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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. IV. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCCLXXVI.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, Oct. 25.
DEBATE ON THE LOUISIANA TREATY.
(Mr. Elliot's speech concluded.)
The gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Purviance) says he shall vote for carrying the treaty into effect, because the possession of the territory is important, and the administration not having, as it ought to have done, made use of men to obtain it, he will consent to make use of money. He has applied many curious epithets to the administration; he wishes for an administration, athletic and muscular, meaning, I suppose, like the wrestlers in the Grecian circus, or the gladiators in that of Rome. When I came within these walls, Sir, I ardently hoped that the voice of party would be silent during the discussion of this subject, and I did not expect to hear the administration attacked in the language of vulgarity, malignity, and factious fury. When it is thus assailed, shall its defenders be silent? During the last session of Congress, an extraordinary degree of agitation was produced in the public mind, by an egregious violation of our rights by an officer of the Spanish government. Neither the people nor the government were deficient in that spirit which the gentleman extols, but they were not governed by false ideas of national honor, and they were acquainted with the law of nations; they knew that we had no right to make the denunciatio belli precede the repetitio rerum , a declaration of war precede a demand of justice. Other epithets which the gentleman applies to his favorite administration I believe justly belong to the present one; bold, firm, intrepid, manly, virtuous, spirited, it is owing to its wise and temperate conduct that we are not now engaged in the horrors of war, and it has erected an immortal monument to its own glory. Yet we hear of malitiosus subaltern , and the epithet cowardly —(Mr. Purviance here interrupted, and observed that he did not use those expressions)—Mr. Elliot proceeded—I wrote them down the moment the gentleman uttered them, and I could not understand them otherwise than as intended to have at least a remote application to the President of the United States; I hope the gentleman had no such intention. That we did not go to war, though peculiarly happy for our country, was probably unfortunate for that gentleman, as, in that event, he might have displayed, at the head of a triumphant army, those military talents which he undoubtedly possesses in an equal degree with his oratorical powers.
I must remark upon another extraordinary part of that extraordinary speech. Was it politic, was it prudent, was it just, at a moment when such an important negotiation between the French and American governments was closing, for a representative of the American people to labour to irritate the French, or any portion of our own people, by ardent declamation against what is called the unbounded ambition and rapacity of the French Consul? That gentleman has told us, what his great predecessor, but not equal, in eloquence, Edmund Burke, told us long ago, that the age of chivalry is gone . But why turn our attention, at this moment, to Switzerland, to Italy, to Hanover, to the bloody scenes of revolutionary France herself? He deplores the fate of the royal Capets, devoted to destruction by the petit younglings of a day . If the French revolution has been unsuccessful, if the hopes of the friends of man and liberty have not been gratified, if the whole eastern world is still to groan under the iron hand of despotism, it is a subject of such deep regret, that a gleam of light has darted athwart the horrid gloom, that we have, for a time anticipated, though we have failed to realize, the blessings of extended liberty? It is rather a subject of pleasure, and gratitude to Heaven. The First Consul is styled a Corsican usurper. I believe, Sir, that there is not within these walls an admirer of the present government of France. But we all know the distinction between a king or government de jure and de facto . If Bonaparte be not the rightful ruler of the French Republic, he is the actual possessor of the powers of government, and can bind the nation by treaties. If the Bonapartian shall have followed the Caesarian race to the regions of the tomb, when the exchange of the ratifications of this treaty shall reach Paris, it will not be, the less obligatory upon the French nation.
The gentleman to whom I have so often alluded denies all merit to the President and the American negotiators, and says that the king of Great Britain was our only meritorious and successful negotiator. Without attributing to the President the powers of prophecy, I must hazard the opinion, that, in common with all philosophic politicians, he foreknew that the peace between France and Great Britain would not be permanent. The elements of war were mingled with those of peace.
[Mr. Sanford rose, and Mr. Elliot giving way, Mr. S. enquired of the chairman, whether any rule existed by which members, in committee of the whole, could be required to keep closely to the point in discussion. The chairman, Mr. Dawson, replied that it had not been customary, in committee, to confine gentlemen to narrow limits in their remarks.]
Mr. Elliot concluded as follows:—I had determined, Sir, on the first unequivocal manifestation of impatience, by any member, immediately to close my observations. I acknowledge that I have imperceptibly occupied more than my share of the valuable time of the committee. But I had not quite done with the gentleman from North Carolina. I have paid him some compliments as an orator, perhaps more than were due to the merit of his oration, or the character of its author. I allude only to his political character; his private character, so far as I have information of it, I highly respect; but the political part which he has acted this day was to me so extraordinary and astonishing, that I could not restrain the expression of my feelings. To other gentlemen on his side of the House I look for real eloquence and ingenious argument.—And although the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) from the display of his powers this day, may safely trust his fame as an orator to the impartial voice of history and posterity, in competition with any orator on the other side of the House, yet I am not without my fears, from former specimens of the talents of gentlemen in the opposition, that we shall one day be swept away in the overwhelming tide of their eloquence. The friends of the present administration can behold, with emotions only of pity, mixed with contempt, the innumerable little, muddy, murmuring rills of faction, folly and slander, which, like spots upon the orb of day, are scattered upon the fair scenery of our far extended country: But they are compelled to listen, with a loftiness of feeling, bordering on sublimity, and not unmingled with terror, to the awful roaring of that tremendous torrent of opposition eloquence, which resounds within these walls, the deters around the capitol, terrifies the administration, and makes even the republican system itself tremble at its centre.
Mr. Claiborne urged the propriety of coming to an immediate decision, declaring his conviction of the constitutionality and expediency of the treaty.
Mr. Thatcher moved that the committee should rise.
Motion lost, without a division.
Mr. Smedford did not rise to make a display of his talents. Those who had confided to him the representation of their interests could have no such expectations, as they had unfortunately selected a plain western farmer. He was sorry to see so much time wasted. He begged the House would recollect the time within which it was necessary to pass laws for carrying the treaty into effect. Much has been said of a breach of the constitution; but has any man shown it. The constitution does not prohibit the powers exercised on this occasion; and not having prohibited them, they must be considered as possessed by government. In his opinion it was necessary to carry the treaty into immediate effect. This done, other measures would require attention, which would afford an ample harvest for the talents and eloquence of gentlemen, with which, on any other occasion, he would be highly pleased.
Mr. Thatcher was sorry to be obliged at this late hour to state his reasons for voting against the resolution; but he should not discharge his duty to his constituents, were he to refrain from expressing his ideas.—These reasons he should state as briefly as possible. This resolution is general, and contemplates two objects; it calls for the occupation and government of Louisiana, and for an appropriation of fifteen millions of dollars. He had hoped that on a question of such national importance they would have been allowed the papers necessary for its elucidation. But gentlemen have denied us this privilege. As the question,
whether this treaty shall be carried into effect, is a great constitutional question, I shall in my remarks confine myself to the constitutional objections that lie against the treaty: Two objections have been made arising from the 3rd and 7th articles of the Treaty.
The 3rd provides that "The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible, according to the principles of the federal constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages and immunities of citizens of the United States; and in the mean time they shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property, and the religion which they profess."
I conceive, said Mr. Thatcher, that the only found doctrine is, not that which has been stated by the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Sanford) that whatever power is not prohibited by the constitution is agreeable to it, but that such powers as are not given are still held by the states or the people. No arguments have been addressed to prove that the constitution delegates such a power. The gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Elliot) who has gratified us with so long and so flowery a speech, and who has ranacked Vattel, and various other eminent authors on the laws of nations has, proved that where the United States have a right to make a treaty a treaty may be made. But these authorities do not apply unless he prove that the constitution gives the powers exercised in the present instance. The confederation, under which we now live, is a partnership of states; and it is not competent to it to admit a new partner but with the consent of all the partners. If such power exist, it does not reside in the President and Senate. The constitution says new states may be admitted by Congress. If this article of the constitution authorizes the exercise of power under the Treaty, it must reside with the legislature, and not with the President and Senate.
The gentleman from Virginia says the principle contained in the 3rd article of the Treaty has been already recognized by Congress, and has instance our treaties with Spain and Great Britain respecting the adjustment of our limits. By adverting to these treaties, it will be seen that there was then no pretence that we had acquired new territory. They only establish our lines agreeably to the treaty of peace. Certainly then the facts are not similar, and there exists no analogy of reasoning between the two cases. The gentleman from Virginia asks whether we could not purchase the right of deposit at New Orleans? But the argument meant to be conveyed in this question does not apply. We had the right before this treaty was formed; nor did we, in consequence of that right, undertake to admit the people of New Orleans into the union.
Gentlemen say we were for going to war during the last session, for the purpose of acquiring new territory. Mr. Thatcher knew the gentlemen, with whom he generally acted, asserted on that occasion the right of the United States to the deposit at New Orleans, and were, in defence of that right, ready to go to war, if necessary. But he had never heard that it was intended to hold that right in perpetuity: he believed it was only contemplated to hold it as a pledge until our right should be restored and indemnity rendered for our injuries.
It is said that the preference given in the treaty to Spanish and French vessels is to be considered as part of the purchase money. But will gentlemen say it is part of the purchase money when it is applied as well to Spanish as French vessels, though the purchase is altogether made of France? For these reasons it is that the gentleman from Virginia has not convinced my mind respecting the constitutionality of this power. If it is not expressly delegated I must hold that it is still retained by the states or the people. I believe also that the power now contended for by gentlemen implies the power of alienating a part of the United States, and that we might as constitutionally alienate Massachusetts and annex it to the British provinces; for these rights of annexation of new territory and alienation of old must go together, and I shall not be surprised hereafter, if this treaty shall go into effect, at Massachusetts or Vermont being annexed to the British provinces. Under color of this power, a large portion of the union may be annexed to some European kingdom, so as totally to change the principles of our government.
So far as the provisions of this treaty affected the Eastern states, it bore hard upon their interests. The constitution lays "no preference shall be given by any regulation of commerce or revenue to the ports of one state over those of another." Now if this territory shall be annexed to the United States, New Orleans will have a decided preference over all the other ports of the union, inasmuch as the vessels of Spain and France entering that port will have to pay no higher duties than are demanded of our own vessels. The consequence will be that the ships of Spain and France will come in, and supply not only New Orleans, but all the country bordering on the Mississippi and the Ohio.—What will be the consequence of this to the Eastern states, which the gentleman from Virginia has so handsomely complimented. If they possess a spirit of enterprise, it ought to be encouraged. Instead of that the effect of this treaty will be that they must bring their goods from Europe to their own ports, and then carry them to New Orleans; by which freight and insurance will be greatly increased; and these charges will enable the French and Spanish vessels to monopolize the carrying trade.
But it is said, this is not a constitutional, but a legal provision. Now if I can understand the obligations imposed by the constitution, every department of the government is bound by it. I conceive that the President and Senate in making treaties, as well as the legislature in making laws, are bound by it.—However great gentlemen may imagine the benefits of this treaty, they do not affect the constitutional question. It was not, therefore, necessary to discuss the expediency of the measure, if unconstitutional; but as gentlemen had dressed these advantages in very alluring colors, it might not be improper to say that if it went into effect it would carry from its present centre a great portion of the population of the United States; would probably remove the seat of government; and might dismember the union.
Mr. Thatcher was not disposed to discuss the causes which have produced the dismemberment of empires, though all history showed that great empires, whether monarchies or republics, had been ultimately broken to pieces by their magnitude. This acquisition of distant territory, said Mr. Thatcher, will involve the necessity of a considerable standing army, to justify an object of terror. Do gentlemen flatter themselves that by purchasing Louisiana we are invulnerable? No Sir, Spain will still border on our southern frontier; and so long as Spain occupies that country we are not secure from the attempts of another nation more warlike and ambitious.
Under these impressions it was impossible for him to vote for the resolution.
Mr. RANDOLPH was sensible of the value of the time of the House, and would not in the few remarks he should make occupy five minutes. The gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Thatcher) had misapprehended and mistated what he had previously observed. He had not said that the constitutional question made by gentlemen was a mere legal injunction which that House might get rid of; but he had said that the preference of our ships over foreign ships was a legal regulation; and that, therefore, those gentlemen, who were now so tender with regard to the constitution, might have it in their power entirely to get rid of the constitutional difficulty by taking off from the ships of Spain and France such duties as were higher than the duties paid by American vessels. When I say this, said Mr. R. I speak for them, and not for myself, nor shall I move to take off these heavy duties, as I do not feel the force of the constitutional objections urged by gentlemen. The article of the treaty, so often quoted, shews that no preference is given to one port over another. Yet by turning to our statute books, it will be perceived that at present there are some ports entitled to benefits which other ports do not enjoy; that they are set apart for particular objects; and particularly for the entry of articles brought from beyond the Cape of Good Hope. According, therefore, to the doctrine of this day, this is a violation of the constitution.
Mr. SMITH should not long detain the committee. He differed with gentlemen on the constitutional question; considering a right of annexing territory incidental to all governments. If he were correct in this opinion, such a power was vested in some department of government in the United States.—That it was not vested in the states was
clear, as they were expressly divested of the right. They were by the constitution expressly divested of the right of forming treaties and making war. It could then reside in the general government only. It was a position that could not be denied that all societies possessed the right of self-protection. Let us then suppose that a nation unjustly attacked by another nation repels the hostility, and that the injured nation proves successful. Two things will result; the one, a right to indemnity for the injury received and the expense incurred; and the other, a right to future security by making such provisions as shall place it beyond the power of the aggressing nation in future time to repeat her injuries. If he was correct in these principles, and they were not disputed, the right of the United States to annex territory could not be contested, if that measure were connected with her future security. The right indeed was common to all nations; admitted by all; denied by none.
Another constitutional difficulty had been started from the alleged obligation of the United States to incorporate this territory in the union. Mr. Smith wished gentlemen to attend to that part of the treaty which related to this point, and their difficulties would be removed. The treaty lays:
"The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible, according to the principles of the federal constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages and immunities of citizens of the United States; and in the mean time they shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property and the religion which they profess."
Now, where, said Mr. Smith, is the difficulty? We are obliged to admit the inhabitants according to the principles of the constitution. Suppose those principles forbid their admission; then we are not obliged to admit them. This followed as an absolute consequence from the premises. There existed, however, a remedy for this case, if it should occur; for if the prevailing opinion shall be that the inhabitants of the ceded territory cannot be admitted under the constitution as it now stands, the people of the United States can, if they see fit, apply a remedy, by amending the constitution so as to authorize their admission. And if they do not chose to do this, the inhabitants may remain in a colonial state.
Mr. CROWNINGSFIELD. Mr. Chairman, I rise, Sir, to correct the gentleman from North Carolina in one particular—he has stated that the First Consul of France signed the treaty ceding Louisiana to the United States after the declaration of war by Great Britain against France.—I believe he is mistaken, Sir, for the Louisiana treaties were signed the 30th April, and Great Britain issued a declaration of war against France on the 17th May. If I am right, Sir, the gentleman might have spared himself the trouble of detracting from the merits of the executive on this great occasion—Now I am up, Sir, I beg leave to state to the committee some of the reasons why I shall give my vote in favor of these Treaties.
A resolution is on the table, Sir, which recommends that provision ought to be made to carry into effect the late treaties with France, which cede Louisiana to the United States—Feeling as I do, that we have acquired this country at a cheap price, that it is a necessary barrier in the southern and western quarters of the Union, that it offers immense advantages to us as an agricultural and commercial nation, I am highly in favor of the acquisition, and I shall most cordially give my vote in approbation of the resolution.
What, Sir, shall we let slip this golden opportunity of acquiring New Orleans and the whole of Louisiana for the trifling sum of fifteen millions of dollars, when one quarter part of the purchase money will be paid to our own citizens, and the remainder in public stock which we are not obliged to redeem under fifteen years. I trust, Sir, we shall not omit to seize the only means now left to us of getting a peaceable possession of the finest country in the world.—This bargain is a good one, and considering it merely in that light, we ought not to relinquish it. I have no doubt, Sir, that the country acquired is richly worth fifty millions of dollars, and it is my opinion, Sir, that we ought not to hesitate a moment in passing the resolution on the table.
A gentleman from New York has raised doubts respecting the privilege given in the 7th article to French and Spanish vessels coming directly from

France and Spain, and their colonies, & loaded only with their produce and manufactures, to trade to ports in the ceded territory for twelve years upon the same terms as American or native ships coming directly from France and Spain, —I have no objection, Sir, to that article of the treaty, those vessels are to pay a tonnage duty, and a duty on their cargoes similar to our own, they are not to be admitted free of duty, but the United States reserve the right to make any regulations concerning the exportation of the produce and merchandise of our own country, which may be thought necessary.
Our trading ships can easily contend against those of France and Spain in the ports of Louisiana.
I should be very sorry, Sir, that American vessels could not meet those of any other nation, in all situations and in every country, where they may be received on equal conditions as it respects the duties. —We actually build cheaper, and can navigate cheaper than any other nation on the globe, and of course we run no risk in contending with other vessels in the open market, and I flatter myself we shall soon be all foreign vessels driven from those ports by an honorable competition with them.
It surely, Sir, cannot be unconstitutional to receive the ships of France or Spain in the ports of the new territory, upon any terms whatever, it is a mere condition of the purchase, and this house may or may not agree to it, being a commercial regulation we have the power to give our assent or dissent to the article in question, for I hold it to be correct doctrine, that this house, by the constitution, have the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, as well as with the Indian tribes, and that whenever the President and Senate make a treaty involving any commercial points, our consent is absolutely necessary to carry the treaty into effect.
By giving our assent we do not injure the rights of the other ports in the Atlantic states, as the privilege is extended only to ports in the ceded territory. I consider the eastern or carrying states as particularly and deeply interested in the acquisition of Louisiana; it is true their ships already visit almost every port, but under many restrictions, and I wish to see them sailing on the Mississippi without any molestation or restraint.
Sir, I am in favor of adopting these treaties, and they shall have my hearty support.
There is no superiority granted to foreign vessels trading to Louisiana, it merely places them on an equal footing with our own ships in those ports, for a limited time. The difference of duties is only ten per cent on the duty, and forty four cents of tonnage, which difference of duties I venture to say have never given us but very trifling advantages in the intercourse of foreign nations with the United States.
We have now an opening for a free trade to New Orleans and Louisiana, which we never had before, and I hope we shall embrace it. Let us ratify the treaties with all their provisions, and we shall see in less than three years that we have gained the greatest advantages in our commerce. I wish we may immediately proceed to adopt the resolution before the committee.
(To be Continued.)
NOTICE.
ORDERED that Orlando Cook administrator of Nathaniel Goodall deceased, give notice to the creditors of the deceased to exhibit their claims against him by advertisement in the usual form inserted in a newspaper in the city of Washington twice a week for three successive weeks.
Ordered also that the said administrator sell the personal property of the said deceased at public auction—on a credit of sixty days where any purchaser shall buy to the amount of more than twenty dollars; taking bond with security for payment with interest from the day of sale—all sales under the above sum to be for cash. But he shall give fifteen days previous notice of the time, place and terms of sale by advertisement in the National Intelligencer, and also at the most public places in the city of Washington.
Test JOHN HEWITT, Reg. November 4—12m3w
NOTICE.
WILL be sold at public auction, on Wednesday the 23d inst, at the Twenty buildings in the city of Washington, the personal property of Redmond Barry deceased, consisting of some plate, household kitchen furniture, together with a horse and chair with harness, and one cow and calf. Terms six months credit for all sums over 20 dollars, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security for the payment with interest from the day of sale until paid.
JOHANNA BARRY, admx. November 7—3t
TWO DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED away from the subscriber on the 25th inst.
Two fat Steers,
white with some red spots on the fore shoulders and head, with some tar on the middle of the back; the above reward will be paid for both, or one dollar, for either, and all reasonable charges paid.
MEAHLOM ATKINSON, near the Center Market. November 7—3t
WASHINGTON CITY
WEDNESDAY, November 9.
The Legislature of New Jersey, in joint meeting, have elected, by unanimous vote, ANDREW KIRKPATRICK, Chief Justice, and JOHN CONDIT, Senator of the United States.
The politics of both these gentlemen are republican, and the unanimous vote is an evidence of the feebleness of federalism in that quarter of the union.
Extract of a letter from a respectable character, dated Natchez, Oct. 5.
“A gentleman of veracity immediately from New Orleans assures me, that a majority of the inhabitants of that city are republican; that Mr. Jefferson is very popular, and that it would be unsafe for any man publicly to speak disrespectfully of him—my informant further adds that the French inhabitants on the coast are delighted with the change, and openly avow their pleasure at the prospect of becoming citizens of a free and just government.”
The following Translation of the Order of the Court of Madrid to the Intendant of New Orleans to deliver that Province to the French Republic is conclusive evidence of the determination of the former at the period it was written.
His excellency Don Pedro Cevallos, in his official letter of yesterday writes as follows:—Excellent Sir, the French government having requested that on delivering to it the colony of Louisiana, it may be put in possession of the artillery, arms, ammunition, stores, hospitals, sea craft and other effects belonging to the king which are in the colony, and that an extra copy of the royal order directed to the captain general of said province, that the delivery may be effected, shall be sent to Paris, that general Victor who is destined for that service may be the bearer of it, his majesty desirous of complying with the wish of said government without delay, has resolved on issuing through the Secretariat of State's office under my charge, the royal dispatch copy of which I enclose to your excellency herewith and in addition to it, that it is his majesty's will, that regulated by it, your excellency should give the necessary orders that a valued inventory be made of every thing existing in Louisiana belonging to your excellency's department, making the proper separation of the papers which ought to be delivered to France in consequence of the retrocession which is made to her of said province, from the others which have no relation to said business and ought to be transported to his majesty's dominions. I advise your excellency of it by his majesty's order for your government and that it may be complied with in what regards you.
ROYAL DISPATCH.—Don Carlos by the grace of God &c.—Having thought proper to retrace to the French republic the colony and province of Louisiana I order you that as soon as the present is presented to you by general Victor or other officer duly authorized by that republic to take charge of said delivery you put him in possession of the colony of Louisiana and its dependencies, as well as of the city and island of New Orleans with the same extent which it now has, which it had under the dominion of France when it ceded it to my Royal crown and such as it ought to be, or is after the treaties successively made between my states and those of other powers, that in future they may belong to said republic and that they be administered and governed by her officers and governors as her property without any exception. I order you that as soon as the aforesaid troops of the French republic have taken possession of the said colony, you withdraw from it all the officers, soldiers and people in employ who garrison it, and are in my service, to send them to Spain or to other parts of my possessions in America, except those who may prefer remaining in the service of France to whom you will give no opposition for so doing. I order likewise that after the evacuation of said ports and city of New Orleans you cause to be collected all the papers and documents relative to the royal revenue and administration of the colony of Louisiana to bring them to Spain in order to settle the accounts, delivering notwithstanding with taking possession, all those which may relate to the limits and demarcation of said territory, as likewise what respects the Indians and other posts, taking for the whole the necessary receipts for your discharge, and that you may give to the aforesaid governor all the information which may be necessary to put him in a situation to govern said colony to the satisfaction of the republic—and to the end that the said cession may be made to the mutual satisfaction of both powers, you will form a duplicate inventory signed by you and the respective commissioners of the republic of all the artillery, arms, ammunition, effects, stores, hospitals, sea craft &c. that belong to me in
said colony, and you will proceed in concert with said commissioners to make an estimation or exact valuation of all the effects which may remain in the different parts of the colony, that their value may be reimbursed by the French government on the footing of the same estimation. We hope at the same time for the advantage and tranquility of the inhabitants of the colony and we promise ourselves from the sincere friendship and strict alliance which unites us to the government of the republic, that it will give its orders to the governor and other officers employed in its service in said colony and city of New Orleans, that the ecclesiastical and religious houses which officiate in the curacies and missions may continue their functions and enjoy the privileges, prerogatives and exemptions which have been granted them by the titles of their establishment, that the ordinary judges shall remain as well as the tribunals established for administering justice according to the laws and customs in use in the colony, that the inhabitants shall be maintained and preserved in quiet possession of their property, that all grants or property of any kind whatever granted by my governors be confirmed although it may not have been confirmed by me, hoping besides that the government of the republic will give its new subjects the same proofs of protection and good will which they have experienced under my dominion. Done at Barcelona the 15th October, 1802.
I the king.
DON PEDRO CEVALLOS.
I make you this communication by his majesty's order, that in consequence of a knowledge of it you may aid on your part in carrying it into execution in what regards you. God preserve you many years. Barcelona 16th October, 1802.
SOLER.
To the Intendant ad-interim of Louisiana.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
October 14, 1803.
Mr. Editor,
As you are known to be a true friend to our present administration, I feel confident you will not fail to give this a place in your useful paper—that our President, that Congress, (who will soon be in session) may receive information of an evil that will, that must eventually end in the destruction of the southern states.—I allude to the open violation and daily evasion of the act of Congress, which was intended to aid the laws of the different states, which prohibited the importation of African slaves into them—droves of those wretched beings are often seen in our streets, our seaports are thronged with them, notwithstanding which the federal officers appointed to carry the said law into effect, take no steps to check or stop the inhuman traffic so disgraceful to any country, but peculiarly so to a country like ours, where liberty indeed dwells. These officers of the general government by whose neglect this evil exists are to a man federalists: Will they, ought they, to be surprised if they were immediately to be dismissed from their offices? Surely not. It is not intended that this hint shall be considered as a desire or wish in the writer to have those gentlemen displaced. By no means; let them act as becomes them, and we complain not against them.
PLAIN TRUTH.
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE.
TOWN OF WASHINGTON, October 3, 1803.
His Excellency the Governor, met the two houses of Assembly on this day, in the Representatives chamber, and delivered the following
ADDRESS;
Fellow Citizens of the Legislative Council, and of the House of Representatives.
I GREET with sincerity your present assemblage, and feel on the occasion all that pleasure, which the prosperity of our common country can inspire.
When we reflect on the happy situation of the United States, and contrast it with those distressing scenes which other nations exhibit, we shall find abundant cause for mutual felicitation, and the return of grateful acknowledgements to a beneficent Providence.
From every historical record we learn upon what slight pretexts, rulers of nations have waged wars, and the inordinate zeal with which those wars are prosecuted, until the miseries of mankind enforce pacification; and it has often happened, that the most successful retire from the contest with an accumulation of wretchedness.—While these reflections compel us to deplore the sanguinary conflict which again agitates Europe they naturally lead us to admire the policy, which has so long averted from our shores, the scourge of war.—Since that glorious revolutionary struggle, which terminated in the triumph of liberty and virtue, it has been the peculiar fortune of
America, to be but little involved in those European differences, which often menace the peace of the world.—Under a wise and just government administered by men of our own selection, we have enjoyed an uncommon share of national felicity, and there is every reason to hope for a continuance of the blessings of peace, liberty and safety. Wrongs may be offered by those; who “feel power and forget right,” but in such cases, wise and virtuous efforts to obtain redress by negotiation, seldom fail of success.—A war commenced in passion, often commenced without cause, it is seldom prosecuted with unanimity, and generally terminates ingloriously.—But when a nation manifests a reluctance to draw the sword, and are alone urged to it as the last resource, there is an union of sentiment and action, between the government and people formidable to an enemy, and affording a sure presage of ultimate success. The firm and dignified conduct of the general government on a recent occasion, was eminently calculated to call forth and unite all the energies of the American nation had our pacific overtures proved unavailing; but the wrongs which we sustained on the Mississippi are remedied; and ample security against their repetition is obtained. That perilous controversy is amicably adjusted, and our illustrious public officers who directed and conducted the negotiation, have laid a foundation for their own glory, and for the advancement of human happiness. It is understood, that by the late treaty between the United States and the First Consul of the French Republic, and which remains only to be sanctioned by the constituted authorities of our country, the Island of New Orleans is ceded to the United States, and the American Empire bounded by the western limits of the rich and extensive province of Louisiana;—An accession of territory not obtained by conquest nor held by the precarious tenure of force, but acquired by honest purchase, and secured to us by the national faith of its former owner; An accession of territory essential to the welfare of the western country, and which by increasing the means of reciprocal benefits, will render still stronger the chain which connects the American family in the inestimable union of interest and affection;—a union which I pray to my God may exist co equal with time.
Fellow Citizens of the Legislative Council and of the House of Representatives,
When a people enjoy as we do, a great share of prosperity, it should serve the more to stimulate those who manage the public concerns, to persevere in measures best calculated to preserve the general security. The United States however solicitous to live on terms of friendship and good will with all powers, may nevertheless be unable always to maintain the present tranquility. The immutable principles of justice do not invariably influence the councils of nations: and hence it is, that the country best prepared for every event, and in a situation to meet every danger may be considered most secure from attack. “None but an armed nation can dispense with a standing army,” to keep ours armed and disciplined is therefore at all times important. Large standing armies have always proved the bane of civil freedom. A free state should place its greatest reliance on a well regulated militia, for the repulsion of attacks from without, and for the maintenance of the authority of its own internal government. The militia of this territory should therefore receive in a particular manner, the fostering care of this assembly: and such measures as you may devise to insure a general attendance at company, battalion, and regimental musters; to promote among the several corps a knowledge of tactics, and a due degree of military subordination; and to induce the citizens liable to military duty, to procure the arms and uniform prescribed by law, I will cheerfully sanction, and use the best of my exertions to carry them into execution. An interesting letter respecting the militia which I have received from the President of the United States, shall be laid before you and I recommend it to your serious consideration.
The local interest of the territory will call your attention to several other important subjects;—it is believed that our present judiciary system with some modifications, will be adequate to the speedy and equal administration of justice in the several districts and counties.
The delay of judicial proceedings, occasioned by the infrequency of the sessions of the county courts, continues to be a subject of complaint; and it devolves upon the legislature to afford a remedy. In the district of Washington our fellow citizens labour under peculiar inconveniences. Washington is situated at a great distance from this part of the territory, near to which the judges of our superior court have heretofore resided; in proceeding to that country they have to travel through a considerable tract of Indian land, and are liable to many difficulties and delays: From these circumstances, and the ill health of one of those judges, no court during
the present year, has been held for that district. Y a gentlemen will know, what a serious grievance such a disappointment must be, and I trust some provision will be made against a similar event in future. An enlargement of the powers of Washington county court, or the establishment of a special district court, whose sessions shall be rendered as much as possible independent of casualties, might probably remedy the evil, and are suggested as worthy of your consideration. As connected with the judiciary, I recommend a revision of the law “Establishing the fees of certain officers therein mentioned.” The clerks of the several courts, have some of their services rated too high; others too low; and for some they receive no compensation. The duties of a sheriff are laborious and merit in my opinion, an augmentation of the fees already provided for by law. The inadequate compensation allowed to clerks and sheriffs has been the cause of frequent resignations, and considerable difficulty is experienced in procuring suitable persons to fill those necessary and confidential offices. In remunerating officers for public services, I deem it sound policy to be liberal, but not profuse; frugal, but not parsimonious. A prudent economy is essential to our political welfare, and I should sincerely regret every departure from so just a principle; but that economy ceases to be prudent, which denies to the laborer a price “worthy of his hire.”—the acts providing for a revenue also require revision:—in their operation, they have been found defective, and some further regulations are necessary, to insure a proper responsibility and punctuality in collecting, and accounting for the public monies. The act providing for the inspection of cotton remains unexecuted; the necessary warehouses, and machinery, not being yet completed. The grand jurors for the districts of Adams and Jefferson, have recommended suitable characters as inspectors; some have been commissioned, and the whole number contemplated by law may be appointed in a short time. It rests with the legislature to determine how far a provision, for the temporary inspection of cotton may be advisable. The loss of character which the cotton of this territory might sustain in foreign markets, by the carelessness or frauds of a few of the cultivators or ginners of that article, may prove injurious to the planting interest, and it is the duty of the government to guard against the evil.
Fellow citizens of the House of Representatives,
In compliance with your resolution of the last session, I forwarded to the Secretary of State, with promptitude and pleasure, the memorial which you transmitted to me on the subject of the navigation of the Tombigbee and other rivers east of the Mississippi, which fall into the gulf of Mexico, accompanied with a request that he would lay the same before the executive. I have the satisfaction to add that the memorial was duly received, and in a letter addressed to me by the President you will find that this important subject, has long since been among the objects of his political cares. The letter alluded to shall be laid before you; it furnishes additional proof of the interest which the general government takes in whatever concerns the welfare of the western people, and cannot fail to engage our gratitude and esteem.
Fellow citizens of the Legislative Council, and of the House of Representatives.
Before I close this address, permit me to name some subjects of such general importance as at all times to merit primary consideration. Agriculture is the best source of individual comforts, as well as of national benefits, and whenever its interest can be advanced by legislative encouragement, your patronage I am well convinced will not be withheld: with the prosperity of agriculture, manufactures will flourish, commerce extend itself, and industry and enterprise be abundantly rewarded. But above all, let me recommend to your care Literature and Science—where the society is enlightened, the intrinsic worth of a free government is justly appreciated, and civil liberty zealously protected. A great statesman has laid, and the experience of all ages supports the position “that science is the only agent which can hold tyranny and bigotry in check.” Let the education of our youth then, be an object of public concern, and by fostering & supporting seminaries of learning, let us place the means of acquiring instruction, within the reach of each growing family. Thus shall we render to posterity the greatest good, and establish an impenetrable bulwark around their civil and religious liberties.
It only remains for me, to offer you my best wishes for an agreeable session, and to renew the assurances of my faithful co-operation, in whatever may contribute to the interest of the Mississippi territory.
WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE.

FOR SALE.
THE Plantation on which I live, containing about 600 acres of valuable and. The improvements are, an exceeding good dwelling house two stories high, 42 feet long, by 36 feet wide, with a passage through the middle, three rooms below, and four above stairs, with five places in all but one, and a dry sweet cellar, the size of the house, in which is a capital vault with two rooms, and above is a fine airy pantry. A kitchen 36 by 18, two stories high, with a kitchen and laundry below, and lodging rooms for servants above. A washing house, meat house and dairy and in short every necessary improvement for the accommodation of a family and a very fine collection of grafted and budded peach trees of the most approved kinds, chiefly from Princes nursery on Long Island, which are just beginning to bear. This property is situated in a healthy genteel neighborhood, about four miles from the city of Washington, five from Alexandria. Nearly one half is in wood and timbered, and the residue arable and meadow land, of the latter, there are about 50 or 60 acres under the ieythe and more may be easily laid down. Perhaps no tract of the same size, abounds more in fine springs, there being a never failing stream in every field, besides an abundant one which runs through the meadow and from which the greatest part of it may be watered. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
OVERTON CARR.
September 19. eptf
A Valuable Purchase.
To be sold by private contract, on an unusual long credit, a part of the valuable estate belonging to ANTHONY ADDISON, esq. called Chichester with additions, lying on the Waters of the Eastern Branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. It extends from below the Navy Yard up to within a few yards of the foot of the bridge, and has on it the ferry over the Branch, commonly called Nailors, or Dyer's Ferry. The estate is divided into lots for the accommodation of purchasers, a correct plat of which is in the hands of capt. Marbury of Blue plains opposite Alexandria. Capt. Marbury may be spoken with at the bank of Columbia on every Thursday.
October 19. ep4w
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, on Saturday the 8th of this instant, a NEGRO FELLOW by the name of DICK; he is a likely well made fellow, about twenty or twenty-one years of age, five feet eight or nine inches high, rather of a light colour, has a good head of hair with a fine set of teeth and when spoken to has a smiling look; had on when he went away a green negro cotton great coat, German ozanburg shirt, hempen rolls overalls, and a felt hat about half worn. Took with him a short jacket of olive coloured sullen with yellow buttons, a pair of olive coloured fancy cord pantaloons, an old black broad cloth coat with metal buttons, with other articles of clothing not recollected.
He was seen at Fredericksburg on the first day of the race, and it is probable he is still lurking about that place. He is the property of Doctor Robert H. Rose of this county, and was hired from him by the subscriber. I forward all matters of vessels and others from harbouring or carrying the said fellow out of this state at their peril. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver him to me residing in Orange county, or secure him in any goal and give such information that I get him again.
LEONARD H. MAURY
Hal Farm. (Orange) October 24th. 3w
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR.
HAS just received an handsome supply of fall goods which he is determined to sell and make up on the most reasonable terms, and in the best and most fashionable manner, and greatest expedition.
Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square and Capitol Hill, seventh house from the Capitol.
Oct. 14. tf
NOTICE.
APPLICATION is intended to be made at the Treasury for the renewal of the following described certificates of registered debt which have been lost, viz. No. 2203 and 2207, given to James Moore and Andrew Henderson for 165 09 100ths cents each—one to Charles Autone, No. 2199 for 165 09 100ths cents—another to Meredith Webb, No. 2193, for 264 62 100ths cents, and one granted to Charles Miller, No. for 165 09 100ths cents, all bearing interest from 1st July 1781.
WILLIAM CALHOUN.
October 26—6w
COLUMBIAN INN.
GEORGE TOWN.
THE Subscriber begs leave to solicit the patronage of his former friends and customers, and informs them he still continues at the Columbian Inn—where he will be happy to have it in his power to accommodate them as usual.
JOHN H. BARNEY.
September 21. eptf
All persons having claims or demands of any nature against the subscriber are requested to exhibit their accounts, without delay, to JOHN HEWIT or RICHARD FORRESTER, 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
BISCUIT BAKE HOUSE, Near the Sugar House New-Jersey Avenue.
THE subscriber has commenced the above business in all its various branches, where merchants or owners of vessels may be supplied on reasonable terms; also private families with the best of Crackers.
PETER MILLER.
Washington August 19. tf
I 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. POLLARD.
Feb. 21st. cp
JUST RECEIVED, By UNITED STATES, Capt. Finley from Liverpool, Fall Goods, viz.
Trafal Plate and wire fenders and irons, shovel and tongs, pokers, bellows, coal hods, bell metal kettles, brass footmen, knives and forks, plated bridle bits and stirrups, with a variety of saddlery, brass ware, kitchen furniture, tools and building materials, &c.
HENRY INGLE.
Washington Oct. 28—ep2m.
FOREIGN
AND immediate possession given, a two story frame HOUSE, in the city of Washington, on 19 224, opposite to Robert Peacock's elegantly occupied by doctor Tybbs. Containing 3 rooms and a large pantry on the 1st floor, two on the 2d floor with garret rooms—Kiaza and balcony to the south front, cellar and dry well, with an excellent garden—kitchen stable and carriage house, with every other convenience fit for the reception of a genteel family—for further particulars, enquire at the store of Mr. Xaupi a few doors east of Rhodes's tavern, north F. street.
October 19. tf
LECTURES.
IN a science so various and complicated as the present system of the LAW, nothing which tends to facilitate the progress of the student can be deemed useless. It is with this view that the subscriber proposes to deliver during the winter, (and if suitable encouragement offers, annually)
A COURSE OF LECTURES, On Education, Belles Lettres, Composition, History and Law.
The subscriber means to divide the same into two distinct courses. The object of the division is, that young gentlemen who are designed to fill stations in active life, distinct from those of the learned professions, may resort to that course of lectures which will be delivered without a relation to the Law, which will be the sole foundation of the other.
If the plan should meet with success, the subscriber contemplates furnishing, next winter, a handsome Library, for the use of such gentlemen as feel desirous of patronizing the undertaking.
The municipal laws of each state will then be provided—That students at law from any part of the United States will find in their interest to repair to the Metropolis, to pursue their studies; where they will have the advantage of attending the Congressional debates.
The facility of access which the houses of Congress offer, is a circumstance peculiarly advantageous to the student, and the youthful pleader, not only from the light which is thrown in the course of debate on controverted questions of law; not only to be derived from witnessing the eager contests, the vigorous attacks, the wary methods of defence, exhibited by men of the most conspicuous talents, rivals alike in abilities and interest but especially from this consideration, that the speakers are, in general, exempted by the nature of their functions, from those defects to which pleaders are peculiarly exposed.
The Lectures will commence the first week in December next, and continue until twelve distinct Lectures in each course shall have been delivered.
The terms may be known by applying personally, or by letters post paid to ROBERT WARN PEACOCK, Attorney at Law.
City of Washington, October 17. NI&UGDt
Wants a Place.
WITH a gentleman or in a family, a young Man who has been accustomed to the care of horses and driving a carriage, a line left at the Office of this paper will be duly attended to.
October 2—7t
Lots for sale.
IN eligible situations, and upon very advantageous terms—A plan of the several squares in which they are contained may be seen and terms thereof by applying to, ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Attorney at law and Conveyancer.
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 session will be prepared on the shortest notice. Beer and porter. Also, newspapers 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.
August 31. xawtf
Phytognotrache
LIKENESSES ENGRAVED.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public, that he intends to take likenesses in this place for a short time, and respectfully solicits of the lovers and protectors of the fine arts, the same favors and patronage he has met with in different cities of the United States, where he has taken a great number of likenesses, among which are those of the most distinguished characters, copies of which may be seen at his lodgings (at David Shoemaker's F street near the Bank).
St. MEMIN.
October 28—6t
Dancing School.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Washington, that he has opened his Dancing School the 20th of this month, at his own residence 2 or 3 doors below Rhodes's Hotel, in a very spacious and convenient room: any person desirous of being instructed in the different branches of that art, will (in making application, at the subscriber's Dancing School) be informed of all the necessary particulars, his School is always open at 11 o'clock in the morning for young ladies and at 7 in the evening for gentlemen on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
XAUPI.
Washington, Oct. 22.—2aw2w
In the Case of LUKE SHANNON an Insolvent Debtor
IT is ordered that six months from and after the first day of November next, be limited and appointed for the Creditor, to bring in and exhibit their claims to GEORGE ANDREWS of the City of Washington, Trustee, appointed for the benefit of the Creditors of the said Luke Shannon; and that a copy of this order be published once in each week until the tenth day of January next, in the National Intelligencer. By order of William Cranch, Esquire.
URIAH FORRESTER, Clerk.
November 4—2aw10J.
Nature Displayed.
J. MARCH, of Georgetown, is appointed by Mr. DUTIES, of Philadelphia, to receive subscriptions for his "Nature Displayed"—in her mode of teaching language to Man, or, a new and infallible method of acquiring a language in the shortest time possible, deduced from the analysis of the Human Mind, and consequently suited to every capacity.
Proposals may be seen at J. March's Store. November 4—3t
RAFFLE.
S. THOMAS, begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen, that he has opened a Raffle at Mr. Stille's Tavern, Capitol Hill, the articles are as follows:
 One superb locket beautifully set round with Pearls, with gold chain complete—value 200 dollars.  One handsome do. with the locket set elegantly in pearls, value, 50 dollars.  Two handsome glasses, with eagle ornaments and gilt chains complete, value 90 dollars.  One do. to correspond, value 45 dollars.  The terms will be made known at Mr. Stille's where the articles may be seen, or at the store of the subscribers opposite Mr. March's book store.
S. Thomas, returns his thanks for the encouragement received and informs the public that his business requires his immediate return to Philadelphia, and will leave here in two weeks.
November 4—3t
N. B. His stock on hand of elegant glasses and prints he will sell low for cash.
Conveyancing Office.
THE subscriber grateful to his friends and the public, for the support he has hitherto met with, begs leave to inform them, that his Office is now kept on F street, between the 6 and 7 buildings and nearly opposite the West market.
Titles to City lots investigated. Business transacted at any of the public offices. Lots and houses in various eligible situations to sell, lease, or exchange.
R. W. PEACOCK, Atty. at law and conveyancer.
November 4—
For Sale or Rent.
AN elegant two story BRICK house situated on South N. street, square 651 City of Washington, having four well finished rooms with an excellent cellar under the whole, a credit of 3 and 6 months will be given if sold for notes with approved indorsers—For further information enquire of ROBERT CHERRY, New Jersey Avenue City of Washington, or JAMES KNIGHT, High street George Town.
November 4th, 1803. 3t&wtf.
N. B. A WOMAN that will undertake the care of a family, and can come well recommended, liberal wages will be given, enquire as above.
Grocery & Liquor Store.
SAMUEL MINTIRE informs the inhabitants of Washington and the public in general, that he has opened a grocery and liquor store at the Navy yard opposite Mr. Prout's, where he has and intends to keep a supply of every thing in his line of the best quality. He has now on hand, best Coniac brandy, Bourdeaux do. Holland gin, very fine Madeira wine, for immediate use, Sherry do. Lisbon wine, Jamaica spirits, Whiskey, &c. Imperial tea, Young Hyson, Hyson, Leaf, Lump, and brown Soap and candles, Sugar, Bacon first quality, Best Spanish segars, And a variety of other articles all which he intends to sell on the lowest terms for Cash.
N. B. A lot for sale in an eligible situation on the Capitol hill, New Jersey Avenue. November 4—tf
LOOKING GLASSES.
CONVEX Mirrors, girandoles, toilet glasses, elegant prints, prints and window glasses, lampglass, cabinet ware. Printing Ink of superior quality, &c. &c. for sale on reasonable terms for cash or approved paper at Mr. William Worthington's Pennsylvania Avenue, near the West Market, by JOHN M'ELWEE. October 10. taw1m
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice that the subscriber a Washington city has obtained from the Orphan's court of Washington in the District of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of NA HANIEL GOOD ALL late of said city and county deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the 15th day of May next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate—Given under my hand this 4th day of November, 1803.
ORLANDO COCK, Adm.
November 4—2aw3w
FOR SALE
By LEWIS CLEPHERN East of the Branch bank on F. street City of Washington.
 PAINTERS COLORS OF ALL SORTS.  White Lead in kegs Red Lead, and dry, Spruce Ocher, Stone Ocher of superior Patent Yellow, quality, Gold Linnage, Turkey Umber, Prussian Blue, 1st and Vermilion, 2nd quality, Bed Carmin drop lack, Kings Yellow, Painters brushes of all. Linked oil and spirits, sorts, of turpentine, Window glass 10 by 12—8 by 10, and 7 by 6. Gold and silver leaf by the pack or book, Large sheet glass cut to any size.  Gentlemen leading their Sashes will have them nearly glazed and on moderate terms. All orders from the country will be carefully attended to.
August 1. tawtf
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice, that the subscriber of Washington City, hath obtained from the Orphan's court of Washington county in the District of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of Redmond Barry, late of said city and county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the 15th day of May next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate—given under my hand this 31st day of October, 1803.
JOHANNA BARRY, administratrix.
Nov. 2—2aw4w
WILL be sold, conformably to an order from the Orphan's court of Charles county, at public sale, on Saturday the 19th day of November next, at the house of Elisha Jones's near Broad Creek, two dry NEGROES—to wit—one negro woman and her three children. The woman is about 35 years of age, she is healthy and accustomed to plantation work—her children two girls and a boy, are between the ages of four and thirteen. They will be sold for ready money, by
EDWARD JONES, jun. adm. of Alexius Jones deceased.
October 28—3t1aw
IN CHANCERY, October 14, 1803
Richard Jones,
versus
John Hill.
THE object of the bill is to obtain a decree for recording a deed executed by the defendant on the first day of October eighteen hundred for conveying unto the complainant a lot or parcel of ground adjoining to the town of Bladensburg, being a part of a tract of land called Benheim Hill, particularly described in the said deed. The bill states that the defendant has removed out of the state of Maryland.
It is thereupon adjudged and ordered that the complainant by causing a copy of this order to be inserted three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer in the city of Washington before the twentieth day of November next give notice to the absent defendant of this application and of the substance and object of the bill, that he may be warned to appear here in person or by a solicitor of this court on or before the twentieth day of March next, to show cause (if any he hath) wherefore a decree should not be passed as prayed.
1st. SAMUEL H. HOWARD. R. C. C.
October 21. 3w
St. Mary's County Court, August term, 1803.
State of Maryland, St. Mary's County ss.
WHEREAS application hath been made to Saint Mary's County Court, by the Heirs and Representatives of the late George Booth, of the said County, to obtain a division of the real estate of the said George Booth, agreeable to a commission returned, confirmed and recorded in our said Court. It is therefore ordered by the Court that John Booth and John Kenelm Booth, who are stated to be absent from the said County, and entitled to present, to make election to take the estate of the said George Booth, who as it is stated died intestate, be and appear before our said County Court, to be held at Leonard-Town in the said County, on the first Monday of March next, to make their election to take the real estate of the said George Booth, at the valuation made by the Commissioners under the aforesaid Commission, agreeable to the acts of the Assembly in such cases made and provided.
By order,
J. HARRIS, Clk.
St. Mary's County. Oct. 26.—2aw4w.
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE,
BY RAPINE CONRAD & Co.
New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. (Price 2 dollars. 25 cents in boards, or 2 dollars. 50 cents bound.)
History of the British Expedition to Egypt.
To which is subjoined, A sketch of that country and its means of defence. Illustrated with maps and a portrait of Sir Ralph Abercrombie.
By ROBERT T. WILSON, Lieutenant colonel of cavalry in his Britannic Majesty's service, & Knight of the Imperial military order of Maria Theresa. September 28.
Conveyancer's Office.
THOMAS HERTY,
Grateful for past favors, informs his friends and the public, that he continues to prepare CONVEYANCES of LAND and every other species of DEED or INSTRUMENT in the line of his profession, with legal precision, and on moderate terms, Title investigated, &c.
A choice selection of lots on the Pennsylvania avenue and in other desirable situations in the City to lease or sell.
N. B. Herty's Abridgement of the laws of Maryland in 1 vol. and Herty's Digest of the laws of the United States in 2 vol. for sale at the above office.
City of Washington, April 1st. tawtf
Genteel Boarding,
For members of Congress, and upon moderate terms.
THE widow FOWNES living on the New Jersey Avenue—a pleasant distance from the Capitol, can accommodate from 10 to 12 members. Any member of Congress having his family with him, may have a part of the house, which is entirely separate and a door towards the street for their use; also a very good coach house with stable attached to the premises.
November 4—3t
THEO. HOLT,
HAS received from Europe and for sale, fine mixed Tulips double Dutch Hyacinths, separate colors in good order, for glasses, Pansies and Persian Ranunculus, Crocus several colors, fine mixed Anemones, &c—Split Peas, Durham Mustard, Bird Seeds, Grass Seeds, Garden Tools, Garden Seeds, &c. He has also a large assortment of Fruit Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Lombardy Poplars, &c.
Eastern Branch, Nov 2—2awtf
Treasury of the United States,
Washington August 15, 1803.
WHEREAS by an act of Congress dated May the 8th, 1792, entitled "An act to provide for a Copper Coinage," in the second section thereof, it is enacted,
That after the expiration of six calendar months from the time when there shall have been paid into the Treasury by the said Director (of the Mint) in cents and half cents, a sum not less than fifty thousand Dollars, which time shall forthwith be announced by the Treasurer, that at least two gazettes or newspapers, published at the seat of government of the United States for the time being, no copper coins or pieces whatever, except the said cents and half cents, shall pass current as money, or shall be paid or offered to be paid or received in payment for any debt, demand, claim, matter or thing whatsoever; and all copper coins or pieces, except the said cents and half cents, which shall be paid or offered to be paid or received in payment contrary to the prohibition aforesaid, shall be forfeited, and every person by whom any of them shall have been so paid or offered to be paid or received in payment, shall also forfeit the sum of ten dollars, and the said forfeiture and penalty shall and may be recovered with costs of suit for the benefit of any person or persons for whom information of the incurring thereof shall have been given,
And whereas it appears by the books of this office, that more than fifty thousand dollars in cents and half cents, have been paid into the Treasury. I now therefore, in obedience to the said act, do hereby give public notice of the same.
TH. T. TUCKER,
Treasurer United States.