The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1802-12-24 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. III.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCLXI.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 1802.
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National Intelligencer.
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM
MOROCCO.
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE,
OF
15th DECEMBER, 1802.
Extracts of letters from James Simpson, Esq. Consul of the U. States, for Morocco, resident at Tangier, to the Secretary of State.
From No. 35.
Dated Tangier, 8th Jan. 1802.
"At this time, Muley Soliman has not a single vessel of war afloat; at Sale two frigates of about 20 guns are building, and may probably be launched next Spring, but he is in want of many stores for them ere they can be sent to sea. At Teuan, they have lately patched up an old half galley, to carry two bow guns and fifty men, but, if I am to judge from her appearance last May, she is scarce fit to go to sea. This is all the navy."
"When Muley Soliman requested I would procure for his use, the mentioned one hundred gun carriages, he particularly mentioned they would be paid for on delivery at this port, as advised in No. 33. I was in hopes Mr. Bulkeley might have been able to contract for them, payable in that way, but he acquainted me they must be paid for in Lisbon, and that he judged they might cost about three hundred and twenty mill rees each. Highly desirous of gratifying his Majesty, and having no other means of providing for payment of these carriages, I proposed drawing for the sum, that might be required on account of my salary; this I trust, at your side, will be admitted as a proof, that nothing in my power to do on this occasion has been wanting, notwithstanding what the Emperor and his ministers may suppose. Should government think well of making the Emperor of Morocco a present at this time, as a fresh proof of the friendship of the United States, (in the event of his continuing the peace uninterrupted, as I trust will be the case) these carriages in my opinion, would be more acceptable to him than any thing else; in that case it will be necessary to give Mr. Bulkeley directions respecting the payment of them. Should this measure be determined on, I would with due submission beg leave to recommend a letter being sent by the President to the Emperor on the occasion; especially as since recognition of the treaty in 1795, and his letter of the 18th August, that year, no direct communication whatever has been made to his Majesty on the part of the United States."
"The Tripoline ambassador or messenger came from thence so long ago, was permitted on Saturday last to proceed for Fez to meet the Emperor. This man's business in this country is not precisely known, but will soon be, after he may have an interview with Muley Soliman."
"On Monday the 14th ult. the Bashiaw sent for me, and after making his secretary and other attendants retire, he told me Muley Soliman was much displeased at my not having obtained for him the gun carriages he had commissioned, adding that the reasons I had alledged in my last letter to the Emperor on the subject, were by no means satisfactory, as they appeared to him to be merely excuses. Conscious that I had said nothing but what Mr. Bulkeley had written me, on the part of the carpenter at Lisbon, who had offered to contract to make these carriages, I felt perfectly easy on the occasion; and endeavoured to convince the Bashiaw that the motive alledged for his Majesty's displeasure was groundless, of which he at last seemed to be satisfied. He then said he was also instructed by his Majesty, to demand whether I was authorized to make him presents of money from time to time. I answered that by the treaty made between Sidy Mahomet and the United States of America, and confirmed by Muley Soliman, no stipulation whatever was made for my government making presents at any stated periods, of consequence that I was without any instructions on that subject."
"The Tripoline went to the Emperor as ambassador, solicited some cargoes of wheat, and is gone to Rhabat with permission to load; but he certainly will not find vessels to charter whilst Tripoli continues blockaded. The Emperor having also been solicited to give his assistance towards getting the Tripoline brig, which lays at Gibraltar, lent some, consented to give a crew and pro-
visions for that purpose. A few days ago the Governor solicited from the Swedish consul and myself in his Majesty's name, passports for her, which having convinced him it was not in our power to grant, under the actual situation of Tripoli, it was agreed we should write admiral Siderstrom and commodore Dale, on the subject, which has been done."
From No. 38.
Dated 19th March, 1802.
"I confirm that Muley Soliman has agreed to allow wheat to be sent from his country to Tripoli; but I should think it will be next to an impossibility for them to find vessels to charter for that voyage, whilst that port is so notoriously known to be blockaded; whatever may be done in this particular, at any of the Emperor's ports, I shall take care to advise the commanders of the frigates on this station of."
From No. 39.
Dated 13th May, 1802.
"Yesterday I had certain intelligence of the Governor of Rhabat having received his Majesty's orders on the 6th inst. for sending a Schooner to Dar-el-beyda immediately to load wheat for Tripoli."
"On the 2d inst. the two frigates were launched at Rhabat, I am assured they are peiced for 26 guns each on the main deck; if so they must be much crowded, for no ship of a suitable length, and draft of water for that force can enter any of the ports of this empire. Nothing that I yet know of has been done towards obtaining the small cruisers it was said his Majesty intended to station at this port."
From No. 40.
Dated 5th June, 1802.
"I have the honor to transmit herewith the copy of No. 39, also a translation of the minister's answer to the letter written him on the 25th April by the Swedish consul and myself, on the subject of his Majesty's desire of sending wheat to Tripoli, by which you will see he submits the propriety of that measure to the letter of the treaties of Sweden and the United States, with this country. Unfortunately neither make any provision for such a case, nor are blockaded ports mentioned in them. Hitherto none of the shipments have taken place."
"Sunday last the Governor sent for Mr. Wyk and me to shew us a letter from his Majesty, desiring to know if we were yet authorized to grant passports for that wheat and the Tripoline ship, laying at Gibraltar, which of course was answered in the negative."
"It did appear he had been instructed to treat with us upon the subject, in the precise terms of the minister's letter, we however did not fail to repeat to him that all sort of intercourse by sea with blockaded ports was pointedly opposed to the law of nations and common usage at this day. This conference was held in the presence of the commodore of the Tripoline ship, and one of their ambassadors secretaries, who brought the letter from his Majesty."
Translation of a letter from Sidy Mahomet Ben Absalem Selawey.
"Praise is due to God alone—There is no power or strength but in God."
"To the consuls Peter Wyk and Simpson—health."
"Your letter reached the high presence of our master (whom God preserve) and I read it to him, also what you say on subject of a passport for the Tripoline ambassador."
"This wheat to be sent belongs to my master, if you allow it to pass when the ambassador goes, as the property of his Majesty it will be very well. If not you will do what is regular, and is established by the treaties of peace between us and you."
"The Governor Hodge Abdarhaman Achach will confer with you on this matter. Let what is in the treaties of peace be done."
"Written to you on the 7th day of Muharram 1217 (corresponding to the 10th May 1802.)"
(Signed) "Mahomet Ben Absalem Selawey."
From No. 41.
Dated 14th June, 1802.
"No. 40, concluded 10th inst. and forwarded to Gibraltar, I presume is still there, and that this will go from thence with it."
"I have now the honor to acquaint you that yesterday the Governor sent for me, to say he had just received a letter from the Emperor with orders to acquaint me, that since passports could not
be granted for the two cargoes of wheat he wished to send to Tripoli, his Majesty had directed the vessels should go to Tunis, which I was happy to hear, as by that means we get rid of what threatened to be a very unpleasant piece of business."
"In the evening, at the request of the Governor, I wrote his Majesty to explain again the powerful motives why I could not sanction vessels going to Tripoli, but that I was ready to grant the usual certificates for those his Majesty might direct to be laden with cargoes, his property, for Tunis."
From No. 42.
Dated 17th June, 1802.
"It is with great concern I am under the necessity of acquainting you, that either the information given the Swedish Consul and myself on Sunday last, respecting his Imperial Majesty having consented to allow his wheat vessels to go to Tunis, was extremely fallacious on the part of the Governor of Tangier, or the Emperor must have speedily repented of having taken that resolution."
"This morning the governor sent for me again, to say he had fresh instructions from his Majesty, with orders to demand from me passports for those vessels to go direct to Tripoli, and in case of refusal that I was to quit the country, adding that the letter was written in such strong terms as must prevent his consenting to any mitigation.—After a very long conference he at last, however, allowed me time to write to commodore Morris at Gibraltar which I am now about to do fully."
From No. 43.
Dated Gibraltar, June 26, 1802.
"With this I beg leave to include a copy of 42, and am extremely sorry to add the intelligence of my having been compelled by the Governor Tangier to retire from thence on Thursday evening, in consequence of positive orders from his Imperial Majesty to that effect I received on the evening of the 22d, accompanied with advice of his having declared war against the United States."
"I had another interview with the governor of Tangier, when I succeeded in obtaining his promise to suspend again the execution of his Majesty's orders received on the 16th for my expulsion, until he could represent to his Majesty the impossibility he was then satisfied had always existed to my granting the required passports, since the commodore could not sanction them."
From No. 44.
Dated Gibraltar, 3d July, 1802.
"I have now to acquaint you, that yesterday I received a letter from the governor of Tangier, dated 30th June, advising that his Imperial Majesty (in answer to the letter he wrote on the 22d) had directed that I might be permitted to remain there six months; adding that in consequence, I was at liberty to return to my house in Tangier, or not, as I should see fit."
Extracts of a letter from James Simpson, Esq. Consul of the United States, &c. for the kingdom of Morocco, to the Secretary of State, dated at Gibraltar, 16 July, 1802.
"I have the honor of transmitting with this duplicate of No. 44, also a copy of the letter I wrote the governor of Tangier, in answer to that I mentioned to have received from him. On same sheet is extract of a letter from the Danish consul at Tangier, to me, containing substance of what the governor charged him to communicate by way of reply to my letter to him; all which I beg leave to submit to your perusal."
"In constant hope of seeing the Adams, upon mature consideration, I thought as I had been expelled the country, and the alarm given of danger to the American flag, it was best wait her arrival, and receipt of the instructions I fully depend on receiving by that ship, before I closed with the Governor's proposal of returning to Tangier, or entirely reject it; by this I was guided in the answer I gave to his letter, and it is satisfactory to see the determination meets his entire approbation."
"My friend at Rhabat writes me, under twenty fifth July, that the equipment of the two frigates there, goes on but slowly; but at Tetuan I find they make all dispatch with the two galleys, & that this day week, guns, anchors & cables, were sent from Tangier by a Moor's boat for him."
Copy of a letter from J. Simpson, Esq. Consul of the United States, &c. for the kingdom of Morocco to the Governor of Tangiers, dated at Gibraltar, 5th July, 1802.
"Sir,
"I have received your Excellency's letter of the 29th last Moon, advising me his Imperial Majesty Muley Soliman had been pleased to direct that I might remain in Tangier six months. Had that order reached you, previous to my being compelled to retire from his Majesty's dominion, I should certainly have availed of it. The frigate we expected from America has not yet reached this place; the moment she arrives I will do myself the honor of writing his Imperial Majesty, and in the mean time, I beg you will be fully assured, my best endeavors will continue to be exerted for a renewal of peace and good friendship, between his Imperial Majesty and America."
Extract of a letter from Mr. Shansborn, Danish Consul General, dated Tangier, 9th July, 1802, to James Simpson, Esq. the American Consul.
"Your esteemed favor of the 5th inst. is duly come to hand, with the enclosed letter for the governor of this place. I delivered it in his own hand, and according to your request, explained to him the contents of it. In answer, he desired me to tell you, that he found you were in the right, and that he would not neglect, by the first opportunity, to inform his Majesty that he had written to you a very good letter, and that he had got till a better answer."
Extract from the same to the Secretary of State, dated at Tangier, 27th July, 1802.
"I had the honor to receive by captain Campbell of the Adams, the letter you wrote me on the 30th April to which I must pray you will excuse my replying at length this morning. It was considered by commodore Morris and myself, proper that I should pass over to this place for the purpose of more speedily and effectually making the communications you charged me with for his Imperial Majesty, on part of the President."
"In the mean time I have to acquaint you that the frigate at Larach lays quite ready for sea, and that her commander left this place on Sunday fully authorized to capture American vessels."
From same to same, dated at Tangier, 3d August, 1802.
"The 27th last month I had the honor of addressing No. 46 to you, with advice of my return to this country, original was sent commodore Morris, and duplicate via Lisbon. Last night I returned from Tetuan after having had an interview with Hodge Abderhaman Hasbashi, who confirmed to me that the ship mentioned to be ready at Larach, was destined to detain American vessels as well as others; and shewed me his Majesty's original letter written by himself, authorizing Hasbashi to give directions to the captain for that effect, the ship to be placed entirely under his direction."
Hasbashi did not long hesitate ere he proposed to withdraw the authority he had given for the Larach ship taking Americans, provided I would grant the captain the usual certificates given by consuls to the Emperor's cruisers, that he might put to sea; but that I positively refused, or to sanction any vessel whatever belonging to the emperor going to sea in any degree armed, until such time as his majesty should see proper to give the most positive declaration of his being at peace as heretofore with the United States. After many arguments on both sides, Hasbashi promised me he would recommend to his majesty to desist from his hostile intentions against the United States."
"Accordingly it was agreed both him and me should immediately write his majesty, and enclosed with this I have the honor of transmitting copy of my letter, which I beg you will be good enough to lay before the President, together with this dispatch, for his information on what has been done. At this moment I have the highest gratification in saying, I enjoy hopes of a speedy accommodation; but at the same time altho' I have the conscious satisfaction of knowing, that every exertion possible in my power has been made for paving the way for it, even during the time I was at Gibraltar, by endeavouring to gain my friends near the emperor, over to our interest, yet I must candidly say, had there not been a naval force at hand to keep their cruisers in port, I very much doubt if all I could have done, would have been attended with that success, I now to much hope for."
(COPY.)
May it please your majesty.
With all due respect and deference I beg leave to write your Imperial Majesty this letter, and to express my sincere wish, it may meet your majesty in the enjoyment of perfect health, which I pray God long to continue.
After having retired from your majesty's dominions, in consequence of your orders communicated to me for that effect, by your servant Hodge Abderhaman Hasbashi, it's with the highest satisfaction I have returned, for purpose of laying before your majesty the contents of a letter received from the Secretary of State of the United States of America, replete with expressions of the respect and particular regard the President of the said United States entertains towards your majesty.
That letter was written on the 30th day of April, corresponding with the 28th Duhajja of last year. I have it in particular charge thereby, to assure your Imperial Majesty, in the name of the President, how very highly he regards your Majesty's faithful observance of the peace established between your royal father (who is in glory) and the United States: the interruption has happened since that letter was written, I trust I may be allowed to hope, will speedily be done away.
I farther beg leave to represent to your majesty that having found it impossible to obtain from Europe the one hundred gun carriages your majesty was pleased last year to desire I would endeavor to provide for you, (as I had the honor of advising your majesty at that time) it became my duty to represent that disappointment to the government I serve. The President, desirous of giving your majesty a proof of his friendship, immediately directed that one hundred gun carriages, such as your Majesty desired me to procure, should be made, and sent by a vessel to Tangier for your Majesty's use so soon as they could be finished.—Although the great distance of America from this country, necessarily occasions considerable delay to answers on any subject submitted from hence, and of consequence that this determination of the President has been long in reaching your Majesty, yet I fully persuade myself your Majesty will see in his ready attention to send to your Majesty what appeared would be acceptable, a strong proof of the sincere intention of the government of the United States, faithfully to maintain not only peace, but the strictest friendship and good harmony with your Majesty.
I purpose waiting at Tangier to receive such answer as your Majesty shall be pleased to order to be written to this letter, in full reliance your Majesty will now be pleased to shew equally friendly sentiments towards the United States, and issue orders for annulling the declaration of war made against them, that peace may be restored, and their ships of war stationed in these seas, again respected in all cases your Majesty's &c.
In fulfilling my duty, by making these friendly communications, on the part of the government of the United States, I beg your Majesty will be persuaded, I have sincere satisfaction; since it has ever been, and shall be my constant endeavor to promote peace, harmony and good friendship, between this country and America.
I pray the Almighty God, to preserve your Majesty, many years in health and prosperity, and beg leave to subscribe myself, with the highest respect and veneration.
May it please your Majesty, Your Majesty's most obedient, And devoted humble servant, (t.s.) JAMES SIMPSON. Tetuan, 31st July, 1802.
His Imperial Majesty Muley Soliman, Ben Mahomet, Ben Abdalgh, Ben Ismael; Sheriff, Emperor of Fez, Mequinez and Morocco, &c. &c. &c.
From same to same dated at Tangier, 12th August, 1802.
"Original of No. 47, was forwarded by way of Lisbon, duplicate and triplicate, under cover of Mr. Gavino at Gibraltar, each accompanied by a copy of the letter I wrote the Emperor from Tetuan. I have now the honor of enclosing with this translation of the answer I received last night, to that letter, by which I am concerned to find, new ground taken, likely to be productive of some trouble with his Imperial Majesty. A great consolation is, that the pretension of frequent embassies is totally founded in error, for no such arrangement as is pretended, was made by me, with the late minister, Sedy Mohamet Ben Ottoman; nor has any thing of that nature ever

been moved or hinted at, since the period alluded to, namely, 1795."
TRANSLATION.
In the name of the merciful God.
There is no power or force but that proceeding from the great and most high God.
To JAMES SIMPSON—Consul of America.
Your letter reached the high presence of our master, (whom God preserve,) and he was thereby informed of the orders you had received from the American nation.
Our master's pleasure is, that you return to your house; and he has given his orders accordingly, that you may remain as you have hitherto, but in the exercise of your office, and herewith goes the order for that effect to Alcayde Abderrahmen El-Hassan—to return to your house.
His Majesty also orders me to acquaint you, that he still adheres to what you stipulated with Sidi Mohamet Ben Othman, (to whom God be merciful,) which is, that your nation shall send each year, one of your people to the high presence of our master, with your present; but if it be delayed for you to come every year, by reason of the distance of your country, you will come once in every two years.
Upon this the convention with your nation was made, and the treaties signed. If you abide by this agreement and fulfil it, you will be as you were, and your attentions will increase our friendship; and if you do not fulfil it, you will see how you will have to settle your matters. What has happened to you now, has been occasioned by your own tardiness and neglect in this particular, but our master, (whom God preserve,) now forgives all that, & do you on your part, as justice directs, and God will assist you.
Written by order of our master, (whom the Almighty God has exalted,) on the seventh of Rabi a Tany 1217, (corresponding with the 6th August, 1802,) by his servant, Mohammed Ben Ahslem Selamy, enclosed with the affairs of foreign nations, whom God purify of his sin—Amen.
Translated from Arabic to Spanish, by Dr. Manuel De Becerra, professor of the former language—and from Spanish, by JAMES SIMPSON.
Tangier, 12th August, 1802. (To be Continued.)
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR.
FROM PHILADELPHIA.
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With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion.
New Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1802. tf.
Thomas Carpenter, TAYLOR.
HAS received a very handsome assortment of goods consisting of superfine cloths, cassimeres and coatings of all colours.
Patent water proof Cloths, Silk and woolen Mouselines, Toilingnettes, velveteens, &c. of superior quality.
From which, and an acquisition of the newest fashions and the best workmen, he can assure whatever commanded.
Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square, and New Jersey Avenue, about eight houses from Capitol Square. Dec. 1, 1802. tf.
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A likely young NEGRO WOMAN. GOOD House servant—Enquire at the Office of the National Intelligencer.
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With sundry articles of Groceries for sale at Reduced prices, by JOHN GOULDING, Broker. December 3. eptf.
TO LET.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, December 24, 1802.
To the LEGISLATURE of the UNITED STATES.
(Subject of a Militia Concluded.)
If then, it be undeniable that a large portion, if not the whole of our political happiness depend upon an efficient militia, ought not the administration of our national concerns, the constituted guardians of our rights, immediately, without an hour's unnecessary delay, to set about the work.
But to such appeals to the intelligent patriotism of our representatives, the constant reply is, that the expence of a well disciplined militia is beyond the ability of the government to meet.
If this be true, it will be the more to be regretted as it shuts the door to every decisive measure which can be devised, and leaves nothing in the power of government but the pursuit of a temporising policy.
But it is not believed to be true. Its incorrectness can be established by facts. By the Constitution the United States are empowered "to provide for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia, and for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively the appointment of the officers, and the authority of training the militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress."
It follows that the expence attending the disciplining of the militia is, or may be divided between the United States and the individual States.—There is a power, though not an obligation, in the government of the Union to defray the whole expence. But, inasmuch as the power over the militia is concurrent, and inasmuch as the benefits resulting from a good militia would be mutual, it would appear equitable that the burthen should not fall exclusively on the general or state governments.
The ability to meet the expences of a militia establishment depends, therefore, on the joint ability of the general and state governments.
If it be assumed that under the existence of such an establishment a large standing force would be useless, it will be fair to consider the expences incurred for the support of such force beyond its necessary limit, as a fund for the carrying into effect an efficient militia system. It is acknowledged that a certain portion of standing force is necessary, and will probably continue to be so. The present military establishment being found fully competent, let that be taken as the basis of calculation. On the other hand let the military expences actually incurred by the government be stated. To make the estimate more correct, let these expences be contrasted for the past ten years. The difference between the aggregate sum actually expended, and that which would have been expended for a number of soldiers equal to the present establishment, will exhibit the sum which the United States might have contributed, during this period, to the support of the militia, had they been efficiently organized.
From as correct information as I can obtain from printed official statements the aggregate appropriations for the military department for the ten years from Jan. 1, 1792 to Jan. 1, 1802, amount to about 18 millions of dollars. This sum divided by ten years gives to each year the average expenditure of about one million eight hundred thousand dollars.
The present appropriation for a year amounts to about nine hundred thousand dollars. Deduct the one from the other, and there remains about 900,000 dollars, which might have been annually devoted by the general government to the support of a militia.
Without intending to dictate any plan, it may safely be affirmed that this sum would be competent to maintain 30,000 men in the field for thirty days in the year, which is believed to be a period sufficiently long to make them tolerable soldiers. In the establishment of such a system the co-operation of the states might be rationally counted upon, who would be able without resorting to any burthensome imposition, to maintain the additional number of 10,000 men making altogether 40,000.
This would be the result of the present ability of the government without any extraordinary taxation. But can it be doubted that, for the accomplishment of so great an object, the people would cheerfully make an additional contribution? If this should be resorted to, to extend the effective militia to eighty or an hundred thousand would involve but a trifling addition to the present taxes. Without however insisting upon this measure, it is firmly believed that the complete organization of 40,000 effective militia men would be fully adequate to any probable crisis of affairs likely to occur for many years. The adoption of such a feature of a militia system would not in the least im-
pair the strength of the present regular establishment, while it would undeniably diminish the occasions for which it was provided.
Some there are who are jealous of any select corps. But is there any reason for this jealousy when it is considered that the individuals composing the select corps would mingle with their fellow-citizens eleven months out of twelve, and would be marshalled under officers either appointed by themselves or by the state governments; and when it is further considered that they would in general be in detached bodies, dispersed over the union, surrounded by citizens with arms in their hands. Indeed should such jealousy be excited, however unpleasant it might be in other respects, it would be productive of the valuable effect of creating an honorable rivalry between the unselected and the select corps of militia.
Should such a plan be adopted, after the first organisation of it, its execution would every year become easier and easier, and the strength of the establishment progress with great rapidity. The actual service for one month for five successive years, it is believed, would constitute a citizen a good soldier. Experience has proved that after so long a service, a man may retire from military life for many years, perhaps for the vigorous period of life, without losing, in any considerable degree, his acquired qualifications. At the expiration, therefore, of five years, we should have a new set of select militia, & the body would be augmented to 80,000; at the expiration of 10 years, it would be augmented to 120,000; at that of 15 years to 160,000 men; making a proper deduction for deaths.
Another view, equally encouraging, may be taken. At present we pay 7,300,000 dollars annually in order to redeem the public debt. At the expiration of fifteen years, the whole debt will be paid. What then shall be done with the redundant wealth of the treasury? Shall the taxes be reduced? That is certainly a desirable event. The peace and prosperity of the country will be eminently promoted by it. Let it, however, be considered that our population will be then nearly doubled, and our resources extended in a proportionate degree. The taxes, therefore, may be greatly reduced, and there will still remain a large surplus revenue. To what better purpose, I ask, can this revenue, or a part of it be applied?
It may be said, "Let us wait until that period arrive. Then we shall agree to support an effective militia."
But I answer; whence this security for the intervening period? Exists there no foreign enemy ready to profit of our weakness? Exists there no turbulent ambition within waiting the most propitious season to draw the sword of usurpation? Are we all agreed in the superiority of a republican system? Has it no enemies among us? Is there no danger that power rightfully conferred may be abused? If these suggestions awaken no alarms, then are we ripe not only for rejecting every precaution of defence, but also for shaking off every wholesome restraint of government.
The Bill reported on Monday last by Mr. Nicholson, "for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia," provides, that any debtor having been a resident of the district of Columbia for a year next before his application, and being in actual confinement, shall, on application to the district court, be liberated and freed from arrest, on certain prescribed conditions, which correspond with the ordinary requisitions of insolvent laws; the liberation to take place at the time of application, in case the debtor give bond for his personal appearance in court, to undergo the necessary examination, &c.
It is further provided, that the court may allow a debtor and his family to retain their necessary wearing apparel.
To the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, the joint memorial of the members of the first and second chambers of the city council of Washington, in the district of Columbia.
The city council of Washington, in carrying into execution the law which gives them birth, must more immediately have become sensible of any defects which may exist in their constitution. Those local circumstances, which may escape the notice of Congress, as well as of the citizens generally, the exercise of the powers with which they have been entrusted will have presented more fully to their view. To submit the result of their experience to that body to whom is confided the ultimate superintendence of their affairs, is a duty which they owe equally to their constituents, the citizens of the metropolis; and to the legislators of the union, the guardians of their interests. With that confidence, therefore, which their particular situation will in some measure warrant, and that respect which the representation of the American nation inspires, they ask the attention of Congress to certain ameliorations of their city government, which experience has shown to be advisable. The inviolability of the people of the
city of Washington with the political right of regulating their own local concerns, is a measure so necessary, and of such inestimable consequence to their welfare, that the law which confers it, in the judgment of your memorialists, should become permanent. Your memorialists beg leave, therefore, to recommend to the Congress of the United States, the propriety of abolishing the limitation to two years, and of rendering the law perpetual, as the first object worthy of legislative consideration.
The second object to which your memorialists deem it advisable to call the attention of Congress, is the organization of the two chambers. The plan of city government adopted for Washington, which institutes a popular legislative body, associated with a distinct executive magistrate, meets with the high approbation of your memorialists. The division of the legislative body into two branches also obtains their approbation. They are not able, however, to discover the propriety of an inequality of numbers in the branches. They therefore recommend the equalization of the two chambers. In effecting this purpose, it may be well to consider whether the interests of the city do not require, and whether its increased weight of character will not justify, an enlargement of the representation. Under this impression your memorialists recommend an addition of one half to their present number, rising from twelve to eighteen members. These they contemplate as distributed into two separate and equal chambers, each being composed of nine members. As the separation by their own ballot appears to be attended with no particular advantage, they advise the election of the respective chambers by two distinct tickets, annually, on the first Monday in May.
In that freedom which the members of the council have allowed themselves in investigating the improvements of which systems of city government are susceptible, their convictions compel them to recommend the omission of a veto in the executive. While the veto is productive of some delay it is attended with no essential utility; and appears to be as little desirable to the magistrate who may be vested with it as to those who are subject to its exercise. If a Legislative act of this body should extend beyond the strict demarcation of power which is vested in it, or should prove inexpedient, there is not a doubt the remedy will be found in the proper authorities of the country. Your memorialists are happy to attest that no practical inconvenience has been sustained, or is likely immediately to arise on this subject; but in extending their view they cannot be unaware that the veto of the executive may at one time arrest the public will from going into operation, and at another defeat the benefit of free representation, by preventing the repeal of laws of which experience has evinced the inexpediency.
Your memorialists beg leave to recommend the following subordinate improvements; to make a majority of each chamber a quorum, practice having shown the impossibility of securing the constant attendance of a number within one of the whole; to vest the President of each chamber with power to vote on all occasions, instead of on an equal division only, and if his vote equalize the members to give him additionally a casting vote; to reduce the qualification of age required for membership from twenty-five to twenty one years, and to require citizenship as a qualification; to provide a mode of supplying vacancies, by prescribing that the citizen next highest on the polls to those elected, being a resident and otherwise qualified, shall become a member, authorizing the respective chambers, if there be two who are highest and equal, to elect one of them by ballot, and giving the president a casting vote if the ballots be equal; to extend the right of suffrage to every citizen of legal age who has been a resident six months, and expressly to withhold it from those who have entered into the regular military or naval service.
In turning their attention to powers not now vested in the city council, and which the interests of the people of Washington require to be vested in their own legislative organ, as well as to such powers as are now vested in other authorities, and which the same interests require to be similarly vested, your memorialists on mature consideration beg leave to recommend the following alterations in the existing laws; to extend the power of the city government to the inspection of flour, tobacco, and salted provisions; to the gauging of liquors, casks and vessels; to the storage of gunpowder, and all military and naval stores, not the property of the United States; to the regulation of the weight and quality of bread; to taxing, licensing, restraining, or prohibiting, hawkers, pedlars, tippling-houses, horse-races, lotteries, and all kinds of gaming; to the general superintendence of public health; to the preservation of the navigation of the Anacostia and Potomac rivers, adjoining the city, and the erection and repair of wharves, and the clearing and deepening of docks and basins; to providing for the establishment and superintendence of schools; to vest in the city government only, the power to license and regulate
ordinary keepers, retailers and ferrys; and to vest in the city government the exclusive power to provide for the poor of the city, taking from the levy court of the county of Washington, the power to tax the inhabitants of the city for the support of the poor of the county, or for county roads, bridges, warehouses or courthouses, limiting their right to tax the inhabitants of the city for any purposes whatever to one twentieth of one per cent, according to the last assessment made under the authority of the city government.
It may be found useful further to invest the city council with a special power of providing for the appointment by the Mayor of inspectors, constables, and other officers, necessary to carry into execution their laws. A declaratory provision that the interest of an inhabitant of the city shall not be a bar to his competency as a witness in courts of justice appears also to be advisable.
The council forbear to enter into argument in support of the various propositions contained in this memorial, but refer them to the judgment of the candid well-wishers of the metropolis; and to the parental consideration of the general government. It is a consolation to your memorialists to reflect that no measure adopted for their welfare can fail eventually to promote the personal convenience and accommodation of the members of the national councils, and of the administrators of the government in the different departments. With the limited resources in the reach of the city council at the present day it is obvious that little of what may be eminently useful or commodious has been within their power. So far however as they could assume fortitude to go, they trust their exertions have not proved altogether unavailing. Temporary relief has been extended to their poor; a beginning has been made towards the establishment of commodious markets, of which the city has been entirely destitute, and was of course without any adequate or regular supply of provisions; the access to the city from the adjacent country, has been somewhat facilitated; and a variety of subordinate regulations, of which the individual importance is small, but the necessity urgent and indispensable, have been made.
Further improvement to the city cannot now be expected from the funds of the late commissioners, or present superintendent, which must be devoted to the closing of prior, rather than to the entering upon new arrangements. This circumstance will devolve almost entirely on its internal government the arduous operation of so conducting its affairs as to ensure those expectations which are justly indulged of the metropolis of the United States. It becomes on this account very important that the powers of its government should be commensurate with the objects before it; and that the act of the national legislature should be proportionate to the confidence which they have been induced to delegate to it.
By unanimous order of the members of the first and second chambers of the city council of Washington. JAMES BARRY, Chairman.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22d, 1802. THE MINT.
Mr. Randolph rose in order to renew a motion which he had made yesterday and on which, [being called to the door when some objections were urged against it,] he was supriored to find himself in a small minority. Understanding that the refusal to resolve itself into a committee of the whole on his motion for abolishing the mint, was the effect of a desire on the part of the house to receive the report of the Director of that institution, for the past year, he would endeavour to show that the house were already in possession of competent information, and that it could not be affected by any communication which the head of that department might make. If this were a subject novel to the house and of an undigested nature, he should readily acknowledge his motion to have been premature; nor would it, under those circumstances, have been submitted to the House. But on examination it would appear that the subject had been matured during the last session; that information of the most satisfactory nature had been received from the director; and a bill actually passed the house. That information, if it were not in the recollection of every member of the house, was accessible to all of them. It stated explicitly, that the machinery would not last, without repair, longer than another year;—this he presumed had not renewed itself; that the house were to old that it would be necessary at the end of the year to replace them by others; that he had not, he supposed, grown younger; and that the lot was too circumferenced, and this, he imagined, had not enlarged its limits; that the expence of the institution could not by any new arrangements be reduced below 20,000 dollars. The director had not only recommended a change of the lite, but of the modes of operating the machinery of the mint, by supplying the labor of hands by steam.

Upon this information, the house had adjourned last session. No general election having intervened, he must presume that no change of sentiment had taken place. He therefore thought he had a right to consider this subject as perfectly matured, and there being no other business before the house, hoped it would be taken up; also he was not surprised at the reluctance of those gentlemen who cherished the institution as one of the insignia of sovereignty, to act upon it. This aspect of the subject could not, however, be changed by any report of the detailed operations of the mint. He, therefore, moved that the house agreeably to the order of the day, resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the resolution to repeal so much of the laws on the subject of the mint as relate to the establishing of a mint.
Mr. Gregg considered the motion to go into the committee on the subject at this time premature. He was among those members, who were not present at the late period of the last session when the resolution was passed, having previously retired from the House. It would be recollected that the appointed time for the director of the mint to make his annual report was the first Monday of January. That period is so near, that he thought it most advisable, not to proceed to act on the subject, until possessed of the information that document might furnish. Though the institution had not been considered as having operated much to the public good, yet the operation of it during the last year may perhaps change their opinions respecting it. He, therefore, moved to postpone the consideration of the motion to the second Monday in January.
Mr. Smith said he did not concur in opinion with his colleague. If members were absent when this subject was acted upon, it was their own fault; and that circumstance was certainly no argument for delay. Did he, however, believe that any new information could rational-ly be expected from the report of the director of the mint, he should not be for taking up the subject now. But of this he had no expectation. At present there was no business before the House. The committee appointed would soon make their reports, and then the House would be engaged with other subjects, to the neglect of this. Let us then, said he, take up this subject now, enter upon its discussion, and if in the progress of our enquiries we want information, it will be then time enough to postpone it.
Mr. Southard was in favour of the postponement. There were now present a number of gentlemen not members at the period of discussion during the last session. They have no documents, and cannot be correctly informed. He saw no advantage in entering upon the discussion at this time, as new and additional information may be received from the report of the director. It had been said there was no business before the House; but there was business there was; there was a bill upon their table; why not take that up and act upon it?
Mr. Randolph called for the reading of a document that would throw clear and full light upon the subject; not light of that fleeting kind that may be derived from an annual report. From this document, sufficient information could be had to convince any member that we might act as well now as at any other time.
The Clerk read a report from the director of the mint, received during the last session, stating the real and personal property attached to the mint, that the machinery might last for one year, that the horses might last a year; that to conduct the operations of the mint to advantage steam should be used instead of horses; that the lot on which the mint is erected was too small; and that a less annual sum than seventeen or eighteen thousand dollars would not provide for the establishment.
Mr. Griswold observed that he was informed yesterday by a gentleman from Massachusetts, not now in his place, that the coins issued the current year would exceed in value 500,000 dollars. He did not state this from his own knowledge. But if it should appear, from the report of the director, to be the fact, he thought it would satisfy every member, that though the establishment was an expense to the treasury, yet it was no expense to the nation; for the exportation of bullion, to that amount, to be coined, and the importation of it thereafter would cost at least 5 per cent.
Mr. Randolph said he would state a fact, which was, that notwithstanding all the issues from the mint, no member sees a coin. For himself he had not seen a piece of gold coined in the mint for two years. This, he considered, a sufficient answer to the remarks of the gentleman last up.
Mr. Lowndes said the remark of the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) was not correct, as he had seen many pieces of American coin. But he could assign a satisfactory reason for the appearance of so little gold in ordinary circulation. It was the practice of the banks to count over once a month the specie in their vaults. This trouble was considerably lessened by depositing gold instead of silver. He had been credibly assured that there was now in the vaults of the banks of the United States gold
in eagles, and half eagles to the amount of two millions of dollars.
Mr. Dennis was not for precipitating measures. He was one of those who were in favour of a serious and candid enquiry into the merits of the institution. He was not in favour of retaining it merely as an emblem of sovereignty. He believed that the sun rising would let, and he believed also that the independence and sovereignty of the nation could be as well preserved without as with the mint. But he believed it proper to receive information that would enable them to decide whether the institution, so far from being useless, may not be useful and preferable. They were not prepared to say whether the copper coinage at least should not be retained. From some information received the last session, that department of the establishment appeared to be profitable.
Mr. Dennis said that, if, on full enquiry, the establishment appeared to be a drain on the treasury, he should be for abolishing it; but he should not, on immature information, be for abolishing an institution, coeval with the government, and founded on good reasons. The reasons adduced by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) were insufficient; so far as related to the horses, he believed there were only four employed; and the purchase of four fresh ones would be a very unimportant consideration.
Another argument was drawn from the smallness of the lot on which the mint stands. Though it might be better conducted on a more extensive lot, yet he was not satisfied, notwithstanding present disadvantages, that it might not be profitably conducted at least so far as regarded a copper coinage. For these reasons he thought it proper to wait a few days, in order to receive information that would enable them to understand the points on which their decision may ultimately turn.
Mr. Huger assigned his reasons for being in favour of a postponement, coincident with those already given. He considered it proper to wait until the director's report was received. They could then avail themselves of the experience of another year, under auspices more favourable, perhaps, than those of preceding years. He thought it proper to wait, that they might see whether there had not been more economy than usual in the expenses of the last year.
The question was then taken on Mr. Gregg's motion to postpone the subject till the 2d Monday in January, and carried—Ayes 47—Noes 28.
Mr. S. Smith, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made a favorable report on the petition of John Holland, which was referred to the committee of the whole, and made the order of the day for to-morrow.
A message was received from the President of the United States by Mr. Lewis, his Secretary, imparting to the House the information requested respecting the violation on the part of Spain of the treaty between the United States and that nation.
The message is as follows: "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,"
"I now transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with the information requested in your resolution of the 17th instant."
"In making this communication, I deem it proper to observe, that I was led by the regard due to the rights and interests of the United States, and to the just sensibility of the portion of our fellow-citizens, more immediately affected by the irregular proceeding at New-Orleans, to lose not a moment in causing every step to be taken which the occasion claimed from me: being equally aware of the obligation to maintain, in all cases, the rights of the nation, and to employ, for that purpose, those just and honorable means which belong to the character of the United States."
"TH: JEFFERSON." Dec. 22, 1802."
The message is accompanied by letters from our Consul at New-Orleans—the Proclamation of the Intendant—a letter from the governor of the Mississippi Territory to the Secretary of State, enclosing a letter written to the governor of Louisiana—and a letter from the governor of Kentucky to the President.
[The documents in our next.] Mr. T. Morris submitted a resolution, instructing the committee of Ways and Means to enquire whether any and what alterations are necessary in the act supplementary to the act laying a direct tax.
He stated his object to be the postponement of the time of selling lands for the non-payment of taxes; the necessity of which arose from the confused manner in which the assessment had been made in that part of the state (New-York,) which he represented.
Agreed to. On motion of Mr. S. Smith, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Varnum in the chair—on the bill,
"To allow a drawback of duties on goods exported to New Orleans; and therein to amend the act entitled, 'An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage.'" "Be it enacted, by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That "the debentures for drawbacks of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise which have been exported from the United States, previous to the sixth day of February, one thousand eight hundred, for the port of New Orleans, on the river Mississippi, may be paid at the respective offices of the customs, on the terms and conditions prescribed by law in cases of exportation, for the benefit of drawback, to any foreign port or place, other than the dominions of a foreign state, immediately adjoining the United States."
Mr. S. Smith, spoke in favor of the bill and explained the grounds on which it had been brought in, and its operation.
Mr. Elmerdorf opposed it, and moved the rising of the committee that it might be recommitted to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, with instructions to extend its provision to cases wherein debentures of drawback had not been issued—not pledging himself, however, to support it, even if so amended.
Messrs. S. Smith, Mitchell and Dana spoke against the committee rising, and in favour of the bill.
Motion for the committee to rise lost without a division.
Mr. Macon (Speaker) then spoke against the bill, and Mr. S. Smith replied; when the committee rose and reported the bill without amendment.
The House immediately took up the report, and on the question of engrossing the bill for a third reading, the House divided, Ayes 34—Noes 34.
The Speaker declaring himself in the negative, the bill was lost.
The Committee of claims reported that the prayer of the petition of Edward Barnes ought not to be granted. Agreed to.
Thursday, Dec. 23. 1802. The Speaker laid before the House the following letter, and accompanying address.
Hon. Sir, Inclosed you will receive an address from the convention lately convened at this place for the purpose of forming a constitution and state government for the seventeenth state of United America, and which has been made my duty to inclose to you, to be communicated to the honorable body over which you preside.
With every sentiment of respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, EDWARD TIFFIN.
The hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States.
To the President and both Houses of Congress of the United States.
The CONVENTION of the state of OHIO, duly appreciating the importance of a free and independent state government, and impressed with sentiments of gratitude to the Congress of the United States for the prompt and decisive measures taken at their last session to enable the people of the North Western Territory to emerge from the colonial government, and to assume a rank among the sister states, beg leave to take the earliest opportunity of announcing to you this important event.
On this occasion the convention cannot help expressing their unequivocal approbation of the measures pursued by the present administration of the general government, and of both Houses of Congress, in diminishing the public burthens, cultivating peace with all nations, and promoting the happiness and prosperity of our country.
Resolved, That the President of this convention do inclose to the President of the United States, to the President of the Senate, and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States, the foregoing address.
EDWARD TIFFIN, President of the Convention, Done in Convention at Chillicothe the 27th day of Nov. 1802. Thomas Scott, Secretary.
On motion of Mr. Randolph, the above communication was referred to a select committee of five.
A Message was received from the President of the U. States, furnishing in pursuance of a resolution of the last session, a statement of the Expenditures of the Quarter Master's department from January 1, 1797, and the contingencies of the Navy and War Departments.
A motion was made to print these papers, but on the suggestion that in their volume, the expense would be immense, it was withdrawn for the present.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Varnum in the chair—on the report of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures on the petition of John Holland jun.
The report is in favor of granting the prayer of the petitioner, for a remission of duties in proportion to the damage sustained by his vessel taking fire on the night of entering the goods imported in her, and before they were landed.
The report was supported by Messrs. S. Smith, Dana, and Eustis, and opposed by Messrs. Macon and Gregg.
Mr. Griswold, though from present impressions in favor of the Report, thought it did not comprehend all the facts necessary to form a full judgment respecting it. He, therefore, moved the rising of the Committee.
Mr. John G. Smith supported the motion; which was carried, when on motion of Mr. Griswold, the report was recommitted to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from Thomas Worthington, enclosing an ordinance of the Convention of the state of Ohio, and a copy of the Constitution formed by them.
The ordinance accepts the terms offered by Congress with certain modifications, which principally are that Congress shall allow, an additional portion of land for public schools;—and 3 per cent. of the proceeds of all land sold after the 30th of June last, to be laid out on roads within the new state, in which case all lands sold shall be exempt from taxation for five years.
On motion of Mr. Randolph, this communication, with accompanying documents, were referred to the select committee appointed on the preceding communication from the President of the convention.
Mr. Dawson submitted two resolutions: the one providing by law for the establishment of Post Roads within the United States; the other for the appropriation of the residue funds of the Post Office for fixing and improving Post Roads.
Agreeable to his wish, these resolutions were ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Green moved a resolution, instructing the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures to enquire into the expediency of providing by law for fixing the port of entry for the Mississippi Territory at Fort Adams, and the port of delivery at the Natchez.
Ordered to lie on the table.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST'S DAY. THE Brethren of Federal and Columbia Lodges, will dine at their Lodge Room, in F Street, on St. John's day, at 3 o'clock, P. M.—Regular Brethren may be admitted to partake of the festivity.—The Brethren of the above Lodges are requested to meet at 10 o'clock, A. M. Dec. 23d.
New and Valuable Books, Just Received from LONDON, DUBLIN, and EDINBURGH, and for Sale by RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. New-Jersey Avenue, a little south of the Capitol.
AMONGST WHICH ARE— Biffet's Spectator, 8 vols. Bulwer's Memoirs, 10 vols. Berke's Works, 8 vols. Boswell's Tour through the Hebrides, with Dr. Johnson. Chatham's Life, 2 vols. Gibbon's Ancient Greece, 4 vols. Gibbon's decline and fall of the Roman empire, 12 vols. Reynier's state of Egypt, after the battle of Heliopolis. Metrical Miscellany, by Erskine, Fox, and others. Mercier's Paris delineated, 2 vols. New Picture of Paris, 3 vols. Link's travels through France, Spain, and Portugal. Sullivan's Memoirs of Louis XVth. 6 vols. Spallanzani's Travels, 4 vols. Sivavornus' Voyages to the Indies, 3 vols. Travels in the Crimea in 1793. Watson's Philip II. and III. 5 vols. Anacharsis' Travels, 7 vols. La Perouse's Voyage, 3 vols. European Monthly Magazine. Gentleman's Magazine. Lady's & Sporting Magazine. Life of Kotzebue, 3 vols. British Plutarch, 8 vols. Dowai; or the Speculator. Jack Smith. Geraldine Beaufort, 3 vols. Heir Apparent, 3 vols. Hugh Trevor, 4 vols. Truth and Fiction, 4 vols.
With a considerable addition to their former assortment of LAW and MEDICAL books, all which they will sell on the most reasonable terms.
Also, just published, The History of the last session of Congress: exhibiting a handsome view of the various subjects which came before the National Legislature during that period.
The Powers of Genius, a Poem, by John Blair Linn, A. M. with plates, and elegantly hot-pressed.
R. C. & Co. have on hand a few reams of excellent Printing Paper, which they will sell for cash only. Dec. 23d.
TO RENT, A good store on King street, suitable for the flour or wholesale business. ALSO—One wishis 30 feet of the River—Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 22d.
TO RENT, A handsome two story FRAME HOUSE, on G street near the War office. It consists of two Parlors and a kitchen on the ground floor—two bed rooms and a parlor, a garden and stable—the rent low—possession will be given immediately, apply to ROB. ELLIS, Department of War. N. B. Front Parlour handsomely furnished. Dec. 22.
The Subscriber has for Sale at his store near the Capitol, American Vermillion, just received from the manufactory at Philadelphia, in boxes of 4 and 24 lbs. each.
J. D. BARRY. Dec. 22.
FOR SALE By Edgar Patterson, GEORGE TOWN, BEST Old London Particular Madeira Wine, Sherry, 4th proof Cogniac Brandy, 1st Proof Bordeaux Dito, Cherry Bounce, Wine and cyder Vinegars, Sugar House Molasses, Spermaceti Oil, Spanish Segars of a very superior quality, Ralt India, ditto, Hylon, Young Hylon & Hylon skin Tosos, Loaf, Lump and Brown Sugars, Green and white coffee, American Chees of superior quality, Raisins and Lemmons, Rice and Chocolate, Pearl and common Barley, oat Meal and Sago, Spermaceti, Wax, and Tallow Candles, Brown Soap, by the box only, Demijohns, Liquor Cales, &c. &c. Dec. 23d. ep3w.
Pursuant to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, for the Richmond District, bearing date the 18th of September, 1802, wherein THOMAS J. ELLIOTT is Plaintiff, and WILLIAM LANE, defendant, We shall proceed to sell to the highest bidder on the premises (or else) on Tuesday the 25th January next, a tract of Land in the county of Loudoun, and State Virginia about six miles above Leesburg, on the road leading to Winchester, containing 475 3/4 acres for the purposes mentioned in said decree. HUGH STUART, FRANCIS ADAMS JOHN KEENE, } Comm'rs Dec. 23d, 1802. 123w
FOR SALE. By public vendue at STILLER'S Hotel, in the city of Washington, on Thursday the 12th day of January next, at 12 o'clock, the following tract of Land— Situate in Northumberland County, State of Virginia late the residence and property of PRESLY THORNTON, Esq. containing 2,500 acres, lying immediately on the river Potomac—1700 acres of which are the most valuable kind of low grounds on the river, between 3 and 400 heavily timbered; the remainder is wavy high land, extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for the culture of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious two story Brick Mansion House, and two offices, a large brick Stable, valuable barn, corn house, and many other out houses, all in good repair. The orchards and garden contain a variety of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situate about a day's ride from Alexandria, Baltimore and Norfolk. There are two good mill sites for grist or saw mill on this estate, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber, exclusive of the heavy timber, which if sawed up into framing will command a price in the city of Washington nearly equal to the value of the land. The terms of sale will be one third cash, and the residue of the purchase money in payments which will be made known at the time of sale. RICH'D. PETERS, jun. December 2. ep12J.
For Sale or to Rent. LOT No 3 in square 253 city of Washington, on which are erected a convenient two story frame House, Kitchen, Stable and wood house, with a good cellar under the House, and a well enclosed garden. ALSO, a two story brick house on square 432, of 24 feet front and 34 feet back, with a good cellar, calculated for a store and private family; the lot is 80 feet deep, with the benefit of a back alley; also 28 feet front to joining Steeple Hill, and 95 feet ten inches back. Lot no 10 square 143, on which is erected a one story brick house—Lot no 6, square 104, on which is erected a large frame House, with a well enclosed garden, containing nearly one eighth of an acre—for part payment of the three first a small piece of Land convenient to the City will be taken in payment, and the rest part cash and some credit. As to the other two Lots will be sold at one, two and three years credit, giving good security with interest.
To Rent for fourteen years, LOT No 1 in square 147. Also, for a term of years to be agreed on, No. 1 and 2 in square 376 near the Federal Spring, and for sale Lot no 8, square 288, and no 3, square 725, on which are erected a two story brick House, stable, &c. For terms apply to JAMES R. DERMOT, Capitol Hill. Dec. 25. taw3w.
Twenty Dollars Reward WILL be paid for the delivery of a small black TRUNK, containing wearing apparel for a gentleman. It was lost between Dents Tavern and Elledge's landing from the Coach on Friday last. It delivered at Mr. Stiller's Hotel in the city of Washington. Dec. 23. 37.
To Rent on moderate terms. A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE ON South Capitol street—in front is a large store completely fitted up for the wet and dry goods business, with a Parlor adjoining, which may be used separate from the House, and leave sufficient room for the accommodation of a private family—a kitchen with servants room over—with a small smoke House adjoining—three Hall stable and inclosed garden. Enquire of Mr. CHARLES VARDEN, New Jersey Avenue, or on the premises, of THOMAS JONES. Nov. 25.

PROPOSALS
FOR CARRYING Mails of the United States On the following Post-Roads, Will be received at the GENERAL POST OFFICE at Washington, until the 18th day of January, inclusive.
IN DELAWARE.
1. From Wilmington by New-Castle, St. George's-town, Cantwell's bridge, Duck Creek, Dover, Frederica, Milford, Georgetown, Trap, Snowhill, Horntown, Drummond and Northampton c. h. to the Ferry Landing, three times a week.
April 1st to November 15th.
Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 11 a. m. arrive at Dover same days by 9 p. m.—Leave Dover every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 a. m. and arrive at Drummond the next day, Wednesday, Friday and Monday, by 8 p. m. and arrive at the Ferry Landing on Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, by noon.— Returning —Leave the Ferry Landing every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at noon. Leave Drummond every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 6 a. m. arrive at Dover the next day on Wednesday, Friday and Monday, by 8 p. m. Leave Dover every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, at 4 a. m. and arrive at Wilmington the same days by 2 p. m.—
November 15th to April 1st.
Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 6 a. m. arrive at Dover same days by 6 p. m. Leave Dover every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 5 a. m. and arrive at Drummond on Wednesday, Friday and Monday, by 8 p. m. and arrive at the Ferry Landing on Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, by noon.— Returning —Leave the Ferry Landing every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 10 a. m. and arrive at Dover the next Wednesday, Saturday and Monday, by 8 p. m. Leave Dover every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, at 6 a. m. and arrive at Wilmington same days by 6 p. m.
2. From Frederica by Berry-town and Whitelysburg to Greensboro', in Maryland, once a week. Leave Frederica every Friday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Greensboro' by 11 a. m. Leave Greensboro' every Friday at 4 p. m. and arrive at Frederica by 8 p. m.
3. From Lewis-town by Broadkiln Landing, George-town, Bridge Branch, North W. F. Bridge and New-Market, Md. to Cambridge, Md. once a week. Leave Lewis-town every Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at George-town by noon. Leave George-town every Tuesday at 1 p. m. arrive at Cambridge on Wednesday by 6 p. m. Returning —Leave Cambridge every Thursday at noon, and arrive at Lewis-town on Friday by 8 p. m.
4. From George-town by Concord and Laurel to Salisbury, Md. once a week. Leave George-town every Friday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Salisbury by 6 p. m. Leave Salisbury every Saturday at 6 a. m. and arrive at George-town by 6 p. m.
IN MARYLAND.
5. From Elkton by Warwick, Sassafras-town, Massys-town, Bridge-town, Sadlers, Bear-town, Greenboro', Denton and Hillboro', to Easton, once a week. Leave Elkton every Tuesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Easton on Thursday by 10 a. m. Returning —Leave Easton every Thursday at 2 p. m. arrive at Greenboro' by 3 p. m. and arrive at Elkton on Saturday by 6 p. m.
6. From Wilmington, De. by Christiana, Middletown, Warwick, Georgetown, Chester-town, Church-hill, Centreville, Queens-town, Shark-town and Kent Island, to Annapolis, twice a week. Leave Wilmington every Tuesday and Friday at 5 a. m. and arrive at Chester-town by 8 p. m. Leave Chester-town every Wednesday and Saturday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Centreville by 10 a. m. and at Annapolis by 8 p. m. Leave Annapolis every Friday and Tuesday at 4 a. m. arrive at Centreville at 2 p. m. Leave Centreville at 3 p. m. arrive at Chester-town by 8 p. m. Leave Chester-town every Saturday and Wednesday by 5 a. m. and arrive at Wilmington at 6 p. m.
7. From Centreville to Easton twice a week. Leave Centreville every Wednesday and Saturday at noon, and arrive at Easton by 6 p. m.— Returning —Leave Easton every Tuesday and Friday at 7 a. m. arrive at Centreville by 1 p. m. Leave same at 2 p. m. and arrive at Chester-town by 8 p. m.
8. From Annapolis by Queen Ann's and Lower Marlboro' to Washington city, once a week. Leave Annapolis every Monday and Thursday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Washington by 6 p. m. Leave Washington every Monday and Thursday at 6 a. m. arrive at Annapolis by 6 p. m.
9. From Easton by Cambridge, Vienna, Salisbury, Snowhill, Princess Ann, Vienna, Salisbury and Cambridge, to Easton, once a week. Leave Easton every Thursday at 5 a. m. arrive at Cambridge by 11 a. m. and arrive at Snowhill on Friday at half past 8 p. m.
Leave Snowhill every Saturday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Easton on Monday by 6 p. m.
10. From Hartford to Bell-Air once a week. Leave Bell-Air every Tuesday at 7 a. m. arrive at Hartford by 9 a. m. Leave Hartford at 11 a. m. and arrive at Bell-Air at 1 p. m.
11. From Baltimore by Liberty-town to Frederick-town, and from thence by New-Market to Baltimore, twice a week. Leave Baltimore every Thursday and Saturday at 6 a. m. arrive at Frederick-town by 6 p. m. Leave Frederick-town every Friday and Sunday at 6 a. m. arrive at Baltimore by 7 p. m.
12. From Baltimore by Ellicott's Lower Mills, Brookville, Montgomery c. h. and Charlesburg, to Leesburg, Va. once a week. Leave Leesburg every Thursday at 6 a. m. arrive at Baltimore on Friday at 10 a. m. Leave Baltimore every Friday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Leesburg on Saturday by 6 p. m.
13. From Baltimore to Annapolis three times a week. Leave Baltimore every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a. m. and arrive at Annapolis same days by 5 p. m.— Returning —Leave Annapolis every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 8 a. m. and arrive at Baltimore same days by 5 p. m.
14. From Annapolis by Tracey's Landing, Lower Marlboro', Huntingdon and Calvert c. h. to St. Leonard's, once a week. Leave Annapolis every Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at St. Leonard's on Wednesday by 10 a. m. Leave St. Leonard's every Wednesday at 2 p. m. arrive at Lower Marlboro' on Thursday. Leave Lower Marlboro' every Monday at 8 a. m. and arrive at Annapolis by 5 p. m.
15. From Washington city by Unity-town, Hobb's-town, Brookville, Howard, Puff's mill and Wright's mill, to Taneyton, once a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Taneyton by 6 p. m. on Thursday. Leave Taneyton every Friday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Washington on Saturday by 6 p. m.
16. From Washington city by Georgetown, Montgomery c. h. and Clark'sboro' to Frederick-town, three times a week. Leave Washington every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 a. m. arrive at Frederick-town same days by 6 p. m. Returning —Leave Frederick-town every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 4 a. m. and arrive at Washington same days by 6 p. m.
17. From Frederick-town by Woodboro', Taneyton, Peterham, Pa. and Hanover to York, Pa. once a week. Leave Frederick-town every Monday at 6 a. m. arrive at York by 6 p. m. Returning —Leave York every Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at Frederick-town same day by 6 p. m.
18. From Frederick-town by Middle-town, Boonesboro', Hager's-town and Green-Castle, to Chambersburg, Pa. twice a week. Leave Frederick-town every Sunday and Friday at 4 a. m. arrive at Hager's-town by 11 a. m. Leave Hager's-town at half past 11, and arrive at Chambersburg same days by 7 p. m.— Returning —Leave Chambersburg every Monday and Friday at 11 p. m. arrive at Hager's-town on Tuesday and Saturday at half past 12 p. m. Leave Hager's-town at 1 p. m. and arrive at Frederick-town same days by 8 p. m.
19. From Hager's-town by Hancock, Berkly Springs, and Old-town, to Cumberland, once a week. Leave Hager's-town every Tuesday at 2 p. m. arrive at Cumberland on Thursday by 2 p. m.—Leave Cumberland every Saturday at 8 p. m. arrive at Hager's-town on Tuesday at 10 a. m.
20. From Frederick-town by New-town, Harper's ferry, Charles-town and Shepherd's-town, to Martinsburg, Va. once a week. Leave Frederick-town every Wednesday at 8 a. m. arrive at Charles-town by 5 p. m. Leave Charles-town every Wednesday at 6 p. m. arrive at Martinsburg on Thursday at 9 a. m. Leave Martinsburg every Thursday at noon, arrive at Harper's ferry by 8 p. m. Leave Harper's ferry on Tuesday at 9 a. m. arrive at Frederick-town by 6 p. m.
21. From Frederick-town to Leesburg once a week. Leave Frederick-town every Friday at noon, arrive at Leesburg by 8 p. m. Leave Leesburg every Thursday at 8 p. m. arrive at Frederick-town on Friday by 11 a. m.
22. From Washington city by Piscataway, Port-Tobacco, Allen's Fresh, Newport, Chaptico, Leonard-town, Great Mill and St. Inigoes, to the Ridge.—Leave Washington every Monday and Friday at 7 a. m. and arrive at Port-Tobacco by 5 p. m. Leave Port-Tobacco every Tuesday at 4 a. m. arrive at Leonard-town by 4 p. m. Leave Leonard-town at half past 4 p. m. and arrive at the Ridge on Wednesday by 4 p. m.— Returning —Leave the Ridge on Thursday at 6 a. m. arrive at Port-Tobacco Friday by 6 p. m. Leave Port-Tobacco on Saturday at 4 a. m. arrive at Washington by 4 p. m.
23. From Piscataway to Alexandria once a week. Leave Piscataway every Saturday at 6 a. m. arrive at Alexandria by 10 a. m. Leave Alexandria every Saturday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Piscataway by 6 p. m.
24. From Washington by Upper Marlboro', Nottingham, Lower Marlboro', Aquasco, Benedict and Charlotte-
Hall, to Chaptico, once a week. Leave Washington every Saturday at 5 a. m. and arrive at Chaptico on Sunday by 6 p. m. Leave Chaptico every Monday at 8 a. m. and arrive at Washington on Wednesday by 3 p. m.
IN VIRGINIA.
25. From Hagerstown, Md. by Williamsport, Martinsburg, Winchester, Stevensburg or Newtown, Strasburg, Woodstock, New Market & Harrisonburg to Staunton once a week. Leave Hagerstown every Tuesday at 2 p. m. arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 10 a. m. Leave Winchester at 11 a. m. arrive at Staunton on Friday by 10 a. m.— Returning —Leave Staunton every Friday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Hagerstown the next Monday at 10 a. m.
26. From Washington City by George-town to Prospect-hill once a week.—Leave Washington every Tuesday at 9 a. m. and arrive at Prospect-hill by 3 p. m.— Returning —Leave Prospect-hill every Monday at 10 a. m. and arrive at Washington by 5 p. m.
27. From Alexandria by Prospect-hill, Hillsboro', Leesburg, Waterford, Charles-town and Battle-town to Winchester once a week. Leave Alexandria every Tuesday at 10 a. m. arrive at Prospect-hill by 3 p. m. Leave Prospect-hill at half past 3 p. m. and arrive at Charles-town on Wednesday at 5 p. m. Leave Charles-town at 6 p. m. arrive at Winchester on Thursday by noon. Returning —Leave Winchester on Saturday at 11 a. m. arrive at Charles-town by 6 p. m. Leave Charles-town at 7 p. m. arrive at Prospect-hill on Monday by 9 a. m. and at Alexandria by 4 p. m.
28. From Washington City by Fairfax c. h. Centerville, Middlebury, Goshen, Millwood, Paris, Winchester, Romney and Western-port to Green Glades, once a week 172 miles. Leave Washington City every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Fairfax c. h. by 5 p. m. Leave Fairfax c. h. at half past 5 p. m. arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 8 a. m. arrive at Romney on Monday at 7 a. m. and at Green Glades by 8 p. m.— Returning —Leave Green Glades on Tuesday at 4 a. m. arrive at Romney at 5 p. m. arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 5 p. m. at Fairfax c. h. on Friday by 5 and a half a. m. Leave Fairfax c. h. at 6 a. m. and arrive at Washington by 9 a. m.
29. From the Green Glades by Clark'sburg to Marietta once a week, 168 miles. Leave the Green Glades every Tuesday at 4 a. m. arrive at Marietta on Friday by 10 a. m. Leave Marietta every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at the Green Glades the next Monday by 8 p. m.
30. From Romney by Springfield, Frankfort and Greencastle to Cumberland once a week. Leave Romney every Monday at 9 a. m. arrive at Cumberland by 6 p. m. Leave Cumberland every Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at Romney at 6 p. m.
31. From Romney to Moorfields once a week, and from thence by Frankfort to Bath c. h. once in two weeks. Leave Romney every Monday at 9 a. m. arrive at Moorfields by 4 p. m. Leave Moorfields every other Monday at 4 p. m. arrive at Bath c. h. on Wednesday by 7 p. m. Leave Bath c. h. every other Thursday at 6 a. m. arrive at Moorfields on Saturday by 9 a. m. Leave Moorfields every other Saturday and every other Tuesday at 9 a. m. arrive at Romney by 7 p. m.
32. From Alexandria by Fairfax c. h. Centerville, Hay-Market, Buckland, Fauquier c. h. and Jeffersonson to Culpeper c. h. once a week. Leave Alexandria every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Fairfax c. h. by 5 p. m. Leave Fairfax c. h. at half past 5 p. m. arrive at Culpeper the next Monday at 10 a. m.— Returning —Leave Culpeper c. h. every Monday at 2 p. m. arrive at Fairfax c. h. the next Friday by 5 and half a. m. Leave Fairfax c. h. at 6 a. m. arrive at Alexandria by 9 a. m.
33. From Centerville to Leesburg once a week. Leave Centerville every Saturday at 6 a. m. arrive at Leesburg by 11 a. m.— Returning —Leave Leesburg every Saturday at 1 p. m. arrive at Centerville.
34. From Fredericksburg by Stevensburg and Culpeper c. h. to Madison c. h. Orange c. h. Culpeper and Stevensburg to Fredericksburg once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Tuesday at 10 a. m. arrive at Culpeper c. h. on Wednesday by 11 a. m. Leave Culpeper c. h. at noon, arrive at Madison c. h. by 2 p. m.— Returning —Leave Madison c. h. every Sunday at 3 p. m. arrive at Fredericksburg on Tuesday by 6 a. m.
35. From Fredericksburg by Orange c. h. and Milton to Charlottesville twice a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Wednesday and Saturday at 6 p. m. arrive at Charlottesville on Friday and Monday by 10 a. m.— Returning —Leave Charlottesville every Monday and Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Fredericksburg on Tuesday and Saturday by 9 p. m.
36. From Charlottesville by New-York, Staunton, Middlebrook, Brownburg, Lexington, Natural Bridge, Fincastle, Montgomery c. h. and New-Dublin to Wythe c. h. once a week. Leave
Charlottesville every Friday by 2 p. m. arrive at Wythe c. h. the next Monday 8 p. m. Leave Wythe c. h. every Tuesday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Charlottesville next Friday by 10 a. m.
37. From Wythe c. h. by Abingdon, Sullivan c. h. Rostville, Hawkins c. h. Dreyville and Rutledge to Knoxville once a week. Leave Wythe c. h. every Tuesday at 4 a. m. arrive at Knoxville next Friday by 10 a. m. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Wythe c. h. the next Monday by 8 p. m.
38. From Staunton by Kinkaid's, Warm Springs or Bath c. h. Morris's, Callaghan's and Sulphur Springs to Lewisburg and from thence by Union-town & the Sweet Springs, Callaghan's, and the same route from thence to Staunton once a week. Leave Staunton every Saturday at 11 a. m. arrive at Lewisburg on Monday by 10 p. m. Leave Lewisburg every Tuesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Staunton the next Saturday at 8 a. m.
39. From Lewisburg by Bowyers Huffs and Morris's to Kanawha c. h. once in two weeks. Leave Lewisburg every other Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at Kanawha c. h. on Thursday at 4 p. m. Leave Kanawha c. h. every other Friday at 6 a. m. arrive at Lewisburg next Monday by 6 p. m.
40. From Fredericksburg by Thornburg, Galesburg, Chesterfield c. h. Oxford, Crewstere, Goochland c. h. Columbia, Yanceyville, Louisa c. h. Hyde's old Score, and Spottsylvania c. h. to Fredericksburg once a week, to pass from Fredericksburg alternately by Spottsylvania c. h. and by Thornburg. Leave Fredericksburg every Tuesday at 11 a. m. and arrive at Goochland c. h. on Thursday by 6 p. m. Leave Goochland c. h. every Friday at 6 a. m. arrive at Fredericksburg the next Tuesday by 7 a. m.
41. From Fredericksburg by Port-Royal, Layton's, Lloyd's, Tappahannock, Urbanna, Shackelford's and Gloucester c. h. to York-town once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Wednesday at 2 p. m. arrive at Tappahannock on Thursday at 6 p. m. Leave Tappahannock at 7 p. m. arrive at York-town on Saturday by 6 p. m.— Returning —Leave York-town every Saturday at 6 p. m. arrive at Tappahannock on Monday by 7 p. m. Leave Tappahannock at 8 p. m. arrive at Fredericksburg on Wednesday by 10 a. m.
42. From Fredericksburg by King George c. h. Broadfield, Mattox Bridge, Leeds-town, Templeman's Cross Roads, Richmond c. h. Farnham, Kinfaile, and Northumberland c. h. to Lancaster c. h. once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Wednesday at 2 p. m. arrive at Lancaster c. h. the next Saturday by 6 p. m.— Returning —Leave Lancaster c. h. every Saturday at 10 p. m. and arrive at Fredericksburg the next Wednesday by 10 a. m.
43. From Richmond by Goochland c. h. and Junonia to Charlottesville once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday on and arrive at Charlottesville on Friday by 10 a. m. Leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Richmond on Monday at 6 a. m.
44. From Charlottesville by Warren, Warminster, New-Market, New-Glasgow and Madison to Lynchburg once a week. Leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Lynchburg on Monday by 5 p. m. Leave Lynchburg every Wednesday noon, arrive at Charlottesville on Friday by 10 a. m.
45. From Richmond by Hopkins' Powhatan c. h. Carterville, New-Canton, Buckingham c. h. Bent Creek, Lynchburg, New-London and Liberty to Fincastle once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at noon, arrive at Powhatan c. h. on Thursday at 9 a. m. arrive at Fincastle the next Saturday by 6 a. m.— Returning —Leave Fincastle every Saturday at 10 p. m. arrive at Powhatan c. h. the next Tuesday by 3 p. m. Leave Powhatan c. h. at 4 p. m. and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday by 10 a. m.
46. From Liberty by Rocky Mount to Henry c. h. once a week. Leave Liberty every Saturday at 1 p. m. arrive at Henry c. h. on Sunday by 6 p. m. Leave Henry c. h. every Friday at 6 a. m. arrive at Liberty on Saturday by 11 a. m.
47. From Powhatan c. h. by Cumberland c. h. Ca Ira, Farmville, Prince Edward c. h. and Charlotte c. h. to Halifax c. h. once a week. Leave Powhatan c. h. every Thursday at 10 a. m. arrive at Halifax c. h. on Saturday by 4 p. m. Leave Halifax c. h. every Saturday at 10 p. m. arrive at Powhatan the next Tuesday by 1 p. m.
FOR SALE OR RENT.
THAT elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, A on the corner of Falls & Frederick Street in George Town, lately occupied by Mr. Picton.
Likewise,
THE two well finished three story BRICK HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mr. Samuel H. Smith, Printer, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town, Geo. Town, Oct. 20. tf.
TO RENT,
After the last day of the present month, THE HOUSE now in the tenure of Doctor TULLIUS, situated between the six and seven Buildings—it is calculated for a store & dwelling, it being a corner house, three stories high—ALSO, a good Stable and coach house a well inclosed garden, &c. For terms, application may be made to the Subscriber, JOEL BROWN, tf. Nov. 17.
TO RENT,
And possession given immediately, A TWO STORY brick house on F Street near the War Office, containing two parlors, six bed rooms, and a kitchen, with an excellent garden, coach house, stable, &c.—The house is newly painted and papered; it was formerly occupied by Mr. Dexter, and lately by Mr. John Brown. Enquire of Clement Dorsey, Esq. George-Town; or of the subscriber, who has for sale a well finished three story brick house opposite the Six Buildings, and a variety of City Lots in the most eligible situations. The above House will be sold for less than any gentleman could build it. The payments will be made easy on the whole of the above property. WILLIAM DYER. April 7, 1802. eptf Building Materials will be taken in part payment. W. D.
FOR SALE.
Steak and Common Bricks, Sashings, Firewood, Slate, Coals. Apply to JAMES O'BRIEN, Carrollburg Oct. 29. piam
City Hotel, BROADWAY NEW-YORK.
THE Subscriber most respectfully informs his friends and the public, that the above Hotel will be opened on the first of May ensuing, when their patronage is earnestly solicited. He avails himself of this opportunity to return his sincere and grateful thanks to those societies, parties, and gentlemen, who have given him their support, and assures them that a continuance of their favors will be a stimulus to future exertions to please; and that the utmost attention shall be given for their comfort and accommodation. Boarding may be had by the day, week, month, or year. Families travelling, may be elegantly accommodated with lodging and sitting rooms; and, if preferred, have dinners &c. in their apartments. The Hotel being so well known, it is almost useless to say, that it is situated in one of the most healthy and pleasant parts of the city; commanding an extensive view in every direction, not only of the city itself, but also of the Narrows, the North and East Rivers, the State of New-Jersey, York and Long-Island &c. &c. A handsome coffee-room will be fitted up in the principal story; where gentlemen may have tea, coffee, chocolate, soups, and refreshments in general, at the shortest notice. All the leading newspapers in the union, will be regularly taken in. Public dinners and suppers in a plain or elegant style either for large or small parties. Also, beef steaks, oysters, &c. regularly furnished. An ordinary every day at half past 2 o'clock, by the public's obedient servant, JOHN LOVETT. N. B. Rooms to let by the month or year. April 21, 1802. eptf.
The George Town and Annapolis STAGE.
WILL commence on the first Monday in October next to run three times a week; leave Annapolis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and return from George Town every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday—Fare and allowance as usual. JOSEPH SEMMES, JOHN SMITH. This is intended to accommodate such gentlemen and ladies as are going to and from Frederick and Hager's-Town. October 11th, 1802. tf.
The Subscriber has for Sale,
London particular Madeira Wine, in pipes and quarter casks; West-India Rum in hds. and barrels; Brown Sugar of excellent quality; and 53 bbls of Cargo Beef. WM. BRENT. Washington, Nov. 12. tf.
Members of Congress, Travellers, and those gentlemen whose business call them to the City of Washington,
are respectfully informed that the subscriber has established the UNION TAVERN & WASHINGTON HOTEL, On Pennsylvania Avenue, first house east of the President's, and one mile from the Capitol. THERE is a pavement all the way, and the accommodations are equal to any in the United States, having thirty rooms fitted up in an elegant manner. Also, a large Coffee Room, 34 feet by 22—and a room over the same, now finishing, convenient for the reception of any public meeting, with a pleasant view of the Potomac and the surrounding country. All the principal newspapers in the Union are taken and regularly filed. WILLIAM LOVELL. N. B.—To Let, a coach and single horse chair. Nov. 26. gtm.
(To be Continued.)