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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCCLXXXIII.
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MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1806.
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CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR, NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL.
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Washington, Dec. 18—tf
JOHN LAW,
HAS commenced the PRACTICE OF THE LAW, & opened an Office on the Capitol Hill, near the office of Mr. Wm. Brent, clerk of the County Court.
May 21—2m
Areas & Department, Washington } May 3rd, 1806.
Notice is hereby Given,
That failed proposals will be received by the Treasurer of the United States, as agent for the commissioners of the sinking Fund, until the 13th day of June next inclusive, for the purchase of the following species of the public debt, viz. Eight per cent Old Six per cent. and Deferred Six per cent. stocks, with the dividends payable on the 1st of July next off.
Such persons as may be desirous of contracting for the sale of any portion of the above mentioned stocks, are requested to transmit their proposals SEALED UP, under cover to the subscriber, specifying therein the ware deemed most fit and species of said stocks, and the lowest price they will accept for the same, which proposals will be opened on the 14th day of June next, in the manner directed by law.
In all cases where the terms are approved of, payment will be made immediately after the stocks thus purchased, shall have been transferred to the subscriber, in trust for the United States.
THO: T. BUCKLE,
Treasurer United States.
May 5—exptl.
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 23 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge.
ANTHONY ADDISON.
Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf
WM. S. NICHOLLS.
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June 4—4W
CITY OF WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 1805.
Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City.
Sept. 9—tf
FROM THE (BOSTON) INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE.
ELECTION.
Yesterday being the constitutional period for convening the General Court of this Commonwealth, for the year ensuing, the gentlemen elected for Senators and Representatives assembled at the state house in this town. His excellency the governor, and the honorable council attended, when the oaths were administered agreeably to the constitution.
The honorable Senate proceeded to the choice of their clerk; after counting and sorting the votes, it appeared the whole number was 39, of which John D. Dunsbar, esq. had 30 and was chosen. They then proceeded to the choice of President, when upon counting and sorting the votes, it appeared the whole number was 38; the hon. John Bacon, esq. had 19, the hon. H. G. Otis 18, and 2 scattering. There was of course no choice. The trial was repeated 4 times, which produced the same result. A motion was then made in the following words, "that the senior member of the Senate be, and he hereby is, authorised to discharge the duties of President of the Senate, until a President shall be elected;" the hon. Mr. Maynard rose and made a motion which was previous in its nature, that the Senate adjourn to 4 o'clock, which was carried.
The house proceeded, as usual, to the choice of a clerk, when upon counting the votes, it appeared the whole number was 463, of which Mr. Charles P. Sumner had 251, Nicholas Tillinghas, esq. 206, scattering 3. Mr. Sumner was then sworn into office.
They then proceeded to the choice of Speaker, when upon counting and sorting the votes, it appeared the whole number was 463, of which Perez Morton, esq. had 257, Timothy Bigelow, esq. had 204, scattering 9.
The hon. Perez Morton, esq. being called to the chair, communicated his acceptance by the following
ADDRESS: Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
To be called, by the suffrages of the Representatives of a free people, to preside at their deliberations, I consider an honor of high distinction: the flattering impressions they have made on my heart, you can more easily conceive and appreciate, than I am able to express.
I accept the trust to which you have invited me; and the best acknowledgement of gratitude in my power to make, the most honorable to myself, and the most acceptable to you, is to assure the house that I will, to the utmost of my abilities, discharge the duties of it with fidelity and impartiality.
Unpracticed in the routine of the business of the chair, I feel that I may frequently stand in need of those indulgences, which the candor of the Representatives of Massachusetts is always ready to bestow in extenuation of any errors of the head, when untaught by those of the heart; for the latter I am responsible, for any of the former, the responsibility rests with those whose partiality has elevated to office a man, who may be found incompetent to the charge.
In a deliberative assembly like ours, numerous beyond any former period of our history, and nearly balanced between two great rival parties in political sentiment, the official labors of the speaker, must at best be arduous; from desire to lessen the burthen of those labors, permit me to indulge a single hope: that in all our public discussions, even in the moment of political collision, we may study to exercise towards each other, that spirit of harmony, candor and magnanimity, so beneficial as well as honorable to those who possess them. It is easy to discern that such an interchange of demeanor will greatly facilitate the public business, set a bright example of public virtue to our constituents, and have a tendency to give the state that weight and importance in the political scale of the union, to which her talents, her wealth and her physical strength so justly entitle her.
If in the expression of this hope, I may be thought to have wandered too far, or to have assumed too much, let the personal considerations of official convenience, and a desire to promote the honor and happiness of the members, plead my apology.
I am now ready to enter on the duties of the office to which you have elected me.
The legislature, joined by the executive, then proceeded to the Old South Meeting-house, escorted by the Independent Company of Cadets, under the command of colonel Apthorp, where an excellent discourse was delivered on the occasion, by the Rev. Samuel Shephard, of Lenox.
In the afternoon, at 6 o'clock, the two houses assembled. The Senate not being able to agree in the choice of a President, voted that the senior member preside until the vacancy is filled, and
appointed a committee to ascertain the seniority.
In the house, some desultory conversation took place, on a motion for adjournment; after which it was voted, that a message should go to the honorable Senate, proposing to adjourn all further proceedings relating to the elections contemplated by the constitution till Thursday morning, at 10 o'clock, in which proposition the Senate concurred.
Both houses adjourned.
The mind of a spectator, duly impressed with the invaluable rights of an elective government, and who at the same time justly appreciated its blessings, could not contemplate such a body of respectable men with ideas short of veneration. The dignity and decorum exhibited by the House of Representatives collectively, in their choice of officers, of committees, and the relative proceedings, gave a new spring of invigorated patriotism to every republican heart. The impression can never be effaced from those who viewed in silent admiration a body of 470 men, exercising for themselves and their constituents the dearest privileges of freemen, without betraying a mark of exultation at their complete triumph over their political adversaries. In giving the meed of praise to the gentlemanly deportment of Mr. Charles P. Sumner, after his entering upon his duty as clerk, we express a sentiment which no man can contradict; and when we contemplate the dignified manner in which Mr. Morton addressed the House, the purity of sentiment which he uttered, and the silent attention with which he was heard, we hail the happy day with enthusiasm, when the respectable state of Massachusetts again takes its rank in the American Republic.
EMPIRE OF FRANCE.
LEGISLATIVE BODY, April 16.
SITTING OF THE 14TH APRIL.
M. Cretet, counsellor of state, in presenting the project of finances, has explained the motive of them with much perspicuity. The orator's reflections upon each part of this immense work, have been heard with the liveliest interest. Our limits will not permit us to give them literally, but we shall offer that part to our readers which has the most intimate connexion with the political situation of Europe, and particularly that of France and England.
"A trifling increase of the public debt, balanced by a redemption executed or prepared; resources derived from the remains of the national domains; foreign succours, the fruits of victory and wise policy; these, added to the ordinary public contributions, M. Cretet observed, might perpetuate to the latest term of glory a vast empire, but lately almost overwhelmed under the wreck of a terrible revolution."
"It has been said, and unhappily it is but too true, that Europe seems as if she could no longer reckon upon the benefits of peace , which have been promised by her unfaithful treaties; she does not even enjoy the benefit of a truce, which is a necessary interval, previous to the re-commencement of hostilities. If we examine how it is that, in the midst of civilization, the people still feel all the effects of barbarism, we must be convinced that some extraordinary cause must have occurred to throw Europe into a state, the most opposite to the repose and interest of the surrounding nations."
"The abrogation of the rights of nations was prepared at the commencement of the last age, by the contempt of an ambitious nation, which was disposing itself for the attainment of universal dominion; and it was crushed beyond remedy, when one of the ministers of the nation, lifting up the voice of audacity, dared to proclaim, "That a single cannon-shot should not be fired in Europe, without the permission of his government."
"Europe remained mute and indifferent to this insulting declaration. She seemed as if she wished to conceal the fact, that this signal of dominion was the loss of her independence; and that as this nation had assumed the command, obedience was absolutely necessary. Imprudent slumber, which has since produced such melancholy consequences."
"The assertion made by the minister Chatham, flattered the pride and ambition of his nation."
"England, favored by unheard of events, pursued its designs with rapidity. London at this day would probably have been the metropolis of the universe, if Heaven had not given birth to an extraordinary man, if Heaven had not charged him with the re-establishment of the law of nations, in endowing him with prudence, and every necessary means for accomplishing his destiny with success."
"His genius has laid those storms incessantly excited by our implacable enemy—his powerful hand has paralyzed her efforts—but at the same time he constructed a vast system, the only one
which could remedy the evils of Europe."
"The struggle which subsisted between France and England appeared first as though it could not be terminated but by reason or by force. The effects of reason will always vanish in proportion as our enemies pretend to the dominion of the universe, through that of the seas; and as long as its councils resound with those savage cries for a war of extermination, the means of force must be prepared against this nation; but nature opposes obstacles to their execution, the duration of which we are unable to ascertain."
"New combinations are upon the point of fixing the future, and consolidating our hopes, sooner or later, for the return of a lasting peace. He has formed a power in the centre of Europe, sufficiently strong to break the force of every attack it has received, as well as those that may yet be prepared against it."
"England, abusing its situation and its immense maritime forces, has itself indicated the points from whence she may be resisted with success. To the efforts that she makes by sea, it may be necessary to oppose greater efforts upon land; and since she pretends to insulate and cut off other nations, by laying the ocean under an edict, just reprisals call upon us to insulate her, and to shut her out of the continent, to the greatest extent that may be possible."
"Thus, till England shall console the weeping commerce of nations, and renouncing an universal monopoly, shall restore them their natural rights, and no longer pretend to dispute with them, except in respect to the advantages of its soil, and the perfections of its arts, her vessels, loaded with unproductive riches, shall shew themselves in vain upon those extensive coasts which shall repulse them. England will at last be tired of this rigorous divorce; it shall restore to Europe the empire of reason, and with it a permanent peace."
"Such are the obstacles that oppose a peace so desirable; we ought to render ourselves worthy of it, by putting ourselves in a situation to obtain it by conquest."
PARIS, April 1.
Yesterday at 3 o'clock, P. M. the prince, arch-chancellor of the empire, repaired to the Senate, which had been assembled by order of the emperor. After being received with the usual ceremony, his serene highness caused the secretary of the Senate to read the decree, which authorised him to preside at the present session, and he then pronounced the following address:
GENTLEMEN;
At the moment when France, uniting in opinion with you, assured her happiness and glory, by swearing allegiance to our august sovereign, your wisdom prescribed the necessity of establishing a system of hereditary government, and of confirming it by institutions analogous thereto.
Your wishes are partly accomplished, and they will be still more so by the several acts which his majesty the emperor and king, has directed me to place before you. And receiving with gratitude these new testimonials of his confidence in the Senate, and love for his people, you will hasten to cause them to be transcribed into your registers.
The first of the acts which I come to communicate, is a statute containing the dispositions which result from the 14th article of the constitutional acts of the 28th Floreal, (year 12.) This statute regulates whatever concerns the civil establishment of the imperial family, and designates the duty of the princes and princesses, who compose it, towards the emperor.
The principles which constitute that important family statute, announce how dear it is to the heart of his majesty, that the dynasty of which he is the founder, should perpetuate the happiness of France, and fulfil the elevated hopes of which it is the object. It is above all interesting to the people, that the princes should be raised above other men. The honors which surround their cradle, are founded in the wish of giving additional authority to the examples of submission and virtue, which are the first debt towards the country.
It is also necessary to the accomplishment of their high destinies, that they should be placed from their birth, under the eyes of the father of the empire, in order that his superintendence should direct their thoughts to the interest of the state, and that the most rigid morals should purify and ennoble all their attachments.
The second act is a decree, which effects the re-union of the Venetian provinces to the kingdom of Italy, whereby that part of his majesty's estates will receive the increased importance and lustre, which the glory of its founder gave reason to expect.
By the 3d decree, his majesty confers the throne of Naples on his imperial highness prince Joseph, and his legitimate male issue. It reserves to the prince all the rights assured to him by the constitutions of the empire—declaring always, that the crowns of France and Naples shall never be united on the
same head. This glorious reward of prince Joseph's services, and of his constant and pious attachment to the chief of his family, will be to you, gentlemen, a subject of lively satisfaction, which will be increased on learning that this elevation of a prince, the object of your veneration and love, will not interfere with any of his relations to us, and that the new king of Naples preserves with his crown, the title of grand elector.
Third and fourth decrees. The one contains the cession in full sovereignty to his imperial highness prince Murat, of the duchies of Cleves and Berg. The other confers, with the same title, the principality of Gaistalt on her imperial highness the princess Pauline, and on her husband the prince Berghese.
The military glory of prince Murat, the importance and splendor of his success, his public and private virtues, will interest every Frenchman in the just recompence which they have obtained, and will endear his authority to his new subjects. Prince Murat will be charged with the defence of an important part of the frontier of the empire—nor could his majesty confide it to worthier hands.
You have appreciated the merit of prince Berghese, even before your decrees had naturalized him among us—his conduct in the last campaign gives him additional claims to your esteem, and the public confidence.
The 5th decree transfers in full sovereignty to marshal Berthier, the principality of Neuchatel. This affecting proof of the emperor's benevolence to his ancient companion in arms, to an intrepid and enlightened co-operator, cannot fail to interest the sensibility of all good hearts, and to furnish cause of congratulation to intelligent minds.
The sixth decree operates the re-union of Lucca, Massa, Carrar, and Garfagna.
The seventh decree erects in the states of Parma and Piacenza three grand titles, of which the splendor will be supported by considerable arrangements which have been made in these countries by order of his majesty.
By the effect of similar reserves contained in the decrees relative to the states of Venice, the kingdom of Naples, and principality of Lucca, his majesty has created rewards, which are worthy of him, for several of his subjects, who have rendered great military services, and who in the exercise of eminent functions, have contributed in a distinguished manner, to the welfare of the state.
The emperor intends that these titles shall become the property of those who shall receive them, and who shall have the right of transmitting them to their eldest male descendants, as a monument of imperial munificence, and of the just motives by which it has been excited.
This great conception, gentlemen, and the secondary measures which accompany it, will make known to Europe, the value which he attaches to the brave exploits; that have seconded his labors, and to the fidelity of those, whom he has employed in the direction of important affairs. This disposition also presents political advantages, which cannot escape your discernment. The habitual splendor which surrounds men of eminent dignity, gives an authority of precept and example over the people, which the monarch sometimes advantageously substitutes for the authority of public office—while, on the other hand, those men become the natural advocates of the people to the throne; it is therefore the interest of the state that, by the stability and splendor of their conditions, they should be raised above all vulgar considerations.
To these motives, the legitimacy of which cannot be contested, are superadded other advantages easily imagined, and which I believe it superfluous to analyze.
Such, gentlemen, are the profound bases, on which the emperor would establish the great political system, with the conception of which the Divine Providence has inspired him. It is thus assuring the happiness of the present generation, and in preparing the grandeur of future ages, that he incessantly adds to the sentiments of love, admiration and respect, which you participate in common with all the French.
PROPOSALS.
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The building to be of brick, contemplate to be 32 by 45 feet in the clear, and two stories high.
The proposals to be in writing and left with the subscriber, Capitol Hill, with which a plan of the building may be seen.
HENRY INGLIS, Register. Washington, May 22—t June

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, APRIL 21.
DEBATE
On offering the memorials of William E. Smith, and Samuel G. Ogden relative to their concern with General Miranda's filing out the Leander.
The memorial having been read, Mr. LYON moved, that the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petitions.
MR. WILLIAMS said that it appeared to him that the tendency of this memorial was, by obtaining the sanction of the House to its contents, to throw the blame and censure on the prosecutors. It appeared to him proper to arrest such a mode of proceeding, especially while the business to which the memorials referred was sub judice. They contained accusations against the judge, who himself was under a prosecution. He did not see the object of the petition, unless it was to excite a clamor and indignation against the court. It was improper that they should be sanctioned by being printed under the direction of this House, while the cause was depending, and it was unknown whether the court had acted properly or improperly. Suppose previously to these trials coming on, a censure should be cast on the court; would not this be a novel kind of proceeding - would it not be wresting justice from its due course, and be degrading to the legislature? Such a procedure would likewise be dangerous to the principles of justice. Shall we permit a person under accusation to prefer a charge against the tribunal before whom he is summoned to appear? Suppose we declare the court, and not the criminal justice, shall we not thereby prostrate every principle of justice, and set a precedent never known in any country, as dangerous to the liberty of the subject, as violative of the constitution? In my opinion the legislature ought not in this stage of the business to interfere. Such interference will be premature. If hereafter the prosecution appear to have been improperly conducted, it will be time enough to make an enquiry into the conduct of the prosecutor and the court; but before that, such an enquiry will be premature, and will be a prejudging of the case. From the moment I heard these petitions read, they struck me as being of a most dangerous tendency - if at all sanctioned by this House, they will tend to incense not only the country against the administration, but against the tribunals of justice. We find it asserted in them, that the administration, and particularly the secretary of state had a full knowledge of all the transactions connected with the fitting out the Leander. This charge has been already made in the newspapers - it has gone abroad, and been contradicted; and I do not hesitate to declare in my place that the accusation is false, that it is a calumny, that there is not a word in the petition charging the administration with this fact that is founded in truth. I think the proper course is for the petitioners to have leave to withdraw their petitions - Not that I am for a denial of justice. If the petitioners fail in their application for justice to the court, it will then be time enough for us to interfere. Indeed it is a thing unheard of in this nation - while the accused are under prosecution, that they should be suffered to come forward to the House of Representatives with charges against the court and the government. The memorialists not only charge the government, but the magistrates with corrupt motives. Shall we permit the government to be thus treated, and the tribunals of justice to be thus calumniated; and give a sanction to the charges by printing a paper that contains them? I hope we shall have virtue and firmness enough to resist such a procedure. I think we have gone far enough in patiently listening to petitions which have no legal object in view, which not only charge the departments of the executive government with improper views, but which contain accusations against the tribunals of justice - what scarcely merit to be called accusations - but base calumnies. The manner too in which these memorials have been presented is most extraordinary. In point of time, this being the last day of the session, it must have been known that it was out of our power to investigate their contents. It is also very unfortunate, when the citizens of New York are so ably represented on this floor that the petitioners have been obliged to travel to Boston, in order to obtain a gentleman to present their memorials. For these reasons, I shall vote decidedly against the printing.
MR. QUINCY said that the observations which were made were such as might have been expected to be offered, had it been proposed to go into an enquiry on these memorials. I do not say, said Mr. Quincy, that the information contained in the petitions is true - all I say is, that as a high officer of the government is implicated, justice requires that an enquiry at some time should take place. I do not say that it ought now to take place. The question at present is whether this information shall rest on our tables. Gentlemen say no - throw it off. But I say, enquire; because I believe when an examination shall be made a part of the statement at least will be found to turn out correct. It is said that the memorialists are under accusation; but have they not, therefore, a right to petition this House? But so far as relates to the
judge, there is only an information by the grand jury - not a prosecution. Whoever heard of a man accused before himself? Gentlemen may throw these petitions under the table, but if they do so, they will do a great disrespect to the House. My only object is that an enquiry should be made at a convenient season into the facts alleged in these petitions. The information contained in some of those statements is corroborated by information known to some gentlemen on this floor - that the executive had been advised of the fitting out of the Leander time enough to have prevented her sailing. By throwing these petitions under the table gentlemen will show that they are not disposed to investigate these facts.
MR. SMILIE believed the House were to blame in permitting these petitions to be presented. It was a rule of the House that every member presenting a petition should first generally state its contents. The member who presented these petitions, having made this statement, I think the House ought not to have permitted them to have been read. I will call to the recollection of gentlemen a transaction which took place two years ago. A petition was then presented from certain aliens in Pennsylvania and New-York; and because they reflected on a former administration, the House would not hear them. I never did, said Mr. S. witness such an attempt as this; and could such attempts be sustained, they would subvert all government whatever. Shall a person accused of a crime, while his trial is depending, bring forward complaints against his judges? If so, we have no regular government. This is turning the House of Representatives into a judiciary body, and authorising them to wrest all other business from the tribunals of justice.
MR. ALSTON. I would not rise, but for the extraordinary declaration of the gentleman from Massachusetts, who says members of the House knew that the President was possessed of knowledge of the Leander's sailing time enough to have prevented it. He says he knew it. If so, this sufficiently accounts for the course now proposed to be taken. If the fitting out and the destination of the Leander were known to any member of this House, I pronounce that member equally criminal with the Secretary of State or the President. For my part I had heard a gentleman of respectability from New York say, though some people were prepared for the sailing of the Leander, he did not think twenty men in New York knew the place of her destination. As to the course pursued by the House, it is perfectly immaterial to me, whether the petitions lie on the table, or are returned to those from whom they came - my only wish is, that we do not sanction a thing of this kind without knowing more about it.
MR. JACKSON. The gentleman from Massachusetts has told us of information possessed in this House of a most extraordinary nature - certainly the most extraordinary in the annals of jurisprudence. That government had a knowledge of this case, and that they are afraid to trust the decision of a jury of their country. This is most extraordinary indeed. For my part, I regret that the gentleman from Massachusetts had so far forgot his own dignity, and the duty he owes his country, as to have permitted himself to have become the organ of these charges. He has told us we will discredit ourselves by rejecting these petitions. But permit me to say he has already more discredited himself by presenting them. The petitioners say this expedition has received the applause and encouragement of the government, and the gentleman says this is known to the House. I pronounce this false. I say it is a base calumny, of which the gentleman has made himself the organ; and in saying so, I hold myself responsible in any place the gentleman pleases.
MR. QUINCY. I deemed it my duty to present a petition handed to me, let it come from what quarter it might - and in this instance before I presented these memorials I made a correct statement of all their contents, which the House heard, and having heard, received them. As to the harsh things which have been uttered by the gentleman from Virginia it is not in his power to hurt my reputation. I said some information, stated in the memorials, was correct. I say so now. But did I say the whole information contained in them, with the coloring, was true? Gentlemen will bear me witness that I said I did not believe the facts could be proved; but that there was ground enough to justify the going into an enquiry. Now as to the information alluded to. I received no information myself from New York - the information came to a gentleman on this floor. Was it for me to bring this information before the House. Other gentlemen had the same information. I have said these things as a reason for not being too precipitate. Such conduct will look as if we were influenced by improper motives. In what I have said I by no means mean to give a sanction to the memorials.
MR. MUMFORD. On the 1st of February I applied to the collector of New York. He declared he did not know the real destination of the Leander - she had cleared out for Jacmel. The 2d February, the Leander sailed from the watering place at Staten Island. Her destination was the common subject of conversation. Some supposed it was to one place, and some to another; but it was generally conjectured to be a British expedition. It was common conversation that Miranda had brought with him a credit on Great Britain, and I have since been informed he drew a bill on one of the late British administration.
Shortly after I heard of the prosecution; but I never imagined the administration had any thing to do with the expedition.
MR. QUINCY said, in the remarks he had offered he had only meant to say there had been an extraordinary equipment and arming in the harbor of New York. He did not mean to pledge himself as to the knowledge of the destination, or to the other fact, whether there was time for the administration to have prevented it.
[MR. JACKSON. The gentleman did say so.]
MR. QUINCY. Such is my impression at present, but I am not certain of it. Since I rose, I have understood that after this information was received, an attempt was made by the executive to stop the vessel. In making the remarks I have offered, I did not mean to criminate the administration. It my words bore such a meaning, I withdraw them. Such was not my intention.
MR. BIDDWELL said, the memorials referred to two subjects. On the first, the memorialists state that they have been indicted for an offence, and represent certain facts, which they say are in their favor - they say the indictment is depending - this is begging the case. That while these facts remain to be tried before a tribunal of justice, where the whole benefit of evidence may be made use of either in justification or destruction of the charges, that the memorialists should resort to a petition of this nature on the last day of the session, is most extraordinary: and for the House to undertake to decide a question now pending before a court and jury, before whom any witnesses may be summoned, would be still more extraordinary. The other subject relates to the conduct of the judge in this particular case. If when this case shall be ultimately decided, the memorialists shall think themselves aggrieved, it will be time enough to come forward with their complaint.
MR. EARLY. The memorials have been presented at a time and under circumstances so extraordinary, as in my opinion, to call for, at the hands of this House, something more than is contained in the motion of the Gentleman from Kentucky. These peculiarities of time and circumstance have been already noticed by different gentlemen, and are of a nature so striking that they cannot escape the attention of any. I shall not, therefore, detain the House with any arguments, or with a detail of them. I rise for the purpose of offering a resolution which I think the occasion calls for, and in favor of which I hope the gentleman from Kentucky will withdraw his motion.
MR. EARLY then offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the charges contained in the memorials of S. G. Ogden and William Smith are, in the opinion of this House, unsupported by any evidence which in the least degree criminate the executive government of this country - that the said memorials appear to have been presented at a time and under circumstances, insidiously calculated to excite unjust suspicions in the minds of the good people of this nation against the existing administration of the general government - and that it would be highly improper in this House to take any step which might influence or prejudice a cause now depending in a legal tribunal of the U. S. - Therefore, resolved, that the said memorials be by the clerk of this House returned to those from whom they came.
MR. LYON withdrew his motion.
MR. CLARK said this resolution was susceptible of division. He had no objection to the latter part of it, but he did not wish to give a hasty decision on the former, as he was not acquainted with all the circumstances referred to. He would therefore move to strike out the first part of the resolution.
MR. SMILIE. We are now to give a vote whether these charges are true or not. Believing them to be untrue, I shall vote against the motion to strike out.
MR. CLARK. I do not believe they are true. But it is not proper to condemn a cause unheard. These men think themselves aggrieved - they set forth certain charges, and we at once give our opinion that they are false. I can never agree to this course.
MR. DANA. These memorials contain a statement of certain facts in the nature of allegations against certain officers in this government. Whenever allegations of this kind are made, such language ought to be used as is best adapted to convey the ideas of the petitioners. These memorials contain two things. In the first place, they charge the executive of the United States with a participation in Miranda's expedition. As to this charge, I am fully sensible of the impropriety of the House interfering. Under a law of the United States the equipment of a vessel against a power with which we are at peace is considered as a misdemeanor punishable by fine and imprisonment: and if general Miranda misled these men under a belief that the President or Secretary of State did countenance, though in fact they did not, this enterprise, they may, if found guilty by a jury, avail themselves of this circumstance, in mitigation of their fine and imprisonment. It does not become this House by any declaration to give an opinion on this point either one way or another. On the other point relative to the conduct of the judge, I am not so satisfied relative to the course to be pursued. Is not every man accused entitled to a fair trial? And if the charges are true, and the man guilty, and yet the judge has erred - he has abused his authority. I will not say perversely, but he has not pursued the usual course of administering criminal justice. As to this part of the memorial, therefore, I am
willing it should lie on the table; while I am perfectly ready as to that part which respects the executive to reject it.
MR. ALEXANDER. I wish to be informed of the correctness of my impression, that the mover of the memorial prayed it should be printed. Before the House give their consent to publish such a voluminous piece of calumny, I should be glad to hear some reason assigned for it. At first blush, as has been represented by the gentleman from New-York, this appears to be an unjust and uncaudal attempt to obtain the interference of this House. I should be glad gentlemen would show us any case in which it would be right for this House to interfere while it is coram judice.
MR. Alexander concluded with suggesting a modification of the motion of Mr. Early, which he afterwards withdrew.
MR. CLARK likewise withdrew his amendment.
MR. MASTERS. It is the first time I ever heard of a defendant under an indictment for a public offence, petitioning the representatives of the people to interfere and arrest him from public justice. It is a kind of imputation on this House.
The petitioner is accused of a breach of the law, and is called on to answer that accusation before the proper forum; it does not belong to this House to interfere with that tribunal; the constitution has set apart and defined the different powers.
The memorialists attempt to criminate the administration. The administration are not on trial before this House. If the district judge in the course of the examination and trial, acts corruptly, there is a proper time and manner of bringing him constitutionally before this House. We ought not to countenance the defendants endeavors to cast an odium on the court before whom the trial is depending, and the petition ought to be dismissed, in stronger language than is expressed in the resolution.
MR. J. RANDOLPH asked for a division of the resolution down to the word "country" preceding the first dash.
MR. CLARK said he really felt for the dignity of the House - he had no hesitation to say that the petition was unsupported by evidence. But the journals would show that this was not the first instance that similar petitions had been acted upon. The petitioners thought themselves injured, and had a right to call for redress. In order to get rid of this difficulty he moved the previous question.
MR. JACKSON asked the yeas and nays, which were taken on the previous question, "shall the main question be now put?" as follows - Yeas 74 - Nays 15.
YEAS - Messrs. Alexander, Alston, Anderson, Bard, Barker, Bassett, Bedinger, Bidwell, Blake, Brown, Casey, Chandler, Claiborne, M. Clay, Clapton, Conrad, Covington, Crowninshield, Cutts, Darby, Earle, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Garnett, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Holmes, Hough, Jackson, Jones, Lambert, Lyon, Magruder, Marion, Masters, McCreery, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Jer. Morrow, John Morrow, Mumford, Newton, Olin, Pugh, J. Randolph, T. M. Randolph, Rea, of Penn. Rhea, of Ten. Russell, Sailly, Sanford, Schuneman, Sloan, Smilie, J. Smith, S. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, P. R. Thompson, Tracy, Trigg, Varnum, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, D. R. Williams, N. Williams and Winston - 74.
NAYS - Messrs. Betton, Clark, Dana, Ellis, Ely, Lewis, Mosely, J. Nelson, Pitkin, Quincy, Tallmadge, Tenney, T. W. Thompson, Van Rensselaer and Wadsworth - 15.
The question was then taken on agreeing to the first member of the resolution - Yeas 75 - Nays 8 - as follows:
YEAS - Messrs. Alexander, Alston, Anderson, Bard, Barker, Bedinger, Bidwell, Blake, Brown, Casey, Chandler, Claiborne, Clark, M. Clay, Clapton, Conrad, Covington, Crowninshield, Cutts, Darby, Earle, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Garnett, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Holmes, Hough, Jackson, Jones, Lambert, Lyon, Magruder, Marion, McCreery, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Jer. Morrow, John Morrow, Mumford, Newton, Olin, Pugh, J. Randolph, T. M. Randolph, Rea, of Penn. Rhea, of Ten. Russell, Sailly, Sammons, Sanford, Schuneman, Sloan, Smilie, J. Smith, S. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, P. R. Thompson, Tracy, Trigg, Varnum, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, D. R. Williams, N. Williams, Winn and Winston - 75.
NAYS - Messrs. Bassett, Dana, Ely, Lewis, Mosely, J. Nelson, Quincy and Van Rensselaer - 8.
The yeas and nays on the second member of the resolution were - Yeas 70 - Nays 13 - as follows:
YEAS - Messrs. Alexander, Alston, Anderson, Bard, Barker, Bassett, Bedinger, Bidwell, Blake, Brown, Casey, Chandler, Claiborne, M. Clay, Clapton, Conrad, Covington, Crowninshield, Cutts, Darby, Earle, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Jones, Lambert, Lyon, Magruder, Marion, Masters, McCreery, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, John Morrow, Mumford, Newton, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rea, of Penn. Rhea, of Ten. Russell, Sailly, Sammons, Sanford, Schuneman, Sloan, Smilie, J. Smith, S. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, D. R. Williams, N. Williams, Winn and Winston - 70.
NAYS - Messrs. Clark, Dana, Ely, Garst, Lewis, Mosely, J. Nelson, Pit-
ken, Quincy, J. Randolph, P. R. Thompson, Trigg and Van Rensselaer - 13.
The House were unanimous in their vote on the third member of the resolution.
The yeas and nays on the last member of the resolution were - Yeas 71 - Nays 14 - as follows:
YEAS - Messrs. Alexander, Alston, jun. Anderson, Bard, Barker, Bassett, Bidwell, Blake, jun. Brown, Casey, Chandler, Claiborne, M. Clay, Clapton, Conrad, Covington, Crowninshield, Cutts, Darby, Dawson, Earle, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Garnett, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Lambert, Lyon, Magruder, Marion, Masters, McCreery, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Jer. Morrow, Mumford, Newton, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rea, of Penn. Rhea, of Ten. Sailly, Sammons, Sanford, Schuneman, Sloan, Smilie, J. Smith, S. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, P. R. Thompson, Tracy, Varnum, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, D. R. Williams, N. Williams, Winn, and Winston.
NAYS - Messrs. Bedinger, Clark, Dana, Ely, Lewis, jr. J. Nelson, Pitkin, jr. Quincy, J. Randolph, Russell, Tenney, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, and Van Rensselaer.
When the whole resolution was agreed to - Ayes 65.
SPRING GOODS.
JOHN COX,
HAS received a part of his Spring Assortment of Goods, consisting of many fancy and substantial articles. He has also received by the Jefferson captain Hunt from Amsterdam, a quantity of Pickensburgs, Oznaburgs, Helleaus, Kempenys, Rolls, Glats and Quils, and by the Washington from Leghorn, Handsome Leghorn Chairs and Flats.
All which goods he will sell at his usual low prices by the piece or retail.
George Town, April 30 - UGepN18&6w.
WANTED
AN APPRENTICE,
Where the fine arts combined with mechanical practice will be taught - engraving not being understood as any part of his employment, it is hoped that talent and respectability will be his recommendation.
Apply for information at Mr. Lewis Clephan's, near the Bank & Street. June 6 - tf
FOR SALE.
A pair of handsome YOUNG MULES, each three years old, Male and Female, the horse has been out one year, and has been a short time used to the draught, warranted perfectly sound - a short credit will be given.
Enquire of Mr. Wm. Prout, merchant, Navy Yard, Washington city. June 6 - tf
A GREAT BARGAIN.
TO BOOKSELLERS.
SEVERAL Thousand Volumes of Books, chiefly German; some French, Latin, and English works - principally new publications, all of the best merit, and prime German editions mostly in sheets, and lately imported into this country, will be sold upon the most liberal terms, either the whole or a part. Many of them are works never yet seen in the United States - the collection includes every department in literature, except Law, and are offered for sale in this way, merely because the owner has not long since declined the book-selling business.
Application to be made for the terms of sale, &c to
C MORNEWECK, at the Hanseatic Hotel, Gay Street, Baltimore: May 30 - 6t
ELIAS B. CALDWELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26 - tf
DR. REES'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA,
Just Published,
And ready to be delivered to subscribers in the city of Washington, VOL. I. PART I.
OF DR. REES'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA, or UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY of Arts and Sciences,
To be completed in 30 volumes quarto. The whole improved and adapted to this country, by gentlemen of known abilities; by whose aid it will be rendered the most complete work of the kind that has yet appeared.
In order to give the early patrons of this work a decided advantage over future purchasers, each half volume is furnished to them at 3 DOLLARS - o all those who may subscribe after the first of November next, the price will be raised to 3 DOLLARS and 50 cents; and after the 5th volume is published, none will be sold under 4 DOLLARS.
Subscribers will please to apply for their copies at Daniel Rapin's Book & Stationery store Capitol Hill, where is constantly kept for sale a very general assortment of books and stationery.
A liberal allowance made to schoolmasters, and others who purchase a quantity. June 2 - 6t
NOTICE.
It is hereby given that the Isle of property for TAXES due the Corporation of Washington, advertised for this day, is postponed until Friday the 20th day of June next, and if the taxes are not paid on or before the said 20th day of June, the sale will commence at 11 o'clock, A. M. at the City Treasurer's office.
By order of the Council of Washington, WASHINGTON BOYD, Treasurer of Washington City. May 30 - 6t

WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, JUNE 9.
The PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES arrived in this City on Saturday, from Monticello.
The vacancy in the Senate of Massachusetts has been supplied by the election of a republican, by the joint vote of the two Houses. Of 486 votes given, the republican candidate had 278. Both branches are consequently republican. In the Senate there is a majority of two, and in the House of Representatives there is a majority of from 50 to 70.
PESTALOZZI
A general account of the METHOD pursued by him. [TRANSLATED FROM THE WORK OF DR. CHAVANNES]
Pestalozzi has given the name of Method to his new plan of instruction, as it is not so much the subject, as the mode or manner of instruction, in which his plan differs from any hitherto adopted.
This Method embraces all those elementary or primary means, by the aid of which the powers of the human mind may be the most naturally developed. It is the result of deep reflection on the progress of nature, from the moment that the infant, opening its eyes to the light, begins to combine the materials which are to serve as the foundation of all his future knowledge.
These elementary materials are furnished by the impressions which it receives from exterior objects, and here it would be difficult to form an idea of the prodigious number of various sensations, which the infant can receive and retain, with scarcely any assistance from art. In truth, the multiplicity of objects which at first are forced upon its notice, produces an absolute chaos in its feeble brain. Insensibly, however, the impressions produced by the objects most familiar to it, acquire more correctness; by degrees he learns to hear, to feel, to taste, to touch, and above all to learn to see; he begins to distinguish objects, he forms an idea of their size and their number. At the same time he begins to feel a wish or impulse to impart to others what he feels himself; soon after the organ of speech develops itself, and he seeks to give names to all the objects which surround him.
With the aid of the signs of language, his sensations acquire from day to day more precision; because, discovering each day new properties in the objects which fall under his senses, language furnishes him, at the same time, a new denomination for each of these properties. At last, these first impressions, produced by existing objects, develop in his soul the faculty of rising to still higher operations. Insensibly the presence of the object is no longer necessary, in order to give him the sensation of it; by a simple act of his will, his imagination can retrace, & his memory recall it; he sees by the eyes of his understanding, he can trace its form, he can determine its proportions - he compares, he judges, he reasons. He is no longer that feeble being who, in the first days of its existence, appeared inferior to the brute; he is the chef-d'oeuvre of creation upon earth; he is MAN.
Such is the progress of Nature, such the guide Pestalozzi wishes to follow. His numerous observations have convinced him; first, that the intellectual powers of the infant need only to be developed in a sure and certain manner, to elevate them to the highest degree which man can attain; secondly, that the little success hitherto obtained, must be attributed to the feebleness and inconsistency of the foundations on which the different systems of instruction have been raised; but, particularly, to the little attention which has been paid, to give to the first impressions received in infancy, a direction conformable to the indications furnished by nature.
He has assiduously sought for the surest and most simple method to give this direction to the infant mind, and to harmonize the instructions of man with those of nature. But to accomplish this, we must commence with the true elementary or primary principles; we must lay hold of the first operations of nature upon the mind of the infant, in order to subject them to rules which may remove the errors, and supply the deficiencies in the perceptions of this early period; these rules should be general, and adapted to the inferior as well as higher classes of society.
After long continued researches, and many experiments, Pestalozzi is convinced, that the first distinct ideas produced in the mind, by exterior objects, were the result of the observations the child naturally made on their form, and their number, connected with the knowledge it had acquired of their name and most striking qualities. These are, in truth, the first things which he tries to learn. When he sees an object that is new to him, he demands the name; he tries to approach in order to touch it; when it is possible, he lays hold of it, turns it over and over again, examines its dimensions; in a word, studies its form, and if he discovers many separate parts, each successively attracts his attention; the moment he can notice an object in these three relations, name, form & number, he begins to have a distinct idea of it, which is sufficient, until he is able to study its other properties. To attend in these different respects to the first impressions of the child, to give him rules or principles in harmony with these first acts of his intelligence, is to go hand in hand with nature, to guide
him in the true path, and is the most certain method of developing his intellectual powers.
"It is then to these three elementary points, name, form & number , that Pestalozzi has thought it best to restrict himself in the method which he applies to the instruction of early childhood.
"This work which he entitled 'The Method,' is divided in three parts; First,
"THE MANUAL OF MOTHERS, which is confined simply to the intimation (or perception) and denomination of the principal objects in nature and art, by which the child is surrounded.
"The second, is destined to INSTRUCTION IN RELATION TO NUMBERS; the third to INSTRUCTION IN RELATION TO FORMS AND DIMENSIONS.
"The essential point to all the labors of Pestalozzi are directed, is to the development of the intellectual powers of the infant from the very first step he takes in the career of life. To this end, he has sought to render his Method such, that the care of its application may be confided, during the first years, to mothers themselves, wishing thus to seize the instant when the infant shows the first signs of intelligence, and above all, to avoid giving a false direction to the first development of its faculties, a direction which would infallibly influence all the instruction afterwards given; and for this purpose, he addresses himself to those whom nature so manifestly destines to be their first guides. He exhibits to mothers what they may do at that period, when the infant whom they have carried in their wombs, whom they have nourished with their milk, loves only them, smiles alone for them, listens alone to them. Hence it is to them that he dedicates the first branch of his system, which is confined to the intuition and simple denomination of the principal objects in nature and art, by which they are surrounded. The MANUAL OF MOTHERS is then destined to trace out for parents the path they should follow, in order to teach their children the first elements of their future knowledge, to analyze their first sensations, to distinguish them by those signs of language which are most proper to determine their nature, and to fix them firmly in the mind; or, in other terms, to show parents how they may teach children to see with correctness the objects which surround them, and to express themselves in regard to what they see in a clear and intelligible manner.
"In addressing himself to mothers, and thus confiding to them the first instruction of their children, he seeks to render their task as easy as possible; he believes he has so well explained and simplified his plan, that mothers of the inferior classes in society will be enabled to practice it in all its extent, and in the midst of their daily occupations.
"The progress and manner of instruction laid down in his MANUAL OF MOTHERS, as well as in the other parts of his METHOD, is so exactly fitted to the development of the intellectual faculties of man, all is so connected, so consistent, the truths which are presented flow so naturally and necessarily one from another, the minutest details are so distinctly traced, that any mother who understands her duties, may follow the different exercises without the least difficulty. These exercises are in fact only a conversation with her child, which she may keep up at any hour of the day, and, I may venture to add, during any occupation whatever; she may begin it in the house, and continue it in her walks; in fact, so little is here demanded on the part of the instructor, the progress is so plainly traced, that the mother of a numerous family may in a little while teach her eldest to be the instructors of her youngest children.
"An inappreciable advantage in the Manual of Mothers , is that there is always the closest connection between the word and the thing.
"One of the greatest difficulties teachers find, is that of making themselves understood. The most simple things often require long and tiresome definitions, and after all remain unintelligible to the pupil, who has no just idea of the terms in which they are conveyed. The Manual of Mothers is designed particularly to remove this evil.
"In early familiarising the child to the various objects and operations in nature and art, it engraves on the memory, at the same time, the true signs of language, or the most appropriate terms which serve to recall them. The instructor, who shall receive a child thus prepared, will find a firm foundation on which to build, and will not meet with those deficiencies which it is so difficult, and oftentimes impossible, to supply, when the proper mode has been neglected; and surely the children themselves, children naturally so eager after knowledge, will be more sensible of the happiness of existence; when they find their intellectual powers unfold themselves without difficulty, the sphere of their ideas enlarge, and their activity continually supplied with new objects for its exercise, may we not hope to see their love and duty, each day augment towards their mother, towards the instructress, who made them acquainted with themselves, with nature, and Nature's God; and may we not likewise hope to see them filled with the highest veneration for the author of all those marvelous works, which their studies lead them to examine; and with such sentiments can we have any fear of their moral principles?"
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
* This work is printed in German, and is now, we are informed, about being translated into French.
New-York, June 8.
Capt. WARREN, the murderer of John Pierce, has again made his appearance off the Hook, and has recommenced his depredations by capturing two valuable ships bound to this port, the Henrietta from the coast of Peru, and the Eliza Ann from Bordeaux.
Capt. Pratt from St. Thomas, informs us, that four French frigates had arrived at St. Johns, Porto Rico, which place they had taken possession of, and had hoisted the French flag upon all the forts.
Capt. Bartlett from Curacoa, informs, that Miranda's two schooners were captured by two Spanish government brigs and several gun-boats, after an action of 3 hours - that they were carried into Porto Cabello, and that their crews were sent to Carracas, and imprisoned. He also informs that the ship Lander had been seen subsequent to the above, at Bouairé.
N. Y. paper.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
FOR Sale at Auction, on Wednesday the 18th inst at the house occupied last winter by MICHEL K. OMENA KER, on Capitol Hill, a quantity of
Household Furniture,
consisting of Beds, Mattresses, Bedding, Bedsteads, Curtains, Tables, Looking glasses, Chairs, Carpets, Kitchen Furniture, &c and a small quantity of Plate.
The sale will commence precisely at 10 o'clock and the terms will be for all sums under 20 DOLLARS cash above that amount good notes, with approved endorser, at 90 days will be required.
N. L. QUEEN, Auctioneer.
June 9-5t
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED away on the 27th April from the subscriber living on the Eastern Branch, about 3 miles from Vandy Le and about 5 miles from Bladensburg a black MARE COLT, about 2 years old, 13 1/2 or 14 hands high has a bad white and is a natural trotter her hind feet white & a long (with main & tail) - any one that will take up said mare and bring her to me shall receive the reward of ten dollars or secure her to me so that I get her again. JAMES SCAGGS. Prince George's county. Maryland June 9 3t
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the High Court of Chancery will be held at Public Auction on the premises, on the first day of July next if fair, if not on the first fair day thereafter, the dwelling plantation of the late Richard Williams, deceased, situate in Prince George's county, about 14 or 15 miles from the city of Washington, and about 25 from the city of Annapolis. This plantation contains about 300 acres, well cultivated for farming or planting, with a sufficient quantity of wood land for its support. The improvements are considerable, consisting of one old log dwelling house and a tobacco house. It is presumed any person willing to purchase will view the property previous to the sale. The terms of sale are, that the purchaser shall give bond with approved security for paying one third part of the purchase money, with interest, within six months from the day of sale; one third with interest within two years, and the remaining with interest within three years from the time of sale; and on the ratification of the sale and on the payment of the purchase money, the trustee will convey to the purchaser.
WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Trustee.
June 9-w4t
NOTICE
Is hereby given to the creditors of Richard Williams deceased, to exhibit their claims with the vouchers thereof to the Chancellor, on or before the first day of October next.
WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Trustee.
June 9-w4t
SALES BY AUCTION.
WILL be sold on the premises on Tuesday the 1st day of July, at 11 o'clock - part of Lot in sq 907 beginning for the said piece of ground 149 feet from the south-west corner and fronting on 7th street east 16 feet, running back 75, with a good frame house which rents for 150 dollars per year to Augustine Barry.
Half of Lot No. 16 in sq. 696, 23 feet 6 inches front on 1st street E. running east 93; contains 1/2 with proportion of alley, 2475 sq ft, be the same more or less; a range of brick houses 50 by 14, one frame 14 by 18, two stories high, the Lot enclosed.
One Lot No. 16 in sq. 799, one frame house 11 x 12, with a good inclosure.
One Lot no. 20 in sq. 846. Lot no. 2 in sq. south of sq. 825, 24 ft. front, 65 feet back, with a 1 and 1 1/2 story frame house, well inclosed.
One tract of Land called French Adventure, lying partly in Prince George's county in the state of Maryland and part lying in Washington county in the district of Columbia, containing 39 acres, lying on the west side of Eastern Branch, about 10 miles from the city.
Also one clock and case, one mahogany bureau, one cast grate, one horse and carriage, with a good set of harness, and a number of articles too tedious to mention.
Terms will be made known on the day of sale.
June 9-11t
Advertisement.
THIS is to give Notice that ICE can be had every day between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock on very reasonable terms, at the intersection of South Capitol Street and Georgia avenue, near Captain Barry's whar.
J. BARRY.
Washington, June 4-taw2w
GENERAL ORDERS.
Head Quar. 1st St. Louis, 1st March 1806.
At a general court martial held at the city of New Orleans, by order of Lt. Col. Freeman, on the 4th of January last, and continued to the 6th of the same month.
Lieutenant Alfred Sebastian, of the U. S. 2nd Reg. Infantry, was tried on the following charges.
Charge 1st. For contempt to Lieut. B. Lwin, your superior officer, when on parade, on the 20th May 1805.
Specification. In ordering the band to cease playing, and the retreat to be beat, in violation of a garrison order of 27th May, 1804, regulating the evening parade, while he was on parade, inspecting the company to which he was attached.
Charge 2nd. For ungentlemanly and unofficer like conduct.
Specification. For having Lieut. Baldwin arrested, and brought before a General Court Martial upon charges which you are not able to substantiate, and which he made appear to the court were malicious and false.
Lieutenant Sebastian being arraigned plead not guilty, and the court passed the following sentence (viz.) The court after weighing the testimony for and against Lieutenant Sebastian are of opinion that he is not guilty, and do acquit him with honor.
The General approves the foregoing sentence, and orders Lieutenant Sebastian released from arrest.
(Signed)
JAMES WILKINSON,
Inspector General St. Louis,
March 1st 1806.
The foregoing is a copy from
the original on file in this office.
(Signed) THOS. H. CUNNING,
Adj. & Inspector.
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors which on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house.
PONTIUS D. STELLE.
Washington City, March 25-tf. N.B.-P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the a Spacious square
Richard & Lynde Elliott
HAVE on hands and for sale at their store near the county wharf, New-York prime Pork by the bbl. Smoked Bacon by the hundred, Hhd and Herring by the bbl. Cheddar and Goshen cheese by the hundred, or single cheese, Cider by the bbl. cider vinegar by the bbl. or gallon, with a variety of articles in the grocery line.
ALSO,
about 400 bushels New England potatoes in good order for planting - 2 or 300 of the above cheese may be had at from 6 to 10 cents per pound. w3t George Town June 4,
NOTICE.
WILL be exposed to public sale for ready cash on the 20th day of June next at Pontius D. Stelle's tavern, all the right, title, claim and interest of ROBERT BROWN in and to Lot No. 4 in square No. 320 with commodious Brick Dwelling house, thereon, one three stories high and the other two, late the property of the said Brown, taken by virtue of a writ of fieri facias, issued from the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington, at the suit of Samuel Davidson. At the same time and place will be exposed to public sale, for ready cash, all the right, title, claim and interest of John Moore (Miller) in and to a piece of ground in square No. 55 with a small brick building thereon, late the property of the said Moore, taken by virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued from the court aforesaid, at the suit of Samuel Davidson.
DANL. C. BRENT, Marshal.
June 2-wid
By an order from the Orphan's court of Prince George's county, will be held at public sale on the 5th day of June next, all the property of Justus Greenwell, deceased, consisting of some Negroes, a man by the name of Barney, a girl by the name of Henney, one do. named Loixer - All the household and kitchen furniture, a two wheel chair, two mares, two cows, some hogs, and several other things too tedious to mention - Six months credit will be given, by the purchasers giving bonds with two approved securities, from the day of sale. The sale will be at the subscriber's tavern, to commence selling at 11 o'clock.
ANNG GREENWELL, administratrix of J. Greenwell deceased
May 12-w3t
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail a young Mulatto man named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas who keeps the wid. Le ferry to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, lufy and well made, has short curly hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples on his face. He is reckoned to be a tenible fellow of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his elozement, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore - whoever takes him up and secures him an jail shall receive from me the above reward, or as soon due information thereof is given to me or to Dr. N. P. Cautin at Port Tobacco, G. B. CAUSIN, Maryland Charles County, January 29-wtf
TO RENT.
THE STORE & DWELLING HOUSE now occupied Dr. Patterson, next door to James Madison, esq. Col. Collett is given the first day of April next - I will also rent the wharf formerly belonging to Mr. Lewis Deblais on the Eastern Branch, one square above the Navy Yard. Its situation for a Lumber, Coal, and wood yard, is equal to any in the city of Washington - for terms apply to John Jewett, esq. or to the subscriber near the Navy Yard. NICHOLAS VOSS. City of Washington, March 14 - 22wtf
FOR SALE,
A Handsome two story BRICK HOUSE, 22 feet front by 34 feet back, with a kitchen table and carriage house, its situation for a public or private dwelling is superior to any in use near the Navy Yard, it commands a perfect view of the Yard and shipping and is now rented for 300 dollars per annum. I will also sell a valuable unimproved Lot near the premises in sq. 881 young negroes will be taken in part payment. For terms apply to the subscriber living near the Navy Yard, or to Mr. Samuel McIntire. NICHOLAS VOSS. Washington, Feb 14-wtf
Valuable Property For Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale a number of valuable heights convenient to the city of Washington about 2 1/2 miles from the President's House and near the same distance from the Capitol, and command a beautiful view of the city, river, Potomac, and Alexandria. Lot No. 1. contains 60 acres, No. 2. contains 42 acres, No. 3. contains 102 acres, No. 4. contains 19 acres; Likewise a lot lying between John Jay and Dr. Worthington, containing from 80 to 100 acres. These lots will be sold together or apart as may suit purchasers. Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Breckenridge near the property. Jan 24-wtf
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, has obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington county, district of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of John Priman Lovel, late of said county deceased - All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with vouchers thereof to the subscriber at or before the first day of December next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 19th day of May 1806
ALEX. C. R. N., Jon. Administrator. Washington, May 22 - 2t
THE BLACK SULTAN,
PRESENTED by the Dey of Tunis, to the government of the United States, and lately brought to this country by the Tunisian ambassador will find the ensuing season at PASTOR H. the farm of JOHN TAYLOR, esq. near Rock Creek church, and within two miles of the city of Washington, where stables from a distance will be permitted at 25 cents per week, and self if desired at the market price. This Royal present being one of the most choice animals of the R-gency of Tunis and full sixteen hands high, a desire has prevailed that its value as a race should be extended as much as possible; it has therefore been directed that he be placed at a low price; he will consequently stand at WENTWORTH DOLLARS the season, which will begin immediately, and end on the first of August; at or before which time the price of the season will be dischargeable by FIFTEEN DOLLARS, with a DOLLAR to the Groom when the Mare is lent. CHESTER B. ILEY, Manager for John Taylor, esq. at Petworth. April 4 - 3t wtf
FOR SALE.
THAT extensive and valuable estate formerly owned by Missy Hinton, esq. and late the property of Sharp Deary, esq. deceased, situated in Northumberland county Virginia, three miles from the Court House, and lying on the Potomac nearly opposite to Point Look Out.
The property consists of about 2500 acres, 1700 of which is fertile low grounds, well adapted to the growth of Indian corn, tobacco and all kind of small grain, and highly important for grazing - These lands naturally rich and fertile are capable of the highest improvement, having inexhaustible sources of sea weed cast upon the shores, easily obtained; large quantities of oyster shells on the shores, and in Indian banks on different parts of the lands; some valuable marsh easily reclaimed may be adapted to grass or culture.
There is on the premises a substantial brick dwelling house two stories high, upwards of eighty feet front, well finished, two well built brick houses forming a square with the dwelling house & used as offices. Upwards of 30 by 20 feet in good repair; a brick stable with stalls for 24 horses and a large coach house in the middle; a brick dairy and a brick still house, also an extensive frame barn. There is a large proportion of wood lands included in the 2500 acres, heavily covered with white oak, hickory, and chestnut, and a considerable quantity of thriving locust, red cedar and wild cherry.
The high land consisting of 800 or more acres is of a good quality, level and affords a good opportunity of improvement.
This property will be sold together or divided into convenient farms to suit purchasers, and possession will be handed over any further description is thought unnecessary as persons inclined to purchase will no doubt view the lands.
Application to be made to John Murphy of Westmoreland county or James Moore on the premises, who are duly authorized to make conditional contracts for the same. June 4-wam

PROPOSALS
For carrying MAILS of the United States, on the following post roads, will be received at the General Post Office until the first day of August next, inclusive.
(CONTINUED.)
IN MASSACHUSETTS.
28. From Boston by Dorchester, Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, Hanover, Pembroke and Kingston, to Plymouth, three times a week.
Leave Boston every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Plymouth by 6 p m.
Leave Plymouth every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Boston by 6 p m.
29. From Suffield by Westfield, Northampton, Deerfield, Greenfield, Brattleboro, Putney, Westminster, Walpole, Charlemont, Watherveld, Wind- sor, Hartland and Hartford, to Hanover, twice a week.
Leave Suffield every Monday and Thursday at 4 a m arrive at Northampton by 1 p m; leave Northampton at 1 1/2 p m and arrive at Brattleboro' on Tuesday and Friday by 10 a m.
Leave Brattleboro' at 1 p m arrive at Windsor on Wednesday and Saturday by noon. Leave Windsor at 12 1/2 p m and arrive at Hanover by 6 p m.
Returning.—Leave Hanover every Monday and Thursday at 6 a m arrive at Windsor by noon. Leave Windsor at 12 1/2 p m and arrive at Brattleboro' on Tuesday & Friday by 10 a m.
Leave Brattleboro' at 1 p m and arrive at Suffield on Wednesday and Saturday by 8 p m.
30. From Shrewsbury by Holden, Rutland, Oakham, Hardwick, Green- wich, Pelham and Amherst, to Northampton, once a week.
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31. From Hartford by Granby, Granville, Blairfield, Sandisfield and New Marlboro' to Stockbridge, once a week.
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Leave Stockbridge every Wednesday at 5 a m and arrive at Hartford on Thursday by 10 a m.
32. From East Bridgewater by Middleboro' East meeting-house, to Roches- ter, once a week.
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Leave Rochester every Saturday at 1 p m and arrive at East Bridgewater by 8 p m.
33. From Brookfield by Brimfield and Stafford Springs, to Tolland, once a week.
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IN CONNECTICUT.
34. From Pomfret by Gloucester to Providence, once a week.
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35. From Hartford by Glastenbury and Colchester, to New London once a week.
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IN NEW YORK.
36. From Cherry valley by Spring- field, Ritchfield, Plainfield and Bridge- water, to Sangerfield, once a week.
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37. From Harrisburg by William- town, Ogdensburg, Potsdam and Cha- teaugay, to Plattsburg, once in two weeks.
Leave Harrisburg every other Satur- day at 6 a m and arrive at Plattsburg on Tuesday by 10 a m.
Leave Plattsburg every other Tues- day at 2 p m and arrive at Harrisburg on Friday by 6 p m.
38. From Rome by Redfield, A- dam's, Smith's mills and Sacket Harbor, to Chemung, once in two weeks.
Leave Rome every other Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Chemung on Wed- nesday by 6 p m.
Leave Chemung every other Thurs- day at 6 a m and arrive at Rome on Saturday by 6 p m.
39. From Bath by Canisteo's town Danville and Williamburg, to Hart- ford, once a week.
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Leave Hartford every other Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Bath on Tuesday by 6 p m.
40. From Onondago by Tully, Ho- mer and Virgil, to Oswego, once in two weeks.
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Leave Oswego every other Thurs- day at 6 a m and arrive at Onondago on Friday by 6 p m.
41. From Westhampton to River- head, once a week.
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Leave Riverhead every Monday at 10 a m and arrive at Westhampton by 2 p m.
42. From New Lebanon, by Han- cock, Richmond, Lenox, Lee, Beck- with, London and Sandisfield, to New Hartford in Con. once a week.
Leave New Lebanon every Thurs- day at 6 a m and arrive at New Hartford on Friday by 10 a m.
Leave New Hartford every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at New Lebanon on Saturday by 6 p m.
43. From Albany by Schenectady, Amsterdam, Triphill, Palatine, Little Falls and Herkimer to Utica.
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Returning. Leave Utica every Mon- day Wednesday and Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Schenectady on Tuesday, Thurs- day and Saturday by 1 p m.
Leave Schenectady every day, Sunday excepted, at 2 p m and arrive at Alba- ny by 7 p m.
44. From Utica by New Hartford, Westmoreland, Oneida, Sullivan, Can- andafaraga, Manlius, Onondago, Mar- cellus, Aurelius, Cayuga and Geneva, to Cananderaque twice a week.
Leave Utica every Sunday and Wed- nesday at 4 a m and arrive at Canan- deraque on Tuesday and Friday by 10 a m.
Returning. Leave Cananderaque ev- ery Tuesday and Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Utica the next Thursday and Sunday by 7 p m.
45. From Utica by Whitestown, to Rome, twice a week.
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Leave Rome every Sunday & Thurs- day at 1 p m and arrive at Utica by 7 p m.
46. From Schenectady by Ballston springs, Saratoga springs, Greenfield, Hadley, Milton, Charlton, Galloway, Ballston springs and Ballston, to Schenec- tady once a week.
Leave Schenectady every Tuesday & Saturday at 2 p m and arrive at Ballston springs by 7 p m.
Leave Ballston springs every Wed- nesday at 6 a m and arrive at Hadley by 3 p m and return to Ballston springs on Thursday by noon; leave Ballston springs every Tuesday and Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Schenectady by 11 a m.
IN NEW JERSEY.
47. From Belvidere to Stroudsburg, in Pa. once in two weeks.
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Leave Stroudsburg every other Satur- day at 1 p m and arrive at Belvidere by 7 p m.
IN PENNSYLVANIA.
48. From Berlin by Salisbury to Cumberland, once a week.
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49. From Greenburg to Kittaning, once a week.
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Leave Kittaning every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Greenburg by 6 p m.
50. From Tunckhannock by Willing- boro' & Sidney to Chenang point, N. Y. once in two weeks.
Leave Tunckhannock every other Monday at 6 a m & Chenang point on Tuesday by 11 a m.
Leave Chenang point every other Tuesday at 1 p m & arrive at Tunck- hannock on Wednesday by 6 p m.
51. From Greenburg by Mount Pleasant, Robbstown, Williamport, Washington & Alexandria to Wheeling in Virg. once in two weeks.
Leave Greenburg every other Mon- day at 6 a m & arrive at Wheeling on Wednesday by 6 p m.
Leave Wheeling every other Thurs- day at 6 a m & arrive at Greenburg on Saturday by 6 p m.
52. From Gettysburg by Miller's town, Nicholson's gap and Waynes- burg to Greencastle once a week.
Leave Gettysburg every Monday at 5 a m and arrive at Greencastle by 11 a m.
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53. From Northumberland by Mil- ton, Muncy, Williamport, Delmar, Tioga & Lindsley town to Painted Post, once a week.
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day at 5 a m and arrive at Painted Post the next Tuesday by 10 a m.
Leave Painted Post every Tuesday at 2 p m & arrive at Northumberland the next Friday by 6 p m.
54. From Carlisle by Mannahan, Warrenton, Berlin, Abbe's town, Hanover & Reister's town, to Balti- more, Md. once a week.
Leave Carlisle every Monday at 5 a m and arrive at Baltimore on Tuesday by 6 p m.
Leave Baltimore every Friday at 8 a m and arrive at Carlisle on Saturday at 6 p m.
IN OHIO.
55. From Austinburg by Jefferson & Pierpont to Erie, in Penn. once in two weeks.
Leave Austinburg every other Sunday at 4 a m & arrive at Erie on Monday by 10 a m.
Leave Erie every other Monday at 2 p m & arrive at Austinburg on Tues- day by 8 p m.
56. From Franklinton to Worthing- ton once in two weeks.
Leave Franklinton every other Wed- nesday at 6 a m and arrive at Wor- thington by noon.
Leave Worthington every other Wed- nesday at 1 p m & arrive at Franklin- ton by 6 p m.
57. From Cincinnati by North Bend, to Laurensburg, I. T. once a week.
Leave Cincinnati every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Laurensburg by 9 p m.
Leave Laurensburg every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Cincinnati by 6 p m.
IN DELAWARE.
58. From Christiana by Newark to Strasburg, Pa. once a week.
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59. From Georgetown by Concord to Laurel, once a week.
Leave Georgetown every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Laurel by 6 p m.
Leave Laurel every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Georgetown by 6 p m.
IN VIRGINIA.
60. From Lynchburg by Bethell, Pedlar mills and Wincanton, to Lex- ington, once a week.
Leave Lynchburg every Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Lexington by 6 p m.
Leave Lexington every Sunday at 6 a m & arrive at Lynchburg by 6 p m.
61. From Waterford by Snicker's gap, R. Braden's store, J. Janny's store, Upperville and Israel Janny's mill, to Waterford, once a week.
Leave Waterford every Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Upperville by 6 p m.
Leave Upperville every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Waterford by 6 p m.
62. From Wythe c h by Tazewell c h Russell c h and Lee c h to Robin- son's mills, once in two weeks.
Leave Wythe c h every other Thurs- day at 6 a m & arrive at Robinson's mills on Sunday by 6 p m.
Leave Robinson's mills every other Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Wythe c h on Thursday by 6 p m.
IN NORTH CAROLINA.
63. From Wilmington by Conway- boro' to Georgetown, S C once a week.
Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 2 p m and arrive at Georgetown on Sunday by 6 p m.
Leave Georgetown every Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Wilmington on Thursday by 10 a m.
64. From Wilkesboro' to Ashe c h once a week.
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Leave Ashe c h every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Wilkesboro' by 6 p m.
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
65. From Portferry to Conwayboro' once a week.
Leave Portferry every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Conwayboro' by 2 p m.
Leave Conwayboro' every Saturday at 2 p m and arrive at Portferry on Sunday by 10 a m.
IN GEORGIA.
66. From Washington to Petersburg, once a week.
Leave Washington every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Petersburg by noon.
Leave Petersburg every Monday at noon, & arrive at Washington by 6 p m.
67. From Athens by Tellico, to Knoxville, T. once in two weeks.
Leave Athens every other Monday at 1 p m & arrive at Knoxville the next Monday by 10 a m.
Leave Knoxville every other Mon- day at 2 p m & arrive at Athens the next Monday by 10 a m.
IN KENTUCKY.
68. From Newcastle by Gallatin c h and Boone c h to Lawrenceburg, I T once a week.
Leave Newcastle every Wednesday at 4 a m & arrive at Lawrenceburg by 6 p m.
Leave Lawrenceburg every Thursday at 4 a m & arrive at Newcastle by 8 p m.
IN TENNESSEE.
69. From Lebanon by Kavencagh
and Carthage, to Mount Granger, once in two weeks.
Leave Lebanon every other Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Mount Granger by 6 p m.
Leave Mount Granger every other Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Leb- anon by 6 p m.
70. From Nashville to Charlotte, once a week.
Leave Nashville every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Charlotte by noon.
Leave Charlotte every Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Nashville by 8 p m.
71. From Burrville by Walnut Grove and Chitwood, on the turnpike road, to Wayne or Pulaski c h Ky. once in two weeks.
Leave Burrville every other Tuesday at 1 p m and arrive at Wayne c h on Wednesday by 6 p m.
Leave Wayne c h every other Mon- day at 6 a m and arrive at Burrville on Tuesday by 11 a m.
72. From Palmyra by Stewart c h to Eddyville, once in two weeks.
Leave Palmyra every other Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Eddyville on Sun- day by noon.
Leave Eddyville every other Thurs- day at noon, and arrive at Palmyra on Friday by 6 p m.
IN MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY.
73. From Nashville T by Franklin T Occobee and M'Intoshville, to Walnut Hills, once a week.
Leave Nashville every Friday at 5 a m and arrive at Walnut Hills the next Thursday by 6 p m.
Leave Walnut Hills every Friday at 5 a m and arrive at Nashville on Thurs- day by 6 p m.
74. From Walnut Hills by Grind- stone Ford, Fort Gibson, Greenville, Hunton, Washington, Natchez, Fort Adams, Pinckneyville, Thompson's creek, Buller's plains, Baton Rouge, Iberville, Mansfield, Abbeville, La Forch German coast, & Red church, to New Orleans, once a week.
Leave Walnut Hills every Friday at 4 a m and arrive at New Orleans the next Thursday by 10 a m.
Returning.—Leave New Orleans ev- ery Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Wal- nut Hills on Tuesday by 6 p m.
75. From Natchez by Fort St. Ste- phen's, to Fort Stoddert, once a month.
Leave Natchez the first Monday in every month, at 6 a m and arrive at Fort Stoddert the next Sunday by 6 p m.
Leave Fort Stoddert the second Monday in every month, and arrive at Natchez the next Sunday by 6 p m.
76. From Natchez by Caddo's ferry, Catahoula, and Rapid, to Nachitoches, once a month.
Leave Natchez the first Monday in every month at 6 a m & arrive at Nachitoches the next Thursday by 3 p m. Leave Nachitoches the next day, Friday, at 6 a m and arrive at Natchez the next Tuesday by 6 p m.
IN ORLEANS TERRITORY.
77. From Rapid or Alexandria, to Opeloussas, once in two weeks.
Leave Alexandria every other Wed- nesday at 6 a m and arrive at Ope- loussas by 8 p m.
Leave Opeloussas every other Thurs- day at 6 a m and arrive at Alexan- dria by 8 p m.
NOTES.
1. The Post Master-General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation 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 specified.
3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any de- pending mail, whereby the mails defined for such depending 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 newspapers, 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 proposals, desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals, the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.
6. Persons making proposals, are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of February, May, August, and November; one month after the expiration of each quarter.
7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.
8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.
9. The 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 routes numbered 1 to 74, are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and to continue in force for two years, from that time; for the routes No. 15 to 57, are to commence at the same time, and continue in force one year; and for the routes No. 58 to 77, are to commence at the
same time, and continue in force until the 3rd day of March 1829.
GIDEON CRAIG,
Post Master General.
General Post Office, Washington? City, May 19—wAug. 3
PURSUANT to a decree of the superior court of Chancery held at Richmond, will be exposed to sale two Tracts of Land in the county of Loudon, the property of Thomas Atwood Digges, Esq. One called the Valley Tract, containing about 1097 acres, lying about 3 miles from Leesburg. The other called the Green Hill Tract, lying on the Potomac river near the Blue Ridge and supposed to contain about 1920 acres. These Lands are to be sold for the purpose of raising the sum of about 6000 dollars, due from the said Thomas A. Digges