The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1804-03-28 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
A N D
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. IV.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DXLII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28th, 1804.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Supplementary to the act, entitled "An act to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the United States."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President and Directors of the Bank of the United States shall be, and they are hereby authorised to establish offices of Discount and Deposit, in any part of the territories or dependencies of the United States, in the manner and on the terms prescribed by the act to which this is a supplement.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 23, 1804.
APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Altering the sessions of the District Courts of the United States, for the Districts of Virginia and Rhode Island, and for the District of West Tennessee.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the sessions of the district court for the district of Virginia, directed by law to be held in the town of Norfolk, shall be hereafter held, and commence on the 15th day of June, and on the fifteenth day of December, in every year; and that the sessions of the said court, directed by law to be held in the city of Richmond, shall be held, and commence on the nineteenth day of May, and on the nineteenth day of November in every year.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted That when either of the said days shall happen to be on Sunday, the sessions of the said court shall commence on the following day.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That all writs and process which have been issued, and all recognizances returnable, and all suits and other pleadings which have been continued, to the said district court, directed by law to be held in Norfolk, on the third Tuesday in March next, shall be returned and held continued to the fifteenth day of June next; and in like manner all writs and process which [have] been issued, and all recognizances returnable, and all suits and other proceedings which have been continued to the said district court directed by law to be held in the city of Richmond, on the third Tuesday in June next, shall be returned, and held continued to the nineteenth day of May next.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That from and after the first day of April next, the session of the district court, for the district of Rhode Island, shall commence at Newport on the second Tuesday in May, and third Tuesday in October; at Providence, the first Tuesday in August, and the first Tuesday in February, annually, any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That all writs, process, and proceedings, of what nature or kind soever, pending in, or made returnable to said court, shall, after the said first day of April next, be continued over until the next court, to be held in conformity to this act.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the sessions of the district court for the district of West Tennessee, directed by law to be held in the town of Nashville, shall be hereafter held and commence on the Thursday next succeeding the fourth Mondays of May and November in every year; and that all writs and process which have been issued, and all recognizances returnable, and all suits and other proceedings which have been continued to the said district court directed by law to be held at Nashville, on the fourth Monday of May next, shall be returned and held continued to the Thursday next succeeding said fourth Monday.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. 1804, March 23.
APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
THOMAS M'EUEN, THOMAS HALE & WILLIAM DAVIDSON, who heretofore, have translated business under the firm of Thomas M'Euen & Co. will in future use that of M'EUEN, HALE & DAVIDSON. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.—tw&eif
Foreign Intelligence.
From London papers to the 21st of February, received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser, by the ship Oneida Chief.
PARIS, January 20.
The First Consul has ordered a new contribution to be laid on the inhabitants in Hanover of 6 per cent. on their income and on the value of landed property, and of 4 per cent. on the fortunes or revenue of every other individual, not excepting even those employed under government.
The requisition of sailors for the Brest fleet was completed a fortnight ago.
Even the artillery in the fortress of Homburgh, in Hanover, has been ordered to be transported to France.
They write from Bayonne, that for a month past they have had almost continually a fourth wind, which had every day become more insupportable. The atmosphere is as if on fire, particularly in the night.—The northern lights illuminate the horizon, and spread alarm and dismay. No example is remembered of such an inversion of the season. Many diseases are prevalent.
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 28.
The following is an extract of a letter from Calais:—Notwithstanding the extraordinary exertions that have been made, the expedition against England can scarcely be expected to take place before the end of March, so much time will be required to assemble the armed vessels and transports at Boulogne, and increase the national flotilla there to the number of 1500 sail."
HAMBURG, Feb. 7.
Representations of a very importunate nature, it is said, been made by the French Government to the Danish Court.—Their principal object is to exclude the English from the ports of the Baltic, by shutting up the Sound. Denmark has given a decided negative to this demand, and applied for the mediation of Russia, which has been granted.—In the mean time it is in contemplation to train the whole population of the Duchies of Holstein and Schleswig to the use of arms, that they may be ready to resist any hostile attempt on the part of the First Consul.
STOCKHOLM, Jan. 24.
Our King has permitted the free importation of Hungarian wines, upon the same conditions as those of France and Portugal. All entrance of these wines into Sweden has hitherto been strongly prohibited, and must hurt considerably the sale of French wines.
LONDON, Feb. 16.
It is said that Morveau has absolutely refused to be admitted into the Legion of Honour; declining as the reason, that he could not enter into it unless his whole army were to accompany him.
Such was the anxiety of Ministers last night to ascertain hourly the precise state of his Majesty's health, that in several instances their horses were kept harnessed long after night. At two o'clock in the morning Mr. Addington went to the Queen's House where he remained a considerable time.
On Sunday the Immortalite, Dutchess of Cumberland, and Griffin cutter, attacked some gun boats between Cape Grinez and Boulogne, on their way to the latter. A fierce fire was kept from the batteries on shore upon our vessels, but without doing them any injury. The Immortalite shot away the mast of one of the gun boats.
For upwards of an hour on Wednesday morning, our squadron was becalmed. The enemy perceived it and a fire was lighted on the heights, which was supposed to be a signal for attack. Great bulk was immediately perceived, and the pier head was crowded with soldiers and others who dragged out gun boats to attempt the attack on our squadron, for which they considered the circumstance as favorable. A breeze springing up, however, they again returned into harbour.
At break of day on Wednesday last a prodigious volume of smoke was observed from several parts of the coast for four hours in the direction of Boulogne, and at intervals the horizon above that place seemed to be entirely illuminated. This phenomenon has given rise to various conjectures, and it is supposed that it was occasioned by a conflagration of the enemy's flotilla which by some means
or other had caught fire. It is reported also, that some of the French troops have laid down their arms, and that the utmost disaffection prevails along the whole coast. The deluded wretches who compose the French army destined for the expedition against this country are, it is said, in a delpendancy and have lost all hopes of being able to effect a landing, as they are so closely watched by our squadron, the commanders of which are certainly entitled to the highest praise for their perseverance, having remained at anchor close to Boulogne, during such tempestuous weather.
Extract of a letter from Vienna, dated January 25.
"As our differences with Bavaria are not yet finally adjusted, and the critical situation of the continent demands at least vigilance and precaution, our court has ordered the formation of three armies upon the frontiers of Bavaria. The first is collecting in Bohemia, under the command of Prince Richeinstein. It is composed of nine regiments of cavalry and infantry, and a large train of artillery, from the arsenal of Budweis, and other fortresses under the command of the general of artillery, Swarkinger. The second army under the command of lieutenant general Prince Swartzenberg, is provisionally assembling near Lintz, and will consist of 20,000 men. The troops for this army are drawn from the garrisons of Upper and Lower Austria. The artillery of this camp is to be commanded by general Schrebeg. The third army is collecting in Upper Suabia and in the Tyrol, and is to be more numerous than either of the former; but its commander is not yet appointed. It is said here, that these, though purely defensive measures, have occasioned the warlike preparation of the French in Italy, and the augmentation of their troops along the Rhine. We are, however, perfectly convinced here, that unless a closer connection shall take place with Russia; or France, Prussia, or Bavaria, shall give still greater provocation than any yet offered, our government is determined to preserve its neutrality. Five regiments are ordered to march towards the Turkish frontier, to cause our eastern provinces to be respected by the rebels under Pashwan Oglou, and the revolted Janissaries at Belgrade, who make daily incursions upon their borders to collect plunder. The rumour of an offensive and defensive alliance with Russia is very common in our diplomatic circles; and the assembly of three numerous Russian armies is generally believed, exclusive of the army in Livonia. One army is collecting in Volhnia, and another in Podolia."
A man died lately in Lithuania, 160 years old.—In his 89th year he took a second wife, a girl of 15.
February 19.
Yesterday we received a letter from Guernsey, dated on Tuesday last, which mentions that an unusual bulk prevailed along the enemy's coast. The opinion at Guernsey, was that some enterprise was on the eve of execution.
Yesterday accounts were received at the admiralty from our squadron off Flushing as to the state of the enemy's force there; from some reports in circulation on the occasion, we are shortly to look for some movements of importance in that quarter.
The recent accounts from Bombay bring the most satisfactory accounts of the state of our Indian armies. General Wellesley, in a letter to the governor general, observes, that notwithstanding the distance of the scene of his operations from the usual sources of supplies—the rapidity of his marches in pursuit of the enemy, and the nature of the warfare in which he was employed, imposed on him the necessity of perpetually altering their direction, he has always been well supplied with every article wanting by his army.
Immediately after the surrender of Broach, a considerable body of the rebels took up their position in the hills about two coss distance, where they prepared to defend themselves against general Wellesley. The enemy's rear and left flank were covered by a village and a vast rock, and his position was in every respect impregnable. General Wellesley was obliged to form his troops in a single line, in order to equal the length of that opposed to him; but so gallant and impetuous was the charge, that the enemy was routed with immense slaughter, and when the dawn came away, the cavalry was in pursuit of the fugitives.
Private letters from Holland report that admiral de Winter has positively refused the command of the fleet destined to invade this country, and that he
has retired to his house in Amsterdam where he more than hints his displeasure at the dishonor and distresses of his country.
A gentleman just arrived from Embden, mentions the escape to that town, from Rotterdam, of the Editor of the Newspaper, called the "Merchant," whose arrest had been ordered by citizen Guyes, the French commissary at that city, in consequence of his having, in a recent number of his paper (which has most extensive circulation on the continent) observed in mentioning the conduct of Bonaparte's celebrated "Invincible Legion" in Egypt, that "it ceased to be invincible when opposed by Britons."
The Queen and Princesses, it is rumored, are to retire in the event of invasion to Hartlebury castle near Worcester, the Palace of that see.
A letter lately received from a Spanish port, says that since the ratification of the neutrality of Spain, confidence has revived amongst the Mercantile interest, and a number of Spanish vessels are consequently loading for England.
February 20.
The Bulletin yesterday was, we are happy to state, more favorable than we could have expected, even after the bulletin of the preceding day. It was as follows:
Queen's House, Feb. 19.
"His majesty has had a good night, and is rather better to day."
"LUCUS PEPYS, "F. MILLMAN, (Signed) "H. REYNOLDS, "W. HEBERDEN."
His majesty has had a good deal of sleep within these three nights, a circumstance from which of course a most favorable issue is augured.
The press of anxious subjects to see the bulletin yesterday, was, if possible, greater than any preceding day. Between one and three o'clock the crowd was so great that the passage in the chamber where the bulletin was exhibited, was several times quite choked up. The peer and the mechanic, the archbishop and the curate, elbowed each other with little ceremony; but upon such an occasion no one felt the least animosity, and each acknowledged in the other an equal interest in the health of their beloved sovereign.
At twelve o'clock this day the doors of St. James's palace, were, as usual, thrown open, and the following bulletin was communicated by Lord Sydney:
BULLETIN.
Queen's House, 20th Feb.
"His majesty continues much the same as yesterday."
"L. PEPYS, "H. REYNOLDS, "F. MILLMAN, "W. HEBERDEN."
This bulletin is certainly as favorable as, under all circumstances could have been expected.
Now that such a happy change has taken place in his majesty's disorder, we doubt whether any communication will be made to Parliament. We understand however, that the Lords have been summoned for to day.
Last night we received intelligence from Paris to the 2d, and this morning arrived the Hamburg mail, due last Wednesday. Bonaparte had not left Paris on the 1st. The flotilla at Flushing is in complete readiness to put to sea; but it is not intended to send the whole of the flotilla in that and the other ports to put to sea at once. There is to be a flotilla of reserve, which is to sail after the main armament has quitted the Dutch and French ports.
The First Consul has modestly required the Neapolitan government to suffer him to garrison three Neapolitan fortresses, in order the more effectually to provide for the security and independence of the Neapolitan dominions.
The finances of Holland are in the most deplorable state. Plans succeed plans with unexampled rapidity; and decrees are passed one day, which are proved the next to be incapable of being carried into execution. It has been recently proposed to arrest all who have not paid up their arrears of contribution to the state.
Letters were received from Dublin yesterday, which stated, that a considerable degree of alarm prevailed in the city on Tuesday night. It was said, that another insurrection was expected; that the Yeomanry repaired to their several posts, prepared with ball cartridge, and strong patrols of horse were in motion the whole night.
From the captain of a vessel which reached the river last Saturday, we have the following particulars:—"On Tuesday last there were ready lying in the
Nieu Diep, five line of battle ships, some frigates, and about sixty large transports, capable of containing five or six hundred men each. They were all ordered to hold themselves in readiness to sail at a moment's notice; and troops were arrived in great numbers near the Helder, Texel, and places contiguous. It was understood that this armament was to carry 10,000 men; and they hourly expected some French officer of distinction to order or superintend the embarkation. The Dutch troops seemed by no means willing to embark on such an expedition, and no doubt is entertained by our informant, but that they must be forced on board.
The frost had set in so extremely severe when our informant failed, that the navigation was full of ice; so great indeed, was its severity, that all the water which flew on his vessel immediately froze, and caused her to be almost immovable, from the ropes, &c. having got to stiff. Most vessels that came out with him were obliged to cut from the anchor and cable on the same account and run to sea. He therefore is positive that the armament intended from the Texel must be so completely frozen in, that it cannot sail till the weather changes.
No vessels arrived from the Maese, we may conclude they are frozen in there also, as our captain describes the frost as having commenced last Sunday there with unusual severity.
From Amsterdam we learn that as soon as the gun-boats are made, they are immediately expedited off by inland canals to Flushing; the frost will, of course, also prevent this progress; but our informant is not of opinion that at Flushing the shipping will be frost bound.
The Gazette of Saturday night contains a permission to import into Newfoundland, bread, flour, Indian corn, and livestock, from any of the territories of the United States, for the supply of the inhabitants and fishermen thereof, provided that such articles be imported in conformity to the rules and regulations specified in the orders, viz. in British ships, and navigated according to law—such ships having, within nine months, cleared out from some port in the united kingdom, for which purpose a licence shall have been granted by the commissioners of his Majesty's customs;—which licence is to be in force for nine months from the date hereof—no licence granted after the 30th of September next, to be of any force. The commander of such vessel is to deliver up such licence to the collector of the customs at Newfoundland, having first indorsed on its back the proper marks and numbers, under penalties in case of neglect; such collector is to give to the commander a certificate, specifying that such commander has conformed to the regulations, which certificate is to be transmitted to the commissioners of customs in England or Scotland. The Gazette also gives the form of such certificate.
Boston, March 15.
Capt. Gardner, from Amsterdam, which he left the 14th February, informs, that at the time of his departure, the Dutch were in daily expectation, that the English, under Sir Sidney Smith, would make an attempt to burn the shipping in the New Diep, which consisted of three ships of the line, two frigates, and two sloops ready for sea; a line of battle ships in ordinary, twenty-five large transports for carrying troops, and a number of Dutch merchantmen. An English fleet of five sail of the line, three frigates and smaller vessels, were seen every day close in with the land. In consequence of which the garrisons on the Texel and Helder had been reinforced with 2000 Dutch troops.
The preparations in Holland for the grand expedition continued with unabated activity; and the failing of the troops was considered as at hand.
Capt. Prior, arrived from Rotterdam, has obligingly furnished us with papers to the 4th Feb. They state, that by letters from Paris, it appeared probable the expedition against England would be postponed until the middle of March, as the preparations, in almost every point, were not thought sufficiently forward to insure complete success.
Hague, Feb. 1. The contents of the letter of the government of state to the legislative assembly, proposing the means of raising a new loan of 40 millions, are now published. The government develops the advantages of a loan by way of quotation; and takes great pains to refute the vulgar ideas that the rich ought to be taxed and the middling and poorer classes to be exempted; they

them fully to comprehend the proverb, "that many a little makes a mickle." Instead of this being the Age of Reason, according to Mr. Thomas Payne, it seems to be rather the age of taxes.
Augusta, Georgia, Feb. 25.
On Saturday last, agreeably to public notice, a number of respectable citizens, in and around Augusta, met at Mr. John Duke's Hotel, to celebrate the cession of Louisiana and New Orleans to the United States. No event could possibly occur at the present day, equally important and interesting to the people of America; and convinced of this, we find that in every quarter of the union, the citizens hasten to express their high satisfaction on the occasion—it was in this spirit, and with these feelings that the company, last Saturday, sat down to an elegant dinner, such, indeed, as would have done credit to any city in America. Doctor Murray, Intendant of the city, took the chair—Major General Twiggs, and Walter Leigh, Esq. acting as Vice-Presidents. It would not be doing justice to Major Duke to say that his wines and liquors were not very excellent, and it would be doing an injustice to the company to say, they did not enjoy them with that relish and high zest, which patriots and good citizens always experience on similar occasions.
After going through the usual round of toasts, the volunteers advanced; and we are free to confess that on no former occasion have we witnessed such patriotic and pure sentiments, or greater harmony and unanimity displayed by so numerous a company—Departed heroes, as well as the living, were not forgotten; and the sense, which the company entertained of the wisdom, patriotism & enlightened policy of the present administration, will be best collected from the foregoing sentiments. We lament that our limits will not permit us to publish the volunteer toasts, but they are too many and too high spirited, every one of them, yet they are necessarily left out to make room for our advertising friends, who must be accommodated.
We cannot, however, close this account, without mentioning that several of the young citizens, wishing that the Ladies should participate of the general joy, treated them to an elegant Ball and Supper on Friday night, at the City Hotel, and it is only justice to the fair to say, that they acted their part on this festive occasion, greatly to the satisfaction of the Gentlemen, and altogether agreeably, we are convinced, to their own feelings.
After the cloth had been removed, the President passed to the order of the day; and we leave the reader to determine, from the following specimens, whether he was not warmly and energetically seconded and followed.
THE TOASTS.
 1. The happy event we celebrate, and those who celebrate it.  2. Our newly acquired brethren of the west—May they respect the laws, and the wise administration of the present government, which has raised them from the degraded state of subjects, to the honorable rank of citizens.  3. The United States of America—May they ever continue the abode of peace, virtue and liberty.  4. The President of the U. States, wishing to reign only in the people's hearts, he possesses an unlimited empire over their affections.  5. The memory of our beloved Washington—May that generation be branded with ingratitude, that does not teach its posterity to lift and venerate his name.  6. The heads of departments—acting under an enlightened and popular Executive, they display correspondent qualities.  7. The French Republic—as she ought to be.  8. The Militia of the United States, the safe and cheap defence of the nation. Tyrants only seek their safety in a standing army.  9. The Navy—May the spirit and energy of our government always preclude the necessity of rendering it burdensome and expensive to the people.  10. Governor Milledge—In his elevation to the chief magistracy, Georgia has shown her attachment to patriotism and talents.  11. Ireland—Sympathy for her sufferings, admiration for her virtue, and an hospitable asylum for her oppressed sons.  12. Governor Claiborne—We admire his address to the people of Louisiana, and the spirit which dictated it.  13. General Wilkinson—We cannot add another laurel to those he has so long and so uniformly merited, in the service of his country.  14. Monroe and Livingston, our patriots and successful negotiators.  15. Agriculture, Manufactures and Commerce—Always sure to flourish in the land of freedom.  16. Would that all nations could amend their constitutions as we do; or that they had constitutions like ours to amend.  17. Freedom of the press—The great public monitor, inseparably entwined with the liberty of the people. 
18. The American Fair—Adorned with beauty, endeared by sentiment, and dignified by virtue.
Celebration at GILMANTON, N. H. of the glorious and happy acquisition of LOUISIANA.
On Wednesday the 22d. ult. a grand dinner and ball, in honor of the event, was given at this place; which was attended by neighboring citizens. At 4 o'clock the company sat down to an elegant and superb dinner in the spacious and commodious hall in the Academy. After the removal of the cloth, the following toasts were drank:—
 1. The President of the United States of America—may we never have a worse, nor wish for a better.  2. The Vice-President of the United States.  3. The Senate and House of Representatives of the United States—may their enlightened and liberal policy, enlighten and liberalize the minds of their Fellow-citizens.  4. The inhabitants of Louisiana—may they, when freed from the dishonorable shackles of priest and king, craft, be admitted to the most honorable craft of citizens of the United States.  5th. Mr. Monroe, & Mr. Livingston, who obtained advantages for their country by negotiation, which would have immortalized a General and an Army.  6th. The State of New-Hampshire.  7th. The Governor of the State of New-Hampshire—may his exertions and abilities for the honour and happiness of the state increase in the proportion as 800 is to 1200.  8th. JOHN LANGDON—the tried and approved Patriot, the firm and enlightened statesman, the humane and honest man, and the accomplished Gentleman—may those who can forget the friends who rescued them from the iron grasp of tyranny, ever be in the power of their enemies.  9th. The American Fair—may they be beautiful as Venus, & chaste as Diana; but may they ever shun those Hydras of their happiness—coquetry and false delicacy.  10th. The memory of WASHINGTON—the first, and best man of a new country, and the greatest man of any country.  11th. The memory of those departed Heroes, whose blood procured us the unparalleled blessings which we now enjoy.  12th. May the disaffected to our government seek happiness in some other country, for surely their minds must be so constituted, that the government of heaven itself could not afford them tranquillity.  13th. The Farmers of America—the Nation's best support.  14th. The Plough—the Farmer's best Bilk.  15th. Commerce—the greatest source of civilization.  16th. The Clergy—may they know nothing but CHRIST, and him crucified.  17th. The College, the Academies & the Schools of New-Hampshire—may they never be polluted with bigotry or superstition. 
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
 By Gen. Joseph Badger—may the militia of New-Hampshire never forget, that headed by Starks, they voluntarily marched forward and checked the progress of Burgoyne, at the glorious battle of Bennington.  By Judge Cogswell—may justice, tempered with mercy, pervade the universe.  By the Rev. Mr. Smith—may the wilderness blossom as a rose.  By Stephen Moody, Esq.—All honest Lawyers.  By John Ham, Esq.—The ladies of Gilmanton.  By Nath'l Cogswell, Esq.—The four cardinal points of the compass, supported by the four cardinal virtues, and may our needle of reason never point wrong.  The day, as if conscious of the event, and to honor the joyous occasion, was dressed out in her gayest and most brilliant attire—She was indiscribably beautiful, and must have charmed the heart of an anchorite.—The sun shone with peculiar lustre, apparently sending forth its rays with redoubled copiousness; enlivening and tranquilizing the mind, warming and mellowing the heart, giving every nerve and fibre its happiest tone, so that the mental and corporeal faculties enjoyed, in unison, their most exquisite sensations of harmony. Joy lighted up in every countenance—pleasure beamed from every eye, and the circling glass informed us we had hearts and dispositions susceptible of the most refined happiness.  The entertainment was conducted with perfect order and decorum; and it was with apparent regret that the company, at 7 o'clock, quitted the festive board to "trip it on the light fantastic toe;" but the regret was momentary; the sprightly and mazy dance in an instant dispelled the cloud, and we rejoiced to find, that though the source of our pleasures was changed, they were not in the least diminished. At one o'clock elegant supper was served up, and at 
three the dances recommenced and continued until seven; when the company separated, highly delighted with their entertainment.
RICHMOND, (VIRGINIA.)
CELEBRATION of the 4th MARCH.
The morning of Monday last (the 4th being on Sunday) was ushered in with a discharge of cannon from the Capitol Hill by the artillery company commanded by capt. Myers—a similar salute was repeated at 12 o'clock, accompanied with the firing of small arms by the guard under the command of capt. Quarrier. Immediately after which an animating oration was delivered in the Capitol by Mr. James Ogilvie, orator of the day, to a very numerous assembly of ladies and gentlemen. Mr. Ogilvie acquitted himself in a masterly manner, in enumerating the historic events, on this subject, and in a style unusually nervous, candid and eloquent. It is wished and expected that the oration may be published. Between three and four o'clock about one hundred and twenty citizens of Richmond, Manchester and the vicinity, partook of a very elegant dinner, provided for the occasion at the Ball Tavern. Among others present, we observed governor Page, chancellor Wythe, judge Nelson, col. Hitchenburn, of Massachusetts, and Mr. Fulton, of Baltimore. Dr. W. Foushee acted as President—Major Wm. Duval and capt. Robert Mitchell as Vice-Presidents. After dinner the following TOASTS were drank, accompanied by discharges of cannon from the market-square, and appropriate music by the band from the Theatre.—The greatest hilarity and harmony prevailed throughout the whole, and the company adjourned in great good order at an early hour.
 1. The 4th of March—The day on which the will of the people prevailed against the intrigues of a party and the schemes of ambition—3 guns, 3 cheers. Tune, Hail Columbia .  2. The people of the United States—May they never require federal guardianship to save them from their worst enemies—themselves—5 guns— Tankee Doodle .  3. The constitution—Sacred as the ark of the covenant—5 guns— March de Savoure .  4. Thomas Jefferson—The patriot who merits public favor by promoting the public interest—5 guns, 3 cheers— Jefferson's March .  5. Congress—The guardians of peace and national economy—3 guns— March composed by Mr. Decker .  6. The Judiciary—as free from patronage as from persecution—1 gun— Martine's March .  7. The memory of Washington—May the virtues of the dead never serve as a cloak for the vices of the living—3 guns— Washington's March .  8. The acquisition of Louisiana—Whilst the nations of Europe are lavishing innocent blood for trivial objects, America adds a world to her empire by pacific negotiation—5 guns, 3 cheers— New-York Volunteer's March .  9. The power of impeachment. The best means of controlling those who are not restrained by the feelings of honour or the love of virtue—1 gun— March in Alexander .  10. The liberty of the press. The shield of innocence, the scourge of guilt; adored by republicans, and dreaded only by the abandoned votaries of aristocracy—3 guns, 3 cheers— Marseilles Hymn .  11. The Militia. Fighting for their families and their homes, they ask no higher reward than that which they receive; and the approbation of their country—3 guns— Stony Point .  12. The trial by Jury. An aid to enlightened, and a check upon a midnight Judiciary—2 guns—"In the dead of the night."  13. The elective principle, which like a conductor, dispels the growing form before it bursts in destructive explosion—3 guns— St. Patrick's Day .  14. The heads of departments. Their fidelity and talents have eminently contributed to the prosperity of their country—2 guns— march .  15. Monroe and Livingston—whose fame depends upon what they have done, not upon a pompous parade of what they failed to do—5 guns— Caira .  16. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures; the sources of wealth and national prosperity—3 guns— America Commerce and Freedom .  17. The American Fair. May they never reward with their smiles the enemies of their country—3 guns— The Constitution . 
VOLUNTEERS.
 By Governor Page. The orator of the day. May the sentiments delivered by him, be ever remembered.  Col. Hitchenburn. The State of Virginia. May she continue to merit the elevated station she holds in the national confederacy.  Judge Nelson. Equality, justice and democracy. Alike the offspring of truth.  Mr. Chevallie. A speedy peace to the rival nations of Europe. 
The Governor, Col. Hitchenburn and Mr. Wythe having retired.
P. N. Nicholas. Governor Page, The steady patriot of '76 and to the present day.
The President. Col. Hitchenburn and the republicans of Massachusetts.
The Vice-President, Robert Mitchell. George Wythe. The venerable judge and patriotic sage.
The Vice-President, Wm. Duval. Reformation to the judge who knows what is right, but has not virtue to practice it.
Henry L. Bisco. George Clinton, the present Governor of New-York. May he fill at the next election the second office in the United States.
Wm. Thomson. The memory of Edmund Pendleton.
Mr. Brooks. The memory of Ben. Franklin, who arose in America like the morning star, to announce the approach of freedom.
J. H. Foushee. The memory of John Thomson. The author of the letters of Cincinnatus. An everlasting monument of worth, genius and patriotism.
J. Ogilvie. The Richmond Academy, may its Professors inculcate the principles of truth and inspire the holy enthusiasm of freedom.
Col. Wilkinson. May the fallen aristocratical minority in Congress never rise again to endanger the peace, harmony and happiness of America.
J. I. Cohen. Equal religious liberty to all mankind.
S. M'Graw. A speedy termination to all party heat or animosity. An union to them cemented with integrity, shielded by truth, prompted by patriotism and guided by wisdom.
Mr. Shepard. May merit form the only distinction in society.
Thomas Proffer. Thomas Paine, who never gave pain, except to the enemies of his country.
Mr. M'Cance, (an Hibernian.) May those that are free, never be slaves, and those that are slaves, soon become free.
Many other toasts were given, of which we have no copy. Songs interspersed, &c.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MESSAGE.
From the President of the United States, communicating to Congress, an extract of a letter from Governor Claiborne to the Secretary of State, with one which it covered, for their information, as to the present state of the subject, to which they relate.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
I communicate to congress an extract of a letter from governor Claiborne to the secretary of state, with one which it covered, for their information as to the present state of the subject to which they relate.
TH: JEFFERSON.
March 7, 1804.
Extract of a letter from governor Claiborne, to the secretary of state, dated New-Orleans, January 31st, 1804.
"A vessel arrived at this port a few days since with fifty African negroes for sale. I immediately applied to a Mr. Leonard, the late Spanish contadore at this place, a man of great integrity of character, for information as to the laws and customs of Spain relating to the African trade, and received from him a letter upon the subject, which is here with enclosed. Finding from Mr. Leonard's communication, that the bringing of African slaves to Louisiana, had been permitted by the Spanish authorities, and doubting whether I was vested with the power to forbid their sale, the importer has been left to pursue his own wishes."
(COPY.)
SIR, In reply to your excellency's request for information relative to the arrangement of the Spanish government of this province, concerning the importation of slaves, I beg leave to represent.
That by an order of his majesty, dated at Aranjuez, the 24th of January, 1793, the prohibition which restrained the importation of slaves was expressly removed, free of duties, to favor the commercial interest of his majesty's subjects, and the said order was promulgated in due form by the intendant of this province, Don Ramon de Loper Y. Angulo, on the 29th of November, 1800.
Subsequent to the retrocession of the province to France, but pending the exchange and the exercise of the Spanish authorities, three vessels have arrived, and been admitted into this port, with slaves for sale, consigned to John Francis Mercuult, viz. the French brig African, Peter Farnuel, master, charged with 143 Africans; the French brig La Constance, John Louis Sacray, master, charged with 170 Africans; and the French brig Sally, Augustus Guibert, master, charged with one hundred and fifty Africans.
It is proper for me to observe to your excellency, that the royal edict, required Spanish bottoms and Spanish masters for
this commerce, but the Spanish authorities, which existed but after the retrocession had been formally announced, considered it their duties to pursue the obvious spirit of this edict, which had for its object the particular interest and accommodation of his majesty's marine and his subjects, and therefore they deemed it both reasonable and just, that these privileges and advantages which had been graciously intended for Spanish Louisiana, should not be withheld from French Louisiana, during the existence of their temporary authority.
To this candid exposition of facts, I will beg leave with great deference, to add the opinion, that should a change of policy be found expedient by the government of the United States, it should be promulgated a reasonable time anterior to the interdiction of such commercial expeditions, as may have been projected under and admitted by the government of France or Spain, previous to the sale and transfer of the province by the French government to the United States.
I have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed)
GILBERT LEONARD.
New Orleans,
25th January, 1804.
His Excellency William C. C. Claiborne.
Papers accompanying Capt. Bainbridge's letter.
SIR,
WE, late officers of the United States frigate Philadelphia, under your command, wishing to express our full approbation of your conduct concerning the unfortunate event of yesterday, do conceive that the charts and soundings, justified as near an approach to the shore as we made, and that after the ship struck, every exertion was made and every expedient tried to get her off, and to defend her, which either courage or abilities could have dictated. We wish to add that in this instance, as well as every other since we have had the honor of being under your command, the officer and seaman have distinguished you. Believe us, Sir, that our misfortunes and sorrows are entirely absorbed in our sympathy for you.
We are Sir,
with sentiments of the highest and most sincere respect, Your friends and fellow sufferers.
Signed,
 David Porter, lieutenant;  J. Jones, lieutenant;  Theodore Hunt, lieutenant;  Ben. Smith, lieutenant;  Wm. S. Osborn, lieutenant marines;  John Ridgely, surgeon;  Keith Spence, purser;  Wm. Knight, sailing master;  Jona. Cowdery, surgeons' mate;  Nichs. Harwood, do.  Bernard Henry, midshipman;  James Gibbon, do.  Ben. F. Reed, do.  Wallace Wormeley, do.  Robt. Gamble, do.  James Biddle, do.  Rd. B. Jones, do.  Di. T. Patterson, do.  Wm. Cutbush, do.  Simon Smith, do.  Joseph Douglass, sail maker;  George Hodge, boatwain;  Richard Stephenson, gunner;  James Renfrew, midshipman;  William G. Dby, carpenter. 
LIST of the officers & men quartered at the American Consular house at Tripoli—viz.
 William Bainbridge, captain;  David Porter, lieutenant;  Jacob Jones, lieutenant;  Theodore Hunt, lieutenant;  Benjamin Smith, lieutenant;  Wm. S. Osborn, lieutenant marines;  John Ridgely, surgeon;  Keith Spence, purser;  William Knight, sailing master;  Jonathan Cowdery, surgeons' mate;  Nicholas Harwood, do.  George Hodge, boatwain;  Bernard Henry, midshipman;  Daniel T. Patterson, do.  James Gibbon, do.  Benj. F. Reed, do.  William Cutbush, do.  Wallace Wormeley, do.  Robert Gamble, do.  Richard B. Jones, do.  James Renfrew, do.  James Biddle, do.  Simon Smith, do.  Joseph Douglass, sail maker;  Richard Stephenson, gunner;  William Godby, carpenter;  William Anderson, captain's clerk;  Minor Forentan, masters' mate;  James C. Morris, ships' steward;  Ouis Hunt, serjeant marines;  David Irvine, do.  William Leith, cook;  James Gafey, master at arms;  Peter Williams, corporal;  John Babbit,  Lewis Heckfener,  Frederick Lewis,  Charles Mitchell,  Peter Cook,  Leonard Fuller,  William James, 

Ten Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber on the 12th inst. an apprentice lad (a mulatto) named RALEIGH LEISTER , about 19 years of age, 6 feet high, slender made, dark eyes and long, lank hair, has a fierce countenance when questioned, has a small mark on the right ear, supposed from a cut in his infancy, his hair is cut short. He took away two blue short jackets, a swaddled waistcoat, a new fur hat and cape, a pair of broad toed shoes 6 1/2 yards blue narrow striped Virginia cloth and a bundle in a white flannel case. Masters of vessels and others are forewarned harboring him at their peril. Whoever takes up said lad and returns him to the subscriber, shall have the above reward and reasonable charges defrayed.
N. B. His mother lives near Peary's tavern, Westmoreland county Virginia. His back father lives with the Rev. Mr. Davis, Alexandria.
WILLIAM FOXTON , Plasterer. Washington March 21—7t
Twenty Dollars reward.
ABSCONDED from the subscriber , residing near Port Tobacco, Maryland, on the 15th inst. a Negro man named ADAM , aged 23 year, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches in height. He has a large mouth rather thick lips, and a scar near the mouth, speaks loud and hoarse, floors, and walks awkwardly. He had on a blue kersey-jacket and overalls, an old hat, and pair of yarn gloves. The above reward will be paid to any person securing him in jail, if taken out of this county, or ten dollars if taken within it.
ALEXANDER SCOTT . March 21—tf
Bank of Columbia.
THE Board of Directors having this day declared a dividend for the half year ending the 20th inst. at the rate of 9 per cent. per annum. The same will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives on or after Tuesday the 20th inst.
WILLIAM WHANN , Cashier. March 19—ep6w.
Valuable Lands for Sale.
PURSUANT to a decree of the honorable the Circuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, will be exposed to sale, at public auction, for ready cash, on Saturday the 7th of April next, under the direction of the undersigned commissioners appointed for that purpose.
A TRACT OF LAND , late the property of Robert Alexander, situated upon the Potomac river, adjoining the lands of Mr. Philip Alexander, containing 545 acres, being one moiety of the Abbingdon tract, formerly the residence of Mr. Curtis, deceased; this land is bounded by two parallel lines 120 poles wide, and running back westerly 634 poles from the river to the back line, and will be laid off into squares of 50 acres each, and will be sold in large or small parcels as may accommodate purchasers; this land is situated about an equal distance between Alexandria and George Town, and commands a full view of those towns, the city, Eastern Branch and Potomac, and in point of soil is equal to any on the river. Any person desirous of purchasing will be shown the premises and the plat and survey of the same on application to George Deneale in Alexandria.
THOMAS SWANN, } Com'rs. EDMUND J. LEE, } GEO. DENEALE, } March 5—tdof
HAT MANUFACTURY.
The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washington, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continuance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be amply suited, if neatness and goodness be requisites.
JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
TO RENT,
And immediate Possession given, A two-story Frame House, in the City of Washington, situated on N. F. Street, square 224—containing 4 rooms beside two garret rooms, piazza and pantry, kitchen, store room, &c. with a good garden—lately occupied by Mrs. Lee, adjoining to Mr. Xaupie's store—Also that convenient two-story frame on same square, late in possession of Dr. Tabb, opposite to which Robert Peacock, Esq. lately resided—consisting of 6 rooms, and two garret rooms, piazza and balcony to south front, cellar with dry well, kitchen, carriage house, stable, an excellent garden, with every convenience fit for the reception of a genteel family. For particulars enquire at Mr. Rhode's tavern, Mr. Xaupie's store, or to the subscriber
REDMUND PURCEL. January 13, 1804—tf
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR
HAS just received an handsome supply of fall goods, which he is determined to sell and make upon the most reasonable terms, and in the best and most fashionable manner, and greatest expedition. Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square and Capitol Hill, seventh house from the Capitol. O.G. 14 tf
CHARLES VARDEN,
TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk Florintines, Black and fancy silk molekin velvet, white & figure Mouselines, Swandowns, Toilingettes, Velvet tecum, Fancy cords, Coating, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. November 8, 1803;
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber about the first of November last, a negro man called BILLY BUNDY , about 26 years old, yellow complexion, bands forward with his knees, a large scar on or near one of his heels, and has a habit of breaking his chin when spoken to, he has for some time worked at the carpenters trade. The above reward will be given on delivering him to the subscriber, or thirty dollars to secure him in jail so that I get him again.
LUCY BROOKE. Essex County, Virginia, Feb. 3.—2m.
CLOVER SEED.
BERNARD M'MAHON—SEEDSMAN, No. 129, Chesnut Street....Philadelphia, has now for sale.
  Red Clover English Field   White Dutch Turnip.   Clover, English Field   Yellow Clover or Peas,   Trefoil. Durham Flour of   Timothy Mustard.   Tares or Vetches 
Early peas, beans and cabbage seeds, with all kinds of garden and flour seeds, suitable for the American gardens, or the West-Indies, Hemp, rape, canary, maw and millet seeds; all new and of very superior quality.
He has also for sale garden tools of every kind; the most approved agricultural, botanical and gardening books. Forest and fruit trees, flowering shrubs and green-house plants vine plants and cuttings, hot bed-glass, mats and lights, &c. &c.
By the first arrival from London, either in this city or New-York, he expects a large supply of Lucerne, sainfoin, ray grass and burnt seeds.
*** Gardeners to be heard of as above. March 16 taw—3w
WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION
The office of the Washington Association and United States Insurance company is removed to the corner of square No. 226 fronting on the President's square and Pennsylvania Avenue. THOMAS HERTY , sec'y P. T. Jan. 18—tf.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS will be taken and payment made easy, to the purchaser, for the following valuable property free from any incumbrance whatever.
A SET of law mills working two saws—a grist mill with two run of stones and bolting machine, also a cotton and rice machine complete all worked by water, also one saw mill about 300 yards from the former and on the same dam, now about finishing that will work from two to fourteen saws under the same roof—this mill is insured for three years after her being completed—they now going in good repair and the whole in a progressive way of improvement, with about ten thousand acres of land all adjoining and immediately contiguous to the mills, on which are several valuable farms. The timber for mill site is inexhaustible and unexceptionable good—they are situated on the waters of Drowning Creek ninety seven miles from George Town South Carolina, to which place the lumber is carried being rafted at the mills without the trouble of hauling, a valuable convenience. The stream is equal if not superior to any in the states of North or South Carolina—the grist mills command a custom at times of 30 or 40 miles around them. The situation at the mills is high, pleasant and very healthy, on which is a good two story house with piazza, a good kitchen, stables, carriage and barns houses and other necessary out buildings with a new store house completely finished, it being an excellent stand for a country store. Application to be made to the Subscriber at Millville near Lumberton in North Carolina, or for any information respecting the premises, to Samuel D. Purvance at the city of Washington. WM. NORMENT.
Millville N. C. Dec. 12. N. B. Any part of the above property will be sold as may best suit a purchaser. Dec. 23—tf
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the Circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington in the suit of Thomas Law against James Pierce, jun. James Ray, Samuel Treat, and James Pierce, sen. defendants, in Chancery, will be sold at the premises to the highest bidder at public auction on Saturday the 5th day of May next, the lot of ground mentioned in the complainant's bill, situate in the city of Washington, and known and distinguished in the general plan of the said city by lot numbered one, in square numbered seven hundred and forty-four, it being the south half part of said square and containing sixty-three thousand four hundred and forty square feet of ground, with the Sugar House, and all the other buildings and improvements thereon or thereunto belonging. The Sugar house is large and extensive and is said to be extremely well calculated for sugar refining—the other buildings consist of several wooden houses sufficient with some repairs for those conducting the business to live in. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock A. M. The terms ready money or money to be paid immediately on the courts ratifying the same, the time of which ratification will be notified in the same papers in which the sale is advertised, within one month after the report of the said sale shall be made to the court, which report will not be made until the fourth Monday in July, when the court commence their next sitting for the county of Washington. DANIEL C. BRENT , Trustee. March 23—tdof
A WAITER, A CHAIR & HORSE.
A very handsome Mulatto Boy, about thirteen years old, for his age excelled by few as a waiter—also an elegant double Chair with complete plated harness, new, and an excellent chair or saddle Horse for sale separately or collectively. Enquire of the printer. Feb. 22—tw6w
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington, in the suit of the United States against Samuel Jackson, William Shannon, Philip Fitzhugh, Joshua B. Bond and Frederick Shaffer, defendants, in chancery; will be sold at the premises to the highest bidder at public auction on Friday the 4th May next; all that piece or parcel of land situate in the second addition of George Town, made by Thomas Beal of George, being part of a tract of land called the Rock of Dunbarton and bounded as is described and set forth in the said decree and containing four acres and one eighth part of an acre of land with all and singular the buildings, improvements and appurtenances thereon or thereunto belonging or appertaining. The improvements are on a high, dry, and handsome situation, and consist of a large two story brick house with a passage through the center, four rooms on a floor and good cellars. The front rooms are about 17 by 18 feet—the back rooms are semicircular and are about 24 by 17 feet—the passage 9 feet wide and 38 feet long—two brick offices two stories high 17 feet 6 inches square and are connected with the House by covered ways. The said premises are the same property possessed by the said Samuel Jackson and by him expensively improved—the sale will commence at 12 o'clock. The terms ready money or money to be paid immediately on the courts ratifying the same, the time of which ratification will be notified in the same papers in which the sale is advertised, within one month after the report of the said sale shall be made to the court, which report will not be made until the fourth Monday in July, when the court commence their next sitting for the county of Washington. DANIEL C. BRENT , Trustee. March 23—tdof
NOTICE.
ALL who are are indebted to the estate of John Crookshank deceased are requested to make immediate payment to, CHARLES GLOVER , Adm. George Town, Nov. 25—tf
A HOUSE FOR SALE.
FOR SALE a neat two story Frame House situate on New Jersey Avenue near the Capitol, it is suitable for a Taylor, or shoemaker being established and occupied by both; it contains six rooms (including a front shop with a large bow window) and two closets; it is a good stand for either of the above named, or any kind of business as there is in the city. For terms apply on the premises to JOHN MINCHIN. March 16—tw3w
The above house let last year for one hundred and sixty-dollars; if it is not sold before the ninth of April next it will on that day be offered at public sale at Mr. Stelle's hotel at 11 o'clock A. M. J. M.
PATENT RIGHT.
FOR painting rooms, ornamenting ceilings, borders, &c. to represent paper hangings. The subscribers having purchased the patent from John Selby the original inventor, for the district of Columbia, the states of Virginia, N. Carolina S. Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, the province of Louisiana and New Orleans, will dispose of the same for such place or places within the above limits as may be agreed on. The model may be seen and terms made known by applying to, Messrs. RICHARD RYLAND, WILLIAM BYRNE, Stocco plasterers, Capitol Hill, City of Washington—Feb. 2—3wtf
SCHEME
Of the Extra class of the EASTON DELAWARE BRIDGE LOTTERY, Authorized by the states of Pennsylvania & N. Jersey.
All! All! a going for 2 3-4 Dollars. until the 10th of April when the tickets will be advanced to 3 Dollars. EDWARD MOTT , Manager.
Who will, on receiving the necessary information of the payment of 20 per cent to his credit in any of the United States branch banks of discount & deposit, with an engagement to pay the residue by four equal installments in 3, 6, 9 & 12 months from the 1st March next, send the numbers and deposit any quantity of tickets (not less than 50) in the hands of the treasurer, subject to the purchaser's demand on the punctual payment of the residue of the money; which not being observed, the tickets may be resold, & the money paid in advance forfeited; or he will, on the purchase money of any number of tickets (not less than 10) being deposited in any of the branch banks above mentioned, immediately forward them to the direction of the purchaser. For any number of tickets less than ten, the cash to be enclosed to the manager; who will, on its receipt, forward them as directed, and on the conclusion of the drawing send the purchasers an account of their success; and such arrangement shall be made that the holders of fortunate tickets, after they have been properly checked, may receive their prizes at the bank they made their payments at. The numerous advantages of this arrangement must be obvious to every person. The payments are made easy, and the purchasers will not be liable to any advance of price, which from the unexampled sales of the tickets, may with confidence be expected to be considerable before the drawing commences. March 19—taw&w
TO BE LET
And entered upon immediately, a two story BRICK HOUSE in good repair on Twelfth street near Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite Morin's tavern—The house is the property of the Washington building Company, and will be rented low apply to THOMAS CARPENTER, Jan 30—3wtf
BY AUTHORITY.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
To build a Catholic Cathedral Church
in the City of Baltimore.
   Dollars     1 prize of 20,000   1 ditto 10,000   5 do 5000 10,000   10 do 1000 5,000   15 do 500 5,000   20 do 200 5,000   200 do 100 20,000   200 do 50 10,000   200 do 25 5,000   250 do 20 5,000   4000 do 15 60,000   1 first drawn ticket after 2000, having a blank to its number, 500   1 do after 4000 do 500   1 do after 6000 do 500   1 do after 8000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 15,000 do 500   1 do after 18,000 do 500   1 do after 20,000 do 2,000   1 last drawn ticket, which may have a blank to its number, 4,000  
7,154 Prizes, 3,856 Blanks—Not two to a prize. 210,000
21,000 Tickets, at 10 dollars each, 210,000
The laudable purpose of this lottery—the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of tickets shall be sold to authorize it; and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the church. For the satisfaction of those at a distance, it may be necessary to mention, that the managers have given bond to the mayor and city council in the sum of 120,000 dollars, for the due payment of the prizes which may be drawn.
Tickets to be had of the managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them. Managers.
 Right Rev. Bishop Carroll,  Rev. Francis Beallon,  Messrs. David Williamson,  Robert Walsh,  Charles Ghequire,  Patrick Bennet,  Arnold Livers,  Luke Tiernan,  Francis I. Mitchell. 
July 13, 1803. The managers have lodged a number of tickets in the above lottery in the hands of Wm. Brent and James D. Barry for sale.
A TEN Thousand Dollar PRIZE.
Scheme of a LOTTERY
For the use of the
GERMAN TRINITY CHURCH,
In Sixth street, Philadelphia.
N. B. This Lottery is expected to commence drawing immediately after the conclusion of the St. Augustine church, & Lehigh navigation Lotteries; and from the great demand for the tickets in different parts of the Union, there is reason to believe that the price will be raised, considerably before that period.
   Dollars.     1 Prize of 10,000 dolls. 10,000   1 3,000 3,000   1 2,000 2,000   1 1,000 1,000   4 500 2,000   10 300 3,000   20 200 4,000   35 100 3,500   90 50 4,500   100 20 2,000   6000 7 42,000   1 1st drawn No. on the 10th day } 500   1 15 500   1 20 500   1 25 500   1 30 500   1 35 500   1 40 1,000   1 45 1,000   1 50 1,000   1 55 1,000   1 First drawn No. on the last day, when there shall be only 600 tickets in the wheel. } 6000  
6274 Prizes. Dollars....90,000
11726 Blanks.
Considerably less than two blanks to a prize.
The prizes to be paid 30 days after the close of the drawing—Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
ADAM PREMIER, ANTHONY HOOCKEY. } Com'rs. CHARLES BOWMAN, }
Tickets for sale by the subscribers, at 6 Dollars.
  Half tickets 3 25   Quarter tickets 1 75 
Prizes in other lotteries received in payment.
GEORGE TAYLOR , jun. No. 85, South Second street.
MATTHEW M'CONNELL , No. 82 Chesnut street.
Letters addressed to either of whom post paid and inclosing the cash, will be duly attended to. March 12—tw6m.
BOLTING CLOTHS.
I have just received a general assortment of the best warranted Bolting Cloths from OLIVER EVANS of Philadelphia, and shall have constantly for sale at my store in George town, likewise Evans's Millwright and Millers Glde, also Clerk and Evans's patent machine for packing of flour WILLIAM MORGAN. March 19th, 1w3m.
S. THOMEE.
BEGS leave to inform his friends that he has removed his store from George town to King-street Alexandria, where orders in his line will be executed with punctuality and dispatch. Orders left at Mr. March's Book-store will be duly attended to.
GILDING
AND ENAMELLING ON GLASS, A few doors above the Washington tavern—Looking glass and picture frames made and regild.
NEEDLE WORK
Framed in the handsomest manner, and names done on glass.
S. THOMEE, as a stranger being determined to establish in the line of his profession, solicits that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his assiduity to business may entitle him to.
Window cornices handsomely gilt, and every thing in his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported.
N. B. He has some glasses and prints for sale on low terms. Jan. 9—ep3m
(BY AUTHORITY.)
Scheme of a Lottery.
To build an ACADEMY in the city of Richmond.
Dollars.
 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number,

20,