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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. III
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCXVII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
Valuable Ware House
FOR SALE.
WILL be exposed to public sale on the premises on Friday the 16th day of June next at 12 o'clock, the Ware House and the Wharf, now occupied by Messrs. Stewart and Brall. This property is situated at the corner of Frederick and Key's Street, in the centre of that part of Georgetown where the flour and shipping business is done. There are two ware houses connected in such manner, (the one opening on one and the other on the other street) as to be used in separate or joint tenements, that are strongly and well built of stone and brick, three stories high, beside an extensive sail loft, are well divided for flooring, and very capacious; they front about 70 feet on the street next the water, and about 50 feet on the other. The wharf is only divided from them by the street, and extends, in water sufficient for large ships, the whole width of the widest front, the whole is in good repair.
This sale will be made under a deed of Mortgage, and power of attorney to sell, to reimburse the subscriber a sum of money due from the late Francis Lewis Taney. The residue, if any, to be divided among said Taney's creditors. The title will be explained on the day of sale—and will be given to the purchaser on the payment of the purchase money.
Approved negotiable notes for the purchase money, payable the one half at six months, the other half at nine months, will be required, and must be given at the time of purchase, or the sale will be void and a resale take place.
J. MASON.
George Town, May 17.—p. til June 10.
Carpenters and Labourers Wanted.
Wanted to work on the Bridge over the eastern Branch of Potomac, a number of rough Carpenters, also a number of labourers by the month, to whom employment will be given during the whole of the summer. Their wages will be paid monthly, and the best prices will be given. Application to be made to the subscriber.
WILLIAM BRENT, Treasurer of the Eastern Branch Bridge Company April 18th. ep 3w
Would wish to engage in some healthy Country situation.
A person who has practiced teaching an English School fifteen years, and can produce Certificates expressing the approbation of those parents who have favoured him with the tuition of their Children—He professes teaching Spelling, Reading and writing with propriety, Mercantile, Vulgar and Decimal Arithmetic, Book keeping, Mensuration Geography &c. In all which, he will engage to give satisfaction to whoever may employ him—some healthy part of Virginia will be preferred, and a line directed (post paid) to the Editor of this paper will be duly attended to.
LEBOO
WILL cover the ensuing season, to commence the first day of April, and end on the last day of June, on Mondays and Tuesdays at Queen Anne's Wednesdays and Thursdays at the farm of the subscriber, and Fridays and Saturdays at Bladensburg; at the rate of 16 dollars per Mare, cash, and half a dollar to the groom; the money to the groom to be sent with the mare, and a note for the balance, with the assumption of Messrs. Clagett or Hodges, of Queen Anne, or Messrs. Lowndes or Bruce, of Bladensburg, payable on the first day of December next, will be received.
Leboo is eight years old, a fine bright bay, 15 hands three inches high, a star and two white feet. He has proven himself both a sure and good foal-getter, having covered at four years old 25 mares, all of whom proved with foal; the colts are equal in size and beauty to any in this part of the country, and except in two instances, they were alike as to colour. At four years old Leboo won the colt's purse at Annapolis; on the next day he won the City purse, and on the third day he won a purse in Prince George's county, immediately after having travelled upwards of 30 miles. The next spring, at 5 years old, he won the first day's purse at Annapolis; the 1st after he won against Mr. Taylor's Leviathan; at Alexandria, one heat, was lame and drawn; a few days after he won the first day's purse at Govan's town. At 6 years old he won the first day's purse at Canton; the fall after he won the purse again at Canton, the jockey club purse at Govan's town, the purses at Frederick town, and the city of Washington; running fine miles, by mistake, at the last mentioned place, beating Mr. Taylor's Leviathan. At seven years old he received a forfeit of 900 dollars at Havre-de-Grace, proceeded on to German town, won the first heat, afterwards fell lame, and was beat by Gen. Ridgely's Hanselet, whom he had beaten three times before.
Leboo was got by High Flier, his blood an equal to that of any other horse, and his pedigree may be seen by applying to the subscriber.
OSBORN SPRIGG, Prince George's County, March 23.
The Subscriber will furnish good pasture, at half a dollar per week, but will not be answerable for accidents or escapes.
LOTS FOR SALE.
Or on ground rent between the President's house and the Navy-Yard, the price moderate and payments easy—Apply to
W. M. DUNCANSON.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, April 11.
The accounts from Constantinople, of the 4th ult. bring the details of the ceremonies attending the presentation of the credentials of general Brune to the Grand Seignior. Having notified his arrival, which took place on the 6th of January, to the Porte, he was presented in succession to the different ministers, who felt all the interest which the first Consul took in the establishment of that strong and ancient friendship which subsisted between the two empires. They regretted, however, that the feasts of the Ramazan and the Bairam, retarded the audiences of the French ambassador.
The first audience took place on the 14th of February. At ten in the morning the ambassador embarked at Top Hana, in the caik of seven pair of oars sent him by the Tchouhou-Bachi, accompanied by the secretaries of legation, and the Dragoman Franchini. The Syrene frigate, which was anchored at the entrance of the harbor, fired a salute of 19 guns. The ambassador's suit occupied 120 caiks.
The ambassador landed at the foot of the stairs of the Vizier's palace, where prince Callimachi, accompanied by different officers of distinction, received him, and instantly conducted him through the apartments where the ambassadors are in the habit of waiting. The ambassador entered the grand chamber of the Divan (Arz Odassi) at the same moment with the Grand Vizier, and by an opposite door. After reciprocal salutations, the Grand Vizier seated himself on a sofa, and the ambassador was placed on a chair opposite to him. The Reis-Effendi, and several other ministers, stood on the right hand of the vizier. The ambassador pronounced the following discourse, which was immediately interpreted by prince Callimachi:—
"The most great, most powerful, and most magnanimous First Consul of the French republic, Bonaparte, delegates me to the sublime Ottoman Porte, in the character of ambassador. I come, according to usage, to present to your highness the letters which invest me with this eminent character. Under the auspices of a treaty which renews the ancient alliance, and by the happy disposition of your highness's sentiments, all my measures will, I hope, successfully tend to draw closer those ties which imperious circumstances had relaxed, but which the Ottomans and the French are accustomed to regard as the pledge of their mutual prosperity. The genius of the magnanimous First Consul, the glory which he attaches to maintaining the peace of the world, the renown of his innumerable victories, the peaceable attitude of powers heretofore our enemies, the weight which the French republic has in the balance of the destinies of Europe, are so many pledges of the stability as well as of the importance of our engagements. Your highness knows that France is the true friend, the national ally of the Ottoman empire; that in point of good faith, generosity, and greatness, the two nations have not any equals in the world, and that the dearest interests attach them to each other. I think myself happy in having been chosen to maintain this union; and I regard the honorable post assigned to me at the sublime Porte as a glorious recompense for my military services. I am pleased to find, in the depositary of the confidence of his highness, sultan Selim III. a grand vizier, a warrior, whose generosity and discretion on smooth the difficult of my new career. I present to him my congratulations on the peace, and I pray God to bless your highness with length of days and prosperity."
The grand Vizier replied in terms expressive of his satisfaction at the renewal of the ancient friendship between the Ottoman Porte and France, and particularly with the choice made by the First Consul of an ambassador, who, he was persuaded, would faithfully exert himself to draw still closer the ties of friendship between the two powers.
The ambassador and his suite having then received a variety of pre-
sents, returned to the French palace.
On the 22nd of February the ambassador had an audience of the grand Seignior, whom he addressed in the following terms:
"Most high, most excellent, most powerful, and most magnanimous and invincible emperor of the Mussulmans, sultan Selim, in whom shine forth honor and virtue; the most great, most powerful, and most magnanimous First Consul of the French, Bonaparte, sends me to your Sublime Porte in the quality of ambassador. These are the letters of credence by which he invests me with this eminent character. In presenting them to your highness, I am charged to felicitate you upon the happy conclusion of a peace, which re-establishes ancient friendships, and to testify to you how much the most magnanimous First Consul takes interest in the glory and prosperity of your reign."
"It is that republic, that great empire, of which I am the ambassador, which, through me, offers you its desires of the most perfect friendship. Fidelity and generosity are the virtues of the Ottomans and the French. This resemblance of character is a primary bond of connection formed by nature. Long habit had confirmed it; and every interest concurred to draw it still closer. I am so much the happier in the mission which has been entrusted to me, as I daily perceive that the justice and greatness which animate your highness have been transferred into the minds of those enlightened men, to whom you have confided the different branches of your immense power. Happy in having to declare to your highness the sentiments of the immutable friendship of the First Consul, I am still more so, in being able to inform my government that I have witnessed the respectful affection borne towards it by all the faithful Mussulmans, and that, on the part of your highness and the ministers, I have experienced that exalted kindness which proves how much you have in your heart preserved your attachment to the most ancient and most constant of your friends. I pray the Almighty God, that, for the happiness of your people, he may prolong your days, free from pain and trouble, and that he may spread the renown of your glory and your wisdom throughout the universe."
Whilst prince Callimachi was interpreting the ambassador's speech, sultan Selim, whose person is handsome and full of majesty, seemed satisfied, and pointed out the passages which flattered him, by signs of approbation. His highness then ordered the Grand Vizier to make a reply. The Grand Vizier spoke in a grave and respectful manner; and his speech was thus interpreted by the Dragoman of the Porte.
"It is on the part of his majesty, the most high, most august, and most powerful, that his highness the grand Vizier replies to your excellency, & feels anxious to express to you the satisfaction felt by his highness at the renewal of the former friendship between the Sublime Porte and the republic of France; and also, in consequence of the good intentions and the sincere sentiments manifested on the part of the most magnanimous first consul, Bonaparte, and to assure you still further of the disposition and attention of his highness to consolidate, in every respect, the ties of sincere friendship which unite the two powers."
The ambassador, on leaving the palace, was presented with a horse richly harnessed. The Dragomans, the French merchants, the officers of the frigate, and the commissaries of commercial relations, dined the same day with the ambassador; in the evening he received the complimentary visits of the diplomatic body, and the ceremonies of the day were concluded with a grand ball.
April 11.
By the Duke of York packet from
Lisbon, we learn that it was there believed, that the French Squadron, under the command of Admiral Linois, instead of sailing for the East Indies, as was given out, had gone to take possession of the Brazils.
A disturbance of a very serious nature took place at Berne on the 27th ult. The Helvetic troops sallied out of the barracks, and attacked and fired upon the French patrols, but they were at length overpowered, and compelled to retreat; and the French papers add, that their arrears having been paid, order is again restored.
In an article from Stutgard we are presented with a curious statement of the sort of conduct which Bonaparte has chalked out for the powers of the continent, in their relations with this country. The article clearly betrays its Parisian origin; and though not the official production of the French government, is written in that style which is consonant to its views. The system which is to be pursued with respect to this country is neither more nor less than this, England is to be degraded from the high rank she has long held among the states of Europe. She is to be reduced to the rank of a secondary power. She is to be allowed to take no interest in the politics of the continent. Her system is to be as insulated as her situation. On these principles and grounds alone can the repose of the continent depend. This is not a hypothetical plan or policy; but, according to the Stutgard politician, it has been already begun to be reduced into practice, and will hereafter be steadily pursued. It is a singular circumstance that the first consul's act of mediation to Switzerland has been communicated to all the great powers of Europe, with the exception of England. The grounds of this exception are unequivocally explained in the article to which we have alluded. The English government received no communication on the subject, because England has nothing at all to do with the condition of a state situated in the centre of Europe. This doctrine, which has more than once been indirectly countenanced in the Official Journal, exceeds in absurdity whatever has been broached on the subject of the law of nations for ten centuries. If it were possible to find a British statesman, that would not hazard all, rather than admit this doctrine, he ought to lose his head.
A letter from Amsterdam, dated April 5th, states, that on the arrival of a courier from gen. Andreossi at Paris on the 29th ult. a council of state was held, and that the result of its deliberations was favourable to peace. It further adds, that the ultimatum of the French government had been sent to England; that England is to evacuate Malta, and that a treaty of commerce is to be negotiated between the two countries.
The emperor of Russia has, during the present year, given half a million of roubles towards the establishment and maintenance of schools and universities in his dominions.
The following are the principal regulations of the new banking system of the French republic, now under the consideration of the legislative body:—
Art. 1. The association formed at Paris under the name of the Bank of France, shall have the exclusive privilege of issuing bank notes on the conditions here announced.
Art. 2. The capital of the Bank of France shall be divided into 45,000 shares at least, of 1000 francs each, of original stock, and a fund of reserve besides: withdrawing the funds of these shares is prohibited.
Art. 3. The names of the proprietors shall be registered. The transfer can be made payable to "bearer."
Art. 4. The lowest value of the notes of the bank of France shall be 500 francs.
Art. 5. The Bank shall discount bills of exchange and other commercial papers. The bank cannot carry
on any trade in other commodities than gold or silver. It shall refuse to discount paper arising from transactions which shall appear contrary to the safety of the republic, paper arising from contraband trade and fictitious bills, or accommodation notes which have no real value.
Art. 6. Discount shall be taken according to the number of days, and even for one day, if there is reason for it.
Art. 7. The annual dividend can not exceed six per cent, for each share of 1000 francs; it shall be paid every six months.
The profit remaining after the annual dividend, shall be converted into a fund of reserve. The fund of reserve shall be invested in the five per cents. consols, which shall give rise to a second dividend. The present fund of reserve shall be invested in the same manner.
The establishment is to be under the direction of 200 of the greatest proprietors, but the quality of proprietors does not entitle the individual to any preference of discount.
Yesterday morning a merchant ship from Hamburg, landed her passengers at Yarmouth, by whom it is stated, that when they left Hamburg, the Senate were sitting on a very important question, viz. Whether they should protect the city themselves, or allow the Prussian troops to march in and protect it for them? Are these deliberations the consequence of a threatened attack on the part of France?
The Senator Leroux, after having attended the last levee of the First Consul, died of an apoplexy, while descending from the audience chamber.
April 14.
In the event of a war between Great Britain and France, the emperor of Germany has, it is said, determined that the strictest neutrality shall be observed in his ports in the Adriatic.
Letters from Hanover state, that Prussia has engaged, in the event of a war, to occupy with her troops the banks of the Elbe as far as Cuxhaven, and the whole electorate of Hanover. The same letters express much apprehension that in case of hostilities, Hamburg and its territory will be occupied by French or Prussian troops in order to prevent the introduction of British manufactures into that part of Germany.
The Senate of Hamburg has justified itself to the British resident, Sir G. Rumbold, for the libel on this country, inserted in the Hamburg papers, by communicating the order which accompanied it from the French minister, in which Hamburg was threatened with the resentment of the First Consul, if the publication was refused.
The number of French troops, either already on their march, or in reality to march to Italy, are stated in letters from Paris, inserted in the Dutch papers, to amount to from 20 to 25,000 men. They are to be distributed, it is stated, along the coasts, from the extremity of the kingdom of Naples to the Genoese territory. Orders have also been given to reinforce the garrison of the Iles of Elba; and 3000 men are, it is said, to be sent to Ancona, to augment the garrison of that place, and to secure a military point on the Adriatic Sea.
Permission has been given to import foreign coin from France, and 180 cks arrived from Calais on Sunday. This is considered as a pacific symptom.
April 16.
A letter from Genoa, dated March 26th, says, "In case of a rupture with England, French troops will march into Sicily, with the consent of the king of Naples, to invade Malta."
A letter from Canton, dated Nov. 26, 1802, says, "There have been formidable insurrections in various parts of China, and a revolution in the government is to be expected. The emperor's troops have been defeated several times with great loss."
April 19.
The failure of the negotiation for the return of Mr. Pitt and Lord Melville into power, has given rise to many very contradictory rumours: most of them, however, may be easily traced to party bias, and from their complexion, their

particular parents may be ascertained without much difficulty.
According to one party, the question was reduced to a contest, whether Mr. Pitt or Mr. Addington should be prime minister—and Mr. Sheridan was to be Secretary of War. Mr. York was going to Madras, and Lord Moira and Tierney were on the point of taking responsible functions. What a hodge-podge of incongruities! and what a pity that any quarrel should have hindered Mr. Sheridan's advancement!
Another report is, that in the scramble for power Mr. Pitt wished to bring in the Grenvilles, but Mr. Addington wished to bring in Lord Rokeby, and Mr. Pitt would not consent, and hence it is inferred, that Mr. Pitt will now espouse the politics of the Grenville party. We shall see what truth there is in this inference, for parliament meets this evening, and parties must speedily arrange themselves in some way or other.
A third statement is, that Mr. Pitt, upon being applied to, declined entering into any details upon the general subject of arrangement, unless he should be called upon by the highest authority; but declared his opinion, that should he be called upon, he should feel it his duty, under the present circumstances of the country, to propose the formation of an administration upon an enlarged scale. —No one can mistake who are here intended, but why no names? because the plant reporters had got some new reason for avoiding the epithet blood-hounds employed a few days ago; and they now "regret that any circumstance should deprive the nation of the services of so eminent a man as Mr. Pitt, at such a time."
The simple matter of fact is, that Lord Merville has failed in some part of his calculation. Two, who know him best, however, know that this will not discourage him from repeating the attempt. He has the interest of his country too much at heart to relax in his exertions to serve it.
The correspondence is very frequent between the different port admirals and the admiralty board—so much so, that when fog prevents the telegraphic from working, messengers are dispatched, independently of the post.
April 21. It appears by letters from Berne, that the new government are taking very effectual measures to establish that tranquillity which the First Consul promised to the people of Switzerland: for orders have been issued, forbidding any persons to walk in the streets after nine o'clock at night: and in the day time four persons are not allowed to converse together in the streets.
Letters from various parts in Holland speak of the universal feeling of discontent which at present prevails, the violent hatred which exists against the French, and the readiness of the people to break out in open revolt, if the least appearance of success was to present itself. In several cases Frenchmen have been insulted, and complaints are general against the government as being inclined to favour the views of the French government, in the promotion of a scheme for placing Holland in a state of subjection to France, still more humiliating than that to which it is now reduced.
At Nimeguen the gates were shut against the French troops for part of two days, and it was only in consequence of a hint that the Dutch would have much reason to repent of their rash conduct, that a French garrison of six hundred men was reluctantly admitted.
April 22. A letter from Paris, dated April 14, says, "It is reported in some societies here, that Duroc in his late journey to certain courts, was trusted not only with political, but with family secrets, and that an arrangement is on the tapis which will astonish the world."
A line of telegraphs is laid to be establishing from the frontiers of Holland, to Brussels and Lisle, and consequently to Paris.
The bank of France stock is at 1115 fr. for every share of 1000 fr.
April 23. There are at this moment, in London, and different parts of England, upwards of six thousand poor Swiss men, women and children, emigrants from their wretched country, and many of them labouring under complicated misery; proud, however, of being the offspring of William Tell, and glowing with conscious integrity of sentiment. Among them are many officers of valour and talents, but who, being unprotected, know not how to apply for commissions, as the source of military honour.
The French minister has addressed to the English minister a note, which contains the following observations upon the alleged reason for not executing the 10th article of the treaty of Amiens:—
"I. That the independence of these islands and the arrangement respecting them, having been, by the 6th paragraph of the Xth article of the treaty of Amiens, put under the protection and guarantee of the six preponderant powers of Europe, France and Great-Britain, which contracted together, and which have invited the other powers to guarantee this clause of their treaty of peace, cannot,
without disgrace, be the first to refuse to execute these arrangements, to secure that independence, and to grant that protection and that guarantee."
"II. That the invitation made by the 13th section of the said Xth article, to the other powers to accede to the stipulations contained in that article, is only a mark of respect or honour, which these powers are free to refuse; but it is not so with France and Great-Britain, which have promised their protection and accepted the guarantee, by the very act of their signing the treaty containing the arrangements to be guaranteed, and have placed themselves at the head of the powers to whom the invitation is addressed."
"III. That the other non-contracting powers may refuse the guarantee, because it is a burthen which those powers have the option of not imposing on themselves; but that it would be absurd to think that this refusal would infer the nullity of the treaty of peace, and discharge from their obligations the powers that signed it."
"IV. That to rely on so frivolous a pretext, and on an evident sophism to refuse executing ones own agreements, would be an infidelity unworthy of a great power, and such as England would not disgrace its history by committing."
"V. That this delay in the acceptance of an honorable charge, supposing that it exists on the part of powers who are not contracting parties, ought not to prejudice a third power, which has been acknowledged and solemnly established by the contracting powers, unless the latter violate their own engagements, the faith of treaties and the law of nations."
"VI. That if Russia, Austria, and Prussia have really not yet acceded, (as the English minister pretends) to the invitation which has been made them, still they must be far from supposing that, by this delay, they prevented the establishment of the order of Malta, and the execution of the treaty of Amiens, and that they were compromising the tranquillity of Europe. The undersigned then asks your excellency, what must those powers think, when they learn that their conduct has served for a pretext for the violation of so solemn a treaty?"
He concluded with demanding the "most prompt and complete execution of the 4th sec. of art. X. of the treaty of Amiens."
STOCKHOLM, March 29. The secretary of the court, Charles Cokeman, whose arrest was mentioned some time back, appears, by the papers found in his possession, and now acknowledged by himself, to have been a chief instrument in a very extensive and dangerous plan; all which, however, are not yet discovered. He was member, it seems, of a secret society or order, which took its rise in the south of Germany, but spreading so rapidly as to draw too much attention, it was found convenient to change the name and place of meeting. The view of the order seems chiefly political; they pretend to unlimited power over all governments; and all the members are sworn to strict secrecy and to implicit obedience to unknown chiefs. Cokeman, though a Swede by birth, having been many years settled in Denmark, where he has estates, the king has ordered him to be delivered up to the Danish government. A royal proclamation has been published on this occasion, requiring all persons who are at the head of orders or associations of any kind, to deliver to the magistrates a copy of the form of the oath, a written detail of the object of their society, under pain of dissolution of the order. These documents to be laid before the king, and after being revised by him to be returned, and serve as a guide for the conduct of the order. The civil governor of Stockholm, and the chief magistrate in country places, to have free admission at all times, by virtue of office, without being received into the order. They have also a right to be made acquainted with every thing that passes in the order, no decree accepted. They are, however, bound to observe the same secrecy as the members, except in regard to what their office makes it necessary to discover. The free masons, who are under the immediate protection of the king, are alone excepted from this inspection.
PETERSBURGH, March 25. Two new Ukases have just appeared; one determining the number of years of military service for the nobility, the other allowing freedom to be given to the peasants in the whole empire. The first produced some representation from the senate, but without effect.
HAGUE, April 9. In about ten days the couriers which have been sent to Petersburg from London, Paris and the Hague, are expected back. The answers they bring will decide the present crisis, and this decision, it is hoped, will be pacific.
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For the National Intelligencer.
"Arouse yourselves, fellow citizens, and destroy the monster engendered in that hot bed of democracy, Virginia: We cannot fail of success at the present election, and the triumph which is within our grasp, will form the first link of a chain that will encircle the Union, and compel the pusillanimous statesman to retire from the helm of government, the weight of which he is incompetent to sustain!"
Hamilton's speech to the federal meeting held at the city hall.
Mr. Smith, Always to submit with quietness to imposition, betrays a debasement not only of spirit but principle. A person who never feels indignant at reproach must be either more or less than man. For though a due regulation of our passions may elevate us above the ordinary standard of mortals, yet not to show our indignation is sometimes an evidence of a weak understanding.
If any thing ought to excite our resentment, it is the sentiments contained in the text.
A party has long existed in this country, whose opinions are hostile to the principles of our constitution. But none of its adherents have till lately had the hardihood while addressing the public, or haranguing the people, to tell them, that a government founded on their rights is a mockery, and its advocates monsters! It is in vain for such declaimers to say, that they reprobate pure democracy only; if this were the case their invectives are absurd; for they know that nothing of the kind exists in this country. The people do not assemble and pass laws themselves, nor do they execute them in person; the laws are enacted by their representatives, and administered by their judges and executives. This is the only democracy we have. These preachers then against democracy, unless they are combating their own imagination, must deny the sovereignty of the people, they must think, that the doctrine of equal rights is monstrous. If such be the democracy against which they contend, if such be the monster, "which to be hated needs but to be seen," the citizens of the United States will always continue to cherish it, they will always despise the man who attempts to render it odious.
Virginia has long been an eye sore to the opposition. The firmness, with which she resisted the usurpations of the late administration, has excited the utmost rancor of federalism. But she is not yet, "humbled in dust and ashes." How the enemies of government can reconcile their efforts to make her an object of jealousy to the other states, with their professions of veneration for the character and sentiments of Washington, is difficult to conceive. In his legacy to the American people, he told them to avoid every thing, which might excite distrust between one part of the Union and another. They paint democracy as the worst of human evils, and Virginia as its hot-bed; they hold her up as a contaminated member, which must be cured by a caustic or incision knife, or be amputated to save the remainder of the body. But it seems they pursue his advice only when it suits their convenience. They declare his opinions infallible one day, and refuse to follow them the next. Not even gen. Hamilton, who is the public, if not the private, friend of the character of Washington, has been able, or willing, to avoid this inconsistency of conduct.
We cannot doubt that the hatred of the opposition to the President is cordial. It is very natural for men, who despise the rights of the people, to feel a spirit of hostility to those who advocate them. The enemies of government will never forgive his virtues and firmness. He is a rock which the tempest of their passions can never move. They call him 'pusillanimous'; but have their calumnies ever affrighted him from his purpose? have they prevented him from acting with steadiness for the public good? Was he pusillanimous, when he refused to co-operate with the opposition in their attempts to involve this country in war, because the Intendant of New-Orleans had shut that port against us without authority? Is he pusillanimous, because he is unwilling to sacrifice the lives of his fellow citizens to gratify a few discontented individuals, who delight in bloodshed, and who love plunder? Is he pusillanimous, when he prefers saving the revenue of the union for the discharge of our public debt, to placing it in the hands of federal contractors, to be wasted in an useless, aggressive, and expensive war? Is he pusillanimous, when he refuses to infringe the law of nations and of justice, by recommending hostilities, before he attempts to redress our grievances by negotiation? Is he pusillanimous, because he wishes to lighten the burthens of the community, and to avoid every unnecessary act, that might compel the government to restore the internal taxes? If this be the pusillanimity, so disagreeable to the feelings of the opposition, the day is far distant when the citizens of this country will not pronounce it a virtue, and believe
the man, who is under its influence, is competent to sustain the helm of government."
The man who uttered our text has long been noted as a prominent figure above the political horizon of this country. The brilliancy of his talents has commanded the respect of his enemies; his political sentiments deserve the censure of every friend of the Constitution. Aristocracy is his avowed political creed; taxation his favorite mode of subduing the spirit of the people. However favored he may be by the approbation of a few, however obsequious they may be to his direction, or submissive to the superiority of his genius, wherever he appears to possess the agency, defeat and humiliation must be the consequence. If he will to effect any thing he must manage the wires behind the curtain. He may make an excellent performer in secret, but in public his acting only excites suspicion and distrust. His party might derive much benefit from his talents, could they suppress his will for popularity. His facility would aid their intrigues if they could cure him of his propensity to make speeches, and his itch to expose the follies and foibles of his own partisans. Until he can submit to such a regimen, his efforts must be impotent in the cause of federalism, his exertions to aid the opposition must prevent its preponderancy against the wisdom of administrations. The issue of the elections in the State of New York may, perhaps, in some measure be attributed to his ill-advised and injudicious interference. For the people will always suspect a man, who does not regard their rights, and who only wishes to patronize the election of those, who believe that republicanism is political heresy. Whenever he obtrudes himself upon the notice of the public, our minds are naturally led to retrace his past conduct. From the convention, where we behold him advocating an aristocracy, to the suppression of the whisky insurrection, from the establishment of a funding system which disgraces the character of our country, to the shameful proposal of a system of espionage, we discover nothing that can attach our confidence, or awaken any sentiment but suspicion. Years must elapse before the citizens of the United States will enlist under the banners of such a leader, and submissively march to celebrate the funeral obsequies of their own liberties. As a meteor he has shed his lurid lustre around our country—but is fallen—never more to ascend. The joy which produced this intemperate effusion is like a feverish blush which plays a moment upon the cheek, but is soon followed by the morbid paleness of debility and disease. The chain has become a rope of sand, and instead of encircling the union, will probably crumble in atoms never to be re-united.
The opposition seem now to have dashed the cup of reconciliation from their lips. Every day furnishes the administration with additional evidence of the implacable temper of its enemies. Every concession, every act of lenity seems but to increase the flame of their malignity. No attempts at reconciliation can appease them. Every conciliatory effort is to them proof of the weakness of government, of its pusillanimity, and cowardice. Though the administration is willing to make fair and honorable terms, to concede every thing that is reasonable, all offers of accommodation are treated with indignity, and considered as the offspring of fear and irresolution.
CURIUS. FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Mr. Smith, Sir,
It gives me pleasure to find the foundation of the Theatre in this place begun this day. Under proper regulations, the Theatre has long been allowed by our most rigid moralists, to be the best school for forming the minds of youth to pursuits where the nobler qualities of the understanding are necessary to be exerted in any superior degree above the usual and common concerns of life.
The precepts of virtue, and the moral duties inculcated on the stage, indubitably make much deeper impressions, and retain much stronger hold of our imagination, than those taught by the dull academic rules of pedantry or the severity of parental authority, and the reason is obvious; when we enter the Theatre we lay aside all ideas of anything but what passes on the stage, we give ourselves up to the delusions of the moment, and are completely wrapt up in the impression of the reality of what is represented before us. Our minds are perfectly relaxed, and ready to take that stamp most congenial to our feelings; we behold those precepts practised which we before knew but in theory. We are animated and inspired by the valour of the gallant soldier, the patriotism of the statesman; or sympathise, in the sufferings of distressed merit. If we behold a virtuous man struggling with adversity, and "the proud man's contumely," yet retaining with unflinching fortitude his honor untaunted, we feel a generous glow of indignation at his undeserved sufferings, and are more
flexibly confirmed in the practice of those virtues we so much admire in him.
There are so many examples of a nature conformant to this, to be found in the wide range of the Theatre, which, while they "fix the generous purpose in the youthful breast," strengthen and confirm that already formed in the more experienced, it would be needlessly to expatiate further on what is so very evident to the least discerning. How many a patriot has a Cato, or a Brutus formed! How many a gallant soldier has been animated by the scenes of an Alexander, or a Cæsar, to acts of bravery, at once honorable to himself and glorious to his country.
Taken therefore, either in a moral or political point of view, the stage must be allowed to be productive of the best effects; it fixes the principles yet fluctuating in the inexperienced mind, confirms the man of honor, arouses the valour of the soldier, and inspires the patriotic breast with that sacred love of his country, which he parts but with life.
While we are thus convinced of the value of theatrical exhibitions, we must not forget that we are as much indebted to the exertions of the performers, as to the genius of the author, in those pleasing sensations we feel at the representation of a well-acted play, and that consequently the merit of the performance should not be overlooked amid the admiration we feel for the latter.
We hope the manager selected for our theatre will possess a character according with the necessary ideas of propriety and decorum, who can be admitted to terms of intimacy, and familiarity with the most respectable.
DRAMATICUS. Washington, May 30th, 1803.
To good and prudent men of all parties.
It never should be forgotten by prudent men, (even by mixed monarchy men) that standing, or hired, or regular armies have been, in every age and country, fatal to the nations that allowed or established them, and that the general right and practice of the people to hold arms is the only check and balance to such hired armies as may be occasionally necessary for defence against foreign nations. The constitution and laws of our country have therefore wisely provided for the constant exercise of the right of arms, and even obliged the people to maintain that right, by reasonable penalties. The aged, the infirm, the female sex, & the sincere professors of the religion of peace, are all deeply interested in a system of legal provisions, which shall make the militia as orderly, as regular and as respectable as possible, because that militia, composed of their sons, their brothers, their husbands, their friends and their neighbours can aid in repelling foreign enemies, and can alone check and counterbalance the irregularities, excesses and violences of the soldiery and the innumerable ambitious projects of their commanders. It must therefore be considered as a fair and well grounded objection to the Adams and Pickering administration, that an ingenious but awful scheme of employing 80,000 volunteers or provisional army was devised and adopted by law, so as to render the militia useless—negligent and contemptible. This vast body, with the 30,000 regular troops, would engross all the arms and manufactures of all the country, so that the militia would be kept without them. The plan of that day included a command of the arms of the militia, by provisions apparently for providing a supply for them, but which contributed to a complete monopoly of the manufacturers of arms by the President. It will be found, on examination and consideration, that this was a scheme of the utmost ingenuity and depth, and of vast danger to the public liberty, as it was calculated to leave the country without the constitutional counterbalance of an armed people to hold in check the standing and provisional army. No man can doubt that checks and balances for 110,000 men in our hired and provisional army (proposed to be raised under the laws of 1798) must be as necessary, as the established checks and balances which the President and Senate give and sustain from the federal House of Representatives. Yet no one would be so imprudent as to abolish the checks of the President, the Senate the Representatives on each other; nor the checks of the federal and state governments upon each other. Mr. Adams is particularly fond of those checks and balances.—The army is a strong—sharp—violent and irregular instrument of power: Unarmed legislators and magistrates cannot hold them in subordination to the civil authority. The militia by its vast numbers, its presence in all parts of our country, and the deep stake it has in the property and domestic happiness of the community, can alone be expected to keep the regular army duly subject to the civil power. There are no fanciful suggestions. They are solid and weighty, and they merit the particular attention and regard of the peaceable religious societies, who are generally blessed with interesting families and good properties.

defend from foreign invaders and domestic military rapine. They must perceive that the Adams and Pickering administration wanted wisdom in adopting a system, which was calculated to place the defence of the country in the hands of a great regular hired army, unchecked by a militia. Those who wish to see America avoid that despotism, which standing or regular armies have always brought on, and which a general militia never did bring on, will rejoice to see that we have got rid of all our provisional army (voted to the amount of $10,000) and of all our standing or regular army, which was proposed at $50,000. It is the plan of the present republican chief magistrate of the union and of the states to have the militia made correct and efficient, that neither great foreign armies, nor great American armies may destroy the peace, liberty or safety of our country. It is obvious to all men, that the national character and conduct to be expected from the military, who hold for life the command of one hundred thousand muskets and bayonets, are that they would turn that vast and awful power to some purpose favourable to themselves and their leaders to the ruin of the body of the nation. Cromwell had but 30,000 men where he usurped the sovereignty of the people of England who were twice as numerous as the whites of the United States in 1798. We have not the least desire to make out of this momentous subject any prejudices against our late public men, but we earnestly wish that the happy change in our situation may be well considered and appreciated. It is with a firm and honest confidence, that we appeal to the prudent and peaceable, on the circumstances we have stated. It is immaterial to this well intentioned and prosperous nation, whether their late public agents failed to give a true support to the constitutions of our country from pernicious design or equally fatal error. The way on which they travelled, as to the important and irreplaceable organ of government, (the public armed force,) was the common road to the sepulchre of rational liberty.
AN ANXIOUS OBSERVER.
LEHIGH NAVIGATION.
LOTTERY. SECOND CLASS.
Five thousand dollars the highest prize!
THIS Lottery will positively commence drawing at the city of Philadelphia, on the first Monday of September next. The prizes will be paid thirty days after its conclusion, of which public notice will be given. Such as are not demanded within twelve months shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Navigation.
The Managers depend principally upon the proceeds of this Lottery for finishing the Navigation of the Lehigh. This will open an intercourse by water to Philadelphia of above four hundred miles, including only twelve and an half miles portage near its conjunction with the Schuylkill at Wilkes-Barre, thereby forming a new source of trade, affording a plentiful supply of coal, lumber, &c. the advantages of which will be immense; and an easy conveyance to the owners of lands and farms in the vicinity by which they can send their produce to market.
Tickets may now be had at five dollars of George Taylor, jun. No. 67. William Blackburn, 117. Edward Stow, 73. James Greenworth, 34. March 15, 1803.
SCHEME.
  1 Prize of 5000 dos. viz 5000   20 shares flock 2000 4000   1 two thousand dos. 2000   1 one thousand dos. 1000   6 five hundred dos. 3000   6 three hundred dos. 1800   6 two hundred dos. 1200   15 one hundred dos. 1500   20 fifty dos. 1000   75 twenty dos. 1500   1800 six dos. 10800   1st drawn number on the eighth day 600   1st do. twentieth 600   1st do. thirtieth 1000   1st do. thirty fifth 1000   1st do. last day 1000   35,000 
1938 prizes, 5062 blanks, 7000 tickets, at five dollars each, is 35,000. The prizes subject to a deduction of fifteen per centum. 2aw
WAS committed to the Jail of Baltimore county, as a runaway, on the 19th inst. a negro man named JACOB, who is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, stout & well made; has a scar under his right cheek, about an inch long; has on a short green coarse with red cape, blue waistcoat, Russia sheeting trousers, and shabbiest shirt, mixed grey worsted stockings, and half worn shoes and wool hat. He says he belongs to Mr. Robert Hodgson, of the state of Georgia. If the owner of said negro does not release him, he will be sold for his good fees according to law.
JAMES WILSON. Sheriff, lawtf.
April 21.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1.
[Published by order of the City Council.]
The Joint Committee of the City Council of Washington, appointed by a resolution passed the 23d. of April, to settle the accounts of the Treasurer for the current year, and report the said settlement:
Beg leave to Report:
That pursuant to the said resolution they have examined the Treasurer's accounts and settled the same; and submit the following statement.
Dr. The Treasurer's account with City of Washington.
  Doll. Cents.   To monies received for licences on Hackney Carriages 280 00   To do. fines from absentees at Council, 3 50   To do. taxes on real and personal property, 1451 03   Dolls. 1714 53   Cr. By cash paid on account of markets including pay to the Clerks thereof, to 1st. April, 161 31   Do. for Standard weights and measures, 160 00   Do. for support of the poor, 720 00   Do. repair of Streets, 250 75   Do. of pumps and wells, 121 00   Do. for City Seal, 26 00   Do. for Stationary, 28 90   Do. Clerks of Council and Register, 192 67   Do. discounts at Bank of United States, 31 15   Balance in Treasurer's hands, 22 75   Dolls. 1714 53 
  The Committee further report.   That the Corporation remains indebted to the Bank of the United States—monies borrowed, 100 00   To Clerks of markets from 1st. of April, about 27 00   To Clerks of Council, &c. about, 40 00   Register, about 50 00   217 00 
To meet these demands, will be the residue of the tax on real and personal property uncollected at this time, amounting to about 2600 dollars; of which sum it is supposed a part will not be immediately obtained, as accruing on the unimproved property of absentees. In addition to which uncollected sum may be added the taxes on ordinary licences, Retailers, Carriages and Billiard Tables, which commence after the first day of July, and probably will amount to fifteen hundred dollars.
NICHOLAS KING, BENJAMAN MORE, WILLIAM BRENT, WILLIAM PROUT.
May 28th, 1803.
Mr. Smith, Please to give the following ticket for City Councilmen a place in your useful paper, and oblige a SUBSCRIBER.
Doctor Cunningham, Joseph Hodgson, Nicholas King, Thomas Barclay, John Hewit, Peter Lenox, Samuel H. Smith, Benjamin Moore, William Prout, William Emack, George Collard, Henry Ingle.
Mr. Smith, As an impartial printer, please to give the following ticket a place in your paper.
Thomas Peter, Leonard Harbaugh, Joseph Hodgson, John Kearney, Clothworthy Stephenson, William Thornton, Griffith Coombes, Gilbert Docker, Daniel Carroll, of Dud'n. William Prout, Frederick May, James Hoban.
Samuel N. Smallwood declines being a candidate at the ensuing election for city council as his occupation at the Navy Yard requires his constant attention.
George Blagden, gratefully returns thanks to his fellow citizen: for their past suffrages, and on account of important engagements, begs leave to decline being a candidate at the approaching election for Council.
Writers in different parts of the union are engaged in decrying liberty and a republican government. The similarity of the sentiments broached nearly at the same time in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and South Carolina looks very much like concerted; as if there were a systematic plan for subverting our present system of government. Among these federal effusions, we notice, under the signature of a "Federalist," in the Boston Centinel, the following remarks:
"Mr. Russell,
"The maxims and reflections of eminent men, in the economy of life and government, have made deep impressions on the minds of mankind, in all ages and countries. It is said of La Rochefoucault, who lived in the sixteenth century, that his maxims accustomed the French people to think morally, and the political reflections of many American sages, are held in high veneration as rules of conduct in every country—excepting their own. I was intensely led into their reflections, on reading in a file of late French papers, some of the official documents they contain. I have underscored such passages as in my opinion contained just maxims of morality and government, and have translated them for the benefit of such as have turned a deaf ear to them, when they presented themselves in Washington's farewell address, and in the Defence of the American Constitutions, by Mr. Adams; but who are in the habit of esteeming every thing great and good which flows from the pen of Bonaparte."
"In a state paper, intitled, "A view of the state of the French republic," sent by Bonaparte to the Legislative Body, on the 22d February last, are the following—which I shall call
Maxims of government, and moral reflections, by Bonaparte.
"Periodical returns of elections appear to the people as spectres of discord. Patriotism has called for the consulate for life being granted to the first magistrate. The grant may be appreciated by its effect. As soon as the first magistrate was declared for life, the French people began to confide in their destiny—property began to resume its former value; and speculations of distant view to be multiplied. Until then, every thing seemed to float in uncertainty. The present moment was cherished; the next was a subject of alarm, and the enemies of the country continued to cherish hopes. Since that moment they are reduced to impotence and to detestation."
"Principles must sometimes bend to the imperious necessity of circumstances."
"Luxury is the aliment of manufactures. The changefulness of taste; the mutability of fashions, is their life. It is luxury, which gives motion to an immense population, which without that encouragement must lose itself in corruption and misery."
Here are two precious acknowledgments: The one that there are in the opinion of a Federalist "just maxims of morality and government"; the other that they were presented in the defence of the American Constitutions by Mr. Adams. We quote the very words of the writer—that is, that "periodical returns of elections are the spectres of discord." This is a just maxim of government! What says the federal constitution? That the representatives shall be chosen every two years, the President every four years, the Senate every six years? What says every state constitution but one in the union? That representatives shall be chosen annually or biennially—Still in the face of all these constitutional principles, we are told that periodical returns of elections are the spectres of discord!
Further—"As soon as the First Magistrate was declared for life, the French people began to confide in their destiny; property began to resume its former value, and the speculations of distant view to be multiplied. Until then every thing seemed to float in uncertainty."
This likewise is declared to be a found maxim of government—Mark, reader! Not of the French government only, but of all government. This too, it is boasted, is presented in Adams's Defence.
Further—"Principles must sometimes bend to the imperious necessity of circumstances." That is, in plain English, republicanism must perish beneath the usurpation of a dictator; not of a Roman dictator, who, if a necessary curfew, was imposed, like the volcano or the earthquake upon the world but for a short time, but of a Dictator chosen for life, with the power of nominating his successor.
Treason will out! Concealed in madness, the lunatic, who harbors it, cherishes the extravagant belief that he can make proselytes among the American people by raising the standard of revolt to our present free constitution. But impotent are all such attempts; instead of corrupting, they serve but to alarm the people, and to cover with disgrace instead of fame those who make them.
We understand that donations have been received for the rebuilding of Dick-
enson college in Pennsylvania, lately consumed by fire, to the amount of 20,000 dollars; of which sum the legislature of Pennsylvania gave 6,000 dollars.
LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF OHIO.
Mr. Worthington laid on the table the following resolutions.
Resolved, That the general assembly of the state of Ohio, view with much sensibility the infraction of the twenty-second article of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation, between the United States of America and the king of Spain, tending to injure the best interests of this state, in common with the western states.
Resolved, That this assembly view with much pleasure and satisfaction, the measures adopted by the national legislature at their session, in relation to the navigation of the Mississippi, which, whilst they afford additional proof to the world that the United States are sincerely disposed to cultivate peace, proves they are determined to vindicate their rights.
Resolved, That this assembly have full confidence in the administration of the general government, and rest satisfied that such measures will be pursued as will best secure the rights and interests of the western states in the navigation of the Mississippi, and that they will afford promptly and cheerfully, every aid in their power, in co-operating with the general government, in support of those rights and interests.
Resolved, That the governor of this state be requested to forward a copy of the foregoing resolutions to the president of the United States.
We are authorized to say that there is no truth in the paragraph in the last 'Herald' stating a difference between the Secretary of the Treasury and the Comptroller, about the appointment of clerks. The Secretary has never interfered in any appointments made in the Comptroller's office. [Rep. Advocate.]
The French National Institute, at its meeting of the 4th April, adjudged M. DELA LANDE's astronomical prize to Mr. OLBORG, of Bremen, as having made the most remarkable discovery with which astronomy was last year enriched.
In Paris it is said to be a frequent thing to find playcards stuck up with the words: 'No Peace—no Consul.'
The Swedish Secretary BOEMAN, who had involved several persons of distinction at Stockholm in his plan of free-masonry, has been banished Sweden.
Letters from Italy state, that the pope is at present occupied with a grand project conceived by Michael Angelo, which is to turn the Tiber from its present course, for the purpose of obtaining those monuments of arts and antiquity, which are supposed to be in its present bed.
The Corporation of the city of New York have commenced the erection of a City Hall, computed to cost 216,000 dollars.
JAMAICA PROCLAMATION.—A proclamation, to be in force six months from the date, was issued at Jamaica on the 8th of April.
It directs that no person, not a natural born subject of his majesty, arriving at any part of the island of Jamaica, from any island or colony in the West Indies, belonging to or in possession of any foreign European power, shall land, except in the city of Kingston, and under certain regulations.
A person is to be appointed to board all such vessels, and to examine the master, &c. relative to the description of the passengers and crew; and if the vessel contains any portion of the above description, he must not land without permission in writing from the police officer of Kingston, after some freeholder has entered into 500l. security for his peaceable behavior and good conduct.
A Roman curate, in one of his sermons, lately observed, that the Pope was the foundation of the catholic church—the cardinals the pillars—the archbishops the walls—the bishops the roof—the rectors the pople—and Bonaparte the weather-cock. Bonaparte was a Mussulman in Egypt—a Christian in Paris—a saint at Lyons—a pacificator in Europe—a general at Marengo—a Lama at Malmaison—the manager of an opera—a Consul for life—a president of the Italian republic—and yet his ambition does not appear to be gratified. He should recollect that there is a certain limit to all culinary things. "It was the camel's hair," say the Arabian fable, "that broke the elephant's back."
London paper.
Lexington, May 10.
We learn with pleasure that the Schooner Go-By, of this place, has passed the falls of the Ohio without injury.
THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
On the 25th ultimo assembled at Boston; when the House of Representatives elected H. G. Otis, Speaker. Mr. Otis, federal, had 124 votes. Perez Morton, repub. 73.
Portsmouth. May 24.
Last Thursday the Honorable Judge Cushing, of Rhode Island, attended the Federal Circuit Court, for this State, in this town. The court was opened at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, when his Honor gave a charge to the Jury, and ordered an adjournment until the next morning—when two causes, brought on revenue bonds, were determined by the Judge in favor of the United States; one cause withdrawn by the parties—the Jury dismissed, and the Court adjourned sine die. We are happy to congratulate our fellow-citizens that these important and expensive institutions find little or no business in this State.
NOTICE.
PROPOSALS will be received till the 10th instant by Major Van Nels, on behalf of the Theatre Committee, both for Materials (the walls to consist of fall stone or brick) and for the workmanship necessary to complete the building. Washington, June 1. 2t
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers to the Theatre are notified, that a second instalment of ten dollars on each Share be paid to Major Van Nels, on or before the 10th day of June next. THE COMMITTEE. Washington, June 1.
Strayed or Stolen,
On the 24th May, FROM the Eastern Branch Ferry, a brindle milk COW, gives a large quantity of milk—her hind feet are white up to her hams, a small star in her face, and her left horn broken off about half way, and tied up with a cord. A reward of 3 dollars will be given to any person for bringing her home; and if stolen 5 dollars for the cow and thief. SARAH COLLINS, Living at the Navy Yard. June 1. 3t
Strayed or Stolen,
FROM the Subscriber on the 23d of May last, living on the Capitol Hill, a BLACK HORSE, about 13 hands high, has a star on his forehead, bled at the right eye, a lump on his back hurt by the saddle, about 7 years old, with a kind of a switch tail, and is a rough going beast—Whoever takes up and brings home the said horse shall receive five dollars, and if stolen ten dollars for horse and thief. JAMES FLURTY. June 1. 3t
N. B. Call at Alexander McCormick's store and receive your money.
RAN AWAY,
FROM the Subscriber, living in Calvert county, some time in February, a NEGRO MAN called John, about 27 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, and stout made, has a large scar on one of his cheeks, and some marks of a scald head which may be discovered on examination. Stammers when spoken to, and plays a little on the violin. Whoever takes up said Negro and secures him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive 10 dollars reward if out of the county, or 5 dollars if in the county, and all reasonable charges paid if brought home. JOSEPH GRIFFISS. June 1. 3t
SPRING GOODS.
JOHN COX, HAS just received an elegant and extensive assortment of Fashionable Spring Goods, which he is now selling at very reduced prices.
Also, A quantity of Spinning Cotton in bags. George-town, June 1. 6w.
Boarding & Day Schools.
PRESIDENT'S SQUARE. J. GARDINER instructs Youth in Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Writing, and English Grammar. Mrs. GARDINER teaches Needle-Work, Tambouring, &c. Young Ladies who desire to do so, can divide their time betwixt the two schools. Boys from the country accommodated with Board and Lodging on reasonable terms. June 1. 2mo
JUST COME TO HAND, AND FOR SALE AT RAPINE, CONRAD & CO'S.
BOOK-STORE, New-Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol
A Prospect of exterminating the Small-Pox, being a narrative of facts concerning the progress of the new inoculation in America; together with practical observations on the local appearance, symptoms, and mode of treating the King Pox; including some letters to the author, from some distinguished characters—By Benjamin Waterhouse, M. D. professor of the theory and practice of medicine in the University of Cambridge—Price One Dollar.
R. C. & Co. have always on hand a good assortment of MEDICAL BOOKS, which they will sell at very moderate prices. April 4. M & F6t

PROPOSALS
Mails of the United States, On the following Post Roads, Will be received at the General Post-Office in Washington City, until the 1st day of July next, (1803) inclusive.
IN OHIO.
123. From Steubenville by Brookfield to West Liberty in Virginia once a week—Leave Steubenville every Saturday at 1 p m, and arrive at West Liberty by 7 p m.
134. From Zaneville to Marietta once in two weeks—Leave Zaneville every other Thursday at 6 a m, and arrive at Marietta on Friday by 6 p m. Leave Marietta every other Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Zaneville by 6 p m.
135. From Marietta by Middletown to Chillicothe once a week—Leave Marietta every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Chillicothe on Thursday by 6 p m—Leave Chillicothe every Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Marietta on Monday by 6 p m.
136. From Brown's roads by New Market, Williamsburg and Columbia to Cincinnati once a week—Leave Brown's roads every Saturday at 2 p m, and arrive at Cincinnati on Monday by 4 p m—Leave Cincinnati every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Brown's roads on Wednesday by 6 p m.
137. From Cincinnati by Hamilton, Franklin, Dayton, Strabon, Lower Piquetown, Lorimies, Old Fort on St. Mary's, Ottumwa, Ft. Defiance, Fort Miami and Raisin River to Detroit, once in two weeks—Leave Cincinnati every other Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Detroit the next Monday week by 4 p m—Returning—Leave Detroit every other Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Cincinnati the next Monday week by 4 p m.
IN KENTUCKY.
138. From Lexington by Winchester, Montgomery c. h. and Fleming c. h. to Washington once a week—Leave Lexington every Wednesday at 8 a m, and arrive at Washington on Friday by noon—Leave Washington every Friday at 3 p m, and arrive at Lexington on Tuesday by 7 p m.
139. From Frankfort by Georgetown, Cynthiana, Pendleton c. h. and Campbell c. h. to Cincinnati once a week—Leave Frankfort every Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Cincinnati once a week—Leave Frankfort every Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Cincinnati on Monday by 3 p m—Leave Cincinnati every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Frankfort on Friday by 10 a m.
140. From Frankfort by Shelbyville, Louisville and Shepherdsville to Badditown once a week—Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 9 a m, and arrive at Shelbyville by 2 p m—Leave Shelbyville in half an hour, and arrive at Louisville on Wednesday by 3 p m—Leave Louisville on Thursday at 6 p m, and arrive at Beards-town on Friday by 11 a m—Returning—Leave Beards-town every Friday by 1 p m, and arrive at Louisville on Saturday by 6 p m—Leave Louisville on Sunday at noon, and arrive at Shelbyville on Monday by 11 a m—Leave Shelbyville at noon, and arrive at Louisville by 6 p m.
141. From Shelbyville by Middleburg, Bardstown, Beaufort, and Harden c. h. to Brackenridge c. h. once a week—Leave Shelbyville every Tuesday at 3 p m, and arrive at Brackenridge c. h. on Friday by 11 a m—Leave Brackenridge c. h. on Friday at 1 p m, and arrive at Shelbyville on Monday by 11 a m.
142. From Brackenridge c. h. by Hartford, Russellville, and Springfield to Nashville Tn. once a week—Leave Brackenridge c. h. every Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Nashville on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Nashville every Tuesday at 5 a m, and arrive at Brackenridge c. h. on Friday by 10 a m.
143. From Hartford by Henderson, Hopkinsville, Eddyville, Eddyville, and Smithland to Fort Mifflin, once in two weeks—Leave Hartford every other Saturday at noon, and arrive at Fort Mifflin the next Thursday by 10 a m. Returning—Leave Fort Mifflin same day at 2 p m, and arrive at Hartford the next Tuesday by noon.
144. From Hartford by Vienna to Maysville c. h. once in two weeks—Leave Hartford every other Saturday at noon, and arrive at Maysville c. h. on Sunday by 6 p m. Returning—Leave Maysville c. h. every other Monday at 8 a m, and arrive at Hartford on Tuesday at 1 p m.
145. From Russellville by Davisburg, Christian c. h. and Eddy Grove to Eddyville, once in two weeks—Leave Russellville every other Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Eddyville on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Eddyville every other Wednesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Russellville on Thursday by 6 p m.
146. From Russellville by Bowling Green and Glasgow to Green c. h. once in two weeks—Leave Russellville every other Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Green c. h. on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Green c. h. every other Wednesday at
2 p m, and arrive at Russellville on Thursday by 6 p m.
147. From Frankfort by Harrodsburg, Danville, Lancaster, Stanford and Pflugaskie c. h. to Wayne c. h. once a week—Leave Frankfort every Friday at 3 p m, and arrive at Wayne c. h. the next Monday by 10 a m. Leave Wayne c. h. every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Frankfort on Friday by 10 a m.
148. From Danville by Springfield to Beards-town once a week—Leave Danville every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Beards-town by 6 p m. Leave Beards-town every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Danville by 6 p m.
INDIANA TERRITORY.
149. From Louisville to Vincennes once a week—Leave Louisville every Thursday at 6 a m, and arrive at Vincennes on Saturday by 4 p m. Leave Vincennes on Sunday by 6 a m, and arrive at Louisville on Tuesday by 6 p m.
150. From Vincennes by Kaskaskia, St. Philips and Prairies du Rochers to Cahokia once in two weeks—Leave Vincennes every other Sunday at 6 a m, and arrive at Cahokia the next Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Cahokia every other Sunday at 6 a m, and arrive at Vincennes the next Saturday by 6 p m.
NOTES.
 1. The Postmaster General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.  2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices, where no particular time is specified.  3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any succeeding mail, whereby the mails delayed, or for such depending mails, lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.  4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, either than those conveyed in the mail for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.  5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract.  6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of February, May, August, and November, one month after the expiration of each quarter.  7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.  8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.  9. The Postmaster General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.  10. Those who wish to contract for two years, will make distinct proposals, specifying for what price they will perform the service for one year, and at what price for two years.  11. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for one year, or two years, at the election of the Postmaster General. 
GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster General.
General Post Office, Washington City, April 4th, 1803.
The whole of the property of John Fitzgerald, advertised for sale on the 21st ult. could not on that or the succeeding day be set up, owing to previous engagements of the Vendue Master: it was then concluded as most eligible to postpone the sale of the residue until the 19th day of May, (inst.) There remain the Distillery, the piece of ground upon Wolfe and St. Asaph streets, & the tract of Land in the vicinity of the town, which will on that day be exposed to sale on the terms formerly advertised.
THOS. A. DIGGES, } Acting JAMES KEITH, } Exec'rs. May 10.
** One of the Executors being obliged to attend the General Court in Annapolis, on the day appointed for the sale, a further postponement becomes necessary. Thursday the 23d day of June is appointed when the sale will certainly take place. May 16.
The Editors of the National Intelligencer and Balt. Fed. Gazette, are requested to insert the foregoing, three times a week, till the day of sale.
MILITIA OF COLUMBIA.
LEGIONARY ORDERS—FIRST LEGION
A LEGIONARY Court of Enquiry will convene at Rhodes's Hotel, in the City of Washington, on Wednesday the 8th of June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the trial of officers on officers for neglect of duty; for the remission, on good cause shown, of fines imposed by the first and second battalion court of enquiry, and for other duties prescribed by the late Militia Law—The commanding officers of battalions and companies, and those who may wish to offer excuses for the remission of their fines, are requested to pay due attention to this order. By order of the Lieut. Col. Commandant. W. D. BEALL, Adjutant. May 30.
NOTICE.
THE legal voters in the City of Washington, are hereby informed that the Ballots for the City Council will be received as follows:
For the first division or ward, comprehending all that part of the city south, including the fourth side of Pennsylvania avenue, and west, including the west side, of Sixth street west, at Morin's tavern Pennsylvania avenue. For the second division or ward all that part of the city north, including the north side of Pennsylvania avenue, and west, including the west side, of Sixth street west, at Rhodes's Hotel.
For the third division or ward, all that part of the city east, including the east side, of Sixth street west, at Steele's Hotel.
The Polls will be open on the first Monday in June next, precisely at 8 o'clock in the morning, and continue open until 7 o'clock in the evening.
DANIEL CARROLL, of Dud'n, CORNELIUS CUNNINGHAM, BENJAMIN MORE. May 30.
By his Excellency John Francis Mercer, Governor of the State Maryland. A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears unto me by an Inquisition taken before Robert Moore, Esquire, one of the Coroners of Baltimore county, that a most cruel and atrocious murder and Robbery were committed on the person of ADAM WALKER, paper-maker, a respectable and aged citizen of Anne Arundel county, by some unknown hand, on or about the thirtieth day of March last, which Inquisition hath been returned to me, accompanied by a memorial of sundry respectable inhabitants of the counties of Baltimore and Anne Arundel, and the city of Baltimore, praying the Interposition of government: And Whereas the quiet and security of the good people of this Commonwealth depend on the vigilance of the constituted authorities in causing the laws against such enormities to be duly executed—I have therefore thought proper to issue this my proclamation; and I do, by and with the advice and consent of Council, hereby offer a reward of FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS, to whoever will discover the author or perpetrators of the aforesaid murder and robbery; provided he or they, or any of them, be convicted thereof; and moreover, I do, by virtue of the authority and powers in me vested, hereby promise a full and free pardon to any person being an accomplice, who shall discover the perpetrator or perpetrators of the said murder and robbery on the aforesaid condition. Given in council at the city of Annapolis, under the seal of the state of Maryland, this sixteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three.
JOHN FR. MERCER, By his excellency's command. NINIAN PICKNEY, Clerk of the Governor and Council.
In Council, Annapolis, May 16, 1803. Ordered, That the foregoing proclamation be published three times in each week for the space of three weeks successively in the American, Telegraph, and Federal Gazette, at Baltimore; the National Intelligencer, the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Republican Advocate, Herald and Bartis's paper, at Fredericktown; and Mr. Smith's paper at Easton. By order, NINIAN PICKNEY, Clerk. May 20.
NOTICE.
THAT large, extensive, valuable Lot, with the Brick House and improvements in which Mr. Adam King now keeps Store, will be exposed to public sale on the premises, at 10 o'clock on Wednesday the 12th day of June next—This property is situated near the centre of George-town, and on the best improved street—The house is spacious and convenient; the lot fronts 60 feet on High street, and extends 260 feet back. A clear indisputable title is vested in the subscriber as a trustee by conveyance from the Chancellor of Maryland, and will be given to the purchaser on payment of the purchase money, negotiable notes with approved indorsers for equal third parts of the purchase money, payable in 60, 90 and 120 days will be required and must be given at the time of purchase, or the sale to be void, and resale take place. May 30.
PHILIP B. KEY.
In consequence of Mr. Key's being unexpectedly detained at the General Court, the above sale is postponed until Friday the 24th of June, when the property will positively be offered for sale.
Lots for sale.
IN eligible situations, and upon very advantageous terms—A plan of the several squares in which they are contained may be seen and terms thereof by applying to, ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Attorney at law and conveyancer. tf
ORDERED,
That the act be altered, changed and abolished, such parts of the constitution and form of government as relates to the establishing a general court and court of appeals, be published once in each week, for the space of three months successively, in the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Baltimore American, the Telegraph, the Federal Gazette, at Baltimore; the National Intelligencer; Mr. Smith's paper, at Easton; the Republican Advocate, at Fredericktown, and Mr. Grives's paper, at Hagerstown. By order,
NINIAN PICKNEY, Clerk.
AN ACT
To alter, change and abolish, such parts of the constitution and form of government as relates to the establishing a general court and court of appeals. BE it enacted, by the General Assembly of Maryland, That from and after the first day of March, eighteen hundred and four, there shall be a court of appeals, composed of three persons of integrity, and found judgment in the law, who shall be styled in their commissions Judges of the court of appeals, whose judgement shall be final & conclusive in all cases of appeal from the court of chancery, county court or orphan's court; and that the court of appeals shall hold two sessions on the western shore, and two on the eastern shore in each year, at such time and places as the future legislature of this state shall direct and appoint.
And be it enacted, That from and after the said first day of March, eighteen hundred and four, this state shall be divided into five judicial districts, viz. St. Mary's, Calvert, Prince George's and Charles counties, shall be the first district; Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties, shall be the second district; Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Harford counties, shall be the third district; Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset and Worcester counties, shall be the fourth district; and Washington, Frederick, Montgomery & Allegany counties, shall be the fifth district; and that there shall be appointed for each of the said district two persons of integrity, and found judgement in the law, who shall reside in the district for which they shall be appointed, who shall be styled in their commissions district judges of the county court in such district; and that there shall be appointed for each of the counties to this state one person of integrity, experience & knowledge, resident of the county for which he shall be appointed, who shall be styled in the commission aforesaid a judge of the county court of the county for which he shall be appointed; and that the said district judges in their respective districts, together with the said appointed judge in the respective counties, shall compose the county court; and the county courts so established shall have, hold & exercise, all the powers, authorities and jurisdictions, that the general court and county courts of this state has heretofore held, used and exercised, except the appellate jurisdiction of the general court; and that the county courts shall hold their sessions in their respective counties at such times and places as the future legislature of this state shall direct and appoint.
And be it enacted, That if this act shall be confirmed by the general assembly, after the next election of delegates, in the first session after such new election, as the constitution and form of government directs, that in such case this act, and the alterations and amendments of the constitution and form of government therein contained, shall be taken and considered, and shall continue and be valid, as a part of the said constitution and form of government, to all intents and purposes, any thing in the said constitution and form of government contained to the contrary notwithstanding.
And be it enacted, That all and every part of the constitution and form of government that relates to the court of appeals, or the general court as now established, or to the judges thereof, or that is in any manner contrary to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this act, be and are hereby declared to be repealed and abolished on the confirmation hereof. May 2.
FIRST LEGION.
ATTENTION!
AT a Legionary Court of Enquiry, held on the 17th day of March last, in obedience to a law passed at the last session of Congress, intitled, "An act more effectually to provide for the organization of the Militia of the District of Columbia," ordered that the following be the Uniform to be worn by all non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to the battalion companies of the first Legion while on duty, viz. A DARK BLUE COAT of ordinary length, WHITE VEST, WHITE BRECHES and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE PANTALOONS and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE OVERALLS, with SHIRTS and ROUND BLACK HAT: which Uniform having been approved by the Brigadier General, is now published by order of the said court. WM. D. BEALL, Clerk of L. C. B.
Sec. 27. And be it further enacted, That all non commissioned officers and privates, belonging to battalion companies, shall appear while on duty, uniformly clothed, the color and fashion of which uniforms to be determined on for the respective legions, by the first legionary courts of enquiry which shall be held, and to be approved of by the Brigadier General; provided the expense of the same, additional to that of usual, ordinary, and cheap clothing, does not exceed five dollars for each person, and every such non-commissioned officer, or drummer, or fifer, or private, appearing at any muster held after three months from the time that such uniform shall have been determined on, and the order relative thereto shall have been published, in some newspaper within the legionary district, and not wearing the same, shall be fined five dollars for each offence, unless he can make it appear to the satisfaction of the court of enquiry of the battalion to which he may belong, that he was unable to equip himself.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia a elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Calimerees, Silk Florantine, Black and fancy silk molekin velvet, white & figured Marcellas, Swandowns, Tolinnettes, Velveteens, Fancy cord, Costings, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol square. December 8, 1802.
JOHN GOULDING, BROKER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, HATH LATELY RECEIVED FROM BALTIMORE & PHILADELPHIA, AND FOR SALE,
Cognac Brandy, Old Spirit, Claret, Red Port, Madeira, & Sherry, } Wines of good quality & fit for immediate use. Hare's Philadelphia Porter, Fresh Teas, &c. &c. to be sold Cheap for Cash. He wants to purchase, One hundred Shares of Columbia Bank Stock for cash. George-town, May 18.
FOR SALE,
For a term of 5 years, A LIKELY young and healthy NEGRO MAN, about 23 years of age for sale by—ROBERT M'CLAN. Washington May 25.
FOR SALE.
Bricks, Wharf logs and tiles, Scantling of a large size. Apply to JAMES O'BRIEN. Carrollburg, May 15, 1803.
FRANCIS DONNELLY, Schoolmaster,
DATE OF PHILADELPHIA, PURPOSES to open School on Monday next, near the West-Market, in the commodious building lately occupied by Israel Loring as an auction there: Where will be taught Spelling, Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, History, and Geography; together with the use of Maps Globes, &c. The utmost attention will be paid to the manners and morals of the pupils committed to his care. Washington City, May 27.
The subscriber having occasion to be frequently absent from this place, declines offering to serve as a member of the City Council. Washington, May 27.
TO LET,
And be entered upon immediately, three well finished BRICK HOUSES, NEARLY opposite Morin's Tavern, on Twelfth street very near Pennsylvania Avenue, built for the WASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY. The Houses will be rented on very reasonable terms. Apply to THOMAS CARPENTER near the President's Square. Dec. 18.
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR.
HAS just received by recent arrivals at Philadelphia, from England, and the East Indies, a handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, of the best quality, also Patent water proof Cloth's and Cassimere's, Superior NAVY BLUE and other colours; handsome NAVY & FASHIONABLE BUTTONS, &c. Gentlemen of ARMY, NAVY and FASHION served with expedition and taste. New Jersey Avenue, seventh house from Capitol Square and Pennsylvania Avenue near the President's square. April 13 1803.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
THAT elegant three story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of Falls & Frederick street in George Town, lately occupied by Mr. PICHON.
Likewise,
THE two well finished three story BRICK HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mr. Samuel H. SMITH, Printer, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town. Geo. Town, Oct. 20.
The subscriber has for sale,
A QUANTITY OF Claret in bottles, Jamaica Spirits, Anchovies in boxes, Whisky in barrels, Capers in ditto, New-England cheese, Olives in ditto, Imperial Tea in chests, Olive Oil in ditto, Butter in firkins, Sugar in hds, & his &c. &c. WILLIAM BRENT. Washington, May 11.
All persons having claims or demands of any nature against the subscriber, are requested to exhibit their accounts, without delay, to JOHN HEWIT or RICHARD FORREST, Esqrs. of the city of Washington, who are authorized, in my name, to adjust and settle the same, and all persons indebted to me are requested to make payment to either of the gentlemen above named. SAMUEL BLODGET. March 30.