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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. IV.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DXII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1804.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
(BY AUTHORITY.)
AN ACT
For the relief of Paul Coulon. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That there be paid to Paul Coulon, as agent for the captors of the ship Betty Cathcart, and Brig Aaron, prizes to the French privateer La Bellona, out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of six thousand two hundred and forty one dollars, and forty four cents, being the amount retained by the treasury department from the sales of the ship Betty Cathcart, for duties on the brig Aaron.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN BROWN,
President of the Senate pro-tempore.
January 26, 1804.
APPROVED.
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Making an appropriation for the repair of seventh street west.
Be it enacted by the first and second chambers of the city council of Washington, That the sum of thirty dollars is hereby appropriated for the repair of seventh street west, from Tyber creek to fourth E. street, to be expended under the direction of the Mayor.
JOHN P. VAN NESS,
President of the first chamber of the city council of Washington.
DANIEL CARROLL of Dud'n.
President of the second chamber of the city council of Washington.
Approved, January 26th, 1804.
ROBERT BRENT, Mayor.
Copy from the original deposited in my office.
Test, THOMA HERTY, Reg.
of the city of Washington.
AN ACT
Supplementary to an act for laying a tax on Hackney Carriages, Theatrical and other public amusements.
BE it enacted by the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That all licences hereafter granted shall be made out for the respective numbers beginning with No. 1. and so on numerically continued as applied for and granted, and that no hackney carriage after the first day of February next shall ply within the city until the number of the licence shall be painted on each side in legible figures of at least two inches in length on penalty of Ten dollars for each offence recoverable and to be applied as prescribed by the act to which this is a supplement.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That it shall be the duty of the superintendent of police to prosecute for all the breaches of this act.
JOHN P. VAN NESS,
President of the first chamber of the city council of Washington.
DANIEL CARROLL of Dud'n.
President of the second chamber of the city council of Washington.
Approved, January 26th, 1804.
Copy from the original deposited in my office.
Test THOMAS HERTY, Reg.
of the city of Washington.
AN ACT
Appropriating money for the relief of the poor.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the first and second chambers of the City Council of Washington, That there be appropriated the sum of three hundred dollars, in addition to the monies heretofore appropriated for the relief of poor, infirm and diseased persons; to be advanced by the treasurer to the trustees of the poor, and expended by them in the same manner, and under the same restrictions as monies heretofore appropriated.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That in addition to the above sum the unexpended balance of the appropriation made by the act entitled "An act for the relief of certain persons and authorizing the Mayor to borrow money," be and is hereby appropriated to the relief of the poor of the city of Washington, and the treasurer is hereby authorised and required to pay over the same to the trustees.
JOHN P. VAN NESS,
President of the first chamber of the city council of Washington.
DANIEL CARROLL of Dud'n.
President of the second chamber of the city council of Washington.
Approved, January 26th, 1804.
ROBERT BRENT, Mayor.
Test THOMAS HERTY, Reg.
of the city of Washington.
AN ACT
to the General Assembly of the State of OHIO.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives,
WE have met together to consider the situation of our political society, both as it respects our exterior and interior relations, and sufficient to excite in all our hearts the most sincere effusions of gratitude to that Being, in whose hands are the destinies of nations and of man.
At the close of the last session of the general assembly, our fellow citizens were anxiously concerned at the prohibition of an invaluable acquired right which was unjustly withheld by the officers of the Spanish government at the port of New Orleans, and which threatened to annihilate the commerce and breed the best prospects of this and the neighbouring western states; yet anxiously concerned as they were, and conscious of the great injury they laboured under, they sustained it with a fortitude and prudence which has done them honor—wisely confiding in the general government, to whom alone it belonged to have the evil remedied, and to provide against similar events in future, and herein we have an additional inducement for that confidence which the legislature expressed at their last session, in the executive of the United States, and in the measures which were pursuing to accomplish those objects, and which have succeeded beyond our most sanguine expectations.—The right of depositing the produce for exportation, of all that extensive, fertile country, whose waters are tributary to the Mississippi, either at New Orleans or any where else on the banks of the river near its mouth, although a great object, yet would have been held at best but by a precarious tenure, whilst both sides were subject to a foreign government; but by a wise and magnanimous policy, war, ever to be deprecated, with all its inconceivable attendant horrors, have been averted, and occasions to support that war, which might have been incalculable, and could not fail to have been heavily felt, are rendered unnecessary; whilst by a friendly negotiation, and in the most just and honorable way, the city and island of New Orleans, with the whole of Louisiana, are added to the American empire—an acquisition incalculable to the United States, whether considered as a territory, rich in natural resources, as the means of securing the uncontrolled and peaceable navigation of the Mississippi, by possessing its key, or as a great and increasing source of national revenue.
In our own state we have this year been favored with abundant crops, less visited by affliction than heretofore, and strengthened with a great increased and still increasing population; we have exhibited the pleasing spectacle of a free people, assuming the right of self-government, purely elective in all its branches, and conducting those elections and organising that government with a temper, moderation and caution becoming a people capable of enjoying those political and religious liberties which are their inherent rights.
The present state of the militia calls aloud for your particular attention.—When the government was first organised, a return of the militia was required of the then adjutant general, who was directed by the 12th section of the "Act establishing and regulating the militia," to make a return to the commander in chief annually; his answer to that request showed that the militia law had been neglected, and that not a single regiment in the state was either officered or organised; believing that our safety and freedom depends on this class of our fellow citizens and finding that the only proper safeguard for protection and defence was in this lamentable situation, it was thought expedient, as the existing militia laws from the change of government which had taken place, were not applicable to our present situation, to issue general orders, requiring the senior officers who were in commission in each county, to hold elections agreeably to the constitution, to fill the vacancies in their regiments, and make report to the adjutant general, that the militia might be placed on as respectable a footing as existing circumstances would permit. These orders were attended to by some of the commandants with a zeal and activity highly honorable to them, and a few regiments have been completely officered and disciplined, with light companies annexed to them.
A return of the effective forces, a communication from the President of the United States on this subject, a requisition
from the general government to ascertain with the least possible delay, and hold in readiness five hundred of the militia including officers, to compose a regiment to march to take possession of the lately ceded country of Louisiana, should the officers of the Spanish government either refuse or delay to give it up agreeable to treaty, with the measures taken to raise this force, and other documents relative thereto are hereto annexed. See exhibit No. 1. and from which you will discover the necessity of taking into early consideration an institution on which every free state should place its greatest reliance for repelling aggressions from without, for maintaining order and good government within its own borders, and which tends to keep alive that spirit which effected our independence and gave the United States a name among the nations of the earth.
The laws laying a tax on lands will, I hope, this session, undergo a revision, and the remedies which time and experience has pointed out, be applied; particularly it is suggested, whether it would not be advisable to have all the lands of resident proprietors listed anew, provision made for obtaining from the several officers a list of all lands which have been located or acquired by individuals, and which are subject to, but have never been entered for taxation.—The public weal also requires, that a more expeditious and certain way of obliging delinquent collectors to account for and pay into the treasury, their respective balances due the state, should be devised, and it will further be a proper subject for your enquiry, whether it is not necessary that the revenue arising from this source, should be wholly reserved for state purposes.
The "Act regulating the public salt works," expiring of itself, will demand your attention, and as it is required of the agent in that department, to make an accurate report to the general assembly of the productiveness and state of the public works, you will be enabled to make such future dispositions and provide for working those yet unoccupied, in such way as may appear most conducive to the public good. As nature has placed this valuable article of salt, so necessary to the subsistence of man, in the bosom of our state, and as monopolies of that article has been effected in a neighboring state, would it not be advisable if it can be effected, to prevent its exportation from the state, that our own citizens may reap all the benefits accruing from its use at home, or in salting their surplus provisions for exportation, at as moderate a price as possible.
At the last session, an act was passed empowering the treasurer, to receive from the secretary of the treasury of the United States, monies granted for the opening of roads within the state, which monies when received was directed to remain in the treasury, until drawn out by some act pursuant to the intention for which it was granted; and as the good policy of rendering the means of communication safe and expeditious, through every part of the state, recommends itself to your consideration, you will doubtless provide by law for a proper and equitable disbursement of this part of the public funds.
The "Act to regulate the election of justices of the peace" will require revision, as there is no provision made therein for filling vacancies which may arise from deaths, removals or resignations; and as some of the townships in different counties are already without their necessary officers in consequence thereof.
Agreeably to the return of the aggregate amount, of all white male inhabitants above the age of twenty one years; it will be necessary to make a constitutional apportionment, of senators and representatives to each county or district, that the newly created counties may, where their number will justify the measure, have a separate representation.
The commissioners appointed by virtue of the "Act to provide for the locating a college township in the district of Cincinnati," have performed that service, and it remains for the legislature to provide for the future disposition of that property in such way and manner as may best promote the noble ends for which the donation was originally made.
At this session, it will be necessary to provide by law, for carrying that part of the first section of the fifth article of the constitution of the United States into effect which directs that "Each state shall appoint in such manner as the legislature thereof may direct, a number of electors, equal to the whole number of senators and representatives, to which the state may be entitled in
congress," for the purpose of electing a president and vice-president of the United States. Coming as you do, gentlemen, from every part of the state, you can best ascertain the public will, which in governments constituted as ours is, and on occasions of this kind, ought always to be solemnly regarded, whether it will be proper for the legislature by joint ballot to appoint the electors, or to provide for their election by a general ticket throughout the state.
In exhibit No. 2, is annexed a list of the resignations which have been received during the recess. As these vacancies have been filled agreeably to the constitution, by granting commissions which will expire at the end of this session, it will be necessary for the legislature to make more permanent appointments.
From the nature of the two preceding grades of the territorial government and the manner in each, in which laws were adopted or enacted, it is natural to suppose that several which are full in force, are ill calculated to suit the present genius of the people, and which were but intended for temporary purposes; these laws have been published at several different periods, ever since the settlement of the North-Western Territory, and but few of the courts or public officers can now procure a copy of all the editions. Laws, which are a rule of action to the citizens, ought always to be promulgated for their information; and every officer concerned in the administration of justice, should have it in his power to know those duties which the laws require at his hands. For these reasons, and with a due regard to frugality and public economy, in saving that time which might otherwise be consumed at a considerable expense to the state, I would advise that a joint committee of a few members be appointed, to set in the next recess, in order to revise all the existing laws which are in force, that they may be presented in one point of view, to the next general assembly, for their further consideration therein.
Having thus complied with a constitutional duty, it only remains to reiterate my sincere wishes for the prosperity of our infant state, and the assurance of my zealous co-operation with you in every measure conducive thereto.
EDWARD TIFFIN.
Chillicothe, December 5th, 1803.
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
The answer of the Senate to the Governor's Speech.
May it please your Excellency,
THE various subjects which were under consideration at the former session of the legislature, but not brought to maturity, on account of the fashion of the year, will now be resumed and prosecuted with the degree of attention they are respectively thought to deserve. We are particularly impressed with the importance of attending to the judicial department of government. The prosperity of the community, greatly depends on a prompt and impartial, a wise and virtuous administration of justice. It shall, therefore, be our endeavor to remedy any defect which experience may have pointed out in our present judicial system; and with your Excellency we hope the result will tend to promote that great object of all wise legislation, the happiness of the people.
Your Excellency's just remarks on the change in the political affairs of Europe, since our last meeting, and the new war kindled there between the nations, with whom we have the greatest intercourse, naturally leads the reflecting mind to lament the complicated miseries they suffer, amidst scenes of destruction and alarm, and at the same time to rejoice in the distinguished blessings which we, as a nation, are enjoying in a state of neutrality and peace. While contrasting their situation with our own, as a ground of patriotic attachment to our government, and religious gratitude to the great disposer of events, we agree with your Excellency in the importance of performing the duties, as the best means of securing the rights and advantages of a neutral character. Confiding, however, in the constituted authorities of the union, to regulate our foreign concerns, we rejoice that we are at liberty, as members of the government of Massachusetts, to turn our whole attention to the internal welfare and prosperity of the commonwealth.
The constitution of the United States having authorised Congress to provide for organising and disciplining the mili-
tia, referring to the respective states the trust of appointing the officers and training the militia, agreeably to the organization and discipline prescribed by Congress; the Senate feel the propriety of carrying into effect, so far as it depends on this government, the laws of the United States on that subject, particularly the late act requiring, among other things, the appointment of brigade quarter-masters and regimental chaplains. Attention shall also be paid to the mode and causes of removing non-commisioned officers; and to the recommended provision of a judge advocate, as a permanent officer in each division, so far as, upon investigation, may be found requisite, and consistent with the constitutional distribution of powers between the general and state governments.
We are happy to be informed that such progress has been made in building the State Prison, that it may soon be assigned as a place for the reception and confinement of convicts sentenced to hard labor. The Senate will readily co-operate in any legislative measures necessary to effectuate the design of that institution.
Impressed with the considerations, mentioned by your Excellency, in favor of granting pardons, in certain cases, to convicts under sentence of death, upon condition of their submitting to imprisonment and hard labor; and considering that such commutations of punishment require a concurrent exercise of the executive power of pardoning, and the authority of the legislature to provide a legal substitute for the punishment remitted; the Senate will attend to the expediency of making some general provision by law for that purpose.
With regret we have heard of repeated instances of robbery committed in this neighbourhood, and will deliberate upon the measures recommended by your Excellency, and any other means which may be deemed most effectual, to restrain the commission of such outrages upon the persons and property of peaceable members of society or to bring the perpetrators to detection and punishment.
The conduct of your Excellency, in pursuance of the resolve of the 5th of last March, relative to the demand of this commonwealth against the United States, for ordnance and military stores, delivered for their use, meets with the entire approbation of the Senate.
The resolution of both houses of Congress, proposing an amendment of the constitution of the United States, respecting the election of President and Vice President, shall receive from the Senate, that serious consideration which its importance demands.
On that, and all other subjects which may be communicated, or occur during the session, we beg leave to assure your Excellency, that we will cordially unite in the effort to cherish sentiments of mutual friendship and respect between the respective governments and departments of government, to which we are related, as legislators, or as citizens, and to suffer no personal disagreement or party interest, to divert us from the practice of those duties which we owe to each other, and to the public.
The above answer was adopted, in Senate, Jan. 18, and Messrs. TUDOR, BIRDWELL and PICKMAN appointed a committee to present it to the Governor.
ANSWER OF THE HOUSE.
May it please your Excellency,
THE reason of the year prevented our prosecuting the consideration of many important subjects at our last session—we shall endeavor to bestow that attention upon them at this time which they respectively deserve. Among these the state of the judicial department is highly interesting. The great accession of wealth, and increase of population in this state, rendered it necessary to revise the judiciary system, and enquire what further provision can be made, in order that justice may be administered to every one promptly and without delay. We hope that our deliberations on this and all other subjects, which may be discussed among us, will terminate in measures tending to promote the happiness of our constituents.
The deep commiseration which every sincere christian, and every mind possessing the feelings of humanity must experience for the misery occasioned by the new war commenced in Europe, can receive little alleviation from the idea that our own pecuniary interests may be promoted by it. The increase of wealth we are fully sensible, is too frequently accompanied with the increase of vices.

Vast abundance and rapidly accumulating riches, often tend to excite selfish and insatiable principles, strengthen the desires of the avaricious to hoard, and induce the profligate to extend the sphere of their licentious indulgences; thus dissipating and demoralizing a people, and sometimes entirely destroying their virtue. The laws of neutrals we consider ourselves bound to observe; and whenever individuals have the temerity to infringe them, the consequences must entirely rest with themselves.
The regulation of the militia claims, and will receive our early attention; and we indulge the hope, that we shall be enabled to apply those remedies to existing inconveniences which are suggested by your Excellency.
We receive with pleasure the information that the state prison will speedily be prepared for the reception and confinement of convicts who are sentenced to hard labor. As the management of the prison will be under the immediate inspection of the government, we cannot doubt that due attention will be given to preserve the health of the prisoners, and prevent extortion and all unnecessary rigor and severity. While it is agreed that the power of pardoning offences, after conviction, includes the right of granting pardons upon condition that the offenders shall be confined to hard labor during a specified term, when favorable circumstances appear in the criminal's case, it will be proper to lessen the rigor of the law. To aid the executive in the exercise of this power, every necessary act will, we believe, be passed by the legislature.
All measures which have a tendency to prevent the repetition of the high crime of robbery, which has recently excited great alarm among the citizens of this commonwealth, and to bring the perpetrators of it to punishment, will be readily adopted.
The account given of the conduct of the executive, relative to the demand of this commonwealth against the United States, for the ordnance and military stores, delivered for their use, is entirely satisfactory to this House.
The article of amendment proposed by congress to be added to the constitution of the United States, will be duly considered. We shall enter upon and pursue the discussion of this subject, under impressions of the highest respect & veneration for an instrument so valuable as the constitution of the United States; the deliberate production of our first and long tried patriots, united with our most enlightened and experienced statesmen.
Any other communications, which your excellency may make to us, will receive our prompt attention; and while we entertain the highest esteem for the person and character of your excellency, we shall cherish sentiments of mutual friendship for each other, and avoiding all personal disagreement or party discord, it will be our endeavor undeviatingly to pursue those objects, which may conduce to the public peace, prosperity and safety.
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE.
An Act to prevent the evil practice of DUELING.
Whereas from a false sense of honor, the inhuman, injurious and detestable practice of dueling has been too often and unhappily resorted to as a mode of adjusting or settling differences of small magnitude between individuals:—And whereas, this barbarous and savage conduct has of late obtained a great degree of prevalence to the destruction of the lives of some valuable members of society, and involving the feelings of others who from principle and respect for the laws of their country, will not engage in this pernicious practice: Be it therefore enacted by the Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the Mississippi territory in General Assembly convened, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passing of this act, if any person shall deliver, offer or send any challenge in writing, verbally or otherwise, to fight a duel, or shall accept such challenge, or shall fight a duel, and neither of the parties be killed, or shall be the bearer of such challenge, knowing the same to be such, the person or persons so offending, their aiders or abettors, and each of them, shall on conviction thereof, be fined in the sum of one thousand dollars, and be imprisoned twelve calendar months, and be rendered incapable of holding any office of honor, profit or trust under the government of this Territory for and during the term of five years from the time of such conviction.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That if any person or persons residing or being in this territory, shall promote, concert, plan or in any manner encourage the fighting of a duel between persons residing or being in this territory, whether the same duel be fought or not within this territory or elsewhere, such person or persons shall be subject to the pains and penalties prescribed in the preceding section of this act.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That if any person residing or being in this territory, do hereafter actually fight a duel, and either of the combatants be killed, the survivor, with such other person or persons who may have aided or assisted in the said duel, shall be deemed guilty of wilful murder, and on conviction thereof shall suffer death.
Sec. 4. And whereas persons guilty of the crimes specified in the foregoing section escape punishment through want of sufficient testimony, occasioned by the secret combinations of the parties concerned: Be it therefore further enacted, when other evidence cannot be had of offences committed against this act, it shall and may be lawful for any justice of the peace upon his own knowledge, or strong suspicion of such offences, or on credible information thereof to him given on oath or otherwise, to issue a summons, or at his discretion a warrant, in the nature of a Capias against any person or persons suspected to be concerned in such offences, which summons or warrant shall be returnable before one or more justices of the peace, who are hereby empowered, if necessary, to issue interrogatories in the premises to such person or persons, and to compel them to answer the same fully upon oath, and in case of their refusal, to cause them to be confined until they shall comply; provided, that the person or persons so answering fully and satisfactorily, shall be wholly and entirely released and discharged from all manner of punishment for such offence or offences as he or they may be implicated in, by his or their answers as aforesaid; and the justices before whom such testimony is delivered shall take recognizance or recognizances of such person or persons, binding him or them to appear at the succeeding superior court for the district in which the offender or offenders shall reside as in other cases.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That each and every justice of the peace and attorney general in this territory is hereby enjoined to carry this act into strict execution, and prosecute all offenders within the meaning thereof. And if any justice of the peace or attorney general, having knowledge or information of any offence committed against this act shall fail to perform the several duties required of them respectively, such neglect of duty is hereby declared to be a misdemeanor, and for which such justice or attorney general shall be removed from office, and be rendered incapable of holding any office of honor, trust or profit under the government of this territory, for and during the term of two years thereafter.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That all fines and forfeitures which shall be incurred under this act, shall be collected by the sheriff of the particular county where such offender or offenders reside, and paid by him into the territorial treasury.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That all acts and parts of acts coming within the purview and meaning of this act, shall be and the same are hereby repealed. Approved Nov. 11, 1803.
REPORT.
The committee to whom was referred two petitions, one from the legislature of the Mississippi Territory, and the other from sundry residents and claimants of lands on the Alabama river, and of the east side of the river and bay of Mobile, praying Congress to confirm certain claims to lands therein specified—
REPORT—
The claims stated in the abovenmentioned petitions, are as follows: The first class of claims is founded upon a warrant of survey granted by the Spanish government, and in consequence thereof the lands actually surveyed, and the proprietors furnished with a plat and certificate by the surveyor, executed previous to the 27th of October, 1795; which species of title the petitioners say, the inhabitants have been in the habit of considering as an absolute right, although not completed by patent; and that such titles have been permitted to descend by inheritance, or to be transferred by sale, although no improvement or actual settlement had been made.
The second is to lands which had been cultivated and improved for many years, but by the rotation of crops and the necessary repose to be given to the soil, the cultivation thereof had been discontinued during the year 1795.
The third is to lands lying east of the Tombigby river, on which are settled a considerable number of persons, holding such rights as are customary in other parts of the territory, and to which the petitioners state the Indian title has long since been extinguished.
The fourth is to lands held by warrant of survey and improvement, the claimants being minors, in whose name, the petitioners state, their parents had preferred making application to the Spanish government for lands, on which large improvements are now comfortably settled.
In the third condition of the first article of the "Articles of agreement and cession" between the United States and the state of Georgia, it is provided, "That the United States, for the period and until the end of one year after the assent of Georgia to the boundary established by this agreement shall have been declared, may, in such manner as not to interfere with" other stipulations specified in that agreement. "dispose of or appropriate a portion of the lands" ceded by that agreement, "not exceeding five millions of acres, or of the proceeds of the said five millions of acres, or of any part thereof, for the purpose of satisfying, quieting, or compensating for any claims other than therein before recognized, which may be made to the said lands, or to any part thereof. It being fully understood that if any act of congress making such disposition or appropriation, shall not be passed into a law within the above mentioned period of one year, the United States shall not be at liberty thereafter to cede any part of the said lands on account of claims which may be laid to the same, other than those recognized by the preceding conditions, nor to compensate for the same; and in case of any such cession or compensation, the present cession of Georgia to the right over the lands thus ceded or compensated for, shall be considered as null and void, and the lands thus ceded or compensated for, shall revert to the state of Georgia.
In the first section of an act passed at the last session of Congress, entitled "An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States south of the state of Tennessee," it is enacted, "That any person or persons, or the legal representatives of any person or persons, who were resident in the Mississippi territory, on the 27th day of October, 1795, and who had prior to that day obtained either from the British government of West Florida, or from the Spanish government, any order or warrant of survey for lands lying within the said territory, to which the Indian title had been extinguished and which were on that day actually inhabited and cultivated by such person or persons, or for his or their use, shall be confirmed in their claims to such lands in the same manner as if their titles had been completed: Provided however, that no such incomplete title shall be confirmed, unless the person in whose name such warrant or order of survey had been granted, was at the time of its date either the head of a family or above the age of twenty-one years."
In the second section of the act aforesaid, it is further enacted, "That to every person, or to the legal representative or representatives of every person who, being either the head of a family, or of twenty-one years of age, did on that day of the year 1797, when the Mississippi territory was finally evacuated by the Spanish troops, actually inhabit and cultivate a tract of land in the said territory not claimed by virtue either of the preceding section or of any British grant, or of the articles of agreement and cession between the United States and the state of Georgia, the said tract of land thus inhabited and cultivated, shall be granted."
The assent of Georgia to the boundary established by the articles of agreement and cession, having been declared on the 16th day of June, 1802, some doubts may possibly arise whether after the 19th day of June, 1803, Congress possessed a power to confirm any claims to lands within the Mississippi territory, other than such as are embraced by the appropriation in the eighth section of the act abovenmentioned. The first class of claims herein before mentioned not being recognized, and the fourth being expressly precluded by that act; your committee are of opinion, that the farther consideration of this part of the subject, ought to be postponed to the next session of Congress.
The second class of claims being, in the opinion of your committee, recognized and provided for by the act aforesaid, it belongs to the commissioners appointed under that act, to judge and determine between claims circumstanced as these are described to be in the petition, and those to lands which may have been altogether abandoned.
The third class of claims being founded on such principles as are recognized by the act aforesaid, and supported by such evidences as support claims to lands in all other parts of the territory, and therefore in the opinion of your committee, fully embraced by the appropriation; the only question that remains is, whether it be expedient to confirm those claims, by repealing so much of the eighth section of the act aforesaid, as provides, "that no certificate shall be granted for lands lying east of the Tombigby river." It appears by a note from the Secretary of War, that the running and marking of the lines between the Choctaw and Creek nations and the United States in that quarter, have been completed—that these lines have been run in conformity to a cession made to the British government while that government possessed the Floridas
and that some lands claimed by two or three settlers, are on the Indian side of the line to the eastward of the Mobile. Hence your committee conclude, that nearly all the lands claimed by the petitioners east of the Tombigby river, are out of the Indian boundary line, and that, of consequence, the Indian titles thereto are extinguished.
Whether good reason, besides a want of the information now obtained, may have produced an insertion of the prohibitory clause above cited when the law in question was enacted; your committee are of opinion, that no reasons for a continuance of that prohibition now exist, and therefore respectfully recommend the following resolutions:
Resolved, That so much of the eighth section of the act passed at the last session of Congress entitled "An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States, south of the state of Tennessee," as provides, "that no certificate shall be granted for lands lying east of the Tombigby river," ought to be repealed: Provided, that no certificate shall be granted for any lands to which the Indian title has not been extinguished.
Resolved, That the commissioners appointed in pursuance of an act passed at the last session of Congress, entitled "An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States, south of the state of Tennessee," be authorized and required to make on or before the first day of December next, a full report to the Secretary of the Treasury, of all claims that may be laid before them, for lands held by warrant of survey and improvement, in cases where the claimants were minors, and the heads of families at the time such warrants were issued, with the circumstances which occasioned the issuing of such warrants, and the validity which has been considered as attached to them.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25. BY AUTHORITY.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, To build a Catholic Cathedral Church in the City of Baltimore.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Amount, Number. Includes prizes of 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, etc., and a list of prizes drawn after 2000.
7154 Prizes, 3,856 Blanks—Not two to a prize.
21,000 tickets, at 10 dollars each, 210,000. The laudable purpose of this lottery—the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets.
Tickets to be had of the managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them. Managers: Right rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Beallon, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Walsh, Charles Ghequiere, Patrick Bennett, Arnold Liviers, Luke Tiernan, Francis I. Mitchell.
In the case of ROBERT ELLIS an insolvent debtor. SIX months from the first day of December next, is limited and appointed for the creditors to bring in and exhibit their claims to the trustee. This order to be published in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist once a month during the said six months. By order of Wm. Cranch, eq. URIAH FORREST, Ck. Notice is hereby given to the creditors of Robert Ellis above named, that the subscriber has been appointed Trustee in the above case, and their claims are required to be produced at the office of the subscriber within the limited period. ROBERT W. PEACOCK Nov. 25—tamom
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1.
Last evening a very brilliant BALL, numerously attended, was given by the MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, at M'Laughlin's tavern, George Town, in celebration of the acquisition of Louisiana.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, JANUARY 30.
Mr. Dawson presented a memorial from the inhabitants of George Town, in opposition to one some time since presented, and praying for the establishment of a bridge across the Potomac from the lower part of the city to a point on the opposite shore; which was read and referred to a select committee appointed on that subject.
Mr. Leib said, we had heard much lately about the independence of the judges; that it had been a theme within the walls of this House, and the subject of animated discussion without them. To the rational independence of the Judiciary, he professed himself a friend, and to evince his sincerity he begged leave to submit to the consideration of the House the following resolution.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of providing by law against the appointment of Judges of the courts of the United States to other offices under the government.
The House went into a committee of the whole, Mr. TENNEY in the chair, on the report of a select committee allowing further time to the owners of military land warrants to obtain and locate the same.
The committee agreed to the report, and the House concurred, and appointed a committee to bring in a bill.
A message was received from the Senate desiring a conference on the amendments to the bill making military appropriations.
The House agreed to the conference, and appointed a committee to conduct it.
The House took into consideration the resolution of Mr. Eppes for the appointment of a committee to bring in a bill for the discontinuance of the office of commissioner of loans in the several states.
A short debate took place. Messrs. Eppes and Smilie supported, and Messrs. J. Clay, Elliot and J. Randolph opposed the resolution, on which the Yeas and Nays were then taken—Yeas 52—Nays 59.
The House went into a committee of the whole, Mr. VARNUM in the chair—on the bill supplementary to the act to incorporate the inhabitants of the city of Washington.
The first section of the bill made the incorporation perpetual.
Mr. J. Randolph moved to limit its duration to five years from the end of the next session of congress.
Mr. Rodney supported and Messrs. Nicholson, J. Clay and Dennis opposed the motion, which was agreed to—Ayes 48—Nays 32.
On motion of Mr. Dennis a section was introduced declaring citizens competent witnesses in suits to which the corporation may be a party.
When the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. J. Randolph, in the name of the committee appointed to enquire into the conduct of Samuel Chase and Richard Peters, stated that documents had been received by them which occupied a considerable bulk, the printing of which would considerably assist their investigation, by rendering them more convenient for perusal. He added that it would probably be necessary to print these papers for the information of the House when the report of the committee was made. He therefore moved the vesting in them authority to cause to be printed such papers as they might conceive proper.
Dr. Eustis suggested a doubt of the propriety of printing detached papers, which might produce an improper impression upon the public mind.
Mr. Nicholson observed that it would rest with the committee to preclude if they saw fit, a publication of the papers, though printed, until the report should be made, and remarked that this was the course pursued by the committee of investigation.
The motion was then carried—Ayes 59.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31.
An engrossed bill supplementary to the act to incorporate the inhabitants of Washington was read a third time and passed without a division.
The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. Dawson in the chair—on the Salary Bill.
Mr. J. Randolph moved to fix the salary of the Secretary of State at 5,000 dollars per annum.
Mr. Elmer moved to fix it at 4,500 dollars.
On Mr. Randolph's motion, the com-

in three divided—Ayes 64—Noes 22. The salary of the Secretary of the Treasury was fixed at 5,000 dollars by a like division. Mr. J. Randolph moved to fix the salary of the Secretary of War at 4,500. Mr. Elmer moved to fix it at 4,000. First motion carried—Ayes 50—Noes 38. The salary of the Secretary of the Navy was fixed at 4,500 dollars—Ayes 55. The salaries of other officers was fixed in the same manner as by the act of 1799. On fixing the salary of the post master general. Mr. Hoge moved to fill the blank with 4,000 dollars. Mr. Varnum moved, 3,500. Mr. J. Randolph moved, 3,000, the sum fixed by the act of 1799. Dr. Leib moved 2,000. The motion to fill the blank with 4,000 was lost—Ayes 17. Messrs. Varnum, Gregg, Claiborne, and Southard supported the motion to fill the blank with 3,500 dollars, on the ground that the duties of the Post Master General had greatly increased within these few years. Mr. Allison opposed the motion, which was agreed to—Ayes 59—Noes 46. Mr. J. Randolph moved to fix the salary of the assistant Post Master General at 1,700 dollars. Mr. Varnum moved, 2,000 dollars. The last motion having failed, Ayes 35—Noes 47, that of Mr. Randolph prevailed. The committee rose and reported the bill with the above stated amendments. The House immediately took up the bill to amend.
On agreeing to the report of the committee, so far as it went to fix the salary of the Secretary of State at 5,000 dollars, a delatory debate ensued, not so much on the proposed compensation, as in the mode in which the bill had progressed. By Messrs. Conrad, Gregg, Elmer and Rodney it was remarked that a bill familiar in substance with this, having failed, owing to the disagreeing votes of the two Houses, it was contrary to parliamentary usage, to permit a similar bill to be introduced during the same session. They further expressed their opinion that it would be most proper to postpone the subject until the next session, when the consideration of compensations generally might be more advantageously entered upon. Dr. Eustis and Mr. Smilie advocated the correctness of the form as well as principle of the bill, and asked if there was not an absolute necessity imposed upon the legislature, in case bills making appropriations for the civil list or military establishment, should be rejected, to re-originale bills having the same object? The Yeas and Nays were taken on agreeing with the committee in fixing the salary of the Secretary of State at 5,000 dollars, and carried—Yeas 80—Noes 31. The remaining salaries were affirmed by the House, until they reached the allowance to the Post Master General reported by the committee, viz. 3,500 dollars, being 500 dollars beyond the pay allowance. On agreeing to this sum a debate ensued—Messrs. Varnum, Elliot, Lyon, and Holland advocated, and Messrs. Huger, Lucas, Nicholson, and Eustis, opposed its adoption. The question being taken, it passed in the negative—Yeas 54—Noes 67. The blank was then filled with 3,000 dollars. Mr. J. Randolph offered a new section limiting the duration of the bill to three years, and to the end of the next session of Congress thereafter. Carried—Ayes 51—Noes 45. The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow—Ayes 51—Noes 47.
Portrait of Madam Laussat. "On voit rougis en elle Les vetus et les attraits; On voit le portrait fidele De son ame dans ses traits. Affable, sensible et bonne, Vertueuse sans fierte, Et belle sans vanite, Tout est charme dans sa personne."
NATCHEZ, Jan. 14, 1804. On Thursday last, the 12th inst. the Port and District of Concord, in Louisiana, were delivered (agreeable to previous arrangements) by the Spanish Commandant, Don Stephen Minor, Aid Major in the Royal Armies of Spain, to Major Ferdinand L. Claiborne, of this City, who had been previously appointed by M. Laussat, Colonial Prefect and Commissary of the French Republic to receive the same on the part of France. The following ceremony was observed on the occasion:
Major Claiborne crossed from this side of the river at half past one o'clock, P. M. attended by Captain Russell's company of Tennessean volunteers, Captain Nicholl's company from this city, and a number of respectable citizens of this territory. They landed some distance above the Fort, where they formed, and then proceeded in the following order: Major Claiborne, bearing the flag of the French Republic. Col. B. Olumich, with the flag of the United States. Major Witherspoon, and the Commissioned officers of the volunteers from Tennessee. Mayor and citizens of Natchez. Captain Russell's Company. Capt. Nicholl's company. Arriving opposite the Spanish flag staff, they formed and halted on the levee, and were received by the Spanish Commandant. After an exchange of mutual civilities, the credentials of the different Agents were produced, and recognized; on which, the flag of his Catholic Majesty was lowered half-mast, and that of the French Republic hoisted by Major Claiborne, the same distance—a pause of some minutes took place, when the Spanish colors were lowered, and those of France hoisted to the top of the staff: the troops presented arms, as a mark of respect to the Republic.
At half past two, Major Claiborne announced his readiness to transfer the Post, &c. to the United States of America; on which, Col. Olumich, (on the part of Major Claiborne, who has also been appointed by the Governor General of Louisiana to the command of the District,) repaired to the flag staff, and the American flag being arranged, it was by that officer, hoisted half-mast, and the French flag lowered the same distance, in which position they remained for some minutes, when the American flag was hoisted to the upper part of the staff and the French colors lowered.
During this latter ceremony the drums and fifes of the detachment played "Yankee Doodle!"—the troops then fired a salute of sixteen volleys, which was succeeded by three "hearty cheers" from "all hands" present. The procession then returned to the place where they had formed on their landing, and partook of a collation, ordered on the occasion by Major Claiborne.
New-Orleans, Jan. 9. The following address was presented to citizen Laussat, on the 29th ult. by Messrs. Danl. Clark, George Pollock, P. F. Dubourg, J. Proffer, and J. L. Lanthois, signed by 101 citizens, late members of the 'Volunteer corps of New Orleans,' To citizen Peter Clement Laussat, commissioner of the French government. Sir, We the undersigned, lately known under the denomination of the volunteer corps of the city of New Orleans, associated to aid in preserving good order, do but barely acquit ourselves of a duty, when we beg leave to approach you with the tender of our warmest & most grateful thanks for your constant and unwearied exertions to maintain and preserve public order and tranquility, during the time that you exercised the powers of chief magistrate of this
province; for your personal attention to all regulations which the public good required at a moment so critical and eventful; and for the happy success of your efforts to conciliate the minds of all the inhabitants of this city, differing so much from each other in their language, manners and habits. Accept, Sir, the assurance of our sincerest respect and esteem, and our fervent wishes for your health and happiness.
The answer of citizen Laussat was expressive of thankfulness for this token of their respect, and of his pleasure in finding his endeavors for the public good had been approved of;—He added that this address coming from freemen, who then owed no allegiance to his government, was the more flattering to him, because it was undoubtedly the expression of their genuine sentiments, and that he would prefer it carefully as a 'Diplome precieux.'
January 14. On Tuesday the 3d inst. was dedicated to Madam Laussat, by the Municipal body of this city, one of the most brilliant balls ever seen here. At midnight there was served a magnificent Ambräu, during which, a beautiful living D. ve descended and alighted on the table before Madam Laussat, with a label pendant from its neck inscribed on which were the following lines:
Portrait of Madam Laussat. "On voit rougis en elle Les vetus et les attraits; On voit le portrait fidele De son ame dans ses traits. Affable, sensible et bonne, Vertueuse sans fierte, Et belle sans vanite, Tout est charme dans sa personne."
NATCHEZ, Jan. 14, 1804.
On Thursday last, the 12th inst. the Port and District of Concord, in Louisiana, were delivered (agreeable to previous arrangements) by the Spanish Commandant, Don Stephen Minor, Aid Major in the Royal Armies of Spain, to Major Ferdinand L. Claiborne, of this City, who had been previously appointed by M. Laussat, Colonial Prefect and Commissary of the French Republic to receive the same on the part of France. The following ceremony was observed on the occasion:
Major Claiborne crossed from this side of the river at half past one o'clock, P. M. attended by Captain Russell's company of Tennessean volunteers, Captain Nicholl's company from this city, and a number of respectable citizens of this territory. They landed some distance above the Fort, where they formed, and then proceeded in the following order: Major Claiborne, bearing the flag of the French Republic. Col. B. Olumich, with the flag of the United States. Major Witherspoon, and the Commissioned officers of the volunteers from Tennessee. Mayor and citizens of Natchez. Captain Russell's Company. Capt. Nicholl's company. Arriving opposite the Spanish flag staff, they formed and halted on the levee, and were received by the Spanish Commandant. After an exchange of mutual civilities, the credentials of the different Agents were produced, and recognized; on which, the flag of his Catholic Majesty was lowered half-mast, and that of the French Republic hoisted by Major Claiborne, the same distance—a pause of some minutes took place, when the Spanish colors were lowered, and those of France hoisted to the top of the staff: the troops presented arms, as a mark of respect to the Republic.
At half past two, Major Claiborne announced his readiness to transfer the Post, &c. to the United States of America; on which, Col. Olumich, (on the part of Major Claiborne, who has also been appointed by the Governor General of Louisiana to the command of the District,) repaired to the flag staff, and the American flag being arranged, it was by that officer, hoisted half-mast, and the French flag lowered the same distance, in which position they remained for some minutes, when the American flag was hoisted to the upper part of the staff and the French colors lowered.
During this latter ceremony the drums and fifes of the detachment played "Yankee Doodle!"—the troops then fired a salute of sixteen volleys, which was succeeded by three "hearty cheers" from "all hands" present. The procession then returned to the place where they had formed on their landing, and partook of a collation, ordered on the occasion by Major Claiborne.
New-Orleans, Jan. 9. The following address was presented to citizen Laussat, on the 29th ult. by Messrs. Danl. Clark, George Pollock, P. F. Dubourg, J. Proffer, and J. L. Lanthois, signed by 101 citizens, late members of the 'Volunteer corps of New Orleans,' To citizen Peter Clement Laussat, commissioner of the French government. Sir, We the undersigned, lately known under the denomination of the volunteer corps of the city of New Orleans, associated to aid in preserving good order, do but barely acquit ourselves of a duty, when we beg leave to approach you with the tender of our warmest & most grateful thanks for your constant and unwearied exertions to maintain and preserve public order and tranquility, during the time that you exercised the powers of chief magistrate of this
Boston, Jan. 23. The motion of Mr. Baron was taken into consideration, in Senate January 18. It having pleased the supreme being, in the course of his all-wise and righteous providence, since the last session of the general court, to remove by death the venerable Samuel Adams, lately governor of this commonwealth, and one of the most distinguished patriots of the United States [during our revolutionary war with Great-Britain]—Ordered, that in token of sincere and profound respect, for the memory and services of that illustrious man, the members of both branches of the legislature wear black crape on their left arms, during the remainder of the present session of the general court. The words inclosed within brackets were moved by Mr. Mason, as an amendment. On this motion the yeas were Messrs. Tying, Derby, Heard, Pickman, Spooner, Storer, Tinkham, Starkweather, Tudor, Mason, Hayward, Bringman, Thompson, Fayer—14. Nays—Messrs. Chandler, Tilden, Howe, Woodman, Badwell, Hildreth, Hill, Ellis, Maynard, Bacon—10. The motion thus amended, was adopted unanimously.
FIRE! On Saturday morning last, at about half past one o'clock, a distressing fire broke out in the brick store in State street, occupied by Mr. Joseph Pierce Jr. merchant, and Gilbert and Dean printers; through the assistance of the inhabitants was rendered at an early hour, and with its worsted activity, still the means were ineffectual; the raging element defied the power of human exertion, and continued its devastations until the combustible materials of that and the adjoining store, with the principal part of their valuable contents were consumed. The sufferers by this calamity, as occupiers, and owners of goods lodged in the stores, are Messrs. Jonn Parker, Joseph Pierce Jun. N. & R. Freeman, E. and N. Withington, and Gilbert and Dean.—M. Parker has sustained a loss of about 20,000 dollars, in the buildings, and goods stored therein for himself and others; Mr. Pierce, about 5000 dols. Messrs. Freemans, about 7000 dollars, Messrs. Withingtons, about 500 dols. only; and Messrs. Gilbert & Dean, from 4 to 5000 dols. in books, printing apparatus, &c. including about 1500 dols. in bills, of the Salem, Beverly, Gloucester and Newburyport banks, and a number of lottery tickets. Aggregate amount of damage not far from 37,500 dols. This is a calculation of a first loss only; but who shall estimate the injury which a total derangement of business; and the deprivation of almost every resource for renewing its career, must naturally create. We are not authorised to apply this remark to any of the present sufferers excepting Messrs. Gilbert and Dean; to them, however, it will strictly apply: for by this unhappy event, they are not only stripped of every vellige of the little property which they had accumulated by unwearied efforts of industry, but are loaded with a debt of above 2000 dollars in cash and tickets, the property of the managers of South Hadley canal lottery.
HAGUE, November 1. In the sitting of the legislative body of this day, a message was read from the administration of the state respecting an alteration in the proclamation of July 5, which, for the purpose of promoting the interests of commerce, states as follows:
I. All such neutral vessels as are laden with iron, northern timber, and other articles necessary for ship building, and which cannot be procured from the North, shall be admitted into the harbors of this republic, without being provided with the certificate mentioned in the second article of the said proclamation.
II. All neutral vessels which have been absolutely compelled to enter the kingdom of Great-Britain, provided they have not there broken bulk, taken in any part of their lading, and provided their lading be not suspected, shall be allowed to enter the ports of the republic.
III. That articles, whether of the production of the soil of this republic, or of the industry of its inhabitants, which, according to the third article of the said proclamation, must be taken in return, may also be introduced into this country: but in this case shall be subject to those regulations, and to the payment of those duties, which have been established by the laws.
IV. That in general all articles which cannot be considered as coming originally from the kingdom of Great-Britain, or from any of its colonies, may be brought into the harbors of this republic, the above proclamation of the 5th of July, in other respects remaining in force.
Fresh Garden Seeds, &c. THEODORE HOLT respectfully acquaints his friends and the public, that he has received a supply of fresh Garden Seeds, &c. from London, and for sale at his nursery garden, Eastern Branch, near the bridge—consisting of, Peas & beans of vari- Early Turnip, ou sorts, Large Norfolk do. Early York cabbage, Hamburg Parsley, — B-tterea do. Double do. — Sugarloaf do. Spinage, Carrot, — Arjon do. Parisian Lettuce, Late Drumhead do. White asparagus, with Green Savoy do. many others. Yellow do. do. Grass Seeds. Red Pickling do. Burnett, Early and late Cauli- Lucerne, flower, Trefol, Brocoli forts, St. Roin, Scotch Kail, White Clover. Tripoli do. Onion, Bird Seeds, Spanish do. Garden Hoes, various sizes. White pickling do. — Scarlet do. Dutch Hoes, do. do. — Summer do. Iron Rakes, do. do. — White Turnip do. Garden Shears, Early Frame Cucum- Pruning Knives, ber, Flour Seeds, Roots, — Cucumber do. Pots, &c. Long Green do. Also a collection of Fruit Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Poplars, Asparagus Roots, &c &c N. B. An assortment of the Garden Seeds are for sale at Mr. R. Eno's George-town. February 1.—1804.
THOMAS M'EUN, THOMAS HALE & WILLIAM DAVIDSON, who heretofore, have transacted business under the firm of Thomas M'Eun & Co. will in future use that of M'EUN, HALE & DAVIDSON. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.—tw&vgt.
H. CARITAT'S PROPOSALS For Publishing by subscription, a National work, entitled A JOURNAL, Made by order of the French government, from Pittsburgh on the river Ohio, through the western territory of the United States to the Upper and Lower parts of LOUISIANA, Chiefly on the Mississippi, Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas and the adjacent rivers as low as NEW ORLEANS. In the years 1796 and 1797, BY GENERAL COLLOT.
This work will be comprised in two volumes in 4to containing thirty charts drawn on the most part on imperial paper of the dimensions of three feet six inches, together with plates and views executed by the best artists of Paris, describing the aspect of the country, its supposed boundaries, the nature of the soil, the farms, hamlets, villages and towns, which border on the Ohio, the Mississippi, and other rivers, and marking their fourings and those of the creeks which pour their waters into their floods. Translated into English from the original manuscript, by Helen Maria Williams—Subscriptions to this work are received by Mr. John Barnes, and Mr. John March, George Town, and Mr. Wm. Duane and Messrs. Rapine, Conrad & Co. Washington—and the principal booksellers in the United States.
PROSPECTUS. The French government having formed the design of making the acquisition of Louisiana, became highly interested in procuring more positive information respecting that country, than it had hitherto obtained. Gen. Collot was therefore commissioned in 1796, to take the most accurate survey of the country. This mission gen. Collot undertook notwithstanding the dangers with which it was attended and which proved fatal to some of his suite which consisted among others, of twelve persons, skilled in geography and drawing. He began his expedition at Pittsburgh, where he embarked on the Ohio and followed the course of this river to its junction with the Mississippi, describing the country on each side of its banks, the rivers which empty themselves into the Ohio, and the creeks, shoals and soundings. From the Ohio, general Collot took a survey of the Mississippi and other rivers on the west, which empty themselves into the Mississippi, the course of which he followed to New Orleans, where Spanish jealousy attacked him, there he owed his liberty only to the firmness of his character; escaped from this new danger he reached Philadelphia from whence he had departed.
Gen. Collot not satisfied with taking the soundings of the creeks and rivers which he surveyed, pointing out the dangers of the navigation, directing the course of future travellers, by marking on his charts the rocks, shoals, banks and bars which obstruct the passage, &c. He has also indicated the quality of the lands, and the character of the country, with a degree of precision that cannot fail to be eminently useful to American emigrants. Forests as antient as the world here lift their towering heads, while natural meadows, which extend 40 leagues without a tree, bounded by woods and intersected by an infinite number of creeks, demand the hands of cultivation. There, the most luxuriant vegetation invites the wanderer to fix his dwelling.
Gen. Collot astonishes his readers, while he conducts them through immense plains till now unknown, covered with mulberry trees, and silk worms equal to those of the East Indies, and left to the care of nature. Leads them to mountains of pure salt, to lakes covered with birds and full of fish of every kind; in short to lands become the domain of an innumerable quantity of game.
The author bestows equal attention on natural history and commerce as on other objects; he treats of furs in the minutest detail; nothing is neglected; nothing escapes his penetration; neither quadrupeds, reptiles, birds, plants, trees, nor mines of any kind. To relieve the minds of his readers from that lassitude, which is too often inseparable from topographical description, he has been careful to enlarge each of his chapters, with historical remarks, which afford just ideas of the manners and dispositions of the Indians he had visited and which are naturally connected
with his subject, and engage by the interest they excite. This interesting work was on the point of being published at Paris, at the expence of the French government, when Louisiana was ceded to the United States, which circumstance left general Collot at liberty to dispose of it. Already several Americans residing in France, at the head of whom was Mr. Swan of Boston, wished to treat with general Collot, under the favor and advice of his excellency Mr. Livingston, Ambassador. They were disposed to advance the price, when the correspondent of Mr. Caritat, then in France, yielding to the solicitations made him from every quarter, consented to purchase it, on condition that the American government residing in Paris in July last, should subscribe first, which they did with eagerness. Mrs. Helen Maria Williams, so advantageously known in America, by her literary fame, after having read the manuscript with the greatest earnestness undertook to translate it into English, and Mr. Tardieu, the first engraver of France, undertook the maps and plates, which are at present finished. The public are respectfully requested to observe that Mr. Caritat did not consent to become the Publisher of this important Work, and to advance near 10,000 dollars to complete it, until he received from his subscribers at Paris the positive expectation that their example would be followed in the U. States, by all men of Public Character, of Literature, Merchants and Persons in easy circumstances, interested in the glory and prosperity of their country. The Publisher has only one circumstance to regret, that he could not diminish the price of the work, which will however be found moderate, as may be proved, when the various and heavy expences attending such a publication, are calculated. The drawings and plates being extremely expensive, the public are informed that there will only be a sufficient number of copies to satisfy the demands of the subscribers. The publisher is not ignorant that a work so necessary to the public must generally speaking, be put within the reach of every class, as much as possible. This principle which applies to every country ought to be more scrupulously observed in America, where they are not familiarized with editions of the quire size which the publisher has been obliged to adopt in the aforesaid work; had he taken any other, the end, as well as the utility of this work would have absolutely failed. The reason will appear just, when it is remembered that the size of the copper-plates and maps, would not have allowed them to fold in 8vo. without being exposed to such mutilation as would render their use impracticable, after having opened the book only three or four times. * General Warin, his Aid de Camp, was killed by an Indian New-York, Nov. 28, 1803.
CONDITIONS: The price of each copy on fine paper, with elegant type, will be 20 dollars, nearly round, and 20 in boards, to be paid on delivery. They will be ready for delivery on the first of May. A List of the subscribers will be published at the end of the second volume. LIST of those who subscribed both in Paris and here, before the Prospectus was put off press. The President of the United States; his Excellency Robert R. Livingston, Ambassador to France; his Excellency James Monroe, Ambassador to Great Britain; Mr. Skirwith, Commercial Agent of the United States in Paris; Messrs Robert Louis Livingston, Peter R. Livingston Burnett, Maclure, Cutting, Fulton, Berlow, McIlvaine, Swan, Benton, Monfurence Grant, Burch, Fenwick, White-fide, Wayer, Pinkney, Norry, Garlen, Saint-Clair, Robertson, Norris, Miller, Col. Orne, and Capt. Burn. January 18th, 1804.
By the PRESIDENT of the United States, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS by the first articles 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 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 1804, and the beneficial effects arising from such suspensions having been experienced—it is deemed proper to revive the same, with the exception hereafter 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 in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, and that all Houses which shall be erected in the said city of Washington previous to the said first day of January, in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, conformable in other respects to the regulations aforesaid shall be considered as lawfully erected, except that no wooden house covering more than 320 square feet, or higher than twelve feet from the Sill to the Eave shall be erected—nor shall such house be placed within 24 feet of any brick or stone house. GIVEN under my hand, 28th December, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON.

S. THOMEE.
EGS leave to inform his friend that he has removed his store from George Town to King Street Alexandria, where or else in his time will be executed with punctuality and dispatch. Orders left at Mr. March's Book Store will be duly attended to.
GILDING
AND EXAMINING ON GLASS, A few doors above the Washington Tavern—Looking-glass and picture frames made and regilt.
NEEDLE WORK
Framed in the handsomest manner, and names done on glass.
S. THOMEE, as a stranger being determined to establish in the line of his profession, solicits that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his assiduity to business may entitle him to.
Window cornices handsomely gilt, and every thing his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported.
N. B. He has some glasses and prints for sale on low terms.
Jan. 9—ep3m
FOR SALE.
THE Plantation on which I live, containing about 600 acres of valuable land. The improvements are, an exceeding good dwelling house two stories high, 42 feet long, by 36 feet wide, with a passage through the middle, three rooms below, and four above stairs, with fine places in all but one, and a dry sweet cellar, the size of the house, in which is a capital vault with two rooms, and above is a fine airy pantry. A kitchen 36 by 18, two stories high, with a kitchen and laundry below, and lodging rooms for servants above. A washing house, meat house and dairy and in short every necessary improvement for the accommodation of a family, and a very fine collection of grafted and budded peach trees of the most approved kinds, chiefly from Princess nursery on Long Island, which are just beginning to bear. This property is situated in a healthy genteel neighborhood, about four miles from the city of Washington, five from Alexandria. Nearly one half is in wood and timbered, and the residue arable and meadow land, of the latter, there are about 50 or 60 acres under the hoe and more may be easily laid down. Perhaps no tract of the same size, abounds more in fine springs, there being a never failing stream in every field, besides an abundant one which runs through the meadow and from which the greatest part of it may be watered. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
OVERTON CARR.
September 19.
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NOTICE.
ALL who are indebted to the estate of John Crookham deceased are requested to make immediate payment to, CHARLES GLOVER, Admr. George Town, Nov. 25—tf
JOHN COX
Has just received a quantity of American manufactured Bed Tickens warranted to hold the down of the feathers, which will be sold by the piece at the manufacturers prices, and by retail at a very small advance—Also sewing, darning and tambooring cotton, with a quantity of chinizes and calico, which he will sell lower than the regular importer can afford to sell at. Elgin thread lace, fox, bear, and martin skin muffs and tippets, handsome paper hangings, with almost every other article in the dry good line, both fancy and substantial, which he will sell at his usual low prices for cash, or in exchange for tobacco and flaxseed. For flax seed he will allow 18s. 3d. per bushel. Also a few handsome double barrel fowling pieces. George Town, Dec. 23—am
FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to the Will of the late Patrick Henry, a Tract of Land, lying on both sides of Falling river, in Charlotte county, Virginia, and containing about 1200 acres. This Land is in general poor, but contains a bank of Iron Ore, supposed to be the best, of any known in that part of the country. It lies on an excellent stream, a branch of Roanoke river, within four miles of its mouth; from whence is an easy and safe navigation where are water-falls, stone and timber on the Land for all the purposes of an Iron Work; in the midst of a fine corn country; and about 400 acres of the Land is valuable for its soil. For further particulars inquire of Mr. RANDOLPH, of the House of Representatives. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser by EDMUND WINSTON, Exr. of Patrick Henry. Buckingham county, Ver. Dec. 23—tf.
TO RENT,
And immediate Possession given, A Two story Frame House, in the City of Washington, situated on N. F street, square 224—containing 4 rooms beside two garret rooms, piazza and pantry, kitchen, store room, &c. with a good garden—lately occupied by Mrs. Lee, adjoining to Mr. Xaupie's store—Also that convenient two-story frame on same square, late in possession of Dr. Tabb, opposite to which Robert Peacock, Esq. lately resided—consisting of 6 rooms, and two garret rooms, piazza and balcony to south front, cellar with dry well, kitchen, carriage house, stable, an excellent garden, with every convenience for the reception of a genteel family. For particulars enquire at Mr. Rhode's tavern, Mr. Xaupie's store, or to the subscriber REDMUND PURCEL. January 13, 1804—tf
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cashmeres, Silk Floratine, Black and fancy silk molekin velvet, white & figured Marcellas, Swandowns, Toilmettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coatings, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New-Iersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. November 8, 1804.
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR
HAS just received an handsome supply of fall goods, which he is determined to sell and make upon the most reasonable terms, and in the best and most fashionable manner, and greatest expedition. Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square and Capitol Hill, seventh house from the Capitol. Oct. 14 tf
WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION:
The office of the Washington Association and United States Insurance company is removed to the corner of square No. 226 fronting on the President's Square and Pennsylvania Avenue. THOMAS HERTY, Sec'y P. T. Jan. 18—tf.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS will be taken and payment made easy, to the purchaser, for the following valuable property free from any encumbrance whatever.
A SET of saw mills working two saws—a grist mill with two run of stones and bolting machine, also a cotton and rice machine complete all worked by water, also one saw mill about 200 yards from the former and on the same dam, now about finishing that will work from two to fourteen saws under the same roof—this mill is insured for three years after being completed—they are now being in good repair and the whole in a progressive way of improvement, with about Ten thousand acres of land all adjoining and immediately contiguous to the mills, on which are several valuable farms. The timber for mill are inexhaustible and unexceptionably good—they are situated on the waters of Drowning Creek ninety seven miles from George Town South Carolina, to which place the lumber is carried being rafted at the mills without the trouble of hauling, a valuable convenience. The stream is equal if not superior to any in the States of North or South Carolina—the grist mills command a custom at times of 30 or 40 miles around them. The situation at the mills is high, pleasant and very healthy, on which is a good two story house with piazza, a good kitchen, stables, carriage and harness houses and other necessary out buildings with a new store house completely finished, it being an excellent stand for a country store. Application to be made to the Subscriber at Millville near Lumberton in North Carolina, or for any information respecting the premises, to Samuel D. Purvis at the city of Washington. WM. NORMENT. Millville N. C. Dec. 12.
N. B. Any part of the above property will be sold as may best suit a purchaser. Dec. 23—tf
LOST,
THE following described certificates of funded three per cent. Stock issued by the Register of the Treasury in the name of Jacob Pictamer of Amsterdam, for the renewal of which application is intended to be made at the proper office No. 3113 dated 23th October 1791 for 12,419 53 3/4 per cent. Stock. No. 3500 dated 23th November 1791 for 7 900 No. 6271, dated, 7th December 1792, for 831 41 No. 1201 dated, 5th December 1792, for 8 749 29 Dolls. 30,000 00 ROBERT GILMOR, & Sons. Dec. 28—ep7w
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber near Dumfries, on the 3d inst. a negro man named HARRY, about 25 years old five feet 7 or 8 inches high, middling black, straight but slender made, has a large beard, flat nose, small eyes, large mouth and thick lips, chews tobacco, and is very sensible. Had on when he went away an old blue fustian coat, an old blue fustian coat with steel buttons on it, each of fine cloth; an old pair of velvet breeches, a pair of dark mixt wool stockings, a pair of patched shoes and a wool hat. He was late the property of Christopher Criglar or Edward March of Frederick county Virginia; he formerly lived at Tappico Furnace, where it is expected he now is and will endeavor to pass as a free man. Any person apprehending said Negro and securing him in any jail so that I get him again shall receive the above reward. Any information respecting said Negro, given to Mr. Samuel Davis in Dumfries, Mr. Samuel Jackson in Prince Wm. County, or to the subscriber living in Wythe county Virginia will be thankfully received. FRANCIS I. CARTER. Jan. 20—7t
Public Sale of Lots, In George Town and the City of Washington.
THE executors of the estate of Anthony Holmead deceased, will offer at public sale, at the Union Tavern in George Town, on Monday the 30th instants 57 lots in Holmead's addition to George Town, many of them in eligible situations—Also several lots in the city of Washington, in squares 48, 49 and 62. The terms, which will be moderate, will be made known on the day of sale—The sale to begin at 12 o'clock. Any person wishing to view any of the above lots, will be shown them on application to the subscriber. JOHN HOLMEAD. Jan. 4—tf
Romulus Riggs, & Co.
Has just received at their Store, a few doors from the Union Tavern. A large quantity of Carpets and Carpeting, Cotton and Meri its counterpins, Fine Irish linens, and long lawns, Fine English hats, silk, cotton and worsted hosiery, India, colored, & plain cambric muffs, Chintzes, silks and colored muffs, And many other seasonable articles. A quantity of TRUNKS, and a few BOXES of CHINA, all of which will be sold at their regular low advance. Geo. Town, Jan. 10, 1804—m&lw
BOOTS & SHOES.
JUST received from Philadelphia, a Trunk of best and most fashionable London and Philadelphia made Boots and Shoes, and for sale by MICHAEL ROBERTS , at his store George Town. Jan. 27—3t
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit:
ON the petition of Robert P. Wade an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt. It is ordered that notice be given to the creditors of the said Wade that on Monday the 6th day of February next, at the court room in the capitol at 11 o'clock, A. M. the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Robert P. Wade agreeably to the statute in such cases lately made and provided, and a trustee appointed, unless cause be shown to the contrary and it is further ordered that this notice be published three several times before the said 6th day of February in the National Intelligencer and the Washington Federalist. By order of the hon. William Cranch, one of the judges of the circuit court for the district of Columbia. U. FORREST, Clk. Jan. 27—3t
TO BE LET
And entered upon immediately, a two story BRICK HOUSE in good repair on Twelfth street near Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite Morin's tavern—The house is the property of the Washington Building Company, and will be rented low. Apply to THOMAS CARPENTER. Jan. 20—3m
WANTED TO HIRE,
THREE or four young Negro Men, to go to Washington County, Maryland, near Hager's Town, who are accustomed to a farm—60 dollars per annum will be given and the negroes humanely treated—Apply to WM. LEE in George Town. A liberal price would be given for two or three Negroes of good character from 15 to 23 or 30 years old—apply as above. Jan. 30—6t
District of Columbia County, of Washington to wit:
ON the petition of Charles Bastian an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt. It is ordered that notice be given to the creditors of the said Bastian, that on Monday the sixth day of February next, at the court room in the capitol at eleven o'clock in the forenoon the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Charles Bastian agreeably to the statute in such cases lately made and provided & a trustee appointed, unless sufficient cause be shown to the contrary. It is further ordered that this notice be published three several times in the National Intelligencer and the Washington Federalist previous to the said 6th day of February. By order of the honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh one of the judges of the circuit court for the District of Columbia. URIAH FORREST, Clk. Jan. 30—3t
A RUNAWAY.
ABSCONDED on the 26th of December last for fear of being sold. A stout, strong, square built, black slave called CIMON; a well behaved and well looking fellow, about 26 years of age. In speaking to gentlemen he shows a set of white teeth, appears diffident and even somewhat apitated. He carries no fear nor mark of any injury—Having worked in a blacksmith's shop his hands are very rough; he came from Mrs. Eden's estate in St. Mary's county, and was there called Peter; his clothing was new and frong; the jacket and overall of grey kersey. He had a long blue broad cloth coat, and a pair of overall of the same kind of cloth; the coat and overall had yellow metal buttons, with the figure of a spread eagle on them. His brother Harry (slave to Miss Grace Stone who has been hired in the city of Washington) has a strong resemblance to Cimon. I offer Ten Dollars reward for delivering Cimon to me, or confining him in any jail. And if found out of the county the additional reward of one quarter of a dollar for every mile he may be brought. M. I. STONE. Charles county. Jan. 13—raw3w
FOR SALE
By LEWIS CLEPHAN East of the Branch bank on F. street City of Washington. PAINTERS COLORS OF ALL SORTS. White Lead in kegs, Red Lead, and dry, Spruce Ocher, Stone Ocher of superior quality, Gold Litage, Turkey Umber, Prussian Blue, 1st and Verrallion, and quality, Belt Carmin drop lack, Kings Yellow, Painters Brushes of all kinds of turpentine, Window glass 10 by 12—8 by 10, and 7 by 6 and silver leaf by the pack or book, Large sheet glass cut to any size. Gentlemen sending their Sashes will have them neatly glazed and on moderate terms. All orders from the country will be carefully attended to. August 3. rawtf
CAUTION.
WHEREAS in the month of September last, money was obtained from two gentlemen of my acquaintance in the states of New Jersey and Delaware, by a person who assumed the name of James Nicholson, and called himself my brother, I have that proper to state, with a view of explaining any other impositions of a similar nature which have been practiced, & to prevent such as may be attempted hereafter, that for the last four years, my brother James Nicholson has been but little in the United States, and that he failed from Philadelphia in the month of April last for Canton, where it is presumed he now is. One of the letters in which application for money was made, is in my possession, and is a palpable forgery—Printers in the middle States may possibly render a service, by inserting this advertisement in their papers. JOSEPH H. NICHOLSON. Jan. xx.
Valuable property for Sale.
In virtue of a deed of trust executed and bearing date on the 8th day of January 1798, between ISAAC POLOCK of the first part, WILLIAM DEAKINS jun. since deceased of the second part, and JONAH THOMPSON and RICHARD VEITCH of the third part. The subscriber being the Executor, devisee and legal Assignee of the said William Deakins jun. deceased, for the purpose of executing the trusts in and by that deed declared, shall and will on the 27th day of March next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at the Tavern of John H. Barney in George Town, expose to public sale for Cash, to the highest bidder, that valuable Lot situated on Water street, in said town, on which the House at present occupied by Mr. Barney, as a Tavern, stands, together with all the buildings and improvements on the same, said lot, fronting on Water-street 52 feet, and running back 175 feet parallel with Cherry Alley, and including thereon, being part of that lot designated in the plan of Old George-Town, by No. 49.—Also another Lot on Keys street, (being part of that Lot designated by the No. 77 in the plan of Old George-Town) comprehending a part of that wharf lately occupied as a Lumber Yard, by Mr. George King—also a large and convenient two story brick dwelling house—More particular information relative to the above valuable property, may be had at any time previous to the day of sale by application to Messrs. Thompson and Veitch in Alexandria, John T. Mason, Esq. George Town, or the subscriber. FRANCIS DEAKINS. Executor and Devisee of William Deakins jun deceased. George town, January 20—tw27Mar
NOTICE
AT the request of one of the creditors of James McDonald, bankrupt, the allowance of his final certificate is postponed until the 19th March next at 10 o'clock A. M. at the court house in the county of Washington, at which time and place it will be allowed, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary. W. CRANCH, assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. Jan. 30—3t
In Chancery. Jan. 7, 1804.
Smallwood's creditors against His Heirs. WHEREAS several claims exhibited against the estate of general William Smallwood, deceased, have not been accompanied by sufficient vouchers, and therefore not passed, although not absolutely rejected; and a long time hath elapsed with us any thing on their part done—It is at the instance of the trustees, who are anxious to close their trust, adjudged and ordered, that no claim in this court shall be passed after the first day of September next, against the said estate, but that the chancellor will, on application, decide on any of said claims, before the said day. This order is however to have no effect unless it be published at least thrice in the Maryland Gazette, and at least twice in each of three weeks in the National Intelligencer before the first day of March next. It is further ordered, that on the examination or hearing of any of the claims aforesaid, depositions before such magistrate shall be received in evidence. Such other testimony as is receivable by the orphans' court, is usually required by the chancellor. true copy. Test. SAMUEL HARVEY HOWARD, Reg. Cur. Can. Jan. 16—taw3w
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit:
ON the petition of Nicholas Fevrier, an insolvent debtor, confined in the prison of Washington county for debt. Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Nicholas Fevrier that on Monday the 6th day of February next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. at the court room in the capitol, the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Nicholas Fevrier, agreeably to the act of Congress now in force on that subject, and a trustee appointed, unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published three times in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist, previous to said day. By order of William Cranch, Esq. assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. URIAH FORREST, Clk. January 23.
A LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Washington city, on the 1st day of Jan. 1804.
A John Jacob Astor, esq. David Allen, Mr. Angrand, Peter Abbott, Mr. Appleton, William Allison, care of Robert Hamilton.
B Joseph Bryan, 2. William A. Curwell, Esq. 2. Robert Barton, 2. Capt. Robert Bailey, Miss Rose Brown, Isaac Briggs, Esq. George Bill, John Balleras, Esq. Doctor William Baker, Mr. John N. Barron, John Brown, William Bard Esq. Charles Bennett, Benjamin Boots, Nicholas Boon, Jacob Bond, Jun. Henry Bradley, Captain George W. Balch, Mr. William Baker, care of Mr. Lowry, Capt. Thomas Button, Augustus Baldwin, Esq. John C. Baum, Esq. Lieut. Baichan, Major James Bruff, James W. Byron, Mr. Lewis Beckwith.
C George Washington P. Custis, Esq. 2. Isaac Cowdrey, 2. Major Richard Claiborne, 2. Mrs. Betty Cook, James Cyles, Thomas Cumming Esq. Citizn William Chapman, William Clarke, William Campbell, Esq. Joseph Clark, 2. Capt. Hugh G. Campbell, James L. Clouney, Mr. Wm. P. Crow, Rev. Bishop John Cullen, Daniel Calley, care of F. William O'Brien, James Colman,
Francis Clarke, Thomas P. Chiffolle, Esq. Right Rev. D. Dor Clegggett, James Connor. D.
Mr. John Donnell, Lieut. Dent, Mr. Decheare, Mr. Daniel Dorrance, Mr. George Delany, care of Mr. Fennell: General Davies, J. Sephes Donaghy. E.
William Eaton, Esq. 4. W. B. Elwyn, Esq. Triplet S. Eires. F.
Anthony Farnis, Joshua Farnham, Patrick Frazier, Winna Fletcher, Ignatius Farrol, Monsieur Francis Fabre, M re Carty Fitzhugh. G.
Theodore Gaillard, Esq. 9. Lieut. Edmund P. Gaines, 2. Joseph Graves, Doctor Thomas Gampell, Monsieur Generez, William Green, 2. Mr. Georg L. Gray, William Godby, Nathan Good hole, John Gillalpy. H.
Samuel Hoar, 2. Capt. Charles Hyde, 3. James Hume, Esq. 2. Major I. E. Houston, 2. Capt. John Hand, Miss Kitty Hughes, Patrick Hany, Solomon Harrifson, Mrs. Mary Hammon, Mr. James Hunter, Abijah Hunt, Andrew Hunter, John A. House-Houfman, Francis Henderson, Esq. Nathaniel Heyward, Esq. William Holmes, Mr. Richard Harrison, 2. Daniel Hodgeson, Mr. John Hankan, John Harris, James Hux, E. Hart, Esq. Col. Ethan Haskell, Daniel E. Huger, Esq. I.
Walter Irvine, 2. Lieut. William C. Jenckes, 2. Jacob Jon, Esq. John Loer, Fanny Johnston, Charles Jonett, Esq. Robert W. Jones, Esq. David January, Mrs. Island. K.
Roger Keffick, 2. Alexander Kennedy, Ephraim Kerby, Rev. Samuel Knox, William Keup, Henry Kurtz, George Kirkland. L.
Theodorick Lov, Esq. 2. George Lytham, Jacob Loudonday, General H. Lee, 2. Rev. James Laird, John T. Lindsley, Lewis Leroy, John Lynne, Honorable Thomas Laurence, Mrs. Sarah Lewis, Messrs. Lear & Co. M.
Henry Myrorer, 2. Mrs. Ann Macubin, John Mace, Henry L. Martin, John McCau, Samuel Mitchell, James M c Clary, John M c Nill, Esq. George M c Allister, Len M c Daniel, Mrs. Ann H. Maguder, Notley Maddox, Messrs. H. and I. P. Marshalls. N.
Robert Newman, Samuel Nicholson, Esq. Austin Nichols, Esq. O.
Henry Olwald, James Oldham, George Oxlade, John Oumtod, 2. P.
Lawson Pearson, 2. Robert Piper, Thomas L. Paterson, J. S. Potts, Messrs. Panton, Lefie & Co. Lieut. Samuel Paule, Messrs. Isaac and David Pollack James Pendleton. R.
John Rutledge, Esq. Alexander F. Role, Esq. William Robertson, Doctor Samuel Robinson, William Ryan, John Richards, Esq. William S. Reid, Joseph Reed, Stephen Ravenel, Daniel Rooney. S.
John Shuttuck, 3. Robert Swartout, John Shyres, Capt. Thomas Swain, Thomas Smyth, jun. G. H. Smith, Thomas B. Shediner, Lieut. Joseph G. Swift, Capt. Gorham Sturges, Mrs. Sunday, Levin Southorn, S. Agathy Shedimer, John Cleve Summes, Benjamin Shacklott, Collop Smith, John Swank. T.
William H. Thom, 2. Oba S. Timberlake, John Turner, Solomon Taylor, William Timmer, Charles C. Byrd Thomson, Garrard Tracy, Alexander Thomson, Jonathan Tilley, Miss Charlotte Thornton at Col. Washington's. U.
John Underwood. W.
John Woodward, Leonard Wheeler, Charles Wayman, John Walter, Esq. J. M. White, Eli Whitney, Esq. George, Wray Esq. George Winlet. X.
Conveyancer's Office.
THOMAS HERTY, Grateful for past favors, informs his friends and the public, that he continues to prepare CONVEYANCES of LAND and every other species of DEED or INSTRUMENT in the line of his profession, with legal precision, and on moderate terms, Title investigated, &c.
A choice selection of lots on the Pennsylvania avenue and other desirable situations in the City to lease or sell.
N. B. Herty's Abridgment of the laws of Maryland in 1 vol. and Herty's Digest of the laws of the United States in 2 vol. for sale at the above office.
City of Washington, April 1st. rawt
NOTICE.
THE Inhabitants of Washington city and all others concerned are hereby informed, that the assessment by order of the corporation of Washington for the year 1803, is now complete, and that the tax on real and personal property must be paid at the City Treasurer's office on or before the first day of March next. The owners of slaves and dogs are also informed that the tax on the same must be paid on or before the first day of February next.
WASHINGTON BOYD, City Treasurer. Jan. 15—gtraw