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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. V. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. DCLXXXIII.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, 1805.
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National Intelligencer.
REPORT
Of the commissioners of the sinking fund, accompanied with sundry statements, exhibiting the proceedings which have been authorised by the board since their report, dated the 4th of February, 1804.
The commissioners of the Sinking Fund respectfully report Congress as follows:
That the measures which have been authorised by the board subsequent to their report of the 4th of February, 1804, so far as the same have been completed, are fully detailed in the report of the secretary of the treasury to this board, dated the fourth day of the present month; and in the statements therein referred to, which are herewith transmitted, and prayed to be received as part of this report.
A. BURR, President of the Senate.
J. MARSHALL, Chief Justice of U. S.
A. GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
Washington, Feb. 5, 1805.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the commissioners of the sinking fund,
That the balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1802, and applicable to payments falling due after that year, which balance as appears by the statement (F) annexed to the last annual report amounted to two millions, six hundred and fifty-six thousand, nine hundred and thirty-three dollars, Dollars. Cts. and eight cents, 2,656,933 8
Together with the disbursements made during the year 1803, out of the treasury on account of the principal and interest of the public debt, which disbursements, as appears by the statement (G) annexed to the last annual report, amounted to seven millions, three hundred and twenty-seven thousand, seven hundred and twenty-one dollars, and fifty-nine cents, 7,327,721 59
And amounting altogether to nine millions, nine hundred and eighty-four thousand, six hundred and fifty-four dollars, and sixty-seven cents, 9,984,654 67
Have been accounted for in the following manner, viz.
I. There was repaid into the treasury, during the year 1803, on account of the principal of protested bills, and of advances made to commissioners of loans, as appears by the statement (I) annexed to the last annual report, a sum of thirteen thousand, one hundred and seventeen dollars, and forty-eight cents. 13,117 48
II. The sums actually applied during the same year to the payment of the principal and interest of the public debt, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the treasury department, amount, as will appear by the statement (A) to eight millions, six hundred and twenty-two thousand, four hundred dollars, and sixty-eight cents, viz.
1. Paid in reimbursement, of the principal of the debt, 4,727,788 44
2. Paid on account of the interest and charges on the same, 3,894,612 24
8,622,400 68
III. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1803, and applicable to payments falling due after that year, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the treasury department, amounted, as will appear by the statement (B) to one million, three hundred and forty-nine thou-
sand, one hundred and thirty-six dollars, and fifty-one cents, 1,349,136 51
9,984,654 67
That during the year 1804, the following disbursements were made out of the treasury on account of the principal and interest of the public debt, viz.
1. On account of the reimbursement and interest of the domestic funded debt, 4,612,171 6
II. On account of domestic loans obtained from the bank of the U. States, viz.
On account of the principal, 250,900
Do. do. interest, 60,593 68
310,593 68
III. On account of the domestic unfunded debt, 653 37
IV. On account of the principal and interest of the foreign debt and of the interest on the Louisiana stock, 3,336,427 44
Amounting altogether, as will appear by the annexed list of warrants, (C) to eight millions, two hundred and fifty-nine thousand, eight hundred and forty-five dollars, and fifty-five cents, 8,259,845 55
Which disbursements were made out of the following funds, viz.
1. From the monies appropriated by the third section of the act of 10th November, 1803, for paying the interest accruing on the Louisiana stock to the end of the year 1803, 22,499 93
II. From the funds constituting the annual appropriation of $8,000,000 dollars for the year 1804, viz.
From the fund arising from interest on the debt transferred to the commissioners of the sinking fund as per statement (1) 366,223 50
From the funds arising from the sales of public lands being the amount of monies paid into the treasury from the first of October, 1803 to the 30th June, 1804, as per statement, (K) 324,021 66
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise imported and on the tonnage of ships or vessels, 6,556,518 44
Amounting altogether to Which sum of 7,246,763 60
together with the sum advanced during the year 1803, on account of the appropriation for the year 1804, and amounting as appears by the last annual report, to 753,236 49
Makes in the whole the annual appropriation of dollars for the year 1804. 8,000,000
III. From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares and merchandise imported, and on the tonnage of ships or vessels advanced in part, and on account of the annual appropriation for the year 1805, 829,901 59
IV. From repayments in the treasury on account of
remittances purchased for providing for the foreign debt and of advances made to commissioners of loans, as will appear from the statement (E) viz.
Repayment of the purchase money and advances, 121,446 51
Damages and int. recovered, 32,370 91
V. From the monies appropriated by law for paying commissions to agents employed in the purchase of remittances for the foreign debt, being the amount paid at the treasury during the year 1804, for that object, and will appear by the statement (C) 6,863 1
That the abovementioned disbursement together with the above stated balance of dollars, 1,349,136 51
Which remained unexpended at the close of the year 1803, and with a further sum arising from profit on remittances purchased in the year 1804, and amounting, as will appear by the statement (D) to 45,049 25
And amounting altogether to nine millions, six hundred and fifty-four thousand, three hundred and thirty-one dollars, and thirty-one cents, 9,654,031 31
Will be accounted for in the next annual report in conformity with the accounts which shall then have been rendered to the treasury department.
That in the mean while the manner in which the said sum has been applied is estimated as follows, viz.
1. The repayments in the treasury on account of principal have during the year 1804, amounted as by the above-mentioned statement (E) to 121,446 51
II. The sums actually applied during the year 1804, to the payment of the principal and interest of the public debt are estimated as follows, viz.
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the public debt, 3,205,248 52
2. Do. on account of interest and charges on the same, 4,006,799 69
7,212,048 21
As will appear by the estimate (F)
III. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1804, and applicable to payments falling due after that year, is estimated as per estimate (G) at 2,320,536 59
9,654,031 31
That no purchases of the debt of the United States have been made since the date of the last report to Congress.
And that the statement (H) exhibits the amount of stock transferred to the commissioners of the sinking fund in trust for the United States, to the 31st Dec. 1804, including the sum of 12,730 dollars, and 27 cents, being the aggregate of the several species of stock transferred in the year 1804, in payment for public lands.
All which is respectfully submitted. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, February 4th, 1805.
KENTUCKY.
The following resolution passed both houses of the legislature of this state at their late session, and has been transmitted by the governor to the executives of the other states.
Resolved, That in a confederation of states, the principles by which they shall be governed, are a subject of agreement between the contracting parties, and that the constitution of the United States was therefore agreed on by the whole, and ratified by each of the states.
That several of the provisions of that instrument being adapted to the peculiar situation of some of the states, and intended to protect their interests, which might otherwise have been neglected or
forgotten, were conditions without which these states would not have acceded to the union.
That the mode of representation prescribed by the constitution of the United States, was a condition on which the states holding slaves, became parties in the confederation, and that it is just in itself, and not oppressive to any of the states because, as the states, which permit the existence of slavery, had authorised the introduction of slaves nearly from the time of their establishment, and had thereby lessened the number of free persons they would otherwise have contained while they increased the productions and consequently the wealth of the country; it would be unjust to consider them as possessing no other population, but the number of free persons they now contain. The influence of the eastern states in the national government, cannot be diminished by the number of slaves who may be employed in the cultivation of the southern and western parts of the union, and of Louisiana, the population of a country will depend on the extent and fertility of its soil; and were these countries cultivated by freemen instead of slaves, their relative weight in the union would be increased, and that of the others proportionally diminished.
And the states holding slaves support their just share of the public burdens. In direct and capital taxes, the proportion paid by each state, is regulated by its representation: and the duties upon articles imported, although advanced by the merchant, are ultimately paid by the consumer. The demand for the produce of foreign countries by these states is considerable; their own capitals are employed in the cultivation of the soil, and without importing extensively themselves, they afford an advantageous market for the importations of other parts of the union.
For these reasons, and because the change proposed by the state of Massachusetts might endanger the harmony now subsisting between the several states composing the union, which it is the interest, and we hope the wish of all to maintain and support—it is further
Resolved, That the senators in congress from this state be, and they are hereby instructed, and the representatives of this state in congress are also requested to oppose the alteration in the federal constitution proposed by the state of Massachusetts; and the governor of this state is hereby requested to transmit to each senator and representative in congress from this state; and also the chief magistrates of the different states this expression of our opinion on the subject, and request their concurrence in opposing the contemplated measure.
WILLIAM LOGAN, S. H. R. THOMAS POSEY, S. S. R.
December 19, 1804—Approved. Christopher Greenup, Governor of the commonwealth of Kentucky.
FOREIGN NEWS.
STATE PAPER.
Note of Mr. Jackson, delivered to the Prussian Ministry. Oct. 28.
"The undersigned, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of his Britannic majesty, addresses himself, this day, to his excellency the Baron de Hardenberg, minister of State and of the Cabinet of his Prussian majesty, upon the subject of an event, which, for the importance of the considerations which it involves, does not yield in the smallest degree to the most revolting acts with which the history of the civilised world has made us acquainted—an event, which, however affecting it may be to acknowledge, is not without example in the annals of the French revolution, and which cannot be described in its proper colours without recalling that period, so fertile in crimes and misfortunes of every species. It has, however, been reserved for the First Consul of the French Republic to give to Europe the mournful spectacle of repeated violations of those laws and usages, which, till his own time, have governed the correspondence of nations."
"He has caused to be carried off, by an armed force, in the night between the 24th and 25th of this month, Sir George Rumbold, his Britannic majesty's Chargé des Affaires to the Circle of Lower Saxony, resident in the city of Hamburg. This minister has been seized in the very territory of that city, and afterwards carried off to Hamburg, previous to some further disposition of his person."
"The minister of state and of the cabinet is already informed in detail of the
circumstances attending this enormity, and the undersigned would feel wanting in what he owes to the sentiments of frankness and generosity which distinguish the Sovereign to whom he has the happiness of being accredited, if he were to take pains to excite an indignation, which doubtless will of itself at the simple relation of what has taken place."
"But the undersigned finds himself compelled, by the duties of his ministry, to claim the intervention of his Prussian majesty, in his qualities of director of the Circle of Lower Saxony, and of friend and ally of his master, interested, like himself, in the maintenance of the rights of nations and of public justice."
"The undersigned congratulates himself upon having already received very recently in his conferences with M. le Baron De Hardenberg, such positive assurances of the protection which Prussia would grant to the neutrality and independence of the North of Germany and especially of the Hanseatic towns, that he is able to appeal with perfect confidence, in the name of the king his master, and in the name of the public law, outraged in the person of his minister, to the equity as well as the power of his Prussian majesty."
"He claims the intervention of that monarch with the French government, to obtain the liberation of Sir George Rumbold, as a minister accredited to his august person; and he is happy to think, that, under such happy auspices, an end will at last be put to a state of things, which if suffered for any length of time, would throw back the relations of the state of Europe to the times of the most barbarous nations."
"The undersigned is eager to renew to the Baron De Hardenberg the assurances of his high consideration."
(Signed) "F. J. JACKSON." Berlin, Oct. 28, 1804.
STOCKHOLM, November 9.
When the states of Pomerania were assembled at Stralsund, on the 8th of October, his Swedish majesty met them in person, and addressed them in the following speech:
"I have caused to be convoked, my faithful states, in order to express to you, in the customary manner, through my governor general, and the government, my sentiments and will, with respect to certain important occurrences. But as I have now the pleasure to see you assembled in my presence, I will likewise to have the satisfaction to signify to you, personally, my views and intentions, and the grounds of the measures I have taken. This my resolution is founded on the confidence which ever ought to obtain, between the sovereign and the subjects."
"In the course of the present year, occurrences took place, which, with reason, attracted general attention, on account of the danger to which the North of Germany was exposed; and I immediately took the most effectual measures to place the fortifications of this city in a proper state of defence. This situation of affairs have hitherto by no means changed in a favorable manner; but, rather, circumstances have arisen which require redoubled precaution for the safety of the country. As, therefore, the wants thus produced demand extraordinary supplies, I have sought the necessary aids in every way, and with the assistance of Sweden, have supported the credit and resources of my chamber of Pomerania. But as that kingdom is already burthened with extraordinary taxes, and must encounter others for public purposes, the present happy constitution of this country, without the assistance of the states, may be changed into a very critical and dangerous situation. From this cause, I apply to you for aid and support in the present necessity."
"Convinced that my faithful states will perceive and acknowledge the justice of my proposal, I have only to add, that I rely with full confidence on a speedy, explicit, and satisfactory answer, which the state of affairs, especially on the approach of the unfavourable season of the year urgently demands. The states are, at least so I expect, fully convinced, that I require their support only from the most important reasons. They must have seen and known, that I have refrained as long as possible from making a proposition which the wants of the state now render indispensably necessary."
"As I cannot doubt that my subjects repose the most entire confidence in me, that all the aids which the necessities of the state require will be employed by me to the true benefit of the country: it is a pleasure to me to permit that one or two deputies from among

you shall have inspection in what manner the aid granted is applied to the public advantage, in order that you may be more convinced of my care for the public welfare.
"It would be superfluous to admonish you to do that which the safety and honour of the country require, since you are all animated by the same sentiments."
"I conclude by assuring you, generally and severally, of the continuance of my royal favour and good will."
The Pomeranian states have answered the request of their prince with a promptitude and vigour, befitting their tried loyalty and characteristic energy. They have accorded the subsidy that was required, and they have done what is of infinitely more value in the present state of the continent—they have, in some sort, identified themselves with their monarch, and participated in his feelings.
LONDON, November 28.
An extract of a private letter from Paris, inserted in the Courier de Londres of last night, asserts, that when admiral Gravina represented the inability of the Spanish monarch to pay the late subsidy, Bonaparte remarked to him, that the court of Spain had but two points to compare, viz. the glory of an independent monarch, and the honour of being the ally of the emperor of the West; that it was indifferent to him whether the coffers of the king of Spain were full or empty, as the French national treasury had been exhausted these fifteen years past, which, however, did not prevent their engaging in incalculable expenses; that there were in Spain a Clergy, a Noblesse, and Merchants, extremely rich; that no crime would attach to the spoliation of these people, to furnish France with the means of digging ports where the emperor's flat-bottomed boats might be protected from the English; that though a revolution in Spain should be the necessary consequence, no prejudice could follow; in fine, that nothing would induce him to dispense with the payment of the tribute he had imposed upon the court of Madrid; and that Bonaparte [the French Ajax] would set out for Madrid in a few days, to carry his more explicit orders.
It is added, that in consequence of the refusal of the Hans-Towns to honour the French notes, orders were just upon the point of being given to marshal Bernadotte to pillage these towns, and to exterminate the inhabitants, when Napoleon was prevailed upon by M. Talleyrand to rescind his resolution. This minister observed, that though the intrigues of the courts of Berlin and Petersburg had injured the French credit in Germany; and though the army in Hanover had not intimidated either of these powers to the extent he wished, he could still dispense with their co-operation, since he was assured of the good will of the court of Vienna, in consideration of its participation in a division (upon paper) of the Ottoman empire.
November 30.
A private letter from Hamburg, dated November 16, contains the following interesting information:
"Last Wednesday evening the French made another attempt at a coup de main , in violating the Altona territory, with the view, it is said, of seizing Messrs. Thornton and Purvis, English merchants, whose country houses are at a village contiguous to Altona, called Orensen. The French had intelligence from their spies, that, notwithstanding the advanced state of the season, those gentlemen still passed the night without the gates of their villas."
"To effect their purpose, general Frere and some other French officers came over from Hamburg, in coloured clothes, dined at a place called 'Slavenhof', from whence they proceeded early in the morning, when Sir George Rumbold was seized. The boatmen, however, who brought them over, judging from the circumstance of all the other vessels in Hamburg being detained when the officers failed, that the expedition was of a particular nature, gave information of what they had seen to the president of the government at Altona. The latter, after interrogating the men, made his report to the military commandant, major Ewald, who served in the Hessian legion in the American war. He immediately ordered a detachment of one hundred of his chasseurs, and a squadron of dragoons to occupy the village of Orensen. All the burghers and the military garrison at Altona were also ordered to be in readiness to march."
"About eight o'clock in the evening, it being then moon-light, four lighters, containing about 60 or 70 foot soldiers, completely armed, and having their officers with them, were descried approaching the Holtenauer shore. Upon this, the commanding officer of the Danish chasseurs, accompanied by the hussars and all his men, whom he ranged in a line along the beach, hailed the French officer in his own language, and informed him, "that as the territory was neutral, and belonged to his Danish majesty, any violation that might be attempted, he had orders from his sovereign to repulse by force of arms." The French,
men, after muttering a confused short reply, which could not be understood, remained a few minutes longer, and with great difficulty obtained some refreshment in gin, brandy, bread, and cheese, for his men—after which he sailed back to Hamburg.
"This occurrence was immediately reported to the court of Copenhagen, and an chafette was likewise sent to the commandant of Gluckstadt and the governor of Schleswick. Patroles of Danish troops will, it is said, henceforth guard the banks of the Elbe."
"Hamburg and Altona are infested with a host of French spies. The following anecdote may serve as a specimen of their zeal and vigilance:—Senator G——, a magistrate of one of the first families of this place, and universally respected by its inhabitants, about a week ago gave a supper, at which none but relatives were present. The seizure of Sir George Rumbold, the politics of the day, and Bonaparte's character, became the subject of conversation. The Senator made a variety of severe animadversions on Bonaparte, little suspecting that what he had said would go out of doors. Last week however, that gentleman received a letter from Reinhard, reproaching him with having been lavish of scurrilous abuse against his master; and cautioning him to beware of the consequences of a second offence of this kind against his Imperial Majesty, as other measures would certainly be taken, which he would have reason to repent."
"Advises have been received from Rotterdam that the French have seized the books of John Smith and Son, and those of a number of other merchants."
Herculaneum Manuscripts. —The six volumes of Papyri, presented to the Prince of Wales by the King of Naples, are arrived in London; and, under the immediate auspices of his Royal Highness, the learned and ingenious will be invited to exert their skill in endeavouring, not merely to develop their contents, but to contrive some more speedy and efficacious means than has hitherto been practised, for unrolling and transcribing the many volumes that yet lie in the ashes of Herculaneum and Pompeii.—In the ninth year of Nero's reign, these two cities experienced a most formidable shock from an earthquake, which overthrew great part of them.—Nor had they recovered altogether from the effects of this calamity by their own exertions and the aid of Imperial munificence, when a second calamity of a different nature, but equally unexpected, consigned both at once to the most complete oblivion. This calamity was the great eruption of Vesuvius. Herculaneum was buried under a mass of lava and volcanic matter, to the depth of 24 feet. Pompeii being more distant from the mountain, was overwhelmed principally with a shower of ashes, not in any place more than half the depth of the other city. Before this eruption the whole of Vesuvius was in a state of cultivation and fertility from the top to the bottom.
Neither of these cities were discovered again till a period of sixteen hundred and thirty-four years had elapsed. It was in the year 1713, that some labourers, in sinking a well, struck their tools against a statue, which was on a bench in the Theatre of Herculaneum. Forty years afterwards, Pompeii was excavated with much less difficulty, as the incumbent stratum was neither so hard or so deep as that of the former city.—The number of manuscripts saved is said to be about five hundred.
CORONATION EXPENDITURE.
A paper has been circulated at Paris, entitled, " An authentic list of sovereigns, subjects, and states, who are to contribute to the expenses of the Coronation of his Imperial Majesty, Napoleon, Emperor of the French. " It is supposed to have been published by the authority of M. Marbois, for the purpose of preventing the discontent which such extravagance is so well calculated to produce. In this list of plunder we find the Princes of the Empire (in gratitude, no doubt, for past, and in hope of future indemnities) are to pay 30,000,000 of livres.—The Hanse Towns (for the generous preservation of their privileges, and the increase of their commerce) 20,000,000.—The Batavian Republic (for the respect shown to her independence, and the augmentation of her incredible prosperity) 30,000,000.—The Helvetic Republic, (for her Landamman, for her liberty, and for her equality) 10,000,000.—The Italian Republic (for her Majestic President, for her independence, and for her Crosses of the Legion of Honor) 30,000,000.—The King of Naples (for the invasion of his kingdom in time of peace) 10,000,000.—The King of Spain (for the gracious permission of a tributary neutrality) 40,000,000.—The Regent of Portugal (for the blessing of having only one French Ambassador at Lisbon, whilst his Royal Highness has two Ambassadors at Paris) 20,000,000.—Remain to be paid by the Great Nation, for the Coronation of her Great Revolutionary Emperor, 20,000,000 (a mere trifle for a great people, to greatly free, to greatly happy, to greatly prosperous, to greatly
virtuous, to greatly contented, and so greatly submissive).
Among the deputations that have lately been presented to the French Emperor, there is one from the Electoral College of the Department of the Po, the chief place, Turin, introduced to his Majesty by Prince Louis, perpetual President of the said College, in his quality of Constable. The journals now publish, and call the attention to a remark addressed upon that occasion by the Emperor to these deputed Electors, not certainly without intention, "Gentlemen (said the Emperor) the lot of Piedmont is fixed—its union with France is irrevocable." Nothing then will make his Majesty undo what has been done in that respect, and all foreign representations tending to persuade him of it, would be useless.
LONDON, Dec. 1.—6. STATE PAPER.
The following is said to be the Note presented by M. Rayneval, the French Charge d'Affairs to Prince Czartorisky, at St. Petersburg, after he received his passports:
"As the Charge d'Affairs of his Majesty the Emperor of Russia has demanded passports to quit France, the undersigned has received orders to make the same demand for himself and the persons who belong to the French Legation, in order to be able to quit Russia at the same time that M. d'Oubril shall have passed the French frontiers. The undersigned is farther charged to declare, that as his Majesty the Emperor of the French always remembers the beneficial consequences which the reconciliation between France & Russia produced in Europe, he never could conceive the motives of the misunderstanding which has crept for some months past into this beneficial harmony, and that he feels with regret, that the departure of the Russian Charge d'Affaires, which requires also that of the undersigned, seems to increase the alienation between the two States to the highest pitch, while the differences which could have given rise to it are as yet so little cleared up. Whatever may be the grievances, complaints, and demands on both sides, and notwithstanding the publicity, notwithstanding the disregard of decorum, which mutual asperity has often carried too far in these differences, it is however, to be perceived, that the French Government said nothing that could infringe upon the regard which great powers and states of equal strength owe to each other—whereas, on the other hand, the complaints of Russia have but too often related to such objects, and have been expressed in such a manner, as to affect the facility, dignity, and independence of the French Government.—But all these disagreements belong to the past—and though it is now neither in the power of France nor of Russia to have prevented their taking place, it would, on the other hand, be very easy for them to commit them to oblivion—For amidst the various alleged grievances, the only one which remains to be discussed, is that which relates to the execution of the treaties subsisting between France and Russia, especially as far as it concerns the mutual and respective influence of the two powers, for the preservation of the balance and independence of the neighbouring states. As the Russian Court has made some complaints in this respect, it has been answered, that if she would confine herself within the natural limits of her influence and territorial extent, she would find France equally disposed to do both."
"It has, therefore, been remarked, with astonishment, that Russia, without entering into any further discussions has resolved to withdraw her Charge d'Affairs from Paris. If the relations with France seem to be of no utility to Russia, France has, on her part, no means to change this opinion of Russia. With regard to his Majesty the Emperor of the French, his sentiments and principles are sufficiently known in this respect. He believes it to be the true policy of France to maintain a good understanding with Russia, in point of mutual respect and confidence, and on the basis of a perfect equality. The particular inclination of his Majesty the Emperor of the French, has always led him to a confidential connection, and at this moment leads him to a display of confidence, regard, and friendship, towards his Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias. The idea which he had conceived of his Imperial Majesty's character, did not permit him to suppose that his Imperial Majesty of all the Russias, after having negotiated with the Emperor of the French, and received his Ambassador; after having appeared to be of the same opinion in some important negotiations, and after having even kept up confidential relations, would have been disposed to acknowledge the pretensions of the House of Bourbon, and suffer its intrigues.—When Paul I. was going to put an end to the war, and to renew the bonds of peace between Russia and France, the first step he took was, to take no further interest in the concerns of that House, and to cease to acknowledge its pretensions. One is forced to attribute to some ill disposed persons the change which has manifested itself in the sentiments of the Court of
Russia; and it is a matter of regret, that an approximation, which has been so sincere, should be liable to such an alteration."
"These are, in this respect, the constant sentiments of his Majesty the Emperor of the French; and the undersigned is charged to repeat the assurance, that now, as well as at all future times, his Imperial Majesty will be disposed to renew the ancient relations with Russia, and that he will congratulate himself to see them restored to the most perfect good understanding between the States, which, if they lay aside all animosity, may, by a reciprocal friendship, produce important advantages to their common welfare, and the general tranquillity of Europe."
(Signed)
"RAYVENAL."
LONDON, Dec. 12.
Some of our co-temporaries have stated that letters of marque have been issued against Spain.—The fact we can assert is not so; on the contrary, we have reason to believe that Mr. Frere, instead of quitting Madrid at the time expected was induced to remain, and that hopes are in consequence entertained of peace being continued between the two countries. On the other hand, however, the public ought to know, that on Saturday last Mr. Pitt declared to a deputation of manufacturers, interested in the Spanish trade, that he had every reason to believe that Mr. Frere had quit Madrid. He said at the same time, however, that in a dispatch from admiral Cochrane, dated the 29th ult. he mentioned a report, that after Mr. Frere had left Madrid, he had received an invitation to return. To this rumor Mr. Pitt said that he paid very little regard, though undoubtedly it might be so. He had no scruple, however, to declare, that in his mind a war with Spain was inevitable; and he feared that even our own ancient ally, Portugal, might be forced to separate herself from us.
He trusted, therefore, that the persons interested in the trade of those countries would take every possible precaution for the safety of their property. From the present exhausted state of those countries, little was to be apprehended from their hostility for months to come; but after the unexpected efforts which the French had made in this revolution, it was impossible to foretel what she might not attempt on her conjunction with those powers.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30.
DEBATE ON THE GEORGIA CLAIMS. [Continued.]
Mr. LUCAS. I am, Sir, in favor of the amendment proposed to the report now under consideration. The unparalleled fraud which hath been practised by the divers land companies styled purchasers under the act or pretended act of Georgia of 1795, and by the legislature that passed that act, have been fully noticed and exposed in the course of the debates which did take place on the same subject, during the last session of Congress, and again during these two last days. This notorious fraud, odious as it is on the part of the land companies, is still much more so on the part of the members of the legislature of Georgia, as their country had confided in them, and that themselves had pledged their faith under the obligation of an oath. But there are other instances of fraud and deception, materially affecting the purchase or claim in question, which have been solely practised by the land companies, and in which the legislature of Georgia had no kind of participation. These charges cannot be refuted by the ordinary means of denial of facts, for they are supported upon authentic documents.
It ought to be observed that the four land companies who are original purchasers under the act of the legislature of Georgia, passed on the 7th January, 1795, stated in their petition containing their proposals to the legislature, to purchase certain lands belonging to, the state of Georgia, that the land contained within the bounds which were described in their petition, amounted to 21,750,000 acres. It was evidently upon the faith of this statement, that the legislature consented to sell that land for $500,000 dollars. However it is now ascertained that the quantity of the land thus described amounts to 35,000,000 acres, and the companies themselves compute it to be near 40,000,000. From this it appears evidently that the companies have deceived the legislature by stating what was not true that contracts are legal and obligatory. The parties ought not only to have contracted with liberty or choice, but they ought also to have contracted with a due knowledge of the matter, which was the object of the contract. This hath not been the case here; the legislature hath sold twice as much land as they intended to sell, or which is the same thing, they have sold it one time cheaper than it was their intention, and all this loss is
the result of the false statement given by the land companies.
It is an uncontroversial maxim of law, that none ought to be benefitted by his own wrongs, this maxim applies with a double force in a contract between the sovereign authority, and private persons. The contract between the legislature and the land companies having been entered into by the means of a statement which proves to be false, and which hath been made by the parties that claim the benefit arising therefrom, the contract becomes vitiated and of no effect.
Should this wrong not be sufficient to invalidate the contract, there is another wrong that would arise from it; by the act of 1795, a reserve was made of two millions of acres out of the several tracts sold to the Georgia land companies, for the use of such citizens of Georgia as chose to subscribe in the original terms of the purchase, the price paid by the citizens who did subscribe was two cents and one third per acre, it being the price then supposed to have been paid by the company.—According to the statement originally made of the whole quantity of land contained in the purchase, which as I have before said, proves to be very near double the land companies would receive from the citizens of Georgia, who clearly had a right to subscribe on the original terms, a price per acre nearly double to that which they themselves would have to pay, and thus have a profit on the citizens of Georgia for the difference in the quantity of acres contained in the purchase arising from the false statement; which reduces with respect to the speculators the actual price of the land to little more than one cent per acre, while it remains at two cents and one third with respect to the citizens of Georgia. However great my have been the departure of the legislature of Georgia from the interest of their constituents on this occasion, it appears evidently, that by the expression, "original term" they understood that their citizens should subscribe, if they chose, to the amount of two millions, upon terms similar to those of the land companies. It appears evidently they did believe they were selling the land of the state at the rate of two cents and one third per acre, whilst in fact, they received but one cent and one sixth, which upon the whole is a consideration merely nominal.
To the multiplicity of the radical defects with which the title of the companies claiming under the act of 1795 abound, the advocates of the claim of the New England Mississippi land company answer that none of those who compose their company had any participation in the fraud, they are said to be bona fide purchasers, perfectly ignorant of the fraud which may have been practised by those of whom they bought. They are represented in their memorial and vindication, as plain farmers, mechanicks, &c. who have made what they possess, by the closest application to industry.
Sir, I stand among those who are the most ready to acknowledge that the inhabitants of New England are conspicuous for their industry, but I am likewise of opinion, that they are not less noted for their sagacity in their attendance to their interest, and in the art of making good bargains, I view them as being fully competent to cope in dealings with the inhabitants of the Southern states; that they should not have heard of the notorious fraud which hath taken place at the passing of the act of 1795, is a great cause of astonishment to me; that they should have made a purchase to the amount of eleven millions of acres, without making enquiries sufficient to discover what almost every body knew throughout the United States, if possible, increases my astonishment. For my part having never thought of purchasing any land from the Georgia land companies, I made no inquiry about the acts of the legislature of Georgia; yet the corruption was so flagrant, the fraud so notorious that it reached my ears soon after it was passed. A gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) hath justly observed, yesterday, that the president of the United States had in his address to the two houses of congress at the beginning of the session of 1795, taken a most direct notice of the act of Georgia, passed in January of the same year, as tending to dangerous consequences. Certainly such solemn communications of the first Magistrate at the beginning of a session, contains matter that are an object of national concern and generally sought for. There is not a paper in the union that omits publishing those communications. It would be possible, however, that this communication would have escaped the notice of plain industrious farmers, such as are able perhaps to purchase two or three hundred acres of land; but that a company of sober and discreet speculators, and of New England too, being about purchasing an immense quantity of land for a great sum of money, should be ignorant of what every body knows, and of what they ought to know sooner than any body else, is a circumstance too unaccountable and extraordinary for me to believe that it really exists; I should rather think that the speculators of New England, sober and discreet as

they file themselves to be, found the bargain to good and so tempting, the means of pleading ignorance of fraud committed in the original purchase to ease, the means on the part of the state of Georgia or its vendor, to prove the notice so difficult, that the sober & discreet speculators of New England thought it advisable to make a gambling bargain, expecting that the two extremities of the United States being engaged in the same speculation, they would combine their force and influence to press hard upon the centre, and save through the conflict their pecuniary either in whole or in part. Other strong circumstances lead still more to believe, that the New England company were well aware of the danger which did exist in making a purchase from the Georgia land companies; and that they were taking unusual rigors upon themselves; this appears clearly from the face of their deed; not only the covenant of warranty is special instead of being general; but another extraordinary covenant is entered upon by which the Georgia Mississippi Company "is not liable to the refunding of any money in consequence of any defect in their title from the state of Georgia if any such there should hereafter appear to be." Was not such covenant smelling strongly the fraud which the Georgia grant was impregnated with? Could the New England company take more clearly every risk upon themselves? Could they more expressly preclude themselves from every remedy in law or equity in case of eviction.
I shall so bear to advert any longer on the defects of the titles of the four Georgia companies and the New England company claiming under the act of 1795, I shall only say that the fraud and collusion by the means of which these grants were obtained having operated a radical defect, viz. a defect from the beginning, no legal transfer does exist by the first grant, and none of course can exist by the second purchase. My confidence in this opinion is much heightened by that of the three distinguished characters, who have been appointed commissioners in pursuance of an act entitled an act for an amicable settlement of limits with the state of Georgia, &c. These Commissioners have laid in their report, a copy of which I now hold, "that they feel no hesitation in declaring it as their opinion, that under all the circumstances which may affect the case, as they have come within their knowledge and as herein stated, the title of the claimants cannot be supported," meaning the claimants under the act of Georgia of 1795, this opinion derives a great weight, not only from the high official standing, the known correctness and abilities of these Commissioners; but also from the special trust which Congress hath reposed in them to investigate those claims and report on their merits. True it is that these Commissioners did express that "nevertheless they believe that the interest of the United States, the tranquility of those who may hereafter inhabit that territory, and various equitable considerations, which may be urged in favor of most of the present claimants, render it expedient to enter into a compromise on reasonable terms;" when I am satisfied from my own opinion and that of the Commissioners, "that the title of the claimants cannot be supported," I think that on the question of expediency there is no member of this House but that can form an opinion for himself, indeed if this house did not act from their own ideas on this question, they need not to exercise their opinion upon any thing at all; as to me, I cannot see any danger in not gratifying the cupidity of fraudulent purchasers with large quantities of land. I cannot consent to give away the property of the public to a very large amount for the sake of humouring land companies, and strengthening the nerve of speculation; money is the bane of morals when put in the hands of land speculators. Let us give them land or money and we add to their means of seducing future legislators. I view land speculators as a separate class of men acting upon principles quite noxious to the rest of society, I view them as being intimately connected with one another from one end of the continent to the other end. Their strength consists in a perfect combination of their influence; it is through that influence that any individual whose right clashes with their claims must submit to their terms or lose all, it is a matter of course with land companies to monopolize Lawyers, to have them at their command and to make them speak or be silent as their interest requires.
Whilst we are debating this great question, the land speculators within these walls or out of these walls are in a silent watch anxiously waiting for the measures we are going to adopt; they appear at present quite modest and unassuming; but let us throw in their hands five millions of acres of land, and the scene will soon be changed; their wealth and the consequence attending it, will soon make us sensible of the advantages they will possess over us as individuals; and their children will in a very little time, be taught to look with contempt upon ours; all the land companies will find new encouragement to rally round Congress from all quarters, and set forth their
claims. We have land companies who claim almost all the lands which the U. States have purchased on the year before last, from the Kaskaskia and Piankashaw Indians; these companies, who style themselves the Illinois and Wabash land companies, have purchased for a valuable consideration, and without fraud—they have purchased before the revolution, from Indians that had never surrendered to the crown of Great Britain the right of pre-emption, from Indians who are out of the bounds of the original claim of the confederated six nations of Indians.
If we are to follow the doctrine laid down by a gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Elliot), which is, that the Georgia land companies have in the first instance a color of title, and in the second instance a strong color of title, for which we ought to give them near five million acres of land—we may as well give as much to the Illinois company, and again to the Wabash company, for they have also a color of title, and a color too not darkened by fraud. We might also, at the same rate adjust and settle the claim of another long leagued land company, who claim under an Indian grant, a tract of land adjoining the Fall of St. Anthony; for the Indians under whom they claim, most probably have not acknowledged the sovereignty of the United States over their soil, and might be considered as not bound by the regulations of this country. Thus land companies by setting up claims to one hundred million acres of land might modestly offer to surrender to the United States the nine tenths of their claim, provided one tenth part was secured to them by a compromise.
I would not do as a representative in Congress, what I could not do as an individual without blushing; contracts in my opinion cannot be divided by ounces and penny weights. The titles of the companies claiming under the act of Georgia 1795 are good or bad, if they are good, Congress ought not to screw out of the hands of these companies, the seven eighths of their well gotten property; if their titles are bad, Congress ought not to suffer them to have an eighth part of the public property. Supposing that my neighbour had purchased a plantation, and that I knew well, both the plantation and the vendor, I would not by any means offer to purchase that very same plantation from the original vendor, unless I was well convinced that the former conveyance was a mere nullity, and then should I purchase it, my honor and reputation would forbid me to compromise with the pretended vendor contending against me, lest it should be thought that I had purchased what I knew my vendor had legally conveyed before; lest it should be thought that I had made that purchase with the view of reserving a part of the benefits of the bargain of another; this being the true case which the United States are placed in, on the present occasion the regard which I owe to their high dignity and interest does not permit me to give my consent to a compromise.
Mr. Speaker, the agents of the New England Mississippi company, have attempted to prove in their vindication, page 30th, that the sales of extensive tracts of vacant territory are not injurious to the interests of a nation; they have said that the state of New York hath been settled under the patronage of land holders; they have said that Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, are distinguished for the extent of their grants. I do not pretend to say, that these states have escaped the calamity of land speculation; that I will say however, that those of them, wherein land speculation did prevail the least, are the most flourishing. Can it be said indeed that it is through the means of land speculation that these states have attained the advantages which they now enjoy; their flourishing condition proves certainly the unconquerable spirit of industry and enterprize of their inhabitants, it proves that notwithstanding the shackles of land monopoly and hard bargains which was lying in the way of the yeomanry of these states, they have been able to reach by hard and persevering toil, the comforts of life and independence. Who did clear their land, and improve their farms but themselves? who paid the price of the purchase of their land, but themselves, was it necessary for their prosperity and that of their country, that they should pay eight or ten times more for the price of their land, than they would, if monopolists had not stepped between them and the government of their country? The same agents observe also, page 30th that "in Pennsylvania, a complete system existed which to be sure hath produced embarrassments equally pernicious and distressing, to the settler and the land holder."—I suppose that the agents allude to the sale of the unappropriated lands of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the act of April 1792, situate north and north west of the rivers Ohio, &c. however, I beg leave to say that they are mistaken in giving the system as the cause of the embarrassments, the system was no more complex than what was absolutely necessary to provide for the accommodation of two classes of
persons, to wit, those to whom it was more convenient to give money in the first place and labor after, and those that could better afford labor at first and money after; each class had their respective mode of commencing and completing their titles clearly devised, the consequence resulting from their neglect to perform certain conditions were amply provided for: a partition sufficient to prevent the rights of such persons as the law contemplated, from interfering or clashing had been erected. But this partition hath been partly thrown down by the irresistible force of divers land companies, combined together. I shall not relate at this moment the vexations and sufferings which the industrious and inoffensive actual settlers of Pennsylvania have borne and are daily experiencing from several land companies, I shall only say that the wolves have made a dreadful havoc among the lambs. Again, Sir, I cannot believe that it is good policy to give away an immense property, nay, I believe it to be most dangerous to give it to a few families, the idea of grantees of large tracts of land, brings always to my recollection a multiplicity of other persons without lands, & without means of independence. When I look at a castle in Europe, I directly think of the degraded and wretched tenantry toiling hard to satisfy the luxuries of the proud idler who lives in it.
The extreme of wealth and poverty, mostly operates two evils, & these evils become still greater in a Republic, than any where else—was it not for the landed property being held by a few in Ireland, and were not the three fourths of the people of that country, tenants at will, their well known energy and spirit, would have enabled them long ago to effect a revolution, and ameliorate their fate.
(To be continued.) WASHINGTON CITY. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22.
WE are possessed of a Madrid Gazette of the 14th December, which contains a copy of the Spanish Manifesto, dated on the 12th of same month, respecting the war with Great Britain. It concludes with the King's determination to make war against Great Britain, without the usual solemn declaration and publication, inasmuch as the English Cabinet began, and continues the war without declaring it. In general, it charges the latter with a predetermined hostility, and with deceiving Spain, with respect to its views. We shall, perhaps, publish a translation of this important paper in our next.
HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT.
WEDNESDAY, FEB 20, 1805. Present the MANAGERS, and House of Representatives, and the counsel of Judge Chase. Thomas Hall, a witness on behalf of the Managers, was examined. Mr. EARLY, one of the Managers, rose about 11 o'clock, and took a comprehensive view of the several charges contained in the articles of Impeachment, and the testimony adduced in their support. Having closed his remarks a short time before 2 o'clock. Mr. CAMPBELL, likewise one of the Managers, followed him. Having spoken about an hour and a quarter, and closed the view of one branch of the subject, he stated that he felt indisposed, and asked the indulgence of a suspension of the trial before he proceeded to make his additional remarks. The court adjourned for half an hour. Having resumed their sittings, Mr. Campbell's indisposition continuing, the court adjourned till the next day at ten o'clock A. M.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21. Present the managers, attended by the House, and the counsel of Judge Chase. The court was opened at 10 o'clock A. M. Mr. Campbell closed his remarks in a speech of about three quarters of an hour in length; and was followed by Mr. Clark, who spoke about a quarter of an hour and terminated the opening of the case on the part of the House of Representatives. Mr. Hopkins, counsel for Judge Chase, then made a speech of about three hours and a half in length, on that article of the impeachment which is founded on the trial of Fries; when the court rose at about three o'clock. Mr. Fox's long expected History of the House of Stuart, lays a late London print, has received its last revision from its distinguished author, and may therefore soon be expected for the press.
Washington, Feb. 21, 1805. IN obedience to appointment, We the subscribers have endeavored to carry into effect the efforts of the benevolent residing call of the latter towards alleviating the distress of the poor, in the late inclement weather—To both Houses of Congress we wish to return our warm acknowledgments and thanks, for their liberal and unflinching aid. To our fellow citizens we feel a duty to account for receipts and expenditures and respectfully submit the following statement:—
 From the Senate we received, 93  From the House of Representatives, 92  And citizens, 260  445  Subscription in beef to the amount of 11  Sugar and tea, do. 7  And two cord fire wood.  From which seventy-eight families containing two hundred eighty one individuals have been relieved with the following articles—  We purchased and delivered out nearly 33 cord fire wood,  Do. Mollaffes, 84 1-2 gallons,  Do. Meal, 145 1/2 a bushels.  Do. Ship bread, 241 pounds.  Do. of beef, 183 do.  And of sugar and tea to the amount subscribed. 
Griffith Coombes, Henry Ingle, George Blagden.
New-York, Feb. 15.
We learn by the arrival of the ship American Eagle, from Cadiz that the fever which has so long afflicted that place, has entirely ceased, and the troops which had been placed as guards round the city to prevent the pestilence from extending its ravages into the interior, have been withdrawn; that the blockade of the port was still continued by the British and that the spirit of the Spaniards were much depressed at the idea of a war with England.
Mr. Baker, purser of the U. S. brig Syren, came passenger in the American Eagle, having obtained leave of absence, on account of the bad state of his health. He informs, that the Syren had arrived at Cadiz to relieve the frigate Essex, which had failed for Malta; that the blockade of Tripoli was still continued; that the blockading squadron had captured three Greek vessels, laden with wheat and bound to Tripoli; that commodore Preble, in the John Adams, was at Palermo, and was about to proceed for Naples, and from thence to this country; that the brig captured from the British for the breach of the blockade of Tripoli, had been converted into a vessel of war, and called the Scourge; and that she had proceeded from Palermo for Norfolk, under the command of lieutenant Izard, having lieut. Marcellin, and another officer, from the squadron on board; and that commodore Barron was sick at Malta.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 22, 1804. ANNIVERSARY.
Thursday last, the 20th instant being the anniversary of the receiving possession by the United States, of the Province of Louisiana, it was observed in this city with every demonstration of joy. The day was ushered in by a salute of 17 guns from Fort St. Charles, and immediately in the harbour displayed their colors. At 10 o'clock a salute was fired from the Cutter Louisiana; at 12, from one of the forts, and at sunset 17 guns were fired from Fort St. Charles.
At 9 o'clock the houses were closed, and all business was suspended for that day. The army of the United States, and the militia of the city were immediately in motion, at their several parade grounds. At half after 11, the regular troops, under the command of Col. Freeman, and the marine corps, marched and formed on the public square in front of the Principal—immediately after the various volunteer corps of the city, under the command of Major Dorcier, appeared, and formed immediately in the rear of the regulars, after going through various evolutions, his Excellency Governor Claiborne, accompanied by Col. Freeman, appeared and reviewed the army and militia—and was pleased to express the highest satisfaction. After the review, the army and militia fired 17 rounds, in honor of the 17 states. The appearance of the army was truly martial, the accuracy with which they performed their various evolutions reflected credit on the soldiery, and did great honor to the Colonel commanding, and the other officers of the army. We cannot quit the review without attempting to do justice to the city battalion of volunteers, their military appearance, and the exactitude with which they went through all their evolutions, would not have done discredit to the army of our illustrious Washington, or that rigid disciplinarian, the Great Frederick of Prussia. The appearance of the city battalion must have afforded infinite pleasure to every citizen who justly appreciates the value of a well organized militia, to a republican government. About half after 12 the military being dismissed his Excellency the Governor, accompanied by the militia, returned to the government house, where he was shortly after waited upon by the members of the legislative council; the judges of the supreme courts, and their officers; the officers of the army and marines; the officers of the Reven-
ue Cutter; the captains of the vessels in harbor; a number of citizens, and many respectable strangers. After his excellency had received the felicitations of so respectable an assemblage, the company partook of an elegant collation, and a glass of choice wine, prepared for the occasion. The following toasts were then given by his excellency, which were received and drank with loud and repeated acclamations of approbation and applause.
 1. Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States.  2. James Monroe, and Robert R. Livingston.  3. The territory of Orleans.  4. General Wilkinson and the Army of the United States.  5. Colonel Balleche, and the Militia of the Territory. 
The evening was closed by a splendid ball, at the public ball-room, which was honored, with the presence of upwards of 100 of the fair of the territory. This was a proud day for Louisiana—for 12 months has she labored under the foulest calumnies—her enemies; the enemies of the United States, and of liberty, have been industrious in circulating falsehoods to our prejudice. But this day, this auspicious day has repelled the charges with effect, and has done us justice in the eyes of this country and the world. Every heart beat with joy, and every countenance beamed patriotism and courage. It was difficult to determine whether joy for the event, or devotion to the government, preponderated; so strongly were they expressed in every face, that certain index to the heart. Frenchmen, Spaniards, and Americans, joined heartily together, held out the right hand of fellowship, and vied only in showing their love of liberty and order. The day was spent in the utmost harmony—not an expression, not a gesture, but breathed order and good-will.—Fellow citizens, this day has confounded your enemies—the glad tidings of your patriotism will be conveyed to Congress in due time—and thus obtaining correct intelligence of your principles and devotion, you will be rewarded by being introduced into the second grade of government.
ATTENTION. TEN or TWELVE Gentlemen who would wish to be accommodated during the next session of Congress in genteel style, and perfectly satisfactory to their wishes, now have an opportunity of engaging on reasonable terms. Apply next door to Captain Bird's, in Stelles' Row, between the hours of 3 and 7 P. M. Monday and Tuesday next. Washington, Feb. 22—3t
FOR SALE. About 2000 young APPLE TREES, the proper size for planting, of the best grafted fruit and about 200 pear trees of the best selected fruit, also a few hundred Lombardy poplars of the largest size for transplanting. For the fruit trees 18 cents each and for the poplars 12 cents each, will be required on delivery—Apply to the subscriber at Col. Forrester's farm, two miles from George town. THOMAS McGRATH. Feb. 22—3t
PUBLIC SALE. WILL be exposed to public sale, on Saturday the 2nd day of March next, at 4 o'clock, P M on the premises, Ten Acres of LAND and improvements, where the subscriber now resides, about one mile from the Eastern Branch bridge, on the upper road to Alexandria—the improvements a large two story frame house, with kitchen, stable and other convenient out houses, with an excellent spring of water thereon, and a good garden; a large quantity of fruit trees, of the best quality; the whole under a good post and rail fence. The terms of sale one third cash, one third in six months, the residue in twelve months, the purchaser giving bonds with approved security. MORRIS NEWMAN. Feb. 22—3t
THIS is to give notice that the subscribers of the city of Washington, have obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington county in the district of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of James Thompson, late of Washington county aforesaid, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, at or before the 19th day of August next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under our hands, this 19th day of February 1805. HENRY HERROD } Administrators. THOMAS HERTY }
IN pursuance of an order of the Orphan's Court of the county of Washington in the district of Columbia, will be sold at public sale on Monday the 11th day of March next at the house of Mr. Daniel Keely, junor, at the Navy Yard, all the personal property of the late James Thompson, deceased; consisting of groceries, hops, household furniture, &c. &c. the sale to commence at 11 o'clock. All sums under twenty dollars, cash; for sums above that amount a credit of six months will be allowed upon the purchasers giving bond with approved security, bearing interest from the day of sale. Feb. 23—3t

A LOST BROTHER. SANDFORD EDWARDS, or any of his children (who resided about thirty years ago, within thirty miles of Edenton in North Carolina, near Perquimons river, and in a county probably of the same name) are now living, and will apply to me by letter or otherwise, they may hear of something to their advantage, and very much relieve and oblige an anxious and affectionate brother. BEN. EDWARDS. Bairdstown Kentucky, January 1. N. B. All printers of newspapers in the United States, south of Potomac are requested to give the above a few insertions. B. B. Feb. 20—
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A MAP OF VIRGINIA, Formed from actual Surveys, and the latest as well as most accurate observations. BY JAMES MADISON, D. D. President of William & Mary College. To which will be added A MAP Of the greater part of the state of OHIO, from actual surveys, including the whole of the Virginia Military tract; with all that part of the state west of the Ohio river, to the Indian boundary line. The North-east corner of the map will be ornamented with an interesting VIEW OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND. The size of the Map will be 5 feet 6 inches in length, and 3 feet 8 inches in breadth. An ingenious and skillful engraver is engaged to execute the work, in a style not inferior to any similar work in the United States.
CONDITIONS. The price to subscribers will be eight dollars, neatly mounted, colored, and glazed. One dollar, (to lighten the great expense of publication) to be paid on subscribing. To non-subscribers, the price will be ten dollars. Copy right secured. IN offering the above work to the public, the proprietors are sensible that excellence is not often attainable; but with candor and truth, equally remote, from arrogance and partiality, they can say, that they conscientiously believe it has a just claim to the confidence and patronage of the people. A map of Virginia has been long and anxiously looked for: None has been published, on the plan of the one now offered, for many years, when Augusta was the frontier county. The labor, expense, and apparent difficulties, in accomplishing so interesting a work, have deterred several from the arduous undertaking. The proprietors, finding that most of the other states had recently given encouragement to similar productions, and entertaining a high sense of the real dignity and importance of Virginia, embarked in the business, from a well grounded belief, that the magnitude and utility of the work, would insure its accomplishment, a remuneration. And while Virginia is powerfully stimulated with the love of science and virtue, they hope and believe she will view domestic productions, which prove pre-eminently useful, with a generous pride. The members of the General Assembly, and other gentlemen, who have seen a rough draught of the map, are requested to inform their friends, as the impracticability of shewing the map to all who may be disposed to subscribe must be apparent. Those gentlemen who take subscription papers are requested to return them to the subscriber, in Petersburg, by the first day of May.
The maps will be ready for subscribers, in the course of the ensuing summer. WILLIAM PRENTIS. Petersburg, Feb. 1805. Subscriptions received by SAMUEL H. SMITH, and by several gentlemen with whom subscription papers are lodged. Feb. 20—Mar. 31 THE subscribers have opened a PROVISION STORE in the house near the Capitol, lately occupied by Mr. JAMES D. BARRY—where they have for sale, low, locally or in exchange for country produce. Genuine Cogniac brandy, Superior French do. Old Jamaica Spirits, Madeira, } Wines, by the quarter cask Sherry, } and cask, or smaller quantity. Lisbon, } Claret, } Brown Sugar, 1st and 2d quality Loaf and Lump, do. Molasses, Firkin Butter, Mould Candles, Sweet Oil, Spices of different kinds, Fig Blue, Starch, Almonds; Anchovies, } In bottles. Capers, } Powder and Shot, Excellent Wine Vinegar, Gin, Whiskey, Hylon, } Teas, fresh, and of superior quality. Imperial, } Young Hylon, } Salt Herrings in Barrels. PETER HEALY, & Co. Washington October 31—tf CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR. Has received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cassimeres, patent Bennett's cord, toiletnets, fancy and white Marfeilles, black and figured silk, moleskins, fancy silk, Marfeilles, constitution cords, velvets, Genoa cord, silk and satin Florentine, superfine coating, knapped cloths, with a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, December 10—tf
New Books FOR SALE, BY Rapine, Conrad, & Co. NEAR THE CAPITOL. CARD's history of revolution of Russia to the accession of Catharine the first, including a concise review of the manners and customs of the 16th and 17th centuries. Good's memoirs of the life and writings of the Rev. Alexander Geddes. The Anti-Gallican, or Standard of British Royalty, Religion and Liberty. Young's analysis of the principles of Natural Philosophy. Webster's Natural Philosophy. Leslie on the nature and propagation of Heat. Segur's history of the reign of Frederick II. King of Prussia. 3 vols. Gardiner's literary, political and economical Essays. 2 vols. Naval Chronicle, 11 vols. complete. Wittman's Travels in Egypt. Rousseau's original Correspondence, now first published. 2 vols. Burdin's Medical Studies. 3 vols. Murray's Materia Medica. 2 vols. Chemistry. 2 vols. Elements of Seamanship. 5 vols. Morris's treatise on Brewing. Little's Poems. Poetical Register for 1801-2. 2 vols. Amalina, or the American Foundling. 2 vols. Chances, 3 vols.—Heiadora, 3 vols. Depraved Husband. 2 vols. Picture from Life. 2 vols. Zofera—Woman of Feeling. 4 vols. Lilac of a Lover. 6 vols. by Sophia Lee, author of the Recluse, &c. Unexpected Legacy. 2 vols. Modern Faults. 2 vols. Duchess of La Vallier. 2 vols. by Madam Genlis. Confession in Elysium. 5 vols. St. Clair of the Isles. 4 vols. Benion's Apology for the Methodists. Kotzebue's Travels from Berlin through Switzerland to Paris. 3 vols. Lewis' (Charles Lee) Comic Sketches, The Pic Nic. 2 vols. Segur on the condition and influence of Women in society. 3 vols. The Revolutionary Plutarch, exhibiting the most distinguished characters in the recent annals of the French Revolution. 2 vols. Memoirs of a Family in Switzerland. 4 vols. Murry House. 5 vols. by Mrs. Parton. The Watch Tower. 5 vols. Theodorus De Zulvin, the Monk of Madrid, a Spanish Tale, by the author of Grafville Abbey. 4 vols. Southy's translation of Amadis de Gaul. 4 vols. Monsieur Botte, by the author of My Uncle Thomas, &c. 3 vols. An Essay on the art of Tormenting, with rules for the exercise of that amusing study. Aiken's (Dr.) Letters on English Poetry. Cavall's Natural Philosophy. 4 vols. Richmond's Elements of Philosophy. James on Bilious Diseases. Johnson's history of the progress and present state of Animal Chemistry. 3 vols. Bassuet's history of the Mathematics. Fellow's Guide to Immortality. 3 vols. Black's Chemical Lectures. 2 vols. Fuseli's Lectures on Painting, delivered at the Royal academy, in 1801. Original Sonnets on various subjects, by Ann Seward. The American Gardener, being a practical work by the late David Hapburn, for many years gardener to gen. Mifflin. February 20, 1804. m&f3w
STOP THE RUNAWAY. A Young Negro Woman, named HANNAH, tall and stout, who has lived with a respectable farmer, Mr. Leonard, about two years past; she was directed to return home on Christmas day as I am informed—she had on and took with her, a green jacket and petticoat, made of half thick or kersey cloth, two pair of shoes and stockings, and a coarse hat, a yellow ground calico habit, a white cotton petticoat and spotted jacket, a straw bonnet, &c she may have changed her clothing, as it is supposed she has some money, she is capable of great deception, sometimes she appears to be passive, and has but little to say when it is to answer her purpose, but at other times extremely impudent. Whoever takes up said negro, and will bring her home to the subscriber, living in the county of Alexandria and district of Columbia, if five miles from home shall receive Five Dollars, if ten miles Ten Dollars, and if a greater distance and is secured in any jail so that I get her again, Ten Dollars will be paid. Her mother's name is Fanny whom I set free, her father's name is Harry belonging to Mr. Edward Washington. I forewarn all persons from employing or carrying her away. SIMON SOMMERS. Feb. 20—3t Fifteen Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from Thomas King, some time in October last, a Negro Woman, named FAME, whom I had hired to him for one year, near the Eastern Branch, in Prince George's county, Maryland, 5 feet high, very black, small featured, and her face scarred very much, and has a great defect in one of her eyes, occasioned by the small pox; 38 years of age, when spoken to she has a down look, one of her upper teeth broken out—Her clothing, when she went off, was blue striped country cloth; but in all probability she will endeavour to alter it. She has been seen in the city since she ran away. She has obtained a free pass from a certain Charity Shorty, who has obtained her freedom, and this Negro Fame passes under the said pass as a free woman. If taken up out of the district of Columbia the above Reward will be paid, on delivering her to me, or securing her in any jail, by applying to me, in Charles county, Maryland, or to Mr. Samuel Speake, of the city of Washington; or if taken up in the district ten dollars. All persons are forewarned harbouring or employing the said Negro Woman, Fame. MASSEY SIMMS. February 18, 1805. 4w
ADAM KING, & Co AT their wine Store in High street George Town, have in addition to their stock of old wines, laid in a large and general assortment of all kinds of Liquors and Groceries suitable to the present season; where bills of any description, in their line, will constantly be filled up on the shortest notice and they flatter themselves, from the quality of their wines, &c. they will be able to give general satisfaction to all those who may think proper to favor them with a call—where all kind of commission business as usual, will be attended to with the utmost attention. George Town, November 5—tf
FOR SALE, THE subscriber intending to decline his present business, offers FOR SALE two Coaches with venetian blinds, likewise Cigs and Plated Harnes, with or without Horses. If not disposed of at private sale, they will be sold at Auction on Saturday the 23d inst. opposite Stelle's Hotel.—The sale to commence at 12 o'clock. Also for sale, Any quantity of WOOD by the cord. Application to be made to the subscriber at the place formerly occupied by Mr. George Walker, near the Capitol. THOMAS BARWISE. Feb. 8—tf
NOTICE. THE Legionary Court of enquiry which met by adjournment the 2d instant, is again adjourned to meet at the Union-Tavern in George Town, the 5th March next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. As there is business of importance to come before the Court it is hoped the members will be punctual in their attendance. By order, Wm. D. BEALL, Clk. J. L. M. D. C. Feb. 8—10t The subscriber has for sale, a few sets of Italian Alabaster chimney ornaments; a Bust of General Washington, by an eminent artist in Philadelphia—and a quantity of Silver plated goods of the most modern taste and excellent workmanship. GEORGE BLAGDEN. Washington, Feb 18—3t To the PUBLIC. DURING the present year, J. Ogilvie will continue to instruct youth in the city of Richmond. In addition to the various branches of literature and science heretofore taught in his school, his pupils will have an opportunity of studying the higher branches of mathematical science, a more extensive course of natural philosophy, the dead languages, and the French and Spanish languages. In teaching the higher branches of Mathematical science and the dead languages, J. Ogilvie will be assisted by Mr. Wood of this city, whose superior proficiency and skill in Mathematical and Physical science eminently entitle him to public patronage. The French and Spanish languages will be taught by Mr. Bonnadi, with whose ability and qualifications in the line of his profession, the citizens of Richmond are sufficiently acquainted. These arrangements, whilst they will considerably diminish J. Ogilvie's emoluments, will greatly enlarge the utility of the school. The principal disadvantages of schools conducted by a single teacher, are, the principal and uninterrupted pressure of exertion, the dissipation of thought amongst such a variety of studies as almost to preclude the possibility of pre-eminent skill or proficiency in any one department of knowledge, and the consequent imperfection and incompleteness of the course. These disadvantages will be radically obviated by the preceding arrangements. Thus modified and extended, the plan of education which will be pursued in this school, will embrace probably, as comprehensive and complete a course of literature and science as can be reasonably expected in a seminary, so totally destitute of every sort of extrinsic support. The school will be opened on the second Monday in January. P. S. Mr. Wood will teach the arts of drawing and painting, to such young gentlemen as may be desirous to acquire some knowledge and skill in these highly elegant and useful accomplishments. February 18 1 m,
American Printed goods. Calicoes, Shawls, Pocket Handkerchiefs, &c. manufactured by the subscribers near Baltimore, and sold at No. 13 Calvert street. To remove that distrust often felt respecting new undertakings, and so prejudicial to manufacturing attempts in America, they think it proper to observe, that nothing is wanting in the business to enable good artists to perform their work here as well as in Europe. That they have these artists; that two of the partners were bred to the business in a factory of the best repute carried on by their father, long afterwards by themselves. They trust that while foreign goods are received without a question, an unreasonable suspicion will not prevent their countrymen from giving that trial to their goods, which only can prove their value. Besides a natural doubt, they know that certain interests, national as well as individual, will suggest objections to their undertaking. They have no difficulty in saying, that work of the like kind shall be as well executed here, as in other countries. The colors capable of being fixed, will be found as permanent; the cloths perhaps better substance, and the prices lower than of the imported cottons. M'CULLOCH & LUNNUY, Baltimore, No. 13 Calvert street. Sept 17—tf The time for advertising and showing STUD HORSES approaching, I offer for sale for cash or credit as may be agreed on, a full bred YOUNG HORSE, Fifteen hands high, four years old, very handsome and stout; got by the celebrated horse PUNCH that stood in the city of Washington four years ago, out of as high bred a mare as any in the states—apply to the subscriber near George Town. JOHN THRELKELD. Feb. 18—3t
FALL GOODS. THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR, Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square. HAS just received a very handsome assortment of Fall Goods. Orders executed with the greatest dispatch and fashion, and on the most moderate terms. Oct. 31—tf TO PRINTERS. THE subscriber takes Order for Type from the well known Foundry of William Caslin, jun. and Co. London.—Specimens and list of London prices to be seen at Mr. Geo. W. Riggs, Georgetown. CHARLES WIRGMAN, No. 215, Market-street, Baltimore. Jan. 16. tf
LOST. OF 8 per cent. stock of the United States, Certificate No. 311, dated 20th October 1804, for 400 dollars—One do. No. 1115, and one 1116 for 100 dollars each, issued by Joseph Nourse register, in favor of Jenny and Paton of Alexandria, district of Columbia. Notice is therefore given that application is intended to be made at the Treasury of the United States for a renewal of the same. February 4—6 tw
NOTICE. THE subscriber intends to embark for England early in the next month, for the purpose of importing his Fall Goods. As the object will require a considerable sum of money, he requests all those indebted to him, to call and pay their accounts immediately. ELISHA RIGGS. CASH will be given for a quantity of GOOD TOBACCO. He has on hand, and will continue to keep as usual, an extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, which will be sold much lower than the regular prices for Cash. Feb 15—7t Lucker's Blackstone. May be had for the present at the subscription price of J. MARCH, George-town, Wm. Duane, and Rayne, Conrad & Co. city of Washington J. Kennedy, and Messrs. Gray's Alexandria—Mr. Brundige, Dumfries—Mr. Henderson, Fredericksburg—Mr. S. Pleasants, and Mr. Pritchard, Richmond—Bontale, Conrad, and Co. Norfolk—Somerwell, Conrad & Co. Petersburg—J. Bell, Winchester—J. Swape, Staunton—J. Alburts, and Wm. Somerville, Martinsburg—J. Gales, Raleigh—Bailey and Walker, Charlton—Conrad, & Co. G. Hill, S. Butler, Bonall, Warner and Mannah, Baltimore—the book-stores generally in Philadelphia—Messrs. Swords, New York, and C. Bingham, Boston. February 11—cp4w ROBERT CHERRY. HAS removed his store, to the house of Mr. George Blagden New Jersey avenue on the Eastern Branch, where he has just received (in addition to his former stock) by the Schooner Hyland from Philadelphia a general assortment of groceries and liquors of superior quality, with a few boxes India china of the best quality eighty pieces to the set; all of which he will sell wholesale and retail at the most reduced prices for cash, or in exchange for country produce—All orders in his line will be executed with punctuality and dispatch; he flatters himself from the quality of his articles he will be able to render ample satisfaction to his friends and all those who may be pleased to favor him with their custom. All kinds of commission business will be attended to with the utmost attention. Washington city Dec. 12—tf For Sale, A pair of elegant young CARRIAGE HORSES; Also an Elegant London made Curricule and a Coach—Apply at this office. February 13—tf
DISCOVERED a few day since (in the Telegraph) a challenge by Samuel Norwood, Esq. Bonaparte against Democrat—At Annapolis this fall, I proposed running Democrat against Bonaparte, carrying from 120 lbs to 140 at the discretion of Mr. Norwood; which was rejected. As Mr. Norwood refused the proposition made by me at that time, I am not bound to run the race proposed by him in the Telegraph—Democrat will run Bonaparte over the Annapolis race course, on the third Tuesday in May next, four miles and repeat, for 1000 dollars, play or pay, carrying 126lbs. each; which is the weight they are to carry by the rules of racing, both being seven years last spring—Should Mr. Norwood decline this offer, Democrat will cover mares next spring at the subscribers farm, from the first day of March until the first day of August, at Sixteen dollars each and Fifty cents for the groom. Democrat's pedigree is equal to the pedigree of any horse to be produced, having in him the blood of Medly, Eclipse, Figure, Dove, Godolphin, Arabian, and Mr. Taskin's filly. If this proposition is approved of by Mr. Norwood, notice will be given in the Maryland Gazette within forty days from the date hereof. ISAAC DUCKETT. December 31—tawtApr 30 Thirty or forty likely NEGROES, Will be offered for sale for ready money at Loudon March court, on the first day of the court, before the door of Mr. Jones, Inn-keeper in Leesburg; where due attendance will be given by the subscriber. WILLIAM BYRD PAGE, Trustee of F. Fairfax. Jefferson county, Feb. 18—tdof
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A New Work on the principles of Steam Engines to be entitled, Young Steam Engineer's GUIDE. By OLIVER EVANS.
TO CONTAIN A General description and investigation of the principles of the engines used in England where the steam, is used as an agent to form a vacuum, and to act with a power only equal to the weight of the atmosphere. Also of the new and simple principle discovered by the author, of obtaining unlimited power, and working steam engines with a power equal to five or ten atmospheres, either against the pressure of the atmosphere in the most simple form, or with the use of a vacuum to take off that resistance; and to show why doubling the fuel on the new principle produces about sixteen times the power and effect. Drawings of the simple and cheap, new form of engines suitable for producing and containing such great power in the least space, and with the least weight, to fit them for various purposes, for which no others would answer. Tables of the size and proportions of engines of the different powers, from the power of one man to that of one hundred horses, to suit different purposes; with the assistance of a professional English steam engineer of long experience and great abilities, capable of communicating many secrets in the engineers art, that will render the work highly useful, and which are not to be found in any other work. The author hopes to be able to shew, and demonstrate principles (part of which he has already in use) by the application of which, he can make engines at half the price of those heretofore used; not exceeding one fifth, or perhaps one tenth part of the weight to produce equal powers, and which will not require more than one third, or one fourth part of the fuel and which will serve the great purposes of raising water to water our cities, of sawing ship timber, mahogany and marble stone, grinding malt, paints, chocolate, plaster and turning lathes, &c. in cities—sawing timber on or near navigable waters; grinding grain draining mines, working forges and furnaces where water falls cannot be obtained—propelling boats against the stream, on all our rivers where hand oars are now used, and transporting heavy burdens on turnpike roads, with great advantages over the means by which these things have hitherto been done. He may also touch on several other mechanical and philosophical subjects which may lead to useful discoveries. CONDITIONS. The work shall be printed on good paper and neatly bound. But as it will be original and the subject abstruse, and will be extended no farther than the author may be enabled to proceed in, no estimate can be made of the expense of the engravings, nor of the price of the book. He can only say that it will be delivered to subscribers on the lowest terms that can be afforded; and should it exceed Four Dollars a copy, they shall be at liberty to refuse the work. A list of the subscribers will be annexed. Subscribers for six copies shall receive the seventh gratis. PUBLIC SALE. BY virtue of a decree of the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington, in the suit of Samuel Speake complainant, against Joshua Gregg, defendant in chancery, will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction on Saturday the sixteenth day of March next, at the Union Tavern, in George Town, all that part of two lots of ground in Thomas Bealles addition to George Town, known and distinguished by the numbers one hundred and thirty-four and one hundred and thirty-five, beginning for the first part at sixty feet southerly, from boundary number thirty-seven on Washington street and running easterly parallel with Dumbarton street sixty feet, then southerly parallel with Washington street forty feet, to lot number one hundred and forty-four, then westerly with said lot to Washington street, then with said street northwardly to the beginning, being and intended to be the half of said lot—beginning for the second part of lot number one hundred and thirty-five, being the fourth half of said lot number one hundred and thirty-five and adjoining lot number one hundred and thirty-four, at the end of the third line of lot number one hundred and thirty-four, and running reverse with said third line sixty feet, then easterly parallel with Dumbarton street sixty feet, then southerly parallel with Washington street sixty feet, then to the beginning, it being and intended for the fourth half of the above described lots, with the improvements thereon. The sale will commence at 4 o'clock P. M. The terms of sale, ready money, or money to be paid immediately on the courts ratifying the same, the time of which ratification will be notified in the same papers in which the sale is advertised, after the report of the said sale shall be made to the court, which report will not be made until the court commences their next sitting, for the county of Washington. HENRY WHETCROFT, Trustee. February 15—3w
FOR SALE, BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Robert Ware Peacock, to the subscriber, for the purposes therein mentioned, will be exposed for sale, at Rhodes's tavern in the city of Washington, on Saturday the 2nd day of March next, at 4 o'clock P. M. for ready money, to the highest bidder, all the right and estate vested in me by virtue of a deed of trust from Robert Ware Peacock, bearing date the 22nd day of June 1804, to part of lot numbered one, in square numbered two hundred and ninety one in the plan of the city of Washington, with the Houses and improvements thereon. Possession to be given on or before the first day of April next ensuing. JOHN DAVIDSON, Trustee.