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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VI.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCCXXVI.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
MESSAGE From the President of the United States, respecting the application of HAMET CARAMALLI, ex-bashaw of Tripoli.
(CONCLUDED.)
EXTRACTS. Colonel Lear to William Eaton, esq. TRIPOLI, 6th June, 1805.
In consequence of a representation made to me by Commodore Barron, that the present was a favorable moment for us to enter into a negotiation with the bashaw of Tripoli, and my instructions leaving it to the commander of our forces in this sea to determine the proper time for such an attempt, I repaired off this place on the 26th ultimo, in the United States' frigate Essex, and immediately opened a communication with the bashaw. His demands were 200,000 dollars for peace and ransom, and the delivery on our part of all the Tripolines in our possession, and a restoration of all their property. These terms were at once rejected in toto; and after some discussion, I proposed, as the ultimatum, that a mutual delivery of prisoners should take place, and as he had a balance of more than 200 in his favor, I would give him 60,000 dollars for them; but not a cent for peace, which should be made on terms of the most favored nation with whom he has a treaty, and a regulation respecting prisoners, if a future war should take place between our nations; and in order to prevent any fruitless altercation, I declared I would not go on there to complete the business until these terms were formally acceded to. The weather proving bad for the season, obliged our vessels to keep off, and prevented a regular communication with the shore, which prevented the completion of the preliminaries until the 3d instant, when they were sent off to me with the bashaw's seal. I immediately went on shore, and in 24 hours all the officers and crew of the late frigate Philadelphia were sent on board the ships.
I found that the heroic bravery of our few countrymen at Derne, and the idea that we had a large force and immense supplies at that place, had made a deep impression on the bashaw. I kept up that idea, and endeavored from thence to make an arrangement favorable to his brother, who, although not found to be the man whom many had supposed, was yet entitled to some consideration from us. But I found that this was impracticable, and that if persisted in, would drive him to measures which might prove fatal to our countrymen in his power. I therefore engaged, of course, that on the conclusion of peace, we should withdraw all our forces and supplies from Derne, and other parts of his dominions; and the bashaw engages, that if his brother withdraws himself quietly from his dominions, his wife and family should be restored to him. This is all that could be done, and I have no doubt the United States will, if deserving, place him in a situation as eligible as that in which he was found.
TRANSLATED.
Copy of a letter from Hamet Bashaw Caramalli, to his friend and brother, William Eaton, late general and commander in chief of our allied forces in our kingdom of Tripoli.
Without placing in view the misfortunes which so long pursued me, I cannot forbear expressing to you, at this moment of our final separation, the deep sense of gratitude I feel for your generous and manly exertions in my behalf. Be assured, that in whatever situation the will of God shall place me, I shall always bear this impression of gratitude on my heart.
On returning to your happy country, to which I wish you a safe passage, I request you will express to your sovereign, my cordial thanks for his manifestations of friendship towards me. Had it been ordained, that measures might have been carried forward to the attainment of my wishes, the restoration of my rightful dominions to me, it would certainly have been cause of eternal gratitude. But it is true, my own means were small. I know indeed they did not answer your reasonable expectations. And this I am ready to admit, is a good reason why you should not choose to persevere in an enterprise hazardous in itself, and perhaps doubtful in its issue. I ought, therefor, to say, that I am satisfied with all your nation has done concerning me. I submit to the will of God; and thank the king of America, and all his servants, for their kind dispositions towards me. Situated as I am, you must still allow me to ask another expression of your friendship. You tell me that in your treaty with Jussuf Bashaw, my perfidious brother, he has promised to restore to me my family. I pray you will use your influence with your admiral, to permit one of your vessels to go and ask for them, and that he will give me the means of repairing, with some small assistance to enable me to subsist myself and suite, into some country where I may hope to spend the residue of my days in peace.
Again I repeat to you, my love and esteem, and I send honor and long life to your sovereign, which may the merciful God confirm to him.
Done at Syracuse, the 29th day of June, 1805.
[Hamet's Seal.]
William Eaton to Commodore Rodgers. SYRACUSE, June 30th, 1805.
I have been yesterday and to-day occupied with the proceedings and records of the court of enquiry, on capt. Bainbridge, which is the reason I did not wait on you on board yesterday morning.
Inclosed is a copy, by translation, of a letter Hamet Bashaw has written me, date 29th. This I think is enough to do away any insinuations concerning our intercourse with this prince, injurious to the honor of the United States. He tells me he shall write to the same effect to the President.
To-morrow morning I will do myself the honor to wait on you with a statement of the pay due the troops, who served with me through the desert of Derne.
To the people of the United States of America.
It is known to the whole world that the reigning Bashaw of Tripoli, Jussuf, obtained the throne by the murder of our father and elder brother, and by my exile, who came next in succession. Driven by his impious and cruel usurpation, I took refuge in Egypt, where I was kindly received by the Mameluke beys, who gave me a distinguished rank in the military service. Reposing in the security of peace, I had ceased to repine for the loss of my throne, and regretted only the lot of my unhappy subjects, doomed to the yoke of my cruel and tyrannical brother.
It was at this epoch, that the arrival of general Eaton gave me hopes of better fortune; and though I could not tell what were his powers, I trusted to the faith of a great people, of whom he was the ostensible representative, and threw myself into his arms. We concluded a treaty at Alexandria, a copy of which is among the papers of commodore Barron, in the custody of his secretary Mr. Robert Denison. This treaty not only stipulates the recovery of the throne for me, but also includes several advantageous articles for the United States, for which Gen. Eaton will be my voucher. Ought I then to suppose that the engagements of an American agent would be disputed by his constituent government? I cannot suppose that a gentleman has pledged towards me the honor of his country on purpose to deceive me.
Gen. Eaton and myself, with our joint followers, had already advanced 600 miles into the kingdom of Tripoli; and a general defection had seized my brother's army, and all things prepared the protected of America to be hailed sovereign of his usurped throne. At this juncture a peace is concluded, in which a throne, acquired by rapine and murder, is guaranteed to its usurper, and I, the rightful sovereign, the friend and ally of America, am left unprovided for. No article in my favor, no provision for me and my family, and no remuneration for the advantages I had foregone in trusting to American honor. I am left in Syracuse with thirty dependents, on the pittance of two hundred dollars per month, and no prospect of future establishment. What with the expenses of my retinue, &c. &c. I, a sovereign prince, am now reduced to the pension of 150 cents per day.
I must here observe, that Mr. Eaton, whose generosity I cannot sufficiently praise, has assisted me from his own finances, else hard indeed had been my lot.
When the prevalence of ages has accustomed men to the government of one, the right of a throne enters into the system of human thoughts, and that usage must have its rights like others.
In this situation, I appeal to the virtue, generosity, and candor of the people and government of America. I trust that a brave and free nation will inter-est itself in behalf of a fallen prince, who has trusted to its national honor and good faith. I trust the government will take my case into consideration, and at least send me back to Egypt, indemnified for those comforts lost by uniting my fortune to theirs: and I am confident the American people will feel for the misfortunes of one, who has fought in the united cause of their interest, and his own right.
(Signed) HAMET BASHAW, Son of Ali Bashaw Caramalli, of Tripoli. [L. S.]
SYRACUSE, Sept. 1st, 1805.
COPY.
Mr. Eaton to the secretary of the navy.
Washington City, Dec. 5th, 1805.
SIR, Commodore Barron's instructions to capt. Hull, of Sept. 15, 1804, and my convention with Hamet bashaw, of Feb. 23, 1805, comprise all the obligations entered into with Hamet. Copies of both which are in the offices, as are also the correspondences resulting therefrom. By perusing the bashaw's letters from Syracuse, and by reviewing the translations to which they refer, I cannot find that any additional observations of mine
can throw more light on our transactions. It is impossible for me to undertake to say that the bashaw has not been deceived. Nor can I, by any shape in which the subject can be viewed, reconcile the manner of his being abandoned, with those principles of national justice and honor which have hitherto marked our character. The term co-operation, I always considered so nearly synonymous with alliance, that it would require the nicest distinction of diplomatic skill to discriminate the meaning, and hence supposed that an engagement to co-operate with Hamet bashaw, excluded the idea of using him as an instrument. This construction was the more readily admitted in this case, because until after we had proceeded far in the co-operation, I never heard a syllable of peace, neither from the President, nor from yourself, nor from the commander in chief, which did not look forward beyond an effort to chastise the enemy, and because I always felt a confidence, that such an effort, well conducted, would dethrone him. I really can offer no explanations on this subject, which are not to be found in my official communications except a circumstance which I am aware modesty should conceal, but which was calculated at all events to save the honor and the interest of the United States harmless. On entering the ground of war with Hamet bashaw, Mr. O'Bannon and myself united in a resolution to perish with him before the walls of Tripoli, or to triumph with him within those walls. In the former event we should have acquitted our duty; in the latter glorified our country. We were supported by similar resolutions on the part of commanders in the squadron, and to encourage Hamet bashaw to persevere, and in order to move understandingly with him, I induced the convention with him, which has been made the base of our treaty with his rival.
I have the honor to be, &c. &c. (Signed)
WM. EATON.
SKETCH OF THE STATE OF THE GREEK COUNTRY. (CONCLUDED.)
JUDICIAL POWER.
The national council convenes annually at Pockabalche. There, all the white people in the agency, from custom, and travellers, from motives of curiosity, attend. From these the agent selects five of the most intelligent to form a court, who have cognizance of all suits of a civil nature between white, or white and black people. An assistant agent attends as a recorder, to enter the proceedings of the court, and the marshal of the agency to execute the precepts directed to him. The parties attend, and manage their own causes personally. The plaintiff states his cause of action with the best proof the nature of the case will admit of, re, white or black; the defendant replies in like manner; the court and recorder interrogate the parties and witnesses, to whom they give the credibility due to them, and the court give judgment accordingly. The judgment is entered by the recorder, and reported to the agent, who gives an equitable construction to its execution as to him. The property is taken by the marshal, advertised and valued by two or three disinterested persons, and when for sale if it will not fetch two-thirds of the valuation, the plaintiff takes it at that. There is a fee bill for the marshal, but no other expense attends the whole process.
In all cases where a red man is a party, the agent for Indian affairs presides, two or more distinguished chiefs set with him, the parties are heard in like manner as above, and the agent gives judgment, which is carried into effect by the marshal against a white man, or by the head warrior of the district against an Indian.
In cases where fraud is suggested, such as the defendant confessing judgment to cover his property on a suit brought by one accomplice, and the suggestion made by any person during their session, the court may examine the plaintiff and defendant apart from each other on oath, and reverse their judgment or pass such a decree as they may deem equitable. In like manner when the suggestion is made to the agent after judgment rendered, and the court adjourned, the agent orders the parties before him, examines them apart on oath, which he administers ex officio, and he affirms or reverses the judgment of the court as to him may seem just.
The Indians sometimes apply to the agent to refer their disputes where a white man is a party, to the tribunal which dispenses justice to white people, which is always granted, and the public interpreters ordered to attend the courts accordingly.
In all cases arising under treaties made with red or white people, the agent takes his seat in the council of the nation, communicates what he has heard, and demands the aid of the council to cause justice to be done. Here, after a full hearing he gives judgment. In all cases on the part of white people the complaint and proof is on oath, before persons authorized thereto, if
practicable, or before the agent for Indian affairs ex officio. On the part of red people the complaint and proof is according to the usage of the Indians. The person complaining comes with the chief of his town into the national council, and through him states his complaint and such proof as the nature of the case will admit of, the chiefs examine into every point with caution before they give an opinion for or against it to the agent. Their opinion is conclusive as to the validity of the testimony, and the agent gives judgment accordingly.
In all cases purely Indian, the agent leaves to them their self government, and never interferes but as a friend, except in cases of retaliation, where in more instances than one he has interposed at a great personal hazard, and saved the innocent. By a firm and correct line of conduct in a case of this sort, he brought the Indian mind to reflect seriously on the subject, and it begins to be generally agreed that guilt alone shall be punished and innocence protected.
CIVILIZATION.
In the first stage to effect this object, begin with the hunter to lead him from the chase to the pastoral life, then jointly with the women to agriculture, to household manufactures, particularly raising cotton or flax, spinning and weaving, to a knowledge of weights, measures, money and figures. As soon as men can be made to share in the labors of the field with the women, and use them to settle out on farms, to fence them and plant fruit trees, and supply every farm with such as are suitable to the climate, as well as with seeds, roots & vegetables, put all the Indian women on the footing of daughters of the house and treat them accordingly—This removes all jealousy, and soon ensures respect and attention to the parental character; be firm, patient and persevering; combat all opposition by example as well as precept; inculcate morality, and abstain from all speculative doctrines. A woman of an active turn of mind, who is benevolent and of accommodating manners, is one of the most effectual and persuasive instruments that can be employed in this benevolent work. Such an one, with a few female servants to assist in spinning and weaving, a house and table to accommodate the Indian women and girls who visit for instruction, with wheels, cards, looms, cotton and implements of husbandry, with means to ensure a market for the products of the field; will ensure success whenever attempted in this way, and it is through the women that the men of America are to be civilized.
In the second stage of civilization, as soon as the wheel, the loom and the plough are established, and man is taught to cloath and feed himself by agriculture, and domestic manufactures begin with letters, permit the white and red to intermarry, and in this stage deliver them over to the justice of the country, to incorporate them with the citizens of the U. S.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
JANUARY 20, 1806.
Debate on Mr. Sloan's resolution to lay a tax of ten dollars on all slaves imported into the United States.
In committee of the whole—Mr. DAWSON in the chair.
Mr. SLOAN said he would not take up much of the time of the House in discussing a resolution, the object of which was so plain as rendered it scarcely possible to elucidate it. He would read that section of the constitution which gave Congress the power of legislating on this subject, which was so clear as to require nothing to be said in addition to it.
The 9th section of the 1st article is in these words—"The migration or importation of such persons as any of the states now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress, prior to the year 1808; but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each person." I conceive, said Mr. Sloan, that by this article slaves are made an article of importation, in common with other articles imported. Congress have the same power to lay a tax of ten dollars a head on them as they have to lay an unlimited tax on every other imported article. I presume every member of this committee has duly considered the subject, and has made up his mind on the expediency of the resolution. For my own part I can see no reason why this article of importation should remain without duty, while all others pay one. For these reasons I hope the committee will agree to the resolution.
The article of the constitution together with the resolution, having been read at the request of Mr. Dana, he called upon the mover of the resolution to assign his reasons for using the word slaves instead of the word persons, the term used in the constitution.
Mr. CLARK hoped the committee would not agree to the resolution. He
was no advocate for a system of slavery; but he supposed the adoption of this resolution could only be considered as expressing the opinion of Congress, of the impropriety of importing slaves. As to the revenue to be raised, it was too inconsiderable to be worthy of any attention. He was opposed to the resolution, because it appeared to him that it would be partial in its operation, inasmuch as there were only two states, S. Carolina and Georgia, which did not prohibit the importation of slaves, at which it must consequently be considered as levelled. The more he reflected on the subject, the more he doubted the propriety of that species of legislation which bore exclusively on a particular section of the U. States, nor did it become the government of the U. States to interfere with the internal police of the states, which were, in this respect, sovereign and independent. For these reasons he trusted the resolution would not prevail.
Mr. EARLY rose barely to correct the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Clark) in the remark he had made relative to the state of Georgia. There existed no law in that state permitting the importation of slaves; on the contrary, there was an article in their constitution prohibiting it.
Mr. MARION said this was to be considered as a question of revenue. With regard to the policy of importing slaves, that was left until the year 1808 exclusively to the states. If this resolution was intended to express the disapprobation of the general government of the legitimate act of a particular state, he should deem it improper. As well might Congress undertake to express its disapprobation of the election of a governor chosen in a particular state; his objection arose from the partiality and injustice of the resolution. If in operation it was as extensive as it appeared to be in words, or if he thought it would prevent a single slave from being imported into the U. S. it should receive his hearty support; but the very limitation of the tax by the constitution to 10 dollars, was intended to prevent congress from laying a duty which should prevent the importation; it could not therefore prevent the importation of a single slave. It followed that revenue could be the only object. Whether for this alone we should lay a tax that would fall exclusively on one state was worthy of consideration. That state already bore her full proportion of the public burthens, and even more than her proportion. In point of numbers she contained about one-sixteenth part of the union, and, therefore, on the basis of numbers, ought not to be called on to pay a quota of more than 6 per cent. on the whole amount of taxes. Her quota, on the principle on which direct taxes were imposed, ought not to be more than 4 per cent. and 4 hundredths. On examination it will be found that the duties paid in South Carolina on imported articles amount to between one-thirteenth, and one-fourteenth part of the whole duties paid into the treasury, which is between 7 and 8 per cent. of the whole. When it is considered that no goods are imported into S. C. for the consumption of the other states (for it was known, Mr. M. said, from the operation of causes which he would not undertake to explain, that goods were considerably higher in Charleston than in the other states, and that consequently a cheaper supply of goods could be obtained from other states than from S. C.) and when to this circumstance it was added that S. C. paid her portion of duties on East India goods, which she derived from the importation of other states, it would be found that she paid a still higher proportion of the duties. Under these considerations are Congress prepared to lay a duty on her alone, for such it certainly was? Coming from the state she did, Mr. M. said it might be supposed he was personally interested in this question; but the fact was, he was as free to act on it as any other member of the House. He had uniformly opposed the importation of slaves, and were he to collect the sentiments of his constituents from the vote of their immediate representatives on a recent occasion, it would be found that a majority of them were likewise opposed to it. As to himself, he was, in truth, individually interested in preventing the importation of slaves. He never had purchased, nor should he ever purchase a slave. The greater, therefore, the restriction imposed on the importation, the more would it raise the value of those he possessed.
Mr. SOUTHARD declared himself in favor of the resolution. His only regret was that it was not in the power of Congress to lay a more effectual tax. He thought Congress had a right to declare their opinion of a practice so injurious to the country. The idea was held up in the constitution that slaves were a proper object of taxation. He believed the tax would prevent few persons from being imported. About 2 years ago a similar resolution had been agitated in this House. It was then said the legislature of S. C. were in session, and that there was a great probability of their repealing the obnoxious law. On this ground the consideration of the resolution was postponed. Last session a similar reso-

tion was brought forward, and was, owing to a pressure of business, again postponed. Mr. Southard said there was no doubt if the resolution had been acted upon two years ago, and Congress had exercised their constitutional power, it would have prevented a vast number of slaves from being imported. It is said, however, that this resolution will operate partially on S. C. but it has not S. C. particularly in view, but principle; and if that principle be correct, let it operate where it may, let the people of S. C. feel the weight of it; it is right they should. As the proposed tax may prevent a few, perhaps a single one of these miserable creatures from being torn from the bosom of their family and country, in violation of the ties of nature and the principles of justice, the time of congress will be well taken up in imposing it, nor has any state a right to complain of such treatment; for, if the traffic is profitable they can well afford to pay for it. Mr. Southard, concluded by declaring that not revenue but an expression of the national sentiment was his principal object.
Mr. DANA said that black men were not the only men imported into the U. S. if the object of this tax was only to obtain revenue, (and it really appeared to him that we wanted all the revenue we could get) it might, perhaps, be right to get as much revenue as possible from the importation of men. To have this point elucidated, and to learn the precise grounds of the mover in offering this resolution, he moved to substitute the word persons in lieu of the word slaves .
Mr. ALSTON said, in seconding this amendment, his object was to preserve the words of the constitution; instead of deviating from them into the language of the resolution. He desired gentlemen to show him the word slave in the constitution; no such word was found in the constitution. Here Mr. Alston read that part of the constitution already recited; and then proceeded—The word here used is person not slave . Where the gentleman found the latter word, I am altogether at a loss to know. In laying this tax on slaves, we shall defeat a very important part of the constitution, which says all taxes and duties shall be uniform. From the constitution of the southern states, it is impossible for this tax to apply to them, and in many of the other states there is, I believe, a similar provision prohibiting the admission of slaves. Under the constitution of Connecticut, every man is free, the moment he puts his foot on their ground. This tax, therefore, cannot apply to that state, unless they alter their constitution, or their steady habits, which ever gentlemen may call them. In Ohio there is a like prohibition. How then are gentlemen attempting to legislate on the subject? If the object of the resolution were to prohibit the importation of slaves I believe I should join them in supporting it. I am willing that no more of that description of people should set foot on our shores; but this will not be its effect. On the contrary it will be partial in its operation, and fall exclusively on South Carolina, and a few of the other states whose constitutions permit the importation of slaves. With these constitutions congress are presumed to be, and are acquainted—their acts ought to harmonize with them, and they ought not to pass a law which does not operate equally on all the states. In the present instance we see South Carolina nearly equally divided in opinion. Is it proper in congress, under these circumstances, to pass an act of censure on them? Can we prohibit the importation? No. We are merely then sanctioning the commerce, and imposing a tax that amounts to nothing. What good reason is there for bringing forward this subject at this time? In two years we shall have the power to prohibit the trade altogether. Then this House will be unanimous—no one will object to exercising our full constitutional powers. But to bring the subject forward in its present shape can only tend to divide us, without doing the least benefit. I hope the motion of the gentleman from Connecticut will prevail and that we shall adhere to the language of the constitution.
Mr. SMILIE. There is no doubt but by the constitution we have a right to prohibit, so far as the imposition of a tax of ten dollars can have the effect, the importation of slaves or free men, provided we think good policy and humanity justify the measure. And if the House do entertain the opinion that the policy of the U. S. requires a prohibition of the emigration of all such persons, they will agree to the amendment; they have a right to do it. But I do not believe this is the disposition of the present House, or of any that has set under the constitution. The gentleman rests his amendment on the word person , and concludes it to be necessary, because the word slave is not to be found in the constitution. I rejoice that that word is not in the constitution, its not being there does honor to the worthies who would not suffer it to become a part of it. What are the facts connected with this business? They are these: When congress were sitting and legislating for a free people, they determined not to stain the constitution with that word. The thing was perfectly understood in the convention. The power as it stands modified, was the result of that spirit of concession and compromise which in this, as in many other instances, characterised the constitution. With regard to the allegation that this tax would operate partially and severely, I see on reflection, nothing in it. The right to impose duties on all other articles except this is unlimited, and the state of South Carolina, in this instance, has the power completely to get rid of this tax. She has only to repeal her law, and she will have no tax to pay. But if that, or any other state, pursue a trade which justice or good policy forbid, they must submit
to the constitutional powers of congress. We are placed now in a delicate and trying situation; the resolution is actually before us; & the only question is whether we will or will not declare our approbation of this iniquitous traffic. As to revenue, it is no object to me. Revenue, no doubt, will grow out of the measure, but that alone would not induce me to patronise it. I have another and higher object—to express our disapprobation of this traffic; to manifest to the world that as the representatives of a free people, we will as far as we can, express our opinion of it.
The Chairman here interrupted Mr. Smilie, by stating, that the question was on the amendment, to which the remarks of gentlemen must be confined.
Mr. FISK hoped that the amendment would not prevail. Gentlemen tell us the resolution must be in the words of the constitution, and that it is partial. He would consider how far this argument would carry them. It is observed that it is improper to call in question the rights of the states; but according to the argument of the gentleman from North Carolina, if the state of Massachusetts should prohibit her citizens from consuming tea or coffee, Congress would be under the necessity of repealing the duties on those articles, and in this way many other acts of the states would prevent Congress from exercising their constitutional powers. These things are in the power of the states—they are free to exercise them or not to exercise them. When they conduce to their benefit, they will exercise them, and when they cease to be beneficial they will abandon them. Congress have the same right to lay a tax in one case as in the other, according as the public good will be advanced by the imposition, as well of the limited tax on slaves, as of the unlimited tax on other objects. In this resolution there is no partiality. It applies to all the states, as well those who have prohibitory laws or constitutions as those who have not. For it is incorrect to say, because some states have constitutional provisions on the subject, the tax is therefore inapplicable to them, because they have the power of altering their constitutions, and what is in force to day may be abandoned to morrow. To agree to the amendment would be to hold out the idea to foreigners, about to escape from the tyranny and injustice of Europe, that we meant to refuse them an asylum in our country. It is indeed to be presumed that the mover of the amendment is against the whole resolution, and brought forward the one to defeat the other.
Mr. BEDINGER moved that the committee should rise. He said the subject was important; it was late in the day, and he thought they ought to take more time to reflect on it before they came to a decision.
This motion having been agreed to—Ayes 64—the committee rose, reported progress, and asked leave to sit again.
Mr. DAWSON hoped that they would not have leave, but that the resolution would be postponed till some time in May.
Mr. NICHOLSON said he hoped the committee would have leave to sit again, and called for the Yeas and Nays on the question, which being taken, were Yeas 98—Nays 15.
IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
JANUARY 29, 1806. Agreeably to notice given on the 16th inst. Mr. Wright asked and obtained leave to bring in the following bill, which was read and passed to a second reading.
A BILL for the protection and indemnification of American seamen.
Whereas, by the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, made between his Britannic majesty, and the United States at London, on the nineteenth day of November, 1794, by the first article of said treaty, it is agreed, "That there shall be a firm, inviolable and universal peace, and a true and sincere friendship between his Britannic majesty, his heirs and successors, and the United States of America; and between their respective countries, territories, cities, towns, and people of every degree, without exception of persons or places. And whereas, in direct violation of said treaty, his Britannic majesty has caused to be impressed out of the ships of the United States, sailing on the high seas, divers citizens of said United States; and has compelled them to serve on board the ships of war of his said Britannic majesty, in violation of their liberty, and at the hazard of their lives; and in despite of the remonstrances of the government of said U. States, continues said unjust practice; and the seamen of the U. States so impressed, by force, retains in his service. And whereas, the U. States are solemnly bound to protect all those who are bound in allegiance to said United States. Therefore,
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress Assembled, That from and after the day of
next, any person or persons, who shall impress any seamen on board any vessel bearing the flag of the United States, upon the high seas, or in any river, haven, basin or bay, under pretext or color of a commission from any foreign power, shall for every such offence be adjudged a pirate and felon; and on conviction shall suffer death. And the trial in any such case may be had where the offender is ap-
prehended or may be first brought. SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for any American seamen, sailing under the flag of the United States, on any person or persons attempting to impress him by force, from on board any vessel of the United States, upon the high seas, or in any river, haven, basin, or bay, to repel such force by shooting, or otherwise killing and destroying the person or persons so attempting to impress him, and shall, as an encouragement to resist, be entitled to a bounty of two hundred dollars, to be paid to him or his order, or legal representatives, out of any money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That on information being given to the President of the United States, proving satisfactorily to him, that any citizen of the United States, who shall have been impressed or forced by violence or threats, to enter on board any foreign vessel, shall suffer death, or any other corporal punishment by the authority of such foreign power; it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, to cause the most rigorous and exact retaliation on any subjects of that government, whom he is hereby authorised to seize and take for that purpose.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That every American seamen, heretofore or hereafter impressed and compelled to serve on board any foreign ship or vessel, shall be entitled to receive as an indemnification for his slavery and hardships on board the ship in which he has been, or shall be compelled to serve, from the day of his impressment, the sum of sixty dollars per month, for every month he has, or shall serve, on board said ship or ships; and that the said seamen, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, shall be entitled to recover the same in the district court of the state in which the port lies, from which the vessel cleared, for the voyage in which he was taken, by attachment of any private debt, due from any citizen of the United States, to any subject of that government, by whose subjects he had been impressed; and that any sums of money so attached out of the hands of any debtor, shall be a payment of so much of said debt, and may be pleaded in payment or discount to the amount of the said sum so attached, and all the costs of said attachment, which shall be allowed as a payment of that amount in any suit for said debt. And that so much of the treaty of London, of 19th November, 1794, as secures the inviolability of such debts, as will be infringed by the attachments or recoveries, hereby authorised, shall not (so far as is necessary in the execution of this act only) be regarded as legally obligatory on the government, or citizens of the United States.
FROM THE BOSTON CHRONICLE.
NEUTRAL RIGHTS.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman in London to his correspondent in this town, dated Sept. 29, 1805.
"This country is deprecating upon our commerce to an unexampled length, & to suppose that any man will find favor in the courts of vice admiralty, or with the greedy plunderers of our commerce, is absurd. To destroy our commerce with a view to give opening for the employment of their own vessels at the close of the war, is one object; and another is, to give encouragement to the navy, particularly to the higher officers of it, whose small pay without booty, will not afford them an adequate support, there having been no alteration in it for upwards of an hundred years. These considerations have a great influence in inducing the conduct; which is pursued towards our vessels; especially as the commerce of France, Spain and Holland affords no booty, and except that carried on by neutrals, is in a manner destroyed. It is a curious fact which ought to be known in the U. S. that Sir Wm. Scott, who is the judge of vice admiralty, and determines the law of nations respecting neutrals, as set up by this nation, is a member of the privy council, and from time to time receives directions from the board to modify his decisions according to circumstances; whereby the law, which ought to be fixed and settled upon just principles, is perpetually varying, and is wavering and unsettled; and it is also to be observed, that the decisions of the judge produce all the effect of new orders to the ships of war and privateers, by their agents giving notice of every new principle or change adopted by the judge. It is by this management that our vessels have been lately brought in and condemned, whilst it has been openly declared that no new orders have been issued. Nothing can exceed the management with which this government proceeds towards our vessels and commerce.
It is high time that we had a national character, and that we felt for the national interest, that when either we were attacked we should be ready to avenge the injury, let it come from what quarter it might. Without this, it is vain to hope for the security of our commerce, or the adoption of proper measures for that purpose.
Mr. Monroe has presented a long note to Lord Mulgrave, upon the subject of the late captures. It is well written, argumentative and spirited, although tempered with moderation and respect to this government.
The principle of free ships making free goods, is considered here to be abandoned by the United States, and there is no doubt but that our concession of it to this government produced an important influence inducing the modification or rather abandonment of the principle, by Russia, and the other northern pow-
ers in June, 1801. In the October following four months after the treaty between Russia and Great Britain had been signed, the parties made a declaration explanatory of the second section of the 3d article, by which they declare (in a case however in which Russia had no interest) "that the freedom of navigation and commerce, granted by the said article to the subjects of a neutral power, does not authorise them to carry in time of war, the produce or merchandise of the colonies of the belligerent power direct to the continental possessions, nor vice versa from the mother country to the enemy's colonies; but that the said subjects are, however, to enjoy the same advantages and facilities in this commerce as are enjoyed by the most favored nations, and especially by the United States of America."
It is in this way that the interests of neutral nations have been played off against each other to the advantage of this nation; and the United States are now left alone to contest their own rights and interests as neutrals.
In the present conjuncture of affairs, it appears to me advisable, that our merchants should meet and discuss the subject of neutral rights, and taking the Russian treaty with Great Britain for their guide as it stood unexplained in June, 1801, when it was made, should pass resolutions conformant thereto, and enforce them with a petition to the government of the United States, to adopt the most ready means to carry into execution such measures as it might deem necessary to give the most effectual protection to our navigation and commerce. A measure of this kind, I have no doubt, would be attended with the happiest effects. It would shew that the merchants were united among themselves, and were disposed to place their neutral rights upon an equitable ground, whilst their claims would be moderate, and grounded upon the old law of nations, as laid down by the best writers. No party views or diffusions ought to enter into this measure: all should join and make a common cause in it; and in this case, such weight would be given to the representations of our ministers in Europe, that I have no doubt, that our neutral rights would be respected by this and other belligerent nations. I have had no motive in suggesting the foregoing advice, but for the better protection of our navigation and commerce. It arose out of the unjust condemnation of Mr. St's property, connected with such facts, and the best view of things, which my present situation has enabled me to obtain.
Before I conclude I ought to mention to you a new case which has occurred, and which I heard of since writing the foregoing. It shews to what length this government means to carry its restrictions upon our commerce, whilst it equally points out the necessity for decisive measures from our government. The case to which I allude refers to an American vessel, bound from China to Amsterdam, which was condemned a few days since by Sir William Scott, but was restored to the owner a day or two afterwards by the agent of the privateer, at the instance of Sir John Nicholls, the advocate general, who, it is said, offered to the agent, that it was an unfavorable time to enforce the principle.
FROM THE AURORA OF JANUARY 24.
FIRST LIGHT INFANTRY.
SPECIAL MEETING—Dec. 23d, 1805.
Whereas by a recent communication made by the President of the United States to Congress, it has been officially stated, that our territory has been violated, and that some of our fellow citizens have been seized and taken by an armed force acting under the authority of the Spanish government, and it further appears by said communication, that persons acting under the same authority have purchased military stores and provisions, and that even his officers, both civil and military, have publicly declared that the negotiations at Madrid had failed to effect the peaceable adjustment of our differences, and that war, with all its train of concomitant evils, must be the inevitable consequence; and that the said preparations were intended to facilitate an unjust attack upon a portion of our territory to the destruction of our peaceable citizens and their property, the prostration of our rights, as well as to the entire degradation of our honor and dignity as a free and an independent nation.
And, whereas, it is the duty at all times (but more particularly in the hour of danger) of the good citizens of these states, of whatever party, to support to the utmost of their power, the honor and independence of their country; but more especially is it the duty of those citizens who, as volunteers, having accustomed themselves to the use of arms, & thereby virtually pledged themselves as far as in them lies, to repel the wanton aggressions of a hostile foe at the point of the bayonet. And, it further appears highly probable that the services of the volunteer corps of the United States may be required before sufficient number of regular troops can be raised and brought into operation; it, therefore, becomes their solemn duty to be prepared against any sudden emergency that may arise, and resolutely determine to meet the foe and remain free or die:—therefore,
Resolved unanimously, That the officers of this corps, respectfully represent to the President of the United States, that it is the wish of this corps that the same may have the distinguished honor
of being first called into the defence of their country's cause, and that in such an event, they be placed upon the same footing with the regular troops of the U. S.
Philadelphia, Dec. 21, 1805.
SIR, We have the honor to inclose a copy of a resolution of the company under our command, with a respectful request that you will be pleased to lay the same before the President of the U. S. and in case there should exist any necessity for calling out the volunteer companies, of which, in our opinion, there exists a great probability; although for want of correct information we are sensible we cannot at present be competent judges, yet we deem it our duty most earnestly to request that in such an event, the First Light Infantry may have the honor of being one of the first that may be called into actual service, upon condition of being placed upon the same footing with the regularly enlisted troops of the U. S. and we hold ourselves pledged to be in perfect readiness to march at an hour's notice to any part of the continent where our services can be most usefully employed.
We have the honor to be, with sentiments of the highest respect, your obedient servants.
FRANCIS SHALLUS, Capt. in. JOHN STRATTEN, Lieutenant. JOHN HUSTY, Ensign. The hon. Henry Dearborn, Esq., secretary at war, Washington.
FROM THE NEW-YORK EVENING POST.
Interesting extracts of a letter from London, dated 21st November, 1805.
"This government has granted licenses to neutral vessels who take in a proportion of their cargoes in Great Britain to proceed to the Spanish colonies to the south of the line, provided the return cargoes are engaged to be brought to this country; and I have now several expeditions of this nature under my directions for the account of houses on the continent, who prefer subjecting themselves to the conditions, ministers have imposed for the toleration of the trade, to the risk of detention and its consequences, even in the event of restitution."
JAMAICA 55. By his honor George Nugent, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor and Commander in chief in and over this His Majesty's island of Jamaica, and the other territories thereon depending in America, Chancellor and Vice Admiral of the same.
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas I have thought fit by my proclamation, bearing date the twenty third day of July last, to permit until the thirty-first day of December next, the free importation of sheep, hogs, poultry, small live stock of all kinds, fruit & all sorts of fish, flour, corn, corn meal, bread, rice, peas, beans, and lumber of every description, in vessels belonging to neutral and other states in amity with Great Britain, upon the like terms, charges and conditions, and subject to the same rules, regulations, visitations and searches, as are observed with respect to British vessels in the like cases: And whereas the general scarcity of provisions not the produce of this island, and lumber, still continues to prevail, and the exigency of the case appears to require that the period limited for such importation should be further extended until the thirtieth day of June next; I now therefore do issue this my proclamation permitting, until the thirtieth day of June next, the free importation of sheep, hogs, poultry, live stock of all kinds, fruit, and all sorts of fish, flour, corn, corn meal, bread, peas, beans, and lumber of every description, in vessels belonging to neutral and other states in amity with Great Britain, upon the like terms, charges, and conditions, and subject to the same rules, regulations, visitations and searches, as are observed with respect to British vessels in the like cases: And I do hereby also permit all vessels importing the foregoing articles, under the authority of this proclamation, to export from hence rum and molasses, from any port or ports, place or places, of this island, upon the like terms, stipulations, charges and conditions, as are observed with respect to British vessels in like cases; and in case any person or persons importing provisions or lumber to this island under the authority of this proclamation, shall attempt to introduce any other articles than are herein particularly enumerated, measures will be immediately adopted for the forfeiture of the ship or vessel and cargo, so contravening the laws of navigation.
Given under my hand and seal at arms, at St. Jago de la Vega, the seventh day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of His Majesty's reign the 45th year.
G. NUGENT. By his honor's command, H. CATHCART, Sec'y.
In addition to the preceding proclamation, His Majesty's Consul General for the Eastern states of America, informs the merchants trading to the Bay of Honduras, that the port of Belize is open to the intercourse with the United States of America, on the same terms as with the island of Jamaica, and that permission has been granted for the exportation in return of Mahogany, not exceeding twenty inches in diameter.
COMMERCIAL.
Jamaica, Nov. 23. The following are copies of letters from Edmund Pursey Lyon, Esq., agent

for Jamaica, and Lord Castlereagh minister for the colonies:
Copy of a letter from Mr. Lyon to Lord Castlereagh, dated
"London, 26th August, 1805."
"I am informed that the lieutenant governor of Jamaica has been inoued, by the advice of his council, to issue a proclamation, permitting the free importation in neutral vessels of flour, corn, meat, bread, rice, peas, beans and lumber of every description, for six months, in consequence of addresses from a considerable number of parishes of that island, stating the great scarcity which prevailed there of American provisions and lumber. I am instructed by my constituents, that this proclamation does not embrace many articles which are essentially necessary for the support of the inhabitants of Jamaica. They have desired me to apply to your Lordship for instructions to his majesty's representative in that colony directing him to permit the importation of fish, beef, pork, but and all other sorts of provisions, in neutral vessels, in the same manner as was the case previous to the receipt of Lord Camden's letter of the 25th Sept. 1804."
"The indispensable necessity which exists for the permanent establishment of an intercourse between the United States of America and the island of Jamaica, upon a liberal footing, and not to be rendered liable to the recurrence of an interruption similar to that which has recently been experienced, is established by referring to the authentic document which I had the honor to lay before Lord Camden and which I placed in the hands of Mr. Cooke. The papers to which I have called your Lordship's attention, contain amongst other matters an official account of the provisions imported from the United States of America into Jamaica, from the 30th September, 1801, to the 30th September, 1804. These accounts will show your Lordship, that very considerable quantities of provisions are required in the course of each year, for the use of this island; and I beg leave to mention, that I am given to understand that the orders sent this year for herrings could not be complied with, owing to the great scarcity of that article, which prevailed in Scotland and Ireland. I have to submit to your Lordship, that it is very desirable the instructions sent by his majesty's ministers to the king's representatives, on the subject of the intercourse between the United States of America and Jamaica, should be as precise and distinct as possible, as it would appear that the orders restraining this intercourse, unless in cases of real and urgent necessity, have received an interpretation different from that which they were intended to bear."
"My constituents allege, that the disinclination manifested by the lieutenant governor of Jamaica, to exercise the discretionary power vested in him, until some case of necessity was proved to exist, more urgent than the ordinary necessity which at all times exists, and the very narrow limits to which the proclamation is confined, clearly demonstrate that he has considered his Majesty's orders as imperative, and that the discretion left in him extended only to cases in actual want. If the occurrence of that actual want must be felt, or if the evils arising from scarcity be endured before the intercourse shall be authorized, very injurious consequences will ensue."
"The importance of the subject leads me to request your Lordship's early attention to this communication; and I have the honor to be, &c."
(Signed)
"EDMUND P. LYON."
Copy of a letter from Viscount Castlereagh to Mr. Lyon.
"Downing street, 7th Sept. 1805."
"Sir:"
"I have received a letter of the 26th ultimo, upon the subject of the intercourse between Jamaica and the United States of North America."
"The first object which you state is, that the inhabitants of Jamaica request permission to import fish, beef, pork, butter, and all other sorts of provisions, in neutral vessels, in the same manner as previous to the receipt of Lord Camden's letter of the 25th Sept. 1804."
"The second object is, that the intercourse between the United States and the island of Jamaica may be placed upon a permanent and liberal footing, and not liable, as at present, to interruption."
"In answer to the first head, I have to observe, that no ground appears to me to be laid, nor do I believe, of a general proposition, that any can be laid, to prove that a full supply of the articles above mentioned, cannot be procured upon very reasonable terms from our own territories and fisheries, if the orders are forwarded in due time to the proper markets; which precaution, however, there is great reason to believe the inhabitants of Jamaica have been wholly unmindful of, while they could hope to avail themselves of the competition produced in the market of the island, by the unrestrained introduction of these articles by neutrals. Under this persuasion, it appears to me that the"
lieutenant governor has judiciously drawn the line, in his proclamation of the 20th of May, between such articles of provisions and lumber as may require the aid of neutrals and a foreign market (more especially in time of war) to furnish an adequate supply to our colonies in the West Indies, and those which can easily be procured in abundance, and on reasonable terms, from the mother country or other British colonies, if proper measures are adopted in due time by the planters, or by the merchants, importing on their account. I do not therefore, feel myself warranted under the present circumstances, in recommending to his majesty any alteration in the instructions which have been given to the lieutenant governor of Jamaica."
"Upon the second head, I am sure the inhabitants of Jamaica are too strongly impressed with the value and importance of the navigation laws to the general interests of the empire, and of its colonies in particular, to desire not merely a suspension of the principles upon which the laws are founded, and by which the intercourse between the mother country and its colonies, is regulated under peculiar and urgent circumstances, but to solicit their permanent abrogation in order to facilitate some other system in their room."
"As, however, inconvenience may occur to the inhabitants of Jamaica, if the time of the licence for importing articles enumerated in the lieutenant governor's proclamation, in neutral vessels, shall be upon the point of expiring before the determination of the government has been declared, so as to enable the merchants and planters, by sending their orders to the United States and elsewhere, to make provision in due time under the indulgence so to be extended, the lieutenant governor will be authorized and directed to renew his proclamation, for the admission of such articles as he may think fit from time to time to enumerate, six weeks previous to the determination of the proclamation then in force, provided he shall be of opinion that there is reasonable ground to suppose that the circumstances of the colony are likely to be such, at the period of its expiration, as to justify a further extension of the indulgence."
I am, &c.
"CASTLEREAGH."
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, JAN. 21.
On motion of Mr. Nelson, Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary in the criminal, civil or equitable jurisdiction of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Referred to a committee of five members.
Mr. Gregg, from the committee on public lands, made a report on the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Randolph and St. Clair in Indiana territory. The report states that the petitioners pray for a grant of lands on which they are settled, and for a different mode of survey from that applied to the other public lands, and considers the request as inadmissible. Whereupon,
Resolved, That the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition.
Mr. Early said he held in his hand a resolution instructing the committee of ways and means to enquire into the expediency of requiring the secretaries of state, treasury, war, and navy to lay before Congress at the opening of every session a detailed statement of the expenditure of the monies appropriated to the contingent expenses of their departments.
He would briefly state his reasons for offering this motion. The monies for the contingent purposes of the government were the only description of expenditures which were not controlled by the House. Over every other branch of expenditure the House exercised a control by specifying with definite clearness the respective objects of expenditure when an appropriation was made. But the monies appropriated for contingent purposes, were left exclusively to the discretion of the different officers presiding over these several departments, in which they were alone governed by their own will and judgement. The only check which could be exercised over this description of expenditures was to require a detailed statement of disbursements. It would be recollected that a committee had been appointed some time since to investigate the accounts of several officers of the government, and that they made a detailed report to the house. About that time, it had been contemplated to take the step which he now suggested, but for some reasons it had never been taken. Mr. Early said he by no means wished to be understood as entertaining the idea that the discretion with which the heads of department were clothed had been abused. He knew of no facts to justify such an opinion. It was on the ground of principle, and of principle only that he offered this resolution. Through the four great departments which he had mentioned, passed 9/10ths of the whole money appropriated by Congress; and on looking at the statement contained in the estimates of the secretary of the treasury, he found that more than one fourth of the whole amount of money estimated as necessary for the several departments,
was for contingent purposes. By that statement it appeared that the whole expenses of the department of state were 27,000 dollars, of which 14,400 dollars, were for contingent purposes. Under the head of foreign intercourse, 132,500 dollars, were estimated as necessary; of which 76,900 dollars, were for contingent purposes. The estimates for the treasury department were 72,100 dollars, of which 12,100 were for contingent purposes. The estimates for the war department were 29,400, of which 2,000 were for contingent purposes. The estimates for the military establishment were 909,500 dollars, of which 18,000 were for contingent purposes. The estimates for the navy department were 21,100 dollars, of which 2,700 were for contingent purposes. The estimate for the naval establishment were 867,900 dollars, of which 411,000 dollars, were for contingent purposes. Mr. Early said, he presumed this view of the subject would justify him in the eyes of the members of the House in offering the resolution. The resolution, as follows, was agreed to.
Resolved, That the committee of ways and means be instructed to enquire into the expediency of making provision by law, for requiring the secretary of state, the secretary of the treasury, the secretary of war, and the secretary of the navy to lay before Congress annually a detailed account of the expenditure of the fund appropriated for the contingent expenses of their several departments, respectively.
Mr. Crownshield, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made a report on the petition of Nathaniel Goodall, praying that an additional duty may be laid on iron hollow ware, adverse to the same, in which the House immediately concurred. The report details the grounds on which it is made, which, as we purpose publishing from its connexion with an interesting topic, we omit further noticing at present.
Mr. P. R. Thompson, from the committee appointed on sundry memorials relative to a bridge over the Potomac, made a report. After a very detailed report, the committee conclude by declaring their opinion that the public interest would be greatly promoted by a bridge from or near the Maryland avenue to the opposite shore, and submit a resolution that the prayer of the memorials soliciting leave to erect a bridge is reasonable and ought to be granted.
Mr. Thompson moved that the report be made the order for Thursday.
Another member moved that it should be the order for the 1st of May.
The question was first taken on the last day, and passed in the negative—Ayes 9.
When the report was made the order for Thursday.
The bill for the relief of the governor, secretary and judges of the late territory of the U. S. north west of the Ohio, was read the third time & passed.
The bill extending the powers of the surveyor general to the territory of Louisiana and for other purposes, was read the third time and passed.
A message was received from the Senate, stating that they had passed the bill making an additional appropriation to supply the deficiency in the appropriation for the support of the navy during the year 1805.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22.
Mr. P. R. Thompson presented a memorial from sundry inhabitants of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, representing that the fees paid to the officers of the courts are exorbitant and oppressive, and praying that the fees may be reduced to the same amount chargeable in the courts of Virginia.
Referred to the committee appointed yesterday on the resolution offered by Mr. Nelson.
After a few explanatory remarks, the object of which was to shew the necessity of uniformity in certain judicial proceedings of the states, Mr. Bidwell offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider whether any, and if any, what further provision ought to be made by law for prescribing the manner in which the public acts, records and judicial proceedings of the respective states shall be proved, and the effect thereof; and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Agreed to, and referred to a committee of five members.
Mr. Quincy presented a petition from the inspecting officers of the customs for Boston and Charles town, praying an augmentation of their compensations.
Referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
The House again went into committee of the whole—Mr. DAWSON in the chair—on the resolution of Mr. Sloan, for imposing a tax of ten dollars on every slave imported into the United States.
When, after a long debate (which shall be hereafter given unless excluded by more important matter) the resolution was agreed to—Ayes 79.
The committee rose and reported their agreement to the resolution.
The House immediately took it into consideration; and after some further debate, concurred in the report—Yeas 90—Nays 25—when the resolution thus agreed to was referred to a committee of three members to bring in a bill.
On motion of Mr. Sully, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the chair—on the bill to extend the jurisdiction in certain cases to the state judges and state courts. After a short discussion of the provisions of the bill, the committee rose and reported it with an amendment, which was ordered to lie for consideration.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. J. C. SMITH in the chair, on the bill authorizing a detachment of the militia of the United States. Several blanks in the bill were filled up, one authorising the President of the U. S. to accept as part of the detachment any corps of volunteers who shall engage to continue in service six months after arriving at the place of rendezvous, and another appropriating two millions of dollars for the pay and subsistence of such part of the detachment as may be called into service. When the committee rose, and reported the bill with these amendments, in which the House concurred.
Mr. Dana moved to amend the first section by striking out the following words, in italics, relative to the proportions of the detachment to be called from the respective states; to be apportioned by the President of the U. S. by the militia returns of the last year, in cases where such returns were made, and in cases where such returns were not made the last year, by such other data as he shall judge equitable, and by substituting in lieu thereof the words, "according to the last census."
Mr. Varnum stated several reasons against this amendment.
Mr. Dana withdrew his amendment, and moved a modification of it; which he also withdrew on an explanation made by Mr. Varnum. When the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday.
A message was received from the President of the United States, stating that he had approved and signed an act making an additional appropriation to supply the deficiency in the appropriation for the support of the navy during the year 1805—and that he had likewise approved and signed an act providing for light houses on Long Island Sound, and declaring Roxbury, in Massachusetts, a port of delivery.
On motion of Mr. Dawson, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union—Mr. GRIFFING in the chair—on the report of a select committee on that part of the message of the President that relates to defending our ports and harbors, &c.
The report was read by the Chairman. On the first resolution, appropriating 150,000 dollars for the better protection of our ports and harbors, a long and interesting debate ensued.
The debate was opened by Mr. Dawson, who explained at some length the grounds on which the report was founded.
Mr. Dawson was followed by Mr. Clinton, who represented the trifling amount of the sum proposed to be appropriated.
Mr. Thomas said a few words to the same effect, and moved to strike out the words "one hundred and fifty thousand," with the view of trying the sense of the House as to the appropriation of a larger sum.
Mr. N. Williams seconded the motion.
Mr. Ely detailed the information on which the report had been made.
Mr. Dawson replied.
Mr. Early moved that the committee should rise, in order that more full and satisfactory information should be obtained relative to the sum required, and the practicability of protecting by land batteries our ports and harbors.
This motion superceding the other, the subsequent part of the debate was shaped by it.
It was supported by Messrs. Early, Nelson, Smilie, Mason, N. Williams, G. W. Campbell, Cook and Fisk—and opposed by Messrs. Jackson, Dawson, Dana, and Elmer.
When the question was put, and the rising of the committee carried—Ayes 86.
Mr. Early gave notice that he should to-morrow move for the communication of information calculated to elucidate the subject.
On motion of Mr. Stanford,
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of changing the time of meeting of the circuit court for North Carolina.
In our last paper there was a slight incorrectness in stating a resolution offered by Mr. Jackson by an omission of the compositor. The resolution ought to read as follows:
Resolved, That the committee on the public lands be instructed to enquire into the expediency of providing by law for the legal adjudication of claims set up by persons in virtue of purchases or transfers from purchasers of lands of the U. States previous to the emanation of grants under their authority.
Appointment of the Governor and Council of Maryland.
GABRIEL DUVAL, Chancellor, vice Alexander C. Hanson, deceased.
Deported this life on Sunday the 12th January, 1806, in the 73d year of his age, Colonel Jeremiah Jordan, the register of wills for St. Mary's county.
Charleston, Jan. 10.
Charles Pinckney, Esq. late minister plenipotentiary from the United States to the court of Madrid, came passenger in the Henricus IV, from Lisbon.
The reports, by the arrival of the Henricus IV, from Lisbon, are, that the court of Spain is more favourably disposed towards the United States; that they had agreed to make compensation for spoliations committed by their own subjects; but would not consent to pay for those made by French citizens in Spanish ports—Admiral Gravina was only slightly wounded in the late action, and is not dead.—The king of Prussia
had joined the coalition.—The French troops, were reported to have made 12,000 prisoners shortly after the fall of Ulm.
From the Norfolk public Ledger of Jan. 15.
The following extract of a letter was put into our hands by a mercantile friend of this place, the writer is a captain of an American vessel, well known to the editor of this paper, for his candor and veracity, and one who would not comply without cause, or exaggerate British depredations.
The letter is dated Antigua, 23rd December.
"It was fortunate that I had not sold, and purchased a return cargo, at Martinique, as much loss to you, and anxiety to me have been avoided. It would have been impossible for me to have excluded the vigilance of the British cruisers in these seas. A system has been adopted here, the most iniquitous in itself, and ruinous to our trade that can be imagined. Every American vessel coming from a French Island, with cargo, is certain to be carried in, because the courts in every case, make us pay all expenses. I have informed myself fully on the subject, and know that the privateers out of this island are ordered to bring every vessel from a French port, with cargo, in for trial, stating that matters are settled between the court and them, that the expenses shall be paid in all cases by the Americans."
"The abuses to which we are subjected are intolerable; a junta consisting of the judge, the lawyers, the owners of privateers, and those who become our friends, when we are brought in, have laid their heads together to fleece us—we are sure to be put to great expense, the amount of which the gentlemen share between. They appear to us to be opposed to each other, but they know how to divide the spoil. I got my information from one of the party, and what I see every day confirms the information I have received. It is a fact that several American vessels have been sent in here whose papers were never looked at, by those who sent them in.—They were ordered to send them in, without regard to papers or documents, for the reasons before stated."
NOTICE.
I forewarn all persons from taking a Note of Hand from me to Z. barish Haze of Prince George county for Fifty Dollars payable on the 21st of January 1806 as the note was fraudulently obtained, as I am determined not to pay it unless compelled by law.
BARTON CARICO. January 24—3t
D. PETER
NOTICES to such gentlemen as have heretofore made consignment to Mr. William Murdoch, London, or may in future be disposed to do, that he is duly authorized to conduct his business at this place, and make such advances upon shipments as the prices in Europe will justify.
George Toewn, Jan. 24—2t
LAND FOR SALE.
DEIR 303 of removing to Kentucky the subscriber will sell his estate at the Falls of Rappahannock, on which he resides containing 1051 acres—being within one mile of the two improving towns of Fredericksburg and Falmouth and several manufacturing mills, independent of which it is believed that few tracts of land in Virginia embrace within their boundaries as many real advantages.
FRANCIS HORTON, near Fredericksburg. January 24—2 w3w
Valuable Property For Sale.
THE Subscriber offers for sale a number of valuable heights convenient to the city of Washington about 2 & 4 miles from the President's House and near the same distance from the Capitol, and command a handsome view of the City, river Potomac, and Alexandria. Lot No. 1. contains 60 acres, No. 2. contains 42 acres, No. 3. contains 101 acres, No. 4. contains 19 acres; likewise a lot lying between John Taylor and Dr. Worthington, containing from 80 to 100 acres. These lots will be sold together or apart as may suit purchasers.
Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Breckenridge near the property. Jan 24 wtf
Forty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the Subscriber living three miles below Montgomery court house, Maryland, on Thursday the 26th of December last, a likely black fellow named BEN, about 38 years of age, frail and well made, six feet and upwards high, has a small scar in his forehead above the right eye, has a remarkable long hair and in place, if not cut off, had on when he went away a black fur hat, a brown cloth coat, black cassimere jacket, with black buttons, white cloth overalls, lined with country crocus, white country yarn stockings, and a tolerable good pair of short boots, he is an artful fellow, and has several other faults of cloaths, and I make no doubt he will change his clothing and name, and perhaps he may have got a pass. And on the same day ran away from George town, a likely negro woman named Lotty, the property of Mrs. Charity Wilson, Montgomery county, about thirty years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, straight and well made, has a scar above one of her elbows. She took with her a new blue cloth habit, tinged round the neck, with a sash with red and blue, with sundry other clothing unknown to me. She was brought into a home servant, and hired as a cook to Mr. John Cox of Georgetown. Those notices were sent together on the evening they made their escape, and it is supposed that they have gone together. Whoever takes up and secures the said negroes in any jail, so that we get them again, shall receive the above reward, or twenty dollars for either, and all reasonable expenses paid if brought home.
THOMAS CLAGETT, January 24—3w.

FOR SALE At the Office of the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER AND AT RAPINE'S BOOK STORE. PRICE ONE DOLLAR. An Examination OF THE BRITISH DOCTRINE, WHICH SUBJECTS TO CAPTURE A NEUTRAL TRADE, NOT OPEN IN TIME OF PEACE. January 17.
DESERTED. FROM on board the United States Frigate United States, the following seamen, viz: ON the night of Tuesday the 14th instant, James Milam, a man about 5 feet 7 and 1-2 inches high, fresh complexion, flour made, dark blue eyes and dark hair. On Monday the 20th inst. William Cole, a man about 5 feet 7 inches high, straight made, black eyes, black hair and thin visage. Whoever secures said deserters and delivers them to me at the Navy Yard, Washington, shall receive TEN DOLLARS reward for each, and reasonable charges paid by JOHN CASSIN. Washington Navy Yard, } Jan. 22d, 1806. ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law on Capitol Hill. Washington July 26—tf
CITY OF WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 1805. Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City. Sept 9—tf
FALL & WINTER GOODS JOHN COX HAS this day received a Large addition to his former supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, which makes his assortment very complete. Most of his goods were bought on such terms as to enable him to offer them by piece or retail lower than the regular importers can afford to sell at. George Town. Oct. 18—NI&UGent
WANTED, A WOMAN that understands plain cooking and house work; likewise a GIRL of about 14 years of age to take care of children—none need apply but those who can bring unexceptionable recommendations. Enquire at the and house from the west end of the Six Buildings and at this office. Nov. 27—tf
ON a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 33 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Mason at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf
KING'S HOTEL. The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. P. D. Stelle, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a desirable situation, and the conveniences of the hotel excelled by none in the city. He therefore hopes to please those that call upon him in every instance. WILLIAM R. KING. August 30—tf.
NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership of Joseph Coffin & Co. will be dissolved on the 3d of February next by mutual consent. Those persons having claims against the firm are requested to bring forward their accounts for settlement, and the indebted will please make immediate payment to Joseph Coffin, who is authorised to settle the accounts of said firm. JOSEPH COFFIN, JOSEPH COSTIGAN. January 20—tf
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber at Mount Tizrah, M. C. a negro man by the name of BEN, 20 years of age, about 5 feet high, well made, dark complexion, and has bad teeth, he took with him a deep blue broadcloth coat, also a light mixed home spun one with a black cape, black pattern waistcoat, a velvet and mixt pair of pantaloon, it is expected he will endeavor to get to New York (under the idea of being free) as he was there born—All masters of vessels and others are hereby forewarned harbouring said fellow at their peril. The above reward will be given and reasonable charges paid to any person securing said negro in jail. JOHN MOORE. Jan. 20—3t
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber is authorised by the administrator to collect all debts due to the estate of John Dunlap late of George Town deceased—All persons indebted are therefore desired to call and settle their accounts, as otherwise fruits will be commenced immediately. JOHN MURDOCH. George Town, Dec. 12—tf
CONFORMABLY to an order issued from the hon. court of Calvert County at September term 1805, the subscribers will offer at Public Auction on Tuesday the 4th day of February next, if fair, if not the first fair day thereafter, at the late residence of Nathan Smith deceased, at the hour of 12 o'clock,
A valuable Tract of Land containing four Hundred and Fourteen acres, and Fourteen Perches.—his truly fertile spot may justly be ranked as first rate land, the soil being extremely rich, capable of producing wheat, hemp, flax, clover, timothy, Indian corn and fine tobacco; the greater part of this beautiful place lies extremely level, and we should do injustice to it, did we neglect to say that few places are equal and none can excel it; the improvements are convenient and in tolerable repair, and as it is preferable those who are inclined to purchase will view the premises previous to the day of sale, it renders a full detail of the improvements unnecessary. This place lies within four miles of Nottingham and about six from Pig Point, has a sufficiency of timber and wood to support it, a tolerable apple orchard, with other fruit trees. The terms of sale are, that bond and approved security will be required, on the day of sale, payable in two equal payments, the first in twelve, and the second in eighteen months, with yearly interest on the purchase money unpaid, the interest to be subject to the ratification and confirmation of the court, and upon the whole purchase money and interest being paid (and not before) the purchaser or purchasers will receive an indisputable title to the premises so bargained and sold. Possession will be given on the day of sale. This land will be sold altogether or in lots as may appear most conducive to the interest of the representatives. Joseph Blake, } Com'rs. Charles Williamson, Richard Ireland, Jun.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR, NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL. Respectfully informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia that in addition to his former stock he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London a choice assortment of superfine cloths, single and double milled cassimeres, Bernets patent cord, woolverteen and waistcoating, fancy and black silk molekins, all of superior quality and newest fashion, plain and stripe black velvets, constitution cord, knap coatings, plushing flannels, &c. &c. with a variety of other articles in his line. and he pledges himself, to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their orders to complete them in the newest style of fashion. N B Ladies habits, regimentals, navy uniforms, made in the most fashionable manner. Washington. Dec. 18—tf
Twenty Dollars Reward, WILL be given for apprehending negro FAME a very low and tolerable lusty woman about 38 years of age, but from appearance older, very black and much marked with the small pox which occasioned a small defect in one of her eyes, has lost one of her foreteeth, she is very artful and cunning, having procured a free pass, and passes by the name of Charity Shorter; she was formerly the property of John Chittens of this county, and was run away for near eight years, was apprehended and sold to me in 1803 and was hired by me to a certain Thomas King of Prince George's county, from whom she absconded in Oct. 1804 and has been lurking. I do suppose near where she was hired or gone to Calvert county where I have understood her husband has gone. The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge her in jail so that I get her again, or deliver her to Mr. Samuel Speake city of Washington, or to the subscriber living in Charles county Maryland, near Port Tobacco. P.S. I forewarn any person from harboring or employing said woman, at their peril. MASSY SIMMS. Nov. 27—tf
NOTICE, THE Commissioners appointed by virtue of a commission of Bankruptcy issued and awarded on the 10th April 1802 against Washington Bowie, will meet at the Union Tavern on Saturday the 18th day of February next at 10 o'clock A.M. for the purpose of receiving proofs of such claims against the estate of the said Bowie as have not yet been exhibited and proven. They will then also declare a dividend of the assets in hand, from the benefit of which such creditors as shall not then have proved their claims will be excluded. The dividend will be paid on application to the subscriber. WALTER SMITH, surviving alignee of Washington Bowie. George Town, January 1—tf
Prince George County. Pursuant to a decree from the court of chancery, I shall offer for SALE at PUBLIC AUCTION, in the town of Piscataway, on Monday, the 3d of February next, ALL the real estate, not heretofore sold, of Thomas Claget, eq. late of Prince George's county, deceased, to wit: That handsome well improved lot, in the town of Piscataway; 850 acres of rich fertile land part of several different tracts, commodiously ad joining each other, on Piscataway branch, near the tobacco warehouse, and on the navigation of Potomac river, well wooded, and a great proportion of rich meadow; it will be sold in one body, or in lots, as may best suit those who wish to purchase. The terms of sale are, that the purchaser or purchasers of the whole, or of any part, shall give bond, with approved security, to the trustee for the payment of the purchase money, with the interest thereon from the day of sale, in four equal annual instalments. On the chancellor's ratifying the sale, and on the payment of the purchase money and interest, and not before, a good deed to be given by the trustee to the purchaser or purchasers, and his, her or their heirs, for the land to him, her, or them sold. free, clear, and discharged from all claims of the heirs of the said Thomas Claget. THOMAS DUCKETT, Trustee. Dec. 23—cp
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—tf N.B.—P.D.S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
AARON, a mulatto man about 43 years old, left the city of Washington early in October, and was seen on the road leading from Alexandria to Leesburg in company with a black woman, who I am informed is the property of some person in the vicinity of this place—He is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has straight hair, very bald, in one of his eyes brows (I think it is the left) near his nose, there is an indented scar occasioned by a stroke he received, which fractured the bone in that place, and whenever he has it in his power never fails to drink to excess. It is probable that he has gone to Jefferson or Berkeley county in Virginia, where he formerly resided, and from thence will endeavor to go to Kentucky. The above reward will be paid to any person who will have him committed to jail, and give information thereof to the subscriber in George Town, district of Columbia. EDWARD GANTT. Nov. 11—tf
FOR SALE.
IN the county of Albemarle Virginia, 971 acres of land lying on both sides of Hard ware river, generally adapted to small grain corn and tobacco with a great abundance of meadow land. About four hundred acres are cleared most of which are low grounds; and it is perhaps capable of the highest improvement of any land in this part of the world by having an inexhaustible source of rich mud or soil that has been accumulating for ages. The situation is fine, healthy, convenient to two tobacco warehouses, the court house and several merchant mills and in a very respectable neighborhood. Hard ware river is capable of being made navigable into James river from seven miles above this tract for which there is an act of assembly. There is on the land a large two story dwelling house, almost new and other convenient houses—at about half a mile from which, there is also an old dwelling house, kitchen and store house, that may be made with some repairs capable of accommodating a genteel family. There is also on the premises between 90 and 100,000 well burnt which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. The payments required will be one third cash and the remainder at two equal annual instalments. Any person wishing to purchase or view the said land will apply to the subscriber living on the premises. CHARLE WINGFIELD. January 1—6w
LUMBER Wanted Immediately.
PROPOSALS sealed up, post paid & addressed to Robert Underwood, of this city, will be received until the fourth Monday in the present month, stating precisely the lowest term on which the proposer is willing to contract for supplying the following described lumber, to be delivered at the Tiber creek in this city, and which is designed for improving the navigation of said creek, so as to admit vessels of One Hundred Tons and upwards to pass up at least 3000 feet from its junction with the Potomac, viz: 4 or 500 Red cedar or White Oak posts, from 15 to 18 feet long, capable of squaring 7 inches at the but end, and to designate the price of each kind of timber. Four hundred White Oak Poles, 20 feet long, to square 3 x 2 or 4 inches at the top end. Thirty thousand feet of 2 inch pitch pine plank, from 10 to 12 feet long Washington city, Dec. 16—tf
BOARDING & LODGING.
THREE or FOUR gentlemen may be accommodated with Boarding and Lodging, on moderate terms, by applying at Mrs. Sweeney's in F street nearly opposite the Office of Discount and Deposit. January 3—tawtf
Fresh Garden Seeds, &c.
THEOPHILUS HOLT respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has received from London per ship Mars to Baltimore, and for sale, a very extensive assortment of fresh Garden Seeds, garden tools, grass seeds, bird seed. Split peas and flour of mustard by the pound. He also has for sale a variety of bulbous flower roots, fruit trees, flowering shrubs, Lombardy poplars, &c. &c. The customary allowance made to Gardeners and those who purchase to sell again. Washington City, Dec. 13—tawtf P.S. An assortment of the garden seeds are for sale at Dr. Ott's George Town.
Thirty Dollars Reward,
FOR apprehending and securing in jail negro JACOB, who is a low well made fellow, about 25 years of age, complexion rather black, tho' not deep, has a pleasant countenance, is stout made about the shoulders and breast with small legs, has a stoopage in his speech and cannot make a quick reply, when spoken to without shutting his eyes or being in motion, which is very observable, his clothing was blue negro cotton jacket and overall, osnaburg shirt, and wool hat, though they are subject to change, he was late the property of Richard E. Beall of Fauquier county, Virginia, and closed about the 6th of November last. The constables and others of the city of Washington, George Town, Alexandria, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Norfolk are requested to look out for the said runaway slave, as the above reward will be immediately paid him on the terms specified by JOH KEDGLIE. City of Washington, Dec. 16—tawtf
PHILADELPHIA IRON FOUNDRY.
THE subscriber has taken the Philadelphia Iron Foundry, situate in Southwark between Front and Second and Queen and Christian streets, for the convenience of executing his own castings for his steam engines, &c. But proposes to execute any orders that he may be favored with in that line; either for engines, mill-works, sugar-rollers, rolling sitting Mills Forge Work, Cranks, Gudgeons, Cogwheels, Kettles, Pans, &c in short all castings of iron, either in sand or loam.—He wishes to draw the attention of millers to their own interest, by adopting for all the running gears of a mill, cast iron cog wheels, of spur and bevel gear, they will come cheaper in the first instance and last for ages. He means to have made by an experienced workman, a set of the most perfect moulds from which all the necessary movements for rolling reals and the machinery for merchant flour mills may be produced. He will undertake to assist in the arrangement of the suitable sizes of wheels to produce the proper motions, upon being informed of the number of revolutions per minute, and number of coqs in the wheel, by which the machinery is to be put in motion. He makes Steam Engines on his new and simple principles, for any purpose for which they may be wanted; their cost will be about half that of the old construction and consume less fuel. He keeps for sale as usual, Stone Coals, Burr Millstones, and bolting cloths of the best quality. Application to be made either at the Furnace or his Counting house, near the corner of Ninth and Market-streets. OLIVER EVANS. Jan. 1. tawtf
25 DOLLARS REWARD,
Will be given for apprehending a negro man named LEN—he is 37 or 40 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high or thereabout, and of a very dark complexion, with short wool and cross eyes; he is also pockmarked and stammers very much; he formerly belonged to major Chew, living at the head of Herring Bay, who disposed of him to Mr. Wm. Campbell near Fredericktown Maryland; Dr. Manuel Kent who lives at Lower Marlboro, purchased him of Mr. Campbell and sold him to the subscriber. LEN was seen, during the months of April and May last, near Lower Marlboro and it is presumed that he is now near one of the abovenamed places. I will give FIFTEEN DOLLARS on his being secured in jail and information given to me, so that I may get him immediately, or the above reward if he be delivered to me at the Navy Yard in the city of Washington. NICHOLAS VOSS. Nov. 22—tawtf
PROPOSALS.
For carrying mails of the United States on the following post roads will be received at the General Post Office until the 8th day of February next, inclusive: 1st. From Washington city by Upper Marlboro and Queen Anne to Annapolis twice a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 A.M. arrive at Upper Marlboro by 10 A.M. and at Annapolis same days by 6 P.M. Returning—Leave Annapolis every Monday and Thursday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Washington the same days by 6 P.M. 2nd. From Annapolis by Rock Hall to Chestertown once a week. Leave Annapolis every Wednesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Chestertown by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Chestertown every Tuesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Annapolis by 6 P.M. 3rd. From Chestertown by Church Hill and Centerville to Easton twice a week. Leave Chestertown every Wednesday and Saturday at 4 A.M. and arrive at Easton by 6 P.M. Leave Easton every Tuesday and Friday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Centerville by 6 P.M. 4th. From Chestertown by Georgetown & Roads, Sassafras, Warwick, Middletown and Christian to Wilmington twice a week. Leave Wilmington every Tuesday and Friday at 4 A.M. and arrive at Chestertown by 8 P.M. Leave Chestertown every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Wilmington by 8 P.M. 5th. From Camden by Stateburg, Jamesville, Nelsons Ferry and Mooks Corner to Charleston twice a week. Leave Camden every Thursday and Sunday at 4 A.M. and arrive at Charleston on Saturday and Tuesday by 10 A.M. Leave Charleston every Saturday and Tuesday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Camden on Monday and Thursday by 8 P.M. 6th. From Nashville T. by Franklin, Occoquan, Manassas, Grindstone Ford, Port Gibson, Greencastle, Huntly, Washington and Natchez, to Fort Adams once a week. Leave Nashville every Friday at 4 A.M. and arrive at Natchez on Sunday by 2 P.M. in 9 1-2 days, and at Fort Adams on Monday by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Fort Adams every Monday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Nashville T. in 10 1-2 days on Thursday by 9 P.M. The contracts for the first five routes are to be in operation on the 1st day of April next and to continue in force for one year and the contract for the route number 6 is to commence at the same time and to continue in force for six months until the 30th of September next. On the customary conditions and penalties for forfeitures and delays. GIDEON GRANGER, Post-master-general. General Post Office, } Dec. 30, 1805—tawtf
NOTICE.
ENOCH SPALDING is appointed Collector of fines for the 1st Legion of the District of Columbia. By order, WM. D. BEALL, Clk. January 13—3w
NOTICE
THE Subscribers to the Washington Public School Institution are hereby informed that the second instalment of their subscription is this day due. Those who will make it convenient to call at the city treasurer's office and pay up their instalments will much oblige the subscriber, and those who will not make it convenient to call will also much oblige by not permitting the subscriber to call on them the second time. WASHINGTON BOYD, Treasurer of Public School Institution. Jan. 3—tawtf
BOLTING CLOTHS.
RECEIVED a general assortment of warranted Bolting Cloths of Oliver Evans of Philadelphia and have constantly for sale at my store in Bridge-street, George Town Columbia. WM. MORGAN. 1st month 1, 1806—tawtf
1500 DOLLARS REWARD.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
YESTERDAY about 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. JOHN PETER, an Officer of the BANK OF COLUMBIA, was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about a mile of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this Institution which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the banks there. The whole sum taken amounted Eighteen Thousand One Hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty-five Cents, made up in several packages, among which were, Dol. C 1 post note of the Bank of Virginia, for 800 1 do. of the same, for 500 1 do. of the same, for 500 1 do. of the same, for 450 1 do. of the Bank of Potomac in favor of Joseph Riddie by him endorsed to Washington Bowie, dated 6 July, 1805. No 117 149 05
A check of the Union Bank, 2 the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Higginbotham, cashier, in favor of Greatham and Devereau, by them endorsed and by Benj. Stodder, and C. Smith, Teller.
There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dollars, and for 50 dollars each. The remainder was in currency notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations.
As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (although it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate. As far as we are informed—the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a genteel appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, nankian pantaloon, shoes, and a black hat, he was on foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably change his clothes.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber; and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered—should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward, and interest will be made to obtain his pardon. WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia. George Town, July 31—
Pursuant to an order of the Orphan's court of Prince George's county, the subscribers will sell at public sale on Monday the 27th of January 1806, at the house of Caleb Taylor in Prince George's county about 6 miles from Upper Marlborough all the personal estate of the heirs of the late John Clark consisting of negroes, horses, cattle, hogs, plantation utensils, household furniture and a variety of other articles—the terms of sale are three years credit for all sums above five pounds, the purchaser or purchasers to give bond with two approved securities bearing interest from the day of sale, and the interest to be paid annually or the whole credit forfeited. ABRAHAM CLARK, GEORGE W. WILLIOTT, } Guardians, Prince George's county, January 6—tawtf
By order of the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county, will be sold at public sale, on Tuesday next of next month (at Mr. Eliza Jones's near Broad Creek) part of the personal property of Joseph Gill, deceased; Consisting of one negro man, some valuable mitch cows and one horse. The above property will be sold on a credit of six months, with interest from the day of sale, the purchaser or purchasers giving bond with approved security—Sale to commence at 12 o'clock, if fair, if not the next fair day. MARY GILL, Administratrix. January 15—3w
IRON WORKS ON POTOMAC.
The Subscriber has for Sale or Rent, a good seat for a Furnace upon the North Branch of Potomac in Hampshire county, with plenty of ore already investigated at considerable expense and found to be good, a constant and sufficient stream with upwards of 30 feet fall, and the wood of more than 9000 acres of well timbered land; enough of which is arable to form a complete establishment. Connected with this may also be rented the forge built by Mr. John Potts at the Great Falls of Potomac, now the property of the subscriber. It is conceived that these two feats are particularly worthy of the notice of Iron Masters of capital; as they are fully adequate to the supply of iron, in its various forms, to an extensive country, having Great demand for that article, both above and below the Blue Ridge. The Hampshire property is free from every encumbrance, and the payment of a very few thousand dollars due to the proprietor of the fee simple at the Great Falls (my lease of which is for upwards of 90 years at a low rent) for rents in arrears prior to my purchase, will render this property clear; and afford a complete establishment for all the various manufactures of iron, as well as for mills, with a convenient farm, &c. &c. I have feats equally eligible (if not superior) for furnace and forge, upon the river Shenandoah in this county, with ore, wood, and water, all convenient and abundant, which may be rented for a long term of years, with rich farming land attached thereto. FERDINANDO FAIRFAX. Charles town, Jefferson Co. Virg. November 16—wtf