The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1803-02-25 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. III. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCLXVII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
ARGUMENTS
In favour of an internal Government for the Territory of Columbia.
No. I.
Self government is essential to the prosperity of a free people.
Mr. Bacon was right when he observed that the value of property in this territory would appreciate in proportion as the inhabitants participated in the regulation of their own concerns. He was undoubtedly wrong in his ideas when he supposed that attaching them to Maryland and Virginia was giving them a participation in their own concerns. The views and prospects of this place are intimately connected with the circumstance of its being the seat of the national government. If the seat of the national government was in Massachusetts, or on the Ohio, then the inhabitants of this place might as citizens of Maryland and Virginia enjoy a sufficient participation in the regulation of their own concerns. As it is the power must be confided to themselves or otherwise, there can be no efficient attention to their interests.
I call it self government, though Congress possesses a complete control, and even though the President possesses an absolute veto. Experience has shown that the veto is of very little practical use, and it never would be exercised but for the most solid reasons. The control of Congress is necessary for the preservation of their exclusive power. The calls for its exercise would be very infrequent. The legislature acting under the constitutional of this double controlling authority would become so perfectly cautious in their conduct as to avoid the least reasonable occasion for the interference either of the President or of Congress.
Mr. Bacon might be reminded the concerns of this place are either general or local. He seems to have attended too much to the former, and too little to the latter. The immediate prosperity of the place depends more on prompt attention to the latter than to the former. He seems to have been staggered at the inhabitants of this place remaining unrepresented in the federal government. But when he has leisure to reflect seriously on the subject he will probably find that when there are 40,000 inhabitants here, which may be the case in six years, if uncertainty as to the fate of the place is only removed, the easiest mode to give them representation in the federal government will be by adding three short lines to the constitution, declaring that the territory of Columbia, naming it as such, shall be entitled to representation.
(To be Continued.)
A Valuable Farm for Sale.
By virtue of a decree of the Chancellor of Maryland, had in the case of WM. H. DORSEY, Complainant, against JOHANNA and PETER CASANAVE, infant heirs and ANN CASANAVE and NICHOLAS YOUNG, administrators of PETER CASANAVE, Defendants.—The Subscriber will on Friday the 18th day of March next, offer for Sale at public auction, the plantation or Farm called "Fair Hill," and the adjoining Tract of Land called "George the Third" containing in the whole about 450 acres. The said Lands will be sold together. This Land is advantageously situated, being about 18 miles distant from George Town, and about 8 miles from Montgomery Court House. The Land is of good quality, and has more than a plentiful supply of Wood and Timber. The improvements upon it are costly, being a large and convenient dwelling house, Brick stable, and other necessary outbuildings. The Sale will take place at 12 o'clock at the dwelling house at Fair Hill, at which W. H. Dorsey formerly resided.
Terms of Sale.—The purchaser to pay to the subscriber the sum of 1350 £ current money, immediately on the ratification of the Sale. And give bond with security to be approved by the Chancellor to pay the residue of the purchase money within six months from the day of sale, with interest from the date. After ratification of the sale and receipt of the whole purchase money, a conveyance will be made by the subscriber to the purchaser of aforesaid property and his or her heirs of all the right, title and estate of the petitioner and of the dependants or either of them thereto.
SAMUEL BROOKE, Trustee.
N. B. One quarter of an acre including the family burial ground at Fair Hill is excepted from the sale.
Feb. 22, 1803. ept18M.
[By Authority.]
SEVENTH CONGRESS.
OF THE UNITED STATES; At the Second Session,
Begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the sixth of December, one thousand eight hundred and two.
AN ACT
For the relief of the sufferers by fire, in the Town of Portsmouth.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all persons who, being indebted to the United States, for duties on merchandise, have given bond therefor, with one or more sureties, payable to the collector for the district of Portsmouth, and who have suffered a loss of property by the late conflagration at that place, shall be, and they hereby are allowed to take up, or have cancelled, all bonds heretofore given for duties as aforesaid, upon giving to the said collector new bonds, with one or more sureties, to the satisfaction of said collector, for the sums of their former bonds respectively, payable in twelve months from and after the day of payment specified in the bonds to be taken up or cancelled as aforesaid; and the said collector is hereby authorized and directed, to give up or cancel, all such bonds upon the receipt of others as described in this act; which last mentioned bonds shall be proceeded with, in all respects, like other bonds which are taken by collectors for duties due to the United States: Provided however, that nothing in this act contained shall extend to bonds which had fallen due before the twenty sixth day of December last.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED, February 19, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT
To provide for the due execution of the laws of the United States, within the State of Ohio.
WHEREAS, the people of the Eastern division of the Territory North West of the River Ohio, did on the twenty-ninth day of November one thousand eight hundred and two, form for themselves a constitution and state government, and did give to the said state the name of the "State of Ohio" in pursuance of an act of Congress, entitled "an act to enable the people of the Eastern division of the Territory North West of the River Ohio, to form a constitution and state government, and for the admission of such state into the union on an equal footing with the original states and for other purposes," whereby the said state has become one of the United States of America; in order therefore to provide for the due execution of the laws of the United States within the said state of Ohio:
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all the laws of the United States which are not locally inapplicable, shall have the same force and effect within the said state of Ohio, as elsewhere within the United States.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That the said State shall be one District, and be called the Ohio District; and a District court shall be held therein, to consist of one Judge, who shall reside in the said District, and be called a District Judge. He shall hold at the seat of government of the said state, three sessions annually, the first to commence on the first Monday in June next, and the two other sessions progressively on the like Monday of every fourth calendar month afterwards, and he shall in all things have and exercise the same jurisdiction and powers which are by law given to the Judge of the Kentucky District: He shall appoint a Clerk for the said District, who shall reside and keep the records of the Court at the place of holding the same, and shall receive for the services performed by him, the same fees to which the Clerk of the Kentucky District is entitled for similar services.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That there shall be allowed to the Judge of
the said District Court, the annual compensation of one thousand dollars, to commence from the date of his appointment, to be paid quarterly at the Treasury of the United States.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That there shall be appointed in the said District, a person learned in the law, to act as attorney for the United States, who shall, in addition to his stated fees, be paid by the United States, two hundred dollars annually, as a full compensation for all extra services.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That a Marshal shall be appointed for the said District who shall perform the same duties, be subject to the same regulations and penalties, and be entitled to the same fees as are prescribed to Marshals in other Districts, and shall moreover be entitled to the sum of two hundred dollars annually as a compensation for all extra services.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED, Feb. 19th, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 1803.
The committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom were referred the petitions and memorials of the following manufacturers of the U. States, to wit; Of the Franklin Association, and other journeyman printers,—of comb-makers, gun-smiths, cork-cutters, calico-printers, cordwainers, paper-makers, letter-founders, makers of umbrellas, brushes, glass, stoneware, gun-powder, hats and starch, praying for protecting duties to be laid on the importation of articles of their respective manufactures,
REPORT— THAT justice to the petitioners and sound policy point to the necessity of granting governmental aid for the protection of such manufactures, as are obviously capable of affording to the United States an adequate supply of their several and respective objects, either by admitting free of duty the raw article essential to their manufacture, and which cannot be procured in the United States, or by imposing a higher duty than is paid on those articles, to the manufacture whereof our citizens are incompetent.
The committee take leave to observe, that the duties now payable on importation do not, in their opinion, operate as protecting duties to our infant manufactures—because that the duties on almost all the articles of consumption being nearly equal, the manufactures of the United States are charged therewith in every thing they consume, and the journeyman being compelled to pay for every thing he consumes at least 28 per cent. more than he would be obliged to pay, if such duties did not exist; he must of course be paid in proportion for his labor. Your committee are therefore induced to believe that the present duties on imports operate an injury rather than a benefit to the manufacturer of the United States.
Your committee refrain from pressing this important subject during the present session, as well because that the press of public business is such, that time sufficient could not be afforded for a proper discussion, as that they hope and expect that Congress will, at their next session, revise their laws laying duties on imports, as a preparation for which the committee submit the following resolution.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby directed to prepare and lay before Congress early in their next session, a plan for the laying new and more specific duties on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the United States, so as that the same shall (as near as may be) neither increase nor diminish the present revenue arising to the United States from imports.
FOR SALE,
AN ELEGANT LIGHT COACH, ENTIRELY New, Damson colour, and finished in the best manner with plated mouldings, Harness and other corresponding platings. The price will be moderate, which with other particulars may be known by applying to PETER HUMRUKHAUSEN, Coach Maker in Hagers Town, or to the Subscriber at the Capitol Hill.
DANIEL HEISTER.
N. B. This carriage, and a good second hand Coach, will be brought to this City the first of March next.
Feb. 18.
National Intelligencer.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, February 11, 1803.
INVALID PENSIONS
On motion of Mr. Helms the House went into committee, of the whole, Mr. John C. Smith in the Chair, on the following bill:
A BILL
To make provision for Persons that have been disabled by known Wounds received in the actual service of the U. States, during the Revolutionary War.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That any commissioned officer, non-commissioned officer, soldier, or seaman, disabled in the actual service of the United States, by wounds received during the revolutionary war, and who did not desert the said service, shall be entitled to be placed on the pension list of the United States during life: Provided, That in substantiating the claims thereto, the rules and regulations following, shall be complied with.
First. All evidence shall be taken on oath or affirmation, before the judge of the district in which such invalid reside, or before some person specially authorized by commission from the said judge.
Secondly. The evidence relative to any claimant, must prove decisive disability to have been the effect of known wounds received while in the actual line of his duty, in the service of the United States, during the revolutionary war; that this evidence must be the affidavits of the commanding officer or surgeon of the ship, regiment, corps, or company in which such claimant served, or two other credible witnesses to the same effect, setting forth the time and place of such known wound.
Thirdly. Every claimant shall be examined on oath or affirmation, by some respectable physician or surgeon, to be authorized by commission from the said judge, who shall report in writing his opinion, upon oath or affirmation, of the nature of said disability, and in what degree it prevents the claimant from obtaining his livelihood.
Fourthly. Every claimant must produce evidence of his having continued in the service of the United States, to the conclusion of the war in seventeen hundred and eighty-three, or being left out of the service in consequence of his disability, or in consequence of derangement of the army, and of the mode of life or employment he has since followed, and of the original existence and continuance of his disability.
Fifthly. Every claimant must show satisfactory cause to the said judge of the district, why he did not apply for a pension, in conformity to laws heretofore passed, before the expiration of the limitation thereof.
Sixthly. No evidence of any claimant shall be admitted whose claim has heretofore been legally examined and rejected.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the said judge of the district shall give to each claimant a transcript of the evidence and proceedings, had respecting his claim; and shall also transmit a list of such claims, accompanied by the evidence herein directed, to the secretary of the department of war, in order that the same may be compared with the muster rolls and other documents in his office, and if found to accord therewith, the applicants are thenceforth to be placed on the pension list of the U. States: Provided, That in no case a pension shall commence before the first day of January, eighteen hundred and three, except so far as to offset the commutation of half pay received by such officers, in which case the proper officer is to calculate the pension from the first day of January, seventeen hundred and eighty-four.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the pensions allowed by this act, shall be estimated in the manner following, that is to say: A full pension to a commissioned officer shall be considered the one half of his monthly pay, as by law established, and the proportions less than a full pension, shall be the like proportions of half pay. And a full pension to a non-commissioned officer, private, soldier or seaman, shall be five dollars per month, and the proportions less than a
full pension, shall be the like proportions of five dollars per month.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the pensions becoming due in virtue of this act, shall be paid in the same manner as invalid pensions are paid, who have heretofore been placed on the pension list of the United States, under such restrictions and regulations, in all respects, as are prescribed by the laws of the United States, in such cases provided.
Mr. Elmer moved to strike out the 6th rule in the first section.
Mr. Griswold said the effect of this motion being adopted would be to open the door to all claims whatever, though they had been fully examined and rejected. He was therefore against it.
Mr. Elmer replied that almost all the claims rejected, had been rejected because sufficient testimony had not been produced before the expiration of the last law, and not from an inability in the applicants to produce satisfactory testimony in case they had been indulged with time.
The amendment was lost—Ayes 20. The second section being under consideration;
Mr. Eustis observed that it was extremely disagreeable to object to a bill whose object was so beneficent, but he was persuaded that it was impossible for the judges to execute the duties assigned them. Against the exercise of like duties they had already protested. The number of persons having just claims on the government was extremely small; and this provision will encourage a great mass of fruitless applications; whereby great expense would be incurred by the applicants without any remuneration. He hoped, therefore, the Secretary of War would be suffered to receive the applications; and be authorized to institute a proper tribunal for the decision of claims; or to make report to Congress. His objection to imposing the duties on the judges was insurmountable. They could not coolly investigate in open court the merits of each particular case; when an applicant appeared before them, whose very appearance indicated his wretchedness, there would be too powerful an address to their sensibilities as men to resist his demand; and they would generously and magnanimously allow him, without rigid enquiry, what he claimed.
Mr. S. Smith said he liked the bill as it stood, better than he should if it were altered conformably to the wishes of the gentleman from Massachusetts. He was inclined to think military men would be more liberal than the judges. If he were in such a situation, he knew he should. And what was the danger to be apprehended from such a fellow feeling?
The greatest danger was that some unfortunate wretch, who had too much pride to apply for relief until his distress forced him, should obtain the relief which his country had awarded him for risking his life and his all in defence of his country's freedom. Suppose that one, two, or three, or that even one, two or three hundred of these unfortunate men should get on the pension list; and that in most of the cases in which relief was furnished government were deceived; he would give his consent to the provision, if but twenty worthy men of the number, that were now excluded, were brought on the list.
The Committee rose, and reported the bill with amendments.
On the 14th of February the Bill was again taken up and several amendments made.
Mr. Van Rensselaer moved an amendment, making provision for those who had been disabled in service, since the revolution, in the Indian War—he had observed in his examinations at the War Office that several of Wayne's Army would have been entitled to a place on the pension list, had they applied in season.
The amendment was lost. On the question of engrossing the bill for a third reading:
Mr. Griswold said he was opposed to the bill, and should vote against the engrossment. It would open too wide a door. It opened a door for every one who had received the least wound in the revolutionary war to enter a claim—the whole community would be called upon to prove facts and circumstances—and in every case where a wound had been, or was declared to have been received, if the situation of the person was disagreeable, if he was not wealthy, his neighbors would feel for him, and would recommend him to the government, in order to be freed from the trouble of providing for him themselves. Under

these circumstances the government would be frequently subjected to fraud. What had the government done? Every thing which was reasonable and proper for them to do. Commissioners had been appointed in every part of the United States. And the period for receiving claims, and hearing evidences, had been extended from one time to another. Was it not to be supposed, that those who had neglected to produce their claims, were not entitled to the relief which the bill provided? There were undoubtedly some individuals, who from pride, or some other cause had not made their situation public; but was it reasonable and proper for this cause, to open a door at which the poor of every State, County, Town and Parish in the Union might enter? It would induce exertion on the part of these corporations, to bring them forward, in order to relieve themselves from the expence of supporting them. There might be a few cases, as gentlemen had stated, to which the general government should extend their relief. But however powerfully benevolence might plead in their favor, justice did not demand this excess of generosity.
Mr. Randolph wished to know why there was a greater objection to allowing further time to the disabled soldier of the revolution to make good his claim on the justice of the government, than there was to allowing further time to the holders of military land warrants to locate the same. He did not take the distinction between the case of the man who had bled in the defence of the liberties of his country, and that of the owner of a military land warrant. He did not perceive why the one should be excluded while the other was not. We are told that every pauper wounded in the revolutionary war who is at this time a charge upon the parish, will apply to us for aid, and his parochial relief be withdrawn under the idea of getting relief from the general government. And why not? was not government as much bound as any parish in the union, to support that man whose poverty and wounds were to be traced to his exertions in the revolution? The only reason for the relief of the poor of a parish was its being the mode of enforcing a moral obligation; and was not the moral obligation as strong on the government, as on a parish. He did believe that the act of bearing arms during the revolution produced an obligation on the part of the government to preserve from want the soldier who had fought and bled in the service of his country.
Mr. S. Smith said that in many of the states, particularly the one to which the gentleman (Mr. Griswold) belonged, the situations of these people were known. The state being divided into small towns, the inhabitants were known to each other, and those who were entitled to pensions were advised to the proper mode of obtaining them. He believed, it would be found that every man in that state (Conn.) was on the pension list who ought to be placed there; while Maryland had but five on the list, altho' she furnished as many soldiers as Connecticut. He would not say however that those of the latter were improperly placed on the list. If the gentleman (Mr. G.) would cast his eyes over the records, he would be convinced that something ought to be done. Suppose the government should pay two or three thousand dollars a year to fraudulent applicants, it would be better than to deprive even twenty of a claim to which their services justly entitled them.
Mr. Varnum agreed with the gentleman from Connecticut, (Mr. Griswold.) He was willing to make provision which should include all who had the same claim on public justice. When people talked of moral obligation, he wished to know why they would exclude so large a portion of those who were equally entitled to relief, all those who were engaged in the commencement of the war, and who received wounds that were felt at this day. All those who were entitled in the first year of the war; he knew fifty instances of those who had received wounds at that time. If that was justice, he had not before known what it was. He would go all lengths, and give equal justice, but to that partial mode of proceeding he would never give his assent.
The question on engrossing the bill was taken and carried in the affirmative. —Yeas 51.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23. An engrossed bill to revive and continue in force an act in addition to an act entitled "an act in addition to an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen," and for other purposes, was read a third time and passed.
This bill contains an honorable donation of land, equal to the quantity allowed to an officer of the same grade, to GENERAL LA FAYETTE. Mr. Nicholson presented a memorial from James Strawbridge, agent of the Tennessee company, offering certain propositions of compromise with the United States. Referred to the committee of the
whole to whom was referred a bill for the settlement of claims of lands south of Tennessee.
Mr. Randolph, from the Committee of ways and means, reported a bill authorizing the transfer of the duties of the supervisor to any other office.
Referred to a committee of the whole to day.
The House went immediately into a committee of the whole on the bill. Mr. Varnum in the chair.
Mr. Randolph explained the object of the bill, by stating that it had been introduced in consequence of an application from the Treasury department. It was considered that in those districts where the collection of the internal taxes was nearly completed, and where the supervisor may, from the smallness of his commission, be unwilling to discharge the duties of the office, they might be transferred to some other officer of the United States who might be willing to undertake to discharge them. In cases where the compensation will be extremely small, it is proposed to allow a salary not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars.
Mr. Dana suggested the propriety of limiting the transfer of duties to officers employed in the collection of the customs.
Mr. Griswold moved to limit the power of the President to the appointment of revenue officers.
On this motion a short conversation ensued.
Those in favor of the motion thought it proper for the legislature to designate as closely as practicable the description of officers from which the President should be empowered to nominate those to whom the duties of supervisor should be transferred; while those against the motion remarked that authority to appoint any officer would be safely vested in the President in a business of so trifling a nature, and that convenience would result from not abridging the field of choice.
The amendment was lost without a division.
The committee rose, and reported the bill; and the House immediately took it into consideration.
The Speaker put the question on engrossing the bill.
Mr. Griswold observed that in all instances where monies of the United States were received, bonds had been required.
In this bill there was no such provision. He was against such an innovation, and must therefore vote against the bill.
Mr. Randolph replied that marshals, and other officers, on whom these duties might be devolved, did give security for the faithful performance of duty. The duties of supervisor, when transferred to them, would be their duties.
This was contested by Messrs. Griswold and Henderson.
Mr. Nicholson moved an amendment requiring bonds to be given, which was carried without a division, when the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Nicholson called for the order of day on the bill to regulate the grants of land south of Tennessee.
Mr. Bayard called for a resolution on making an indemnification for French spoliations.
Mr. Thompson called for the bill for the government of Columbia.
The House agreed to Mr. Nicholson's motion, and went into a committee of the whole—Mr. Varnum in the chair—on the bill for regulating the grants of land south of Tennessee.
The bill corresponds, in its leading features, with the report of the commissioners, inserted in our last paper.
Mr. Israel Smith moved an amendment to the 1st section reinserting the claimants under the company of military adventurers in lands held by them under Great Britain.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Israel Smith, Griswold, Dana, and Bacon; and opposed by Messrs. Nicholson, R. Williams, Meriwether and S. Smith.
The amendment was lost—Ayes 14. Several amendments were then made in the details of the bill.
THURSDAY, February 24, 1803.
A letter was received from the Secretary of the Treasury, inclosing a report of the enrolments of the officers employed in the customs.
Also from the same department, an account of the receipts & expenditures of the United States for 1801.
Mr. Gregg reported a bill in addition to an act regulating the grants of land to refugees from Nova Scotia &c.
Read twice, and ordered to be engrossed to-morrow.
The House took up the amendments of the Senate to the bill amending the act for the military establishment.
The amendments are, a new Section authorizing the employment of one artificer and eighteen men to make practical experiments; and allowing 3,000 dollars, instead of 2,000 Dollars for clerk hire in certain offices.
Amendments agreed to—Ayes 33—Noes 23.
Mr. Thomson said there was a long bill
for the organization of the Militia of Columbia, which had been referred to a committee of the whole. From its great length he was apprehensive unless some other disposition were made, there would not be time to pass it through both Houses. As it was indispensable that something should be done, he hoped it would be referred to a select committee other than that which had reported it, on whose report it might be engrossed for a third reading.
Agreed to, and referred to a committee of seven.
An engrossed bill authorizing the transfer of the duties of Supervisor to any other office was read a third time and passed.
The House took up the amendments reported by the committee of the whole to the bill regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States, south of the state of Tennessee; and agreed to them.
Mr. Israel Smith renewed his amendment, rejected yesterday, with the qualification that only such military adventurers, as were not enemies of the American revolution, should be confirmed in lands settled by them.
This occasioned a debate of considerable length, in which the amendment was supported by Messrs. Israel Smith, Bayard, Goddard, and Shepard; and opposed by Messrs. Nicholson, Randolph, Bacon, and Meriwether.
The amendment was lost—Yeas 17—Nays 44.
The bill was then ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow without a dissenting voice.
Mr. Nicholson presented a memorial from Thomas Young, submitting certain propositions of compromise with the United States respecting laws ceded by Georgia—Referred.
A bill was passed to a third reading making certain ports of entry and delivery.
Among which the City of Washington is made a port of entry and delivery.
Other business was transacted, which shall be stated in our next.
TAKE NOTICE.
I WILL sell five hundred and fifty acres of Land whereon I live, in Fairfax county, within five miles of the court house, and within twenty of the City of Washington, Alexandria, Dumfries, and twelve of the Occoquan mills, it is a healthy situation, the land fertile, and has about two hundred acres of wood to cut, there is a great proportion of white and red oak, popular and hickory timber—There is nearly one hundred acres of prime land for meadow, I will give six months credit for one fourth of the purchase money—twelve months for the other quarter, eighteen for the third, and two years for the last payment, a purchaser will find me on the premises. THOS POLLARD.
NOTICE.
Will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for cash, on Thursday the third day of March next, at 11 o'clock, A. M.—
A Lot of Ground in the City of Washington on Square numbered 950, fronting 15 feet on G street, and 50 feet on 9th street, each being a little east of the Marine Barracks.
This lot is offered for sale to satisfy a debt due to me by HENRY DUNLAP of George Town. The title is indisputable. ALEXANDER M'CORMICK. Feb. 18th 1803.
IRON WORKS.
THE subscriber would rent a set of works, situated within twenty miles of the boatable waters of James River; consisting of Furnace, Forge, Mill, Saw-mill, and every necessary appurtenance, all new and finished in the complete manner of any in America; having abundance of water, wood, and ore of the best quality, and lying in a healthy country where provisions also are abundant and cheap. Fifteen or twenty able negroes may be rented with the works, if specially applied for. FERDINANDO FAIRFAX. Shann. Hill, near Charlottesville, Virginia. N. B. Applications by letter must be posted. January 28.
SLAVES FOR SALE.
THE subscriber will on Wednesday the 16th of February next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the house of ANTHONY ADDISON, in Prince George's county, expose to public sale, and sell for ready money to the highest bidder, Negro Peter, a young man with his wife Nell, and their four children. Negro George, with Rose his wife, and their five children. Negro Jack a blacksmith, Negro Sam, a shoemaker, and Faresler, Jem, Daniel, Jem St. Clair, Isaac, Dennis, Jack and Bob, eight likely young lads. At the sale, families will not be divided, but sold together. These slaves are sold in virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date the 26th day of August, 18-2, from Anthony Addison to me the subscriber authorizing and directing the sale of the said slaves, to raise a sum of money for the purposes therein mentioned. The sale will commence at 12 o'clock in the forenoon of the day above mentioned. And so many of the said slaves will be sold, as will raise the sum of three thousand and fifty dollars, with interest on 3000 dollars, on the 26th day of August, 1802, until the day of sale aforesaid. WILLIAM IYLES. Jan. 19. N. B. The sale of the above Negroes is postponed until the 21st of March. Feb. 18.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, February 25, 1803.
On Wednesday, the SENATE took up the following resolutions, offered by Mr. Rofs: IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. February 16.
Mr. Rofs submitted the following resolutions, which were read, and it was agreed that the consideration thereof should be the order of the day for Monday next.
Attest, SAMUEL A. OTIS, Sec'y.
Resolved, That the United States have an indisputable right to the free navigation of the river Mississippi, and to a convenient place of deposit for their produce and merchandise in the island of New-Orleans.
That the late infraction of such their unquestionable right, is an aggression hostile to their honor and interest.
That it does not conflict with the dignity or safety of this union, to hold a right so important by a tenure so uncertain.
That it materially concerns such of the American citizens as dwell on the western waters; and is essential to the union, strength and prosperity of these states, that they obtain complete security for the full and peaceable enjoyment of such their absolute right.
That the president be authorised to take immediate possession of such place, or places, in the said island, or the adjacent territories, as he may deem fit & convenient, for the purpose aforesaid; and to adopt such other measures for obtaining that complete security as to him, in his wisdom, shall seem meet.
That he be authorized to call into actual service, any number of the militia of the states of S. Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, or of the Mississippi territory, which he may think proper, not exceeding fifty thousand, and to employ them, together with the military and naval forces of the union, for effecting the objects above mentioned.
That the sum of five millions of dollars be appropriated to the carrying into effect the foregoing resolutions; and that the whole or any part of that sum be paid or applied on warrants drawn in pursuance of such directions as the president may, from time to time, think proper to give to the secretary of the treasury.
A motion was made by Mr. Breckenridge, to amend them by striking out from the word Resolved, and inserting the following:
That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorized, whenever he shall judge it expedient, to require of the executives of the several states to take effectual measures to organize, and equip, according to law, and hold in readiness to march at a moment's warning, 80 000 effective militia, officers included.
Resolved, That the President may, if he judges it expedient, authorize the executives of the several states to accept, as part of the detachment aforesaid, any corps of the volunteers, who shall continue in service for such time not exceeding six months, and perform such services as shall be prescribed by law.
Resolved, That dollars be appropriated for paying and subsisting such part of the troops aforesaid, whose actual service may be wanted, & defraying such other expenses as, during the recess of Congress, the President may deem necessary for the security of the territory of the United States.
Resolved, That dollars be appropriated for erecting, at such place or places on the western waters as the President may judge most proper, one or more arsenals.
On these last resolutions a debate ensued which continued to a late hour, in which Messrs. Breckenridge, Clinton, Cocke, and Jackson supported; and Messrs. White, Mason, and Dayton opposed them.
On Yesterday the debate was continued by Messrs. Wells, Rofs and Morris against the resolutions of Mr. Breckenridge, and by Mr. Wright in their favor, until 7 o'clock, when the Senate adjourned.
Extract of a letter from Havana, dated 21st Jan. 1803.
"The government here have refused to grant any more licences for the admission of Lumber into this Island from the United States, and on the 13th inst. the Intendant General passed an official note to the Collector of the Customs to that effect."
A NUMBER of respectable and patriotic citizens, including a considerable portion of the members of both houses of congress, on the 22d of February, 1803, assembled at the Capitol, and, being impressed with a clear conviction that numerous consequences highly promotive of the prosperity and happiness of the United States as a nation, and of its citizens individually, would result from a general diffusion of practical knowledge in Agriculture and Domestic Manufact-
ures, & arts, as a nation for this purpose, under the name of THE AMERICAN BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
For its more complete organization, the Board adopted a CONSTITUTION, and elected the following OFFICERS to live until the next meeting which is to be near the commencement of the ensuing session of Congress, when a general election will take place.
JAMES MADISON, Sec'y. of State, PRESIDENT. SAM. L. MITCHELL, } Vice Presidents. GEORGE LOGAN, } ISAAC BRIGGS, Secretary. JOSEPH NOURSE, Treasurer.
Committee of Correspondence.
Abraham Baldwin, } of Georgia. David Meriwether. } Thomas Sumter, } S. Carolina. Benjamin Huger. } David Stone, } N. Carolina. Richard Stansard. } William Cocke, } Tennessee. William Dickson. } John Breckenridge, } Kentucky. Thomas T. Davis. } Wilson C. Nicholas, } Virginie. Philip R. Thompson, } John Randolph. } Robert Wright, } Maryland. Joseph H. Nicholson. } William H. Wells, } Delaware. Caspar A. Rodney. } Edward Tiffin, } Ohio. Thos. Worthington. } Samuel Mackay, } Pennsylvania. Andrew Gregg. } Jonathan Dayton, } New-Jersey. Ebenezer Elmer. } De Witt Clinton, } New-York. John Smith. } Stephen R. Bradley, } Vermont. Israel Smith. } James Hillhouse, } Connecticut. John C. Smith. } Theodore Foster, } Rhode Island. Joseph Stanton, Jnn. } John Q. Adams, } Massachusetts. Joseph B. Varnum, } Peleg Wadsworth, } Samuel Dean. } Simeon Olcott, } N. Hampshire. Samuel Hunt. } Meriwether Lewis—Terr'y of Columbia. W. C. C. Claiborne—Mississippi Terr'y. E. H. Harrison—Indiana Territory.
Any citizen, who may have it in his power to communicate information on the subjects of Agriculture and domestic manufactures, or on the auxiliary arts or sciences, is respectfully solicited to forward it to some member of the committee of correspondence.
Those Editors of Newspapers, who are desirous of promoting useful Arts, are requested to give this article a place.
TO BE SOLD, At Public Sale, on Thursday the tenth of March.
The Subscriber's life estate, in that valuable FARM, known by the name of the Walnut Tree Farm, situate on the south side of the river Potomac, about four miles below Alexandria. This farm contains 360 acres, of which about 100 are in wood, and the rest arable. The buildings consist of a two story brick house, handsomely finished, and a two story frame kitchen adjoining the house; a two story frame house for an overseer; a frame quarter capable of accommodating 15 or 20 persons; and a large well built barn, with granaries, stables, and an extensive shed for cattle. The beauty and salubrity of this situation is exceeded by none on the river Potomac. The arable land is divided into convenient fields, and the soil is good for the production of small grain—There are on the premises a thriving young orchard of apple and peach trees and about 40 acres of wheat in the ground.
The extent of this farm on the river (being more than a mile) affords an opportunity for an industrious farmer to collect large quantities of manure, and the excellent FISHERY attached to it, on which are two very good and convenient fish houses, most greatly enhance its value.
At the same time will be sold on the premises (if not disposed of before at private sale) upwards of twenty NEGROES together with the flock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and farming utensils on the place.
The terms of payment to be cash for all sums under one hundred dollars, from one to two hundred dollars sixty days credit; and for all sums above two hundred dollars, one half in sixty, and one half in ninety days, the purchaser giving approved notes negotiable in the Banks of Alexandria or Columbia.
TOBIAS LEAR. Feb. 25. option.
NOTICE.
IN consequence of several boundaries having been removed and misplaced—the subscriber hereby gives notice that he intends to apply to the court of Prince George's county, at the next April Term, for a commission, or order to mark and bound two tracts of Land, called Warburton manor, and Frankland, lying in the said county, according to the acts of Assembly in such cases made and provided. THOS. A. DUGGES. Warburton, Feb. 18. law.s.w.
FOR SALE,
A Blacksmith, who is a prime workman, and his WIFE, an excellent Washer and Ironer. Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 27.

Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, Dec. 18.
By an account laid before Parliament, of the total net produce of all the permanent taxes, in the years ending the 10th of October, 1801 and 1802, respectively, it appears in the year 1801, they amounted to 22,086, 309l. 14s. 11d. 24. and in the present year to 25,199,088l. 14s. 9d. 41.
The following article we give from a paper reputedly much in the confidence of administration.
"The present has been admitted by all parties in Parliament to be a period big with danger; that it is so no man in his senses can for one moment doubt. The address and business of our ministry may avert war for a while, but it is too much to say that France will, under the present government, abstain from giving frequent occasions both of jealousy and alarm. That the Chief Consul is bent upon dilating our sovereignty in India, has been long proved from his actions, and is now pretty generally believed. His expedition to Egypt had that principally for its end; and his eye is still fixed upon it with a steady perseverance. He is attempting every thing, even now, to facilitate, at some future period, and that, perhaps, not far distant, the accomplishment of his views, and it behoves us to watch his every movement with the most scrutinizing attention."
"It has been stated from the Hague, that since Lord Whitworth's arrival at Paris, the embarkation of French troops for Louisiana, which was to take place in the Dutch ports, has been countermanded. We think this extremely probable, because we can readily conceive it was a measure which our Ambassador was likely to be instructed to remonstrate against and oppose, and we sincerely hope it is true; but, if the accounts received by the French papers last night be correct, the views of the Consular government are not bounded by one acquisition in the same quarter."
"It is now said, that Spain has been required to cede the Floridas to France, on condition of which the Duchies of Parma and Piacenza are to be united to the kingdom of Etruria; and if not, to the Italian Republic. It is almost needless to observe, that if the bait offered to the court of Spain is not great enough to induce a compliance, the influence of France in that cabinet can enforce as a demand. It has hitherto been stated, from a respectable quarter, that Cochin has been given up to France by the Dutch. It is true his majesty's ministers have not officially learnt this circumstance, but that does not lessen its probability. At peace with the French Republic, are we thus to be doomed to witness a perpetual succession of encroachments, against which, we presume, remonstrances will on our part be made? Are we to come, period after period, to the verge of hostility, and then be soothed with explanations, which may be no sooner made than the occasion of them may be repeated? We think too highly both of the discernment and the spirit of our minister, to suppose for a moment that they would thus compromise the honor of their country, by descending to such mean submission. Bonaparte may cut and carve on the continent as he pleases—there seems no powers existing in Europe to prevent him from giving full scope to the dictates of his towering ambition there; but when he thinks of extending his empire on the other side of the Atlantic, or to the shores of India, he must be sensible, we should suppose, of the necessity of obtaining the concurrence and consent of the British government, and it must strike him that these transfers of property, and bargains of exchange, are not likely to meet with our approbation, more especially as the equivalent, if such it may be called, to be given on his part, has been illegally obtained."
"Amongst the subjects of discussion at Paris, of which we conceive there must be many, Malta will doubtless form a very leading and important one. We perceive with satisfaction, however, from the proceedings in the House of Commons that the laws relative to its trade and its geographical situation are to be renewed, a pledge that it will not be immediately, or without due consideration, ceded. The material changes indeed that have taken place in the political situation of Europe, and that are projected and carrying into effect in other quarters of the globe, would, in our opinion, fully warrant us in permanently retaining it. The French government may say, that would be a violation of the treaty of Amiens, but in how many instances has it been already grossly violated by France?"
"We view, with heartfelt satisfaction, our country in the enjoyment of peace, and of a degree of prosperity, almost in our annals unexampled; but we cannot permit our fellow subjects to sink at any time into a false security than which we are sensible nothing can be more likely to invite the attack of the enemy, or be more fatal to our future welfare. The establishments which our
government have proposed to be maintained, prove at once their vigilance, and the sense which they entertain of the formidable power of France; but we shall ever contend, that any establishments, however large, are inadequate to our defence, unless the country keep alive and cherish the spirit of active patriotism, which has so successfully carried "through such dangers, as the civilized world had never before to encounter and overcome."
"We have nothing to add to the above, but that all the letters from Gibraltar confirm the determination of our government to retain Malta. The Niger frigate arrived at Gibraltar on the 20th ult. having on board Brigadier-General Oakes and his suite with 200 recruits for the different regiments at Malta, and 150 for Gibraltar. General Oakes goes to Malta, as second in command under Gen. Villeneuve. "Orders" say the letters, "have been sent for evacuating Egypt, and withdrawing the troops from thence to Malta, where all that cannot be accommodated will remain, and the rest are to be quartered here. It is supposed that about 6000 British troops will be stationed at Malta, and that either three or four regiments will come to this garrison."
"Lord Whitworth it is said, has had a conference with the French ministry, relative to the destination of Parma. It is even asserted, from authority that the Consul has it in contemplation to add Tuscany to the French territories. Where will all this end? Parma, ceded to Spain, carelessly as it should seem, of the revolutionary rights of the House of Austria—Tuscany conquered from a member of that House, given to a son of Spain, and now to be resumed by the conqueror, will make another state, or swell the bulk and size of that Colossus, whose limbs extend from the North of Europe to the South—whole feet rest upon the shores of the Baltic, and upon Sicily, and whose arm, and whose sword, extended over Germany, and to the remotest confines of Turkey, is ready to fall, and annihilate the power or the potentate that shall dare to murmur at its will."
GLASGOW, January 4. Both houses of parliament adjourned on Wednesday till the 3d February.
A conference took place between the first consul and the Helvetic deputies on the 12th ult. The first consul made an address to the deputies, in which he says much about their title to independence, and freedom from taxes, whilst he prohibits them from any intercourse with Great Britain. "With England and the Swiss must enter into treaties," and points out to them the only means of becoming great, "by forming two departments of France,"—for the maintenance of an independent central government, by the invincible harmony of nature, your country is too poor."
Thus, while the first consul would cajole the Swiss into a belief that they are independent, he tells them that that independence rests on his will, and consists in obeying his mandates. Such are freedom and independence in jargon which enters into the new vocabulary of France.
By a letter from Trinidad to a gentleman in town, we are happy to learn that that island since the preliminaries of peace were signed, has had an increase of no less a number than 10,000 new settlers.
January 1. A private letter from Paris says, "some very important changes, definitive as every change here is said to be, are on the eve of being carried into effect. They are said to be founded on the last constitution, but how they can be reconciled with that, or any of the other constitutions, it would be difficult to explain. The question has been for some days before the Senate, which after long discussion, has come to an affirmative resolution," on "the propriety of changing certain denominations." This resolution may be said to have passed with unanimity, as the Senator Lanjuinais stood alone in resisting the innovation. The object is to proclaim the first consul emperor of the Gauls, Cisalpine or Italian republic being to form an integral part of his empire. Cambacérès is to be named Grand Chancellor; and another high office not yet specified, is to be conferred on the third consul. There are to be many subordinate changes, the particulars of which have not yet transpired. The plan is announced from the bureau of the council of state, and from those of the different ministers. It has occasioned a lively sensation even in the languid bosoms of the Parisians. The opinions are different on the subject; but generally speaking, the measure is received with approbation. The rich proprietors and creditors of the state see more stability in the title of emperor than in that of consul. The mass of the people are pleased with the novelty, and the beau monde anticipates the splendours of the new appointment. Some of the profound politicians seem to think also that the respect will be given to title which has been refused to talent.
BRUSSELS, Dec. 21. We hear from the Hague that the
Dutch ships of war which are to transport the French troops to Louisiana, and to protect them on their passage are completely armed and equipped, and now ready to sail for Helvoetsluis. General Victor and his staff officers will take their passage on board the admiral's ship. The other officers, civil and military, will have their accommodations for the voyage on board others of the ships of war. The troops, consisting of six battalions of infantry, several detachments of dragoons, and one detachment of artillery, will sail in the transports. General Victor is said to have given public notice at the Hague, of his intention to sail within a few days. The French troops have not yet entered the Hague. New orders are expected from Paris in regard to this movement.
BASLE, December 18.
We have received official news of the highest importance from Paris. All the deputies having arrived in that city, were, by a commission of four senators, requested to meet, on the 10th of December, in the paper room of the office of the minister for foreign affairs. They met accordingly. Barthélémy, one of the senators of the commission, with Roux and Roederer, its secretaries, then communicated to them a letter from the First Consul, dated St. Cloud, December 10, & addressed to the deputies from the Eighteen Cantons of Helvetia. The substance of that letter here follows:
"The present critical situation of Helvetia demands from all parties an entire sacrifice of their factions and selfish passions. The First Consul will fulfil his engagements, and restore tranquility to Switzerland. He expects the deputies to aid his intentions. Switzerland is a country distinguished from all others by the peculiarity of its local circumstances. It is formed for a Federative Republic by the very hand of nature. Circumstances had there established sovereign states among others which were dependent. Other circumstances have introduced a general equality of rights. There are in Switzerland both pure democracies and governments engrossed by particular families: The three principles, on which alone tranquility can be re-established, are these:—a general equality of rights among all the Eighteen Cantons; an entire renunciation of all aristocratic family rights; a federative conformation in respect to each particular Canton. After the Cantons shall have been constituted, the course of the central government will be easy. The revenue, the military force, the political administration, will be different in different Cantons. Switzerland has not hitherto had a standing army, nor ambassadors in ordinary to foreign powers. Commerce, and a government of a small expenditure, are the two things of chief importance to this country. The French and Italian Republics cannot agree to the institution of a government in Switzerland, that might become either directly or indirectly hostile to their interests. The insurgents have acted under the influence of the enemies of France—they have insulted the French nation—they have declared themselves against an inequality of rights. No party, and head of all, that of the insurgents, is to triumph in Switzerland. It is the duty of the French government to take care that there should not be formed on that open frontier of the French Republic, a system hostile to it. A government must be established in Helvetia, such as, in its spirit, may be always friendly to France. The First Consul will take into due consideration whatever plans shall be communicated to him from the deputies, whether individually or collectively."
After this letter was read, Citizen Barthélémy signified that the First Consul was ready to receive a deputation of five of the deputies, to be nominated by the Helvetic ambassador. Citizen Rutiman, Maler, Friedberg, Kuhn, Reinhard, and d'Affry, were accordingly nominated. They were to be preferred on the 11th or 12th of December. The deputies in general have been requested, in the mean time, to communicate their respective plans to the senatorial commission.
From Lisbon under date of the 2d inst. we learn, that a convention has been signed at Madrid, between the agents of America and Spain, for the appointment of Commissioners, to sit at Madrid, for the indemnification of those who have suffered losses or injuries in consequence of excesses of individuals of either nation during the late war, contrary to the existing treaty, or the law of nations. It is added, that five Tripoline vessels were at sea, cruising against the American trade.
Extract of a letter from Calis, dated Dec. 8.
Mr. Otto, our late Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of St. James's, arrived on the 6th from Dover, and was received with great affection by every class of the people, and although he has now no public capacity, he was saluted by all the Civil and military Authorities, and greeted by a general ringing of the bells. He dined with Mr. Mangand, the commissary general of Police, who gave a splendid entertainment, to which many of the Civil and Military Officers
were also invited—Mr. Otto sets off this morning for Paris, where, it is understood that he will remain, but a short stay, as he is to go to America as Minister Plenipotentiary.
December 21. The late earthquake, which, though very general though the eastern parts of Europe, it appears tacitly admitted was productive of no serious mischief at Constantinople.
In Adolphus's History of England it is related, "That after the conclusion of the peace with America, when Mr. Adams, as Envoy from the U. States, obtained the first audience, the King declared, that he anticipated the interview as the most critical moment in his life: but he received the new minister with gracious affability "I was the salt man in the kingdom, Sir" he said, "to consent to the independence of America, but, now it is granted, I shall be the last man in the world to sanction a violation of it." This noble and dignified sentiment, joined with the general deportment of the king, formed such a refutation of the calumnies against him, by which revolt had been rendered popular, that Mr. Adams retired agitated and affected in the highest degree, and ever after expressed and retained a strong attachment to his person and character.
December 18.
The report of the cession of the Floridas, by his Catholic Majesty, to the French Republic, begins to be accredited on the Continent. With respect to this measure, the following statement are given in a private letter from Hamburg.
"Respectable private advices from Paris, received here this evening, give sanction to the report lately circulated of the intended cession of East and West Florida to France on the part of his Catholic Majesty, in return for which France is to cede the sovereignty of the duchies of Parma and Guastalla to the King of Etruria."
"A Spanish gentleman, now resident at Hamburg, and who left Florida last summer, declares that the Governor of that fine province, with whom he is on terms of the strictest intimacy, had received orders, ever since the latter end of 1801, to give up the Government of that country to the troops of such a foreign Power as shall present to him the act of cession, and a transfer made out by the Spanish Court."
A private letter from Paris says, that a new expedition of not less than 20,000 men, is about to be sent from France to St. Domingo.
NOTICE.
This is to give Notice, that the Subscribers of Washington City, have obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington County, in the District of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of JOHN MCCARTY, late of the City and County of Washington deceased—All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers, at or before the 26th day of August next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under our hands this 24th day of February A. D. 1803.
REDMOND BARRY, } Adm'rs. MICHAEL SCOTT. }
N. B. Such persons who have in their possession, books or other property of the deceased will please to deliver them to the administrators without delay.
W. B. M. S.
Washington County, Feb. 23, 1803.
By the Orphan's Court.
ORDERED, on application of Redmond Barry and Michael Scott, Administrators of John McCarty, that they give notice in the usual form, by advertisement inserted twice a week for three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer, a paper in the City of Washington, for the creditors of the deceased to exhibit their claims against the estate.
Ordered further, that the said Administrators sell at public auction, all the goods, chattels and personal property of the deceased contained in the inventory return made by them in the following manner: They shall give two weeks notice in the paper aforesaid of the time, place and terms of sale—that the same be sold for cash in all cases where the bid shall not exceed twenty dollars; and that on all sales where the bid shall exceed that sum, a credit of six months shall be given—taking bonds or notes for payment with good security, on interest from the day of sale.
Test, Jno. HEWITT, Reg.
Feb. 25. 2aw3w.
City Repository and Auction Room.
Household Furniture, and goods of every description, received for public and private sale, by JOHN GARDINER, Auctioneer, Pennsylvania Avenue, 4th house west of President's square.
GARDINER will have an Auction every Thursday at 11 A. M. and sell by private sale other days. This arrangement he trusts will accommodate all who are desirous to sell cheap for cash; and all who are desirous to buy cheap. Those who have goods they wish to part with, can exhibit them at this repository, and those who wish to purchase, by calling, will probably find what they want on easy terms.
Variety of House Furniture—some dry Goods—Books—Earthenware—Ironmongery—Carpenters Tools—A Franklin stove &c. &c. now for sale Cheap. J. GARDINER.
Valuable Medicines.
The Public are respectfully informed that L. & G. and the Agents of their appointments, will in future keep a constant supply of the following Medicines, which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the Drugs of which they are compounded, & could be purchased at a retail store.
HAMILTON'S ELIXIR; A sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumptions.
To Parents who may have Children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH, THIS medicine is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorders to which children are liable; the Elixir is to perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Mr. Charles Myers, Hampstead Hill, near Baltimore, had been a long time dangerously ill, and was reduced to the lowest state of weakness, inasmuch as his recovery appeared doubtful. His complaints, which seemed to be affections of the breast and lungs, and general debility occasioned thereby, yielded little, but as he progressed under the treatment of several eminent physicians; when by the use of Hamilton's Elixir, his distressing cough was immediately alleviated, and every other symptom rapidly subsided. Four or five bottles entirely removed his complaints, and restored him to an excellent state of health and strength which he has for upwards of 2 years past enjoyed without interruption.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney General of the State of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN, I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir—it has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary—I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Alijah Henly, Bridge-street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir, of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold, caught several months ago—He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fall in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper; he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give his public testimony in favor of this invaluable medicine.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, South Howard street, was greatly relieved of an asthmatic complaint of several years standing, by the first bottle of Hamilton's Elixir—and by the use of five bottles she has acquired a degree of ease and strength to which she had been long a stranger. She had taken balm of honey, Church's cough drops, and other medicines, without any benefit, and sometimes to the evident injury of her breathing.
Sold ONLY in Columbia District, by S. Bishop, Bookseller, Alexandria—Dr. John Ott, Druggist, George Town—and Rapine and Conrad, Booksellers, Capitol Hill, Washington.
Feb. 2. 1aw2t.
AT EASY PAYMENTS.
The subscriber offers for sale a tract of land on Acquia creek, in the county of Stafford, containing about 500 acres, two fifths of which is woodland, lying chiefly on the water. This tract possesses the following improvements and advantages—A two story frame dwelling house, and the usual out houses; orchards of apples, peaches, pears, cherries, &c. a falling garden neatly laid out several springs of excellent water, and a well at the door. The dwelling house is situated on an eminence commanding a most delightful and extensive prospect of the Potomac (from whence it is distant about two miles) for thirty or forty miles; and of the Acquia from its confluence with that river to the head of tide-water at Acquia. The tract abounds with valuable quarries of free stone of every quality. Some of them contiguous to deep water, and nearer the Potomac than any that are now in operation on said creek. There are also two valuable marl pits, several fishing shores for rock, shad and herring, and plenty of wild fowl in season. It is believed by good judges that the timber on the land, and fire wood, if cut ready for market, would command a greater sum than is asked for the whole premises. Wood may be conveyed to the city of Washington with a fair wind in two tides, the distance being not more than 40 or 45 miles. Apply to the subscriber near Acquia. V. PEYTON. Jan. 24. 1803. 1awt.
NOTICE.
NEGRO WAT, A young man, about 23 years of age, was committed to the Jail in the City of Washington, in January last. He is a likely young man, five feet ten inches high, and says he is the property of Doctor PARROW of Lower Marlboro'.
The owner is desired to pay charges and take him away, or he will be sold according to law for his jail fees.
ROBERT MCLEAN, Sheriff. For D. C. BRENT, Marshal. Washington February 15th, 1803.
WANTED.
One or two Boys to learn the BOOT and SHOE-MAKING Business—Apply to JOHN CROOKSHANK. George Town, Jan. 19, 1803.

Patent Family Medicines.
RICHARD LEE & Co.
RESPECTFULLY inform the people of the United States, that they have removed their manufactory and wholesale store from Baltimore to New-York, where all orders addressed to them, will be promptly executed, if accompanied with cash, or drafts on New-York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore.
 It is now nearly six years since the Medicines, underneath enumerated, were first offered to the public; during this period they have seen the numerous impositions of ignorant and avaricious pretenders, acquire an ephemeral existence, and pass unnoticed into oblivion. On the other hand, our remedies have, by firm steps, been constantly rising in the public esteem, and acquiring a more extensive range of celebrity. At most of the places of sale, pamphlets may be had gratis, describing at large, the properties and uses of the medicines, with testimonials of their efficacy, from the pens of well-known physicians, divines, lawyers, and statesmen; as well as from the equally respectable artisan, the merchant and the farmer.  Richard Lee & Co. are inclined to send their medicines, on a liberal commission, to a respectable and established storekeeper in every town in the United States, where a Newspaper is printed, in which they can be announced for sale. Attention will be paid to applications from such places, where vendors are not yet appointed; but it must be promised, that correct attention to periodical settlements is required—and that a reference to some Mercantile house, in one of the principal cities, would be pleasing.  Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges,  Elixir for Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Essence and Extract of Mustard, for Rheumatism, Gout, Sprains, Swellings, &c.  Grand Restorative Drops, for Internal Weaknesses, Nerves, Dis-eases, Female Complaints, &c.  Hahn's celebrated German Eye-Water, Corn Plaster, Anri Bilious Pills—a valuable medicine known to be tens of thousands.  Anodyne Elixir for Head Ache, Invaluable Ayne and Fever Drops, Sovereign Ointment for the Itch. Neither of the two last have ever failed, though used in a great many thousand cases.  Restorative Tooth Powder, Persian Lotion for Cleaning the Skin, and improving the complexion—safe and certain.  Damask Lip Salve, Tooth Ache Drops, Patent Indian Vegetable Specific, for the cure of a certain deplorable malady, &c. &c.   
SOLD WHOLESALE at No. 345. Washington Street, New-York, and retail, by C. Pierce, Potomach St. Curie, Amherst, New Hampshire; Thomas and Wilson, Boston, Irish Thomas Worchester, E Merriam, and Co. Brookfield. Culling and Appleton, Salem; H. Malin, Dedham, H. Jones Stockbridge; Jenkins, and Clark, Portland. A March, Newburyport; Galen H. Tay, Haverhill, Massachusetts; W. Wilkinson, Providence, N. Phillips, Warren, Rhode Island, Samuel Trumbull, Stonington Point, Dr. I. Thompson, New London; Dr. Darling, New Haven, Hudson and Goodwin, Hartford. J. Byrne, Windham. J. Trunkell, Norwich, Connecticut; Thomas Kirk, Brooklyn; Peter Van Bommel, Poughkeepsie; John G. Martin, Goshen, R. Norman, Hudson; Dr. Croswell, Catskill, John Barker, Albany; Moffit, and Co. Troy. W. M'Lean, Utica, T. Walker, Rome, E. Phane, Coopers-town, and by T. B. Janlen & Co. New-York; Pennington and Gould, Newark; S. Kelle, Elizabeth-Town, A. Blauvelt, Brunswick, Sherman and Co. Trenton, R. Gages, Burlington, New Jersey, James Wilson, Wilmington, Delaware; William Y. Birch, Philadelphia, G. Dawson, Carlisle, J. Wyeth, Harrisburgh, C. J. Hietter, and R. Dickson, Lancaster, S. Lonscope, Washington, J. Scheider, Reading, T. Wilson, Norris-town Dr. Spangle, York-town, Snowden and M'Corle, Greencastle; John Brant, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; Dr. S. Brown, Kennebec; Warner and Hanna, Baltimore; M. Burtis, Frederick; J. Dietrick, Hagerstown; Gideon White, Annapolis; Dr. Stevens, Easton; J. Clayland, Centreville; Fenton and Read, Cambridge; RAINE AND Co. WASHINGTON; DR. OTT, GEORGETOWN; Maryland. Dr. Miller, Winchester; S. Bishop, Alexandria; G. Green, Fredericksburg; S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburg; Dr. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; E. Merick, Norfolk; Ben. Johnson, Warrenton; J. Alburts, Martinsburg; I. Shaw, Leesburg; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; R. Barker, Fauquier C. H.; S. Henkle, New-Market; Virginia, Joseph Gales, Raleigh, G. Bradley, Newbern; North-Carolina. C. Wittich, Charleston, South Carolina.
Those of Lee and Co's correspondents who are in long arrears, and pay no regard to repeated solicitations for payment, are finally informed, that as we are much adverse to law suits, we shall advertise our claims on them for disposal in a way that will give us the least trouble, though not probably very gratifying to their feelings.
The professorship in the STEVENSBURG ACADEMY being still vacant, I am instructed by the Trustees to make it known that application by letter or otherwise, from persons desirous of engaging in the office of Instructor in the said Academy, will meet with the most pointed attention. By order of the board of Trustees, CHARLES CARTER, President. Culpeper, Virg. Feb 14. ep3w.
NOTICE.
HOLDERS of subscription papers for the work entitled, "A Direction, or Preparation to the Study of the Law," will particularly oblige the author by advising him of the number of subscribers obtained before the first day of March. ROBERT W. PEACOCK, Atty. at Law, City of Washington, Jan. 28, 1803. iawtM
THEO. HOLT
Has for sale, at his Nursery Garden, Eastern Branch,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FRESH GARDEN SEEDS,
 Which he has imported from London, per Ship Sheppard, to Norfolk, and others of his own sowing—consisting of  TRAPE Peas, very early, White Spanish do. Early Charlton do. Early Scarlet Radish, Dwarf Marrowfat do. Mixed do. Large Marrowfat do. Spanish do. Dwarf Prussian do. White Turnip do. Dwarf Union do. Long Prickly Cucumber, Dwarf Prolific do. Green Turkey do. Large Windsor Beans, Parsley, Turkey Longpod do. Nasturtium, Dwarf Bunch do. Parsley, Lima do. Spinage, Saddlestrap do. Red Beet, Early York Cabbage, Early Horn Carrot, Early Butterleaf do. Long Orange do. Early Sugarloaf do. Large Parsnip, Large Drumhead do. Loaf Lettuce, Green Savoy do. Brown Dutch do. Red Pickling do. Mixed do. many sorts, Scotch Kale, Solid Celery, Brocoli, Early Cauliflower, Endive, Early Dutch, White Asparagus, Late do. Common, Early Turnip, Saltless, &c. &c. &c. Large Tripoli Onion.  A variety of different kinds of Fruit Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Flower Seeds, Garden Hoes and Rakes, various sizes; imported Roots of fine Mixed Tulips, Double Hyacinths, Double Jonquils, Crown Imperials, Double Snow Drops, Anemones, Persian Ranunculus, Persian Iris, Crocuses, &c. A quantity of Lombardy Poplars, proper size for planting.  Washington, Jan. 21, 1803. zwt 
Thomas Carpenter, TAYLOR.
HAS received a very handsome assortment of goods, consisting of superfine cloths, cassimere and coatings of all colours. Patent water proof Cloths, Silk and woolen Molekins, Toilettettes, velveteens, &c. of superior quality. From which, and an acquisition of the newest fashions and the best workmen, he can assure whatever commanded. Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square, and New Jersey Avenue, about eight houses from Capitol Square. Dec. 1, 1802. tf.
FOR SALE. PIZARRO.
A FINE young JACK, five years of age next Spring—He was gotten by Compound, his dam an imported Jinnet.—Should he not be sold, he will stand the ensuing season at my farm on Potomac, at the mouth of Seneca, 21 miles above George Town, at eight dollars the Season, which will commence the tenth of March, but if paid by the first of August, when the Season will expire, six dollars, and a quarter of a dollar to the groom, will be received in full thereof.—Good pasturage for mares at 50 cents per week, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes. THOS. PETER. Compound was raised by the late General Washington, gotten by the old Royal Gilt, his dam the imported Maltese Jinnet. Feb. 11. iaw4w.
In Chancery, January 22, 1803. Patrick Murdoch, versus.
Thomas Beall of Samuel, Peter Devicman and Joseph Forrest. THE object of the bill filed in this cause is to obtain a conveyance of part of the tract of land called "Walnut Bottom," lying in Allegany county, which Thomas Beall of Samuel, contracted for with Peter Devicman, on the 26th day of February 1795, by an article of agreement of that date, the interest in which last hath come by assentment to the complainant. The bill states that the Defendants, Joseph Forrest and Peter Devicman, relies out of the state of Maryland. It is thereupon in the motion of the complainant ordered, adjudged and decreed, that he cause a copy of this order to be inserted at least once in each of three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer before the 25th day of February next, to the intent that the absent Defendant may have notice of the present application, and the object of the bill filed, and may be warned to appear in this court, or by solicitor on or before the twenty fifth day of June next, to show cause if any he hath, why a decree should not pass as prayed. True Copy, TEL. SAML. H. HOWARD, Reg. Cur. Cau iaw3w. Feb. 2.
ELISHA RIGGS, BRIDGE STREET.
Has an extensive assortment of dry goods, viz. SUPERFINE London Cloths and Cassimere, fashionable cords and waistcoatings, fine Irish and white Russia sheeting, best double mill'd drab cloths, Italian crapes, lace, lace veils and shawls, best white Satin, black satin and lute strings, madras plaids for dresses and shawls 5-4, 4-4 and 7-8, fine London, Chintzes very fine, and other linen and cotton cambricks, ladies and mens pocket books, and gloves, fine nap'd cassimere and coatings, ladies and mens silks and cotton hosiery very fine fleecy flannels and cottons, cotton counterpines and rose blankets, mens Satins, Florentine and Toilettettes, Irish and German Linens, morocco, kid, and leather shoes and boots. A I S O, Many other articles, which being selected on the best terms, will be sold very low for cash. George Town, Feb. 14. em&f3w.
FOR SALE.
EXCELLENT Butter in Firkins, Whiskey in Barrels, and Sherry Wine in quarter Casks. Wm BRENT, New Jersey Avenue near the Capitol. Feb. 4. tf.
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 ensuing, when their patronage is earnestly solicited. 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 ensures 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 sitting rooms; and, if preferred, have dinner &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 direction, not only of the city itself, but also of the Narrows, the North and East Rivers, the flats 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 refreshments 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 2 o'clock, by the public's obedient servant, JOHN LOVETT. N. B. Rooms to let by the month or year April 21, 1802. cpts.
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 Pennsylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town. Geo. Town, Oct. 20. tf.
Members of Congress, Travellers, and those gentlemen whose business call them to the City of Washington,
are respectfully informed that the subscriber 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.
170,038 Acres of Land.
THIS body of land, in one entire and inclusive survey, is offered for sale to any individual or company, who may incline to purchase for the purposes of settlement and emigration. It is situated in the state of Virginia, on the Great Kenawha River, Montgomery county, and is distinguished by the name of "The Great Bent of the Kenawha," being intersected by the Piney river, Great and Little Bluestone rivers, Coal river, and uyandot river, as also by numerous other creeks and waters, running into said rivers. Numerous mill-sites, inexhaustible bodies of coal, and great appearances of ores, metals, salt springs and salt licks, are to be found on this tract, besides which, sugar may be made thereon to any amount, the sugar treacand bousing in almost every part. For fertility of soil, growth of timber, fitness for cultivation, salubrity of climate, and natural advantages, this body of land stands unrivaled by any tract of equal quantity in Western America; it will be submitted for sale to an entire purchaser, until the first day of June next, on very advantageous terms; after which, it cannot be disposed of at any price the present proprietor being compelled to a division thereof. An indisputable title will be given, and for further particulars, as to terms of sale and payment, enquire of JOHN BECKLEY, Esq. Clerk to the House of Representatives of the United States, at the city of Washington. November 1, 1802. tf.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cassimere, Silk florantine, Black and fancy silk moleskin velvet, white & figured Marcellas, Swandowns, Toilettettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coating, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1802. tf.
I will sell on very reasonable terms,
the following squares in the City of Washington, or either of them, viz. no. 253, 437, 438, 439 and fourth of 439. The titles will be such as to give entire satisfaction to the purchaser. By an examination of the plan of the city, the foregoing squares will be found most advantageously situated, both as to their contiguity to navigation and their central situation. Application to be made to ROBERT BRENT in the city of Washington, or to the Subscriber near Piscataway. NICOLAS YOUNG. Dec. 31. cptsM.
Doctor FENDALL.
Having just arrived in the City of Washington, takes the liberty to intimate to the Inhabitants of the City of Washington, George Town, and their vicinage, that he means to exercise his skill in the line of his profession, for a few weeks, and may be spoke with at Mr. Steele's Hotel. The Doctor's knowledge of the natural history of the human tooth—their adjacent parts, and the disorders to which they are subject, acquired by assiduous attention, unremitted study, and experience of an extensive and successful practice for upwards of twenty eight years, will, he hopes, entitle him to the confidence of all those who wish to employ him. He fondly flatters himself he has happily in his power to appeal without fear to such as have been his patients in the states of Maryland, Virginia, &c. for that degree of reputation which his conduct as a dentist has merited, and given him just claim to.—The doctor hopes at least he is considered as entitled to the highest grade among those of his profession in this country.
The Doctor entreats leave to offer to the public his Columbian anti forbotic Dentifrice for preserving the teeth, gums, sockets, &c. a dentifrice infinitely superior (he thinks) both in elegance and efficacy, to any thing hitherto used for the teeth and gums. It renders the breath sweet and agreeable, is a powerful anti forbotic, and free from any corrosive quality whatever. No family, and especially where there are children, should be without this excellent and valuable preparation, which doctor FENDALL avers to be productive not only of those effects and consequences as a sovereign Dentifrice and remedy for the disorders of the teeth and gums, but will also prevent them. This admirable dentifrice is still to be had (only by Doctor FENDALL) at the moderate price of one dollar a pot with directions. Jan. 12. tf.
NOTICE.
In the matter of JOHN JACK, Bankrupt. THE subscriber being appointed Assignee of the Estate and effects of JOHN JACK Bankrupt. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, are requested to make immediate payment otherwise legal steps will be indiscriminately taken to compel them. RICHARD FORREST, Assignee. Jan. 26. tf.
TO LET,
And be entered upon immediately, three well finished BRICK HOUSES, NEARLY opposite Morn'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. cpts.
By Authority.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY
For completing ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH in the City of Philadelphia. THE LAST CLASS.
  1 Prize of six Thousand dollars, 6,000   1 two Thousand, 2,000   1 one Thousand, 1,000   4 five Hundred, 2,000   5 two Hundred, 1,000   15 one Hundred, 1,500   20 fifty, 1,000   25 twenty, 500   3000 six Dollars, 18,000   1 first drawn number on the 10th day, 500   1 20th, 500   1 30th, 1,000   1 35th, 1,000   1 first drawn number on the last day, when only five hundred tickets shall be in the Wheel, 4,000   3,077 Prizes, Dols. 40,000   4,923 Blanks, 
8,000 Tickets at Five Dollars, is 40,000. Less than 1-2-3 blanks to a Prize—Subject to a deduction of fifteen per centum. The public are respectfully informed, that the Tickets of this Lottery will be offered for Sale at the original price of Five Dollars until the first day of February next, when such of them as may remain, are to be delivered to a company of gentlemen of this city, by whom they have been purchased. The drawing will commence at the State House in this city, on the first Monday in May next, or sooner, if the sales of the Tickets should warrant it, and continue till finally completed, thirty days after which, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers. Such as shall not be demanded within twelve months will be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Church. From the punctuality and good faith observed in the management of the former classes and the great advantages of the present Scheme, in which their are not one blank and two thirds to a prize, the managers entertain the fullest confidence that the Tickets will meet with a rapid sale. M. CARR, Secretary. N. B. The tickets are now for sale by Patrick Byrne, No. 72, Chesnut Mat. McConnell, No. 82, Street. Geo. Taylor, Jur. No. 67, Street. Letters addressed to either of the above for Tickets, post paid, and inclosing the cash, will be duly attended to. Philadel. Nov. 25. Dec. 18. taw2m
District of Columbia. Washington County, February 19, 1803.
BROUGHT before me as a stray and trespasser, by JARED GIBSON, a force Mare, about ten years old, thirteen hands high, blaze in her face, near hind foot striped black and white, and the leg white near half way up, white hairs matted tolerable thick on her back bare foot, and no artificial mark. The owner is desired to come and prove property, pay charges and take her away. JARED GIBSON, about one mile from the Capitol. Feb. 21. 3c.
TO BE LET,
And immediate possession given. Two new two story Brick HOUSES, completely finished, with extensive back-buildings, situated at the intersection of E and thirteenth streets, immediately in the neighbourhood of the Bank, and within a hour seventy feet off Pennsylvania Avenue, in the city of Washington. For terms, which will be very moderate, apply to Mr. BENJAMIN PATTERSON, near the Union Tavern, George-town, or in Baltimore to D WILLIAMSON. George-town, 26 Jan. 1803. 19t.
Public Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from OWEN ROBERTS to the subscriber, on the third Monday in February next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be exposed to sale, for ready money, on the premises.
One Moiety of that Lot of GROUND in the city of Washington, described in the plan of the city by the number eighteen, in the square number one hundred and sixty-eight, fronting fifty-nine feet upon the Pennsylvania Avenue, and extending back one hundred and seven feet seven inches—Upon the premises is erected a two story brick Dwell-House, and the lot is under a mortgage to secure the payment of fifteen hundred dollars, subject to which it will be sold—Also, one moiety of that Lot of Ground in the said city, described in the plan by number ten, in square number two hundred and fifty-six, fronting forty-eight feet five inches upon the open area on the Pennsylvania Avenue, upon which there is an unfinished Frame Dwelling-House. JAMES KEITH. Alexandria, Jan. 17, 1803. cpts.
INTERESTING.
LETTER from the Honorable A. C. Hanson, Esq. Chancellor of the state of Maryland. To the Editor of the Maryland Gazette.
SIR—For the good of the public, as well as from a desire to do justice to a man of merit and genius, I request you to publish the following cases. A young man in my family, who had read Dr. Hamilton's advertisement, and who had, for some time, as he says, experienced the symptoms described by the doctor, as indicating the presence of worms, in the human stomach or intestines, resolved, without consulting any person whatever, to try the doctor's remedy.
Accordingly procured a box of the Lozenges. Last evening he took 4 of the yellow, and this morning he took an equal number of the brown kind. They did not, as he says, operate harshly, except one stool, when he felt a considerable gripping, and when there came from him a worm, perfectly white, about a yard in length, as broad as his little finger, and having a number of joints, about an inch or a 1-4 of an inch distant from each other. Besides this worm, he says there came from him a considerable number of flat worms, about 3-4 of an inch in length, and near y the same in breadth. He did not think of counting them, but he says there were more than 20.
I regret extremely that I had not an opportunity of seeing the tape worm; the young man not having, as he ought to have done, taken measures for preserving it, and the simple servant girl, who attended his chamber, having, before I had heard of his taking the medicine, thrown it and the other worms into the necessary, not thinking it of consequence to take care of them. The girl, however, and another servant concurs with him respecting the worms which appeared in the vessel; and the tape worm, they say, was alive, so far as to have motion, after it came from him. It is needless to describe his symptoms, as he says they were exactly such as are described by the doctor.
Another young man of my family also, without any consultation or advice, one evening, and morning about three months ago, took 7 Lozenges, which operated powerfully. No worm came from him, but in the course of 2 or 3 days he was quite well; and has since had a considerable accession of flesh and strength.
In short, although I, like many others, have been incredulous with respect to the virtue of Hamilton's Lozenges, I am at length perfectly convinced of their great efficacy and utility.
As I cannot reasonably be supposed to have any motive, except a consideration for public good, for publishing these cases, I flatter myself that I shall not incur ridicule or censure from unthinking men, for adding my second hand testimony to the evidence of the numerous respectable characters who have aimed to render justice to Dr. Hamilton (with whom I have not the slightest acquaintance) and to give important information to their fellow creatures.
I think it not amiss to add, that, from the healthy appearance of the young man, who has been so greatly and quickly relieved, I should have ridiculed his symptoms and apprehensions had he communicated them to me before he took the Lozenges. The fact, I am persuaded, is, that most young persons, who are, from time to time, disordered, without a visible or apparent cause, are afflicted by worms. A. C. HANSON. Annapolis, Sept. 18, 1802.
The Medicine alluded to is sold in the District of Columbia (ONLY) by Samuel Bishop, Bookseller, Alexandria—Dr. John Ott, Druggist, George Town, and Rapine and Conrad, Booksellers, Capitol Hill, Washington. Feb. 4. taw2t.
TO RENT.
The Subscriber will Rent on reasonable terms a two story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE and lot—SITUATED near the Capitol of the United States, in square 759.—Possession may be had immediately by. SAMUEL N. SMALLWOOD. N. B. I will exchange the above property in part for land in or near the District of Columbia. Feb. 7. taw2w.