The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1804-12-05 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. V.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. DCL.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1804.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
Ship Timber, Plank, &c.
WANTED at the NAVY YARD, Washington, a quantity of the under-mentioned materials, for which the fair market prices at New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore, will be paid on delivery, viz.
THICK STUFF and PLANK of white oak and heart yellow pine of 12 to 14 inches in breadth, 50 feet long and upwards, viz.
  9 inch thick 5 inch thick   8 1-2 do. 4 1-2 do.   8 do. 4 do.   7 1-2 do. 3 1-2 do.   7 do. 3 do.   6 1-2 do. 2 1-2 do.   6 do. 2 do.   5 1-2 do. 1 1-2 do. 
Logs of white oak, and heart yellow pine, from 12 to 16 inches square, and 16 to 30 feet long,
Do. of 16 to 18 inches square, and 30 to 40 feet long, the prices will be greater,
Do. of larger sizes and lengths, still more so.
Timbers of live oak, cedar and locusts, all sizes,
Crooked logs, and pieces of white oak, walnut and chestnut,
Knees do. do.
Locust treenails, all sizes,
Alh logs, and oak rafter,
Handspikes and capstan bars of hiccory and ash, various sizes,
Spruce pine spars,
Do. lower yards,
Do. half do.
Do. topmasts,
Also, lever and pipe staves and heading, of white oak.
Any person desirous of supplying a quantity, and wishing to ascertain the prices previous to delivery, will be furnished therewith on application to the subscriber, and describing the particulars.
THOMAS TINGEY, Superintendent.
Navy Yard, Washington, Nov. 23—tf
SUWARROW BOOTS.
BOOT & SHOE WAREHOUSE.
JOHN MINCIN Boot-Maker from Philadelphia, respectfully acquaints his friends former customers and the public that he has now opened an elegant assortment of gentlemen's fashionable Suwarrows boots, plain boots, bootees, dress and strong shoes.
Washington, New Jersey avenue near the Capitol—November 7—tf
TO RENT,
THE house occupied by J. P. VANNESS. Enquire of John Little at the Treasury Department or of the subscriber, at Doctor John Beatty's George Town.
Possession given on the 1st December.
ABSALEOM JOY.
November 7—tf
THE subscribers have opened a GROCERY STORE in the house near the Capitol, lately occupied by Mr. JAMES D. BARRY—where they have for sale, low, for cash or in exchange for country produce.
Genuine Cogniac Brandy,
Inferior French do.
Old Jamaica Spirits,
Madeira, } Wines, by the quarter cask
Sherry, } and case, or smaller quantity.
Lisbon, } Claret, }
Brown Sugar, 1st and 2d quality,
Loaf and Lump, do.
Molasses,
Fishin Butter,
Mould Candles,
Sweet Oil,
Spices of different kinds,
Fig Blue,
Starch,
Almonds,
Anchovies, } In bottles.
Capers, }
Powder and Shot,
Excellent Wine Vinegar,
Gin,
Whiskey,
Hylon, } Teas, fresh, and of su-
Imperial, } perior quality.
Young Hylon }
Salt Herrings in Barrels.
PETER HEALY, & Co. Washington October 31—tf
IZRA VARDEN, TAYLOR & WOOLLEN DRAPER. IN F STREET 3 DOORS FROM THE BANK.
HAS just received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL GOODS—consisting of the best London Superfines, Coatings, Knaps, Molekins, Beavers for Sur-touts, Silk Molekins, Tolienets, Marceilles and Swandowns, with a good assortment of Manchester goods and patent Bennets cord, &c. &c. which he will make up in the most fashionable style and good workmanship for any gentleman who may favor him with their orders and will also sell to those gentlemen who may think proper to employ others to make.
November 5—1m
Annapolis, Nov. 29.
On Wednesday, the 21st inst. the honorable WILLIAM PINKNEY, esq. who has lately returned from a long residence in England under a public appointment from the United States, and recently under a special appointment also from the state of Maryland, arrived in this city, and was immediately waited upon at Caton's tavern by a large concourse of respectable citizens, members of the legislature, &c. whose looks still more than their declarations evinced the satisfaction felt at the safe return of this distinguished and highly accomplished gentleman. Among others the persons whose names are subscribed thereto waited on Mr. Pinkney, and presented him with the following note.
To the honorable WILLIAM PINKNEY, esq.
Annapolis, Nov. 21, 1804.
SIR, WE are deputed by a number of your old friends and fellow-citizens of Annapolis, to congratulate you on your safe arrival in this country, and to express the pleasure they feel at your appearance in this your native city. We are desired also to declare their impressions in regard to the honorable manner in which you are understood to have fulfilled the objects of your late mission to Europe, and the service which you have incidentally been enabled to render to the state of Maryland in the successful termination of an affair of great importance to its rights and interests. These impressions we are authorized to say are as gratifying to the pride of your fellow-citizens as they are respectful and affectionate towards yourself. We are further deputed, Sir, to request that you will give your friends an opportunity of personally welcoming you to Annapolis, by favoring them with your company at a public dinner at Mr. Caton's tavern on Friday next, at three o'clock.
D. Sir to be considered as sharing most cordially in the sentiments here expressed, we have the honor to be, with great esteem, Sir, your most obedient servants,
John Kilty, John Davidson, Burton Whetcroft, John Gassaway, John Muir, Samuel H. Howard.
To which Mr. Pinkney, on the next day, (having in the interim signified verbally its acceptance of the invitation,) returned the following answer.
Annapolis, Nov. 22, 1804.
GENTLEMEN, I have read with peculiar sensibility the kind and flattering testimonial of approbation and esteem which you have done me the honor to deliver to me on the part of my fellow-citizens of Annapolis. After an absence of more than eight years from my country to meet with such a reception from the inhabitants of my native city, to which in every vicissitude of life and fortune I have always felt, and shall continue to feel, the most lively attachment, is more grateful to my heart than I am able to express.
I beg you, gentlemen, to accept, with my best wishes for the future prosperity of this city, my sincere acknowledgments for the terms in which you have been so good as to convey its sense of my public conduct during my residence abroad. I shall take great pleasure in availing myself of your polite invitation.
I have the honor to be, with unfeigned respect and regard, Gentlemen, your most obedient humble servant.
WILLIAM PINKNEY.
John Kilty, John Davidson, Burton Whetcroft, John Gassaway, John Muir, & Samuel Harvey Howard, Esquires.
The following card of invitation was on the same day, presented to the president of the Senate and the speaker of the house of delegates, and communicated by them (from the chair) to the members of their respective houses.
Annapolis, Nov. 21, 1804.
SIR, A number of the inhabitants of Annapolis, desirous of giving to their fellow citizen William Pinkney, esq. who has lately returned to this country from the successful discharge of important public functions in Europe, a testimony of the satisfaction they feel at his arrival among them, and of the high esteem they entertain for his character, have deputed us to request his presence at a dinner to be given for that purpose at
Mr. Caton's tavern on Friday next; this invitation having been accepted by Mr. Pinkney, we obey with pleasure a further injunction by requesting, Sir, to be favored at the said public dinner with your company and that of the members of the honorable house in which you preside.
With great respect, we have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient servants.
[Signed as before.]
Agreeably to this arrangement a great number of the citizens, the members of the legislature generally, with the judges of the court of appeals, several other gentlemen of distinction who had also been invited, and the honorable Mr. Pinkney, assembled on Friday at Mr. Caton's tavern, and partook of an elegant dinner, at which the utmost degree of conviviality and harmony prevailed. After dinner the following toasts were given alternately by the honorable Mr. Harwood of the council, who (in the unavoidable absence of his excellency the governor) presided, and Nicholas Carroll, esq. who acted as Vice-President.
 1. The people of the United States.  2. The President of the United States.  3. The Congress of the United States.  4. The memory of general Washington.  5. The ever memorable day of the declaration of independence.  6. The memory of Benjamin Franklin and other departed statesmen of America.  7. The memory of Warren, Montgomery, Mercer, and other departed soldiers of America.  8. The late revolutionary army and navy of the United States.  9. The heads of departments in the government of the United States.  10. The militia of America.  11. The army and navy of the United States.  12. A speedy enlargement to our countrymen in captivity.  13. The state of Maryland.  14. Agriculture, commerce and manufactures.  15. Peace, union and public confidence.  16. The cause of freedom throughout the world.  17. The American fair. 
After Mr. Pinkney had retired, by Mr. Montgomery of the House of Delegates.
William Pinkney, esq. the successful agent for the recovery of the bank stock belonging to the state of Maryland in the British funds.
On Saturday the following resolution being propounded to the House of Delegates was read and concurred with.
Resolved, That Mr. Stephen and Mr. Montgomery be a committee to wait on Mr. Pinkney to present him with the compliments of this House, and to congratulate him on his safe return to his native country, and to inform Mr. Pinkney, that the House of Delegates will receive any further communications or elucidations which he may be pleased to make to them in person relative to the affairs of the bank stock, for the recovery of which the state of Maryland is so much indebted to his personal attention and exertions.
Mr. Pinkney having received the foregoing communication by the gentlemen named for the purpose of making the same, immediately attended the House of Delegates, and being conducted to a chair within the bar, gave, with his accustomed precision and elegance, the elucidations required relative to the recovery and transfer of the bank stock, on the subject of which his lengthy and able communications, comprehending his correspondence with the minutes and law officers of the British government, and with the American secretary of state, had already been read in both houses of the legislature with every mark of interest and approbation. After receiving such private civilities as the shortness of his stay would permit, Mr. Pinkney left Annapolis on Tuesday morning, intending, it is supposed, to visit the seat of the general government, where it is not doubted his reception will be such as is due to acknowledged merit highly cultivated talents, and faithful public service.
ALEXANDRIA, November 30.
At a numerous meeting of the inhabitants of the town and county of Alexandria, convened by public advertisement at the Court-house of the said town, Abraham Faw, Esq. was unanimously requested to take the chair, there on he appointed Richard Dinmore, Secretary.
On motion. It was Resolved, 1st. That this meeting highly approve of convening delegates from the different parts of the district of Columbia, for the purpose of considering of and deliberating on such measures as may tend to the general welfare thereof.
2d. That as the Levy court of this county and the Common Council of this town of Alexandria, have declined on their part, the appointment of Delegates, this meeting will proceed to elect by ballot six persons to represent this town and county in the convention now in session in the City of Washington.
3d. That this convention do immediately proceed to ballot for six persons to represent the inhabitants of this City and County in the convention of this district.
4th. That John Longdon, Hen. Rose and John McKenny be a committee to receive the ballots of the citizens present.
On counting the ballots the following persons were found to be elected, by almost the unanimous assent of their fellow citizens as delegates to the said convention, viz.
WALTER JONES, HENRY ROSE, PRESLY GUNNEL, FRANCIS PEYTON, ABRAHAM FAW, and LEWIS SUMMERS.
A gentleman present then informed the meeting that he had just prepared a few additional resolutions, disavowing and disapproving the proceedings of a late assemblage of persons, who had resolved to address the President of the United States for the removal of the Colonel of the 2d Legion, from his command.—Some of the persons, who had been present at the assemblage before mentioned, opposed the introduction of any resolutions, on a subject foreign to that for which this meeting was avowedly called. They urged that it was unfair and uncandid to call a town meeting for one purpose, and then without notice of any such intention, introduce other subjects of discussion. And they insinuated that some unfair plan had been previously arranged for bringing forward this foreign discussion by surprise.
It was answered that the expression, by this meeting, of their opinion on the subject proposed, must have a decided advantage in point of authority and fairness, over any opinion expressed by such an assemblage of persons, as had before undertaken to act as a town meeting.—The present meeting were called together, at the request of a previous meeting of respectable citizens, whose request signed by their Chairman, had been published—the object of this meeting was important and solemn. It concerned the general interests of the town and county, and offered every possible inducement to a full convocation of the people. It was for the solemn and important purpose of electing their delegates to a general convention. It must therefore be presumed to be, and was in fact, as general an assembly of the people, as could be expected or could be practicable on any occasion. Being so assembled, they could not be limited by any man or set of men, as to the object or nature of their deliberations. The great requisite, is, on all such occasions to have the full sense of the community—more especially as a partial assemblage of persons had attempted to palm their personal determinations, upon the world, for the genuine sense of the town—on the other hand the assemblage on the night of Saturday last, was not called together in a manner or for objects calculated to bring together a general assembly of the good citizens of this town or county, to say nothing of the manner, the objects were altogether of a personal nature, unconnected with the general or essential interests of the people. The delicacy of
* This insinuation was certainly unfounded—for it is a fact asserted on the most unquestionable authority, that the resolutions were drawn by the mover after he came to the meeting between the time of adopting the preceding resolutions and that of finishing the ballot for delegates and so far from any such plan being arranged, they were shewn by the mover to only one gentleman before they were proposed to the meeting.
all thinking discreet and candid men, was shocked by the terms by which the pretended meeting of the people was called and at the too probable motives which actuated them, and they would not countenance it by their presence. As the malignant passions and motives that did actuate the authors of that proceeding, were necessarily partial in their extent, so they were incapable of bringing together but a very partial assembly of the people.
The question was then taken, whether the mover of the additional resolutions should be allowed to read and submit them to this meeting, and it was resolved in the affirmative by a very large majority.
The mover then read and submitted the following resolutions which were seconded, and three times distinctly read.
Resolved, as the opinion of this meeting, That the right of every people, peaceably to assemble, to discuss and to consider their rights, their public interests and their grievances, is founded on the fundamental, and the indispensable principles of true liberty;—but that a partial convocation of factious, and exasperated partisans, assembled for objects revolting to the wishes, the sense, and the justice of the community at large, & actuated by motives of private and individual rancour, or of party animosity, deserves the reprobation of all good citizens, in as much as the motives are immoral, and more especially as it may tend by such flagrant abuses to bring into discredit, and depreciate the just estimation due to the free, unbiased and respectable declarations of the public sentiment, when legitimately announced.
Resolved, That this meeting do pointedly disapprove and disavow the proceedings of a late assemblage of persons in this town, on the subject of preferring a petition to the President of the United States;—
1st. Because the object and the motives that were known to advance most of the persons concerned, and the manner of calling the meeting, were not such as to bring forward a general but partial assemblage of the people;—
2d. Because they did not proceed to discuss with candour and liberality the merit or the hardship of any law, or the official conduct of any officer, and in a dispassionate and discreet manner, to decide upon either, but gratified their private piques and animosities against an individual.
3d. Because the censures by them suggested against the conduct of that individual are unjust and unfounded;
4th. Because they have notoriously misrepresented the real state of the discipline and good order of the second legion of the Militia of this district;
5th. Because the only real obstacles to the organization of a respectable militia, were not the misconduct, inattention, or incapacity of any of the officers, but an unrelenting and violent opposition of an exasperated party, aided by a few of better intentions, who disapproved of the innovations on the former militia system, made by a late act of Congress.
Considerable discussions took place on the merits of the foregoing resolutions, and the question being put by the Chairman, they were adopted by a very large majority, and ordered to be printed.—The meeting then adjourned.
For NEW ORLEANS.
The fast sailing ship FAME Captain, DAVIS, a CONSTANT TRADER, With Elegant and extensive accommodation for passengers. She is expected to sail the 9th December—For freight or passage apply to the captain on board or
WILLIAM TAYLOR. Baltimore, Nov. 28—3t
Wine, Fruits, Salt, &c.
JUST received and for sale by the subscribers, the cargo of the Sloop Unity from Lisbon—Consisting of Salt, Lisbon Wine in quarter casks, Lemons and Sweet Oranges in boxes, Almonds, Figs, Preferred Fruits, Peaches, Bottled Corks and Lisbon Baskets—Apply to
ROBT. T. MOORE & Co.
Who have for sale as usual, Window Glass of various sizes, and a quantity of green Coffee in Tierce bags and barrels. Alexandria Dec. 3—3t
Wanted to rent or purchase
a large and convenient HOUSE, with 100 or 150 acres of Land, in an healthy situation—the neighborhood of Baltimore, Lk. Ridge or toward the vicinity of the city of Washington will be preferred.
Letters addressed to the subscriber, particularly mentioning the improvements, terms, &c. shall be immediately attended to. GEORGE RALPH. Charlotte Hall, St. Mary's county. November 30—

We have authority for stating, that on the first notice to the British government of the conduct of Capt. Bradley in the harbour of New York, it was signified to our minister in London, that the Lords Commissioners of the British Admiralty, highly disapproving that conduct, had given orders for the immediate removal of Capt. Bradley from the command of the Cambrian, and for his returning to England to answer for his proceedings.
Extract of a letter from Charles Stewart, Master Commandant of the brig Siren, dated off Tripoli, August 9, 1804.
The scene of combat has commenced. The Commodore arrived here on the 23d ultimo, with 6 gun boats and 2 mortar boats carrying each a mortar of 13 inches. Bad weather prevented us commencing our operations until the 3d inst. At 2 P. M. the signal was made to prepare for battle. At 3 we got within gunshot of the batteries and cast off the gun boats. They advanced in a line ahead, led by captain Decatur and covered by the brigs, schooners, and ship Constitution. The enemy had 17 gun boats moored in a line in front of their batteries, also a brig of 16 guns and a schooner of 10 guns, moored to cover their boats. The moments were anxious as we advanced. A discharge of shells from the mortar-boats induced the enemy to open their fire. It was heavy and incessant. Yet our brave fellows advanced with all possible intrepidity through a shower of grape shot. When our boats got within 20 yards, they discharged 40 pounds of musket balls from each of their great guns, supported with a volley of musketry. This obliged the 3 boats composing the enemy's right wing to cut their cables and retreat. Our boats then bore up for those to leeward, captain Decatur boarded the first boat and carried her. Lieut. Tripp boarded and carried the second: Lieut. James Decatur in the act of boarding the third was killed. Capt. Decatur then continued down their line and carried the three, all of which were brought safely off. The time from the first fire to its ceasing was one hour and a half. The Turks were driven out of Fort Franca, and they must have sustained considerable damage from the shot and shells passing into the town. Your favorite Tripp has eleven wounds from the Sabre, but he is recovering fast. We made a number of prisoners, 27 of whom are severely wounded. The boats we captured are excellent. They mount, 2 of them brass 26 pounders—the other a brass 18 pounder. On the 5th they were rigged and we should have returned to the attack, but a small French privateer came out. By her we learnt the enemy had 1 boat sunk, another with two thirds of her crew killed and all the rest were more or less injured. They also informed us that the enemy were employed all night repairing their damages, the platforms in the batteries having been torn up. Commodore Preble sent the French privateer back with the wounded. The next day he returned, with a letter from the French Consul, bearing strong marks of a pacific disposition in the Bashaw—the result of our success. The commodore however determined to attack them again and to the westward. Accordingly on the 7th at 8 A. M. the signal was made to advance in two lines and attack the batteries. The morning was calm and warm, which prevented our getting in until 12 o'clock, when the enemy opened their fire from their batteries. The mortar boats gained their position and anchored at half past 12. The gun boats having got within point blank range soon dismounted two guns in the western battery and drove out the enemy. A shell fell in battery Franca where it burst and they did not renew their fire for nearly half an hour. At 1 P. M. gun boat No. 9 blew up. In her we lost our friend Caldwell, who commanded, and Midshipman Dorsey, a promising young officer. With them died eight brave fellows of the Siren and several more were severely wounded. Midshipman Spence who was fortunately spunging the gun, and several more were not hurt. They had just time to load and were going to fire their gun when she sunk to the bottom, and Spence with his brave remaining few gave three cheers as she went down. We not being above 200 yards from her at the time my boats were immediately despatched to pick them up. The cessation of the fire of the gun boats was but momentary. It was redoubled on the enemy, so that it seemed to say for four hours we revenge our brave companions. At 3 the signal of recall was made by the commodore and the firing ceased. On the evening of the day of the last action, the frigate John Adams, Captain Chauncy, joined us and I received my commission as a master commandant in the navy.
promising young officer. With them died eight brave fellows of the Siren and several more were severely wounded. Midshipman Spence who was fortunately spunging the gun, and several more were not hurt. They had just time to load and were going to fire their gun when she sunk to the bottom, and Spence with his brave remaining few gave three cheers as she went down. We not being above 200 yards from her at the time my boats were immediately despatched to pick them up. The cessation of the fire of the gun boats was but momentary. It was redoubled on the enemy, so that it seemed to say for four hours we revenge our brave companions. At 3 the signal of recall was made by the commodore and the firing ceased. On the evening of the day of the last action, the frigate John Adams, Captain Chauncy, joined us and I received my commission as a master commandant in the navy.
A writer in the Evening Post, under the signature of "An American," has undertaken to criminate the executive of the United States, for what he designates an interference in the internal affairs of Tripoli. The composition is excessively verbose, and entirely devoid of precision of thought or style; and might be suffered to take the ordinary course of the numerous calumnies against the administration, but for its assertions relative to transactions, which have recently attracted the public attention, in various shapes. Commodore Morris, who at a former period of the war with Tripoli was entrusted with the force destined for its prosecution, and with the arrangements for peace when the proper season should arrive, has thought it right to publish a body of official correspondence.
The following extracts from his pamphlet furnish the materials for animadversion by "An American."
Letter of Mr. Madison to Mr. Eaton, dated Aug. 22, 1802.
"Not having your last letters by me I cannot refer to their dates nor particularly to their contents. The most important part of them communicated the plan concerted with the brother of the Bashaw of Tripoli, for making use of him against the latter, in favor of the United States. Although it does not accord with the general sentiments or views of the United States, to intermeddle in the domestic contests of other countries, it cannot be unfair in the prosecution of a just war, or the accomplishment of a reasonable peace, to turn to their advantage the enmity and pretensions of others against a common foe." "Should this rival brother be disappointed in his object, it will be due to the honor of the United States to treat his misfortune with the utmost tenderness and restore him as nearly as may be to the situation from which he was drawn, unless some other proper arrangement should be more acceptable to him. The wish of the President will be conveyed to Commodore Morris, and Mr. Cathcart, with a suggestion that, in the event of peace with the ruling Bashaw, an attempt should be made to insert some provision favorable to his brother."
"In a letter from the same gentleman, and of the same date, to Mr. Cathcart, we find the following paragraph: "According to the information given by Mr. Eaton, he has prevailed on the brother of the Bashaw of Tripoli to repair to Malta with a view to be with our squadron before Tripoli, and to be made use of against the Bashaw." At this distance it is difficult to judge accurately of the project, or to give particular instructions for the management of it. Although it does not accord with the general sentiments or views of the United States to intermeddle in the domestic controversies of other countries, it cannot be unfair, in the prosecution of a just war or the accomplishment of a reasonable peace, to take advantage of the hostile co-operation of others. As far, therefore, as the views of the brother may contribute to our success, the aid of them may be used for the purpose. Should this aid be found inapplicable, or his own personal object unattainable, it will be due to the honor of the United States and to the expectations he will have naturally formed, to treat his disappointment with much tenderness, and to restore him (as nearly as may be) to the situation from which he was drawn, or to some other convenient arrangement that may be more eligible to him. In case of a treaty of peace with the ruling Bashaw of Tripoli, perhaps it may be possible to make some stipulation, formal or informal, in favor of the brother, which may be a desirable alleviation of his misfortune."
To this is added the following letter of the secretary of the navy, dated Aug. 28, 1804.
"In adjusting the terms of peace with the Bey of Tripoli, whatever regard may be had to the situation of his brother, it is not to be considered by you of sufficient magnitude to prevent or even to retard a final settlement with the D. y. Mr. Eaton in this affair cannot be considered an authorised agent of the government."
ent magnitude to prevent or even to retard a final settlement with the D. y. Mr. Eaton in this affair cannot be considered an authorised agent of the government."
From these letters it is assumed, 1. That the present administration, in violation of their uniform professions before they entered office, have improperly interfered in the internal concerns of a foreign nation.
2. That the interference, in this instance "is a breach of all law human and divine,"—that it is an attempt "to seduce a subject from his allegiance, and stimulate him to rebellion"—"to instigate and assist the wretch who would imbue his hands in a brother's blood"—It is added that "there is scarce a tint or trait in the black catalogue of crimes, but what may be found in this act which the Secretary's doctrine is intended to justify." And that "taken together, they amount to a declaration that the state of war cancels all moral obligations, cuts asunder every human tie, severs the dearest bonds of nature, and justifies the primal sin."
3. It is declared that Sidi Hamet was, at the period of time to which the above letters relate, governor of Derna, under the Bashaw's authority.
4. It is also declared that the present ruling Bashaw is the rightful occupant of the throne.
5. It is insinuated that the language of the secretary of state is at war with that of the secretary of the navy, and inferred that the American government authorised overtures to Sidi Hamet, which they did not mean, in a certain event, to adhere to.
With regard to the first charge, it is not recollected that the members of the present administration before they entered office declared it is just for one nation to interfere in the internal concerns of another. It is very probable their sentiments were hostile to the ordinary interference of one European nation with the interior concerns of another. It may be that in their individual capacities, they reprobated, with all America, the coalition of the allied powers against France. But it does not follow either from a general aversion to such interference, or from a particular repugnance to the coalition of these powers against France, that they deemed all interference unjust or improper. The pretensions of Louis to the throne of France were made in this case the cause of war, and were not merely used as an instrument for prosecuting it vigorously after it was commenced; while in the case of Sidi Hamet, his pretensions to the throne were not the cause of war, but were a just expedient adopted to facilitate its conclusion, long after its commencement by Tripoli. Had the United States during a period of peace, attempted to make use of a subject of Tripoli to destroy the reigning monarch, there might have been some analogy between the cases. But the relations of the two nations were essentially changed by the occurrence of war; and the history of mankind, no less than the principles of justice authorise Mr. Madison's declaration, "that it cannot be unfair, in the prosecution of a just war, or the accomplishment of a reasonable peace, to take advantage of the hostile co-operation of others." Instances to this effect might be multiplied to any extent; it may be sufficient to say that during our revolutionary struggles this very expedient of exciting co-operation from the subjects of the enemy was practised with respect to Ireland, Canada, &c. It might be added that the governments of Barbary not being those of civilized nations cannot claim the advantage of those liberal rules of polished societies, which are never practised by themselves.
But not only the doctrines contended for by "An American" are unjust, the assumed facts likewise are false. Sidi Hamet was not governor of Derna at the time of the communication between Mr. Eaton and himself, but was an exile at Tunis; and consequently all the jargon about "rebellion," and "allegiance," sinks into nothing. Further, he was the elder brother, and was expelled from the throne by fraud. From these facts it follows that the administration have in this case pursued a just end by warrantable means; and that the measures they authorised, so far from countenancing or aiding any thing unjust in itself, actually tended to restore rights founded in justice.
The co-operation then of Sidi Hamet resolves itself into a mere question of expediency. How far it was expedient, neither we, nor the public can now decide. Events alone can elucidate this point. Indeed it is comparatively so unimportant, that it is more than probable the public will trouble themselves little about it.
One enquiry, however, remains, of some consequence. Are the sentiments of the secretary of state and the secretary of the navy at war with each other, and does it thence follow that the administration authorised overtures, which, in a certain event, they did not mean to adhere to? It is attempted to support this charge by the above extracts alone; nothing besides is stated. Both the letters went by the same conveyance, and though their dates differ, they are to be considered as expressive of the sense of
the executive at one point of time, and should therefore be taken together as forming parts of the same body of instructions. It is a fact that previous to the date of Mr. Madison's letter no approbation had been given by the executive to Mr. Eaton's project of obtaining the co-operation of Sidi Hamet. The secretary of the navy was therefore warranted in saying "Mr. Eaton in this affair cannot be considered an authorised agent of the government." This declaration is, however, qualified by the previous language of the secretary and Mr. Madison, which evinces that while they considered it impolitic to let the agents of the United States with restrictions against making peace, arising out of the pretensions of Sidi Hamet, as far as they had been before countenanced by Mr. Eaton they thought it just and honorable to provide an indemnity for any services he might have rendered the United States.
It is extremely plain from the letter of the secretary of the navy, that as far as Sidi Hamet should be encouraged in his co-operation by commodore Morris, it was to be with the understanding that his own objects (Sidi's) were not to "prevent or even retard a final settlement with Tripoli." That this is the obvious and true meaning, and that the eventual disavowal was not to extend to inducements held out subsequent to the date of the letter, is proved beyond controversy by the very next sentence, "Mr. Eaton, in this affair, cannot be considered an authorised agent of the government," and by the absurdity and indecorum of the supposition that commodore Morris should be furnished with instructions to disavow his own overt acts.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30.
THE committee to whom was referred, on the sixth instant, the report of a select committee appointed on the thirteenth of March last, "to prepare and report articles of impeachment against Samuel Chase, one of the associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States," submit to the House the following
REPORT.
Articles exhibited by the House of Representatives of the United States, in the name of themselves and of all the people of the United States, against Samuel Chase, one of the associate justices of the supreme court of the United States, in maintenance, and support of their impeachment against him, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
ARTICLE I.
That, unmindful of the solemn duties of his office, and contrary to the sacred obligation by which he stood, bound to discharge them "faithfully and impartially, and with unit respect to persons," the said Samuel Chase, on the trial of John Fries, charged with treason, before the circuit court of the United States, held, for the district of Pennsylvania, in the city of Philadelphia, during the months of April and May, one thousand eight hundred, whereat the said Samuel Chase presided, did, in his judicial capacity, conduct himself in a manner highly arbitrary, oppressive, and unjust, viz:—
1. In delivering an opinion, in writing, on the question of law, on the construction of which the defence of the accused materially depended, tending to prejudice the minds of the jury against the case of the said John Fries, the prisoner, before counsel had been heard in his defence;
2. In restricting the council for the said Fries from recurring to such English authorities as they believed apposite, or from citing certain statutes of the United States, which they deemed illustrative of the positions, upon which they intended to rest the defence of their client;
3. In debarring the prisoner from his constitutional privilege of addressing the jury (through his counsel) on the law, as well as on the fact, which was to determine his guilt, or innocence, and at the same time endeavoring to wrest from the jury their indisputable right to hear argument, and determine upon the question of law, as well as the question of fact, involved in the verdict which they were required to give;
In consequence of which irregular conduct of the said Samuel Chase, as dangerous to our liberties, as it is novel to our laws and usages, the said John Fries was deprived of the right, secured to him by the eighth article amendatory of the constitution, and was condemned to death without having been heard, by counsel, in his defence, to the disgrace of the character of the American Bench, in manifest violation of law and justice, and in open contempt of the rights of juries, on which, ultimately, the liberty and safety of the American people.
ARTICLE II.
That, prompted by a similar spirit of persecution and injustice, at a circuit court of the United States, held at Rich-
mond, in the month of May, one thousand eight hundred, for the district of Virginia, whereat the said Samuel Chase presided, and before which a certain James Thompson Callendar was arraigned for a libel on John Adams, then president of the United States, the said Samuel Chase, with intent to oppress, and procure the conviction of, the said Callendar, did over-rule the objection of John Bassett, one of the jury, who wished to be excused from serving on the said trial, because he had made up his mind, as to the publication from which the words, charged to be libellous, in the indictment, were extracted; and the said Bassett was accordingly sworn, and did serve on the said jury, by whose verdict the prisoner was subsequently convicted.
ARTICLE III.
That, with intent to oppress and procure the conviction of the prisoner, the evidence of John Taylor, a material witness on behalf of the aforesaid Callendar, was not permitted by the said Samuel Chase to be given in, on pretence that the said witness could not prove the truth of the whole of one of the charges, contained in the indictment, although the said charge embraced more than one fact.
ARTICLE IV.
That the conduct of the said Samuel Chase was marked, during the whole course of the said trial, by manifest injustice, partiality and intemperance; viz:
1. In compelling the prisoner's counsel to reduce to writing, and submit to the inspection of the court, for their admission, or rejection, all questions which the said counsel meant to propound to the above named John Taylor, the witness.
2. In refusing to postpone the trial, although an affidavit was regularly filed, stating the absence of material witnesses on behalf of the accused; and although it was manifest, that, with the utmost diligence, the attendance of such witnesses could not have been procured, at that term.
3. In the use of unusual, rude, and contemptuous expressions towards the prisoner's counsel; and in falsely insinuating that they wished to excite the public fears and indignation and to produce that insubordination to law, to which the conduct of the judge did, at the same time, manifestly tend;
4. In repeated and vexatious interruptions of the said counsel, on the part of the said judge, which, at length, induced them to abandon their cause and their client, who was thereupon convicted and condemned to fine and imprisonment;
5. In an indecent solicitude, manifested by the said Samuel Chase, for the conviction of the accused, unbecoming even a public prosecutor, but highly disgraceful to the character of a judge as it was subversive of justice.
ARTICLE V.
And whereas it is provided by the act of Congress passed on the 24th day of September, 1789, intitled "An act to establish the judicial courts of the United States," that for any crime, or offence, against the United States, the offender may be arrested, imprisoned, or bailed, agreeably to the usual mode of process in the state where such offender may be found; and whereas it is provided by the laws of Virginia, that upon presentment by any grand jury of an offence not capital, the court shall order the clerk to issue a summons against the person, or persons offending, to appear and answer such presentment at the next court; yet, the said Samuel Chase did, at the court aforesaid, award a capias against the body of the said James Thompson Callendar, indicted for an offence not capital, whereupon the said Callendar was arrested and committed to close custody, contrary to law in that case made and provided.
ARTICLE VI.
And whereas it is provided by the 34th section of the aforesaid act, intitled "An act to establish the judicial courts of the United States," that the laws of the several states, except where the constitution, treaties, or statutes of the United States shall otherwise require, or provide, shall be regarded as the rules of decision in trials at common law, in the courts of the United States, in cases where they apply; and whereas by the laws of Virginia it is provided, that in cases not capital, the offender shall not be held to answer any presentment of a grand jury until the court next succeeding that during which such presentment shall have been made, yet the said Samuel Chase, with intent to oppress & procure the conviction of the said James Thompson Callendar, did, at the court aforesaid, rule and adjudge the said Callendar to trial during the term at which he, the said Callendar, was presented and indicted, contrary to law in that case made and provided.
ARTICLE VII.
That, at a circuit court of the United States, for the district of Delaware, held at New-Castle, in the month of June, one thousand eight hundred, whereat the said Samuel Chase presided, the said Samuel Chase, disregarding the duties of his office, did descend from the dignity of a judge and stoop to the level of an informer, by refusing to discharge

the grand jury, although entreated by several of the said jury to do so; and after the said grand jury had regularly declared through their foreman, that they had found no bills of indictment, nor had any presentments to make, by observing to the said grand jury, that he, the said Samuel Chase, understood "that a highly seditious temper had manifested itself in the state of Delaware, among a certain class of people, particularly in New Castle county, and more especially in the town of Wilmington, where lived a most seditious printer, un-restrained by any principle of virtue, and regardless of social order,—that the name of this printer was"—but checking himself, as if sensible of the indecorum which he was committing, added "that it might be assuming too much to mention the name of this person, but it becomes your duty, gentlemen, to enquire diligently into this matter," or words to that effect: and that with intention to procure the prosecution of the printer in question, the said Samuel Chase did, moreover, authoritatively enjoin on the district attorney of the United States the necessity of preparing a file of the papers to which he alluded, (& which were understood to be those published under the title of "Mirror of the Times and General Advertiser.") and, by a strict examination of them to find some passage which might furnish the ground work of a prosecution against the printer of the said paper: thereby degrading his high judicial functions, and tending to impair the public confidence in, and respect for, the tribunals of justice, so essential to the general welfare.
ARTICLE VIII. And whereas mutual respect and confidence between the government of the United States and those of the individual states, and between the people and those governments, respectively, are highly conducive to that public harmony, without which there can be no public happiness, yet the said Samuel Chase, disregarding the duties and dignity of his judicial character, did, at a circuit court, for the district of Maryland, held at Baltimore, in the month of May, one thousand eight hundred and three, pervert his official right and duty to address the grand jury then and there assembled, on the matters coming within the province of the said jury, for the purpose of delivering to the said grand jury an intemperate and inflammatory political harangue, with intent to excite the fears and resentment of the said grand jury, and of the good people of Maryland against their state government, and constitution, a conduct highly censurable in any, but peculiarly indecent and unbecoming in a judge of the supreme court of the United States: and moreover that the said Samuel Chase, then and there, under pretence of exercising his judicial right to address the said grand jury, as aforesaid, did, in a manner highly unwarrantable, endeavour to excite the odium of the said grand jury, and of the good people of Maryland against the government of the United States, by delivering opinions, which, even if the judicial authority were competent to their expression, on a suitable occasion and in a proper manner, were at that time and as delivered by him, highly indecent, extra judicial and tending to prostitute the high judicial character with which he was invested to the low purpose of an electioneering partizan.
And the House of Representatives, by protestation, saving to themselves the liberty of exhibiting, at any time hereafter, any further articles, or other accusation, or impeachment, against the said Samuel Chase, and also of replying to his answers which he shall make unto the said articles, or any of them, and of offering proof to all and every the aforesaid articles, and to all and every other articles, impeachment, or accusation, which shall be exhibited by them, as the case shall require, do demand that the said Samuel Chase may be put to answer the said crimes and misdemeanors, and that such proceedings, examinations, trials and judgments may be thereupon had and given, as are agreeable to law and justice.
Monday, December 3. Mr. J. Randolph, after the minutes of Friday, were read, said he perceived that certain persons having claims against the United States, had obtained an order of the House for a reference of their claims to a select committee, he was not then in the House, and not being acquainted with the petitioners, and not knowing who were on the Committee the motion he was about to make could not be attributed to personal motives, but to a respect for regularity, in the proceedings of the House; he wished when the house had standing Committees, the members of which from frequent investigation were more minutely acquainted with the detail than others, that all subjects relative thereto should be sent before them rather than to select Committees. For these considerations he moved to refer the petition, memorial or remonstrance, or whatever it was denominated, from certain agents of Yazoo claimants to the Committee of Claims, and that the Committee be ordered for enquiring therein be discharged. Mr. Nicholson, informing Mr. J. Randolph that another petition on the
same subject had been referred the preceding day to the same Committee, he asked if the Gentleman had not better include both in his motion.
Mr. J. Randolph incorporated the suggestion of his friend in his motion. And on the question there was 56 yeas, and 27 nays—of course all controverfies relating to the Yazoo claims go to that Committee.
Some papers from Pennsylvania relative to the Election of John Hoge were sent to the Committee of Elections without being read. Mr. Nicholson presented a memorial from the inhabitants of Louisiana, said to be signed by 2000 heads of families, which takes a view of the laws of the United States, for their territorial Government. He observed that the three Gentlemen appointed from that country had requested him to state that the copy which appeared in our papers in the course of the last summer was by no means authentic, many expressions as well as ideas in that do not appear in this, and there are expressions and ideas used in this that are not to be found in that. The translation that accompanies the French original though correct, may contain expressions that the House will have to pardon, ascribing them to the feelings of inhabitants so peculiarly situated, and not to any want of respect for the Government of the Union; they laboured under an idea that their morals, manners and customs had been misunderstood, and consequently complained of, and that the law of last session was passed by Congress under those mistaken impressions. They therefore pray an alteration of the law so far as to allow them to be their own legislators, not dividing the territory into two Governments, and not prohibiting the importation of Slaves.
Mr. Nicholson moved, after the memorial was read, to refer it to the Committee appointed on that part of the President's speech which relates to the amelioration of the Government of Louisiana, and it was referred accordingly. Mr. Nicholson presented the petition of John B. Walback Aid de-camp to Gen. Wilkinson, and Lieutenant in the army of the United States praying to be allowed for certain extra services in attending Treaties made with the Cherokees, Chickasaws, Choctaws and Creek nations of Indians, as well as for the loss of a very valuable horse in the entervise.
A message was brought from the Senate by Mr. Otis, announcing that they had concurred in the bill making farther appropriation for the contingent fund of Congress.
Mr. Nicholson said that the petition he had just presented contained an enumeration of certain facts, which might be further authenticated by a reference to the Secretary of War, who was possessed of full information on all subjects of military service; he therefore moved such reference in the first instance, and when that report should reach the House, he would move to refer the whole to the Committee of claims. The engrossed bill allowing drawback on certain goods exported from New Orleans was read the third time and passed.
Mr. Rodney from the Committee on the subject asked and obtained leave to report a bill for establishing a Court for the adjudication of prizes taken from Tripolitans, in any country in Europe at War with that power. Referred to a Committee of the whole to-morrow.
A petition was presented but not read; it was stated by the Member presenting it that the petitioner had been obliged to pay duties which the law did not require, and he thereupon requests the interference of Congress to reimburse the same—Referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph the House resolved itself into a Committee of the whole on the Report of the select Committee on the impeachment of SAMUEL CHASE, an associate Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. VARNUM in the Chair. The Committee agreed to the eight articles with a small amendment to the first, and another to the 4th. They reported the same and the House adjourned. The report on this subject will be given at length as soon as transcribed for the Press.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4. M. Wilson, elected in the stead of Mr. Moore, who has been appointed a member of the Senate of the United States, appeared, and being sworn to support the constitution, took his seat. Mr. J. C. Smith presented the petition of Sally Rust of Kent in Connecticut, the only child of an old soldier, who was drowned the last year of our revolutionary war, praying to be allowed the lands due to him. Referred to the Committee of Claims. A petition from the directors & agents of the Ohio company, praying permission to lease certain lots reserved within their purchase for the support of schools and religious purposes, &c. Referred to a committee of five members. Mr. M. Clay reported a new bill respecting the marine insurance company
of Alexandria, granting the power to insure against fire. The same was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
Mr. Crowninshield reported from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures on the petitions of the Library company of Philadelphia and the trustees of Princeton college for the remission of duties on certain books imported—That they have leave to withdraw their respective petitions. And on motion the House agreed to the report.
The petition of capt. Peter Landais, commander of the Alliance frigate during part of our revolutionary war, praying an allowance for prize money due to him from that period. Referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Clarke reported from the committee appointed on that subject that further time should be allowed to the claimants of lands in Georgia, South of Tennessee for registering their titles in the office of the Secretary of State—Referred to a committee of the whole on Thursday next.
The House then resumed the unfinished business of yesterday in relation to the impeachment of Judge Chase.
They refused to concur the amendments made yesterday in committee of the whole—to that the articles remain in the same form as reported by the select committee.
The report was taken up article by article. Mr. Nicholson called the yeas and nays, and was supported by the constitutional number.
The question on agreeing to the first article was accordingly taken by yeas and nays, and there appeared to be 83 in the affirmative, and 34 in the negative.
The second article was also agreed to, yeas 83, nays 35.
The third article was agreed to, there being yeas 84, nays 34.
The fourth article being under consideration Mr. Elmer moved to amend the same by striking out the third and fourth sections thereof.
The amendment was not carried.
On the question to agree to the fourth article Mr. Lyon was excused from voting, he not having been in the House when the question was put. The yeas were 84, nays 34, of course the article was carried.
The fifth article was read and some objection being taken to the same, after a short discussion it was agreed to, Yeas 72, nays 45.
The sixth article was also objected to, but passed, the yeas being 73, nays 42.
The seventh article was agreed to, yeas 73, nays 42.
The 8th article being before the House, a division of the question was called for, and on the first paragraph the yeas were 74, nays 39. It was agreed to.
On the second being also the last paragraph, the yeas were 78, the nays 32, and it was also agreed to.
A question on agreeing to the whole articles was carried without a division.
Mr. Nicholson moved a point of order of members by ballot for conducting the impeachment on the part of the House; but the House adjourned without coming to a decision.
Buckner Thruston, is elected a Senator of the United States for the state of Kentucky in the room of John Brown whose time expires on the 3rd of next March.
Constant Taber, James Aldrich, James Helme, and Benjamin Remington, all republican, are chosen without opposition Electors for Rhode Island.
The votes for Electors in New Hampshire have been canvassed, and we have the satisfaction of announcing the election of the republican ticket, viz. Levi Bartlet, Jonathan Steele, Timothy Walker, Robert Alcock, George Aldrich, and William Tarlton. The republican ticket had 9,088 votes. Federal 8,386 Scattering 128
Alexandria, Dec. 1. COMMON COUNCIL, Dec. 1, 1804.
Resolved, That the Mayor be requested to call a meeting of the inhabitants of the town and county of Alexandria, on Wednesday next, at 10 o'clock in the morning, at such place as the Mayor and President of Council may appoint, to take into consideration important information received from an authentic source, relative to a reception by Congress of the district of Columbia, except the city of Washington, to the states of Virginia and Maryland. And also to consider of the best means for obtaining a co-operation of the inhabitants of the district of Columbia on such subjects as concern the general interest, claiming the consideration of Congress. Tell, JAS. M'REA, C. C.
This day is published by SANUEL H. SMITH, —price 50 cents— A DEFENCE of the MEASURES OF THE ADMINISTRATION of THOMAS JEFFERSON. BY CURTIUS. Taken from the National Intelligencer.
Just Published, and for sale by Rapine, Conrad, & Co. NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL. A view of the soil and climate of the United States of America, with supplementary remarks upon Florida; on the French colonies on the Mississippi and Ohio and in Canada; and on the aboriginal tribes of America, by C. F. VOLNEY, Member of the Conservative Senate &c. &c. with Maps and Plates. Price 2 Dollars 50 Cents. December 5—
This day received and for sale by MATTHEW EAKIN, CONFECTIONER, KING STREET ALEXANDRIA. 15 Boxes Lisbon Oranges, A few boxes of Lemons, 7 Fruits (soft shell'd) Almonds, 21 Boxes sweet Meats, A small assortment Lisbon Baskets, Together with a great variety of cordials and every other article in the Confectionary line. December 5—3t
BOARDING HOUSE. THE Subscriber has taken the upper part of that commodious house, in which Mr. E. RIGGS keeps store, a few doors above the UNION TAVERN, where a few gentlemen may be accommodated with boarding. JANE WHITE.
TO LETT And immediate possession given—A two story FRAMES HOUSE, four rooms on a floor, with a brick kitchen, and a large garden, nearly opposite Mr. Lairs, enquire as above. Georgetown, December 5—taw4w
NOTICE. A Legionary Court of Enquiry of the 1st Legion of the MILITIA of the district of Columbia, will convene at Rhodes's tavern in the city of Washington on Monday the 10th inst. at 10 o'clock in the morning, to hear appeals from the Battalion Courts, &c. By order of Lt. Col. Daniel C. Brent, W.M. D. BEALL, adj. 1st. L. M. D. C. December 5—3t
Likenesses Engraved. THE Subscriber being under engagements that will render it necessary for him to leave this city in a few days, tenders his acknowledgments to those who have honored him with their patronage, and informs others who may be desirous, and have not yet had an opportunity of sitting for their Likenesses, that after Monday next, his business in this city will be discontinued as to original work. ST. MEMIN. Washington Dec. 5—3t
E. OLIVER, HAS REMOVED TO THE HOUSE IN BRIDGE STREET, Lately occupied by Mr. PAIR, and opposite Messrs. Dyer and Smith's Where the respectfully informs the Ladies of Georgetown and Washington, that she has just received, and will open on Monday next, a very large and elegant assortment of MILLINERY & FANCY ARTICLES, all of the very newest fashion, and immediately from on board the ships Pigeon and Active, just arrived at Philadelphia from London. CONSISTING OF
SUPERB lace and other shawls, Do. head handkerchiefs, Do. damask table do. Black and white lace veils, Black lace shades, Black and white lace edgings, Real gold spangles, Do. Gold thread, Gold and silver cords and tassels, Elegant silk cords & tassels of all sorts & colors Do. cotton do. do. Real lace gloves, Do. pic nic do. English extra long silk do. Do. do. do. white kid, Ladies Beaver and Venetian gloves, Ribbons of the newest fashion and of every description, Feathers, flowers, artificial wreaths and bunches, a very beautiful assortment, Do. straw wreaths and bunches, Ladies and gentlemen's white and colored silk stockings, Do. white cotton do. Fleece hosiery gloves, Woodstock, beaver, fawn skin and raw silk gloves, Murray's shoes, Gold, silver, beaded, cheniel, and bugled trimmings for ladies dresses, New fashioned gold and silver bandeaux and sprays, very beautiful, Satin for dresses, mantuas, velvets, plush gauzes, modes, farcenets, linens & dimities, Dresses—silk and Madras bandana and dress handkerchiefs, Silk elastic garters and suspenders, Tortoise shell combs for ladies and gentlemen, Muffs and tip sets—Fur for trimming, Straw, chip, and Leghorn bonnets and rim mings—Litz bonnets—Furniture, fringe and tassels—Beads, bugles and spangles—Netting cotton—Hair powder and pomatum, Vellum, Prussian bluing and narrow lace for officers—Sword knots—Gold and silver embroidered button holes, English Jockey caps for boys and children, Gentlemen's silk and cotton suspenders and neck pacs. With a great variety of other articles. Georgetown, Dec 4—2w3w
ASSEMBLIES. A NUMBER of fortuitous circumstances obliging a majority of the Gentlemen appointed managers of the Washington dancing Assembly, to decline serving this year—The Gentlemen wishing to promote the Assemblies this season, are requested to meet at Rhodes's Hotel, on Thursday evening next, at 5 o'Clock—Monday, 3d Dec. 1804
Runaway on Monday the 26th of November 1804, living in Fairfax county within 8 miles of the New Court House, a negro man named ELLIE about 22 years old and about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, a yellow complexion and down look when spoken to, small legs and large sole and crooked feet, several of his front teeth out, has been addicted to running away and has changed his name several times and probably he may change his name again—had on or took with him a brown short coat with yellow metal buttons and a fawn-down waistcoat striped different colors, pantaloon striped velvet of a dark color, coarse winter stockings and shoes, also coarse tickling shirt, also his last winter clothes which are chiefly white—whosoever apprehends the said negro in the said county shall receive 3 dollars, if taken out of the said county shall receive 10 dollars if secured in some jail so that the owner may get him again, if brought home all reasonable charges paid. N. B. All owners and masters of vessels are forewarned from secreting or harboring the said negro. HAMBLETON THRIFT. December 5—3t and 3tUG
Charlotte Hall School, ST. MARY'S CO. MARYLAND.
AN Election for a Principal of Charlotte Hall School, will be held at said School, on the first Monday in January next; in order to fill the vacancy occasioned by the Rev. Mr. George Ralph's having refused to accept his appointment for the ensuing year. The salary allowed to the principal for the year 1805, is 800 dollars, payable half yearly, he will be accommodated with part of a large and convenient brick house, rent free, sufficient for a small family, and room enough for 10 or 12 boarders. The principal of the said School must be completely master of the Greek and Latin Languages, of which he is to teach the higher classes; he must also be conversant in History, and the Belle Lettres; qualified to superintend the other branches of Literature, taught by the other Professors and Assistant teachers, and to regulate, conduct and govern an academy consisting of from 120 to 140 pupils—he must be a man of well approved moral conduct; of all which qualifications it is expected the candidates will procure satisfactory vouchers, and will if possible attend in person on the day of the election; or send forward their pretensions and recommendations by letters (not paid) directed to the President and Trustees of Charlotte Hall School. Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Reg. December 5—1aw7n7
AUCTION. For Sale, at the Premises, (between Colonel Wharton's and Commodore Tinsley's) ON Saturday next the 8th instat, at noon will be sold to the highest bidder, seven small Frame Dwelling Houses. The Conditions.—One third part to be paid immediately, and the residue on removal of the houses, with forfeiture of payment if the removal is delayed beyond a fortnight from the day of Sale. JAMES GREENLEAF, Washington, December 3d, 1804.
A GARDENER WANTED. ONE who is perfectly acquainted with the work of a Kitchen Garden and understands the management of fruit trees and can be well recommended, will meet with encouragement by applying to the printer.
WANTED, TWO hard working NEGRO MEN who are acquainted with all kinds of country work. It will be necessary that they bear a character of honesty, sobriety, and fidelity to business. Application to be made at this office. November 28—
FOR RENT. THE farm adjoining the city at present in the occupation of Thomas Jenkins. Possession to be given on the 1st day of December next. Application to be made to the subscriber. WM. BRENT. Washington, Nov. 14—3t
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. JOHN COX, GEORGE TOWN.
HAS received a large and general assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, which he will sell on the very best terms Among which are carpets and carpeting, negro cottons, kerseys and plains, rose and striped blankets, superfine, second and coarse cloth, and callimeres, patent Bennett cord, thick-fett, veivets and fancy cords, coatings, Flushing's baizes, flannel and bockings, fawn-down and molekin waistcoating, gentlemen's fine fur and silk molekin hats, common fur and coarse wool do. children's do. men's and women's silk, cotton, worsted and yarn hose, muffs and tippets gentlemen and ladies neck and shoulder comforts, book, jaconet, cambric and lace muslin, white and colored embossed cambric, do. silk and muslin shawls and handkerchiefs, fur and molekin do. elegant laces and edgings, silver, silk, and cotton trimmings, silver frogs and shoe roses, American manufactured bed ticken, bed lace, Irish linens and sheeting, Osnaburghs, Tecklenburgh's, brown hempen and rols, mahogany dressing cases with silk cushions, do. dressing glasses, tea trays and Morocco decanter stands, ladies pic nic, silk, cotton, doe skin, kid and beaver gloves and mitts, men's beaver, cotton and felled gloves, Leghorn hats and bonnets, white and black feathers and sprays—crapes pealongs, lattins, lute-grins and farcenets, Marcellas and cotton counterpanes, elegant fans, with almost every other article of fancy and substantial goods. October 1—tawtf

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 14th day of Jan. next, inclusive. (Concluded.)
68. From Warrenton by Ransom's bridge, Jonesville, Halifax, Scotland neck, Hogton, Williamson, Daily's, Plymouth and Lee's mills, to Scuppermong once a week.
Leave Warrenton every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Ransom's bridge by noon. Leave Ransom's bridge at 1 p m and arrive at Halifax by 6 p m. Leave Halifax at 7 p m and arrive at Scotland neck at 8 a m and arrive at Scuppermong on Friday by 11 a m. Returning—Leave Scuppermong every Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Scotland neck at 2 p m and arrive at Halifax on Monday by 8 a m. Leave Halifax at 8 1/2 a m and arrive at Ransom's bridge by noon. Leave Ransom's bridge at 1 p m and arrive at Warrenton by 7 p m.
69. From Halifax by Northampton ch, Princeton, Murfreesboro', Winton, Coley, Pitch Landing and Windsor to Edenton once a week.
Leave Halifax every Wednesday at 4 a m and 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 and at Halifax by 8 p m.
70. From Ransom's bridge by Enfield, Tarboro' and Greenfield to Washington, and thence by Greenville, Tarboro' Nash ch and Still's Store, to Ransom's bridge once a week.
Leave Ransom's bridge every Tuesday at 1 p m and arrive at Enfield by 6 p m. Leave Enfield at 7 p m and arrive at Washington on Thursday by 4 p m. Returning—Leave Washington every Friday at 8 a m and arrive at Ransom's bridge on Sunday by 6 p m.
71. From Halifax by Tate's store to Enfield once a week.
Leave Halifax every Tuesday at noon and arrive at Enfield by 3 p m. Leave Enfield at 4 p m and arrive at Halifax by 8 p m.
72. From Scotland neck by Norfleet's ferry, Grandberry Cross Roads and Clarksville to Windsor once a week.
Leave Scotland neck every Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Windsor by 4 p m. Leave Windsor every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Scotland neck by 6 p m.
73. From Raleigh by Pittsburg and Chapel hill to Hillsboro' once a week.
Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Hillsboro' on Wednesday by 8 a m. Leave Hillsboro' every Sunday at 5 p m and arrive at Raleigh on Monday by 8 p m.
74. From Hillsboro' by Bostwick's, Mount Tazewell, Person ch, Leesburg, Caswell ch, Lenox Castle, Rockingham and Germanton to Salem once a week.
Leave Hillsboro' every Wednesday at 10 a m and arrive at Mount Tazewell or Bostwick's by 3 p m and arrive at Salem the next Saturday by 5 p m. Leave Salem every Saturday at 10 p m and arrive at Hillsboro' the next Wednesday by 8 a m.
75. From Raleigh by Nutall's to Oxford or Maritaville once a week.
Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Oxford by 6 p m. Leave Oxford every Wednesday at 4 a m and arrive at Raleigh by 6 p m.
76. From Warrenton by Williamboro', Oxford, Hillsboro', Allamance, Martinsville, New Garden, Salem and Lexington to Salisbury once a week.
Leave Warrenton every Tuesday at 2 a m and arrive at Hillsboro' on Wednesday by 8 a m. Leave Hillsboro' at 9 a m and arrive at Salem on Thursday by 3 p m. Leave Salem at 4 p m and arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 a m. Returning—Leave Salisbury every Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Salem on Saturday at 8 a m. Leave Salem at 9 a m and arrive at Hillsboro' on Sunday by 3 p m. Leave Hillsboro' at 5 p m and arrive at Warrenton on Monday by 5 p m.
77. From Salem by Bethania, Huntville, Rockford and Wilkes to Morganton and thence by Island Ford, Houffonville and Huntville to Salem once a week.
Leave Salem every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Morganton the next Monday by 5 p m. Leave Morganton every Tuesday at 8 a m and arrive at Salem the next Friday by 10 a m.
78. From Wilkes to Ash ch once a week.
Leave Wilkes every Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Ash ch by 5 p m. Leave Ash ch every Tuesday at 5 a m and arrive at Wilkes by 5 p m.
79. From Salisbury by Statesville, Charlotte, Huntersville and Lincolnton to Morganton once a week.
Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Charlotte on Sunday by 8 a m and at Morganton on Monday by 5 p m. Leave Morganton every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Charlotte on Wednesday at 10 a m. Leave Charlotte at noon and arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 a m.
80. From Morganton by Rutherford ch, the Warm Springs, Newport T. and Sevierville, to Knoxville T. once a week.
Leave Morganton every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Knoxville on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Morganton the next Monday by 6 p m.
81. From Morganton by Rutherford ch and Gowens store to Greenville, ch S. C. once in two weeks.
Leave Morganton every other Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Greenville ch the next day, Wednesday, by 6 p m. Returning, Leave Greenville ch every other Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at Morganton on Monday by 6 p m.
82. From Charlotte by Beggar's ferry and Hills Iron works to York ch S. C. once a week. Leave Charlotte every Sunday at 9 a m and arrive at York ch by 8 p m. Returning, Leave York ch every Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Charlotte by 6 p m.
83. From Raleigh by Smithfield, Wakeboro', Green ch h. and Kingston to Newbern, once a week. Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 8 a m and arrive at Newbern the next Friday by 10 a m. Leave Newbern every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Raleigh the next Monday by 4 p m.
84. From Fayetteville by Elizabeth town to Wilmington and thence by South Washington and Sampson ch to Fayetteville, once a week.
Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Wilmington on Thursday by 10 a m. Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 2 p m and arrive at Fayetteville on Sunday by noon.
85. From Fayetteville by Andoversville 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 Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Fayetteville on Friday by 7 p m.
86. From Fayetteville by McFalls, Winton, S. C. and C. C. to Camden S. C. once a week.
Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 5 a m and arrive at Camden on Thursday by 8 p m. Leave Camden every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Fayetteville on Sunday by 8 p m.
87. From Fayetteville by Moore ch and thence by Findlayville, Henderson, Wadeboro', Richmond ch and Sneedsboro' to Fayetteville, once a week.
Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 8 a m and arrive at Salisbury the next Friday by 10 a m. Leave Salisbury at 2 p m and arrive at Richmond ch on Sunday by 4 p m and at Fayetteville on Monday by 5 p m.
88. From Richmond ch by Parkers ferry, Chatham, Cheraw ch Bentonville, Drignton ch Paulsylville, Jaffrays and the Clay House to Port ferry, once a week.
Leave Richmond ch every Monday at 4 a m and arrive at Port ferry on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Port ferry on Wednesday at 4 a m and arrive at Richmond ch on Thursday by 8 p m.
89. From Camden by Statesville and Jamestown to Nelsons ferry twice a week. Leave Camden every Thursday and Sunday at 4 a m. and arrive at Statesville by 10 a m. and at Nelsons ferry Friday and Monday by 8 a m. Leave Nelsons ferry every Thursday and Sunday at 5 p m. and arrive at Camden on Friday and Monday by 8 p m.
90. From Columbia by Smithville, Nelsons ferry, Monks Corner and Dorchester to Charleston twice a week. Leave Columbia every Sunday and Thursday at 4 a m. and arrive at Nelsons ferry on Monday and Friday by 8 a m. Leave Nelsons ferry at 10 a m. and arrive at Monks Corner by 2 p m. Leave it in half an hour and arrive at Charleston on Tuesday and Saturday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Charleston every Tuesday and Saturday at 2 p m. and arrive at Nelsons ferry on Wednesday and Sunday by 4 p m. and at Columbia on Thursday and Monday by 6 p m.
91. From Columbia by Winnsboro', Chester ch, York ch, Pinckneyville, Union ch and Spartanburg to Greenville ch and thence by Reed's Shoal River, Belk's, Laurens ch and Newberry ch to Columbia once a week. Leave Columbia every Monday at 8 a m. and arrive at York ch on Tuesday by 7 p m. Leave it at 7 1/2 p m. and arrive at Greenville ch on Friday by 8 a m. Leave Greenville ch at 10 a m. and arrive at Columbia on Sunday by 6 p m.
92. From Statesville by Sumpter, Salem and Kingstree to Willtown once a week. Leave Statesville every Tuesday at 6 a m. and arrive at Willtown on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave Willtown every Thursday at 6 a m. and arrive at Statesville on Friday by 6 p m.
93. From Monks Corner or the Black Oak on Santee Canal, Pineville and Murrays ferry to Kingstree once a week. Leave Monks Corner every Thursday at 6 a m. and arrive at Kingstree by 6 p m. Leave Kingstree every Friday at 6 a m. and arrive at Monks Corner by 6 p m.
94. From Nelsons ferry by Orangeburg, Johnous bridge, Barnwell ch, Roberts', Tredway and Town Creek to Campbelltown once a week. Leave Nelsons ferry every Thursday at 6 a m. and arrive at Campbelltown on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Campbelltown every Monday at 6 a m. and arrive at Nelsons ferry on Wednesday by 6 p m.
95. From Camden by Columbia, Edgefield, ch. h. and Campbelltown to Augusta once a week. Leave Camden every Friday at 5 a m. and arrive at Columbia by 4 p m. Leave it at 5 p m. and arrive at Edgefield ch. h. on Saturday by 10 a m. Leave there at 11 a m. and arrive at Augusta by 6 p m. Returning. Leave Augusta every Tuesday at 4 a m. and arrive at Edgefield by 1 p m. Leave there at 2 p m. and arrive at Columbia on Thursday by 8 a m. Leave there at 9 a m. and arrive at Camden by 8 p m.
96. From Camden by Lancaster to Charlotte N. C. once in two weeks. Leave Camden every other Friday at 5 a m. and arrive at Charlotte on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Charlotte every other Wednesday at 5 a m. and arrive at Camden on Thursday by 6 p m.
97. From Edgefield ch. h. by Amos Richardson, Cambridge, Southampton, Abbeville ch. h. and Rocky River, to Pendleton ch. h. once a week. Leave Edgefield ch. h. every Saturday at 2 p m. and arrive at Pendleton ch. h. on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Pendleton ch. h. every Wednesday at 6 a m. and arrive at Edgefield ch. h. the next Saturday by 10 a m.
98. From Goosewathatchie by Black Swamp, Lower 3 Runs and Upper 3 Runs to Augusta once a week. Leave Goosewathatchie every Sunday at 6 a m. and arrive at Augusta on Tuesday by 4 p m. Leave Augusta every Wednesday at 4 a m. and arrive at Goosewathatchie on Friday by 8 p m.
99. From Pocotaligo to Beaufort twice a week. Leave Pocotaligo every Tuesday and Saturday at 1 p m. and arrive at Beaufort by 7 p m. Leave Beaufort every Tuesday and Friday by 5 a m. and arrive at Pocotaligo by 10 a m.
100. From Augusta by Little River, Lincoln ch. h. Petersburg and Elberton to Franklin ch. h. once a week. Leave Franklin every Thursday noon, and arrive at Augusta on Saturday by 5 p m. Leave Augusta every Sunday at 8 a m. and arrive at Franklin ch. h. on Tuesday by noon.
101. From Augusta by Columbia ch. h. to Washington once a week. Leave Augusta every Sunday at 3 p m. and arrive at Washington on Monday by 4 p m. Leave Washington every Tuesday at 8 a m. and arrive at Augusta on Wednesday by 10 a m.
102. From Washington by Burris's, Lexington, Athens, Watkinsville, and Clarkboro', to Jackson ch. h. once a week. Leave Washington every Tuesday at 8 a m and arrive at Jackson ch. h. on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave Jackson ch. h. every Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at Washington on Monday by 4 p m.
103. From Washington by Greenboro', Richardsonville, Sparta, Georgetown and Wavernton to Louisville once a week. Leave Washington every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Louisville on Friday by 11 a m. Leave Louisville every Friday at 3 p m and arrive at Washington on Monday by 5 p m.
104. From Louisville by Saundersville to Fort Wilkinson once a week. Leave Louisville every Friday at 4 p m and arrive at Fort Wilkinson on Saturday by 4 p m. Leave Fort Wilkinson every Saturday at 8 p m and arrive at Louisville on Monday by 6 a m.
105. From Riceboro', by Fort James to Tattall ch. h. and from Riceboro' to Sunbury once a week. Leave Riceboro' every Wednesday at 11 a m and arrive at Sunbury by 1 p m. Leave Sunbury every Wednesday at 4 p m and arrive at Tattall ch. h. on Friday by 6 p m. Leave Tattall ch. h. every Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Riceboro' on Sunday by 6 p m.
106. From Wythe ch. h. Va. by Crab Orchard, Abingdon Va. Blountville, Roffville, Rogersville, Orelville, and Rutledge to Knoxville once a week. Leave Wythe ch. h. every Tuesday at 5 a m, arrive at Blountville on Wednesday by noon, and arrive at Orelville the next Thursday by 2 p m. Leave Orelville at 3 p m and arrive at Knoxville on Friday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Knoxville on Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Orelville on Saturday by 9 a m. Leave Orelville at 10 a m, arrive at Blountville on Sunday by 11 a m. Leave it at noon, and arrive at Wythe ch. h. the next Tuesday by 6 p m.
107. From Orelville by Powell's Valley, Cumberland Gap, Barker'sville and Racoon Spring to the Roads Forks or Hazle patch in Kentucky once a week. Leave Orelville every Saturday at 11 a m and arrive at Hazle patch on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Hazle patch every Tuesday at 8 a m and arrive at Orelville on Thursday by noon.
108. From Blountville by Massingale, Jonesboro', Greenville, Cheeks Cross Roads and Dandridge to Knoxville once a week. Leave Blountville every Wednesday at 1 p m and arrive at Knoxville on Friday by 11 a m. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Blountville on Saturday by 11 a m.
109. From Orelville by Cheeks Cross Roads to Newport once a week. Leave Orelville every Thursday at 4 p m and arrive at Newport on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Newport every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Orelville on Saturday by 8 a m.
110. From Knoxville to Marysville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Marysville by 7 p m. Leave Marysville every Friday at 7 a m and arrive at Knoxville by 11 a m.
111. From Knoxville to Burrville once a week. Leave Burrville every Friday at 3 a m and arrive at Knoxville by 11 a m. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Burrville by 9 p m.
112. From Jonesboro' to Elizabethton Town once a week. Leave Jonesboro' every Thursday at 3 a m and arrive at Elizabethton by 9 a m. Leave Elizabethton at 11 a m and arrive at Jonesboro' by 3 p m.
113. From Knoxville by Campbell, Ginder, Kingston, Blackburn Springs, Fort Blount, Dixons Springs, Craigton, Gallatin and Hendersonville to Nashville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Nashville on Monday by 7 p m. Returning. Leave Nashville every Tuesday at 7 p m and arrive at Knoxville on Friday by 10 a m.
114. From Springfield by Port Royal and Clarksville to Palmyra once a week. Leave Springfield every Wednesday at 5 a m and arrive at Palmyra by 4 p m. Leave Palmyra every Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Springfield by 5 p m.
IN KENTUCKY.
115. From Lexington by Nicholasville, Richmond, Woods, and Metcalfe to Hazle patch once a week. Leave Lexington every Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at Hazle patch on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Hazle patch every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Lexington on Wednesday by 6 p m.
116. From Danville by Lancaster, Stanfield and Crab orchard to Hazle patch once a week. Leave Danville every Sunday noon and arrive at Hazle patch on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Hazle patch every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Danville on Wednesday by noon.
IN GEORGIA.
117. From Augusta by Little River, Lincoln ch. h. Petersburg and Elberton to Franklin ch. h. once a week. Leave Franklin every Thursday noon, and arrive at Augusta on Saturday by 5 p m. Leave Augusta every Sunday at 8 a m. and arrive at Franklin ch. h. on Tuesday by noon.
118. From Augusta by Columbia ch. h. to Washington once a week. Leave Augusta every Sunday at 3 p m. and arrive at Washington on Monday by 4 p m. Leave Washington every Tuesday at 8 a m. and arrive at Augusta on Wednesday by 10 a m.
119. From Washington by Burris's, Lexington, Athens, Watkinsville, and Clarkboro', to Jackson ch. h. once a week. Leave Washington every Tuesday at 8 a m and arrive at Jackson ch. h. on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave Jackson ch. h. every Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at Washington on Monday by 4 p m.
120. From Louisville by Saundersville to Fort Wilkinson once a week. Leave Louisville every Friday at 4 p m and arrive at Fort Wilkinson on Saturday by 4 p m. Leave Fort Wilkinson every Saturday at 8 p m and arrive at Louisville on Monday by 6 a m.
121. From Riceboro', by Fort James to Tattall ch. h. and from Riceboro' to Sunbury once a week. Leave Riceboro' every Wednesday at 11 a m and arrive at Sunbury by 1 p m. Leave Sunbury every Wednesday at 4 p m and arrive at Tattall ch. h. on Friday by 6 p m. Leave Tattall ch. h. every Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Riceboro' on Sunday by 6 p m.
122. From Wythe ch. h. Va. by Crab Orchard, Abingdon Va. Blountville, Roffville, Rogersville, Orelville, and Rutledge to Knoxville once a week. Leave Wythe ch. h. every Tuesday at 5 a m, arrive at Blountville on Wednesday by noon, and arrive at Orelville the next Thursday by 2 p m. Leave Orelville at 3 p m and arrive at Knoxville on Friday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Knoxville on Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Orelville on Saturday by 9 a m. Leave Orelville at 10 a m, arrive at Blountville on Sunday by 11 a m. Leave it at noon, and arrive at Wythe ch. h. the next Tuesday by 6 p m.
123. From Orelville by Powell's Valley, Cumberland Gap, Barker'sville and Racoon Spring to the Roads Forks or Hazle patch in Kentucky once a week. Leave Orelville every Saturday at 11 a m and arrive at Hazle patch on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Hazle patch every Tuesday at 8 a m and arrive at Orelville on Thursday by noon.
124. From Blountville by Massingale, Jonesboro', Greenville, Cheeks Cross Roads and Dandridge to Knoxville once a week. Leave Blountville every Wednesday at 1 p m and arrive at Knoxville on Friday by 11 a m. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Blountville on Saturday by 11 a m.
IN TENNESSEE.
125. From Orelville by Powell's Valley, Cumberland Gap, Barker'sville and Racoon Spring to the Roads Forks or Hazle patch in Kentucky once a week. Leave Orelville every Saturday at 11 a m and arrive at Hazle patch on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Hazle patch every Tuesday at 8 a m and arrive at Orelville on Thursday by noon.
126. From Blountville by Massingale, Jonesboro', Greenville, Cheeks Cross Roads and Dandridge to Knoxville once a week. Leave Blountville every Wednesday at 1 p m and arrive at Knoxville on Friday by 11 a m. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Blountville on Saturday by 11 a m.
NOTES.
1. The Postmaster-General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified.
3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any succeeding mail, whereby the mail destined for such succeeding mail is lost or delayed, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.
5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract.
6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of August, November, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter.
7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.
8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage-carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.
9. The Postmaster-General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.
10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next, and are to continue in force for two years.
GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster General. General Post-Office, Washington City, Nov. 13, 1804. Law T Jan. 15.
APPLES, Cheese, Butter, Cod fish of a superior quality, and a few barrels of New England Cider for sale at Barry's wharf—Apply to SAML. N. SMALLWOOD. Washington, Nov. 28—
Leave Blountville every Wednesday at 1 p m and arrive at Knoxville on Friday by 11 a m. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Blountville on Saturday by 11 a m.
109. From Orelville by Cheeks Cross Roads to Newport once a week. Leave Orelville every Thursday at 4 p m and arrive at Newport on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Newport every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Orelville on Saturday by 8 a m.
110. From Knoxville to Marysville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Marysville by 7 p m. Leave Marysville every Friday at 7 a m and arrive at Knoxville by 11 a m.
111. From Knoxville to Burrville once a week. Leave Burrville every Friday at 3 a m and arrive at Knoxville by 11 a m. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Burrville by 9 p m.
112. From Jonesboro' to Elizabethton Town once a week. Leave Jonesboro' every Thursday at 3 a m and arrive at Elizabethton by 9 a m. Leave Elizabethton at 11 a m and arrive at Jonesboro' by 3 p m.
113. From Knoxville by Campbell, Ginder, Kingston, Blackburn Springs, Fort Blount, Dixons Springs, Craigton, Gallatin and Hendersonville to Nashville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Nashville on Monday by 7 p m. Returning. Leave Nashville every Tuesday at 7 p m and arrive at Knoxville on Friday by 10 a m.
114. From Springfield by Port Royal and Clarksville to Palmyra once a week. Leave Springfield every Wednesday at 5 a m and arrive at Palmyra by 4 p m. Leave Palmyra every Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Springfield by 5 p m.
IN KENTUCKY.
115. From Lexington by Nicholasville, Richmond, Woods, and Metcalfe to Hazle patch once a week. Leave Lexington every Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at Hazle patch on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Hazle patch every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Lexington on Wednesday by 6 p m.
116. From Danville by Lancaster, Stanfield and Crab orchard to Hazle patch once a week. Leave Danville every Sunday noon and arrive at Hazle patch on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Hazle patch every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Danville on Wednesday by noon.
IN GEORGIA.
117. From Augusta by Little River, Lincoln ch. h. Petersburg and Elberton to Franklin ch. h. once a week. Leave Franklin every Thursday noon, and arrive at Augusta on Saturday by 5 p m. Leave Augusta every Sunday at 8 a m. and arrive at Franklin ch. h. on Tuesday by noon.
118. From Augusta by Columbia ch. h. to Washington once a week. Leave Augusta every Sunday at 3 p m. and arrive at Washington on Monday by 4 p m. Leave Washington every Tuesday at 8 a m. and arrive at Augusta on Wednesday by 10 a m.
119. From Washington by Burris's, Lexington, Athens, Watkinsville, and Clarkboro', to Jackson ch. h. once a week. Leave Washington every Tuesday at 8 a m and arrive at Jackson ch. h. on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave Jackson ch. h. every Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at Washington on Monday by 4 p m.
120. From Louisville by Saundersville to Fort Wilkinson once a week. Leave Louisville every Friday at 4 p m and arrive at Fort Wilkinson on Saturday by 4 p m. Leave Fort Wilkinson every Saturday at 8 p m and arrive at Louisville on Monday by 6 a m.
121. From Riceboro', by Fort James to Tattall ch. h. and from Riceboro' to Sunbury once a week. Leave Riceboro' every Wednesday at 11 a m and arrive at Sunbury by 1 p m. Leave Sunbury every Wednesday at 4 p m and arrive at Tattall ch. h. on Friday by 6 p m. Leave Tattall ch. h. every Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Riceboro' on Sunday by 6 p m.
122. From Wythe ch. h. Va. by Crab Orchard, Abingdon Va. Blountville, Roffville, Rogersville, Orelville, and Rutledge to Knoxville once a week. Leave Wythe ch. h. every Tuesday at 5 a m, arrive at Blountville on Wednesday by noon, and arrive at Orelville the next Thursday by 2 p m. Leave Orelville at 3 p m and arrive at Knoxville on Friday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Knoxville on Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Orelville on Saturday by 9 a m. Leave Orelville at 10 a m, arrive at Blountville on Sunday by 11 a m. Leave it at noon, and arrive at Wythe ch. h. the next Tuesday by 6 p m.
123. From Orelville by Powell's Valley, Cumberland Gap, Barker'sville and Racoon Spring to the Roads Forks or Hazle patch in Kentucky once a week. Leave Orelville every Saturday at 11 a m and arrive at Hazle patch on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Hazle patch every Tuesday at 8 a m and arrive at Orelville on Thursday by noon.
124. From Blountville by Massingale, Jonesboro', Greenville, Cheeks Cross Roads and Dandridge to Knoxville once a week. Leave Blountville every Wednesday at 1 p m and arrive at Knoxville on Friday by 11 a m. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Blountville on Saturday by 11 a m.
IN TENNESSEE.
125. From Orelville by Powell's Valley, Cumberland Gap, Barker'sville and Racoon Spring to the Roads Forks or Hazle patch in Kentucky once a week. Leave Orelville every Saturday at 11 a m and arrive at Hazle patch on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Hazle patch every Tuesday at 8 a m and arrive at Orelville on Thursday by noon.
126. From Blountville by Massingale, Jonesboro', Greenville, Cheeks Cross Roads and Dandridge to Knoxville once a week. Leave Blountville every Wednesday at 1 p m and arrive at Knoxville on Friday by 11 a m. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Blountville on Saturday by 11 a m.
STOLEN.
On the night of the 15th inst. from the Race Ground a BAY HORSE, about 14 and a half hands high, the far hind leg white, the fore part