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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. III
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCXCVII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, MAY 9, 1803.
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Subscribers, who have not complied with the fundamental term of this paper the payment of their annual subscription in advance, are respectfully informed that unless this shall be soon done, the Editor will be under the disagreeable necessity of ceasing to transmit their papers.
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.
Charlotte-Hall School.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Trustees will set up on the 2d Monday in May, to the lowest bidder, the building of a house at Charlotte-Hall for the residence of the Principal; agreeably to a plan which will then be submitted. An advance of one half the cost will be made to the undertaker upon giving bond and security to be approved of by the Board of Trustees. Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Regt. March 19, 1803. ep 2m in m.
Plank & scanning for cash.
Wanted for the Eastern Branch bridge, a quantity of the best HEART YELLOW PINE plank and scanning, viz. 2000 feet running of 5 by 6 inches in lengths of 5 f. 3 inch.—10 f. 6 inch.—15 f. 9 inch, or 21 feet. 3200 feet running of 5 by 6 inch in lengths from 17 f. 6 inch. to 26 f. 6 inch. 3250 feet running of 2 inch plank 8 inch wide and 3250 feet running of 4 by 4 inch in lengths of 8 f. 6 inch.—17 f. 0 inch or 25 f. 6 inch. as most convenient. Also 30,000 feet 4 inch plank in 17 feet lengths. The whole must be sound and entire heart;—App'y speedily to WILLIAM BRENT. Treasurer to the Eastern Branch bridge company. Capitol Hill May 4 1803. ep 2w.
WILLIAM BRENT.
Treasurer to the Eastern Branch bridge company. Capitol Hill May 4 1803. ep 2w.
To be sold positive at public sale, on Tuesday the 26 of May, on the premises. THE Subscriber's life-estate in the Walnut Tree Farm, situate on the river Potomac, about 4 miles below Alexandria. The farm consists of about 300 acres. The buildings and improvements very good, and the fishery attached to it very valuable. Also will be sold at the same time and place, a number of horses, cattle, and sheep, and a variety of farming utensils as well as a quantity of household furniture, consisting of mahogany tables, bureaus, bedstead, chairs &c. The terms cash, for all sums under one hundred dollars; and for all sums above, approved notes negotiable in the banks of Alexandria or Columbia, at 60 and 90 days. TOBIAS LEAR. May 4, 1803. ep 24 M.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public at large, that he intends commencing the practice of Medicine, and has situated himself on Pennsylvania Avenue opposite Mr. Duane's book store, where a constant attendance will be given, and every attention paid to those whose cases may be committed to his care. JOHN WILLIS. Washington May 4. cf 6t.
JOHN WILLIS.
Washington May 4. cf 6t.
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 Callimere's, superior NAVY BLUE and other colour's handsome NAVY & FASHIONABLE BUTTONS, &c. Gentlemen of ARMY, NAVY and FASHION served with expedition and taste. New Jersey venue, seventh house from Capitol Square and Pennsylvania Avenue near the President's Square. April 13 1803. tf.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR.
FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk floratine, Black and fancy silk moleskin velvet, white & flowered Marcellas, Swandowns, Tolinettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coting, &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 2, 1802. tf.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR.
FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk floratine, Black and fancy silk moleskin velvet, white & flowered Marcellas, Swandowns, Tolinettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coting, &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 2, 1802. tf.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR.
FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk floratine, Black and fancy silk moleskin velvet, white & flowered Marcellas, Swandowns, Tolinettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coting, &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 2, 1802. tf.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR.
FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk floratine, Black and fancy silk moleskin velvet, white & flowered Marcellas, Swandowns, Tolinettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coting, &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 2, 1802. tf.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR.
FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk floratine, Black and fancy silk moleskin velvet, white & flowered Marcellas, Swandowns, Tolinettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coting, &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 2, 1802. tf.
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 Bladenburg; 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 Bladenburg, 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 sire 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 the part of the country, and except in two instances, they were alike 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 fall 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 Annapolis. At 6 years old he won the first day's purse at Annapolis; the fall after he won the purse again at Annapolis, the jockey club purse at Annapolis, the purse at Frederick town, and the city of Washington; running nine miles, by mile, at the last mentioned place, beating Mr. Taylor's Leviathan. At seven years old he received a forsook 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 Hambletonian, whom he had beaten three times before. Leboo was got by High Flyer, his blood and figure 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 28.
OSBORN SPRIGG.
Prince George's County, March 28.
TAKE NOTICE.
WILL sell five hundred and fifty acres of Land whereon I live, in Fairfax county, within five miles of the court house, and within twenty of the City of Washington, Alexandria, Dumfries, and twelve of the Occoquan mills, it is a healthy situation, the land fertile, and has about two hundred acres of wood to cut, there is a great proportion of white and red oak, popular and hickory timber—There is nearly one hundred acres of prime land for meadow. I will give six months credit for one fourth of the purchase money—twelve months for the other quarter, eighteen for the third, and two years for the last payment, a purchaser will find me on the premises. THOS FOLLARD. Feb. 21st. tf.
THOS FOLLARD.
Feb. 21st. tf.
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, O.S. 20. tf.
GEORGE THOMPSON.
Geo. Town, O.S. 20. tf.
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.
WILLIAM BRENT.
Treasurer of the Eastern Branch Bridge Company. April 18th. ep 3w.
A1 persons having claims or demands of any nature against the subscriber,
are requested to exhibit their accounts, without delay, to JOHN HEWITT or RICHARD FORREST, Esqrs. of the city of Washington, who are authorised, 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. tf.
SAMUEL BLODGET.
March 30. tf.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
A two story frame House and Lot, in square 725 (situate near the Capitol) at present occupied by John C. Dixon. Possession may be had the first day of May next. For terms apply to ALEXANDER M'COOKMICK, East Capitol Street. April 4. ep 1
ALEXANDER M'COOKMICK,
East Capitol Street. April 4. ep 1
Foreign Intelligence.
HOUSE OF COMMONS—March 9.
HIS MAJESTY'S MESSAGE.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer moved the order of the day for the 17th to resolve itself into a committee to take into consideration his majesty's message.
The Speaker having read the message left the chair.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer—
"I rise, Sir, to propose, that an address be presented to his majesty, from this House, expressive of our gratitude to his majesty for his gracious communication, and the readiness with which we concur in the sentiments which the message conveys. I feel confident, Sir, that the appeal which has now been made by his majesty to the liberality, to the candour, public spirit, and generosity, of the House, will not fail of being attended with proper effect. There are two points in the message to which the attention of the House is, on this occasion, more particularly directed; and these are the preparations which are now going forward in the ports of France, and the discussions which are depending between the two nations. Each of these, separately considered would require the most serious attention, and the most vigilant circumspection from the members of this House—but when considered together, they not only require the most serious attention and vigilant circumspection, but also the most watchful precaution and proper attention to the defence of the country. His majesty in his message has stated, that the avowed object of the preparations now going forward in France, is the colonial service, and perhaps this may be the real state of the case. But when we attend to the important points in discussion, and our present ignorance of what may be the result, it becomes the duty of government and of the country, to be prepared for every alternative, and to be in a situation to repel with success the efforts of the foe. It becomes of the utmost importance that we should be enabled immediately to counteract the scheme of the enemy, if any measures hostile to this country are really in agitation. With respect to the other prominent point of his majesty's message, viz. the discussions that are now depending between France and this country, I trust the House will not at this period expect any information on this subject from his majesty's ministers, and the good sense of every member will clearly show him the impropriety of publishing particulars at the present moment. I hope that the result will be amicable. But if contrary to my expectations it should be otherwise, then I must rely on the strength and public spirit of this country, which, I trust, when engaged in such a good cause, will rise superior to the efforts of a malicious enemy. If a war should be unavoidable, the House may be assured every light which can possibly be expected, with regard to the conduct of administration ever since the treaty of Amiens, will most cheerfully be given by his majesty's ministers. With respect to the measures that will be adopted in consequence of this state of affairs, I cannot at present enter at large upon the particulars. One thing is clear, that a very considerable addition to the marine force of the kingdom must immediately be made; and I must beg leave to assure the House that his majesty has not been neglectful of providing for the internal security of the country. His majesty will, I believe, soon communicate to the House, that he has not been inactive to the means of internal security provided by the constitution, and that in case of danger he will resort to the militia, and therefore, that he will put that part of our national defence in the most proper train for opposing with effect every attack upon the liberty and independence of the country. It is, I confess, very hard, that before the country has recovered from the effects of the last war the people should now be required to make additional sacrifices, but they are sacrifices which the existing state of public affairs imperiously demands. It will be observed, that all I have now stated relates to the means of security and defence. In the address which I am to propose to the House, it is not my wish to insinuate, that all those gentlemen who agree in the propriety of it, are, on every point, exactly of the same sentiments. But whatever diversity of opinion may prevail in the House, all must agree, that the present aspect of public affairs requires additional watchfulness and prepara-
tion. I trust, therefore, that no opposition will be made to the proposal which I now beg leave to submit to the House, that all will join in assuring his majesty that he may confidently rely on the liberal and public spirit of the House for furnishing him with the means of adopting such measures as his majesty may think the state of affairs at the present period requires. The proposal is as follows: "That an humble address be presented to his majesty from this House, expressive of our thanks for the most gracious message, assuring his majesty, that his Commons receive it as a fresh proof of his unceasing attention to the welfare of his people. The House concurs with his majesty, that, as very considerable military preparations are carrying on in the ports of France and Holland, it is expedient to adopt additional measures of precaution for the security of his dominions. Though the preparations to which his majesty refers are avowedly directed to colonial service, yet, as discussions of great importance are now subsisting between his majesty and the French government, the result of which is at present uncertain, while the Commons partake of his majesty's earnest and unvarying solicitude for the continuance of peace, he may rely with perfect confidence on their public spirit and liberality to enable his majesty to adopt such measures as under existing circumstances appear to be necessary for supporting the honour of his crown, and the essential interests of his people."
Mr. Fox—"I have no intention, Sir, of rising at present to oppose the motion of the Rt. Hon. Gentleman who has just sat down, at least in its present form. I have only one observation to make, and that is, that no vote was ever given or required from the house under circumstances of more utter darkness than the present to His Majesty, stating, that the house concurs with him, that under existing circumstances, additional precautions are necessary to be adopted. The Right Honourable Gentleman then states, that he trusts that no one can refuse his assent to the present motion. Certainly not; no person can deny, that after the Message yesterday received, additional precaution is necessary and proper. The Right Hon. Gentleman stated, that there were points in His Majesty's Message, and that each of these was a sufficient ground for involving the country in war. Little was said by the Right Honourable Gentleman respecting the fact, that preparations were carrying on in the ports of France. On the discussions that were subsisting between the government of this country and that of France, he dwelt for some time. But not the smallest hint was dropped by the Right Hon. Gentleman respecting the subjects to which those discussions refer; whether they relate to Europe, Asia, Africa or America, we are left totally in the dark. When His Majesty states these discussions to be of the utmost importance, I, without hesitation, believe the allegation; but certainly it might reasonably be expected, that when we are called upon to afford His Majesty the means of additional defence, we should be informed of the particulars that render such additional defence necessary. This Address, in fact, has no other meaning whatever, than that the Commons are ready to support the honour of the crown, and the essential interests of the people—most certainly they are, and it is upon this ground I rely that my vote is now given in its favour, not pledging myself to support the measures that may be adopted in consequence of existing circumstances. I am in the dark with regard to the particulars of those affairs that call for precaution and additional defence. But as every man must be disposed to support the honour of the crown and the essential interests of the people, I willingly agree to the Right Hon. Gentleman's proposal. At the same time, I beg leave to coincide with the words, "That His Majesty's Ministers would do well to consider seriously the tendency of their measures. If through their negligence, rashness or ill concerted plans, they involve their country in war, at this important period, I pronounce the present Administration to be the most fatal and destructive that ever directed the affairs of Great Britain."
Lord Hawkesbury—"I rise, Sir, merely to make a few observations on what has fallen from the Hon. Gentleman on the other side. That Hon. Gentleman has misapprehended the observations of my Right Hon. Friend (the Chancellor of the Exchequer) upon the points that are particularly directed to our attention in His Majesty's Message. If I understood the last Speaker, he stated, that my Right Honourable
Friend has said, that either of these points afforded sufficient grounds for renewing the war. He only observed, that they were such as demanded the utmost vigilance and precaution, and the adoption of additional measures of defence. I agree with what the Hon. Gentleman stated, in his speech, that no communications were made to the House, respecting the particulars of the discussions that at present subsist between France and this country. But at present it was not intended to make any particular communications to the House. I shall only state what has been stated already, that, if unfortunately this country cannot consistently with honour or security, avoid again plunging into war, then I pledge myself that a clear and complete communication of the conduct of His Majesty's Ministers, and the reasons that influenced that conduct—may, I will go further, I will not confine myself to the discussions at present alluded to, but openly display before the House the whole proceedings of Government since the Treaty of Amiens. On a retrospect of that conduct, I see nothing that I have any reason to repent of; and I am fully prepared, and most willing to enter upon the discussion when circumstances shall require that these proceedings should be discussed. But under the present circumstances no advantage could possibly be desired from an open communication. On the contrary, it will very materially embarrass the discussions now depending, and by that means be productive of incalculable mischief. The House, therefore, will see the necessity of silence on the present occasion, and I trust that this circumstance can prove no objection to the Address."
Mr. Windham did not conceive it to be sufficient on the part of the minister to say that here are sufficient grounds and reasons might be laid before the house, for the sanctioning of the present address. In a crisis so momentous, and which required exertions to very considerable, some documents of a decisive complexion ought to be laid before the house, to enable gentlemen to form their sentiments upon such an important subject. At present he laboured not merely under a scantiness, but under a positive nullity of information; the House had not known for twelve months past, never indeed since the treaty of Amiens how the country stood respecting France. Every thing was supposed to be going on smoothly, when here came another mighty armament, annihilating every one; and without a single conclusive reason stated for it to the House, Gentlemen were called upon to sanction it by an address. Against such conduct he must enter his protest. It was really of importance to him to know whether the force wanted was for an offensive or for a defensive purpose. The House was placed in a strange situation respecting even the interpretation of the present vote. However, he should concur with the meaning assigned to it by the minister, and that it pledged him to nothing more than had been stated. Here he might have rested, had it not been for the opinion of some gentlemen that peace is of all things the first object, and war the most terrible alternative for this country. He felt much difficulty in the consideration of the message of his majesty, in laying whether peace or war was most advisable, or necessary for the country. No inference could be fairly drawn from the language and conduct of those who seem dissatisfied with the terms of peace, to show that they were glad of an opportunity to recur to war, and that they would catch with impatience at a prospect of a renewal of hostilities. Such inferences were perfectly contrary to reason and to fact. Nay, the only reason was the true state of the case, and it might be very fairly maintained, that in proportion as a member had considered the peace as objectionable, so would he be the more inclined to dislike the renewal of the war; for, in fact the reasons why he so much objected to the peace, were merely founded upon this consideration, that it put the country out of the power of renewing war with advantage; nay, even out of the means of re-entering into the contest with effect; even though it should be for nothing less than the very salvation, the very existence of the empire. But though he was then fully impressed with a sense of the formidable nature and awful character of the war into which we may perhaps soon find ourselves reluctantly compelled to enter, he should not push the matter so far as to consider it only on one side. An hon. gentleman, with a perfect competency in that line of politics which had marked his opinion for the last fourteen years, considered war as an evil which was worse than any

that could stand in comparison with it. This was indeed the constant theme of his speeches and his impressions of the uniform object of his exertion. But he believed the country had begun to think and to see that there were dangers belonging to a state of peace, he meant, a state of insecurity, hollow and precarious peace, as alarming and perhaps more fatal than any that were likely to be found in a state of war. Then danger might in such a condition of peace increase as rapidly as in war and go on with such an accumulation of force, that it would not be able to have us from their dreadful consequences. Ministers certainly were responsible to the country for making war, but he would tell them that he believed their responsibility would not be so great for making a war, as for not making a proper war. It had been observed, that the House was called upon to consider his majesty's most gracious message, in great darkness and want of information. In that he perfectly agreed, and lamented that circumstance as much as any one though possibly from very different reasons. Being therefore in perfect ignorance of the real state of those negotiations and arrangements to which the image of his majesty alluded, and consigning to his majesty's ministers the responsibility attaching to their own measures, he trusted they would direct their attention to the true interests of the country, and its real honor. He should vote for the proposed address, as perhaps he might consider the message as, at best, a symptom of something like the return of that energy and vigor without which the affairs of the country could not be conducted.
Mr. Sheridan said, he should not have intruded upon the attention of the house, but for something which had fallen from the right honorable gentleman who spoke last, which was really of so extraordinary a nature as to call for some particular animadversion. He did not mean very minutely to canvass the opinions of the right honorable gentleman, who, after all that had passed, had told the house that he was not disposed to a renewal of the war. The arguments he had used to make out this assertion were really extraordinary. He had attempted to maintain that, in proportion to his great aversion to peace, so much he considered it as difficult to enter again into her arms. And in assigning his reasons for this singular affection, he stated his main objection to the peace to have been, that it would render us incapable of going again to war with advantage. He had said a great deal more on all this, for he had asserted, that it rendered us incapable of advantageously going to war even in a case where the existence of the country was at stake! I know, sir, [said Mr. Sheridan] that this has been said elsewhere; I know that the first counsel of France has told his legislative body, that England single handed, cannot now enter the lists with the French republic. And, sir, the first counsel has very modestly published this assertion to all Europe. But whatever he may think it becoming him to say, I did not, indeed, expect to hear the same sentiment uttered in the British house of Commons. If, after all our forbearance and moderation, after the constant manifestation of a pacific spirit, after our having submitted to many objectionable measures, from the untoward circumstances of Europe, we should at length, unfortunately, find that war is not to be avoided, I hope, sir, we shall soon be able to convince this first counsel of France, and to convince the right honorable gentleman who just now addressed the house, that we are capable of carrying on hostilities for every British object, and that when our arms are in our hands we shall never lay them down but with honor and success. I hope, and I trust, sir, that whenever such an important period arrives, we shall forget every low personal feeling, and imitating the conduct we have been to-day so highly honorable to the full subject of this realm, for the firmness, fortitude, and magnanimity it entices, we shall sacrifice every selfish propensity to the honor, and glory, and happiness of the country, and thereby effect that which our moderation and forbearance had unfortunately attempted in vain.
Mr. Windham rose to explain. He had not said what the last speaker had imputed to him; in proof of which he observed, that he declared he had no decided opinion.
Mr. Canning could by no means conceive that the explanation given to-day was all the explanation that house had a right to expect of his majesty's ministers. He had waited till then, because he supposed it impossible that ministers could have withheld a fuller explanation. Surely it was highly necessary that the grounds of such an alarm as had been excited in the public mind by the message of yesterday, should be distinctly stated to the house. An alarm, he would say, that had shaken the mind of every man, and raised the greatest alarm throughout an alarm, greater than any thing that had ever occurred within his memory. Such communication as the minister had thought fit to make, was not that communication which ought to exist be-
between the executive and representative in this country. But the public had during the recent, feverish, and critical period of the two years last past, shown a docility towards the government which could hardly have been expected; and now, when they were suddenly alarmed, when things appeared in quite different colours from what they had been taught to consider them in, they ought not to be treated with a reserve and coldness, which he would venture to say, was never practised subsequent to such a public declaration as that of yesterday, by the most despotic government that ever existed, to the most enslaved of people. No event of a similar political description ever happened in the world, of which the reasons were so perfectly unknown on the succeeding day, and of which there was so little hope or promise of any future information being given. He considered this therefore as an occasion highly proper on his part to take, for demanding some farther exposure of its true cause, previous to giving his vote.
The Chancellor of the exchequer observed, that the right hon. member had stated truly that no communication of information had been promised, except in the alternative of war. But nothing had been said to show that in the continuance of peace, no information on the present subject would be laid before the house by his majesty's ministers. Upon this subject, he trusted the house would consider that he must be guided by the circumstances of the case. He would, in fact, give no pledge whatever upon that subject. As to the reserve imputed to him, he disdained all insinuations on that head, and should certainly suffer no declarations to be drawn from him other than such as were consistent with the interests of the country.
Mr. Thomas Grenville thought it would be but common justice from him to his right honorable friend, who spoke last but one, to make some comments upon the very unsatisfactory answer he had received from the minister. His right hon. friend wishing for no different voice on the present occasion, throwing no unnecessary difficulties in the way of unanimity, had merely asked of the minister some better information as to the causes or the views of the message and address. Now, really, the answer proved his complete justification for asking the question. For his own part, he would continue to say boldly, that no man less than himself wished to avoid discussion of every sort or kind, which might throw a shade upon, or damp the spirit or the resolution of the house. But still he did feel a good deal of embarrassment as to the state of the house upon this occasion. What ministers propose an address to this house for its adoption, in such terms as to secure unanimity; I do not object to that generally; but though unanimity may have many excellent effects, still is not the importance of such a measure considerably lessened by reflecting that it contains no positive specific pledge, nothing beyond a mere simple assurance, conceived in the most general terms, as to unite persons who entertain quite different sentiments from each other, and who only agree to this because it is general in its expression? It lays hold of no clear, specific, tangible opinion, which may affect and impress the minds of others. No man was, however, more ready than himself to go up to the throne with the address, as he was happy to view it as at least a symptom of that vigor, the absence of which from the councils of this nation had been lately to him the source of great uneasiness and alarm. Such a system was the only one to procure public safety.
The attorney general said he could not see the smallest ground of surprise at any gentleman laying in his claim not to be considered as pledged to support any thing which might appear to others as a necessary consequence of an address, to which he gave his assent. Nothing could be more reasonable, nothing was more common. And surely, when we are called on to return thanks to his majesty for his most gracious message, those who disapprove of the measures leading to war might very fairly, while they assented to the address, lay in a claim not to be held as bound by the constructions of others. But he could never conceive that the house was hardly dealt with, as some gentlemen supposed, by the withholding of information, when it was considered that they were not called upon to adopt any one specific measure whatever. This indeed was all the present address went to effect, namely, a general acknowledgment of his majesty's gracious message, and an acquiescence in its general tendency as explained. As it now stood, the communication to Parliament could and would be made, whenever it might be expedient to do so. The hon. gentleman thinks this measure augurs well as a symptom of exertion and vigor; but truly, if he does think so, he might as well have spared his remark on the effect of the vote of the house, by which he attempted to shew its want of force and importance, and that nothing could be concluded from it, because it was of so general a description. The hon. member behind him (Mr.
Canning) was rather premature in his observations on the disposition of the minister to withhold all future communication in the case of peace continuing. There was no kind of intention shown, that with peace no communication should be made. That must entirely depend on circumstances. But it would be very competent in that hon. member, should he conceive ministers negligent in that duty, to bring forward a motion to demand such information, and to take the sense of the house upon it. He had referred also to his own opinions of the calamity of peace, and of the propriety of what he terms vigour at an earlier period. But Mr. Attorney General considered that we gained much more than we could by keeping up an extensive military force, if, being obliged to go to war, we entered upon it with the unanimous sense of the people in its favour. This was a point he considered as peculiarly deserving the attention and reflection of the house. Sure he was, that no military establishment remained to such an extent since the conclusion of peace, could be equal in its good effects to the general, unequivocal, popular support of the people, in a war forced upon them for their dearest interests and honour. Public opinion going along with the ministry, must give it the most durable strength and vigour. He trusted the house would be convinced of the temperate and proper measures of his majesty's ministers on this important and momentous occasion. Certain he was, that ministers had not encouraged a delusive or hollow state of peace. They had negotiated a treaty, and their conduct since would, he was confident, merit the approbation of the country, which would judge whether by abstaining from violence abroad, and from expensive measures at home, during a period when affairs wore a pacific appearance, and by strengthening the hands of government, when doubtful circumstances arose, they had not conducted themselves with propriety, prudence and proper vigour. All that was now asked of the house was, an unanimous consent to a measure which put into the hands of government the means of precaution. On future occasions, no reluctance to give information would be shown by government, when the affording such information would be attended with no serious inconvenience.
Dr. Lawrence entered at some length into the subject under discussion. He particularly pressed upon the House, that if we do go to war, it must be with a full consideration of all our means and resources for the great purposes of our interest and our honour. We must, in such a case, go to war manfully. We must not steal into a war. He had urged from the moment the peace of America was concluded, that it was not a peace so framed and settled, as to afford a hope of its being a lasting and secure peace. He believed it was the wish of all to have peace. He was for a peace solid, stable, and secure. Such a peace, he was most confident, could only be obtained by that energy and vigour which ought, at all times, to characterize the operations and exertions of this country. He therefore warned, as he had repeatedly warned, ministers of the danger of the times. In the scantiness of information as to the grounds of the present measure, he should however vote for it, as his hon. friends had done, hoping that it would put in the hands of his majesty's government the means of asserting the honour and the interests of the country. The motion upon the address was then put and carried, nemine contra dicente . The Chancellor of the Exchequer then moved that an address be presented to his majesty by such members as are of his majesty's right hon. Privy Council.—Carried.
FOR SALE, At public vendue, at Rhodes's City Tavern on Saturday the 21st May next, the following valuable lots in the City of Washington, viz. LOTS No 1 and 2 in square No 55. Lots No 17 and 18 in square No 7 and lots No 1 and 2 in square No 141—for approved notes negotiable at 6 and 12 months with interest. Thomas Herty will shew the lots and titles to any person inclined to purchase at private sale, previous to the above time. J. CONNOIR, Auctioneer. April 25, 1803.
NOTICE. To the Creditors of JAMES ROBINSON, late of Washington county, deceased, is hereby given. THAT on Saturday next, being the 7th of May, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Lovell's Hotel in the City of Washington a dividend of the money in the administrators hands will be made among such of them as will attend with proper vouchers. LEWIN TALBURT. Administrator. April 30, 1803.
WANTED, One or two Boys to learn the BOOT and SHOE-MAKING Business—apply to JOHN CROOKSHANK. George-Town, Jan. 19, 1803.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, Mar 9. Boston, May 2.
RUMOUR, With her hundred tongues, has been very loquacious, for a few days past on the subject of a War in Europe.
On Saturday, she announced in the Centinel , that War had been declared. This important news was brought by the arrival of the ship Volunteer , Capt. Bosworth, at Portsmouth from Liverpool, who reported, that "on the 23d March, in the river, he was boarded by a Lieutenant of a man of war, who informed him that the Declaration of War against France had that day been received in Liverpool from the Admiralty."
This intelligence, from the previous accounts of hostile preparations, created belief, and had a considerable influence on our markets, while it lasted; but on Saturday noon the Diana , Capt. Wilson arrived at this port from Liverpool, which place he left 4 or 5 days after the Volunteer , and brings a contradiction of the intelligence of Captain Bosworth that War had been actually declared.
The verbal information of Captain Wilson, and letters received by him to the 27th March, state that public opinion seems to be divided, as to the event of measures adopted by the British administration; and while some are induced to believe that War is actually determined on, others are of opinion, that the arrangements will ultimately result in effecting a punctilious compliance with the articles of the treaty between the two nations, which have hitherto been delayed and left open for alteration. All intelligence, however, that has been received here from France and England indicates symptoms of actual hostility.
New-York, May 3. The ship General Mercer , which arrived yesterday, left Liverpool on the 21st March—When out of the harbour, she was overtaken by a vessel that left Liverpool an hour or two after her, who was informed by an officer who boarded her from a king's vessel on the pressing service, that his majesty's proclamation, declaratory of war, was already issued.
Philadelphia, May 4. An express arrived in town this morning, at half past ten o'clock, from New-York, which place it left at nine last evening, and brings the following important intelligence, contained in a letter, dated
"Tuesday evening, May 3." "I beg leave to acquaint you that War was declared between France and England, on the 25th March, this you may depend on, as I have sent this by express."
A considerable ferment was excited in the commercial world yesterday, by the arrival of an express announcing the actual declaration of war between England and France. The mail of this morning, however, has dissipated the illusion. There is now no doubt, but that the express was the stratagem of some speculative adventurer. By the accounts of this day it appears, that as late as the 26th of March, nothing determinate, as to peace or war, had transpired in London. Warlike preparations continued throughout England—Couriers upon couriers were interchanged between the courts of London and Paris; but the aspect of their contents remained a profound mystery to the public. It is more than probable that this indecisive state of things will continue for some time longer—What may be the issue it is hazardous to conjecture.
American vessels left in the port of Spain, Island of Trinidad, when the Schooner Eleanor , of Washington city left it March 28th, 1803— Schooner Plutus , of and for Boston, in 2 or 3 days, John Adamson master. Brig Thomas Jefferson, of Machias for Boston, Daniel Eliot, master. Brig Peter, of and for Newburyport, Peter L. Britton, do. Brig John, of and for ditto, John Knap, ditto. Brig Alexander and Sally, of and for ditto, Stanwood, ditto. Brig Portland, of and for Portland, Tucker, ditto. Brig Newhaven, of and for do. place, Bunker, ditto. Schooner Emma, of and for Marblehead, Joseph Giddler, ditto. Schooner Paragon, of and for New-York, B. Dodge, do. Schooner Rising-Sun, of & for N. York, Henry Rippely, do. Schooner not recollected, of and for N. York, Kingfield, do. Schooner Yeofrem, of & for Edenton, N. Carolina, Carpenter, do. Schooner Surecia, of & for North Yarmouth, Cither, do. Schooner Little Tom, of Charlestown for N. York, King, do. Schooner Eleanor's Cargo for M rs Brent and Thurn.
The result of the election in the state of NEW-York, so far as ascertained, evinces that republicanism has recently gained ground in that state.
SENATORS Elected. Republican Federal. Middle District 3 0 Eastern 5 0 Southern 1 0 9 0 ASSEMBLYMEN. Republican Federal. Columbia, 4 0 Rensselaer, 5 0 New-York, 9 0 Richmond, 1 0 Albany, 0 6 West-Chester, 4 0 23 6
We shall, on the receipt of further returns, give a more detailed view of this interesting election.
Dr. Wm. Lattimore is elected delegate to Congress from the Mississippi Territory, to succeed the hon. Thos. M. Green.
DIED, at Detroit, on the 11 inst. John F. Hamtramck, Esq. Colonel of the 1st Regiment, in the Army of the United States. He was a native of Canada, joined the American Army in 1775, and continued in that service nearly 27 years—as a Disciplinarian he was exemplary—as a Gentleman and an Officer highly respectable. Having merited the approbation of General Washington, he received from him the most honourable testimonials.
Capt. Mansfield, of the ship Eugene , arrived at New-York in 40 days from Gibraltar, informs that the frigate Adams was lying there, and that three other American frigates went in from the east. On the 21st of March, capt. M. Spoke the United States frigate, captain Campbell, watching the Tripolitan ship at Gibraltar, which was fitting out with all expedition, and it was reported she would sail in 3 or 4 days under Moorish colors.
On Monday the 26th ultimo the sentence of the supreme judicial court, now sitting at Ipswich, (Mass.) was passed upon the Editor of the Salem Register , for a libel on Timothy Pickering, late Secretary of State; he was to pay one hundred dollars, to be imprisoned two months; and upon the expiration of that term to give bonds of four hundred dollars, beside four hundred dollars by his sureties, to keep the peace for two years. Judge Sewall & Judge Tuatcher were upon the bench. Mr. Davis was Solicitor general, and Mr. George Blake attorney for the prisoner. We have not yet obtained the names of the jurors. Liberty has been granted that the Editor be confined in the jail of Salem.
Salem Reg.
The result of a late prosecution is well known. The Prisoner is taken from his family, and is confined in jail—His scanty means are to be taken away in fines, and he is to be treated as though he were the only offender. No indulgence is to be granted from that provocation, which the law considers in a quarrel—No consideration, that he acted in his own defence, that the government of his country which he revered was insulted in the person of the first magistrate, and that all the candidates he could propose for public honors were abused and traduced. Allow that he cannot prove all his assertions. Can they who gave the provocation prove their assertions? Have any attempts been made to know whether they can? Is it not cowardly to insult a man, and then to sue him for insult, after he has been provoked? Much honor may this prosecution do to the diminshed Secretary, or to any of his friends.
Who are the vilest jacobins? Is it not the soul of jacobinism, to oppose the government of the country? Has not the Register been constant in the defence of the government? It has opposed the vile insinuations against the President, whose services have merited the gratitude of the American people. It has honored the talents which the heads of departments have displayed in the service of the nation: but the Editor of the Register must be sacrificed to gratify the resentment of some angry individuals.
ib.
Philadelphia, May 3. Captain Morgan, of the Susannah , informs, that while he lay at New-Orleans, several persons, among whom were three Frenchmen, were apprehended and imprisoned on a charge of having conspired with the blacks, instigating them to rebellion and massacre. Much uneasiness prevailed for several days. At the time

of his sailing, the public mind had regained tranquility.
According to the representation of Capt. Rielly, arrived yesterday from Coruna, it appears, that the apprehensions of war with the United States, created a great panic in the Spanish court. While he lay there, an express arrived at Madrid with dispatches, to be put on board a fast sailing king's vessel, with orders to sail immediately, for any port in the United States. In less than half an hour, a Spanish brig was under way. This circumstance excited much consternation; and the general impression was, that a war could only be averted by the speedy transmission of conciliatory dispatches.
It will be recollected, that this brig arrived some time since at Baltimore, and that the contents of her dispatches were assurances of a continuation of the right of deposit at New Orleans.
Extract of a Resolution of the Batavian East India company concerning the trade to India, communicated for publication.
"Navigation and trade from the west of this country to Batavia is declared free for citizens of this Republic."
By the West of India is understood the West coast from Sumatra, and all the places westward and southward of Malacca to the Cape of Good Hope.
For thence to those places all kinds of goods may be exported, ammunition and opium excepted.
Importation of all kind of produce from the west of India, sugar from Java included, and tea only excepted, is free in Dutch and foreign bottoms, subject to the usual duties.
With respect to the importation from Batavia, only sugar shall be admitted for private trade, but it is left at the decision of the government of India, where it is required by circumstances to sell the Dutch merchants such produce which they want to dispose of, or to charter their ships for trading in India from one port to the other, or for home cargoes.
The Dutch merchants have liberty to trade in India from one place to another, on the same conditions as is permitted to persons who have their residence in the India settlements.
Ships coming from the Dutch establishments at Bengal, the coast of Coromandel and Malabar pay no duty there on clearing out for this Republic.
Ships and cargoes are subject to confiscation, if it is proved, that after having cleared out in India for this country, the voyage is altered, or part of the cargo is landed elsewhere, for which bail is to be given.
Private ships going from here to India, are to admit as passengers a proportionable number of soldiers or other persons ordered hither by this government who shall pay for their passage."
From the Aurora.
Tench Coxe, vs. Edward Pennington. This was an amicable action, on a feigned issue, to try the question, whether a duty was payable on sugar, refined within the United States before the 30th of June, 1802, but not removed from the manufactory till after that day?
The argument was conducted, for the United States, by Mr. Dallas, on the general ground, that the repeal of the internal taxes, did not affect any duty which accrued and was outstanding, on the 30th of June, 1802, that the duty on sugar accrued as soon as it was refined; but that it must remain outstanding, until it was removed from the manufactory in complying with pre-existing arrangements, for accommodating the refiners, in the time and terms of payment. The duty, under such circumstances, was to be considered as debitum in praesentis, solvendium in futuro .
The argument for the refiners proceeded upon the general ground, that the law contemplated the concurrence of two contingencies, before the duty could be said to accrue ; viz, the act of refining, and, also, the act of removal; and that unless the duty had so accrued, it could not be described as outstanding , so as to be embraced by the terms of the proviso in the repealing act.
Washington, Justice, delivered the opinion of the Court at large, in which he adopted the construction of the district attorney; and judge-
ment was, accordingly rendered for the plaintiff.
From the Constitutional Conservator.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at New Orleans, dated March 11.
"Mr. Clark is arrived; he states, that on his departure from France, the troops (4500, under Gen. Victor) were on the wing, and will doubtless be here in a few weeks; he saw and conversed with the Prefect on the subject of the government of this province—indeed he has brought all the necessary and possible information summed up in a number of articles, which I could send them to you—as I cannot, take what follows;—The province will be governed by a military chief, a prefect and a commissary of justice; the departments are distinct, say that the governor can at any time do away the acts of the prefect, and commissary of justice, on taking the responsibility on himself; all monied business of the nation will be attached to the office of prefect, something like the present intendant, and civil justice will be administered by the commissary, who has under him a number of magistrates or in other words demigodges, something like the present Alcaldes of the Spanish government. A confidential friend to the prefect has been here some days, it is supposed he has come forward to hear something of the people who are and are not qualified to fill offices under the approaching government. Not a doubt remains but a large contribution will be exacted of the citizens of this place very soon after their arrival."
"No flour can now be exported, when once landed it cannot be taken away—a decree of the intendant to this effect will be published to-morrow; provisions, you know, must be eatable for the French troops."
Extract of a letter from New Orleans, dated March 29, received via Baltimore.
"The prefect arrived in town on Saturday, (26th) and ushered into New Orleans with a salute of 11 guns from our principal fort; the shipping in the harbour, to the number 120, made a most beautiful display of their colours, which being intermixed, French, Spanish and American, afforded a pleasing sight to the uninterested spectators. There were several armed vessels which continued firing after the fort ceased. The coaches, in which he and his suite (consisting of the Adjutant General and Engineer General) drove up to the Government House, where were assembled to meet him, the heads of all the departments; he staid about five minutes at government house, when he took leave, mounting his coach, and drove to the house engaged for his reception: on returning whence, he was again saluted by a Spanish merchantman lying opposite his house. Immediately after his leaving government house, the governor, attended by the different corps, assembled there to receive him, waited on him at his own house, and thus ended the festival. The next day being Sunday, he was attended with all New Orleans at mass. His lady arrived the evening after him, and since then the whole town has been busy offering her their congratulations on her safe arrival. It is supposed the Captain-General is at or near Balise—great preparations are making for his reception."
LATE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE,
Received by the ship Cotton Planter, in 35 days from Liverpool.
London, March 23.
Downing Street, March 22. By dispatches received this morning from the Earl of Elgin, his majesty's ambassador extraordinary at Constantinople, dated Jan. 15, 1803, it appears that the differences which had subsisted between the sublime Porte and the Beys of Egypt, have been satisfactorily arranged through the mediation of his majesty's ambassador.
Our preparations have produced the effect of stopping the Louisiana expedition, and of the squadron, under vice admiral Hartsink. On Friday last a courier arrived at the French ambassador's at the Hague, with orders that the squadron for Louisiana should remain in port, and that the troops should be cantoned at Helvoet till further orders. The expedition was to have failed to day.
Vice admiral Hartsink's squadron was to have failed at the same time for the Mediterranean, to relieve admiral De Winter. But the Dutch government wish to wait the issue of the negotiations between this country and France.
The Dutch funds continue falling.
It has been rumored that in consequence of the first consul's behaviour to lord Whitworth, at the audience on Sunday last night, his lordship has intimated to the minister for foreign affairs, that he shall not attend the consular levees, without a proper explanation of the events of that day. His lordship acts with proper spirit—An insult to our ambassador is an insult to the British nation, and an ample apology ought to be demanded for it.
A cabinet council sat several hours yesterday upon the dispatches received from France.
"By letters from Frankfort of the 10th of March we are informed," say the Paris papers which we received yesterday, "that the English merchants in Germany discover the utmost jealousy and uneasiness in regard to the endeavors of the French to revive their trade with that country. They view with indignation the new trading establishments in different ports. They blame France for the care with which Spain now endeavors to protect her manufactures, by prohibiting the exportation of Spanish wool. They see, with all the feelings of malicious envy, the vigorous measures taken on the Scheldt and the Rhine to prevent the importation of English manufactures; the encouragement given to those who attempt a smuggling trade into England, and the declaration of Cherburgh to be a free port for liquors and brandy, which is likewise to produce a large exportation of these articles to the opposite coasts of England and Ireland. The establishment, too, of chambers, and of a general council of commerce in France, has given much food for English envy. They are still in alarm in regard to colonel Sebastiani, and they talk of the cession of the port of Toulon, and of the fortifications of Toulon, at the mouth of the Scheldt, to France. They will suppose, that a squadron of two ships of war, and several transports, has failed to take possession of Macao, ceded to France by Portugal."
FIRST LEGION. ATTENTION!
At a Legionary Court of Enquiry, held on the 15th day of March last, in obedience to a law passed at the last session of Congress, entitled, "An act more effectual 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 BREECHES and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE PANTALOONS and WHITE STOCKINGS, and WHITE OVERALLS, with SHOES and ROUND BLACK HATS: 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. n.
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.
Lots for sale.
IN eligible situation, 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, 30
NOTICE.
It is mutually agreed by the subscribers, that from and after this date the partnership that has heretofore subsisted between us, be dissolved.
ROBERT MILLER, JOHN DOUGLAS. April 13
The celebrated and beautiful high blooded running horse
WILD MEDLEY,
WILL stand in the city of Washington, to be let to mares at twenty five dollars the season which will commence on the 20th of March instant, and end on the 20th day of August next; but twenty dollars will be received in full discharge, if paid within the season, and one dollar to the groom in all cases. Good and extensive pasturage, well included, at 50 cents per week, near the city; but, though the utmost care will be taken, there will be no responsibility for accidents or escapes. The above horse is in the highest form, and with uncommon powers. His measure full fifteen hands three inches high, and is a beautiful deep blood bay. He was lately purchased of Mr. Stubblefield of Gloucester county, Virginia, by W. Thornton—Enquiries concerning this capital horse may be made at Mr. Rhodes's, and Mr. Lovell's Tavern. March 8th, 1803.
PEDIGREE. (Which cannot be excelled.)
Wild Medley was gotten by the imported horse old Medley, his dam by Wild Air, his grand dam by Shandy, his great grand dam was the famous running mare old Sportley, which was gotten by old Janus. The dam of Sportley was purchased by General Thomas Nelson from the Spanish Main, and sold by him to Col. Lewis Burwell of Gloucester county.
Given under our hands this 14th day of January, 1803.
Isaac Thornton, Lewis Burwell.
I had the following from good authority. Wild Medley, (which was foaled the property of Mr. Nuttall of Gloucester county) ran at four years old four times, and never was pulled, but won every race under a hard pull. He won at Urbanna the two mile heats. He won at King William court-house the three mile heats. He won at Gloucester another pure, and lastly was run by Colonel Hopkins at Hanover town, and won as I heard, with much credit, the four mile heats. His owner then died, and he has not run since, but has been kept as a stud.
William Johnston.
I certify that I saw Wild Medley run at Urbanna, and in the two mile heats double distance even of the best horses in the country. The first heat, although he carried fifteen pounds over weight, and his rider kept him back as much as laid in his power.
Ralph Wormeley, Jun. March, 1803.
I do certify, that I had two colts got by Wild Medley, a filly four years old this spring sold to John Tayloe, Esquire, of Mount Airy, for 1200 dollars, and a colt now three years old this spring, for which I would not take less than 1500 dollars; and I also am acquainted with several of Wild Medley's colts, which I think as fine as any I know, and I think him as good a foal getter as any horse that ever stood in these parts.
John Wood. Gloucester county, March 1, 1803.
Wood's filly won the Urbanna sweepstakes last June, beating Mr. Hall's horse; my filly, by Cormorant and colt Kamp's filly, by Amercents; and I think (but am unable to say positively) she distanced the field the second heat. I also understood the won the sweepstakes at Wood's Ordinary in Gloucester, by distancing the field. Both these sweepstakes were two mile heats.
I do certify, that I have seen Wood's filly and colt now in training at Mount Airy, the seat of John Tayloe, Esq. and I think them both elegant; the colt the finest of his age I ever saw. I have also seen Mr. Gibb's colt, and think him fine. I am credibly informed that Mr. Giles Cook, Colonel Thomas Ross, Major Thomas Hartley, Mr. William Robeson, Mr. Joseph Hall, and several others, risk from 500 to 800 dollars for each of their colts by Wild Medley; and I never heard of a horse having so good a character as a foal getter, nor so much lamented is leaving a place, as Wild Medley in leaving Gloucester county.
Given under my hand this 4th March, 1803. William Johnston. March 14 12w.
WANTED.
A man servant to hire by the month or year in a small family, he must be a good house servant—and understand driving a carriage, to such person with good recommendation (and none else need apply) very liberal wages will be given, apply at this office. April 19, 1803. 3t
WASHINGTON THEATRE.
The Subscribers to the THEATRE are requested, according to a resolution of the Theatre Committee, to pay the first installment of their subscription money (being one fifth or ten dollars on each share,) into the hands of John P. Van Nels, by the tenth inst.—Punctuality is expected.
PROPOSALS,
Will be received until the 15th inst. for supplying all the materials, necessary for building the Theatre—They must be sealed and directed to Major John P. Van Nels, who will receive them and give information to applicants for contracts of the quantities of each article necessary for carrying on the plan.
To Farmers.
WANTED, at the Distillery, on Pennsylvania Avenue, near the Centre Market, a large quantity RYE, for which Cash will be paid on delivery!
ALSO, Wanted to purchase a NEGRO GIRL, of a good disposition, between 13 and 15 years of age—Apply at the said place. HERFORD & SON. Washington, May 4. 3t
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 building the Navigation of the Lehigh. This will open an intercourse by water to Philadelphia or above four hundred miles, including only twelve and an half miles portage near its confluence with the Schuylkill at Wilkesbarre, thereby forming a new source of trade, affording a plentiful supply of coal, lumber, &c. the advantage 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. } Cheyney Edward Stowe, 75. } Street. James Greenworth, 34. March 15, 1803.
Dolls.
  SCHEME.    1 Prize of 5000 dolls. viz. is 5000  Cash 3000  20 shares stock 2500  1 two thousand dollars 2000  2 one thousand dollars 2000  6 five hundred dollars 3000  6 three hundred dollars 1800  6 two hundred dollars 1200  15 one hundred dollars 1500  20 fifty dollars 1000  75 twenty dollars 1500  1800 six dollars 10800  1st drawn number on the eighth day 600  1st do. twelfth 600  1st do. twentieth 1000  1st do. thirtieth 1000  1st do. thirty fifth 1000  1st do. last day 1000  35000  
1938 prizes, 5062 blanks, 7000 tickets, at five dollars each, is 35000
The prizes subject to a deduction of fifteen per centum. 22w3
Came to the subscriber's plantation the 23rd of March a Bay Horse about thirteen and a half hands high, appears to be about seven years old this Spring, he has some white spots on his back; the owner is desired to come, prove his property pay charges and take him away.
WILLIAM MULLIKIN. April 10, 1803. 3t.
MECHANICS HALL.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT, on the Causeway in George Town, at the sign of the Golden Square and Compass, for the accommodation of travellers and others, entitled the Mechanics Hall.
All those who do not think themselves above a mechanic, will find it their interest to call on him, as he pledges himself to the public to be moderate in his charges, and to keep a supply of the best of every article in his line of business. Having several genteel rooms, with fire places in each, parties on business can have private rooms. Oyster suppers while in season will be prepared on the shortest notice. Beer and porter. Also, new-players of different politics, regularly filed in the bar room.
He also keeps a small assortment of GROCERIES, of the best quality, which he sells low. Any favor in either line will be gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant,
ANDREW McDONALD.
A few genteel persons may be accommodated on moderate terms with boarding by the week, month or year.
A Woman, well acquainted with cooking, and of good character, is wanted, to whom liberal wages will be given. March 18. rawtf
WASHINGTON THEATRE.
In Chancery April 20th, 1803. ORDERED, that the sales made by John Hewitt, as stated in his report this day filed of certain lots in Washington, the property of Peter Galteneve, deceased, shall be ratified, unless cause to the contrary be shown, before the end of May next; Provided a copy of this order be thrice inserted in the newspaper, in which the sale was advertised before the 22nd day of said May.
The said lots were No 23, 24, 25, 26, in square 105—And they were sold for dollars 757—51-2.
True Copy, Test, SAMUEL H. HOWARD. R. C. C. 3t.
FOR SALE,
SEVERAL pieces of ELEGANT HISTORICAL & LAPIDARY, from designs of Le Brun, one of the first painters that ever lived in Europe, intended to form either a Museum, a Columbia Gallery of Arts, or a school of drawing and painting, for the instruction of young and ingenuous artists, or mechanics, as to gratify the curiosity of all persons of taste, residents, or travelling in the United States. March 22, 1803.
N. B. Apply to the owner at Stelle's Hotel, Washington City.

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For sale or rent, SITUATE on Green Leaf's Point, near Bull's wharf, a very convenient two story brick dwelling house, well finished with a Rop room—good cellar—and necessary out houses...