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From the Enquirer.
THE VINDICATION OF VIRGINIA.
No. II.
The American States had effected by their combination, what they would in vain have expected from their separate efforts. They had united their councils and their arms in the support of their common rights; and the exertions of all, had succeeded in securing the liberties of each. They had waded hand in hand through all the calamities of a long and sanguinary war; they had exhausted a large treasure, and much of the best blood of their respective inhabitants in this perilous pilgrimage; but they had at length arrived at the land of promise. They had raised themselves from the humble condition of British colonies, to the elevated rank of free and independent states. Each had acquired for the others the inestimable privilege of crowning their united exertion and their common victory by the formation of free & provident constitutions. Would it not have been ridiculous for them, instead of enjoying all the blessings which were thus profusely spread before them; instead of generously contending which should best secure their free constitutions by a wise and vigilant policy; to enter into the unuseful controversy of which state had made the greatest exertions during the revolution, and which had deserved the greatest merit for the victory they had jointly obtained? If the circumstances of the times had inspired in some a greater zeal, or imposed upon others a stronger necessity of contributing more than their proper quota to the war, of what mighty moment, was it that the proportionate merit of each state should have been accurately adjusted? To have ascertained the pecuniary expenditures of the different states might have been the dictate of sound policy; because they had no other scale to calculate the proportion of the public debt which each of them should be called upon to discharge. But how would the public interest have been promoted by counting up the drops of blood which each had generously shed for the common welfare; or bringing into the field of comparison all the heroes and politicians who had successively adorned the annals of our country; and of entering into the elaborate, fruitless, and querulous enquiry, whether the southern, western, or northern inhabitants had most highly deserved the meed of heroic achievement, or enlightened policy? Surely the ambition of any one state would have been sufficiently contented with allowing to others, and wearing on its own honoured brow, a single leaf of the laurel, without claiming the exclusive honour of the victorious wreath. This was the obvious duty which every consideration of strict justice, or an enlightened love of our country should have contributed to have imposed upon them; and which all the sympathies of the American character, nurtured by a common war and federal government would have inclined them to observe. Twenty years had passed over without producing any systematic attempt to investigate the relative merits of the states during the revolutionary war; and the disgraceful effort to interrupt this liberal disposition has been reserved for the period of the few last months.
Let all the honors of this attempt be given to those federalists of the northern states who have anxiously aspired to a dissolution of the union. They have called in all the ungenerous arts of misrepresentation to assist them in the execution of their schemes. They have not been contented with asserting that the southern states had adopted a set of interests unfavorable to the interests of the northern inhabitants; and that Virginia was at the head of this southern confederacy. Their exertions have taken a wider range. They have laboured to bring the most profound contempt upon her national character, by casting into shade all the virtues which have ever been attributed to her inhabitants, & by drawing at full length all their imperfections. They have contrived to delineate a picture, which should combine the wildest ambition with the most contemptible cowardice and inactivity. They have thought it necessary to the success of their schemes, that the state of Virginia should appear "shorn of all the beams," with which her revolutionary exertions had entitled it and which had hitherto given it such distinguished lustre in the American constellation.
They have turned over the pages of the American history for the purpose of proving that her exertions during the revolution were not commensurate with her own resources, or equal to the exertions of her sister states. Far be it from me to detract from the well-earned honors of the other states, acquired during the revolution. Far be it from me to say that their achievements have been eclipsed by those of my own countrymen, yet I may without prejudice or vanity express my belief, that they do not possess superior lustre in the annals of our country. To settle this point, let us once more resume these historical documents. Let us enquire, not whether Virginia has made greater exertions and deserved higher glory than the other states; but whether she has not contributed an equal effort to the consummation of American independence. Let us examine this subject in regard to her political measures, and to her military exertions.
Political measures. —All the colonists from England had brought with them the same spirit and kind political freedom, which has ever animated in some degree the inhabitants of that country, and which the British constitution is in some respects calculated to inspire. They brought with them the important maxim that the legislative power of the country at least should be conferred on men of their own choosing, and that the right of passing laws for the settlement of financial arrangements should belong to this elective body, uncontrouled by the legislature of the mother country. If we look into the charters of the different colonies, or if we examine the specific instructions given by the English proprietors to their agents in America, we shall find that either the right is expressly given, or provisions are laid down for the election of the House of delegates, or a House of burgesses, or a general court, or a legislature under some name or other. We shall find too that the right of laying taxes upon themselves accompanied by fewer or more modifications in the different colonies, was originally reserved or subsequently obtained, by this representative body. When the colonists of Great Britain had settled in these states, their remote situation from the native country and the independence of their new pursuits must have contributed to cherish this independent spirit, and to increase their vigilant regard for the right of governing themselves. It is no wonder therefore, that the earliest history of the British colonies has recorded so many proofs of the free and jealous temper of their inhabitants. As far back as the year 1650, "the Virginians refused to submit" to the British power, "till articles of surrender had been agreed upon, by which it was stipulated among other things that "the general assembly, at formerly, shall convene and transact the affairs of the colony. Virginia shall be free from all taxes, customs and impositions whatever, and none shall be imposed on them without the consent of the General Assembly." Pursuing the historical chain of events, and passing by among other incidents the parliamentary act of 1766, for laying an impost upon sugar and other produce for the plausible purpose of raising a revenue towards defraying the necessary expenses of defending the British colonies; an act which the Massachusetts Assembly first took into consideration, and to attempt whose repeal they solicited the best exertions of their agent in London; we arrive at the celebrated stamp act. This act was intended to try the relative strength of the British government & her colonies. The ministry publicly declared "that it was intended to establish the power of Great Britain to tax the colonies." The political affairs of this country had never witnessed a more critical era. Had the colonies submitted to the operation of this stamp act, they would have acknowledged the authority of Great Britain to tax them in all cases whatsoever. From the settlement of financial arrangements, the House of Commons might have proceeded to make laws for them in all cases whatsoever. Instead of seeing ourselves the most free and gallant nation upon earth, we might at this day have dragged the dishonorable chain of the lowest vassal of Great Britain. Resistance to the stamp act or unconditional submission thus became the obvious and only alternatives which were presented to our countrymen. In those "times which tried men's souls" did the virtue and energy of Virginia sleep? Did she consult the indolent policy of leaving other states to assert their common privileges? Or did she listen to the seductive voice that would have persuaded her to conciliate the affection
of the English ministry by a passive obedience? No. She boldly stepped forward in the hour of danger. The genius of Patrick Henry suggested the energetic expedient which was to save the colonies from servitude and ruin. It was none of those imperfect piddling expedients, which might relieve them from a temporary embarrassment; such as instructing an agent in London to petition for redress of grievances. It consisted in a bold annunciation of the fundamental principles of our government. The Journals of the House of burgesses have registered the resolutions of Mr. Henry. Under date of May 30, 1765, we find the Virginia Legislature declaring that every attempt to vest the power of laying taxes and imposts in any other person or persons whatsoever than the general assembly, is illegal, unconstitutional and unjust; that the inhabitants of a colony are not bound to yield obedience to any such law or ordinance; and that any person, who shall vindicate the usurper of such power, by speaking or writing shall be deemed an enemy to the colony. The impression, which these resolutions made upon the public mind was correspondent to their noble spirit. "Mr. Hutchinson gov. of Massachusetts tells his correspondent, "nothing extravagant appeared in the papers, till an account was received of the Virginia resolutions." Mr. Hughes writes "the fire began in Virginia." Governor Barnard, "the publishing the Virginia resolutions proved an alarm bell to the disaffected;" another, in his letter to Mr. Secretary Conway, from New York, "the resolves of the assembly of Virginia gave the signal for a general outcry over the continent."—Can any act of the Virginia legislature be found upon their records, which does not breathe the persevering spirit, and which did not serve to fortify the courage of their countrymen? When the resolution passed the House of Commons, for transporting to the mother country every inhabitant of Massachusetts Bay, whom the governor might suspect to be guilty of treason, in order that he might be tried "within the realm, pursuant to the statute of the 35th year of Henry VIII," were the Virginians found absent from the post of sacred duty and general patriotism? The Massachusetts assembly was not in session when the resolutions reached America: but the Virginia house of burgesses entered upon the subject, with all their wonted zeal. Their resolve of the 16th May, 1769, solemnly declared that "sending any person, residing in the colony, and suspected of any crime whatsoever to places beyond the sea, to be tried, is highly derogatory of the rights of British subjects." They unanimously entered into a private association which they recommended to all merchants, gentlemen and others, to subscribe "against importing any goods taxed," and many other articles.
This spirited conduct animated the despairing, and communicated new courage to the bold; and the assemblies of several states quickly imitated the illustrious example. When the English ministry, unconscious of the danger which hovered over the empire, or unawed by its approach, still pursued their rash projects, and compelled the colonies to enter into new measures of defence, and combine their efforts in the common cause, Virginia again appeared in the front of opposition. In the beginning of March 1778, the House of burgesses appointed a committee of eleven persons who should maintain a correspondence with "her sister colonies" on all the subjects which related to the common cause. It was on this occasion that the legislature of Massachusetts paid a just tribute of respect to the exertions of the Virginians. "They came to several resolves and were careful in the first, to speak highly in praise of Virginia. They appointed a committee of fifteen members, and directed them to "prepare a circular letter to the Speakers, requesting them to lay the same before their respective assemblies, in confidence that they will comply with the wise and salutary resolves of the House of Burgesses of Virginia." Let us pass by all the intermediate and subordinate measures, which gave birth or vigor to the revolution, and let us approach that splendid epoch, from which we may date our first existence as a free and independent nation. The declaration of independence had been long meditated and canvassed by the citizens of our country, but it was destined to assume an official form in the legislature of Virginia. On the 15th of May 1776, "when there were present 112 members, it was resolved unanimously, that their delegates should be
instructed to propose to Congress, that the United Colonies be by that respectable body declared free and independent states." On June 15th, the New Hampshire representatives unanimously agreed to join the other colonies in the same declaration. On July 21, the Massachusetts Assembly passed a similar resolution. It was on June 7th 1776, that the first motion was made in Congress for a declaration of independence, by Richard Henry Lee, one of the delegates from Virginia; and it was on the 4th of July that this celebrated instrument, ascribed to the pen of Thomas Jefferson, was agreed to and adopted. Let the northern federalists then review the long series of revolutionary measures, let them examine the records of the state assemblies and of Congress, and then let them produce if they can a single important question, on which Virginia deserted the great polar principles, that had directed her political progress. I would even extend the terms of my challenge further, and call upon them to produce a single state, whose political measures have manifested a purer, more vigorous and more persevering opposition to the usurpations of Great Britain, than those of this respectable and much vilified state.
MILITARY EXERTIONS.
The history of past times, enables us to ascertain with much more precision, the relative merits of the different states in the cabinet than in the field. We have a complete register of the first in the records of their state assemblies and of Congress. By comparing the different dates when political measures were first proposed, and the majorities by whom they were adopted, we can easily determine which state had first perceived the danger, and which was the most resolute in opposing it. But the operations of the war have been recorded with much less distinctness and precision.
The historians of the revolution have generally been satisfied with giving a satisfactory view of the consequences of each military manoeuvre, of the officers who conducted it, and sometimes of the particular regiments who were engaged in its execution. But they have not always been so particular as to inform us, what was the number and the valor of the troops from the different states, nor what proportion of the success and defeat of each operation was due to various lines of the army. Had even the most minute account been preserved of their separate exertions, had the number, and the courage of the troops from each state been faithfully recorded, and their pecuniary expenditures been accurately adjusted, we should still have been unable to calculate the military spirit and active patriotism of our different countrymen. The war frequently shifted its ground. The army of the invaders often varied the points of attack, and sometimes the southern quarter of the union came within the range of its fury. Wherever the scene of the war was laid, the exertions of that neighbourhood or that state were necessarily the greatest. The provincial militia, embodied for the purpose of defending their own frontiers, flew to the scene of immediate danger; and even the regular army, who were composed of troops from the different states, and whose duty it was to march to different parts of the country, wherever there was an enemy to meet, generally enlisted a certain number of provincial troops in the state which demanded their assistance. It would not have been surprising then, that the money and troops advanced by each state should have varied in the different periods of the revolution, according as the theatre of war receded from, or came within their respective frontiers. Except a few petty insurrections which arose from the machinations of Lord Dunmore, and the desultory invasions of the Indians on the western frontiers; Virginia did not experience many of the dangers of war, until many other parts of the Union had been exposed to its ravages. Thus, even if its exertions were found unequal at the commencement of the revolution to those of her sister states; if she had exhausted less blood and treasure in the defence of their common liberties, we should ascribe the disproportion rather to the circumstances of the times than to any want of military ardour or enlightened patriotism. We shall not, however, place her conduct during the war on this foundation only. She can advance much higher pretensions to military merit. A slight sketch of the operations of the war will clearly demonstrate, that the conduct of her officer
and regular troops, did not a little contribute to the triumphs of the revolution.
The commander in chief of the continental forces was unanimously elected from her inhabitants. The glorious issue of the war has sufficiently determined how well General Washington deserved that distinguished honor.—At the battle of Brandywine, when the American troops were so severely pressed by the British army under Sir William Howe, the Virginia line acquired considerable honor. "The whole brigade," (says Gordon) "exhibits such a degree of order, firmness and resolution, and preserves such a countenance in extremely sharp service, as would not discredit veterans." In the next page of this historian we find "that Gen. Greene has been rather dissatisfied with Gen. Washington's omitting to take special notice of Weedon's brigade, in general orders for its bravery."—The battle of Princeton is associated in the mind of every Virginian, with the heroic valor and unfortunate fate of Gen. Mercer. We need not blush at the conduct of our troops, in the action at Germantown.—The victory of Gen. Morgan and his celebrated riflemen over Lieut. Col. Tarleton at the battle of the Cowpens, throws a new lustre upon the Virginia name. By this victory "the desponding friends of America in the southern states were reanimated; and enjoyed a seeming resurrection from the dead."*** I. the action at Guilford Court-house, where Gen. Greene acquired such distinguished reputation, the Virginia Continentals and militia constituted the greater part of the army, and deserved at least an equal share of the honor. When Lord Cornwallis invaded their state, he experienced an opposition too fatal to his cause, and he found himself compelled to resign at York-Town his reputation with his sword to the commander in chief of the American army.
But why pursue any further this historical investigation? Why expatiate any longer upon the political measures or the military achievements of Virginia? Why continue the invidious office of discriminating between the distinguished worthies of the different states? Why should we dwell upon the achievements of a Washington, a Mercer or a Morgan, when we are equally willing to incorporate with our affections the illustrious services of Hancock and Adams, Gates and Greene, Montgomery and Warren? Let such odious distinctions be confined to those federalists of the north, who wish to erect their petty interests upon the dissolution of the union. Let it be the exclusive province of such men to indulge their over-flowing mortification in the following strains: "The inhabitants of this part of the country know too well what Virginia's courage is, to quake at its resentment."††
"The time will come when a foreign enemy will menace this country. Perhaps the day is not far off; for the people are rich enough, and the government pusillanimous enough to invite an invader. How shall we then be protected? By the southern states? Take away those whites who must remain to watch over the slaves, and how many will be able to act against the enemy?—Officers enough?—Yes, the South is the seat of our privileged orders. But soldiers? As before, in the yeomanry of the Northern States. Who fought the battles of Independence? Who freed Virginia and the Carolinas from the British troops when aided by their slaves? It was the men of the North—the now deluded vassals of the South."‡‡
* Bland's enquiry into the rights of the British colonies.
† Gordon's history of the American Revolution, Vol. 1. page 125.
‡ Ibid, page 149.
|| Ibid page 184.
** Ibid p. 228.
†† Ibid. vol. 2. p. 84.
‡‡ Ibid. p. 88.
§§ Ibid. vol. 2. p. 240.
*** Ibid. p. 162.
††† Hartford (Conn.) paper.
‡‡‡ Boston Repository.
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New-York, July 12.
Gen. HAMILTON still lives, but not the most distant hope remains of his recovery. This is indeed a sad day! all business is suspended in the city and a solemn gloom hangs on every countenance. The circumstances of this unfortunate business, as far as I have been able to learn them, are as follows:—
A short time previously to the late election, a letter was published in Albany, written by one— in which it was stated that General H. in conversation had declared that Mr. Burr was a dangerous man, and ought not to be trusted. This letter was re-published in New-York. About a fortnight ago, Col. B. wrote to General H. wishing to know whether he had ever declared any thing like that attributed to him. The General answered that he had no recollection of the conversation alluded to, nor were any particular words attributed to him in the letter, and that he could not therefore undertake to say whether he had or had not, held such a conversation; but that if Col. B. would specify any particular conversation, or state any particular words, that he, Gen. H. would at once either avow or disavow them. Col. B. replied, that it was not in his power to specify the particular conversation alluded to but insisted that Gen. Hamilton should declare whether he ever had, in any conversation whatever, made use of any words derogatory to his character. To this sort of demand General H. declared he did not think himself bound to answer, but again expressed his willingness at once frankly to avow or disavow any particular conversation which might be specified. Col. B. was not satisfied, & declared, that unless General H. gave him a direct answer, he must fight him. The General declared that it was improper in Col. B. to make such a demand of him, and that he could give no other answer to it than he had already given, and must therefore accept of the challenge. But as the Court was then sitting, and his services had been engaged in several important causes, he did not feel himself at liberty to fight, until after the Court should rise: that he would then, after devoting a few days to the arrangement of his private affairs, inform Col. B. of the time of meeting. This took place a fortnight ago—the General went through the business of the court as usual, and after it had risen, arranged all his private affairs, and on Monday last made his Will. On Tuesday he attended his at office as usual, gave one or two elaborate opinions and was apparently in good spirits—yesterday morning very early he went out to meet Col. B. attended by as his second, to whom, on their way, he declared that he should not fire at Col. B. as he had not the most distant wish to kill him.
General H. fell and declared he was a dead man. The General was carried on board the boat, and landed at Greenwich, where his carriage was waiting for him, but, at his own request he was taken to Mr. Bayard's where he now lies. Upon his arrival at Greenwich, he expressed a desire that the Bishop might be sent for which was done, but
Mr. M. of the Dutch Church, was then sent for and instantly came—the General conversed with him a considerable time, told him he had a firm belief in the Christian religion, and had a fervent hope of forgiveness through the mediation of our Redeemer; that if he could receive the holy sacrament he thought he should die in peace.
After some time spent in conversation upon this subject, Mr. M. expressed a hope that the Gen. would now render one more service to his country in addition to those which he had rendered her before, which was to bear testimony against the practice of duelling. Gen. H. said no man abhorred it more than he did, and should die, it would be found that he had not been inactive to the subject, but had devoted some time to it, and had left a solemn protest against this barbarous custom. (While preparing for this event, which it seems he had a presentiment would prove fatal to him, this great man employed some portion of his time in endeavouring to dissuade his countrymen from this cruel, barbarous and wicked practice.) He further declared to Mr. M. that for several months past he had been convinced that nothing would satisfy
and that it was not possible for him to avoid the duel, which he had sincerely endeavoured to do. The Bishop came to visit him, he expressed his gratitude to him in the warmest terms, declaring that the doctrines of our religion enabled him to meet death with firmness, and that it he could have the sacrament administered to him, he should feel perfectly resigned to his fate, placing a firm reliance on the mediation and atone-
ment of his Saviour. The Bishop administered the sacrament to him and from that moment he said he felt happy. Let the infidel read this, and reflect upon the last end of a religious man. Among all the great and good actions of this man's life I cannot but consider this as one of the best and most glorious. Americans! it contains an important lesson to you coming from your most invaluable Citizen, who felt and preferred the truths of your religion to all the dreams of modern Philosophy.
He has been gradually growing worse since last evening, and no hopes are entertained of his surviving but a few hours. He lies almost lifeless, with scarcely strength enough to speak, but apparently free from pain. His wife expecting every moment to see him breathe his last. It is but two years since her eldest son was killed in the same manner. Gracious God! what must be her feelings!
My heart is too full to proceed further. Our nation's pride, our last, best hope is gone!
From the New-York Evening Post.
Thursday Evening, July 12, 1804.
Mr. C. LEMAN,
The public mind being extremely agitated by the melancholy fate of that great man, Alexander Hamilton, I have thought it would be grateful to my fellow-citizens, would provide against misrepresentation, and, perhaps, be conducive to the advancement of the cause of religion were I to give a narrative of some facts which have fallen under my own observation, during the time which elapsed between the fatal duel and his departure out of this world.
Yesterday morning, immediately after the death of General Hamilton, I was brought from Hoboken to the House of Mr. Bayard, at Greenwich, a message was sent to me informing me of the sad event, accompanied by a request from Gen. Hamilton, that I would come to him for the purpose of administering the holy communion. I went, but being desirous to afford time for serious reflection, and conceiving that under existing circumstances, it would be right and proper to avoid every appearance of precipitancy in performing one of the most solemn offices of our religion, I did not then comply with his desire. At one o'clock I was again called on to visit him. Upon my entering the room, and approaching his bed, with the utmost calmness and composure he said, "My dear Sir, you perceive my unfortunate situation, and no doubt have been acquainted with the circumstances which led to it. It is my desire to receive the communion at your hands. I hope you will not conceive there is any impropriety in my request." He added "It has for some time past been the wish of my heart, and it was my intention to take an early opportunity of uniting myself to the church by the reception of that holy ordinance." I observed to him that he must be very sensible of the delicate and trying situation in which I was then placed: that however desirous I might be to afford consolation to a fellow mortal in distress; still, it was my duty, as a minister of the gospel, to hold up the law of God as paramount to all other law: and that, therefore, under the influence of such sentiments, I must unequivocally condemn the practice which had brought him to this unhappy condition. He acknowledged the propriety of these sentiments, and declared that he viewed the late transaction with sorrow and contrition. I then asked him, "Should it please God to restore you to health, Sir, will you never be again engaged in a similar transaction? and will you employ all your influence in society to discountenance this barbarous custom?" His answer was, "That, Sir, is my deliberate intention."
I proceeded to converse with him on the subject of his receiving the communion; and told him that with respect to the qualifications of those who wished to become partakers of that holy ordinance, my inquiries could not be made in language more expressive than which was used by our church—"Do you sincerely repent of your sins past? Have you a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of the death of Christ? And are you disposed to live in love and charity with all men?" He lifted up his hands and said, "With the utmost sincerity of heart I can answer those questions in the affirmative—I have no ill-will against Col. Burr. I met him with a fixed resolution to do him no harm—I forgive all that happened." I then observed to him, that the terrors of the divine law were to be announced to the obdurate and impenitent; but that the consolations of the Gospel were to be offered to the humble and contrite heart; that I had no reason to doubt his sincerity, and would proceed immediately to gratify his wishes. The communion was then administered, which he received with great devotion, and his
heart afterward appeared to be perfectly at rest. I saw him again this morning, when with his last faltering words he expressed a strong confidence in the mercy of God through the intercession of the Redeemer. I remained with him until 2 o'clock this afternoon, when death closed the awful scene—he expired without a struggle, and almost without a groan.
By reflecting on this melancholy event, let the humble believer be encouraged ever to hold fast that precious faith which is the only source of true consolation in the last extremity of nature. Let the infidel be persuaded to abandon his opposition to that gospel which the strong, inquisitive, and comprehensive mind of a Hamilton embraced, in his last moments, as the truth from Heaven. Let those who are disposed to justify the practice of duelling, be induced, by this simple narrative, to view with abhorrence that custom which has occasioned an irreparable loss to a worthy and more afflicted family; which has deprived his friends of a beloved companion, his profession one of its brightest ornaments, and his country of a great statesman and a real patriot.
With great respect, I remain Your friend and servant. BENJAMIN MOORE.
NEW YORK, July 16. GEN. HAMILTON'S FUNERAL!
The funeral of that great Man took place on Saturday, agreeably to the arrangements published in our last. The procession left the house of John B. Church, Esq. about twelve o'clock, and was two hours reaching Trinity Church.
The Pall was supported by General Matthew Clarkson, Oliver Wolcott, Esq. Richard Harrison, Esq. Abijah Hammond, Esq. Joshua Ogden Hoffman, Esq. Richard Varick, Esq. William Bayard, Esq. and Judge Lawrance.
On the top of the coffin was the General's hat and sword. His grey horse dressed in mourning, was led by two black servants, dressed in white and white turbans trimmed with black. The General's boots and spurs, reversed, were borne by the Horse.
The four young sons of the deceased, John B. Church, Esq. Washington Morton, Esq. Mr. Malcom, &c. followed the corpse as mourners.
The procession having arrived at the church, after a short pause. Governor Morris, Esq. rose on an elevation in front, and addressed the surrounding spectators. (Gen. Hamilton's four sons and Mr. Church being on the stage with him.)—He was at first so much affected, that it was with difficulty he could proceed; but having recovered, he recapitulated very concisely the services which Gen. Hamilton had rendered his country as a soldier—as a statesman—and as a professional man at the bar. We are sorry that we were not near enough to the speaker, to have heard the whole of his interesting eulogium. The following sentences had the most powerful effect upon the feelings of the spectators—alluding to the General's circumstances, he said "He has left you his fame—and it is all the inheritance of these Orphans!" turning round to Gen. Hamilton's sons.
After Mr. Morris's address, the corpse was carried into the church-yard, where the usual funeral service was performed by Bishop Moore, and the body interred with military honors.
In the procession we observed Col. Barclay, (the English Consul-General) the French agent, Spanish Consul, and other foreign agents, the officers of the French frigates now in our harbour, and several other characters of distinction.
The bells of the different churches were muffled and tolled during the day, and minute guns fired from the Battery until the corpse was interred.
The Military made a mournful appearance, and the funeral was highly deep and interesting. A sad gloom pervaded the countenances of all—the stores were all shut—and no business was done.
To the honor of the British and French nations let it be observed, that the Boston frigate at Sandy Hook, and the two French frigates in port, had their yards crossed and their colours hoisted half mast, and fired minute guns during the morning. All the shipping in ports had their colours hoisted half mast.
WASHINGTON CITY,
FRIDAY, JULY 20.
On Tuesday evening the Olages chiefs in the presence of the President, the heads of department and a large course of ladies and gentlemen, exhibited a very interesting spectacle, principally composed of the war dance in various forms. The spectacle was exhibited in an open area, handsomely lighted by lamps, in which seats were assigned the officers of government, ladies, and the king of the Olages, who was the only chief that did not take a part in the dance. The entertainment was accompanied by the Italian band. We regret our inability, from not being present, of giving an adequate idea of the spectacle.
COMMUNICATION.
William Cranch, Esq. one of the assistant judges of the Circuit judges of the District of Columbia, has lately obliged the public, by a volume, edited by Rapine and Co. bookellers, of Cases adjudged in the Supreme Court of the United States, commencing from the time of the removal of government to this city. Gentlemen of the profession, throughout the United States are much indebted to the industry and learning of Mr. Cranch, in preparing for their use, with much labour, a volume which contains the decisions of the most important judicial tribunal in the United States. We are happy to state that these reports have been compiled with the utmost attention to accuracy, and that the learned reporter will continue them under proper encouragement. Convinced of the utility of such reports, we cannot but express our concurrence with the opinion of the ingenious author in his prefatory address, that "Much of that uncertainty of the law which is so frequently, and perhaps so justly the subject of complaint in this country, may be attributed to the want of American Reports." We feel sanguine then, that this specimen may operate as an incentive to legal gentlemen in different parts of the union towards lending their aid to similar publications. By proper exertion in this way we may expect, in a short time to see a code of "Common Law" arising out of our own constitutions, laws, customs and state of society, independent of that servile recourse to the decisions of foreign judicatures to which, since our revolution, we have been too much accustomed.
It is with much pleasure that we are enabled to add that this work, in point of typographical neatness and accuracy, is executed in a style which would reflect honor upon the most flourishing cities in our country, and affords a striking instance of the progressive state of the arts in our infant city.
Boston, July 13
LATEST FROM FRANCE.
Extract of a letter from Salem, dated July 12.
Capt. Hogin arrived this morning from Rochefort; left there May 16; brought no papers; but reports, that the French SOLDIERS had declared themselves against BONAPARTE's being made Emperor. &c. and that MOREAU had been set at liberty.
REPUBLICAN FESTIVAL.
The anniversary of American Independence was celebrated on the 4th instant at the Orange Springs, in the county of Orange, Cap. ELLIS acting as president, and DABNEY MINOR, Esq. as vice president. The day, it is true, was not here ushered in, by the discharge of cannon, or the pompous parade of military insignia, but it was stamped by circumstances of more value, it was welcomed by the gratitude and joy of a company, devoutly attached, to the principles which this interesting event gave birth to. A brilliant assemblage of ladies, attended at an early hour, and by their presence, gave a zeal to the entertainment, highly gratifying. The company amused themselves in dancing until 3 o'clock, when they sat down to a handsome dinner, prepared for the occasion, by Mr. Chew. The ladies having adjourned to their former amusement; and the cloth being removed, the following toasts were drunk amid the most festive and general hilarity.
1. The 4th of July, '76—May the principles promulgated by the American people on this day of their benign
and auspicious influence, unnerve the arm of oppression, and regenerate the condition of man throughout the globe.
2. Thomas Jefferson—The world's best hope, America gave him birth, but his mind embraces the universe.
3. The acquisition of Louisiana, contrasted with that wretched policy, which would have led us into a war for its attainment, how proud and illustrious a monument does it constitute, of the superiority of republican virtue to aristocratic violence.
4. Our respected friend and countryman James Madison—Americans with one voice yield him the homage due to his talents, WE reverence the Virtues of his heart.
5. The 17th February 1801—The day on which the pride of party spirit was humbled before the frowns of an indignant and insulted people.
6. Albert Gallatin—"Virtue" and genius are not peculiar to America."
7. The 1st October, 1803—The day on which part of the British treaty expired,—for this we WILL rejoice, because it is a partial cessation of a political evil, and because it will afford to the present administration an opportunity of adding another wreath to its already laureled brow.
8. John Randolph—The intrepid, indefatigable, and intelligent advocate of truth and liberty on the floor of congress.
9. The Irish nation—The pride of power and oppression may last for a while, but as well may tyrants imagine that by placing their feet upon the earth they can stop its diurnal motion" as that they shall be able to enslave the mind that is determined to be free.
10. The memory of Benjamin Franklin—Who by the native energy of his own mind, arose like a cedar of Mount Lebanon to the Skies.
11. The elective principle—Americans have learned mankind to cherish it, as the sweet anchor of political rights.
12. The memory of Washington—"The dream of time which is continually washing the disoluble fabric of other" men, will pass without injury by the adamant of" Washington.
13. Munroe and Livingston, Louisiana and peace—By their fruits shall ye know them."
14. Captains Lewis and Clarke—While virtue and heroism are traversing the wilds of Louisiana, every feeling mind, vibrates with sympathy for their sufferings, and with tremulous apprehension for their safe return.
15. Generals La Fayette, and Kosciusko—The holy enthusiasm which they have displayed in the cause of liberty, entitles them to the esteem and gratitude of mankind.
16. The brave Decatur—His undaunted courage has excited the admiration of Europe and the gratitude of America.
17. The American fair—Though last in order, yet first in our esteem.
Never did we witness a meeting where more cordiality and unanimity of sentiment prevailed, than the present. The only competition which seemed to exist, was, who should contribute most, to render the day interesting and impressive, the company happy and agreeable, and its separation regretted by all. The amusements closed with the day, and were distinguished throughout, by that perfect good order, which can alone render such festivals, grateful to the philanthropic mind.
London, May 11—14.
The political views of Mr. Pitt have been at length gratified, and he is now replaced in those situations to which the greatest ambition of any subject, however superior to all others in ability, rank and eloquence can aspire. This event took place on Thursday morning, about 11 o'clock, when Mr. Addington having resigned the seals of office into the king's hands at Buckingham house, they were delivered by his majesty to Mr. Pitt. We shall not trouble our readers with a recapitulation of all the rumours and conjectures which preceded this important appointment, but shall content ourselves with stating those circumstances on the correctness of which our readers may rely.
When Mr. Addington found it impossible to resist, with any hope of success the most extraordinary combination of political talents and parliamentary influence which were formed against him, he acquainted his majesty with his determination to retire. The intelligence was received, with the deepest regret by his sovereign. It was decided that Mr. Pitt should be sent for, and that gentleman accompanied by the Lord Chancellor, was on Monday morning admitted to a conference with his ma-

fly, Mr. Pitt took the opportunity of representing to the king, that the circumstances and situation of public affairs imperiously required a strong comprehensive, and united administration; and he is reported to have declared, that, for this important purpose he was himself ready and desirous to obliterate all recollection of former differences; and that he was persuaded of the existence of a similar disposition in the part of all those other persons of rank, influence, and talent, who shared with him the confidence of the public. His representations on this subject proved, unfortunately, ineffectual. The permission to communicate with Mr. Fox on the subject was peremptorily and finally refused.
Immediately after Mr. Pitt had left the king, it is said, he waited on Lord Grenville, who in the most decided manner, expressed his determination not to accept of any official station in a Cabinet from which Mr. Fox was proscribed. In the evening a meeting took place at Lord Grenville's house, at which the marquises of Buckingham, Fitzwilliam, Carlisle, Spencer, Mr. T. Grenville, Mr. Windham, &c. &c. were present. Mr. Fox was also there, and in the same generous and disinterested manner requested that no consideration of circumstances personal to himself should induce others to withhold their talents from the public service at a moment of such difficulty and danger. It was the unanimous feeling of all present, that they could not render any service to the country, on the principles on which it was intended to form it, and therefore resolved to decline any share whatever in the new administration. Their sentiments were communicated by letter to Mr. Pitt, who requested another interview of the king, for the purpose of making another exertion in favor of Mr. Fox's introduction into the cabinet. The impression upon the Royal mind was, however too deep to be erased, and Mr. Pitt withdrew from the conference on Wednesday, disappointed that object although having himself accepted the offices of chancellor of the exchequer and first Lord of the treasury. On Thursday morning, as we have already stated, he was according to court etiquette, invested with the insignia and powers of these high situations.
Since Mr. Addington's administration could not last it was the fervent wish of all descriptions of men, that a new ministry should be formed on a grand and truly patriotic scale, comprising the most distinguished characters in the country. Nothing like an arrangement of that nature can now be expected by the public; and the nation instead of having a ministry calculated to reconcile all political differences, to infuse confidence, and to hold out to Europe an unparalleled instance of union, of ability and exertion in the various branches of the executive, are now to have an administration much worse than that which was forced to retire and make way for Mr. Addington and his friends. It is to be composed of Mr. Pitt, and Lord Melville, of their underlings, and of several of the late cabinet, whom Mr. Pitt so very recently and so very cordially coalesced with Lord Grenville and Mr. Windham in repudiating. In these strange materials we can discover little to console us at a crisis like the present. It is, however, but justice to Mr. Pitt to state an opinion held in the best informed circles, that he did every thing in his power to form an administration which would have included Mr. Fox and all his principal friends, as well as Lord Grenville and all his; & that so far from pledging himself not to go into office with Mr. Fox, he had no communication however with him on that subject. Yet surely Mr. Pitt could not have been so ignorant that his Majesty would have decidedly objected to the introduction of Mr. Fox? Mr. Pitt, probably, knew, and possibly was not sorry to know before hand, that his application was not likely to be successful. He could not but be aware of the absurdity of presenting to his sovereign a man, as one of his confidential advisers, who had urged that sovereign to strike out of the list of Privy Counsellors, as an abettor of sedition doctrines! The application, however, was made and rejected. Mr. Pitt bowed, and undertook to form a new administration on a different basis.
Courier. To be Sold, At public sale, at Mr. John Barney's Columbian Inn, on the 10th day of September next, at 2 o'clock, P. M. ALL the right, title, interest, and estate of Nicholas February (an insolvent debtor) in, and to sixteen and three quarter acres of land, with a dwelling house thereon, in the vicinity of George Town, also some household and kitchen furniture.—Terms of sale, the purchaser to give bond with approved security, payable in six months after the day of sale, any person wishing to view the property before the sale, may apply to the subscriber. In the above case, the creditors are requested to exhibit their claims within the time limited, to the subscriber. CHARLES BEATTY, Trustee. George Town March 7
Alone by the Schuylkill a wanderer rov'd And bright were its flowery banks to his eye, But far, very far were the friends that he lov'd, And he gaz'd on its flowery banks with a sigh.  Oh nature! though blessed and bright are thy rays, O'er the brow of creation enchantingly thrown; How faint are they all to the lustre that plays In a smile from the heart that is dearly our own.  Nor long did the foul of this stranger remain Unblest by the smile he had languished to meet. Ah! scarce did he hope it would bless him again, Till the threshold of home had been kiss'd by his feet.  But the lays of his boy-hood had 'stol'n to his ear, And they lov'd what they knew of so humble a name, And they told him (with flattery welcome and dear) That they found in his heart something dearer than fame.  Nor did woman—Oh woman! whose form and whole soul, Are the spell and the light of each path we pursue, Whether sunn'd in the tropic, or chill'd at the pole, If woman be there, there is happiness too—  Nor did she her enamoring magic deny, That magic his heart had relinquish'd so long, Like eyes he had loved, was her eloquent eye, Like them did it soften and weep at his song.  Oh! blest be the tear, and in memory oft May its sparkle be shed over his wandering dream, Oh! blest be that eye, and may passion as soft, As free from a pang ever mellow its beam.  The stranger is gone—but he will not forget, When at home he shall talk of the toils he has known. To tell with a sigh what endeartments he met As he stray'd by the wave of the Schuylkill alone.
STOP THIEF. 50 Dollars reward, FOR apprehending the villain or villains, who on Saturday last, by means of a key or other instrument, stole from my bureau, the following property, viz.—3 Watches, twenty Dollars in cash, and one Gold Seal, according to the following descriptions: One small metal gilt double cased watch, the gilding much worn on the back, makers name, Brown, London, No. 575 with a small linked steel chain and a single brass key. One silver old fashioned double cased, tells the day of the month, the bud of the outside case is worn off by which it has left a hole, it had an old woven wire chain, seals and key. One neat silver double cased, nearly new, if strictly examined will be found at the end of the stem two figures of 2, the case has handsome metal hands, the makers name, Lenon, London, her number not remembered. One white Cornelian oval Seal, set in gold with a handsome coat of arms, the crest of which is a pike's head, and quartered with eight martins, a square and compass. The cash one ten dollar Columbia note, and two half eagles. The above property is suspected to be stolen by those well acquainted with the house, as this has been the second attempt. The above reward will be paid on conviction of the offender or offenders, and a proportionable amount according to the value of the articles recovered. GEORGE PITTS. George Town, July 20—3t
Doctor MAGRUDER, HAS for sale a few hogsheds 4th proof Jamaica spirits, linseed and lamp oil, spirits of turpentine, window glass, glaziers diamonds, glue, lamp black, white lead, Spanish whitewash, Venetian red, red lead, verdigris, drop lake, flake white, patent yellow, rosin and Dutch pink, kings yellow, Turkey umber, gold and silver leaf, painters and sweepings brushes, camels hair pencils, water colours in boxes, Spanish indigo, fig blue, arnott, red wood, alkannit, madder, logwood, turmeric, fat petre, alum, copperas, sweet oil, pearl barley, timothy and clover seed, tamarinds, castor oil, marble mortars, spring truffles, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, mace, Chings worm destroying lozenges, an assortment of paper hangings, playing cards, copy slips, ink powder, English Latin, Greek and French school books, large family bibles, and his usual complete assortment of drugs and medicine, patent medicine, surgeons instruments, &c. George Town, July 20—tf
FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS. A HORSE, a few days from the country, about 14 3/4 hands high, three years old, and accustomed to molt kinds of work. Enquire at HOLTZMAN's Tavern in High street, sign of Gen. Washington. George Town, July 20—3t  Maryland,—In CHANCERY, July 3, 1804. Alexander Contee, versus. Thomas Johnson, John Mason Williams, Kily and Rinaldo Johnson.  THE object of the bill is to obtain a conveyance of certain property conveyed by Rinaldo Johnson to the other defendants on the 19th day of September eighteen hundred and one in trust for the payment of his debts or to vacate the said deed, and that they may account for the profits since the execution of the said deed.  The bill states that the defendant Rinaldo Johnson has become insolvent and that the complainant has been appointed trustee for the benefit of his creditors. The bill further states that the defendants John Mason & William Kily reside out of the state of Maryland. It is thereupon adjudged and ordered that the complainant by cause a copy of this order to be inserted once in each of three successive weeks in some newspaper within the territory of Columbia before the 18th day of August 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 a solicitor of this court, on or before the 18th day of December next, to show cause if any they have, wherefore a decree may not be passed as prayed. True copy—Test SAMUEL H. HOWARD, R. C. C. July 20—w3t.
Valuable Lands for Sale. By order of the court of Calvert county, will be exposed to Public Sale the following lands, the property of the heirs of captain Walter Smith, deceased. ON Monday the 20th day of August next, will be sold on the premises the plantation on which the said capt. Walter Smith formerly resided, containing by actual survey, 1225 1-8 acres of land lying adjoining Patuxent river, bounded on the south west by the said river, on the east by a fine navigable creek, called Saint Leonard's creek, so that one and a half miles of fencing will include the whole land. The soil of this land is equal if not superior to any on Patuxent, either for farming, planting or grazing, and in their season the greatest plenty of fine fish and oysters may be had either from the river or creek. A great part of the above land is covered with Red Cedar, fit for posts or fencing. On Tuesday the 21st on the premises, will be sold one other plantation in the Forrest at about two miles distance from the former containing by survey 627 and one half acres of land, the greatest part of which is covered with hickory, chestnut and oak wood, and a great proportion of swamp land, which at a trifling expence might be converted into valuable meadow, belongs to this land. On Thursday the 23d on the premises, will be sold one other plantation lying adjoining on Chesapeake Bay, bounded on the north east by the said bay, on the north by a creek called Parkers creek, containing by survey 536 1-2 acres of land, on this land there are a good proportion marsh and meadow land and a great abundance of fine timber. It is thought needless to give a fuller description of the above lands, as it is presumed that those who wish to purchase will view the lands previous to the day of sale—and on application to Mr. John Turner who resides near the two first mentioned tracts; they may see the plats of the different tracts of land, and will show the lands contiguous to him; and Mr. Richard Hance who resides on the last mentioned tract, will show the outlines of the same to any person wishing to view it. The above lands will be sold either in the whole, or be divided into parcels as may appear most advantageous for the heirs. The purchasers to give bonds with approved securities for the purchase money, to be paid in three annual payments, the interest to be paid yearly, and on the ratification of the sale by the court, and a full payment of the purchase money and interest thereon a deed of conveyance will be executed to the purchaser agreeably to an act of Assembly in such case made and provided, by J. WILKINSON, JAMES HUGHES, } Commissioners, JOHN TURNER, } Calvert county, June 8—1awto Aug.
LAND FOR SALE. The subscriber wishing to remove to the westward offers for sale a small tract of land lying in Montgomery county, state of Maryland, about two miles from Conrad Myers ferry, lying on the road leading from the same to the Federal city, about thirty five miles from the latter—this tract contains about Two Hundred and Thirty acres well watered and under good repair, with a sufficient quantity of wood to support the same; on this tract there is about 10 or 15 acres of good meadow land, which might be put in Timothy with little expence; it has a good apple orchard, peach and cherry also, and well improved with a good store house which is an excellent stand for selling goods, which is occupied by Jesse Phillips—at present it produces equal to any in the neighborhood, and will be offered to public sale on the first day of August next, if not sold before at private sale. Any person wishing to purchase prior to that date may view the same and know the terms by applying to the subscriber living on the premises. RICHARD JONES, of Ed. July 13—w2t
A New Line of Stages. THE subscribers have established a line of stages from Frederickburg Virginia to Charlottesville by the way of the Orange Springs, where it will meet the stage that runs to Staunton and the Sweet Springs. It commences on the 4th of July. Leaves Frederickburg every Wednesday and Friday at 4 o'clock P. M. during the summer, and arrives at Charlottesville on Thursday and Saturday at 8 P. M. Returning leave Charlottesville every Friday and Sunday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Frederickburg every Saturday and Monday at 7 A. M. They flatter themselves the great accommodation this line offers to the public will insure liberal encouragement. POLLARD & ABRAHAM. July 18—6t
20 Dollars Reward. STRAYED or stolen from the commons of the city of Washington, near the Seven Buildings, about 8 weeks since, a Sorrel HORSE 14 1-2 hands high, three white feet, a small blaze in his face, trots and gallops, and carries his head and tail very handsomely, one small saddle spot on the right side, both his fore hoofs cracked up to the hair, between eight or ten years old. Whoever takes up said horse and delivers him to the subscriber shall receive Five Dollars and all reasonable charges, and fifteen for the thief. JAMES MOORE. July 18—3t
This day is published By Rapine, Conrad, & Co, CAPITOL HILL, NEW JERSEY AVENUE. REPORTS of cases argued and adjudged in the Supreme Court of the United States in August and December terms, 1801, and February term, 1803; by William Cranch, assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. Also just published as above—THE BUILDERS UNIVERSAL PRICE BOOK: containing a correct list of prices to the works of the several artificers concerned in building, in dollars and cents; with observations on erecting found and permanent buildings, by John Evans—price one dollar. July 16—  PROPOSAL, For printing by Subscription, Miscellaneous Poems, BY MRS. ALLEN, Consort to the Rev. Mr. Allen of Harford county, Written before her marriage.
CONDITIONS. THE book to be printed with a clear type, and fine paper, in a duodecimo volume, and delivered to the subscribers neatly bound; price Three quarters of a Dollar, half to be paid on subscribing, and the residue on delivery of the book—which will be put to press as soon as three hundred copies shall be subscribed for. Subscriptions received by Mr. Matthew Carey, Philadelphia—by Messrs. Warner and Hanna, Baltimore, and by the principal booksellers in those cities; also by Mr. Samuel Harrison Smith, Washington city. Dr. Jacob Hall, of Harford county, of known literary character, to whose inspection these Poems were submitted, in a letter to the author, expresses his opinion of them, as follows: MADAM, I have been honored and gratified with the perusal of your manuscript copy of Poems. In my opinion it is a work of considerable merit, and displays true piety and poetic genius. The pastoral dialogues are commendable for their novelty, simplicity and beauty. The elegies, epistles, and especially the "Man of Misfortune," a Moral Tale, are interesting and pathetic. The Odes and Fugitive Pieces are sprightly and amusing—and the whole composition seems to breathe such a spirit of philanthropy and benevolence as cannot fail to elevate the affections, and to mend the heart—And it is to be regretted, that the author's modesty has hitherto denied the community so refined & elegant an entertainment. Your Friend, &c. J. HALL. Christopher's Camp, March 24.
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS. Notice is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport; if sued to vessels of the United States, that from the eighth day of July next those of the new form will be issued as the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange: and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, } 23d of May, 1804. } The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. May 30—2aw6m
This is to give notice, that the subscriber of Prince George's county, has obtained from the Orphans Court of Prince George's county, in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of J. HEN TURNER, deceased, late of said county. All persons having claims against the above deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the first day of February next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 28th day of June, 1804. NINIAN T. WILLETT, Administrator.  This is to give notice, that the subscriber of Prince George's county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Prince George's county, in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of NINIAN WILLETT, late of the said county, deceased. All persons having claims against the above deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, at or before the first day of February next, they may otherwise by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 28th day of June, 1804. NINIAN T. WILLETT, July 9—4t w.
PROPOSALS By THOMAS HERTY, Of the City of Washington, Conveyancer, for publishing by Subscription The Second Volume of his DIGEST OF THE Laws of Maryland. IT will contain all the public acts of assembly passed since the publication of the first volume to the present time, which have not been repealed—that is, the acts of the sessions of 1798, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802 and 1803. It will be printed of the same size, in the same order of arrangement and have reference to such parts of the first volume as are repealed, expired or which may otherwise undergo alterations, with a neat index: subjoined to which, will be given by way of Appendix, a variety of precedents adopted to the law, for the use of justices of the peace, &c. &c. CONDITIONS. 1. It will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers is procured to defray the expence of the work, and finished immediately thereafter as soon as a strict attention to neatness and accuracy will admit. 2. Price to subscribers 2 Dollars stitched, to be paid for on delivery; to non subscribers the price will be enhanced. 3. Those procuring 9 subscribers, and accountable for the money, will be entitled to an additional copy. Subscriptions received by the Editor at his office near the Treasury Department, by the Booksellers in Maryland, and by those in whose hands subscription papers are left. Printers of Newspapers in Maryland giving the above due publicity will be entitled to a copy. N. B. He has in forwardness and will issue proposals as soon as ready for A System of Cnveyancing, calculated for each state in the union; to the precedents of each species, will be prefixed observations on their nature and use the law on the subject of alienation by deed of each particular state, shall be exhibited, and how such deed shall be authenticated when executed as well by residents as by non-residents, or, as well in the state as out of the state; together with other interesting particulars. March 19— wtf.
Prince George's County, Upper Marlinton, June 12, 1804. At a respectable meeting of republican citizens of Prince George's County, pursuant to the recommendations of a former meeting, HUMPHREY BELT, Esquire, having been appointed Chairman, and TRUEMAN TYLER, Secretary, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted. Resolved, That William Lyles, Alexander Givington, Alexander Contee and William W. Berry, Esquires be recommended to the people of this County as Delegates to the next General Assembly of Maryland. Resolved, That Isaac Duckett, Humphrey Belt, James G. Wood, Thomas Hewitt and George F. Hawkins, Esquires be a committee to confer with a similar committee on the part of Anne Arundel County, on a proper character to represent this district in Congress, in the place of Walter Bowie, Esq. who declines being a candidate. Resolved, That Richard Sprigg, Thomas Rogers and Trueman Tyler, Esqrs. be a committee to confer with Calvert County, and that part of Montgomery County composing the electoral District, on a proper character as an elector of President and Vice-President; and that it is the sense of this meeting that the said corresponding committee recommend, General Joseph Wilkinson, as a proper character to fill that appointment. Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the National Intelligencer and Maryland Gazette. HUMPHREY BELT, Chairman. TRUEMAN TYLER, Secretary. June 18—ep3w.
Cheap Goods. JOHN COX HAS received a large and handsome assortment of Spring and Summer goods, and is happy in having it in his power to sell them unusually low. George Town, May 14—ep3m

GEORGE TOWN COLLEGE, In the district of Columbia, United States of America, under the direction of the Incorporated Catholic Clergy of the State of Maryland.
I. The annual pension of this establishment is two hundred and twenty dollars; but for children under twelve years of age, only two hundred dollars will be required. Those students who continue their education through the class of Philosophy shall, on account of extraordinary expenses and some particular inducencies allowed them, pay two hundred and fifty dollars per annum.
The pension is to be paid half yearly in advance. A deduction of fifty dollars per annum will be allowed to those parents who may choose to charge themselves with the cost of clothing their children. The college will furnish washing and mending; but will not keep particular account, or become answerable for clothing provided by parents.
II. In lieu of bed linen, table service, school books, and other articles usually required on entering establishments of this kind, each student shall pay ten dollars entrance money.
III. The Sunday or holiday dress is uniform, and consists of a plain coat of blue cloth, with yellow buttons, red cloth or kerseymere waistcoats. The use of silk is not permitted. Every student shall bring with him his uniform dress, besides a suit for daily wear, six shirts, six neck handkerchiefs, six pocket handkerchiefs, six pair of stockings, and three pair of shoes, all new. Any deficiency in the above will be charged to the parents.
IV. On the above terms the students are furnished with clothes, linen, washing, mending, lodging, board, fire, candle, table, school books, pen, ink, paper, amusements, and school rewards; so that nothing will remain to the charge of the parents, but medical attendance and medicines, postage, and such extra lessons of drawing, dancing, music, &c. which they may choose to order for their children.
V. The religion, uniformly practiced by the students living in the college, is the Roman Catholic; but for students of other religious persuasions, there are boarding houses, convenient to the college, where they will be subject to the same rules (religion excepted) and enjoy the same advantages for their improvement in science as the pensioners of the college.
VI. Our Boarders must be furnished by their parents with the uniform of the college, and pay annually for tuition, fire, candles, school books, pen, ink, paper, amusements, school rewards, &c. fifty dollars, always half yearly in advance.
VII. The students are taught English, Latin, Greek, and all the branches of Classical Education, sacred and profane History, Geography, the use of the Globes, Arithmetic, and when sufficiently advanced Algebra and Geometry, with all the other parts of the Mathematics, in the respective classes. Particular care is taken that they learn to read well, and write a good hand, and that they speak and write French with accuracy. Four times a year the students are called to a public examination of what they have been taught before Parents and the Friends of Literature. Those who have made extraordinary progress are honored and rewarded. The idle, for punishment, are confined in the vacation to certain extraordinary hours of study during play time, in order to repair what they have neglected to learn in school; therefore, if they are found defective in the last and most important examination of the year, before the August vacation, they will not be allowed to go home during that time.
VIII. The age of admission is from eight to fourteen. When children are not sufficiently advanced to begin a regular course of classical education, they are placed in an elementary class, attended by a particular teacher, from whom they learn to spell, read, and write.
IX. If the children sent to this College have been before at any other house of education, an attestation of their morals and docility is required.
X. The greatest care is taken to instruct the children in the duties of Religion and Morality, and they are constantly under the eye of one or more of the Professors, who see that those duties are practiced, and that the rules of civility are not violated.
XI. Cleanliness and exercise, and every thing which contributes to health, are attended to with particular care.
XII. All the pensioners dine and sup with their professors, and have the same table which they have. No distinctions are allowed in diet or clothing.
XIII. As long experience has convinced the directors, that a profusion of pocket money is very prejudicial, not only to good order, but even to study and application, they therefore request that parents will not be forward in indulging their children in more than fifty cents at most per month, for this purpose.
XIV. No allowance is made for absence during the vacation, which begins on the 15th August and ends the 15th of September. To these terms the parents are desired to be particularly attentive, in case they choose to call their children home, as the absence of a few weeks at the opening of school is seldom repaired without very great difficulty. Absence from school at no other time will be permitted. It is indeed the most serious and earnest desire of the Directors, that the children should never be called home during the course of their education, as they have found by experience, that such vacations have often proved prejudicial, not only to study and application, but even to content and happiness. Those children who may be received into the college upon other terms, either totally or partially, with those provided by their parents or guardians, will not be allowed to go home or absent themselves from the college during the full course of their education, unless particular circumstances in the judgment of the President shall require permission of absence for a time.
XV. When children are removed from the College, whatever new linen or clothes are furnished them on that occasion, will be charged to their parents. After entering on a new quarter no deduction will be made for the remaining part thereof.
The College is a large building, capable of lodging two hundred persons conveniently. The garden and court adjoining, where the young gentlemen play, are very airy and spacious. The situation is very pleasant and healthy.
It will contribute much to the advantage of the children, if parents on sending them will inform the President how long they propose to leave them at the College, and for what employments in life they are designed. The regular course of education is properly classical; but such as are destined for the commercial line, have a lesson of Arithmetic and Book-Keeping, under a particular Professor appointed for that purpose.
N.B. The above Regulations and Conditions will take place from the 15th day of August, 1804, for all such as enter at, or after that period; but for others, they will only commence at the expiration of the six months, for which the advance payment had become due prior to that term.
Right Rev. LEONARD NEALE, President. Georgetown, June 22—1m.
(BY AUTHORITY.) Scheme of a Lottery.
To build an ACADEMY in the city of Richmond.
   1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, Dollars.    1 do. 20,000  1 do. 10,000  5 do. of 1,000 5,000  6 do. of 500 3,000  10 do. of 200 2,000  20 do. of 100 2,000  100 do. of 50 5,000  250 do. of 30 7,500  420 do. of 25 10,500  1,500 do. of 20 30,000  3,000 do. of 15 45,000  1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250  1 do. after 2,000 do. 250  1 do. do. 3,000 do. 250  1 do. do. 4,000 do. 250  1 do. do. 5,000 do. 500  1 do. do. 6,000 do. 500  1 do. do. 8,000 do. 500  1 do. do. 10,000 do. 500  1 do. do. 12,000 do. 500  1 do. do. 13,000 do. 500  1 do. do. 14,000 do. 1,000  
5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks, not two to a prize,
15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N.B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
This lottery has been authorised by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purposes of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorise it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, March 2—1f 15 tickets to be had of Robert Pollard Esq. John Brockenbrough, jun. Wm. Price (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and William Prichard.
WANTED
At the NAVY YARD—Washington a quantity of the following materials, viz.
   5 inch Oak Plank Lengths, from 30 feet upwards.  4 1-2 inch do.  3 inch do.  2 inch do.  3 inch Yellow Pine Plank.  2 1-2 inch do.  2 inch do.  
Locust Trunnails, of 18 and 24 inches long. Locust Timber, in the log Cedar do Beams of yellow Pine and Oak knees of various sizes.
Proposals for supplying the whole or any part of the Materials, specifying the particulars and the lowest price, will be received by the Subscriber until the first of August next.
Navy-Yard, Washington, July 6 1804. THOMAS TINGEY.
N.B. All further information which may be required, can be obtained, on application being made at the Constructor's office.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from on board the United States Boat No. 1. on the night of the 11th July, RICHARD HOLLOWELL (shipped in Baltimore) 5 feet 8 inches high, round and well made, short black hair, hazel eyes, and dark complexion, 24 or 25 years of age, by trade a shoemaker. Whoever will apprehend said deserter, and deliver him at the Navy Yard, Washington, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid.
JOHN LOVELL, Master. Washington July 13—3t
HAT MANUFACTURY.
The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washington, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continuance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be amply suited, if neatness and goodnes be requisites.
JOEL BROWN, George Town, Feb. 17—tf
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from on board the United States frigate United States, on the night of the 8th of July, RICHARD WHITT, 5 feet 8 inches high, short light hair, light eyes, fair complexion, 23 or 24 years of age. Whoever will apprehend the said deserter, and deliver him at the Navy Yard, Washington, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid.
JOHN CASSIN, Superintendent, Navy Yard. July 13—3t
HERTY'S LAWS of MARYLAND.
Volume II.
Those holding subscription papers to the above, are requested to forward a list of the subscribers and their residence, to the Editor in the city of Washington, before the 4th August next, in order that they be inserted, agreeably to the proposals. The work will be ready for delivery a few days thereafter.
The Editors of papers in Maryland who published the proposals, are requested to give publicity to the above. July 13—cp
30 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in St. Mary's county Maryland, near Point Look Out, on the 5th inst. a negro man named CHARLES about forty years of age, about five feet eight or ten inches in height, of a robust turn; had on when he went of a striped cotton coat and trowsers, and is fond of liquor, in all probability he has since changed his dress; he has been used to the water business and may probably try to get a birth to the West Indies or along the coast. Masters of vessels are forewarned from shipping said fellow as the law in that case will be strictly put in force—any person that will secure said fellow in jail so that the owner got him again shall receive fifteen dollars, and if brought to hand the above reward.
JAMES KIRK. July 13—7t
Travellers Hall.
THE subscriber has lately been induced from the rapid increase of his custom to purchase a lot of ground adjoining that on which he lives for the purpose of building a dining room and assembly room, each 54 feet by 32 feet to inches with six additional lodging rooms, and intends to finish them before the ensuing winter; which together with his tavern and house will occupy a front of near one hundred feet in the most agreeable part of the town and in the center of business being on the highest part of the public square. He has considerably increased the furniture &c. of his house and stables. His domestics and servants are of the most faithful dispositions and properly qualified for the departments to which they are assigned. He has a constant supply of the best stable forage; imported and country provisions, imported liquors, &c. of the first quality, foreign newspapers, &c. And his fee will most probably last through the hot weather.
The distinguished preference which the first characters have already given him, fills him with gratitude. He offers his sincere thanks to all his good friends and begs leave to assure them that neither his time nor his purse shall be spared in attempting to render the Travellers Hall a house of entertainment, for GENTLEMEN GUESTS ONLY, equal to any in America.
P. BRADLEY. Lexington, Kentucky, June 12, 1804. A Stage runs from the Travellers Hall to the Olympic Springs in the summer, and to Frankfort during the sessions of Assembly. June 29—3m
TO RENT,
A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE in the city of Washington, situate on that beautiful ridge north east of the Seven Buildings, on U Street, Lot No. 3, square 106, at present occupied by Mrs. Scott. Possession may be had the 1st of August next. Under said house is a good dry cellar, on the back of the lot is a stable, and near the premises a pump of most excellent water.
Enquire of Mrs. Scott, or of the subscriber, High Street at Doctor John Beatty's George Town. ABSALOM JOY. June 29—tf
For the information of the Freeholders of the state of Virginia.
THE following correct list of the persons who compose the REPUBLICAN TICKET of Electors of President and Vice President of the United States, is published. The election for the choice of Electors will be held in each county and corporation on the first Monday in November next.
PHILIP N. NICHOLAS, Chairman. JOHN H. FOUSHEE, Sec'y. Richmond, May 25, 1804.
Republican Ticket.
   Richard E. Lee, of Norfolk borough.   John Goodrich, — Isle of Wight.   Edward Pegram, — Dinwiddie.   Dr. Richard Field, — Brunswick.   Thomas Read, — Charlotte.   Creed Taylor, — Cumberland.   William H. Cabell, — Amherst.   George Penn, — Patrick.   George Wythe, — City of Richmond   John Taylor, — Caroline.   Larkin Smith, — King and Queen.   John Minor, — Spotsylvania.   William Ellzey, — Loudoun.   William Dudley, — Warwick.   Mann Page, — Gloucester.   John Taliaferro, jr., — King George.   Richard Brent, — Prince William.   Hugh Holmes, — Frederick.   James Dailey, — Hampshire.   James Allen, — Shenandoah.   Archibald Stuart, — Augusta.   James M'Farlane, — Russel.   Gen. John Preston, — Montgomery.   William M'Kinley, — Ohio.    June 27—4w
CHARLES VARDEN,
MERCHANT TAYLOR.
Has received from Philadelphia in addition to his former stock, a handsome assortment of goods, consisting of the best London and Spanish superfine cloths and cassimeres, white and fancy Marfeilles, colored and white Janes, India nankeens, cotton cassimeres, black silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer season.
N.B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, June 8—tf
NOTICE.
APPLICATION is intended to be made at the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following lost certificates; No. 362, 363, 364, 365, and 366, dated the 5th April 1804, for 2000 dollars each, Louisiana 6 per cent stock, in favor of John Coles of New London, signed by Joseph Nourie, Reg.
JOHN M'GOWAN. June 13, 1804—cpw
REMOVAL.
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR, Has removed to the house above Mr. RHODES (LATE LOVELL'S) HOTEL, near the President's Square. In addition to the present stock of goods, an handsome assortment
Is expected immediately. Gentlemen at a distance, by sending a line by post, will be waited upon with all possible expedition.
T.C. will pledge himself to execute any order with a taste, expedition and moderation of charge, which shall not be excelled by any. April 16—tf.
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern that JOHN EDWARDS is appointed by the Legionary court of the First Legion of Militia of the district of Columbia to collect all fines put into his hands—by order of said court, WM. D. BEALL, Clk. June 22—6w
TAKE NOTICE.
THE sale of those lands, lots, and houses in the city of Washington and district of Columbia on which the direct tax and cost has not been paid is postponed until Friday the 20th of July, at Mr. Rhodes's tavern. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A.M. and continue from day to day until the whole are sold—any person wishing to examine the list of the property may by calling on the subscriber living in George Town. GEORGE MAGRUDER, Collector 6th collection district. June 18—td of
District of Columbia, to wit:
BE it remembered, That on this twenty sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and four, and in the twenty eighth year of American Independence, William Cranch, of the said district, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the woods following, to wit: "Reports of Cases, argued and adjudged in the Supreme Court of the United States, in August and December terms, 1801, and February term 1803." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." G. DINEALE, Clk. of the district of columbia. July 4—w5t
Was Committed to the jail
of Baltimore county as a Runaway on the 21st February last, a Negro woman who calls herself MILLY THOMAS—she is about 33 or 40 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, and of a brown complexion. She says the did belong to Mr. William Briscoe of Charles county in the state of Maryland. If her owner does not release her, she will be sold for her jail fees, according to law. THOMAS BAILEY, Sheriff of Balt. County. Baltimore May 21—w8t
500 Dollars Reward.
WHEREAS on the first day of April last a Negro fellow named STROTHER and his wife named PHILLIS absconded from her master plantation near Chester court house South Carolina—and as I have reason to suspect that some white person or persons has been secretly in said negroes elopement, or has feloniously carried them away—I hereby offer the above reward upon conviction of any white person concealing or carrying away said negroes.
Forty dollars with all reasonable expenses will be paid for lodging said negroes in any jail and giving notice by letter to me at Chester C. H. South Carolina, so that I may get them, or twenty dollars for each; that is, if they are taken by any person after this date—any jailor or other persons giving notice to me of said negroes, that they are lodged in any jail before this date shall be very handsomely rewarded.
STROTHER is 22 or 23 years of age, a little yellow complexioned, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, stout made, crooked legged, very large feet, has a four countenance, has large scars on his back occasioned by a severe whipping, by his former overseer in Virginia for rebelling against him.
PHILLIS is 20 or 22 years old, of a middle size, trim made, black complexion, has a small lip when she speaks—said negroes formerly belonged to Mr. Edward Carter, in Prince William county, state of Virginia, where it is supposed (if they have cloped of themselves) they will try to go.
Any letters of information will be very thankfully received. JOHN JOHNSTON. Chester C. H. South Carolina. July 11—1awtf
NOTICE
By virtue of three writs of venditioni exponas issued from the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington, to me directed, one at the suit of Summers and Coates, against Samuel Blodget, one at the suit of Edward Pennington, against Samuel Blodget, and one at the suit of John Mullay, against John Doby, will be exposed to public sale for ready cash on the 28th inst. at Wm. Rhodes's Tavern in the city of Washington, all the right, title, claim and interest of the said Samuel Blodget and John Doby in and to the following property, viz. Lot No. 23 in square 107, Lot No. 13 in square 378, Lot No. 2 in square 533, Lot No. 5 in square 54, Lot No. 12 in square 320, Lot No. 2 in square 218, Lot No. 12 in square 286, Lot No. 22 in square 263, Lot No. 23 in square 263, Lot No. 24 in square 263, Lot No. 7 in square 264, Lot No. 8 in square 264, Lot No. 7 in square 409, Lot No. 8 in square 409, Lot No. 17 in square 253, Lot No. 7 in square 253 with a three story brick dwelling house thereon, late the property of the said Blodget, and Lot No. 5 in square 657, late the property of the said Doby—the sale will commence precisely at 4 o'clock. DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal. July 2—1aw4t
NOTICE.
THERE was committed as a runaway to the jail of Frederick county, a negro man who calls himself CEBAS LANGSTON, and says he belongs to Mr. Isaac Langston of Herford county North Carolina; he is about 37 years of age, five feet seven inches high, a stout well made fellow—his clothing is a grey woollen coat with a blue cape, cotton striped waistcoat and trowsers and a tow linen shirt, he also has four scars on the back of his neck. If his master does not release him he will be sold for the jail fees agreeably to law. GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff, of Frederick county. June 25—
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
WAS committed to the jail of Frederick county as a runaway on the 28th February last, a negro man who calls himself JOHN RUSHER, he is about 28 or 30 years old, five feet five or six inches high; a stout well made fellow; his clothing is a grey coat, a striped waistcoat and corduroy trowsers. If his owner does not release him he will be sold for his jail fees according to law. GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff, Frederick county. June 25—
JUST PUBLISHED
By Rapine, Conrad & Co. NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL,
MAJOR'S Universal History, Ancient and Modern, from the earliest records of time, to the general peace of 1801, Vols. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7—This work will be comprised in 25 volumes, at one DOLLAR each to subscribers in boards. Those who have already favored the publishers with their names are requested to send for their copies, and those who are desirous of possessing this valuable work are informed that the subscription is still open. Also just published and for sale as above. The works of WILLIAM SMITH, D.D. late provost of the College and Academy of Philadelphia, vols. 1st and 2nd. This work will be comprised in 4 volumes at 250 cents per volume in boards. R. C. & Co. Have on hand a most valuable collection of new books, received by the late arrivals from Europe, which they will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. June 29—
COLUMBIAN LIBRARY.
AN Appendix to the Catalogue is this day published and may be had at the Library Room. In the course of the last year, the Directors have been incorporated by an act of Congress, and above 250 vols. have been added to the books, making in the whole upwards of 800 vols. New Shares may be had on application to the Librarian—Books are let out on hire to those who are not shareholders, and are to be taken out and returned on the afternoons of Wednesdays and Saturdays. George Town, June 5—
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the office of the Western Star, on the night between the 4th and 5th inst. an indentured apprentice to the Printing business, named WILLIAM JOHNSTON, between 18 and 19 years of age, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high; rather slender make, short black hair and dark complexion, had on and took with him a brown coat with pearl buttons, nacket panaloons, white waistcoat, and a good hat; he had also with him a French made watch, with a twisted gold wire chain. The above reward will be given for securing him in any jail, so that I may get him again, or reasonable charges