The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1803-06-15 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. 11.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCCXIII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
June 1st, 1803.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the 31st day of July next, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States from the 1st day of October, 1803, until the 30th day of September, 1804, viz.
First. At Niagara, Detroit, Chicago, the Miami of the Lakes, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, and at any place in the state of Ohio.
Second. At Vincennes.
Third. At Fort Maflic, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and near the mouth of the Illinois.
Fourth. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Tennessee and Kentucky, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia.
Fifth. At the Chickasaw Bluffs, Natchez, Fort Adams, Mobile, and at any place within the Mississippi Territory more than ten miles from the river, and on the road between the Mississippi River and the Tennessee river, and on the road from Natchez to the boundary line between the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations and at any place in the Chickasaw or Choctaw country between Bear Creek and Natchez.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States from the 1st day of January, 1804, until the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states herein after mentioned, viz.
Sixth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia, or on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Seventh. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of South and North Carolina.
Eighth. At Norfolk and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Virginia.
Ninth. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland.
Tenth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburgh, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Eleventh. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place and places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New York, excepting Niagara.
Twelfth. At Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Wolcott, in any part of Vermont, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Thirteenth. At Fort Independence (Boston Harbour), and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts, the District of Maine excepted.
Fourteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New Hampshire and the District of Maine.
A Ration to consist of one pound and a quarter of Beef, or three quarters of a pound of Pork, eighteen ounces of Bread or Flour, one gill of Rum, Whiskey or Brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of Salt, four quarts of Vinegar, four pounds of Soap, and one pound and an half of Candles to every hundred Rations. The prices of the several component parts of the Ration must be specified.
The Rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit and Niagara for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the Western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commandants of fortified places or ports to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is to be understood that the Contractor is to be at the expense and risk of lifting the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the depositions of two or more persons of creditable character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstance of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts, now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the seaboard or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. 2aw11J.
MATTHIAS HART, Gun-Maker,
INFORMS the public that he has commenced in the above business, in the house lately occupied by Mr. Robinson, westward of the Centre Market, and near Mr. Herford's Distillery, Pennsylvania Avenue, where he intends repairing all kinds of fire arms.
Those gentlemen who may favor him with their custom may strictly rely on every attention. Stocking, browning of barrels and bushing with gold—done in the neatest manner.
Washington, June 8. 3t
FOR SALE,
Bricks, Wharf logs and tiles, Scantling of a large size. Apply to JAMES O'BRIEN, Carrollburg, May 15, 1803. 1mo
SPRING GOODS.
JOHN COX, HAS just received an elegant and extensive assortment of Fashionable Spring Goods, which he is now selling at very reduced prices.
Also, A quantity of Spinning Cotton in bags. George-town, June 1. 6w.
FOR SALE,
For a term of 5 years, A LIKELY young and healthy NEGRO MAN, about 23 years of age for sale by ROBERT M c CLAN. Washington May 25. tf.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
THAT elegant three story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of Falls & Frederick street in George Town, lately occupied by Mr. Picron.
Likewise,
THE two well finished three story BRICK HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mr. Samuel H. Smith, Painter, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, east of the Centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town. tf. Gen. Town, Oct. 20.
All persons having claims or demands of any nature against the subscriber, are requested to exhibit their accounts, without delay, to JOHN HEWITT or RICHARD FORRESTER, Esqrs. of the city of Washington, who are authorised, in my name, to adjust and settle the same, and all persons indebted to me are requested to make payment to either of the gentlemen above named. SAMUEL BLODGET. March 30. tf.
Columbian Library.
AT a meeting of the Shareholders of the Columbian Library on Saturday last, Stephen B. Balch, Joseph Neale, Thomas Turner, John Craven, Francis Lowndes Jun. and Adam King, were chosen directors for the ensuing year.
Resolved, That the price of shares to new subscribers be hereafter, at the rate of 15 dollars a share—and that all shares heretofore subscribed for, and on which there are arrearages due prior to the 1st day of January last, be forfeited, unless the said arrearages be paid on or before the first day of August next—and it is hereby declared to be the duty of the Librarian to consider and enter as forfeited, all the aforesaid shares on which the arrearages shall not be paid as aforesaid.
Resolved also, that the annual payment be two dollars for the present year.
Extract from the minutes.
DAVID WILEY, Sec'y.
It may be worthy of notice, that all who have ever held shares in the Library, and have not transferred them, will still be entitled to them, upon paying off the arrearages, as above; that a considerable number of new books have been provided within the last year; that the support and encouragement of the institution may be both honorable and useful that the Library is kept open for the delivery and return of books every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon, from 3 o'clock till two o'clock—that every share is entitled to two books at one time, and may keep them out fourteen days—that other persons may have equal access to the books with the Shareholders, on paying, in advance, for one year, four dollars, for one quarter of a year, one and an half dollars; and for one month, half a dollar giving competent security for the return of the books.
The Books are kept in an apartment of the Columbian Academy. George-Town, April 1. cost rawtrfA
FRANCIS DONNELLY, Schoolmaster,
LATE OF PHILADELPHIA, PURPOSES to open School on Monday next, near the West Market, in the commodious building lately occupied by Israel Loring as an auction store.
Where will be taught Spelling, Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, History, and Geography; together with the use of Maps Globes, &c.
The utmost attention will be paid to the manners and morals of the pupils committed to his care.
Wington City, May 27. 3t
Lots for sale.
IN eligible situations, and upon very advantageous terms—A plan of the several squares in which they are contained may be seen and terms thereon applying to, ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Attorney at law and conveyancer. tf
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR. HAS just received by recent arrivals at Philadelphia, from England, and the East Indies, a handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, of the best quality, also Patent water proof Cloth's and Cashmere's, superior NAVY BLUE and other colours; handsome NAVY & FASHIONABLE BUTTONS, &c., Gentlemen of ARMY, NAVY and FASHION served with expedition and taste.
New Jersey Avenue, seventh house from Capitol Square and Pennsylvania Avenue near the President's square. April 13 1803. tf.
PROPOSAL
For publishing by subscription. A view of the practical part of the morals of the Stoics, being an abstract of Cato's first book de officiis, with remarks: Never before printed, and copied from the original manuscript of Dr. James Beattie, the celebrated author of the Essay on Truth of the principles of moral science, &c. &c. and member of the American Philosophical Society.
A system of morals which Dr. Beattie would condense to abridge, together with his remarks on that system, cannot fail, it is presumed, to attract public attention.
CONDITIONS.
1. This publication will consist of upwards of 40 pages duodecimo. 2. It will appear as soon as 400 copies are subscribed for. 3. The price to subscribers will be 25 cents for each copy. N. B. It will be printed under the direction of the Revd. William Allen, Georgetown. Subscriptions received at this Office. law3t.
RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS,
New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, Washington's Reports of cases argued and determined in the court of appeals of Virginia—Price 6 dollars.
An address to the government of the United States, on the cession of Louisiana, second edition—Price 25 cents.
Monroe's Embassy, in relation to our claims to the navigation of the Mississippi—Price 25 cents.
An address on the past, present and eventual relations of the United States to France—Price 18 cents.
Also,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BOOKS in every branch of literature and science; and a constant supply of the Stationery—all which they will sell at their usual moderate prices.
JUST COME TO HAND, AND FOR SALE AT RAPINE, CONRAD & Co's.
BOOK-STORE,
New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol
A Prospect of exterminating
the Small-Pox, being a narrative of facts concerning the progress of the new inoculation in America; together with practical observations on the local appearance, symptoms, and mode of treating the King Pox; including some letters to the author, from some distinguished characters—By Benjamin Waterhouse, M.D. professor of the theory and practice of medicine in the University of Cambridge—Price One Dollar.
R. C. & Co. have always on hand a good assortment of MEDICAL BOOKS, which they will sell at very moderate prices. April 4. M & F 6t
FOR SALE,
The following Lots in the City of Washington, viz.
LOT No. 13 in square 120, No 5 in square 605, No. 1 in square 609, No. 11 in sq. 652, No. 6 in square east of square south of square 667, No 10 in square 881, and No. 22, 23, 24 and 25 in square 904: Also a part of a tract of land containing 80 acres, about twenty of which are in wood, in a fine healthy situation, lying about three miles from the city aforesaid, in Prince George's county, Maryland. On the premises are a young apple orchard that will annually produce 2000 gallons of cyder, a good peach orchard, and a variety of other fruit; a new and convenient dwelling house, and other necessary out-houses. Terms, one third cash, 1 & 2 years credit for the balance on approved bonds.
Is not disposed of before the 20th day of June next, the said property will be offered at public sale to the highest bidder on that day at 12 o'clock, at the tavern of Mr D Dobbins, near the Navy Yard, on the terms above mentioned: Application to be made to the subscriber, living on the land above described.
NOTLEY MADDOX. May 13. law1j
From the New-Haven Visitor.
During the session the General Assembly, the present spring, the federal members of the House of Representatives, & a number of persons from different parts of the state, met to consider the situation of public affairs. After conversing freely on the subject, it was unanimously agreed to publish a list of names for the nomination to be made in Sept. next, & with that, an address to the free men of the state. Such an address was drawn by a committee appointed for that purpose, and reported to an adjourned meeting, by which meeting it was unanimously accepted, and ordered to be published. The object of it will be found in the address itself. It is trusted that no man, who wishes well to the government, and institutions of the state, will read it with indifference. That the times require union and exertion on the part of the friends to good order, and the freedom and happiness of the state, no good man will deny. If this Address shall have any effect in producing that union and exertion, the object of those by whose directions it is published will be fully answered.
AN ADDRESS.
To the FREEMEN of CONNECTICUT.
Fellow-Citizens,
The political dissensions, which have disturbed the tranquility of this state, for the last two years, have been felt and regretted by every virtuous and well informed man. The origin of these dissensions is so well known, that it cannot be necessary, at this time, to examine or explain it. It is sufficient to say, that they have produced a combination, which threatens to subvert the established institutions and habits of the state. This is an unusual state of things, and in every respect greatly to be regretted.
From the first settlement of Connecticut, our form of government has been substantially the same. The basis on which it rests, is civil and religious liberty. These have been, in a great measure, secured & perpetuated by a mild, yet steady direction of government to the support of those schools and institutions, which tend to diffuse knowledge and virtue—by confiding the management of the affairs to men of integrity and experience, and by the free and unbiased exercise of the right of suffrage.
The benefits which have resulted from this system and these habits have been felt by all. They have been the subject of our fondest recollection, and the object of admiration to our neighbours. They have produced as much happiness to our ancestors and their posterity, as was ever experienced by an equal number of individuals under any form of government. To these truths it is presumed, the people of the state will generally assent. They have felt the benefits of our government, and they possess too much information to be ignorant of the causes from which these benefits have arisen.
To admit the possibility, that a majority of the people of this state would consent to exchange the system, which has produced so much good, for visionary theories, or the mad projects of designing men, would be an insult to the good sense and information for which they have been so justly characterized. It is necessary only to be apprized of a danger, to induce them to unite and to defeat it.
The combination which has been formed against the institutions of the state, is formidable only in one point of view. The leaders who conduct it, are principally those who are enjoying the favors and emoluments of the national government. Having much at stake as individuals, they have made great exertions, and have formed an organized body, for extending their influence into every country, town and parish—Their object is, to subvert the system of our state government—to remove from office all those venerable men who have hitherto conducted our affairs, and to fill their places with individuals from their own body.
The effect of this combination has been seen in the result of the late election. It was to be expected, that an organized opposition against the government, extending into every small corporation of the state, would produce considerable effect. The misrepresentations which have been circulated and the perseverance with which they have been diffused, must, for a time make an impression on individuals who had not before particularly attended to public transactions. These individuals, it can-
not be doubted, would ultimately form correct opinions of the state of our affairs, if left to their own good sense, unbiased by party. The events however, which have taken place within our view, are sufficient to prove, that this will not be the case, and that the favorite project of revolutionizing Connecticut will not be relinquished. Exertions will be continued, to prevent the misinformed from obtaining correct information, and to increase the proselytes of democracy. It is to be expected, that a nomination, formed as has heretofore been done, will be circulated with unceasing activity. And such is the discipline which prevails in this party, that the vote of every man, who is hostile to our state government, will be given in support of the democratic ticket.
Impressed with these sentiments, the members of the house of representatives, and a number of other persons from various parts of the state, who are friendly to the government of Connecticut, have thought proper to meet at the state-house in this place, to deliberate on this novel situation and to ascertain, by a free communication of opinion, whether it might not be requisite to adopt some measures, for impressing on our fellow-citizens the necessity of resisting this combination, by a general and united exercise of the right of suffrage in the choice of our state officers. It could not escape the consideration of any person present, that the proceeding of this nature was a deviation from the ancient practice of the state. That it would be far better, that all the freemen should exercise their elective rights without any interference whatever. But although the result of the late election had proved, that a large and decided majority of our fellow-citizens were determined to support the government of the state, yet the form of our elections was known to be such that the will of the majority might ultimately be defeated, should they not be united in their candidates. It is not a majority, but a plurality of votes which decides the nomination for assistants. And a small minority, when active and united, may prevail against a large majority, who are negligent or divided.
But how to form a list of candidates, which should be unexceptionable with respect to the manner of making it, and which would probably unite the suffrages of the freemen, is a subject novel in this state and of great difficulty. If the people could universally assemble, and deliberate on this subject, they might ascertain the opinions of each other, before the day of election. But this, in the nature of things, is impossible. Any attempt by a few individuals, to direct the public attention to a particular list of candidates, might be considered as an officious interference with the rights of suffrage. But, under the peculiar circumstances of the times, it was believed, that the people of the state would not deem it improper for the representatives of the towns, with such other persons as were present, during the session of the legislature, to submit to the freemen, a list of candidates to compose the nomination for assistants in Sept. next. In this proceeding it must be evident that we are acting only on the defensive. Those who are attempting to destroy the government of the state, have led the way. They form their list, and they unite to a man.
If any other mode to accomplish this object on the part of the majority, could be devised, which would be less exceptionable, it will be regretted that it was not pursued. But it is well known, that no collection of persons from the various parts of the state equally numerous, will take place before the next election. And it was believed, that a meeting composed of the representatives, and others, who happened to be present, if they could act with perfect unanimity, would be as satisfactory to the community as any body of men who would probably assemble. Under these circumstances, we have thought it proper to submit a list of names to the consideration of the freemen. In the measure we are united without a single dissenter. Our meeting has consisted of two hundred and thirty individuals; and our opinions have been formed from the best information which could be obtained from every part of the state. We have determined nothing on this subject in secret—our meeting has been public; and without any other view than the preservation of the government and institutions which are equally dear to you and ourselves, we publish the result of our deliberations. Nothing, we are sensible, but that necessity which all must feel, will justify this measure. If

it meets your approbation, we shall be satisfied.
The persons, whose names we have submitted to your consideration, are all known to us. We are satisfied, that they will be the most generally approved by the freemen. The list contains those who now compose the council, five others who are in the present nomination, and three additional names from various parts of the state. We shall not contrast this with any opposite list. You are the judges of its merit. If you approve of it, you will give it your support. Many of the gentlemen have long served the state in the council. Their virtues, their wisdom, and their experience have been known and felt.
Whatever opinion may be formed of the proceeding we have adopted, there is one point to which it can never be improper to call the attention of our fellow citizens;—It is the importance and necessity of exercising the right of suffrage. This right is of inestimable value. It is equally our security against power, and against disorder.
But it is in vain that we possess it, if we forego the privilege from indolence and inattention. To exercise this right with freedom and with judgement, is a solemn duty, which we owe to the community and ourselves.
In this day of tumult, when such efforts are made to destroy the principles of that government which has been transmitted to us by our fathers, it cannot be improper to urge our fellow-citizens, to attend without exception, at the free-men's meetings, and to continue their attendance until the whole business is completed. Let no man excuse himself with an opinion, that he may remain at home, and that the election will be secure without his assistance. Such an opinion might detain from meeting, a large portion of the free-men. A general attendance will be decisive in favor of order and government.
These observations together with the annexed list, with great deference and respect are submitted to the consideration of the free-men of this state.
In behalf of the meeting, JON. INGERSOLL, Chairman, S. S. SMITH, Clerk of the meeting, Hartford, May 31, 1803.
The following is a list of persons agreed upon unanimously, at the above mentioned meeting, to be supported for the nomination, at the Free-men's Meeting the 19th day of September next.
 Oliver Elsworth, William Edmond,  William Hildreth, Ebenezer Goodrich,  John Chester, Stephen T. Hosmer,  Roger Newbury, Simeon Baldwin,  Asahel Austin, Mathew Griswold,  David Daggett, Shubael Abbe,  Jonathan Brace, Jonathan Barnes,  Nathaniel Smith, Joseph Walker,  John Allen, Henry Champion, &  C. Goodrich, Jabez Clark. 
FIRST LEGION. ATTENTION!
At a Legionary Court of Enquiry, held on the 15th day of March last in obedience to a law passed at the last session of Congress entitled, "An act more effectually to provide for the organization of the Militia of the District of Columbia," ordered that the following be the Uniform to be worn by all non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to the battalion companies of the first Legion while on duty, viz. a DARK BLUE COAT of ordinary length, WHITE VEST, WHITE BREECHES and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE PANTALOONS and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE OVERALLS, with SHOES and ROUND SLACK HATS: which Uniform having been approved by the Brigadier General, is now published by order of the said court.
WM. D. BEALL, Clerk of L. C. C.
Sec. 27. And be it further enacted, That all non-commissioned officers and privates, belonging to battalion companies, that appear on duty, uniformly clothed, the color and fashion of which uniforms to be determined on for the respective legions, by the first legionary courts of enquiry which shall be held, and to be approved of by the Brigadier General; provided the expense of the same additional to that of usual, ordinary, and the clothing, does not exceed five dollars for each person, and every such non-commissioned officer, or drummer, or fifer, or private, appearing at any muster held after three months from the time that such uniform shall have been determined on, and the order relative thereto, shall have been published in some newspaper within the legionary district, and not wearing the same, shall be fined five dollars for each offence, unless he can make it appear to the satisfaction of the court of enquiry of the battalion to which he may belong, that he was unable to equip himself.
Boarding & Day Schools. PRESIDENT'S SQUARE. J. GARDINER instructs Youth in Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Writing, and English Grammar. Mrs. GARDINER teaches Needle-Work, Tambouring, &c. Young Ladies who desire to do so, can divide their time betwixt the two schools. Boys from the country accommodated with Board and Lodging on reasonable terms. June 1.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER. Mr. Printer,
Many of my neighbours have become hugely offended at me—I will tell you how the case is—I lately fell heir to a considerable landed estate by a demise of a rich old uncle. Upon taking possession of my newly acquired property, I found it all leased out, except the mansion house and a few acres round it, and that the tenants in possession were unanimously my most inveterate enemies. They had not only used their utmost influence and every art in their power to alienate the affections of my uncle and induce him to leave his estate to another person who was a mighty favorite with them, but even after the descent was settled in my favour, continued to load me with the most unmerited abuse, calling me in fidel, adulterer, and every opprobrious epithet which ingenious malice could invent. This was not all—I wished to introduce several alterations and reformati- ons on the estate, the tenants were all strenuous followers of the old corn and tobacco system which you know has been so ruinous to this country, exhausting the soil without affording the means of renovating it. I wanted to put them upon the cultivation of clover and other useful grasses—pursuing a proper rotation of crops, grazing, &c. But all these measures met with a violent opposition from the tenants; in order to render my plans odious and unpopular they industriously reported that I would not suffer any grain to be raised on my land, but was going to make them eat clover; Thwarted in every scheme of reformation, and most ungratefully abused by those who held their places at my pleasure, what could I do but turn them off and let the plantations to others. This, Sir, is the crown and head of my offending. I began by removing some of the most obnoxious, and have gradually proceeded until a number have been dismissed, but there is a great majority of the old retainers still in place.—Now, Mr. Printer, be so good as to tell me what great crime I have been guilty of? My neighbours say I ought not to remove a tenant while he pays his rent punctually. I answer there are others who will not only pay as punctually, but will cordially co-operate in the measures which I have to much at heart—I appeal to every land-lord, and only ask him to make the case his own—There is Mr. Evening Post, and Mr. Anti democratic and Mr. Washington Federalist, I would even leave it to them whether it any of their tenants (journeymen) were to treat them with every indignity and contempt,—to oppose all their laudable measures with the utmost violence—abuse their best friends, and join with their enemies, whether they would not send him packing. Ah, Sir, I know they would, and this is all I have done.
Truely yours, LYSANDER. Montgomery County, June 7th, 1803.
* The writer has no means of ascertaining what proportion the republican officers, in the appointment of the President, bear to the federal; but from every estimate which he has seen, the latter have still a large majority.
To the Editor of the National Intelligencer.
Sir, Observing in your paper of the 8th inst. an account of a trial for defamation, at the Norfolk county court in England, in which col. Win. Tooke Harwood was defendant, as well as some editorial remarks thereon, you will oblige me by inserting the following facts, as tending in some degree, to mitigate that severity of censure, which most of your readers may be disposed to bestow, on one of the warmest and best hearted men that ever breathed. Between the families of Sir Edward Astley and col. Harwood, a long and intimate friendship has subsisted, and as the col. had the misfortune early to lose his father, he was taken into Sir Edward's house, received his education from the same tutors, took the grand tour under the same directions, in short accomplished himself in all the qualifications of a gentleman, in the same manner, with the present Sir Jacob Astley. Thus connected from children, when men they displayed an attachment, rarely equalled in brothers, in nothing exceeded on the part of Harwood, but by the still warmer glow of affection, he felt for the late Sir Edward—He was (the writer of this has often heard him repeat) "the father of my infancy, the guardian of my youth and the friend of my manhood"—With so rivetted an attachment, much indeed is it to be regretted that the friendship which subsisted between Col. H. and Sir Jacob Astley, should have been torn asunder, still more that such dispute should have been the effect of any conduct on the part of the son, which embittered the last hours of his most respectable father—it is believed that Sir Edward Astley was peculiarly unfortunate in his 2nd marriage, and that the conduct of his son, was such as most poignantly to wound the feelings of his venerable father, on this perhaps the tenderest point—hence the last hours of the venerable baronet's existence were lacerated by domestic contentions, and his life perhaps hastily closed, by the anxiety arising from perpetual uneasiness—Such at least I know to be the impression on col. Harwood's mind, and hence the expressions used by him at the Norwich ball room—Expressions which I am far from defending—Expressions not justified by the state of intoxication my friend was in when used—Expressions which I feel too much respect for Sir Jacob Astley, to believe he merits, for I do conceive young Astley thought his conduct was correct, that family dignity required it from him, but Sir Edward argued differently, if he erred, none he conceived should so soon have pardoned the error of a father as a son, thus also thought col. Harwood, with these different views of the subject, considerable family uneasiness ensued, and Sir Edward felt (or what amounts to the same thing) thought he felt, how much sharper than the serpent's tooth is a child's ingratitude—Another thing should be taken into consideration by the readers of this trial, namely the hostility of both the English factions towards col. Harwood—This man, the friend of Horne Tooke—Gerald and of Cartwright, has often exposed the lore of prerogative in the Tories and the selfish aristocracy of the whigs—and of this at least we may rest assured that the papers devoted to both parties in England would agree, to give as uncaudal a colouring as possible to the trial of a man for the defamation of his once dearest friend, who has invariably proved himself the warm and ready friend, of the equal rights of representative democracy—To col. Harwood the expense of this suit is nothing, but as the account of his trial, as copied by you from an English paper, will be painful to the feelings of many of his former friends—who are now citizens of the United States you will render his character an act of Justice by inserting the above and oblige fir,
Your obedient servant, A MECHANIC.
gretted that the friendship which subsisted between Col. H. and Sir Jacob Astley, should have been torn asunder, still more that such dispute should have been the effect of any conduct on the part of the son, which embittered the last hours of his most respectable father—it is believed that Sir Edward Astley was peculiarly unfortunate in his 2nd marriage, and that the conduct of his son, was such as most poignantly to wound the feelings of his venerable father, on this perhaps the tenderest point—hence the last hours of the venerable baronet's existence were lacerated by domestic contentions, and his life perhaps hastily closed, by the anxiety arising from perpetual uneasiness—Such at least I know to be the impression on col. Harwood's mind, and hence the expressions used by him at the Norwich ball room—Expressions which I am far from defending—Expressions not justified by the state of intoxication my friend was in when used—Expressions which I feel too much respect for Sir Jacob Astley, to believe he merits, for I do conceive young Astley thought his conduct was correct, that family dignity required it from him, but Sir Edward argued differently, if he erred, none he conceived should so soon have pardoned the error of a father as a son, thus also thought col. Harwood, with these different views of the subject, considerable family uneasiness ensued, and Sir Edward felt (or what amounts to the same thing) thought he felt, how much sharper than the serpent's tooth is a child's ingratitude—Another thing should be taken into consideration by the readers of this trial, namely the hostility of both the English factions towards col. Harwood—This man, the friend of Horne Tooke—Gerald and of Cartwright, has often exposed the lore of prerogative in the Tories and the selfish aristocracy of the whigs—and of this at least we may rest assured that the papers devoted to both parties in England would agree, to give as uncaudal a colouring as possible to the trial of a man for the defamation of his once dearest friend, who has invariably proved himself the warm and ready friend, of the equal rights of representative democracy—To col. Harwood the expense of this suit is nothing, but as the account of his trial, as copied by you from an English paper, will be painful to the feelings of many of his former friends—who are now citizens of the United States you will render his character an act of Justice by inserting the above and oblige fir,
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RUN from the subscriber on the first night in October last, at the Cool Springs, a likely light complexioned.
Negro Woman, about one or two and twenty years of age, and known by the name of Anna Mingo; she is tall and trim made, and tolerable well featured, & as light complexioned as a common mulatto. She was formerly the property of Mr. Samuel Maddox of St. Mary's county. Any person that will apprehend said Negro, and deliver her to the subscriber or secure her in jail to that I get her, shall receive the above reward.
JOHN L. JENNINGS. June 13.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cashmeres, Silk Jacquette, Black and fancy silk mouselin velvet, white & figured Marcellus, Swardown, Toilettettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coating, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the best style of fashion. New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1802.
JOHN GOULDING, BROKER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, HATH LATELY RECEIVED FROM BAL- TIMORE & PHILADELPHIA, AND FOR SALE,
Cogniac Brandy, Old Spirit, Claret, Red Port, Madeira, & Sherry, Hare's Philadelphia Porter, Fresh Teas, &c. &c. to be sold Cheap for Cash. He wants to purchase, One hundred Shares of Columbia Bank Stock for cash. George-town, May 18.
Foreign Intelligence. NEW-YORK, June 11.
Yesterday arrived at this port the ship Martin, capt. Clark, in 34 days from Falmouth, in England. Our London advices by this ship are to the 3d of May. Verbal accounts to the 5th from Falmouth. Though we have nothing decisive by the Martin with respect to peace or war, yet it is important to know, that at this late period, preparations for hostility were still progressing; and Mr. Willis informs us, that in England there was no doubt of war. Stocks had been on the decline for some days; and the only reason of the delay in the commencement of hostilities was supposed to be the want of seamen to man the ships of war.
Sir Edward Pellew was on board the La Tonant at Falmouth, only waiting for his compliment of seamen; and ten sail of ships of war were lying at Gawfane bay, also detained for want of men.
Upon the whole every thing abroad looks more and more hostile.
The ship John Morgan had dropped down from London to take Mr. King on board, and it is supposed she must have failed for New-York about the 8th ultimo.
LONDON, April 29. The French papers to the 25th inst. are received. In the Moniteur of the 26th we are presented with an article from Toulon, stating the arrival of the squadron which had conveyed the French Ambassador Brune to Constantinople. Admiral Leissignes, after landing the Ambassador, proceeded to Alexandria; on his arrival there, he found that it had been evacuated by our troops about the middle of March. On his arrival at Malta he anchored amidst ten of our ships, and then he was informed that the troops had reached the island, and were then performing quarantine at the Lazaretto: of the truth of this intelligence we see no room for the smallest doubt.
The occupation of Flushing by the French, and the march of so many additional troops into that country, arises chiefly, we understand, by very authentic private letters, from an appeal made by the Batavian government to the Emperor of Russia and the King of Prussia, for their interference to prevent Holland from being involved in the war between England and France, should war be the result of the present negotiations. A request, we understand, was at the same time made by the Batavian government to our's that their neutrality, in the event of hostilities, would be respected. The answer of our government was, we believe, equally just and generous, viz. That the neutrality of Holland should readily be respected, provided all the French troops were withdrawn from it, and that country left independent and free. That the French troops will not in any case be withdrawn, we may easily conclude, for so unanimous are now the people of Holland, and so impatient and indignant under the French yoke, that the moment an opportunity presents itself, we believe they would to a man sacrifice their lives in their last ditch, rather than submit again to French fraternization.
April 30.
A private letter from Hamburgh, lately in consequence of dispatches recently received at Berlin from Peterburgh, a change highly favorable to the interests of Great Britain has taken place in the sentiments of his Prussian majesty. The Emperor Alexander is said to have communicated his resolution to mediate, in conjunction with the Cabinet of Berlin, between Great Britain and France.
The late insurrection in the Turkish empire becomes daily more formidable. It is reported that the chief of the rebels was implicated by the Bays of Egypt. Several of the Pashas are favorable to his cause, and are secretly advancing him money. His forces daily increase, and are guilty of the greatest atrocities. The Divan is seriously alarmed, and has determined to send the Grand Vizier with a large force to quell the insurrection.
Abdul Mechaah, the new Arabian Prophet, is stated to have been totally defeated. Some accounts say that he was in close alliance with the Bays of Egypt, while others hint that an European influence was the main spring of his rebellion.
LONDON, April 30.—May 2.
By the news from the Continent we understand that Bonaparte has adopted, with regard to the Emperor of Germany, that tone which he has of late been accustomed to with his dependent republics. He has officially declared that unless the Emperor shall within fourteen days ratify the plan of Indemnities, the First Consul would consider it as a Declaration of War. France being resolved to have only friends or enemies. If the Emperor finds himself in such a state as to be obliged to submit to so insolent an order from a foreign power, the continent is certainly reduced to a most honorable dependence. Bonaparte however, were he a politician of any sagacity, must see that the exercise of his power in this manner is the most certain method he could employ to stir up enemies and to sap the foundations of his influence. France like Spain, two centuries ago, possesses an ascendancy over the other continental powers from her reputation, which her real strength does not warrant.—Any influence therefore which tends to excite her neighbours to resistance, hastens forward the disclosure of her weakness and her consequent ruin.
Posen, April 16.—One half of Posen is in ashes. Yesterday afternoon a fire broke out here, which destroyed 238 houses, and many public buildings. The damage is not to be estimated. Most of the inhabitants of the houses consumed have saved nothing.
Hague, April 24.—According to letters from Nimeguen, a number of French troops are expected there this day and to-morrow. Quarters have already been provided for them. These troops, it is said, will form a camp in the neighbourhood of the city, and in case of an unexpected rupture, are destined for Hanover.
We learn from Helvoetsluys that several of the French ships lying there, and belonging to the expedition destined for Louisiana, have suffered considerable damage by late storms.
BOSTON.
FROM FRANCE. On Sunday evening the ship Gen. Washington, Capt. Roberts, arrived in 28 days from Bourdeaux. When he left France the question of peace or war remained undecided.
By Capt. Roberts, Paris papers were received to the 2d of May, containing London dates to April 26.
Col. Patten, had given notice in the British House of Commons of his intention to move for a committee of the whole on the state of the nation; but that he would delay the motion a few days in the hope the minister would make his promised communication respecting the state of the negotiation with France; flattering himself it would be made by the 29th of April. The papers say, the minister's promise to Parliament, was founded on the expectation of the answers which would be given to dispatches sent to Paris on the 24th of April.
A London paper of 26 says that the preparations for war were prosecuted with renewed activity; but these were presumed to be occasioned by the consideration of the possible, rather than the probable result of the negotiation.
The French papers complain of some improper visits paid to their vessels on the ocean by British cruizers.
The new Spanish minister has arrived in England.
Capt. Berry, of brig Ranger, from Dublin, favored us with the papers of that city to the 5th of May. A few extracts from them follow:
London, May 1.
Yesterday was productive of numerous reports, all concurring as to the probability of war, and the consequence was a further depression at the stock exchange.—Consols opened yesterday morning at 64 1-2; on the arrival of the French mail they fell half per cent. but presently rose to 64 1-2; they again declined to 63 1-2; and about two o'clock were done at 62 1-2; they however, closed at 63. The other funds were likewise subject to rapid fluctuations but their loss in the day's account did not exceed one eighth per cent.
It was stated, with confidence, that the chief consul had indignantly rejected the ultimatum of our cabinet.—Our ministers are said to have required that the French troops should withdraw from Holland, and the Batavian Republic be rendered independent of France, as the conditions on which they would consent to forego the advantages which the possession of Malta gave them in the Mediterranean—but these terms conceded, that they would instantly evacuate the island.
With equal confidence it was asserted, that the Dutch minister at Paris had represented to the consular cabinet, the hostile appearance of a British squadron cruising off the Batavian coast, and requiring from France the auxiliary force, which by treaty each power is bound to render to the other in the event of actual or threatened invasion.
A list of seventeen additional ships of war, of various force, was yesterday exhibited at Lloyd's, said to have been ordered in the course of the day for commission.
The troops quartered in the Isle of Wight were yesterday, according to report, ordered to embark on board the frigates, and transports lying there, and to sail immediately for Malta.
In addition to these, and many similar reports, the money market was further depressed by a rumour that the minister will shortly want a loan of fifteen millions, and that on Friday next communication is to be made to the public on this subject, as well as respecting the lottery contract.
The Emperor Alexander has made assurances to the Hanse-Towns, that he will protect their neutrality, in the event of a war between England and France.

The proposal, that the Island of Malta, after the departure of the English, shall be occupied only by Russian troops, has not been accepted at St. Petersburg.
Our last accounts from Malta (says a letter from Gibraltar) state, that the indignation of the Maltese was so great on the arrival there of the commissioner from the Grand Master, that he ran some risk of being torn to pieces by the populace, had he not taken shelter at the French minister's house. In a few hours afterwards, bills were privately stuck up all over the town, that the inhabitants were resolved to put the Grand Master to death soon after his arrival, if he should presume to land in the Island; and that they were determined never to suffer any foreign Power, but the British to have possession of that place.
SWEDEN and RUSSIA. A misunderstanding has arisen between the Courts of Sweden and Russia, respecting the right to a bridge across a river near their lines. It has become known that the Russian Emperor has ordered the equipment of several vessels of force, galleys, &c. and several regiments to be held in readiness to march. But the pacific character of the monarch will hardly allow a belief in the occurrence of war.
NOTICE.
THAT large, extensive, valuable Lot, with the Brick House and improvements in which Mr. Adam King now keeps Store, will be exposed to public sale on the premises, at 1 o'clock on Wednesday the 18th day of June next—his property is situated near the centre of George-town, and on the best improved street—The house is spacious and convenient; the lot fronts 60 feet on High-street, and extends 260 feet back. A clear indisputable title is vested in the subscriber as a trustee by conveyance from the Chancellor of Maryland, and will be given to the purchaser on payment of the purchase money, negotiable notes with approved indorsers for equal third parts of the purchase money, payable in 60, 90 and 120 days will be required and must be given at the time of purchase, or the sale to be void, and re-sale take place.
PHILIP B. KEY.
May 30.
In consequence of Mr. Key's being unexpectedly detained at the General Court, the above sale is postponed until Friday the 24th of June, when the property will positively be offered for sale.
The whole of the property of John Fitzgerald, advertised for sale on the 21st ult. could not on that or the succeeding day be set up, owing to previous engagements of the Vendue Master: it was then concluded as most eligible to postpone the sale of the residue until the 19th day of May, (inh.) There remain the Distillery, the piece of ground upon Wolfe and St. Asaph streets, & the tract of Land in the vicinity of the town, which will on that day be exposed to sale on the terms formerly advertised.
THOS. A. DIGGES, } Acting JAMES KEITH, } Exec's. May 10.
*** One of the Executors being obliged to attend the General Court in Annapolis, on the day appointed for the sale, a further postponement becomes necessary. Thursday the 23d day of June is appointed when the sale will certainly take place.
May 16.
The Editors of the National Intelligencer and Balt. Fed. Gazette, are requested to insert the foregoing, three times a week, till the day of sale.
TAKE NOTICE.
I WILL sell five hundred and fifty acres of Land whereon I live, in Fairfax county, within five miles of the court house, and within twenty of the City of Washington, Alexandria, Dumfries, and twelve of the Occoquan mills, it is a healthy situation, the land fertile, and has about two hundred acres of wood to cut, there is a great proportion of white and red oak, popular and hickory timber. There is nearly one hundred acres of prime land for meadow, I will give six months credit for one fourth of the purchase money—twelve months for the other quarter, eighteen for the third, and two years for the last payment, a purchaser will find me on the premises.
THOS. POLLARD.
Feb. 21st.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, to wit:
BE IT remembered, that on the ninth day of November, eighteen hundred and two, in the twenty-seventh year of the Independence of the United States of America, SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH of the said district, hath deposited in this office, the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in the words following, to wit:
"HISTORY OF THE LAST SESSION OF CONGRESS, which commenced on the seventh of December, 1801—taken from the National Intelligencer,"—in conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned."
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribe my name, and affixed the Seal of my office, the thirteenth day of November, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and two.
URLAH FORREST, Clerk Of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the County of Washington.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15.
CONNECTICUT ADDRESS.
Our readers will perceive by the address to the freemen of Connecticut, inserted in our first page, that federalism has at length awoke to all the dangers that encompass it in that State. Long have we heard it reverberated through the land that the policies of Connecticut were placed on a rock, which no change in the moral world could affect. This proud eulogium upon steady habits now links into an acknowledgment of great and impending danger. We will not condole with the federalists of Connecticut on this to them deplorable state of things, but confine ourselves to congratulating the republicans of the Union. These latter have said, and the address confirms it, that time, the touchstone of truth, would convert those who were from prejudice enemies of the present administration into friends from principle. Such has been the effect throughout all America in the short space of two years. There is not a State in the Union in which the administration has not acquired strength.
It might have been expected that the moderation and wisdom of its measures would have silenced opposition. But those who knew human nature, who had marked the operation of certain lordly passions on the ruling power for some antecedent years, entertained but a feeble hope of this result. They knew that in every community, ambition rages in some breasts with inextinguishable fires; and the events of the first session of Congress exhibited it in full blaze. When Congress assembled, the public mind was quiet, and there prevailed a general, not to say universal satisfaction with the measures of those who had recently come into power. But faction soon introduced the torch of discord. The Connecticut delegation were the first to sow suspicion among the people, and to denounce the new measures. Among these men Roger Griswold stood conspicuous. With talents infinitely superior to his colleagues, he led the way, and they obediently followed. These men laboured, hard to diffuse a belief that the general government was inimical to the constitution and to the liberties of the country. They left untried no means to impress this conviction.
Connecticut, whose citizens are genuine republicans, however they may have been hitherto deceived, soon awoke from her security. Attached to the Union, respecting the general government, and friends of liberty, they resented the unprovoked hostility of their representatives to men constantly occupied in advancing the public welfare. Hence those great, uninterrupted, and meritorious exertions made by the republicans of that State. To arrest their exertions federalism has issued this address, let us examine its contents.
The address charges the republicans with hostility to the institutions of the State, venerable from age and endeared from the happiness they have established. Of such design they do not produce a solitary proof. It is extremely probable that among those institutions there are some regulations which the republicans with revoked; not, however, from their congeniality to liberty, but from their opposition to it; such as the limitation of the right of suffrage, and a kind of ecclesiastical establishment. For the free principles of their government they have ever entertained an unabating regard.
"The combination," say the addressers, "which has been formed against the institutions of the State, is formidable only in one point of view. The leaders who conduct it, are principally those who are enjoying the favours and emoluments of the national government. Having such at stake as individuals, they have made great exertions, and have formed an organized body, for extending their influence into every county, town and parish. Their object is, to subvert the system of our State government, to remove from office all those venerable men who have hitherto conducted our affairs, and to fill their places with individuals from their own body."
Have they exhibited a title of proof of this high charge? Those who enjoy the favours of the national government are charged with the design of subverting the State government! We have often heard it charged upon the present administration that their object was to subvert the federal government, and rear upon its ruins the State governments. But this is the first time we have heard the contradictory accusation. Let the ingenuity of Connecticut state-craft reconcile these contradictions.
"Misrepresentations have been circulated."—Yes, they have been circulated. But by whom? By Roger Griswold, Calvin Goddard, and Mr. Dana, who drew up the address.
Remarks might be multiplied, all tending to show that this last resort of federalism is dictated by a love of office and power; and that the reproaches it bestows on others is merited by those who so liberally confer them.
One remark cannot be spared. The address does not carry on the face of it the bold, undaunted spirit of truth. It develops sentiments in a manner that indicates apprehension of deeper mortifications and more humiliating defeats. It exhibits in short, as much alarm at their own measures, as at those of their opponents: And while it is calculated to link into despondency the enemies of liberty, it should animate her friends to greater efforts.
On Monday the members of the city council convened; when the ballots being taken the following members appeared to compose the second chamber, viz. Daniel Carroll, Nicholas King, Benjamin Moore, Joel Brown, and George Hadfield.
The first chamber unanimously elected John P. Van Ness, President, and Thomas Herty, Secretary.
The second chamber unanimously elected Daniel Carroll, President.
CURIUS in our next.
Boston, June 9.
We have been informed, by a mercantile friend, that a letter is received in town from a respectable source in Bourdeaux, dated May 5th, the substance of which is—That the writer had just received from Mr. Skipwith, the American Consul General at Paris, information that Bonaparte had rejected the ultimatum, sent by the British court to him, and forwarded his to that power; that Lord Whitworth was packing up his baggage, and preparing to leave France; and that war seemed inevitable. The gentleman added by way of postscript to his letter, my partner has just come in and says that two express couriers have arrived here from Paris, from two of the first banking houses there; and it is now currently reported that war is certain.
Baltimore, June 11.
The fast-sailing Schooner Nautilus, lately purchased by the United States, in this port, is now completely fitted and manned, and will sail for the Mediterranean in a few days. She carries upwards of ninety guns.
Her crew, with one or two exceptions, are all native Americans, and so great was their avidity to enter the service, the clerks could scarcely enroll their names, so heavy was the crowd.
Portsmouth, June 7.
GENERAL COURT.
On Wednesday last, the Legislature of this State, convened at Concord.
His excellency J. T. GILMAN was re-elected by a majority of 3212.
In the House of Representatives JOHN PRENTICE, Esq. was chosen Speaker by a majority of 15.
In the county of Cheshire there was no choice for Senator by the people, owing to two towns being rejected; candidates, Robert Alcock, and Seth Payson. On first balloting they each had 83 votes, 2d balloting 83—and 3d 84 each, when the speaker declared himself in favor of Mr. PAYSON, of course he was chosen. The House has voted to have two sessions this year.—It is expected the court will adjourn this week.
From Bourdeaux—late.
SALEM June 7.—By a letter of May 5th, received by a mercantile house in this town from their correspondent in Bordeaux, and politely communicated to us last evening, we find, even at that late date, the uncertainty of peace or war continued—as though the governments of France and England were sporting themselves with the hopes and the fears of the public. The apprehensions of war had given a brisk demand to West-India produce; and though many vessels had arrived from thence and the Isle of France, still the prices had not declined, on account of the uncertainty above-mentioned. " (Lays the letter) as our amateurs have determined to disarm; and lay up their vessels until the present alterations between France and Great Britain are finally adjusted." Not a vessel was loading there for the E. or W. Indies. Brandies had fallen in price, and cargo wines.
From the American Mercury printed at
HARFORD, Connecticut.
FEDERAL CAUCUS:
On Thursday night of last week, was held at the State house in this city, a federal caucus, consisting of 165 federalists, about two thirds of whom were members of the legislature. It was opened at half after 7, and continued till midnight.
Isaac Beers, Esq. of New Haven, was appointed chairman; and the two clerks of the House of representatives were appointed tellers to count the number of persons present. Messrs. G—w—d, D—a and G—d—d, our Representatives in Congress, were the chief speakers on this occasion; and probably the meeting was held at their request or thro' their influence. After these three distinguished patriots had spent about an hour each, to furnish their friends with specimens of their improvement in the arts of eloquence,
and for other obvious reasons, the company proceeded to make out their nomination for next September. We understand that the members of the council we are not present, but that the company very modestly annexed eight of themselves to the nomination.
This "self-created, disorganizing and Jacobin" Society then proceeded to appoint a Committee to draft an address to the people of this State; the object of which is to induce republicans to turn federalists, and federalists to attend Freeman's meeting and vote for such men only as are ready and willing to save the people "from their worst enemies, themselves." This committee consists of the following persons, being one from each county:
Theodore Dwight, Jonathan Ingersoll, Roger Griswold, Calvin Goddard, Frederick Wolcott, Asa Chapman, Samuel W. Dana, Sylvester Gilbert.
The meeting was then adjourned till this evening, at which time the committee are to report the Address which is already prepared; and if it should meet the approbation of the Caucus, it will be published at a proper season to enlighten the people of this State, in the mystery of re—l—n.
It is a fact worthy of remark, that the motion for an address to the people, was made by R—r G—d. Probably he brought one home from Congress, ready cut and dried, in imitation of Harper, &c. and intended to publish it under his own name, but considering that the insult he had offered to Congress and the nation, in his celebrated encounter with Lyon, was not yet forgotten, he prudently determined to fend forth his wonderful production under the sanction of a federal legislature.
What conclusion shall we draw from these struggles of the federal faction? Are Messrs. G—w—d, G—d—d and D—a really alarmed at the progress of republican principles? Are they afraid that the freemen of Connecticut will next year be inclined to dispense with their services in Congress, and kindly offer them a free retirement into private life? Are they apprehensive that the Members of Assembly, (unless stimulated by their arts and devices) will be unable to satisfy their constituents that it is expedient for this little State to wage war against the government of the United States?
These gentlemen are not in the habit of talking without fees; and why are they now so liberal with their speeches, so zealously in their exertions? We can guess the reason. Altho' they have but little hope of rising into power, yet they, like all the federal leaders, are aware that they have passed the Rubicon, that they have gone too far in reviving the constituted authorities, ever to deserve or expect their confidence; that their only chance is to make one great and desperate effort to destroy the confidence of the people in the present administration, that they may thereby keep their party well disciplined, and ready to take advantage of any change of times or freak of fortune in their favour.
But without pretending to the gift of prophecy we may assure both the deluding and deluded classes of federalists, that the 4th of March, 1805 will dissipate their hopes, and place the republican system on so firm a basis, as to secure the freedom and happiness of the nation, and excite the admiration of the world.
A writer in the Courant, has thought fit to revive the old clamour, about the repeal of the internal taxes. The propriety of the measure, has been repeatedly proved to the satisfaction of every man of common sense, who would take the pains to inform himself on the subject. He states that the duties have been taken from coaches, loaf sugar, &c. and put upon brown sugar. This, both he and the editor of the Courant, know to be a falsehood.—Great pains have been taken to make the people believe this was a plan of Virginia, and the southern states, to get rid of a tax, which fell more particularly upon them—that they might drink whiskey, and loll in coaches, duty free.—The following statement of facts is taken from a source which is believed to be correct: Massachusetts paid more than one fifth of the whole internal taxes more than Virginia; and near a third more than her proportion of the carriage tax.—The five New-England states paid almost eight-ninths of the tax on hills, and distilled spirits, the heaviest of all the excises.—The sugar tax was chiefly paid in the southern states. There is not a manufactory of refined sugar, south of the Potomac—and about half of it is manufactured North of the Hudson. The impost duties on a pound of imported loaf sugar is nine cents—six cents and a half on each pound of lump sugar, and two cents and a half on each pound of Brown sugar. The excise duty, to be sure, is taken from home made white sugar—but still there is an impost duty on the raw material. It is computed that two pounds of brown sugar are required to make one of lump—and two and a half, one of loaf sugar.—The impost duty,
then, on a pound of home made loaf sugar, will be six cents and a quarter—and five cents on lump. The difference, in the duties paid on home made sugars, and those which are imported, will operate as encouragement to that branch of domestic manufacture, and will benefit in a particular manner those states in which these manufactures are established. Will reason, will justice tell us, that Massachusetts ought to pay more than one fifth part of the whole excise duties, that she ought to contribute more to the support of the general government, than Virginia, Pennsylvania or New-York, either of which are larger and more wealthy States than she is.—But say the federalists, coaches are articles of luxury, of course they ought to be taxed; and thus, because the people of Massachusetts ride in carriages—tho' in other respects, a frugal, industrious people as any in the Union, let us throw the whole burden of the general government upon them, and if possible, reduce them to that state of indigence, that they shall be unable to indulge themselves in this luxury—true federal patriotism this.
Query.—Would it not be as consistent with common sense, and common justice, if our wise and patriotic federal legislators of Massachusetts and Connecticut, would themselves take a little pains to discourage luxury, and establish a just and equal system of taxation, abolish their odious and oppressive poll tax, and instead of making their poor poorees, who have no voice in the government of their country, fight their battles, and pay more than twenty times their proportion towards the support of the government, would substitute a tax on carriages, and other luxuries, and on property generally, to the relief of their own poor—would not this be better, than that the federal government should continue this tax which operates so unequally upon the New-England states, and which is attended with such vast expense in the collection.
VERITAS.
MISSISSIPPI QUESTION.
This day is published and for sale at Wm. Duane's BOOK & STATIONARY STORE: PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. (Price one dollar.)
REPORT
Of a debate in the Senate of the U. S. on the 23d 24th & 25th Feb. 1803; on certain Resolutions concerning the violation of the Rights of Deposit in the ISLAND OF NEW-ORLEANS
By Wm. Duane.
June 15.
3s.
New Discovery.
ON the 14th May, 1803, a Patent was made out, and signed by the President of the United States, to GURDON E. SALTONSTALL, of Fayetteville, N. Carolina, for his invention of a New Principle in Ginning Cotton; which is the third Patent granted to the same person on different principles, and improvements for cleaning Cotton; which improvements are designed to perfect the cleaning, and preserve the Staple of the different kinds of Cotton entire. When this is generally done we may expect American cotton to bear a price equal in foreign markets, to that of any other country produced from the same climates.
Printers who are friendly to the public good, are requested to give the above a place in their paper.
June 15.
5c
TO LET.
THE Subscriber will let for one or more years, the House and Lot on which he now lives, in F. Street, nearly opposite the Bank. The House contains seven rooms and a kitchen. On the Lot there is a garden in a high state of cultivation, and an excellent well of water. The terms will be moderate, and possession will be given on the first day of October next.
A Store has been kept in this house for a number of years; and from its situation, it is well worth the attention of a merchant or a mechanic. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber on the premises.
MARY SWEENEY.
City of Washington, June 15. 1803.
ALISHA RIGGS,
Has just received from Philadelphia, A large supply of Seasonable Goods, viz.
EMBOSSed and Coloured Muslins, Very fine Mui. Mui. & Book do. Lace Shades and Wide Laces, Spangled Tiffany and Blk. Fans, Silk Cotton and thd. Hosiery, Very fine Cambric and long lawn, Cotton Counterpans and Dimities, Striped Silk for Coats, Fancy Waistcoating and Janes, 9-8 and 7-8 Buff and Silk Chintzes, London Cloths and Calimars, Nankens, Fuliangs and Checks, White and Buff Cord for Uniform, Silver Lace and Blue Plumes, Irish and German Sheetings, Bed Prints and Tickings, Men's light Beaver Hats, Diaper Table Cloths.
ALSO,
Cheap Irish Linens, And many other articles, which being bought at the best market, will be sold very low for Cash.
George Town, June 15. M&FawFaw

PROPOSALS
FOR CARRYING THE Mails of the United States, On the following Post Roads, Will be received at the GENERAL POST OFFICE in WASHINGTON CITY, until the 1st day of July next, (1803) inclusive.
IN OHIO.
132. From Steubenville by Brook c h to West Liberty in Virginia once a week—Leave West Liberty every Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Steubenville by 11 a m—Leave Steubenville every Saturday at 1 p m, and arrive at West Liberty by 7 p m.
134. From Zanesville to Marietta once in two weeks—Leave Zanesville every other Thursday at 6 a m, and arrive at Marietta on Friday by 6 p m. Leave Marietta every other Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Zanesville by 6 p m.
135. From Marietta by Middletown to Chillicothe once a week—Leave Marietta every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Chillicothe on Thursday by 6 p m—Leave Chillicothe every Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Marietta on Monday by 6 p m.
136. From Brown's roads by New Market, Williamsburg and Columbia to Cincinnati once a week—Leave Brown's roads every Saturday at 2 p m, and arrive at Cincinnati on Monday by 4 p m—Leave Cincinnati every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Brown's roads on Wednesday by 6 p m.
137. From Cincinnati by Hamilton, Franklin, Dayton, Staunton, Lower Piquetown, Lovemines, Old Fort on St. Mary's, Ottumwaytown, Ft. Defiance, Fort Miami and Raisin River to Detroit, once in two weeks—Leave Cincinnati every other Tuesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Detroit the next Monday week by 4 p m—Return—Leave Detroit every other Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Cincinnati the next Monday week by 4 p m.
IN KENTUCKY.
138. From Lexington by Winchester, Montgomery c h and Fleming c h to Washington once a week—Leave Lexington every Wednesday at 8 a m, and arrive at Washington on Friday by noon—Leave Washington every Friday at 3 p m, & arrive at Lexington on Tuesday by 7 p m.
139. From Frankfort by Georgetown, Cynthia, Pendleton c h and Campbell c h to Cincinnati once a week—Leave Frankfort every Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Cincinnati once a week—Leave Frankfort every Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Cincinnati on Monday by 3 p m—Leave Cincinnati every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Frankfort on Friday by 10 a m.
140. From Frankfort by Shelbyville, Louisville and Shepherdsville to Beardstown once a week—Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 9 a m, and arrive at Shelbyville by 2 p m—Leave Shelbyville in half an hour, and arrive at Louisville on Wednesday by 3 p m—Leave Louisville on Thursday at 6 p m, and arrive at Beardstown on Friday by 11 a m—Return—Leave Beardstown every Friday by 1 p m, and arrive at Louisville on Saturday by 6 p m—Leave Louisville on Sunday at noon, and arrive at Shelbyville on Monday by 11 a m—Leave Shelbyville at noon, and arrive at Louisville by 6 p m.
141. From Shelbyville by Middleburg, Beardstown, Beallsburg, and Harden c h to Brackenridge c h once a week—Leave Shelbyville every Tuesday at 3 p m, and arrive at Brackenridge c h on Friday by 11 a m—Leave Brackenridge c h Friday at 1 p m, and arrive at Shelbyville on Monday by 11 a m.
142. From Brackenridge c h by Hartford, Russellville, and Springfield to Nashville c h once a week—Leave Brackenridge c h every Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Nashville on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Nashville every Tuesday at 5 a m, and arrive at Brackenridge c h on Friday by 10 a m.
143. From Hartford by Henderson, Harpehead, Eddyville, Eddyville, and Smithland to Fort Massac, once in two weeks—Leave Hartford every other Saturday at noon, and arrive at Fort Massac the next Thursday by 10 a m. Return—Leave Fort Massac same day at 2 p m, and arrive at Hartford the next Tuesday by noon.
144. From Hartford by Vienna to Muhlenburg c h once in two weeks—Leave Hartford every other Saturday at noon, and arrive at Muhlenburg c h on Sunday by 6 p m. Return—Leave Muhlenburg c h every other Monday at 8 a m, and arrive at Hartford on Tuesday at 1 p m.
145. From Russellville by Davisburg, Christian c h and Eddy Grove to Eddyville, once in two weeks—Leave Russellville every other Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Eddyville on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Eddyville every other Wednesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Russellville on Thursday by 6 p m.
146. From Russellville by Bowling Green and Glasgow to Green c h once in two weeks—Leave Russellville every other Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Green c h on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Green c h every other Wednesday at
day by 6 p m.
147. From Frankfort by Harrodsburg, Danville, Lancaster, Stanford and Piquetown to Wayne c h once a week—Leave Frankfort every Friday at 3 p m, and arrive at Wayne c h the next Monday by 10 a m. Leave Wayne c h every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Frankfort on Friday by 10 a m.
148. From Danville by Springfield to Beardstown once a week—Leave Danville every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Beardstown by 6 p m. Leave Beardstown every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Danville by 6 p m.
INDIANA TERRITORY.
149. From Louisville to Vincennes once a week—Leave Louisville every Thursday at 6 a m, and arrive at Vincennes on Saturday by 4 p m. Leave Vincennes on Sunday by 6 a m, and arrive at Louisville on Tuesday by 6 p m.
150. From Vincennes by Kaskaskia, St. Philips and Prairies du Rochers to Cahokia once in two weeks—Leave Vincennes every other Sunday at 6 a m, and arrive at Cahokia the next Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Cahokia every other Sunday at 6 a m, and arrive at Vincennes the next Saturday by 6 p 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, by 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 times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any succeeding mail, whereby the mails destined for such succeeding mails, lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.
5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alterations 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 February, May, August, and November, 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. Those who wish to contract for two years, will make distinct proposals, specifying for what price they will perform the service for one year, and at what price for two years.
11. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for one year, or two years, at the election of the Postmaster General.
GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster General.
General Post Office, Washington City, April 4th, 1803.
FOR SALE
On easy payments at the premises, A tract of land containing 390 acres, situated in Montgomery county, Maryland, and lying on the great road leading from the Federal city to the mouth of Monocacy, near Mr. William Darnes's, and about seven miles above the court-house—On this tract there are two small settlements; there remains upwards of 200 acres still in wood—A particular description of the quality of the land and the improvements thereon is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase will first view the land, and by applying to Henry Jones on the premises, he will show the same to any person who may be inclined as aforesaid. If this and is not sold at private sale before the 6th of August next, it will then be offered to public sale; one third part of the purchase money must be paid down, the remaining two thirds will be divided into three equal payments, by giving bond with approved security bearing interest from date. The first payment to be made on the first of December 1803, the second payment on the first Dec. 1807, and the third payment on the first Dec. 1809. If punctually paid at the stipulated times no interest will be required; and on the last payment being made a title will be given to the purchaser, possession will be given on the 1st of December next.
BEN. W. JONES, and HENRY JONES.
May 13. 1w6A.
IN COUNCIL, Annapolis, May 28, 1803.
ORDERED, That the bill entitled, An act to alter, change, and abolish, all such parts of the constitution and form of government as relate to the time and manner of electing the senate, and the mode of filling up vacancies in that body, together with an extract from the journals of the senate relative thereto, be published for the information of the people, once a week, for the space of three weeks in the National Intelligencer, Maryland Gazette, Bartgis, paper, at Frederick-town, Mr. Smith's paper, at Easton, and Mr. Grievess' paper, at Hagerstown.
By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk.
An act to alter, change, and abolish, all such parts of the constitution and form of government as relate to the time and manner of electing the senate, and the mode of filling up vacancies in that body.
Be it enacted, by the General Assembly of Maryland, That from and after the _____ of _____ the senate of this state shall consist and be composed of twenty members, one member to be chosen from each of the several counties of this state, and one member from the city of Baltimore—and that the Senators shall be elected for four years by the electors in the several counties, and in the city of Baltimore, qualified to vote for members of the house of delegates, at the same time, in the same manner, and at the same places, where they shall vote for members of the house of delegates.
And be it enacted, That no person shall be a senator who shall not have attained the age of twenty five years, and been a resident of the state four years next before his election, and the last year thereof a resident of the county or city for which he shall be elected, unless he shall have been absent on the public business of the United States or of this state, and having in the state real and personal property above the value of _____ dollars.
And be it enacted, That immediately after the senators shall be assembled in consequence of the first election, they shall be divided by lot into four classes; the seats of the senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the first year, of the second class at the expiration of the second year, of the third class at the expiration of the third year, and of the fourth class at the expiration of the fourth year, so that one fourth may be chosen every year—and if the seat of any senator shall become vacant by death, resignation or otherwise, a warrant of election shall issue by the president of the senate for the election of another in his place, in the same manner, and under the same regulations, as warrants of election are issued by the speaker of the house of delegates, to supply vacancies in that body:—and any senator who may be elected to fill a vacancy shall hold his seat so long as the person in whose place he is elected might have done if no vacancy had happened.
And be it enacted, That if this act shall be confirmed by the general assembly, after the next election of delegates, in the first session after such new election, as the constitution and form of government directs, that in such case this act, and the alterations and amendment of the constitution and form of government therein contained, shall be taken and considered, and shall constitute and be valid, as a part of the said constitution and form of government, to all intents and purposes, any thing in the said constitution and form of government to the contrary notwithstanding.
And be it enacted, That the fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth, seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth sections of the constitution and form of government, shall be, and are hereby declared to be, repealed and abolished on the confirmation hereof.
REFERRED.
On motion, Ordered, That the governor and council cause the bill, entitled, An act to alter, change, and abolish, all such parts of the constitution & form of government as relate to the time and manner of electing the senate & the mode of filling up vacancies in that body, to be inserted in such of the newspapers of this state as to them may appear best calculated to communicate the same to the people of the state.
J. B. DUCKETT, Clerk, Senate.
NOTICE
Is hereby given to the creditors of ISRAEL LORING, that on the 17th day of June inst. at 10 o'clock A. M. the oath of an insolvent debtor, as prescribed by the Act of Congress for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia, will be administered to the said Loring, and a trustee appointed. That this notice be published in the Washington Federalist and National Intelligencer three times before the said 17th of June inst.
By order of Wm Cramb, Esq. assistant judge of the district of Columbia. URIAH FORREST, Clerk. June 10. 3t
WILD MEDLEY, The celebrated and beautiful high blooded running horse
WILL stand in the city of Washington, to be let to mares at twenty-five dollars the season, which will commence on the 10th of March instant, and end on the 20th day of August next; but twenty dollars will be received in full discharge, if paid within the season, and one dollar to the groom in all cases. Good and extensive pasturage, well included, at 50 cents per week, near the city; but, though the utmost care will be taken, there will be no responsibility for accidents or escapes. The above horse is in the highest form, and with uncommon powers. He measures full fifteen hands three inches high, and is a beautiful deep blood bay. He was lately purchased of Mr. Stubblefield of Gloucester county, Virginia, by W. Thornton—Enquiries concerning this capital horse may be made at Mr. Rhodes's, and Mr. Lovell's Tavern. March 8th, 1803.
PEDIGREE. (Which cannot be excelled.)
Wild Medley was got by the imported horse old Medley, his dam by Wild Air, his grand dam by Shandy, his great grand dam was the famous running mare old Sportley, which was got by old Janus. The dam of Sportley was purchased by General Thomas Nelson from the Spanish Main, and sold by him to Col. Lewis Burwell of Gloucester county.
Given under our hands this 14th day of January, 1803. Means Thornton, Lewis Burwell.
I had the following from good authority. Wild Medley, (which was foaled the property of Mr. Nuttall of Gloucester court-house) ran at four years old four times, and never was pushed, but won every race under a hard pull. He won at King William court-house the three mile heats. He won at Gloucester another purse, and lastly was run by Colonel Hopkins at Hanover Town, and won as I heard, with much credit, the four mile heats. His owner then died, and he has not run since, but has been kept as a stud.
William Johnston. I certify that I saw Wild Medley run at Urbanna, and in the two mile heats double distance seven of the best horses in the country, the first heat, although he carried fifteen pounds over weight, and his rider kept him back as much as laid in his power.
Ralph Wormeley, Jun. March 1, 1803.
I do certify, that I had two foals got by Wild Medley, a filly four years old this spring sold to John Tayloe, Esquire, of Mount Airy, for 1200 dollars, and a colt now three years old this spring, for which I would not take less than 1500 dollars; and I also am acquainted with several of Wild Medley's colts, which I think as fine as any I know, and I think him as good a foal-getter as any horse that ever stood in these parts.
John Wood. Gloucester county, March 1, 1803.
Wood's filly won the Urbanna Sweepstakes last June, beating Mr. Hall's horse; my filly, by Cormorant; and col. Kemp's filly, by Americus; and I think (but am unable to say positively) she distanced the field the second heat. I also understood the won the Sweepstakes at Wood's Ordinary in Gloucester, by distancing the field. Both these sweepstakes were two mile heats.
John Tayloe. I do certify, that I have seen Wood's filly and colt now in training at Mount Airy, the feet of John Tayloe, Esq. and I think them both elegant; the colt the finest of his age I ever saw; I have also seen Mr. Gibb's colt, and think him fine. I am credibly informed that Mr. Giles Cook, Colonel Thomas Roan, Major Thomas Hartley, Mr. William Robertson, Mr. Joseph Hall, and several others, all from 500 to 800 dollars for each of their colts by Wild Medley; and I never heard of a horse having so good a character as a foal-getter, nor so much lamented in leaving a place, as Wild Medley in leaving Gloucester county.
Given under my hand this 4th March, 1803. William Johnston. March 14. raw.
For sale or rent.
I will either SELL OR RENT a very handsome & commodious dwelling house and lot, situated at the corner of Gay and Congress Streets in George town:—The lot has a front of 130 feet; and there are on it a good stable, carriage house, smoke-house, and dairy. This property is at present in the occupation of Walter Smith, Esq. to whom application may be made.
I will also sell or rent a very comfortable two story dwelling house, together with some other small buildings, on lot No 2, square 289 in the city of Washington, a few doors east of the bank—application may be made to me by letter at this place, or to Mr. Bond, adjoining the premises.
Also for sale a very valuable tract of land, about 7 miles from George-town, in Montgomery county, on the river road. This tract contains upwards of 200 acres, the greater part of which is covered with wood and valuable timber; and there is already made near 30 acres of timothy meadow, and nearly as much more may be made: it is within a mile of the navigation of the Potomac river, which affords an easy conveyance for wood, hay, &c. to market. Its contiguity to the seat of government renders it an object worthy the attention of any one disposed to purchase.
Also about 320 acres of land on the navigable water of the Potomac, and is distant from Alexandria about 12 miles, from this place 3 miles; the greater part of which is covered with wood and timber: the soil is good, some meadow is already made and a considerable quantity more may be made.
Likewise 1000 acres of land in Monongalia county, state Virginia—This land is of very good quality and in the vicinity of Morgan-town.
Any person desirous of purchasing any of the aforesaid property may be accommodated on moderate terms and indisputable titles will be given, on application to me at this place.
JAMES BLAKE. Colchester, May 11. 1wtf.
By Authority.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, FOR THE USE OF THE HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, OF THE Religious Society of German Roman Catholics, in the CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
Table with 2 columns: Prize amount, Number of Prizes. Includes prizes of 10,000, 3,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 300, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 dollars, plus first and second drawings.
6174 Prizes. 11726 Blanks. Dolls. 90,000
18000 Tickets, at five dollars. 90,000
* * Less than two Blanks to a Prize—Subject to a deduction of fifteen per centum.
The drawing will commence at the State House in Philadelphia as soon as the sale of the tickets shall warrant it, and continue at least twice a week until finally completed; thirty days after which the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers. Such as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the close of the drawing, will be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the church.
This Lottery we flatter ourselves will be managed with the strictest punctuality and good faith, and from the great advantages of the above Scheme, in which there are not two Blanks to a Prize, we entertain the fullest confidence that the tickets will meet with a rapid sale.
ADAM PREMIR, ANTHONY HOOCKEY, CHARLES BOUMAN, Commissioners.
N. E. The tickets for sale by Matthew McConnel, No. 82, Chestnut George Taylor, jun. No. 67, S Street.
Letters addressed to either of whom, post paid, and inclosing the cash, will be duly attended to. May 23. 1aw4w
LEHIGH NAVIGATION.
LOTTERY. SECOND CLASS.
Five thousand dollars the highest prize!
THIS Lottery will positively commence drawing at the city of Philadelphia, on the first Monday of September next. The prizes will be paid thirty days after its conclusion, of which public notice will be given. Such as are not demanded within twelve months shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Navigation.
The Managers depend principally upon the proceeds of this Lottery for finishing the Navigation of the Lehigh. This will open an intercourse by water to Philadelphia of above four hundred miles, including only twelve and an half miles portage near its conjunction with the Schuylkill at Wilkesbarre, thereby forming a new source of trade, affording a plentiful supply of coal, lumber, &c. the advantages of which will be immense; and an easy conveyance to the owners of lands and farms in the vicinity by which they can find their produce to market.
Tickets may now be had at five dollars of George Taylor, jun. No. 67, William Blackburn, 117, Chestnut Street, Edward Stow, 73, James Glentworth, 34, March 15, 1803.
SCHEME. Table with 2 columns: Prize amount, Number of Prizes. Includes prizes of 5000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500, 300, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 dollars, plus first drawing number on the eighth day.
1938 prizes, 5062 blanks, Dolls. 35,000
7000 tickets, at five dollars each, is 35,000
The prizes subject to a deduction of fifteen per centum. 2aw
The subscriber has for sale,
A QUANTITY OF Claret in bottles, Jamaica Spirits, Anchovies in boxes, Whisky in barrels, Capers in ditto, New-England cheese, Olives in ditto, Imperial Tea in chests, Olive Oil in ditto, Butter in Firkins, Sugar in hds. & bls. &c. &c. WILLIAM BRENT. Washington, May 11. sf