The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1804-05-11 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. IV. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DLXI.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY MAY 11th, 1804.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
UNITED STATES, District of Columbia, County of Washington, ss. IN CHANCERY, Jan. 28th, 1804. FRANCIS MANTZ, complainant vs JOHN MANTZ, defendants
THE bill states that antecedent to the execution of that part of the District of Columbia (which was in Maryland) to Congress, the complainant and the defendant purchased, in partnership by equal moieties, of a certain George Zimmerman, two lots in the then town of Hamburg, in Prince George's county, but now in the city of Washington. That the said Zimmerman afterwards conveyed the said lots to the defendant alone, and not to the complainant and defendant agreeably to the nature of the purchase; and that the complainant afterwards paid to the defendant his proportion of the balance of the purchase money of the said lots, and obtained from the defendant his bond of conveyance for the complainant's part of the said lots. That the defendant refuses to convey to the complainant agreeably to his bond of conveyance.
The object of the bill is to obtain from this court a decree to compel a conveyance of the complainant's proportion of said lots to him.
It is on the complainant's motion ordered that he procure a copy of this order to be inserted, at least once a week in each of three successive weeks, in the National Intelligencer before the 20th day of June next, to the intent that the defendant may have notice of the complainant's application, and of the nature of this bill; and that the said defendant may be warned to appear here in person or by a solicitor on or before the fourth Monday in July next, to show cause, if any he can, why a decree should not pass as prayed in said bill.
By Order, URIAS FORREST, Clerk. Copy, T. C. John T. Mason, solicitor for the complainant. May 4th—F3w.
United States, District of Columbia, county of Washington, to wit: IN CHANCERY, Mar 1, 1804.
Thomas Law, complainant vs Richard Gidley, jun. defendants.
The bill states that the defendant Richard Gidley, jun. being indebted to the complainant in a large sum of money and being also bound by contract with the complainant to build a large two story brick house on a certain lot in the city of Washington to secure the payment of said money and assure the building of said house in the bill mentioned, mortgaged a lot of ground lying within the city of Washington and described on the plan of the said city, as part of square numbered seven hundred and seventy, which lot or part of square, contains 4032 square feet to the complainant. The object of the bill is to foreclose the said Richard Gidley, jun. from all right of redemption in the said lot of ground. It is represented by the complainant that the said Richard Gidley, jun. hath removed from the district of Columbia and is not within the reach of the process of this court. It is therefore ordered that the complainant cause a copy of this order to be inserted at least once in each of three successive weeks in the two papers printed in the county of Washington before the first Monday in July next to the intent that the defendant may have notice of this application and of the object of this bill, and be warned to appear in this court in person or by solicitor, on or before the fourth Monday in July next to show cause if any he can, why a decree shall not pass as prayed.
By order of the hon. William Kilby chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. Copy test. U. FORREST, CLK. May 4—Fw3t
FIVE DOLLARS
Will be given by the subscribers for apprehending and securing in jail so that we get him again, REWARD VIDLER, an apprentice to the Taylor's business—He is about eleven years old and small of his age; he was taken on the sixth inst. from Baltimore by his mother and carried to the city of Washington, and it is supposed he is now with his father at Mr. P. Miller's near Barry's wharf. All persons are forewarned, harboring or carrying off said boy at their peril, as we are determined to put the law in force to its utmost rigor against them from the publishing of the above.
B. YOE & J. COMPTON, No. 92, Market Street, Baltimore May 9—3t&eop3t
TO RENT,
And immediate Possession given, A Two-story Frame House, in the City of Washington, situated on N. E. Street, square 224—containing 4 rooms beside two garret rooms, piazza and pantry, kitchen, floor room, &c. with a good garden—lately occupied by Mrs. Lee, adjoining to Mr. Kaupie's store—Also that convenient two-story frame on same square, late in possession of Dr. Tabb, opposite to which Robert Peacock, Esq. lately resided—consisting of 6 rooms, and two garret rooms, piazza and balcony to touch front, cellar with dry well, kitchen, carriage house, stable, an excellent garden, with every convenience for the reception of a genteel family. For particulars enquire at Mr. Rhodes's tavern, Mr. Kaupie's store, or to the subscriber
REDMUND PURCEL. January 13, 1804—tf
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested in a sale of all those Lands, Lots, Houses, &c. within the District of Columbia, whereon a tax of the United States called the direct tax, was laid in 1798, which tax has not yet been discharged will commence on Monday the 14th May next, at 12 o'clock at Mr. Rhodes's tavern in the city of Washington and continue from day to day until the whole are sold.
GEO: MAGRUDER, Collector. April 30—tM14
WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION & UNITED STATES INSURANCE CO.
THE Stockholders are respectfully informed, that it is inconvenient for the subscriber to act longer in the capacity of Secretary and Cashier to the institution.
THOMAS HERTY. May 9th—3t
NOTICE
IS hereby given that on the 21st day of May next, will be exposed to sale, part of a LOT numbered seven in square 69, fronting on B Street, with a BRICK HOUSE thereon, covered in, two stories high, 34 feet deep by 24 four front, more or less, at Mr. Stelles tavern for cash, should the first bidder, not pay the amount of his bid in an hour, the premises will be again put up immediately after for sale; any persons wishing to examine the House and Lot, or to know particulars of the same are desired to apply to the Subscriber. The Lot is subject to an encumbrance of 468 Dollars.
THOMAS LAW. April 21—tdol
The subscriber as trustee of Francis Boone an insolvent debtor, will set up at public sale on Friday the fourth day of May next, on the premises, a tract of Land whereon the said Boone now resides, supposed to contain one hundred and twenty-five acres. The improvements are a Dwelling House and sundry out houses in tolerable repair—at the same time and place will also be offered for sale sundry articles of personal property conveyed to me by said Boone for the benefit of his creditors. The sale will be for cash.
JOHN DUVALL. April 13
On the day mentioned in the foregoing advertisement, and at the same place will be exposed to sale, in virtue of a deed of trust to Robert Bowie and Alexs. Boone, fifteen negroes mentioned in said deed consisting of men, women and children; also the other articles of personal property contained in said deed. The terms of this sale will be for cash also.
ROBERT BOWIE, ALEXS. BOONE. April 21—3w
House & Lot for sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from JOHN KENNEDY to the subscribers, will be sold by public sale, at Rhodes's Tavern, in the City of Washington, on Friday the 25th day of May next, at 5 o'clock P. M. for ready money, part of Lot No. 1, in square No. 291 in said City, fronting 54 feet on Pennsylvania Avenue and 100 feet 2 inches on 12th Street west, conveyed by the Commissioners to the said Kennedy, with the two story brick dwelling house built thereon, at present occupied by Augustus B. Woodward, Esq.
George Thomson, John Murdoch. April 27.
As the proceeds of the above sale are intended to be paid into my hands, a bond or notes with approved security, bearing interest from date, and payable: one third in 6, one third in 12 and one third in 18 months will be accepted of from the purchaser, in place of cash.
JOHN LAIRD. April 30—epr35M
Musick and Dancing.
JOHN B. DUCLAIRACK professor of Musick and Dancing, does hereby engage to teach both or either accomplishment, in schools and academies at a reduction of 5 dollars for musick, and 3 for dancing, the price having been heretofore 19 for the first, and 12 for the last. My capability can be attested by numbers of respectable characters. Should there be a person wanted in any country contiguous to this place, I hereby profess my services. With great respect I subscribe myself the public's obliged humble servant.
J. B. DUCLAIRACK. P. S. Should I not satisfactorily acquit myself to my patrons, I follow no payment. George Town, May 7—4t
REMOVAL.
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR, Has removed to the house above Mr. RHODES (LATE LOVEL'S) HOTEL, near the President's Square. In addition to the present stock of goods, an
Handsome Assortment
Is expected immediately. Gentlemen at a distance, by sending a line by post, will be waited upon with all possible expedition.
T. C. will pledge himself to execute any order with a taste, expedition and moderation of charge, which shall not be excelled by any.
April 16—tf.
National Intelligencer.
Governor Claiborne has addressed to the several commandants in Louisiana, the following letter.
CIRCULAR.
SIR, IN the unsettled, declining moments of a government, or in the passage of countries from one dominion to another, it often happens that laws are evaded, and municipal regulations entirely neglected. This seems to have been too much the case, in the various changes which have lately taken place in Louisiana. Seeing however that our political relation is now permanently fixed it behoves the civil magistrates to recall the citizens to obedience of the law, and to establish that order in society so essential to the preservation of morals, and the promotion of good government.
I have therefore deemed it proper to make you a general communication relative to your official duties, and to request your faithful attention to the following instructions.
1. In your character as commandant you are required to cause the militia of your district to be enrolled, to assemble them with their arms, at some central and convenient place therein, at least once in two months, and to instruct them in the manual exercise. And you are authorized to take such measures as, that effect, as your judgment may dictate, and as may be consistent with the former regulations of the country.
2. You will take such means as may be in your power, to prevent slaves from wandering about either by day or night without passes, or from trading among themselves, or with free people without permission from their owners; and you are particularly enjoined to enforce with justice and mercy the regulations of police heretofore prescribed in this province, and which are still in force upon the subject of slaves as well with a view to their better treatment which will be the consequence of good behavior, as to promote the interests of their masters.
3. You will cause the roads, bridges and levees to be mended, and kept constantly in good repair, to the end that their crops may be preserved, and the communication by land facilitated, and rendered safe and convenient; for the accomplishment of which, you will put into immediate execution, the regulations heretofore existing in relation to these objects.
4. You are to allow no person or persons on the public roads or elsewhere in your district, to sell or vend by retail, wines or spirituous liquors of any kind to travellers or to any other persons, without such person or persons shall have previously obtained your licence to that effect, and the regulations heretofore made in Louisiana in relation to taverns are to be your guide.
5. Persons licenced as aforesaid, are to be prohibited from selling liquors or wines of any kind to any slave without the consent of his owner, stated in writing, or to any Indian without your permission. These restrictions you will notify to the tavern keeper, at the time you grant the licence, and should he act contrary to this injunction his licence shall, for the first offence, be forfeited.
Delirious of obtaining the most accurate knowledge of Louisiana, and of the interests of its citizens, I have to ask of you such information as you may possess on the following points.
1. The extent of your district, the quantity, and as nearly as you can state the quality and productions of the soil?
2. The number of sugar plantations and the amount of sugar, rum, taffa, and molasses made upon each plantation one year with another?
3. The number of inhabitants in your district, their color, sex and condition, and particularly the number of militia?
4. Are there any schools, either English or French, and what [in your opinion] would be the best mode in the present situation of the province, of introducing and supporting these necessary and important institutions.
5. What is the quantity of vacant land in your district?
6. Are here any public buildings. What is their value, and what quantity of public lands belonging thereto?
7. Are there any bayous or forks of the river in your district which will admit of being cleared out, so as to facilitate the commerce of the country, and what (in your opinion) would be the probable expense of such undertaking, and the best method of executing it?
8. The number and condition of your churches. Are you supplied with Clergymen; and do the citizens manifest a disposition to support, respect and patronize regular ministers of the Gospel?
9. The situation and condition of your prison should there be any, and in case there is none, is one required?
I shall expect from you, answers to the above queries as may be convenient; and I take this occasion to enjoin it upon you to be faithful to the trust committed to you, and to do every thing in your power to preserve good order, and to promote the welfare and happiness of your fellow citizens. In all your official acts, keep constantly in view, the principles of impartial justice; and enlist in favor of the new government the affections of your neighbors. When the occasion serves, you will impress upon the inhabitants, the propriety of educating their children; of instilling early into their minds, principles of morality, and rearing them up in habits of industry. Education calls dormant faculties to light and points out their use:—industry is the great source of public and private wealth; and virtue alone promotes our happiness here, and insures it hereafter.
You may also assure the citizens of your district, that their true interest is very dear to the councils of their country; that their liberty, property and religion will be protected; their commerce and agriculture promoted, and the arts and sciences in Louisiana particularly cultivated.
Some delay must attend the due organization of the new government; it is of necessity attached to so arduous an undertaking. The carrying into effect all the wise measures contemplated by congress for the good government of Louisiana, will require time, but I am persuaded my fellow citizens will very soon have strong proofs of the growing prosperity of their country under the fostering care of the American government, which I do not hesitate to say is the best upon earth.
Accept assurances
of my great respect and
consideration, WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE. New-Orleans, 28th March, 1804.
P. CORNEILLE.
Corneille had the sole and singular glory of creating his art, and fixing its limits.
He has been imitated by many; he has been surpassed by none.
He found no models, but he will serve as a model to the latest posterity.
In creating him, Nature made an effort, from which she will perhaps rest for many ages.
To his genius alone he owed his productions, and their success.
He was obliged to invent his pieces, to form actors, and to create an audience.
He preceded the splendid age of Louis XIV, which, but for him would perhaps never have existed.
In Richelieu he first found a patron, and afterwards a rival. But the Minister always was obliged to do homage to the writer. His works extorted admiration, and his person esteem.
Corneille lived and died poor, because genius, which produces wonders of excellence, knows not how to solicit pensions. He had however a pension, without asking for it, and which, but for Despreaux, he would have lost by a court intrigue.
It is perhaps to the tragedies of Corneille that revolution is to be ascribed, which regenerated the minds of the French; that republic fermentation, which at the death of Louis XIII, had nearly changed the face of the kingdom.
Corneille possessed that great character which does not always accompany eminent talents, but which is the seal stamped by nature on the man of genius.
Posterity has not yet decided between Cinna Polieucte, Le Cid, Rodogune, and Horaces. Any one of the pieces would establish the reputation of a great writer; all of them constitute but a part of that of Corneille.
In Nicomede he created a species of dramatic writing in which he had no imitators.
It was reserved for this great man to be the father of both pieces of dramatic competition, and the same hand which wrote Le Mort de Pompee wrote also Le Menteur.
The Menteur is the 5th piece of character that appeared in France, and the only comedy before Moliere entitled to a continuance of the public esteem.
Corneille was sometimes the friend of the great, but never their slave. He could resist Cardinal Richelieu, who made Europe tremble. Power shrinks before genius.
Corneille is the only writer who obtained with universal consent the surname of Great, a title that had before been conferred solely on princes & heroes.
All the audience rose up when Corneille, loaded with years and with glory, entered the theatre, and the great Condé himself did homage to the author of Cinna.
He lived to a considerable age without surviving his talents, and in his last works we frequently perceive the same flashes of genius which blaze forth in his first.
He was modest, simple, true. If he had the consciousness of his ability, he betrayed at least nothing of the pride of it.
The town of Rouen, which has given birth to so many illustrious characters, glories particularly in having produced Corneille. It is, honour enough for it, and with this circumstance we conclude our eulogium.
FRENCH FINANCES.—In a late London paper, we find the following article relative to the finances of France under date of Paris, Feb. 24.
"The Assembly has been occupied with the consideration of the finances. The expenses are divided into two classes; the first of the 11th year which the war has increased; and, secondly, the estimate for the 12th year.
Eleventh year. The sum of thirty millions of livres (1,250,000. sterling) is allowed for the extraordinary expenses occasioned by the war, which added to the 589 millions before granted, makes a total of 619 millions (23 millions and a half sterling) to the expenses of the 11th year, which is to be raised from the revenue ordinary and extraordinary of the same year.
For the 12th year, the sum of 300 millions (12,500,000.) which, added to the 400 millions already granted, will make a total of 700 millions, (above 29 millions sterling) are to pay the public debt, and the expenses of the different departments of the state, according to the following proposition:
   The Public Debt. Livres     To the creditors of the state, 40,443,259   Permanent Debt { To Purchases made on account of the debt of the sinking fund, 3,052,204   Tem. debt—One year's interest, 19,576,821   Extraordinaries, 4,804,203   Six new Departments of Piedmont.   Permanent debt, 2,677,277   Temporary debt, 500,000   Total sum, 71,153,766   Being near three millions sterling.   General Expenses.   To the grand judge, and for the administration of justice, 23,000,000   To the Department of the minister of Foreign Affairs, 7,000,000   Department of the minister of the Interior for ordinary & extraordinary expenses, 94,730,919   Department of the Minister of Finance, including the different financial operations for the year, 77,677,000   Department of the treasury, 8,000,000   War Department, 268,000,600   Marine and Colonies, 180,000,000   Expenses of the administration of the said Departments, 15,000,000   Funds reserved, 15,438,315  
Total inclusively 700,000,000 (being above 29,000,000 sterling).
This sum being the estimated expense of the 12th year, is to be raised by the ordinary and extraordinary taxes within the year.
Fabre (de l'Aude) made a report, in the Tribune, on the law concerning finances. Having analysed, in succession, each of the heads of the project, he concluded with a summary of the advantages which would result from adopting the law. Among those advantages he particularly pointed out the improvement of the public revenue, which would be to greatly ameliorated, as not only to cover a large peace establishment, but to provide for the expense of an unex-

ended war. "In this manner," said he, "the Genius of France soars above the embarrassments which this war was expected to create. The bold conceptions of that genius embrace in one whole all the details of military operations and all the parts of internal administration. In vain does a government, basely jealous of our prosperity, endeavor to escape a chastisement which its unjust aggression merits; the atrocity of the means which it employs discloses its weakness—its convulsive movements will only serve to accelerate its fall! The chief of the most walk-like nation in the universe, the great-R of generals, must be victorious: surrounded by the love of Frenchmen, no plots nor conspiracies can reach him."
CONGRESS.
House of Representatives. FRIDAY, March 8, 1804.
Debate on the bill from the Senate, providing a "Government for Louisiana."
[Concluded.] The fifth section being read as follows:— "Sec. 5. The judicial power shall be vested in a superior court, and in such inferior courts, and justices of the peace, as the legislature of the territory may, from time to time, establish. The judges of the superior court, and the justices of the peace, shall hold their offices for the term of four years. The superior court shall consist of three judges, any one of whom shall constitute a court, they shall have jurisdiction in all criminal cases, and exclusive jurisdiction in all those which are capital; and original and appellate jurisdiction in all civil cases, of the value of one hundred dollars. Its sessions shall commence on the first Monday of every month, and continue till all the business depending before them, shall be disposed of. They shall appoint their own clerk. In all criminal prosecutions which are capital, the trial shall be by a jury of twelve good and lawful men of the vicinage; and in all cases, criminal and civil, in the superior court the trial shall be by a jury, if either of the parties require it. The inhabitants of the said territory shall be entitled to the benefits of the writ of habeas corpus; they shall be bailable, unless for capital offences, where the proof shall be evident, or the presumption great; and no cruel and unusual punishments shall be inflicted."
Mr. G. W. CAMPBELL moved to strike out "which are capital, the trial shall be by a jury of twelve good and lawful men of the vicinage; and in all cases, criminal and civil, in the superior court, the trial shall be by a jury, if either of the parties require it," and to insert, "the trial shall be by jury, and in all civil cases above the value of twenty dollars." Mr. Campbell said he conceived that in legislating for the people of Louisiana, they were bound by the constitution of the United States, and that they had not a right to establish courts in that territory on any other terms than they could in any of the states. Whenever courts were established in a territory, they must be considered as courts of the United States, and of consequence cannot be otherwise constituted than as courts in the states: the constitution expressly declares, that in criminal cases the trial shall be by jury, and in all civil cases, where the sum in controversy exceeds the value of twenty dollars the trial shall be likewise by jury. In the ninth article of the amendments to the constitution, we find the following words: "In suits at common law where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars the right of trial by jury shall be preserved." The eighth article says, "In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury."
I will observe that the right of trial given by this section, to wit: if either of the parties require it, is a dangerous mode of proceeding, and may tend invariably to entrap them. The person brought before the court for a misdemeanor, asked if he requires a jury trial, may be ignorant of the evidence, and may not know the benefits of a trial by jury; he must at all events shew a want of confidence in the court, or wave a jury trial. If he does the first he may injure the minds of the court. The party is thus put in a situation which may be worse than if he was deprived altogether of the right of a jury trial, by the necessity of making a choice which may operate more against him. The bill therefore does not secure the right of a jury trial, as contemplated by the constitution.
The question was taken on Mr. Campbell's motion and passed in the negative—Ayes 20.
Wednesday, March 14, 1804.
Mr. RHEA of Tennessee offered the following new section, which after some debate, which has been already given, was agreed to—Ayes 54.
"And be it further enacted, That all grants for lands within the territories ceded by the French Republic to the United States, by the treaty of the thirtieth of April, in the year one thousand eight hundred and three, the title whereof was, at the date of the treaty of St. Ildefonso, in the crown, government, or nation of Spain, and every act and proceeding subsequent thereto of whatever nature, towards the obtaining any grant, title or claim to such lands, and under whatsoever authority transferred, or pretended, be, and the same are hereby declared to be, and to have been from the beginning, null, and void, and of no effect, in law or equity."
Mr. RHEA of Tennessee moved the following as a new section, which was likewise agreed to without debate.
"And the sum of fifteen thousand dollars, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated by law, is hereby appropriated to enable the President of the United States to effect the object expressed in this section."
Mr. EARLY moved the following as a substitute for the 4th section.
Sec. 4. The legislative power shall be vested in the governor, and in thirteen of the most fit and discreet persons of the territory, to be called the legislative council, who shall be appointed (by the President of the United States,) from among those holding real estate the ein, and who shall have resided one year at least in the said territory, and hold no office of profit under the territory of the United States, to serve one year from the time of their appointment: And the said legislative council shall at their first session, lay off or divide the said territory into convenient counties or districts, and apportion among them according to their respective numbers, the thirteen members of the said legislative council, who shall after the expiration of one year, from the time of their first appointment be chosen annually by all the free male white persons of the age of twenty-one years, who were resident in said territory on the thirtieth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, and who had been resident therein one whole year next before the election, on their producing satisfactory proof to the officers of the election that they have taken an oath of allegiance to the United States, agreeably to an act of congress, passed on the fourteenth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and two, intituled "An act to establish an uniform rule of naturalization, and to repeal the acts heretofore passed on that subject;" and by citizens of the United States, who may since that time have become residents in said territory, and who shall have resided therein one whole year, six months of that time next before the election, to be in the district or county in which he or they shall vote; and the legislative council so chosen as aforesaid, shall have power to fix the times and places, and to determine the manner of holding the said elections, and to judge of the qualifications of the members, and the validity of their elections. But if any of the said districts or counties shall refuse or neglect to make such election for one month, after the time appointed for holding the same, then the governor with the council, shall appoint a person or persons who shall reside within the district, and be qualified as aforesaid, to serve for the district or county so neglecting or refusing. The governor, by and with the advice and consent of the legislative council, or a majority of them, shall have power to alter, modify, or repeal the laws which may be in force at the commencement of this act. Their legislative powers shall also extend to all the rightful powers of legislation; but no law shall be valid, which is inconsistent with the constitution & laws of the United States, or which shall lay any person under restraint, burthen, or disability, on account of his religious opinions professions, or worship, in all which he shall be free to maintain his own, and not burthened for the support of another. The governor shall publish, throughout the said territory, all the laws which shall be made, and shall from time to time, report the same to the President of the United States, to be laid before congress, which, if disapproved by congress, shall thenceforth be of no force. The governor or legislative council shall have no power over the primary disposal of the soil, nor tax the lands of the United States, nor to interfere with the claims to land within the said territory. The governor shall convene and prorogue the legislative council, whenever he may deem it expedient. It shall be his duty to obtain all the information in his power in relation to the customs, habits, and dispositions of the inhabitants of the said territory, and communicate the same, from time to time, to the President of the United States.
THURSDAY, March 16.
Mr. EARLY's substitute for the 4th section of the bill was taken up, and, after undergoing a few verbal amendments, was agreed to—Ayes 31.
The committee rose and reported the bill with amendments. On concurring in the report of the committee to strike out the 4th section
the House divided—7 as 74—Nays 23 as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Allston, jr. Anderson, Archer, Bard, Bedinger, Bowie, Boyle, Brown, G. W. Campbell, Chamberlin, Chittenden, Claggett, Claiborne, J. Clay, M. Clay, Clopton, Crowningshield, Cutts, Dana, Davenport, Dawson, Dickson, Dwight, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Fowler, Gillespie, Goodwyn, Gregg, Griffin, G. Griswold, Hammond, Hana, Hastings, J. Heister, Helms, Holmes, Jackson, Leib, Lewis, jr. Livingston, Lyon, Meriwether, A. Moore, N. Moore, Morrow, New, Newton, jr. Olin, Palmer, Plater, Rhea (Tenn.) Richards, Root, Sammons, Sandford, Seaver, Sloan, J. C. Smith, Southard, Stanfard, Stedman, Stewart, Thatcher, Thompson, J. Trigg, Van Horne, Van Rensselaer, Varnum, Wadsworth, M. Williams, Winn, & Winston.
NAYS—Messrs. Betton, Blackledge, Boyd, J. Campbell, Conrad, Earle, Findley, Hasbrouck, Holland, Huger, Jones, Kennedy, M'Cord, M'Creery, S. L. Mitchell, Nicholson, Purviance, T. M. Randolph, Rea (Penn.) J. Smith (Vir.) Tenney, Thomas, and Van Cortlandt.
On inserting Mr. Early's substitute, the Yeas and Nays were required, and were—Yeas 53—Nays 42, as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Allston, jr. Anderson, Blackledge, Bowie, Boyd, Boyle, Brown, J. Campbell, Claiborne, J. Clay, Conrad, Crowningshield, Cutts, Earle, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Gillespie, Goodwyn, Gregg, Griffin, Hanna, Hasbrouck, J. Heister, Helms, Holmes, Huger, Jones, Knight, Leib, M'Cord, M'Creery, S. L. Mitchell, A. Moore, N. Moore, Morrow, New, Newton, Nicholson, Olin, Palmer, Patterson, Rea (Penn.) Rhea (Tenn.) Richards, Root, Sammons, Sandford, Seaver, Skinner, Southard, Stewart, Thomas, Van Cortlandt, Van Horne, Varnum, Winn, and Winston.
NAYS—Messrs. Archer, Baldwin, Bard, Bedinger, Betton, G. W. Campbell, Chamberlin, Chittenden, Claggett, M. Clay, Clopton, Dana, Davenport, Findley, G. Griswold, R. Griswold, Hammond, Hastings, Holland, Jackson, Lewis, Livingston, Lyon, Meriwether, Plater, Purviance, T. M. Randolph, Sloan, J. C. Smith, Smith (Vir.) Sanford, Stedman, Tenney, Thatcher, Thompson, J. Trigg, Van Rensselaer, and M. Williams.
Mr. Dawson moved to recommit the bill.
Motion lost—Ayes 47—Nays 49.
YEAS & NAYS on the passage of the bill:
YEAS—Messrs. Allston, jun: Anderson, Bard, Bedinger, Bowie, Boyd, Boyle, Brown, Casey, Claiborne, Clay, Conrad, Crowningshield, Cutts, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elmer, Eustis, Findley, Gillespie, Hanna, Hasbrouck, J. Heister, Hoge, Holland, Huger, Jones, Kennedy, Knight, Leib, M'Cord, M'Creery, Meriwether, S. L. Mitchell, A. Moore, N. R. Moore, T. Moore Morrow, New, Newton, jun. Nicholson, Olin, Palmer, T. M. Randolph, J. Rea, of Pen. J. Rhea, of Ten. Richards, Root, Sammons, Sandford, Seaver, Skinner, Smilie, J. Smith, of Vir. R. Stanfard, Stewart, Thomas, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Horne, M. Williams, Winn, and Winston.
NAYS—Messrs. Archer, Betton, Chittenden, Claggett, M. Clay, Clopton, Dana, Davenport, Dawson, Elliot, G. Griswold, R. Griswold, Hastings, Jackson, Livingston, Lyon, Plater, Sloan, J. C. Smith, Tenney, and L. Williams.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS will be taken and payment made easy, to the purchaser, for the following valuable property free from any incumbrance whatever.
A SET of saw mills working two saws—a grist mill with two runs of stones and bolting machine, also a cotton and rice machine complete all worked by water, also one saw mill about 200 yards from the former and on the same dam, now about finishing that will work from two to fourteen saws under the same roof—this mill is insured for three years after her being completed—they now going in good repair and the whole in a progressive way of improvement, with about Ten thousand acres of land all adjoining and immediately contiguous to the mills, on which are several valuable farms. The timber for mill use is inexhaustible and unexceptionable good—they are situated on the waters of Drowning Creek ninety seven miles from George Town South Carolina, to which place the lumber is carried being rafted at the mills without the trouble of hauling, a valuable convenience. The stream is equal if not superior to any in the states of North or South Carolina—the grist mills command a custom at times of 30 or 40 miles around them. The situation at the mills is high, pleasant and very healthy, on which is a good two story house with piazza, a good kitchen, flahes, carriage and harness houses and other necessary out buildings with a new store house completely finished, it being an excellent stand for a country store. Application to be made to the subscriber at Millville near Lumberton in North Carolina, or for any information respecting the premises, to Samuel D. Purviance at the city of Washington.
WM. NORMENT. Millville N. C. Dec. 12. N. B. Any part of the above property will be sold as may best suit a purchaser. Dec. 23—tf
WASHINGTON CITY,
FRIDAY, MAY 11.
NOTICE.
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The United States at peace with the whole civilised world.
Twenty two years have elapsed since the close of our revolutionary contest. During this period we have had serious differences with France, England and Spain, and other unusual sources of embarrassment. We were considerably in debt to the government of France; and we were deeply indebted to the subjects of England. We had our boundaries to settle with England and Spain. Some of our citizens had strong attachments to France, and others to England. The French revolution, with the war it gave rise to, shook Europe to her centre, and drove from their strongest holds of neutrality all the powers of Europe, without an exception, whose interest dictated peace. Amidst this universal convulsion of the civilised world we have preserved peace, we have paid off our debts, we have multiplied our resources, improved the face of our country, doubled our population, extended our commerce beyond all precedent, and have in addition to all this, not only preserved but improved our liberty.
Whence these mighty and astonishing effects? Can they arise from climate? Even Montesquieu, with the full force of his predilection to a favorite theory, could not, were he alive, find any reason for its application here. Does it arise from our superior wisdom? We have to regret that in all the departments of science other than political we are inferior to several European nations. Can it flow from peculiar virtues? Unfortunately we are not exempt from the vices of other communities. No. It is not to be traced to any extraordinary physical or moral properties of our citizens; but to the nature of their government; to their republican institutions; to the responsibility of their rulers to them; to the patriotism which a free people cherishes; and to the progressive diffusion of knowledge which it spreads among the people.
Philosophy has repeated the declaration that war is the greatest scourge of humanity; and that it is the interest of every people to remain at peace. That this is their interest no one doubts. But how has this interest been protected by the vice-gerents of Deity, as kings are impiously called? their pride, ambition and folly have set at naught the happiness of the nations they ruled, and heedlessly driven them to arms in support of every frivolous pretension, however unfounded. During the period of peace with which we have been blessed, England has been engaged in war twelve years; France as many; Spain about eight years; every other European power has been engaged in one or more wars, and one sovereign state has been totally extinguished.
Ought we not then, fellow-citizens, to exult in our destiny, which scatters roses under our feet and points us to true glory, while the nations of the old world are involved in scenes of desolation and havoc? Ought we not to cherish a warm devotion to the principles and the institutions of liberty? Ought we not to feel grateful to the founders of our republic; to those illustrious men, who had the wisdom to perceive the superiority of the simple forms of a republic to the pageantry of royalty, and who had the heroism to risk their lives in its defence.
NEW-YORK ELECTION.
Mr. LEWIS, the republican candidate, has the following majorities.     Counties.    Richmond 3  Queens 236  Orange 691  West Chester 450  Kings 26  Rockland 441  Rensselaer 265  Ulster 450  Saratoga 809  Walsington 1200  Clinton  Essex 1200  Montgomery  Schoharie 807  Herkimer 380  Greene 409  Suffolk 75  1189  7,413  
Mr. Burr, the federal candidate, has the following majorities.
   Counties.    New-York 100  Columbia 128  Albany 380  Dutchess, 52  660  
Mr. Lewis's majorities 7,413 Mr. Burr's majorities 660
Republican majority 6,753 At the election for Senators last year, the above counties gave a republican majority of 5,959 Gain this year 794
Seventeen representatives to Congress have been elected; of whom fifteen are republican, and two federal: In the present delegation there are twelve republican, and five federal.
New-York, May 8.
Capt. Miller, of the brig Margaret, from Halifax, informs us that just before his departure a British government schooner had arrived at Sidney in 19 days from Guernsey, with the important intelligence that another revolution in France had restored Louis XVIII. to the throne of his ancestors! By what familiar means Bonaparte was succeeded, we have not been able to learn. Capt. Mays, the printer at Halifax (Mr. Gale) was preparing an extra sheet, containing the particulars of the event, for publication; and that he could have obtained a copy by waiting about an hour longer, which the tide would not permit him to do.
The king of England was living, and in a state of convalescence.
The schooner citizen, arrived yesterday from Gibraltar, brings intelligence, that lord Nelson had cautioned British vessels against proceeding up the Mediterranean, as he was about to bombard Algiers. Mr. Pinckney, American ambassador at Madrid, had given official information that the term of quarantine at Cadiz was reduced to fifteen days. Capt. Bainbridge and officers were liberated through the interference of Mr. Ganivo, United States consul.
NEW SERIES OF FEDERAL MISREPRESENTATIONS. No. VIII.
A public Dinner was given at Boston on the 24th ult. to Christopher Gore, one of the American commissioners under the British Treaty.
That merchants, about to recover large sums of money of which they had been dispoied by the rapacity of British privateers, should feel grateful to the instruments of their welfare is no cause of surprise; that they should in a lively manner convey their thanks to Mr. Gore, may, for aught we know, be right; without pretending to much knowledge on the subject, we can only say we have never heard his good conduct in the management of this business questioned. We are ready, therefore, in charity to consider him, as a fit object not only of the thanks of merchants, but likewise of his country. But that those very merchants, who owe their millions to the wise and spirited measures of the existing administration, should, at the moment of realising them, join in denouncing as weak and wicked their best benefactors, is a specimen of gratitude not surpassed in modern times.
Let it be remembered that when the late administration resigned the reins of government, the commission was suspended. Propositions of compromise for its renewal were, it is true, made; but they were not agreed to. Exorbitant terms were required by the British Cabinet. Under these circumstances the present administration came into office. Party malice had done its utmost to lessen their influence with the British government. Official acts of their predecessors were not wanting to prejudice the British government against them by representing them as actuated by animus, and as having been in the habit of doing things which were not to be found in the British government. By blending, however, fairness with pru-

ance, they effected a compromise upon terms advantageous to the country. The operations under the commissions were resumed, and brought to an early issue.
With these facts on his mind, is there a citizen that does not blush at the spirit that dictated the following toasts given at the entertainment at Boston.
"Washington.—Since Government have denied a monument to his memory, may every American erect one in his heart."
"May the dominion of Virginia be limited by the Constitution, or at least by the Delaware."
"May they who cause the dismemberment of the American empire, be alone subjected to its evils.—Dead march in Saul."
By the hon. Samuel Dexter, Esq. The Sleeping Sampsons of New-England:—May they awake before the Philistines have cut off their hair.
"Such an administration as will not select its friends from the culprit's bar; nor its victims from the bench."
"If federal virtues are obliged to swarm from the seat of government; may they find a hive in the North."
"Aaron's Rod:—May it blossom in New-York, and may federalists be still and applaud, while the great serpent swallows the less."
The following Speech contains a handsome attestation to the unrivalled prosperity of the United States, and the abilities of the Administration, made too by no enthusiast of liberty.
From the PARIS ARGUS. SPEECH of Mr. WINDHAM in the British House of Commons.
SIR, I rise in pursuance of the notice I gave last week to move the house to take into consideration the state of the nation, and to propose an early remedy to part of the difficulties we at present labour under. It would be useless to take up much of the time of the hon. members in recapitulating evils which are so universally known, and not less severely felt by every man in the country, except by Majesty's ministers: yet now that I am on my legs, I cannot bear to sit down before I have called the attention of the house and the country to the situation in which we are involved, alike incapable of defending ourselves, and of attacking the enemy, by the blind obstinacy of our present premier; not like my friend the late capt. Riskwell, who after playing at hazard till he grew so blind as not to be able to see the dice, much less distinguish their points, continued for many years to play by the ear. He had been so long accustomed to the caster's rattle, that he would cry out 'No Die!' so well in time as to astonish the whole table, of which he was master. Our present master on the contrary, cannot distinguish a point in the game with his eyes open; and though we have been rattling in his ears, that he has laid his stakes without the least attention to the odds, he will risk on, and if suffered to throw the dice for the nation such a pounce, will not only be cut up himself, but will ruin every person that backs his hand.
Neither is it necessary to be a very skilful judge of cockfighting to perceive that our volunteer peacocks, woodcocks and weathercocks are not a fit match for the French gamecocks; the blood of the latter must be entirely ebb'd, and consequently their strength utterly exhausted before their courage will fail them; whereas the former, having never been used, much less trained to sparing and chasing, will hardly be fit for any other than the use commonly made of them. But seeing the perilous state we are reduced to, it behoves every man in the country and more particularly the representatives of the people, to turn their thoughts to every means of defence, independent of those hitherto adopted by our inapt administration. One principal object ministers should be attentive to, is the proper direction of the force we can easily dispose of; yet they have idly disposed, and consequently weakened, the most formidable means we have of attacking our inveterate enemy. I mean the cheap, ready and extensive way that lies open to us, of sowing dissention among the French by our periodical publications. We have often boasted in this house of being able to cope with France single handed, and though I am firmly persuaded that is the only way which we could oppose that country single handed, we should also be a match for the wide world, [you readily conceive, Sir, that I mean our writings] yet we should not venture to try their effect upon other nations, unless we are able to meet them all in arms, which we may have to do by pursuing the method his Majesty's ministers have of late adopted. How was I not grieved some time since, to see advertisements stuck up for seamen to fight against 'the pusillanimous Dons,' at the same time that ministers were undecided, as indeed they are in every good thing, whether they should attack the Spaniards or not! How much better would it not
have been to take the Dons unawares, to seize their galleons and other vessels, to ravage their settlements, to render them in short incapable of defending themselves before they knew what we were about: Even Thomas Jefferson could not escape our open censures, because he chose to be civil to the government with whom his country is allied, though we must be all persuaded it would be happy for England had she such a man to direct her councils. It was lamentably said in this house about twenty years ago, that it would require at least half a century to repair the losses America had sustained during the war, and to re-establish that country in the state it was when possessed by our gracious Sovereign; but look now at America, compare the pitch of prosperity she has risen to during the short administration of Jefferson, to the present state of our own country, and can there be a native of Great Britain, but must heartily regret his not being born an American? What I would now propose as an easy remedy to some of our evils, or at least a preventative of greater, is to imitate the Paris newspapers, so far as not to spend our force uselessly. One of these papers in particular, is worth learning from. It directs all its force against the declared enemies of France, and molests nobody else. Though it tells us round out, that the members of the British parliament are, with very few exceptions, a set of knaves altogether, it never speaks but in terms of the highest respect of other governments. At the same time it declares it would be as vain to attempt to wash a Blackamoor white, as to expect a grain of sense from our gracious Sovereign, it does not neglect to adduce some specious proof of what it asserts, from the long reign of his Majesty, during which, as it says, nothing but war, bloodshed and rebellion have been talked of or seen. It adds, that as if to complete the long scene of folly, the seeds of civil war are every day suffered to take such deep root, as to require but the last breath of his Majesty to blow them into full blossom. [A deep sigh through the whole house.] In short that paper exposes the imbecility and what it calls the injustice of the British government, but is so respectful to all other states that one would think it under the influence of every one of them. Let us then be wile enough to imitate such an example.
"My sentence is for open war: or oils "More unexpert, I boast not." Yet I should be glad to see France deluged with her own blood, by means of that discord which our periodical writings are so well calculated to inspire among her citizens. But let our strength in this sort of warfare be not diminished by being used against powers which are not yet at war with us. It may not indeed be amiss to attack the Dutch in this manner, as they are to furnish ships for the invasion, and we need care little about the Mynheers now, having taken so many of their valuable ships before the declaration of hostilities. [A hearty laugh.] It cannot reasonably be supposed they will again give up their fleet, as some brave fellows among them did when a lawyer took upon himself the sole direction of the machine. O it was a lucky administration! Would to heaven that for the good of Old England it had lasted a good deal longer! [A general laugh.] As I see the house in such a good humour, I will sit down, in full confidence that my advice will be followed.
* Paradise Lost. B. II. v. 31. DIED.
At Hartford, Conn. on Monday last JEREMIAH WADSWORTH, in the 61st year of his age. Col. Wadsworth was in the army during the revolutionary war; for many years he was a Representative from the state of Connecticut, in the congress of the United States; and for a considerable time after he left congress, a member of the council of the state.
LOUISVILLE, April 14. SHIP NEWS.
Arrived at this port on Monday last, the new brig Nanina Captain Samuel McCutcheon, in ten days from Pittsburg where she was built and completely fitted for sea; burthen about 150 tons, she is the property of Tarascou, Brothers, James Berthoud and co.
Also the new ship Louisiana, Captain James McKeaver, on board of which came the family of Mr. Berthoud, owner, who has removed to this place. We are informed, for the purpose of carrying on ship building more extensively. The Louisiana is to take in a freight of cotton at the mouth of Cumberland river. Her burthen is about 330 tons. We are sorry to add, that the above vessels cannot pass the Falls until the water rises.
The following extract of a letter, accompanied by the proclamation of the lieut. gov. of Upper Louisiana, were
received by the last mail from a gentleman at St. Louis. "Yesterday Capt. Stoddard arrived escorted from the ferry below by about 20 of the respectable citizens of this place;—after a salute of three cannon the lieut. gov. informed him, that he was ready to enter into a negotiation to deliver into his hands the province of Upper Louisiana, &c. which will take place as soon as the American troops arrive, which will be in about four days."
Don Charles Dehault Delassus, colonel of his Catholic Majesty's armies, lieut. gov. of Upper Louisiana, and its dependencies, &c. And commissioned for the delivery of said province.
By proclamation, dated 19th February 1804, informs the inhabitants of having received orders for the delivery of the province to Capt. Amos Stoddard, who is empowered to receive and keep possession of the United States.
Extract of a letter from Paris, dated February 28th, 1804.
"Before this can reach you you will have heard of the plot to assassinate the First Consul, and of the different persons that have been arrested, among which, Moreau and Pichegru were the most distinguished. The discovery of the plot as related to me sometime since is curious; therefore, I will relate it to you, though I am not fond of meddling with politics, or any of the affairs of government."
The police of this country, you know, is very exact, especially in time of war. A number of suspicious characters were, from time to time, lately arrested. After interrogating them, and nothing criminal appearing against some fifteen or sixteen persons, the Grand Judge gave the list to the First Consul, and proposed to liberate them. The First Consul desired the Judge to call the next morning for his answer. On looking over the names and reflecting on the report, strong suspicion arose in the mind of Bonaparte, and when the Grand Judge called in the morning, for an answer, he expressed doubts of their innocence. He again looked over the list, and marked the names of six persons, whom he desired to be put on their trial. Out of these six, three were condemned by the tribunal to be shot. On the morning of the day of execution, one of the three desired to be heard, and he would make useful discoveries. This was regarded only as a feint to prolong his life for a day, and accordingly refused. He urged that a letter might be delivered from him to the Governor of Paris, which was consented to—and in consequence of this letter, the execution of this man was directed to be delayed, until further orders; the other two were shot. The Governor showed this letter to the First Consul, who directed, that the man should be heard, and if his discovery should be worth attending to, his execution delayed for a further time; otherwise, that it should take place the next day. The confessions of this convicted led to the discovery of the whole plot—and probably have saved the life of the First Consul. It would be too tedious to detail the many plans which appear to have been laid. Georges, it is certain, had lodged at the Palace; and in the character of a wood-carver, had been twice in the apartment of Madame Bonaparte. He informed, that a frigate would appear off such a place, and if such signals were made, they would be answered by such as would inform whether they had other twenty conspirators on board, and others, whether they would land them or not—the signals were made and answered, that they would land as soon as the weather would permit, & probably they are taken before this. Georges has not yet been taken, but he cannot escape. There are, it is said, about sixty others in and about Paris—so, you see, the plot has been very extensive. Should the trial of Moreau and Pichegru be published, I will send you a copy by the first vessel for New-York or Philadelphia."
Extracts from a new work of Thomas Hulcroft, entitled, "Travels from Hamburg through Westphalia, Holland, and the Netherlands to Paris." OF BONAPARTE. "Concerning the religious opinions of Bonaparte, it is said, no man can form any sound judgment from his discourse: he might at one moment be imagined an infidel, at another a deist, and the next perhaps a christian. He is said to have told Dupuis, that he did not believe such a man as Jesus Christ ever existed. To Monge, an avowed infidel, who was expressing his disbelief of eternal punishments, the consul said, after reciting the names of various great men who had believed in the christian religion, and examples of others who in their last moments had changed their opinions from fear, that he, Monge, would certainly die a true believer. He appears to be rather a fatalist than a ne-
cessarian; for he believes, or affects to believe, in his favorable destiny. To contemplate greatness, to study till we understand it, and when circumstances agree, to make it our model, can only be blamed when greatness is sullied by vice; but to become its preferred ap. has something in it that shows a want of original power. There are various traits public and private, that discover Bonaparte to have attempted to copy Alexander while he was in Egypt, Caesar, during his Italian campaigns, and Charlemagne, since he has assumed to himself the office and the powers of a ruler.—Suddenness of action he believes, to be his peculiar feature, by which to render success a certainty."
OF MOREAU.
"There are many of the enemies of Bonaparte, who have wished to engage Moreau in rash a faction, of which he should be the head, but which he has constantly and firmly refused. He has answered, "If the people are as you represent, anxious for change, let them speak and act for themselves, I neither desire the risk, the honors, nor the vices of such an attempt." In every society Moreau is praised, and disadvantageously contrasted with Bonaparte."
Among the heads, etched as studies for young artists, is that of Moreau, in several sizes; and under one of them is inscribed "The head of a man." In the plot to assassinate Bonaparte on the parade, as I have mentioned, there were persons who insinuated that Moreau had taken a part; and rumour said, the First Consul sent for him, and said, "I have heard you have joined assassins: I give no credit to any such tale: I know you to be incapable of a base action: but such is the effervescence of mind among the military, that you will greatly oblige me if you will pass two or three days at your country seat."
With this request Moreau willingly complied; but carefully returned the third day, that no misconstruction by party, might be put on his conduct.
In the Press, & speedily will be published.
IRISH STATE TRIALS,
Including the SPEECHES of Mr. GURRAN at length.
Such gentlemen as have been so good as to collect subscriptions for the above work, will be pleased to forward their lists to the Editor, G. DOUGLAS, Bookseller, Baltimore.
A Bookbinder, of sober and steady habits, will meet with encouragement, by applying as above. May 11—3t
HOUSES ON PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FOR SALE.
TWO Houses on the best part of Pennsylvania Avenue for sale. One has four rooms and two garrets, the other eight rooms and two garrets; either of them will be sold low and three years credit given for part of the purchase money. A line addressed to J. G. at the printers will be attended to. Washington, May 11—3t
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE Subscriber has for sale a likely well grown healthy strong NEGRO lad about sixteen years of age; although his conduct has been such as obliges me to part with him, I believe he will make a valuable slave to any man who lives in the country and who will keep him closely, and constantly at work. Apply at the house of the subscriber in George Town where in his absence his brother will treat for him. JOHN T. MASON. April 30—tf
HAT MANUFACTURY.
The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washington, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continuance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be amply suited, if neatness and goodness be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber living in Fauquier county, near Oak Hill, on the 1st inst. a Negro Man named JACK, about twenty one years of age, (apparently younger) five feet four or five inches high, well made, large rolling eyes, no conspicuous mark recollected—when accused his answers will be simple and flow, unless intoxicated; his clothing not recollected except a pair of half boots. It is probable that he will endeavor to obtain a pass from some of the negroes lately emancipated by the late Robert Carter of Baltimore, and pass for a free negro—masters of vessels and others are forewarned from harboring or concealing said negro, as I am determined to enforce the penalty of the law on all persons in any manner aiding in his escape.—The above reward will be given if the said slave is taken out of the state of Virginia, if within the state, twenty dollars. MOORE T. CARTER.
N. B. It may be necessary to observe that Jack has a strong resemblance to his father who lives at Fairfax court house, and is well known by the name of Carter's Billy, who has it greatly in his power to assist his son in his escape (if he is base enough to do it) as he is well acquainted in Alexandria, George Town, the city of Washington and Baltimore. May 7—6tcoop M. F. CARTER.
PROPOSALS.
For carrying the Mails of the United States on the following Post-roads, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington, until the 15th day of June next, inclusion.
1. From Portsmouth by Hampton Falls, Salisbury, Newbury-Port, Ipswich, Beverly, Salem and Lynn to Boston six times a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Portsmouth every day Sunday except at 2 p. m. and arrive at Boston the next day by 12 m. Leave Boston every day Sunday except at 1 p. m. and arrive at Portsmouth next day by 7 a. m. November 1 to May 1. Leave Portsmouth every day Sunday except at 2 p. m. and arrive at Boston the next day by 9 a. m. in 19 hours. Leave Boston every day Sunday except at 2 p. m. and arrive at Portsmouth the next day by 10 a. m. in 20 hours. 2. From Portsmouth, by Dover, Rochester, Midletown, Ohipsee, Marltonborough, and Center Harbor to Plymouth, and from Plymouth by New Hampton, Meredith, Gilmanstown, Nottingham, and Durham to Portsmouth once a week. Leave Portsmouth every Tuesday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Plymouth on Thursday by 7 p. m. Leave Plymouth every Friday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Portsmouth on Monday by 8 a. m. 3. From Hanover by Orford to Haverhill once a week. Leave Hanover every Friday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Haverhill by 5 p. m. Leave Haverhill every Saturday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Hanover by 6 p. m. 4. From Haverhill Ms. by Chester, Pembroke, Concord, Bolstow, Salisbury, Plymouth, Romney and Haverhill to Newbury Vt. once a week. Leave Haverhill every Tuesday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Chester by 5 p. m. arrive at Concord on Wednesday by 10 a. m. Leave Concord at 4 p. m. arrive at Plymouth on Thursday by 7 p. m. and arrive at Haverhill on Friday by 5 p. m. Leave Haverhill at 5 1-2 p. m. and arrive at Newbury by 7 p. m. Returning. Leave Newbury every Saturday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Concord on Monday by 10 a. m. Leave Concord on Monday at 11 a. m. and arrive at Haverhill on Tuesday by 10 a. m. 5. From Burlington by Jerico, Montpelier, Williamstown, Randolph, Royalton and Woodstock to Windsor, once a week. Leave Burlington every Friday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Windsor on Tuesday by 3 p. m. Leave Windsor every Tuesday at 3 p. m. and arrive at Montpelier on Wednesday by 9 p. m. and arrive at Burlington on Friday by 9 a. m. 6. From Montpelier by Barre, Washington, Corinth, Bradford, Newbury-Ryegate, Barnet, Peacham and Danville to St. Johnsbury, once a week. Leave Montpelier every Thursday at noon, and arrive at Newbury on Friday by 7 p. m. Leave Newbury every Saturday at 5 a. m. and arrive at St. Johnsbury by 5 p. m. Returning. Leave St. Johnsbury every Tuesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Montpelier on Thursday by 11 a. m. 7. From Boston by Dorchester, Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, Hingham, Hanover, Pembroke and Kingston to Plymouth three times a week. Leave Boston every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Plymouth by 7 p. m. Leave Plymouth every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Boston by 7 p. m. 8. From Boston by Cambridge, Watertown, Marlboro, Worcester, Brookfield, Springfield, Suffield, Hartford, Berlin, Wethersfield, Middletown, Durham, Wallingford, Northford, New-Haven, Milford, Stratford, Fairfield, Norwalk, Stamford, Rye, New Rochelle, West Chester and Haerlem to New-York, three times a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Boston every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2 a. m. arrive at Suffield the next mornings by 2 1-3 a. m. Leave Suffield at 5 a. m. and arrive at New-Haven at 1 3-4 p. m. Leave New-Haven at 2 p. m. and arrive at New-York on Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday by 11 a. m. in 57 hours. Returning. Leave New-York every Monday Wednesday and Friday at 10 a. m. arrive at New-Haven the next days by 2 1-2 a. m. Leave New-Haven at 3 a. m. arrive at Suffield by noon. Leave Suffield at 1 p. m. and arrive at Boston on Wednesday, Friday and Monday by noon, in 50 hours. November 1 to May 1. Leave Boston every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a. m. arrive at Worcester by 9 p. m. Leave Worcester every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 a. m. and arrive at Suffield by 4 p. m. Leave Suffield at 5 p. m. and arrive at Hartford by 9 p. m. Leave Hartford every Wednesday,

Friday and Monday at 3 a m and arrive at New-Haven by noon and at Stamford by 9 p m. Leave Stamford every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday at 3 a m and arrive at New-York by noon in 74 hours. Returning. Leave New-York every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a m and arrive at Stamford by 9 p m. Leave Stamford every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 a m and arrive at Hartford by 9 p m. Leave Hartford every Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 3 a m remain one hour at Suffield, and arrive at Worcester by 9 p m. Leave Worcester every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday at 3 a m and arrive at Boston by 1 p m. 9. From Charlotte by Essex ch. Wilfords, Peru and Plattburg to Chautauqua, once a week. Leave Chautauqua every Sunday at 3 p m and arrive at Charlotte on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Charlotte every Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Chautauqua on Friday by 8 a m. 10. From Albany to Schenectady six times a week. Leave Schenectady every day, Sunday excepted at 5 a m and arrive at Albany by 11 a m. Leave Albany every day, Sunday excepted at 2 p m and arrive at Schenectady by 7 p m. 11. From Schenectady by Amsterdam, Trips-hill, Palatine, Manheim, Fairfield, Herkimer and Schuyler to Utica three times a week. Leave Schenectady every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 a m and arrive at Utica on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by 7 p m. Returning. Leave Utica every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 a m, and arrive at Schenectady on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by 7 p m. 12. From Utica by Whitesboro to Rome, twice a week. Leave Utica every Wednesday and Friday at 4 a m and arrive at Rome by 11 a m. Leave Rome every Tuesday and Thursday at noon, and arrive at Utica by 6 p m. 13. From Utica by New-Hartford, Westmoreland, Oneida, Sullivan, Canajoharie, Marius, Onondaga, Marcellus, Aurelius, Cuyoga and Geneva to Canandaigua, twice a week. Leave Utica every Tuesday and Saturday at 10 p m and arrive at Canandaigua on Friday and Tuesday by 9 a m. Returning. —Leave Canandaigua every Tuesday and Friday at 3 p m and arrive at Utica on Thursday and Sunday by 7 p m. 14. From New-York by Newark, Elizabethtown, Rahway, Woodbridge, New-Brunswick, Princeton, Trenton, Bristol, Holmesburg and Frankfort to Philadelphia, every day. Leave New-York every day at 1 p m and arrive in Philadelphia the next morning by 7 o'clock, in 18 hours. Returning. —Leave Philadelphia every day at 1 p m and arrive at New-York the next morning by 7 o'clock, in 18 hours. 15. From Baltimore by Reisterstown, Manchester, Hanover, Abbotstown, Berlin, Suipher-Springs and Holly Iron-Work to Carlisle, one a week. Leave Baltimore every Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Carlisle on Sunday by 5 p m. Leave Carlisle every Tuesday at 5 a m and arrive at Baltimore on Thursday by 7 p m. 16. From Baltimore by Elk Ridge Landing, Vanville and Bladensburg to Washington City, every day. May 1 to November 1. Leave Baltimore every day at 7 1-2 a m and arrive at Washington by 4 p m. Returning. —Leave Washington every day at 1 o'clock a m and arrive at Baltimore by 11 o'clock a m. November 1 to May 1. Leave Baltimore every day at 10 a m and arrive at Washington by 8 p m. in 10 hours. Leave Washington every day at 10 p m and arrive at Baltimore by 9 a m in 11 hours. 17. From Washington by Georgetown, Alexandria, Colchester, Dumfries, Aquia and Falmouth to Fredericksburg, six times a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Washington every day, Sunday excepted, at 5 p m and arrive at Alexandria by 7 1-2 p m. & Fredericksburg by the next noon, in 15 hours. Returning. —Leave Fredericksburg every day, Monday excepted, at 11 a m and arrive in Washington by 11 p m. November 1 to May 1. Leave Washington every day, Sunday excepted, at 6 p m and arrive at Fredericksburg the next day by 8 p m. Leave Fredericksburg every day, Tuesday excepted, at 3 a m and arrive at Washington same day by 10 p m. 18. From Fredericksburg by Bowlog Green and Hanover ch. to Richmond, six times a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Fredericksburg every day, Sunday excepted, at 1 p m and arrive at Richmond the next day by 3 a m in 14 hours. Returning. —Leave Richmond every day, Sunday excepted, at 9 p m and arrive at Fredericksburg the next day by 10 a m in 13 hours. November 1 to May 1. Leave Fredericksburg every day, Monday excepted, at 3 a m and arrive
at Richmond the same day by 7 d m. Returning. —Leave Richmond every day, Monday excepted, at 3 a m and arrive at Fredericksburg the same day by 8 p m. 19. From Richmond by Manchester and Osborne to Petersburg every day. Leave Richmond every day at 4 a m and arrive at Petersburg by 9 a m. Leave Petersburg every day at 3 p m and arrive at Richmond by 8 p m. 20. From Richmond, Frazier's, New Kent ch. William'sburg, Yorktown, & Hampton to Norfolk, three times a week. Leave Richmond every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 a m and arrive at Hampton by 9 p m. and at Norfolk on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday by 10 a m. Returning. —Leave Norfolk every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 p m and arrive at Richmond the next days by 7 p m. in Summer, and 9 p m. in Winter. 21. From Petersburg by City Point, Cabin Point, Smithfield, Surry ch. and Suffolk ch. to Portsmouth, three times a week. Leave Petersburg every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a m and arrive at Portsmouth the next days by 8 a m. Returning. —Leave Portsmouth every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p m and arrive at Petersburg the next days by 1 p m. 22. From Charlottesville by Jacksonboro' Pocotaligo and Goosawhatchie to Savannah, three times a week. Leave Charlottesville every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 2 p m and arrive at Savannah on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday by 8 p m. Returning. —Leave Savannah every Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday at 3 a m and arrive at Charlottesville on Wednesday, Friday and Monday by 9 1-2 a m. 23. From Augusta by Jacksonboro' and Ebenezer to Savannah once a week. Leave Savannah every Saturday at 8 a m and arrive at Augusta on Tuesday by 10 a m. Leave Augusta every Tuesday at 2 p m and arrive at Savannah on Friday by 4 p m. 24. From Augusta by Waynesboro' and Louiville to Savannah. Leave Savannah every Monday at 8 a m and arrive at Louiville on Wednesday by 9 a m. Leave Louiville at 10 a m and arrive at Augusta on Thursday by 10 a m. Returning. —Leave Augusta every Thursday by 2 p m and arrive at Louiville on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Louiville at 11 a m and arrive at Savannah on Sunday by 6 p m. 25. From Savannah by Bryan ch. Midway Church, Riceboro, McIntosh ch. Darien, Frederica, Jeckyl Island, and Dungeness Nelt to St. Mary's, once a week. Leave Savannah every Monday at 8 a m and arrive at St. Mary's on Thursday by 10 a m. Returning. —Leave St. Mary's every Thursday at 2 p m and arrive at Savannah the next by Sunday 6 p m. 26. From Jeckyl Island to Brunswick, once a week. Leave Jeckyl Island every Thursday at 5 a m and arrive at Brunswick by 10 a m. Returning. —Leave Brunswick every Thursday at 2 p m and arrive at Jeckyl Island by 6 p m. IN MAINE. 27. From Brunswick by Litchfield and Hallowell to Augusta once a week. Leave Brunswick every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Augusta same day by 6 p m. Leave Augusta every Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Brunswick the same day by 6 p m. 28. From Wiscasset by Edgecomb to Booth Bay once a week. Leave Wiscasset every Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Booth Bay by 10 a m. Returning. —Leave Booth Bay every Monday at 1 p m and arrive at Wiscasset by 4 p m. IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 29. From Fryeborg in Maine by Conway, the Notch of the White mountain, Jefferson and Lancaster to Guildhall ch. in Vermont once in two weeks. Leave Fryeborg every other Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Guildhall on Thursday by 10 a m. Returning. —Leave Guildhall every Thursday at 2 p m and arrive at Fryeborg on Friday by 6 p m. 30. From Conway to Allou once in two weeks. Leave Conway every other Wednesday at noon and arrive at Allou by 6 p m. Leave Allou every other Thursday at a m and arrive at Conway by noon. IN VERMONT. 31. From Littleton in New-Hampshire by St. Johnsbury, Danville, Walden, Wolcott, Johnson and Fletcher to St. Albans once in two weeks. Leave Littleton every other Monday at 6 a m and arrive at St. Albans the next Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave St. Albans every other Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Littleton the next Saturday by 6 p m. IN MASSACHUSETTS. 32. From Shrewsbury by Holden, Rutland, Oakham, Harwich, Greenwich, Pelham and Amherst to Northampton once a week. Leave Shrewsbury every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Northampton on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Northampton on Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Shrewsbury on Thursday by 6 p m.
IN CONNECTICUT. 33. From Hartford by Granby and Granville to Blandford in Massachusetts once a week. Leave Hartford every Thursday at 8 a m and arrive Blandford by 6 p m. Leave Blandford every Wednesday at 8 a m and arrive at Hartford by 8 p m. 34. From New-Haven by Hamden, Cheshire and Southington to Farmington once a week. Leave New-Haven every Tuesday at 8 a m & arrive at Farmington by 6 p m. Leave Farmington every Monday at 8 a m & arrive at New-Haven by 6 p m. 35. From Hartford by Glastenbury and Colchester to New London once a week. Leave Hartford every Thursday at 8 a m & arrive at New London by 6 p m. Leave New London every Friday at 8 a m & arrive at Hartford by 6 p m. IN NEW YORK. 36. From Kingston by Catskill, Loudenburg and Coxsackie to Albany once a week. Leave Kingston every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Albany on Tuesday by 10 a m. Leave Albany every Saturday at noon and arrive at Kingston on Sunday by 6 p m. 37. From Lansingburg by Scaticook, Easton, Argyle and Hartford to Whitehall once in two weeks. Leave Lansingburg every Wednesday by 2 p m & arrive at Whitehall on Thursday by 6 p m. Leave Whitehall every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Lansingburg on Wednesday by 10 a m. 38. From Owego by Dryden and Milton to Scipio once a fortnight. Leave Owego every other Thursday at 2 p m & arrive at Scipio on Friday by 6 p m. Leave Scipio every other Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Owego on Monday by 8 a m. 39. From the Little Falls to Fairfield once a week. Leave the Little Falls every Tuesday at 1 p m & arrive at Fairfield by 3 p m. Leave Fairfield at 4 p m & arrive at the Little Falls by 6 p m. 40. From Kingston by Woodstock & Middletown to Delhi once a week. Leave Kingston every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Delhi on Tuesday at 11 a m. Leave Delhi every Tuesday at 1 p m and arrive at Kingston on Wednesday by 6 p m. IN PENNSYLVANIA. 41. From Williamsport by Crooked Creek and Lindsleytown to Painted Post once a week. Leave Williamsport every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Painted Post on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Painted Post every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Williamsport on Sunday by 6 p m. 42. From Chambersburg by Strasburg and Fannettsburg to Huntingdon once a week. Leave Chambersburg every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Huntingdon on Saturday by 10 a m. Leave Huntingdon every Saturday by 2 p m & arrive at Chambersburg on Sunday by 6 p m. 43. From Alexandria by Hollidays, Beaula and Armagh to Greensburg once in two weeks. Leave Alexandria every other Saturday at 3 p m & arrive at Greensburg on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Greensburg every other Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Alexandria on Thursday by noon. IN VIRGINIA. 44. From Clarkburg by Buchanan Settlement to Randolph ch. once in two weeks. Leave Clarkburg every other Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Randolph ch. by 6 p m. Leave Randolph ch. every other Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Clarkburg by 6 p m. 45. From Kenhawa ch. by Point Pleasant, Gallipolis and the Salt Springs to Chillicothe once in two weeks. Leave Kenhawa ch. every other Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Chillicothe on Monday by 10 a m. Leave Chillicothe every other Monday by 2 p m & arrive at Kenhawa ch. on Thursday by 6 p m. 46. From Marietta, Ohio, to Wood ch. once a week. Leave Marietta every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Wood ch. by 6 p m. Leave Wood ch. every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Marietta by 6 p m. 47. From Lancaster ch. to Kilmarnock once a week. Leave Lancaster ch. every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Kilmarnock by 11 a m. Leave Kilmarnock every Monday at 1 p m & arrive at Lancaster ch. by 6 p m. 48. From Prince Edward ch. by Lesters Store, Wheeler's Springs and Campbell ch. to New London once in two weeks. Leave Prince Edward ch. every other Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at New London on Sunday by 6 p m. Leave New London every other Mon-
day at 8 a m & arrive at Prince Edward on Tuesday by 6 p m. IN NORTH-CAROLINA. 49. From Danville Va. to Lenox-Castle N. C. once a week. Leave Danville every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Lenox-Castle by 6 p m. Leave Lenox-Castle on Tuesday by 6 a m & arrive at Danville by 6 p m. 50. From Scotland Neck by Greenburg & Roads to Windsor once a week. Leave Scotland Neck every Thursday at 9 a m and arrive at Windsor by 7 p m. Leave Windsor every Friday at 5 a m and arrive at Scotland Neck by 6 p m. 51. From Newbern to Beaufort once in two weeks. Leave Newbern every other Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Beaufort by 6 p m. Leave Beaufort every other Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Newbern by 6 p m. 52. From Halifax to Enfield once a week. Leave Halifax every Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Enfield by 11 a m. Leave Enfield every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Halifax by 6 p m. 53. From Neilsons ferry by Orangeburg, Barnwell ch. Tredways and Town Creek to Campbellton once a week. Leave Neilsons ferry every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Campbellton on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Campbellton every Friday at 6 p m and arrive at Neilsons ferry on Monday by 6 p m. 54. From Statesburg to Columbia once a week. Leave Statesburg every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Columbia by 6 p m. Leave Columbia every Saturday by 8 a m and arrive at Statesburg by 7 p m. IN OHIO. 55. From Warren by Cleveland, fort Miami and Raisin river to Detroit once in two weeks. Leave Warren every other Saturday at 10 p m and arrive at Detroit the next Saturday by 3 p m. Leave Detroit every other Saturday at 10 p m and arrive at Warren the next Saturday by 3 p m. 56. From Chillicothe to Alexandria once a week. Leave Chillicothe every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Alexandria by 11 a m. Leave Alexandria every Tuesday at 1 p m and arrive at Chillicothe by 7 p m. 57. From Steubenville to New Lisbon once in two weeks. Leave Steubenville every other Monday at 6 a m and arrive at New Lisbon by 6 p m. Leave New Lisbon every other Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Steubenville by 6 p m. 58. From Chillicothe to Franklin once in two weeks. Leave Chillicothe every other Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Franklin on Thursday by 6 p m. Leave Franklin every other Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Chillicothe on Sunday by 6 p m. 59. From Zanesville by Tuscarora to Gnadenhütten once in two weeks. Leave Zanesville every other Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Gnadenhütten by 6 p m. Leave Gnadenhütten every other Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Zanesville by 6 p m. 60. From Cincinnati by Hamilton, Franklin, Dayton, Staunton, Wainefville, Deerfield and Charleston, to Cincinnati once a week. Leave Cincinnati every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive Staunton on Wednesday by 4 p m. Leave Staunton every Wednesday at 6 p m and arrive at Cincinnati on Friday by 6 p m. IN INDIANA. 61. From Massac by Girardeau in Louisiana to New Madrid once in two weeks. Leave Massac every other Thursday at 2 p m and arrive at Cape Girardeau on Friday by 6 p m. Leave Girardeau the next Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at New Madrid on Sunday by 4 p m. Returning. —Leave New Madrid every other Monday at 8 a m and arrive at Girardeau on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Girardeau on Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Massac the next Thursday by 10 a m. 62. From Kaskaskias by Geneva to Girardeau once in two weeks. Leave Kaskaskias every other Friday at noon and arrive at Girardeau on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Girardeau every other Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at Kaskaskias on Monday by 2 p m. 63. From Cahokia to St. Louis once in two weeks. Leave Cahokia every other Monday at 4 a m and arrive at St. Louis by 10 a m. Leave St. Louis every other Monday at 1 p m and arrive at Cahokia by 3 p m. IN KENTUCKY. 64. From Springfield by Green ch. Adair ch. Cumberland ch. and Jack-
son ch. T. to Blackburns Springs, T. once in two weeks. Leave Springfield every other Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Blackburns Springs on Thursday by 10 a m. Leave Blackburns Springs every other Thursday at 2 p m and arrive at Springfield the next Sunday by 6 p m. 65. From Washington to Augusta once a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 1 p m and arrive at Augusta by 6 p m. Leave Augusta every Thursday at 3 a m and arrive at Washington by 6 p m. 66. From Frankfort to Henry ch. once a week. Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Henry ch. by 11 a m. Leave Henry ch. every Tuesday at 1 p m and arrive at Frankfort by 8 p m. IN TENNESSEE. 67. From Dioxons Springs by Lebrun ch. and Rutherford ch. to Nashville, once in two weeks. Leave Dioxons Springs every other Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Nashville on Tuesday by 10 a m. Leave Nashville every other Tuesday at 2 p m and arrive at Dioxons Springs on Wednesday by 6 p m. IN MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY. 68. From Natchez to Fort Stoddart once in two weeks. Leave Natchez every other Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Fort Stoddart the next Thursday by noon. Leave Fort Stoddart every other Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Natchez the next Thursday by noon. IN N. ORLEANS TERRITORY. 69. From Loftus's heights by Pinckneyville, Little Sarah Creek, Big Sarah Creek, Thompson's Creek, Buller's Plains, Baton Rouge, Iberville or Manhoe Church, Abbeville, La Ferte, Cantrills German and Red Churches to New-Orleans once a week. Leave Loftus's heights every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at New-Orleans the next Monday by 5 p m. Leave New-Orleans every Tuesday at 7 a m & arrive at Fort Adams the next Friday by 10 a m. The contracts for the routes numbered from 27 to 43 inclusive and from 55 to 69 inclusive, are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next, and continue in force for one year. The contracts for the routes numbered from 44 to 54 inclusive are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next and are to continue in force until the 31st day of March, 1805. NOTES. 1. The Postmaster-general may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument. 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract. 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of August, November, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter. 7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. 8. Where the propoler intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals. 9. The Postmaster-general reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each. 10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for two years. GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster-General. General Post-Office, Washington City February 23, 1804. Feb. 27—2awt15Ju.
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