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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. V. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13th, 1805.
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FOREIGN NEWS
From the French papers.
LEGISLATIVE BODY.
PRESIDENCY OF M. FONTANES.
Sitting of the 10th of Nivose, 31st December.
The President read the following message:
EXTRACT FROM THE REGISTERS OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
At the Palace of the Tuileries 31st December.
NAPOLEON, EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH.
"We have named, and do name, M. M. Champagny, minister of the Interior—Regnaud and Lacuee, counsellors of state, to repair to the legislative body this day, the 31st December, and make there the following exposition of the situation of the republic."
(Signed) "NAPOLEON."
"By the Emperor, the Secretary of State."
(Signed) "H. B. MARET."
M. Champagny—"Gentlemen, in consequence of the nomination of which you have been informed, I have the honor to lay before you an exposition of the present state of the French empire."
"The internal state of the Republic is at this day such as it has been in the most tranquil times. No movement, that can alarm the public tranquility; no crime, that belongs to the remembrances of the revolution; every where, useful undertakings; every where, the amelioration of public and private property, attest the progress of confidence and security."
"The leaven of opinions no longer disturbs opinions; the sentiment of the general interest, the principles of social order, better known and more refined, have attached every heart to the common prosperity. This, all the administrators proclaim; this, the emperor has observed in all the departments which he has traversed. This has been demonstrated in the clearest manner. All the armies are seen at the same time separated from their generals; all the military corps from their chiefs; the superior tribunals deprived of their first magistrates; the public administration of its first organs; the churches of their principal pastors; the cities, the country stripped every where, at the same moment, of every thing that could have power and influence over the mind; the people every where left to the bent of their own genius, and the people have every where shewn themselves attached to order and the laws."
"At the same moment, the sovereign Pontiff traversed France. From the banks of the Po to the banks of the Seine, he has been every where received with a religious homage, paid to him with love and respect, by that immense majority which, faithful to the old doctrine, saw a common father, and the centre of common faith, in him whom all Europe reveres, as a sovereign raised to a throne by his piety and his virtues."
"A plot, framed by an implacable government, was going to re-plunge in the abyss of civil wars and anarchy. Upon the discovery of this horrible plot, all France was thrown into emotion; anxieties imperfectly lulled to sleep are awakened, and in every heart, at once, are found again those principles which were constantly ours, before error and weakness had alienated the mind, and guilty intrigues perverted opinion."
"It was found that the divided power was without concert, and without strength. It was felt, that, entrusted for a time, it was precarious, and permitted neither long labors, nor reflection; that, entrusted for the life of a single man, it grew feeble with him, and left after him only chances of discord and anarchy. It was finally discovered that there was no safety for great nations, but in hereditary power, which alone could secure the political life and embrace ages and generations in its duration."
"The Senate, has been, as it ought to be, the organ of the common anxiety. This desire of inheritance, which was in all hearts truly French, soon manifested itself; it was proclaimed by the Electoral Colleges, by the armies. The Council of state, the magistrates, the most enlightened men, were consulted, and their answer has been unanimous."
"The necessity of hereditary power, in a state so extensive as France, had been for a long time perceived by the First Consul. In vain did he resist the force of principles—in vain did he at-
tempt to establish a system of election, which might be able to perpetuate the authority, and transmit it without danger, and without trouble."
"The public inquietude, the hopes of our enemies, blamed his work. His death was to be the ruin of his labors. It was at this moment the jealousy of the foreigner, and a spirit of discord and anarchy assailed us. Reason, sentiment, experience, alike assured all the French, that there could be no certain transmission of power, but that which operated without an interval; that there could be no tranquil succession, except that which was regulated by the laws of nature."
"When such motives supported such pressing wishes, the determination of the First Consul could not be doubtful. He resolved, therefore, to accept for himself, and for two of his brothers after him, the burthen, which the necessity of circumstances imposed upon him."
"From his own meditations, matured by conferences with the members of the Senate, by discussions in the councils, by the observations of the most enlightened men, is formed a series of dispositions which fixes the inheritance of the Imperial throne;
"Which assigns to Princes their rights and their duties;
"Which promises to the heir of the empire an education regulated by the laws, and such as shall be worthy of his high destinies;
"Which designates those, who, in case of minority, shall be called to the regency, and marks the limits of their power;
"Which places between the throne and the citizens dignities and offices accessible to all, encouragements and rewards of public virtues;
"Which gives to men honored with great distinctions or invested with great authority, judges too great to bend before their authority or before their distinctions;
"Which give to crimes against the public safety, and the interests of the empire, judges essentially attached to the safety of the empire and to its interest;
"Which places more éclat and more weight in the function of the legislator, more development and extent in the public discussion of the laws;
"Which brings back the tribunals and their judgments to their old denominations, which had obtained the respect of ages;
"Which in fine, guarantees the rights of the prince and of the people by oaths, the eternal guardians of all interests."
"These dispositions have been decreed by the Senatus Consulte of the 28th Floreal (18th of May); the French people have manifested their free and independent will; they have wished the Imperial dignity to be hereditary in the direct, legitimate and adoptive line of descendance of Joseph Bonaparte; in the direct and legitimate line of descendance of Louis Bonaparte."
"From that moment Napoleon has been, by the most just of titles emperor of the French. No other act was necessary to prove his titles and consecrate his authority."
"But he wished to restore to France its ancient forms, to recall among us those institutions which the Divinity seems to have inspired, and to impress upon the commencement of his reign the seal of religion itself. To give to the French a splendid proof of his paternal tenderness, the head of the church has pleased to give his assentance to this august ceremony."
"What deep and durable impressions it has left in the heart of the Emperor, and in the memory of the nation! What conversations for future generations, and what a subject of admiration for Europe!"
"Napoleon prostrate at the foot of the altars which he has raised; the sovereign Pontiff imploring upon France and upon him the blessings of Heaven, and in his wishes for the felicity of one nation, embraces the felicity of all nations!"
"Pastors and priests, lately divided, uniting to his supplications their gratitude and their voices!"
"The senators, the legislators, the tribunes, magistrates, warriors, administrators of the people, and those who preside over their assemblies, mixing together their opinions, their hopes, their wishes. Sovereigns, princes, ambassadors, struck with this grand spectacle of France, repeated upon her ancient foundations and by its repose assuring the repose of their country!"
"In the midst of this pomp, and under the eyes of the Eternal Napoleon, pronouncing the immutable oath, which secures the integrity of the empire, the
stability of property, the perpetuity of institutions, the respect of the laws and the happiness of the nation."
"The oath of Napoleon will be for ever the terror of enemies, and the axis of the French. If our frontiers are attacked, it will be repeated at the head of our armies, and our frontiers will no longer fear foreign invasion."
"It will be present to the memory of the delegates from authority. It will remind them of the object of their labors, and the rule of their duties; and if it does not secure their administration from some errors, it will secure a prompt reparation."
"The principles which it consecrates are those of our legislation. In future, fewer new laws will be proposed for the deliberations of the Legislative Body. The civil code has satisfied the public expectation. It is in the memory of the citizens, it enlightens their steps, and their conduct, and every where it is celebrated as a blessing."
"A project of a criminal code, completed within these two years, has been submitted to the revision of the tribunals, and is, at this moment undergoing the last discussion of the council of state."
"The code of the pleading, and the code of commerce are still in the state in which the labors of the last year left them. More urgent cares have called off the attention of the Emperor, and it is one of his maxims not to propose to the deliberation of legislators any project of laws but such as have been matured by long and sage discussions."
"The schools of legislation are going to open; inspectors are appointed, who shall throw a light upon their precepts, and prevent it from degenerating into vain and useless experiments; the lycees, the secondary schools, are filling with youth eager for instruction."
"Fontainbleau has already furnished a militia, distinguished in our armies for its high flat, its attainments, and regard to discipline."
"The Polytechnic School is peopling our arsenals, our ports, and our establishments, with useful hands."
"At Compeigne, the School of Arts and Trades daily obtains new success—That which is forming on the limits of La Vendee, is expected with impatience, and will soon be in full activity."
"Prizes have been decreed to the sciences, to literature, and the arts, and, during a period of ten years, devoted to works which his majesty is determined to recompense, he has a right to expect that the genius of the French shall produce master-pieces."
"In the department of bridges and roads, the works already commenced have been prosecuted with vigour, others have been planned, and each year prepares new projects for the prosperity of the state, to be executed in the succeeding ones. But the untowardness of the seasons has opposed the foresight and the zeal of the administration;—rains descending in torrents have broken up the roads with greater rapidity than their ravages could be repaired—some works have been destroyed; others have been for a moment suspended;—great calamities have overwhelmed some of the departments, and particularly that of the Rhine and Moselle. A judicious prefect, anticipating the intentions of the emperor, has given assistance to the unfortunate persons who fell victims to it. His majesty has raised their courage by his presence, & has consoled them by his favours."
"The scourge of contagious diseases assailed the neighbouring countries; but the vigilance of the administration has preserved our territory from its effects; it is now abating in those parts where it extended its ravages. By persisting in measures required by prudence and the public welfare, the attacks of this evil will be prevented, without interrupting the communication necessary for the supply of our commerce and manufactures."
"In the midst of La Vendee a new city is erecting which is intended to be the seat of the administration. It will thence extend its active and steady superintendence over every quarter; thence information will be propagated throughout this whole department, in which ignorance and the want of instruction have so often involved simple and honest minds in the intrigues of the malevolent."
"The decrees of the emperor have recalled commerce to the left bank of the Rhine, and given to Mentz and Cologne all the advantages of actual entrepots, without the danger of introducing contraband commodities into the interior of France."
"Improvements are made in the ma-
nufactures, and, while in their vain declamations, the mercenaries hired by the British government boast of their distant and precarious resources, dispersed on the seas and in the Indies; while they represent our workshops as deserted, and our artisans dying of misery; our industry is extending its roots in our own soil, drives the manufactures of England far from our frontiers, has equalled them in what constituted their glory and their success, the perfection of their machines, and will soon dispute with them the consumption in every quarter to which they can be conveyed."
"Agriculture, our principal manufacture, is daily acquiring greater extent, and receiving new improvements. A system of exportation so well planned, that it can be extended or contracted, according to our wants, ensures to the cultivator the price of his labor, and the plentiful supply of our markets."
"New encouragements are paving the way to the improvements of the breed of our horses; our wools have attained to greater perfection—our fields are covered with cattle, and real wealth covers every part of our empire with opulence,—reviving security has given more ample scope to active benevolence excited by religion, and the recollection of our misfortunes, it is no longer confined to temporary charities, it extends to the future, and confides its treasures to the government, by which they are employed conformably to its wishes. Never were so many legacies and pious donations bequeathed to the hospitals, and charitable establishments. Some of these institutions have been created and restored by private individuals; never did suffering humanity find more friends, nor indigence more relief. They are distributed with equal judgment and zeal, and the hospitals, managed with an intelligence which increases their advantages, by economising the funds, afford relief to every want, a cure for the multitude of diseases, and are no longer those abodes of destruction which devoured their numerous and wretched inhabitants. Thus the number of the indigent in the capital is less, by 32,000 than it was in 1791; and, by 25,000, than in the year 10."
"Religion has resumed its empire, which it exercises only for the good of humanity; it is accompanied with a wise toleration, and the ministers of different persuasions, who adore the same God, honor each other with testimonies of reciprocal respect, and know no other rivalry than that of virtue."
"Such is our internal situation. A broad, French courage, seconded by Spanish faith, preserves to us Santo Domingo; Martinique defies the menaces of the enemy, and, under a paternal government, more durable and stronger ties of attachment to the mother country are established."
"Guadaloupe has enriched itself by the spoils of British commerce; and Guiana continues to prosper under an active and vigorous administration."
"The Isles of France and Reunion would now be the depot of the riches of Asia; London would be in convulsions and despair, if inexperience or weakness had not defeated a plan most ably concerted. Those islands, at least, are enriched by prizes taken from our enemies."
"Our armies still continue to deserve the reputation they enjoy. With the same valor and the same discipline, they have acquired that patience which waits without murmuring for opportunities, and confides in the prudence and design of the chief who conducts them. Our soldiers and our officers learn to master the element, which separates them from that island which is the object of their resentment. Their audacity and address astonish the oldest and most experienced seamen."
"Our fleets, by their continual manoeuvres, prepare for combat, and, while those of our enemies are battered by winds and tempests, ours, without injury, learn to cope with them."
"Lastly, since the commencement of the war, we have gained Hanover, we are, more than ever, in a situation for striking a decisive blow against our enemies. Our marine is in a better state than it has been these ten years; by land, our army is more numerous, in higher condition, and better provided with every requisite to insure victory, than it ever was."
"In the department of the finances have prevailed the same activity in the receipts, the same regularity in the administration, the same order in the expenditure of the public treasure, and almost without fluctuation the same value of the public debt."
"War has produced a necessity for extraordinary expenses; but the sum
thus applied have been retained within our territory; they have given us ports, vessels, and what is necessary for the development of our forces against our enemies."
"These extraordinary expenses now cease—and those which our warlike attitude requires will henceforth be directed with an economy, which the urgency of the preparations necessary both for attack and defence did not permit."
"The revenues of the crown will defray all the expenses of the emperor's coronation, and those which the splendor of his throne will continue to demand. The pomp by which he is surrounded will never be a burden to the nation."
"The situation of Europe has experienced only one important change."
"Spain reposed in a neutrality to which France had consented, and to which the British cabinet had agreed. Her vessels were suddenly attacked, and the treaty of Amiens was violated with regard to her, as it had before been for France. His catholic majesty has taken those measures required by the dignity of his throne, the violation of public faith, and the honor of a generous nation, whose destiny he directs."
"The Emperor of Austria devotes to the improvements of his finances, to the prosperity of his provinces, to the progress of their commerce, the repose which the loyalty of his character and the interests of his subjects recommend."
"The Italian Republic, administered and governed by the same principles as France, demands like her a definitive organisation, which shall secure to the present and future generations all the advantages of the local compact united to this republic by the duties imposed upon him; and, as the President and Founder of that state, the Emperor will justify the confidence reposed in him, and secure its destinies and independence in serving the interests of the French people, to whom it also owes its existence, and in reconciling the interests of the two friendly nations with the real interests of the neighboring powers. By these changes, which the will of one nation and the interests of all demand, will, at length fall to the ground all absurd calumnies, and France having herself raised upon the spot where she had placed her limits, will no more be accused of a wish to trespass beyond them."
"Helvetia enjoys, in peace, the blessings of her constitution, of the wisdom of her citizens and of our alliance."
"Batavia still groans under an oligarchical government, without union in her views, without patriotism, and without vigor."
"Her colonies have been sold a second time, and surrendered without firing a gun, to England; but that nation has energy, morals and economy. She wants only a firm, patriotic and enlightened government."
"The king of Prussia upon all occasions has shewn himself the friend of France, and the Emperor has seized every opportunity that presented itself to consolidate this happy harmony."
"The electors, and all the members of the Germanic body, faithfully maintain the relations of friendship and good will, which unite them to France."
"Denmark follows the councils of a policy always wise, moderate and judicious."
"The spirit of Catherine the Great will watch over the councils of Alexander the First. He will remember that the friendship of France is for him a necessary counterpoise in the balance of Europe; that placed at a distance from her, he can neither attack her, nor disturb her repose, and that his chief interest is to seek in his intercourse with her the market necessary for the productions of his empire."
"Turkey wavers in her politics, and follows through fear, a system which her interest disavows. May she not learn, at the expence of her existence, that fear and uncertainty accelerate the fall of empires, and that they are a thousand times more fatal than the dangers and loss of an unsuccessful war."
"Whatever may be the movements of England, the destinies of France are fixed; strong in her union, strong in her riches and the courage of her defenders, she will assiduously cultivate the alliance of friendly nations and will not her make enemies nor fear them."
"When England shall be convinced of the insufficiency of her efforts to disturb the continent; when she shall be sensible that she can only lose in a war undertaken without object, and without motives; when she shall be convinced that France will never agree to any other conditions than those of Amiens, and will never consent to allow her the right of breaking treaties, at pleasure,

The re election of Thomas Jefferson to the Presidency has been celebrated with much distinction at New York, Philadelphia, Richmond and Petersburg.
The claims of a large arrearage of Congressional business remaining unpublished, and the interesting exposition of the situation of France, prevents our giving a detail of these last notices.
Marquis Cornwallis has been appointed to succeed the Marquis Wellesley in the government of India, and was to go out in the Medusa frigate.
HAYDN, the celebrated composer, died at Vienna the beginning of December, in the 79th year of his age.
Political Reconciliation.—It is reported, says a London paper, that his majesty, after a previous discussion with Mr. Pitt, sent for Mr. Addington, requiring his immediate attendance in town. A meeting between those two political characters accordingly took place with an explanation and a reconciliation, after which they dined together at Lord Hawkesbury's.
Senate of the United States.
After Mr. Burr had retired, Mr. White submitted the following resolution, which was passed unanimously:
Resolved unanimously That the thanks of the Senate be presented to Aaron Burr, in testimony of the impartiality, dignity and ability with which he has presided over their deliberations, and of their entire approbation of his conduct in discharge of the arduous and important duties assigned to him as President of the Senate.
Ordered, That Mr. Smith of Maryland, and Mr. White, be a committee to communicate to him this resolution.
In Senate of the United States, March 3d, 1805.
Answer of Mr. Burr.
Gentlemen, Next to the satisfaction derived from the consciousness of having discharged my duty, is that which arises from the favorable opinion of those who have been the constant witnesses of my official conduct; and the value of this flattering mark of their esteem is greatly enhanced by the promptitude and unanimity with which it is offered.
I pray you to accept my respectful acknowledgments and the assurance of my inviolable attachment to the interests and dignity of the Senate.
A. BURR.
To the Senate of the United States, March 3d, 1805.
ALEXANDRIA, March 6.
Yesterday the election of members for the council of this town came on—we take pleasure in laying the following result before our readers:
No. 1.—Aaron Hewes, William Harper, Jacob Hoffman, Alexander Smith, No. 2.—J. Thompson, J. Lundon, H. Rose, M. Sexton, No. 3.—J. M'Kenney, J. Swift, E. J. L., G. Deneale, No. 4.—Robert Young, M. Robinson, John Janney, J. Conagan.
March 9. Jonah Thompson was yesterday chosen Mayor of the town—Henry Rose, President of the Common Council; and James M. M'Rea, clerk to Council.
THE sale of the property of JAMES THOMPSON, deceased, late of Washington city, is postponed to Monday the 18th inst.
At an election held at Sellers Hotel, the 4th March, commencing at eleven o'clock, for Directors of the Washington Theatre, for the present year, the following gentlemen were duly elected:
Robert Brent, Thomas Munroe, Richard H. Harrison, John Mason, Benjamin Stoddert. Directors.
By virtue of an order from the Orphan's court of Prince George's county, State of Maryland, will be exposed to public sale on Saturday the 30th inst. at the late dwelling house of Peter Wood, jun. late of said county deceased. The household furniture of the deceased, consisting of beds, chairs, tables, &c also part of the stock, consisting of sheep, hogs, and cattle. The terms of sale are twelve months credit, the purchaser, or purchasers to give bond with approved security bearing interest from the day of sale. JOHN T. WOOD, Administrator. March 13—6e
NOTICE.
By virtue of a writ issued Venditioni Expo-nas issued from the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington at the suit of the President, directors and Company of the Bank of Columbia—will be exposed to public sale for ready cash on the 21st day of December next, at Wm. Rhodes's tavern in the city of Washington, all the right, title, claim, and interest of John P. Van Ness in and to the following property, viz.—Lots no. 3, 4, 5 and 6 in sq no. 492 Lots no. 5, 9 and 10 in sq no. 493 Lots no. 4, 5, 6 and 7 in sq no. 494 Lots no. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13 in sq no. 535 Lot no. 1 in sq no. 463 Lot no. 15 in sq no. 878 Lots no. 5, 6, 9 and 10 in sq no. 874 Lots no. 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 in sq no. 587 Lots no. 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21 and 22 in sq no. 642 Lots no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 in sq no. 537 Lots no. 2 and 3 in sq no. 577 Lot no. 3 in sq no. 579 Lots no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in sq no. 581 Lots no. 2 and 18 in sq no. 583 Lot no. 1 in sq no. 583 Lots no. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 in sq no. 643 Lots no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 in sq no. 645 Lots no. 2, 8 and 11 in sq no. 792 Lots no. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 in sq no. 826 Lots no. 6 and 7 in sq no. 256 Lot no. 11 in sq no. 378 and lots no. 13, 14 and 15 in sq no. 491 as laid down in the plan of the city of Washington—The sale will commence precisely at 10 o'clock.
DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal. October 29—rawf
The sale of the above property is postponed to the 15th day of March next, on which day the sale will certainly commence precisely at 10 o'clock. Dec 19—w2.
The commissioners acknowledge that the title of the claimants cannot be supported, and yet undertake to recommend a compromise, by stating "that the interest of the United States, the tranquility of those who may hereafter inhabit that territory, and certain equitable considerations which may be urged in favor of most of the present claimants render it expedient to enter into a compromise on reasonable terms."
With respect to the equitable considerations which have been urged so strenuously in favor of the present claimants, I must acknowledge they have not appeared to me so very forcible. The innocence of the claimants has been painted in strong and glowing colours. They have been represented not only as innocent, but as innocent through ignorance. One of my colleagues in particular has dilated largely on this idea, and applied it especially to the New England purchasers. In evidence of this he has referred to the case of the Connecticut intruders in the state of Pennsylvania. But in this allusion he was certainly extremely unfortunate. The case might be cited to prove a position exactly the reverse. The fact is, that these intruders have for many years by their superior skill and address held their lands in defiance of the state, and from appearances, I believe will continue to hold them, without making any compensation whatever to the state; and this instance may serve also to shew the impropriety and inefficacy of governments pretending to compromise with individuals.
But it is said they could not have knowledge of the circumstances under which the act of Georgia of 1795 was passed; that they became purchasers before such information could possibly reach them. This certainly cannot be seriously insisted on. Will gentlemen look at the deeds conveying the titles, and then say the purchasers had no notice? Evidence, if not of the fraud, at least that there was something wrong in the business is stamped on the very face of all the conveyances. In the report of the commissioners it is stated "that all the deeds given by the companies, as well as the subsequent deeds, with only two or three exceptions, not only give a special, instead of a general warrantee, but have also a special covenant in the following words: And lastly it is covenanted and expressly agreed and understood, by and between the parties to these presents, that neither the grantors aforesaid, nor their heirs, executors or administrators, shall be held to any other or further warrantee, than is herein before expressed, nor liable to the refunding of any money in consequence of any defect in their title, from the state of Georgia, if any such hereafter there should appear to be."
Mr. J. Randolph, from the conferees appointed to attend those from the Senate, on the subject matter of their amendments to the bill for the payment of witnesses summoned on the part of the United States on the impeachment of Samuel Chase, made a report, which being read, it was Resolved, That the House do insist on their disagreement to the amendments of the Senate, and of course, the bill was lost. A motion was then made and seconded, that the House do come to the following resolutions: Resolved, That the Clerk of this House be, and he is hereby directed to pay out of the contingent fund of this House, to every witness summoned on behalf of the House of Representatives to attend the Senate in support of the impeachment of Samuel Chase, for every day's attendance, the sum of three dollars, and the further sum of twenty cents for each mile in coming from and returning to his place of abode. Resolved, That the Clerk be likewise directed to pay out of the said fund, any other expenses incurred by order of the managers of the said impeachment, and certified by their chairman. On which motion, various efforts were made to obtain a decision of the House on the previous question, that the House do now proceed to consider the said resolution; but no result could, in any instance, be obtained for the want of a quorum. After which, a quorum being present, A message was received from the Senate, notifying that they have appointed a committee on their part, jointly with such committee as may be appointed on the part of this House to wait on the President of the United States, and notify him of the proposed recess of Congress. The House took the said message into consideration, concurred therein, and appointed Mr. J. Randolph, Mr. Huger and Mr. Nelson said committee on their part. Mr. J. Randolph, from the committee appointed on the part of this House, jointly with the committee appointed on the part of the Senate, to wait on the President of the United States, and notify him of the proposed recess of Congress, reported, that the committee had performed that service; and that the President signified to them, he had no farther communication to make during the present session. A message was received from the Senate notifying that they have finished their legislative business, and are ready to adjourn. Ordered that a message be sent to the Senate, informing them that this House is ready to adjourn, having completed the legislative business before them. The Clerk having went with said message, and being returned, The Speaker adjourned the House, sine die.
DEBATE ON THE GEORGIA CLAIMS.
[Continued.]
Mr. GREGG. I rise, Mr. Speaker, to congratulate the House, on the question being at length brought within such narrow limits. The validity of the title appears to be nearly abandoned, and the advocates of the resolution seem now disposed to rest its defence, almost entirely on the ground of expediency. For my own part I have always felt satisfied with the report of the commissioners, so far as it respects the question of title. They have investigated the subject with more diligence and attention than can well be bestowed on it by members of this House, and being men distinguished for their abilities, and of high official standing, their opinion certainly should have great weight. That opinion as recorded in their report is that the title of the claimants cannot be supported. In this opinion I most heartily concur, for I can never be induced to believe, that an act so marked with fraud and corruption, as the act of Georgia under which the claimants pretend to derive their title has been fully proved to be, can vest a title, either in law or in equity. The question of title being given up, any remarks respecting the weight that ought to attach to the rescinding act passed by the legislature of Georgia in 1796 will be unnecessary. On that part of the subject I will only just observe in reply to one of my colleagues (Mr. Findley) who has stated that act to be without precedent; and that one legislature cannot repeal an act of a preceding legislature where it involves a contract, that there is one instance at least of such an act, and that that instance is in the state in which he and I live. The case to which I allude is an act passed by the legislature of Pennsylvania, for repealing the charter of the bank of North America. This act, if I am not mistaken, was passed when my colleague was a member of the legislature, and I believe received his support. But leaving the question of title, good policy, say gentlemen, requires us to pass the resolution. In this sentiment they and the commissioners appear to unite.
by keeping possession of Malta; England will then be situated by pacific sentiments; hatred and envy are the passions of the day."
M. Le President.—"Messieurs, the minister of the interior, the counsellors of state, and the legislative body, gave you the act of the exposition which you have just presented to it—it will form a general committee to consider of this communication, and will adopt a deliberation worthy of itself and the government which sends you."
The paper of the 2nd contains the addresses from the Tribunate and Legislative Body to the Emperor, returning thanks for this statement.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SUNDAY, MARCH 3.
Sunday, five o'clock P. M.
A message was received from the Senate, notifying that they insist on their amendments disagreed to by this House, to the bill making an appropriation for the payment of witnesses summoned on the part of the United States to attend the trial of Samuel Chase, and desire a conference, on the subject matter of the said amendments: that they have passed the bill making appropriations for carrying into effect certain Indian treaties and for other purposes of trade and intercourse, without amendments; and that they have agreed to the amendments of this House to the resolutions expressive of the sense of Congress of the gallant conduct of commodore Edward Preble, the officers, seamen and marines of his squadron, with amendments.
The House proceeded to re-consider the amendments insisted on by the Senate to the bill making an appropriation for the payment of witnesses summoned on the part of the U. S. in support of the impeachment of Samuel Chase—Whereupon,
Resolved, That this House do insist on their disagreement to the said amendments.
Resolved, That the House agree to the conference desired by the Senate thereon, and that Mr. J. Randolph, Mr. Early, and Mr. Nicholson be the conferees on the part of this House.
Mr. Nicholson, from the committee to whom was referred the amendments of the Senate to the bill for the more effectual preservation of peace in the ports and harbors of the U. S. and in the waters under their jurisdiction, reported their agreement to the said amendments.
The House then took the said amendments into consideration, and concurred in the report of the select committee.
The House proceeded to consider the amendments of the Senate to the amendments of this House to the resolutions expressive of the sense of Congress of the gallant conduct of commodore Edward Preble, &c. &c. whereupon,
Resolved, That the House agree to the said amendments.
A message was received from the Senate, notifying that they have passed the bill for the relief of Robert Patton and others; that they have considered the bill providing for a light-house on Watch hill point, and have resolved that it do not pass; and that they have agreed to the amendments of this House to the bill from the Senate to extend jurisdiction in certain cases to the state and territorial courts.
The House then proceeded to consider their amendment insisted on, to the bill from the Senate, making provision for persons that have been disabled by known wounds received in the actual service of the U. S. during the revolutionary war, and to which the Senate have adhered in their disagreement.
Resolved, That the House do recede from their amendment, and that the clerk do notify the same to the Senate.
On motion, Resolved, That the committee of accounts be authorized to adjust and settle the account of Alexander Claxton, for his services rendered to this House during the present session, and allow such sum as they may think due to him, provided that the same do not exceed 100 dollars.
Mr. Huger called for the order of the day, on the bill to authorize the circuit court of the district of Columbia to decree divorces in certain cases, when
A motion as made and seconded, to postpone the said order of the day until the first Monday in December next, and carried.
A message was received from the Senate, notifying that they adhere to their amendments to the bill making an appropriation for the payment of witnesses summoned on the part of the United States in support of the impeachment of Samuel Chase: That they have considered the bill to revive and make permanent the act to prescribe the mode of taking evidence in cases of contested elections for members of the House of Representatives, &c. and have resolved that it do not pass.

A SUMMARY
Of the value and destination of the exports of the United States, for the last year.
   Domestic produce. Foreign produce. Total value to the dominion of each power.     Prussia 409,321 776,793 1,186,116   Sweden 58,361 64,045   Swedish West Indies 400,848 168,721 691,975   Denmark and Norway 477,211 1,115,965   Danish West Indies 1,081,618 642,388   Danish East Indies 16,073 13,368   United Netherlands 2,064,158 11,757,002 3,346,623   Dutch West Indies and American colonies 1,600,667 848,365   Dutch East Indies 80,176 97,049 16,447,417   England, Man and Berwick 8,552,764 1,226,394   Scotland 1,561,350 140,888   Ireland 1,391,333 36,298   Guernsey, Jersey, Sark and Alderney 282,212 15,262   Gibraltar 242,248 74,339   British East Indies 16,452 113,820   British West Indies 6,315,667 731,991   Newfoundland and British fisheries 175,597 32,666   British American colonies 807,709 111,263   Other British colonies 1,185 364 21,829,802   Hamburg, Bremen, other Hanse towns, &c 949,454 3,525,553 4,475,007   French European ports on the Atlantic 3,139,206 5,384,523   Do. Do. on the Mediterranean 80,906 220,419   French West Indies & American colonies 1,742,368 1,867,522   Bourbon and Mauritius 120,042 221,125 12,776,111   Spanish European ports on the Atlantic 1,678,079 517,043   Do. Do. on the Mediterranean 676,114 80,100   Teneriffe and the other Canaries 120,084 61,101   Floridas 60,738 28,886   * Louisiana 117,450 207,717   Honduras, Campeachy & Mosquito shore 149,344 184,829   Spanish West Indies & American colonies 1,725,662 1,176,998 6,723,125   Portugal 1,282,169 190,716   Madeira 586,869 135,802   Fayal and the other Azores 8,957 8,648   Cape de Verd Islands 88,273 30,533   Other African ports 10,834 46,287   Coast of Brazil & other American colonies 107,770 2,496,858   Italy 118,441 1,552,708 1,671,149   Triest and other Austrian ports on the Adriatic 85,835 247,963 333,798   Turkey, Levant and Egypt 12,681 31,975 44,646   Morocco and Barbary states 8,657 676 9,333   Cape of Good Hope 108,190 59,727 167,917   China 162,806 35,795 198,601   East Indies (generally) 258,090 538,226 796,316   West Indies do. 2,352,042 972,252 3,324,294   Europe do. 86,827 534,064 620,891   Africa do. 221,788 126,248 349,036   South Seas 10,000 10,000   North West Coast of America 20,641 175,418 196,059   TOTAL, Dolls. 77,699,074  
* From the 1st of Oct. to the 31st December, inclusive.
A SUMMARY
Of the value of Exports from each state:
   Domestic. Foreign. Total.     From New-Hampshire 453,394 262,697 716,091   Massachusetts 6,303,122 10,591,256 16,894,379   Vermont 135,930 55,795 191,725   Rhode-Island 917,736 817,935 1,735,671   Connecticut 1,486,882 29,228 1,516,110   New-York 7,501,096 8,580,185 16,081,281   New Jersey 24,829 24,829   * Delaware 180,081 517,315 697,396   Maryland 3,933,840 5,213,099 9,151,939   District of Columbia 1,157,895 294,305 1,452,198   Virginia 5,394,903 395,098 5,790,001   North-Carolina 919,545 9,142 928,687   South Carolina 5,142,100 2,309,516 7,451,616   Georgia 2,003,227 74,345 2,077,572   * Territory of the United States 1,729,184 230,239 1,959,423   * Pennsylvania 4,178,713 6,851,444 11,030,157   Dollars. 41,467,477 36,231,597 77,699,074  
   Domestic. Foreign. Total.     * Louisiana 38,028 38,028   Michilimackinac 238,936 238,936   Mackinac 17,320 17,320   Fort Adams, A. 60,127 4,650 64,777   New Orleans 1,392,093 208,269 1,600,362   Dolls. 1,729,184 230,939 1,959,423  
A. Mackinac, for the 4th quarter of 1803. Fort Adams, do. do. New Orleans, from the 1st January, to the 30th of September, 1804.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Register's Office, February 23, 1805.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Address of the Legislative Body to the Emperor of France.
SIR, Your very favorable subject, the members of the legislative body, carry to the foot of the throne the address of thanks and congratulations which they have voted for the sentiments contained in the speech of your majesty.  The opening of this session will be a memorable era of our history. Never did the throne and the nation give, the one to the other, so much splendor and support.  The rights of the head of the state have accrued from all the interests which he has shown for the French people.  We already state the good which the force of supreme power affirms; and, thanks to your cares, we shall be secured from the evils which its excess might bring with it.  The national resources develop themselves with so much the more energy as your majesty promises to manage them with the more vigilance.  You do not propose new subsidies notwithstanding the immense military preparations. You deserve, Sir, that the French should never reckon their forces, since you so well reckon their wants.  This great people, adorer of great men, always reciprocates itself in their fate: and when illustrious chiefs call it to battle, it becomes more necessary to refrain its course than to excite it. Faithful to your great designs, it will protect the states which you have created, and the existence of which it becomes a wise policy to secure.  But if, like you, this generous people are prepared for war, like you they desire only peace; and, too wise to give up their legitimate right, they are too strong to over-rate their pretensions.  Your majesty declares that you do not wish to extend the territory of France, but to maintain its integrity. These words must deprive our enemies of every pretext. In fact, Sir, you have no need of any farther glory from conquest. You will be as great in the details of the internal administration, as upon the field of battle. The world will speak as much of your institutions, as of your victories.  A long time is before you. Every thing which your majesty meditates, for the happiness of France, will be carried into effect. The finest destiny will not be interrupted; and besides, it is a kind of glory that never dies.  Treaties may be abolished by new treaties. The fruit of victories is sometimes lost: the greatness itself of empires impairs their duration. But love and admiration perpetuate the examples of those who have founded or re-established society upon the triple basis of laws, morals, and religion. The work of these great men lasts for a long time, and their spirit governs posterity.  This glory, Sir, will one day be yours, and your actions as your words give assurance of it.  This day the voice of all the departments is heard by your majesty. They are assembled, in a manner, around you in the person of their deputies. Each of us has been enabled to concur by his individual opinion to this great act, which has given you the crown. We now manifest the time with in a body. The people and their deputies will never repent of having formed it. They will serve with the same zeal, a power of which your genius proves more and more the advantages, and of which your wisdom has discerned all the limits.  His imperial majesty, in his reply to this address, expresses himself nearly in these words: He said he acknowledged in the sentiments of the legislative body; that these sentiments would serve as a guide for the discussions and deliberations of the body, in the same manner as those which he had expressed, when he opened the session, should be the rule of government.  Address of the Tribune.  SIR, Your very faithful subjects, the members of the tribunate, have heard with emotion the speech which your majesty has pronounced at the opening of the session of the legislative body. It has been much affected by the dispositions which you have manifested to maintain the honor and glory of the French nation abroad, and to secure its happiness and tranquility at home.  You have declared, Sir, that you will preserve the integrity of the empire, but that you do not wish to increase the territory. This solemn declaration will be to Europe the assured pledge of the sentiments of moderation and peace, which have constantly animated you.  Your majesty has also declared, that you would not sacrifice its rights, nor the bonds which connect it with the states which you have created.  Sir—The glory of the throne upon which you are seated, the honor of the French people, their real interests, those even of all Europe, require that you shall never renounce our interest, which is the guaranty of the continental peace.  You have farther announced, that you were satisfied with the prosperous state of the finances; and that no new la-
crifice would be demanded of the nation. "Sir, in doing homage to the vigilant and wise administration which has produced this happy result, the Tribune thinks itself compelled to assure your majesty, that you will always find in the devotion of the nation the resources necessary to concert ambitious views, and repel unjust aggressions."  Your majesty has claimed from the Tribune the same assistance, and the same zeal which you have experienced in its preceding sessions. Sir, in seconding your majesty with all its means, and all its influence, the Tribune will only obey the sentiments of its duties, the
with the French people, and affections which connect it irreversibly with your sacred person, and your august family."  The following passages were in the reply of the Emperor:  His majesty, recollecting the proofs of devotion given by the Tribune to the country and his person, upon the most important occasions, and a long time acquainted with the sentiments of that body, said that he could add nothing to the sentiments which he had manifested at the opening of the session, if it were not the expression of his particular regard for each of the members of the Tribune.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
Pursuant to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the United States of the 28th of February last, I am ready to receive separate proposals until the first day of May next, for the supply of such articles of Stationery as may be necessary for the service of the said House, and during the next session of Congress, and also like proposals, for the execution of all the Printing business of the said House, during the same session. The several species of Stationary and Printing wanted, are subjoined to this advertisement, and the proposals must be accompanied with the names and residence of sufficient securities for performance.
JOHN BECKLEY, Clerk to the House of Representatives of the United States.
City of Washington. } 11th March, 1805. }
STATIONARY WANTED.
 Letter paper, hot pressed, vellum, extra large, } per ream.  Do. do. plain, }  Folio post, wave and plain, }  Do. medium size for engrossing, }  Fool cap, }  Ready made pens, per hundred, and quills per hundred. }  Best Dutch red wax, }  Do. black do. }  Red wafers, } per lb.  Common black sand, in papers, and }  Water boxes and pounce boxes, per dozen. }  Inks and inks, per pair. }  Halt pint phials with corks, }  Low priced tollers, }  Lead pencils, }  Red tape, in pieces, }  Ink of the best quality, per gallon. }  Indian rubber, per bottle. }  Parchment in skins, per dozen, cut, dressed, and pounced for use, 28 by 32 inches. }  Office pen knives, and crafting knives. } 
The supply of these articles must embrace, a possible demand, to the value of 3,500 of 4,000 dollars, for the session.  It is desirable that specimens of paper, quills and parchment should accompany the proposals; and in every instance, articles of American manufacture, of equal quality with, and not exceeding the price of similar imported articles will be preferred. A security equal to 8,000 dollars will be required.
PRINTING WANTED.
 Plain work, per sheet, octavo 300 impression of each sheet. }  Bills numbered per line, in sheet or half sheet, folio. }  Figure work, } in octavo, and in folio, same number of impressions.  Table work, }  Folding and stitching per hundred, for any number of documents exceeding three half sheets, and thence to twenty half sheets, and for all above. }  Book binding in boards, } per folio and octavo volume, marked sheep, } and lettered. } 
In every instance, the printer supplies the paper as well as the work, duly folded and stitched, and no possible delay is to occur, in the daily execution and delivery of the work, so that in all cases where it is practicable, the document ordered to be printed on any given day, may be ready for delivery, the next morning at the hour to which the House stands adjourned.  No extra allowances will be made, for working on Sundays, holidays, or after night; these must be considered by the contractor, in the price per sheet. The contract must embrace a possible amount of work, during the session, equal to 10,000 dollars, a security required will be to the amount of 20,000 dollars.
JOHN BECKLEY.
March 13—ep3w
TO LET.
THE House now in the occupation of Mr. JOHN WALL, situated on Eleventh street west, between the Branch Bank and Theatre, containing 10 rooms, piazza and portico, carriage house, stable, smoke house, pump of good water, and a good garden. Possession may be had on the twentieth day of April 1805. For terms apply to the subscriber near the premises.
PETER LENOX.
March 13—1awtf
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE proprietor wishes to SELL or RENT, on moderate terms, a neat two story framed house, eligibly constructed for the accommodation of a private family. Situated on 11th near F street, about 150 yards from the Bank and nearly the same distance from the Theatre. Persons wishing to purchase or rent, will please to apply to Mr. William Woodward, Pennsylvania Avenue, or to the subscriber. Possession may be had on the 21st day of April next.
MARK STOCKWELL.
20th Jan.—2awtf
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FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A Statistical Manual, For the United States of America. CONTAINING. A series of concise and comprehensive tables, comprising the most important national information attainable for a succession of years down to the year 1805, from the most accurate public and private documents extant, relative to the progressive rate of increase of the states in their population and general wealth; and a general statistical atlas, with notes illustrative and explanatory.
By SAMUEL BLODGETT, Jun. "felix qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas."
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The utility of a work of this kind being obvious, and a sufficient number of subscribers to insure its success, already obtained in members of Congress and heads of departments alone, the book will appear as soon as the copper plate work can be finished, those with about 60 concise and neatly arranged and printed tables, included in an octavo book of above 200 pages in boards, will be delivered at 250 cents. Messrs. Way, Rapine, Duane and March will receive an allowance of a 10th volume on the number of subscribers for whom they may become responsible, and these terms will be extended to all who choose thus to promote the subscription, provided their returns be made before the 30th of April next.
March 6—
Valuable Lands for Sale.
By order of the court of Gervent county, will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE, the following lands the property of the heirs of capt. WALTER SMITH, deceased:
ON Monday the 1st day of April next, will be sold, on the premises, the plantation on which the said capt. Walter Smith formerly resided, containing, by actual survey, 1225 x 8 acres of Land, lying adjoining on Patuxent river, bounded on the northward by the said river, on the east by a line in Virginia creek called Saint Leonard's creek, so that one and a half miles of fencing will enclose the whole Land. The soil of this Land is equal if not superior to any on Patuxent, either for farming, planting or grazing, and in their season the greatest plenty of fine fish and oysters may be had either from the river or creek. A great part of the above Land is covered with cedar fit for posts or fencing. On Tuesday the 2d, on the premises, will be sold, one other plantation in the forest, about two miles distance from the former, containing, by survey, six hundred and twenty seven and one half acres of Land, the greater part of which is covered with hickory, chestnut and oak wood, and a great proportion of swamp Land, which, at a trifling expence, might be converted into valuable meadow, belongs to this Land. And.
On Thursday the 4th, on the premises, will be sold, one other plantation, lying adjoining on Chesapeake Bay, bounded on the northward by the said bay, on the north by a creek called Parker's creek containing, by survey, 536 1-2 acres of Land; on this Land there are a great proportion of oak and meadow Land, and a great abundance of fine timber. It is thought needless to give a fuller description of the above Lands, as it is presumed that those who wish to purchase will view the Lands previous to the day of sale, and on application to Mr. John Turner, who resides near the two first mentioned tracts, they may see the plots of the different tracts of Land, and will view the Lands contiguous to him, and Mr. Richard Hance, who resides on the last mentioned tract, will show the outlines of the same to any person wishing to view it. The above Lands will be sold either in the whole, or be divided into parcels, as may appear most advantageous, for the heirs. The purchasers to give bonds, with approved securities, for the purchase money, to be paid in three annual payments, the interest to be paid yearly, and on the ratification of the sale by the court, and a full payment of the purchase money, and interest thereon, a deed of conveyance will be executed to the purchaser, agreeably to an act of assembly in such cases made and provided.
JOSEPH WILKINSON, } Commissioners. } JAMES HEIGHE, } JOHN TURNER } Gervent county, Feb. 28th, 1805 WITA.

RAGS. THE highest price CASH, given for clean RAGS, by EDGAR PATTERSON, George town, and SAMUEL STETTENIUS, near the Centre market, Washington March 8—tf.
Young Ladies Academy. MRS. O'REILY respectfully informs her friends and the public that she has removed her Academy from Baltimore to Alexandria, where she will receive young Ladies who shall be taught the English and French languages grammatically; writing and arithmetic; history, geography and the use of the globe; music, drawing, and all kinds of work, viz. embroidery in chenilles, gold, silver, silks, &c. comprising figures, historical and ornamental, landscapes, flowers, fruit, birds, &c. maps wrought in silks, chenilles, gold, &c. print work in figures or landscapes; cloth work in fruit, birds, flowers, &c. filigree and varnishing in vases, pyramids, baskets, tea caddies, overcases, &c. grotto and shell work, artificial flowers, taxider and dressen, cross stitch, tent stitch, tapestry, &c. beaded and pearl work, painting on velvet, gauze, silk, vellum, &c. Her terms are 100 dollars per annum for board and tuition. For music 18 dollars per quarter. Drawing 3 dollars per quarter. Washing 8 dollars per quarter. Every young Lady furnished by Mrs. O. with bed and bedding will be charged 4 dollars per quarter. March 8—tm.
NOTICE. By virtue of a decree of the honorable the Chancellor of Maryland, the subscriber will sell at public sale, on the premises, on Friday the 17th day of March next, that valuable plantation formerly owned by Allen Quynn, esq. deceased, consisting of the following tracts of land, to wit: Young's Chance, Dunkin's Luck, Hambleton, Hill's Good Luck, Timber Neck, Brompton and part of Wardrope, supposed to contain 1000 acres of land. It is situate on South river, about 4 miles from Annapolis, and the new road to the city of Washington passes thro' it. It has the benefit of a valuable ferry attached to it, over which the mail stages from Annapolis to Washington and George town pass. There are valuable improvements consisting of two large brick dwelling houses and one frame dwelling house, with barns, tobacco houses, and every necessary out building. The land is in general extremely fertile, and well provided with wood and timber. There are extremely good orchards, both peach and apple, extensive and regularly laid out. There may always be had great abundance of fish and oysters. A more particular description is unnecessary, as those inclined to purchase will view the premises and judge for themselves. The terms of sale are bond with approved security to be given for the payment of the purchase money in four equal annual payments from the day of sale. Possession will be given immediately except of a part now under lease to Mr. Nicholls, and which part will be shown at the day of sale, when an accurate plot will also be prepared of the whole land. It will be sold entire or in parcels as shall be judged most advantageous and most convenient to purchasers. On payment of the purchase money a clear and unquestionable title will be given.
TO PRINTERS. THE subscriber takes Order for type from the well known Foundry of William Caslin, jun. and Co. London—Specimens and list of London prices to be seen at Mr. Geo. W. Riggs, Georgetown. CHARLES WIRGMAN, No. 215, Market Street, Baltimore. Jan. 16. tf.
ADAM KING, & Co. At their wine Store in High Street George Town, have in addition to their stock of old wines, laid in a large and general assortment of all kinds of Liquors and Groceries suitable to the present season; where bills of any description, in their line will constantly be filled up on the shortest notice and they flatter themselves, from the quality of their wines, &c. they will be able to give general satisfaction to all those who may think proper to favor them with a call, where all kind of commission business as usual will be attended to with the utmost attention. George Town, November 5. tf.
Fifteen Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from Thomas King, some time in October last, a Negro Woman, named FAME, whom I had hired to him for one year, near the Eastern Branch in Prince George's county, Maryland, 5 feet high, very black, small featured, and her face scared very much, and has a great defect in one of her eyes, occasioned by the small pox; 38 years of age, when spoken to she has a down look, one of her upper teeth broken out. Her clothing, when she went off, was blue striped country cloth; but in all probability she will endeavour to alter it. She has been seen in the city since she ran away. She has obtained a free pass from a certain Charity Shorty, who has obtained her freedom, and this Negro Fame passes under the said pass as a free woman. If taken up out of the district of Columbia the above Reward will be paid, on delivering her to me, or securing her in any jail, by applying to me, in Charles county, Maryland, or to Mr. Samuel Speake, of the city of Washington; or if taken up in the district ten dollars. All persons are forewarned harbouring or employing the said Negro Woman, FAME. MASSEY SIMMS. February 18 1805. 4w
CATHERINE H. VANDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR. Has received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cashmeres, patent Bownet's cord, toiletries, fancy and white Marcellies, black and figured silk, moleskins, fancy silk, Marcellies, constitution cords, velvets, Genoa cord silk and satin Florentines. superfine coating, knapped cloths, with a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. H. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, December 10—tf.
American Printed goods. Calicoes, Shawls, Pocket Handkerchiefs, &c. manufactured by the subscribers near Baltimore, and sold at No. 13 Calvert street. To remove that distrust often felt respecting new undertakings, and so prejudicial to manufacturing attempts in America, they think it proper to observe, that nothing is wanting in the business to enable good artists to perform their work here as well as in Europe. That they have the articles; that two of the partners were bred to the business in a factory of the best repute carried on by their father, long afterwards by themselves. They trust that while foreign goods are received without a question, an unreasonable suspicion will not prevent their countrymen from giving that trial to their goods, which only can prove their value. Besides a natural doubt, they know that certain interests, national as well as individual, will suggest objections to their undertaking. They have no difficulty in saying, that work of the like kind shall be as well executed here, as in other countries. The colors capable of being fixed, will be found as permanent; the cloths perhaps better substance, and the prices lower than of the imported cottons. MCCULLOCH & LUNNUY, Baltimore, No. 13 Calvert Street. Sept. 17—tf.
War Department. March 6, 1805. Notice is hereby given.
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until 12 o'clock at noon on the first Wednesday in June next, for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October 1805, until the 30th day of September 1806, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz. First, At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago, Swan Creek, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Ohio, & territory of Michigan, & at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude. Second, At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Kentucky and Tennessee. Third, At the garrison near Vincennes on the river Wabash, at Fort Massac, New Madrid, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez and Fort Adams, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in the Mississippi territory, except the county of Washington, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory south of the 41st degree of north latitude and fifty miles east of the Mississippi river. Fourth, At St. Louis, St. Charles, Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Louisiana north of New Madrid, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory within fifty miles east of the Mississippi river and south of the 41st degree of North latitude, Fort M'Intosh excepted. Fifth, At New Orleans Plaquemine, Point Coupee, Oachita, Natchitoches, Appalousa, Attakapas, Fort Stodderd, Fort St. Stephens, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the territory of Orleans, or in the county of Washington in the Mississippi Territory, and at any place or places on the west side of the Mississippi river below Arkansas. 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 1806, to 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, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation. Seventh, At Charleston, Rocky Mount, 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 North and South 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 and the district of Columbia. Tenth, At Fort Mifflin, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, east of the river Susquehannah, and within the states of New Jersey, and Delaware. Eleventh, At Pittsburgh, Carlisle, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, west of the river Susquehannah. Twelfth, At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of New York, Niagara and its dependencies excepted. Thirteenth, At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont. Fourteenth, 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 town of Springfield, and the district of Maine, excepted. Fifteenth, 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. Sixteenth, Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required by the U. States, for the troops which are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts, & for the armourers and other persons employed in the United States' armoury at that place, from the 1st day of
January 1806 to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive. A ration to consist of one pound and one 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 a half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, and Chicago, 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 commanders of fortified places or posts, to call for, at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is understood that the contractor is to be at the expence and risk of issuing 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 by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances 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. March 8—tawow
NEGROES FOR SALE. IN pursuance of a decree of the high court of Chancery of Maryland, the subscribers will sell at public sale on Thursday the 4th day of April next, at the late dwelling place of Mrs. Margaret Bowie, near Nottingham, in Prince George's county, 11 negro slaves, ALL of them young and likely. The sale will begin at 12 o'clock, and be for cash. PHILEMON L. CHEW, } Trustees. RD MARSHALL, } March 8—3w.
TO BE SOLD, ON Wednesday the 13th of March 1805 at the house of WM. LOVELL, first house east of the Branch Bank, part of the household furniture of a boarding house keeper, declining that business. Consisting of beds, bedsteads and furniture, mahogany, and other table chairs and looking glasses, silver table and tea spoons, carpets, and other useful articles, also, a fine bay horse, well known in the city as a good riding and carriage horse, and one milch cow. Sale to begin at 10 o'clock—Terms of sale, all sums under 50 dollars cash, and 9 and 12 months credit with approved indorsers for all sums above 50 dollars, with interest. Washington city, March 6—4t
NOTICE. A Gentleman of a good character, and qualified to teach English and Latin may meet with an eligible situation, by application to the teacher of the academy in Alexandria. March 4—3w
ROBERT CHERRY. HAS removed his store, to the house of Mr. George Blagden New Jersey avenue on the Eastern Branch, where he has just received (in addition to his former stock) by the Schooner Flyland from Philadelphia a general assortment of grocery and liquors of superior quality, with a few boxes India china of the best quality eighty pieces to the set; all of which he will sell wholesale and retail at the most reduced prices for cash, or in exchange for country produce—ALL orders in his line will be executed with punctuality and dispatch; he flatters himself from the quality of his articles he will be able to render ample satisfaction to his friends and all those who may be pleased to favor him with their custom. All kinds of commission business will be attended to with the utmost attention. Washington city Dec. 12—tf
THE subscribers have opened a GROCERY STORE in the house near the Capitol, lately occupied by Mr. JAMES D. BARREY—where they have for sale, low, for cash or in exchange for country produce Genuine Cogniac brandy, Superior French do. Old Jamaica spirits, Madeira, Sherry, } Wines, by the quarter cask Lisbon, } and case, or smaller quantity Claret, Brown Sugar, 1st and 2d quality Loaf and Lump, do. Molasses, Firkin Butter, Mould Candles, Sweet Oil, Spices of different kinds, Fig Blue, Starch, Almonds, Anchovies, } In bottles. Capers, } Powder and Shot, Excellent Wine Vinegar, Gin, Whiskey, Hylon, Imperial, } Teas, fresh, and of superior quality. Young Hylon, } Salt Herrings in Barrels. PETER HEALY, & Co. Washington October 31—tf
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A MAP OF VIRGINIA, Formed from actual Surveys, and the latest as well as most accurate observations. BY JAMES MADISON, D. D. President of William & Mary College. To which will be added A MAP Of the greater part of the state of OHIO, from actual surveys, including the whole of the Virginia Military tract; with all that part of the state west of the Ohio river, to the Indian boundary line. The North-east corner of the map will be ornamented with an interesting view of the CITY OF RICHMOND. The size of the Map will be 5 feet 6 inches in length, and 3 feet 8 inches in breadth. An ingenious and skillful engraver is engaged to execute the work, in a style not inferior to any similar work in the United States.
CONDITIONS. The price to subscribers will be eight dollars, neatly mounted, colored, and glazed. One dollar, (to lighten the great expence of publication) to be paid on subscribing. To non-subscribers, the price will be ten dollars. Copy right secured. IN offering the above work to the public, the proprietors are sensible that excellence is not often attainable; but with candor and truth, equally remote, from arrogance and partiality, they can say, that they conscientiously believe it has a just claim to the confidence and patronage of the people. A map of Virginia has been long and anxiously looked for: None has been published, on the plan of the one now offered, for many years. The labor, expence, and apparent difficulties, in accomplishing so interesting a work, have deterred several from the arduous undertaking. The proprietors, finding that most of the other states had recently given encouragement to similar productions, and entertaining a high sense of the real dignity and importance of Virginia, embarked in the business, from a well grounded belief, that the magnitude and utility of the work, would insure, if accomplished, a remuneration And while Virginia is powerfully stimulated with the love of science and virtue, they hope and believe she will view domestic productions, which prove eminently useful, with a generous pride. Those gentlemen who take subscription papers are requested to return them to the subscriber, in Petersburg, by the first day of May. The maps will be ready for subscribers, in the course of the ensuing summer. WILLIAM PRENTISS. Petersburg, Feb. 1805.
Subscriptions received by SAMUEL H. SMITH, and by several gentlemen with whom subscription papers are lodged. Feb. 20—tMar. 3t
To THE PUBLIC. DURING the present year, J. Ogilvie will continue to instruct youth in the city of Richmond. In addition to the various branches of literature and science heretofore taught in his school, his pupils will have an opportunity of studying the higher branches of mathematical science, a more extensive course of natural philosophy, the dead languages, and the French and Spanish languages. In teaching the higher branches of Mathematical science and the dead languages, J. Ogilvie will be assisted by Mr. Wood of this city, whose superior proficiency and skill in Mathematical and Physical science eminently entitle him to public patronage. The French and Spanish languages will be taught by Mr. Bonadati, with whose ability and qualifications is the line of his profession, the citizens of Richmond are sufficiently acquainted. These arrangements, whilst they will considerably diminish J. Ogilvie's emoluments, will greatly enlarge the utility of the school. The principal disadvantages of schools conducted by a single teacher, are, the principal and uninterrupted pressure of exertion, the dissipation of thought amongst such a variety of studies as almost to preclude the possibility of pre-eminent skill or proficiency in any one department of knowledge, and the consequent imperfection and incompleteness of the course. These disadvantages will be radically obviated by the preceding arrangements. Thus modified and extended, the plan of education which will be pursued in this school, will embrace probably, as comprehensive and complete a course of literature and science as can be reasonably expected in a seminary, so totally destitute of every sort of extrinsic support. The school will be opened on the second Monday in January. P. S. Mr. Wood will teach the arts of drawing and painting, to such young gentlemen as may be desirous to acquire some knowledge and skill in these highly elegant and useful accomplishments. February 18 1m.
NEW Store. BY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. The subscriber informs the public that he has commenced business in the house formerly occupied by MR. QUINN, F. Street; And has on hand, a general assortment dry goods, Groceries, wines and spirituous liquors. Porter, Hardware and Cutlery, Queenware, China and Glass, Flour, Corn, and Corn-meal, Oats and Chopped rye, Candles and Soap by the box, Country whiskey by the barrel, and few casks of genuine old Irish whiskey All of which he will sell low for cash or country produce. The HIGHEST prices, given for country produce, CASH. FRANCIS CLARK. Aug. 29—wtf.
DISCOVERED a few day since (in the Telegraph) a challenge by Samuel Norwood, Esq. Bonaparte against Democrat— At Annapolis this fall, I proposed running Democrat against Bonaparte, carrying from 110 lbs to 140 at the discretion of Bon. Norwood; which was rejected. As Mr. Norwood refuted the proposition made by me at that time, I am not bound to run the race proposed by him in the 'Telegraph'—Democrat will run Bonaparte over the Annapolis race course, on the third Tuesday in May next, four miles and repeat, for 1000 DOLLARS, play or pay, carrying 126lbs. each; which is the weight they are to carry by the rules of racing, both being seven years old spring—Should Mr. Norwood decline this offer, Democrat will cover mares next spring at the subscribers farm, from the 1st day of March until the first day of August, at Sixteen dollars each and Fifty cents for the groom. Democrat's pedigree is equal to the pedigree of any horse to be produced, having in him the blood of Medley, Eclipse, Figure, Dote, Woodolphian, Arabian, and Mr. Tackin's Sire. If this proposition is approved of by Mr. Norwood, notice will be given in the Maryland Gazette within forty days from the date hereof. ISAAC BUCKETT. December 21—tawtApr30
Thirty or forty likely NEGROES, Will be offered for sale for ready money at London March court, on the first day of the court, before the door of Mr. Jones, Inn-keeper in Leisburg; where due attendance will be given by the subscriber, WILLIAM BYRD PAGE, Trustee of F. Fairfax. Jefferson county, Feb. 18—tdof
New Books FOR SALE, BY Rapine, Conrad, & Co. NEAR THE CAPITOL.
CARD's history of revolution of Russia to the accession of Catharine the first, including a concise review of the manners and customs of the 16th and 17th centuries, Good's memoirs of the life and writings of the Res. Alexander Geddes, The Anti Gallican, or Standard of British Royalty, Religion and Liberty, Young's analysis of the principles of Natural Philosophy, Webster's Natural Philosophy, Leslie on the nature and propagation of Heat, Scott's history of the reign of Frederick II. King of Prussia, 3 vols. Gardiner's literary, political and economical Essays, 2 vols. Naval Chronicle, 11 vols. complete, Wittman's Travels in Egypt, Rousseau's original Correspondence, not before published, 2 vols. Burdin's Medical Studies, 3 vols. Murray's Materia Medica, 2 vols. Chemistry, 2 vols. Elements of Seamanship, 5 vols. Morris's treatise on Brewing, Little's Poems, Poetical Register for 1801-2, 2 vols. Flowers of Literature 2 vols Amalia, or the American Foundling, 2 vols. Chances, 3 vols—Heladora, 3 vols. Depraved Husband, 2 vols. Picture from Life, 2 vols. Zoflora—Woman of Feeling, 4 vols. Love of a Lover, 6 vols. by Sophia Lee, author of the Recess, &c Unexpected Legacy, 2 vols. Modern Faults, 2 vols. Dutches of La Vallier, 2 vols. by Madam Genlis, Confession in Byrum, 5 vols. St. Clair of the Isles, 4 vols. Benfon's Apology for the Methodists. Kotzebue's Travels from Berlin through Switzerland to Paris, 3 vols. Lewis' (Charles Lee) Comic Sketches, The Pic Nic, 2 vols. Segur on the condition and influence of Women in society, 3 vols. The Revolutionary Plutarch, exhibiting the most distinguished characters in the recent annals of the French Revolution, 2 vols. Memoirs of a Family in Switzerland, 4 vols. Murry House, 5 vols. by Mrs. Parsons, The Arch Tower, 5 vols. Theodosius De Zulvin, the Monk of Madrid, a Spanish Tale, by the author of Grafville Abbey, 4 vols. Southy's translation of Amadis de Gaul, 4 vols. Monsieur Botte, by the author of My Uncle Thomas, &c. 3 vols. A Play on the art of Tormenting, with rules for the exercise of that amusing study, Aitken's (Dr.) Letters on English Poetry, Cavall's Natural Philosophy, 4 vols. Richmond's Elements of Philosophy. James on Bilibon Dilexas, Johnston's history of the progress and present state of animal Chemistry, 3 vols. Bisset's history of the Mathematics, Fellow's Guide to Immortality, 3 vols. Black's Chemical Lectures, 2 vols. Fuelli's Lectures on Painting, delivered at the Royal Academy, in 1801, Original Sonnets on various subjects, by Ann Seward, The American Gardener, being a practical work by the late David Hephurn, for many years gardener to gen. Mason. February 20, 1804. m&f3w
100 DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY, two months ago, about the middle of November, a Negro Man, named TOM DANIEL, five feet ten inches high, black complexion, has lost some of his jaw teeth, very knock knee, about 45 years of age. It is supposed that he has made to the northward, and has a free pass. He cooks with him a grey mare, and is very fond of driving a cart—Apply to RALPH LANE, Centreville, Fairfax county, Virginia. wtf
CIDER, FOR SALE. JUST received from Rhode Island, and for sale by the subscriber, a quantity of very good CIDER at the reduced price of THREE DOLLARS & FIFTY CENTS per barrel—Also a quantity of excellent CHESSE, a small part of which is old, and of a superior quality. RICHARD ELLIOTT. March 6—wgt