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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. VI.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCCLXXI
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
MONDAY, MAY 12, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
By AUTHORITY.
AN ACT
For establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, to establish trading houses at such posts and places on the frontiers, or in the Indian country, on either or both sides of the Mississippi river, as he shall judge most convenient, for the purpose of carrying on a liberal trade with the several Indian nations, within the United States, or their territories.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States shall be authorised to appoint a superintendent of Indian trade, whose duty it shall be to purchase and take charge of all goods intended for trade with the Indian nations aforesaid, and to transmit the same to such places as he shall be directed by the President. And he shall take an oath or affirmation faithfully to execute the trust committed to him, and that he will not directly, or indirectly be concerned or interested in any trade, commerce, or barter, but on the public account; and he shall also give bond, in the penal sum of twenty thousand dollars, with sufficient security, to be approved by the secretary of the treasury of the United States, truly and honestly to account, for all the money, goods and other property, whatever, which shall come into his hands, or for which in good faith he ought so to account, and to perform all the duties required of him by this act; and his accounts shall be made up quarter yearly, and transmitted to the secretary of the treasury.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the superintendent of Indian trade shall receive an annual salary of two thousand dollars, payable quarter yearly, at the treasury of the United States.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States shall be authorised to appoint an agent for each trading house established under the provisions of this act; and every such agent shall give bond with sufficient security in such sum as the President shall direct, truly and honestly, to account for all the money, goods, and other property whatever, which shall come into his hands, and for which he ought so to account, and to perform all the duties required of him by this act.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of each of the said agents, to receive from the superintendent of Indian trade, and dispose of, in trade with the Indian nations aforesaid, such goods as may be transmitted to him by the said superintendent, to be received and disposed of as aforesaid, according to the rules and orders which the President of the United States shall prescribe; and every such agent shall take an oath or affirmation, faithfully to execute the trust committed to him; and that he will not, directly or indirectly, be concerned or interested in any trade, commerce or barter, but on the public account, and he shall render an account quarterly, to the superintendent of Indian trade, of all money, goods, and other property whatever, which shall be transmitted to him, or which shall come into his hands, or for which, in good faith, he ought to account; and he shall transmit duplicates of his accounts to the secretary of the treasury of the United States.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the superintendent of Indian trade, the agents, their clerks, or other persons employed by them, shall not be, directly or indirectly, concerned in exporting to a foreign country, any peltries or furs belonging to the United States, or interested in carrying on the business of trade or commerce, on their own, or any other than the public account, or take or apply to his or their own use, any emolument or gain for negotiating or transacting any business or trade, during his or their appointment, agency or employment, other than provided by this act, or excepting for or on account of the United States. And if any such person shall offend against any of the prohibitions aforesaid, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, upon conviction thereof, forfeit to the United States a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars, and shall be removed from such office, agency or employment, and forever thereafter, be incapable of holding any office under the United States: Provided, That if any person, other than a public prosecutor, shall give information of any such offence, upon which a prosecution and conviction shall be had, one half of the aforesaid penalty, when received, shall be for the use of the person giving such information: And provided also, That if such misdemeanor or be committed by the superintendent of Indian trade, or by any agent, it shall be deemed a breach of the condition of his bond, and the penalty thereof may be recovered in any court having competent jurisdiction of the same.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the prices of goods supplied to,
and to be paid for, by the Indians, shall be regulated in such manner, that the capitol stock, furnished by the United States, shall not be diminished.
Sec. 8. Add be it further enacted, That during the continuance of this act, the annual sum of three thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated for the payment of the salary of the superintendent of Indian trade and his clerks, to be paid out of any money in the treasury of the United States, not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That during the continuance of this act, the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised to draw annually from the treasury of the United States a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars, to be applied under his direction to the payment of the agents and clerks; which agents shall be allowed to draw out of the public supplies two rations each, and each clerk one ration, per day.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That the sum of two hundred and sixty thousand dollars, including the sums heretofore appropriated, and applied to the like purpose, and exclusive of the salary of the superintendent of Indian trade, and of the allowances to agents and clerks, be, and the same is hereby appropriated, for the purpose of carrying on trade and intercourse with the Indian nations, in the manner aforesaid, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury of the United States, not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That if any agent or agents, their clerks, or other person employed by them, shall purchase or receive from any Indian, in the way of trade or barter, any gun, or other article commonly used in hunting; any instrument of husbandry or cooking utensil, of the kind usually obtained by Indians in their intercourse with white people, or any article of clothing, excepting skins or furs, he or they shall respectively forfeit the sum of one hundred dollars, for each offence, to be recovered by action of debt, in the name and to the use of the United States, in any court having jurisdiction in like cases: Provided, That no suit shall be commenced except in the state or territory within which the cause of action shall have arisen, or in which the defendant may reside. And it shall be the duty of the superintendent of Indian trade, or of the superintendents of Indian affairs, and their deputies respectively, to whom information of every such offence shall be given, to collect the requisite evidence, if attainable, to prosecute the offender without delay.
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the said superintendent of Indian trade, under the direction of the President of the United States, to cause the said furs and peltry to be sold at public auction, public notice whereof shall be given three weeks previous to such sale, in different parts of the United States, making an equal distribution of the same, in proportion to the demand of the market, and as may be deemed most advantageous to the United States, and upon such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the secretary of war: Provided, That there shall not be less than six annual public sales, of the said furs and peltry, and that the superintendent of Indian trade shall not hold more than two such sales in any state, during any one year.
Sec. 13. And be it further enacted, That this act shall be in force for and during the term of three years, and no longer.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore.
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CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12.
DEBATE On Mr. GREGG's Resolution.
(CONTINUED.)
Mr. RHEA, (of Tennessee) said it was with some difficulty he had prevailed on himself to attempt to make any remarks on the resolution now under consideration, but the duty he owed to his fellow citizens, to this honorable committee, and to himself, constrained him not to remain silent.
It is not many years since the U. S. of America, from being obscure colonies of G. Britain, emerged into sovereignty—The treaty of one thousand seven hundred and eighty three restored peace, and confirmed the independence of these U. States; but they were involved in a large debt, incurred by that war, which terminated in their independence. The U. S. were then possessed of large fertile territory; but agricultural industry was injured by the war, and they were without resources and without commerce.
With the return of peace, agricultural industry was revived and enlarged; an extensive enterprising commerce began to operate and unfold itself. Persevering, active industry, in the business of agriculture—and in that of commerce, in a period of little more than twenty years of peace, hath afforded resources for the payment of a large portion of the public debt; hath increased the wealth of individuals and of the nation, and hath elevated these U. S. to be the second commercial nation in the world: and for this, there is reason to apprehend they have incurred the jealousy of that maritime power whose unprovoked war hastened them into independence.
If the history of commerce is attended to, it will be discovered that it originated with the nations of the east, (as did almost every other effort and speculation of human genius) and from thence travelled westerly. In its course, it continued certain periods of time with some favored cities, and with some favored nations, and when it departed from one city and nation, it took up its residence with another more to the west. Tyre, Carthage, and Alexandria, were ancient cities highly favored by commerce in their respective times. Genoa, Venice, and Amsterdam in modern times; at this time London is the most favored commercial city in the world. Commerce in its progress from east to west, was always attended with a spirit of monopoly. With whatever favored city and nation, commerce resided, that city and nation soon after became ambitious to monopolize commerce to itself, and to exclude (except so far as it might judge proper for its own interest) all other nations from participating equal advantages.
To be, or to be rising to be, a nation of commercial influence, hath from time to time been cause of contention among the nations bordering on the shores of the ocean. That contention for superiority hath in most instances been attended with desolating war; and in many cases ended with the subversion & ruin of a rival commercial power, or of a power who attempted to monopolize commerce to itself. To this cause in a certain degree may be attributed the desolation of Tyre, the demolition of Carthage, and the ruin of Alexandria of ancient times; the fall of Genoa, and the declension of Venice in modern times.
It is many years since Great Britain began to be a nation of commercial importance. Agricultural industry, and manufacturing genius, pursued with steady and unremitting attention, gave wings to her commerce. Her merchant vessels, from her insulated position, as from a center, passed ocean in all directions, and articles of her manufacturing appeared for sale in the ports of every maritime nation.
Commercial success and favorable maritime events, caused the policy of G. Britain to contemplate the dominion of the ocean necessary to secure the existence and continuance of a commercial monopoly; for this purpose the construction of a navy was, with unabating vigor, attended to.
G. Britain, governed by her favorite policy of acquiring unlimited commerce, hath for ages past (except some partial intervals) been engaged in wars with her maritime European neighbors. Any cause hath been laid hold of by her to procure the ruin of a commercial rival. To that policy may be attributed the wars between G. Britain and Holland—between G. Britain and Spain, and between G. Britain and France, which caused the loss of the lives of millions of men, and the expence of millions of money. Actuated by this policy, G. Britain progressed until the commerce of every other European maritime nation hath been destroyed, or made subservient to her interest, and she hath made herself the unrivaled commercial power in Europe.
No nation ever acquired and possessed commerce as extensively as G. Britain.
That wisdom which systematised the plan, and that undeviating persevering policy, which, notwithstanding internal commotion and external wars, conducted her to the summit of commercial power, will ever command admiration. The acquisition is the effect of the work of ages. Her commercial aggrandizement hath been her favorite object, to this her policy for a long series of years hath been directed. In this policy may be discovered the cause of all the wars she hath been engaged in for centuries past. To monopolize the commerce of the world was her paramount object, to retain it the energy of her power will be exerted. In acquiring it her power was the law; in preserving it, the same law will be observed.
The mind cannot without horror contemplate the ravages, carnage and destruction, that monopolizing policy hath occasioned, either directly or indirectly in every quarter of the earth.
It is to be apprehended that G. Britain sees a new commercial rival emerging into existence in the west at a distance of three thousand miles. That, that rival is the United States of America. A new nation, composed of citizens for the most part derived from the dominions of G. Britain. A nation, who as it were in a day, hath arisen into existence and carried its commerce to the most distant regions.
It may with propriety be said, there is reason to believe, that the encreasing commerce of these United States affords more serious cause of inquietude to G. Britain than that of any other nation ever did. The vast territory of these United States, so fertile and so productive of all the necessaries of life; the extensive forests of lofty timber with which that territory is covered, and the certainty that it contains and will produce all the materials necessary for ship building; the temperate manners and fixed habits of the citizens; their agricultural industry and commercial enterprise, their population increasing in a ratio unexperienced since the first settlement of nations, afford sufficient cause for restless alarm.
With deep and coveting regret the policy of G. Britain contemplates these things, and foresees a diminution of her commercial power in the prosperity of that of these U. States.
Great Britain hath destroyed the commerce of Holland, of Spain, of France, and that of most of the other maritime powers of Europe; it only remains to restrict the commerce of these United States, and by that means to seize the commerce of the world.
In conformity to her fixed policy G. Britain hath, contrary to all law, from time to time impressed seamen, citizens of these United States, and in consequence of new maritime rules, not recognized by the laws of nations, and which power hath enabled her to impose, her armed ships have captured merchant ships and vessels of these U. S. not bound to ports blockaded nor carrying articles termed contraband of war; and the same merchant ships and vessels, are condemned by her courts of admiralty, under pretence that a trade not permitted to neutrals in time of peace ought not to be allowed in time war.
It is to be apprehended, that the new regulations imposed by G. Britain, are only an ostensible cause for capturing the merchant ships and vessels of these U. S. and that there is another cause, proceeding from her policy, of more remote consequence. That cause may be the suppression of the commerce of these U. S. or at least to reduce it to a complete dependence on her own commerce. This opinion will appear to be not without reason, if a retrospective view is taken of the policy, the conduct and persevering industry of Great Britain to destroy the commerce of European powers.
When the maritime power of Great Britain is contemplated, it may be enquired, what can these U. S. do to prevent the prostration of their commerce?
Mr. Rhea said, he was not sufficiently conversant in the commercial history of G. Britain to know, what quantities of merchandise, either Holland, Spain or France annually imported from Great Britain: or what quantities of merchandise Great Britain exported directly or indirectly to either of those nations:—but he was induced to believe, that neither of those nations, for that cause, had such strong hold on G. Britain, to induce her to keep in peace, as these U. S. have. That Great Britain had not such interested inducements to preserve peace with either of those nations, as she hath to preserve peace with these U. S. Each of those nations was a near neighbor to Great Britain: these U. S. are west of the Atlantic ocean. Neither of those nations imported annually such great quantities of merchandise from G. Britain and her dominions, as these U. S. do; it is questionable whether any other nation ever did.
Great Britain hath commenced her career of injuring the commerce of these U. S. not by direct warfare, but by a mode of restraint and spoliation as efficient in event, if persisted in and suffered. There is reason to believe
that these restraining regulations are put in force as matter of experiment, and if it is perceived that they are submitted to other new regulations will be invented, adopted and enforced until the desired object is obtained.
G. Britain (and every other nation, whatever system be acted on to obtain it) is bound only by her own interest. If that interest directs her policy to attempt a diminution or subversion of the commerce of the U. S. that attempt will be made. An attempt already hath been made to restrain the commerce of these U. S. by impressing seamen and capturing ships and vessels.
Mr. Rhea said, it was his opinion, that some principle of reaction ought to be adopted, that it should consist of certain commercial regulations, which may be commensurate with the injury. That this regulation may be a suspension of the importation of goods, wares and merchandise from the United Kingdoms of G. Britain and Ireland, & the colonial dependencies thereof, as is declared in the resolution of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, now under consideration. The measure which ought to be adopted should be effectual and within the power of these U. S.
Mr. Rhea said, he was not particularly attached to that resolution, his desire was that some regulation might be made that would be commensurate to the object.
Every nation hath a right to determine whether it will or will not import merchandise from any other nation. If it determine not to import, and did not import, that is not a just cause, nor ought to be any cause of offence to the other nation. It was not his desire that the U. S. should give cause of offence to, or commence hostilities or be at war with any nation. He was firmly determined not to surrender any right, which in his opinion, did belong to the people of these U. S.
These U. S. import annually from G. Britain merchandise to the amount of more than thirty millions of dollars from the dominions of G. Britain. The vending so great a quantity of merchandise to these U. S. is an object of the first magnitude to G. Britain, and which she would at any time, particularly at the present, be very reluctant to lose. If adequate commercial regulations be adopted, there is reason to believe that G. Britain will be induced for preservation of her own interest to make friendly arrangements, will remove all existing differences, and do justice to these United States, in their commercial concerns, agreeably to the existing, known, used and accustomed laws of nations.
If on the reverse, it shall so be, that G. Britain will refuse to make friendly arrangements and to do that justice which these U. S. are entitled to, and will persevere in impressing seamen, citizens of these U. S. and will continue to commit injuries on their commerce: one of two things must be the consequence. These U. S. have either to submit their commerce to the policy of G. Britain, or to call forth their energies to resist the attempt of deprivation. If G. Britain shall hazard a contest, she hath much to lose, and a war may terminate as much to her injury as to that of these U. S.
In discussing the subject under consideration, arguments had been deduced from geographical divisions of these U. S. and from the injury which might be done to the exportation of particular articles of particular states. These geographical distinctions might as well not have been made—these U. S. on every national question are one. Arguments deduced from any injury which may accrue to the exportation of any particular production of any particular state, are not well founded. In this case is involved the welfare and interest of these U. S. The policy of G. Britain may be to suppress the commerce of these U. S. if possible, or to reduce it to an entire subserviency on her own commerce.
It hath been said that G. Britain is fighting for her national existence, and that this being so, the U. S. ought not now to urge their complaints. If it be so, these U. S. have not been the cause of that war; these U. S. have not been aiding the enemies of Great Britain, they have preserved an impartial neutral position. They have not been hostile or inimical to Great Britain in the course of that war. Their conduct hath been the conduct of friendship. But Great Britain is said to be fighting for her national existence, if so, to what cause is that war to be assigned? Is the non performance of the treaty of Amiens as it related to Malta a cause of that war? If so what nation refused the performance? G. Britain or France? The answer is evident. Can Great Britain justify injuries done to her friends? Will Great Britain attempt to justify her unjust attempts to suppress the commerce of these U. S.
But it is said G. Britain is fighting her national existence. Admiring so many gentlemen say, in the event of the war, Great Britain shall lose her national existence: that loss in the day of retribution be attributed to these U. S. not.

Agriculture and commerce are mutually assisting to each other, agriculture supports commerce, commerce gives life and vigor to agriculture, agricultural industry would become languid and feeble if it were confined to supply the mere necessaries of life. Commerce, subservient to the will of another will soon cease to be.
The idea that the commerce of these U.S. can be suppressed is not to be admitted—that commerce cannot be suppressed it must increase and enlarge itself. Empire and commerce originated in the east and travelled to the west. A period may be not far distant, when commerce will take up her favorite residence in these U.S. and these U.S. then be the greatest commercial nation in the world.
MR. GREGG. If no other gentleman is disposed to occupy the floor I will ask the attention of the committee for a few moments. Indisposition, if there was no other cause, would prevent me from detaining them longer. I feel myself under some obligation before the question is taken, to make some explanations of my motives for bringing forward this measure, as I have been particularly called upon to do by several gentlemen who have taken a part in this debate.
When I had the honor a few days ago of addressing the committee, I stated that I had reflected maturely on the subject, and that the resolution now under consideration appeared to me the best measure in our power to adopt in the present circumstances of the country. I stated, however, at the same time, that if a majority of the committee entertained a different opinion, I should be willing to relinquish my own impressions on this subject, as I considered it all important to combine a strong vote in favor of such measures as we might adopt. I believe that a weak measure carried by a great majority, will be more powerful than a strong measure carried by a small majority. Having confined myself to the discussion of the measure under consideration, I expected that it would have been examined on its own merits. But contrary to this expectation I was surprised to hear the gentleman from Virginia state in his first breath that this was not a proposition of mine, but a cabinet measure. I wish the gentleman had designed to inform us what he meant by a cabinet. I perceive no such thing in the constitution or laws. I believe the phrase is peculiar to the court of St. James, where the ministers of the king are called the cabinet. I have heard the heads of departments and attorney general, assembled by the President on great occasions, called the cabinet. I have also heard three or four members of this House, who have considered themselves the organs for conducting all its business, called the cabinet. If it be either of these cabinets, they have not been consulted by me. The origin of this business is no secret. A number of gentlemen, who thought something ought to be done, showed me a proposition which they wished to submit to the House. I saw several propositions—one in the hands of a gentleman from New Jersey, going to a prohibition of all commercial intercourse with G. Britain—and others, embracing a more moderate system of measures. I showed these gentlemen what I had drawn up—they differed from me in opinion, and the result was my putting this resolution upon the table, that it might receive that fair discussion which I conceived its merits entitled to.
The gentleman from Virginia has also brought into view a vote of mine given on the bill making an appropriation for carrying into effect the treaty commonly called Jay's treaty. I should have taken no notice of this allusion, had it not been made in such a way as appears to be calculated to impress the idea that my vote might have prevented that treaty from going into operation. This is not the fact; as on the final vote there were 51 affirmatives, and 42 negatives. I voted in the affirmative. Had I voted in the negative, the vote would have been 50 to 49—and the sense of the Speaker was well known, as he had previously voted in committee of the whole. There was a proposition offered to the House, which I voted for, as a preamble to the resolution; the object of which was to express the opinion of the House that the treaty was a bad one; that it was not such as the country had a right to expect; but that under all circumstances it was better to make the appropriations for carrying it into effect. I believe it was understood if the preamble carried, the minority would vote for carrying the treaty into effect; and though it did not carry I did not consider that a sufficient reason for voting against it. The treaty had been regularly negotiated—I do not say it was such as it ought to have been; but it was better to let it go into operation than lose it by a small majority. The President had ratified it; and a majority of the Representatives, in committee of the whole approved it. I will ask, then, the gentleman from Virginia, if he will be so putting General Washington, two-thirds of the Senate, and fifty-one Representatives in straightjackets? I believe the sense of the nation will revolt at the idea; and I believe the people, if the subject had been submitted to them, would have voted as I did. How do I infer this? Because every man who voted for the treaty came to Congress again if he chose. I voted for it, and I never was elected by a greater majority. There is no district in the State of Pennsylvania more republican than which I then represented, for now the representative of another man now from it is republican itself.
making some observations on the remarks I made on introducing this measure, has ascribed to me an expression which I deny absolutely having made. I wished an opportunity at the time to explain, but the gentleman did not see proper to indulge me; and I believe this is the only instance in which such a refusal has been made. The idea which I expressed was, that this measure would attack G. Britain in her warehouses and work shops, and would thus reach her vitals. I observed that the merchants and manufacturers were the great support of that nation; and that if we adopted this measure, it would so affect those two classes of men;—that they would become our friends and the advocates of our measures. The gentleman from Maryland, has on the contrary, attributed to me the wish of stabbing Britain to her vitals; ascribing to me the idea of wishing to destroy her government. I should be sorry to see this effect produced. On the contrary, I wish to see that government preserved in its vigor, as a check to her great rival power. I believe a considerable portion of our own safety depends on those two nations checking each other.
I observed that I had no idea that this measure would lead to war. I deny that it is a war measure. There is nothing warlike in it. It is a plain commercial measure, which we have a right to establish. But I observed that if G. Britain should view it in a different light and go to war, she was not so much to be dreaded, as we should be able to take as many of her trading vessels or at least an equal value of them by means of our privateers, as she could of ours. From this the gentleman has inferred that I am for meeting the British navy with the privateers of our citizens, and added that any man who talked so absurdly, ought to be shut up in a dark room, and confined in a straight waistcoat. I am willing that the gentleman from Maryland should have the credit of being the author of all such flourishes; but before he undertakes to anathematize other gentlemen, he ought to give some specimen, which I am sure he has not yet done, of his own superior powers.
I have no expectation that this resolution will prevail, as I find many gentlemen who advocate strong ground, consider this too high. As I said at the beginning, I am ready to meet them on any other ground. Why do they not come out and propose their measures. If I think the measure they propose will do, I will vote for it. But while we are going on this way, we can never come to the point. Let gentlemen then avow themselves for or against this measure. It appears to me that those who object to this measure as too strong, have been answered by unanswerable arguments; and I can hardly see how we can relinquish this ground, and descend to other.
I regret that some things have been said in the course of this discussion, whose natural tendency is to divide instead of uniting us. Of this description is the alleged jealousy between our merchants and farmers—a topic more fitted to destroy than promote conciliation. I wish to bury all kinds of party distinction in the discussion of this subject; I think such topics highly improper; and that every pains ought to be taken to keep out of view such sources of jealousy. I myself am a farmer, a practical farmer; and have no idea of giving up the interests of agriculture to commerce. But I have always considered the two so intimately connected as to be inseparable. If it were not for the merchants of Baltimore and Philadelphia, the people I represent would be in a perilous condition. What they raise beyond their own wants, they dispose of to them; and were it not for them, their surplus productions would rot on their hands, and they would become indolent and poor.
There is another view of this subject, largely dwelt upon, which I exceedingly regret, the power and importance of G. Britain. I am willing to agree that Great Britain is a powerful nation, and that her navy is invincible—Still I am not willing to resign my rights, and the rights of the nation into her hands. We have, on a former occasion, heard almost every argument brought forward in the same manner as on the present occasion; they had not then influence, however, to prevent a similar measure with that under consideration. I regret that they have this influence now. If we shall not adopt this resolution from its influence on our revenue, or from any other cause, I hope we shall not reject it, because Great Britain may take offence at it. I wish this consideration had been left entirely out of view; that whatever we do, we may do as the representatives of the nation without regard to G. Britain.
The Speaker, in the course of his remarks, has alluded to an observation of mine relative to the sequestration of British debts; regretted that I made it, and expressed his belief that I would not myself agree to the measure. I certainly should not, except in a case of extreme necessity. I said that if Great Britain should violate the treaty between us in every respect but one, she could not consider us as bound by the single remaining article. But should we be released from the treaty, it is said to be questionable whether the sequestration would in any case be justifiable. I believe there are extreme cases in which it would, and the Speaker and myself once agreed on that point. If Great Britain should, in violation of the treaty, let loose her cruisers, and seize our property without notice, I believe such a measure would be justifiable, though even then I should take it with reluctance. I have no further observations to make. If gentlemen indisposed to this measure will
suggest one that is more moderate, I will exercise my right of judging on it. MR. DAWSON—I have indulged the disposition, which I always feel to be silent, during a very lengthy debate, and have attended to the observations of other gentlemen, sometimes with pleasure—sometimes with pain—I should continue that indulgence, did I not apprehend, that from the length which the debate seems to promise, I shall not have an opportunity of giving my yeas or nay; and as I propose to vote against that resolution, it might be concluded, that I view it as other gentlemen do, who are in opposition, or that my vote is influenced by any of the reasons or considerations which have been urged by most of them.
I consider that resolution simply as a commercial regulation, which under the powers granted to Congress by the constitution we have a right to pass, and I hold it to be an internal regulation which it is our duty to pass, whenever the true interest of our country in our judgment shall require it, without enquiring what effect it will have on the feelings of any foreign nation whatever. At present, however, I deem it premature, and I hope it will never become necessary—whenever that necessity shall arrive, I will join the advocates of this resolution in its support, or in the support of any other measures which shall go to injure those who persevere in injuring us—and this has been my conduct during the whole session—I have been in favor of every measure which goes to secure the honor or interest of our country, let that measure be directed against what nation it may—but I repeat, that I hope it will never be necessary—this hope does not arise from any confidence which I have in the magnanimity or forbearance of any nation—I believe that they are all disposed to aggress when they have power, and that that disposition is only checked by the opposition of others acting on their own interest—and a discovery of this spirit on our part, with a manly determination to support our own rights, and a sacred regard for the rights of others, will I trust produce that effect at the present crisis—should they not, I repeat that I will join in any measure to support these rights & to obtain justice.
This resolution has been supported by some of its friends, and met by all its opponents as a war measure—it is extremely difficult to ascertain what gentlemen mean by a war-measure—if they mean that it is a measure which we have not a right to adopt without consulting others, and that the adoption of it will give just cause for war, I dissent from them in toto—I believe it simply to be a commercial regulation intended to meet the present state of things, and that we have a perfect right to pass it, without enquiring what influence it will have at St. James's, or St. Cloud—I believe this is the place intended for the free exercise of all powers granted by the constitution.
If, sir, they mean that it may afford a pretext for war, I without hesitation admit that it may, and so may either of the resolutions which have been submitted to the committee, over which you, with so much propriety preside. I well know that nations, like intoxicated individuals, when blinded by passion or superior power, seldom want pretexts for differing with their friends; to prove this I will not appeal to antiquity, or even to our own revolution. The history of the present moment—the state of Europe confirms this important, though melancholy truth; and if, sir, the passing of either of those resolutions, all of which I consider as standing on the same footing as to that power; and one of which I trust will pass; if I say that will afford a pretext for a war—if, sir, by the folly or vices of other governments, we are forced to meet that state of things, I am not among those who are disposed to despond, or ready to acknowledge the superiority of other countries over ours. Armed, sir, with the shield of justice, and fighting in defence of our just rights, while I feel a pleasing confidence, that we have more means in our power to injure any nation in Europe, than that nation has to injure us; these means I never wish to use, or to see that state of things—nor do I wish to put our finances or my country to temporary embarrassment or inconvenience, as I believe this resolution would do, especially the southern part of it, until the necessity shall be more apparent, and until it shall be seen that G. Britain perseveres in a system of measures calculated to check and destroy our rising greatness, and eventually the independence of our country; at present, therefore, I am against the adoption of the resolution, under the hope that it will be unnecessary; that we shall obtain justice without it.
Should I be disappointed in this hope I pledge myself to unite in any measures which shall go to maintain the rights, honor, and interest of that country so dear to us all, let those measures be directed against what nation they may, I will never surrender a perfect right, or temporise with principle. (Debate to be continued.)
FOR SALE, A Handsome two story BRICK HOUSE, 22 feet front by 34 feet back, with a kitchen, stable and carriage house, its situation for a public or private dwelling is superior to any house near the Navy Yard, it commands a perfect view of the Yard and shipping and is now rented for 300 dollars per annum. I will also sell a valuable unimproved Lot near the premises in sq. 82x—Young negroes will be taken in part payment. For terms apply to the subscriber living near the Navy Yard, or to Mr. Samuel McIntire. NICHOLAS VOSS. Washington, Feb. 24—w4t
(By Authority.) AN ACT Appropriating five hundred dollars for the relief of the poor. BE it enacted by the first and second chambers of the city council of Washington, That the treasurer be and is hereby authorised to pay out of any funds not otherwise appropriated the sum of five hundred dollars to the order of the trustees of the poor. JNO. DEMPSEY, President, of the First Chamber of the city council of Washington. PHINEAS BRADLEY, President, pro tempore Second Chamber of the city council of Washington. APPROVED, February 8th, 1805. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. Test THOS. HERTY, REG.
AN ACT Making an appropriation for rebuilding the bridge on South N street over James Creek. BE it enacted by the first and second chambers of the City Council of Washington, That a sum not exceeding three hundred and fifty dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated for rebuilding the bridge on South N street over James Creek to be expended under the direction of the Mayor. SEC. 2. Be it enacted, That the Mayor be authorised to sell the lumber of the old bridge at public auction and the proceeds be returned to the treasurer to be deposited with the funds of the corporation. JNO. DEMPSEY, President first chamber, &c. JNO. BECKLEY, President pro tempore second chamber, &c. APPROVED, October 19, 1805. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. Test THOMAS HERTY, REG.
AN ACT Making an appropriation for the relief of the poor. BE it enacted by the first and second chambers of the city council of Washington, That the sum of seven hundred dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated for the relief of the poor to be paid by the treasurer to the trustees and by them to be expended as authorised by former acts making provision for the city poor. SEC. 2. Be it enacted, That if the monies in the treasury be inadequate to the above appropriation that the Mayor be authorised to borrow the same to be repaid by the treasurer out of the tax for the support of the poor, infirm, and diseased of the city as the said tax is collected. JNO. DEMPSEY, President first chamber, &c. JNO. BECKLEY, President pro tempore, second chamber, &c. APPROVED, November 29th, 1805. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. Test THOMAS HERTY, REG.
Left, through mistake, the latter part of the last session of Congress, at the Office of the National Intelligencer, a pair of convex SILVER SPECTACLES. May 12—3t
PUBLIC SALE. BY virtue of a decree of the hon. High Court of Chancery, the subscriber will sell at public sale, on the premises, on TUESDAY, the 20th day of May next, at 12 o'clock, if fair, otherwise, the next fair day, on a credit of twelve months for one half of the purchase money, and the residue upon a credit of 18 months—the purchaser giving bond and security, with interest thereon from the day of sale. The plantation, late the property of John Smith, deceased, situate on Patuxent river, in St. Mary's county, containing 940 or 50 acres. The said tract or parcel of land, will either be sold entire, or in such parcels as may be considered most advantageous—There are on this place a large Brick Dwelling House, a little out of repair, and convenient out houses; the situation of this place renders it desirable. A particular description of the land is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed no person will become a purchaser without having viewed the premises. JOSEPH FORD, Trustee. May 12—4t
NOTICE. The SYNOD OF PHILADELPHIA is to meet, by adjournment, in the Third Presbyterian church, in the city of Philadelphia, on Tuesday, the 13th day of May inst. at 11 o'clock A. M. NATHL. IRWIN, Stated Clerk. Printers of public papers in Easton, (Md.) Baltimore, City of Washington, Lancaster, York, Carlisle, Northumberland, &c. are respectfully requested to republish the above. N. I. May 12.
By an order from the Orphan's court of Prince George's county, will be sold at public sale on the 5th day of June next, all the property of Justinian Greenwell, deceased, consisting of some Negroes, a man by the name of Barney, a girl by the name of Henney, one do. named Loixer—all the household and kitchen furniture, a two wheel chair, two mares, two cows some hogs, and several other things too tedious to mention. Six months credit will be given, by the purchasers giving bonds with two approved securities, from the day of sale. The sale will be at the subscriber's tavern, to commence selling at 11 o'clock. ANN GREENWELL, administratrix of J. Greenwell deceased. May 12—w3t
WASHINGTON CITY. MONDAY, MAY 12.
In addition to, and corroboration of the statements we have made in relation to the measures taken by the government on Spanish affairs, we offer the following supplement, comprising extracts from the remarks submitted by several gentlemen on the floor of Congress.
I. With regard to the document alleged to have been suppressed— Mr. Alston says—"A particular document has been referred to, the receipt of which I have heard one or two gentlemen say, might have altered their votes on the bill passed by the House. But I was astonished to hear such a declaration. It could not have altered my opinion; it had in my mind no bearing on the measure."
Mr. Smilie says—"So far was the message of the 17th of January, which had been alluded to, from having any influence in changing his vote, that it tended strongly to confirm him in the propriety of it."
Mr. G. W. Campbell says—"It is said, sir, that a certain communication which was calculated to affect our votes relative to the bill making appropriation for the purchase of the Floridas, was detained some weeks after it was received from our minister abroad, before it was laid before us. I say, Mr. Speaker, that no communication made to this House was calculated, in my opinion, to alter the votes of the members of the House on that subject, certainly none that would have changed mine."
II. With regard to the alleged threat of France— Mr. G. W. Campbell says—"With regard to some other remarks made by a gentleman from Pennsylvania, (Mr. J. Clay,) I think it proper to state that there is no communication before this House which authorises the assertion that a threat has been made by France against the United States. I deny, sir, that there is any document which if properly understood, can be construed to have such a meaning. I say, likewise, that there is no document before the House which authorises the assertion, that France told us, if you give Spain one blow, we will give you ten or two, as stated by the gentleman from Virginia, (Mr. Randolph). There is no such expression, nor any other that would countenance the idea. France was not brought into the question as being concerned in our differences with Spain. She has, indeed, been lugged in, in the place of argument; and we have been charged with truckling to France, when in all our proceedings the name of France has hardly ever been mentioned, except by gentlemen in debate, who will not admit that Spain exists as a nation."
Mr. Jackson says—"The gentleman from Virginia (Mr. J. Randolph) has declared that France said if we gave Spain one blow, she would give us two or ten in return, and others have declared France threatened us with war. Sir, I assert there are no such facts contained in the secret dispatches sent to us."
Mr. Jackson adds—"I will undertake to say that all the information we received from the documents on this point, was in answer to the enquiry, what their conduct would be, if we declared war against Spain, to which they replied they were compelled to take part with Spain."
III. With regard to the charge of an intention to bribe France— Mr. G. W. Campbell says—"I deem it proper also to say, that the assertion that any member of this House voted for a measure calculated to bribe one nation, to induce another to give up her rightful property, so far as it may be applied to me, is without foundation, and not authorised by any act of mine, and that no man will undertake to say so."
Mr. Campbell adds—"Mr. Speaker, I think it proper here to state that there was no part of my conduct such as to authorise any man to say the measure I voted for was calculated to bribe any nation. This was not my intention; it was not the intention of the majority of this House, and such an allegation cannot be believed by the public, or by any unprejudiced and candid individual."
Mr. Eppes says—"It is said we have appropriated money not for the purchase of Florida, but to induce France to bully Spain out of her right. On this subject, I have never had but one opinion. I have always believed, and I still believe, that the money will be fairly employed in purchasing Florida of the rightful owner. The gentleman from Virginia will do me the justice to recollect, that I held this language with closed doors. I hold it now in the presence of the people. That France may ultimately get the money is highly probable, and why? Has not the gentleman from Virginia told us the sovereignty of Spain is annihilated, that the powers of her minister are signed Charles Maurice Talleyrand? But of what importance is it to us what becomes of the money we pay Spain? Are we to become the guardians of Spain? Shall we not purchase a territory important to the United States, because Spain may be bullied or cheated out of the money she receives from us? If Spain is really in such a degraded state that she has no will of her own, has her conduct towards the United States been such, as to induce us not to avail ourselves of the situation in which we find her? For my own part, I care not what use Spain makes of the money paid to her for Florida."

rida. It is of no importance to me as a representative, nor to the people. That the purchase will be fairly made of Spain, and the money paid to Spain, I have no doubt. The government dare not employ it in any other way."
IV. With regard to the charge of an attempt to draw money from the treasury without an appropriation by law—Mr. Jackson says—"In relation to the principal charge made against him, (the secretary of state)—his having attempted to draw money from the treasury without an appropriation by law; it is not true—no such attempt was made. I happened to see the secretary of the treasury near the door of this House, and asked him whether it was true that such an attempt was made, and he told me it was not; that it was proposed in the executive cabinet before Congress met, to instruct our minister to open a negotiation for the purchase of the Floridas upon the supposition that Congress would appropriate the money when they met—but that he had remarked it was not certain that Congress would make the appropriation—and he added that this proposition did not come from the secretary of state, but from the President himself."
Extract of a letter from W. Lee, counsel at Bordeaux dated February 28, 1806, received at Boston.
"By a late decree of his Imperial and royal majesty, the importation of all manufactured cottons, plain or printed, is prohibited, and a duty of thirty francs is laid on all cotton wool imported after the 22d of February."
BY THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States of America.
A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS satisfactory information has been received that Henry Whitby, commanding a British armed vessel, called the Leader, did on the twenty-fifth day of the month of April last, within the waters and jurisdiction of the United States, and near to the entrance of the harbor of New-York, by a cannon shot fired from the said vessel Leader, commit a murder on the body of John Pierce, a citizen of the United States, then pursuing his lawful vocations within the same waters and jurisdiction of the United States and near to their shores; and that the said Henry Whitby cannot at this time be brought to justice by the ordinary process of law. AND WHEREAS it does further appear that, both before and after the said day, sundry trespasses, wrongs and unlawful interruptions and vexations on trading vessels, coming to the United States, and within their waters and vicinity, were committed by the said armed vessel the Leader, her officers and people; by one other armed vessel called the Cambrian, commanded by John Nairne, her officers and people; and by one other armed vessel called the Driver, commanded by Slingsby Simpson, her officers and people, which vessels, being all of the same nation, were aiding and assisting each other in the trespasses, interruptions, and vexations aforesaid. NOW THEREFORE, to the end that the said Henry Whitby may be brought to justice, and due punishment inflicted for the said murder, I do hereby especially enjoin and require all officers having authority, civil or military, and all other persons within the limits or jurisdiction of the United States, where soever the said Henry Whitby may be found, now or hereafter to apprehend & secure the said Henry Whitby, and him safely and diligently to deliver to the civil authority of the place, to be proceeded against according to law.
AND I DO HEREBY further require that the said armed vessel the Leader, with her other officers and people, and the said armed vessels the Cambrian and Driver, their officers and people, immediately & without any delay, depart from the harbors and waters of the United States. And I do for ever interdict the entrance of all other vessels which shall be commanded by the said Henry Whitby, John Nairne, and Slingsby Simpson, or either of them:
AND if the said vessels, or any of them, shall fail to depart as aforesaid, or shall re-enter the harbors or waters aforesaid, I do in that case forbid all intercourse with the said armed vessels, the Leader, the Cambrian and the Driver, or with any of them, and all officers and crews thereof, & do prohibit all supplies & aid from being furnished them or any of them. And I do declare & make known, that if any person, from or within the jurisdictional limits of the United States, shall afford any aid to either of the said armed vessels, contrary to the prohibition contained in this Proclamation, either in repairing such vessel, or in furnishing her, her officers or crew, with supplies of any kind, or in any manner whatever; or if any pilot shall assist in navigating any of the said armed vessels, unless it be for the purpose of carrying them in the first instance beyond the limits and jurisdiction of the United States; such person or persons shall on conviction, suffer all the pains and penalties by the laws provided for such offences: And I do hereby enjoin and require all persons bearing office civil or military within the United States, and all others, citizens or inhabitants thereof, or being within the same, with vigilance and promptitude to exert their respective authorities, and to be aiding and assisting to the carrying this proclamation and every part thereof into full effect.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand. (L. S.)
Given at the city of Washington, the third day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six, and of the sovereignty and independence of the United States the thirtieth.
(Signed) TH: JEFFERSON. By the President. (Signed) JAMES MADISON. Secretary of State. Alexandria, May 8. AGRICULTURAL.
MR. CUSTIS's agricultural meeting and annual sheep shearing took place at Arlington, on Wednesday the 30th ult. and was attended by gentlemen from the adjoining counties. The annual premium for the finest ram lamb of one year old, was adjudged to a lamb bred by Ludwell Lee, Esq. of Belmont, in the county of Loudoun. The judges were very minute in their inspection, and we hope succeeding years will produce increasing exertion in the improvement of this valuable race of domestic animals.
The prize lamb possesses fine proportions, with a fleece of good quality, close and well packed, though rather short. His gross weight 161 pounds; weight of fleece 7 pound three quarters. Fleece weigh very light this season, owing to the mildness of our winter. Arlington prime ewes average 5 pounds.
The annual premium will continue for eight years yet to come, together with a valuable privilege annexed, viz. Any person obtaining a premium has a right, within the time just mentioned, to demand a lamb of the improved flock free of charge.
We truly hope that success may crown these early efforts in the cause of domestic economy; as experience shews that it is becoming in a republic like ours to be independent of all nations, especially for those things we most want and can most easily obtain at home. Providence has wisely gifted man with the power of supplying his wants from the means within his reach. We are endowed with a portion of every soil and climate, and having foreign example before us are incited to use the same industry to effect as useful purposes.
Charleston, April 29. Captain Sayre, from Havana, informs, that two days previous to his leaving that port, the captain of a vessel, which had arrived there from Jamaica, stated that just before he sailed a British packed had arrived with accounts of the DEATH of GEORGE III. King of Great Britain. A number of letters, from respectable houses at Havana, received in this city, communicate the same intelligence.
Philadelphia, 8th May. His Britannic Majesty's Consul General, for the middle and southern states of America, gives this public notice to the merchants and traders, of the official information he has received, that it is the intention of his Excellency, Sir Eyre Coote, K. B. his majesty's governor of the Island of Jamaica, to extend the duration of the Proclamation, issued by his honor, lieutenant general Nugent, on the 17th October, 1805, relative to the permitting the Importation of certain articles, enumerated in that Proclamation, from the U. S. of America into that island, for a further period of six months, from and after its expiration, that is to say, from the 30th of June to the 31st of December, 1806. P. BOND.
LONDON, MARCH 17.
AMERICA. We have not yet received any authentic account of the steps taken by the legislature of America, with respect to Spain, France, or Great Britain, but we entertain little doubt of the amicable adjustment of the present differences between our ancient colonies and the parent state. The illustrious statesmen we have now at the helm of affairs, have taken the most effectual steps to accomplish this happy end. An order, as we stated in our last, is said to have been issued to discharge all American subjects from our ships. This measure is in the true spirit of an enlightened and dignified policy; and we cannot doubt, but those ministers who have thus promptly done away the injustice and oppression complained of by the Americans; will maintain, with becoming firmness, the maritime rights of their own countrymen. Mr. Munroe, the American minister, at our court, has already had several conferences with the new administration, relative to the matters in dispute between the two countries, which, connected with the abovementioned order, and the appointment of the Earl of Selkirk, as ambassador to the United States, leaves no room to doubt of the speedy establishment of perfect harmony between the two nations, on the solid basis of mutual interest, sound policy, and renovated friendship.
India Trade.—The trade of neutrals—particularly that of the United States—with India, has been made a subject of debate in the British parliament. It has been there stated, that three quarters of the commerce with India is carried on under neutral flags:—That, while the merchants of Europe were excluded from the traffic, in 1805, twenty nine American vessels cleared at Calcutta alone; and that the Americans supplied the West India colonies with India productions. In this debate, Mr. Secretary Fox said, "Every body knew, that the question of the carrying trade, and the intercourse between the United States of America, and the East and West Indies, was a subject of a very delicate nature, and that representations therein had been made from the United States: which were now under the most serious consideration of his majesty's government. Lord Castlereagh, in the same debate, hoped his majesty's ministers would proceed in those important negotiations with the United States, with all that temper and forbearance which was due to a country whose interests had been so long connected with ours; and at the same time with that firmness and decision which were due to the rights and interests of Great Britain. It was mentioned in this debate, that the English East India company's charter had now only seven years to run."
sentations therein had been made from the United States: which were now under the most serious consideration of his majesty's government. Lord Castlereagh, in the same debate, hoped his majesty's ministers would proceed in those important negotiations with the United States, with all that temper and forbearance which was due to a country whose interests had been so long connected with ours; and at the same time with that firmness and decision which were due to the rights and interests of Great Britain. It was mentioned in this debate, that the English East India company's charter had now only seven years to run. [Boston Centinel.]
Boston, May 5. LATEST FROM EUROPE.
By the packet, capt. Trott, from Liverpool, we have our files of London papers, continued to the 23d March. It appears, from them, that dispatches had been received from France, by a flag of truce, on which a cabinet council was immediately held. They were understood to have come from M. Talleyrand, addressed to Mr. Fox. There was also a dispatch brought over in the same flag of truce, to Baron Jacobi, the Prussian minister. Both these dispatches were enclosed in a letter from the commander of Boulogne to lord Keith, requesting his lordship to forward them immediately. These particulars are stated in our papers of the latest dates; at which time nothing further had transpired on the subject.
The Expose of the state of the French empire, had been received in England. It is an elaborate work, and embraces a wide and extensive field of political speculation. The terms upon which England may obtain peace, are, when fully considered, nothing less than an equality of maritime strength; France, at the same time, to retain every acquisition she has made on the continent of Europe. While this language is held out to England, the Expose enumerates Holland as one of the federative parts of the "Grand Empire," not merely as an allied power with France, but as incorporated with that kingdom. The intention too, of revolutionizing the Turkish provinces is openly avowed. After these pacific declarations, the Expose goes on to state the improvements making in the French ports;—it observes:
"If you cast your eyes on our ports, you will see that exertions are making on both seas, to render them more accessible, more commodious, and more secure. Basins are digging at Antwerp; sluices and canals are forming at Antwerp, Dieppe, Ostend, Dunkirk, and Havre. At Honfleur, Bordeaux, Nice, Hulinguen, Belleisle, Ajaccio, and Bastia, quays are constructed, and jetties or moles lengthened or rebuilt. All these different kinds of works are carrying on at Rochelle. The cleansing of the ports of Cotte and Marseilles is continued, and that of Oleron is enlarging. The ports of Dielette and Castellet are prepared in such a manner as to be capable of receiving a great number of vessels and gun boats, which will alarm the inhabitants of the English islands of Jersey and Guernsey, as those at Boulogne menace Dover and London. The soundings taken at Bruc have afforded satisfactory results; the Rhone will have a port. Engineers have examined what improvements it is possible to make in that of Genoa. Six millions eight hundred and fifty thousand francs have been expended on the military ports. This sum has been principally applied in the excavations, the jetties of the mole, the construction of the outer port and basin, and the foundation of the new port, Buonaparte, which, destined to complete this beautiful maritime creation, and worthy of his name, will be, on the channel, the terror of England; at Boulogne, the basin and the sluice, the completion of the works which constitute the whole of the port, and the construction of the establishments by which it is surrounded; at Ambleteuse, the works necessary for deepening the port, the elevation of the jetty, which protects it from the sand driven against it by the west winds, the line walls, and the buildings; at Brest, the formation of an artificial island, the excavation in the rock, the hospitals, the magazines, the arsenal, the barracks, and the completion of the batteries; at Antwerp, the continuation of the rapid works which are to form the arsenal of our marine on the North Sea, the erection of quays and work shops; in the road of Rochefort, the jetties on which fort Bayard is to be erected, and the operations of every kind required by this difficult construction."
[We shall endeavor in our next, to give a more particular account of this extraordinary state paper.]
We feel the utmost pleasure (says a respectable London paper) in being enabled, by the best authority, to assure our readers, that the illustrious statesmen, whom we have now at the helm, have taken the most effectual steps to adjust all differences with America; & that the earl of Selkirk, is going out ambassador to the United States, for the purpose of establishing perfect harmony between the two countries, on the solid basis of mutual interest, sound policy and renovated friendship!
Letters from London assure us, that the most friendly intercourse subsists between the American minister in England, and the government of that country; and that no doubts were entertained of an immediate adjustment of our differences, on such fair and equitable principles, as would bind the two nations in still stronger bonds of amity and friendship.
AN ACT Making a further appropriation for East Capitol street and twentieth street west.
Be it enacted by the first and second chambers of the city council of Washington, That the further sum of four hundred dollars be appropriated for opening a road thirty feet in width, along the center of East Capitol street from 2d, to 18th street east; and that the further sum of one hundred dollars be appropriated to finish the repair of 20th street west.
Sec. 2. Be it enacted, That there shall be appointed by the mayor three inhabitants, residents of the neighbourhood of said streets, whose duty it shall be, to contract for, and superintend the expenditure of the appropriations aforesaid; provided always, and be it further enacted, that no part of the sum hereby appropriated for east Capitol street, shall be paid or advanced until the proprietors of the upper bridge now erecting over Anacostia Creek shall have commenced and opened a road thirty feet in width from the said Bridge to the termination of the street herein directed to be opened in such manner as to connect the said roads for public use.
No. DEMPSEY, President first Chamber &c. SAML. HAMILTON, President second Chamber, &c. APPROVED. November 29th 1805. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. Test, THOS. HERTY, Rec.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
SOLOMAN MYER will sell through the Auctioneer at the Pennsylvania Hotel on Friday the 16th instant, on a liberal credit, for approved paper, the two houses on Ninth, and D streets, the one occupied by the Messrs Ways for a printing office, the other by Mr. Woodward. Also a variety of articles and furniture, such as he may not have use for in the tavern; to wit, the remains of a printing office, to which belongs a new and complete font of figures and rules, sufficient to work the ready reckoner. An elegant stand or time piece, a fideboard and chest of drawers, several writing desks and pine tables, a number of low priced chairs and plain bedsteads, gin cases and black bottles, lumber and tight casks, iron coal grates, a mare and colt and probably other cattle, with a variety of other articles too tedious to mention. The sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M.
P. S. If the above mentioned articles are not sold the first day, the sale will continue from day to day unless discontinued by proclamation; goods of all kinds will be taken in at the above house and sold during the days of sale for the owner or owners. JOHN STEPHEN, Auctioneer. May 12—3t
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Daniel Hurly, I will offer for sale on Tuesday the 20th of May next, at 11 o'clock A. M. on the premises, for cash, part of lot number one in square number eight hundred and forty-five in the city of Washington—with a well built two story BRICK HOUSE on the same adjoining the house of Robert Alexander, esq. and now occupied by Mr. Sandford. The title is indisputable as may be seen on application to NICHOLAS VOSS. April 2—6M20
The subscriber is ready to receive proposals, in writing, and will contract with the lowest bidder for the supply of Righty CORD of WOOD for the use of the House of Representatives at the next session of Congress. The wood to be of best quality white heart, round hickory, and delivered in the public cellar at the Capitol, packed, fawed and measured at the expense of the contractor before delivery. The money for the contract price per cord to be paid at the time of delivery and the whole to be delivered on or before the last day of September next. JOHN BECKLEY. Capitol Hill, April 30—3W
FOR SALE.
UPWARDS of 2000 acres of Land lying on each side of Little River in Loudoun county being part of the Goose Creek tract of land purchased of the late col. Charles Carter; the river runs nearly through the middle of it and forms on each side upwards of two hundred acres of low grounds, of which about forty acres is timber. It is in general good farm land, and remarkable for the production of grass and of timothy in particular. About three fourths of the tract in my own occupation, the remainder in the possession of tenants. The land lies well, abounds in good springs, and has a sufficiency of white and red oak timber, and some fine poplars. The purchaser may be supplied with flock of every kind, also with from 40 to about 30 negroes in families, and taking them in that manner upon very reasonable terms; the land lies about the same distance (40 miles from Washington, Alexandria, and Dumfries, eight miles from Leesburg & six from Middlebury; there is on the part in my occupation a small dwelling house containing two rooms and an entry below, and two rooms above stairs, a kitchen, good stable and carriage house and other necessary buildings, all of them erected within the last five years, a good garden. The purchaser may be accommodated in the payments. JOSEPH JONES. Near Leesburg, Loudoun County, April 7—cp1m
NOTICE.
By virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas, issued from the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington, at the suit of Richard Ringgold to me directed; will be exposed to public sale for ready cash on the 2nd inst. at the premises, all the right, title, claim and interest of John A. Burford in and to a part of Lot No. 1, in square No. 331 with a large Brick Building thereon. The sale will commence precisely at 11 o'clock. DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal. May 7—w3t
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, MAY 12.
We have received several late numbers of the London Morning Chronicle. The estimation in which this print is held strengthens our expectation of a satisfactory adjustment of our differences with Britain. This print of the 1st of March says:
"We have received American papers to the 6th—They contain some further accounts of the proceedings of the American government, with regard to the disputes with this country. A report from the secretary of state to the President enumerates the interpolated joints in the law of nations, of which America complains, and all the belligerent powers, England, France and Spain, are included. There seems no truth in the report that the bill about the pressing of seamen had been rejected. The circumstance is not mentioned."
"Aware of the intemperance incident to a government like that of America, we are far from confounding the effervescence exhibited on this occasion, with the moderation of the Executive authority, and the sobriety of the public opinion at large."
"Complaint is made that remonstrances have been treated in England with neglect. This, if true, is a very grave and serious charge."
"We should be glad to be informed, however, by Mr. Robert Ward or Lord Mulgrave, whether any answer or explanation was ever returned to the remonstrances of Mr. Monroe, the American minister, on the subject of alleged spoliation, detention, or condemnation of vessels, so as to amount either to a justification of any principle laid down on the one hand, and denied on the other, or to the explanation of any specific acts on their particular merits? If it should happen that the remonstrances of Mr. Monroe were not duly attended to, while the subjects of complaint he urged were accumulating, his Majesty's late ministers are most seriously responsible for the present heads in America, which undoubtedly tend to render an amicable arrangement more difficult. We beg the attention of the public to this circumstance."
"It will be observed, that this is a matter totally different from the merits of the case—for the party who refuses to discuss, even supposing him to be right on the merits, is guilty of a denial of justice, by obstructing a trial and decision of the question."
"We have no doubt, however, when at last the matter comes fairly to issue, it will be adjusted to the satisfaction of both nations, without compromising the rights or interests of either."
Very considerable interest appears to have been excited on the subject of American affairs, if we may judge of the numerous extracts from American prints—The letter of the Secretary of State to the President of the 25th of January, on the new principles interpolated in the law of nations, is inserted at full length. The resolution, submitted by Mr. Gregg, is given in a paper of the 1st of March, without any comment. The following article is taken from a paper of the 12th of March.
"Information has been received that the Emperor of the French has arrested a number of persons in Paris, and has exiled others from that metropolis, under pretext of their holding correspondence with certain emigrants in England. And that he has also determined to abolish his Conservative Senate, and to a new model the whole of his Imperial Government. Such is the present temper of the people of France, that this measure is not likely to meet with the smallest resistance, or even to create any other than a momentary sensation."
Philadelphia, May 7. Advises, by the way of the city of St. Domingo, Trinidad, Havanna, & St. Croix, concur in stating that gen. Miranda had effected a landing upon the Spanish Main. Barcelona or Barcelonetta, the place at which Miranda is said to have debarked, is the principal town of a district in the province of Cumana.
SPRING GOODS.
JOHN COX, HAS received a part of his Spring Assortment of Goods, consisting of many fancy and substantial articles. He has also received by the Jefferson captain Hunt from Amsterdam, a quantity of Ticklenburgs, Osnaburgs, Helens, Hempens, Rolls, Glafs and Quills, and by the Washington from Leghorn, Handsome Leghorn Chairs and Flats. All which goods he will sell at his usual low prices by the piece or retail. George Town, April 30—cpNI&UC6w. Thirty Dollars keward,
FOR apprehending and securing in jail negro JACOB, who is a low well made fellow, about 25 years of age, complexion mether black, tho' not deep, has a pleasant countenance, is stout made about the shoulders and breast with small legs, has a flopping in his speech and cannot make a quick reply, when spoken to without hurting his eyes or being in motion, which is very observable, his clothing was blue negro cotton jacket and overalls, osnaburg shirt, and wool hat, though these are subject to change, he was late the property of Richard B. Beall of Fauquier county, Virginia, and eloped about the 6th of Nov. last. The constables and others of the county of Washington. George Town, Alexandria, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Norfolk are requested to look out for the said runaway slave, as the above reward will be immediately paid them on the terms specified by JOHN KEDDLE. City of Washington, Dec. 16—2awif

NOTICE, We hereby give notice that the tax due to the Washington Corporation from the following persons be paid on or before the 28th day of May next, the following property or so much thereof as will satisfy the tax and other charges due thereon, will on that day be offered at public sale to the highest bidder.
  Names. Dolls. Cts.    Capt. Addington, improvements on square 825 1803. 1.00  John B. Anderson lot 1 in sq 74 with improvements 1803. 4.23  Adam Aults heirs 1 2 lot 8 in sq 1 with improvements 1804. 1.99  Mahlin Atkinson, 1 2 lot 11 in sq 379 with improvements 1804. 1.69  Samuel Blodget, lot 6 in sq 225 with improvements 1804. 4.70  John Barnett, part lot 11 in sq 651 with improvements 1802. 14.15 1/2  Ignatius Boone, part of sq 907 with improvements 1802. 3.22 60  Matthew Brown, lot 1 in sq 686 and part of lot 29 in sq 689 with improvements 1805. 4.82  Jesse Burch, lot 24 in sq 758 with improvements 1805. 1.17  Benjamin Bacon, Lot 5 in sq 218 and Lot 7 in sq 758 with improvements 1803. 1.93  John A. Burford, lot 1 in sq 881 with improvements 1803. 2.16  Daniel Buffard, 1 2 Lot 6 in sq 86, 2 3 of Lot 1 in sq 168 with improvements 1804. 3.43  George Beitz, part of Lot 20 in sq 254 with improvements 1804. 4.02  Joseph Bentley, 1 2 Lot 21 sq 254 with improvements 1804. 5.37  Samuel Baker, part of sq 503 with improvements 1804. 6.20  Mrs. Bull, house on sq 502 1804. 3.66  Benjamin Bryan, part of sq north of sq 743 and part of sq 906 with improvements 1802. 3.66  John Brackenridge, Lot 12 in sq 119 with improvements 1805. 1.92  Joel Brown, 1 2 lots 10 and 11 in sq 78 with improvements 1805. 5.16  Quinton Bain, Lot 5 in square 86 with improvements 1805. 3.66  Richard & Agnes Boyer, 1 2 Lot 15 in sq 168 with improvements 1805. 3.12  James B. Blake, Lot 2 in sq 289 with improvements 1805. 3.48  Richard B. Bratton, 1 2 of lot 1 in sq 348 with improvements 1802. 3.52  Bilson Clagett, Lot 18 in sq 168 with improvements 1805. 1.23  Crow & Wright, part of lot 1 in sq 292 with improvements 1805. 3.73  Wm. Crois, part of sq 825 with improvements 1803. 1.06  John Craig & others, lots 1, 2, & 7 in sq 771 with improvements 1803. 4.35  Daniel Caffray, part of sq 503 with imp. on sq 376 1803. 20.72  John Christy, part of lot 5 in sq 460 with improvements 1804. 34.22  Crookshanks & Thompson, lot 5 in sq 461 with improvements 1804. 1.49  Timothy Caldwell, part of lot 5 in sq 78 part of lot 118 with improvements & imp. on sq 843 1802. 29.49  Wm. Duncan, part of sq 651, whole of sq 762 and square 875 with improvements 1802. 10.14  James Dant, part of sq 502 with improvements 1802. 48.62  Deblos and Nicholson wharf & ware house 1802. 62.23  Alexander Davidson, lot 1 in sq 651 with improvements 1803. 0.29  Jasper de Carnap's heirs, sq 743 with improvements 1803. 7.20  Hugh Densly part of sq 651 and part of sq 695, with improvements 1803. 2.44  Richard Delphi, part of sq 738 with improvements 1803. 3.12  John Dempsey, part of sq 737 with improvements 1803. 3.12  Elizabeth Ditterly, part of lot 15 in sq 141 with improvements 1804. 1.50  Josiah Dove, 1 2 of lot 3 in sq 320 with improvements 1803. 1.65  Lewis Deblos, lot 16 in sq 667 and lot 2 in sq 948 with improvements 1804. 2.12  Evan Evans, 1 2 of lot 2 in sq 60 with improvements 1802. 2.72  Elixius Edelin, part of sq 936 with improvements 1805. 2.72  Richard Frazier, lot 5 in sq 700 with improvements 1803. 9.19  Edward Fallon, part of sq 225 with improvements 1803. 1.04  Bennet Fenwick's heirs, lot 6 in sq 324, and lots 15 & 16 in sq 407 with improvements 1805. 4.64  James Foulkner, lot 15 in sq 377 with improvements 1805. 6.22  6.22  5.  10.62  2.05  2.62  6.29  8.95  8.95  30.91  4.28  
  Joshua Cross, part of sq 1802. 502 with improvements 3. 0.28  Richard Gridley, part of 1802. sq 503 with improvements 4. 0.36  James Graham, improvements on sq 662 5. 0.56  Edward Griffin, pt of sq 325 with improvements 1805. 4.63  Peter Hull, part of sq 700 with improvements 1802. 5.92  William Herron, part of sq 288 with improvements 1803. 5.92  Daniel Hurley, part of lot 1 in sq 845 with improvements 1803. 5.92  Peter Hamm, improvements on sq 118 1805. 0.50  George Jacobs, lot 5 in sq 462 with improvements 1802. 0.64  William Johnson, lots 5 & 10 in sq 224 with improvements 1802. 0.64  Alexander Ingram, 1 2 of lot 2 in sq south of sq 825, and part of sq 695 with improvements 1804. 1.38  Andrew Jameson, 1 2 of lot 18 in sq 437 with improvements 1804. 0.41  Thomas Jones, part of sq 651 with improvements 1805. 1.43  Absalom Joy, part of lot 1 in sq 322, and half of lot 3 in sq 106 with improvements 1805. 1.83  James Knight, part of sq 651 with improvements 1802. 2.53  John Kennedy, half of lot 1 in sq 291 with improvements 1803. 3.24  Thomas M. Kirk, lot 13 in sq 347 with improvements 1803. 3.24  James Kennedy, part of lot 22 in sq 378 with improvements 1804. 12.80  Henry Luddington, lot 15 in sq 28 with improvements 1803. 0.86  Charles F. Lovering, part of lot 5 in sq 168 with improvements 1803. 1.79  William Lovell, part of sq 225 and lot 253 with improvements 1803. 2.29  James Lyon, part of lot 6 in sq 141 with improvements 1803. 3.08  William Lowry, lot 1 in sq west of sq 4 with improvements 1804. 3.08  James M Lingan, part of sq 118 and lot 4 in sq 117 with improvements 1804. 2.35  George Lyles, 1 2 of lot 18 in sq 168 with improvements 1804. 2.35  Notley Maddox, lot 12 in sq 881 with improvements 1802. 2.54  John Mc Carthy, part of sq 721 with improvements 1802. 2.54  Henry Moscrop, part of sq 74 with improvements 1802. 4.95  John Mc Elwee, part of sq 118 with improvements 1803. 4.95  Andrew Mc Donald, lot 7 in sq 170 with improvements 1803. 4.95  Lewis Morin, sen. lot 14 in sq 503 with improvements 1803. 4.95  John Moore, part of sq 575 with improvements 1803. 4.95  Charles Mc Donald, part of lot 8 in sq 770 with improvements 1803. 4.95  Bernard M'Dermott Roe, lot 10 with improvements 1805. 4.95  James O'Brien, part of lot 1 in sq 662 with improvements 1802. 4.95  Susannah Osborne, part of sq 690 with improvements 1802. 4.95  Pratt, Francis & others, 1802 part of sq 502, part of sq 503, sq 504, sq 546 and part of sq 973 1802. 4.95  Isaac Pollock, part of sq 38 and part of sq 74 with improvements 1802. 4.95  Robert Ware Peacock, part of lot 1 in sq 291 with improvements 1804. 4.95  William Prentis, part of sq 907 and part of sq 502 with improvements 1802. 4.95  Philips, Grant and West, lot 13 in sq 407 with improvements 1805. 4.95  Isaac Reid, part of sq 502 with improvements 1802. 4.95  Rhodes & Higden, part of sq 118 with improvements 1805. 4.95  Michael Shanks, part of sq 502 with improvements 1802. 4.95  John Swank, part of sq 741 with improvements 1802. 4.95  John Story, part of sq 741 with improvements 1802. 4.95  
  Alexander Shaw, 1 2 of lot 1802. 8 in sq 787 with improvements 3. 0.51  Stoddert & Templeman, 1803. lot 11 in sq 104 with improvements 3. 0.65  John Sutton, lot 10 in sq 1803. 222 with improvements 4. 0.65  Joseph Saul, part of sq 253 with improvements 1803. 4.24  Roger Smith part of sq 907 with improvements 1803. 54.29  Shreeve and Unthank, lot 1804. 11 in sq 322 with improvements 5. 1.08  George & Sarah Sweeny, 1804. lot 13 in sq 290 with improvements 5. 1.38  John Stewart, 1 2 of lot 6 in sq 86 with improvements 1804. 3.05  Shaw and Birth, lot 17 in sq 75 with improvements 1805. 3.90  Calhoun Smith & co. part lot 3 in sq 141 with improvements 1805. 1.31  Nicholas Spohrer, part of lot 5 in sq 460 with improvements 1804. 1.67  James Tonkins, part of sq 651 with improvements 1802. 3.96  Theatre company, part of sq 349 with improvements 1805. 3.96  Patrick Tool, lot in sq 322 with improvements 1803. 5.08  Philip Tool, part of sq 787 with improvements 1803. 5.08  George Thompson, part of sq 38 with improvements 1803. 1.93  Thompson and Veitch, part of sq 74 with improvements 1805. 1.93  Colin Williamson's heirs, 1 2 of lot 17 in sq 254 with improvements 1802. 1.93  Ambrose White, part of sq 695 with improvements 1802. 1.93  Thomas Wilson, part of sq 738 with improvements 1802. 1.93  John Wilson, part of sq 825 with improvements 1802. 1.93  Nathan Walker and James Thompson, lot 5 in sq 739 with improvements 1802. 1.93  Robert Wilson 1 4 of lot 7 in sq 238 with improvements 1802. 1.93  James Waugh, part of sq 929 with improvements 1803. 1.93  George Walker, lot 17 in sq 728 with improvements 1803. 1.93  Joshua Ward, part of sq 503 with improvements 1804. 1.93  George Washington's heirs lot 16 in sq 634 with improvements 1805. 1.93  Thomas Webb, lot 9 in sq 263 with improvements 1805. 1.93  John B. Winsett, part of sq 906 with improvements 1805. 1.93  Mary Yeats, part of sq 929 with improvements 1803. 1.93  
The sale of the above property will be held at the city Treasurer's office, and will commence at eleven o'clock A. M.
WASHINGTON BOYD, Treasurer of W. City. Washington, April 28—2awtds.
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll , near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house.
PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—atf N. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester , lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanlon at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge.
ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in Calvert county, Maryland, a negro man named TOM or TOM MONK . He is a blacksmith by trade, 26 years old, about 5 feet 10 inches high, of a slender make, yellow complexion, and slightly pitted with the small-pox. He has a variety of clothes, among which are a long coat of brown cloth, and pantaloon of the same, with a short spotted coat. It is highly probable he has made for Baltimore, or the city of Washington, from Annapolis, as he was seen in the latter place a few days since. Whoever takes up the said fellow and secures him, so that I get him again, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges will be paid if brought home. All masters of vessels and other persons are forewarned harboring, employing or carrying said fellow away at their peril.
EDWARD GANTT, junr. April 26—2w.
TO RENT, THE CONNODIOUS BRICK STORE near the Capitol , now in the occupation of Messrs. P. HEALY & Co. Possession to be given on the 1st of May. Enquire of Frederick May. March 28—tf
FOR SALE,
AT Bath (Berkeley Springs) Virginia, a HOUSE & LOT thereto belonging (late the property of Thomas Palmer, deceased.) The premises are calculated for a genteel family, or would make an excellent Boarding house, having thereon a smoke house, coach house and stables, with a garden laid out with much taste and inclosed with a good board fence. Also near the town, are for sale, SEVEN acres of LAND , inclosed with a stone wall. The whole will be sold very low, or exchanged for property in or near any of the large towns or cities. Apply to John Davidson, Washington city, or to Wm. Alexander, esq. Bath, aforesaid.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR, NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL.
Respectfully informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia that in addition to his former stock he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London a choice assortment of superfine cloths, flannel and double milled cambrics, Bennetts patent cord, wooleen and waisleating, fancy and black silk mockings, all of superior quality and newest fashion, plain and stripe black velvets, constitution cord, knap coatings, plushing flannels, &c. &c. with a variety of other articles in his line, and he pledges himself, to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their orders to compleat them in the newest style of fashion. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, navy uniforms, made in the most fashionable manner. Washington, Dec. 18—tf
By virtue of a deed of trust from the heirs of John Brown late of Prince George's county deceased, I will offer at
PUBLIC AUCTION, on the premises at 12 o'clock on Tuesday the 12th day of May next, if fair, if not the next fair day thereafter. All that valuable tract of Land formerly the property and in the occupation of the aforesaid deceased, lying in the neighborhood of Robert Sewell, esq. about seven miles from Elk-anaway and 12 from the city of Washington, containing about 360 acres of rich fertile land, well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn, and every kind of small grain. Upwards of 25 acres of fine meadow Land and a very great proportion of wood and timber of the most valuable kind. Terms will be made known on the day of sale.
CHARLES D. HODGES. April 11—tdof
CITY OF WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 1805. Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only , having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City. Sept. 9—tf
A BARGAIN.
THE subscriber offers for sale the farm he now occupies, containing near 300 acres with or without the stock thereon. It is distant from the cities of Georgetown and Washington, about five miles, and well known as a healthy situation. There is much fine fruit orchard, and abounds with springs, affording as good water as in the United States, a considerable proportion of the land has been in clover, and from thirty to forty acres fit for the rearing the ensuing summer. It is now in a very improving state, being altogether clear of broom fence, and from 40 to 50 acres ploughed and prepared for a spring crop, and from 30 to 40 acres well set with wheat and rye—some part of the land is calculated for tobacco, and plaster of paris answers well with it all. The dwelling house and other improvements may with small repairs, be rendered very comfortable—From its vicinity to two growing cities, many advantages result in supplying the markets. A purchaser may calculate on a good bargain, particularly if an early application be made. Some part of the purchase money will be required in cash or approved negotiable paper: the remainder rendered easy—or negroes received in payment. The subscriber or William Searly residing on the farm will show it when required, and the terms made known by application to Mr. John Thompson, George Town, or Dr. Wm. Thornton, Washington. Isaac Pollock, Fruit Hill, Some lands calculated for the culture of cotton, Indian corn and small grain, situated on a navigable river in the healthiest part of the state of Georgia, will also be sold on reasonable terms or exchanged for negroes. I. P. Jan. 20—eptf
TO BE SOLD,
AT public sale, on Saturday, the 17th day of May next, at Stelle's hotel; a number of lots in the city of Washington, belonging to the estate of Gustavus Scott, Esq. deceased. The greater number of these lots are situated between the President's house and George Town. Also one moiety of forty-two acres of land on Rock creek, adjoining Rockville and Mr. Holmead's. Also a number of shares in the North American Land Company.—Terms of sale: negotiable notes with approved endorser, at ninety days, where the sum does not exceed two hundred dollars. For all sums above two hundred dollars, a credit of three and six months will be given, on giving notes as aforesaid. Sale to commence at eleven o'clock. ELIAS B. CALDWELL, Trustee. April 25—2awta
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—tf
Treasury Department, Washington May 3rd, 1806.
Notice is hereby Given, That sealed proposals will be received by the Treasurer of the United States, as Agent for the commissioners of the Sinking Fund, until the 13th day of June next inclusive, for the purchase of the following species of the public debt, viz. Eight per cent. Old Six per cent. and Deferred Six per cent. stock, with the dividends payable on the first of July next off.
Such persons as may be desirous of contracting for the sale of any portion of the above-mentioned stocks, are requested to transmit their proposals sealed up, under cover to the subscriber, specifying therein the warehoused amount and species of said stock, and the lowest price they will accept for the same, which proposals will be opened on the 14th day of June next, in the manner directed by law. In all cases where the terms are approved of, payment will be made immediately after the stock thus purchased, shall have been transferred to the subscriber, in trust for the United States. TH: T. TUCKER, Treasurer United States. May 3—eptf.
PURSUANT to a decree of the superior court of Chancery held at Richmond, will be exposed to sale two Tracts of Land in the county of Loudoun, the property of Thomas Atwood Digges, esq. One called the Valley Tract , containing about 1097 acres, lying about 3 miles from Leesburg. The other called the Green Hill Tract , lying on the Potomac river near the Blue Ridge and supposed to contain about 1940 acres. These Lands are to be sold for the purpose of raising the sum of about 6000 dollars, due from the said Thomas A. Digges, to certain creditors in the decree mentioned. The sales will be made to the highest bidder, for ready money, and will commence on the 13th day of June next, in the town of Leesburg and county of Loudoun. THOS. SWANN, WILSON G. SELDEN, } Commissioners. April 23—wtdf
The subscriber and possessor of the above advertised Lands, thinks it proper to warn any person who may incline to purchase under the above decree (which was obtained in the most secret manner and totally unknown to him), that he will not give, or aid in any manner whatever, the procuring a title to perfect such sale of the Land; the attempt to which is a vague and ill-tempered effort. THOS. A. DIGGES, Warburton, Maryland. April 23—tj3.
The public are notified, and all persons are cautioned against purchasing certain lands in Loudoun county, Virginia, decreed by the superior court of Chancery, to be sold as the property of Thomas Atwood Digges, and advertised by the commissioners, Messrs. Swan and Selden, to be sold at Leesburg on the 13th day of June next; the fee of said estate being clearly vested in and belonging to William Dudley Digges, of Maryland, an infant under age. ROBERT BRENT, attorney in fact for the estate of Wm. Dudley Digges. City of Washington, April, 28—tjun13
Will be sold at Public Sale.
ON Saturday, the 17th day of May, at the Union Tavern in Georgetown, the following property belonging to the estate of George French, deceased. The House and property that I now occupy a three story brick house 26 feet front, nearly opposite the Bank of Columbia. Several unimproved lots in Washington and George town. One hundred acres of land about one mile and a half from George-town, on the road leading to Frederick town, opposite Mrs. Forster's. Three hundred & one acres of land, part of Friendship, and part of Magruder and Beall's Honesty, about seven miles from George Town, on the left hand side of the road leading to Frederick Town, Mr. Warren, who resides thereon, will show it to persons disposed to view it. Between 3 and 400 acres of land, part of Magruder and Beall's Honesty, on the river Potomac, about 2 miles above the Little Falls. Mr. Barnes, who resides thereon will show it. Likewise 2 parts of land in Allegany county, nallnut bottom, containing 750 acres, and Little Hill, containing 50 acres; a more particular description of the two last mentioned tracts, will be given on the day of sale—Terms of sale cash or notes with approved indorsers, payable in sixty days. Sale to commence at ten o'clock. ARIANA FRENCH, devisee of George French, dec'd. April 28—tds.
SALES.
AT public auction on Friday the 9th inst. at 12 o'clock on the corner of the Centre Market square and Pennsylvania Avenue, in the city of Washington, will be sold for cash, all the wearing apparel, books, a tea quadrant, spy glass, &c. lately the property of Mr. Mark Stockwell, deceased by order. JOHN SMITH, ROBT. UNDERWOOD, } Executors. May 5—3t.
TO RENT.