The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1806-12-10 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 961.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
PROPOSALS
For carrying Mails of the United States, on the following Post roads, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington, until the twenty-first day of January next inclusive.
(CONCLUDED.)
35. From Gandy's by Clarksville, Maclure's, Marietta & Athens to Chillicothe once a week. Leave Gandy's every Tuesday at 8 a.m. & arrive at Chillicothe on Friday by 10 a.m. Returning. Leave Chillicothe every Friday at 2 p.m. & arrive at Gandy's the next Monday by 7 p.m.
34. From Romney by Moorfields, to Pendleton once a week. Leave Romney every Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Pendleton on Tuesday by 4 p.m. Returning. Leave Pendleton on Wednesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Romney on Thursday by 6 p.m.
35. From Marietta by B.I. Pre to Wood c.h. once a week. Leave Marietta every Thursday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Wood c.h. by 10 a.m. Leave Wood c.h. at 2 p.m. & arrive at Marietta by 6 p.m.
36. From Clarksville, by Buchanan and Randolph c.h. to Pendleton c.h. once in two weeks. Leave Clarksville every other Tuesday at 2 p.m. & arrive at Pendleton on Thursday by 6 p.m. Leave Pendleton c.h. every other Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Clarksville on Sunday by 10 a.m.
37. From Frederickburg, by Falmouth, Elk Run church, Fauquier c.h. & Salem, to Paris once a week. Leave Paris every Sunday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Frederickburg on Monday by 8 p.m. Leave Frederickburg every Friday at 8 p.m. & arrive Paris on Saturday by 8 p.m.
38. From Leesburg, by Centerville, Haymarket, Buckland, Warrenton, Jefferson & Culpeper c.h. to Madison once a week. Leave Leesburg every Friday at 2 p.m. & arrive at Madison on Sunday by 5 p.m. Leave Madison c.h. every Monday at 8 a.m. & arrive at Leesburg on Wednesday by 10 a.m.
39. From Frederickburg, by Germanna, Stevensburg, Culpeper c.h. Gads Cuts Roads & Front Royal, to Winchester once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Friday at 2 p.m. & arrive at Winchester on Monday at 6 a.m. Returning. Leave Winchester every Wednesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Frederickburg on Friday by 10 a.m.
40. From Culpeper c.h. by Woodville, Washington, Thornton's Gap & Mundell's Store, to New Market once a week. Leave Culpeper c.h. every Monday at 6 a.m. & arrive at New Market on Tuesday by 10 a.m. Leave New Market at 2 p.m. and arrive at Culpeper on Wednesday by 6 p.m.
41. From Frederickburg by Thorough, Chichester, Chesterfield c.h. Newfound mills, Oxford, Crew's Store, Goodland c.h. Mitchell's, Yanceyville, Linton c.h. Pottsburg, Babb's Store and Spottsylvania c.h. to Frederickburg once a week.
Leave Frederickburg every Tuesday at noon, arrive at Goodland c.h. on Thursday by 11 a.m. and at Frederickburg the next Tuesday by 8 a.m.
42. From Frederickburg, by Port Royal and Pussell to Layton's once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Layton's on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Layton's Tuesday at 2 p.m. & arrive at Frederickburg on Wednesday by 11 a.m.
43. From Layton's by Lyle's, Tappahannock, U-burn, Glens and Gloucester c.h. to Yorktown once a week. Leave Layton's every Thursday at noon and arrive at Yorktown by Saturday by 6 p.m. Leave Yorktown every Sunday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Layton's on Tuesday by noon.
44. From Frederickburg, by King George c.h. B. Middle, Macon Bridge, Leesburg, Temple's Cross Roads, Rappahannock c.h. Mount Airy, Farnham, Kettle's, Northumberland c.h. and Linton c.h. to Kilmarnock once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday at 2 p.m. & arrive at Kilmarnock the next Sunday by 5 p.m. Returning. Leave Kilmarnock every Sunday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Frederickburg the next Wednesday by 10 a.m.
45. From Tappahannock to Richmond once a week. Leave Richmond c.h. every Thursday noon & arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p.m. Returning. Leave Tappahannock on Thursday at 6 1/2 p.m. & arrive at Richmond c.h. on Monday by 9 a.m.
46. From Bowling Green, by Ball's Bluff, Broadus's mill, Harrisonville,
Newtown, Dunkirk, Walkerton, King William c.h. Lily Point and Cumberland, to New Kent c.h. once a week.
Leave Bowling Green every Tuesday at 6 a.m. & arrive at New Kent c.h. on Wednesday by 10 a.m. Returning. Leave New Kent c.h. every Wednesday at 2 p.m. & arrive at Bowling Green on Thursday by 6 p.m.
47. From Richmond, by Hanover town & Dunkirk, to Tappahannock once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 1 p.m. & arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday by 7 a.m. Leave Dunkirk at 8 a.m. and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p.m. Returning. Leave Tappahannock every Tuesday, at 6 a.m. and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday by 9 a.m.
48. From Dunkirk, by King & Queen c.h. Shadyside, Glencoe c.h. and North End to Matthews c.h. once a week. Leave Dunkirk every Thursday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Matthews c.h. on Friday by 6 p.m. Returning. Leave Matthews c.h. on Saturday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Dunkirk on Monday by 6 p.m.
49. From Richmond by Granville to Charles City c.h. once a week. Leave Charles City c.h. every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Richmond by 4 p.m. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Charles City c.h. by 6 p.m.
50. From Richmond by Hopkins, Powhatan c.h. Caterville, New Canaan, Buckingham c.h. Bent Creek Lynchburg, New London & Liberty to Fincastle once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Powhatan c.h. by 9 p.m. and at Fincastle on Saturday by 6 p.m. Leave Fincastle every Sunday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Powhatan c.h. on Tuesday by 3 p.m. Leave Powhatan c.h. at 4 p.m. and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday by 10 a.m.
51. From Richmond, by Manchester, Chesterfield c.h. Springville, Coleville, Genito Bridge, Princefield, Perkinsville, Painville, Ligoustown and Jamestown, to Farmville once a week. Leave Farmville every Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Richmond on Tuesday by 4 p.m. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Jamestown on Thursday by 8 p.m.
52. From Powhatan c.h. by Gumbeland c.h. Ca. Ir., Farmville, Prince Edward c.h. and Charles City c.h. to Halifax c.h. once a week. Leave Powhatan c.h. every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and arrive at Prince Edward c.h. on Friday by 4 p.m. and at Halifax c.h. on Saturday by 4 p.m. Leave Halifax c.h. on Sunday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Powhatan c.h. on Monday at 6 a.m. Leave it at 6 1/2 a.m. and arrive at Powhatan c.h. on Tuesday by 1 p.m.
53. From Prince Edward's c.h. by Leicester, Wheeler's Springs, Reeds & Campbell c.h. to New London once a week. Leave Prince Edward c.h. every Friday at 4 1/2 p.m. and arrive at New London on Saturday by 8 p.m. Returning. Leave New London on Sunday by 4 a.m. and arrive at Prince Edward c.h. on Monday by 6 a.m.
54. From Halifax c.h. by Danville & Dixonville to Lenox Castle, N.C. once a week. Leave Lenox Castle every Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Halifax c.h. on Saturday by 6 p.m. Leave Halifax c.h. every Sunday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Lenox Castle on Monday by 6 p.m.
55. From Halifax c.h. by Halifax Oldtown, Pittsylvania, c.h. Pittsylvania c.h. by Peytonsburg, Henry c.h. Patrick c.h. and Germanton to Salem, N.C. once in two weeks. Leave Halifax c.h. every other Sunday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Henry c.h. on Monday by 3 p.m. and at Salem on Thursday by 6 p.m. Returning. Leave Salem every other Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Henry c.h. on Friday by 8 a.m. Leave Henry c.h. at 9 a.m. and arrive at Halifax c.h. on Saturday by 6 p.m.
56. From Henry c.h. by Rocky Mount, to Liberty once a week. Leave Henry c.h. every Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Liberty on Saturday by 10 a.m. Leave Liberty every Saturday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Henry c.h. on Sunday by 6 p.m.
57. From Petersburg by Brookington, Nazareen Bridge, Hindenford, Motlow's c.h., Hungary's w., Double Bridge, H. Lynchburg, Wilhelmina, Babb's ferry and Scituate to Halifax c.h. once a week. Leave Petersburg every Wednesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Wilhelmina on Saturday by 9 a.m. Leave Wilhelmina at 10 a.m. and arrive at Halifax c.h. by 4 p.m. Returning. Leave Halifax c.h. on Sunday by 6 a.m. and arrive at Wilhelmina by 2 p.m.
Leave Wilhelmina at 3 p.m. and arrive at Petersburg on Wednesday by 10 a.m.
58. From Harrisville by Fielder's mill, Quailsville, McFarland's, Lunenburg c.h., Christianville, Marshallville, McCubbin's c.h., Davis's, St. Tamany's, Gads Bridge, Edmundson and Fisher's mill, to Harrisville once a week. Leave Harrisville every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Marshallville by 5 p.m. Leave there on Wednesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Harrisville by 6 p.m.
59. From Harrisville by Hick's Ford and Alexandria, to Halifax twice a week. Leave Harrisville every Wednesday & Friday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Halifax by 8 p.m. Leave Halifax every Thursday & Saturday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Harrisville by 8 p.m. The mail stops at Putney's Store & Dacey's on Wednesday & Saturday.
60. From Petersburg by Sussex c.h., Jerusalem & South Quay to Murfreesboro, N.C. once a week.
Leave Petersburg every Tuesday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Murfreesboro on Wednesday by 4 p.m. Returning. Leave Murfreesboro every Sunday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Petersburg on Monday by 6 p.m.
61. From Smithfield by U-quhart's Store, Jerusalem, Bethlehem cross roads, and the Gooseys to Hick's Ford once a week. Leave Hick's Ford every Wednesday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Smithfield on Thursday by 7 p.m. Returning. Leave Smithfield every Friday at 7 a.m. & arrive at Hick's Ford on Saturday by 7 p.m.
62. From Norfolk by Kempville, N.W. R. Bridge, Tull's Creek, N.C. Indian town, Jonesboro, Elizabeth city, Nixonton & Hertford to Edenton once a week. Leave Norfolk every Tuesday noon and arrive at Edenton the next Friday by 10 a.m. Returning. Leave Edenton every Friday at 2 p.m. & arrive at Norfolk the next Tuesday by 6 a.m.
63. From Charlottesville by Warren, Warminster, New Market, New Glasgow, Amherst c.h. and Madison to Lynchburg once a week. Leave Charlottesville every Thursday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Lynchburg on Saturday by 10 a.m. Leave Lynchburg every Saturday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Charlottesville on Monday by 10 a.m.
64. From Staunton by Kildale, the Warm Springs, or Bath c.h. Morris's, Callaghan's and the Sulphur Springs to Lewisburg, and from thence by Union Town, the Sweet Springs, Callaghan's, &c. to Staunton once a week. Leave Staunton every Friday at 2 p.m. & arrive at Lewisburg on Monday by 10 a.m. Leave Lewisburg by noon and arrive at Staunton the next Friday by 10 a.m.
65. From Lewisburg by Boyers, Huff's, Morris's, Kenhaway c.h., Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, and Scioto Salt works to Chillicothe once in two weeks. Leave Lewisburg every other Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Chillicothe on Sunday by 4 p.m. Leave Chillicothe every other Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Lewisburg on Saturday by 6 p.m.
66. From Wythe by Austinville, Grayson c.h., Scull Camp, Mount Airy, and Bethania to Salem, N.C. once a week. Leave Wythe c.h. every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Salem the next Friday by 10 a.m. Returning. Leave Salem every Saturday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Wythe c.h. on Monday by 6 p.m.
IN NORTH CAROLINA.
67. From Edenton by Lee's mills, Plymouth and Washington to Newbern once a week. Leave Edenton every Tuesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Plymouth by 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Leave Plymouth at 6 1/2 a.m. & arrive at Washington by 6 p.m. Leave Washington at 7 p.m. & arrive at Newbern on Thursday by 4 p.m. Returning. Leave Newbern every Friday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Washington by 5 p.m. Leave Washington at 6 p.m. and arrive at Plymouth on Saturday by 4 p.m. Leave Plymouth at 4 1/2 p.m. & arrive at Edenton on Sunday at 9 a.m.
68. From Washington by Bath to Woodstock once a week. Leave Woodstock every Wednesday at 7 a.m. & arrive at Washington by 4 p.m. Leave Washington at 7 p.m. & arrive at Woodstock on Thursday by 2 p.m.
69. From Newbern by Trenton, North West Landing and Richmond to Wilmington once a week. Leave Newbern every Tuesday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Wilmington on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 2 p.m. & arrive at Newbern on Saturday by 7 p.m.
70. From Newbern to Beaufort once in two weeks. Leave Newbern every other Friday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Beaufort on Saturday by 10 a.m. Leave Beaufort the same day at 2 p.m. & arrive at Newbern on Sunday by 6 p.m.
71. From Warrenton by Ransom's bridge, Jonesville, Halifax, Scotland Neck, Hogton, Williamson, Daily's, Plymouth and Lee's mills to Scuppernong once a week. Leave Warrenton every Tuesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Ransom's bridge by noon. Leave Ransom's bridge at 1 p.m. & arrive at Halifax by 6 p.m. Leave Halifax at 7 p.m. and arrive at Scotland Neck by 10 p.m.
Leave Scotland Neck at 10 p.m. and arrive at Scuppernong on Friday by 11 a.m. Returning. Leave Scuppernong every Friday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Scotland Neck at 4 p.m. Leave Scotland Neck at 4 p.m. and arrive at Halifax at 8 1/2 a.m. and arrive at Warrenton by 12 a.m. Leave Warrenton every Friday at 1 p.m. & arrive at Warrenton by 7 p.m.
72. From Halifax by Northampton c.h., Princeton, Murfreesboro, Winton, Colesville, Pritchard Landing and Windsor to Edenton once a week. Leave Halifax every Wednesday at 4 a.m. & arrive at Murfreesboro by 4 p.m. Leave Murfreesboro by 5 p.m. and arrive at Edenton on Friday by 10 a.m. Returning. Leave Edenton every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Murfreesboro on Sunday by 7 a.m. & at Halifax by 8 p.m.
73. From Huntstown in Rockingham county by Dobb's tavern, Clarksville, Salisbury, Cook's tavern, Catawba Springs, Lincoln, Crampton, Barrington, Spartenburg, S.C. Greenville c.h. Pinckneyville, Pendleton c.h. Hendersonville, Ga. Danielstown and Athens to High Shoals on Appalatchy river once a week. Leave Huntstown every Wednesday at 6 a.m. & arrive at High Shoals the next Saturday by 10 a.m. Leave High Shoals every Saturday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Huntstown the next Tuesday by 3 p.m.
74. From Warrenton by Ransom's bridge, Enfield, Tarboro' and Greensboro' to Washington, and thence by Greenville, Tarboro', Nash c.h. and Still's store, to Ransom's bridge once a week. Leave Ransom's bridge every Tuesday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Enfield by 6 p.m. Leave Enfield at 7 p.m. & arrive at Washington on Thursday by 6 p.m. Returning. Leave Washington on every Friday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Warrenton on Monday by 6 p.m.
75. From Halifax, by Tate's store, to Enfield once a week. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at noon, & arrive at Enfield by 3 p.m. Leave Enfield at 4 p.m. & arrive at Halifax by 8 p.m.
76. From Scotland Neck, by Norset's ferry, G and Windberry Cross Roads & Clarksville, to Windsor once a week. Leave Scotland Neck every Thursday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Windsor by 4 p.m. Leave Windsor every Friday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Scotland Neck by 6 p.m.
77. From Raleigh, by Chapel hill, to H.boro' once a week. Leave Raleigh every Friday at 8 a.m. & arrive at H.boro' on Saturday by 8 a.m. Leave H.boro' every Wednesday at 5 p.m. and arrive at Raleigh on Thursday by 5 p.m.
78. From Hillsboro', by Mount Tira-zah, Perion c.h. Leesburg, Catwell c.h. Lenox Castle, Bottwick's and Rockingham, to Germanton, once a week. Leave Hillsboro' every Saturday at 10 a.m. and arrive at Mount Tira-zah by 3 p.m. & arrive at Germanton the next Tuesday by 8 p.m. Leave Germanton every Wednesday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Hillsboro' the next Saturday by 8 a.m.
79. From Ayrshire by Haywood, Pittsburg and Jones's ferry to H.boro' once a week. Leave Ayrshire every Thursday at 6 a.m. and arrive at H.boro' on Saturday by 8 a.m. Leave H.boro' every Saturday at 10 a.m. and arrive at Ayrshire on Sunday by 6 p.m.
80. From Raleigh, by Nuttall's, to Oxford or Merrittsville, once a week. Leave Raleigh every Friday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Oxford by 6 p.m. Leave Oxford every Saturday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Raleigh by 6 p.m.
81. From Warrenton, by Williamsboro', Oxford, H.boro', Allenton, Martinville, New-Gardn, Salem, and Lexington, to Salisbury once a week. Leave Warrenton every Friday at 2 a.m. & arrive at H.boro' on Saturday by 8 a.m. Leave H.boro' at 9 a.m. and arrive at Salem on Sunday by 3 p.m. Leave Salem at 4 p.m. and arrive at Salisbury on Monday by 11 a.m.
Returning. Leave Salisbury every Monday at 1 p.m. & arrive at Salem on Tuesday by 8 a.m. Leave Salem at 9 a.m. & arrive at H.boro' on Wednesday by 3 p.m. Leave H.boro' at 5 p.m. & arrive at Warrenton on Thursday by 5 p.m.
82. From Salem, by Bethania, Huntsville, Rockford and Wilkes, to Morganton, and thence by Island Ford, Statesville, Houstonville and Huntsville to Salem, once a week. Leave Salem every Tuesday at 10 a.m. & arrive at Morganton the next Thursday by 5 p.m. Leave Morganton every Friday at 8 a.m. & arrive at Salem the next Monday by 8 a.m.
83. From Salisbury by Concord, Alexandria, Charlotte, Catawba Springs, Lincoln and Morganton to Asheville, to return by Morganton, Lincolnton, Catawba Springs and Mount Meem to Salisbury once a week. Leave Salisbury every Monday at 2 p.m. & arrive at Charlotte on Tuesday by 8 p.m. and at Asheville on Thursday by 6 p.m. Leave Asheville every Friday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Salisbury on Monday by 10 a.m.
84. From Asheville, by the Warm Springs, Newport and Siler'sville, to Knoxville T. once a week. Leave Asheville every Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Knoxville on Monday by 10 a.m. Leave Knoxville every Monday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Morganton the next Thursday by 6 p.m.
85. From Morganton, by Rutherford and Gowensboro, to Greenville c.h. S.C. once a week. Leave Morganton every Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Greenville c.h. on Sunday by 6 p.m. Returning. Leave Greenville c.h. every Monday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Morganton on Wednesday by 6 p.m.
86. From Charlotte, by Bensen's ferry and Hill's Iron works, to York c.h. S.C. once a week. Leave Charlotte every Wednesday at 9 a.m. and arrive at York c.h. by 8 p.m. Returning. Leave York c.h. every Tuesday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Charlotte by 6 p.m.
87. From Raleigh, by Smithfield, Waynesboro', Greene c.h. & Kingston, to Newbern, twice a week. Leave Raleigh every Sunday and Wednesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Newbern the next Wednesday and Saturday by 4 p.m. Leave Newbern every Wednesday and Saturday at 9 p.m. & arrive at Raleigh the next Sunday and Wednesday by noon.
88. From Charlotte by Linsher to Camden, once a week. Leave Charlotte every Wednesday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Camden on Thursday by 8 p.m. Leave Camden on Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Charlotte on Saturday by 6 p.m.
89. From Fayetteville, by Elizabeth town, to Wilmington, and thence by South Washington and Sampson c.h. to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Monday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Wilmington on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 2 p.m. & arrive at Fayetteville on Sunday by 6 p.m.
90. From Fayetteville, by Andersonville, to Wilmington once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Saturday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Wilmington on Sunday by 9 p.m. Leave Wilmington every Wednesday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Fayetteville on Thursday by 7 p.m.
91. From Fayetteville, by McFalls, Winnsboro' and Cheraw c.h. to Camden, S.C. once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 5 a.m. & arrive at Camden on Thursday by 8 p.m. Leave Camden every Friday at 6 a.m. & arrive at Fayetteville on Sunday by 8 p.m.
92. From Fayetteville, by Moore c.h. Carthage, and Randolph c.h. to Salisbury, and thence by Tindallville, Henderson, Wadesboro', R. Hammond c.h., and Sneedsboro', to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Friday at 8 a.m. & arrive at Salisbury the next Monday by 10 a.m. Leave Salisbury at 2 p.m. and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday by 4 p.m. & arrive at Fayetteville on Thursday by 5 p.m.
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
93. From Richmond c.h. by Parker's ferry, Chatham, Cheraw c.h., Bentonville, Darlington c.h., Pawleyville, Jaffrey and the Clay House, to Port's ferry once a week. Leave Richmond c.h. every Thursday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Port's ferry on Friday by 6 p.m. Leave Port's ferry on Saturday at 4 a.m. & arrive at Richmond c.h. on Sunday by 3 p.m.
94. From Camden, by Statesburg & Jamelville, to Neils Ferry & S. Lee's Corner, to Charleston, twice a week. Leave Camden every Thursday & Sunday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Statesburg by 10 a.m. & at Charleston on Tuesday

Saturday by 10 a m. Leave Charles- ton every Tuesday & Saturday at 2 p m & arrive at Camden on Thursday & Monday by 8 p m. 95. From Columbia, by Orangeburg & George, to Charleston twice a week. Leave Columbia every Sunday & Wednesday at 4 a m, & arrive at Charleston on Tuesday & Friday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Charleston every Tuesday & Friday at 2 p m, & arrive at Columbia on Thursday & Sun- day by 6 p m. 96. From Columbia, by Winnsboro', Chester & York & Pinckneyville, Union & Spartanburg, to Greenville once a week. Leave Columbia every Monday at 8 a m, & arrive at York on Tuesday 7 p m. Leave it at 7 1-2 p m, & arrive at Greenville on Friday by 8 a m. Leave Greenville on at 10 a m & arrive at Columbia on Sunday by 6 p m. 97. From Columbia by Newbury & h Laurens & h, Belfair, Reeds Shoals Ri- ver & Greenville to Allenville, N. C. once a week. Leave Columbia every Monday at 8 a m & arrive at Allin- on Thursday by 8 p m. Leave Allin- every Friday at 4 a m & arrive at Columbia the next Monday by 10 a m. 98. From Columbia, by Misenheimer, St. George, Sumterville, Salem & King- tree, to Willtown once a week. Leave Columbia every Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Willtown on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave Willtown every Thurs- day at 6 a m, & arrive at Columbia on Saturday by 6 p m. 99. From Monks Corner, or the Black Oak on Santee Canal, Pinckneyville & Murray's ferry, to Kingstree once a week. Leave Monks Corner every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at King- tree by 6 p m. Leave Kingstree every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Monks Cor- ner by 6 p m. 100. From Orangeburg, by Johnstons bridge, Barnwell & h Roberts', Tred- ways and Town Creek to Campbell- town once a week. Leave Orangeburg ev- ery Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Cam- pbeltown on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Campbeltown every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Nelson's ferry on Wednesday by 6 p m. 101. From Camden, by Columbia, Edgefield & h & Campbelltown, to Aug- usta once a week. Leave Camden every Friday at 5 a m & arrive at Columbia, by 4 p m. Leave it at 5 p m & arrive at Edgefield on Saturday by 10 a m. Leave there at 11 a m & arrive at Augusta by 6 p m. Returning. Leave Augusta every Tuesday at 4 a m & arrive at Edgefield by 1 p m. Leave there at 2 p m & arrive at Columbia on Thursday by 8 a m. Leave there at 9 a m & ar- rive at Camden by 8 p m. 102. From Edgefield & h by Amos Richardson, Cambridge, Southampton, Abbeville & h & Rocky river, to Pen- dleton once a week. Leave Edge- field on every Saturday at 2 p m & ar- rive at Pendleton on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Pendleton on every Wednesday by 6 a m & arrive at Edge- field on the next Saturday by 10 a m. 103. From Coosawhatchie, by Black Swamp, Lower 3 Runs, & Upper 3 Runs, to Augusta, once a week. Leave Augusta every Sunday at 6 a m & ar- rive at Coosawhatchie on Tuesday by 4 p m. Leave Coosawhatchie every Thursday at 4 a m & arrive at Augusta on Saturday by 4 p m. 104. From Pocotaligo to Beaufort twice a week. Leave Pocotaligo every Tuesday & Saturday, at 1 p m & arrive at Beaufort by 7 p m. Leave Beau- fort every Tuesday & Saturday at 5 a m, and arrive at Pocotaligo by 10 a m. IN GEORGIA. 105. From Augusta, by Little Ri- ver, Lincoln & h Petersburg & Elber- ton, to Franklin once a week. Leave Franklin every Thursday noon & arrive at Augusta on Saturday by 5 p m. Leave Augusta every Sunday at 8 a m & arrive at Franklin on Tuesday by noon. 106. From the High Shoals, of Apalachicola river, by Coweta, Point Pleasant or Tuckabatchee, & Alabama river, to Fort Stoddert once a week. Leave the High Shoals, every Saturday at 2 p m & arrive at Fort Stoddert the next Friday by 6 p m. Leave Fort Stoddert every Sunday at 4 a m & ar- rive at High Shoals the next Saturday by 1 a m. 107. From Augusta, by Columbia & h to Washington once a week. Leave Augusta every Sunday at 3 p m & ar- rive at Washington on Monday, by 4 p m. Leave Washington every Tues- day at 8 a m & arrive at Augusta on Wednesday by 10 a m. 108. From Washington, by Burris's, Lexington, Athens, Watkinsville, and Clarkston, to Jackson once a week. Leave Washington every Tuesday at 8 a m & arrive at Jackson on Wed- nesday by 6 p m. Leave Jackson on every Sunday at 6 a m & arrive at Washington on Monday by 4 p m. 109. From Washington by Greens- boro', Pawelton, Richardville, Sparta, Georgetown & Warrenton to Louis- ville once a week. Leave Washington every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Louisville on Friday by 11 a m. Leave Louisville every Friday at 3 p m & ar-
rive at Washington on Monday by 3 p m. 110. From Louisville, by Saunderville, & Fort Wilkinson to Milledgeville once a week. Leave Louisville every Friday at 4 p m & arrive at Milledgeville on Saturday by 4 p m. Leave Milledge- ville every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Louisville on Friday by 10 a m. 111. From Riceboro', by Fort James, to Tattall & h & from Riceboro', to Sunbury once a week. Leave Riceboro', every Wednesday at 11 a m & arrive at Sunbury by 1 p m. Leave Sunbury every Wednesday at 4 p m & arrive at Tattall & h on Friday by 6 p m. Leave Tattall & h every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Riceboro' on Sunday by 6 p m. IN ORLEANS. 112. From Fort Stoddert M. T. to New Orleans, once a week. Leave Fort Stoddert every Saturday at 4 a m & arrive at New Orleans the next Tuesday by 4 p m. Leave New Orleans every Wednesday at 3 a m & arrive at New Orleans the next Saturday by 6 p m. IN TENNESSEE. 113. From Orefville by Powell- valley, Cumberland Gap, Barksdale, and Bacon Spring, to the Road Forks or Hazle Patch in Kentucky once a week. Leave Orefville every Tuesday at 3 p m & arrive at Hazle patch on Thursday by 6 p m. Leave Hazle patch every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Orefville on Sunday by 9 a m. 114. From Blountville by Maffin- gales, Elizabeth town, Jonesboro, Greenville, Cheeks Cross roads & Dan- dridge to Knoxville once a week. Leave Blountville every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at Knoxville on Monday by 11 a m. Leave Knoxville every Monday at 1 p m & arrive at Blountville on Thursday by 11 a m. 115. From Orefville by Cheeks Cross roads to Newport once a week. Leave Orefville every Sunday at noon & arrive at Newport on Monday by 10 a m. Leave Newport every Mon- day at 2 p m & arrive at Orefville on Tuesday by 8 a m. 116. From Knoxville to Point Plea- sant or Tuckabatchee once in two weeks. Leave Knoxville every other Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Point Pleasant on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Point Pleasant every other Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Knoxville the next Friday by 6 p m. 117. From Knoxville to Marysville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Monday at 2 p m & arrive at Mary- sville by 7 p m. Leave Marysville ev- ery Monday at 7 a m & arrive at Kn- oxville by 11 a m. 118. From Knoxville by Camp- bell, Gardner, Kingston, Blackburn Springs, Fort Blount, Dixons Springs, Craig's Fort, Gallatin and Henderson- ville to Nashville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Monday at 2 p m & ar- rive at Nashville on Thursday by 7 p m. Returning. Leave Nashville ev- ery Friday at 4 a m & arrive at Kn- oxville on Monday by 10 a m. 119. From Springfield by Port Royal and Clarksville to Palmyra once a week. Leave Springfield every Friday at 5 a m & arrive at Palmyra by 4 p m. Leave Palmyra every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Springfield by 5 p m. 120. From Dixons Springs by Le- banon & Rutherford & h to Nashville once in two weeks. Leave Dixons Springs every other Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Nashville on Friday by 4 p m. Leave Nashville every other Satur- day at 5 a m & arrive at Dixons Springs on Sunday by 6 p m. IN KENTUCKY. 121. From Lexington by Nicholas- ville, Richmond, Woods & Metcalfe to Hazle patch once a week. Leave Lexington every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Hazle patch on Thursday by 6 p m. Leave Hazle patch every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Lexington on Saturday by 6 p m. 122. From Danville by Lancaster, Stanford & Crab Orchard to Hazle patch once a week. Leave Danville every Wednesday noon & arrive at Haz- le patch on Thursday by 6 p m. Leave Hazle patch every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Danville on Saturday by noon. NOTES. 1. The Post master general may ex- pedite the mails & alter the times of arrival & departure at any time during the continuance of the contract, he su- pulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occa- sioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening & closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is speci- fied. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in ar- riving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; & if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an ad- ditional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; & if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed
in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, & for what sum without that emolu- ment. 5. Should any person making propo- sals desire an alteration of the times of arrival & departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, & the difference they will make in the terms of the contract. 6. Persons making proposals are de- sired to state their prices by the year: Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of August, November, February & 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. When the proposer intends to con- vey the mail in the body of a stage car- riage, he is desired to state it in his proposals. 9. The Post master general reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three fail- ures happen, which amount to the loss of a trip each. 10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the 1st day of April next, & are to continue in force for two years. GIDEON GRANGER, Post Master General. General Post Office, Washington City, Nov. 13, 1806. Dec. 8—law2115.n.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6.
Debate relative to the bill to suspend the operation of an act, entitled "an act to prohibit the importation of cer- tain goods, wares and merchandise," and to remit the penalties incurred under the same. The House having resumed the con- sideration of the bill— Mr. Speaker observed that when the bill was yesterday under consideration, the question pending was on filling the blank in the first section with the words June 30, [the day until which it was proposed to suspend the prohibitory act.] At the request of Mr. J. RAN- DOLPH, the Message of the President of the 3rd inst. was read. Mr. J. RANDOLPH then said, that when he had made the motion in Com- mittee, to fill the blank with the 30th day of June, he had done it under the impression that the House had express- ed their disapprobation of a suspension to so long a day as the 31st of Decem- ber. But it seemed from some of the ob- servations which had been made in the House that some gentlemen, who voted against the suspension until the next session, had voted in this way, not because they were opposed to that day, but merely because they had not fully considered the subject. He would, therefore, with- draw his motion to fill the blank with the 30th of June, and renew his motion to fill it with the 31st day of December. He did this, not only from the motives he had mentioned, but from other mo- tives, which struck his mind with great force, and which, if gentlemen attend- ed to them, they would find of con- siderable weight. Gentlemen have said that they are disposed to pass the sus- pending law, because the conduct of Great Britain, which they deemed the last year hostile to us, had since mate- rially changed. Now if this were a fact, (the accuracy of which he was not about at present to discuss) what was the inference? If at the last session, when gentlemen deemed the conduct of Great Britain hostile to us, they sus- pended the operation of the prohibitory act to the 15th of Nov. ensuing, surely a fortiori , gentlemen, who deemed the conduct of that government so materi- ally changed, would agree to a suspen- sion for a period as much longer as would be equivalent to the change in her conduct. It might be said, that the reason for the suspension at the last ses- sion did not now exist, as it was then necessary to give a greater length of notice of the going into operation of so important a law. True;—but no gen- tlemen would say that a period, so long as that allowed, was then necessary, as it was only requisite, in this point of view, to allow time for the information of the passage of the act to be received before the sailing of the spring vessels. Under this view of the subject; he would renew his motion to fill the blank with the 31st day of December. Mr. ELLIOT hoped the motion would prevail. He, indeed, very much regretted that it had been negatived in the Committee of the Whole. He had never considered the prohibitory act as valuable, but as indicating the spirit of the American people, and as leading the way to stronger measures in case the conduct of Great Britain should re- quire them. He was willing to part with it for a reasonable disposition towards accommodation on the part of Great Britain, which they had been assured existed at present. In the present state of our foreign affairs, when a European power had frequently invaded our terri- tory, he thought there were strong reasons for being on good terms with Great Britain. He contemplated the prohibitory law as a mere matter of temporary policy, not as forming a part of a permanent system of commercial warfare with Great Britain. Mr. ELLIOT said there was one reason, which ought to decide the vote of the House on this question. If gentlemen viewed the prohibitory law as a mere matter
of temporary policy, and if, as they had been assured by the Executive, the pending negotiations were likely to issue in a satisfactory result, surely they ought no longer to keep the agricul- tural and commercial interests in sus- pense, as to the measures contemplated to be pursued on our arrangements with Great Britain. For one, he should be willing, after the assurances they had received of the friendly disposition of the British government, and from his sense of the inefficiency of the law, to repeal it altogether. And although gen- tlemen should be disposed to hold it up in terrorem to Great Britain, why not suspend it for a year, or, at all events, permit the suspension to cease during a session of Congress. Suppose a ma- jority shall say that the suspending act shall cease in June or July—the non- importation act will then be again in force. How then can our merchants with any safety take their measures? Why leave the subject in doubt, when they were convinced that the spirit which presides over the pending nego- tiations will produce a favorable re- sult? For these reasons Mr. E. said he hoped the present motion would pre- vail. Mr. BIDWELL observed that with the gentleman from Vermont, who had just sat down, he could say that the prohibitory act, the operation of which was proposed to be suspended, received his vote at the time of its passage. But, like him, he could not add, that his view of the policy of the measure had changed. Further reflection had con- firmed him in the belief of its wisdom and justice; and experience, during the short period, which has intervened, had added the weight of its sanction. The act had, so far, evidently pro- duced a salutary effect. He had no he- sitation in saying that it had had an in- fluence in producing the accommodating spirit, which, at the date of the last dispatches from our commissioners, was manifested on the part of Great Bri- tain towards the United States. Con- vinced of the soundness of our policy, he should by no means be willing to see it abandoned by a repeal of the act. On the contrary he hoped the act would be retained and enforced, and that fur- ther steps would be taken in the same system of policy, unless it should be rendered unnecessary by satisfactory conventional arrangements. Yet, con- sistently with this system, he was wil- ling, for the reasons stated in the Pres- ident's message, to suspend the opera- tion of the act for a reasonable time, but not for so long a time as had been mov- ed by the gentleman from Virginia. The object of the proposed suspension was two fold. First, to meet a conciliatory disposition on the part of Great Britain, with the proof of a disposition equally conciliatory on our part; and, secondly, to give a full and fair opportunity for concluding a negotiation, which had been delayed by causes not of a suspi- cious or unfriendly nature. If we had reason to believe that the delay was an intentional procrastination, for the pur- pose of deluding us, or for gaining time to take advantage of events, it would be a sufficient objection to any suspen- sion. But he saw no ground for such a suspicion. They were assured that the negotiation was in a favorable train, and promised a result mutually advan- tageous. He would, therefore, give full time for its conclusion. Neither of the objects proposed by a suspension, however, required so long a time, as until the last of December. Both of them would be satisfied by carrying the suspension to the first of July. The intervening period would, after making allowance for all ordinary obstacles, afford sufficient opportunity for the act to be transmitted to London, to produce its due effect there, and admit a return of the result. More than that ought not to be allowed. It would be going beyond the objects of the suspension. It would, in the event of a failure of the negotiation, give an unnecessary pro- traction to the operation of our prohi- bitory law. It would evince an unstable or doubtful policy, and excite a sus- picion of our sincerity; or at least of our capacity to enforce the system we have adopted. By a suspension to the first of July, we should admit the spring importations, and thereby shew a pro- per attention to the interests of our merchants, without permitting the full importations. The event of a treaty, in the mean time, might be provided for by a separate clause in this bill, or, which he should prefer, by a separate act, to be passed, if necessary, before the close of the session. For these rea- sons he hoped the motion to fill the blank with the 31st of December, would not prevail, but that it would be filled with the first of July, agreeably to a motion, which had been made, and withdrawn, but which he took the li- berty to renew. Mr. SLOAN said he hoped the motion to fill the blank with so late a pe- riod as the 31st of December would not prevail. He hoped also that the House would take up the subject with that seriousness which its magnitude requir- ed. He should not recapitulate the causes which had induced Congress at their last session to pass the prohibitory act, as they must be in the recollection of the House. But he would ask gen- tlemen one question of serious import. What facts had occurred to induce the House to suspend this act?—A friendly disposition manifested by the ministry of Great Britain. This was the ut- most extent of the ground on which it was proposed to legislate. He would ask whether it was sufficient ground to induce a suspension for so long a time? He was willing to meet friendly disposi- tions on the part of Britain by friendly dispositions on our part. But did it ap- pear that any thing had been done which was permanent or binding? No—They had not been informed that a single pre- liminary article had been agreed upon.
It was true that there was for the pre- sent a suspension of aggression on our commerce and seamen—he was there- fore in favor of a suspension of the pro- hibitory act for a very short period. But he hoped that both the motions which had been made would be rejected, and an earlier day, about the close of the session, be introduced, and that the President might be empowered further to suspend the act, if occasion should require, until the next meeting of Con- gress. Mr. CROWNINSHIELD said he could not but regret that the gentleman from Virginia, after the vote in the committee of the whole, should have withdrawn his motion to fill the blank with the 30th day of June. When he was up yesterday, some expressions had dropped from him of the confidence he entertained with regard to the friendly disposition of G. Britain in her com- mercial relations with this country. Though that was his opinion, grounded on the information contained in the mes- sage of the President, he had always considered the measures of G. Britain as founded on a system of policy, hostile to our growing commercial greatness. If she found our policy wavering, it was very possible she might renew her for- mer depredations on our commerce. It would be recollected that it was a very long period after the remonstrances were made by our ministers, before any attention was paid to them, or they re- ceived an answer. Several months at least elapsed. It had always appeared to him that the conduct of G. Britain had in this instance been governed by the state of the continent, and that she had been controlled by continental events. It must, too, be acknowledged that she had never seriously entered into nego- tiation with us until the passage of the prohibitory act. Mr. C. said it was his opinion if we had not acted with spirit Britain never would have negoti- ated with us. Such being his opinion, he was in favor of continuing the prohi- bitory law, or of suspending it only for a short time. He was therefore opposed to filling the blank with the 30th of December. With regard to his own individual opinion, he did not know whether he should be for making the suspension go beyond the present ses- sion. For if events should favor a new coalition, it was very probable her dep- redations would be renewed. Although appearances were flattering, she was undoubtedly governed by events, and might in future change her conduct. He could not agree that we ought to be in- fluenced by some clouds in the western country embodied by another nation. It would make no difference in his con- duct towards G. Britain if the country were invaded even to Washington. He would still persist in the same policy. There was no doubt that the U. States could resist a combination of all Europe. G. Britain at present appeared to be friendly, and the negotiations might is- sue in some commercial arrangements; but which might not prove satisfactory to the House. He did not therefore wish to give up the law for so long a time. He might agree to its suspension to the first of July. He did not think the interest of the merchants ought to be considered with regard to their spring importations; because they had already imported a sufficiency of the prohibited articles; and if the interests of the mer- chants were to be attended to in all such cases, it would be impossible for the government to get along. Besides a great part of the prohibited articles might be got from other countries at prices but little exceeding the British. From this view of the subject, he thought the period of suspension ought to be entirely determined by its effect on the negotiations. So far as this con- sideration recommended a suspension he was willing to go. But he could not consent to so long a period as that pro- posed, which almost doubled that agreed upon at the last session. Mr. SMILIE said that when he agreed to the passage of the prohibitory law, it was from a conviction that it would produce salutary effects. Such was then his impression, and such was his present opinion. It was true that he wished to impose no commercial restrictions upon the trade of G. Britain, provided she would treat us as a friendly nation. The act had been passed as an inducement to her to review her con- duct and to do us justice. Entertaining still the same views and feelings, and believing the measure was calculated to produce the best effects, he still re- mained a firm and decided friend of the law. As soon as the desired effects were produced he should cease to wish for its continuance. But until they were produced he should never consent to part with it. From the message of the President, it appeared that it was his opinion, as well as that of our mi- nisters, who were undoubtedly the best qualified to judge, that a temporary sus- pension of the law would have a favor- able effect on the pending negotiations. He was therefore willing to suspend it, but not for so long a period as that men- tioned. A suspension until the 1st of July would allow ample time for its ef- fect on the negotiations. If during the course of the session, circumstances should arise requiring a change of poli- cy they could be easily provided for. They were then just on the verge of the session. Dispatches would undoubtedly be received before they rose, from which they would learn what was best to be done. For these reasons Mr. Smilie hoped the blank would be filled with the 1st day of July. Mr. J. RANDOLPH rose merely to observe that it was usual for gen- tlemen to renew in the House motions made in the Committee of the Whole. It was true he had not renewed this motion yesterday, because he did then understand the vote in the Committee of the Whole as expressing the disap- probation of the House of so long a peri-

of suspension as the 31st day of December. But after he had received information that several gentlemen, who had voted against the motion, did not concur in it in this light, he had renewed the motion. Mr. R. said he really did not see it, nor could he be induced to believe it to be a question of great importance, whether the suspension should be for six or twelve months. The principle of the bill was as much involved in one period as in the other. He thought the whole reasoning of gentlemen went to show that the suspension ought not to extend beyond the present session. It was evident that this was not the opinion of the President, who, in his message, recommends the suspension, as well with a view to the promotion of our own commercial purposes, as to favor the negotiations with G. Britain. G. Britain having indicated a conciliatory temper, did it not become a point of policy to suspend her to suspend this act for a reasonable time? If too the suspension be limited to some day when we are not in session, may not great inconvenience arise? Gentlemen on the committee with him would recollect that he named the 31st day of March; but at the suggestion of two gentlemen from two great commercial cities a further time was deemed necessary; and it did appear to him, if it were extended beyond the 31st of March, it should be to a day which would fall into the next session. However, in case the suspension should be limited to an interim date, he had prepared a clause further to suspend the act in case a treaty should be formed, which, in that event, he would offer.
Mr. ALSTON said he was still as he expressed himself yesterday in considerable doubt as to the proper time to which the act passed at the last session, prohibiting certain articles from being imported into the U. States, should be suspended. It was then adopted with a view to aid our negotiations with G. Britain, and as the negotiations with the government it was intended to operate against, were still pending, the same cases which produced its passage in the first instance, operated upon his mind as to the propriety of continuing the law; but he was perfectly willing to suspend its going into effect, until ample time should be afforded for a termination of the negotiations now pending.
He did not believe that in the event of a failure of an adjustment of differences by the negotiation now on foot, war with that country would follow, nor that there would be a necessity for any stronger measures on our part to be taken; once permit the law to go into operation and he believed its effects would be as forcibly felt by that country as any measure we could adopt. He was opposed to a suspension to the time proposed (which was the 31st of December next) for several reasons; for instance, should our expectations of a friendly adjustment of differences fail, and the event be known in the course of two or three months every body, particularly those in favor of the system, would say it ought to apply to the next fall importations. Again, if we put it off until the time proposed, it would seem as though we ourselves were afraid of the ground we had taken, and never intended it to take effect. The ground taken by the gentleman from Vermont, which was that we ought to be in session at the time to which the law should be suspended, was to his mind very forcible; he felt a great repugnance to delegating a power to any person whatever to suspend the operation of a law of Congress; but as was mentioned by the gentleman from Mass. (Mr. Bidwell) a clause could be introduced specially authorizing the President of the U. S. in case of certain events taking place to suspend the law, and that only until the next session of Congress. A special delegation of this kind would not be an abandonment of the principle he contended for. He therefore felt himself under the necessity of voting against filling up the blank with the time proposed.
The yeas and nays were then taken on filling the blank with the 31st of December, and were—Yeas 45—Nays 67—as follows:
YEAS —Messrs. Bedinger, Betton, Broom, Boyle, J. Campbell, Chittenden, Dana, Davenport, Dwight, Early, Elliot, Ellis, Ely, Gernet, Golosborough, Hastings, Hough, Jones, Kelly, Lewis, Livingston, Lloyd, Masters, Mac Creery, Meriwether, Mosely, J. Nelson, Pitkin, Quincey, J. Randolph, Rea of Pen. Richards, Russell, Sanford, Stanford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Tallmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, A. Alexander, Van Rensselaer, Wynns—45.
NAYS —Messrs. Alexander, Alston, Anderson, Bard, Barker, Bassett, Bedinger, Betton, Bidwell, Blake, Blount, Brown, Burwell, Butler, G. W. Campbell, Casey, Chandler, Claiborne, Clopton, Conrad, Cook, Covington, Crowninshield, Cuts, Darby, Dawson, Earle, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Goodwyn, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Holland, Holmes, Kenan, Knight, Lambert, Magruder, Marion, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Jer. Morrow, John Morrow, R. Nelson, Newton, Quincey, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rea of Ten. Sully, Sammons, Schuneman, Sloan, Smith, S. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracey, Varnum, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, D. R. Williams, Wilson, Winston—67.
The question was then put on filling it with the 1st of July.
Mr. J. RANDOLPH said this seemed to be a very important question, though he really did not see it in that light. He hoped, however, they would have the Yeas and Nays—which being taken were Yeas 97—Nays 12—as follows:
YEAS —Messrs. Alexander, Alston, Anderson, Bard, Barker, Bassett, Bedinger, Betton, Bidwell, Blake, Blount, Broom, Brown, Boyle, Burwell, Butler, G. W. Campbell, Casey, Chandler,
Claiborne, Clopton, Cook, Covington, Crowninshield, Cuts, Dana, Darby, Davenport, Dawson, Dwight, Earle, Early, Elliot, Ellis, Elmer, Ely, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Garnett, Goodwyn, Halsey, Hastings, Holland, Holmes, Jones, Kelly, Kenan, Knight, Lambert, Livingston, Lloyd, Mac Farland, Magruder, Marion, Masters, Mac Creery, Meriwether, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Jer. Morrow, John Morrow, Mosely, R. Nelson, Newton, Olin, Pitkin, Pugh, John Randolph, T. M. Randolph, Rea of Pen. Rhea, of Ten. Richards, Russell, Sully, Sammons, Sanford, Schuneman, Smilie, Southard, Stanford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Tallmadge, Tenney, Thomas, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Tracey, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, J. Whitehill, D. R. Williams, Wilson, Winston, Wynns—97.
NAYS —Messrs. J. Campbell, Chittenden, Goldsborough, Green, Hough, Lewis, J. Nelson, Quincey, Sloan, S. Smith, Stanton and Varnum—12.
The bill was then ordered to be engrossed for a third reading without a division.
Mr. J. RANDOLPH moved that it should be read a third time to day.
Mr. CROWNINSHIELD named Tuesday.
The question on the last motion was passed in the negative without a division, as was that for reading the bill on Monday—when the motion to read it to day was carried without a division.
The bill was immediately brought in engrossed, and read a third time.
Mr. SLOAN said he should vote in the negative, not because he was against the principle of the bill, but the time. He thought it ought to be kept in the power of the House to the end of the session.
Mr. ALEXANDER said he did not know whether it was in order, in this stage of the bill, to offer an amendment, with which the bill would have his hearty vote. The amendment, he considered necessary, had been alluded to by the gentleman from Virginia. So far as he had reflected on the subject he thought the period of suspension in the bill sufficient. But he was of opinion that a suspending power should be vested in the President, in case necessity should require its exercise. He was of the same opinion last session; and had such a provision been then introduced, it would have superseded the necessity of this act.
Mr. SMILIE remarked that he would not undertake to say that some other steps might not be necessary before they rose. But there was no necessity for taking any other step at present. He thought it would be improper to take any further steps at present.
The question was then taken on the passage of the bill by yeas and nays—Yeas 101—Nays 5.
YEAS —Messrs. Alexander, Alston, Anderson, Barker, Bassett, Bedinger, Betton, Bidwell, Blake, Blount, Broom, Brown, Boyle, Burwell, Butler, G. W. Campbell, J. Campbell, Casey, Chandler, Chittenden, Claiborne, Clopton, Conrad, Cook, Covington, Crowninshield, Cuts, Dana, Darby, Davenport, Dawson, Dwight, Earle, Early, Elliot, Ellis, Elmer, Ely, Eppes, Findley, Garnett, Goldsborough, Goodwyn, Halsey, Hastings, Holland, Holmes, Kelly, Kenan, Knight, Lambert, Lewis, Livingston, Lloyd, Mac Farland, Marion, Masters, Mac Creery, Meriwether, N. R. Moore, Thos. Moore, Jer. Morrow, Jno. Morrow, Mosely, Jer. Nelson, R. Nelson, Newton, Olin, Pitkin, Pugh, Quincey, Jno. Randolph, T. M. Randolph, Jno. Rea of Pen. Jno. Rhea of Ten. Richards, Russell, Sully, Sammons, Sanford, Schuneman, Smilie, Jno. Smith, S. Smith, Southard, Stanford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Tallmadge, Tenney, Thomas, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Tracey, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, J. Whitehill, Wilson, Winnston, and Wynns—101.
NAYS —Messrs. Green, Hamilton, Sloan, Varnum, and D. R. Williams—5.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10.
We have received a communication from Mr. Jonathan Dayton, of New Jersey, in the following terms:
"The National Intelligencer informs, that two distinguished federalists—one, lately a U. States Senator—the other, an eminent contractor at Pittsburg, are engaged in furnishing the supplies for Mr. Burr."
"Thus far the quotation appears to have been taken, totidem verbis , from your paper, and I find that several other prints after giving the paragraph quoted from you to the public, add a further declaration, as if upon the same authority, that the person first alluded to is myself. Although a contract or engagement of the kind referred to, carries with it no certain evidence of guilt or unfair design (because frequently practised, and necessarily too, by those who purchase, and prepare to settle and improve large tracts of wilderness) yet I am not willing to permit my name to be used as one of the contracting parties in a business with which I have no concern, and to which some reproach is intended to be attached. I shall not be disbelieved by you, or by any who know me, and whose good opinion is estimable, when I assure you, as I now do, that I have entered into no contract or engagement of the kind referred to, whether for the furnishing of provisions, boats, or supplies of any sort."
Having thus admitted this communication, as in fairness we consider ourselves bound to do, we reprint the articles referred to, the contents of which, the reader will perceive, are highly mis-
represented; contending ourselves with observing that the articles were grounded on information, then believed, and still believed, to be correct.
The National Intelligencer of the 19th November, contains the following article:
"It is affirmed as an unequivocal fact that a contract has been entered into with Comfort Tyler for furnishing, on the waters of the Ohio, about the beginning of October, provisions to the amount of forty thousand dollars at the highest market prices. This is vouched by credible men, who declare they have the information from those who have seen the contract. The fact is likewise corroborated by several persons to whom offers of purchase were made, but who declined entirely from the mysterious appearance of the business."
In the paper of the 17th, the following article is added:
"We are informed that two distinguished federalists are parties to the contract for furnishing provisions on the waters of the Ohio, alluded to in our last; one of them not long since a Senator of the United States, and the other an eminent federal contractor at Pittsburg."
Wm. H. Cabell has been re-elected governor of Virginia without opposition.
No mail was yesterday received from the western country.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8.
John Porter, chosen a representative from the state of Pennsylvania, in the room of Michael Leib, resigned, having been sworn to support the constitution of the U. S. took his seat.
Mr. Boyle, from the committee on public lands, made a report on the petition of sundry inhabitants of Ovid, in the state of New-York, requesting permission to purchase an entire township of land on the White or Wabash river, in the Indiana territory. The committee observe that as, under the existing provision of law, the right exists to purchase an entire township, with the exception of the reserved sections, they presume that the object of the petitioners, though not specified, is to make the purchase on lower terms than are ordinary. Considering an adherence to the established terms of great importance to the public interests, they recommend that the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition.
In this report the House concurred without a division.
Mr. Darby presented a petition from the members of the Baptist Church in the City of Washington, praying for an act of incorporation, which was referred to Messrs. Darby, Archer and Seaver.
Mr. Early presented a petition from Josiah Whitney, attorney for the heirs of Puncas Miller, late of Georgia, which was referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Van Cortlandt presented the petition of William McCarty, which was referred to the Committee on the Public Lands.
Mr. Crowninshield submitted the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be instructed to furnish the House of Representatives with a statement of the amount of deposits of the public money in the U. S. and other banks for the three last years, together with an estimate of the balances in favor of the U. S. remaining in the said banks respectively, for that period, distinguishing the amount in each year.
Mr. Crowninshield said he would candidly inform the House what his views were in offering this motion. His object was to draw a revenue from the balances which might be in the banks, by taxing the bank of the U. S. and other banks with an interest on the amount of the public money in their hands. He had made a calculation, from which he inferred that the amount of balances in their hands for the three last years averaged the sum of between three and four millions. If a charge of six per cent. interest were made on this amount, it would produce a revenue of from one hundred and eighty to two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Mr. C. said he thought this as fair a source of revenue as any other which could be named; it was certainly as fair a one as articles imported from foreign countries. It was unnecessary at this time to make further explanations. He hoped the House would permit the resolution to pass, that they might have laid before them the information, on which he meant to predicate his plan.
The House immediately took up the resolution and agreed to it without a division.
On motion of Mr. Quincey, the petition of George Little was referred to the Committee of Claims.
On motion of Mr. Newton the petition of Andrew J. Villard was referred to Messrs. Newton, Varnum and Masters.
Mr. D. R. Williams observed that from an apprehension of the state of the ceiling he had kept his seat not without considerable alarm. This induced him to offer the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Speaker of this House be authorised to cause immediate measures to be taken for pulling down the plastering, or otherwise securing the ceiling of the chamber in which the
sessions of the House are now held.
A conversation of some length took place on this motion, in which it was stated that, notwithstanding the assurance of the Surveyor of the Public Buildings, the plastering of the ceiling presented strong indications of insecurity, so much so as to have swagged in some places more than half an inch; that in another part of the House it had actually fallen; and that the examination, on which the opinion of Mr. Latrobe was grounded, having been so long ago as the year 1805, could not give any satisfaction as to present security. When the question was put, and the resolution agreed to—Ayes 59—Nays 34.
A motion was made to adjourn over till Friday, but withdrawn when the Speaker might have time before the meeting of the House tomorrow to gain the necessary information as to the steps proper to be taken.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a statement of the receipts and expenditures of the U. S. for the year preceding the 1st of October, 1806, together with an estimate of the appropriations required for the year 1807.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9.
The Speaker laid before the House the result of the examination made in his presence by the clerk of the public works relative to the situation of the ceiling of the House, as well as the written replies made by the clerk to sundry questions put to him, the purport of which is the preponderating opinion of the clerk that the ceiling is secure. This opinion is however qualified by a doubt with respect to the safety of a part of the ceiling. The clerk further states, that to secure this part of the ceiling will require two days, and that securing the whole will take a week.
After some conversation on the subject, Mr. Ely offered a resolution for suspending all further proceedings under the order of yesterday, which was negatived—Ayes 40—Nays 51—the Speaker having previously intimated to the House that unless special order was taken by them he should cause, as soon as an adjournment took place, measures to be taken for securing the ceiling.
SENATE UNITED STATES.
DECEMBER 5th, 1806.
Mr. Worthington submitted the following motion, which was read, and ordered to lie on the table.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to examine, if any, and if any, what alterations or amendments are necessary in the laws of the United States, for the sale of the public lands, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8.
The resolution, offered by Mr. Tracy, calling upon the President for information relative to the negotiations pending with Great Britain, was taken up, and negatived—Ayes 5—Nays 18.
Agreeably to notice given on Wednesday, Mr. Bradley presented a bill to prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, from and after the 1st day of January, 1808.
This bill is the same with that before the Senate at their last session.
DEC. 9.
The bill offered by Mr. Bradley, to prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the U. States, from and after the 1st day of January 1808, was referred to Messrs. Giles, Baldwin and Mitchell.
The bill to suspend the operation of an act, entitled "An act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares, and merchandise," passed in the House of Representatives, was read a second time and ordered to a third reading.
Boston, Dec. 2.
LORD LAUDERDALE RETURNED.
We understand that a vessel, belonging to Newburyport, has arrived at Salem, from Alicante, in 35 days, the captain of which informs, that the day before he sailed, which was on the 25th of Oct. the American consul read him a letter, which he had just received from Paris by post, stating that Lord Lauderdale left Paris on the 13th and had proceeded directly for London. Capt. Thurlow fell in with an English squall, by one of which he was boarded and informed that the account was true, agreeing perfectly as to date, and adding that he arrived in England on the 16th. We therefore presume it is no longer a question, as to the fact, these accounts confirming that of capt. Gilbert.
New-York, Dec. 6.
We find, on a re-examination of a Hamburg paper of the 11th of Oct. that the French ambassador Laforest had left Berlin. That the king of Prussia's head quarters were at Erlurth, to the southward of which place and towards the frontiers of Franconia (and consequently between the Prussian & French armies) are situated the Black Forest and the forest of Thuringen.
The London Star, of Oct. 11, says, "The promptitude evinced by our government, cannot fail, at the present moment to animate the country, and to procure for the ministers the cordial approbation of all parties. We have three or four armies afloat, which on the moment of Lord Lauderdale's recall, are sent to hurl vengeance against our enemies in Italy—in Africa—and in America, and to deprive them of those commercial resources which have hitherto been left them."
Mr. Fox was buried on the 10th Oct. The brave Hood was mending so fast that it was expected he would go with one of the expeditions to South America.
Private accounts from Holland state, that the measures of government, for defence of the country, were every where opposed. A number of young men who were put in requisition at the Hague, on being ordered to take arms and join the French against the Prussians, absolutely refused to proceed. To induce them to change their determination, they were told that an invasion by the English might be expected. Their answer was—"Let them come; it is not as they seek to destroy."
Orders had been sent down to Portsmouth, for the force collected there to repel immediately to Falmouth. The force collecting there will be the 6th, 9th, and 17th dragons; the 5th, 36th, 40th, 87th, and 95th regiments, and several corps of artillery—destined to Buenos Ayres.
The five French frigates lately captured, were ordered to be purchased, and put into commission.
On the 11th of Oct. at noon, omnium was at 4.
The Walker, captain Barcey, after being detained at the Hook for several days by foggy and tempestuous weather, came up last evening. She left Liverpool on the 14th of October, and brings London papers to the evening of the 11th, and Liverpool papers of the 18th; one day later than our advices by the Ceres.
Our intelligence from the continent of Europe, contained in these papers, extends only to the 3rd of October: we had previously translated for the Mercantile Advertiser continental news to the 11th, by way of Altona. The only interesting articles, therefore, of which we had no previous account from any other quarter, are,
That Baron Jacobi, the Prussian minister, arrived in London from Hamburg on the 10th Oct. in a British packet, which had sailed up the Elbe for the purpose of receiving him.
That the king in council had issued an order permitting for six months the importation of several articles of provisions free of duty; and another authorising the importation and exportation of various articles into and from Rode Harbor in the island of Tobago.
Price of stocks, Oct. 11th—Consols 6 1/2, Omnium 4 1/2. Fine flour 74s. 2 1/2 per sack.
Several Subscribers to the National Intelligencer are in arrears. They are respectfully informed that payment must be made. The terms of the paper require the annual payment of Five Dollars in advance.
The Washington Dancing Assemblies will commence at Mr. Stille's Hotel on Thursday evening next.
Robert Brent, } E. B. Caldwell, } John Taylor, } Buller Cocke, } J. P. Van Ness, } John Cassin, } MANAGERS. I. A. Coles, } Lewis Ford, } John Love, } J. D. Barry, } Frederick May, } John Low, } December 9, 1806.
NOTICE.
Was committed to the jail of Cecil county in the state of Maryland on the 22nd of November last, a negro man who calls himself JOHN, about 8 or 9 inches high, aged 23 or 24 years. Had on when he was apprehended, a blue coat, a coarse drab pair of trowsers, and an old frieze fly-down piece. He says he belongs to James Bailey of Henrico county in the state of Virginia and has been runaway about three months. The owner is requested to come forward within thirty days from the date hereof and claim said negro, otherwise he will be sold at public sale for payment of his prison fees.
JOSEPH B X YER, Sheriff of Cecil county. Elkton, Dec. 10 3t
The subscriber wishes to purchase a NEGRO GIRL from 16 to 21 years of age, that is well acquainted with House work, &c.
BENJAMIN HODGES of Thomas. Upper Marlboro, Dec. 10—3w
BY virtue of a decree of the honorable the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington in the suit of AUGUSTUS FRIKE, Complainant,
VERSUS THOMAS CARPENTER, Defendant.
Will be Sold at Public Auction
to the highest bidder on Saturday the 3rd day of January next at Rhodes's hotel in the city of Washington, at that part of a Lot of ground numbered fifteen in square numbered one hundred and forty one, in the city of Washington aforesaid, beginning at the angle formed by the dividing line of lots numbered fifteen and sixteen in said square and the line of North street, and running thence due west with the line of said H street thirty feet, then leaving the said street at right angles thereto fourth one hundred feet, thence with the line of lot numbered seventeen in said square east thirty feet, and thence with a line intersecting the line of said H street north at right angles thereto one hundred feet to the place of beginning.
The improvements on said Lot or part of a lot of ground are, two story framed Dwelling House, and an excellent Kitchen. Any person desirous of purchasing said property can be shown it by applying at the Clerk's Office.
The sale to commence at 12 o'clock precisely. The terms, a credit of three months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security for the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale.
L. W. FORD, Trustee. December 10—epjw

P. MAURO'S NEW GROCERY AND CROCKERY WAREHOUSE. THE Subscriber respectfully informs the inhabitants of the city of Washington that he has lately received from New York and Philadelphia, a large & complete assortment of Groceries, Liquors, Fruits, and Crockery ware, that he expects with the first arrivals from Baltimore, a supply of the above articles, and that he has opened a store opposite the STEAM BUILDING , where he flatters himself that he will be able to accommodate his customers not only with the best and choicest kind of goods, especially fresh teas, and Liquors, but on as low terms as elsewhere in this vicinity. P. MAURO.
P. MAURO. Proprietor of Muile , begs the inhabitants of Washington and George Town, to accept of his hearty thanks for the encouragement he has been favored with, informing them that he does not intend to decline his profession, but that he shall continue as for only to instruct on the Piano Forte, Ceman Flute, and Guitar. Washington City, November 10 - tf
Washington City Boarding House. MRS. THOMPSON , informs the public that, having taken two of the six buildings, she has it in her power to accommodate a number of ladies & gentlemen, either as transient boarders, or by the year. Travelers & members of congress and others, will find it an eligible spot, situated half way between the President's house and George Town, dry, healthy, and convenient to the public offices, with the advantage of excellent water. She has Drawing rooms separate from the family, good apartments for servants, excellent stables and coach houses, and will spare no pains to give general satisfaction to those who honor her with their custom. Nov. 27 - 6t
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Tailor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia, he has imported by ship ANN lately arrived at Philadelphia.
A choice assortment Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennetts Velvets, and cord, all different shades and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish cloths and Toilets, rich silk Mouselin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. Ladies habits, regimentals and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Tarvelles celebrated patent parallel suspender, can be had on the same terms as at the manufactory. November 12 - tf
ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law on Capitol Hill. Washington July 26 - tf
50 Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 20th ult. mulatto JOE . Joe is a stout well made dark mulatto fellow 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, about 30 years of age, has several large scars on his hands and body, lips a little ragged, and took with him a tow linen shirt & trowers, one pair of nankin trowers, also one old surcoat coat and old hat much worn. Joe can write a tolerable good hand, & has run away before, when he was taken up & put in the Frederick town jail & sold out by George Cresger in 1805 - by person taking up said fellow, and securing him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive if taken within the county, 20 dollars, and if out of the state the above reward. If brought home all reasonable charges will be paid by the subscriber living in Frederick county, Md. near New Market. SAGLETON BURGE.
M. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. P. S. Joe ran off in company with a fellow named Adam, and they were both lately advertised together; since which Adam has been taken and secured in the jail of York, (Pa.) Joe went in the same direction, and will probably make for Philadelphia, and endeavor to get on board some vessel and go to sea. Sept. 12 - eptf
RAISINS, ALMONDS & CHOCOLATE. W & C SMITH have received by the Welcome Return , Captain Creighton, from New York, 60 Boxes fresh Muscadel Raisins, 10 Kg Gun Raisins, 10 Boxes of shell Macarilles Almonds, 25 Boxes warranted Chocolate. Georgetown Nov. 26 - tf
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS just stopped his shop in F street with a complete assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs , among which at Spermaceti & Linseed oils - also Paints of every description. HOMAS PATTERSON. Washington City June 23 - tf
FOR SALE, A healthy negro woman under 30 years of age, with two healthy children. For particulars apply to the printer. 1st Nov. 1806 - ptf
AMERICAN COFFEE-HOUSE, WASHINGTON CITY.
THE Subscribers have opened for the entertainment of travellers, members of Congress, families, &c. resorting to the seat of government, the houses occupied for several years by Mr. P. D. STELLA, immediately east of the Capitol, to which they respectfully invite the public. The premises are well known as large and convenient, are provided with new beds, and furniture and the best wines and liquors, suitable for 50 horses, with carriage houses, &c. FROST and QUINN. Nov. 4 - tf.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 26. THOMAS THORPE Respectfully informs the public that he has fitted up his House on F street near the BANK , completely for the accommodation of TRAVELERS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, &c. where eight or ten gentlemen can get genteel board, on moderate terms. Also stabling for several horses. November 26 - 3w
For Sale. 1 Crate of Liverpool Earthen ware well assorted. 1 Case of Shoes and Boots. 1 Case of bottled London particular Madeira Wine, Martin que Noyon and Catchup 1 Small bale of Calico. 3 Casks of Catalonia and Vidonia Wine. 4 Casks of Gun Powder. 4 Boxes of B Bon Chocolate. 1 Chest of fresh Hyson Tea. Received on consignment and to be sold immediately for Cash or good notes at 60 days.
JOHN GOULDING Who has for sale. Best Spermaceti candles and oil of the very first manufacture of the United States. Also on hand as usual, A choice stock of good old Madeira Wine, Buccellos, Sherry, Port, Claret, Lisbon and other Wines, Cognac, Bordeaux and Virginia, each Brandy, Jamaica spirit, Holland Gin, Bounce, Whisky &c. Fresh Teas, Porters, Ale &c. &c. - which will be warranted good and sold at the most reduced prices by whole sale and retail. JOHN GOULDING Georgetown, Nov. 18 - tf
On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester , lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 3 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnesby, 12th June 1805 - tf
TO CONTRACTORS.
PROPOSALS will be received at the COLLECTOR'S OFFICE in Norfolk until the first day of February next, for securing the bank at Smith's Point on the Potomac from washing away by the high tides, gale of winds and rains. It is presumed no person will contract without viewing the place, a wall now stands on the shore, and between it and the bank will be required to be filled up with stone, wood, or oyster shells and clay, or marls mud, with the grass thereon; not more than three feet of sapling for filling will be admitted at the bottom of the wall, and bank, the rest must be filled with the above-mentioned materials. A payment of about twenty feet will also be required around the Light House, of stone or bricks, or filled up with oyster shells of at least one foot deep mixed with clay or marls mud. HOMAS NEWTON, Collector. Novem 1 - 24 F
The Subscribers take this method of requesting DAVID DUNCAN late Collector of the port of Machine, to remit them on or before the 1st of March next the amount of their bond given to the United States, as judgment has been obtained against them on said bond. ROBERT ARBOIT, JNO. DODEMEAD. Detroit November 10 - 1m
BOOTS and SHOES.
JOHN MINCHIN, Boot-Maker from Philadelphia, respectfully acquaints his friends and the public that he manufactures and has on hand a large and elegant assortment of Gentlemen's fashionable boots, dancing pumps, dress and strong shoes of the first quality and workmanship. Two Apprentices wanted to the above business. New Jersey Avenue, near Law's buildings, December 1 - 1m
TUNIS CRAVAN, Informs the public that he has opened a New STORE, Near the Navy Yard; where he has for sale a large and extensive assortment of DRY GOODS , which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. Dec 24 - 1m.
CHARLES A. BURNETT, HAS received from London and Liverpool a handsome assortment of articles in his line, consisting of WATCHES & JEWELRY, Silver, Tortoiseshell and Steel Spatulas, Table Engraved Forks with Ivory handles, Pin Knives and Toffars. Ladies and Gentlemen's Pocket BOOKS.
He also continues to manufacture gold and silver ware, at the most reduced prices. George Town Dec 24 - tf District of Columbia, Washington county to wit. BE it remembered, that on this 4th day of December 1806, Gerrard S. Boarman, brought before the subscriber a justice of the peace, in and for said county, a trespassing stray away HORSE , about 15 hands high, appears to be 8 or 9 years old, with a small white spot on his forehead, and a snip on his nose. Given under my hand the day and year above written. SAM. N. SMALLWOOD. The owner of the above described horse is requested to come prove property, pay charges and take him away. GERRARD S. BOARMAN. December 5 - 3t
EZRA VARDEN, TAILOR, F street, three doors west of the Bank, having lately received a General Assortment of GOODS suitable for the season and of the best quality. Will make up the same for those gentlemen who will favor him with their orders in the latest and most fashionable style and very superior workmanship. December 1 - 2m
E. OLIVER, Has just received from London, by the ships London Packet & Complanter, her WINTER MILLINERY , and a very Large and Neat Assortment of FANCY GOODS , among which are the following, viz. Dress caps, velvet bonnets, crape, Beaver hats, Colored do. do. Do. do. for children, White farfaut for Imperial white and drillies, black chip hats and Trasgalgar silks for do. bonnets, An assortment of new Split straw, Leghorn and fashionable rib- and bonnets, bons, Elegant variegated White fatins, peelings, velvet flowers, very manicas, fenilaws handsome wreaths & and modes, bunches, Veilnets of all colors, Velvet and Pearl bands, Puffs and shambrays, Pearl diadems, Embroidering chenil, velvet and ribbon, & bais thread, silk and silk trim- scarlet and black gings for dresses, bombazette Gold & silver spangles, Do. do. bombazettes, Do. do. thread, Do. do. ratinet, Do. do. trimmings, spider net, leno, mouselin, Gold and silver cords and other fash- and tapes, ionable muslins, Silk cords and tassels, fair caps, bandeaux, Gold and silver cords, avender farinas and Silk cords of different flids, colors, Wadding, silk willow, Jet buttons, blacic coats, Silk do. tocks, Bead do. Fish muffs and tippets, Trasgalgar and other damask, silk, camels feathers, hair and other shawls Ionic lace shawls, and head handker- Do. do. sleeves, chiefs, Do. do. shades, Leno caps, figured Angola shawls, farfauts, Trasgalgar and other neck comforts, um- necklaces ear rings brillas, and breast pins, White and black lace A new assortment of veils, Murray's shoes, erumed hair powder, Ladies' garters, tooth powder and Do. tocks, tooth brushes, Pic nic hose, Dressing combs, Gow- Saddle do. lands lotion, Silk do. Madras and bandanna Cotton do. handkerchiefs, Black worsted, do. Working and sewing Net Venetian and o- cotton, sewing silks, ther suspender, Children's net shoes. Lace silk pic net Do. stockings, York tan, beaver and hinzee calicoes, kid gloves, Cotton shambray, Thread cotton, silk Gurrahs and bastas, and Vandeyck laces, Cambries dimities, black and white, cambric muffs, Venetian rosy and Unders gigshams, 9 quarter shawls, Fannels checks, Do. do. dresses, Calimancoes, Best white undress Irish Linens, at gut, buckram, Tapes, bobbing, etc. George Town, Dec. 1 - 3t & wsw
CHEAP GOODS. T. W. P. PRO, Seven Buildings, has received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a Large Assortment of DRY GOODS , which he will sell unusual low. Also London IANO FORTES , Liquors and Groceries of a superior quality. November 7 - 1m. 3
BAILY WASHINGTON, HAS removed his Store to South Street near the Capitol and has received a fresh supply of GOODS consisting of fine and coarse cloths, Bennetts fashionable cords and worked fustian, calimancoes, veils and constitution cords, 4 1/4s and 7 1/8s Irish linens, tickleburg, brown wool and Memplen linens, 6 1/4s and 4 1/8s cambric muffs, chintzes, and printed calicoes, dimities, shambray cotton and silk shawls, white, green, scarlet and red flannels, silk, cotton, worsted, lambs wool and patent hose, shoe socks, boot and pantaloons stockings, silk and cotton umbrellas, a handsome supply of ladies kid, morocco and leather slippers, Misses morocco, and leather, do. children's Jefferson morocco shoes, mens and boys leather shoes, men's worsted, varu, drawn tan, buckskin, beaver & raw silk gloves, ladies extra long silk, beaver and cotton gloves, crockery and glass ware. GR. ERBE, genuine Spanish segars by the box, with a number of other articles which he is determined to sell as low as they do in George Town or any other part of the district. December 5 - 2w
TEN Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY on the 18th ult. a negro woman of mine named MOLL . She is about twenty-five years of age, of yellowish complexion, of low stature and rather corpulent. Her face is generally full of pimples; on the upper part of her breast there is a scar nearly the size of a common finger. The above reward of ten dollars will be paid to any person who will bring her home. GEORGE FRENCH. George Town, December 5 - tf
JUST RECEIVED. WOOD'S best London superfine cloths and calimancoes, Bennet's patent cord, Do. do. cloth } best Spanish. Rich mouselin waistcoating, Fancy do. Irish linen and Russia sheeting, Men's best London hats. Silk, worsted, lambs wool, cotton, and gauze stockings. Fancy printed muffs and shawls, Carpet and carpeting, Rich Brufles do. Fine white and scarlet flannels, Plain, coatings and second do. ths. Which with my large assortment of woollens and fancy goods were bought on such terms as to justify my fellow the low rate that any regular importer can afford to sell at. J. COX. George Town, December 8 - 6w
AMSTERDAM GIN. JUST received by the ship WILLIAM MURDOCH direct from Amsterdam, 10 Pipes of the best HOLLAND GIN , for sale by W. & C. SMITH. Georgetown, Nov. 17 - 1-3w
JAMES S. STEVENSON, Has for Sale at his Drug Store near the Navy Yard. 20 boxes window glass, 8 by 10, and 10 by 12, 12 boxes first quality Spanish segars, 10 boxes do. American do. Spermaceti and linseed oil, and a large assortment of Drugs and Paints, Washington Nov. 5 - ew
By his excellency ROBERT BOWIE Governor of Maryland. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it has been stated to me, by the petition of number of respectable persons, inhabitants of Prince George's county, that a MURDER hath been committed on the person of CHARLES NEVITY , junior, late or Prince George's county - by a certain negro man, (slave of Basil Soper,) called WALL , who hath since absconded and fled from justice. And whereas, it is the duty of the Executive to guard as much as may be against the commission of such enormities, and to bring such offenders against the laws and peace of society to justice. I have therefore thought proper to issue this my Proclamation , and do, by and with the advice and consent of the Council, offer a reward of One Hundred Dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and secure the said negro WALL , in any jail in the United States, so that he be brought to justice.
Given in Council, at the city of Annapolis, under the Seal of the state of Maryland, this sixteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and six. ROBERT BOWIE, By his Excellency's command. NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. Ordered, That the foregoing Proclamation be published once in each week until countermanded, in the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Federal Gazette and Evening Post, at Baltimore; the Fredericktown Advocate, and in the National Intelligencer, at the City of Washington. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. Sept. 22 - wtf.
NOTICE. This is to give notice that the Subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's court of Prince George's county in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Peter Wood , jun. late of said county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the first day of June next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this third day of November 1806. JOHN T. WOOD, Administrator, November 7 - wtf
A TEACHER WANTED. A MAN who can come well recommended competent to teach the English Language grammatically, the Mathematics and Geography; by application to the Rev. Mr. Thomas Harrison of Prince William county, Virginia, or to Mr. David Boyle, merchant of Dumfries, may secure a salary for the next year, of Two hundred and fifty dollars, and his board. Letters directed to Mr. Boyle, post paid, will be duly attended to. November 19 - 3tw
50 Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, living near Chaptico, St. Mary's county on the 19th of August last, a negro fellow by the name of JOE , about 24 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, very dark complexion, has a broad mouth and shows his teeth pretty much if you can get him to laugh, with a baulful cast of his head at the same time, has a remnant of a fear on his neck occasioned by the stroke of a whip; he had on and took with him two shirts, two pair of trowers, one waistcoat and over jacket all home manufacture a coarse hat much worn. It is probable he has obtained a pass, as he has been endeavoring so to do, under the name of David Short or Butler, it is probable he will make for Annapolis and from thence to Balton, on the Eastern Shore where I purchased him 10 or 12 years ago of Dr. John Emory since deceased, or he will endeavor to get to Queenstown, Queen Anne's county where he has relations. I will give for taking up and securing said fellow in any jail so that I get him again if taken within this county ten dollars, if out of this county and within forty miles of this place twenty dollars, if sixty miles from home thirty dollars, if eighty miles from home forty dollars, and if on the Eastern Shore or any greater distance from home the above reward and reasonable charges paid if brought home by WILLIAM BRISCOE. St. Mary's county, St. Clement's Bay, December 3 - 3tw
NOTICE. This is to give notice that the subscriber of Washington city hath obtained from the Orphan's court of the county of Washington in the district of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of John Stenger , late of Washington city, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 8th day of June next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 8th day of December, 1806. SOLOMON STENGER, Adm'r. December 8 - 3t
TEAS, WINES, BRANDY, GINS SUG. R. &c. &c. New London from B and the Schooner Dispute , captain Smith from New York. 40 chests of fresh hyson, young hyson, and hyson skin tea, warranted good, imported in August last, 1 chest and 13 small boxes fine imperial teas, 1 chest gunpowder tea, in small leaden canisters. 10 final boxes hyson Chunlan tea, 1 pipe, 2 bhd. and 4 quarter casks Sicily wine, 7 pipes genuine London particular Madeira wine 4, 5, and 9 years old, 30 quarter casks old sherry wine, 12 do. Colmewar do. 10 do. Catalonia do. 1 pipe 2 bhd. and 2 quarter casks, London particular encriffe, do. 1 pipe and 10 quarter casks Lisbon do. 12 pipes high proof cognac brandy, some of it very old, 10 pipes Pierponts New York anchor gin, 12 bhd. prime St. Croix sugars, 75 bhd. tierces and barrels. Trinidad sugars calculated for retailing, the greater part entitled to drawback, 30 barrels lost and lump sugars, 70 boxes mould candles, 14 do. spermaceti do. 6 bags pepper, 12 boxes London mustard, 10 boxes Florence oil in flasks, 15 baskets Marfeles do. in bottles, 30 boxes olives, capers and anchovies, 70 whole and half boxes best Havana segars, 4 bhd. sugar house molasses, 300 baskets fine table salt, 100 small sacks Liverpool & fired salt, 32 crates Liverpool ware, 300 jug boiled Holland linseed oil, 100 demijohns. 13 bales India piece goods, consisting of gurrahs, raitas, mamoodies, saubaho, &c. 1 bale very fine and wide Russia sheeting, 1000 lb. Coffee. Fresh Zante currants, Smyrna figs, nutmegs, English walnuts, filberts, &c. 100 buffalo and 120 barrels excellent potatoes. The above goods have been carefully selected in the New York market, and purchased on the best terms. They will be sold by the subscriber at their ware house opposite Lowndes wharf, at a moderate advance. WALTER & CLEMENT SMITH, WHO HAVE ALSO IN STORE, Old Port and Lisbon Wine, Holland Gin, Bordeaux Brandy and a few chests Souchong Tea. George Town, October 29 - wtf
The Subscribers residing near the Navy Yard, offer for sale on the most reasonable terms the following articles in addition to their former stock. Hibberts best London porter in barrels of 5 1/2 doz. bottles each, A few pipes French brandy, Wine of different qualities by the pipe, half pipe or quarter cask, 20 boxes fresh Malaga raisins. JOSEPH CASSIN, & Co. Dec. 8 - 3t
ROMULUS RIGGS, HAS imported by the ships Leenidas and William and John arrived at Alexandria, the brig Mary & Allen arrived at Georgetown, TWENTY-SEVEN PACKAGES OF SEASONABLE GOODS , consisting of viz. Superfine second and low priced cloths and calimancoes, do. napped, frize, coatings and hocking, bazes, Bennetts patent cords, velvets and fatints silk, Angola, worsted, cotton and wool hose Bennetts cords, mouselin and other fancy waistcoating; two cases sent from best London hats of newest fashion sent as a sample, Rose and dufile blankets, Plains, kerseys, fearnoughts, and Kendal cottons, Carpets and carpeting, Two cases assorted Manchester, Also received from Philadelphia, 4 cases 4 1/4s and 7 1/8s very fine Irish Linens, 6 boxes India muffs, 1 trunk Ladies velvet and split straw bonnets, French, India & Italian Mantua silk shawls, bandanna handkerchiefs, Lincas and laco muffs, cambric and India jacquet muffs, chintzes, calicoes, umbrellas, Grecian robes, laces, lace shades and veils, gloves of all kinds, and many other articles to complete his assortment. Wishing to sell the entire stock of goods now on hand by the first of March next, they will be sold only to cover cost, which will reduce the price at least 15 to 20 per cent lower than any in the place. Persons wishing to purchase to sell again will find many articles by the piece lower than they can be had in Baltimore or Philadelphia. To be sold entire for cash or tobacco.
The best price cash given for tobacco imported in Georgetown. Georgetown, December 8 - 6w PUBLIC NOTICE. IS hereby given to all persons who have any demands against LEVI HOLDEN , an insolvent debtor that the subscriber assignee of the said Levi , will attend at the house of John Baird , innkeeper in the town of Hackenfack on Wedne day the 18th of July next at 10 of the clock in the forenoon to make a dividend amongst the creditors of the said Levi of such money as shall then have come to his hands of which those concerned will please to take notice. JONATHAN BALDWIN, Assignee. December 5 - 4t
FOR SALE or Exchange, A MIDDLE AGED NEGRO WOMAN, WHO understands cooking and all kinds of house work, and has an excellent character for honesty and sobriety, would be exchanged for a girl of 12 or 15 years of age, or would be sold on liberal terms. Enquire of the printer. December 5 - 2w
TO RENT, On very low terms, FOUR convenient Two story brick DWELLING HOUSES directly south of the Six Buildings. Apply to T. H. GILLISS, Washington city, Aug. 24 - wtf