The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1803-01-19 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. III.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCC. I.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
except in England; and there it had
1,579 do. Above in ashler
and one eighth, for in ascertaining
INIQUITY OF DUELLING.
The following sentiments against this immoral and barbarous practice, were contained in a letter from an amiable and sensible citizen of the United States to the representative in Congress from the district in which he resides. The motion made by Mr. Gray of Virginia a few days since, on the evil tendency of duelling, gave rise to this address from this pious christian to his friend. It is published not only on account of the intrinsic value of the Epistle itself; but because, mutatis mutandis , the considerations therein contained may be applicable to the case of every legislator.
1st month 7th, 1803.
"I am induced to address thee in this way not only from the intimation of an individual I esteem, who urged me to do it, but from the impulse of my own mind which readily yielded to the suggestion. The subject is of no less magnitude than to convey to thee, the gladdening impression which a late motion in the House of Representatives, relative to duelling, has excited in many minds. To describe to thee the turpitude of the crime, to attempt to delineate its features, under the variety of shapes, in which it hath exhibited itself, might be unnecessary and perhaps needlessly trespassing on thy time. Suffice it therefore to state, that as a representative in Congress from this place, I believe I may venture to assert, thy advocating and supporting the measure, will meet with the fullest and most cordial approbation of the solid and thinking part of the community who reprobate the practice, as being repugnant to every civilized sentiment, and highly inconsistent with natural and revealed religion."
"Let me, therefore, press it upon thee to use thy utmost influence, both in council and otherwise to promote an act of Congress for the suppression of so dreadful and heinous a crime! a crime which reflects great disgrace on our nation, and ought to be discountenanced by its councils. Do not be discouraged from a firm and inflexible exertion of thy zeal and talents on the occasion. Reflect, it is the cause of truth, and of humanity;—in short, it is no less than an attempt to restore that civilization and regard to the dignity of human nature, which, in many of the citizens of the United States, hath been departed from."
As thou fills an important station in the United States, I feel confident thou may acquit thyself with propriety, and discharge the duty of thy office and allotment with conscious rectitude."
Let it be thy primary concern to promote the true interests of thy country, and in no way can thou so sufficiently do it, as by endeavouring to support the cause of Christianity, and espousing every measure which is calculated to reform the morals and the manners of the people."
Remember, that it is righteouness which "exalteth a nation, and that sin is a reproach to any people."—May thou, therefore, be of that number, who are advocating the law and the testimony which will greatly tend to the exaltation of thy character! Administer to thee peace & the consolation of thy own mind, and finally be more to thee than the applause of this world or the acquisition of any worldly enjoyments."
POST-OFFICE.
Washington, January 15th, 1803.
THE Postmaster having often, but in vain, solicited those with whom accounts of Postage have been kept, to be punctual in payment, is compelled by duty to give notice, that after the publication hereof, no further credit for postage will be given to any person or persons whomsoever, except those who have called at the office regularly once a quarter and made payment as required.—The losses which have been sustained by giving credit and the trouble, expence, and inconvenience of keeping, copying, and presenting for payment a great number of accounts, without the smallest profit, is a sufficient reason for discontinuing the practice, even if payments were made in all cases on the first application, but as a considerable sum, which the Post Master has been obliged to pay to the Government, yet remains due to him from various persons, it cannot reasonably be expected, that he will involve himself further.
P. S. Deposits in advance, or satisfactory arrangements with the Letter carrier may, perhaps, be conveniently made by most of the Inhabitants.
THE DEMOCRAT, No. VII.
ON THE JUDICIARY.
The train of reflections pursued in the preceding numbers, naturally led the author to consider the theory and principles of representation as next in order—connected with this, the liberty of the press would have been discussed as indispensably necessary to the preservation of a representative democracy, established over an extensive territory; but the monstrous pretensions set up by the partizans of the late administration, in favor of the Judiciary department, have found an alarm that must summon every real friend of freedom to the immediate defence of that citadel, which reason and principle have reared, perhaps as the last asylum of the rights of man.
It is now boldly and openly maintained, that the judiciary are the judges of the constitution itself; that under this authority, they have a right to declare a law enacted by the legislature null and void; and consequently, that they may revive and give full validity to laws, and recreate officers, not only without the consent of the people, but in direct opposition to their express will, as declared by their representatives.
However preposterous this opinion may be, it is readily admitted to be by no means new; neither wisdom nor folly are the offspring of yesterday. The abstract questions, whether an act of ordinary or civil legislation, contrary to a fundamental, constitutional, or political law (for they are synonymous terms) is null and void; and whether the judges have a right to declare it so; are coeval with the history of British jurisprudence, as may be seen by perusing doctor Bonham's case, 7 Janus 1, Co. Rep. 8.
When Europe began to emerge from the Gothic ignorance, which succeeded the dissolution of the Roman empire, priests and lawyers had monopolized the small portion of learning which survived, and which consisted of little more than theoretic subtilties, uncorrected by the demonstrative power of experiment: at such an era we cannot be surprised that lawyers should suggest, and judges countenance opinions so favourable to royalty, for judges were then the mere creatures of the crown; the judiciary and executive powers being united in the person of the king, by the feudal system, then universally prevalent throughout Europe. But when in the progress of political science, the judicial became gradually separated from the executive department, this doctrine of judiciary control over the legislature, which judge Blackstone emphatically declares to be subversive of all government , became wholly exposed as absurd and irrational. It is, in fact, an idea so replete with anarchy and confusion, and so inconsistent with the very existence of all government, law, and order (as will be demonstrated by the subsequent enquiry) that the whim, the caprice, and misfortunes of mankind have, I believe, never yet produced but one example where the theory was reduced to practice;—this was the memorable instance of the justice of Arragon, the sudden catastrophe of which cannot encourage imitation.
But our modern sages of the day ask what example can Europe furnish? what authority can be drawn from England, or from other nations, who have no written constitution, that can apply to the United States, for whom the glory and safety of written constitutions have been reserved by the partial favor of providence? It will be seen that these premises are false, and the conclusions unfounded; but at present one obvious reply is all that can be necessary. The reasons and authorities derived from Europe apply to the abstract question of the relative power of judiciary and legislative departments; and consequently are equally applicable to these states, and all other governments, where a legislator and a judge exist.
Far be it from me to attempt to depreciate our most excellent constitutions, but in order to form a just estimate of their real merits, they must be divested of those that are merely imaginary; I full well recollect that in the early stages of our revolution, we were to be exempted from the common destinies of mankind, by representative government; it was then generally asserted, and as generally believed, that representation, unknown to the ancients, had been reserved for the safety of Britain and her descendants—a very little enquiry satisfied the public mind, that representation had been the uniform basis of the federal constitutions, and as such at one time, universal throughout Europe, where it had as universally failed,
been preserved solely by the freedom of the press;—deprived of this never ceasing censorship it is naturally the most corrupt of all systems, and as such had been abandoned by the ancients, (as we are informed by Aristotle,) to whom the art of printing was unknown.
Cured of one prejudice, the human mind seems naturally to contract another. The talismanic powers of a written constitution are now to preserve us from national misfortune. The mere circumstance of a constitution being committed to writing, does not even form a distinction, for there is no civilized nation now, where fundamental laws are not committed to record in some manner.—In fact, it is altogether a puerile idea, more worthy of the sixth than the nineteenth century—of an age of savage ignorance, when the substantial benefit of clergy was attached to the rare faculty of reading or writing;—perhaps, calculated for the banks of the Juba, where, as Mungo Park informs us, the charms of written luponies are still in high estimation among the sable sons of Africa.
That the collection of fundamental laws into one constitutional act has its advantages, no one can deny. But this must, in a great measure, be confined to the origin of society, it is not even calculated for its progress:—Believing with Lord Coke, that laws must be the result of time and experience, and that the united wisdom and learning of no one age, is competent to the formation of any code of laws, much less fundamental laws, that will be calculated for duration, and will not require perpetual changes, I must also doubt, whether it will be found more safe for the people to make these changes, thro' the medium of conventions, consisting of a single branch, than through that of their ordinary legislatures, which generally consist of two or three. The right as well as the power of the people to adopt the mode by convention, can never be questioned; and I confess that I am ignorant of any superior power that can limit their right to change, alter, and amend their constitutions by their common legislatures, or by any other mode they may, in their sovereign capacity, prefer. I highly approve the organic law of Maryland, which confines the power of altering the constitution to two succeeding sessions of the legislature; but had it been conferred on a single session, no one could have doubted of its equal validity. As it now stands, the constitution of this state, in process of time, will be found like that of England, dispersed in the statute books.
PUBLICOLA.
Conclusion of the MESSAGE of the President on a Dry Dock.
MR. LATROBE'S ESTIMATE.
ESTIMATE OF THE LOCKS.
21,160 yards, earth to be removed to make the flanks of the coffre dam, digging and carting, a 30 cents. 6,048
Coffre dam, framed piled and puddled, if rated agreeably to the actual cost of a similar dam erected at Philadelphia which measures 292,800 cubic feet, and cost in labor, machinery and all materials 30,000 dollars nearly, it would stand in 10 cents per foot.
54,000 feet, cube of dam, a 10 cents digging below high water mark, 5,400
29,756 yards, lower lock pit a 25 cents 7,439
14,878 yards, Upper lock pit a 25 cents, 3,719 50
14,875 yards, above high water, a 15 cents, 2,231 70
This will account for all the digging of the lock and turning dock; for the amount accounted to the flank dams will come out of these places.
WALLING.
384 perch, In wings a 3 dolls. 1,152
4,992 do. In piers and round the gate recesses a 4 dolls. 19,968
Paced with Acquia stone above high water, and the whole bedded and jointed in taves.
2,932 do. Lock chamber in common stone a 3 50-100 dolls. 10,262
a 5 dolls. 7,895
2,240 do. Gate and sluice walls to upper locks, a 4 dolls. 8,960
1,579 do. Lock chamber below high water, a 3 50-100 dolls. 5,226
2,932 do. Lock above in ashler a 5 dolls. 14,660
2,956 do. In the turning dock a 5 dolls. 14,780
4,835 do. Gates to the dry docks and arsenal, a 5 dolls. 24,180
1,896 do. Paving in lock chambers and gates, a 3 dolls. 5,688
2,660 feet, Cube a 25 cents, labor and workmanship in each of 6 pair of gates, 665
2,000 lb. Iron work a 20 cents. 400
1065 6,590
12 sluices a 150 dolls. 1,800
Pumping, being the expence incurred in a similar work in Philadelphia, 3,000
Scaffolding and utensils 10,000
152,659
To this sum must be added 10 per cent for incidentalexpences of direction, superintendence, office expences and other small charges, impossible to be foreseen or enumerated. 15,269
Total, 167,968
NAVAL ARSENAL.
13,703 perch, In the dock, a 3 50-100 dolls. 47,960
21,210 do. Above, a 5 dolls. 106,050
Eight capitals, a 200 dolls. 1,600
There is nothing about the building but plain masonry, faced with Acquia stone, excepting only the corners of the piers, and the capitals of the columns; 5 dolls. per perch is a good allowance for the whole of the work including arches, the small quantity of moulded work which is in the piers, and for the flairs, which have been measured as solid.
1,374 squares, Of compound ribs, labor, nails and all materials, including sheeting a 10 dolls. 13,740
1,374 do. Of sheet iron roof, laid down and painted, a 20 dolls. 27,480
Scaffolding and utensils beyond what has served for the locks, say 5,000
Add 10 per cent for incidentalexpences as on the other side, 20,183
Dollars, 222,013
(Signed) B. HENRY LATROBE, Engineer.
Washington, 4th Dec. 1802.
ESTIMATE
Of the expence of supplying the canal by means of the Tiber and Stoddert's Spring, the aggregate amount of which is, Dolls. 27,295
NAVY YARD, Washington, Oct. 22, 1802.
SIR,
Conformably to your letter of instructions of the 13th July past, I proceeded without delay, to examine the streams of water &c. mentioned therein. On this business I availed myself of the assistance of Mr. Nicholas King, a judicious and accurate surveyor, and have now the honor to communicate the result.
The first spring to which you refer, by the name of Young's, is known generally and more particularly as Mr. Stoddert's. This spring rises at thirty-two feet three inches above the level of high water mark (spring tides) in the Anacostia or Eastern Branch. The quantity of water discharged by it, is thirteen hundred and twenty-four cubic feet, or forty-nine cubic yards and one foot in an hour. To convey this water to the navy yard, a channel or race must necessarily be cut in the face of the hill or bank which margins the Eastern branch, and of necessity so nearly level as only to allow a current sufficient to overcome slight obstructions and prevent the water from stagnating. The length of this race from the head of the spring to the navy yard, would be about three miles
levels we measured a line exceeding two miles and one quarter; to which, in our judgment, one third should be added for passing the heads of certain valleys or ravines, which occur in its course. This race would course generally along the side of gravelly banks or hills, and some part of the water will consequently be lost by absorption; yet as there are two or three lesser springs in this distance, the waters of which may with ease be brought into the race, it is presumed that the full quantity which runs from the head spring, will be delivered at the navy yard.
To ascertain the fall and quantity of water discharged by Tyber creek, we levelled along its meanders to the mill, belonging to the estate of the late Notley Young esq. and found the water in the race below the wheel, twenty-nine feet five and 3/10 inches, above the high water in the Tyber and Potomac. The wheel being overshot, the water in the race above it, is forty-six feet seven and 3/10 inches above the high water mark aforesaid. The quantity of water which passes down the Tyber at this mill (though it was a dry season) we found equal to one hundred and forty-four and 44-100 cubic yards in an hour. To bring the water of the Tyber from this mill to the navy yard, in an open channel, two courses may be pursued. One by tracing the level line or nearly so, until it passes the upper end of the Pinney branch of the Tyber, then continuing across the low and nearly level ground to Stoddert's spring, there falling into and blending with the water of the first mentioned race to the navy yard. In this case, the distance to cut would be from the mill to the spring, one mile and six eighths, thence to the navy yard, three miles and one eighth as aforesaid. The other course would be the same until it crossed round the head of the Pinney branch, then continuing the level wellward along the face of the hill and coming round by the capitol to the navy yard, a distance of four miles and a half.
When the water is sufficiently high to admit the boats to navigate between the Great and Little Falls of the Potomac, to the locks of the latter, it is then thirty-one feet and four 2/10 inches above the high water in the river.
The distance between the canal at the Little Falls and the navy yard, as the race would be obliged to course, would be eight miles, making use of aqueducts to convey the water over the stream at Mr. Foxall's furnace; over Rock creek, and over the Tyber near the Capitol:—namely, two miles and seven eighths from the locks to Rock creek bridge; and thence five miles and one eighth through the city to the navy yard.
The season, as is before intimated, was, at the time this survey was taken, extremely dry, and the quantity of water in the Little Falls canal consequently small. Not so high by two feet as when the boats pass along it. Thus allowing for dry seasons, the height of this canal above high water, may not be reckoned more than twenty-nine feet, for the purposes contemplated by this survey.
In the event of using the waters of the Tyber and Stoddert's spring, it would be eligible for the purpose of speedily filling the dry docks, to have a large reservoir of capacity sufficient to contain two fold or upwards of the cubic contents of the docks, for which it would be probably necessary to purchase the mill (late Notley Young's) and some convenient ground adjacent. On enquiry relative to this subject, I understand, that for the purchase of the mill and six acres of ground adjoining, the sum of about four thousand dollars will be expected.
I have not yet learned from Mr. Carroll, the price he means to affix on the ground on the Eastern branch most convenient for cutting the docks. But I feel firmly persuaded that, in case of a very extravagant value being laid thereon, it would be full as eligible (if not more so) to make use of a part of the navy yard, to the westward of the warehouses, which being already public property, and of capacity sufficient for the purposes contemplated, will preclude the necessity of stopping any other of the streets of the city, which, in the event of making use of Mr. Carroll's ground, must inevitably take place, and which circumstance might furnish specious pretexts to disaffected persons to oppose the whole.
I forbear making any calculation on the probable expence of digging and completing the canals for the conveyance of the waters to the navy yard, as you

are in possession of superior data for the purpose than any I am capacitated to give.
I have the honor to be, With much respect, Sir, Your obedient servant, (Signed) THOMAS TINGEY. Hon. ROBERT SMITH.
Extract of a letter from B. Henry La- wrence, to the President, dated Phila- delphia, Dec. 15th 1802.
Sir, "Captain Dale, of the United States navy, called upon me this morning, and in conversation upon the naval arsenal or dry docks proposed by you to be erected at the Federal city, which he most warmly approved, he informed me that the Swedish government had lately conceived the idea of adopting the same means of preserving their navy in times of peace. The Swedish admiral Cederstrom described to him the situation of the dock, which was then in the progress of construction. It was intended to contain eight ships of 74 guns, and another was projected to contain twelve, in all making provision for 20 ships of the line. The situation was remarkably favorable. Deep water close to a perpendicular rock, which can be easily wrought, gives the opportunity of excavating the dock; the rock forms the wall, and the roof is laid over, at such a height that the ships go in with their lower masts standing. Captain Dale did not exactly know how the ships were worked into the dock, but from his description of the situation I presume they are tide docks. Admiral Cederstrom said, that the vessels were to be washed with fresh water, perfectly drained, and open to a circulation of air, and that he had no doubt of their remaining in perfect repair in the dock for a century, and gave many reasons for his opinion, which were convincing."
National Intelligencer. Congress of the United States. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1803.
The House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. John C. Smith in the chair—on Mr. Rutledge's resolution, as follows:
"Resolved, That any of the states importing pieces of ordnance, fire or side arms, for the use of their militia, respectively, be permitted to receive the same, free from duty."
Mr. Leib called for the reading of the memorial of the gun makers of Philadelphia, which was accordingly read; when the debate was resumed.
Mr. Bacon spoke against, and Messrs. Nicholson and Rutledge in favor of the resolution.
The question was then taken on the motion of Mr. S. Smith, to strike out the word "fire;" and lost—Ayes 25.
The question then recurred on the main resolution.
Mr. Varnum suggested the propriety of extending the freedom from duty to individuals as well as states.
Mr. Rutledge said he should have no objection to that modification; but recommended the agreeing in the first instance to the resolution as it stood, and making the amendment, when a bill should be introduced.
Mr. Smilie delivered his sentiments against the resolution generally; when the question was taken on agreeing to the resolution, and carried in the negative—Ayes 41—Noes 43.
The committee thereupon rose and reported their disagreement to the resolution.
The report was immediately taken up; and was supported by Messrs. Southard, Smilie, Randolph, Thatcher, S. Smith and Eustis; and opposed by Messrs. Davis, Claiborne, Hill, Meriwether and Varnum.
The question was then taken on an agreement to the report of the committee disagreeing to the resolution, and carried in the negative.
The Yeas and Nays being called, were: Yeas 44—Nays 47.
The original resolution again recurring, Mr. Griswold moved to amend it, by limiting its operation to two years, and to the end of the next session of Congress. Agreed to.
Mr. Griswold moved to insert "brass" before ordnance—Agreed to.
The question being then about to be put on the resolution so amended, Mr. Varnum again expressed his desire that the freedom from duty should be extended to individuals, and declared his determination to vote against the resolution unless thus altered.
Mr. Rutledge said, though in his opinion it would be better to reserve such modification until a bill was introduced, yet if the gentleman would make such an amendment, he would cheerfully concur in it.
Mr. Nicholson observed that he would make no objection to such a modification, in case it were accompanied with
a prohibition to export arms to import-
ed. The question was then taken on the resolution by yeas and nays, as follows: Yeas 45—Nays 45.
The speaker declaring himself in the affirmative, the resolution passed; and a committee of three were appointed to bring in a bill.
Mr. S. Smith gave notice that he would on Wednesday call up the report of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures on so much of the President's Message as related to Counterfeiting Duties.
Mr. Davis called up the report of the Committee of Elections on the case of John P. Van Ness.
The House went into committee of the whole, Mr. Varnum in the chair, on the report, as follows:
"That from the free concessions, and agreement of the said member, it appears to your committee, that he has accepted, and exercised the office of a major of the militia, under the authority of the United States, within the territory of Columbia;—and that a paragraph in the sixth section of the first article of the constitution, which expressly provides, that, "No person, holding any office under the United States, shall be a member of either house, during his continuance in office," does, in the opinion of your committee, render the acceptance and exercise of the office aforesaid, incompatible with the holding, at the same time, of a seat in the house.
"Your committee, therefore, ask leave to submit to the house the following resolution, to wit:
"Resolved, That John P. Van Ness, one of the members of this house, having accepted and exercised the office of major of militia, under the authority of the United States, within the territory of Columbia, hath thereby forfeited his right to a seat as a member of this house."
Mr. Van Ness said he would make a remark or two that would perhaps remove any impressions of indelicacy on his part in retaining his seat under the circumstances in which he was placed. He considered himself as standing on that floor not as a private individual, but as a representative of New York; and as holding a trust which he was not authorized to abandon before a constitutional decision should be made. His constituents had placed him there as the guardian of their rights; and that trust he could not desert without a constitutional decision being made. If that decision should be adverse to his retaining his seat, in retiring from the house he should feel no regret but at leaving his constituents unrepresented during the remainder of the session, at not having discharged all the business assigned him by the chair; and at ceasing to associate with gentlemen, who, for the most part, he respected. In a pecuniary view, the relinquishing his seat could not in the least affect him; nor should he consider it disreputable to leave a body without any imputation of dishonor or impropriety.
The reasons he should offer to the committee for retaining his seat were few and simple. He thought the fair, liberal, and sound construction of the constitution did not affect his case; that the incapacitating provision only applied to civil offices. The constitution was only a digest of the most approved principles of the constitutions of the several states, in which the spirit of those constitutions was combined. Not one of those constitutions excluded from office those who had accepted military appointments, except in the regular service. He, therefore, felt a full conviction that it was never the intention of the framers of the constitution of the United States to exclude militia officers from holding a seat in Congress. And however important it might be to adhere to the letter of the constitution, yet when the spirit of it was so clear as it appeared to him, it ought to have weight in the decision of the question before the committee, which might affect objects of great importance. The right of every portion of the union to a representation in that house was very important, and ought to be respected in all cases which may either directly or indirectly affect it. Gentlemen, therefore, ought to reflect before they deprive a part of the union of this important right.
Mr. Van Ness here read the 2d paragraph of the 6th Sect. of the 1st Art. of the Constitution, as follows.
"No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time; and no person holding any office under the United States shall be a member of either House during his continuance in office."
From the language of the first part of this paragraph Mr. V. inferred that it was the intention of the framers of the Constitution that the restriction should apply to civil offices only—Gentlemen may ask, shall we by our construction countenance an introduction into this House of regular military officers? But to this, it may be replied that full confidence may be placed on the good sense of the people to prevent this effect. The framers of the Constitution, therefore,
thought this a power that might be safely left to the discretion of the people.
The constitution only applied to two alternative cases. An individual holding a seat in this body could not be appointed to a civil office; and an individual holding a civil office could not consequently hold a seat here. This was all that it was necessary to provide for.
There was another ground. He could not conceive that such an office as he held was comprehended in the Constitution. He was not an officer of the United States; but of a district, which, locally considered, might be looked upon as an island placed in the sea. He could not think that the constitution meant to exclude officers of dependent colonial districts. It had never been contemplated that such colonial possessions should be represented on this floor. Why, therefore, apply the exclusion to them?
One great reason for this provision of the Constitution was to prevent corruption. Where could be the danger of this from an office without the least emolument? The inconvenience of exclusion in such cases too would be glaring. Its necessary effect would be an inability to get those to accept commissions in the militia who were proper for the stations.
There was another idea entitled to weight. If it be determined that the militia officers of this district shall be excluded, the same rule will apply to all militia officers appointed by the Governors of the Territories of the United States. Do you not also exclude the militia officers of the States, who though appointed in the States, are subject to the command of the United States? A construction of the Constitution productive of such effects he considered unfounded, and contrary to the intention of its framers.
Had he supposed that the acceptance of an office in the militia would have interfered with his seat in that House, he would never have accepted it. He had never entertained a doubt on this point until broached in the House. Since then he had heard various opinions. By what he had heard his own opinion was not changed; as he believed that a true construction of the Constitution would exclude his case. Should, however, a decision against his holding his seat be made, he should retire without any other regret than that which he had expressed. He had not risen to argue the case as an advocate; but merely to assign the grounds on which he had acted.
Mr. Bacon observed that the committee of elections had not thought themselves at liberty to be influenced by the propriety or impropriety of this part of the Constitution, otherwise they might have determined differently; but they felt themselves bound by the Constitution itself. Though the first part of the section of the Constitution referred to civil offices; yet the latter part used the expression any office, which was more comprehensive, and appeared to them to have been intended to have an universal effect.
Mr. Thomas. Mr. Chairman, ever since this question was first agitated I have felt no small degree of solicitude respecting it—on the one hand I view the seat of a member of this house from the state of which I have the honor to represent, important; not only as it respects the interest of that state in the deliberations of the national legislature, but as it respects the feelings of my friend and colleague—and on the other hand I view the constitution of my country, which I consider the palladium of our liberties—the rock of our national salvation—but, sir, however important I may consider my colleague's holding his seat on this floor, either as it respects himself or the state of New-York, if it comes in competition with that constitution, it is my duty to, and I shall readily yield to it.—The clause of the constitution said Mr. T. which has been quoted by the committee and which is in point, declares, that "no person holding any office under the United States, shall be a member of either house during his continuance in office."
It appears said Mr. T. that my colleague did some time in the recess of congress accept and exercise the office of a major in the militia of the district of Columbia under an act of Congress, and the exclusive government of the United States, this office, although trivial in itself, without emolument, and to which very little or no influence can attach, nor can it in my opinion have a tendency to bias his vote improperly on any question in this house; yet as I do believe it comes within the province of that clause of the constitution and permitting him to retain his seat may establish a precedent which may hereafter be attended with pernicious consequences, I conceive myself bound in justice to myself as well as to my country to give my vote to concur with the committee in their report.
The question was then taken on the report of the committee of electors, which was agreed to without a division.
The committee rose—The House immediately took up their report.
Mr. Randolph observed that on a precedent so important as was about to be established by the vote of the House, it was unnecessary to say a word. He
wished, however, that the disposition of the House to exclude by an unanimous vote even the shadow of executive influence should be recorded on their journals; for which purpose he called the Yeas and Nays; which were taken, and were unanimously in favor of the resolution.
Mr. Eustis made some remarks on the impropriety of vesting the President of the United States with the revocation at pleasure of the commissions of militia officers in the district of Columbia; and moved the appointment of a committee to revise the act by which that system is authorized.
Ordered to lie on the table.
Tuesday, January 18.
On motion of Mr. S. Smith the house adopted a resolution for the appointment of a committee to report whether any and what alterations are necessary in the act for recording and registering American vessels.
The house went into committee of the whole on the bill for the relief of Henry Mesnier.—Mr. Varnum in the chair.
The committee rose, and reported the bill without amendment.
The House immediately took up the report of the committee, agreed to it, and ordered the bill to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole house on the bill for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia.—John C. Smith in the chair.
Sundry amendments were made, and referred to the house, who immediately took them up, and agreed to them with other amendments.
Mr. Bayard moved an additional amendment, providing that no discharge of an insolvent debtor under this act should have a greater effect in any particular state to discharge the debtor than could have been the effect under the insolvent law of such state.
The motion was supported by Messrs. Bayard, Hemphill, Randolph, Hallings, and Bacon; and opposed by Mr. Nicholson.
Carried. Ayes 45.
Mr. Southard then moved the recommittal of the first section to a committee of the whole, for the purpose of amending it, so as to admit to the benefits of the act aliens as well as citizens, and to dispense with the required residence of 12 months.
Carried.
Two Messages were received from the President;
The one, enclosing a report from the Secretary of War respecting trading Houses among the Indians, progress made in making Indian boundaries, &c. —which was read, and referred to the committee appointed on so much of the President's Message as relates to Indian affairs.
Another Message was received, which the Speaker declared of a confidential nature; when the galleries were cleared:
The doors were opened in about ten minutes.
When the bill for the relief of the sufferers by fire in Portsmouth was taken up, and a blank therein prolonging the period of paying duties, filled with twelve months; and the bill ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
The House then went into committee of the whole, Mr. John C. Smith in the Chair—on the first Sect. of the bill for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia.
Mr. Elmendorf moved an amendment, conformably to the ideas above expressed by Mr. Southard; which was agreed to.
The committee rose, and the House agreed to the amendment.
Mr. Elmendorf moved a new section declaring that the provisions of the act should not apply to persons imprisoned at the suit of the United States.
Agreed to.
The bill was then ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
The following resolution was moved on Friday the 14th inst. in the House of Representatives by Mr. Van Ness, and referred to the committee to whom was committed the bill from the Senate upon the subject of monuments, &c. viz:
"Resolved, That a monument be erected in commemoration of the patriotism, valor and good conduct of Major General Horatio Gates who, in the late revolution commanded the American forces that captured General Burgoyne and the British army under his command at Saratoga in the state of New-York."
NOTICE.
A MEETING of such persons as wish to encourage the preaching of the gospel in this city, in a connection with the Associate Presbytery of Pennsylvania, is requested at the Treasury hall on Thursday, the 21st inst. at 4 o'clock, P. M. or if the weather should be unfavorable, at the same hour the next day.
The object for which the meeting is called is to ascertain what support may be expected towards a stated ministry.
Washington, 14th Jan. 1803.
WASHINGTON CITY
WEDNESDAY, January 19, 1803.
Arrived in this city, AARON BURR, Vice President of the United States.
JAMES MUNROE, Envoy Extraordinary to Madrid and Paris.
The following report has been agreed to in the House of Representatives.
That between the latitude thirty-five, which is the southern boundary claimed by North Carolina, and the northernmost boundary of Georgia, as settled by a convention between that state and South Carolina, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, there intervenes a tract of country supposed to be about twelve miles wide, from North to South, and extending in length, from the top of the main ridge of mountains which divides the eastern from the western waters to the Mississippi. This tract, consequently remained within the limits of South Carolina; and in the year 1787 it was ceded by the state of South Carolina, to the United States, who accepted the cession.
On the eastern extremity of this tract immediately at the foot of the main ridge of mountains above mentioned, are situated the people whose petition is now under consideration.
By the articles of agreement and cession entered into on the 24th day of April, 1802, between the commissioners appointed on the part of the United States, by virtue of an act entitled "An act for an amicable settlement of limits with the state of Georgia, and authorizing the establishment of a government in the Mississippi territory," and of the act supplementary to the last mentioned act, on the one part; and the commissioners appointed on the part of the state of Georgia by virtue of an act entitled "An act to carry the twenty-third section of the first article of the constitution into effect," and of the act to amend the last mentioned act, on the other part.
The United States in the second article of agreement and cession, cede to the state of Georgia whatever claim, right or title they may have to the jurisdiction or soil of any lands lying within the United States, & out of the proper boundaries of any other state, & situated south of the southern boundaries of the states of Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina, and east of the eastern boundary of the territory ceded by Georgia to the United States. This cession made by the United States to the state of Georgia, includes the residence of the petitioners. The committee are therefore of opinion that the prayer of the petitioners cannot be granted.
THE committee appointed by their fellow-citizens to frame a memorial to Congress, praying authority to establish a territorial legislature, and a redress of grievances, give notice, that they will be prepared to submit a memorial to that effect at a meeting of the citizens of Washington county, which they request at Lovell's hotel, on Wednesday, the 26th inst. at 6 o'clock, P. M.
ROBERT BRENT, Chairman.
The elections for representatives to Congress in the several districts of South Carolina, are to be held on the first Monday and Tuesday in February next.
The elections for representatives to Congress in North Carolina, are likewise to be by districts and are to take place in August next.
At a stated meeting of the American Philosophical Society held at their hall, Jan. 7th 1803. The following persons were duly elected officers.
President—Thomas Jefferson, Vice Presidents—Robert Patterson, Casper Wister, Benj. Smith Barton. Secretaries—Adam Seybert, John R. Coxe, Thomas C. James, Thomas T. Hewson. Counsellors for 3 years. Jonathan Williams, Andrew Ellicot, Samuel Magaw, Nicholas Collin, Counsellor for 2 years. Tench Coxe. Curators—Charles W. Peale, Robert Leslie, William S. Jacobs. Treasurer—John Vaughan.
PHILADELPHIA Jan. 14.
Extract of a letter from Gibraltar, dated on board the U. States frigate John Adams, Dec. 4. to a gentleman in this city.
We arrived here the 20th November, to take in provisions for commodore Morris, who is at Malta. We shall stop at Malaga, and go up in company with the Constellation. All our squadron except the Adams, Campbell, winter at Malta, and we all live in hopes, that by the arrival of spring, the commodore will make an attack on Tripoli. Yesterday a store ship arrived in 24 days from New York.

NEW YORK, Jan. 13.
By the Prosperity, capt. Jaugin, which arrived yesterday in 32 days from Gibraltar, we learn that the United States frigates John Adams and Adams were both there. Our consul at that place informed capt. J. that the United States frigate Constellation had carried away her foremast in a gale of wind, and was repairing at Malaga.
The ship Enterprise, of this port, chartered by government, had arrived at Gibraltar with provisions for our vessels of war, four days before the Prosperity failed.
A Tripolitan corsair of 20 guns, lay there, and was closely watched by the Adams, which lay at Algiers.
We are also informed that a great number of British troops under command of general Knox, had arrived at Gibraltar and proceeded up the Mediterranean for Malta.
From the Scioto Gazette.
[Copy.] Department of State Nov. 22, 1802.
SIR, The President observing in an address lately delivered by you to the convention, held at Chillicothe, an intemperance and indecorum of language towards the legislature of the United States, and a disorganizing spirit and tendency of very evil example, and grossly violating the rules of conduct enjoined by your public station, determines that your commission of governor of the north-western territory shall cease on the receipt of this notification.
I am, Sir, respectfully your obedient servant, JAMES MADISON. Arthur St. Clair, Esq. } Chillicothe. }
To the hon. James Madison, Secretary of State.
Cincinnati, 21st Dec. 1802.
SIR, Your letter of the 22d November, notifying to me that the President had determined that upon the receipt of that letter, my commission of governor of the north-western territory should cease, was delivered to me by Mr. Secretary Byrd, on the 14th day of this month. I request of you, sir, to present my humble thanks to the President for that favor, as he has thereby discharged me from an office I was heartily tired of, about six weeks sooner than I had determined to rid myself of it; as he may have observed from an address, not to the convention, but to the people, on the 8th inst. I cannot, however, agree with the President that, in my address to the convention, which is assigned as the reason of my being dismissed, that there was either an intemperance, or indecorum of language towards the legislature of the United States or a disorganizing spirit of evil tendency and example; unless an honest and true representation of facts deserve those epithets; or that "the rules of conduct enjoined by my public station" were, in any way violated, unless it be understood that the rule of conduct for men in office is an implicit and blind obedience.—As the convention, sir, was to meet in pursuance of an act of Congress, whereby the election of the members was directed to be made according to a law of the territory that had existed, but had been long repealed: a sense of public duty led me to cause the elections to be made conformably to the spirit of the act, and the existing election laws, as they could not be made conformably to the words of the act, and when the convention was met, I had done within my public capacity.—Every citizen had a right to address that body, either openly or in writing, and that right was common to me with the rest, and I believe, sir, it is a paramount duty which every person owes to the community of which he is a member to give warning, either to the representatives or to the body, when he sees that the rights of that community are invaded, from whatever quarter the invasion may come, and to direct them, if he can, to the means of warding it off, or of repelling it; and I scruple not to say that the violent, hasty, and unprecedented intrusion of the legislature of the United States into the internal concerns of the north-western territory, was at least indecorous and inconsistent with its public duty, and I might add, that the transferring above five thousand people, without their knowledge or consent, from a country where they were in possession of self-government, to another where they will be at least for a time deprived of that privilege, was something more than indecorous, and that, had it happened in Germany, where such things have happened, no man in America would have hesitated to call it by a harsher term.
Degraded as our country is, and abject as too many of her sons are become, there are still a vast proportion of them who will be at no loss for the proper term.
Be pleased also, sir, to accept my thanks for the peculiar delicacy you observed, in committing the delivery of your letter, and in furnishing him with a copy of it, to Mr. Byrd, against whom
there were in your hands to be laid before the President, complaints of something more than indecorum, and of a total neglect of and refusal to perform his official duties. It is, sir, such strokes as this which serve to develop character, and, like the relief in painting, bring out the figure, distinctly, in its proper shape; it produced however no other emotions but that kind of subfusc which Phyllis' misfits tell us is the expression on the countenance of a certain mental sensation, which I do not choose to name, and never fails of producing that effect. With due respect, I am, Sir, Your obedient servant. A. ST. CLAIR.
MARIE ANNE PIC, Respectfully inform her customers, that she has received a new supply to her extensive assortment of MILLENNERY GOODS, AMONG WHICH ARE. Cropt, Brufs, and a-la-grecque Wigs, ornamented with Combs and Bandeaux Sultan Turbans, Draperies, Shoes of new color, embroidered & plain Ridicules of the newest form Spanish Mantillas Gloves embroidered with gold and silver Ostrich & silver feathers of the newest fashion Gentlemen's fur gloves and other sorts Silk Stockings Satin and crape for dresses Silk great coats Muffs and Tippers Bandeaux a-la-minerva Flower diadems Perfumery of all kinds Socks Children's toys Velvet bonnets, and Hats of the newest fashion Lace caps Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. &c. Jan. 19. 3t.
SLAVES FOR SALE. THE subscriber will on Wednesday the 16th of February next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the house of ANTHONY ADDISON, in Prince George's county, expose to public sale, and sell for ready money to the highest bidder, Negro Peter, a young man with his wife Nell, and their four children. Negro George, with Rose his wife, and their five children. Negro Jack, a blacksmith, Negro Sam, a shoemaker, and Parefer, Jem, Daniel, Jem St. Clair, Isaac, Dennis, Jack and Bob, eight likely young lads. At the sale, families will not be divided, but sold together. These slaves are sold in virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date the 26th day of August, 1802, from Anthony Addison, to me the subscriber, authorizing and directing the sale of the said slaves, to raise a sum of money for the purposes therein mentioned. The sale will commence at 12 o'clock in the forenoon of the day above mentioned. And so many of the said slaves will be sold, as will raise the sum of three thousand and fifty dollars, with interest on 3000 dollars, on the 26th day of August, 1802, until the day of sale aforesaid. WILLIAM LYLES. Jan. 19. 1W16F.
WANTED. A place in a Store, or any other business, as a Clerk or Steward, TO a private or public gentleman, who can be well recommended.—The wages required will be moderate until he is found agreeable to whom he may be employed.—A line addressed to F. M. and left at the office of the National Intelligencer, will be greatly received. Washington City, Jan 19 1803. 3t.
FOR SALE. A two-story frame House, situate on New Jersey Avenue, SQUARE six hundred and ninety, near the Capitol.—It is very convenient for many kinds of business, having a neat shop with a large bow window, and five rooms besides, all private—it is at present occupied by Mr. Thos. Carpenter, master Taylor. For terms apply to JOHN MINCHIN. Jan. 19. 6t.
Fifty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber sometime in June 1800, a negro woman named Rynar about 25 or 30 years old, about five feet high, dark complexion, speaks good English, and is very artful. Rynar is a very good cook, and sows with her needle equal to most women—Rynar was raised by Mr. Debut and sold from that estate to Mr. Poerston, and he sold her to Mr. Sen. Sothern, who sold her to me—It is likely she has fears on her back, as she has been severely whipped, has a husband who is known by the name of free Joe or Joe Wood—He very often works in the city of Washington, and it is likely Rynar is near that place. Rynar has a sister very like herself who was set free and lives with Mr. Addison near Grub town—Rynar is sometimes in the neighborhood of Mr. Samuel Molton's in Charles county who has her brother. The above reward will be paid to any person that will lodge said negro in any jail and give information to Mr. J. B. Dent of Charles county, or Mr. Joseph Turner of Port Tobacco who will give information thereof to me by a letter directed to Mehra, Hale and Sims Union Courthouse South Carolina, and the money paid as soon as I can get her and take her out of jail. JOHN S. SIMS. P. S. Mr. J. B. Dent has power to Sell her for me. Jan. 17 1803. 3t
A few hundred weight of Baltimore manufactured loaf Sugar, and a parcel of Seine Twine, of a very superior quality, just received and for sale by STEUNARD & BEALL. N. B. They have on hand, French, Peach, and Apple Brandy, Whiskey, Tar and Flour by the barrel, a large supply of Salt and Plaider of Paris and Shad. Jan. 17, 1803. eptm
Latest Foreign Intelligence. Received by the brig Sally, Le Roux, arrived at Charleston, in 36 days from Guernsey.—London dates to the 27th November.
LONDON, Nov. 12. The affairs on the continent begin to wear more favorable aspects for the peace of Europe, and the happiness of mankind. It is now evident that Russia is not disposed to co-operate with France in opposing the House of Austria, the only opponent to its ambition, and the only barrier against universal empire and general slavery. One good consequence has already resulted from this circumstance. The chief count has offered more equitable and moderate terms in respect to the indemnities; and the emperor Francis, who has yielded to circumstances without losing his dignity, has acceded to the conditions.—Thus the continent has, at the same time, some prospect of peace and a balance of power, without which peace cannot be preserved, or without which it would not be worth preserving.
The change in the cabinet of Petersburg, is happy for the world at large; and even the first count himself may find his situation improved by the circumstances. It will set some bounds to his projects of ambition; and though we allow him great merit and abilities, yet, as he is not in human nature to be moderate, when there is no resisting power to set bounds to ambition; and history proves, from the earliest period to the present day, that there is not a more dangerous passion to gratify.
The king of Prussia will now find that he must keep in his place, and that the second in the empire must not, just yet, aspire to the first. The declaration issued by the august successor of Gustavus Adolphus, does him great honor as king of Sweden; and in that capacity, as a member of the great Republic of Nations, as well as a Prince of the empire, he has stood forward with equal propriety and honor, to protect against seizing by force on possessions the right to which was still under legitimate discussion, questionable and undecided.
Switzerland, by the accounts which yesterday arrived, is in a very singular situation. A cordon of troops separate the larger cantons from the smaller; and those of the latter, like the brave descendants of William Tell, still resist the interference of a foreign power in their internal affairs. French troops are assembling, and about to rush in on that handful of heroes, who seem determined only to yield to force, and who thereby at least shew to the whole world that they deserve freedom, and that if they must be slaves, they will net lend a hand to rivet their own fetters. Next to successful resistance is greatness of mind; and the diet of Schwitz cannot be beheld without admiration, or without recalling to mind Cato, and those virtuous Romans who resisted the power of the man who, at the head of victorious armies, had determined to enslave their country. They may with the virtuous Roman exclaim— "It must be so, this world was made for Cæsar."
They must be reduced to yield, but they will carry with them the regret of all good men, and of all those who love liberty and esteem virtue. The prompt departure of lord Whitworth, to Paris, gives reason to hope that there is no serious difference between this country and France.
PARLIAMENT OF THE UNITED KINGDOMS. HOUSE OF LORDS.
Tuesday, November 23. This day his majesty came to the house of peers, and being in his royal robes, seated on the throne, with the usual solemnity, sir Francis Molyneux, gentleman-usher of the black rod, was sent with a message from his majesty to the house of commons, commanding their attendance in the house of peers. The commons being come thither accordingly, his majesty was pleased to make the following most gracious speech: "My Lords and Gentlemen, "It is highly gratifying to me to resort to your advice and assistance after the opportunity which has been recently afforded of collecting the sense of my people."
"The internal prosperity of the country has realized our most sanguine hopes. We have experienced the bounty of Divine Providence in the produce of an abundant harvest; the state of the manufactures, commerce and revenue of my United Kingdoms, is flourishing without example; and the loyalty and attachment which are manifested to my person and government afford the strongest indications of the just sense that is entertained of the numerous blessings enjoyed under the protection of our happy constitution."
"In my intercourse with foreign powers, I have been actuated by a sincere disposition for the maintenance of peace. It is nevertheless impossible for me to lose sight of that established and wise system of policy by which the interests of
other states are connected with our own; and I cannot therefore be indifferent to any material change in their relative condition and strength. My conduct will be invariably regulated by a due consideration of the actual situation of Europe, and by watchful solicitude for the permanent welfare of my people. You will, I am persuaded, agree with me in thinking that it is incumbent upon us to adopt those means of security which are best calculated to afford the prospect of preserving to my subjects the blessings of peace."
"Gentlemen of the house of commons. "I have ordered the estimates for the ensuing year to be laid before you; and I rely on your zeal and liberality in providing for the various branches of the public service, which it is a great satisfaction to me to think may be fully accomplished without any considerable addition to the burthens of my people."
"My Lords and Gentlemen. "I contemplate, with the utmost satisfaction, the great and increasing benefits produced by that important measure which has united the interests and consolidated the resources of Great-Britain and Ireland. The improvement and extension of these advantages will be objects of your unremitting care and attention. The trade and commerce of my subjects, so essential to the support of public credit, and of our maritime strength, will, I am persuaded, receive from you every possible encouragement, and you will readily lend your assistance in affording, to mercantile transactions in every part of my United Kingdoms, all the facility and accommodation that may be consistent with the security of the public revenue."
"To uphold the honor of the country, to encourage its industry, to improve its resources, and to maintain the true principles of the constitution in church and state, are the great and leading duties which you are called upon to discharge. In the performance of them you may be assured of my uniform and cordial support; it being my most earnest wish to cultivate a perfect harmony and confidence between me and my parliament, and to promote to the utmost the welfare of my faithful subjects, whose interest and happiness I shall ever consider as inseparable from my own." His majesty then left the house, and the commons retired.
November 26. His Majesty's speech, which was eagerly looked for, throws no new light on the intention of government; it merely informs us that the peace shall be preserved, if possible; and if that be not possible we shall go to war.—The maintenance of continental alliances, and the balance of power in Europe, is the only point to which the speech pledges government.
The debates in Parliament, to which this state paper gave rise, have discovered the intentions of government, with regard to public affairs, and the state and views of parties at home. By the debates, ministers with and hope for peace, but yet are concerted at the frides of ambition daily making by France, though they do not deem it a sufficient cause to justify our going to war alone and unsupported by any continental power. Mr. Fox and the old opposition, strongly support administration in these sentiments; but are as strongly opposed by the Grenville party, and the friends of the late minister, who affirms, that without the restoration of their favorite (Mr. Pitt) to the head of affairs, neither peace nor war can save the country.
BAHAMA ISLANDS. By his excellency John Halkett, Esq. captain general and governor in chief, in and over the said islands, and of the garrison there, or that may be sent thither, chancellor, vice-admiral and ordinary of the same.
WHEREAS it is judged expedient that the admission of provisions and lumber in foreign vessels, should for the present be allowed. I do therefore by and with the advice of his majesty's honorable council, issue this my proclamation, permitting the following articles to be imported into the ports of Nassau, Exama, Turks Island, and Saint George, as well in foreign as in British bottoms, viz. corn, all sorts of grain and pulse, flour, bread, and rice, every species of salted provisions, cattle, and live stock of all kinds, and all sorts of lumber, until further notice.
Given under my hand, and seal of the said islands, at Nassau, New-Providence, the seventeenth day of December, in the year of our Lord, 1802, and in the forty-third year of his majesty's reign. J. HALKETT. By his excellency's command, ADAM CHRYSPIE, Sec'y.
A NEGRO MAN To be hired by the year, half yearly, or quarterly— A SOBER well disposed man about 27 years of age, cleanly, and has been many years employed as Coach Driver, stable boy, and occasionally waiting at table, and is a good working gardener—Has a wife living near the District. He has a good character for sobriety and honesty. For further information apply to Mr. Simmes Tavern keeper in George Town.
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS, by the first Article of the Terms and Conditions declared by the President of the United States on the seventeenth day of October, 1791, for regulating the Materials and manner of of Buildings and Improvements on the Lots in the City of Washington, it is provided "that the outer and party walls of all Houses in the said City, shall be built of Brick or Stone;" and by the third Article of the same Terms and Conditions it is declared, that the wall of no house shall be higher than 40 feet to the roof in any part of the City, nor shall any be lower than 35 feet on any of the Avenues: and whereas the above recited Articles were found to impede the settlement in the City of Mechanics and others, whose circumstances did not admit of erecting houses authorized by the said regulations, for which cause the operation of the said Articles has been suspended by several Acts of the President of the United States from the fifth day of June, 1796, to the first day of January, 1803, and the beneficial effects arising from such suspensions having been experienced; it is deemed proper to revive the same, with the exception hereinafter mentioned. WHEREFORE I, THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States, do declare, that the first and third Articles above recited shall be, and the same are hereby suspended until the first day of January, 1804, and that all houses which shall be erected in the said City of Washington, previous to the said first day of January, 1804; conformable in other respects to the regulations aforesaid shall be considered as lawfully erected, except that no wooden house covering more than 330 square feet, or higher than twelve feet from the sill to the eve shall be erected—nor shall such house be placed within 24 feet of any brick or stone house.
Given under my hand this 15th January, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the court of chancery of Maryland, the subscribers will expose to Public Sale, on Friday the fourth day of February next, on the premises, all that tract or parcel of land called Harriston's Security, lying in Anne-Arundel county, containing 419 1-2 acres, whereon Mr. William Davidson lately resided. This land lies on West river, and has thereon an excellent dwelling-house and all necessary out houses, and three small dwelling-houses now occupied by tenants. The farm is very highly improved, and the soil well adapted for the growth of Indian corn and wheat. The situation is remarkable for its convenience to fish, oysters, and wild fowl of every kind.
The terms of sale of the above tract of land are, that the purchaser shall pay one fourth part of the purchase money on the ratification of the sale by the chancellor, giving bond with approved security to pay one third of the balance in three months, one other third in six months, and the residue in nine months from the day of sale, with interest from the said day of sale.
The subscribers will also expose to public sale, on Wednesday the ninth day of February next, at Mr. Rhodes's tavern, in the City of Washington, sundry lots or parcels of ground in the said city, in the following squares, to wit, parts of squares No. 212, 213, 214, 215, 220, 222, 248, 251, 252, 281, 282, 283, 285, 287, 316, 340, 341, 342, 367, 368, 372, 373, being in the whole 113 lots. The lots or parcels of ground offered for sale in the above squares have been subdivided into convenient building lots, and the whole of them lie to the north-east of the president's square, and some of them bind on the said square.
The terms of sale of the above lots or parcels of ground are, good negotiable notes, with approved endorser, one third of the purchase money payable in sixty days, one other third in ninety days, and the residue in one hundred and twenty days from the day of sale, with legal interest from the said day of sale.
The whole of the foregoing property having been mortgaged by William Davidson to William Campbells, (which has since been assigned to Thomas Snowden,) is offered for sale for the purpose of raising the sum for which it was mortgaged, with interest.
Upon payment of the whole purchase money the subscribers are authorized to execute deeds for the property sold.
HENRY H. CHAPMAN } Trustees. TH. HARRIS, Jun. Jan. 17. 1803.
JOHN BYRNE,
This wholesale and retail Liquor and Grocery store, opposite Mott's (former M'Knight's) tavern, Kings street, Alexandria, offers for sale at very moderate prices, WINES of first quality, by the pipe, qt. cask, demijohn, &c.
London particular Madeira, do. do. Tennerife, choice old Sherry and Lisbon, Port and Malaga.
Cognac Brandy, Holland gin, old Jamaica and Antigua Rum, do. Peach Brandy and Whiskey, Cherry Bounce, Lemon Juice, fine Graft Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Sugars, Raisins, Almonds, Prunes, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Mustard, Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Pearl Barley, Rice, Sago, Spanish Segars, Candles, &c. The quality and prices of the above are peculiarly calculated to recommend them to the keepers of boarding houses and taverns, and to give satisfaction to rich gentlemen as may wish to provide their own liquors, &c.—Orders for any quantity shall be executed with punctuality and fidelity, by the George Town or Washington packets, which ply daily between these places and Alexandria. Alexandria, Dec. 14.—epm &awfjw

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, societies, 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 dinner in their apartments.
The Hotel being so well known, it is almost needless to say, that it is situated in one of the most healthy and pleasant parts of the city; commanding an extensive view in every direction, not only of the city itself, but also of the Narrows, the North and East Rivers, the State of New-Jersey, York and Long-Island &c. &c.
A handsome coffee-room will be fitted up in the principal story; where gentlemen may have tea, coffee, chocolate, soups, and refreshments in general, at the shortest notice. All the leading newspapers in the Union, will be regularly taken in.
Public dinners and suppers in a plain or elegant style either for large or small parties. Also, beef steaks, oysters, &c. regularly furnished. An ordinary every day at half past 2 o'clock, by the public's obedient servant, JOHN LOVETT.
N. B. Rooms to let by the month or year April 21, 1802.
Wanted to Hire,
During the Session of Congress, A GOOD COOK, To whom liberal wages will be given— Enquire of the Printer. Jan. 12. 3.
City Repository and Auction Room.
Household Furniture, and goods of every description, received for public and private sale, by JOHN GARDINER, Auctioneer, Pennsylvania Avenue, 4th house west of President's square.
GARDINER will have an Auction every Tuesday at 11 A. M. and sell by private sale other days. This arrangement he trusts will accommodate all who are desirous of selling for cash and all who are desirous to buy cheap. Those who have goods they wish to part with, can exhibit them at this repository, and those who wish to purchase, by calling, will probably find what they want on city terms.
Variety of House Furniture—some dry Goods—India—Burberry—Ironmongery—Carpenters Tools—A Franklin stove &c. &c. now for sale Cheap. J. GARDINER. 4th Jan. 1802. L.W.L.
NOTICE.
NEGRO NANCY, a black woman, was committed to the Jail of Washington County, on the 9th day of December, as a run away. She is a smart, well set woman, five feet one or two inches high, pitted with the small-pox, has scars on each side of her neck, and says she formerly belonged to JOHN CHILD of Fairfax county Virginia.
NEGRO RACHEL and her child John, were committed on the same day. Rachel is about five feet three or four inches high, is pitted with the small-pox, and has lost one of her fore teeth—the child is about 18 months old. She says she was formerly the property of JAMES WILSON of Calvert county. The owners of the above slaves are desired to come, prove property, pay charges and take them away, or the same will be sold for less agreeable to law. ROBERT MCLEAN, Jailor For Daniel C. Brent, Marshal District Columbia. Dec. 29. raw3w.
The subscriber intends to decline business, and offers for sale those two lots and lots north eastward of the War Office, with a number of wheelbarrows including tables, looms, &c. complete for carrying on the brick-making extensively—ALSO, at the same place may be had 260,000 bricks, notes negotiable at the office of Discount and Deposit Washington will be taken in payment.
All persons having claims of any description against the subscriber will please to call and receive payment, and those indebted are particularly requested to come forward and pay up their respective accounts on or before the first day of February next, as no further indulgence will be given. TIMOTHY CALDWELL. Dec. 31. 2t.
Henry Cassaway, & Co.
Bridge street, a few doors above the Union Tavern, George Town, has just received an extensive assortment of
DRY GOODS, consisting of— Superfine cloths and cambrics, hainters and calicoes, flannels, Cotton toilet fringes, Second do. do. Cotton worsted and Fashionable fancy cords, milled hosiery, and velveteens. Muffs and tips etc— Coatings, & half thick—Shoes, Fashionable lace etc. Fashionable tambour'd flk. hose, muslins, Fine flring flannel, Cambric muslin, Diaper table cloths and Linen cambricks, Towelling, Federal bed ticking, Irish, German, Flan Plaidous, ditto, drous and Russian Shawls, waistcoats of bestings, rofe and striped Fashionable lace clock, blankets, cotton hose, Hats, Hopkilps and platil—Bed Lace. les.
And a number of other articles too tedious to mention, all of which will be sold very low for cash. Jan. 5. 2m
FOR SALE OR RENT,
THAT elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, on the corner of Falls & Frederick street in George Town, lately occupied by Mr. Pison.
Likewise,
THE two well finished three story BRICK HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mr. SAMUEL H. SMITH, Printer, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town. tf. Geo. Town, Oct. 20.
To Rent on moderate terms.
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE ON A South Capitol street—in front is a large area completely fitted up for the wet and dry goods business, with a Parlor adjoining, which may be used separate from the House, and leave sufficient room for the accommodation of a private family—a kitchen with servants room over—with a fine smoke House adjoining—three stables and enclosed garden. Enquire of Mr. CHARLES VARDEN, New Jersey Avenue, or on the premises, of THOMAS JONES Nov. 26.
Thomas Carpenter,
TAYLOR. HAS received a very handsome assortment of goods, consisting of superfine cloths, calicoes and coatings of all colours.
Patent water proof Cloths,
Silk and woolen Molekins, Tshilnettes, velveteens, &c. of superior quality. From which, and an acquisition of the new fashions and the best workmen, he can assure whatever commanded. Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square, and New Jersey Avenue, about eight houses from Capitol square. Dec. 1, 1802. tf.
TO LET,
And be entered upon immediately, three well finished BRICK HOUSES, NEARLY opposite Morin's Tavern, on Twelfth street very near Pennsylvania Avenue, built for the WASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY. The Houses will be rented on very reasonable terms. Apply to THOMAS CARPENTER near the President's Square. eptf. Dec. 18.
Members of Congress, Travellers, and those gentlemen whose business call them to the City of Washington, are respectfully informed that the subscriber has established the UNION TAVERN & WASHINGTON HOTEL, On Pennsylvania Avenue, first house east of the President's, and one mile from the Capitol.
THERE is a pavement all the way, and the accommodations are equal to any in the United States, having thirty rooms fitted up in an elegant manner. Also, a large Coffee Room, 34 feet by 22—and a room over the same, now finishing, convenient for the reception of any public meeting, with a pleasant view of the Potomac and the surrounding country. All the principal newspapers in the Union are taken and regularly filed. WILLIAM LOVELL. N. B.—To Let, a cozen and single house CHAIR. Nov. 26. 3m.
By Authority.
SCHEME
OF A LOTTERY For completing ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH in the City of Philadelphia. THE LAST CLASS.
1 Prize of five Thousand dollars, 6,000 1 two Thousand, 4,000 1 one Thousand, 1,000 4 five Hundred, 2,000 5 two Hundred, 1,000 15 one Hundred, 1,500 20 fifty, 1,000 25 twenty, 1,000 2000 six Dollars, 18,000 1st drawn number on the 1st day, 500 1 20th, 1,000 1 30th, 1,000 1 45th, 1,000 1 first drawn number on the 1st day, when only five hundred tickets shall be in the Wheel, 4,000
3077 Prizes Dols. 40,000 4923 Blanks,
8,000 Tickets at Five Dollars, is 40,000 Lefs than 1 2 3 Blanks to a Prize—Subject to a deduction of fifteen per centum.
The public are respectfully informed, that the Tickets of this Lottery will be offered for Sale at the original price of Five Dollars until the first day of February next, when such of them as may remain, are to be delivered to a company of gentlemen of this city, by whom they have been purchased.
The drawing will commence at the State House in this City, on the first Monday in May next, or sooner, if the sales of the Tickets should warrant it, and continue till finally completed; thirty days after which, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers—Such as shall not be demanded within twelve months will be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Church.
From the punctuality and good faith observed in the management of the former classes, and the great advantages of the present Scheme, in which there are not one blank and two thirds to a prize, the managers entertain the fullest confidence that the Tickets will meet with a rapid sale. M. CARR, Secretary. N. B. The tickets are now for sale by Patrick Byrne, No. 72, Chesnut Max. McConnell, No. 82, Street. Geo. Taylor, Jur. No. 67, Letters addressed to either of the above for Tickets, post paid, and including the cash, will be duly attended to. Philadel Nov. 25. Dec. 18. raw2m
FOR SALE,
Or would be exchanged for a woman house servant that does not breed.
A likely Negro Woman & Child—The Child is about two years old, the mother has been chiefly used to house service, and is an excellent washerwoman. The present owner has no need for her breeding, her except her breeding, which is inconvenient in a family—Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 29. tf.
I will sell on very reasonable
terms, the following squares in the City of Washington, or either of them, viz 253, 437, 438, 439 and South of 439
The titles will be such as to give entire satisfaction to the purchaser. By an examination of the plan of the city, the foregoing square, will be found most advantageously situated, both as to their contiguous to navigation and their central situation. Application to be made to ROBERT BRENT in the City of Washington, or to the Subscriber near Pileatway. NICOLAS YOUNG. Dec. 31. eptm.
IMPORTANT DISCOVERY
Of extracting pure, wholesome, and fresh water from the salt water of the Ocean, by means of evaporation and condensation—
WITH a new and useful improvement in the carriage of a vessel for working said machine without any additional expense for fuel, and supplies at sea a sufficiency of fresh water for the ship's use. Invented by SIMEON ROUSE, and by him assigned to JOHN LAMB, who has obtained a Patent from the United States, signed by the President the first day of January 1803.
Many gentlemen have examined the drawing and description of the said machine, and are firmly of opinion that it is of the utmost importance, and will be highly beneficial to all nations forever hereafter. It is understood the Patentee will shortly procure the machine (complete) on board one of our National ships (or some other) for satisfactory experiment, when the terms of Vending will be made known and published in the several sea ports in the United States.
The Inventor and Patentee are citizens of the State of New York Printers (friendly to the public good) will publish the above if they please. Jan. 6. 6t.
TIMBER
Wanted for cash on delivery.
The Directors for building a Bridge over the Eastern Branch, at the City of Washington, will contract for timber of the following kinds and scantlings, viz:
20 pieces white oak 34 ft long to be 14 in by 10 8 by 10 400 do do 22 8 by 10 80 poles do 18 14 14 30 do do 20 14 14 20 do do 30 15 15 32 do do 28 14 14 40 do do 18 14 14 60 do do 40 15 15 36 do do 26 14 14 40 pcs. white } 38 12 12 or blk. oak } 80 do do 24 12 13 80 do do 12 12 13 480 pcs. w. oak 19 5 7 480 do do 12 5 7
The piles will be required square only 15 feet from the butt, and may taper to 10 inches square at the final end.
The timber must be cut before the first of March, and delivered in April. Proposals for contracts will be received until the 25th day of January next. by WM. BRENT, Secry. D. C. 29. ept25J.
170,038 Acres of Land.
THIS body of land, in one entire and inclusive survey, is offered for sale to any individual or company, who may incline to purchase for the purposes of settlement and emigration. It is situated in the State of Virginia, on the Great Kenawha River, Montgomery county, and is distinguished by the name of "The Great Bent of the Kenawha," being intersected by the Piney river, Great and Little Blackstone rivers, Coal river, and uyandot river, as also by numerous other creeks and waters, running into said rivers. Numerous mill-sites, inexhaustible bodies of coal, and great appearances of ores, metals, salt springs and salt licks, are to be found on this tract, besides which, sugar may be made thereon to any amount, the sugar rearend bounding in almost every part.
Fertility of soil, growth of timber, fitness for cultivation, salubrity of climate, and natural advantages, this body of land stands unrivaled by any tract of equal quantity in Western America; it will be submitted for sale to an entire purchaser, until the first day of June next, on very advantageous terms; after which, it cannot be disposed of at any price the present proprietor being compelled to a division thereof. An indisputable title will be given, and for further particulars, as to terms of sale and payment, enquire of JOHN BECKLEY, Esq. Clerk to the House of Representatives of the United States, at the city of Washington. November 1, 1802. tf.
I wish to Rent a Warehouse
and Wharf on Square 472, and two Houses on Square 501. The wharf is situated in a central part of the City, most advantageous for the reception and sale of Lumber, the Warehouse is a commodious three story House with a garret, the whole length of the house, it is conveniently divided for storing goods of any kind, and has several rooms with fire places. The House on Square 501 consist of a brick house with a garden now paled in and a framed wood house near to it. The whole or any part of the above property will be let on reasonable terms. ROBERT BRENT. Jan 12. ep2w
TO BE RENTED,
And possession given the first day of January next—
THE Houses and Farm that WILLIAM WALTER WILLIAMS now occupies on the road leading from Alexandria to Great Falls—the buildings are calculated for a store and tavern. It is about 20 miles from Alexandria, and about two miles above C. Coleman's. For terms apply to the subscriber, living in Montgomery county Maryland, near the mouth of Seneca. HAR. LANE. December 29. ep4w.
DOCTOR FENDALL.
TAKES the liberty to intimate to the inhabitants of the City of Washington, George Town, and their vicinity, that he means to pay them a visit about the 15th of the month, to exercise his skill in the line of his profession. The Doctor's knowledge of the natural history of the human teeth—their adjacent parts, and the disorders to which they are subject, acquired by assiduous attention, unremitting study, and experience of an extensive and successful practice for upwards of twenty eight years, will, he hopes, entitle him to the confidence of all those who wish to employ him. He fondly flatters himself he is happily in his power to assuage without fear to such as have been his patients in the States of Maryland, Virginia, &c. for that degree of reputation which his conduct as a dentist has merited, and given him just claim to.—The doctor hopes at least he is considered as entitled to the highest grade among those of his profession in this country.
The Doctor will entreat here on his arrival, to offer to the public his Columbian anti-septic Dentifrice for preserving the teeth, gums, sockets, &c. a dentifrice infinitely superior (he thinks) both in elegance and efficacy, to any thing hitherto used for the teeth and gums. It renders the breath sweet and agreeable, is a powerful anti-keubiotic, and free from any corrosive quality whatever.—No family, and especially where there are children, should be without this excellent and valuable preparation, which doctor FENDALL avails to be productive not only of their effects and consequences as a new sign Dentifrice and remedy for the disorders of the teeth and gums, but will also prevent them. This admirable dentifrice is still to be had (only by Doctor FENDALL) at the moderate price of one dollar a pot with directions. Jan. 12. tf.
The Dey of Algiers.
This beautiful native Arabian Horse, IS NOW FOR SALE.
The proof of his age and origin may be inspected, and the noble animal himself may be seen, by applying to Charles C. James at his farm, seven miles from this town: he is young, healthy and in fine spirits, and condition, and the trial of last season, (the only one he has stood in this part of the world) proves him a sure breeder. As to his form, let those judge who are inclined to purchase.
The last judges have pronounced him perfect; his color is white; he is of full stature for his age, measuring exactly 14 hands 2 and an half inches. As, if not sold, he will be advertised to cover on the 1st February. I cannot receive propositions later than that day. JOHN MASON. George-Town December 22, 1802. ep4w
FOR SALE
By Edgar Patterson, GEORGE TOWN,
BEST old London Particular Madeira Wine, Sherry, ditto. 4th proof Cognac Brandy, ditto. Rit Proof Bordeaux Ditto, Cherry Bounce, Wine and cyder Vinegars, Sugar House Molasses, Spermatic Oil, Spanish Segars of a very superior quality, East India, ditto. Hyson, Young Hyson & Hyson skin Teas, Loaf, Lump and Brown Sugars, Green and white coffee, American Cheeses of superior quality, Raffins and Lemmons, Rice and Chocolate, Pearl and common Barley, Oat Meal and Sago, Spermaceti, Wax, and Tallow Candles, Brown Soap, by the box only, Demijohns, Liquor Cakes, &c. &c. Dec. 23. eptgw.
CHARLES VARDEN,
TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality superfine Cloths. Calicoes, Silk floramine, Black and fancy silk-moleskin velvet, white & figured Marcellas, Swardowns, Toinettes, Velveteens, fancy cord, Coatings, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1802. tf.
The Subscriber has for Sale,
London particular Madeira Wine, in pipes and quarter casks; West-India Rum in hds. and barrels; Brown Sugar of excellent quality; and 55 bbls of Cargo Beef WM. BRENT. Washington, Nov. 12. tf.
The George Town and Annapolis
STAGE,
WILL commence on the first Monday in October next to run three times a week; leave Annapolis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and return from George Town every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday—Fare and allowance as usual. JOSEPH SEMMES, JOHN SMITH. This is intended to accommodate such gentlemen and ladies as are going to and from Frederick and Pater's Town. October 11th, 1802. tf.
A LIST OF LETTERS,
Remaining in the Post-office at Washington City on the 1st day of January, 1803.
A Mr. Davis Appear, Capt. Adlington, William Henry Allen. B Johnson Blakely, 2, Jacob Baur, I. B. Bond, Elizer Burroughs, Joshua Brody, Doctor William Baker, Samuel S. Brewer, Samuel Boots, John Boyce, Thomas Brakely, Laurence Brown, Martin Ball, Edward Bauld, Richard Butler, Capt. John Blackilton. C George W. P. Cullice, Esq. 2, John Coles, 3, William P. Cyme, 2, Thomas McLean Carroll, Michael Callico, Thomas Cook, H. Callett, Charles Cooper, care of Robert Wright, Joseph Coffeily, John Clifton, Benjamin Carpenter, Charles Cazeaux, Richard Carroll, James Cary, Zebulon Carpenter, Lieut. John H. Cox, Miss Peggy Gattenberg, Mrs. Cook. D Jeremiah Day, Jun. Patrick Deery, W. M. Duncan, William Duley. E Major Ninian Edwards, Miss Margaret Eastwood, Pascal P. Eaos, Esq. George Etting. F Nicholas Fikhugh, Daniel Franklin. G William Green, 2, John Gallagher, John Galafy, Thomas Gibson, James George Gardiner, Andrew Grant, Allen Jones Green. H William Harrington, Mr. Hankart, Capt. Charles Hyde, I. H. C. Heyneken, Samuel Hopkins, Benjamin Hill, Samuel Hurry, James Hickly. I William Johnson, 3, John Ipson, Betty Jones, Miss M. Jones, William C. Jenkes. K John Kidder, Thomas King, Mrs. Ann Kelly. L Jacob Lewis, Rev. Mr. Lyles, Messrs Lear and Co. David Lenox, John Lee, William Lowrey, David Louing. M Doctor Mullet, James McCardle, Henry Moffie, Esq. 2, John M'Gowan, John Moorhead, Esq. John McLean, William Magill, M. L. Maillard, James McBride, Major Thomas Miller, Capt. S. Miller, Miss Margaret M'Clean, Benton McCormick, Francis Mitchell, Honorable John Marshall. N Robert Nesbit, William P. Van Nels, Esq. Alexander Neilson, Mr. Nicholls, Miss Martha Nicholls, Mrs. Sulaunnah Nicholls, Mrs. Nicholls. O Mr. O'Conner, for Schallian Duffy, Josias Owen, Major John O'Bannon, James Oglevie, Esq. William O'Neal. P John Porsell, Augustus Parra, John H. Pettigrew, William Prout. Q William Quinlan. R Mrs. Rebecca Reeder, Francis Ricketts, Charles Rogers, John Rath, John Reath. S Robert Smith, John Shwenk, William Stewart 2, Captain A. Scott, John Caille Scott, Captain Campell Smith, Adam Smith, John Stainger, Eldrid Simphass Charles Shoemaker, Mr. John W. Simmons, Thomas Sillick, David Slater, Morgan Sweeney. T Lieutenant Tubbie, Mr. Tilton, Doctor William Turner, John Towne, William Tutt 2, John H. Tutt, George Washington Thomas, Richard S. Thomas, Monsr. Jean Baptit Thomas. W Brigadier General James Wilkinson 5, Ralph Way, Captain George Wallington, Thomas Wilson, Reverend William Waters, Lieutenant Charles Wolfsoncraft, Reverend David Wiley, Thomas H. Williams, Richard Wilson, James Wickelham, Hugh Wilson, George Wright, Tobias Watkins, Richard Williams.
The Little Cottage.
SPRING GARDEN & ICE CREAM HOUSE, NEAR DR. CUNNINGHAM'S brewery.
ANDREW J. VILLARD returns his sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the city of Washington and George Town, for the encouragement he has received since he has opened his Spring Garden, and informing them that he has removed for the season to the house formerly occupied by Dr. Bullis, between the six and seven Buildings. Those who will honor him with their custom will be accommodated with a fine large room, well warmed, furnished with a variety of handsome pictures, models in architecture, and different games, such as the Rocks of Scia, Backgammon, Domino, Checkers, &c. He flatters himself to merit the attention of the public, by keeping always the best of Liquors, Cordials, Sweetcakes, Macaroons and Ice Cream. His Ice Cream in future will be reduced to the price of twelve and in half cents per glass. Oysters cooked in any manner, or in shells may be had now.
ANDREW J. VILLARD will execute any models in Architecture and in mechanism, and hopes by the novelty of his work to please those who will honor him with their order.—Different models of his own execution, in both kinds, may be seen any time at his house.