The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1804-06-13 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. IV.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DLXXV.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13th, 1804.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
NOTICE
BY virtue of a decree of the circuit court of the district of Columbia in the suit of Valentine Peyton, against Mary Cooke & Alexander Steadman and Julia his wife, Joseph Wilson and Robert Brown defendants, in chancery, will be sold at the premises to the highest bidder at public sale on the 14th day of June next, all that piece or parcel of land known and distinguished by lot, No. 5, in square No. 253 in the city of Washington, together with the houses and appurtenances according to the terms of the said decree, which are as follows, to wit: one third of the purchase money within six months from the time of the sale with interest thereon until the same shall be paid, one other third in twelve months from the time of the said sale with interest thereon as aforesaid, and the residue in eighteen months from the time of the said sale with interest thereon as aforesaid; and if the purchaser or purchasers of the said premises should fail to make his payments or either of them at the periods before mentioned it shall and may be lawful for the said marshal, and he is hereby ordered upon giving ten days notice of the time and place of the said sale to fail again after the said premises upon the following terms of payment, that is to say, for as much cash as may be necessary to discharge the sum which may be due at the time of such sale, and the residue at such time or times as were upon the first sale appointed for the payment thereof. And if the said premises upon the said second sale, should not sell for as much as upon the first, the purchaser or purchasers, at the said first sale shall be accountable and liable for the deficiency. It is further decreed and ordered that the marshal do bring into court the money arising from the sale of the said premises from time to time as the same shall be received, to be subject to such distribution as the court shall from time to time direct and appoint; & the said marshal is further decreed and ordered to report to this court his proceedings herein, in order that a final decree be made and the title of the purchaser be confirmed, until which said final decree the said premises shall remain bound to the payment of the purchase money. The improvements are a small framed Dwelling House with a shed and a small stable, the sale will commence precisely at 12 o'clock.
EARL C. BRENT, Marshal. May 14—114 Jun.
(BY AUTHORITY.)
Scheme of a Lottery.
To build an Academy in the city of Richmond.
   Dollars.     1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do. 10,000   1 do. 5,000   5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do. — 500 — 3,000   10 do. — 200 — 2,000   20 do. — 100 — 2,000   100 do. — 50 — 5,000   200 do. — 30 — 7,500   420 do. — 25 — 10,500   1,500 do. — 20 — 30,000   3,000 do. — 15 — 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do. after 2,000 do. 250   1 do. do. 3,000 do. 250   1 do. do. 4,000 do. 250   1 do. do. 5,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 6,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 8,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 10,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 12,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 13,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 14,000 do. 1,000  
5,125 Prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks, not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
This lottery has been authorised by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purposes of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dolls. and 2,500 dolls. in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorise it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, March 2—17 Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard Esq. John Brockenbrough, jun. Wm. Price (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and William Prichard.
Wanted Immediately,
A MILLER, either a single man or one with a small family who can come well recommended for his honesty, industry, facility, and capability, will meet with generous wages, good accommodations and constant employment by applying to the subscriber living six miles from Winchester on the main road leading to Stanton.
D. CARLILE, Frederick county, Virginia, June 6—
AN ORATION,
BY DAVID RAMSAY, M. D.
[Concluded.]
Judging of the future, by the past, what may an infant, born this day, expect to see in case of his surviving to the age of four-score? What do your old citizens now see, compared with what was the population of this country in the days of their youth? If some angel, hovering over the chamber, in which our venerable fellow-citizen, General Gadsden, drew his first breath, and fore-seeing his ardent patriotism, had pronounced, with an audible voice, these words: "The infant, just now born, will live to see the population of his native country, South-Carolina, advanced from thirty two thousand to three hundred and forty-five thousand"—noneth but conviction, that an angel spoke, would have procured the smallest credit to the extraordinary prediction; but we, who now live, and can compare the registers of our population, at different periods, know, that what would then have been doubtful, as prophecy, is now an established historical fact.
By the same rule, a new born infant may live to see the population of the United States, increased to fifty millions, which is more than three times the number of persons, which now inhabit Great Britain and Ireland. Proceeding to calculate on the data, which former generations of our people have fancioned, our population, in twenty five years, will amount to ten millions; in fifty years to twenty millions; in seventy five years to forty millions; in one century to eighty millions; and by the same rule, in two centuries to twelve hundred and eighty millions of inhabitants. The great grandsons of our present children, without any extraordinary series of longevity, may live to see this amazing increase of our numbers. What territory can be too large for a people, who multiply with such unequalled rapidity?
Frigid, indeed, must be the intellects of that man, who supposes "That the possession of the island of New Orleans, and of a strip of land on each side of the Mississippi, was all that the interests of the United States required; and that all beyond, instead of being a national benefit, is a national incumbrance." This language might apply to the subjects of a decrepit empire, whose population was stationary, and the inhabitants of which, were enervated by sloth and luxury; but is very unsuitable to the citizens of the United States, in the heyday of youthful blood, who, with minds free from debasing passions, and bodies strengthened by daily labor, are capable of such multiplication, as will soon fill this whole country with an healthful, active progeny.
Congress will doubtless, direct the stream of our increasing population into the most suitable channels, and probably, for some time, confine it to the eastward of the Mississippi; but the day will come, though perhaps at the distance of one or two centuries, when our citizens, on the west of that noble river, will equal, if not exceed those on its east side.
Here a more formidable objection is made by some, who alledge "that this immense population will divide into separate independent governments; or can only be kept together by the strong arm of monarchy, or despotism, to the destruction of the elective principles, which pervade our present constitution." If our local compact was held together by no stronger ties, than those which bind the governments of the old world, this objection would be solid. If our newly acquired territory was to continue to be governed as a dependency on the United States, the standard of separation, would ere long be erected, and the inhabitants, for their own convenience, would form political associations independent of us. Though a colonial government will be necessary for some short time, yet, it is wisely provided, that the inhabitants of Louisiana shall, as soon as convenient, be admitted into the union, with the same privileges as the citizens of the original states. Do the people of Connecticut govern the people of South Carolina, or do the inhabitants of Georgia govern the inhabitants of New Hampshire? By no means. Each state governs itself, in all matters of domestic concern. On the same principles, the inhabitants of Louisiana will soon be on such a footing of equality, that it will be as near the truth to say that they govern us, as that we govern them. While, therefore, our present constitution is preserved inviolate, what inducement can they have to wish for a separation?
In every article of local policy they will be as independent of us, as we are of them. In the grand councils of the nation, they, in proportion to numbers, will have their full share of weight and influence, in common, with Virginia and Massachusetts, the two oldest states in the union.
In this view of the subject, our present form of government is the very best on earth for a great country: It combines the freedom and convenience of the smallest, with the strength and protection of the largest. Our federal-national system is an improvement on all the governments that have gone before it. I challenge the greatest admirer of antiquity—the most deeply read in modern history, to point out one, either ancient or modern, that is capable of communicating equal blessings to the inhabitants of an extensive territory.
When the Romans extended their dominions, they never extended their rights of citizenship. Instead thereof, the new members of their empire became the subjects of their old citizens. Hence, revolts and rebellions were common. Very different is the policy of these states. Our government, formed on wiser principles, and founded on equal rights, has nothing to fear from an extension of its boundaries. With certain modifications, the more extensive the better, as the security of the component parts will be increased thereby—for the strength of the whole stands pledged for the protection of every part. It can never be too large, till the parts are so divided from each other, or the extremes so far asunder, as not to admit the convenient meeting of deputies in some central spot, for the purpose of deliberating on national concerns. This cannot be affirmed of our present most extended limits. Arrangements are making, and, perhaps, made, for transporting the mail to Washington, from St. Croix and New Orleans, in ten days from each. The distance of these two extreme parts is, therefore, no obstacle to the inhabitants of both coalescing, by their deputies, in one general Congress.
When the present constitution was under consideration for the purpose of adoption, objectors said "it could never answer for the United government of the thirteen original states." The experience of twenty eight years has proved the fallacy of these predictions. From thirteen we have grown to fifteen states; and yet, are as well governed as ever. What is to hinder our extension on the same liberal principles of equal rights, till we have increased to twenty seven, thirty five, or any other number of states that will conveniently embrace in one happy union, the whole country from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean, and from the lakes of Canada to the Gulf of Mexico? Great God! All this country filled with freemen—with citizens of the United States! How much the heart of every good man expand with joy in the prospect of so great an extension of human happiness! While the kingdoms of the old world are tottering to their foundations—pressive taxes grinding their subjects—one war scarcely ended, when another is begun—it has pleased the Eternal to erect a representative system of government in the woods of America, founded on reason and equality, the only object of which, is the happiness of the people. When this government had been carried on twenty eight years for the noblest purposes, and with the most extensive benefits, it has farther pleased God to double its limits, by a cession of territory, which brings the most desirable portion of our continent under the operation of the best constitution in the world. Well may the citizens of the United States rejoice on the great events. Yes; we have abundant reason to rejoice on our own account, as being more immediately interested, and much also, on account of our oppressed brothers of the human race, in all parts of the world. Here an asylum is not only opened, but increased to an extent, sufficient for the support of their countless numbers, in which they may enjoy life, liberty and property, without oppression or disturbance.
If the souls of departed good men, know what is passing on this earth, what must be the joy of our beloved Washington on this festive day? He thought himself amply recompensed for all his toils, in seeing the happiness of the thirteen original states. With what increasing exultation must he behold an extension of the same rights, privileges, principles, and constitution over an additional territory, capable of accommodating hundreds of millions of happy inhabitants, who will enjoy the fruits of his labours?
LOUISIANIANS! You are no longer foreigners or strangers, but fellow citizens.—We give you most hearty welcome into the union. We claim you not as subjects, but receive you as brethren, succeeding, in common with us, to ample inheritance of the most precious rights. Rights, which you & we fully enjoy, though denied to the greatest portion of mankind. Do you enquire what they are? I shall briefly enumerate a few of them. You are free to think, to speak, and to act as you please, provided you do not injure your neighbours. Your persons, houses, papers, and effects are secured against unreasonable searches and seizures. You cannot be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on the presentment or indictment of a grand jury. You cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. You are liable to no taxes, & bound by no laws but such as are authorised by yourselves or representatives. In short, you are in possession of every right and privilege that any reasonable member of society would wish to enjoy. All these rights are not only yours, in your quality of citizens, but are guaranteed by the whole force of the United States. It is such the privileges you obtain, by your incorporation with us, there can be no doubt of your hearty co-operation in supporting our free constitution, by which all these rights are secured, and in transmitting the same, inviolate, to posterity.
On all the citizens of the United States, this day imposes new duties. For the last twenty eight years we have demonstrated to the world, that man is capable of self government—a representative system fully adequate to secure and promote the happiness of its members. It still remains to be proved, that it is equal to the happy government of an extensive country. What a prospect it holds to us all, if our future political condition should be as happy as the past. Our enemies would fain triumphantly say "that a representative system only suited a small country, and a handful of people, in the infancy of society." The reputation which the cause of liberty has gained, by our past successful experiment, in building government on reason, and the rights of man, would, in a great measure be lost.
bitante, who will enjoy the fruits of his labours?
The happiness enjoyed under our new system, in this new world has a direct tendency to regenerate the governments of the old, without the horrors and bloodshed of revolutions. If this happiness increases, and extends with the increase and extent of our territory the advantages to the distanced will be in calculable. The rulers of the eastern continent, who hold a great part of their fellow-men in bondage, and who are perpetually involving them in wars, will relax in their oppressions—sub their ambition, and study the things that make for the peace and happiness of their subjects. This will be their obvious interest, when they know, that our now extended limits afford an asylum for the poor of all nations, where they may become independent citizens, on their own lands, and in the peaceful enjoyment of every earthly comfort. The success of the noblest experiment ever made for ameliorating the condition of man, in a great measure, depends on us. A price is put upon our hands, which, if rightly improved, will cause thousands, who have never felt America, to bless us, for our successful exertions in the cause of liberty.
As each individual consequences are involved in the future destinies of these states, the thought should frequently recur, what line of conduct is most suitable to realise the happiness, which the high political situation of our country seems to promise? This would lead every one to reform himself, so as to become a good and useful citizen. Patriots of this stamp, cannot fail of making the government both happy and respectable.
Since it has pleased the Supreme Disposer of events, to give us peaceful possession of a great additional territory, it is our bounded duty so to improve the heaven sent boon, that it may be extensively useful. A different line of conduct would be ungrateful to God, and unjust to man. In every arrangement, respecting this new country, the greatest good of the greatest number should be the primary object of attention. To qualify his children to be worthy members of so great an empire, should be the ambition of every parent. On the vote of the child of the poorest
citizen, may depend the passing of a law, or the elevation of a fellow citizen, to the supreme executive authority of the union. If the voice of a single individual can be of such moment, what care should be taken to endow that individual with knowledge, and to train him up in the ways of truth, honor, and virtue? None of us can tell, which of our children may be called upon to the discharge of duties most important to their country; for, in our government, there are no privileged orders, and the path to honor, and office, is open to all. The whole of the rising generation should, therefore, be educated with a view to the high destinies of republican citizens, who individually possess a portion of the sovereignty of a great empire. Such well trained republicans, possessing such a country as the United States, and enjoying a constitution, approaching as near to perfection, as any thing human, cannot but be happy.
The tide of joy which, on the present festive occasion, flows in upon us, must be increased, when we compare the events of this day with those which took place on the same day of the same month, twenty four years ago. On the twelfth day of May, one thousand seven hundred and eighty, Charleston bowed to a conqueror. Inhabitants were brought under the yoke—their property wrested from them—their persons insulted—their families exiled and thrown on the charity of strangers, or left to starve at home; with scarcely any means of support, until they renounced their independence, and acknowledged allegiance to its enemies. On the twelfth of May one thousand eight hundred and four, many of the sufferers in these distressing scenes, are now before me rejecting not only in the independence and security of their country, but in the peaceful extension of its boundaries, over an immense region, compared with which, the territories of many celebrated empires sink into insignificance. How immense the difference! How striking the contrast! Thanks to Almighty God, who, in the short space of twenty four years, has raised us from a low state of depression to a eminence, in which, if not wanting to ourselves, we may enjoy as much political happiness, as ever yet has fallen to the lot of man.
30 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, living near Dumfries in Virginia, on the 18th inst. A Negro or dark Mulatto named PRINCE, about 22 years of age, about five feet nine inches high, bow legs, has a mark on his face occasioned by a salt from a horse and a scar on one of his wrists, from a cut with a broken glass bottle. I will give thirty dollars reward for apprehending, and bringing said negro home.
ROBERT GRAHAM. May 23—11
20 Dollars Reward.
TWO negro boys ran away from the subscriber, living in Prince George county; one of the boys is black, and the other yellow—the black boy is about 16 years of age, named Charles, full face and eyes, and pleasant countenance when he is spoken to. The yellow boy is near 15 years old, he is named Dyson; it is supposed he will call himself William Dyson, he has a black spot on his right hand as large as a half dollar, and also a mark on his forehead rather over the right eye. It is supposed they will change them. This yellow boy is almost white, no one would suppose him a slave upon his color; he is very handy about a house, is very faithful and takes very free and with good sense. Whoever takes up said boys shall receive the above reward from OSBORNE BATTY, residing on the post-road near Bradeburg.
June 11—epaw
Strayed or Stolen,
From the commons in the city of Washington, on Wednesday evening the 6th inst. a white mare, 5 years old, between 15 & 16 hands high, black mane and tail, and all her legs black from the knees down, a few white hairs upon her left side, and her left eye slightly injured by a frost. If she yet a liberal reward will be given, if stolen, 30 dollars for returning the mare, and prosecuting the thief to conviction and all charges paid; upon applying at this office, Mr. McLaughlin's, Georgetown; or Rhodes's tavern city of Washington.
June 11
THOMAS M'BUEN, THOMAS HALE & WILLIAM DAVIDSON, who heretofore, have transacted business under the firm of Thomas M'buén & Co. will in future use that of M'BUEN, HALE & DAVIDSON. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1—tw&quat

WASHINGTON CITY,
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13.
On Monday the two Chambers of the CITY COUNCIL of Washington convened under the Supplementary Act of the last session of Congress. Both Chambers having formed quorum:
The FIRST CHAMBER elected, by ballot, Samuel Harrison Smith, President, and John Gardiner Secretary.
The SECOND CHAMBER elected Nicholas King, President, and Thomas Herty, Secretary.
A communication was received from the Mayor and several committees appointed; when the two Chambers adjourned to Friday next at 5 o'clock P. M. A joint resolution having previously passed, fixing Tuesday and Friday at 5 o'clock P. M. as the stated times of meeting, subsequent to Friday.
MARRIED on Sunday Evening, the 10th inst. by the Reverend MR. MC. GUMMICK, Mr. WILLIAM KEAN to the agreeable Miss JULIA DOCKER, born of this city.
Disputed as certain editors are to cavil at every act of the government, it was believed that in charity to Commodore MORRIS, they would not in any manner have recalled the attention of the public to the late proceedings against him. Unable however to repress their impotent malice even in this case, they have with their accustomed illiberality, attributed it to a spirit of political intolerance. They have thus expected to avert themselves of the duties of party to save the reputation of their friend, & to call an odium upon the administration. It is not our purpose to add to the sufferings of Commodore Morris. We shall content ourselves in observing the misrepresentations of ignorance and impudence.
Com. Morris left the United States in April, 1802—and received his order of recall in the month of Sep. 1803—during all which time he was only about 14 days in sight of Tripoli.
The order of recall found him not on the enemy's coast, but in the harbour of Malaga.
As he was superadded and ordered home under circumstances so reproachful to him, it was the opinion of every military gentleman, and it was no doubt the expectation of the government, that he would have left no time in demanding a court of enquiry upon his conduct. This we are authorized to state he did not do in any manner or form whatever. In the estimation of every military gentleman the not demanding an enquiry into his conduct can not but be considered as a tacit admission of his consciousness that it would not bear an investigation—and the not doing it, would have justified the dismissing him as unworthy of a commission in the Navy of the United States. But it seems the President deemed it expedient, to obtain previously the fullest information upon the subject, and to afford to Commodore Morris an opportunity of explaining and defending his conduct. For this purpose a court of enquiry was ordered which he attended in person, aided by counsel brought with him from New York. And thus his conduct was fairly submitted to the solemn examination and opinion of his brother officers, who must necessarily have had a fellow feeling for him and who must have known that they themselves might be hereafter be judged by the same rule by which they were judging him. Upon their report the President acted, and to observe confidentiality, the opposition prints ought all to have alluded to them a vindictive spirit of political intolerance.
Certain exceptions have been taken to the proceedings against Commodore Morris. They say that he ought to have been tried not by a court of enquiry, but by a court martial—that the court ought to have consisted, not of two captains and one lieutenant, but of three captains—and that a judge advocate ought not to have been and never was before appointed in a court of enquiry.
With respect to the first exception, every person in any degree conversant in the proceedings of naval courts martial and courts of enquiry, well knows, that as no specific allegations had been exhibited by any officer against Commodore Morris, Government could not confidentially with its own dignity, or with the act of Congress, become in- former, and order a court martial—The
only regular proceeding warranted by the laws of this nation, and by the precedents of the British government, was the court of enquiry, as instituted in this case. In Great Britain, courts of enquiry are not the creatures of law, but merely of custom—In this country they are expressly authorized by an act of Congress passed 23d of April 1800, and consistent with the provisions of this statute, a Court Martial could not have been ordered. If the Editors who have expressed so much astonishment, that this Court of Enquiry consisted of two Captains and one Lieutenant, had taken the trouble to read the act of Congress, they would have found that a Court of Enquiry upon the conduct of an officer of the Navy, must consist of three commissioned officers—and a Lieutenant being a commissioned officer, is of course a legal and competent member—and after this intimation and reference to the statute, they will now find that in venturing to pronounce it a species of Court till this time unheard of, they have betrayed nothing but their ignorance of the laws of their country—Equi ignorance and equal impudence have they shown in taking exception to a judge advocate officiating in a Court of Enquiry. The act of Congress, so far from not allowing a Judge Advocate to act, expressly declares him to be an essential member and even prescribes his duties.
The legality of making a Lieutenant a member of this court being ascertained, the only question that occurs is, was it expedient or right to appoint him in preference to a Captain. The only Captains in the United States at the time, not members of the court, were Nicholson, Murray, Rodgers, & James Barron. The two last were witnesses against Commodore Morris, and therefore, ought not to have been his judges—Murray and Morris having been considered as in a state of rancorous hostility to each other, it was no doubt conceived that Murray would not be considered a proper judge, and Nicholson being a relation of Murray was perhaps on that account deemed not sufficiently dispassionate. In tenderness then to Commodore Morris, instead of either of them a Lieutenant of respectable standing in the navy was appointed, who had never been heard to express an unfavorable opinion of Commodore Morris.
Equal ignorance of the subject do these Editors show, in stating as a reason why Commodore Morris ought to have been tried by a Court Martial viz. That "in such case he would have been tried by none but Captains". By referring to the 35th article of the statute for the better government of the Navy, it will be found that a Lieutenant may be appointed a member of a Court Martial called upon any officer in the service.
As whatever evinces the general and growing prosperity of our country must be cause of felicitation to our citizens of all political descriptions, at the same time that it demonstrates the excellence of our political institutions, we have taken considerable pains in forming a comparative view of the exports of the last and the antecedent year; with a subjoined statement of the gradual rise of our exports for the last seven years.
This view is interesting in a variety of aspects.
1. It will establish the unprecedented growth of our exports, and the correspondent wealth of the country.
2. It will shew that our exports have advanced in a ratio vastly beyond the increase of our numbers.
3. It will mark the relative decline of one, and the relative augmentation of another staple production.
4. It will shew that many articles, which have been heretofore the subjects of importation are now those of exportation.
5. It will foster a useful spirit of enterprise among our farmers and planters to attend to the cultivation of new articles.
6. And it will enable us to ascertain, what articles are most permanently in demand, and command good prices.
TABLE I. Being a Comparative view of the Exports of the successive years
1802 and 1803.
   For year ending Oct. 1, 1802. For year ending Oct. 1, 1803. Increase the last year. Decrease the last year.     Alhes, pot - - - - tons 3,398 3,270   —earl, - - - - ditto, 1,785 2,194 281   Apples, - - - - barrels, 5,825 9,593 3,768   Beer, ale and porter, in casks, gallons, 60,595 41,110 19,485   —bottles, dozens, 5,499 648 4,851   Beef, - - - - barrels, 61,520 77,934 16,414   Biscuit, or ship bread, - - do. 94,872 108,272 13,400   Ditto, - - - - kegs, 36,167 38,085 1,918   Buckwheat, - - - - bushels, 1,999 74 1,925   Barley, - - - - do. 485 2,745 2,260   Bran and shorts, - - do. 616 1,221 605   Beans, - - - - do. 13,314 41,677 28,363   Butter, - - - - pounds, 2,361,576 2,489,954 128,378   Boots, - - - - pairs, 5,298 1,701 3,597   Bricks, - - - - numbers, 1,546,575 736,000 810,575   Bark, essence - - - - gallons, 75 1,336 1,261   Corn, Indian - - - - bushels, 1,633,283 2,079,608 346,325   Cheese, - - - - pounds, 1,332,224 1,278,721 53,503   Coffee, - - - - do. 36,501,998 10,294,693   Cocoa, - - - - do. 3,878,526 367,177   Chocolate, - - - - do. 20,117 12,414   Cotton, - - - - do. 27,501,075 41,205,623 13,704,548   Coals, - - - - bushels, 13,422 1,886   Candles, wax - - - - pounds, 6,483 1,705   —Spermacetti, - - do. 135,637 236,738 101,101   —Tallow, - - - - do. 1,077,988 1,260,997 183,009   Canvas, or sail cloth - - pieces, 20 6 14   Cables and cordage, - - cwt. 10,875 4,854 6,021   Cords, wool and cotton, dozens, 1,090 298 792   —Playing, - - - - do. 3,410 8,994   Copper and brass manufactured, dolls. 107,030 12,403 94,627   Coaches, and other carriages, do. 23,285 9,893 13,392   Flour, - - - - barrels, 1,156,248 1,311,853 155,605   Fish, dried, or smoked, quintals, 440,954 461,870 20,916   —pickled, - - - - barrels, 75,819 76,831 1,012   —ditto, - - - - kegs, 13,229 11,565 1,764   Furniture, household - - dollars, 92,343 53,776 38,567   Flaxseed, - - - - bushels, 155,358 311,459 156,101   Flax, - - - - pounds, 7,482 2,829 4,653   Gunpowder, - - - - do. 212,918 67,367 145,551   Ginseng, - - - - do. 201,910 384,979 183,069   Hats, - - - - dollars, 31,163 27,158 4,005   Hams and bacon, - - - - pounds, 1,588,267 1,686,546 98,279   Hairpowder, - - - - do. 12,542 298 12,244   Hops, - - - - do. 60,866 915,473 844,607   Hemp, - - - - cwt. 4,310 303 4,007   Hides, raw - - - - number, 953 4,814 3,861   Horned cattle, - - - - do. 9,039 7,563 1,476   Horses, - - - - do. 6,067 5,569 498   Hogs, - - - - do. 5,571 6,859 1,553   Iron, pig - - - - tons, 935 877 58   —castings, - - - - do. 100 177 77   —manufactured and steel dollars, 21,106 5,923 15,183   —manufactured and steel do. 317,825 41,412 276,413   Indigo, - - - - pounds, 493,220 21,203 472,017   Lord, - - - - do. 1,958,460 2,052,302 93,902   Leather, - - - - do. 123,215 95,923 27,292   Lead, - - - - do. 241,978 61,918 180,060   Meal, Rye - - - - bushels, 33,292 bbls. 28,273   —Indian - - - - do. 266,816 do. 133,606   —Buckwheat - - - - do. 3,260 do. 229   —Oat - - - - do.   Mustard, - - - - pounds, 2,012 1,585 427   Molasses, - - - - gallons, 56,959 38,552   Mules, - - - - number, 1,003 344   Medicinal drugs, - - - - dolls. 15,037 69,900   Merchandise, and all articles not enumerated, - - do. 14,906,081 5,351,524   Nails, - - - - pounds, 216,718   Oil Linseed - - - - gallons, 9,099 3,816 5,283   —pe macetti - - - - do. 28,470 46,984 18,514   —Whale and other fish, do. 379,976 550,535 170,559   Oats, - - - - bushels, 70,778 84,497 13,719   Peach, - - - - do. 90,825 48,650 42,175   Pork, - - - - barrels, 78,239 96,602 18,363   Pitch, - - - - do. 3,091 4,808 1,717   Potatoes, - - - - bushels, 80,798 79,217 1,581   Poultry, - - - - dozens, 6,683 7,694 1,011   Rice, - - - - tierces, 79,822 81,838 2,016   Rye, - - - - bushels, 2,492 50,753 48,261   Rozin, - - - - barrels, 3,189 5,861 2,672   Spirits, foreign - - - - gallons, 507,256 299,182   —domestic from for. produce, do. 747,939 802,965 55,026   —domestic from dom. prod. do. 58,533 18,126 40,407   Shoes and slippers, - - - - pairs, 59,432 26,911 32,521   Skins and furs, - - - - dollars, 316,030 532,367 216,337   Saddlery, - - - - do. 14,130 7,574 6,556   Silk, raw - - - - pounds,   —ta ch, - - - - do. 7,735 7,166 569   Soap, - - - - do. 1,769,302 1,475,886 29,416   Sugar, brown and other clayed, do. 61,061,820 23,223,849   —refined, - - - - do. 118,468 99,633 18,835   Sheep, - - - - number, 12,157 13,677 1,520   Ship stuff, - - - - cwt. 1,121 2,642 1,521   Salt, - - - - bushels, 42,832 35,543 7,289   Snuff, - - - - pounds, 43,161 17,918 25,243   Slices, pepper, - - - - do. 5,422,144 2,291,430   —pi minto, - - - - do. 52,724 335,906   —all other, - - - - dollars, 120,021 132,264   Tobacco manufactured, - - pounds, 233,591 152,415 81,176   —unmanufactured, - - hogheads, 77,721 86,291 8,570   Tallow, - - - - pounds, 32,863 59,217 26,354   Tar, - - - - barrels, 37,497 78,989 41,492   Turpentine, - - - - do. 38,764 61,178 22,414   —Spirits, - - - - gallons, 8,990 11,336 2,346   Tea, Bohea - - - - pounds, 389,263 1,853,035   —Souchoong - - - - do. 613,312 531,885   —Hyson, - - - - do. 613,583 95,208   —ther green, - - - - do. 278,380 666,364   Wheat, - - - - bushels, 260,281 686,415 406,134   Whalebone, - - - - pounds, 80,334 69,802 10,532   Wax, - - - - do. 223,912 197,148 26,764   Wines, Madeira - - - - gallons, 35,911 22,832   —all other - - - - do. 1,248,315 269,940   —bottled - - - - dozens, 42,883 14,245   Wood, staves and heading number, 29,808,430 35,290 29,773,140   —Stingles, - - - - do. 82,110,413 78,926 82,031,487   —Hoops and poles, - - do. 2,831,800 3,501 2,828,299   —Boards, plank, &c. - - feet, 80,877,657 79,225,000 1,652,657   —Timber, - - - - tons, 10,222 20,172 9,950   —all other and lumber, dollars, 102,751 67,102 35,649   —Oak bark, and other dye, do. 100,601 225,732 125,131   —all manufactures of, do. 164,827 145,500 19,327  
N. B. It will be observed that the increase or diminution is only stated in the principal articles of domestic production.

The following COMMUNICATION is a reply to various misrepresentations in the Washington Federalist of the 5th inst. occasioned by a detection, under the head of a late number of "Federal Misrepresentations," of a tissue of falsehoods in relation to the Navy Department.
Mr. "Correspondent" in his letter of the 5th inst. published in the Washington Federalist, stated that "he had been told that under the direction of the present Secretary of the Navy, or the navy agent at Charleston in South Carolina, a store house of brick was built without any other foundation than sand and mud, and that, when about to be roofed in, it began to give way, to prevent which, the public timber was cut up and used as props for said building." Suppose, Mr. "Correspondent" you had built your house upon sand, (which by the bye would be no very extraordinary thing for a foolish man to do) and that your house being beat upon by the rains and winds was about to fall down—if you had any private timber of your own, and propping your house up was deemed essential to its preservation, would you not use such private timber to keep your main timbers up? or would you expect to use public timber for that purpose? You certainly would not suffer your house to fall down, when you could prevent it by props of timber—I recommend it to you to go on with your labors—you divert me exceedingly—by way of encouragement, I hereby offer you 100 acres of Glebe Land, if you will inform me when it was that the Navy Department had a store house of brick built in Charleston S. C. and at what period there was timber at that place, belonging to the department.
EXAMINER.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Havre-de-Grace, dated the 3d inst.
"The question of the site of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal was yesterday settled in Wilmington. It goes from Welch point to Mendenhall's in Christiana creek. There being such fine bold water from all parts of our bay to the Welsh Point, a site could not have been determined on more beneficial to the interest of your city. In all probability the Baltimoreans will go hand in hand with the Philadelphians in the execution of the work."
Pittsburgh, June 1.
A gentleman at St. Louis, on the Mississippi, writes to his friend in this town, under date of May 5th, 1804, that Captain Lewis, who had been sent by the President of the United States to explore the newly acquired territory of Louisiana, was at that place and intended leaving it in a few days. On his return to the City of Washington, accompanied by 20 Indian Chiefs.
The letter does not mention the distance Captain Lewis had been from that place but we presume he was prevented from proceeding by the nations of Indians to whom the Chiefs belong that are accompanying him to visit the President.
NEW-ORLEANS, April 23, 1804.
Since the revenue laws of the United States have been put in force here, business has assumed a new aspect. Trade appears to be brisk. Vessels which have been dismantled are repairing and rigging: the shore exhibits the appearance of a continued ship yard; while the levee displays from day to day a great variety of merchandise lading and unlading, from the vessels: at times it seems covered with cotton from the market to the upper gate. A large and fine ship belonging to J. F. Merieult Esq. has been registered under the laws of the Union, by the name of the Thomas Jefferson; M. Fortier Esq. has given one of his ships the name of the Governor Claiborne; and to another that of the General Wilkinson.
At a dinner given by a number of gentlemen of New-Orleans to the American commissioners, on Monday the 10th inst. D. Watkins being called on to preside, delivered from the chair the following address to the commissioners:
Gentlemen,
Permit us to congratulate you on the happy close of a mission as glorious to our country as it is honorable to yourselves. Since the establishment of the independence of America, no event has occurred so important to its government or as essential to the true interests and prosperity of its inhabitants, as the one in which you have borne so conspicuous a part. By the peaceful operations of the wise and just policy of the United States, a territory has been attached to them unbounded in extent, unequalled in fertility and possessing all the climates and advantages of the happiest regions
in the world. To you gentleman has been committed the honorable task of taking possession of this country. The Eagle of Liberty has extended its flight to Louisiana, and will cover its virtuous inhabitants with its protecting wings. We hail a new and enterprising people as friends, brothers and fellow citizens. The seeds of agriculture, commerce and the arts are already sown among them, and will grow unrestrained, fostered by the hand of wisdom into wealth, power and national greatness. The prudence which has governed the latter part of this great transaction, has been equal to the wisdom which originally planned it. To execute with ability and address important trusts, is the peculiar privilege of exalted minds; and you, gentlemen, are entitled to all the praise, and all the recompense due to distinguished and arduous services. Your manly, dignified conduct, your firmness and perseverance, in a difficult and arduous transaction; your affable, conciliating manners; and, above all, your constant scrupulous attention to the interests of your country, entitle you to the love of all honest men, and the approbation and confidence of the United States. The 20th of Dec. 1st will ever be remembered as the birth day of the liberties of Louisiana, and will be celebrated by the lovers of freedom and equal rights, as long as time shall last. The names of Claiborne and Wilkinson will be consecrated in the annals of Louisiana, and command the respect of posterity.
We, gentlemen, who surround you at this moment, can recollect but cannot describe the pure and never to be forgotten joys that animated each bosom on the day, when you first unfurled the flag, and proclaimed the laws of our native land, in this long neglected country. We saw the difficulties that lay before you, and have witnessed with pleasure that by your wisdom and prudence they have been removed, and calm contentment everywhere established. With sentiments like these, it is need less to express to your excellency on the one hand, the pleasure we experience from your remaining among us, or to assure you of our firm support in the administration of your government—and on the other hand, the deep regret we feel at the departure of your colleague Gen. Wilkinson, who, by his dignified conduct, and gentlemanly deportment, has concentrated the respect and affections of the country, and while we exercise our best wishes for the health, prosperity and happiness of your excellency, we desire that the same sentiments may accompany the general on his voyage, and be reciprocated by all grateful Americans. Permit us to mingle with the festival of this day, as a pledge of our friendship, a tear of regret for his approaching departure; and, as the strongest proof of our sincerity, we pray that his voyage may be prosperous, and that he may meet from an enlightened government, the recompense of his long and faithful services.
To the above address, Governor Claiborne returned (ex tempore) an answer to the following effect.
I beg leave, fellow-citizens, to express the emotions of gratitude which your friendly address to the commissioners has excited, and to offer you our warmest congratulations on that great event, which next to the declaration of independence is the most honorable to the American name, and most auspicious to the permanent prosperity of our common country. The virtue that directed, and the wisdom that conducted the memorable treaty which has given to our nation this vast extension of empire, must be acknowledged by the world, and cannot be too much admired by a grateful people. The duty assigned to the commissioners was indeed of minor consideration; but the trust confided we have endeavoured to discharge with fidelity, and the high approbation of our conduct which you are pleased to express, will be ever held in grateful remembrance. I pray you gentlemen to receive my sincere thanks for your kind sentiments of personal confidence, accompanied with assurances of my honest endeavours to merit a continuance of your good opinion.
Permit me gentlemen to declare my regret at the approaching departure of my colleague, and to mingle with yours my best wishes for his health, happiness and welfare.
General Wilkinson after a short pause made in return the following reply.
Gentlemen, Used to speak in public on any occasion, I shall not be able to do justice to my feelings on the present. My limitations deny me power to make you the suitable acknowledgements for the unmerited honors that unpolished praise bestows on me; but gentlemen, were I to take time would read the words of gratitude to thank you, for your professions of friendship and your kind wishes. I am about to leave you—to be far removed from you, but I speak
in strict verity when I say the recollection of this day will be ever dear to my bosom, and will constitute one of the richest enjoyments of my future life—Gentlemen, I am to be far removed from you, but I believe me, I am bound to you by ligaments of attachment, which no distance can sever, by obligations which time cannot efface—excuse me more.
The following toasts were then given.
 1. The American Commissioners.  2. Munroe and Livingston; able and happy negotiators.  3. The 30th of April; the birth day of the liberties of Louisiana.  4. The 20th of December; a day memorable in the annals of the country.  5. Louisiana; the happiness of its citizens, made complete under the auspices of wisdom, Liberty and virtue.  6. The President of the United States; his services will ever be remembered by a grateful people.  7. The Congress of the United States—respect for their authority, compliance with their laws, and a due acquiescence in their measures.  8. The heroes that fell in defence of American Independence.  9. The memory of George Washington.  10. The army and navy of the United States; may their banners never be unfurled but to victory.  11. The Constitution of the United States; may it be sacredly maintained.  12. The heads of departments: faithful to their trusts.  13. Agriculture and Commerce.  14. The militia of the United States.  15. The powers in amity with the United States.  16. Good faith and justice towards all nations, peace and harmony with all, entangling alliances with none.  17. The American fair. 
Volunteers.
By governor Claiborne, The memory of Benjamin Franklin. By general Wilkinson, Louisiana—Her charming daughters—her gallant sons. By the president (the commissioners having retired) Gen. Wilkinson—the veteran and soldier. The rude blasts of winter will never make his well earned laurels less green. By Mr. Trist, Governor Claiborne—the characteristics of merit and republicanism are modesty and firmness.
The following address, signed by a number of citizens of the county of Wilkinson, in the Mississippi territory, has been handed to his Excellency Governor Claiborne.
To his Excellency William C. C. Claiborne Governor of the Mississippi territory exercising the powers of Governor General and Intendant of Louisiana.
An officer of high trust and confidence, whose efforts have ever tended to promote the general welfare, is entitled to the grateful thanks of his fellow citizens.
The inhabitants of the county of Wilkinson, therefore, pray your Excellency to accept their fullest approbation, of the wise and virtuous measures of your late administration, in the Mississippi territory, and assurances of the firm support which is due from a patriotic community to a public functionary, whose only object is the happiness of the people.
The simplicity of manners, and dignified conduct observed by your excellency in discharging the important trust of commissioner on the part of the United States for receiving the province of Louisiana, will remain a lasting monument of honest fame not to be rustled by the breath of faction.
We offer your excellency our sincere congratulations on the facility with which our adopted brethren embrace the principles of the American Government; the record of this transaction must be a source of the highest felicity to every Philanthropic heart, and the meritorious officer, who witnessed the sudden transition, and by the exercise of sound philosophy checked the rising impulse of opposition, will be duly appreciated by every citizen of America.
Should the President of the United States require a continuation of the aid of your excellency in the high station you now fill, we shall earnestly regret the loss thereby sustained in this section of the Union.
But to whatever situation your excellency may be called by the general government, we pledge to you our highest esteem.
18th March, 1804.
To the above address the governor returned the following answer:
To the inhabitants of the county of Wilkinson in the Mississippi territory,
Fellow Citizens,
Your friendly and respectful address could not fail to awaken in a grateful breast the most pleasing sensations.
In the course of my administration in the Mississippi territory, my only object being the general welfare, I relied with confidence on the support of a generous people: your approbation therefore is received with sincere thanks, and viewed rather as a test of my good intentions, than of useful public services.
I reciprocate with sincerity your congratulations on the present happy tranquility of Louisiana, and be assured there is nothing I more ardently desire than to see our new brothers universally attached to the principles of the American government, and the perpetuity of their union with the United States, the first object of their political affections.
I am particularly indebted to you gentlemen for the interest you take in my future destiny; and permit me to declare, that in whatever situation I may be placed, whether of a public or private nature, I shall cherish a lively recollection of the honor you have done me, and sincerely wish for your prosperity and happiness.
WM. G. C. CLAIBORNE.
New-Orleans, April 23.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of David Valazquez for maintaining and supporting him during his imprisonment, or for defraying the expenses of his interment, will be pleased to transmit their accounts duly authenticated to the Secretary of the Navy, on or before the 10th day of July next.
June 13—copy
NOTICE.
APPLICATION is intended to be made at the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following lost certificates: No. 363, 362, 364, 365, and 366, dated the 5th April 1804, for 2000 dollars each, Louisiana 6 per cent stock, in favor of John Coes of New London, signed by Joseph Nourse, Reg.
JOHN MCGOWAN.
June 13, 1804—cpbw
AT a meeting of the Stockholders of the THEATRE COMPANY, at Rhodess tavern on the 7th June, 1804, pursuant to notice.
ROBERT BRENT, Esq. Mayor of the city of Washington, was called to the Chair, and STANLEY BYUS, appointed Secretary.
On motion made and seconded, the meeting came to the following resolutions:
Resolved, That a Board of Directors, consisting of five Stockholders, be chosen by ballot at the present meeting, to continue in office one year from their election.
Resolved, That the said Board of Directors have the power generally to manage the affairs of the institution during the period for which they are elected.
Resolved, That it be the duty of the said Board of Directors to proceed immediately to the raising by such means as they shall deem most eligible the necessary funds, and therefor apply the sum to the completion of the building; and to procure a dramatic company, when the prospects respecting the completion of the building will in their opinion warrant the same.
Whereupon the meeting proceeded to the election of a Board of Directors for one year, when the following gentlemen were elected.
John P. Van Ness, Samuel Harrison Smith, Robert Brent, William Brent, and Thomas Law.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the National Intelligencer.
ROBERT BRENT, Chairman.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of an order of the honorable judge Crauch, made in the case of Thomas Barclay an insolvent debtor; the subscriber, trustee of said insolvent, will sell at auction to the highest bidder on Saturday the sixteenth day of June next, at Mr. Mores tavern, all the personal property of said Thomas Barclay consisting of sundry articles of merchandise—Terms of sale, cash—Hour of sale 11 o'clock A. M.
ALEXA. MCCORMICK, Trustee. City of Washington, May 25—m6t
Valuable Land for Sale.
The executors of the last will and testament of Anthony Holmes deceased, will sell at private sale about forty acres of Land adjoining the city of Washington at the northern extremity of 20th Street west. This land is generally allowed to be one of the most beautiful situations near the city, having a beautiful prospect of nearly the whole of the city of Washington, Alexandria and George Town, and any person inclined to purchase this valuable property, will be shown the same, and know the terms by application to the subscriber near the premises.
JOHN HOLMEAD.
Public Sale for Cash.
UNDER a decree of the circuit court in Chancery, for the district of Columbia and county of Washington, the subscriber will offer for sale, in High Street near the premises, to the highest bidder for ready money or money to be paid immediately upon the ratification of the sale, all the right, title and interest therein, which was in the defendants Ann Seyle, George, Jacob, Lewis and Samuel Seyle, Susanna Edmondson, Polly and George Adams, Peter and Catharine Manz, Jacob and Betsy Steiner, Barbara, Daniel and Lewis Stiner, John and Peggy Stover, Henry, Polly and Adam Mauer, to a piece or parcel of land situated in Hawkins and Beatty's addition to George Town, being part of a lot and distinguished in the plan of the said addition by No. 91, and beginning at the said part at the north east corner of a lot in the said addition No. 92, and running thence with the said last mentioned lot, for a distance of two hundred and fifty feet, then north twenty six feet, then north eighty eight degrees and three quarters of a degree east, two hundred and fifty feet, to intersect at the end of 26 feet on a line drawn northwardly with High Street to the place of beginning, with all the appurtenances and improvements thereon, to discharge a debt, with interest and costs of suit, due Dr. Niman Mandrager, the complainant.
The sale will commence at ten o'clock, A. M. on the 20th of June next. CHARLES A. BURNETT. George Town, May 18—Faxvitojun
In the case of NICOLAS FERRAND An insolvent debtor.
SIX months from and after the first day of March, is limited, and appointed for the creditors to bring in, and exhibit their claims to the trustee, and that notice be given in the Washington Federalist, and National Intelligencer once a month, three times in each paper before the expiration of said term. It is further ordered, that the trustee sell the property of the insolvent, at public sale to the highest bidder, on a credit of 6 months, giving six months previous notice thereof, by public advertisement, in the same papers once a week for 6 weeks prior to the day of sale.
By order, Wm. Cranch, Esq. JUDAH FORREST, Clk. March 7—18m3t
A person whose affairs have been deranged by unexpected events, is desirous of being employed as the assistant or partner of some legal professional gentleman, to whom profession he has been regularly bred in Europe. Particular information will be given by application at the office of the National Intelligencer.
June 8.
Was Committed to the jail
of Baltimore county as a runaway on the 21st February last, a Negro woman who calls herself MILLY THOMAS—the is about 35 or 40 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, and of a brown complexion—she says she did belong to Mr. William Briscoe of Charles county in the state of Maryland. If her master does not release her, she will be sold for her jail fees, according to law.
THOMAS BAILEY, Sheriff of Balt. County. Baltimore May 21—w8t
Valuable Lands for Sale.
By order of the court of Calvert county, will be exposed to Public Sale the following lands, the property of the heirs of captain Walter Smith, deceased.
ON Monday the 20th day of August next, will be sold on the premises the plantation on which the said capt. Walter Smith formerly resided, containing by actual survey, 1225 1/2 acres of land lying adjoining Patuxent river, bounded on the south west by the said river, on the east by a fine navigable creek, called Saint Leonard's creek, to that one and a half miles of fencing will include the whole land—The soil of this land is equal if not superior to any on Patuxent, either for farming, planting or grazing, and in their season the greatest plenty of fine fish and oysters may be had either from the river or creek—A great part of the above land is covered with Red Cedar, fit for posts or fencing.
On Tuesday the 21st on the premises, will be sold one other plantation in the Forest at about two miles distance from the former containing by survey 627 and one half acres of land, the greatest part of which is covered with hickory, chestnut and oak wood, and a great proportion of swamp land, which at a trifling expence might be converted into valuable meadow, belongs to this land.
On Thursday the 23rd on the premises, will be sold one other plantation lying adjoining on Chesapeake bay, bounded on the north east by the said bay, on the north by a creek called Parkers creek, containing by survey 336 1/2 acres of land, on this land there are a good proportion marsh and meadow land and a great abundance of fine timber.
It is thought needless to give a fuller description of the above lands, as it is presumed that those who wish to purchase will view the lands previous to the day of sale—and on application to Mr. John Turner who resides near the two first mentioned tracts; they may see the plans of the different tracts of land, and will show the lands contiguous to him; and Mr. Richard Harre who resides on the last mentioned tract, will show the outlines of the same to any person wishing to view it.
The above lands will be sold either in the whole, or be divided into parcels as may appear most advantageous for the heirs. The purchasers to give bonds with approved securities for the purchase money, to be paid in three annual payments, the interest to be paid yearly, and on the ratification of the sale by the court, and a full payment of the purchase money and interest thereon a deed of conveyance will be executed to the purchaser agreeably to an act of Assembly in such case made and provided, by
J. WILKINSON, JAMES HUGHES, JOHN TURNER, Commissioners. Calvert county, June 8—sawto10.ug.

CHARLES VARDEN, MERCHANT TAILOR. Has received from Philadelphia in addition to his former stock, a hand- some assortment of goods, consisting of the best London and Spanish superfine cloths and cashmeres, white and fancy Marcellas, co- lored and white Linens, India nankeens, cotton cashmeres, black silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, June 8—tf
COLUMBIAN LIBRARY. An Appendix to the Catalogue is this day published and may be had at the Library Room. In the course of the last year, the Directors have been incorporated by an act of Congress, and above 250 vols. have been added to the books, making in the whole upwards of 2000 vols. New shares may be had on application to the Librarian—Books are let out on hire to those who are not share- holders, and are to be taken out and returned on the afternoons of Wednesdays and Satur- days. George Town, June 5—
House and 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 24th 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, containing 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 Town, May 30—Jun 6
NOTICE. The late of the above-mentioned house and lot not having taken place on the 24th inst. they will be sold, without re- serve, on Wednesday the 20th day of June next, at the same place and hour of the day and on the terms above stated. G. T. J. M. George Town, May 30—Jun 6
NOTICE. WILL be exposed to public sale, for ready cash on the 24th day of July next on the premises, all the right title claim and interest of Joseph Boone in and to lot No. 2 in square No. 1024 as laid down in the plan of the city of Washington, with a two story framed dwelling house and four other small framed houses thereon, all in good repair; ta- ken by virtue of two writs of Fieri Facias issued from the circuit court of the district of Colum- bia for the county of Washington at the suit of Wilson Hunt for the use of Philip Nicholl & Robert B. Griffith—the sale will commence precisely at 12 o'clock. DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal. June 11—wtdof
CHARLES LOVE, HAS for sale at his Warehouse on Jefferson Street (George Town) a general assortment of wine consisting of London particular Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Calacabell, Malaga. All of which he will sell at a fair price and on unusually long credit by the pipe or quar- ter cask. George Town, June 6—ep3w
HAT MANUFACTURY. The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washing- ton, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continu- ance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may desire to call and purchase his manufacture will be amply suited, if neatness and good work be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
WILL be sold at Public Auction if not previously disposed of to a private purchaser. On Friday the thirtieth of June at Mr. Semmes's tavern—Lot no. 57 at the corner of Fayette and First streets next to Mr. C. Lowndes' fencing the Roman Chapel. There is a two story Frame House with an excellent well on the premises, and the situa- tion cannot be exceeded for health. The dower in the property will be properly regulated and satisfactory security given that the subscribers conveyance of the property upon the purchaser's fulfilment of the terms. The conditions are one half of the purchase money in cash, and the other in a note of twelve months with approved endorser's ne- gotiable in the Bank of Columbia. EDWARD M. BUTLER. June 1—tf
For further particular enquiry at Mr. Lee's second brick house west of the War Office Pennsylvania avenue. ORDERED that the sale made by Truman Tyler trustee for the sale of the real estate of Naylor Davis deceased shall be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 26th day of June next, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some newspaper of the territory of Columbia before the 17th day of June next. The report states that part of a tract of land called the Forest, part of a tract called the Forest of Sherwood, & part of cool Springs were sold for one pound, eighteen shillings and five pence per acre. True copy, Test SAMUEL H. HOWARD, Reg. Cur. Can. June 8—
Cheap Goods. JOHN COX Has received a large and handsome as- sortment of Spring and Summer goods, and is happy in having it in his power to sell them unusually low. George Town, May 14—ep2am
ADVERTISEMENT. THE Subscriber has for sale a likely well grown healthy 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 who in his absence his brother will treat for him. JOHN T. MASON. April 30—tf
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 possi- ble 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.
PROFILES. I. TODD last from Alexan- dria, has erected his patent Physionotrace for taking LIKENESSES IN PROFILE, in the convenient room lately occupied by Mr. Duclos, dancing master, formerly Semmes's tavern, in High street a few doors above Bridge street, where those who may favor him with their attention may have four correct profiles for 25 cents. N. B. Gilt and Black frames, may be had at the room. George Town, May 30—tf
Union Tavern, Bladensburg, Maryland. The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has opened a house of entertainment in Bladen- sburg, and is well furnished with every thing necessary in the tavern line—Such persons as feel disposed to visit the Spa during the sea- son, can be comfortably accommodated, and every attention and accommodation will be paid and provided for them who favor him with their company. WILLIAM ROSS. Bladensburg, May 21—ep1m.
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS. Notice is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport is- sued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which the may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from cap- ture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, 23d of May, 1804. The printers of the laws of the Unit- ed States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Col- lectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. May 30—2aw6m
EDGAR PATTERSON, Has received per the late arrivals from Boston & Philadelphia. 7 Pipes French Brandy, 4 Pipes Madeira wine, 3 Hds. very best SPERMACETI OIL for lamps, 12 Boxes SPERMACETI CANDLES. Also on hand a general assortment of Li- quors and Groceries—all of which he will sell cheap for cash. George Town, May 25—ep2w
IN CHANCERY, May 15, 1804. Naylor Davis, creditor, versus, His Heirs. ORDERED that the sale made by Truman Tyler trustee for the sale of the real estate of Naylor Davis deceased shall be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 26th day of June next, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some newspaper of the territory of Columbia before the 17th day of June next. The report states that part of a tract of land called the Forest, part of a tract called the Forest of Sherwood, & part of cool Springs were sold for one pound, eighteen shillings and five pence per acre. True copy, Test SAMUEL H. HOWARD, Reg. Cur. Can. June 8—
PROPOSALS. For carrying the Mails of the United States on the following Post-roads, will be received at the General Post Office in Washing- ton, until the 15th day of June next, inclusive.
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 Farming- ton 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, Lu- nenburg 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 Sciticook, Essex, Argyle and Hartford to White- hall 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 Wed- nesday by 10 a.m. 38. From Oswego by D. yden and Milton to Scipio once a fortnight. Leave Oswego 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 Oswego on Monday by 8 a.m. 39. From the Little Falls to Fairfield once a week. Leave the Little Falls every Tues- day 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 Woedstock & 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 Lindlytown 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 Sa- turday 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 Satur- day at 3 p.m. & arrive at Greensburg on Monday by 6 p.m. Leave Greensburg every other Tues- day at 6 a.m. & arrive at Alexandria on Thursday by noon.
IN VIRGINIA. 44. From Clarkburg by Buchanan Settlement to Randolph c.h. once in two weeks. Leave Clarkburg every other Mon- day at 6 a.m. & arrive at Randolph c.h. by 6 p.m. Leave Randolph c.h. every other Tuesday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Clarkburg by 6 p.m. 45. From Kenhawa c.h. by Point Pleasant, Gallipolis and the Salt Springs to Chillicothe once in two weeks. Leave Kenhawa c.h. every other Fri- day at 6 a.m. & arrive at Chillicothe on Monday by 10 a.m. Leave Chillicothe every other Mon- day by 2 p.m. & arrive at Kenhawa c.h. on Thursday by 6 p.m. 46. From Marietta, Ohio, to Wood c.h. once a week. Leave Marietta every Tuesday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Wood c.h. by 6 p.m. Leave Wood c.h. every Wednesday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Marietta by 6 p.m. 47. From Lancaster c.h. to Kilmarnock once a week. Leave Lancaster c.h. every Monday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Kilmarnock by 11 a.m. Leave Kilmarnock every Monday at p.m.
48. From Prince Edward c.h. by Letters Store, Wheeler's Springs and Campbell c.h. to New London once in two weeks. Leave Prince Edward c.h. 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 Ed- ward 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 Green- burg & Roads to Windfor once a week. Leave Scotland Neck every Thurs- day at 9 a.m. and arrive at Windfor by 7 p.m. Leave Windfor 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 Neffons ferry by Orange- burg, Barnwell c. h. Tredways and Town Creek to Campbellton once a week. Leave Neffons ferry every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Campbellton on Friday by 10 a.m. Leave Campbellton every Friday at p.m. and arrive at Neffons 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.
at 4 a.m. and arrive at St. Louis by 10 a.m. Leave St. Louis every other Mon- day at 1 p.m. and arrive at Cahokia by 8 p.m.
IN KENTUCKY. 4. From Springfield by Green 6 c h yfair c h. Cumberland c h. and Jack- son c h. T. c. Blackburns Springs, T. once in two weeks. Leave Springfield every other Mon- day 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 5 a.m. and arrive at Washington by 6 p.m. 66. From Frankfort to Henry c h. once a week. Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Henry c h. by 11 a.m. Leave Henry c h. every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Frankfort by 3 p.m.
IN TENNESSEE. 67. From Dixons Springs by Leba- non c h and Rutherford c h to Nashville, once in two weeks. Leave Dixons Springs every other Monday, at 6 a.m. and arrive at Nash- ville on Tuesday by 10 a.m. Leave Nashville every other Tues- day at 2 p.m. and arrive at Dixons 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 Fri- day at 6 a.m. & arrive at Natchez the next Thursday by noon.
IN N. ORLEANS TERRITORY. 69. From Loftus's heights by Pinck- neyville, Little Sarah Creek, Big Sarah Creek, Thompson's Creek, Buller's Plains, Baton Rouge, Iberville or Manhac Church, Abbeville, La Force, Cantrell's 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 number- ed 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 expe- dite the mails and alter the times of ar- rival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he dis- putating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasion- ed thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is speci- fied. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (un- avoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any con- tract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such de- pending mail lose a trip, an additional for- feiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any per- son 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 propo- sals 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, No- vember, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quar- ter. 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 con- tract 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 conti- nue in force for two years.
GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster-General. General Post-Office, Washington City February 23, 1804. Feb. 27—2awt15jn.