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VOL. III WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. CCCLXIII. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16th, 1803. PAID IN ADVANCE.
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SEVENTH CONGRESS. OF THE UNITED STATES;
AT THE SECOND SESSION, begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the sixth of December, one thousand eight hundred and two.
AN ACT
For the relief of Henry Messonnier.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That there be paid to Henry Messonnier, from any money in the Treasury, not heretofore appropriated by law, the sum of six hundred and fifty five dollars, and ninety cents, being the amount of duties paid by him on fourteen hogheads of Coffee imported in the ship Pacareau, Captain Latour, and entered at the port of Baltimore, on the eighteenth day of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, which sum had also been paid on the same fourteen hogheads of Coffee, by Champaign and Deyme.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED, February 10, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT
Authorising the sale of a piece of land, parcel of the Navy-Yard belonging to the United States, in Charlestown, in the state of Massachusetts, to the proprietors of the Salem Turnpike road and Chelsea bridge Corporation.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Navy be, and he hereby is authorized and empowered, by indenture of bargain and sale, in common form, to convey, in fee simple, to the proprietors to the Salem turnpike and Chelsea bridge corporation, by their proper name of incorporation, a certain piece of land, lying on the Western corner, and being parcel of the Navy-yard belonging to the United States, in Charlestown, in the state of Massachusetts, containing fifteen square perches, or thereabouts, or so much thereof as is required to enable the said proprietors to lay out and make a turnpike road from Salem to Charlestown bridge, near Boston, according to the plan exhibited to Congress by the said proprietors.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the said Secretary, prior to the making the said conveyance, to cause the said piece of land to be valued by disinterested men, to be appointed in such manner as he shall agree with the said proprietors; the amount of which said valuation, being paid to the use of the United States, it shall then, and not before, be lawful for the said Secretary to make the aforesaid conveyance. NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED, Feb. 10th, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
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LEGISLATURE OF NEW-YORK.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 2.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the draft of an address in answer to the Speech of his Excellency the Governor, and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Tompkins, from the said committee, reported, that in proceeding on the said draft of an Address, the same was read, and is in the words following, to wit:
To His Excellency GEORGE CLINTON, Esq. Governor of the State of New-York.
SIR, The Assembly are highly gratified with your Communication to both Houses of the Legislature, and unite with your Excellency in "unfeigned gratitude" to the Supreme Disposer of all events, for the continuance of public tranquility, and the increasing prosperity of the State. We cannot, however, view without concern the conduct of the Spanish Intendant at New Orleans, which in violation of the faith of Treaties, is calculated to obstruct the enterprise and growing commerce of the citizens of the United States, and in a peculiar manner to affect our southern brethren in depriving them in a great measure of the free navigation of the Mississippi. The sensibility excited on this occasion is the natural result of injuries committed on the rights of a free people, who consider national honor above all price, and are determined to support it at every hazard. Under these impressions we believe that found policy as well as the dictates of humanity point out the propriety of attempting to obtain redress by negotiation, before an appeal to arms, and therefore highly approve the wise and temperate measures of the President to remove all cause of complaint. Should these fail, we have no doubt the people of this State will be among the first in firmness and patriotism to vindicate our national rights, "from whatever quarter they may be assailed."
The obedience to the laws manifested by our fellow-citizens affords the highest satisfaction, and ought to serve as a strong proof of the error of those who insist that the People are incapable of self-government. While such sentiments remain we have little to apprehend from the machinations or intrigues of foreign powers. The fiscal concerns of the state are of the first importance. Our best endeavors will be exerted to render the funds more productive and to diminish the expenses of government by appropriating the public money with the strictest economy. We cannot too highly approve the economical system pursued by the general government, and the salutary effects resulting from the wisdom of its measures; an example of such high authority and so worthy of imitation will be pursued with undeviating attention. Your uniform patriotism and solicitude for the public welfare, evinced by a long course of public service, leave no reason to doubt of the faithful exercise of the various matters committed to your immediate direction. The various and important objects communicated by your Excellency shall receive the consideration they merit—And permit us to say, that we doubt not your Excellency's co-operation in all those measures which the happiness of our fellow-citizens or the public weal shall require.
Mr. Luff made a motion, that the words "under these impressions we believe that sound policy, as well as the dictates of humanity, point out the propriety of attempting to obtain redress by negotiation, before an appeal to arms, and therefore highly approve the wise and temperate measures of the President to remove all cause of complaint; should these fail," in the first paragraph of the said address, should be expunged; that debates were had thereon; and the question being put, it passed in the negative.
The yeas and nays were called for, and were Nays 71—Yeas 10. That Mr. Irving made a motion, that in the said paragraph the words "we believe, that sound policy as well as the dictates of humanity point out the propriety of attempting to obtain redress by negotiation, before an appeal to arms; and therefore highly approve the wise and temperate measures of the President," be expunged, and that the words, "while we feel full confidence in the wise and temperate measures adopted by the
President," be inserted in the stead thereof:
That Mr. Luff made a motion, as an amendment to the motion of Mr. Irving, that the words "and therefore highly approve of the wise and temperate measures of the President" be expunged, and the words "we trust in the wisdom and temperance of the President and the General Government," be inserted in the stead thereof; and the question being put thereon, it passed in the negative.
The yeas and nays were called, and were Yeas 25—Nays 65.
Mr. Luff made a motion, that the words "We cannot too highly approve the Economical System pursued by the General Government, and the salutary effects resulting from the wisdom of its measures; an example of such high authority and so worthy of imitation will be pursued with undeviating attention," in the second paragraph of the said address, be expunged; that debates were had thereon; and the question being put, it passed in the negative.
The yeas and nays being called, were Yeas 19—Nays 67.
Mr. Tompkins further reported, that the Committee had gone through the said draft of an address, and made an amendment thereto,* which he was directed to report to the house; and he read the report in his place, and delivered the same in at the table, where it was again read and agreed to by the house. Ordered, That the said draft be engrossed.
SENATE.
FRIDAY, January 28, 1803.
The answer of the Senate, to His Excellency the Governor's Speech.
SIR,
The continuance of the public tranquility, the growing prosperity of the state, the attachment of our fellow-citizens to our happy Constitution, and their disposition to pay due obedience to the laws, which your Excellency has been pleased to mention, demand our grateful acknowledgements to that over-ruling Providence from which all our blessings proceed. We are happy to find, that notwithstanding the unwarrantable conduct of the Spanish Intendant at New Orleans, to prevent the free navigation of the Mississippi, that all causes of complaint will probably be removed by wise and temperate measures on the part of the Executive of the United States; but if we should be disappointed in that respect, we have the highest confidence with your Excellency that every exertion will be used by our citizens to vindicate our national rights against any power by which they may be invaded.
The execution of the various matters committed to your Excellency's more immediate direction during the recess of the Legislature meets our full approbation, and it gives us much satisfaction to learn that the duties which were assigned to the different departments have been executed with wisdom and fidelity. We are fully sensible of the necessity of replenishing our Magazines with military stores in time of peace, and of making such further appropriations for that purpose as the state of the Treasury may warrant.
The increasing attention to military duty by our citizens will excite us to make further improvements in our system for the promotion of military discipline, and the encouragement of military ardor.
It gives us great pleasure to be informed that by the amendment of our criminal code, the number of crimes has gradually diminished for three years past, notwithstanding the rapid increase of our population. A system so successful in its operation, and so congenial with the mild spirit of our free government, cannot fail to receive our warmest support and encouragement.
The fiscal concerns of this state, shall receive from us that early and deliberate attention which their importance demands, and we assure your Excellency, that we shall readily concur in every proper and economical measure to render our funds more productive and to supercede as far as may be practicable, the necessity of recurring again to taxation.
* The amendment was the striking out the word new in the third line in the second paragraph, and substituting the word strong...
The speedy and regular settlement of that tract of land adjoining the Niagara river, belonging to the state, the preventing further wastes and intrusions on public lands, and the other important matters recommended by your Excellency, will demand our earliest attention.
Permit us to assure your Excellency, that we shall be happy in making the session agreeable to you and beneficial to the state.
By order of the Senate, JER. VAN RENSSELAER, President. Senate Chamber, } Jan. 28, 1803. }
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Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9, 1803.
DEBATE on Mr. Bacon's resolutions to recede the district of Columbia.
[CONTINUED.]
Mr. Bayard hoped the committee would not agree to the resolutions. He did not believe that a constitutional power existed enabling the government of the United States to recede the territory. The territory had been acquired by the direction and under the permission of the constitution. The constitution also allows the cession by particular states. When, therefore, gentlemen say congress has the power to recede, he was at liberty to call upon them to exhibit that part of the constitution that conferred the power. He had looked over the constitution with a vigilant eye, and he could see nothing to this effect. Can it be done without power? Do gentlemen recollect that the government of the United States is federative, and of course possessed of limited powers; and what is not delegated does not exist? And that there is an express provision that powers not expressly given shall not be assumed by implication? It was difficult to point out a non entity. It gentlemen contend for an entity they should distinguish it. If congress has the power to recede this territory, they have also the power to recede the other territories, the Indiana and Mississippi territories. It is an extremely different thing to receive a cession and to recede it after it is received. Congress has the power to do the one, but not the other. How can the reception be made? Gentlemen say by law. That law may be repealed. If receded, what would be the situation of the territory? It could be no affair of contract. For a contract cannot exist without a consideration. Though on the cession there was a consideration, in receding there would be none. Would there be a power in Virginia and Maryland, if receded, to prevent a resumption? Such a measure showed but little respect for the people of the territory. As far as he knew the sentiments of the people, it was not their will to be receded. They were willing to live under the protection of congress. The gentleman from Pennsylvania has called them slaves. They may not thank him for the appellation. If they were slaves, there must be some corollary; and if so, we must be their tyrants. But they are not slaves; they are children, over whom it is not our will to tyrannize, but whom we would foster and nurture. Are we, in the character of representatives of the United States, to be considered as their tyrants, because they are not immediately represented here? We ought not to decide this question until the people express their desire to return to the states. But there is a more serious consideration relative to the people of the territory. It is proposed to recede the district to Maryland and Virginia. Once take that step and what obligation was there in congress to remain here. He felt there was none. The obligation to remain arises, in a great measure, from the cession, and by destroying that you extinguish the sense of the obligation to stay. This may be the object of gentlemen. A number of the measures lately proposed appeared to have that tendency. One motion had been made to concentrate the public buildings. Violate one stipulation of the government, or disappoint a reasonable expectation that had been excited by the measures of the government; and the result of hundreds follows. Now a motion is made to recede. Combine these two o-
perations. Unfix the capitol, and recede the district, and believe me congress will soon take wings and fly to some other place. It had been truly remarked on a similar occasion by those interested, though these things may be sport to you, they are death to us. Not a motion of this kind had been made, or could be made that did not depreciate the interests of the place, and frustrate the object professed. By such means our accommodations will be impaired, all enterprise be subdued, and industry languish. He hoped, therefore, that the house by a decided vote would reject these resolutions, and put all similar ones to sleep.
Mr. Gregg said he had expected, that this question would have been decided by a silent vote. He, for his part, had no intention of having troubled the committee with any observations of his on the subject, but as other gentlemen had been proper to enter into a discussion of it, he would beg the indulgence of the committee, while he assigned as concisely as possible, the reasons that would influence his vote.
Having been a member of the Legislature at the time the act was passed for assuming the jurisdiction of the territory, he foresaw pretty clearly most of the difficulties in which we are now involved by that act, and therefore had given it his opposition in every stage of its passage. A majority of the Legislature, however, at that time, entertained a different opinion, and made the assumption. From that moment he had considered a contract to be fully complete and ratified between the states of Maryland, Virginia, the people of the Territory of Columbia, and the government of the United States. That contract he considered as of permanent obligation, not to be done away, but by the unanimous consent of all the parties.
Among the specific powers of Congress enumerated in the eighth section of the first article of the Constitution, there is this one. "Congress shall have power, to exercise exclusive legislation, in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may by the cession of particular states, and the acceptance of congress, become the seat of government of the United States." Now the states of Maryland and Virginia have made this cession, with the consent and approbation of the people in the ceded territory, and congress has accepted the cession, and assumed the jurisdiction. Are they then at liberty, or can they relinquish it without the consent of the other parties? It is presumed they cannot. In his opinion they were constitutionally and morally bound to proceed in the exercise of that power regularly assumed, either immediately by themselves, or by the intervention of a territorial legislature chosen, and acting under a special act of congress for that purpose. To relinquish the jurisdiction at this time, and recede the territory, would in his view, exhibit a surprising inconsistency of conduct in the legislature; it would discover such a veracity, such a disposition to change, as could not fail to unsettle the minds of the people, and shake their confidence in the government.
All the arguments that had been drawn from expense and inconvenience he thought admitted of an easy answer. A territorial legislature would remove every difficulty arising from these sources. It would transact all the business, now crowded on us, respecting the internal concerns of the place. The people of the territory had heretofore been averse from that measure; and no doubt that aversion had considerable influence in preventing congress from adopting such a provision; he believed, however, that the people were fast changing their opinions on that subject; they were beginning to see the necessity of a legislature of their own, and he expected the period was not very remote, when there would be a universal concurrence of sentiment in favour of it.
He said he considered, as highly improper, every proposition which might be considered as pointing, either directly or indirectly, at a removal of the seat of government from this place. The evident, the inevitable tendency of such motions was to discourage adventurers, to check improvement, and greatly to impede the prosperity of the place. Instead of doing this, he thought government ought to protect and encourage it, as far as encouragement could be given, without resorting to taxes on the other citizens of the United States. He never would agree to let his constituents be taxed one single cent, to be laid out on improvements in the city, farther than what might be necessary to erect, and

A BILL For establishing the Government of the Territory of Columbia. (Now before the House of Representatives.) Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the government of the Territory of Columbia (with a reservation of the constitutional authority of congress over the same) shall be exercised in manner following:
The powers of legislation shall be vested in a house of representatives, to be chosen annually, and a senate to be chosen biennially by ballot, by the free men, citizens of the said territory, in the separate divisions into which it hereby is, or hereafter shall be laid off, for that purpose, each division electing a number of representatives and senators, proportioned to the number of inhabitants therein, according to the ratio to be established by the legislature from time to time, for which purpose a census shall be taken every fourth year at least; and whenever by an increase or decrease of the number of inhabitants, the whole number of the representatives shall exceed or fall below the number of senators shall exceed or fall below the number of the existing ratio.
shall be altered by the legislature, so as to bring their respective numbers within those limits.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That no person shall be eligible as a member of either house of the legislature of Columbia, who shall not have been in the quiet possession of an estate of freehold, for three years at least next before his election, or who shall not have been a resident of the territory for at least three years, nor shall any person be eligible to the senate of the said territory, whose freehold estate does not amount to five hundred dollars.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That every free white male citizen of the United States, of the age of twenty one years, residing within the territory and paying a tax to the same, shall be a freeman of the territory, and having resided twelve calendar months in his electoral division, next preceding an election of representatives, and having paid taxes in the territory within that time, shall be capable of electing representatives and senators of his said electoral division.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That each house shall choose its own speaker and other officers, and the legislative when convened, shall by law prescribe the time, places, and manner of holding elections. The first meeting shall be on
and thereafter on in every year, and at other times on its own adjournment, or the call of the President of the United States. Each house shall be the judge of the qualifications and due election of its own members, and a majority of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties as the respective houses may have provided. Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behaviour, and with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member, but not a second time for the same cause. Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and from time to time publish the same; and the yeas and nays of the members on every question, shall at the desire of one fifth of those present, be entered on the journal.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That no compensation shall be allowed to the members of the house of representatives, or of the senate, for their services, until it shall have been enacted into a law by a legislature, and re-enacted by a second legislature, after the intervention of an election, which compensation so allowed, shall be payable out of the treasury of the territory. They shall in all cases, except treason, felony, or breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest, during their attendance at the session of the legislature, and in going to and returning from the same, and for any speech or debate therein, they shall not be questioned in any other place. No member of either house shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the territory, other than that of justice of the peace, and no person holding any office under the United States, or any other of the territory, other than that of justice of the peace, or in the militia thereof, shall be a member of either house during his continuance in office.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That every bill shall, before it becomes a law, have passed both houses, and have had three several readings in each, on three several days. Every bill or resolution (except decisions or votes which respect the members, or officers of the house, and those only) shall also before
eth, that the deficiency in organization, arming and discipline of the militia, which is too apparent in some of the states, does not arise from any defect in that part of the system which is under the control of congress; but from omission on the part of the state governments.
"In order therefore, to impress the state governments with the importance of the subject, and the indispensable necessity of their vigorous co-operation with the general government, to complete the militia institution, so as to ensure from that source, a permanent national defence, they submit the following resolution."
"Resolved, that the President of the United States, be requested to write to the executive of each state, urging the importance and indispensable necessity of vigorous exertions, on the part of the state governments, to carry into effect the militia system adopted by the national legislature, agreeably to the powers reserved to the states respectively, by the constitution of the United States, and in a manner the best calculated to ensure such a degree of military discipline and knowledge of tactics, as will under the auspices of a benign providence, render the militia a sure and permanent bulwark of national defence."
Messrs. Varnum and Butler were appointed a committee to wait on the President with the resolution.
Several amendments made in the bill above alluded to were agreed to, and others made; when the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading tomorrow. Ayes 50.
A message was received from the President, transmitting a copy of the laws of the Indiana territory from January, 1801 to February 1802. Ordered to be printed.
A message was received from the senate, advising the house that they had passed the act to provide for the granting of clearances to ships or vessels of the United States lying in the Mississippi, south of the southern boundary of the United States, and therein to amend an act entitled an act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, and for other purposes.
And that the senate had considered a bill for the relief of Hugh Alexander and others, and had determined that the bill do not pass.
At about half past two o'clock, Mr. Nicholson called for the unfinished business of Saturday, on which the galleries were cleared.
TUESDAY, Feb. 16, 1803.
As soon as the journal of the proceedings of yesterday was read, on motion of Mr. Nicholson the galleries were cleared.
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netly to some future day. There being then no chance of carrying it into operation, and the house being much pressed with more urgent business that ought to be acted upon with all dispatch, he felt willing to let the project drop in this way. However speculative men might think on the point, the great body of practical men bore strong testimony against it. He therefore, on considering the circumstances, should favour the motion though it met him unexpectedly, and vote for discharging the committee of the whole from all further consideration of the meditated repeal of the discriminating and countervailing duties.
The discharge of the committee of the whole was carried without a division.
MONDAY, Feb. 14, 1803. Mr. Leib presented sundry memorials from aliens at Pennsylvania, praying a modification of the naturalization act. The clerk began the reading of the memorials.
Mr. Smilie doubted the necessity of reading the memorials, which he believed were the same verbatim, with those already presented, and which the house had refused to refer.
Mr. Leib replied that the exceptional expressions contained in those memorials were not in these.
The reading of the memorials was finished. Mr. Goddard thought, as these memorials were of a similar nature with those presented the last session, on which the house had acted, it would be unnecessary to take any order on them.
Mr. Leib said this was not the case. The prayer of the memorials, and their contents were very different from those offered the last session. He trusted, therefore, they would be treated in the same manner with other petitions, and be referred.
Mr. Bacon hoped they would be referred, especially as the reference of these petitions which were respectfully drawn, would be the strongest indication of the displeasure of the house as to the other petitions couched in different terms.
Mr. Goddard withdrew his opposition, when the reference obtained. A bill supplementary to the act providing passports for the ships and vessels of the United States was read a third time, and passed.
On motion of Mr. Helms, the house took up the amendments of the committee of the whole to the bill for the relief of persons who have received known wounds in the revolutionary war, and agreed to them, with amendments.
On the question of engrossing the bill for a third reading, Mr. Gilvold and Mr. Varnum opposed, and Mr. Randolph and Mr. S. Smith supported the question; when the question was taken, and carried in the affirmative, Ayes 51.
Mr. Thomson reported a bill more effectually to provide for the organization of the militia of the district of Columbia. Referred to a committee of the whole on Thursday.
Mr. Varnum called on the report of a select committee, to whom was referred so much of the message of the President as relates to the militia.
Mr. John C. Smith in the chair. The report of the committee was agreed to with sundry amendments, when the committee rose, and the house took up the report of the committee.
The house concurred in the resolution, which, in connection with the report of the select committee, is as follows:
The Committee to whom was referred that part of the President's Message of the 15th day of December last, which relates to the Militia institution of the United States, and a bill which was reported to the House at the last session of Congress, on the same subject.
REPORT—
"That after a full investigation of the subject, they are of opinion, that a law which passed the eighth day of May, 1792, intitled "An Act more effectually to provide for the national defence, by establishing an uniform militia throughout the United States," embraces all the objects of a militia institution, delegated to congress: the principles of that law, lay the foundation of a militia system, on the broad basis prescribed by the constitution, and are well calculated to ensure a complete national defence, if carried into effect by the state governments, agreeably to the power reserved to the states respectively, by the constitution, and therefore ought not to be altered. But, although the committee are of opinion, that the principles of the system established on the part of the United States, ought to be adhered to, yet they believe that some small alterations in the details of these principles, would render that system still more efficacious, and have reported a bill for that purpose."
"In those states which have taken energetic measures for carrying into effect the system adopted by congress, agreeably to the power constitutionally vested in them, the militia are making great proficiency in military discipline, and in the knowledge of tactics, which evin-
fect of the parties it may be done away; and this is all that is proposed by the resolutions.
Gentlemen have observed that this and every other similar motion have the effect of depreciating property in this place. This Mr. B. very much doubted. If he were a citizen, he would consider his property more valuable under the jurisdiction of laws in the formation of which he participated, than when he had no participation. He thought, therefore, that the adoption of his resolutions would rather appreciate property, by placing those who held it on the same broad basis as to the possession of political rights with the other citizens of the United States.
The gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Gregg) conceives that the decision of this question will affect the permanent seat of government. But it could have no such effect. The continuance of this place as the seat of government was connected with a contract made with individuals, which was binding on the government to remain. The government had received from the individuals a valuable consideration, and had in return given the individuals the consideration attached to their remaining here, and the government could not remove without a violation of this contract. This was his idea. The government could not remove without the consent of these individuals.
The gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Dennis) has observed that all the advantages contemplated by Congress from an exclusive jurisdiction would be frustrated by the adoption of these resolutions. But he has not named a single one of these contemplated advantages. Though called upon to name them, he had not named one. He must, therefore, conclude no one had occurred to him; and until they were named, he must doubt whether the United States derived any benefit from the exclusive jurisdiction.
The same gentleman has expressed his astonishment that these resolutions should come from this quarter of the house. He has intimated that he (Mr. Bacon) predicted his ideas on the broad basis of the rights of man. Mr. Bacon believed this would be the effect of his resolutions. One view he had was to revert the citizens of this district with the rights of suffrage, and how they would be made slaves by a restoration to the rights of suffrage, and the common rights of their fellow citizens, he could not conceive.
Mr. Bacon terminated his remarks by observing, that as he had heard of no advantages derived to the United States from retaining exclusive jurisdiction, as there was nothing in the Constitution repugnant to a reception, as it was clearly authorized with the consent of the contracting parties, as it would not in the least affect the question of removal, as the citizens of the territory would be benefitted by it, and as a great expense of time and treasure would be saved, he considered it expedient to make the reception, provided it received the consent of the contracting parties.
(To be Continued.)
SATURDAY, Feb. 12, 1803.
Report on Discriminating Duties.
Mr. Dana enquired whether it was intended to take up the report of the committee of commerce and manufactures on the repeal of discriminating and countervailing duties.
General S. Smith replied that he considered the subject of great importance, and had been extremely anxious to have it discussed and decided upon during the present session. But as the consideration of it had been protracted to so late a period, as to render it impracticable to carry into effect the necessary provisions in case the report should be adopted, he was willing to discharge the committee of the whole from a further consideration of it.
Mr. Mitchell observed that he was considerably disappointed at hearing the motion to discharge the committee. He had hoped that the projected repeal of the discriminating and countervailing duties between the United States and Great Britain, would have been the subject of a public discussion. Much benefit might be expected from a debate in this house, and he therefore had hoped that the merits of the resolution contemplated, would have been debated. Much light had been shed on this complicated enquiry already. Ever since the first motion made during the last session by the gentleman from Maryland (Gen. S. Smith) great attention had been given to the subject, by almost all classes of people. Merchants and legislators had particularly studied its details, and he thought it was much better understood now by all parties than it was a twelvemonth ago; and by a further examination in the committee of the whole, he hoped much greater advances would still be made. He, however, was inclined to think that public opinion was not yet ripe for an ultimate decision in favour of the repeal. There was no probability of adopting it, even if it should be argued. The discussion would merely end in a postponement, indef-
keep in repair suitable buildings for the accommodation of government: But he would allow it every advantage, every encouragement to be derived, from an explicit, unequivocal and decided assurance, that it should for ever remain the seat of the government of the United States.
With this view of the subject, said Mr. Gregg, and under these impressions I shall give my decided negative to the propositions now on the table, and to all others of a similar nature and tendency.
Mr. Smilie could not agree either with the gentleman from Delaware or with his colleague (Mr. Gregg) on the constitutional question. We have a power to accept the cession, or not to accept it; from which necessarily resulted the power of rejection. Instead of arguing as the gentleman from Delaware, he would call on him to point out in the constitution the prohibition. His colleague talked of a moral obligation to keep the territory. This might exist, if it were proposed to force this territory on the states without their consent. The gentleman seems to have taken offence at the expression which had fallen from him of slaves. For his part he had never been accustomed to courtly language, but to the expression of his ideas plainly and openly as he conceived them. He certainly had not used the expression with any intention to treat the people of this territory with disrespect; but to express his regret at the degraded situation of those who were formerly in possession of the full rights of citizenship. The gentleman seems also offended at the epithet of tyrants applied to us.
Mr. Smilie would ask the gentleman from Delaware, if ever he knew a government possessed of unlimited power, who had not abused it. This was the condition of this government, which, he however, hoped, if continued, would be moderate.
He had expected that gentlemen opposed to the reception would have shown the benefit derived to the United States from retaining the jurisdiction.
If there were none, it was useless, and dangerous, inasmuch as it could only be done at the expense of the rights of the people. He was surprised yesterday at the remarks of the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Dennis) that this measure would deprive 20,000 people of their rights. How could this be when they had no right to be deprived of? You may give them a charter. But of what avail will this be, when Congress may take it away at any moment? They would continue forever to be ultimately governed by a body never when they had no control. Mr. Smilie concluded by again observing that he had always thought the assumption wrong; but that he had no idea of contending that consideration with the removal of the government. It could have no influence on his mind. He would go further, and say he had no idea of removing; nor did he believe they could remove.
Mr. Bacon said he was the more confirmed in the propriety of bringing forward his resolutions, by the remarks which had been made by gentlemen opposed to them. The question to day has turned on the constitutional power of Congress to receive. Gentlemen say there is no power given to Congress to receive. He would allow there were no express words in the constitution; but he considered the general powers given as fully competent without any such particular expressions. The words in the constitution are: "The Congress shall have power to exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of the government of the United States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased by the consent of the legislature of the state in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dock yards, and other needful buildings." Now, he took it that the power of Congress extended equally and alike to all these places accepted in consequence of the cession of particular states, and it was equally absolute upon Congress to retain all, the one as well as the other. He was apprehensive that the argument of gentlemen, if it proved any thing, proved too much. He doubted whether gentlemen would contend that when Congress once accept a piece of ground for an arsenal or a dock yard, they thereby oblige themselves to retain the exclusive jurisdiction forever. The practice of the House this very session disproved it; for they had very lately passed an act giving away the corner of a Navy Yard.
But the words of the Constitution are not imperative. They do not say that Congress shall exercise exclusive jurisdiction over the places thus ceded by the states. What is the situation of the territory at present? The laws of the states from which it was ceded are still in force in some instances.
It is said to day that this district was ceded to Congress under a contract. But this contract was not made by the individual citizens, but by the states. If then by this contract between Congress and the states, Congress have obtained their jurisdiction, by the common con-

it becomes a law, or take effect, & be presented to the President of the United States, if he approve he shall sign it, but if not, he shall return it with his objections to that house in which it originated, who shall enter the objections at large on their journal, but in that case, it shall not be a law. If any bill shall not be returned by the President within ten days, Sundays excepted, after it shall have been presented to him, the same shall be a law, in like manner as if he had signed it, unless the houses by their adjournment prevent its return, in which case it shall not be a law. And in all cases and at all times, the legislature of the United States shall have a power to repeal any law, but not to modify any law passed by the legislature of the territory.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted , That the legislature of the territory shall have power to pass all laws which are not withheld from it by this act, nor from the states of the union, by the constitution of the United States.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted , That the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in case of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it. No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed. No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in consequence of appropriations made by law; and a regular statement and account of receipts and expenditures of all public money, shall be published from time to time.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted , That the executive power shall be vested in the President of the United States.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted , That the President of the United States shall be commander in chief of the militia of the territory, and shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the territory, and shall appoint and commission all officers of the territory, whose appointment are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law; but the legislature may by law vest the appointment of any such officers, (except the chancellor, judges of the supreme and inferior courts, justices of the peace, militia officers, marshals, and attorney for the district) as they think proper in other persons, themselves excepted. The President may on extraordinary occasions convene the legislature; and shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted , That the judicial power shall be vested in a supreme court, to consist of not more than three judges, a court of chancery, and such other inferior courts as the legislature may from time to time ordain and establish. The judge or judges of the supreme court, and the chancellor, shall be nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the senate of the United States, shall be appointed and commissioned by the President of the United States, and shall hold their offices during good behavior; upon application however, of two successive legislatures, the President shall have power to remove any of the said judges from office; they shall at stated times receive from the treasury of the United States, as a compensation for service the sum of five thousand dollars, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office.
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted , That no person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in the militia when in actual service, in time of war or public danger. Nor shall any person for the same offence be subject to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall he be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty or property, without due process of law, nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation. In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right of a speedy trial by an impartial jury of his vicinage, to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation, to be confronted with the witnesses against him, to have compulsory process to obtain witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defence. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. In all suits at common law where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of a trial by jury shall be preserved.
Sec. 13. And be it further enacted , That no law shall be made respecting any establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press, otherwise than by a liability to private action for falsehood in point of fact; or abridging the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition for redress of grievances; nor shall the right of the people to keep and bear arms be infringed; nor shall a soldier in time of peace be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, in time of war but in a manner to be prescribed by law. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrant shall issue but upon probable cause
supported by oath or affirmation and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons to be seized.
Sec. 14. And be it further enacted , That the country parts of the said territory shall not be taxed for building, improvements, or accommodations, in any town or city, nor shall any town or city be taxed for those of another, except that the houses for the accommodation of the territorial government, (which are hereby directed to be in the city of Washington) may be built and maintained out of the treasury of the territory, and those for the government of a county or other division, by assessment on the county or other division.
Sec. 15. And be it further enacted , That the legislature of the territory of Columbia shall be and are hereby restrained from passing any law for building a bridge, or bridges over the Potomac river, or the Eastern branch, or from doing any other act or thing, which may in any way obstruct, impede, or injure the navigation of the said rivers, or either of them. And the said legislature shall be, and are hereby restrained from passing any law to raise money from one county to make or repair roads, highways, or bridges, in any other county but that from which such money shall be levied; nor shall the legislature of the said territory pass any law subjecting vacant and unimproved city or town lots, or any part thereof, being in said territory, to be sold for the taxes which may be imposed on said city or town lots.
Sec. 16. And be it further enacted , That for carrying this government into operation, the said territory of Columbia shall be parcelled into three electoral divisions; the first division to contain all that part of the territory taken from Maryland, lying east of Rock creek, to elect seven representatives and senators. The second division to contain all the residue of the territory, lying east of the Potomac river, together with the Island in said river, commonly called Mason's Island, to elect representatives and senators: the third division to contain all that part of the territory, lying west of the river Potomac, to elect representatives and senators. And the marshal for the said district having given days notice, shall cause to be assembled on the day of such place in each division as he shall appoint, all the free white male inhabitants thereof, of twenty one years of age, citizens of the United States, who shall have resided twelve calendar months next preceding, in the said territory, and then and there to elect, by ballot, such a number of representatives as the division in which they then reside, as hereby entitled to elect; but no person shall be permitted to vote out of the division in which he shall then reside. And the said marshal, by himself and his deputies (summoning two justices of the peace for each place of election, who are required to attend for the preservation of the peace) shall hold the said election, and be judges thereof, and make return thereof to the President of the United States, which said representatives shall, on the day of
after their election, meet at such place in the city of Washington, as the President of the United States shall direct, then and there to hold their session. One calendar month after the end of their first session, they shall meet at the same place, or any other to which they shall have adjourned in the said city, to hold their second session, thirty days after the end of which second session, the present government of the said territory, and all the offices and authorities exercised under it, shall cease; and so much of all acts of congress as authorized the organization and appointments now existing, shall stand repealed; save only that the corporations and charters existing under the laws of Virginia, Maryland and the United States, shall remain in force, but subject to such alterations as the legislature of the territory shall at any time make by law. And the said legislature shall make provisions for taking a census of the persons qualified as freemen by this act, and for the election of a new house of representatives and senate, according to the same, to be assembled on or before the day of at which time the offices of those first chosen shall cease.
City Repository and Auction Room.
Household Furniture, and goods of every description, received for public and private sale, by JOHN GARDNER, Auctioneer, Pennsylvania Avenue, 4th house west of President's square.
GARDNER will have an Auction every Thursday at 11 A. M. and sell by private sale other days. This arrangement he trusts will accommodate all who are desirous to sell cheap for cash; and all who are desirous to buy cheap. Those who have goods they wish to part with, can exhibit them at this repository, and those who wish to purchase, by calling, will probably find what they want on easy terms. Variety of House Furniture—some dry Goods—Books—Earthenware—Ironmongery—Carpenters Tools—A Franklin stove &c &c. now for sale Cheap. J. GARDNER, Jan. 4th 1803. zwelf.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, February 16, 1803.
On Monday Mr. Ross made a long speech in the Senate on the situation of the country as affected by the measures pursued at New Orleans. We were not present; but from the information we have received his object appears to have been the adoption of measures for immediately taking possession of New Orleans, without any preliminary negotiation. In the course of his remarks he alluded to certain resolutions he meant to propose without reading them. He had spoken on the subject for more than an hour without interruption, when he made some remarks and alluded to circumstances which Mr. Wright considered as confidential. He accordingly moved that the galleries should be cleared, which, in obedience to a rule of the Senate, immediately took place.
It is very much to be regretted that this speech was not fully taken. Indeed we hope that Mr. Ross will present it to the public. If we are not misinformed, its publication would speak a language too intelligible to be misunderstood. It would then unequivocally appear whether there is not a body of men—that body who have left the national confidence—who are bent on war; and who, in the desperation of their misfortunes, are ready, nay anxious to plunge the country into ruin, to gratify party ends. But, thank God, the people of America are firmly attached to peace and good government. They will preserve peace as long as national honor and the public good require it. But should unfortunately the period ever arrive when national honor and the public good shall demand the avenging arm of war, the energies of the people concentrated in a government rich in their confidence will constitute the strongest and the last barrier to invaded rights.
At a meeting of the President and Directors of the Bank of the United States, on the 11 day of February, inst. the following gentlemen were elected Directors of the office of discount and deposit in Washington, to serve from the 1st Monday in March, 1803, until the 1st Monday in March, 1804, viz. Joseph Carlton Abraham Hewes, Wm. H. Duffey William M'Henry jun. Thos. Beall of Geo. William Newton Thos. Munroe John T. Mason William Dilton John Dunlop Thos. Tingey William Brent. Alexander Henderson.
The second trial for the choosing of Representatives to Congress from the state of Vermont, in the two districts in which there was no choice, is to take place in March next.
THE FORGED LETTERS.
Are continued for inspection at Duane's book-store every day from 9 to 12 o'clock, and will be until the 2d inst. Along with the forgeries are exhibited
 1. A seal letter of Nicholas Giffrey.  2. Three undistinguished letters of Mr. J. Rutledge.  3. The forged letters in the name of Nicholas Giffrey.  4. The anonymous articles sent to the Aurora in 1798 and 1799, &c.  5. The hand writing of Mr. Elicery. 
Philadelphia, Feb. 10. Extract of a letter from an officer on board the United States frigate Constellation, dated Toulon Bay, 21st October, 1802.
"We left Malta on the 23d August, and arrived off Tripoli the 25th, where we laid three days, and then left for Tunis Bay; where we arrived on the 4th September, and sent our boat on board a French man of war, lying in the bay, with a letter for our consul; capt. Murray not wishing to have any communication with the shore, for fear of being quarantined at the next port he went to.
"On the Wednesday following, we again stood into the Bay, and sent our boat on board the French ship, and likewise an American, where our officers saw the consul; who informed, that a few days previous to our arrival, he had received an official letter from the Danish consul at Tripoli, informing him of our having killed the B. Shaw's favorite general, when landing next the Bosphore, by one of the shot which flew on shore the 22d July, when we had the skirmish with the gun boats—that we had destroyed two gun boats, and killed and wounded many men—that the Bey of Tunis had demanded a 35 gun frigate from the United States, and was quite impatient at not receiving it."
The same letter contains the following paragraph: "Bonaparte has banished general Toudant to the Island of Elba, in chains."
Extract of a letter from an officer of the Adams, dated Gibraltar Bay, December 16.
"Malaga as yet is the extent of our cruise in these seas, nor shall we see
more of the Mediterranean, unless the Tripoline ship should leave this place and the Emperor of Morocco continue friendly disposed towards us, which at present is the case, but his whimsical conduct since our arrival here, with his long and late silence on a subject that the voice of majesty is required, leaves room for conjecture not the most favorable. Be assured they are slippery politicians, and require good looking after either in peace or war. The Swedes have a truce with Tripoli, which, will no doubt terminate in peace; one hundred and fifty thousand dollars is the price; terms that by many politicians here are thought favorable for Sweden, when we consider that one hundred and thirty Swedes are in captivity—we are more fortunate with that power; the Franklin as yet is the only vessel of ours that has fallen into their hands and of her crew, but four remain in captivity. The British appear determined to hold Malta. Egypt is yet in their possession, which, it is thought, will soon be evacuated and the troops thrown into the inner place. It is reported that the French are aiming at Toulon, and other ports, the object of which is yet unknown. The British have a fleet of observation about Sicily and the neighboring waters, under the command of Sir Richard Bickerton. We daily see French or English ships of war passing the rock.
"The Spaniards have a peace with Algiers for the consideration of one hundred thousand cobs per annum."
Harrisburg, (P.) Feb. 7.
On Thursday last, the large elegant and commodious brick College, at Carlisle, was entirely consumed by fire. The carpenters, we understand, had almost completed this useful building, and while the workmen were gone to dinner, some of the shaving taken fire, which got to such a height before discovered, as to render all attempts to save the building ineffectual.
[This is the fifth Seminary for the education of youth that has been destroyed by fire within the last twelve months.]
New-York, Feb. 8, 1803.
In addition to the information which we yesterday published from Gibraltar, Captain Duplex informs us, that at the commencement of the gale on the 19th of December, the Royal Battery on the top of Gibraltar Rock, on the land side, was set on fire by lightning, and burned with great fury till the next day. During the night the flames exhibited an awful and grand appearance; the vessels in port appearing as if illuminated. Captain Duplex was informed, that 120 men were employed the whole time in attempting to extinguish the flames; but in vain—the whole Battery was destroyed.
Foreign Intelligence.
NEW-YORK.
By the Engl ship Friends, we have received a file of London papers, and Abraham's Price Current to the 10th December, inclusive. The late English papers are mostly taken up with Parliamentary debates, and intelligence of a local nature. We have extracted such matter as appeared in any way important.
LONDON, December 6.
The Bey of Tunis has sent to congratulate Bonaparte on his election to the consulate for life. The envoy declares, that the utmost ambition of his master will be fully gratified by the assurance of the First Consul's friendship and mighty protection.
All vessels arriving in the ports of Denmark from the United States of America, are, by order of his Danish Majesty, to be subjected to the visit of an officer of health, and are forbidden to have any communication with the shore, until that formality is complied with.
In letters from Paris, it is stated, that the First Consul has lately ordered the strictest regulations of police at St. Cloud. From a certain hour at night, no person is permitted to walk about the village. The park is kept shut in every part but one, and only the alley bordering on the Seine is allowed to the people to take the air. Many old inhabitants of the place, unaccustomed to this restraint, are endeavoring to sell their houses, which are, besides this, heavily encumbered, by having the consular guards quartered upon them.
The French gentlemen who are supposed to be coming over here, and some of whom, we believe, are arrived, calling themselves Consuls of Commercial purposes, are wholly unaccredited by our government.
The agitation of the Austrian government, it is stated in letters from Vienna, is now directed to the commerce of the Black Sea. Joseph II. had obtained from the Porte the rights of navigating the Danube to its mouth, in the Black Sea; but the borders of the Turks which infest its banks in the Turkish provinces, render the permission unavailable. It is now proposed to collect
the government of the provinces, to establish military posts along the rivers, and to levy a tax to pay the expenses. Navigation will then be secure, and the commerce of Germany will drive in calculable advantages from it. The court of Vienna hopes to be able to obtain from Venice and Trieste, the free navigation of the Black Sea by the Dardanelles, in the same manner as France, Russia, and England. If these objects could be effected, a valuable commerce might be opened with the interior of the Asiatic dominions highly advantageous to the latter. Perhaps it might be possible in this manner, to obtain the wines and productions, in return for many of our manufactures.
December 9.
Last night we received Paris papers to the 5th inst. Most of the cantons of Switzerland have elected their deputies, the greater part of whom have already arrived at Paris; the mode of proceeding which the Consul intends to adopt. An order has been issued by general Ney, according to which the French troops in Switzerland are to off mile every night on an appointed signal of alarm being given, and to remain under arms till break of day. A French officer is likewise to be stationed in every post-office, for the purpose of inspecting all letters arriving in, or sent from Switzerland. When such regulations are necessary, the actual state of that country may be easily conceived. It must be evident to every one, that the Swiss are only rendered tranquil by the bayonets, which are presented to their breasts. It is, however, stated, that Reding, and some others of the patriots, have been set at liberty, upon giving security not to disturb the public peace, and that they will be allowed to return to their homes subject, nevertheless, to the superintendence of the constituted authorities. General Serras has marched with some troops for the Frickthal, where the opposition of parties has produced serious troubles.
The Deputation of the Empire held its thirtieth sitting on the 23d ult. when the reading of the definitive conclusion was finished, which was adopted by the majority of votes. Nothing is yet stated, with certainty, respecting the additional indemnities of the grand duke of Tuscany.
December 9.
The Paris papers received yesterday present a most melancholy and awful spectacle, which, if true, may, for a moment of reflection, supersede every other consideration. They communicate accounts of the destruction of Constantinople, one of the greatest cities in the world, by an earthquake, on the 26th of October. This is certainly one of the most awful and impressive events in history. It is to be hoped that the disaster has been greatly exaggerated by the fears of those who were present and escaped. Constantinople is more than six times the magnitude of the city of Lisbon, the site of which, in the year 1755, excited the commiseration of all Europe. In its extent it is inferior, though equal in population to London, the inhabitants being crowded much closer together, and the streets extremely narrow.
PARIS, Dec. 16.
We learn from the Hague, that the embarkation of the 5th and 17th demi-brigades of French troops, destined for Louisiana, will take place immediately; that already forty vessels for transports have arrived from Dunkirk at the mouth of the Meuse, to take them on board, & carry them to the place of destination.
NOTICE.
THE Managers of the WASHINGTON DANCING ASSEMBLY give notice, that there will be a BALL at Mr. Stelle's on Thursday next, the 17th inst. This notification is thought necessary, in consequence of an impression that the last Ball concluded the Assembly for the season. February 15th, 1803.
NOTICE.
NEGRO WAT, a young man, about 23 years of age, was committed to the jail in the City of Washington in January last. He is a likely young man, five feet ten inches high, and says he is the property of Doctor PARROW, of Lower Marlboro. The owner is desired to pay charges and take him away, or he will be sold according to law to Mr. Jall fees. ROBERT MCLEAN Sheriff. For D. C. BRENT, Marshal. Washington Feb. 7. 17th, 1803.
NOTICE.
THE Managers of the WASHINGTON DANCING ASSEMBLY give notice, that there will be a BALL at Mr. Stelle's on Thursday next, the 17th inst. This notification is thought necessary, in consequence of an impression that the last Ball concluded the Assembly for the season. February 15th, 1803.
NOTICE.
HOLDERS of subscription papers for the work entitled, "A Dictionary, or Preparation to the Study of the Law," will particularly oblige the author by sending him the number of subscribers obtained before the 1st day of March. ROBERT W. PEACOCK, City at Law City of Washington Jan. 22 1803 rawid
NOTICE.
THOSE indebted to G. Green and English, are requested to pay their accounts as early as practicable, as but little further indulgence can be given. GREEN & ENGLISH. George Town, Jan. 6.

TO THE PUBLIC.
THE Subscribers, Trustees of the Aggregate Fund created by James Greenleaf, Edward Fox, Robert Morris, and John Nicholson, do hereby announce to the Public, that they have revoked, annulled and determined all Letters of Attorney at any time heretofore executed by them to Joshua B. Bond of the City of Philadelphia, in and in part for two letters of attorney, one dated the 9th day of February, A. D. 1802, and the other dated the 10th day of February, A. D. 1802, empowering the said Joshua B. Bond to settle and adjust the claims of the subscribers on the estate of George and individual, arising from purchases of land made by the said James Greenleaf. The said Joshua B. Bond being no longer authorized to act for the subscribers any in any respect whatsoever.
Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, jun. John Ashley, Jacob Baker, Trustees of the Aggregate Fund.
October 29.
OPINION.
We have perused, and attentively considered, a copy of an agreement made on the 9th Feb. 1802, between Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, jun., John Ashley, and Jacob Baker, Trustees of the Aggregate Fund, &c. and J. B. Bond.
2. A copy of a letter from Henry Pratt and others, to J. B. Bond, dated 10th Feb. 1802, in explanation of the foregoing.
3. A copy of a power of attorney from Henry Pratt and others to J. B. Bond, dated 9th Feb. 1802.
4. A copy of a power of attorney from Henry Pratt and others to J. B. Bond, dated 10th Feb. 1802.
5. A copy of a power of attorney from J. B. Bond to Benjamin Hichborn and William Hill, dated 3d of May, 1802.
6. A copy of articles of agreement between J. B. Bond and Benjamin Hichborn, and William Hill, dated 3d of May, 1802.
7. A letter from J. B. Bond to John Miller, jun., including No. 5, dated July 10, 1802.
8. A letter from J. B. Bond to John Miller, jun., including No. 6, dated 17th July, 1802. From all which we are decidedly of opinion that J. B. Bond had not on the 17th July last made a sale to Messrs. Hichborn and Hill of the lands mentioned in the Power from H. Pratt and others to him. The Power of Attorney of the 3d of May, 1802, from J. B. Bond to Messrs. Hichborn and Hill respected land within the State of Georgia granted to James Greenleaf and others, and which J. B. Bond then possessed by a receiver from them. It could on no legal construction extend to lands held not sold by regular title, and regarding which he had only a power of attorney from the original owner, authorizing him to dispose of them in vacatio in its absence and nature, which power he did not recite, or even most distantly allude to.
But supposing J. B. Bond and Messrs. Hichborn and Hill to have intended, that the power should have extended to the lands mentioned in the power from Pratt and others to J. B. Bond, there is not in the articles of agreement between J. B. Bond and Hichborn and Hill of the 3d of May, 1802, or in any other of the documents produced anything that can in the most strained construction be deemed a sale.
Those articles after reciting the powers from J. B. Bond to Messrs. Hichborn and Hill, that J. B. Bond did authorize and empower them, to sell and dispose of the said 1,000,000 acres of land, &c. that an agreement between Bond and Hichborn and Hill, not that J. B. Bond had sold to Hichborn and Hill, but that Hichborn and Hill should, with all convenient speed, after the best exertion to sell and dispose of the said land, and who the same is disposed of, there follows an agreement how the purchase money should be appropriated; J. B. Bond covenanting that he will, when thereunto required, produce all the title deeds, &c. and that he will make, do and execute, or cause to be done and executed, all acts, deeds, conveyances and assurances in the law for the absolutely and effectually conveying and assigning the said lands in as full and ample a manner as the same have been conveyed by the State of Georgia to James Greenleaf and others, and lastly the said J. B. Bond doth covenant, promise and agree that as well the said "letter of attorney as these presents shall be irrevocable and of full force and effect for eighteen months from the day of the date hereof." Hence it is clear beyond all possibility of doubt, that at the execution of this instrument, on the 3d of May, 1802, J. B. Bond had not sold to Hichborn and Hill, that they were only authorized to sell, and that J. B. Bond intended their authority should be irrevocable for 18 months, which last (his own authority being liable to revocation at any time) was as against Pratt and others utterly void. We are also most clearly of opinion, that Joshua B. Bond as attorney to H. Pratt and others, was bound to give them the fullest information, of every thing done or step taken by him in his agency, whatever by them required.
Philadelphia, Jan. 25th 1803. Edward Tilghman, W. Lewis.
THE substance of the above opinion was communicated to us in November by Mr. Tilghman. Mr. Lewis not having been then applied to, by Mr. Tilghman's advice and direction we wrote to J. B. Bond on the 27th Nov. the following letter which was delivered to him shortly after its date. "Your council for whom we entertain a very high respect have said. "We are of opinion upon the statements and exhibition of paper made by Mr. Bond that he had full authority to make a sale, and that he hath made an absolute sale," being confident that the same council would, under the communication made by you to us, have been of opinion that you had not made a sale, we call upon you to lay before us a full and complete statement of every thing you have transacted by virtue of our powers of attorney to you of the 9th and 10th February, 1802. We expect to receive from you the statement required on or before Saturday the 4th day of December ensuing."
From Mr. Bond we received no answer till the 24th December—by one of his Council we had been assured that an answer should be given in the course of the then next week, the more from that gentleman was not dated, and the time of receiving it was not marked. On the 24th December, J. W. Francis received a letter from J. B. Bond, without date, being that before mentioned, in which he says, "In answer to your letter of the 27th ult. I have to say that you are already in possession of the substance of the agreement made with Messrs. Hichborn and Hill, under the contract I made with you, and the power of attorney I received from you." On the 24th December, at 3 o'clock, P. M. we received a letter from Mr. Hill, dated 22nd December, Philadelphia, (not specifying in what street or house) in which he mentioned that he had called on J. B. Bond for "Titles to certain lands, &c. agreeably to a contract and power of attorney, both of which were made on the 3d of May, 1802, between Mr. Bond, on the one part, and Mr. Hichborn and myself on the other part."
Being very desirous to see Gen. Hill, we made diligent enquiry for him on the afternoon and evening of the 24th without success, on the 25th we found he had left town early in the morning of that day. We most solemnly declare we know nothing of any sale or contract respecting these lands other than the agreement of the 3d May, 1802, we have information of none other, we verily believe that no other exists—As to it, we confidently rely on the opinions we have published, and will with the greatest cheerfulness submit them or the documents, independently of Mr. Bond's information to the respectable gentlemen whose opinions Mr. Bond has published.
As Mr. Bond in his letter of the 9th of June, 1802, said "I have already informed you that under your power of attorney of the 3d of May last, I concluded a contract with Colonel Hichborn and Gen. Hill of Boston, for the sale of 2,500,000 acres more or less, part of the large tract conveyed by the State of Georgia to Greenleaf and others, by them to James Greenleaf, and now the property of the Aggregate Fund, &c." whereby we were induced to think there had been an actual sale, and as by his letters of the 10th and 17th July last, and a variety of other circumstances, it plainly appeared to us that we had been misinformed by Mr. Bond, and that no sale had been made, we deemed it our duty to revoke his powers and have revoked them accordingly.
Philadelphia, January 25, 1803. Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, jun., John Ashley, Jacob Baker, Trustees of the Aggregate Fund. Feb. 5, 1803.
Thomas Carpenter, TAYLOR. HAS received a very handsome assortment of goods, consisting of superfine cloths, cambrics and coatings of all colours. Patent water proof Cloths, silk and woolen Mouselines, Tiliquettes, velveteens, &c. of superior quality. From which, and an acquisition of the newest fashions and the best workmen, he can assure whatever commanded. Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square, and New Jersey Avenue, about eight houses from Capitol Square. Dec. 1, 1802.
In Chancery, January 22, 1803. Patrick Murdoch, versus Thomas Beall of Samuel, Peter Devicman and Joseph Norrick. THE object of the bill filed in this cause is to obtain a conveyance of part of the Tract of Land called "Walnut Bottom," lying in Allegany county, which Thomas Beall of Samuel, contracted for with Peter Devicman, on the 26th day of February 1795, by an article of agreement of that date, the interest in which said lands came by assignment to the complainant. The bill states that the Defendants, Joseph Norrick and Peter Devicman, resides out of the State of Maryland. It is thereupon on the motion of the complainant ordered, adjudged and decreed, that he cause a copy of this order to be interposed at least once in each of three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer before the 25th day of February next, to the intent that the absent Defendant may have notice of the present application, and the object of the bill filed, and may be warned to appear in this court, or by his solicitor on or before the twenty fifth day of June next, to show cause if any he hath, why a decree should not pass as prayed. True Copy, SAML. H. HOWARD, Reg. Cur. Can Feb. 2. taw3w.
ELISHA RIGGS, BRIDGE STREET. Has an extensive assortment of dry goods, viz. SUPERFINE London Cloths and Cassimere, fashionable cords and waistcoatings, fine Irish and white Russia sheetings, best double milled drab cloths, Italian crapes, laces, lace veils and shads, best white Satin, black satin and lute strings, madras plaids for dresses and shawls 3-4, 4-4 and 7-8, fine London Chintzes very fine, and other linen and cotton cambricks, ladies and mens pocket books, and gloves, fine nap'd cambrics and coatings, ladies and mens silk and cotton hosiery very fine, sheetings flannels and cottons, cotton counterpans and rose blankets, mers Satins, Florentine and Tolienets, Irish and German Linens, morocco, kid, and scatter flues and bows. A. L. S. O., Many other articles, which being selected on the best terms, will be sold very low for cash. George Town, Feb. 14. em&lgw.
FOR SALE. EXCELLENT Butter in Firkins, Whiskey in Barrels, and Sherry Wine in quarter Casks. WM. BRENT, New Jersey Avenue near the Capitol. Feb. 4. t.
City Hotel, BROADWAY NEW-YORK.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that the above Hotel will be opened on the 1st of May ensuing, when their patronage is respectfully solicited. He avails himself of this opportunity to return his sincere and grateful thanks to those societies, parties, and gentlemen, who have given him their support, and assures them that a continuance of their favors will be a stimulus to future exertions to please; and that the utmost attention shall be given for their comfort and accommodation.
Boarding may be had by the day, week, month, or year. Families travelling, may be elegantly accommodated with lodging and sitting rooms; and, if preferred, have dinner &c. in their apartments.
The Hotel being so well known, it is almost useless to say, that it is situated in one of the most healthy and pleasant parts of the city; commanding an extensive view in every direction, not only of the city itself, but also of the Narrows, the North and East Rivers, the flats of New-Jersey, York and Long-Island &c. &c.
A handsome coffee-room will be fitted up in the principal floor; where gentlemen may have tea, coffee, chocolate, soups, and refreshments in general, at the shortest notice. All the leading newspapers in the union, will be regularly taken in.
Public dinners and suppers in a plain or elegant style either for large or small parties. Also, beef steaks, oysters, &c. regularly furnished. An ordinary every day at half past 2 o'clock, by the public's obedient servant.
JOHN LOVETT. N. B. Rooms to let by the month or year. April 21, 1802. eptf.
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, Painter, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town. Geo. Town, Oct. 20. tf.
Members of Congress, Travellers, and those gentlemen whose business call them to the City of Washington, are respectfully informed that the subscriber has established the UNION TAVERN WASHINGTON HOTEL, On Pennsylvania Avenue, first house east of the President's, and one mile from the Capitol.
THERE is a pavement all the way, and the accommodations are equal to any in the United States, having thirty rooms fitted up in an elegant manner. Also, a large Coffee Room, 34 feet by 22—and a room over the same, now finishing, convenient for the reception of any public meeting, with a pleasant view of the Potomac and the surrounding country. All the principal newspapers in the Union are taken and regularly filed. WILLIAM LOVELL. N. B.—To Let, a coach and single horse CHAIR. Nov. 26. 3m.
170,038 Acres of Land. THIS body of land, in one entire and inclusive survey, is offered for sale to any individual or company, who may incline to purchase for the purposes of settlement and emigration. It is situated in the State of Virginia, on the Great Kenawha River, Montgomery county, and is distinguished by the name of "the Great Bend of the Kenawha," being intersected by the Piney river, Great and Little Bluehorne rivers, Coal river, and uyandot river, as also by numerous other creeks and waters, running into said rivers. Numerous mill-sites, inexhaustible bodies of coal, and great appearances of ores, metals, salt springs and salt ticks, are to be found on this tract, besides which, sugar may be made thereon to any amount, the sugar treestand housing in almost every part.
For fertility of soil, growth of timber, fitness for cultivation, salubrity of climate, and natural advantages, this body of land stands unrivaled by any tract of equal quantity in Western America; it will be submitted for sale to an entire purchaser, until the first day of June next, on very advantageous terms; after which, it cannot be disposed of at any price the present proprietor being compelled to a division thereof. An indispensable title will be given, and for further particulars, as to terms of sale and payment, enquire of JOHN BECKLEY, Esq. Clerk to the House of Representatives of the United States, at the city of Washington. November 1, 1802. tf.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cassimere, silk Florantine, Black and fancy silk moleskin velvet, white & figured Marceilles, Swandowns, Tiliquettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coating, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1802. tf.
I will sell on very reasonable terms, the following squares in the City of Washington, or either of them, viz. no. 253, 437, 438, 439 and south of 439. The titles will be such as to give entire satisfaction to the purchaser. By an examination of the plan of the city, the foregoing squares will be found most advantageously situated, both as to their contiguity to navigation and their central situation. Application to be made to ROBERT BRENT in the city of Washington, or to the Subscriber near Pitcairney. NICOLAS YOUNG. Dec. 31. taw3w.
TO RENT. The Subscriber will Rent on reasonable terms a two story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE and lot. SITUATED near the Capitol of the United States, in square 759.—Possession may be had immediately by, SAMUEL N. SMALLWOOD. N. B. I will exchange the above property in part for land in or near the District of Columbia. Feb. 2. taw3w.
DOCTOR FENDALL.
Having just arrived in the City of Washington, takes the liberty to intimate to the Inhabitants of the City of Washington, George Town, and their vicinage, that he means to exercise his skill in the line of his profession, for a few weeks, and may be spoke with at Mr. Steele's Hotel. The Doctor's knowledge of the natural history of the human teeth—their adjacent parts, and the disorders to which they are subject, acquired by studious attention, unremitting study, and experience of an extensive and successful practice for upwards of twenty eight years, will, he hopes, entitle him to the confidence of all those who wish to employ him.—He fondly flatters himself he has happily in his power to appeal without fear to such as have been his patients in the States of Maryland, Virginia, &c. for that degree of reputation which his conduct as a dentist has merited, and given him just claim to.—The doctor hopes at least he is considered as entitled to the highest praise among those of his profession in this country.
The Doctor entreats leave to offer to the public his Columbian anti-scorbutic Dentifrice for preserving the teeth, gums, fockets, &c. a dentifrice infinitely superior (he thinks) both in clearance and efficacy, to any thing hitherto used for the care and gums. It renders the breath sweet and agreeable, is a powerful anti-scorbutic, and free from any corrosive quality whatever.—No family, and especially where there are children, should be without this excellent and valuable preparation, which doctor FENDALL avers to be productive not only of those effects and consequences as a foreign Dentifrice and remedy for the disorders of the teeth and gums, but will also prevent them. This admirable dentifrice is still sold (only by Doctor FENDALL) at the moderate price of one dollar a pot with directions. Jan. 12. tf.
NOTICE.
In the matter of JOHN JACK, Bankrupt. THE subscriber being appointed Assignee of the Estate and effects of JOHN JACK Bankrupt. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, are requested to make immediate payment otherwise legal steps will be indiscriminately taken to compel them. RICHARD FORREST, Assignee. Jan. 26. tf.
TO LET.
And be entered upon immediately, three well finished BRICK HOUSES, NEARLY opposite Mottin's Tavern, on Twelfth street very near Pennsylvania Avenue, built for the WASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY. The Houses will be rented on very reasonable terms. Apply to THOMAS CARPENTER near the President's Square. eptf. Dec. 18.
FOR SALE.
HE following valuable Tracts of land which will be disposed of on reasonable terms, for either cash, property in the city of Washington, good security, or a certain number of negroes, as may best suit the purchaser. A tract of 300 acres on Second creek, near the Natchez. 150 acres on the river Amite. 400 acres on the river Tangipahoa, opposite to New Orleans. This tract is particularly valuable, on account of its eligible situation, fertility of soil, and abundant supply of fish, which abound in the river, and the neighbouring lake. A post road passes this tract from New Orleans to the Natchez.—The above three tracts are within the line of the United States.
A tract of 200 acres on the river Mississippi, Baton rouge settlement. 300 acres back land do. do. 300 acres do. do. 1000 acres do. do. 500 acres do. do. These Lands are adjoining Baton Rouge, being the first high ground that commands the river, where the British established a Fort and a strong garrison, which was conquered by Don Gavez and the garrison made prisoners of war, in the year 1779, and this settlement is now one of the most promising on the river, within the Spanish Boundary.
A tract of 500 acres near point Couper, a flourishing settlement. This Property is also within the Spanish boundary. A tract of 7000 acres in edford county, on the branches of Otter river, the branches of Reed and Hunting Creeks, branches of James river.
A tract of 4000 acres in Pittsylvania, on Staunton river. These two tracts just mentioned are in the state of Virginia.
Two tracts of 1200 acres each, in Fayette, near Bourbon county, district of Kentucky, on the waters of Main Licking.
Two valuable lots in the town of Portsmouth. These tracts are adjoining the ground now occupied by government as a navy yard; they are a growing property, worthy attention.
All the tracts on or near the Mississippi are well calculated for the raising of cotton, indigo, hemp, flax, indian corn, oats, &c. the quality being generally strong, and highly productive. Their range for horned cattle, horses, hogs, &c. in all seasons, is equal to any on the continent.
Those who wish to purchase may gain further information by applying to James Duncan, Esq. Carlisle, Pennsylvania; to Dr. Robinson at the city of Washington, or to the Subscriber in the city of Philadelphia.—Letters, post paid, will be attended to. OLIVER POLLOCK. Washington, Dec. 27. 1802. taw3w.
TO BE LET,
And immediate possession given, Two new two story BRICK HOUSES, completely finished, with extensive back buildings, situated at the intersection of B and thirteenth streets, immediately in the neighbourhood of the Bank, and within a short distance of Pennsylvania Avenue, in the city of Washington. For terms, which will be very moderate, apply to Mr. BENJAMIN PATTERSON, near the Union Tavern, George-town, or in Baltimore to D. WILLIAMSON. George-town, 26 Jan. 1803. 19t.
Public Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from OWEN ROBERTS to the subscriber, on the third Monday in February next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be exposed to sale, for ready money, on the premises.
One Moiety of that Lot of GROUND in the city of Washington, described in the plan of the city by the number eighteen, in the square number one hundred and sixty eight, fronting fifty-nine feet upon the Pennsylvania Avenue, and extending back one hundred and seven feet seven inches. Upon the premises is erected a two story brick Dwelling, and the lot is under a mortgage to secure the payment of fifteen hundred dollars, subject to which it will be sold. Also, one moiety of that Lot of Ground in the said city, described in the plan by number ten, in square number two hundred and fifty six, fronting forty eight feet five inches upon the open area on the Pennsylvania Avenue, upon which there is an unfinished Frame Dwelling House. JAMES KEITH. Alexandria, Jan. 17, 1803. eptf.
Valuable Medicines.
The Public are respectfully informed that LEE & CO. and the Agents of their appointments, will in future keep a constant supply of the following Medicines, which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the Drugs of which they are compounded, and could be purchased at a retail store.
HAMILTON'S ELIXIR;
A sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumptions.
To Parents who may have Children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH. THIS discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorders to which children are liable; the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Mr. Charles Myers, Hampstead Hill, near Baltimore, had been a long time dangerously ill, and was reduced to the lowest state of weakness, inasmuch that his recovery appeared doubtful. His complaints, which seemed to be affections of the breast and lungs, and general debility occasioned thereby, yielded little, but as he progressed under the treatment of several eminent physicians; when by the use of Hamilton's Elixir, his distressing cough was immediately alleviated, and every other symptom rapidly subdued. Four or five bottles entirely removed his complaints, and restored him to an excellent state of health and strength which he has for upwards of 2 years past enjoyed without interruption.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney General of the State of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN, I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir—it has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary—I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with hoarseness and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention. LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Alijah Henly, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir, of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold, caught a few months ago—he breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper; he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give his public testimony in favor of this invaluable medicine.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, South Howard street, was greatly relieved of an asthmatic complaint of several years standing, by the first bottle of Hamilton's Elixir—and by the use of five bottles she has acquired a degree of ease and strength to which she had been long a stranger. She had taken balm of honey, Church's cough drops, and other medicines, without any benefit, and sometimes to the evident injury of her breathing.
Sold only in Columbia District, by S. Bishop, Bookseller, Alexandria—Dr. John Ott, Druggist, George Town—and Rapine and Conrad, Booksellers, Capitol Hill, Washington. Feb. 4. taw3w.
WANTED,
One or two Boys to learn the BOOT AND SHOE-MAKING Business.—Apply to JOHN CROOKSHANK. George Town, Jan. 19, 1803. tf.