as it may be necessary to pass some bye laws and regulations for conducting the company's affairs, where that is too inconvenient it will be proper to appoint a proxy in writing, attested by one witness at least.
WM. HARTSHORNE, JOHN T. RICKETTS, ISRAEL LACEY, BURR POWELL. Aug. 21, 1802. eptf
MARSHAL'S SALE.
By virtue of a writ of fieri facias, issued out of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for Washington County, to me directed, I have signed and taken, and shall proceed to sell at M'LAUGHLIN'S Tavern George town, on Saturday the 23d of October next, at 10 o'clock P. M.
THAT valuable house and lot in George Town, situate lying and being at the intersection of falls and water streets, being part of the lot or parcel of ground, known and distinguished as No. 50, in the plan of said Town, at present occupied by Jeremiah Conner, Esq.
ALSO, Two tracts or parcels of land adjoining each other, situate, lying and being in the County of Washington, between Bladensburg and the City of Washington, known and called by the names of Scotland and Barbadoes, containing about 206 acres, at present in the occupancy of Mr. Henry Smith. The above property will be sold to satisfy debt and costs, due the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Columbia, by George M Gruder.
DANL. C. BRENT, Marshal Distict Columbia. Sept. 17, 1802.
Looking-Glasses & Prints.
R. ATKINS, (From London)
CARVER & GILDER,
ALEXANDRIA,
Respectfully informs the public, that she has for sale a large assortment of Looking-Glasses in Burnished gold frames, Dressing-Glasses, elegant and plain. Variety of Prints in elegant burnished gold frames.
Which she will sell on low terms for cash. Mrs. A. repairs & re-gilds Looking-Glasses, and framed Prints, in elegant burnished gold or plain, on reasonable terms. She likewise varnishes burnished Gold frames to prevent injury from flies.
September 6, 6