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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VI.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCCXLVIII.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
REPORT.
The committee, to whom were referred the memorial of the legislative council of the territory of Orleans, and also the memorial of the house of representatives of the same territory, make the following Report, on the said memorial of the said legislative council, and in part on the said memorial of the said house of representatives.
THE object of the memorialists is to obtain from the general government a grant of lands for the establishment and support of colleges, schools and other seminaries of education within the territory of Orleans.
Your committee are of opinion, it ought to be a primary object with the general government to encourage and promote education in every part of the union, so far as the same can be done consistent with the general policy of the nation, and so as not to infringe the municipal regulations that are, or may be adopted by the respective state authorities on this subject.
The benefits resulting to society in general from the establishment and support of public institutions for the education of youth, and the general diffusion of science, are too well known to all discerning persons to require any particular investigation on the present occasion. The national legislature has, by several of its acts on former occasions, evinced, in the strongest manner, its disposition to afford the means of establishing and fostering with a liberal hand, such public institutions.
By a resolution of the old Congress, under the confederation, of the 20th March, 1785, it is declared that lot No. 16, of every township, in the territory north west of the river Ohio, (which is equal to one thirty-sixth part of the same) shall be reserved for the maintenance of public schools within the said township. It also appears by an act of Congress, passed the 3d March, 1803, that in addition to certain tracts of land before that time appropriated for that purpose, there were appropriated and vested in the legislature of the state of Ohio, in trust, for the use of schools in that state, certain quarter townships, in certain tracts therein described, estimated to be equal to the one thirty-sixth part of all the lands contained in the said several tracts to which the Indian claim had been extinguished; also, the one thirty-sixth part of all the lands of the U. S. lying in the said state of Ohio, to which the Indian title had not been extinguished, which might be purchased of the said Indian tribes by the U. S. making the quantity of land appropriated for the use of schools within the said state, equal, at least, to one thirty-sixth part of all the lands belonging to the U. S. within the same. A similar provision has also been made by a law passed in 1803, for the use of schools in the Mississippi territory.
By this liberal policy, the general government has secured to the people of the state of Ohio, and of the Mississippi territory, a permanent fund for the promotion of learning and the general diffusion of knowledge within the same.
Your committee are of opinion, it would be sound policy in the general government, as well as consistent with equal justice, to act on this occasion with the same liberality towards the people of the territory of Orleans that has been shown in relation to the state of Ohio and the Mississippi territory; and to make the like provision for the establishment and support of public schools in the one case, that has been made in the other.
In pursuing this line of conduct, the national legislature will afford to the people of the territory of Orleans, the strongest proof of a disposition, not only to extend to them the rights and privileges of American citizens in general, but to place them on an equal footing with the citizens of the most favored portion of the union, who have experienced the immediate attention of the general government; and to observe towards them the fostering care of an indulgent parent, feeling a lively interest in their future prosperity and happiness. In this measure the people of that territory will become sensible, in some degree at least, of the advantages they have derived, and may yet obtain, from being incorporated into the union, and becoming a portion of a free and independent nation.
The committee have not been able to obtain official information to enable them to form a correct opinion with regard to the quantity or value of the public lands within the city of New Orleans, nor have they any information respecting the situation of the said lands in relation to the center of the city, or the bank of the river Mississippi, and as it may probably be necessary for the general government to reserve for public purposes some portions of the said lands, which cannot at present be designated, your committee are of opinion, it would not be advisable, at this time, to appropriate or dispose of the lands belonging to the U. S. within the limits of the city of New Orleans.
Your committee respectfully submit to the House, the following resolution:
Resolved , That, for the establishment and support of public schools within the territory of Orleans, there shall be appropriated, and reserved from sale, one thirty-sixth part of all the lands of the U. S. within the territory, to which the Indian claim has been extinguished, or may hereafter be extinguished; which one thirty-sixth part shall consist of the section No. sixteen, in each township, if the said lands shall be surveyed in townships of six miles square each, and the same divided into sections of one mile square each; and shall, if the lands be surveyed in a different manner, be designated by lots: and the lands, so appropriated, shall be applied to the use aforesaid, within the townships, or particular divisions not exceeding townships in extent, respectively, within which the same shall lie.
REPORT.
The Committee on Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition of the merchants and other inhabitants of Plymouth, and the towns on Roanoke and Cashie rivers, in the district of Edenton and state or North Carolina, submit the following
REPORT.
THE petitioners pray that Congress would make Plymouth, in North Carolina, a port of entry. Their petition was referred to the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures at the last session, and the committee reported, that it was "inexpedient to erect Plymouth into a port of entry." The House reversed the decision of the committee, and directed a bill to be brought in declaring it to be a port of entry: the bill was afterwards postponed, and finally acted upon during that session. The report then made to the House is herewith submitted, and the committee request the same may be received as part of the present report.
The statement of the tonnage engaged in foreign voyages from Plymouth, Skewarkey and Windsor, for the last year, does not differ materially from that of the preceding year. By the collector's returns the registered tonnage does not appear to have increased while the amount of revenue collected from those ports has sensibly diminished, presuming there are no errors in the document before the committee. In the former report the committee supposed the duties collected from Plymouth, Skewarkey and Windsor, amounted to about 6900 dolls. per annum, making about one fifth of the revenue of the whole district of Edenton, upon an average of several years; but the collector's return for the year ending the 30th September 1804, gives a duty, for the same ports, of only 3850 dolls. and the duty collected at Edenton, and the other ports of the district, exclusive of Plymouth, Skewarkey and Windsor, amounted to 30, 153 dolls. for the same year.
The foreign trade of Plymouth is by no means considerable, but it exports, coastways, large quantities of corn, peas, tar, rosin, turpentine, and other native productions. Eighty one coasting vessels entered and cleared from that port during the last year; and the value of the articles exported in them is estimated at 87,200 dolls.
The petitioners complain of the inconvenience in crossing the Albermarle sound, to enter their vessels at Edenton, where they are also obliged to give bond and pay the duties: but similar objections might be raised against the greater number of ports of entry in the U. S. as many ports of delivery are at a greater distance from their ports of entry. And with respect to the registered tonnage, Plymouth does not appear at present to possess sufficient to give it preference over these ports.
Under these impressions, and considering if Plymouth should be made a port of entry, the emoluments of the collector would be inadequate to his support, without the addition of a considerable salary, the committee are induced to submit the following resolution:
Resolved , That the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition, with the documents accompanying it.
REPORT.
The Committee of Commerce and Manufactures having considered the petition of Tristram Hussey, of the island of Nantucket, in the state of Massachusetts, submit their
REPORT.
THE petitioner, with Edward Cary, jun. and others merchants of Nantucket, were, and still are, the owners of the ship Union. This vessel has been, for some time past, employed in the whaling business, with an American master and crew, regularly documented as a vessel of the U. S. In the year 1801, on the passage to the Brazils, and before they arrived at the Cape de Verde islands, they obtained eight casks of spermaceti oil, and sent the same to New York, in an American vessel. The collector charged seventy-two dollars and fifteen cents duty on the oil, notwithstanding it was the produce of American fisheries. Upon a second voyage, in the same ship, in the following year, they
procured twenty-seven casks of oil from whales taken on the passage, prior to passing the Cape de Verde islands, and shipped the same also in an American bottom, to New-York, where the collector again demanded a duty on its importation, and they were obliged to pay a further sum of three hundred and twenty-three dollars and twenty-five cents for the duties. In both instances the oil was not landed at any foreign port. It was actually taken from the ship Union and put on board American vessel; and the proof exhibited to the committee is incontrovertible that it was the produce of the American whale fishery. The collector of New-York might, with equal propriety, have charged a duty on the whole cargo of oil imported in the Union, had she entered at that port, as in the two cases under consideration. It appears that American oil cannot be subject to any duty whatever. There is now known to the committee, that seems to authorise a similar charge. No duty can be collected on articles of the growth, produce or manufacture of the U. S. and wherever any American articles have been returned from foreign countries, the duties are believed to have been invariably remitted, or rather, none have ever been demanded. Cod fish, taken by American fishermen in vessels, are not chargeable with duty, whether in the vessel in which they were caught, or on any other American bottom. Surely then, oil of the American fisheries must be entitled to a similar exemption from duty. The committee are of opinion, that Congress ought to relieve the petitioners from the payment of the duty charged to them, without the authority of law to warrant it, and they beg leave to submit the following resolution:
Resolved , That the prayer of the petitioners is reasonable, and ought to be granted.
SENATE OF THE U. STATES.
FEBRUARY 20.
A BILL, Making provision for extinguishing the debts due from the U. S.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all persons, or the legal representatives of persons, to whom loan office, or final settlement certificates, or indents of interest, have been issued, and all persons in whose favor settlements have been made at the treasury, or who stand credited on the books of the treasury, which said certificates, credits and settlements, were issued or made for services or supplies done or furnished prior to the fourth day of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine, and have not since been funded or paid; and all persons who served in the armies of the U. S. during the late revolutionary war with G. Britain, and to whom arrearages of pay, clearly appearing on the muster and pay rolls, or other authentic document now existing in the war office, or in any other department of the government, may be due, shall be allowed to present their respective claims at the treasury, and shall receive the amount thereof, without any interest, upon proving, by the oath or affirmation of at least one disinterested witness, to the satisfaction of the accounting officers of the treasury, that he or she so claiming, is the person or legal representative of the person to whom the same was originally due.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That if the claim shall arise upon a certificate alleged to have been lost or destroyed, the claimant shall state the manner of such loss, or destruction, with his or her belief of the same, upon oath, and shall likewise give bond, with security, to be approved by the accounting officers of the treasury, conditioned for the repayment of the sum by him or her received, with interest thereon, in case the certificate so alleged to have been lost or destroyed, shall ever thereafter be presented at the treasury for repayment.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That when any claim shall be presented, as aforesaid, it shall be accompanied with the oath of the claimant, that he or she hath not sold or disposed of the said claim, or any part thereof, but that the whole amount is intended to be drawn for his or her sole use and benefit, and for none other; which said oath, the auditor of the treasury is hereby authorised to administer, if the claimant shall attend at the treasury in person.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That no claim shall be paid in virtue of any power of attorney, unless the said power shall be made in the form now prescribed by the rules of the treasury, and the attorney shall swear, at the time of presenting the same, that he verily believes the money intended to be drawn, is for the sole use and benefit of the claimant, and for none other, and that he does not believe that the said claim has been pledged, sold, or disposed of in any manner whatsoever; which oath the auditor of the treasury is hereby authorised to administer; and unless
the said power be accompanied with the proof required in the first and second sections of this act, taken before some judge or justice of the U. S. or of some of the respective states, authenticated by the seal of a court of record.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That any person wilfully swearing or affirming falsely in the premises, shall suffer as in the case of wilful and corrupt perjury, and may be prosecuted therefore in any court in the U. S. having competent jurisdiction.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue in force for and during the term of years, from the passing thereof and no longer.
Boston, March 6.
Last evening we were favored with the following extract of a letter, announcing an event somewhat unexpected, viz.
"St. Croix, Jan. 26, 1806."
"The public mind is much agitated in consequence of a letter yesterday received by Gen. Machenfeis, from Adm. Duckworth, brought down by one of his frigates turposely sent , stating that he had heard from undoubted authority, that Denmark had joined the Northern powers, and that he was authorised by his court to tender his services with a part of his fleet for the protection of the Danish colonies. The English part of the community do not entertain a doubt of an alliance formed between Denmark, England, and the Northern Courts; but the Danish gentlemen who have received letters from Copenhagen, as late as the 29th Nov. rely much on the assurances therein given of a continued prospect of the neutrality of that country. The pacific disposition of our nation evinced by an uninterrupted peace of near a century has until now made me feel a security for the future which the present accounts begin to undermine."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in St. Domingo, dated Feb. 11.
"About day light of the 6th ult. the look out ship of the French fleet returned to port with her signal for a strange fleet, on which the five French ships of the line, two frigates and a corvette having slipped or cut their cables, got under way and stood to leeward, not supposing themselves safe in harbor; soon after which the English appeared in sight, and when the French were about four leagues from the harbor, a single ship bearing admiral Cochrane's flag, said to be the Northumberland, ran into the midst of the French, opened on them and received the fire of 3 French ships, at the moment of giving her own fire, which carried away her main and foremast, and hove her on her beam ends for the moment, she was soon after supported by three other ships, and these 4 British joined the action against 5 French, for one hour and 15 minutes, until the remaining 3 British got up—when the whole continued the action for near two hours longer; at this time the admiral's ship L'Imperial of 134 and the Le Brave of 84 guns, were ran on shore by their crews, and the 3 others, viz. Alexander of 90, and the Jupiter and Diomede of 74 struck—the French frigates made off about the middle of the action to look for a place of safety."
"It was said that the French admiral Sevil, and upwards of 700 men were killed and wounded on board the Imperial by which some idea may be formed of the obstinacy of the engagement. After the English had taken possession of their prizes, they stood to leeward, supposed for Jamaica, and the next day a fleet of 6 ships of the line passed St. Domingo, and stood to leeward also."
"Captain A. understood that the object of the French in sending that fleet to St. Domingo was to destroy the American vessels in the brigand ports, for which purpose they had provided a number of small vessels."
"The French fleet amounted altogether to 554 guns, the British 720, leaving a balance of 166 in favor of the latter."
Charleston, S. C. Feb. 19.
The following is a number of Africans imported since the opening of the port, according to the reports made at Fort Johnson:—
   In the year 1804, 5764   1806, 6725   To the 16 Feb. 1806, 1696   Total, 14,185  
Several vessels with negroes came up to the city in distress, without being reported, which are not included in the above.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE Public are notified that the partnership of Thomas Hunt of Faquier and George Britton of Shepardsdale was dissolved on the second day of August 1805. March 10—3t
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5.
DEBATE.
On Mr. GREGG's resolution. (CONTINUED.)
MR. J. RANDOLPH. I am extremely afraid, sir, that so far as it may depend on my acquaintance with details connected with the subject, I have very little right to address you, for in truth, I have not yet seen the documents from the Treasury, which were called for some time ago, to direct the judgment of this House in the decision of the question now before you; and, indeed after what I have this day heard I no longer require that document or any other document—indeed I do not know that I ever should have required it—to vote on the resolution of the gentleman from Pennsylvania. If I had entertained any doubts they would have been removed by the style in which the friends of the resolution have this morning discussed it. I am perfectly aware, that on entering upon this subject, we go into it manacled—handcuffed, and tongue tied; gentlemen know that our lips are sealed, on subjects of momentous foreign relations, which are indissolubly linked with the present question, & which would serve to throw a great light on it in every respect relevant to it. I will, however, endeavour to hobble over the subject, as well as my fettered limbs and palsied tongue will enable me to do it.
I am not surprised to hear this resolution discussed by its friends as a war measure. They say (it is true) that it is not a war measure; but they defend it on principles which would justify none but war measures, & seemed pleased with the idea that it may prove the forerunner of war. If war is necessary—if we have reached this point, let us have war. But while I have life, I will never consent to these incipient war measures, which, in their commencement breathe nothing but peace, though they plunge us at last into war. It has been well observed by the gentleman from Pennsylvania behind me (Mr. J. Clay) that the situation of this nation in 1793, was in every respect different from that in which it finds itself in 1806. Let me ask, too, if the situation of England is not since materially changed? Gentlemen, who, it would appear from their language, have not got beyond the horn-book of politics, talk of our ability to cope with the British navy, and tell us of the war of our revolution. What was the situation of G. Britain then? She was then contending for the empire of the British channel, barely able to maintain a doubtful equality with her enemies, over whom she never gained the superiority until Rodney's victory of the 12th of April. What is her present situation? The combined fleets of France, Spain, and Holland are dissipated, they no longer exist. I am not surprised to hear men advocate these wild opinions, to see them goaded on by a spirit of mercantile avarice, straining their feeble strength to excite the nation to war, when they have reached this stage of infatuation, that we are an over match for G. Britain on the ocean. It is mere waste of time to reason with such persons. They do not deserve any thing like serious refutation. The proper arguments for such statesmen are a strait waistcoat, a dark room, water gruel, and depletion.
It has always appeared to me that there are three points to be considered, and maturely considered before we can be prepared to vote for the resolution of the gentleman from Pennsylvania. First . Our ability to contend with G. Britain for the question in dispute: Secondly . The policy of such a contest: and Thirdly . In case both these shall be settled affirmatively, the manner in which we can, with the greatest effect, re-act upon and annoy our adversary.
Now the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Crowninshield) has settled at a single sweep, to use one of his favorite expressions, not only that we are capable of contending with G. Britain on the ocean, but that we are actually her superior. Whence does the gentleman deduce this inference? Because, truly, at that time when G. Britain was not mistress of the ocean, when a North was her prime minister and a Sandwich the first lord of her admiralty, when she was governed by a counting house administration, privateers of this country trespassed on her commerce. So, too, did the cruisers of Dunkirk at that day Sufrein held the mastery of the Indian seas. But what is the case now? Do gentlemen remember the capture of Cornwallis on land because De Grasse maintained the dominion of the ocean? To my mind no position is more clear, than that if we go to war with G. Britain, Charleston and Boston, the Chesapeake and the Hudson will be invested by British squadrons. Will you call on the count de Grasse to relieve them, or shall we apply to admiral Gravina, or admiral Villeneuve to raise the blockade? But you have not only a prospect of gathering glory, and what seems

to the gentleman from Massachusetts, much dearer, profit, by privateering, but you will be able to make a conquest of Canada and Nova Scotia. Indeed!—Then, in, we shall catch a Tartar. I confess, however, I have no desire to see those Senators and Representatives of the Canadish French, or of the Tories & refugees of Nova Scotia sitting on this floor or that of the other House.—To see them becoming members of the union, and participating equally in our political rights. And on what other principle would the gentleman from Massachusetts be for incorporating those provinces with us? Or on what other principle could it be done under the constitution? If the gentleman has no other bounty to offer us for going to war, than the incorporation of Canada and Nova Scotia with the United States, I am for remaining at peace.
What is the question in dispute? The carrying trade. What part of it? The fair, the honest and the useful trade that is engaged in carrying our own productions to foreign markets, and bringing back their productions in exchange. No, Sir.—It is that carrying trade which covers enemy property, and carries the coffee, the sugar, and other West India products, to the mother country. No, Sir, if this great particular nation is to be governed by Silesia and Boston—New York and Philadelphia, and Baltimore and Norfolk and Charleston, let gentlemen come out and say so; and let a committee of public safety be appointed from those towns to carry on the government. I, for one, will not mortgage my property and my liberty to carry on this trade. The nation said so seven years ago, I said so then, and I say so now. It is not for the honest carrying trade of America, but for this mushroom, this fungus of war, for a trade which as soon as the nations of Europe are at peace, will no longer exist, it is for this that the spirit of avaricious traffic would plunge us into war.
I am forcibly struck on this occasion by the recollection of a remark made by one of the ablest [if not the honestest] ministers that England ever produced. I mean Sir Robert Walpole, who said that the country gentlemen (poor meek souls!) came up every year to be sheared—that they laid mute and patient whilst their fleeces were being taken off—but that if he touched a single bristle of the commercial interest, the whole state was in an uproar. It was indeed shearing the hog—"great cry, and little wool." But we are asked, are we willing to bend the neck to England; to submit to her outrages? No, Sir, I answer, that it will be time enough for us to tell gentlemen what we will do to vindicate the violation of our flag on the ocean, when they shall have told us what they have done, in resentment of the violation of the actual territory of the United States by Spain—the true territory of the United States, not our new fangled country over the Mississippi, but the good old United States—part of Georgia, of the old thirteen states—where citizens have been taken, not from our ships, but from our actual territory. When gentlemen have taken the padlock from our mouths, I shall be ready to tell them what I will do, relative to our dispute with Britain, on the law of nations, on contraband, and such stuff.
I have another objection to this course of proceeding. Great Britain, when she sees it, will say the American people have great cause of dissatisfaction with Spain. She will see by the documents furnished by the President, that Spain has outraged our territory, pirated upon our commerce and imprisoned our citizens; and she will enquire what we have done? It is true, she will receive, no answer; but she must know what we have not done. She will see that we have not repelled these outrages, nor made any addition to our army and navy—nor even classed the militia. No, Sir—not one of your militia generals in politics has marshalled a single brigade.
Although I have said it would be time enough to answer the question which gentlemen have put to me when they shall have answered mine, yet as I do not like long prorogations I will give them an answer now. I will never consent to go to war for that which I cannot protect. I deem it no sacrifice of dignity to say to the Leviathan of the deep—we are unable to contend with you in your own element, but if you come within our actual limits we will shed our last drop of blood in their defence. In such an event I would feel, not reason, and obey an impulse which never has which never can deceive me.
France is at war with England—suppose her power on the continent of Europe no greater than it is on the ocean. How would she make her enemy feel it? There would be a perfect non conductor between them. So with the United States and England—she scarcely presents to us a vulnerable point. Her commerce is now carried on for the most part in fleets—where in single ships they are stout and well armed—very different from the state of her trade during the American war, when her merchantmen became the prey of privateers. Great Britain has been too long at war with the three most powerful maritime nations of Europe not to have learnt how to protect her trade. She can afford convoy to it all—she has 800 ships in commission, the navies of her enemies are annihilated. Thus this war has presented the new and curious political spectacle of a regular annual increase (and to an immense amount) of her imports and exports and tonnage and revenue, and all the insignia of accumulating wealth, whilst in every former war, without exception, these have suffered a greater or less diminution. And wherefore? Because she has driven France, Spain,
and Holland from the ocean. Their marine is no more. I verily believe that ten English ships of the line would not decline a meeting with the combined fleets of those nations. I forewarn the gentlemen from Massachusetts and his constituents of Salem, that all their golden hopes are vain. I forewarn them of the exposure of their trade beyond the Cape of Good Hope (or now doubling it) to capture and confiscation—of their unprotected sea port towns, exposed to contribution or bombardment. Are we to be legislated into war by a set of men, who in six weeks after its commencement may be compelled to take refuge with us up in the country. And for what? A mere fungus—a mushroom production of war in Europe, which will disappear with the first return of peace—an unfair trade. For is there a man so credulous as to believe that we possess a capital not only equal to what may be called our own proper trade, but large enough also to transmit to the respective parent states the vast and wealthy products of the French, Spanish and Dutch colonies? 'Tis beyond the belief of any rational being.—But this is not my only objection to entering upon this naval warfare. I am averse to a naval war with any nation whatever. I was opposed to the naval war of the last administration, and I am as ready to oppose a naval war of the present administration, should they meditate such a measure. What! shall this great Mammoth of the American forest leave his native element and plunge into the water in a mad contest with the shark. Let him beware that his proboscis is not bitten off in the engagement. Let him stay on shore—and not be excited by the muscles and periwinkles on the strand, or political bears, in a boat to venture on the perils of the deep. Gentlemen say will you not protect your violated rights? and I say why take to water, where you can neither fight nor swim. Look at France—see her vessels stealing from port to port on her own coast—and remember that she is the first military power of the earth, and as a naval people second only to England. Take away the British navy, and France to-morrow is the tyrant of the ocean.
This brings me to the second point. How far is it politic in the U. S. to throw their weight into the scale of France at this moment;—from whatever motive to aid the views of her gigantic ambition—to make her mistress of the sea and land—to jeopardize the liberties of mankind. Sir, you may help to crush G. Britain, you may assist in breaking down her naval dominion; but you cannot succeed to it. The iron sceptre of the ocean will pass into his hands who wears the iron crown of the land. You may then expect a new code of maritime law. Where will you look for redress? I can tell the gentleman from Massachusetts, that there is nothing in his rule of three that will save us, even although he should out-do himself and exceed the financial ingenuity which he so memorably displayed on a recent occasion. No, Sir—Let the battle of Actium be once fought and the whole line of sea coast will be at the mercy of the conqueror. The Atlantic, deep and wide as it is, will prove just as good a barrier against his ambition if directed against you, as the Mediterranean to the power of the Caesars. Do I mean (when I say so) to crouch to the invader? No—I will meet him at the water's edge, and fight every inch of ground from thence to the mountains, from the mountains to the Mississippi. But after tamely submitting to an outrage on your domicile, will you buly and look big at an insult on your flag 3,000 miles off?
But, Sir, I have a yet more cogent reason against going to war, for the honor of the flag in the narrow seas or any other maritime punctilio. It springs from my attachment to the principles of the government under which I live. I declare in the face of day that this government was not instituted for the purposes of offensive war. No. It was framed (to use its own language) for the common defence and the general welfare, which are inconsistent with offensive war. I call that offensive war, which goes out of our jurisdiction and limits for the attainment or protection of objects, not within those limits and that jurisdiction. As in 1758 I was opposed to this species of warfare, because I believed it would raze the constitution to the very foundation, so in 1806 am I opposed to it, and on the same grounds. No sooner do you put the constitution to this use, to a test which it is by no means calculated to endure, than its incompetency to such purposes becomes manifest and apparent to all. I fear if you go into a foreign war for a circuitous unfair carrying trade you will come out without your constitution. Have not you contractors enough yet in this House? Or do you want to be over-run and devoured by commissaries and all the vermin of contract. I fear, Sir, that what are called the energy men will rise up again—men who will burn the parchment. We shall be told that our government is too feeble—or that they would say weak and inefficient. Much virtue, Sir, in terms. That we must give the President power to call forth the resources of the nation—that is to fish the last shilling from our pockets, to drain the last drop of blood from our veins. I am against giving this power to any man be him who he may. The American people must either withhold this power or resign their liberties. There is no other alternative. Nothing but the most imperious necessity will justify such a grant—and is there a powerful enemy at our doors? You may begin with a first consul—from that Chrysalis state he soon becomes an emperor. You have your choice. It depends upon your election whether you
will be a free, happy, and united people at home, or the light of your executive majesty shall beam across the Atlantic in one general blaze of the public liberty.
For my part I never will go to war but in self defence. I have no desire for conquests—no ambition to possess Nova Scotia—I hold the liberties of this people at a higher rate. Much more am I disposed to war, when among the first means for carrying it on I see gentlemen propose the confiscation of debts due by government to individuals. Does a bona fide creditor know who holds his paper? Dare any honest man ask himself the question? 'Tis hard to say whether such principles are more detestably dishonest than they are weak and foolish. What, Sir, will you go about with proposals for opening a loan in one hand, and a sponge for the national debt in the other. If on a late occasion you could not borrow at a less rate of interest than 8 per cent. when the government avowed that they would pay to the last shilling of the public ability, at what price do you expect to raise money with an avowal of these nefarious opinions. God help you! if these are your ways and means for carrying on war—if your finances are in the hands of such a chancellor of the exchequer. Because a man can take an observation, and keep a log-book and a reckoning, can navigate a cock boat to the West Indies or the East, shall he aspire to navigate the great vessel of state—to stand at the helm of public councils? Ne sutor ultra crepidam . What are you going to war for? For the carrying trade. Already you possess seven eighths of it. What is the object in dispute? The fair honest trade that exchanges the product of our soil for foreign articles for home consumption? Not at all. You are called upon to sacrifice this necessary branch of your navigation and the great agricultural interest, whose hand-maid it is—to jeopardize your best interests, for a circuitous commerce, for the fraudulent protection of belligerent property under your neutral flag.—Will you be goaded by the dreaming calculations of insatiate avarice to strike your all for the protection of this trade. I do not speak of the probable effects of war on the price of our produce.—Severely as we must feel, we may scudle through it. I speak of its reaction on the constitution.—You may go to war for this excrescence of the carrying trade—and make peace at the expense of the constitution. Your executive will lord it over you, and you must make the best terms with the conqueror that you can. But the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Gregg) tells you that he is for acting in this, as in all things, influenced by the opinion of any minister whatever—foreign, or, I presume, domestic. On this point I am willing to meet the gentleman, am unwilling to be dictated to by any minister at home or abroad. Is he willing to act on the same independent footing? I have before protested, and I again protest (against secret, irresponsible, over-ruling influence. The first question I asked when I saw the gentleman's resolution was, "is this a measure of the cabinet?" Not of an open declared cabinet, but of an invisible, inscrutable, unconstitutional cabinet—without responsibility, unknown to the constitution. I speak of back-stairs influence—of men who bring messages to this house, which although they do not appear on the journals, govern its decisions. Sir, the first question that I asked on the subject of British relations was, what is the opinion of the cabinet?—What measures will they recommend to Congress? (Well knowing that whatever measures we might take, they must execute them—and therefore that we should have their opinion on the subject)—My answer was (and from a cabinet minister too) "there is no longer any cabinet." Subsequent circumstances, Sir, have given me a personal knowledge of the fact. It needs no commentary. (To be continued.)
Likenesses Engraved.
THE Subscriber takes the liberty of informing the Ladies and Gentlemen of the city of Washington, and George-town, that he has recently returned to this city, and for a few days taken rooms at King's Hotel, on Capitol Hill, where he shall esteem himself honored by receiving any commands in the line of his profession. ST. MEMIN. March 17—3t
Levin Luskett, and Richard L. Hall against James Simpson and Juliet his wife, and Wm. Gibson Luskett, David Lawson, Luskett and others, heirs of David Luskett deceased. THE object of the bill in this cause is to obtain a decree for the sale of the real estate of David Luskett, deceased, for the payment of his debts. The bill states that the personal estate has been fully administered, leaving the claims of the complainants and other creditors unpaid, and that James Simpson and Juliet his wife, Wm. Gibson Luskett, and David Lawson Luskett, four of the defendants, reside out of the state of Maryland. It is thereupon adjourned, and ordered, that the complainants by causing a copy of this order to be inserted three successive weeks in some news-paper of the district of Columbia, before the 20th day of April next, give notice to the absent defendants of this application, and of the substance and object of the bill that they may be warned to appear here in person or by guardian, on or before the 20th day of July next, to show cause, if any they have, wherefore a decree should not pass as prayed. 1st, SAMUEL H. HOWARD. Leg. Court Chancery. March 17—
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, MARCH 17.
FROM DENMARK.
We have accounts, via Salem, to Nov. 24, which state, that that Kingdom then continued neutral; and that the Crown Prince was on the frontiers at the head of 50,000 men.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, MARCH 14.
A message was received from the Senate stating their disagreement to a bill relative to the library.
A message was likewise received from the Senate, stating their appointment of a committee on their part, to unite with such committee as the House might see fit to appoint, to consider and report such business as it will be necessary to transact during the present session; in which the House concurred.
On motion of Mr. Findley, it was resolved that Major General Arthur St. Clair be allowed to be heard at the bar of the House in support of his claim on Monday at 12 o'clock.
Mr. Alston called for the order of the day for the House to resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. Clark moved to postpone this order till Monday.
The Speaker declared it out of order to postpone such an order of the day.
The question of going into a committee was then put and carried—Ayes 70.
Mr. John C. Smith took the chair. The committee having agreed to take up the resolution submitted by Mr. Nicholson,
Mr. Mumford spoke at considerable length in vindication of the mercantile character, and in favor of prompt and efficient measures.
Mr. Chandler delivered himself to the same effect. He observed that his own opinion was in favor of Mr. Gregg's resolution; but to insure greater unanimity he would agree to the resolution under consideration.
Mr. J. Randolph spoke against the resolution, and avowed himself in favor of negotiating with Britain.
Mr. J. Clay, believing a delay of four or five days very desirable, moved that the committee should rise.
Mr. Alston opposed this motion, and took occasion to express his opinion of the general course of measures proper to be pursued, declaring himself decidedly in favor of adopting the resolution under consideration.
Mr. Smilie spoke against the rising of the committee and in favor of an early decision of the measures contemplated to be pursued.
He was followed by Messrs. J. Clay, J. Randolph, and Nicholson, who advocated the rising of the committee, principally on the ground that it was proper to wait a short time to learn the issue of the negotiation depending between Mr. Monroe and the British minister, and of the great events passing on the theatre of Europe.
The motion for the committee to rise was rejected—Ayes 48—Noes 63.
Mr. J. Clay then rose, and made a short speech, chiefly embracing facts of a commercial nature. In the course of his remarks he said he considered the resolution under consideration as well calculated to induce Britain to abandon her unjust and unauthorized pretensions. He was, therefore, in favor of acting upon it, though not at this time. For this reason, and as it was near the usual hour of adjournment, he moved that the committee should rise.
Mr. Early advocated the rising of the committee.
Mr. Findley declared himself in favor of the motion, not however that the subject should be postponed, but merely because they had reached the ordinary time of adjournment.
Mr. Lyon enquired whether the object of the motion was postponement. If so, he should vote against it.
Mr. J. Clay said his object was to postpone the subject till Monday.
Mr. Lyon then spoke against the rising of the committee, and took occasion to assign his reasons for being decidedly in favor of the resolution under consideration.
Mr. Mumford opposed the rising of the committee, and said he had received a very important letter from the President of the Marine Insurance Company of New-York, which he read. The letter expresses the deep apprehension entertained by the merchants of New-York, that Congress will rise without adopting effectual measures for the protection of commerce against the depredations of the belligerent nations, and particularly those of Britain.
Messrs. Stanton and Jackson likewise spoke against the rising of the committee, and urged the strong necessity of prompt and vigorous measures.
When the question was taken—Ayes 65—Noes 47—and the House adjourned a short time after 3 o'clock to Monday.
The reader is desired in the 56th line of Mr. Cook's speech, 1st. col. to read "in time of war," instead of "in time of peace."
FRUIT.
THE Subscriber has on hand an assortment of fruit consisting of MUSKELL BLOOM & keg RAISINS, FIGS, ALMONDS & APPLES, all of which will be sold in such quantities as will suit the customer on reasonable terms for cash. SAML COLLINGWOOD, George Town, March 14—w3t
(COPY) Boston, March 4th, 1806.
Sir, I have the pleasure to transmit to you, at the request of the legislature of this state, an authentic copy of a resolve of the General Court passed this day, by which the committee for the sale of Eastern Lands are authorised and directed to convey to you Ten Thousand acres of Land within the district of Maine. The opinion expressed in this public manner, by the legislature of the state to which you belong, of your enterprise and services, must, I think, afford you peculiar gratification.
I am, Sir, With sincere esteem and regard, Your most obedient servant, CALEB STRONG.
WILLIAM EATON, Esq.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
IN SENATE, FEB. 25, 1806.
WHEREAS in a rising republic it is highly important to cherish that patriotism which conquers a love of ease, of pleasure, and of wealth; which prompts individuals to a love of their country, and induces them to embrace every opportunity to advance its prosperity and happiness as well by ameliorating the fate of those citizens, whom the fortune of war has thrown into captivity, as by cheerfully contributing to its support and defence: And whereas, the love of enterprise, when guided by a just sense of propriety and benevolence, may become the parent of many virtues; and a state is sometimes indebted for its safety, to the virtues and undaunted courage of a single man: And whereas, the Senate and House of representatives of this commonwealth are desirous to perpetuate a remembrance of the heroic enterprise of Wm. Eaton, esq. while engaged in the service of the United States, whose undaunted courage and brilliant services, so eminently contributed to release a large number of his fellow citizens, late prisoners in Tripoli, from the chains of slavery, and to restore them to freedom, their country and their friends;—therefore,
Resolved, That the committee for the sale of eastern lands be, and they are hereby authorised and directed, to convey to WILLIAM EATON, esq. a citizen of this commonwealth, and to his heirs and assigns, a tract of land to contain ten thousand acres of any of the unappropriated land of this commonwealth, in the District of Maine; excepting the ten townships on Penobscot river.
And be it further resolved, That his excellency the governor be requested, as soon as conveniently may be, to cause to be transmitted to the said William Eaton, esq. an authentic copy of this resolution.
Sent down for concurrence, H. G. OTIS, President.
In the House of Representatives, March 3d, 1806.
Read and concurred, TIMOTHY BIGELOW, Speaker. March 4th, 1806.
APPROVED, CALEB STRONG.
True copy, JOHN AVERY, Sec.
TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
SIR, The very honorable and gratifying testimonial of their approbation of my services, which the legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of which I have the happiness to be a citizen, have been pleased to present me, enlivens my warmest gratitude, and binds me with stronger devotion to the commands of my country. I have the honor to be with profound respect, Sir, Your excellency's very obedient and most humble servant, WILLIAM EATON. Washington city, March 12th, 1805.
ON Monday the 21st day of April next, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be sold on the premises at 12 o'clock at public sale to the highest bidder, the dwelling plantation of the late Wm. DICKE, containing 230 acres of Land—there is on the premises a handsome commodious dwelling house, stable, barn and negro quarters—the Land lies level, is of good quality and well suited to plough—there is an excellent garden and a great deal of choice fruit—the dwelling house is situate 4 miles from George town; and from the beauty of its situation, its healthiness and other advantages, a more desirable place for the residence of a gentleman cannot be offered. It is at present subject to the life estate of a Lady upwards of 70 years old, and will be sold under that incumbence. And at the same time and place will be sold, a plantation on Rock-creek, containing 215 acres, of which 100 acres is in wood—this tract has on it a fine Mill seat, distant about 5 miles from the city of Washington. And at the same time and place will be sold between 15 & 20 valuable likely negroes—men women and children, among the former are some valuable tradesmen and farmers—the negroes are orderly and sober, and all raised in the family, and nothing but the embarrassments of the estate could compel a sale of them—Terms of sale for the negroes, notes with approved indorsers payable 1-3 in 60, 1-3 in 90 and 1-3 in 120 days—the land on a credit of 1, 2, and 3 years with interest from day of sale—If any default in payment of any instalment, the whole to become due. JOSEPH W. CLAGETT, } Trustees, PHILIP B. KEY. March 17—sp4w.
Subscribers in arrears are respectfully requested immediately to transmit their dues. They will otherwise be imposed upon the Editor the disuseable necessity of discontinuing their papers at this interesting period.

A following notice is taken of the new Chemical work, proposed to be published by Dr. EWELL, in the New York Medical Repository.
New Chemical Work.
It is with much satisfaction that we announce the plan of a new work, lately undertaken by THOMAS EWELL, M. D. of George-Town, District of Columbia, to be entitled, "Plain Discourses on the Chemical Laws of Matter;" and to contain a general view of the principles and improvements of the science of Chemistry, with a particular detail of those parts which are practical and connected with domestic affairs. The work will be put to the press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained. It will be comprised in about 500 pages octavo, and be printed on good paper, with suitable type. A general index will be annexed to the work, with proper drawings of the apparatus commonly used by chemists. This gentleman has already distinguished himself by some ingenious and learned performances. The zeal and enterprise he displays in scientific pursuits give a pleasing earnest of what his country may hereafter expect from the application of his talents to professional objects, or any other by which public good may be advanced.
Some time since I issued proposals for publishing by subscription, a new work, to be entitled "Plain Discourses on the chemical laws of matter"—to contain the principles of modern chemistry, with particular details of those parts of the science most interesting to mankind, and connected with domestic affairs. These plain discourses I intended to divest of all unnecessary technical language, and adapt them to the comprehension of persons of common capacities; in order that the difficulty of learning chemistry, may be so lessened as to cause the science to be more generally studied—and the advantages resulting from the late discoveries to be more diffused. Relying on the useful tendency of the proposed publication, I calculated that the patronage would have been immediately considerable, but in this I have been disappointed. Several months have elapsed, and the number of subscribers is not comparable to what was reasonably expected. As this must arise from persons not attending to the importance of chemistry—to the intimate connection of the science with most of those arts on which lives, comforts, and luxuries materially depend, I have determined once more to call on my fellow citizens to consider the subject for a few moments. If they will do this, the desired support will no longer be withheld; each individual would no longer leave the subscription to others; and the support would be prompt and sufficient.
The object of chemistry is to instruct us in the properties of the various substances, or species of matter. With this view the science should be interesting to every individual. To pass over the delight which inquisitive minds derive from the study of nature, from understanding the principles regulating her grand operations; we may form ideas of the importance of chemistry, by glancing at those arts with which it is intimately connected.
The management of heat is among the first objects claiming the consideration of chemists. By learning the laws to which this is subject, men may be enabled to save much money and labor by constructing their chimneys, ovens, distilleries, brickkilns and all fire places, of such materials, that but one half of the fuel commonly consumed, will be sufficient for their purposes. The same knowledge will also benefit the community, by leading to improvements in clothing, and by causing such a construction of ice houses, as will prevent the melting of the ice with half the rapidity with which it usually does.
To those engaged in agricultural pursuits, chemistry must be of essential service. It will teach them the important arts, of preparing soils, making manures economically, and of applying these to the greatest advantage. By understanding the principles of the science, the wealth and independence of farmers will be much increased, as they will know the value of many articles they commonly lose, the best method of salting and purifying meats, of preserving vegetables, of making soap, butter, cheese, beer, cyder, and vinegar, of purifying fat, oils, and sugars, of distilling spirits and ascertaining their purity and adulterations, and of preparing many other articles consumed in most families.
The silver smith, tinner, and all engaged in the arts connected with the metals, will be aided in their labors, by the science of chemistry. Another of the important branches of chemistry, is the purification of foul and infected airs. But few are acquainted with some of the innumerable calamities which have arisen from this source. From late discoveries, the most contagious airs can be quickly purified with but little trouble or expense. So soon as the information on this subject becomes general, the quarantine laws, so ruinous to merchants will be done away; as vessels coming from infected places, can be perfectly purified in a few minutes; however foul the airs contain. Nearly allied to this art, is the purification of filthy and putrid waters, which have been sources of disease and death, almost as alarming as corrupted airs. From what is now known on this subject, the most muddy and offensive water, can be readily rendered perfectly pure and wholesome by a simple process.
The tanning of leather which can now be done in the same number of days that formerly required weeks; the preparation of medicinal waters, of salt, of nitre, or salt petre, and of all the che-
mical medicines of the shops; the arts of making inks, of dying, bleaching, painting, enameling, & many other arts, are branches of chemistry. If the artist practising these, would learn the principles of arts, they would be benefited in a considerable degree. It might enable them to make improvements better than those lately made by professed chemists, who could devote but a little time to any part of the science. The prospect of making greater discoveries will appear exceedingly good, when it is considered how much has been done by a few. Who could have believed some years ago, that chemist could now decompose and form again, water and the air we breathe? or be able to convert flesh into spermaceti, or diamonds into charcoal?
It is almost impossible to calculate the general good, that will be derived from a general knowledge of chemistry. What individual will not be benefited, by some of the branches of the science? What science is so intimately connected with the common concerns of life, and deserves to be so universally learnt? Surely the friends of humanity should zealously engage in disseminating the blessings arising from the acquisition of chemical knowledge. Surely if they will reflect on the subject, I shall early have an opportunity of extensively publishing the principles of modern chemistry, with some suggestions of my own concerning domestic and other improvements.
TH: EWELL.
George-Town, March 6.
* * * Such as will take copies of the work above alluded to, are requested to subscribe immediately. Subscription papers may be seen at Mr. March's book store George Town, at the office of the National Intelligencer, Washington, & at most of the post offices.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT To extend jurisdiction in certain cases to state judges and state courts.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the respective county courts within, or next adjoining the revenue districts herein after mentioned, shall be, and are hereby authorised to take cognizance of all complaints and prosecutions for fines, penalties, and forfeitures, arising under the revenue laws of the U. S. in the districts of Champaign, Sacket Harbor, Oswego, Genesee, Niagara and Buffalo Creek in the state of New-York, and in the district of Presque Isle, in the state of Pennsylvania, and the district attorneys of New-York and Pennsylvania respectively, are hereby authorised and directed to appoint, by warrant an attorney as their substitute or deputy, respectively, to prosecute for the United States in each of the said county courts, who shall be sworn or affirmed to the faithful execution of his duty, as prosecutor aforesaid: Provided that this authority shall not be construed to extend jurisdiction to the county courts aforesaid, over any civil cause, which may arise in any of those revenue districts, for the collection of duties payable to the United States; or of bonds or securities given for the security and payment of duties to the United States.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That the county courts aforesaid, or the first judge of each of said courts, shall be, and hereby are further authorised to exercise all and every power in the cases of a criminal nature cognizable before them by virtue of the first section of this act, for the purpose of obtaining a mitigation or remission of any fine, penalty, or forfeiture, which may be exercised by the judges of the district courts, in cases depending before them by virtue of the law of the United States, passed on the 3d of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven, intituled "an Act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned." And in the exercise of the authority, by this section given to said county courts, or to the first judges thereof, they shall be governed in every respect by the regulations, restrictions and provisions of the law of the U. States passed on the third of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven aforesaid; with this difference only, that instead of notifying the district attorneys respectively, said county courts, or the first judges thereof as the case may be, shall before exercising said authorities, cause reasonable notice to be given to the attorney who may have been appointed and sworn or affirmed to prosecute for the U. S. in such court, that he may have an opportunity of shewing cause against the mitigation or remission of such fine, penalty, or forfeiture.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That this act shall remain in force during the term of one year from its passage, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress thereafter, and no longer.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice President of the United States, and president of the Senate. March 8, 1806. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT. Declaring the town of Jersey, in the state of New-Jersey, to be a port of delivery; and for erecting a light-
house on Wood Island, or Fletcher's-neck, in the state of Massachusetts.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the town or landing place of Jersey, in the state of New-Jersey, shall be a port of delivery, to be annexed to the district of Perth Amboy, and shall be subject to the same regulations and restrictions as other ports of delivery in the United States. And there shall be appointed a surveyor to reside at the said port of delivery, who shall be entitled to receive, in addition to the other emoluments allowed by law, a salary of one hundred dollars annually.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That the secretary of the treasury shall be, and he is hereby authorised and required, to cause a good & sufficient light house to be erected on Wood-Island, or on Fletcher's-neck, in the district of Maine (selecting either place, as the President of the United States may deem most eligible) and to appoint a keeper, and otherwise provide for such light house, at the expense of the United States: Provided that sufficient land for the accommodation of such light house can be obtained at a reasonable price, and the legislature of Massachusetts shall cede the jurisdiction over the same to the United States. And the sum of five thousand dollars is hereby appropriated for the erection of said light house, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. March 8, 1806. Approved, TH: JEFFERSON.
By order of the Orphan's Court of Prince George's County in the state of Maryland.
ON Tuesday the eighth day of April next at the house of MR. GERRARD BORMAN on the road from the Capitol to Bladensburg, will be sold at public sale on a credit of six months, the purchaser to give bond with approved security to bear interest from the date, a part of the personal estate belonging to the Orphans of Benjamin Wight, consisting of household furniture plantation utensils, &c.
JOHN WIGHT, Guardian to the orphans of B. Wight. Washington co. Dist. Col. March 17.—3w.
MATCHED HORSES.
THE subscriber has for sale at his Repository No. 7 North 7th street, Philadelphia.—Five pair of well matched and well broke elegant horses, (colour) dark grays, bays and chestnut, good size, from 4 to 7 years old this spring. One pair of bays, 15 hands, well made, active and fit for curriple, 5 and 6 years old, all of which he will dispose of on reasonable terms.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON. March 17.—3t.
PORTER CELLAR.
opened a PORTER CELLAR at the NAVY YARD, where he has on hand and will be constantly supplied with the best Philadelphia porter.
JOHN DOBBIN. N. B. The business will be conducted as usual in F Street. J. D.
PUBLIC SALE Called THE ROCKS;
Situated upon the river Shenandoah, in the county of Jefferson, Virginia. It consists of 900 acres of Land (by estimation) more than one third in woods, and has upon it a variety of the most useful improvements with a large scope of river bottom and other distinguished natural advantages. The upland is remarkably adapted to the use of plaster & very productive. It will be sold either in one body, or in the convenient divisions of the farm—the mills—the distillery—and the Ferry with a small tavern for the accommodation of travellers; to each of which a suitable quantity of Land will be attached, by a division to be made previous to the sale.
This farm of about 760 acres with plenty of wood and water, including 80 acres of the richest river bottom, and the rest of the arable Land of an excellent quality, with a large and commodious dwelling, the necessary out houses, two barns, &c. &c. may be had at a price which deserves the attention of any gentlemen who wishes a farm detached from the mill property, &c.
Also at the same time, on the same terms, a handsome little tract of 300 acres within two miles of the Rocks called
THE MEADOW FARM,
About 238 in wood, with fine meadow ground—arable Land, well adapted to the use of plaster, a good mill seat with a constant stream, constant springs of water, and comfortable farm houses. Also, a little farm of only 115 acres 3 qths still uncleared, adjacent to the Meadow Farm. The object in this sale being to raise as much money as may be necessary to release the only incumbrance that exists on the above property; if the several purchasers produce the sum required, they will respectively be allowed a credit of part of the purchase money, as an inducement to them to buy as largely as they may wish to do; and no money will be required, but in exchange for a clear deed.
FERDINANDO FAIRFAX. Charles Town, Dec. 23, 1805—3t—wtf N. B. The sale will take place at the Rocks; and should any of the above land be previously disposed of by private sale, notice will be published in due time.
War Department, March 1, 1806. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN.
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until 12 o'clock at noon on the first Wednesday in June next, for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October 1806, until the 30th day of September 1807, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz:
First, At Niagara, Detroit, Michillimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the State of Ohio, and territory of Michigan, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 4th degree of north latitude.
Second, At South Well Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of Kentucky and Tennessee.
Third, At the garrison near Vincennes on the river Wabash, at Fort Meigs, New Madrid, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, & Fort Adams, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in the Mississippi territory, except the county of Washington, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory south of the 4th degree of north latitude and fifty miles east of the Mississippi river.
Fourth, At St. Louis, St. Charles, Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Louisiana north of New Madrid, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory within fifty miles east of the Mississippi river, & south of the 4th degree of north latitude, Fort Massie excepted.
Fifth, At New Orleans, Plaquemines, Point Coupee, Opelousas, Natchitoches, Appelle, Attakapa, Fort St. Stephens, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Orleans, or in the county of Washington in the Mississippi territory, and at any place or places on the west side of the Mississippi river below Arkansas.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of January 1807, to the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several States herein after mentioned, viz:
Sixth, At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Seventh, at Charleston, Rocky Mount, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the states of North and South Carolina.
Eighth, At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Virginia.
Ninth, At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia.
Tenth, At Fort Mifflin, Carlisle, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, east of the Mountains, and within the states of New Jersey, and Delaware.
Eleventh, At Pittsburg, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, west of the mountains.
Twelfth, At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of New York, Niagara and its dependencies excepted.
Thirteenth, At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Fourteenth, At Fort Independence, (Boston harbor) and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Massachusetts, the town of Springfield, and the district of Maine, excepted.
Fifteenth, At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of New Hampshire and the district of Maine.
Sixteenth, Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required by the United States, for the troops which are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts, and for the armorers and other persons employed in the United States' armory at that place, from the 1st day of January 1807 to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and a half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration shall be specified; but the U. States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ration.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michillimackinac, Detroit and Chicago, for six months in advance; and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places or posts, to call for, at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the U. S. shall be paid by the U. S. at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the U. S. of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued, until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed; and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the seaboard, or Indian frontier, not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. March 5.—2aw6w.
Passive it is for me to give the following NOTICE,
But absolute necessity compels me. In September last I gave public notice to all those who stood indebted to me, that my books were passed and proved; and that no further credit would be given even to my best friends; but contrary to my determination, that resolution lasted but a few days, and with concern I say it, since that period my book debts have increased nearly
NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS.
For a person with my small capital saving so much money out, it is impossible for me to support my credit, with that punctuality, which is so much my wish. I am therefore resolved to leave this town on the 10th day of July next; and raise to some peaceful abode where Honor and Honestly reign, and where the Upright and Good Man will have justice done him over the Rogue and Swindler—for such are the Laws of this Territory though the capital of America, (and with flame I say it) there is no distinction made between the Man of Honor, who, though Poor, will pay his debts, and the Rogue and Swindler, who retires to, and resides in this Territory, well knowing it to be an Asylum for VILLAINY—the former will call and pay you when able; the latter will have the audacity to shew you Ten-fold the amount in cash that he owes you, and bid you defiance to sue him; for, says he, "I have no property"—though at the same time, through some employment or other, he enjoys an income of from 5 to 800 DOLLARS per year—this is a "Liberty" indeed, the boast of our country! but no Justice. As my day in this place will be but short, and as I do not wish to leave it one cent in debt, I earnestly entreat those who stand indebted to me to make immediate payment; by which, they will avoid such a measure being taken, as they are little aware of. For if I cannot have Justice done me, I have this consolation, that I have a Recourse yet left, which, if they have any SHAME, or one spark of HONOR for their characters, they will avoid my putting in force, for a galled horse will wince.
GEORGE PITT.
N. B. A person authorized by me will call on them in a few days, when it is hoped they will be prepared to settle their respective balances.
To avoid the necessity of a refusal, I request no one will ask for credit, except those to whom I stand indebted. G. P. George Town, Feb. of Col. 7 Feb. 8.—4wtf
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail a young Mulatto man slave named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas who keeps the said he ferry to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, lully and well made, has short curly hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples on his face. He is reckoned to be a trouble fellow of an easy agreeable address, for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his escape, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in jail shall receive from me the above reward, as soon as due information thereof is given to me or to Dr. N. P. Causin at Port Tobacco. G. B. CAUSIN. Maryland Charles County, January 29—wtf
OLD COPPER AND BRASS. TWELVE & A HALF CENTS FOR
each pound of the above metals will be given by the Subscriber on Pennsylvania avenue near the Centre Market. MATTHIAS HART. March 6—w3t
Fresh Garden Seeds, &c.
THEOPHILUS HOLT respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has received from London per Ship Mars to Baltimore, and for sale, a very extensive assortment of fresh Garden Seeds, garden tools, grass seeds, bird seed. Split peas and flour of mustard by the pound.
He also has for sale a variety of bulbous flower roots, fruit trees, flowering shrubs, Lombardy poplars, &c. &c.
The customary allowance made to Gardeners and those who purchase to sell again. Washington City, Dec. 13.—2awtf P. S. An assortment of the garden seeds are for sale at Dr. Ott's George Town.
FOR SALE,
A second hand COACHEE with a handsome pair of plated harness. This carriage is the property of a Lady who wishes to sell it, and a bargain will be given. Application may be made to Wm. A. Washington, esq. of Rock Hill, where the carriage may be seen. February 28—wtf

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, single and double milled-cassimere, Bennet's patent cord, wool-silk, and wash-cord, fancy and black felt, moleskins, of all superior quality and newest fashion, plain and stripe black velvets, constitution cord, knap coatings, flannel, 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 complete them in the newest style of fashion.
N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, navy uniforms, made in the most fashionable manner. Washington Dec 18—tf
This is to give notice that the heirs of a certain STEPHEN REYNOLDS, who died on his way from the western country in the month of August 1805, and supposed to have been a native of the state of New Hampshire or one of the Eastern states will apply to JOHN RINE administrator living in the town of Cumber and Alleghany county, state of Maryland, will hear of something to their advantage. By order of Alleghany county orphans court. March 3—epm
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 63 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hinton 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, WILL be given for apprehending negro RAME a very low and tolerable luffy woman about 38 years of age, but from appearance older, very black and much marked with the small pox which occasioned a small defect in one of her eyes, has lost one of her foreteeth, is a very artful and cunning, having procured a free pass, and passes by the name of Charity Shorter; she was formerly the property of John Hutton of the county, and was run away for near eight years, was apprehended and sold to me in 1803 and was hired by me to a certain Thomas King of Prince George's county, from whom she absconded in Oct. 1804 and has been lurking. I do suppose near where she was hired or gone to Calvert county where I have an earthenware her husband has gone. The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge her in jail or that I get her again, or deliver her to Mr. Samuel Spatuck city of Washington, or to the subscriber living in Charles county Maryland, near Port Tobacco. P. S. I forewarn any person from harboring or employing said woman, at their peril. MARY SIMMS. Nov. 27—tf
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
STELL'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. STELL. Washington City, March 25—tf
N. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square. This is to give notice that the subscriber of the county of Washington and district of Columbia hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county, state of Maryland, and from the Orphan's court of the county of Washington aforesaid letters of administration on the personal estate of WALTER MACKALL late of Calvert county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber at or before the 6th day of September next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 24th day of February 1806. JAMES B. MORSELL, adm'r. Febru'y 23—2aw1m
Thirty Dollars Reward, FOR apprehending and securing in jail negro J. COT who is a low well made fellow, about 25 years of age, complexion rather black, tho' deep has a pleasant countenance, is stout made a pot the shoulders and he it with small legs, has a stoopage in his speech and cannot make a quick reply, when spoken to without shutting his eyes or being in motion, which is very observable, his clothing was blue negro cotton jacket and overalls, oznaburg shirt, and wool hat, though they are subject to change, he was late the property of Richard E. Beall of Fauquier county, Virginia, and closed about the 6th of Nov en last. The creditors and others of the city 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 KEDLIE. City of Washington, Dec. 16—2awtf
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS by the first article of the terms and conditions declared by the President of the United States on the 17th day of October, 1791, for regulating the manner and mode of building and improvements on the lots in the city of Washington, it is provided "that the outer and party walls of all houses in the said city shall be built of brick or stone" and by the third article of the same terms and conditions it is declared "that the wall of no house shall be higher than forty feet to the roof in any part of the city, nor shall any be lower than thirty five feet on any of the avenues." And whereas the above recited articles were found to impede the settlement in the city, of mechanics and others whose circumstances did not admit of erecting houses authorised by the said regulations, for which cause the operation of the said articles has been suspended by several acts of the President of the United States, from the fifth day of June in the year 1796 to the first day of January last, and beneficial effects arising from such suspensions having been experienced it is deemed proper to revive the same with the exception hereinafter mentioned.
WHEREFORE I THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States, Do declare that the first and third articles above recited shall be, and the same are hereby suspended until the first day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and seven, and that all houses which shall be erected in the said city of Washington previous to the said first day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and seven conformable in other respects to the regulations aforesaid shall be considered as lawfully erected, except that no wooden house covering more than three hundred and twenty square feet, or higher than 32 feet from the sill to the eve shall be erected, nor shall such house be placed within twenty four feet of any brick or stone house. Given under my hand the twenty-fifth day of February 1806 TH. JEFFERSON. Feb. 28—2aw8w
FOUND IN DECEMBER LAST, TWO GOOD SADDLES. —The owner by proving his property and paying costs may have them again. These saddles were advertised at the Capitol during the sitting of the dist. Ct. court but no owner appeared. If an owner should not be found before the first day of April next they then will be sold by public sale at 10 o'clock in the morning at the door of the Capitol, by JOHN PHILLIPS. March 10—1aw3w
Important to Sportsmen. On the 29th day of April next, will be offered for sale, at the Bowling Green in Caroline county,
THE STUD, of the late Col. JOHN HOOOMES, consisting of imported & country bred Stallions, Brood Mares and their produce, for several years past—total about one hundred head. This is certainly the most numerous, and probably the best selected stud ever before offered at public auction in this country; as it is well known, that the late owner spared neither money or exertion, in procuring both at home and abroad such stock as appeared most certain to insure him success as a breeder. To gentlemen who may feel a disposition to engage immediately in the sports of the turf, several fine three and four year olds could be highly recommended, for size, blood and figure. Should any of the stud horses be fated out for the approaching spring, the sale of such will be postponed, until the expiration of the season. The other stock will be sold without reserve. The terms of sale will be one half of the purchase money payable in six and the other in twelve months, to be secured by bond, with approved securities, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. A considerable discount will be made for cash. Gentlemen in the neighboring states are hereby assured, that the sale shall positively take place on the day above stated. A catalogue will be exhibited, stating age, blood, &c.
JOHN G. WOODFOLK, JOHN HOOOMES, Executors of John Hoomes, deceased. Bowling Green, March 3—tw.
PUBLIC SALE.
IN pursuance of the decree of the high Court of Chancery of the state of Maryland will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder at JOSEPH SAMMERS tavern, George Town, on the 11th day of April next, at 12 o'clock A. M. all the right, title, and interest of the late Thomas Clark of George Town, deceased to the following property, to wit:
Lot No. 13 in Peter, Beatty Threlkeld, & Doshkin's addition to George Town with the improvements thereon consisting of a common double BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, Coach and Smoke House and other useful out-houses— Lots No. 173, 174, and 175 in Thomas Beall or George's first addition to George Town, and any other lots in said addition to which said Clark was entitled. Also, a piece or parcel of land containing about fifty acres lying about a mile and a half from George Town and adjoining the land on which Mr. Key lives. The purchaser or purchasers to give bond with approved security for the purchase money with interest thereon from the day of sale, payable in fifteen months from said last mentioned day.
All persons having claims against said Thomas Clark, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same to the register of the court of Chancery aforesaid with the vouchers to support the same within three months from the said day of sale. JAMES B. MORSELL, Trustee March 3—3w
BY virtue of a Deed of Trust from the Rev. George Ralph, to Samuel Tyler, deceased, and Mary Pottinger, will be sold at public sale for cash, on Tuesday the first day of April next, at Mr. Chapallier's tavern, Charlotte Hall Academy in St. Mary's county, a tract or parcel of land, called HULSTON , situate, lying, and being in the vicinity of said Academy in St. Mary's county aforesaid, containing about 150 acres, also 6 negroes, consisting of three valuable men, a woman and two likely boys. MARY POTTINGER, Survivor of Samuel Tyler. Prince George's county, March 3—w3t
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 thereon, 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 scythe the ensuing summer. It is now in a very improving state, being altogether clear of broom fledge, 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, Pruit Hill, Jan. 29—epf
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.
WANTED,
A WOMAN that understands plain cooking and house work; likewise a GIRL of about 14 years of age to take care of children—none need apply but those who can bring unexceptionable recommendations. Enquire at the 2nd house from the west end of the Six Buildings and at this office. Nov. 27—tf
FOR SALE,
A Valuable Tract of Land, In the state of Kentucky, under an indisputable title, and for which the proprietor will take, if applied for soon, half a dollar per acre, payable one half down, and the other half in 12 months on approved security—Enquire of the printer. Feb. 17—4w
A CARD.
THE Subscriber being informed that the French Minister and other French agents in this country, have repeatedly affected that he had no just claim on their government, and that he had been paid in full, for all the supplies furnished to the same, feels it due to his own character to contradict these reports and offers to prove to the satisfaction of all those, who will take the trouble to call upon him, that for supplies furnished in the West Indies, as well as for advances made here, part in cash and part in provisions, to the French frigates, he now holds bills drawn by the French agents, and which are unpaid and protested, for upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand dollars. He has besides the above, upwards of twenty thousand dollars in bills received from Mr. Pichon, for passages furnished to the French soldiers, which bills also remain unpaid, and the minister of marine offers only 50 per cent of their value in payment. VICTOR DU PONT DE NEMOURS, 101 Greenwich Street, New York. March 12—6t
FOR SALE,
About Two Thousand acres of Land On the east side of the Eastern Branch, and adjoining it, commencing about 4 miles from the Capitol and 2 from the New Bridge, and including a sufficiency of wood; 300 or 400 acres of meadow ground; a great part of which may be watered; a good country mill, and a commodious brick dwelling house, with all necessary out houses, in good repair. This land will be divided to suit purchasers, though it would be more agreeable to sell the whole together; and there is no more valuable estate than the whole, to be bought in the neighborhood of Washington, nor one capable of being made to yield a better annual income. Apply to BENJ. LOWNDES at Bladensburg or to BEN. STODDERT. George Town, March 3—2w
PLOUGHS.
THE subscribers take this method to inform the farmers that they have now on hand and purpose keeping ready for sale, a number of Large three horse ploughs, (such as are used and recommended by Mr. Thomas Moore) Mr G. W. Riggs will attend to any orders given, and give information of the terms—some of them may be seen in Mr M'Laughlin's yard, as the great advantage of deep ploughing has been so sufficiently proved by some years experience, it is presumed that every farmer who studies his own interest and the improvement of his farm will get some of those most useful and much admired ploughs. JOHN THOMAS, 3d, & Co. Feb. 17—w6t
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
WAS committed to the jail of Washington county, in Maryland, on the 6th instant, as a runaway negro SALLY , about 20 years old, stout and likely, and a pleasant countenance; she says she got away from her master, who was taking her and several other slaves to the westward or southward, who had purchased her with others from a certain John Smith of Stafford county in the state of Virginia, but does not know (or will not tell) her master's name, she has on a striped cotton jacket or short gown, and Jones spinning petticoat, and appears to be far gone in pregnancy. Her owner is desired to release her, or she will be sold for jail and other fees, agreeably to law. N. ROCHESTER, Sheriff Washington county, Hager's Town, March 3—w3t
AUDITOR'S OFFICE, Chillicothe, State of Ohio January 31st, 1806.
Extract from an act levying a state tax for the year 1806.
Section 2. Be it further enacted, That all lands shall be rated and classed in the manner following: that is to say, first, second, and third rates; and the rule to be observed is, that when a greater part of any tract shall be superior in quality to second rate land, it shall be denominated first rate; when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior in quality to first rate, and superior to third rate, it shall be denominated second rate; and when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior to second rate it shall be denominated third rate land, taking into view the situation and the quality of the soil. First rate land shall be taxed at the rate of ninety cents, second rate sixty five cents, and third rate forty cents, each per hundred acres.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That in all cases where the owners of any lands have, by themselves or agents, entered their lands in their proper class, with the auditor or clerks of the court of common pleas, agreeably to the laws heretofore in force, such lands shall under this act be placed in the same class for taxation, and all lands which shall not be entered by the owners, or their agents, with the auditor, before he makes out his duplicate, he shall class and charge the same as second rate, and if any owner or proprietor of lands, or their agent, have heretofore, or shall hereafter enter any tract of land in an interior class to that of its real quality, said land shall (until it is changed into its proper class) be charged, over and above the rate for which it was entered, with double the amount of tax which should have been paid had the same been entered in its proper class; which shall be paid to the collector of the county township, or district in which such lands may be chargeable, for the use of the state, on the information of any freeholder making due proof thereof to the auditor or commissioners and be recovered at the same time and in the same way as other taxes are recoverable.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That for the collection of taxes of non-residents lands the state shall be and is hereby divided into six collection districts: the first to include the lands purchased by John Cleves Symmes and his associates, and the land within the district of Cincinnati land office; the second to include lands in the Virginia military district, the land within the district of Chillicothe land office and the French grants, the third to include the land purchased by the Ohio Company and all grants included within the limits thereof and the land within the district of the Marietta land office; the fourth to include the lands in the United States military district and the remaining lands, and all the lands within the district of Zaneville land office; the fifth to include the lands within the district of the Steubenville land office, and all lands south of the Connecticut reserve, and not included in the other districts; and the sixth to include the lands in the Connecticut reserve.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That there shall be appointed, by a joint ballot of both houses of the general assembly and commissioned by the governor, a collector in each district, who shall continue in office one year and until his successor is chosen and qualified, who shall collect all taxes due and owing on non-residents' lands within their respective districts. The collector of the first district shall keep his office at Cincinnati; the collector of the second district shall keep his office at Chillicothe; the collector of the third district shall keep his office at Marietta; the collector of the fourth district shall keep his office at Zaneville; the collector of the fifth district shall keep his office at Steubenville, and the collector of the sixth district shall keep his office at the town of Warren, in the county of Trumbull. And shall each, at the time they receive their duplicates, take & subscribe the following oath or affirmation: viz. "I, A. B. do solemnly swear or affirm, (as the case may be) that I will, according to the best of my abilities, faithfully and impartially perform the duties enjoined on me by law as collector of the district; and that I will not directly or indirectly purchase any land by me sold for taxes."
Notice is hereby given that all taxes within this state are due and payable after the 1st day of August next ensuing, and if not paid by the first Monday of December, the lands will be sold, or so much thereof as will satisfy the amount due with interest.
1st district collector, A. Goshorn, Cincinnati. 2d do Virginia army lands, Thomas Scott, Chillicothe. 3d do Wm Skinner, Marietta. 4th do James Herron, Zaneville. 5th do Charles Maxwell, Steubenville. 6th do James Hilman, Warren.
THOMAS GILSON, Auditor of Accounts for the state of Ohio. Feb. 20—6w.
Valuable Property For Sale.
THE Subscriber offers for sale a number of valuable heights convenient to the city of Washington about 2 1/2 miles from the President's House and near the same distance from the Capitol, and command a handsome view of the City, river Potomac, and Alexandria. Lot No. 1. contains 60 acres, No. 2. contains 42 acres, No. 3. contains 102 acres, No. 4. contains 19 acres; Likewise a lot lying between John Taylor, and Dr. Worthington, containing from 80 to 100 acres. Those lots will be sold together or apart as may suit purchasers. Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Freckenridge near the property. Jan. 24—wtf.
BANK OF COLUMBIA.
NOTICE is hereby given, that in conformity to the charter of this institution, an election for twelve directors will be held at the house of John A. James, in George town, on the 20th inst. WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier March 7—
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
50 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 12th of June 1804, when living in Baltimore, a negro woman called RACHEL , about 20 years of age, no perceptible mark; she is stout made, has a bashful look when spoken to, speaks quick, apparently far advanced in pregnancy, her clothing cannot be described, as she took with her several articles belonging to her mistress. It is believed that she is in some place convenient to George-town, as all her connections live there, and was seen there after she had run away, and I suppose will pass herself for a free woman. I will give the above reward if she is lodged in any jail in the state, and all reasonable charges if brought home. FRANCIS CLARK. March 7—1w3t.
Advertisement.
THE subscriber (a native citizen of the state of Connecticut) for 10 years past has devoted a principal part of his time to philosophical & mechanical improvements; by which means he verily believes that he has discovered several very important things. The patent right for which he offers to dispose of, viz.
1. The welding of cast steel to iron or other steel: for all kinds of edge tools, or where that is required in a manner hitherto unknown—which promises great public benefit: a demonstration has been made on grass-scythe, ship and house carpenters' and many other tools, &c. It can be applied with great advantage in the public armories for the boring of cannon, and fabricating small arms. (For which a patent has been granted.) 2. On the smith bellows—which is circular, made of wood or leather, and resembling a drum or cask. 3. On heat, and applying air in opposite directions, either by placing two bellows, or dividing the air of one, for making or melting iron, or common smithing. 4. On all kinds of pots and kettles or boiling utensils whatever; by adding a loop to the bottom, 2 or 3 inches wide downward, to confine the heat as an arch.
Daniel Pettibone. Washington city, March 5—w3w N. B. As his affairs require his absence from this place for some time, a new order (post paid) which may be left with Mr. John Abbot, at the War Department, will be duly attended to.
NORTH AMERICAN LAND COMPANY.
THE subscriber having undertaken the entire guidance of the concerns of the North American Land Company, and being fully and legally authorized to that effect, by the President and Managers of the said company; hereby calls on all persons, possessing any property title deeds, contracts, maps, &c. belonging to the company, to render up the same to him—and on all agents, surveyors, &c. heretofore employed in the service of the company, to communicate with him on the subject of their respective doings. He also calls on all persons indebted to the company for lands sold, to make payment, and on all who have claims, to render him their accounts duly attested.
All persons possessing information relating to the concerns of the company, are respectfully requested to communicate the same by letter or otherwise, and all persons desired to purchase any of the property of the company for cash, or on credit, are desired to make application to JAMES GREENLEAF, Secretary of the N. A. Land Comm. Philadelphia, Feb. 19—w8t
ESTATE Of Morris, Nicholson and Greenleaf.
THE subscriber, being legally & fully authorized, by the Trustees of a fund created from the joint and separate estates of Robert Morris, John Nicholson, and James Greenleaf, and generally denominated the "Aggregate Fund," hereby calls on all persons indebted to the same to make payment to him, and on all who have claims, either by mortgage or otherwise, to any of the objects of said fund, to make the same known to him within a view to an adjustment, and all persons desired to purchase any of the property of said fund either for cash or on credit, are desired to make application to JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Feb. 19—w4t
Estate of James Greenleaf.
THE subscriber being legally & fully authorized by his assignees to adjust and settle finally, all the concerns of his former estate, surrendered under the laws of Pennsylvania, of Maryland, and of the United States, hereby calls on all persons indebted to said estate, to make payment to him, and on all who have claims, to render him their accounts duly attested, together with notice of what property is still held in pledge for securing payment. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Feb. 19—w4t
Pursuant to a decree of the
Chancery Court of Maryland I will expose to PUBLIC SALE on the twenty fourth day of March next at Montgomery Court House a tract of land in Montgomery county, state of Maryland, containing 519 acres more or less, late part of the estate of Gen. George Washington deceased, and on the 21st day of the same month, I will sell at Port Tobacco in Charles county at public sale 500 acres of land lying in said county & part of Maryland and a portion of said estate. Persons desirous of purchasing are requested to examine said lands which will be divided or sold entire as may best suit the purchaser to give bond with approved security for the purchase money and interest payable at the end of 12 months from the day of sale. BUSH: WASHINGTON. Feb. 23—2awtMar24