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VOL. III
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Made the 15th day of December, 1802.
Extract of a letter from James L. Cathcart, Esq. Consul of the United States of America at Algiers, to the Secretary of State, dated at Leghorn, July 2d, 1802.
"The King of Sweden has protested the bills drawn by Mr. Tornquist to the amount of two hundred and forty thousand dollars, the sum promised by him to the Bashaw of Tripoli as the price of peace, and that he has resolved to repeal the demand for an annuity of dollars 20,000 by force of arms and will send a squadron against Tripoli as soon as he has settled his affairs with Great Britain."
"Many of our merchants and captains dispute the consul's authority, to detain their vessels in port, notwithstanding the national consequences of their capture being fully explained to them. I therefore presume that this point merits the immediate determination of government, and that positive instructions ought to be given to all consuls in the Mediterranean, in order that they may know whether they have power to retain the vessels of their nation in port, or the consuls of all other nations have, or whether they are to permit them to sail after being informed of war being declared against us by any of the Barbary States."
Extract from Mr. Cathcart dated at Tripoli from the 12th March, to the 30th April, 1802.
"TRIPOLI, March 12, 1802. "The Bashaw expects the frigate formerly commanded by Murad Raiz and blockaded by the ships of the United States at Gibraltar, from Tangier, with a cargo of corn, having sent an ambassador to solicit the favor from the Emperor of Morocco."
"28th, was launched a Zebeck of 14 guns which is to be fitted out as a cruiser."
"The Bashaw had taken the opinion of his counsellors in writing relative to the American war; only three were opposed to it. Side Mahomet Dagnize, the Grand Kaya and another whom I do not know."
"On the arrival of the American frigates before Tripoli, the Bashaw began to reflect on the advice he had received, now the scene is changed, Murad Raiz the chief promoter of the war is in very low estimation; his companion Raiz Squy has literally drank himself into the other world about a month ago, and Murad was in a fair way to follow him when a little recollection made him abstain from liquor some days."
"April 22d. It is currently reported, that the Bashaw intends to fit out five cruisers, three quarter galleys, a gueringwich or polacre that returned from a cruise with a prize a few days ago, & a zebeck."
"April 30th. I have to inform you that two quarter galleys of 28 oars and 4 carriage guns and 4 swivels manned with from 50 to 60 men each, one commanded by Raiz Halifa, and the other by Raiz Olman Candisto, are ready to sail upon a cruise."
Extract of a letter from Mr. Cathcart, dated at Tripoli, May 10, 1802.
"On the evening of the 1st inst. the consuls were summoned to the castle, when the Bashaw in the presence of the two Swedish officers stated the treatment he had received from Sweden since the conclusion of Tornquist's treaty, and compared his treatment to them since that period, and ended his observations, by asking if he had not sufficient reason to declare war against that nation, and then solemnly declared that he never intended to enter into another treaty with Sweden. War was to be declared the next day, nevertheless it was postponed to the 5th inst. in hopes that by continuing the negotiation an accommodation would take place, but the admiral would not listen to any terms but those he proposed which was as follows: "The Swedish prisoners to be liberated without ransom; peace to be established without paying any consideration whatever for it as presents or otherwise, upon the same terms as it was before the declaration of war in 1800." The admiral alleged the Bashaw having captured
Swedish property to a considerable amount could not possibly have any claim against Sweden."
"I know the Bashaw of Tripoli has made an effort to conclude a treaty with the United States of America through the medium of Algiers, and I am very much mistaken, if there are not at this moment other plans under consideration, as several of the Bashaw's adherents endeavour to gain his confidence by suggesting them."
"On the night of the 19th inst. departed two galliots (quarter galleys) to cruise along shore, it is said they are in quest of some American vessels that are at Sufi."
Extract of a letter from James Leander Cathcart, Esq. Consul of the United States of America at Algiers, to the Secretary of State, dated at Leghorn, 4th July, 1802.
"You will please to observe that the cruisers of Tripoli have been frequently at sea since the war commenced, and thence conceive the danger our merchant ships have been exposed to. From the returns of our consuls you will be informed of the extent of our commerce in this sea, which never was so valuable, as it was at the period and since the Bashaw of Tripoli commenced hostilities. I have seen twenty-four sail of American vessels in this port at once last year, two-thirds of whom were unarmed. Can the wisdom of government devise no means either to prevent the cruisers of Tripoli from putting to sea, or our merchant ships from passing up the Mediterranean unarmed and without convoy? is it not possible to prohibit them, (for their own sakes) from coming past Gibraltar unless armed sufficiently to defend themselves when three or four are together, or under convoy of some of our ships of war?"
"The Bashaw of Tripoli seems disposed to enter into a treaty with us, but upon what terms he has not yet declared. Mr. Eaton informs me that a proposition of peace on the part of the Bashaw of Tripoli, came through the Bey of Tunis when it was proposed that the latter should be mediator and guarantee. Mr. Eaton answered that we prefer peace to war when we can obtain it upon honorable terms, but not otherwise."
From No. 9, dated at Leghorn, July 15th, 1802.
"On the 10th inst. Mr. Appleton and myself endeavored to dissuade the Masters of vessels now in port, from sailing until some of our frigates or those of Sweden arrive to take them under convoy, but without effect, they seem at present, as they ever have seemed, intent upon gain only, without properly appreciating the risque."
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CIRCULAR.
Algiers, 26 June, 1802.
"This morning arrived a Tripoline corsair, and with her a prize, the Philadelphia Brig Franklin, Captain Morris, who failed from Marseilles the 8th inst. and was captured the 15th inst. adjacent to Carthagena, and another American Brig, which was in company got off."
"On the morning of the 21st inst. I saw three leagues East of Algiers another Tripoline Cruiser with a Brig in her possession (tending to the Eastward, which I take to be an American vessel—I am trying on what terms I can obtain the ransom of Captain Morris and Crew in all nine, and if possible afterwards shall see on what conditions I can get the Brig and cargo."
"It is a fact that there is at sea at present six sail of Tripoline Cruisers, and it is asserted, that the frigates of the United States and those of Sweden are blockading Tripoli."
SIR, I am, &c.
RICHARD O'BRIEN.
"By comparing this with Mr. Nordenskjöld's letter it would appear, that more Cruisers than the two Galleys are out; but I can hardly believe it possible, that they could evade the diligence of two squadrons, or that they have enterprise to attempt it without any thing but row-boats such as the Galleys."
"Mr. Cathcart, it is reported, heard (but not authenticated by official authority) that Lieutenant Sterrett, in the Enterprise has recaptured a Swede. God send it may be true."
Extract of a Letter from Andrew Morris, Captain of the Brig Franklin, to James Leander Cathcart, Esq. Consul of the United States, &c. &c. dated at Tripoli, July 22d, 1802.
I take this early opportunity to inform
you of my capture. I failed with the brig Franklin belonging to Messrs. Sumner and Brown of Philadelphia from Marseilles, with an assorted cargo for the West Indies on the 8th ultimo, and on the night of the 17th following, then off Cape Palos, was boarded by one of three Tripoline corsairs mounting four carriage and four swivel guns, that failed from this place on or about the 20th May—I shall pass over the occurrences of that night, as you are well acquainted with the conduct of these barbarous towards the unfortunate that fall into their hands. They proceeded with the prize to Algiers where we arrived the 26th, and as I conjecture by the representations of Mr. O'Brien, they were obliged to make a hasty retreat on the 27th following, but not without giving me an additional load of chains. What with calms and contrary winds we did not reach Biferta in the neighbourhood of Tunis until the 7th inst. where, after a tarry of five days, we departed, leaving the brig there in charge of their agent, and arrived here on the 19th inst. Through the interference of Mr. Nissen, his Danish Majesty's Consul here, I have the liberty of the town, and by a lucky event a Mr. Bn. McDonough has claimed my two officers and one seaman, and has obtained their release as British subjects; two more that were foreigners which I reported as passengers has likewise been liberated; so that they have only myself and three seamen captives. You will readily agree with me that this will lessen the value of the capture to the Bey.
The three galliots are now all in port, they are to sail immediately, it is said Murad Raiz, alias Lisle, is to go in one of them or in a small Italian Polacre of 12 guns."
Extract of a letter from William Eaton, Esq. Consul of the United States of America at Tunis, to the Secretary of State, dated at Tunis, December 13th, 1802.
"On the twenty eighth arrived the Danish Commodore Koefied and a consul Holch, five days from Leghorn. The evening of the 2d ult. they passed at the American House. As the Commodore had lately been at Tripoli on a negotiation, it was very natural to enquire of him what seemed to him to be the general sentiment of the Tripolines respecting the American War. He said that it was very unpopular, and that the subjects of the Bashaw, chiefly on this account, were ripe for a revolt: they waited for nothing but success."
"They clamour against the madness and oppression of their chief, say he makes war on his friends to the destruction of their little commerce, takes all the plunder to himself, and in the issue reduces them to starvation and the loss of their friends, without allowing them the wretched consolation to mourn for those friends when slain—he forbade the surviving relations to mourn for Secrett's dead. They almost unanimously desire the restoration of their rightful sovereign, who is a mild man of peaceable dispositions."
Extract of a Letter from Richard O'Brien, Esq. Consul of the United States of America at Algiers, to the Secretary of State, dated at Algiers, the 1st February, 1802.
"The Algerine ministry on the 20th January, proposed to me, that now as the Tripoline ambassador was here, to settle or arrange with Tripoli, the same time alluded that a little money would be required? answered I had no orders on this subject, and that I was convinced that the United States would never give any; that we had sufficient of the bad faith of Tripoli. I considered this hint or proposition in order to feel my pulse, to know if I had orders or latitudes."
Extract of a Letter from William Eaton, Esq. Consul of the United States of America at Tunis, to the Secretary of State, dated at Leghorn, 3d February, 1802.
"It may not be improper to mention here, that Thursday, 17th December, lat. 39. 43, spoke New Fox, of Boston, from Naples, bound to Messina, with very few men, and no guns. The Mediterranean is covered with this kind of adventurers. If individuals will neither have regard to their own safety, nor the general interests of the United States, should not the government interdict this loose manner of hazarding both by legal prohibitions to commerce here without convoy? One single merchantman's crew chained at Tripoli, would be of incalculable prejudice to the affairs of the United States in that regency."
Extract of a letter from Richard O'Brien, Esq. Consul of the United States of America at Algiers, to the Secretary of State, dated at Algiers, 14th June, 1802.
"On the evening of the 10th inst. arrived here two Tripoline corsairs, and this morning they failed for the coast of Spain, in search of American and Swedes. These two corsairs are two row galleys, with three lateen sails, each having four guns. One a crew of forty men, the other of thirty five. They are well calculated for rowing and boarding vessels in calms, or light winds. They say they are about twenty days from Tripoli, failed with three others: and those two has coasted it down the Barbary coast to Algiers."
"26 June. This morning at 6. A. M. entered the port of Algiers, a Tripoline corsair, and with her the American brig Franklin, captain Morris, of Philadelphia, with his crew, nine persons in chains, on board the Tripoline corsair. The Tripoline corsair had her colours flying at each mast head, and kept firing guns. The same time, under her prow was hoisted the American flag reversed—all this I have seen with my own eyes. On this I went to the marine, to the general and minister for foreign affairs; told him, that as the treaty of the United States with Tripoli was under the guarantee of this regency, that if the Dey had not power or influence over the government or Bashaw of Tripoli; that the Dey had it now in his power, and in his port, and under the eyes of the city, to do me the justice that he had pledged the faith and honor of the regency to do; that I demanded in the name of the U. States, the American brig and cargo, and crew, of this government; that all was in their port with the Tripoline corsair, that had been supplied here from the 10th to the 14th of June, with all her wants, which enabled her to proceed to sea, and capture Americans."
To this he answered that the Regency's guarantee was intended to be as a mediator, but not to use force; that now the guarantee could not much be talked of; that the United States had sent frigates to blockade Tripoli; had taken last year a Tripoline corsair and crew, and let them go. If we had brought them to Algiers, and given them up to the Dey; that he would again settle our affairs with Tripoli with a little money or expence. To this I answered, that the Regency had been repeatedly solicited to use their influence before that hostilities had commenced; that when Algiers had any business of their own, it was respected by Tripoli; but when any affairs of the United States, I was told that Algiers had not power to command the government of Tripoli to act contrary to its interests; that indeed would the United States be, knowing for eight months before it happened, that Tripoli intended a war of plunder on our commerce; that we depended on this Regency's guarantee, but to give a greater security, we sent three frigates, to show our moderation, we let go the Tripoline corsair and crew, that this circumstance the Regency well knew of. Finally, he told me he could do nothing without first receiving the Dey's orders; that he would do in my favour all in his power. I had known that this said marine minister had encouraged the Tripolines from the 10th to the 14th of June, that if they took any prizes they might bring them into the ports of this Regency, and dispose of them."
"I declared publicly that the regency's conduct this day was a breach of faith, and of the treaty which they had made and guaranteed to the United States. I next went to the prime minister, had stated to him every thing as I had to the marine minister, he observed if the American frigates was not blockading Tripoli, that Algiers would give up the American brig, cargo and crew, and send the corsairs of Tripoli out of their ports. That two years past, the Portuguese took an Algerine corsair, that the Bashaw of Tripoli had got from the Portuguese, the corsair and crew, and sent both as a present to the Dey, that this great favor to Algiers would be badly repaid by Algiers taking from the Tripolines the American cargo, brig and crew, that our colours being reversed, was a custom of war, that our corsairs could do the same by Tripoli when we took any of their vessels. I told him the favour rendered by Tripoli to Algiers had nothing to do with their guarantee of the treaty of the United States. That I demanded what was in the power of the regency to perform, and would not forget any service he would render me on this occasion."
"On the morning of the 27th June I went again to the minister of the marine, who informed me, that he had stated to the Dey the chief of what I had
to him the day before, that the Dey said Tripoli and the United States was at war; that this finished his guarantee; that the Dey did not think it to be right to take prisoners or prizes from the Tripolines to give to the Americans who were blockading Tripoli. That this was the Dey's answer, that I might state it to my government. The same time that the Dey would admit of American corsairs to the same favours in his ports as he did to the Tripolines. I observed to this definitive answer of the Dey, I had not much more to say at present than what I had repeatedly stated, that I would fully communicate the same to the government of the United States, and was sorry to observe that our treaty was only adhered to in such parts as was favourable to this regency, and in no respects in any manner to the advantage of the United States; he cautioned me to be prudent, that it was well known to me that a little thing would irritate the Dey, and the consequence would be serious; that I well knew the terms the Dey had lately obliged the Spaniards to acquiesce in, and that both the British and French would soon share the same fates. I thanked him for his advice, and observed that it made no difference to the United States in what Spain acquired, or yet what the Dey would do against the British or French; that I was convinced the government of the United States would with regret learn from facts, that Algiers was not the friend of the United States, but an evident friend of Tripoli—he observed that he did not believe that we or any christian nation would not keep the peace with Algiers, if we found it more our interest to be at war. I told him that we know our interest and the same time would not sacrifice the honor of our nation under any consideration whatever—that the present time admitted of a favorable opportunity of him and the Dey, &c. to do me the just favor I required."
"The Prime Minister and Bushnach, the Dey's Jew Broker, and in fact his principal director, went to the Dey at 8 P. M. on the day of the 27th of June, and stated all my arguments to the Dey—the same time I sent my Drogeman to the Dey to request the favor to befriend me on the present occasion, that nine of my countrymen was in chained captivity in his port, on board a Tripoline, with a prize an American Brig, and that the corsair of Tripoli had the American flag reversed at the prow of said corsair; that the same time the Dey was the guarantee of the Treaty of the United States with Tripoli—that if the Dey was not occupied, I should be happy to see him on this occasion."
"The Dey answered that I need not come, that he had the whole business in his mind—and that I would shortly hear the result."
"On this the Dey sends a messenger down to the Marine, to the Vickelbudge or General of the Marine, for him to call the Tripoline Captain—that the Dey will purchase the nine Americans, Brig and cargo—that the Dey will give for these the sum of five thousand dollars, and that he would write to the Bashaw of Tripoli, that this he did and would remit him the money. After the Dey sent this message to the Marine, the Dey went to his garden—the Minister of the Marine declared this message to the Tripoline Captain, who said that he could only part with the American prisoners by force, having the Bashaw of Tripoli's orders, above all things if he should take any Americans to take care and land them at some of the out ports; that it was by having possession of them that his master the Bacha would find thereby means to bring the Americans to peace on Tripoline terms."
"At mid-day, on the 28th of June, being informed that several Moorish merchants were offering to purchase the brig Franklin and cargo from the Captain of the Tripoline. On this information I went to the Prime Minister, and told him what I heard; he was very angry, said that the business should have been carried yesterday, agreeable to the Dey's orders, but that the business was in the hands of a lion (the Dey) and that the foxes were looking on, alluding to the Moorish merchants. Shortly after this I heard that the agent of Tripoli went to the Dey, and also the Swede Drogeman; that the Dey got very angry, and ordered both the Tripoline corsairs and their prize, the American brig, to depart the port of Algiers directly. As they were getting under way, I went to the Minister of the Marine, and told him that this conduct of Algiers was as a friend to Tripoli, and not to the United States; that it was in his power to have done me justice, and that he neglected it; he said he was to obey the Dey's orders; that we should have

get a better look out, and not let the corsairs of Tripoli get out. I observed to this, that I was trying to remedy the evil, &c. Had I had his sincere assistance, the business would have been finished yesterday; that at present I had only to detail the whole affair to my government; the result he would be informed of; and that as Tripoli corsairs thus entered with American prizes into the ports of this Regency, that certainly American frigates would frequent this coast, and difficulties would ensue. The Tripoline corsair, and brig Franklin, and Captain Morris and crew, left Algiers on the 28th of June, at half past two in the afternoon, with a light Westerly wind, destined for the Eastward; I suppose for Bona or Tunis, where I hope they will meet one of our frigates. It seems now to be reduced to a certainty, that there are but those two Tripoline corsairs at sea."
An act to empower his Majesty to cause certain countervailing duties, granted by an act of the thirty seventh year of the reign of his present Majesty, intituled, An act for carrying into execution the treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, concluded between his Majesty and the United States of America, to cease, or be suspended until the twenty fifth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and three, under certain circumstances.
[24th March, 1802.]
Whereas by an act passed in the thirty-seventh year of the reign of his present Majesty, intituled an act for carrying into execution the treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, concluded between his Majesty and the United States of America, certain duties were granted to his Majesty, his heirs and successors on certain goods imported from the American states, in American vessels, to countervail the difference of duty payable in the United States of America, on the importation of European and Asiatic goods, when imported into the United States of America in British or American vessels: and whereas certain tonnage duties were also by the said act imposed on American vessels entering the ports of his Majesty's dominions in Europe, equal to the excess of the duty payable in the ports of the said United States on British ships, beyond that payable by American ships entering the said ports: And, whereas it is expedient that his Majesty should, for a limited time, be empowered, under certain circumstances, to cause the same, or either of them, to cease, or be suspended, either in the whole or in part; be it therefore enacted by the king's most excellent majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the lords spiritual and temporal, and commons, in this present parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, that from and after the passing of this act, until the twenty-fifth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and three, it shall be lawful for his majesty, by and with the advice of his privy council, or by any order in council, or by any proclamation made for that purpose, to cause the said countervailing duties, granted by the said act, on goods imported from the American states, and also the said tonnage duties granted by the said act on American vessels, or any part or portion of the said duties, or either of them, wholly to cease or to be suspended, only from such times, and for and during such period or periods, as his majesty, his heirs and successors, may deem expedient and necessary; any thing in any act or acts to the contrary thereof notwithstanding.
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Foreign Intelligence.
PARIS, October 25.
(From the Moniteur. )
The late troubles in Helvetia having given uneasiness to the neighbouring states, the French government, as soon as it saw the disorder checked, and its mediation demanded, hastened to mix the event known to the adjoining powers. The following is the letter that was written on the occasion on the 15th, to M. de Cetto, minister of Bavaria.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs to M. de Cetto. PARIS, 23d Vendemaire, (Oct. 15.)
SIR, The relations of neighbourhood which exist between Bavaria and Switzerland and which will be rendered closer by the new acquisitions his electoral highness is about to obtain in Germany, must have made him direct his particular attention to the late events, of which Helvetia has been the theatre. That country has been long divided. An influence of intrigue and money has hitherto prevented the government established by the suffrages of the majority from assuming the position and the power necessary to its preservation.
As long as the opposition was confined to insidious and obscure practices, the First Consul thought it ought not to interfere in discussions to which time and the influence of the general tranquillity of Europe promised continually to put an end. But at length the enemies of the Helvetic people have attempted an open opposition. Blood has flowed, and Helvetia has been menaced with a general destruction.
In this frightful conjuncture, the wishes of all have demanded the mediation of the First Consul. The very party which had armed against the government, drawn away by the opinion of men who must have been misled, to attach them to it, have been forced to claim solemnly the mediation of France.
The continental powers, adjoining Helvetia, have not contemplated, without apprehensions, the external effects of a disorder, the focus of which was established in that country. In this state of affairs, humanity, the interest of France and of Europe, demanded that the First Consul should desist from the determination he had made not to interfere in the affairs of Switzerland. He spoke as a mediator, as a friend, and Helvetia was pacified. The people have returned to their homes. Those simple and just men, seeing they had been abused, have menaced with their arms the chiefs who had attempted to defame France in their minds, and who, in their public acts, had ventured to inveigh against her. General contempt now does justice to their calumnies.
Such, Sir, are the facts which I have thought it my duty to communicate to you. The First Consul neither ought nor would abandon a country which stands in need of the friendship of France, and which, without the benefit of his influence, would have passed in a short time through all the horrors of anarchy under the ancient yoke, which it feels itself happy to have broken.
But at the same time that he recognised the necessity of assisting the Helvetic nation to fix at length herself, and in an irrevocable manner, her constitutional destiny, he has not ceased for one moment to consider that the most perfect independence ought to be the basis of her constitution. The right of establishing her own organization acquired by Helvetia, is one of the glorious results of the war which France has sustained against the most powerful armies of Europe, and of the treaties which have terminated it.
It is because Helvetia possesses this right from the victories, and the benevolent policy of France, that the First Consul would not but protect the exercise of it, & take care that a handful of turbulent emigrants, deserters from foreign armies, and who have just carried fire and sword into their own country, shall not succeed in depriving the whole almost of their fellow citizens of their rights.
It is not by such men that the treaty of Lunéville can be invoked what regards Helvetia, but by the great portion of the people which they would have oppressed, and whose independence the treaty guarantees. Are those men as estimable, as important a part of Helvetia as Argovia, the Pays de Vaud, and the Bailliwicks, formerly subject, whose political rights France has guaranteed, not only in the treaty of Lunéville, but in all those which since the war, have bound the ancient ties of France and Helvetia closer?
One may conceive that it will be those persons who will endeavour to spread the belief, that the Helvetic Republic may be led by a spirit of imitation to establish with the First Consul the relations which unite him to the Italian Republic; but this idea is as far from the expectation of the First Consul as it is opposite to all his determinations, and his formal intention is, not to concur in the organization of Switzerland, but for the purpose of infusing to her an absolute independence.
I am persuaded, Sir, that you will transmit to his electoral highness the communications I have the honor to make to you, the importance of which he will not fail to appreciate.
Receive the assurance of my high consideration.
(Signed)
CH. MAU. TALLEYRAND.
RATISBON, Oct. 10.
Yesterday, in the 13th sitting of the deputation, the new plan of indemnities was presented. The deputation will immediately take it into consideration. Brandenburg, Bavaria, Wirtemberg, Hesse-Cassel and Meatz have already approved the general plan.
It was said and expected that this would be merely a supplementary plan to that given in on the 18th of August, but the supplementary matter is inserted in the former plan, so as to form an enlarged general plan of indemnities. It contains 34 sections, and is printed in four sheets. It will be seen from the following extracts that the Grand duke of Tuscany receives by it no farther indemnifications:—
Sec. 1. Contains the indemnifications of the grand duke of Tuscany, which are the same as in the former plan, only that it is determined that the county of Newburg, on the left side of the Inn, with all its territorial and seigniorial rights, shall be united to Bavaria.
2. Bavaria shall receive the town and suburbs of Passau, together with all that appertains to it beyond the Inn and the Itz, and a circle of 500 klafers from the extreme end of the said suburbs; as also the abbeys of Waldstetten and Ebersach, with the exception of all rights, properties and ecclesiastical revenues which lie in the city and territory of Augsburg.
The rest of the bishopric of Munster, which is not given to Prussia, is allotted to several princes.
4. To the king of Britain and the elector of Brunswick Lunenbourg, for his claims to the county of Sayn Altenkirchen, Hilderheim, Corvey and Holter, and his rights and property in the cities of Hamburg and Bremen, and in the territory of the latter, as shall be particularly stipulated, and for the cession of the district of Wildhausen—the bishopric of Osnabruck.
To the duke of Brunswick Wolfenbuttel, the abbeys of Gandersheim and Helmstedt, under condition of paying a constant rent to the princess Amelia and Dettlau.
5. The margrave of Baden receives likewise the Hessian districts of Lichtenau and Wildstadt, the abbeys of Reichenau, Oehningen, the provostship and chapter of Odenheim, and the immediate and mediate rights and possessions which depend on the public establishments and corporations on the left bank of the Rhine, and to the south of the Neckar.
6. The duke of Wirtemberg receives likewise Scouthae Gamburg, with their sovereignties; as also Rothmüster Heiligenthal, Obristenfeld, Holzhausen, Margareth-hausen, and all the abbeys, convents and chapters in the same, on paying certain constant rents to different princes.
7. The landgrave of Hesse-Cassel receives for his claims to Corvey, the Mentz districts of Naumburg and Neustadt, and the town of Geirkaufen, under condition of paying a constant rent of 22,500 florins to the landgrave of Hesse-Rothembourg.
The landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt, for surrendering certain rights on the cities of Weitzlaer and Frankfort, and some Hessian districts receives the dutchy of Westphalia and different districts of Mentz, subject to a constant rent, &c.
12. Nassau Dillenburg, or the late hereditary stadtholder, receives the abbeys and provostship of Hoffen, St. Gerold, Banderen and all the chapters, provostships, and convents, situate in the territory assigned him.
25. The seat of Mentz shall be transferred to the Cathedral of Ratisbon, and the dignity of elector, arch-chancellor and primate of Germany, shall be perpetually united to it. His Metropolitan jurisdiction shall extend over the old Ecclesiastical provinces of Mentz, Cologne and Treves, as far as they extend on the right bank of the Rhine, and excepting the territory of the king of Prussia. The elector of Mentz receives the principality and city of Ratisbon, and Wetzlaer, with the title of a county.
27. The college of imperial cities shall for the future consist of the free and independent cities of Augsburg, Lubeck, Nuremberg, Frankfort, Bremen and Hamburg. They shall possess their respective territories in full sovereignty and jurisdiction. They shall also enjoy a perfect neutrality in all wars of the Empire, and shall be always exempt from any military contribution, ordinary or extraordinary; and in all questions of war or peace, shall be entirely and necessarily dispensed from acceding to the resolutions of the Empire; they shall also separately receive the following indemnities, &c.
October 11.
The following is the note given in to the Deputation of the Empire by the French Legation, relative to the new general plan of indemnities. A note ex-
actly similar was delivered at the same time by Baron Beiler for the Russian Legation.
The undersigned Minister Extraordinary from the French Republic to the German Diet, has received of the Austrian Plenipotentiary the Conclusion which the Extraordinary Deputation of the Empire voted in their sitting of the 8th of September, with the reserve of farther modifications which might be adopted in the Plan of Indemnities contained in the Declaration of the Mediating Powers of the 30th of Thermidor (18th of August.) He has likewise received the reclamations, remarks, and petitions, which, by subsequent conclusion, have been transmitted by the deputation to the ministers of the mediating powers for their consideration. The undersigned in concert with the imperial Russian minister, has carefully examined these, and having now received the final instructions of the mediating powers in consequence of the reclamations, remarks, and petitions that have been transmitted to them either immediately or by their ministers, he has the honor to present to the Extraordinary deputation of the empire, for its immediate and definitive acceptance , the additions made to the declaration of the 18th of August, as now modified, completed and amended; additions conformable to the fulfilment of the treaty of Lunéville, and the principles by which the two powers have been guided in their interference and mediation. He matters himself that the deputation will acknowledge with gratitude this new proof of the attention of the mediating powers to the welfare of the German empire, it will likewise see how useful have been the representations which its members have made with equal zeal and patriotism. The undersigned, however, cannot with sufficient force remind the deputation, how great is the pressure of circumstances, and of how much importance it is, that, by a speedy and final decision, the German empire may enjoy the effects of its friendly sentiments of the mediating powers. The deputation will certainly not forget that the term (of two months) prescribed by the said powers for the fulfilment of the public hopes, is nearly expired.
Ratisbon, 16th Vendemaire (8th Oct.) (Signed) LAFORET.
New-York, Dec. 16.
The fast sailing British ship George, captain Simpson, arrived here yesterday in 32 days from Greenock. She left there on the 12th of November. To the politeness of a respectable commercial house in this city the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser is indebted for a Greenock Paper of the Ninth of November , containing London Intelligence to the sixth, of which the following extracts are a brief outline:
LONDON, November 3.
We received last night French papers to the 31st ult. It is with a mixed feeling of sorrow and indignation that we announce the entrance of the French troops into Switzerland. The courier who carried Colonel Rapp's summons to the Diet of Schwitz to dissolve itself, was to allow the Diet only one hour to come to a determination. The President, Reding, returned for answer, "that having received the letter at ten o'clock at night, and consequently too late to convoke the Assembly, and that having only one hour given him to reply, he had confined himself to acknowledging the receipt of the letter." As soon as this laconic answer was received at Berne, General Ney's aid-de-camp set off for Genoa; and in 24 hours afterwards the general himself arrived. On the evening of the 23d a battalion of French troops took possession of Berne. A corps of 1600 men had taken possession of Bale two days before. Troops are also marching against Zurich, and the French army in the Italian Republic has entered the Grisons.
It is asserted in the Paris papers, that the entrance of the French troops is the consequence of the reply of the President of the Swiss Diet. But that is a mere pretence; for the troops had actually entered the country before that reply was received. The French officer who was the bearer of it arrived at Berne, at eleven at night on the 21st. On that very day a battalion of 1600 men occupied Bale, and the Grisons had been invaded some days before. It seems obvious therefore, that the invasion of Switzerland was a measure determined upon whether the Diet submitted or not.
The Diet has sent couriers to the different cantons to furnish their contingents with all possible speed. Not that Switzerland, unaided by a single power, can expect to resist with success, the torrent of French force which will be poured upon her; but it is some consolation to see that Liberty can still inspire her sons with the gallant determination not to yield without striking one blow for Switzerland.
The Gallo Swiss Senate has passed a decree by which the Swiss deputies are to be at Paris on the 15th.
Amidst these events we are anxious to know what will be the conduct of the Emperor of Germany. He cannot be indifferent to the fate of Switzerland; and the most shallow politician must see
that he has an interest in preventing France from acquiring the absolute command of that country. We give no credit, therefore, to an article from Vienna, in one of the French papers, which asserts that his Imperial Majesty has prohibited M. de Cobentzel from receiving the letters which the patriot leaders have addressed to him, and has expressed his perfect satisfaction at the resolution adopted by the chief Consul. If this intelligence be true, the spirit of Austria is indeed broken; and we may truly say that she has deserved her humiliation.
The French funds are 53 8-10.
November 4.
We received this morning the Moniteur of Sunday last, and an English paper printed at Paris of the day before. From the latter we have extracted the following postscript, to which we do not attach any credit:
"Paris, Oct. 30, 4 o'clock in the morning."
"It is with the highest satisfaction we stop the press to state that we have received intelligence from the first authority that all the differences between the two governments relative to Malta have been amicably adjusted. Austria and Prussia are become the guarantee of that island, at the request of the French and British governments. The grand master, prince Ruffolio, is to proceed immediately to take upon himself the command of the order."
The Moniteur , of a day later than the above account, is perfectly silent upon the subject. We have also received private accounts from Paris of Sunday last, on which our readers may rely, which take not the slightest notice of the above intelligence respecting the arrangement of the difficulties relative to Malta. We do not believe that it was noticed by any of the Paris papers either of Saturday or Sunday.
November 5.
General Andreossi, his secretary (Mr. Portalis) and suite, landed at Dover yesterday afternoon about four o'clock. He intended quitting that place this morning, and will probably reach town this evening.
The intelligence which we extracted from an English paper printed at Paris, relative to the adjustment of the differences respecting Malta, proves, as we asserted it would, to be totally unfounded. It has been ordered to be contradicted from the first authority.
M. de CALOUNE is dead. He died on Saturday last, of a complaint in his lungs, in his 57th year. Few men have more deeply influenced the fortunes and fate of a nation than this man. It was he who suggested the idea of the assembly of the notables, which gave rise to the convention of the States General. He possessed an acute and comprehensive mind, but his talents were injured by an excessive love of pleasure; and his ambition, though great, was seldom regulated by judgement.
Lord Whitworth sets out for Paris to-morrow.
A private letter from Paris, of the 29th October, says, "The Jacobins are agitating the South. The intimate connection which formerly subsisted between those of Toulouse and Marseilles has been re-established. They extend themselves to the numerous colonies which Bonaparte has created for himself in Corsica. The Police of Paris has within these few days received their important information relative to their projects that it has caused many individuals lately arrived from those parts to be arrested. Those who have not been able to account for their residence in the capital have been sent away, and those who appeared suspicious are detained until further orders. It appears that besides the fears entertained of the Jacobins of Paris, put in motion by active and dextrous emissaries, there were some apprehensions of a plot against the life of the First Consul. The prefect of Toulouse had sent a courier extraordinary to announce the arrival of the Jacobins in that city; and immediately after the arrival of this courier the innkeepers of St. Cloud were enjoined to give in the names of the individuals who lodged with them, and the patrols that look to the environs of the palace were doubled. A report has been made to the Senate relative to the situation of France: but as it contained particulars of no satisfactory nature, it has not been given to the public. It is in consequence of this report that many departments in the South and West have been put out of the Constitution. It is said that the discontent increases daily in Brittany and Lower Normandy, and that they have not yet dared to announce the execution of the law which orders the new levy. The priests preach in a high tone against usurpation; they threaten France with all the evils which are the consequence of impiety and tyranny. The first Consul is to employ himself, during his stay at Rouen, in devising measures to prevent an explosion in these departments."
We have received the answer of the Swiss Diet to the Proclamation of Bonaparte: it is a manly composition, worthy of Swiss patriotism. It claims the right of framing a constitution for themselves, founded upon their wants and their position. It imputes the recent troubles to the obstinacy and ignorance

of the members of the Helvetic government; denies that the Diet are a mere party. "The cause," it says, "is the sacred cause of Humanity. It is the general will of the whole nation that has given us our powers and our instructions." It proceeds in a delicate strain of irony against the Chief Consul—hints to him that he himself expressed a wish to render Switzerland free, and that she has been ill-treated and irritated contrary to his intentions.
It will be seen by this answer, dated the 8th inst. that the Diet is not inclined to obey the mandates of the Consul. Whether any change has been effected in her determination since the date of that answer, we know not. Subsequent accounts certainly said, that they had resolved to submit, and that the Senate was about to return to Berne.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, December 22, 1802.
We have the pleasure of stating that our countryman, Dr. Samuel L. Mitchill has been unanimously elected a Correspondent member of the Society of Scottish Antiquaries.
The House of Representatives of Kentucky have passed an act laying off that State into six Congressional districts. A previous question was taken on adopting a general ticket, and lost—Ayes 6—Nays 46.
Since the above decision of the House of Representatives, we learn that the bill has been returned from the Senate, by whom it is proposed to divide the State into two districts, the Kentucky river the dividing line, each district to elect three members.
The following are the votes given for Senator in the Legislature of Pennsylvania. SAMUEL MACLAY, had 66 votes, ISAAC WEAVER, jun. 24 WILLIAM MACLAY, 11
105
A proposition has been made in the House of Commons of North Carolina, to call a Convention to amend and revise the Constitution of that State, which has been rejected. Ayes 82—Nays 33.
A committee has reported in favour of a Bank.
In our last we briefly noticed the late legislative elections in SOUTH CAROLINA. We are now enabled to present our readers with a more particular view of them.
On the eighth inst. the election for Governor was made in joint meeting of the two Houses. The votes were a follow:
For James B. Richardson—98. Richard Winn—32. Thomas Pinckney—2. John Gaillard—1. Blank votes—7. 140.
Both the gentlemen highest on the list are republicans. The federal votes were given to Mr. Richardson the successful candidate.
The next election made was for Lieutenant Governor—Ezekiel Pickens, a republican, was elected by 90 votes. There was no serious opposition.
The election of a Senator of the United States was then made. Major PIERCE BUTLER was elected without opposition. He had 103 votes.
This last election decides the relative strength of parties in the South Carolina legislature. All the votes given to Major Butler were republican. As appears above, there were 140 members present—37 members, who may be considered federal, did not vote at all, this being the practice of the members of that legislature, who may omit voting. Among, therefore, the members present, the republicans have 103, and the federalists 37.
The following would be the relative strength of parties, were all the members present.
Total Repub. Fed. Senate 32 21 11 Repre. 120 90 30 152 111 41
We do not pledge ourselves for the absolute precision of this statement. But it may be considered as very near the truth.
These facts demonstrate the rapid declension of federalism in South Carolina. They demonstrate that the measures of the administration, including those of the last session, become more and more approved, the better they are known.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, Dec. 20, 1802.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, enclosing a Report made in pursuance of an act establishing the Treasury Department.
Ordered to be printed—and referred to committee of Ways and Means.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Navy, enclosing a Report from the Commissioners of navy pensions.
Ordered to be printed. Mr. Mitchill presented a petition from sundry manufacturers of cork, praying that instead of an ad valorem duty, at present laid on imported corks, there should be a specific duty imposed.
Referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Varnum in the chair, on the report on the petition of Samuel Corp.
The following is the Report of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
"That it appears to the committee, that the petitioner was interested in a ship which sailed for London early in the year 1799, for the purpose of purchasing a cargo proper for the New-Orleans market—That the ship arrived in the month of August following at New-York, having on board a cargo agreeably to order, none of which was intended to be landed within the United States—That the captain's manifest, which he presented to the collector, declared his cargo for exportation; but not having made the same declaration on the copy of the manifest which he had delivered to the first boarding officer, the owners were compelled to enter the cargo, and give bond for the duties on the same—That no part of the cargo was landed except some bird shot—It appears also, that the collector granted a clearance for New-Orleans, and issued debentures of drawback on the cargo; but on application for payment, the petitioner was informed that the law of 2d March, 1799, precluded him from being paid:—The petitioner, therefore, prays relief from Congress."
"This case having been fully understood at the last session, the committee consider it unnecessary to go into any reasoning thereon. They submit the following resolution:
"Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioner ought to be granted, and that the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be directed to bring in a bill conformably thereto."
Mr. S. Smith advocated the report. Mr. Griswold, though inclined to allow the prayer of the petition, thought a general provision ought to be made for all similar cases. With this view, it was moved that the committee rise.
Carried;—when the committee was discharged, and the petition of Samuel Corp, and the report thereon, were recommitted to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, with instructions to enquire into the propriety of providing by law for the payment of debentures that have been issued for drawback of duty on goods, wares, and merchandise exported to New-Orleans.
Mr. Randolph, from the committee appointed on Friday to present to the President of the United States, a resolution of the House, touching the violation on the part of Spain of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation between the United States of America and the King of Spain, reported that the committee had performed the duty assigned them, and had received for answer from the President that he would cause the proper information to be laid before the House.
Mr. Nicholson, from the committee appointed on the petitions of Richard Wilson and Nathaniel Seagar, with instructions to enquire into the expediency of making a general provision for the relief of insolvent debtors, within the district of Columbia, reported a bill for the relief of insolvent debtors in the district of Columbia, which was twice read, and referred to a committee of the whole on Thursday next.
On motion of Mr. Mattoon, a resolution was passed requesting the President to direct the proper officer to lay before the House a statement of the militia returns last received from the several states; and Messrs. Mattoon and Jackson, appointed a committee.
On motion of Mr. Euliss, the petition of John Holland, presented last session, was referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
The following are the committees appointed on the resolutions entered into on Friday in the House of Representatives.
On that part of the President's Message that relates to our concerns with the Indian tribes and the establishment of a new settlement,—Messrs. Dawson, T. Morris, Hoge, Hastings, and Meriwether.
On that part which relates to our Navy Yards, and the building of docks,—Messrs. Mitchill, Rutledge, Hanna, Wadsworth, and Mott.
On that part which relates to the providing for the return of American seamen discharged in foreign ports, and left abroad,—Messrs. S. Smith, Goddard, Josiah Smith, Woods, and Gray.
On that part which refers to the warfare with Tripoli, and to the relation with the other Barbary powers,—Messrs. Euliss, Perkins, Elmhurst, Tillinghast and Taliaferro.
On that part, which relates to the
militia institution of the United States,—Messrs. Varnum, Upham, J. Smith, of Virginia, Holmes, Brown, Butler, D. Heister, Stanton, and Stanford.
On that part, which relates to the fostering of the fisheries of the United States,—Messrs. Huger, Bishop, J. Heister, J. Trigg, and Van Nels.
Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1802.
Mr. Rutledge observed that the State of South Carolina had lately taken measures for a supply of arms for her militia. He thought that an object so great and desirable ought to be encouraged by the General Government, by exempting arms imported under such circumstances from duty. He therefore offered a resolution purporting that any state, importing pieces of ordnance, fire or side arms for their militia, should be exempted from the payment of duties.
Mr. Randolph said the resolution proposed contained some important principles. Its adoption would affect the revenue in some degree; and would, in a full greater degree, affect home manufactures, especially those the most essential to the good of the community. It did appear to him, that if any manufacture required the aid of protecting duties, it was the manufacture of arms in preference to all others. The resolution embraced not only ordnance, but fire arms also. He was not prepared to say that a distinction ought not to be made between these two descriptions of arms. For these reasons he wished the resolution to lie on the table.
Mr. Rutledge said he had no objection to its resting for a day or two; when on motion of Mr. Randolph, it was referred to a committee of the whole, and made the order of the day for Monday.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Nicholson for four days.
Mr. Van Ness presented a memorial from the City Council of Washington, desiring certain alterations in their act of incorporation.
Referred to Messrs. Van Nels, Thompson, Plater, Campbell and Jackson.
[This memorial was also presented in the Senate, by General Mason, and referred to Messrs. Mason, Howard, and Baldwin.]
Mr. Dennis presented the petition of William Taylor, of this City, praying for an act of insolvency.
Referred to the committee of the whole, to whom had been referred the reported bill for the relief of insolvent debtors in the district of Columbia.
Mr. Brent presented the petition of sundry inhabitants of Alexandria, Columbia, members of a mutual assurance Company against fire.—Referred to a select Committee of three.
Mr. Moore presented the petition of Bernard Glen. Referred to the Committee of Claims.
A short debate took place on a letter received from the Clerk on the subject of Newspapers delivered to members at the public expense. The letter stated that application, having been made by some members to receive a number of copies of papers (not daily) equivalent to a daily print, the Clerk desired the instructions of the House how to act.
The Speaker, on being appealed to as to the practice of the House, said he understood the practice to have been, that members had taken a number of copies equivalent to a daily paper.
After some conversation, Mr. Mitchill said as a diversity of opinion existed, he would submit a resolution to try the sense of the House. He, therefore, moved a resolution, purporting that a member may take such a number of copies of a paper not printed daily as amount to the price of a daily paper.
This resolution was opposed by Messrs. Smilie and Elmer, and supported by Messrs. Dana, Stanley and Rutledge. Carried—Ayes 50.
Mr. S. Smith, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, reported a bill to allow a drawback of duties on goods exported to New-Orleans, &c. which was referred to a committee of the whole, and made the order of the day for to-morrow.
Mr. Randolph moved that the House resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the subject of the Mint.
Mr. Griswold said the House had not yet received the report of the Director of the Mint. He thought it better to wait till it was received, as they would then better understand the state of the Mint, and the expenses attending it. The report might be sent in within the course of a week.
Motion of Mr. Randolph lost, Ayes 25.
New-York, December 15.
Capt. Wadbury, of the brig William Pitt, spoke on the 1st inst. the schr. Fame, from Port Republican, out 14 days, the captain of which assured him that the negroes had succeeded in taking Port-Republican by storm, and had put all the white men, women and children in the place to the sword. The American vessels in the harbor failed in company with the Fame, under convoy of a French frigate.
New-York, Dec. 16, 1802.
A French line of battle ship with 600 troops on board, having under con-
voy eight transports with troops, passed Gibraltar the 3d of October, from Toulon on their way to Cape Francois.
The captain of the Schooner Betsey, from Demarara, spoke on the 10th ult. a Dutch frigate bound to St. Martins, which had just separated from a Dutch fleet of 60 sail, destined for Surinam and Demarara, to take possession of those places.
ATTENTION!!
The members of the Washington Troop of horse, are requested to meet at Rhodes' Tavern, without uniform, on Thursday evening at 4 o'clock on business of importance. They are requested to be punctual in their attendance.
By order of the Captain N. LUFBOROUGH Adjutant. Dec. 20th, 1802.
TO LET. During the Session of Congress, or longer if required—
A commodious Coach House and Stable, capable of containing eight or ten Horses—for further particulars enquire of SARAH TOWNES, New Jersey Avenue, who can accommodate four or five gentlemen with genteel Board and Lodging upon moderate terms. Dec. 22d. 3t.
TO RENT.
A good store on King street, Suitable for the flour or wholesale business. ALSO—One within 30 feet of the river.—Enquire of the Printers. Dec. 22d. 3t.
TO RENT.
A handsome two story BRICK HOUSE, on G street near the War office. It consists of two Parlors and a kitchen on the ground floor—two bed rooms and a garret, a garden and stable—the rent low—possession will be given immediately, apply to ROB. ELLIS, Department of War. N. B. Front Parlour handsomely papered. Dec. 22. 6t.
For Sale or to Rent.
LOT No 3 in square 253 city of Washington, on which are erected a convenient two story frame House, Kitchen, Stable and wood house, with a good cellar under the House, and a well enclosed garden. ALSO, a two story brick house on square 432, of 24 feet front and 34 feet back, with a good cellar, calculated for a store and private family; the Lot is 80 feet deep, with the benefit of a back alley; also 28 feet front joining Strelles Hotel, and 95 feet ten inches back. Lot no 10 square 143, on which is erected a one story brick house—Lot no 6, square 104, on which is erected a large frame House, with a well enclosed garden, containing nearly one eighth of an acre—for part payment of the three first a small piece of Land convenient to the City will be taken in payment, and the rest part cash and some credit. As to the other two Lots will be sold at one, two and three years credit, giving good security with interest.
To Rent for fourteen years,
LOT No 1 in square 147. Also, for a term of years to be agreed on, No. 1 and 22 in square 376 near the Federal Spring, and for sale Lot no 8, square 288, and no 3, square 725, on which are erected a two story brick House, stable, &c. For terms apply to JAMES R. DERMOT, Capitol Hill. Dec. 22. taw3w.
Twenty Dollars Reward
WILL be paid for the delivery of a small black TRUNK, containing wearing apparel for a gentleman. It was lost between Dents Tavern and Elkridge landing from the Coach on Friday last. If delivered at Mr. Stilles Hotel in the city of Washington. Dec. 22. 3t.
HENRY INGLE,
Has imported in the Ships Franklin and Bruuns, from Liverpool, and now offers for Sale at his Store, on New-Jersey Avenue, Capitol Hill, City of Washington—
Ironmongery, Cutlery, Brass Wares, & Liverpool Earthen ware in crates.
A few Phaeton, Rumford & Forrest coal grates of new patterns—Also, all beds, brass and wire fenders, hand irons, shovel and tongs, cinder sifters, knives and forks, iron and brass chafing dishes, fruit stands, japanned ware, brushes, spades and shovels, frying pans, mill pit and crooks cut saws, carpenters tools, smiths tools, horse cutters chisels, materials for bell hangers, locks, hinges, screws, nails and tack of various qualities, and a variety of other articles. Oct. 22d. 2wttJ.
TO LET,
And be entered upon immediately, three well finished BRICK HOUSES, NEARLY opposite Morin's Tavern, on Twelfth street very near Pennsylvania Avenue, built for the WASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY. The Houses will be rented on very reasonable terms.
Apply to THOMAS CARPENTER near the President's Square. Dec. 18. eptf.
FOR SALE,
Or would be exchanged for a woman house servant that does not breed, A likely NEGRO WOMAN & CHILD—
THE Child a boy two years old, the mother has been chiefly used to house service, and is an excellent washerwoman. The present owner has no reason for parting with her except her breeding, which is inconvenient in a family—Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 29. 3t.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Mr. Editor, If we are a nation, let us learn to be NATIONAL; and while the eye of every foreign country is upon us, let us know to respect ourselves, and the high station of our government; recollecting, without party prejudice, the talents, the literary acquirements, and the high reputation of HIM, whom we have been proud to honor, and whose praise was once UNITED our Country's glory.
TO THE PRESIDENT.
THOU GRIEF REVER'D! while sinner pours, Her venom o'er thy tranquil hours, While many a rude unhallow'd tale: The lustre of thy life assail, 'Em'round thy virtues' calm retreat Would bid the warring passions beat And, arm'd with PART'S vengeful dart, Strike the firm fortress of thy heart, Unmov'd amid the mental strife, Thy noblest "ANSWER IS THY LIFE;" A Life, instructive wisdom's claim, Enrich'd by deeds of deathless fame: Wisdom, an Angel seem'd to guide! And DEXTER, a grateful nation's pride! That grateful nation, early known, To claim thy dictates as her own, When doubting—daring—to be free, She caught th' inspiring words from thee: Still shall her letter'd annals shine With ev'ry brilliant act of thine, And TIME's impartial page declare What thy unclouded glories were While FALSEHOOD to her den shall fly, Drink th' applauding strain, AND DIE. COLUMBIA.
MARIE ANNE PIC,
RETURNS her sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen who have been pleased to honor her with their custom. She begs leave to inform them that in order to please every body she has joined to her general assortment of MILLINERY GOODS, another which will be more pleasing to her young customers—it consists of a great variety of piy things, Sugar plums, &c adapted for the approaching holidays. She therefore invites the parents to bring their children to chuse for themselves their MASS GIFTS. This assortment will be opened by itself in the large parlour on the second floor.
N. B. She has just received Elegant muffs and tippets, Spanish montones, coops, and a great variety of velvet bonnets, &c. Dec. 22. 3t.
200 Dollars Reward.
FOR apprehending and securing a negro man, by the name of ED-ARD, who made his elopement from Peterburgh some time in the month of November, 1801. He is a very likely fellow, of a yellow cast, about six feet high, short curly hair, is a bare bow-legged, and about twenty years of age. By trade a blacksmith, at which business he worked about two years with Mr. David Alexander, of Peterburgh, from whom he escaped, and in whose house he went to Norfolk; there he hired himself on board a vessel, and sailed immediately. Mr. Thomas Armitage, of Norfolk, (as I am informed) lost a fellow about the same time, and is probably they departed in the same vessel. Edward has a scar on one of his eye brows, that was occasioned by a blow being thrown at him when engaged in a fight. He is very lively, speaks with ease, chews and smokes tobacco. There are few better smiths, from the information I have received. I have some reason to suppose he is either in New York or Bolton, as there is a family of negroes in each place, with which he was very well acquainted. I will give one hundred dollars to have him delivered to Mr. William Twitty, of Peterburgh—Fifty dollars to have him secured in any gaol on the continent, so I get him again; and pay every expense that may be incurred on giving me information where he is, and two hundred dollars to have him delivered to the Subscriber near Halifax town, North Carolina. THOMAS TABB.
N. B. I have been informed that he was seen passing through Prince Edward, Virginia, in July last, that he said he belonged to me, and was acting as a servant to some gentleman who was going to the Sweet Springs; he had large rings in his ears. T. TABB.
Dec. 23d, 1802. 2t
FOR SALE.
By public vendue at SYLLERS Hotel, in the city of Washington, on Thursday the 12th day of January next, at 12 o'clock, the following tract of Land— Situate in Northumberland
County, state of Virginia, late the residence and property of PRESLY THORNTON, Esq. containing 2,500 acres, lying immediately on the river Potomac—1700 acres of which are the most valuable kind of low grounds on the river, between 3 and 400 heavily timbered; the remainder is wavy high land, extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for the culture of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious two story Brick Mansion House, and two offices, a large brick stable, valuable barn, corn house, and many other out houses, all in good repair. The orchards and garden contain a variety of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situate about a day's sail from Alexandria, Baltimore and Norfolk. There are two good mill sites for grist or saw mill on this estate, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber, exclusive of the heavy timber, which if sawed up into scantling will command a price in the city of Washington nearly equal to the value of the land.
The terms of sale will be one third cash, and the residue of the purchase money in payments which will be made known at the time of sale.
RICH'D. PETERS, jun. December 8. ept12J.

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50. From Richmond by Galesville, Genito bridge, Amelia c.h. Perkin- ton, Painesville, Ligonstown and James- town to Farmville once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 8 a.m. arrive at Farmville on Thursday by 3 p.m. Leave Farmville on Friday at 8 a.m. arrive at Richmond on Saturday by 3 p.m.
51. From Petersburg by Namezecn- bridge, Notaway c.h. Hungary-town, Double-bridge, Hayleystown, Brookings- on, Wilkieville, Bibb's ferry, and Scotts- burg to Halifax c.h. once a week. Leave Petersburg every Wednesday at 2 p.m. arrive at Wilkieville on Saturday at 9 a.m. arrive at Halifax c.h. by 3 p.m. Returning —Leave Halifax c.h. every Saturday at 9 p.m. arrive at Wil- kieville on Sunday by 2 p.m. at Peter- burg the next Wednesday by 10 a.m.
52. From Harrisville by Field's-mill, Qualitide, McFarland's, Lunenburg c.h. Christianville, Marshallville, Meek- insburg c.h. St. Tammany's, Geesbridge, Edinburg and Fields-mill to Harris- ville once a week. Leave Harrisville every Tuesday at 6 a.m. arrive at Mar- shallville on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Leave Marshallville on Thursday at 6 a.m. arrive at Harrisville on Friday by 6 p.m.
53. From Harrisville by Bellefield and Alexander to Halifax twice a week. Leave Harrisville every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 a.m. arrive at Halifax by 6 p.m. Returning —Leave Halifax every Thursday and Sunday at 6 a.m. arrive at Bellefield by noon. Leave Bellefield every Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m. arrive at Harrisville by 6 p.m.
54. From Petersburg by Suffolk c.h. Jerusalem and Cross-roads to Murfrees- boro, N.C. once a week. Leave Peter- burg every Friday at 9 a.m. arrive at Murfreesboro, N.C. on Saturday by 3 p.m. Leave Murfreesboro every Wed- nesday at 4 p.m. arrive at Petersburg on Thursday by 4 p.m.
55. From Bowling Green by Belfield- ville, Creek-bridge, Broadus's Mills, Harrisonville, New-town, Dunkirk, Wal- kerton, King William c.h. Lilly-point, Pannell's Ferry and Cumberland, to New Kent c.h. once a week. Leave Bowling Green every Wednesday at 10 a.m. arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday by 7 a.m. Leave Dunkirk every Thursday at 8 a.m. arrive at New Kent c.h. by 3 p.m. Leave New Kent c.h. every Thursday at 4 p.m. arrive at Bowling Green the next Saturday by 10 a.m.
56. From Richmond by Hanover- town and Dunkirk to Tappahannock once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 2 p.m. arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday at 7 a.m. Leave Dunkirk at 8 a.m. and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p.m. Leave Tappahannock every Tues- day at 6 a.m. arrive at Richmond on Wednesday at 9 a.m.
57. From Tappahannock to Rich- mond c.h. once a week. Leave Tappa- hannock every Friday at 6 a.m. arrive at Richmond c.h. by 11 a.m. Leave Rich- mond c.h. every Friday at 1 p.m. arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p.m.
58. From Dunkirk by King & Queen c.h. Shackelford's and Gloucester c.h. by North End to Matthews c.h. once a week. Leave Dunkirk every Thursday at 8 a.m. arrive at Matthews c.h. on Fri- day by 6 p.m. Leave Matthews c.h. every Saturday at 6 a.m. arrive at Dunkirk on Sunday by 6 p.m.
59. From Smithfield by Jerusalem and the Cross-roads to Belfield once a week. Leave Belfield every Thursday at 5 a.m. arrive at Smithfield on Friday by 11 a.m. Leave Smithfield every Friday at 1 p.m. arrive at Belfield on Saturday by 7 p.m.
60. From Norfolk by Kempville N W R Bridge, Tull's Creek, N C Indian- town, Jonesburg, Elizabeth City, Nixon- ton and Hertford to Edenton N C once a week. Leave Norfolk every Saturday noon, and arrive at Edenton, N C, the next Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Edenton every Thursday at 2 p.m. arrive at Norfolk next Saturday by 8 a.m.
IN NORTH CAROLINA.
61. From Suffolk Va. by Edenton, Plymouth and Washington to Newbern twice a week. Leave Suffolk every Monday and Friday at 1 p.m. arrive at Edenton on Tuesday and Saturday at 1 p.m. Leave Edenton at 2 p.m. arrive at Plymouth on Wednesday and Sunday at 6 a.m. arrive at Washington by 6 p.m. Leave Washington at 7 p.m. and arrive at Newbern on Thursday and Monday by 4 p.m. Returning —Leave Newbern every Friday and Tuesday at 5 a.m. arrive at Washington by 5 p.m. Leave Washington at 6 p.m. arrive at Plymouth on Saturday and Wednes- day by 4 p.m. Leave Plymouth at half past 4 p.m. arrive at Edenton on Sunday and Thursday by 9 a.m. Leave Edenton at half past 9 a.m. arrive at Suffolk on Monday and Friday at 9 a.m.
62. From Halifax, by Northampton c.h. Princeton, Murfreesboro, Winton Coleraine, Pitch Landing and Windsor to Edenton once a week. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at 5 a.m. arrive at Edenton on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Edenton every Thursday at 2 p.m. arrive at Halifax on Saturday by 8 p.m.
63. From Warrenton by Jonesville
Haltom, Scotland Neck, Hogton, Wil- iam's-town, Daily's, Plymouth and Wash- ington c.h. to Scuppernong once a week. Leave Warrenton every Monday at 6 a.m. arrive at Halifax by 7 p.m. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at 6 a.m. arrive at Scuppernong Thursday by 11 a.m. Returning —Leave Scuppernong every Thursday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Hal- ifax the next Saturday by 7 p.m. Leave Halifax on Sunday at 6 a.m. arrive at Warrenton by 6 p.m.
64. From Warrenton by William- boro to Hillsboro once a week. Leave Hillsboro every Sunday at 5 p.m. arrive at Warrenton on Monday by 8 p.m. Leave Warrenton every Tuesday at 4 a.m. arrive at Hillsboro on Wednesday by 8 a.m.
65. From Louisburg by Nash C.H., Tarboro and Greenville to Washington once a week. Leave Louisburg every Monday at 2 p.m. arrive at Tarboro on Tuesday by 6 p.m. Leave Tarboro every Wednesday at 6 a.m. arrive at Wash- ington on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Washington every Thursday at 2 p.m. arrive at Tarboro on Friday by 6 p.m. Leave Tarboro every Saturday at 8 p.m. arrive at Louisburg on Monday by 10 a.m.
66. From Halifax to Tarboro once a week. Leave Tarboro every Monday at 6 a.m. arrive at Halifax by 6 p.m. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at 6 a.m. arrive at Tarboro by 6 p.m.
67. From Raleigh by Smithfield, Wayneboro, Green c.h. and Kingston to Newbern once a week. Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 8 a.m. arrive at New- bern on Friday by 10 a.m. Leave New- bern every Friday at 2 p.m. arrive at Ra- leigh on Monday by 6 p.m.
68. From Raleigh by Haywoodboro, Chatham c.h. Chapelhill, Hillsboro, Orange c.h. Martinville, Salem and Lex- ington to Salisbury once a week. Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 2 a.m. arrive at Hillsboro on Wednesday by 8 a.m. Leave Hillsboro at 10 a.m. arrive at Sa- lem on Thursday by 3 p.m. Leave Sa- lem at 4 p.m. and arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 a.m. Returning —Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 p.m. arrive at Salem on Saturday by 8 a.m. Leave Salem at 9 a.m. arrive at Hillsboro the next Sunday by 3 p.m. Leave Hillsboro at 5 p.m. arrive at Raleigh on Monday by 5 p.m.
69. From Salem by Bethania, Hunt- ville, Rockford and Wilkes to Morgan- town once a week. Leave Salem every Thursday at 4 p.m. arrive at Morgan- town the next Sunday by 6 p.m. Leave Morgan-town every Monday at 8 a.m. arrive at Salem next Thursday by 11 a.m.
70. From Morganstown by Ashville, the Warm Springs, Newport, T. and Cheeks Cross Roads T. to Orisville, T. once a week. Leave Morganstown every Monday at 6 a.m. arrive at Orisville on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Oris- ville every Thursday at 2 p.m. arrive at Morganstown the next Sunday by 6 p.m.
71. From Salisbury by Statesville, Charlotte and Lancaster S.C. to Camden S.C. and from thence by Lancaster, Char- lotte and Cabarrus c.h. to Salisbury once a week. Leave Salisbury every Friday at noon, arrive at Charlotte on Saturday by noon. Leave Charlotte at 1 p.m. arrive at Camden, S.C. the next Monday by 7 p.m. Leave Camden every Tuesday at 6 a.m. arrive at Charlotte on Wed- nesday by 8 p.m. Leave Charlotte every Thursday at 6 a.m. arrive at Salisbury the next Friday by 10 a.m.
72. From Charlotte by Hunterville and Lincoln to Morganton, once a week. Leave Charlotte every Saturday at 2 P.M. arrive at Morganton on Sun- day by 8 P.M. Leave Morganton every Monday at 8 A.M. arrive at Charlotte on Tuesday by 5 P.M.
73. From Morganton by Rutherford- ton and Gowen's store to Greenville c.h. S.C. once a week. Leave Morganton every Monday at 6 A.M. arrive at Green- ville c.h. on Tuesday by 6 P.M. Leave Greenville c.h. every Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Morganton on Sunday by 6 P.M.
74. From Salem by Germanton, Mount Airy, Scull Camp, Grayson c.h. and Aus- tinville to Wythe c.h. Va. once a week. Leave Salem every Saturday at 9 A.M. arrive at Wythe c.h. on Monday by 7 P.M. Leave Wythe c.h. Tuesday at 6 A.M. arrive at Salem on Thursday by 6 P.M.
75. From Hillsboro' by Mount Tir- zah, Person c.h. Leesburg, Caswell c.h., Lenox Castle and Rockingham to Ger- mantown, once a week. Leave Hillsboro' every Wednesday at 10 A.M. arrive at Germanton the next Saturday by 10 A.M. Leave Germanton every Saturday at 2 P.M. arrive at Hillsboro' on Tuesday by 6 P.M.
76. From Newbern by Trenton and Richland to Wilmington, once a week. Leave Newbern every Tuesday at 5 A.M. arrive at Wilmington on Thursday by 10 A.M. Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 2 P.M. and arrive at New- bern on Saturday by 7 P.M.
77. From Fayetteville by Elizabeth- town to Wilmington, and from thence by South Washington and Sampson c.h. to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fay- etteville every Tuesday at 6 A.M. arrive at Wilmington on Wednesday by 7 P.M. Leave Wilmington every Thurs-
day at noon, arrive at Fayetteville on Saturday by 8 P.M.
78. From Fayetteville by Ander- ville to Wilmington, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Friday at 6 A.M. arrive at Wilmington Saturday by 6 P.M. Leave Wilmington every Monday at 7 A.M. arrive at Fayetteville on Tuesday by 7 P.M.
79. From Fayetteville by Moore c.h., Carthage, Randolph c.h. Salisbury, Tind- alville, Wadeboro' and Richmond c.h. to Fayetteville, once a week, and the contrary route the next week, so as to carry the mail alternately once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 8 A.M. arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 A.M. Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 P.M. arrive at Fayetteville on Mon- day by 5 P.M.
IN SOUTH-CAROLINA.
80. From Fayetteville, N.C. by Lum- berton, Burfields, Porters Ferry, Lynch- ville and Will-town to Georgetown, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Thursday at 2 p.m. arrive at Lynchville on Saturday by 8 P.M. Leave Lynchville on Sunday 4 A.M. and arrive at George- town by 6 P.M. Leave Georgetown every Monday at 9 A.M. arrive at Lynch- ville by 3 P.M. Leave Lynchville on Tuesday at 4 A.M. arrive at Fayette- ville the next Thursday by 10 A.M.
81. From Richmond c.h. N.C. by Parker's ferry, Chatham, Cheraw c.h., Bentonville, Darlington c.h. Pauley- ville, Jeffries and the Clayhouse to Lynch- ville, once a week. Leave Lynchville every Tuesday at 4 A.M. arrive at Rich- mond c.h. on Thursday by 11 A.M. Leave Richmond c.h. every Thursday at 1 P.M. arrive at Lynchville on Saturday by 8 P.M.
82. From Charlotte, N.C. Beggar's ferry and Hill's iron works to York c.h. S.C. once a week. Leave Charlotte c.h. every Sunday at 6 A.M. arrive at York c.h. by 6 P.M. Leave York c.h. every Saturday at 6 A.M. arrive at Charlotte by 6 P.M.
83. From Camden by Statesburg, Jamesville, Nelson's ferry and Monk's Corner to Charleston, three times a week. May 1 to Nov. 1—Leave Camden every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday at 2 A.M. and arrive at Charleston in 32 hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 A.M. Returning —Leave Charleston every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Camden in 33 hours on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11 P.M.
84. From Columbia by Winnsboro', Chester c.h. York c.h. Pinkneyville, Union c.h. Spartanburg, Greenville c.h. Reedy Shoal river, Pickenville, Laurens c.h. Belk and Newberry c.h. to Colum- bia, once a week. Leave Columbia every Monday at 5 A.M. arrive at York on Tuesday by 7 P.M. Leave York c.h. at half past 7 P.M. and arrive at Green- ville c.h. on Thursday by 8 P.M. Leave Greenville c.h. on Friday at 4 A.M. and arrive at Columbia on Sunday by 6 P.M.
85. From Edgefield c.h. by Amos Rich- ardson's, Cambridge, Southampton, Abbe- ville c.h. and Rocky River to Pendleton c.h. once a week. Leave Edgefield c.h. every Wednesday at 11 A.M. arrive at Pendleton c.h. next Saturday by 4 P.M. Leave Pendleton c.h. every Saturday at 9 P.M. arrive at Edgefield c.h. next Wednesday by 9 A.M.
86. From George-town to Charleston once a week. Leave George-town every Monday at 9 A.M. arrive at Charleston on Tuesday by noon. Leave Charleston every Saturday noon, arrive at George- town on Sunday by 8 P.M.
87. From Statesburg by Sumterville, Salem and Kingstree to Will-town, once a week. Leave Will-town every Tues- day at 6 A.M. arrive at Statesburg on Wednesday at 6 P.M. Leave Statesburg every Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Will-town on Friday at 7 P.M.
88. From Augusta by the Upper Three Runs, Steel Creek, Lower Three Runs and Black Swamp to Coosawatchie, once a week. Leave Coosawatchie every Sun- day at 6 A.M. arrive at Augusta on Tuesday by 6 P.M. Leave Augusta every Thursday at 8 A.M. arrive at Coosawatchie on Saturday by 6 P.M.
IN GEORGIA.
89. From Augusta by Little River Lincoln c.h. Petersburg, Elberton, Franklin c.h. and Gilberts to Clark- sboro', once a week. Leave Augusta every Monday at 8 A.M. arrive at Clark- sboro' on Thursday by 10 A.M. Leave Clark- sboro' every Thursday at 2 P.M. arrive at Augusta next Monday at 4 A.M.
90. From Augusta by Columbia c.h., Washington, Greenboro', Richardson- ville, Sparta, George-town and Warrenton to Louisville, once a week. Leave Augusta every Monday at 2 P.M. arrive at Louisville on Thursday by 5 P.M. Returning —Leave Louisville every Fri- day at 6 A.M. arrive at Augusta next Monday by 10 A.M.
IN TENNESSEE.
92. From Sullivan c.h. by Jonesboro' Greenville, Cheeks Cross Roads and Dandridge to Knoxville once a week. Leave Sullivan c.h. every Friday at 6 A.M. arrive at Knoxville next Monday
by 10 A.M. Leave Knoxville every Monday at 2 P.M. arrive at Sullivan c.h. next Thursday by 6 P.M.
93. From Orisville by Powell's Valley Robinsons Mills, at the foot of Cumber- land Mountain, Hazel patch, Richmond and Jemalmine c.h. to Lexington once a week. Leave Orisville every Saturday noon, arrive at Lexington the next Tuesday by 6 P.M. Leave Lexington every Tuesday at 4 A.M. arrive at Orisville the next Saturday 7 A.M.
94. From Knoxville by Sevierville to Newport once a week. Leave Knoxville every Saturday at 6 A.M. arrive at New- port Sunday by noon. Leave Newport every Thursday at noon, arrive at Knox- ville on Friday by 6 P.M.
95. From Knoxville to Maryville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Sa- turday at 6 A.M. arrive at Maryville by 11 A.M. Leave Maryville every Saturday at 1 P.M. arrive at Knoxville by 6 P.M.
96. From Knoxville by Campbell's station, South West Point, Fort Loudon, Dixons Springs, Cragford and Hender- sonville to Nashville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 2 P.M. arrive at Nashville on Monday by 8 P.M. Leave Nashville every Monday at 5 A.M. arrive at Knoxville on Friday by 10 A.M.
97. From Springfield by Port Royal and Clarksville to Palmyra once a week. Leave Springfield every Saturday at 6 A.M. arrive at Palmyra by 4 P.M. Leave Palmyra every Saturday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Springfield next day by 7 P.M.
NOTES.
 1. The Post-master General may ex- pedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate com- pensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.  2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is speci- fied.  3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in ar- riving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails delivered for such de- pending mail 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 news- papers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry it with that emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.  5. Should any person, making propo- sals, desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals, the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.  6. Persons making proposals are de- sired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of 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 con- vey the mail in the body of a stage car- riage, he is desired to state it in his prop- osals.  9. The Post-master General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.  10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next; and are to continue in force for one year from that time. 
GIDEON GRANGER, Post-master General.
General Post-Office, } Washington City, } Nov. 5, 1802. } ept J 15
Charlotte Hall School.
ON the 25th of October 1802, the Trus- tees proceeded to the election of the Prin- cipal of said school for the year 1803, when the Rev. GEORGE RALPH was unani- mously elected. Whereupon, Resolved, That the said Rev. George Ralph be and he is hereby declared Principal of Charlotte Hall School for the ensuing year. Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Reg.
The Trustees of Charlotte Hall School will meet at the Cool Springs, on Monday the 13th of December next; for the purpose of appointing a vice Principal, and an assistant Teacher of the Languages. The sa- lary of the vice Principal will be two hun- dred and fifty pounds per annum, provided he is capable of teaching the French as well as the Latin and Greek Languages; if incapable of teaching the French Language, his sa- lary will be two hundred pounds.
The Assistant Teacher must be qualified to teach the Classics; his salary will be one hun- dred and twenty five pounds per annum. Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Reg. Charlotte Hall, } Oct. 28th. } Nov. 15—3w.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
THAT elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, on the corner of Falls & Frederick Street in George Town, lately occupied by Mr. Picton.
Likewise,
THE two well finished three story BRICK HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mr. Samuel H. SMITH, Printer, on the Penn- sylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town. Geo. Town, Oct. 20. tf.
TO RENT,
After the last day of the present month, THE HOUSE now in the tenure of Doctor BULLUS, situated between the six and seven Building—it is calculated for a store & dwelling, it being a corner house, three stories high—ALSO, a good stable and coach house a well inclosed garden, &c. For terms, application may be made to the Subscriber, JOEL BROWN. Nov. 17. tf.
TO RENT,
And possession given immediately, A TWO STORY brick house on F street near the War Office, containing two parlors, six bed rooms, and a kitchen, with an excellent garden, coach house, stable, &c.— The house is newly painted and papered; it was formerly occupied by Mr. Dexter, and lately by Mr. John Brown. Enquire of Cle- ment Dorsey, Esq. George Town; or of the subscriber, who has for sale a well finished three story brick house opposite the Six Build- ings, and a variety of City Lots in the most eligible situations. The above House will be sold for less than any gentleman could build it. The payments will be made easy on the whole of the above property. WILLIAM DYER. April 7, 1802. eptf Building Materials will be taken in part payment. W.D.
FOR SALE.
Stock and Common Bricks, Scantling, Firewood, Slate, Coals. Apply to JAMES O'BRIEN, Carrollsburg. Oct. 29. peam
City Hotel, BROADWAY NEW-YORK.
THE Subscriber most respectfully informs his friends and the public, that the above Hotel will be opened on the first of May en- suing, when their patronage is earnestly solic- ited. He avails himself of this opportunity to return his sincere and grateful thanks to those societies, parties, and gentlemen, who have given him their support, and assures them that a continuance of their favors will be a stimulus to future exertions to please; and that the utmost attention shall be given for their comfort and accommodation. Boarding may be had by the day, week, month, or year. Families travelling, may be elegantly accommodated with lodging and sit- ting rooms; and, if preferred, have dinners &c. in their apartments.
The Hotel being so well known, it is almost useless to say, that it is situated in one of the most healthy and pleasant parts of the city; commanding an extensive view in every di- rection, not only of the city itself, but also of the Narrows, the North and East Rivers, the state of New-Jersey, York and Long-Island &c. &c.
A handsome coffee-room will be fitted up in the principal story; where gentlemen may have tea, coffee, chocolate, soups, and refresh- ments in general, at the shortest notice. All the leading newspapers in the union, will be regularly taken in.
Public dinners and suppers in a plain or elegant style either for large or small parties. Also, beef steaks, oysters, &c. regularly furnished. An ordinary every day at half past 4 o'clock, by the public's obedient servant, JOHN LOVETT.
N. B. Rooms to let by the month or year. April 21, 1802. eptf
The George Town and Annapolis STAGE.
WILL commence on the first Monday in October next to run three times a week; leave Annapolis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and return from George Town every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.— Fare and allowance as usual. JOSEPH SEMMES, JOHN SMITH.
This is intended to accommodate such gen- tlemen and ladies as are going to and from Frederick and Hager's Town. October 11th, 1802. tf.
The Subscriber has for Sale, London particular Madeira Wine, in pipes and quarter casks; West-India Rum in hds. and barrels; Brown Sugar of excellent quality; and 55 bbls of Cargo Beef WM. BRENT. Washington, Nov. 12. tf.
Members of Congress, Tra- vellers, and those gentlemen whose busi- ness call them to the City of Washington, are respectfully informed that the sub- scriber has established the UNION TAVERN & WASHINGTON
HOTEL,
On Pennsylvania Avenue, first house east of the President's, and one mile from the Capitol.
THERE is a pavement all the way, and the accommodations are equal to any in the United States, having thirty rooms fitted up in an elegant manner. Also, a large Coffee Room, 34 feet by 22—and a room over the same, now finishing, convenient for the reception of any public meeting, with a pleasant view of the Potomac and the surrounding country. All the principal newspapers in the Union are taken and regularly filed. WILLIAM LOVELL.
N. B.—To let, a coach and single horse CHAIR. Nov. 26. 3m.