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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. III.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCCXXXVIII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY, AUGUST, 12th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
Extract from Wilson's History of the British Expedition to Egypt.
THE PYRAMIDS.
To relieve the ennui which the present indolent state of the army produced, and particularly as no permission was given to enter Cairo, the pyramids, distant only about four miles, had become the constant subject of occupation; and the very soldiers in going there seemed to find a recompence for many of their toils, to exist more in their triumphs, and feel the enjoyment which travellers must experience on attaining the ultimate object of their research. Their minds were aggrandized with honest pride, and honorable reflection.
The pyramids, which are consecrated from the most remote antiquity, as forming one of the seven wonders of the world, at a distance impose neither awe nor any idea of stupendous magnificence; they are situated on the immediate borders of the desert, which elevates itself like a cliff above the cultivated country; their form, if one of the objects of their construction was to excite surprise at their grandeur and altitude, was the worst which could be conceived; but when arrived at the very base of the great pyramid, then its wonders require positive vision to credit. The mind is lost in the calculation, and the eye, unaccustomed to such masses, cannot imagine to itself such dimensions. The vastness of the granite blocks, the quantity of labor which must have been employed, the lever which must have been necessary to raise such stupendous masses of rocks, its original beauty from the various colored marbles, porphyry and granite, with which the sides have been clad impress with equal sentiments of admiration and astonishment. When, however, reflection directs the thought to the surprising works of genius and learning of those ages in which these were constructed, and contrasts the present object race of their posterity, the mind cannot but lament the degradation of such a portion of human nature, and consider the pyramids as monuments for melancholy instruction.
The height of the large pyramid is at least definitely ascertained by the French to be six hundred feet, the length of its base seven hundred feet. The quantity of cubic feet of solid stone is by them estimated to contain a sufficiency for the building of a wall of four hundred and fifty miles in extent, three feet in height, and five inches in thickness. Near the top, part of the case still remains, on which are supposed to be hieroglyphics; its pinnacle is about thirty yards square, on which the French Savans once dined, and which was now constantly crowded with English. The names of Bruce, of Alston, of Volney, and several others were carved on the stones; and it does them no small credit to have ventured as solitary travellers to the top of this gloomy pile. The view from hence is frightfully barren; an immeasurable waste of desert is only interrupted by the narrow flat of cultivated land which separates the deserts of Libya and Arabia, nor can that arid soil, and the wretched villages in the valley, afford any scene picturesque or gratifying. The eye can only rest with any pleasure on the waters of the Nile, the island of Rhoda, and some fine orange trees in the neighbourhood of Giza. These only can refresh the aching sight; and yet this view has so fascinated, as to make Savary believe that the poets from hence must have formed their ideas of Elysium, and to enraptured him as to excite his regrets that he could not remain during life in this garden of bliss. But Savary has proved himself a bad judge of the beautiful in country and women; his paradise placed in Europe would be deserted like a wilderness, and his hours become antiquated virgins.
The ascent to the top is very difficult, and requires resolution & strength; each stone is at least four feet high, and
* For the honor of Bruce it should be told, that every circumstance tends to corroborate his veracity. The French made many enquiries, and unite in testifying to his reputation; and many of the Abyssinians, who came with the caravans, remembered them in the country.
† Several great canals, which separated Memphis from the Pyramids of Saccarah, did furnish the Greeks with the idea of their infernal rivers, Acheron, Cocytus, and Lethe; but it required Savary's imagination to place the Elysian fields here on account of the beauty of the scenery.
the only steps are made by each superior one receding to form the pyramid, about three feet. The descent is more unpleasant, yet the soldiers went up and down, without any accident, perpetually. At the base of the north front is a door, over which are many hieroglyphics.
This, Strabo assures us, was originally half way up the pyramid, and that the drifting sand has covered the base to high. This story would be absurd to credit, if only subject to the observation that such a quantity of drifting sand must encroach on the cultivated country also, which it has not done evidently; but now the French, by digging at the four corners, have ascertained the base, and found that no such alteration has taken place, since it is erected on solid rock, and from the excavations around, there is evident proof that the bodies of the pyramids are constructed of this rock; the huge masses of porphyry and granite used to case them were brought from the neighborhood of Cosir, on the Red Sea. By the door at the north front is the entrance into the interior of the pyramid, into the sanctum of the wonder of the world. The passage at first is very narrow and low, then afterwards enlarges. At the extremity of one branch is a well, the depth of which was never ascertained. Another passage communicates to several chambers, in the largest of which is a stone coffin, the lid is taken away, and several attempts have been made to break the sarcophagus, fortunately the hardness of the stone resisted the gothic violence. The Arabs pretend, that the corpse of a man, with his sword and some gold ornaments were found at the first opening of the coffin; but these traditions are too vague to collect any positive information from. The only certain fact seems to be, that therein reposed the couple of that prince, for whose memory this stupendous structure was erected.
There are two other very large pyramids, one of which Muirad Bey attempted to open; many stones were dug out, when the labour was found so tedious, that avarice was obliged to abandon the design, and thus this uncompleted work of destruction remains as a monument for the preservation of the rest. There are the ruins of about thirteen smaller ones, numerous catombs in the rocks in many of which the colours of the bas relief on the walls are preserved perfectly fresh. From these circumstances, the corresponding pyramids of Saccarah, and the plain of mummies, no doubt can remain of these gigantic piles having been intended to enclose the bodies, and perpetuate the fame of the princes who hoped in such mighty characters to have their renown recorded forever, but whose ashes are dispersed like those of their meaner subjects, and of whose name history retains no trace. Ambition may hence receive instruction, and mortified pride consolation.
Sixty yards to the right of the great pyramid from the eastward front, and facing Cairo, is the celebrated Sphinx. This enormous figure is carved out of one stone, and the French have uncovered more of the form than had been for centuries: the expression of the face is feminine and nubian, but all her features have been mutilated by barbarous fanatics; the eye are not visible, she has no breasts, and the rock seems only to have been cut out so as to mark the back of a lion, which representation is said to signify that the Nile increases when the sun passes from Leo into Tergo. The height is twenty-six feet, the circumference of the head is twelve feet, the length of the back is not exactly ascertained, but from what can be seen, is probably sixty feet; the top of the head being hollowed out, favours the supposition that the priests, concealing themselves there, delivered those oracles which the miserable rabble believed to proceed from the God direct. Others have conjectured, that there was a subterraneous communication between this and the pyramids, which idea is provided to be erroneous, as the neck is found to be solid. The Sphinx certainly has been hewn out of the solid rock, on which the figure seems now to decline. The learned Mr. Bryant has therefore proved perfectly correct in his hypothesis respecting its formation.
To the north-east, in the plain of the cultivated country, and about a mile from the pyramids, are seen two bridges of Saracen architecture; for what purpose these were constructed cannot be discovered; as they afford at present no advantage of communication at any season of the year; one bridge is considerably larger than the other, and the arches of both are numerous.
About thirteen miles distant are seen the pyramids of Saccarah, which are not
so large as those at Giza; under them are the celebrated mummy pits, which extend several leagues—tradition asserts as far as the great pyramids of Giza.
The operation of descending into these pits is extremely disagreeable. Bedouin Arabs are the conductors, who bring the adventurers to some holes, down which they fling themselves by a rope about thirty yards, whilst the loose stones tumbling from above inflict the severest injuries; on reaching the bottom they are thrown an opening like an oven, to get into which they are obliged to fall flat on their faces, and creep in that manner, or rather shove themselves backwards, their legs necessarily going first, for fear of suffocation, for twenty yards, over rubbish and ruins, in total darkness.
The height of the passage does not really admit of the smallest bend in the person to assist the progress; when this uncomfortable avenue is passed, the catombs of vaults allow of a man's standing upright.
In the bird-pits millions of earthen pots lie, in the recesses of which the sacred birds of Egypt, particularly the Ibis are inclosed, and occasionally the bones of animals are found; these pots are closed by a strong cement which no air can penetrate; when broken, there drops out what is apparently a lump of burnt cinders, which proves to be the cloth in which the bodies were preserved. In almost all, the string which bound them remains perfect, and their feathers are preserved with their very shades of colour.
The mummy-pits, where human bodies are deposited, have been much ransacked by the French, at least that part which was open to their researches; still whole bodies are found even now, without penetrating far, and two or three perfect mummies have been brought to England. Indeed the Arabs, for four sequins, would always find and bring them into Cairo.
The curiosity of travellers is a considerable profit to them, and they are incessantly employed in collecting numerous little idols and broken fragments of statues and sculpture. A party of officers who had been in the pits, and whom much anxiety in their search for mummies, were surprised while sitting in the Sheik's house of the village called Mens, and which is two hundred yards from the catombs, to see during the repast they were making, some Arabs bring a basket with great eagerness. The officers naturally supposed that they were about to produce some acceptable increase of provisions, when, on laying down the basket, they were presented with the light of four human heads, three of which retained their eyes, and each a beautiful set of teeth, three arms with hands, two legs with feet attached, one foot separate, and on all of which the nails were perfect, and sinews distinct. The Arabs had collected them with much zeal, in the anticipation of reward, supposing that the English would purchase at any rate such precious antiquities; an Italian servant did give a tolerable consideration for the remains, calculating that on his return he should at least obtain for them their weight in gold.
In the wretched hovel where this singular market was established, lay on the floor a flat stone of three feet in length, and two in breadth, on which were sculptured fourteen or fifteen figures of women, apparently dancing, with a great many lines of hieroglyphics inscribed above and beneath them.
The natives could not restrain their smiles of conceit on seeing the English regard a stone with such serious attention, and as a Mameluke explained, laughed heartily at some good jokes among themselves about christian ignorance.
Mr. Hammer, foreign secretary to Sir Sidney Smith, a gentleman whose services are most gratefully acknowledged by that officer, and whose perfect Arabic knowledge enabled him to the most interesting researches, afterwards removed this very stone, and sent it to Vienna.
Between the Pyramids of Saccarah and of Giza is supposed to have been situated the celebrated city of Memphis, and that the plain of mummies was the burying ground. Historians have never agreed, however, as to its positive situation; but the French working in some ruins, found the hand of the colossal statue of Vulcan, which originally stood in Memphis, and which may be deemed good circumstantial evidence of the site being about that spot. This hand was taken from the French at Alexandria, and will be lodged with the other antiquities, manuscripts, and valuable trophies from thence in the British museum,
when the public may hope to receive an accurate account of the whole from Col. Turner of the guards, whose learning and particular attention to the branch of science justly select him as the proper person to have charge of, and add to the collection of those valuable monuments."
FROM THE TRUE AMERICAN.
Messrs. Wilson and Blackwell,
It is with surprise equalled only by sorrow, that I behold many members of religious societies that have nothing to hope for but persecution and oppression from an union of church and state, countenancing and supporting a party which, I am well convinced, has long been, and still is, laboring to introduce into this country the corrupt government and adulterated religion of England. Their aiding this party, must, I think, be owing either to ignorance of its designs, or thoughtlessness of the consequences of its success. I have, in my own mind, no doubt of the existence of a considerable combination of rich, learned and influential men, clergy as well as laity, who wish and are striving to introduce into America the form and practice of the British government; and I believe any one who will take the trouble of examining and comparing facts, will think with me on this point.
The corruption which pure and undeified religion sustains from a connection with the powers and concerns of this world, must be obvious to every reflecting mind; and all good men ought fervently to pray that in this country politics and religion may never be blended as they are in England.
If church and state are united, the government embraces but one sect or persuasion, and subjects all others to certain disabilities, privations, and penalties. What sect would be the favourite of government in this country, in case of an established religion, though not certainly known, may be readily guessed. In England the episcopalians are the established church and all others are called dissenters. The numerous disabilities they are subjected to, and the difficulties with which they have to struggle, (and the difficulties and disabilities would probably be the same with dissenters in America if one sect were incorporated with government) may be seen by the following piece taken from Risdon's London "Baptist Register," for 1793.
The civil state of dissenters in England.
Every dissenter in England is excluded from all civil and ecclesiastical employment of honor and profit in the kingdom. No Dissenter can be admitted to command in the army or navy, were even his country invaded, nor to collect any part of the public revenue, nor to act as a magistrate, nor to graduate in either of the universities, not even to take a degree of doctor of Music or physic, which employments do not seem to have any reference to the state. Nor will the affirmation of a quaker be taken in any of our courts, in any criminal prosecution whatever; so that if a man of this denomination were to see another murder his father or his wife, he could not prosecute the criminal without denying his religion.
"No quaker can practice in any of the courts of law, not even as an attorney."
"This civil incapacity makes Dissenters be looked upon by the vulgar, most unjustly, as rebels and enemies to government, and to a family which they placed on the throne: and in all seasons of alarm and tumult, they have experienced and do experience, great evils in this way."
"Every Dissenter who acknowledges, the truth of the doctrine of the Trinity, is tolerated in the exercise of religious worship; but he who denies the Trinity, is, on conviction, liable to confiscation of goods, and imprisonment."
"Dissenters pay all taxes and tithes, and are obliged to serve offices in the church which are attended only with labour and expense, as church-wardens, &c. subject to heavy penalties if they do not serve, or find, at their own expense, a proper substitute!!"
Such is the present state of Religious Societies in England—One denomination protected, patronized, and pampered by Government—all others plundered, trampled under foot, and despised!
How thankful ought Americans to be to Him who in their happy country has placed all sects on an even footing, independent of and, unsupported by each other, and free from the control or interference of government! And how careful ought we to be lest these peculiar
and inestimable privileges should be taken from us!
Yet we see some of the Ministers and Members of those religious persuasions in this country, which in England are most despised and oppressed, either assisting or countenancing ambitious and unprincipled men in their attempts to introduce an oppressive government and a corrupt religion into our country, and seconding or failing upon their friends and abuse of the very men who has been the principal instrument in the hand of God in establishing religious liberty in our land!
These things ought not to be so! Let Methodists, let Baptists, let Quakers, and others, beware lest they snuff the enemies of our civil and religious rights in fixing on the necks of our children a Yoke which neither ourselves nor our fathers were able to bear!
A Friend to Religious, as well as Civil Liberty.
FROM A LATE LONDON PAPER.
LORD LYTTLETON'S VISION.
The remarkable circumstances attending on the death of Lord Lyttleton having been so variously represented, a statement of the realities may afford the public some degree of satisfaction, and tend to prove that the intervention of that Divine Providence which governs the Universe is not inconsistent with reason or truth. The authenticity of the narrative may be depended upon.
There was a gentleman of much respectability, who had a residence at Clent, near Hagley Park, the seat of Lord Lyttleton. The family consisted of himself, wife, son, and four daughters; the eldest married, the others living with their parents at home. In June 1778 the gentleman died. Previous to which time Lord Lyttleton was in the habit of visiting the family, but now appeared desirous of greater intimacy; to accomplish which he repeated his visits in the autumn, and made the young ladies a present of some elegant paraphernalia on new year's day, 1779, with a letter subjjoined, written in the phraseology of Scripture (of which the following is a copy), probably with a view to ingratiate himself with the mother, who was a lady of exalted understanding and great dignity of manners:
THE FIRST CHAPTER OF ST. THOMAS TO THE CLEMENTILES.
1. Behold, I will speak to the daughters of Clent in the language of wisdom, and give you understanding to guide you in the paths of peace. 2. Look not, Eliza, upon man, nor upon the sons of men, with an eye of concupiscence, saying, "am I not sported?" for verily the wicked will be aware of the intentions of thy heart. 3. Take heed to thy ways, lest thou be like the foolish woman, even like Mary, who will repent, even as Magdalene repented. 4. Did she not turn away from her mother, even the mother that brought her forth, to seek out new inventions? 5. But be thou steady, like the cedar of Mount Lebanon, that taketh its root in the earth, and lifteth its tall head to the skies. 6. As for thee, O Clementina, remember by whom thou art called, and seek not thy cloak in the dark. 7. Trust not to thy cunning, for that which appears to thee wisdom, is but folly to the wife. 8. Go to, thou art brown, but pleasant to look upon; and thy ways are full of sweetness. 9. Thine eye is like the eye of the basilisk, and it burneth like the red star in the tail of the彗星. 10. Thou dost excel all the daughters in the works of the needle, and thy voice is sweeter to the ear. 11. When thou singest, thy voice is like the voice of the nightingale, when she mourneth for her mate by the river of Ziola, in the shady groves of Jeholaphat. 12. Thy mother putteth her trust in thee, be thou a comfort unto her when her heart is sad, that she may boast of thee, and say, "I am the mother of Clementina." 13. As for thee, O Margaret, thou rose-bud of sweetness, peace be unto thee.
* The married sister, who had acted imprudently.
† The circumstance of the cloak refers to a reply that Miss Christiana made when interrogated respecting her absence, viz. that she was looking for her cloak.

14. Verily thou art fresh as the dew that falls on the lily in the morning, which is devoured by the greedy sun. 15. Thy cheek is soft, even as the down upon the plum, which the curled wasp hath never invaded. 16. Thy lips shed the perfumes of Arabia, and the fountain of health is in thy mouth. 17. Thou art a daughter of the spring, for early dost thou put forth thy loveliness, and many are the days thou shalt see. 18. But mind, thou blossom of youth, that the frost bud is the loveliest blighted; and behold the rushing wind preys upon its sweets. 19. Avoid thou the tempter in the wilderness, and cast the serpent under thy feet. 20. For, although thy words are fierce and violent, thy heart is as soft as the plume on the breast of the swan. 21. Grow up yet but a little, and the sons of men shall be captivated by thy comeliness; and the great men of the land shall sigh for thy beauty. 22. Now for thee, O Mary, the mother of Elizabeth, Catherine, and Margaret, to thee be all honor and praise. 23. Thou didst hold up thy head in the temple among the rules of the people, and thou art the same in the land; thy words are weighty, and full of truth, like unto the proverbs of the son of Sirach. 24. Behold thou art a woman of an exceeding spirit, and justice, with temperance, cangeth thy ways. 25. Thou art a lonely and a widow woman, and the wickedness of men is against thee. 26. Trust not, therefore, to thyself alone; but take unto thee an helpmate, for lo hath the Lord appointed. 27. Thus shalt thou be defended from the perils and dangers of widowhood, and shalt answer the purpose of thy creation. 28. Trust not to the honesty of a friend, but believe in the counsel of him that hath understood.
The poor mother, not apprehending any disagreeable consequences, read the letter to her daughter, who were then of tender age, the youngest fifteen, the eldest seventeen, and the other nineteen; which induced her (as the mother afterwards thought it) to reflect very much upon her mind. From repeated attentions on the part of his Lordship, familiar intercourse ensued, which terminated in the young lady's residence at Hagley-Park quite contrary to the express command of their worthy mother, whose disapprobation was blocked at her daughter's being under the same roof with a man of Lord Lyttleton's character.
In September his Lordship's engagements required him to visit Ireland, Miss Catherine, at his instigation, accompanied him, together with a lady of gentle extraction. Their destination greatly augmented the mother's ill at ease. About a month after that period, the two sisters, who had remained at Hagley-Park during the absence of the party, went to meet them at a place where they were expected to land, and all came up together to his Lordship's town residence, in Hill-street, Berkeley-square, where they continued till November. On the 25th of that month, about two in the morning, Lord Lyttleton was awakened by something like the fluttering of a bird among the curtains of his bed, which suddenly eloped, and the figure of a woman of majestic aspect (the very figure of the mother of the young ladies, as described by his Lordship) made her appearance, and told him to prepare for his departure for another world, for that within three days he should be with her in the state of the dead. This most extraordinary occurrence making a deep impression on the mind of Lord Lyttleton, early in the morning, communicated it to the Ladies, who ridiculed what appeared to them the effect of an heated imagination; and, to divert his gloom, they proposed a visit to Epsom, where his Lordship had a seat that he won from Lord Foley. Here they spent the night, and the following day returned to Hill-street, where a party was invited to meet them. Not all the peculiarity exerted on the occasion could dissipate the anxiety of his Lordship, though he affected to treat the circumstance with contempt; and exclaimed, upon retiring, "If I live over to-night, I shall jockey the ghost."
The young ladies accompanied his Lordship to his room, to notice some preparations, and presently retired; when, before they were unrobed, a servant ran hastily to the door, demanding admittance, and declared that his Lordship was dying. Before the ladies could reach his room his Lordship was speechless, and on their entry expired in great agonies. What renders the circumstance still more remarkable is, that the next post brought the young ladies an account of their mother's death, who departed precisely at the time when Lord Lyttleton saw the vision.
We forbear any further comments on this extraordinary affair, rather willing to leave the reader to make his own remarks.
BALTIMORE COUNTY.
July Term, 1803.
The grand jurors for the county of Baltimore having finished their regular business, before they separate consider it their duty to represent to your honors, that from the enquiries they have made and the information they have received, it appears that the different turnpike roads which have been by law established, leading from the city of Baltimore, remain in a very bad and ruinous situation—the money and labor expended on said roads not being employed to the complete and thorough repair of any part, but being expended in only partial repairs, in consequence of which in the course of the year, the roads become broke up in such a manner as to render the expenditures which had been made entirely lost to the public.
It appears to them also, that in the present mode in which the criminals are employed to labor on those roads, the community receive but little benefit from their services, and that it has no tendency to bring about a reformation in themselves, but the contrary—they therefore consider it an object of great importance that a better system should be devised for the completing the turnpike roads, and also for the punishment of criminals, in such manner as to be productive of greater benefit to the public, and advantage to themselves.
The grand jurors consider also as a serious evil the great number of vagrants of both sexes, with which this city is, and for some time hath been, infested; and cannot but regret the repeal of those laws which had been established to prevent this evil, and hope the wisdom of our legislature will again provide for it a sufficient remedy.
The dangerous situation of the present court house, both as it respects the security of the public records and the lives of individuals obliged to attend the court, has not escaped their attention, and they would earnestly recommend that measures should be speedily adopted for the demolition of the present building, and the erection of a new court house in a more eligible situation.
They are also sorry to observe, that notwithstanding the present gaol hath been so recently built, yet, from the manner in which it is covered, it is already so very leaky as to render many of the rooms uncomfortable to the prisoners, and in wet seasons dangerous to their health.
On behalf of the jury, CORNELIUS H. GIST, Foreman. John Brevity, Henry Payton, Robert Mickle, George P. Smith, Andrew Atkinson, John M. Faden, Jacob Fite, Christopher Raborg, James Croxall, Thomas Peasant, William Parks, John Fitz, Robert Stewart, Nathaniel Merton, Jacob Rogers, Nathaniel Hinton, William Hawkins, Robert McKim, John Mummey, Henry Storer, Mark Pringle, James Dill, Richard Pearce.
BALTIMORE, August 2.
On the 1st instant, agreeably to adjournment, a number of the citizens of the city and county of Baltimore met at Mr. Bryden's Inn, to receive the report of the committee appointed on the 28th day of June last.
George Salmon, etc. in the chair.
Cornelius H. Gist, cl. sec'y.
On motion, the following report and memorial were read, approved and ordered to be published in the different newspapers of this city.
It was also further resolved, that the committee heretofore appointed be requested to obtain signatures throughout this state to the said memorial, and lay the same before the legislature at their next meeting, and to do any further matter necessary to carry the desired object into effect.
The Committee appointed by the citizens of Baltimore to consider of the propriety, as well as the best method of improving the principal roads, leading from the said city into the Western parts of the state—
REPORT.
That the State of Pennsylvania on the one side, and Virginia on the other, impressed with the great importance of having early and convenient communications with the western country, have commenced, and progressed very considerably, in the making of good roads to attain that desirable object. That the turnpike road from Columbia to Lancaster, and from thence to Philadelphia, is complete; and that waggons can now pass on that road with three times the burthen that heretofore used to be conveyed with the same force. That a turnpike is making from the town of Alexandria to the western parts of Virginia, several miles of which are already com-
pleted, and is equal to any road in this or any other country. The state of Maryland alone seems to be unmindful of these necessary and beneficial improvements. The road leading from this city, by Ellicott's mills to Frederick, is at all times bad, and a great part of the year scarcely passable. The road leading to Reister's town, tho' much labor and expense have been incurred to improve it, is not much better—and the York road is still in a very imperfect state, and will require the expenditure of large sums of money and much labor to make it even tolerably commodious.
These roads have already been the subject of legislative consideration, and the wretched condition in which they are at this time, and always have been, is occasioned not less by the evident defects in the institutions by which they are regulated, than by the magnitude of the subject and the difficulties and expense of carrying it into complete execution, to which the ordinary regulations and the resources of this county are wholly incompetent.
Your committee perceive, therefore, with regret, that some of the trade of this city, which its natural advantages, it timely improved, might have commanded, is already lost, and is daily diminishing—they are therefore of opinion, that the public interest demands immediate attention to the situation of these roads, which can never be effectually improved but under the inspection and influence of private individuals incorporated for the purpose, and whose emoluments may interest and stimulate their exertions, and amply remunerate their expenses.
By an application to the legislature of this state, at their next session, your committee cannot doubt but that the necessary laws for this purpose may be obtained, in which provision may be made for ascertaining the present value of the improvements made on the said respective roads by this county; to the amount of which, on each road, the county may be interested in the stock of the said corporation. The public criminals may then be hired by the corporation if necessary, or may be usefully employed in opening the road to Liberty town, on other public roads in the county, or in deepening the basin or harbor of the city—the county taxes will thus be greatly lessened, and it is hoped that no individual or public interest can be injured, to create any opposition to so necessary and desirable an object.
By order of the committee, E. JOHNSON, Sec'y.
To the honorable the general assembly of Maryland.
The memorial and petition of sundry inhabitants of the city and county of Baltimore, and the state of Maryland, Respectfully sheweth, That the situation of the city of Baltimore possesses natural advantages which, if improved to a reasonable extent, would greatly facilitate the intercourse, and give a preference to the internal commerce of this city over most other towns in America; and the legislature of this state, impressed with that idea, hath heretofore passed several laws to open and improve the roads leading from Baltimore by Ellicott's mills to Frederick, to Reister's town and to York, in the state of Pennsylvania. But your memorialists respectfully represent that, from the magnitude and difficulty of the undertaking; from the impracticability of getting the extensive concerns of a county managed with diligence and economy; and from the great capital necessarily to be employed, to which the resources of this county are wholly inadequate, the improvements on these roads have been retarded, and the public expectation almost entirely frustrated.
Your memorialists beg leave to state that Pennsylvania on the one side, and Virginia on the other, sensible of the importance of having early communications with the western country, are availing themselves of our neglect, and have commenced & progressed very considerably in the making of good roads to attain that desirable object; that the turnpike road from Columbia to Lancaster, and from thence to Philadelphia, is already complete, on which waggons can now pass nearly eighty miles, with three times the burthen that heretofore used to be conveyed with the same force, or that could now pass twelve miles in any direction from the city of Baltimore. That a turnpike is now making from Alexandria to the western parts of that state, several miles of which are already made equal to any road in this, or any other country, and that while our citizens have manifested their anxiety on this subject, by patiently paying heavy tolls and taxes during many years for the making of these roads, we have the mortification to see them always bad, and for a great portion of the year almost impassable, and the commerce of this city with the western country is thereby already considerably lessened, and we fear will soon be drawn through other channels unless immediate exertions are made to prevent it.
Your memorialist seeing no hopes of obtaining any amendment to the situation of these roads, while the present system under which they are regulated,
is continued, humbly prays that laws may pass for placing each of them under the direction of private individuals, to be incorporated (with a sufficient capital) for the purpose, who shall be compelled to make them (not exceeding four degrees of elevation from an horizontal line) within a limited time, and keep them in good repair; and as the county of Baltimore has expended considerable sums on each of these roads, justice requires that the present value of the said improvements should be ascertained, to the amount of which the county may be interested, in the stock of the said respective corporations, and draw from the dividends, arising from the tolls on each road, a proportion equal to the amount of such interest in the said capital.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12.
NATURAL RIGHTS.
(Continued)
There are two ways in which this subject may be treated, either by the deductions of abstract reasoning, or by appealing to eminent authorities. We prefer the latter as more plain and conclusive. Whatever confidence, too, we may entertain in the correctness of our own understanding; we cannot but believe that opinions deliberately formed by men of the first talents, and solemnly applied by them to the regulations of human concerns, will be universally considered as entitled to greater respect, than those urged in the warmth of argument, and under, perhaps, the impetuosity of party prejudices.
Fortunately in this point the authorities are numerous and respectable.
At the period of our separation from Britain the American mind was deeply engaged in contemplating the rights of men, and in devising means for their security from oppression. The nation would have gained little, if in emancipating itself from the burthen of one tyrant, it had given itself up to another. The result of this great enquiry was the establishment by the several states of various forms of government. Conventions were assembled which, in general, commanded the best talents of the several states. The acts of these bodies may be justly considered as the most enlightened illustrations of liberty and right on record, applied to, or drawn from a state of society actually existing. Let it be recalled also that these institutions have secured the ends they were formed to accomplish. They guaranteed that freedom and happiness which are at present universally possessed by our citizens.
Let us then consult these institutions on the present point, and submit to the decision which they shall make.
The constitution of New Hampshire begins with these words:
"All men are born equally free and independent. All men have certain natural, essential and inherent rights—among which are the enjoying and defending life and liberty; acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; and, in a word, of seeking and obtaining happiness."
The Constitution of Massachusetts , says—
"All men are born free and equal, and have certain natural, essential, and unalienable rights; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness."
The Constitution of Pennsylvania declares—
"That all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent and indefeasible rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property and reputation, and of pursuing their own happiness."
The Constitution of Delaware commences with the following declarations.
"Through divine goodness, all men have by nature, the right of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences, of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring and protecting reputation and property, &c."
In the Constitution of North Carolina we find the following article:
"That all men have a natural and unalienable right to worship Almighty God, according to the dictates of their own consciences."
The Constitution of Vermont declares—
"That all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain natural, inherent, and unalienable rights, amongst which are the enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety."
The Constitution of Tennessee declares—
"That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences, &c."
The Constitution of Kentucky contains the same provision with that of Tennessee.
Thus it appears that the Constitution of eight states the possession of natural and unalienable rights is solemnly asserted, and of consequence the power of governments to violate or invade them denied. In addition to this, we have the declaration of the Congress that declared us independent. Let any man examine the names of those who composed the Congress and the State Conventions, and estimate the proportionate weight of their sentiments with those of Judge Chase, made upon a particular occasion, and in hostility to his own previous convictions, and decide whether any respect ought to be paid to opinions, of which the least that can be said is, that they are ill-timed, misapplied, unenlightened, and untrue.
There may be some minds, so fettered by the leaven of the English school, as to attach but little weight to the opinions of our most distinguished statesmen compared with those of foreign writers. Unfortunately, however, for such men, the best moral writers, which England has produced, unequivocally assert that man has natural and unalienable rights. To prove this, numerous quotations could be easily made; nor, however, to extend these remarks to an unreasonably length, we shall, at present, content ourselves with appealing to the authority of the illustrious Locke, than whom the world has not produced a more virtuous man, or a more enlightened friend of genuine liberty.
From Locke on government.
"To understand political power right, and derive it from its original, we must consider what state all men are naturally in, and that is, a state of perfect freedom to order their actions, and dispose of their possessions and persons, as they think fit, within the bounds of the law of nature, without asking leave, or depending upon the will of any other man."
"A state also of equality, wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal, no one having more than another; there being nothing more evident, than that creatures of the same species and rank, promiscuously born to all the same advantages of nature, and the use of the same faculties, should all be equal one amongst another without subordination or subjection, unless the Lord and Master of them all expressly by any manifest declaration of his will, set one above another and confer on him by an evident and clear appointment, an undoubted right to dominion and sovereignty."
"This equality of men by nature, the judicious Hooker looks upon as so evident in itself, and beyond all question, that he makes it the foundation of that obligation to mutual love amongst men, on which he builds the duties they owe one another, and from whence he derives the great maxims of justice and charity."
A chain—"But though this be a state of liberty, yet it is not a state of licence; though man in that state have an uncontrollable liberty to dispose of his person or possessions, yet he has not the liberty to destroy himself, or so much as any creature in his possession, but where some nobler use than its bare preservation calls for it. The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, which obliges every one; and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind, who will consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions: for men being all the workmanship of one omnipotent and infinitely wise Maker; all the servants of one sovereign Master, sent into the world by his order, and about his business; they are his property, whose workmanship they are, made to last during his, not another's pleasure; and being furnished with like faculties, sharing all in one community of nature, there cannot be supposed any such subordination among us, that may authorise us to destroy one another, as if we were made for one another's uses, as the inferior ranks of creatures are for ours. Every one as he is bound to preserve himself, and not to quit his station wilfully; so by the like reason, when his own preservation comes not in competition, ought he, as much as he can, to preserve the rest of mankind, and may not, unless it be to do justice on an offender, take away or impair the life, or what tends to the preservation of the life, the liberty, health, limb, or goods of another."
Again—"To those that say, there were never any men in the state of nature, I will not only oppose the authority of the judicious Hooker, where he says, 'The law, which have been hitherto mentioned, viz. the laws of nature, do bind men absolutely, even as they are men, although they have never any formal consent amongst themselves what to do, or not to do: but forasmuch as we are not of ourselves sufficient, to furnish ourselves with competent store of things, needful for such a life as our nature doth desire, a life fit for the dignity of man; therefore to supply those defects and imperfections which are in us, as living single and solely by ourselves, we are naturally induced to seek communion and fellowship with others: this was the cause of men uniting themselves in political societies,'—

But I moreover affirm, that all men are naturally in that state, and remain so, till by their own consent they make themselves members of some politic society; and I doubt not in the sequel of this discourse, to make it very clear. Again, "The natural liberty of man is to be free from any superior power on earth, and not to be under the will or legislative power of man, but to have only the law of nature for his rule. The liberty of man, in society, is to be under no other legislative authority of man, but to have only the law of nature for his rule. The liberty of man in society, is to be under no other legislative power, than that established by consent, in the commonwealth; nor under the dominion of any will, or restraint of any law, but what that legislative shall enact, according to the trust put in it. Freedom, then, is not what Sir Robert Filmer tells us, a liberty for every one to do what he lists, to live as he pleases, and not to be tied by any laws: but freedom, of men, under government, is, to have a standing rule to live by, common to every one of that society, and made by the legislative power erected in it; a liberty to follow my own will in all things, where the rule prescribes not; and not to be subject to the inconstant, uncertain, unknown, arbitrary will of another man: as freedom of nature is, to be under no other restraint but the law of nature."
"This freedom, from absolute arbitrary power, is so necessary to, and closely joined with a man's preservation, that he cannot part with it, but by what fits his preservation and life together; for a man not having the power of his own life, cannot, by compact, or his own consent, enslave himself to any one, nor put himself under the arbitrary power of another to take away his life when he pleases. Nobody can give more power than he has himself; and he that cannot take away his own life, cannot give another power over it. Indeed, having by his fault forfeited his own life, by some act that deserves death; he to whom he has forfeited it, may when he has him in his power, delay to take it, and make use of him to his service; and he does him no injury; for, whenever he finds the hardship of his slavery outweigh the value of his life, it is in his power, by resisting the will of his master, to draw on himself the death he desires."
Again, "Though the earth and all inferior creatures, be common to all men, yet every man hath a property in his own person: this nobody has any right to but himself. The labour of his body, and the work of his hands, we may say are properly his. Whatsoever then he removes out of the state that nature provided, and left it in, he hath mixed his labour with, and joined to it, something that is his own, and thereby makes it his property. It being by him removed from the common state nature hath placed it in, it hath by this labour something annexed to it, that excludes the common right of other men; for this labour being the unquestionable property of the labourer, no man but he can have a right to what that is once joined to, at least where there is enough, and as good, left in common for others."
"He that is nourished by the storms he picked up under the oak, or the apples he gathered from the trees in the wood, has certainly appropriated them to himself. Nobody can deny but the nourishment is his. I ask then, when did they begin to be his? when he digested, or when he ate? or when he boiled? or when he brought them home? or when he picked them up? and it is plain, if the first gathering made them not his, nothing else could. That labour put a distinction between them and common, that added something to them more than nature, the common mother of all, had done; and so they became his private right. And will any one say, he had no right to those acorns or apples, he then appropriated, because he had not the consent of all mankind to make them his? Was it a robbery thus to assume to himself what belonged to all in common? If such a consent was that was necessary, man had starved, notwithstanding the plenty God had given him."
So much would not have been laid on this point, but for the insidious tendency of the opinion that man, having no natural rights, derives all the rights he possesses from government. It is far, very far, from being a mere abstract question. Once establish the dogma of Judge Chase, and governments become omnipotent. Man looks to them for all he possesses. Neither the laws of God nor the ordinances of nature are entitled to his respect. The despot, who lives on the misery of his subjects, becomes the object of exclusive homage. However governments may abuse powers given to them for the advancement of the public good, however, they may oppress those they were formed to protect, the oppressed has no tribunal to appeal to, no established principles, engraven on the hearts of all men, to invoke, around which the affections of a nation may rally; and a sacred regard for which may unite them in their defence. If there be a doctrine, which may emphatically be denominated that of tyrants, it is his doctrine.
Extract of a letter from James Simpson, the American Consul at Tangier to the Secretary of State, dated 14 May 1803.
On the 13th January last I advised Capt. Campbell of the Adams, that I had observed some breakers in the offing of this bay, where such are only seen in bad weather. A small vessel has lately been sent by the court of Spain to examine the rocks, which occasion them; but she did not prove sufficient for ascertaining every point with precision; however their bearings I took off E. N. E. from the American flag staff and distance of rather better than two miles, from Cape Malabar (the eastern point of Tangier Bay) nearly W. N. W. was found pretty correct. Those rocks have never been laid down in any chart; but as by this late survey it is found there cannot be more than four fathom on the eastern end of them at low water, new and full moon, they are certainly so dangerous as will induce the Spaniards to investigate them further and with the Emperor's permission. In the mean time I have thought it proper to lay these circumstances before you.
New-York, August 8.
MAYOR'S OFFICE,
6th May, 1805.
The Mayor having, pursuant to the authority vested in him by law, and by the advice of the Health Committee, requested the Physicians to report to him the number of cases of infectious or malignant fever in their care since the 2d July last, together with the probable cause of the disease in each case, presents to his fellow citizens the following result:
That out of 30 Physicians who have reported to him, 18 have met with no case of the above description in their practice—from the other reports it appears,
That from the 20th of July to the 5th of August, inclusive, 33 cases of Bilious Malignant Fever have occurred, sixteen of which have terminated in death, eight in recovery; and that nine remain still doubtful. In this account is included the captain of a New-London Packet, who died after his departure from this port, and the papers announce two other cases of the same description which must be added to the list.
That of the above number, thirteen were taken ill on board of vessels lying in or near the Coffee-house slip; seven were residing or were occupied in its vicinity, and with one exception between that and the Old-slip; and of the three others, one resided in Garden-Street, and two were labourers in a sugar-house, where the blood employed in that business is at this season, very liable to putrefaction.
And that since active measures have been taken to cleanse the part of the city in which it originated, only three cases of bilious fever have occurred. The facts seem to indicate the cause of the disorder, and to point out the steps immediately necessary to eradicate it, or prevent its progress. An extreme attention to cleanliness, and a cordial co-operation with the gentlemen who have undertaken the office of inspection, in the discovery and removal of nuisances a very pleasant use of time whenever the fit cannot be removed, are measures which the Mayor earnestly recommends to his fellow citizens, as the means best adapted to the end proposed.
If extreme activity at this moment, in the execution of these measures, should with the blessing of Almighty God, restore that degree of health which must, when the facts are known, be considered as disproportioned to the cause, it must be a source of the highest gratification to those gentlemen in the different wards who have so cheerfully given their services to the public in the disagreeable employment of enforcing them, and ought to stimulate them to perseverance and exertion.
The citizens may be assured that a true state of facts will be given to them from time to time by the Health Committee and the Commissioners of the Health Office, who meet every evening at the Almshouse. And they are cautioned not to give early credit to alarming reports propagated by fear, and the spirit of exaggeration.
The directors of the bank of Pennsylvania, in pursuance of a power vested in them by the act of incorporation, have established an Office of Discount and Deposit in the borough of Pittsburgh. This office is to be under the superintendence of twelve directors, to be appointed annually, by the directors of the bank of Pennsylvania. The terms on which discounts are to be made and deposits received and returned, are the same as those established in the bank.
A gentl-man in the state of Ohio, in a letter to his friend in this country, mentions the following singular circumstance:—"Some persons, a short time since, in digging a Well some distance on the hill in the town of Cincinnati, at the depth of 90 feet, came to a stump of a tree, the roots of which were so
found that they had to be cut away with an ax; at 94 feet they came to another, which still bore evident marks of the ax; and on its top there appeared as if some iron tool had been consumed by the rust." Chambersburgh paper.
DIED—On the 24th of July, 1803, of bilious fever, the Reverend JOHN YOUNG, in the 40th year of his age, a member of the Associated Reformed Synod, Pastor of the United Congregation of Greencastle, West Conocoque and Great Cove, leaving a wife with three small children, and a fourth expected shortly, and his relatives, to lament the loss of a tender, loving, and indulgent husband, an affectionate and endearing parent, an engaging and benevolent friend, an able and exemplary Divine, of extensive talents and literature, a faithful and laborious Pastor in the work of the ministry for twelve years and three months, and a worthy citizen.
The Rev. Mr. KNOX, Principal of the Frederick Academy, will preach in the Baptist meeting house in this City, next Sabbath, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
August 12.
Translated for the TRUE AMERICAN. In the name of the French Republic. Louis Thomas Villaret Joyeuse, Captain General of Martinique and Saint Lucia. To the troops composing the Garrisons of Martinique and St. Lucia. Soldiers,
You have obtained Peace by your victories; Europe was tranquil; France satisfied, and the Colonies were flourishing; England, alone, always envious of the welfare of others, has again taken up arms.
You have terminated the war in heroism, your enemies have renewed it in piracy. Before they had declared war, and whilst we were giving an asylum to their vessels, they come to insult us, and to usurp our's; and this navy so boasted of by the English, has commenced war in barges upon our coasts.
Soldiers! you are accustomed to another kind of victory: Equally illustrious in attack as well as in defence, it is you, of the 84th division, who after having conquered half of Germany, defended during fifty-four days, the ruins of Kehl, against the attack of Prince Charles, and arrested, almost for a month, at the passage of Klonthal twenty two thousand Russians, commanded by Suwarow. It is you, again, who with your brave companions of the 57th have triumphed over the Austrians at Stuttgart, at Moselskühl, at Newbourg, at Nondingen, and who forced the Danube and the Inn, the last barriers of your enemies.
Artillery of the Marine! Soldiers of the 90th! the English know you much better than they have been represented to them. By the most remarkable treason, they have become possessed of the Batavian fleet; masters of the Texel, they went to Holland; you appeared—and this army, so fierce, placed between you and the Ocean, in the light of thirty vessels which supported them, laid down their colours, and capitulated to you.
Defenders of Martinique, you will prepare the same feast for the enemy that attack you. Remember it: it is more difficult to get at the English than to conquer them, and that if they embark on our coast they themselves remove the only obstacle which protects them against Officers and Soldiers of the army, notwithstanding the ocean separates you from France, the first Coastal behold you; he counts upon your discipline and courage, and expects victory; and when you are united to your brethren in arms, triumphing in every part of Europe, they will say of you, to associate with you in their glory. They were at Martinique.
Long live the Republic. Done at Martinique, the 3d Messidor 11th year. VILLARET.
BATTALION ORDERS.
A Battalion Court of Enquiry for the assessment of fines for the 1st Battalion of the First Legion of Militia, of the District of Columbia, will be held at Lovell's Tavern in this city, on Monday the 15th inst. at 9 o'clock, A. M.—punctilious attendance is expected.
JOHN P. VAN NESS, Maj. 1st Bat. 1st Leg. Mil. D. G.
N. B. Legal advice having been taken on the point, and an opinion given (different from that which has heretofore prevailed) that there is no obligation on the Battalion courts of enquiry to fine in all cases of absence from parade, it is deliberate, and recommended, that all such delinquents as have reasonable excuses for their delinquency should attend and offer them.
August 5.
FOUND in Washington city, a few days since, an old Pocket Book containing some money; the owner may have it by describing the same and paying the price of this advertisement. Information to be had from the Editor of the National Intelligencer.
August 12.
A young gentleman of respectable connections and character, acquainted with mercantile business in the wholesale and retail line, and well qualified as a clerk generally, would be glad to engage for a short period on moderate terms in an office or a store. Enquire of the printer.
August 12.
PLAISTER OF PARIS.
A Cargo of Plaister of Paris, just received and for sale by the subscribers—in proof of its excellence we subjoin the certificate of John A. Binns, Esq. of Loudoun county, Virginia, whose long and successful experience as a farmer in the use of this article, will render him equal to, if not the best judge in this country.
STUART & BEALL.
August 12.
I do certify that I have this day examined a large quantity of Plaister of Paris, belonging to Stuart and Beall of George Town, and conceive it to be genuine and of the very first quality, and such as I should at all times select for my own use, and think I can with propriety recommend it generally.
JOHN A. BINNS.
July 26, 1803.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or stolen, on Saturday morning, the 6th inst. from Washington City, a bright bay MARE, eight years old, about fifteen hands and a half high, twitch tail, a blue off one of her hind feet, some white hairs on her fore leg near the hock, light made, her under jaw bone crooked, no white about her, but what is above described. Whoever takes her, and delivers the same to William Keen, at Mr. Dusse's book store, in Washington City, shall receive the above reward.
August 12.
Upper Marlboro, July 30, 1803.
Pursuant to adjournment the general Republican Committee, for Prince George's county, met this day, at Upper Marlboro.
GABRIEL P. VAN HORNE, Esq. is the chair.
TRUEMAN TYLER, Secretary.
The General Committee being informed by letter from Stephen Wells, Esq. one of the gentlemen named on the republican ticket that his bad health will render it impossible for him to continue a candidate without great risk and danger. Resolved unanimously, That this committee regret extremely any circumstances which will deprive the county of Mr. Wells' services in the legislature, and particularly regret the cause from which his resignation arises.
Resolved unanimously, That this committee receive with pleasure, the consent of col. William Lyles to become the candidate in the place of Stephen Wells, Esq.
Resolved unanimously, That colonel William Lyles be recommended to the citizens of this county as a proper character to represent them in the next General Assembly of Maryland, in the place of major Stephen Wells, who has declined being a candidate.
GABRIEL P. VAN HORNE,
Chairman.
TRUEMAN TYLER, Secretary.
WHEREAS my wife Mary Green Hardy has absented herself from my bed and board, without any cause whatever, I hereby forewarn any person trusting her on my account, as I will not be answerable for any of her dealings from this date.
ANTHONY HARDY.
August 5.
WANTS EMPLOYMENT.
In a store or counting room, a young man desires to engage in an indispensable recommendation understands book-keeping, writes a fair hand, and was bred to the store keeping business. A line addressed to the Editor of this paper will be attended to.
August 3, 1803.
BEING about closing the affairs relating to the estate of the late Daniel Carroll Esq. of Rock Creek, Montgomery county, and to transfer the estate from our hands, we are anxious to have closed, before that takes place, any demand against his estate which may have remained unsettled. It is requested therefore of all and every person who have any claim or claims still existing to make them known, properly authenticated, without delay to the last subscriber in the City of Washington.
JOHN CARROLL,
ROBERT BRENT,
August 2, 1803.
FOR SALE One hundred and fifty acres of land, One hundred acres of which is in wood—it is situated within six miles of the Eastern Branch ferry. For terms apply to MICHAEL LOWE. Prince George county, July 22.
WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county as a runaway, on the 8th inst. a negro man, who calls himself EDWARD JACKSON; he is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches high, stout and well made, has lost the greater part of his left ear, has a scar on his breast, and one on each hand over his thumbs, has on a white kersey jacket, blue cloth trowsers, and ozanburg shirt; he says he is free and came last from New-Orleans. If he is not released he will be sold for his jail fees according to law.
James Wilson, Sheriff.
June 20.
WASHINGTON CITY.
LATEST NEWS.
By the arrival of the British Packet at New-York, London papers to the 8th of June, have been received, from which it appears that the French troops have entered Hanover; a letter from Hamburg states that the king of Prussia had formed a convention for the security of the Hanseatic cities, Lubec and Bremen.
Mr. Pitt declared in the House of Commons on the 3d of June that the ministers had not given a clear and satisfactory explanation of their conduct.
Maryland July 11, 1803.
Thomas Johnson's Creditors, vs. His Heirs. The following claim viz. Patrick Magrath, Doctor David Stewart Patrick Wheeler, and John Davidson against the estate of the late Thomas Johnson are not admitted to the Chancellor's satisfaction. He will, on application at any time, after the fifteenth day of September next, proceed to decide finally on any of the said claims, provided a copy of the order be served on the person claiming, or if served on the National Intelligencer three times before each day of August next. Petitions taken before a single magistrate will be received as evidence.
In the case of a claim against a deceased person, the parties own affidavit is always required by this court. Claims passed by the orphan's court are generally admitted unless afterwards disputed.
True copy,
Samuel Harvey Howard,
Reg. Court Chan.
July 29.
1803.
COMMITTED to the goal of Prince George's county Maryland, on the second day July, a black fellow by the name of JACK, about twenty two years of age, five feet six inches high, has a scar on his left cheek near his eye, and some grey hairs of his head; his clothing is an Ozanburg shirt and trousers—fry he was sold not long since by Joseph Griffiths of Calvert county Maryland, to a person living in one of the northern states, from whom he made his escape. His owner is requested to release him from goal, or he will be sold for his prison fees as the law directs.
THOMAS MACGILL, Sheriff. Prince George county, Maryland, July 18, 1803.
FOR SALE
By LEWIS CLEPHAN East of the French bank on E. street City of Washington.
PAINTERS COLORS OF ALL SORTS. White Lead in kegs Red Lead, and dry, Spruce Ocher, Stone Ocher of Superior Parent Yellow, quality, Gold Litage, Turkey Umber, Prussian Blue, 2d and Vermilion, 2d and quality, Best Carmine drop black, Kings Yellow, Painters Brushes of all kind of oil and spirits, of turpentine, Window glass 10 by 12—3 by 10, and 7 by 9. Gold and silver leaf by the pack or book, Large sheet glass cut to any size.
Gentlemen sending their orders will have them neatly glazed and on moderate terms. All orders from the country will be carefully attended to.
August 3.
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TO LET.
THE Subscriber will let for one or more years, the House and Lot on which he now lives, in E. street, nearly opposite the Bank. The House contains seven rooms and a kitchen. On the Lot there is a garden in a high state of cultivation, and an excellent well of water. The terms will be moderate and possession will be given on the first day of October next.
A store has been kept in this house for a number of years; and from its situation, it is well worth the attention of a merchant or a mechanic. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber on the premises.
MARY SWEENEY.
City of Washington, June 15.
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General Post-Office, July 22, 1803.
WHEREAS sundry representations have been made to this Office of losses sustained in the transmission of money by the mail, whereby it appears that depredations may have been committed by some agent of this department. It is therefore known that by virtue of the powers by law in me vested, I do hereby offer a reward of "FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS" to any person or persons who will give to this office such information as shall produce the conviction and punishment of the perpetrator of any such crime.
GIDEON GRANGER Post Master general.
NOTICE.
WAS committed to my custody as a runaway on the 5th inst. a negro boy, who calls himself Jonathan and says he belongs to a certain William Rude, near Battletown, Virginia. He is about 15 years of age, 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high, has a full grown lock and a hammering in his speech, his clothing is an old linen shirt, spotted cotton shirt and white cloth overalls, as also an old wool hat much worn.
LAURENCE BRUNGLE, Sheriff, Frederick County, July 18, 1803.
NEW CITY AUCTION ROOM.
GEORGE QUINN informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened an auction room on B street, between the President's house and the bank, where he means to sell on commission at public and private sale all kinds of groceries and dry goods. Those who favor him with their goods may rely on his attention and punctuality. Day of sale is every Saturday at 10 o'clock A. M. G. QUINN.
July 20.
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PRINTING INK OF AN EXCELLENT QUALITY, FOR SALE AT TIMOTHY CALDWELL'S Near the West Market, City of Wash- ington, who has to Let on Ground Rent a number of Lots in eligible situa- tions. June 22. 3m.
Lots for sale. IN eligible situations, and upon very ad- vantageous 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.
Boarding & Day Schools. PRESIDENT'S SQUARE. J. GARDINER instructs Youth in Arith- metic, Book-Keeping, Writing, and English Grammar. Mrs. GARDINER teaches Needle-Work, Tambouring, &c. Young Ladies who desire to do, can divide their time, betwixt the two schools. Boys from the country accommodated with board and lodging on reasonable terms. June 1. 2mo.
GERMAN ROMAN CATHOLIC HOLY TRI- NITY CHURCH LOTTERY. In the City of Philadelphia. 1 Prize of ten thousand dollars 10,000 1 " six thousand 6,000 1 " three thousand 3,000 1 " two thousand 2,000 5 " one thousand 5,000 10 " five hundred 5,000 20 " three hundred 6,000 20 " two hundred 4,000 35 " one hundred 3,500 50 " fifty 4,500 100 " twenty 2,000 6000 " seven 42,000 6274 prizes, dollars 90,000 11736 blanks, less than two to a prize. 13000 The prizes will be paid thirty days after the conclusion of the drawing, subject to a de- duction of fifteen per cent. The first drawn numbers on the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, and 35th days of drawing, will be entitled to a prize of 500 dollars each. The first drawn numbers on the 40th, 45th, 50th, and 55th, will be entitled to a prize of 1000 dollars each. The first drawn number on the last day of drawing, when only 600 tickets shall be in the wheel, will be entitled to a prize of 6000 dollars. From the extraordinary demand for these tickets, from every part of the Union, it is expected that the drawing will commence at a much earlier day than was at first contem- plated, and that the tickets will be raised con- siderably before that period. They may be had at SIX dollars of GEORGE TAYLOR, Jun. No. 67, 7 Chestnut MATTHEW MCCONNEL, 82, 5 Street. D. C. Whole tickets 6. Quarter tickets, 1 75 Half " 3 25 3/4 " 93 Letters paid, including the cash, shall be only attended to, and be in the United New York lottery prizes received in pay- ment. July 20. ep.m.
HICKORY WOOD. DROPONS will be received until the 1st day of July for the purpose of the sale of the House of Representatives of the United States, One hundred cords of Hickory wood, which must either have been cut in winter, or must be cut in the month of August. The whole quantity is to be delivered at the most convenient wharf, or at the Capitol, by the last day of September. It is expected that any person undertaking this business will have no objection to bind himself under a penalty for the faithful performance of the contract. For further particulars apply to THOMAS CLAXTON, Capitol Hill. July 20, 1803. tf
50 DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber living at Popes Creek in the county of Westmore- land, and State of Virginia, on the 19th inst. a negro man named FRANK , by trade a blacksmith, of a tawny complexion, long vi- lage and rem-keble fine foot voice; about forty-five years of age, five feet four or six inches high, straight limbed. He generally wore a long tail'd coat; but it is not known certainly what clothes he took with him—he may easily be detected, as he has taken with one of his youngest sons named John, who is not more than 9 years of age and is of a very black complexion and a loose vagrant, like his father. I am induced to think, Frank has made for some of the large towns particularly Alexandria or Baltimore, in the former, of which, or its neighborhood, he has a free brother by the name of Rogers, who did live near Dr. Smith's, upon Ravenworth in the county of Fairfax. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure said Frank with his son and give information thereof to the subscriber. And 100 dollars if taken out of the State, and the money paid a soon as I get him. RICHARD STUART. July 20. 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 with- in twenty of the City of Washington, Alex- andria, Dumfries, and twelve of the Occo- quan 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 tim- ber. 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, eight- een for the third, and two years for the last payment, a purchaser will find me on the premises. TNOI. TOLLARD. Feb. 21st. cp
FOR SALE, For a term of 5 years, A LIKELY young and healthy NEGRO MAN, about 28 years of age for sale by— ROBERT M'CLAN. Washington May 25. tf
ON Monday the 29th day of August next, at the town of Sharpsburgh in Washing- ton county Maryland, will commence the sale of several thousand acres of valuable land lying in Washington and Frederick Counties, a great part of this land is excellent arable land, abounding with wood and finely water- ed—it will be laid off in separate lots as suit the convenience of purchasers—it will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder, the purchaser to give bond and security to pay one half with interest from the day of sale at the end of one year, the other half with in- terest at the expiration of two years.—This property is sold under a decree of the court of Chancery, and clear titles will be made and conveyances given on payment of the pur- chase money and not before.—This is worthy the attention of persons desirous of purchasing fine farms. PHILIP B. KEY, WILLIAM MARBURY } Trustees. July 18th, 1803. 3w.
NEW BOOKS. Just imported in the ship Active , from London, via Philadelphia, and for sale by RAPINE, CONRAD & CO. New- Jersey Avenue, near the capitol, a choice collection of new and valuable books— amongst which are Burk's works, 8 vols. 8vo. Pratt's Gleanings, 5 vols. 8vo. elegant. Percy's Voyage, 2 vols. 8vo. Mickle's Iriadi, 2 vols. 8vo. Link's Travels, 8vo.—Clavigero's Mexico, 2 vols. 4to. Sancho's Letters, 8vo. Memoirs of Pius the 6th, 2 vols. 8vo. Segur's Frederic William 2nd, 3 vols. 8vo. Soulauié's Memoirs of Louis 16th, 6 vols. 8vo. Spallanzani's Travels, 4 vols. 8vo. Watson's Philip 2nd and 3rd, 5 vols. 8vo. Helen Maria Williams' Sketches, 2 vols. 8vo. Gibbon's Roman Empire 12 vols. 8vo. Grandpre's Voyage in the Indian Ocean 2 vols. Memoirs of Politianus, 8vo. Reynier's State of Egypt, 8vo. Cavallo's Natural and Experimental Philoso- phy, a new and valuable work, 4 vols. 8vo. Beckman's Moral Philosophy, 8vo. Payley's (Dr.) Natural Theology, 8vo. Adams on the Microscope, with plates. Brown's Travels into Africa, 4to. Hornman's "do." Grant's Life of France. Delphine 6 vols. 12mo. Microcos 5 vols. 12mo. The Benevolent Jew, 2 vols. by Geo. Walker. Inidel Father, 2 vols. 12mo. Monk of Madrid 4 vols. 12mo. Lorimon 2 vols. 12mo.—Home 3 vols. 12mo. Romance of the Pyrenees 4 vols. 12mo. The Savage of Aveyron, 12mo. Tales of Superstition 12mo. Broad Grins, by G. Coleman. Boiawen's Poems, 12mo. Araia—Glover's Atheniadi, 3 vols. 8vo. In addition to the above they have also on hand a collection of well assorted books on education, science, and amusement, which they will sell at such prices as cannot fail of giving general satisfaction.
FIRST LEGION. ATTENTION! A 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, intituled, "An act more effectually to provide for the organization of the Militia of the District of Columbia," ordered that the fol- lowing be the "Uniform to be worn by all non-commissioned officers and privates be- longing 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 STOCK- INGS , or WHITE PANTALOONS and WHITE STOCKINGS , or WHITE OVER- ALLS , with SHIRTS and ROUND BLACK HATS , which Uniform having been approved by the Brigadier General, is now published by order of the said court. WM. L. BEALL, Clerk of L. C. E.
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 deter- mined on for the respective legions, by the first legionary courts of enquiry which shall be held, and to be approved of by the Bri- gadier General; provided the expense of the same, additional to that of usual, ordinary, and dress clothing, does not exceed five dol- lars for each person, and every such non-com- missioned officer, or drummer, or fifer, or private, appearing at any muster held after three months from the time that such unifor- m 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 him- self.
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 Calimere's, superior NAVY BLUE and other colours; hand- some NAVY & FASHIONABLE BOTTONS, &c. Gentlemen of ARMY, NAVY and FASHION served with expedition and taste. New Jersey Avenue, seventh house from Capitol Square and Pennsylvania Avenue near the President's Square. April 23 1803. tf
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 24th of June last, near the Eastern Branch ferry, City of Washington, a Negro man named ABRAHAM , but being an initial fellow, I expect he will change his name, and pass for a free man. He is about 26 years of age, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, well made. He is rather of a yellow complexion; his wool is very short, and a scar on one side of his head near the top; he speaks very quick, and stammers in his speech. He was formerly the property of Doctor Blake of Cal- vert county. I have some reason to believe he has made for that place, or otherwise for Baltimore. He had on, which was Osnaburg trousers, an old shirt, a grey short coat. Whoever delivers the said fellow to me, shall receive the above reward. LEWIN TALBURY. July 11. 1803. tawtf
LANDS FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell a tract of land situate near the foot of the Blue Ridge and Short Hills in Loudoun county Vir- ginia, bounded partly by Potomac river within two miles of Harpers Ferry and the mouth of Shenandoah. It is of strong good soil, answering perfectly well for Plaster of Paris, and contains by patent 2380 acres. It is so well known as a valuable and fine tract of land that a further description is un- necessary to those who incline to purchas- ing will naturally view and examine it. A clear and indisputable title will be given by the subscriber. There is no mortgage, judg- ment, debt, lease, claim or demand whatso- ever against any part, it having been always let to tenants at low annual rents who are raised and removable at will; but the occu- pying tenants (through favor only) have been permitted to claim from any coming in tenant one half of the deposit money as may be fet- tled between them, for the improvements and good will, the other half going to the land- lord. There are at present sixteen or seven- teen tenants upon the estate at very low rent. And it is recommended as an object well worth the attention of any person who would purchase the whole to parcel it into lesser farms to the resident tenants or others wish- ing to purchase parts of it. The terms of sale are a portion of one fourth paid down in money, or in approved negotiable paper, and the remainder in one two or three years as may be agreed on carrying interest from the day of sale. Ap- plication may be made personally, or by let- ter, to the subscriber residing at Warrenton on Potomac river, near to Alexandria, to James M'Ilhenny near the river, or to Mr. John Janney merchant in Alexandria. THOMAS ALWOOD DODGE. July 15, 1803. tewam
MECHANICS HALL. THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a House of Entertainment, on the cause- way in George Town, at the sign of the Golden Square and Compass, for the accom- modation of travellers and others, entitled the Mechanics Hall. All those who do not think themselves above a mechanic, will find 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 short- est notice. Beer and porter. Also, new pa- pers of different politics, regularly filed in the bar room. He also keeps a small assortment of Gro- ceries, of the best quality, which he sells low. Any favor in either line will be grate- fully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant, ANDREW McDONALD. A few genteel persons may be accom- modated on moderate terms with board 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 3. tawtf
All persons having claims or demands of any nature against the subscriber, are requested to exhibit their accounts, with- out delay, to JOHN BEWIT or RICHARD FORREST, Esqrs. of the city of Washing- ton, who are authorized, in my name, to ad- just and settle the same and all persons in- debted to me are requested to make payment to either of the gentlemen above named. SAMUEL BLODGET. March 30. tf
It is the wish of the Editor of the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER to engage an individual well qualified to REPORT THE DEBATES OF CON- GRESS. Immediate application, with the terms that will be agreeable, is re- quested. The Editors of papers who publish Debates from the National Intelligencer are requested to insert this advertise- ment in their papers a few times.
Conveyancer's Office. THOMAS HERTY. Grateful for past favors, in- forms his friends and the public, that he con- tinues to prepare CONVEYANCES OF LAND, and every other species of DEED or INSTRU- MENT in the line of his profession, with legal precision, and on moderate terms, titles 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 11 1803. tawtf
BY AUTHORITY. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, To build a Catholic Cathedral Church in the City of Baltimore. Dollars. 1 prize of 20,000 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 10,000 1 do 5000 18 5,000 5 do 1000 5,000 10 do 500 5,000 15 do 200 3,000 200 do 100 20,000 200 do 50 10,000 200 do 25 5,000 250 do 20 5,000 4000 do 25 100,000 1 first drawn ticket after 2000, having a blank to its number, 500 1 do after 4000 do 500 1 do after 6000 do 500 1 do after 8000 do 500 1 do after 10,000 do 500 1 do after 12,000 do 500 1 do after 14,000 do 500 1 do after 16,000 do 500 1 do after 20,000 do 2,000 1 last drawn ticket, which may have a blank to its number, 4,000 7154 Prizes, 210,000 13,856 blanks—Not two to a prize. 21,000 tickets, at 10 dollars each, 210,000 The laudable purpose of this lottery—the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are consider- rations which give the managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of tickets shall be sold to authorize it; and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the for- tunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as re- linquished for the benefit of the church. For the satisfaction of those at a distance, it may be necessary to mention, that the man- agers have given bond to the mayor and city council in the sum of 120,000 dollars, for the due payment of the prizes which may be drawn. Tickets to be had of the managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them. Managers. Right Rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Beccan, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Walsh, Charles Chequiere, Patrick Bennett, Arnold Livers, Luke Tiernan, Francis L. Mitchell. July 13, 1803. copf
The managers have lodged a number of officers in the above lottery in the hands of Wm. Brent and James D. Barry for sale.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an ele- gant assortment of the best quality Super- fine Cloths, Cambrics, Silk Bonneting, Black and fancyilk Mouselin velvet, white & figured Mouselins, Swandowns, Toilettines, Velveteens, Fancy coverts, Contings, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N.B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Many uniforms made in the best style of fashion. New Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1802.
FOR SALE. BY RAPINE CONRAD & CO. WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT JAUNDICE BITTERS. A Medicine extremely useful when Jaundice and Bilious complaints are prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious me- dicine for curing jaundice and bilious disor- ders, and removing that sinking, faint, disrelish- feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the fore part of the day, weak-kneed and tremb- ling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so com- mon to jaundice and bilious people. Likewise Wheaton's Patent ITCH OINTMENT: The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the Itch, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients ne- ver before discovered or used in that disorder. August 8. tawtf
COMMITTED on the 24th day of July last, to the gaol of Prince George county Maryland, a negro man by the name of Richard about five feet ten or two inches high, appears to be thirty years old or upwards a dark complexion, has a scar on the right side of his forehead, and a small scar near the left eye, has lost two or three of his upper teeth— his clothing an old shirt, brown wool trousers, and the crown of an old wool hat, lays he belongs to general B. Kerleau, near Port Tobacco Charles county, and that he was hired to Mr. O'Brien in the City of Washing- ton—his owner is required to release him from gaol or he will be sold out for his prison fees as the law directs. THOMAS MACGILL, Sheriff, Prince George county Md. August 3, 1803. taw am
WAS committed to the Jail of Baltimore county, as a runaway, on the 19th inst. a negro man named JACOB , who is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, stout & well made; has a scar under his right cheek, about an inch long; has on a front green coarse with red cape, blue waistcoat, Russia sheeting trow- ers, and snubnosed shirt, mixed grey worsted stockings, and half worn shoes and wool hat— He says he belongs to Mr. Robert Hodgson, of the State of Georgia. If the owner of said negro does not release him, he will be sold for his goal fees according to law. JAMES WILSON, Sheriff. April 21. tawtf
WAR DEPARTMENT, June 1st, 1803.
Notice is hereby given, THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Depart- ment of War, until the 31st day of July next ensuing for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1803, until the 30th day of September, 1804, both days inclusive, at the following places—viz. First. At Niagara, Detroit, Chicago, the Miami of the Lakes, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, and at any place in the State of Ohio. Second. At Vincennes. Third. At Fort Meigs, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and near the mouth of the Illinois. Fourth. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Ten- nessee and Kentucky, and within the Chero- kee nation between Tennessee and Georgia. Fifth. At the Chickasaw Bluffs, Natchez, Fort Adams, Mobile, and any place within the Mississippi Territory more than ten miles from the river, and on the road between the Mississippi River and the Tennessee river, and on the road from Natchez to the bounda- ry line between the Choctaw and Chickasaw lands, and at any place in the Chickasaw or Choctaw country between Bear Creek and Natchez. Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States from the 1st day of January, 1804, until the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several States hereinafter mentioned—viz. Sixth. At Fort Wilkinson, Coehorn Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Georgia, or on the Indian bounda- ry between Georgia and the Creek nation. Seventh. At Chatsworth, Rocky Mountaintown, on the head waters of the Satilla, and at any place or places where troops are or may be sta- tioned, marched or recruited within the State of South and North Carolina. Eighth. At Norfolk and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Vir- ginia. Ninth. At Fort Mifflin, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Mary- land. Tenth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburgh, Car- belle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Eleventh. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place and places where troops are or may be stationed, march- ed or recruited within the State of New York, excepting Niagara. Twelfth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, in any part of Vermont, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of Con- necticut and Rhode Island. Thirteenth. At Fort Independence (Boston Harbour), and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Massachusetts, excepting at Maine-expected. Fourteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of New Hampshire and the District of Maine.
A Ration to consist of one pound and a quarter of Beef, or three quarters of a pound of Pork, eighteen ounces of Bread or Flour, one gill of Rum, Whiskey or Brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of Salt, four quarts of Vinegar, four pounds of Soap, and one pound and one half of Candles to every hundred Ra- tions. The prices of the several component parts of the Ration must be specified. The Rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilli- mackinac, Detroit and Niagara for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the Western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commis- sioners of fortified places or ports to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency, fuel sup- plies of like provisions in advance, as in the direction of the Commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the Contractor is to be at the expense and risk of filling the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depletions of an enemy or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for by the United States at the price of the articles captured or de- stroyed, on the depletions of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the cer- tificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstance of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contract, new in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months. H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War.
NOTICE. LEGIONARY ORDERS. A Legionary Court of Enquiry, under the Militia Law, will be held at Rhodes's Tavern in the City of Washington, on Thursday the 25th instant, at 9 o'clock in the morning, for the purpose of hear- ing appeals from the Battalion Courts, and assessing fines for offences and for other purposes. A punctilious attendance of the mem- bers will be expected. By order of Lieut. Col. Comdr Brent, WM. D. BEALL, Adjutant. Aug. 10, 1803.