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VOL. V. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
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TO THE PEOPLE,
THE DEFENCE.
No. XVII.
(Subject of Foreign Relations, Continued.)
The people have not forgotten the zeal and wisdom with which those who compose the administration, and particularly the chief magistrate, defended the neutral rights of the United States, and more especially the great principle that free ships make free goods. They have perceived, through the whole of his political career, a resolute purpose to maintain those rights and this principle inviolate. While they have condemned the wanton departure made from it by preceding administrations, they have rejoiced to see a consistency between the professions and conduct of those now at the head of their affairs.
Nothing, on this point, can be more true than the language of the American Envoys, appointed to adjust the differences with the French republic. "The desire," say they, "of establishing universally the principle that neutral bottoms shall make neutral goods is perhaps felt by no nation on earth, more strongly than by the United States. Perhaps no nation is more deeply interested in its establishment. It is an object they keep in view, and which, if not forced by violence to abandon, they will pursue in such manner as their own judgment may dictate as being best calculated to attain it."
We have dwelt the longer on the aspect of our foreign relations with regard to France and Great Britain, from the conviction that they are the two pivots on which the European world turns. Their power pervades the continent. It hurries it into war or hushes it to peace. Their mighty and turbulent vortices embrace almost every nation of the world, to whom the alternative is only left of sharing the fate of the one or the other. But alas! how little have the latter profited of their participation. With a very few exceptions they have shared a common fate. The blood of their citizens has flowed in torrents, and the resources of their industry, their arts and their trade have been consumed—for what?—To raise the false glory of one man, and to consolidate in one nation the despotism of the ocean. Happy had it been for these unfortunate powers, if they had suffered the Leviathans of the world to fight their own battles; and had embraced the golden opportunity of invigorating their resources, while the overgrown nations were exhausting theirs.
This has been the wise determination of America; and it has been her rare felicity to carry this determination into effect. The infatuated councils of one man carried her to the precipice from which so many nations have fallen; but thanks to the Supreme Being, the wisdom of another has snatched her from ruin.
The means of this preservation do not, in all their details, appear. The usage of nations keep them in most cases from the public eye. We cannot, therefore, step by step, number the measures of our government in its intercourse with foreign powers. We cannot see the wisdom with which it timed its demands, the spirit with which, at a fit season, it urged, or the prudence with which it appeared for a time to wave them; we cannot see displayed the happy union of dignity and moderation so important to the harmony of sovereign powers; we cannot see the vigilance which seized all fit occasions, and the talent which made the most of them, to advance, by just means, the interests of our country.—These may perhaps, receive the meed of justice by some future historian who shall have access to the public records when secrecy may no longer be useful. But what is most important, we contemplate, so far as time has allowed, their great and happy effects. We contemplate our country prosperous within, and commanding among the nations of the earth a higher estimation than she has ever before enjoyed.
Let it be recollected too that this rare distinction of a young nation has been secured without the surrender of a single right, or the slightest violation of the most punctilious honor. Like other nations, we may not have conquered peace at the cannon's mouth; but we have secured it by far nobler means, by means which God and justice sanction.
With one other nation of Europe we have had some difference. Spain, owing probably to the feebleness of her power more than to hostile sentiment
suffered considerable spoliation to be committed by private vessels on our trade about the time that similar depredations were committed by France. The remonstrances of our government during the presidency of Mr. Adams having proved unavailing, the new administration were charged with enforcing them. Measures to this effect were immediately taken; with what prospect of success does not appear, when an object of vast importance to the whole of America claimed the attention of the government. This object, the secure navigation of the Mississippi, from its mouth, justified a superior attention to all others: and we may well suppose that in its prosecution minor objects for a time received but subordinate regard. The frownings with which the Spanish monarchy acts is well known, and this likewise tended to delay the negotiations. Notwithstanding, however, these obstacles, they issued in a convention, whose ratification, as well as provisions, have been lately so copiously displayed, as to supersede in this place all further notice.
The only hostilities into which we have been drawn are with Tripoli. It does not appear that this rupture arose from the neglect of any means on the part of our government calculated to avert it; and it will be allowed that the war, to which it has given birth, has been pursued with such spirit as completely to protect the American trade, without incurring, until the present year, any expense beyond that requisite for the ordinary naval establishment. Through all its vicissitudes the honor of the American flag has been upheld by the valor and skill of our seamen; and, in a recent instance, their conduct has inspired the respect of the world. A misfortune, it is true, to which all nations are liable, has befallen us; but we are greatly mistaken if this disaster will not be improved to strike a salutary terror into the pirates of the Mediterranean, and thereby to command a lasting peace.
But that measure, which of all others is the most highly appreciated, and which of all others develops a wider exertion of talent and power than any other, is the acquisition of Louisiana. To do this act full justice it is proper to view it as forming a part of the general measures of the administration.
We have seen that the just conduct of the administration had laid the foundation of mutual confidence between the United States and France and England, the leading powers of Europe. Some of the means by which this difficult and delicate result was insured, have already appeared. We have seen that an honest neutrality was rigidly observed towards both nations, connected with a respectful solicitude to cultivate every friendly relation not incompatible with it. We have seen that all existing sources of dissatisfaction, so far as depended upon the American government, were removed; that treaties formed by a preceding administration were conscientiously executed, and that new stipulations, rendered necessary by unforeseen occurrences, were cheerfully entered into. Other causes of mutual good will are hidden from our view. Every individual, engaged in active life, knows how large a portion of the success with which his plans are crowned depends upon the manner in which he holds an intercourse with those with whom he transacts business. The humblest menial has pride that may be awakened by arrogance, and feelings that may be wounded to resistance. This sentiment, in the intercourse of nations, acts with a ten fold energy. Injuries are often overlooked, but insults are never forgiven. In proportion to the alienating tendency of reproaches and rudeness, is the contrary influence of manifestations of respect and esteem. While these are preferred, however wide the differences between nations, the door of conciliation is kept open. The exciting diffusions do not awaken the malignant passions that engender deadly hostility, and produce a wide spread opinion that all prospect of compromise is over. Governments do not assume that ground of jealous pride that disdains to propose terms of accommodation, derogatory to the dignity of an insulted nation. Happy had it been for the peace of the United States if these prudent considerations had had their proper weight during the administration of Mr. Adams. Had this been the case the era of peace would probably have sooner arrived, and millions of national and personal property been saved. Had this been the case, the chief magistrate would not in his official character, have ascribed to the government of France "a disposition to separate the people of the
United States from the government; to persuade them that they have different affections, principles and interests, from those of their fellow citizens, whom they themselves have chosen to manage their common concerns, and thus to produce divisions fatal to our peace." Much less would a Secretary of State have been permitted to declare to Congress and to the world that in this way "it (France) determined to force us." In this way it gratified its avarice and revenge—and it hoped also to satiate its ambition. After a long series of insults unresisted, and a patient endurance of injuries aggravated in their nature and unexampled in their extent—that government expected our final submission to its will. Our resistance has excited its surprise; and as certainly increased its resentment. With some soothing expressions, is heard the voice of wounded pride. Warmly professing its desire of reconciliation, it gives no evidence of its sincerity: but proofs in abundance demonstrate that it is not sincere. From standing erect, and in that commanding attitude requiring implicit obedience—cowering, it renounces some of its unfounded demands. But I hope we shall remember "that the tyger crouches before he leaps upon his prey."
Gracious heaven! is this the language of one of the first officers of our government; of a government that styled the nation over which it presided the most enlightened of the world? But I forbear—my object is not crimination—Wound to God, for my own feelings, for the proud feelings of my countrymen, I could throw a veil over the ferocious sentiments of these ferocious times!
Examine the diplomatic correspondence of the present administration;—examine even that correspondence which the lawless depredations of piracy have extorted; you will find no language like this; language, surely not intended, but certainly calculated to convert the civilized world into a wilderness, and to enlist the hyenas of the new against the tygers of the old world. No! With every nation with which we have had recent intercourse, the language of decision, the demand of justice, the threatened vindication of right, has been accompanied with no rudeness to the government we address, with no insult to nations guiltless of offence. Our moderation and dignity of language have inspired our friends with increased affection, and have insinuated into the breasts of our enemies a conviction that our eventual dependence is upon actions, and not words. The chief magistrate has been reproached with calling the government of France "an enlightened government." But on what grounds is this reproach sustained? It can only be sustained on three grounds; either that it is untrue; that it is partial; or that it is impolitic. That it is true the state of the whole world attests. When was France so formidable as at this period? Has she an enemy of whom she is afraid? Are not empires shaped by her will? Does not the majesty of kings bow in her dread presence, and whence all these mighty effects but from the superior wisdom of her councils? But the expression has been distorted. It has been made to imply an unlimited encomium on the internal measures of her government.—It has, however, no such meaning. It can have none such. With this the American government has nothing to do;—its whole relationship to France springs from the measures that unite her with other nations. Nor has this government any thing to do with the conduct of that government to foreign powers, so far as it avoids all interference with our rights. Properly explained, the expression is very narrow. It applies exclusively to the conduct of the French government towards us. It also applies exclusively to the present time. Who is there then that disputes that this conduct at this time is enlightened?
Is the encomium partial? The same message represents the British government as actuated by honorable sentiments of good will to the United States. Was it impolitic? Let events decide. We have an uninterrupted peace with France; we have more; we have, on several recent occasions, received from her the most effectual aid towards the accomplishment of interesting objects—Why has the dissatisfaction of Spain at the possession of Louisiana vanished?—Why have the Tripolitans covered our captive citizens with kindness instead of chains? If a few words, neither untrue nor partial, could have these effects, were they unworthy of the penetrating judgment that dictated them?
It was announced at the commencement of Mr. Jefferson's administration that he was held in contempt by France,
and that the English government distrusted him. If so, how much greater the merit of converting these hostile feelings into amicable sentiments?
CURIUS.
(Subject of Foreign relations to be continued.)
From the Freemans Journal .
The following is a copy of an original letter from the venerable Franklin, to a minister of a church in the south part of New Jersey, which has been recently discovered there among some old family papers. It is a composition perfectly in the manner and spirit of that great and worthy man.
Philadelphia, June 6th, 1753,
DEAR SIR, I received your kind letter of the 2d inst. and am glad to hear that you enclose in its length—I hope you will continue mending, until you recover your former health and firmness. Let me know whether you still use the cold bath, and what effect it has.
As to the kindness you mention, I wish it could have been of more serious service to you; but if it had, the only thanks I should desire, are that you would always be ready to serve any other person that may need your assistance; and so let good offices go round; for mankind are all of a family. For my own part, when I am employed in serving others, I do not look upon myself conferring favours, but as paying debts. In my travels and since my settlement, I have received much kindness from men, to whom I shall never have an opportunity of making the least direct return; and numberless mercies from God, who is infinitely above being benefited by our services. These kindnesses from men, I can, therefore only return to their fellow-men; and I can only shew my gratitude to God by a readiness to help his other children, and my brethren, for I do not think that thanks and compliments, though repeated weekly, can discharge our real obligations to each other, and much less to our Creator.
You will see, in this my notion of good works, that I am far from expecting to merit Heaven by them. By Heaven we understand a state of happiness, infinite in degree and eternal in duration. I can do nothing to deserve such a reward. He that for giving a draught of water to a thirsty person should expect to be paid with a good plantation, would be modest in his demands, compared with those, who think they deserve Heaven for the little good they do on earth. Even the most imperfect pleasures we enjoy in this world, are rather from God's goodness than our merit; how much more to the happiness of Heaven? For my own part, I have not the vanity to think I deserve it, the folly to expect it, nor the ambition to desire it, but content myself in submitting to the disposal of that G.d who made me, (who has hitherto preserved and blessed me, and in whole fatherly goodness I may well confide) that he will never make me miserable, and that the action I may at any time suffer, may tend to my benefit.
The faith you mention has doubtless its use in the world. I do not desire to see it diminished, nor would I desire to lessen it in any man; but I wish it were more productive of good works than I have generally seen it. I mean real good works, works of kindness, charity, mercy and public spirit; not holiday keeping, sermon hearing or reading, performing church ceremonies, or making long prayers filled with flatteries and compliments, despised even by wise men and much less capable of pleasing the Deity.
The worship of God is a duty, the hearing and reading may be useful, but if men rest in hearing and praying as too many do, it is as if the tree should value itself on being watered and putting forth leaves, though it never produced any fruit.
Your good master thought much less of these outward appearances than many of his modern disciples. He preferred the doers of the word to the hearers; the son that seemingly refused to obey his father and yet performed his commands, to him that professed his readiness, but neglected the work; the heretical but charitable Samaritan to the uncharitable but orthodox priest and sanctified Levite. And those who give food to the hungry, drink to the thirsty, and raiment to the naked, entertainment to the stranger, and relief to the sick, &c. though they
never heard of his name, he declares shall in the last day be accepted; when those who cry Lord! Lord! who value themselves on their faith, though great enough to perform miracles, but have neglected good works, shall be rejected.—He professed that he came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance, which implied his modest opinion, that there were some in his time so good that they need not hear even him for improvement. But now-a-days we have scarcely a little passion, that does not think it the duty of every man within his reach to sit under his petty minister, and that whoever omits this offends God—I wish to such more humility and to you health and firmness,
Being your Friend and Servant, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CANAL.
The committee of works of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, in pursuance of the plan adopted by the president and directors for giving information to the Stockholders and public at large, of the progress of the work—now offer the following detail of its procedure since the stated meeting of the board in July last.
During the whole of this period the work has been carried on with unremitting diligence: about 250 workmen have been constantly employed, and their progress has been such as to satisfy the utmost expectations of the committee.
Several of the committee having just completed a visit and examination of the whole of the work, are enabled to give the following particulars of its progress.
From the commencement of the feeder at the forge on Elk river, about half a mile has been fully completed, filled with water, and is navigated for conveying stone for the intended aqueduct over the Elk.
From the end of this first piece or division a second piece of about half a mile more is open and nearly finished, having been more tedious from its rocky soil, which however furnishes stone for the masonry of the works.
After a few intervening perches of ground not yet begun, a third piece or division extends for near three fourths of a mile to the road from Elkton to Lancaster, which it crosses; of this distance the greater part is quite complete, and the rest nearly finished.
From the above road eastward, towards the Newark road to Elkton, upwards of half a mile more is open, a considerable part completed, and the rest greatly advanced.
Between the Newark road and the main post road from Christiana to Elkton, near a mile is opened and much advanced.
To the eastward of the main post road, about one fourth of a mile is open and a considerable part of it finished.
All these parts of divisions, taken together, amount to upwards of 3 1-2 miles out of five, which constitutes the whole course of the feeder to the reservoir.
The interstices or spaces between these different pieces or divisions, except in one or two places, are mere divisions of the different contracts by which the work has been done, or are left to accommodate other operations, and will soon be removed so as to unite the parts which are completed.
With respect to the plan and execution of the work, the committee feel highly satisfied that the form and size of it are such as at once to afford the conveyance of water and navigation to the canal, with as much simplicity as possible, and that its execution has been made with as much economy as is consistent with the importance of its uses, and its strength and durability which a public work of so much importance ought to possess; nor do they hesitate in believing, that the finished parts of it will bear the test of comparison with most European works of the kind.
The committee feel it an act of justice to say, that the plans and conduct of the engineer have been such as to do high credit to his professional skill and abilities. That the superintendents of the masonry, and other mechanical parts, have evinced great skill in their respective works; that the contractors for digging, have performed their work with diligence and integrity, and that the laborers have conducted themselves in general with industry and propriety.—From such a body of men collected together some instances of disorder will be expected, but few or none have occurred except in the unfortunate affray at

Elkton races, which appears to have arisen from no previous intention or spirit of insubordination; but to have been one of those disturbances which too frequently arise out of large public meetings of diversions.
Upon the whole, when it is considered that this is the first season of the operations on this work, that the weather has been often more than usually unfavorable, that it was late before a beginning could be made, that contractors, workmen, tools and materials of every kind were to be provided, and the whole system of proceedings to be formed, the committee believe that the stock-holders and public in general, will agree with them in opinion, that the progress which has been made, is far beyond their expectations, that the dispatch of the work is such as to induce a belief, that nearly, if not altogether, the whole of the feeder may be completed within the present year, and that the plan, execution and conduct of the work in general, is such as to merit the confidence of the public, and ensure the success of the great work of the canal itself, if supported by that zeal and punctuality in the stockholders, and that general public spirit with which it was begun, and upon which it now wholly depends.
October 24, 1834.
FROM THE EDINBURGH MAGAZINE. Account of LINDLEY MURRAY, Esq. Author of the English Grammar, and other works on education.
This gentleman's literary character, the extensive circulation of his works, and his solicitude for the guarded education and happiness of young persons, will doubtless render some traits of his history interesting to the public, especially to those who have derived benefit from his writings.
Mr. Murray is a native of Pennsylvania, in North America; he was born in the year 1745. His parents were persons of respectable characters, who were desirous to imbue his mind with pious and virtuous principles. He was carefully and regularly educated; and made a rapid progress in learning. His father, who removed to New-York, and was a distinguished merchant there, placed him, at the age of fifteen, in his counting-house, intending to form him to mercantile business. But this employment not agreeing with young Murray's taste for reading, and desire of improving his mind, he solicited permission to study medicine or law. His father, perceiving his strong bent towards learning, procured for him a private tutor, a person of erudition and respectability; under whose care and direction he closely applied to the liberal studies, and gratifying himself in his favorite pursuits. At the age of nineteen, he commenced the study of law under the auspices of a gentleman eminent in the profession; and he had the happiness of having, for his fellow student the celebrated Mr. Jay later Penipotentiary to our Court. At the expiration of four years, Mr. Murray was admitted to the bar, and received a license to practise, both as Counsel and Attorney in all the Courts of the State of New-York. In this profession he continued with increasing reputation and success, till the troubles in America interrupted all business of this nature. He then removed from New-York, and spent some time in the country. But impatient of an inactive life, and desirous of improving his fortune, he returned to the city, and engaged in the mercantile line. By his diligence, abilities, and respectable connections, he acquired, in the course of a few years, a very handsome competency, he then concluded to retire from business, and made a correspondent arrangement of his affairs. He purchased a beautiful country residence, a few miles from the city of New-York, where he hoped to enjoy much pleasure in rural occupation, and in the social intercourse of a wide circle of relations and friends. But pleasing prospects soon disappeared; for not long after his determination to retire, he was arrested by the hand of sickness. The fever with which he was attacked left a great weakness in his limbs; and his health and strength became so much impaired as to induce him, by the advice of his physicians and friends, to try the air and climate of England. In the year 1785, he came to this country; and in a short time found himself considerably relieved in the general state of his health, but not to that degree as to render it prudent for him to return to America. He settled in York-shire; and purchased a house pleasantly situated about a mile from York, where he continues to reside. The weakness of his limbs gradually increased, so that for some years, he has found himself incapable of walking more than a few steps in the course of a day, without great inconvenience. He is, however, able to ride in his carriage an hour or two every day; and in summer, he is frequently drawn about his garden in a chair conveniently made for the purpose. To a person distinguished as Mr. Murray had been for health, strength, and agility, this confinement must have been at first a heavy misfortune. At present, no one would suppose him to be under the influence of affliction. Time and re-
fection seem to have perfectly reconciled him to his situation. Deprived of the usual occupations and amusements of life, and of the common occasions of doing good to others, he has very happily and generously turned his attention to compose literary works, for the benefit, chiefly, of the rising generation. In this benevolent employ he has found great satisfaction, and met with uncommon success. His English Grammar, with the exercises and the Key, has been much approved by the public, and adopted in the most of the principal seminaries in England. It has passed through many large editions in this country, and been frequently reprinted in Ireland and America.
The merit of this work, and the high character given of it in the different reviews, induced his booksellers to offer him a very considerable sum for the copyright, which he thought proper to accept. The copyright of his Introduction to the English Reader, the English Reader itself, and the Sequel to that work, together with the abridgement of the Grammar (all of which have been much commended for their chaste and judicious execution,) were disposed of for very liberal prices. Mr. Murray's latest work is, "Le Lecteur Francaise," a book on the plan of the English Reader. It has already received some very favorable and respectable public as well as private testimonies; and it bids fair to enhance Mr. Murray's reputation as a writer, who is desirous to improve the taste and understanding, and to form the heart, of his young readers. The copyright of this work also has been disposed of very advantageously. But this gentleman's views in writing are not mercenary. Having begun his literary career from disinterested motives, he has constantly devoted all the profits of his works to charitable purposes: to the benefit of institutions for the relief of the poor and distressed; to assist the needy in procuring education for their children; and to render more comfortable those who are in straitened circumstances. The work which Mr. Murray first published, and which appears to afford him peculiar satisfaction, is, "The power of Religion on the Mind, in Retirement, Affliction, and at the Approach of Death." Having been himself struck and edified with the sentiments expressed by a variety of characters, at the most solemn period of life, he naturally thought that others would receive similar impressions from perusing a collection of such testimonies. Animated by this expectation, he formed the compilation, and interspersed it, with many occasional observations and reflections of his own. The book has passed through eleven editions. The first impression was made wholly at Mr. Murray's own expense, and given away, chiefly in the neighbourhood of his residence. Perceiving that the work met with approbation, he enlarged and improved it. In its present state it has been much praised, and warmly recommended to the perusal of all classes of readers.
Time thus employed, and the rewards of labour thus distributed, prevent that gloom which ill health and long confinement are apt to produce, and contribute to render Mr. Murray cheerful and happy, in a situation that many would think must be highly distressing. He appears to make the best of his condition, and to look at the bright side of the objects around him.
He is a member of the society called Quakers, and is much respected and esteemed by them: but in all his writings he has scrupulously avoided introducing, in any share, the peculiar tenets of the sect. On moral and religious subjects, he confines himself to the leading principles of piety and virtue, and to the general spirit and precepts of christianity. For this judicious care, as well as for the exemplary chasteness of his works, he has received particular commendation.
He married early in life; but he has no children. Mrs. Murray is a person of great merit and respectability; and is faithfully and tenderly attached to him.
Mr. Murray is as highly distinguished by the excellence of his heart as by the powers of his mind. He is a most affectionate husband, a warm and sincere friend, a pleasing and instructive companion. His sentiments are liberal and refined; and the tenor of his life, in conformity with his writings, demonstrates him to be the uniform, zealous, and judicious friend of virtue and of piety.
In the collection of speeches of the eloquent CURRAN, we find the following estimate of the motives of Bonaparte.
"We may then fairly ask, is it likely that the country at large, setting even apart all moral tie of duty or allegiance, or the difficulty, or the danger, could see any motive of interest to recommend to them the measure of separating from England or fraternizing with France? Whether there was any description of men in Ireland who could expect any advantage from such a change? and this reasoning (he said) was more pertinent to the question, because politics now
were not, as heretofore, a dead science, in a dead language; they had now become the subject of the day; vernacular and universal. And the repose which the late system of Irish Government had given the people for reflection had enabled them to consider their own condition, and what they, or any country, could have to hope from France, or rather from its present master.—He said, he seemed to allude to that person merely to scoff at and revile him. Unmeaning obloquy may show that we do not love the object, but certainly not that we do not fear him. He then adverted to the present condition of Bonaparte, a stranger, an usurper, getting possession of a numerous, proud, volatile, and capricious people—getting that possession by military force—able to hold it only by force; to secure his power, he found it necessary to abolish all religious establishments, and all shadow of freedom.—He had completely subjugated all the adjoining nations. Now (said Mr. Curran) it is clear there are but two modes of holding States, or the Members of the same state together, namely, community of interest or predominance of force; the former is the natural bond of the British empire; their interest, their hopes, their danger, can be no other than one and the same, if they are not stupidly blind to their own situation; and stupidly blind indeed must they be, and justly must they incur the inevitable consequence of that blindness and stupidity, if they have not fortitude and magnanimity enough to lay aside those mean and narrow jealousies, which have hitherto prevented that community of interest and unity of effort, by which alone we can stand, and without which we must fall together. But force only can hold the acquisition of the French Corsair; what community of interest can he have with the different nations that he has subdued and plundered? Clearly none. Can he venture to establish any regular and protected system of religion amongst them? Wherever he erected an altar, he would set up a monument of condemnation and reproach upon those wild and fantastic speculations which he is pleased to dignify with the name of Philosophy, but which other men, perhaps, because they are endowed with a less aspiring intellect, conceive to be a desperate anarchical Atheism, giving to every man a dispensing power for the gratification of his passions, teaching him that he may be a rebel to his conscience with advantage, and to his God with impunity. Just as soon would the Government of Britain venture to display the Crescent in their churches, as an honorary member of all faiths, to show any reverence to the Cross in his dominions. Apply the same reasoning to liberty:—can he venture to give any reasonable portion of it to his subjects at home or his vassals abroad? the answer is obvious; sustained merely by military force, his unavoidable policy is to make the army everything, and the people nothing! If he ventured to elevate his soldiers into citizens, and his wretched subjects into freemen, he would form a confederacy of mutual interest between both, against which he could not exist a moment. If he relaxed in like manner with Holland or Belgium, or Switzerland or Italy, and withdrew his armies from them, he would excite and make them capable of instant revolt. There is one circumstance which just leaves it possible for him not to chain them down still more rigorously than he has done, and that is the facility with which he can pour military reinforcements upon them in case of necessity. But destitute as he is of a marine, he could look for no such resource with respect to any insular acquisition, and of course he should guard against the possibility of danger by so complete and merciless a thralldom as would render any effort of resistance physically impossible. Perhaps, my Lords and Gentlemen, continued Mr. Curran, I may be thought the apologist, instead of the reviler of the Ruler of France. I affect not either character—I am searching for the motives of his conduct, and not for the topics of his justification. I do not affect to trace those motives to any depravity of heart or of mind which accident may have occasioned for the season, and which reflection or compunction may extinguish or allay, and thereby make him a completely different man with respect to France and to the world; I am asking more fairly and more usefully by my country, when I shew, that his conduct must be so swayed by the permanent pressure of his situation, by the controul of an unchangeable and inexorable necessity, that he cannot dare to relax or relent without becoming the certain victim of his own humanity or contrition."
RUNAWAY NEGRO
WAS Committed to the jail of Frederick county, on the 22nd of September last, negro ELIJAH, who says he is about 22 years old, very black; a bold, impudent fellow, 4 feet 10 inches high, has three suits of clothes, and says that he belongs to one James Fishback, living in Culpepper county, state of Virginia. If his owner does not release him, he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law. GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff of Frederick County. Oct. 29—12w8t
WASHINGTON CITY.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
November 7, 1834.
Another letter in the German language similar to those received last session was laid by Mr. Speaker on the clerk's table.
Doctor Leib observed the narrow limits to which the members were confined by the reduced size of the chamber they now occupied, and the difficulty the members were exposed to in passing and repassing in the lobby, by the admission of strangers. He was forced by these considerations to move the House to rescind one of their rules which permitted the members to introduce strangers. But as another required that motions for altering the standing rules of the house should only be made on giving one day's previous notice, he consented himself with laying his motion on the table.
On motion of Doct. Leib, a committee of accounts was appointed, whose duty it is to superintend and control the expenditure of the contingent fund of the House, and to audit and settle all accounts charged upon the same.
The Secretary of the Senate, Mr. Ovis, delivered a message to the House informing that the Senate had formed a quorum, and were ready to proceed to business.
Also, That the Senate had appointed a committee to join the committee of the House to wait upon the President of the United States, and inform him that a quorum of the two Houses are assembled, and ready to receive any communications he may be pleased to make.
Mr. R. Griswold moved to refer to the committee of Claims the petition of Misses Tryon and R. Law, jun. presented last session, praying a portion of salvage, which they consider to have accrued to them under the law on this subject passed in 1799, and it was referred accordingly.
A message from the Senate, informing that they had concurred in the Resolution of the house that two Chaplains of different denominations be appointed, and on their part they had appointed the Rev. Mr. McCormick.
Mr. Thomas of New York, moved to proceed by ballot to appoint a Chaplain on the part of the house.
Rev. Wm. Bentley of Salem, Massachussetts, and Rev. Mr. Parkinson were nominated.
Upon examining the ballot, the votes were found to be for
  Mr. Bentley, 61   Mr. Lawrie, 21   Mr. Parkinson, 13   Mr. Gantt, 2 
The first named Gentleman having a majority of the whole number of votes, was consequently appointed, and Mr. Beckley was desired to acquaint the Senate therewith.
Mr. Newton presented the petition of John McClelland, an old disabled soldier of the Revolutionary War who had been severely wounded at the battle of Eutaw Springs in 1780, praying some additional assistance; referred to the Committee of claims.
On motion, the petitions of Edmund Briggs and others were severally referred to the Committee of claims.
Mr. J. Randolph reported from the joint Committee, appointed to wait upon the President, that the Committee had performed that service, and received for answer, that he would make a communication to Congress, in writing, at 12 o'Clock to-morrow.
SENATE.
Wednesday, November 7, 1834.
Eighteen members attended, who, constituting a Quorum, proceeded to business.
A committee consisting of Messrs. S. Smith and Baldwin, was appointed to join the Committee of the House of Representatives to wait on the President, to inform him that the two Houses had formed Quorums, and were ready to receive any communication he might be to make.
Rev. Mr. McCormick was chosen Chaplain.
  The votes were   For Mr. McCormick, 10   Dr. Gantt, 7 
Our readers will perceive, that the House of Representatives have chosen the Rev. Mr. Bentley, of Salem, for their chaplain, a gentleman possessed of an understanding highly enlightened.
The Levy Court of the county of Washington, at their meeting on Monday the 5th instant, appointed on their part THOMAS CORCORAN and ROBERT ALEXANDER, two of the members of the court, to attend as delegates, at a meeting of the representatives of the district of Columbia.
In the mad-house, at Aix-la-Chapelle is an insane man, whose madness has been subject to surprising and periodical changes. He has been shut up there for fifteen years.—For the three first years he never spoke a word but was continually silent. During the three following he seldom ceased to speak either night or day. Afterwards he laughed for three years, and in such a violent manner, that he often fell into convulsions. When this period was over, he began to whistle from morning to night, and from night to morning, so that many persons apprehended, that the want of rest must kill him. It will soon be three years since he began to cry in such a manner, that he has already lost the sight, of one eye, and, should he not leave it off, he must probably in a short time be entirely blind. He is thirty-five years of age, but looks as if he had passed three score and ten. His only food for these last fifteen years has been, in every 24 hours two small slices of bread, and his only drink two glasses of water.
NEW STORE, SEVEN BUILDINGS, CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THE Subscriber, who lately opened store at the west corner of the Seven Buildings, has just received by captain Elwood, from Philadelphia, an extensive assortment of dry goods, amongst which are a variety of fancy articles, viz:
 London superfine and second cloths, cassimeres, napps, coatings, forest cloths, bocking, London hats, fannels, bays, blankets, counterpanes, dimities, stuffs and durants, London bell tent paper, common writing do. sealing wax, wafers, quills, pencils & paste board, fancy waistcoating, linen, Irish and German, Russia sheeting, paper, bed ticking, velvets, cords and thicksetts, patent bennetts cord, Barcelona handkerchiefs, bandannos, one bale coarse muslin, checks, shirting, mouselin, best Spanish segars, chandeliers, goblets, decanters and salt cellars.  ALSO, Ladies silk spencers for the winter, elegant silk and mouselin shawls, veils, rich silks, crapes, farsenets, fig. Mantua and other ribbons, India mull mull, cambric, jaconet and hook mouselins, split straw, chip and Leghorn bonnets, silk velvets, cashmirs, interlinings and plaid silks, English and French silk hosiery, pic nic gloves, and mits, raw silk, wash leather, beaver and kid gloves, turtle shell combs, necklaces and beads of great variety, lace, puffs and fans, silk cord, childrens leather caps, handsome inuit boxes, wadding, &c. 
Piano fortes, violens, violen strings, music, fresh hyson tea, &c.
The subscriber has imported his London superfine cloth, hats and part of his other woollens himself and can therefore sell them unusually low by wholesale and retail.
THOMAS W. PAIRO. Nov. 9—3t&wtf
At a joint meeting of the members of the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, held the 31st ultimo, the following resolutions were adopted.
RESOLVED, That a delegation, to consist of two members of the Corporation of Washington be appointed, to meet such delegations from the Corporations of Alexandria and George Town, from the Levy Courts of the Counties of Washington and Alexandria, and from the inhabitants of said towns, as they may name, for the purpose of taking into consideration the present state of the district of Columbia, and the measures most proper to be pursued for the welfare of the people therein.
Resolved, That the Mayor be requested forthwith to convene the inhabitants of the City of Washington to choose such delegation on their part as they may see fit.
Resolved, That the Mayor be likewise requested to communicate the foregoing resolutions to the Corporations of George Town and Alexandria, and the Levy Courts of the Counties of Washington and Alexandria; and to desire them to request the delegates appointed, to hold their first meeting on the third Monday in November at Stelle's Hotel in the City of Washington.
Whereupon—Messrs. Nicholas King and Samuel H. Smith were appointed delegates on the part of this meeting. N. KING, Chairman.
Published by order of the meeting. JOHN GARDINER, Secretary.
In pursuance of the foregoing resolutions the citizens of Washington are respectfully invited to meet at the THEATRE, on SATURDAY, the 10th inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, that they may take the subject of those resolutions into consideration and adopt such measures as may appear to the meeting most proper. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor of Washington. November 2d.
FOR SALE,
A MULATTO BOY, about 21 years of age, of handsome form and deportment acquainted with brick making, and qualified as a general worker. Enquire of the printer. George Town 7, Nov. 12wtf

WE anticipate the regular period of issuing the National Intelligencer, to give the earliest possible publicity to the PRESIDENT'S Message.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 1804.
This day at 12 o'clock, the President of the United States, by Mr. Burwell, his Secretary, delivered the following message to both Houses of Congress.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
TO a people, fellow citizens, who sincerely desire the happiness and prosperity of other nations, to those who justly calculate that their own well being is advanced by that of the nations with which they have intercourse, it will be a satisfaction to observe that the war which was lighted up in Europe a little before our last meeting, has not yet extended its flames to other nations, nor been marked by the calamities which sometimes stain the footsteps of war. The irregularities too on the ocean, which generally harrass the commerce of neutral nations, have, in distant parts, disturbed ours less than on former occasions. But, in the American seas, they have been greater from peculiar causes; and even within our harbours and jurisdiction, infringements on the authority of the laws have been committed which have called for serious attention. The friendly conduct of the governments from whose officers and subjects these acts have proceeded, in other respects, and in places more under their observation and control, gives us confidence that our representations on this subject will have been properly regarded.
While noticing the irregularities committed on the ocean by others, those on our own part should not be omitted, nor left unprovided for. Complaints have been received that persons, residing within the United States, have taken on themselves to arm merchant vessels, and to force a commerce into certain ports and countries, in defiance of the laws of those countries. That individuals should undertake to wage private war, independently of the authority of their country, cannot be permitted in a well ordered society. Its tendency to produce aggression on the laws and rights of other nations, and to endanger the peace of our own, is so obvious, that I doubt not you will adopt measures for restraining it effectually in future.
Soon after the passage of the act of the last session, authorising the establishment of a district and port of entry on the waters of the Mobile, we learnt that its object was misunderstood on the part of Spain. Candid explanations were immediately given, and assurances, that, reserving our claims in that quarter as a subject of discussion and arrangement with Spain, no act was meditated in the mean time inconsistent with the peace and friendship existing between the two nations: and that conformably to these intentions would be the execution of the law. That government had however thought proper to suspend the ratification of the convention of 1802. But the explanations which would reach them soon after, and still more the confirmation of them by the tenor of the instrument establishing the port and district, may reasonably be expected to replace them in the dispositions and views of the whole subject which originally dictated the convention.
I have the satisfaction to inform you that the objections which had been urged by that government against the validity of our title to the country of Louisiana have been withdrawn: its exact limits however remaining still to be settled between us. And to this is to be added that having prepared and delivered the stock created in execution of the convention of Paris of April 30th, 1803, in consideration of the cession of that country, we have received from the government of France an acknowledgement in due form of the fulfilment of that stipulation.
With the nations of Europe in general our friendship and intercourse are undisturbed: and from the governments of the belligerent powers especially, we continue to receive those friendly manifestations which are justly due to an honest neutrality, and to such good offices consistent with that, as we have opportunities of rendering.
The activity and success of the small force employed in the Mediterranean in the early part of the present year, the reinforcements sent into that sea, and the energy of the officers having command in the several vessels, will, I trust, by the sufferings of war, reduce the barbarians of Tripoli to the desire of peace on proper terms. Great injury however ensues to ourselves as well as to others interested, from the distance to which prizes must be brought for adjudication, and from the impracticability of bringing hither such as are not sea-worthy.
The Bey of Tunis having made requisitions unauthorised by our treaty, their rejection has produced from him some expressions of discontent. But to those who expect us to calculate whether a compliance with unjust demands will not cost us less than a war, we must leave as a question of calculation for them also, whether to retire from unjust demands will not cost them less than a war. We can do to each other very sensible injuries by war. But the mutual advantages of peace make that the best interest of both.
Peace and intercourse with the other powers on the same coast continue on the footing on which they are established by treaty.
In pursuance of the act providing for the temporary government of Louisiana, the necessary officers for the territory of Orleans were appointed in due time to commence the exercise of their functions on the 1st day of October. The distance however of some of them, and indispensable previous arrangements, may have retarded its commencement in some of its parts. The form of government thus provided having been considered but as temporary, and open to such future improvements as further information of the circumstances of our brethren there might suggest, it will of course be subject to your consideration.
In the district of Louisiana it has been thought best to adopt the division into subordinate districts which had been established under its former government. These being five in number, a commanding officer has been appointed to each, according to the provisions of the law, and so soon as they can be at their stations that district will also be in its due state of organization. In the mean time their places are supplied by the officers before commanding there, and the functions of the governor and judges of Indiana having commenced, the government, we presume, is proceeding in its new form. The lead mines in that district offer so rich a supply of that metal as to merit attention. The report now communicated will inform you of their state, and of the necessity of immediate enquiry into their occupation and titles.
With the Indian tribes established within our newly acquired limits, I have deemed it necessary to open conferences for the purpose of establishing a good understanding and neighbourly relations between us. So far as we have yet learned, we have reason to believe that their dispositions are generally favorable and friendly. And, with these dispositions on their part, we have in our own hands means which cannot fail us, for preserving their peace and friendship. By pursuing an uniform course of justice towards them, by aiding them in all the improvements which may better their condition, and especially by establishing a commerce on terms which shall be advantageous to them, and only not losing to us, and so regulated as that no incendiaries, of our own, or any other nation, may be permitted to disturb the natural effects of our just and friendly offices, we may render ourselves so necessary to their comfort and prosperity, that the protection of our citizens from their disorderly members will become their interest and their voluntary care. Instead therefore of an augmentation of military force proportioned to our extension of frontier, I propose a moderate enlargement of the capital employed in that commerce as a more effectual, economical and humane instrument for preserving peace and good neighbourhood with them.
On this side the Mississippi an important relinquishment of native title has been received from the Delawares. That tribe, desiring to extinguish in their people the spirit of hunting, and to convert superfluous lands into the means of improving what they retain, has ceded to us all the country between the Wabash and Ohio, south of, and including the road from the Rapids towards Vincennes; for which they are to receive annuities in animals and implements for agriculture, and in other necessaries. This acquisition is important not only for its extent and fertility, but as, fronting
three hundred miles on the Ohio, and near half that on the Wabash, the produce of the settled country descending those rivers will no longer pass in review of the Indian frontier, but in a small portion; and, with the cession heretofore made by the Kaskaskias, nearly consolidates our possessions north of the Ohio, in a very respectable breadth from Lake Erie to the Mississippi. The Piankeshaws having some claim to the country ceded by the Delawares, it has been thought best to quiet that by fair purchase also. So soon as the treaties on this subject shall have received their constitutional sanctions, they shall be laid before both houses.
The act of Congress of February 23, 1803, for building and employing a number of gun boats, is now in a course of execution to the extent there provided for. The obstacle to naval enterprise which vessels of this construction offer for our sea port towns, their utility towards supporting within our waters the authority of the laws, the promptness with which they will be manned by the seamen and militia of the place in the moment they are wanting, the facility of their assembling from different parts of the coast to any point where they are required in greater force than ordinary, the economy of their maintenance and preservation from decay when not in actual service, and the competence of our finances to this defensive provision without any new burthen, are considerations which will have due weight with Congress in deciding on the expediency of adding to their number from year to year, as experience shall test their utility, until all our important harbors, by these and auxiliary means, shall be secured against insult and opposition to the laws.
No circumstance has arisen since your last session which calls for any augmentation of our regular military force. Should any improvement occur in the militia system, that will be always seasonable.
Accounts of the receipts and expenditures of the last year, with estimates for the ensuing one will, as usual, be laid before you.
The state of our finances continues to fulfil our expectations. Eleven millions and an half of dollars, received in the course of the year ending on the 30th of September last, have enabled us, after meeting all the ordinary expenses of the year, to pay upwards of three millions six hundred thousand dollars of the public debt, exclusive of interest. This payment, with those of the two preceding years, has extinguished upwards of twelve millions of principal, and a greater sum of interest, within that period; and, by a proportionate diminution of interest, renders already sensible the effect of the growing sum yearly applicable to the discharge of principal.
It is also ascertained that the revenue accrued during the last year exceeds that of the preceding; and the probable receipts of the ensuing year, may safely be relied on as sufficient, with the sum already in the Treasury, to meet all the current demands of the year, to discharge upwards of three millions and an half of the engagements incurred under the British and French conventions, and to advance in the further redemption of the funded debt as rapidly as had been contemplated.
These, fellow citizens, are the principal matters which I have thought it necessary at this time to communicate for your consideration and attention. Some others will be laid before you in the course of the session. But in the discharge of the great duties confided to you by our country, you will take a broader view of the field of legislation. Whether the great interests of agriculture, manufactures, commerce or navigation, can, within the pale of your constitutional powers, be aided in any of their relations? Whether laws are provided in all cases where they are wanting? Whether those provided are exactly what they should be? Whether any abuses take place in their administration or in that of the public revenues? Whether the organization of the public agents, or of the public force is perfect in all its parts? In fine, whether any thing can be done to advance the general good?—are questions within the limits of your functions, which will necessarily occupy your attention. In these and all other matters, which you in your wisdom may propose for the good of our country, you may count with assurance on my hearty co-operation and faithful execution.
TH: JEFFERSON.

Charles Love, HAS for Sale at his Warehouse on Jefferson Street (George Town) a general assortment of WINE consisting of London particular Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Calcabella, and Malaga. Also a large assortment of GROCERIES — All of which he will sell at a fair price and unusually long credit by the pipe or quarter casks. George Town, Oct. 26—2w
FOR SALE. A tract or parcel of land, containing one hundred thousand acres, surveyed in tracts of one thousand acres each, lying on the great Satilla and St. Mary's rivers in the counties of Wayne and Tallahassee in the state of Georgia, distant about 40 miles from the town of St. Mary's and the sea. This land is an undivided moiety of two adjoining tracts containing each 100,000 acres, and is remarkable for its extensive forests of large and valuable yellow pine, and the luxuriant growth of natu- ral grass, affording an inexhaustible range of pasturage for cattle. It is also favorable for the culture of cotton, and lies in a very healthy district of country. A great bargain may be had to a purchaser of the whole undivided moiety; for terms of sale apply to JOHN BECKLEY. City of Washington, Sept. 12—tf
TEN CENTS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber, an ap- prentice boy named BENEDICT RAVES , aged 16 years last May, about five feet high, good complexion, regular featured, dressed in a blue round about cloth jacket and trousers, apprenticed to the shoe making bu- siness. Thereby forewarn any person or per- sons harboring or employing said boy at their peril—The above reward and reasonable charges will be paid for securing him. SARAH JORDAN , Widow of Hugh Jordan, deceased. Washington city, November 5—3t
SALE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS. CONSISTING of every kind of useful Furniture, all of which will be sold at public auction on Wednesday the 14 inst.—the sale to begin precisely at 10 o'clock at the dwell- ing house of the late James Paxton a little south of the Six Building. All persons purchasing to an amount above twenty-seven dollars to be entitled to a credit of six months, giving bond with approved security bearing interest, under that sum cash. SAMUEL BROOK , administrator on the estate of James Paxton. Washington, Nov. 5—3t
Furnished Lodgings. TWO families or SIX members of Con- gress can be comfortably accommodated with furnished Rooms with or without board &c. on moderate terms—enquire of the printer. November 5—3t
A FEW hundred bushels of white, well burnt SHELL LIME , will be sold for cash, at 16 Dollars the 100 bushels, if applied for immediately, a less quantity than 100 bushels will not be sold at this price. Apply to CON. CONNINGHAM . November 5—
Cash will be given for WELL cleaned BARLEY .
IN pursuance of an order of the Orphan's Court for the county of Prince George's, in the State of Maryland, will be sold at public sale, on Saturday the 17th of Novem- ber next, at the dwelling house of the late Dr. ALEXANDER MITCHELL in Bladensburg, all the personal estate of the said Alex- ander Mitchell; consisting of household and kitchen furniture, a carriage, horse, and a variety of other articles. The sale to com- mence at 10 o'clock A. M. All sums under 20 dollars cash. For sums under that amount, a credit of 9 months will be allowed upon the purchaser's giving bond with good security. Ellis B. Caldwell, Ad. Georgetown, November 5—edof
EZRA VARDEN, TAYLOR & WOOLLEN DRAPER. IN STREET 3 DOORS FROM THE BANK.
HAS just received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL GOODS — consisting of the best London Superfines, Coatings, Knaps, Molekins, Beavers for Sur- touts, Silk Molekins, Tolietens, Marcellines and Swansdowns, with a good assortment of Manchester goods and patent Bennetts cord, &c. &c. which he will make up in the most fashionable style, and good workmanship for any gentleman who may favor him with their orders and will also sell to those gentle- men who may think proper to employ others to make. November 5—1m
ADAM KING, & Co AT their wine Store in High Street George Town, have in addition to their stock of old wines, laid in a large and general assortment of all kinds of Liquors and Gro- ceries suitable to the present season; where bills of any description, in their line, will constantly be filled up on the shortest notice and they flatter themselves, from the quality of their wines, &c. they will be able to give general satisfaction to all those who may think proper to favor them with a call— where all kind of commission business as usual, will be attended to with the utmost attention. George Town, November 5—tf
NOTICE. THE taxable inhabitants of Washing- ton city and others concerned, are hereby informed that the tax on real and personal property, also the tax on Slaves and Dogs for the year 1804, must be paid to the subscriber on or before the 1st day of December next. WASHINGTON BOYD, Treasurer of Washington city.
Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That every person who shall neglect to pay his tax to the Treasurer on or before the said first day of December in each year, shall in addi- tion thereto pay five per centum, on the amount thereof, provided the same be paid within one month thereafter, and in case the same be not then paid at the rate of three per centum for every month's further delay; it being understood that at the period of pay- ment or satisfaction therefor, any shorter period than a month beyond an entire month shall be reckoned the same as a month; provided that such penalty shall not be demanded from the residents of the county of Washington, or persons having known agents therein, unless the tax on which the same may have accrued shall have been demanded according to the provisions of this act. Oct. 3—ep2m.
FOR SALE. A tract or parcel of land, containing one hundred thousand acres, surveyed in tracts of one thousand acres each, lying on the great Satilla and St. Mary's rivers in the counties of Wayne and Tallahassee in the state of Georgia, distant about 40 miles from the town of St. Mary's and the sea. This land is an undivided moiety of two adjoining tracts containing each 100,000 acres, and is remarkable for its extensive forests of large and valuable yellow pine, and the luxuriant growth of natu- ral grass, affording an inexhaustible range of pasturage for cattle. It is also favorable for the culture of cotton, and lies in a very healthy district of country. A great bargain may be had to a purchaser of the whole undivided moiety; for terms of sale apply to JOHN BECKLEY. City of Washington, Sept. 12—tf
CHARLES VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR. Has received from Philadel- phia in addition to his former stock, a hand- some assortment of goods, consisting of the best London and Spanish superfine cloths and cashmeres, white and fancy Marcellines, co- lored and white Janes, India nankeens, cotton cashmeres, 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
(BY AUTHORITY.) Scheme of a Lottery. To be held an ACADEMY in the city of Richmond. D. Dollars. 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 40,000 1 do 10,000 1 do 5,000 5 do of 1,000 make 5,000 6 do — 500 — 3,000 10 do — 200 — 2,000 20 do — 100 — 2,000 100 do — 50 — 5,000 250 do — 30 — 7,500 420 do — 25 — 10,500 1,500 do — 20 — 30,000 3,000 do — 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, 250,000 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 pur- poses 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 defray- ing the expenses attendant on drawing the lot- tery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost ex- ertions 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 insti- tution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to re- ceive 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 rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will com- mence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorise it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in Decem- ber next. Richmond, March 2—tf 33 Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard Post. John Brockenbrough, jun. Wm. Price (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and William Pritchard
TO BE SOLD AT Public sale, by virtue of an order from the Orphan's Court of Washington County, on Monday, the 26th of November next, at the farm of the late NOTLEY YOUNG , esq. adjoining the city of Washing- ton, a number of VALUABLE SLAVES , late the property of the deceased, on a credit of four and six months, on giving notes with approved indorsers, negotiable at the banks, and bearing interest. BENJAMIN YOUNG, NICHOLAS YOUNG, ROBERT BRENT, Executors.
FOR SALE. The following City Lots, ON A LIBERAL TIME, Upon Security, viz. LOTS—3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, in square No. 919—Lots 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, & 16, in sq. No. 938. Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, & 16, in sq. No. 986. Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19, in square No. 1042. Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13, in square No. 1066. Apply to CHARLES MINIFIE, Washington City, or to RICHARD C. JONES, at Philadelphia. Washington, August 3—tf N.B. C. M. hath sundry other lots for sale or ground rent (on easy terms to improvers,) and in eligible situa- tions. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
FOR SALE. The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washing- ton, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continu- ance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be aptly suited, if neatness and goodness be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
HAT MANUFACTURY. The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washing- ton, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continu- ance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be aptly suited, if neatness and goodness be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
Centre House Inn. SOLOMON MYER has opened the above tavern in 9th street, in the city of Washington, about 30 yards north of Penn- sylvania avenue, nearly opposite McPherson's Herford's distillery and about half way between the Capitol and the President's house, as also between the Theatre and Centre Market; for which he respectfully solicits a share of the public patronage; his charges will be moderate, corresponding with Pennsylvania tavern rates, as to victualing, lodging, liquors, &c. and horse feed as markets will permit—he deems it unnecessary to exaggerate as is usual on such occasions, or to flatter his house by the usual epithets of large, best, commodious, &c. as probably no occupation has more ready means of recommending and advertising its own convenience than that of tavern-keeping; he must however inform such of his friends who wish to take boarding for a time, and have their lodging rooms re- tired or distant from the tavern, that he has rented the house opposite his own buildings lately built by Mr. Young, which is suitable for that purpose. Washington city, Oct. 24—
LIVERY STABLE. JOHN WORSLEY begs leave to inform the public that he has opened a convenient stable, where he would be happy to accom- modate Members of Congress and other gentle- men on the most moderate terms, and every attention paid to their horses, having engaged an experienced and trusty Hostler. Nov. 5—tawt
FOR SALE. WILL be offered at public sale on the premises, precisely at 12 o'clock, on Saturday the 17th inst. that very handsome, well finished and commodious dwelling house and lot—situated at the corner of Gay and Congress streets in George Town. The lot has a front of 180 feet, and there is on it a good smoke house, dairy, carriage house and stable—This property is at present in the occupation of Edward Jones, Esq. One third of the purchase money will be required in hand or in sixty days, and the payments for the balance will be made easy— Should this property not be sold, it will be to rent, and possession given the first day of December. The subscriber has for sale a small but valu- able farm in the neighborhood of George Town, and also 320 acres of wood land, two miles from this place, on navigable water. JAMES H. BLAKE. Colchester, Nov. 7—4t
FOR SALE. The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washing- ton, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continu- ance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be aptly suited, if neatness and goodness be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
FOR SALE. The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washing- ton, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continu- ance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be aptly suited, if neatness and goodness be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
FOR SALE. The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washing- ton, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continu- ance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be aptly suited, if neatness and goodness be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
FOR SALE. The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washing- ton, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continu- ance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be aptly suited, if neatness and goodness be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
Any gentleman desirous of purchasing STUD HORSES of the first description of good performances, and well attested pedigrees, can be accom- modated by applying to THOMAS LAR- KIN (Mr. Tayloe's training groom) at the Washington Jockey Club races, the thirteenth November next. N. B. Any of the above horses remaining unsold, will be farmed out the ensuing season on liberal terms. Oct. 31—tf
Washington Jockey Club RACES.
ON Tuesday, November 13th, 1804, will be run for over the Washington Course, a Jockey Club Purse, the four mile heat, free for any horse, mare or gelding, agreeably to the rules of the Club— carrying weight as follows: an aged horse, 126—six years old, 120—five years old, 112—four years old, 100—and three years old, 86 pounds. Also, a Match, the two mile heat for 2000 dollars. WEDNESDAY.
A Jockey Club Purse, the three mile heat, free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted. And a sweep- stake in the evening.
THURSDAY. An elegant Fifty guinea Silver Cup— eight subscribers. And a handsome City and Town Purse, free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding days excepted.
The members of the Club are requested to be punctual in meeting at the club room on the evening preceding the races, in order to make proper arrangements for the same, and those who cannot attend will please to for- ward their dues to the subscriber. C. M'LAUGHLIN, Secretary and Treasurer, W. J. C.
N. B. The amount of the purses cannot at this time be ascertained: as they are in part to be raised from tolls at the gates on the rent of booths. C. M'L. October 3—173N
SAMUEL MCINTIRE BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has moved his store to Penn- sylvania avenue opposite to Mr. Duane's Book store, where he has to dispose of Wines Brandy, Groceries, &c. of the first quality— Flour of the best quality constantly for sale by the barrel. Washington City, Nov. 2—tf
N. B. S. McIntire will accommodate SIX members of Congress, with board and lodging.
BARLEY. I will give one dollar per bushel for all good well cleaned barley delivered at my Brew House in Alexandria till the 10th of December 1804.
THOMAS CRUSE. I have commenced brewing, and will have a steady supply of BEER through the season at the usual prices. T. C. Oct. 10—1m.
American Printed goods. Calicoes, Shawls, Pocket Handkerchiefs, &c. manufactured by the subscribers near Baltimore, and sold at No. 13 Calvert street.
To remove that distrust often felt respect- ing new undertakings, and so prejudicial to manufacturing attempts in America, they think it proper to observe, that nothing is wanting in the business to enable good arti- sans to perform their work here as well as in Europe. That they have these artists; that two of the partners were bred to the business in a factory of the best repute carried on by their father, & long afterwards by themselves. They trust that while foreign goods are received without a question, an unreasonable suspicion will not prevent their countrymen from giving that trial to their goods, which only can prove their value. Besides a natural doubt, they know that certain interests, national as well as individual, will suggest objections to their undertaking. They have no difficulty in saying, that work of the like kind shall be as well executed here, as in other countries. The colors capable of being fixed, will be found as permanent; the cloths perhaps better substance, and the prices lower than of the imported cottons. M'CULLOCH & LUNNUNY, Baltimore, No. 13 Calvert Street. Sept. 17—tf
Centre House Inn. SOLOMON MYER has opened the above tavern in 9th street, in the city of Washington, about 30 yards north of Penn- sylvania avenue, nearly opposite McPherson's Herford's distillery and about half way between the Capitol and the President's house, as also between the Theatre and Centre Market; for which he respectfully solicits a share of the public patronage; his charges will be moderate, corresponding with Pennsylvania tavern rates, as to victualing, lodging, liquors, &c. and horse feed as markets will permit—he deems it unnecessary to exaggerate as is usual on such occasions, or to flatter his house by the usual epithets of large, best, commodious, &c. as probably no occupation has more ready means of recommending and advertising its own convenience than that of tavern-keeping; he must however inform such of his friends who wish to take boarding for a time, and have their lodging rooms re- tired or distant from the tavern, that he has rented the house opposite his own buildings lately built by Mr. Young, which is suitable for that purpose. Washington city, Oct. 24—
LIVERY STABLE. JOHN WORSLEY begs leave to inform the public that he has opened a convenient stable, where he would be happy to accom- modate Members of Congress and other gentle- men on the most moderate terms, and every attention paid to their horses, having engaged an experienced and trusty Hostler. Nov. 5—tawt
FOR SALE. WILL be offered at public sale on the premises, precisely at 12 o'clock, on Saturday the 17th inst. that very handsome, well finished and commodious dwelling house and lot—situated at the corner of Gay and Congress streets in George Town. The lot has a front of 180 feet, and there is on it a good smoke house, dairy, carriage house and stable—This property is at present in the occupation of Edward Jones, Esq. One third of the purchase money will be required in hand or in sixty days, and the payments for the balance will be made easy— Should this property not be sold, it will be to rent, and possession given the first day of December. The subscriber has for sale a small but valu- able farm in the neighborhood of George Town, and also 320 acres of wood land, two miles from this place, on navigable water. JAMES H. BLAKE. Colchester, Nov. 7—4t
HAT MANUFACTURY. The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washing- ton, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continu- ance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be aptly suited, if neatness and goodness be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
HAT MANUFACTURY. The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washing- ton, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continu- ance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be aptly suited, if neatness and goodness be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
HAT MANUFACTURY. The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washing- ton, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continu- ance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be aptly suited, if neatness and goodness be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
FALL GOODS.
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR, Pennsylvania Avenue, near the Presi- dent's Square,
HAS just received a very handsome assort- ment of Fall Goods. Orders executed with the greatest dispatch and fashion, and on the most moderate terms. Oct. 31—tf
New Boarding House,
NEXT DOOR TO THE BRANCH BANK, By WM. LOVELL.
Fitted in genteel style for Twelve members of Congress, well calculated for a family, in the pleasantest and most healthy part of the city. N. B. Good stabling. Washington, Oct. 31—6t
THE subscribers have opened a GRO- CERY STORE in the house near the Capitol, lately occupied by Mr. JAMES D. BARRY—where they have for sale, low, for cash or in exchange for country produce. Genuine Cogniac brandy, Inferior French do. Old Jamaica spirits, Madeira, Sherry, } Wines, by the quarter cask Lisbon, } and case, or smaller quantity. Claret, Brown Sugar, 1st and 2d quality, Loaf and Lump, do. Molasses, Firkim Butter, Mould Candles, Sweet Oil, Spices of different kinds, Fig Blue, Starch, Almonds, Anchovies, } In bottles. Capers, } Powder and Shot, Excellent Wine Vinegar, Gin, Whiskey, Hyson, } Teas, fresh, and of su- Imperial, } perior quality. Young Hyson, } Salt Herrings in Barrels. PETER HEALY, & Co. Washington October 31—tf
100 Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, a NEGRO man, named JOE , about eighteen years old about five feet ten inches high, well made, he is a mulatto, has straight black hair, which he wears over the fore- head, agreeable to the present fashion and generally turned up behind with a comb—he has a long mark on one of his cheeks, which appears more black than his skin—one of his toes next to the great toe, appears to have had a joint, or part of a joint, by being cut or some other accident, he has been accustomed to wait in the house, is an artful fellow, and will endeavor to pass as a free man, he has a variety of clothes, and had a watch, which it is probable he will be offering for sale. He went off with a fustian round jacket and pan- taloons of fustian or osnaburgs, a new felt hat.—I will give the above reward if taken out of the state of Maryland, or district of Columbia, twenty dollars if within the state of Maryland, and ten dollars if in the district of Columbia, and confined in any jail so that I can get him, and all reasonable charges if brought home. It is known he applied to get a passage in the stage to Baltimore. DANIEL CARROLL of Dud'tn. Washington, Oct. 15—tm.
TO RENT,
On very moderate terms, FOUR two story brick dwelling houses ON north H street, square No 77, directly south of the Six Buildings. For terms apply to T. H. GILLISS At the Navy Office, Washington City, Nov. 2d, 1804—M&K&f
In the case of GEORGE WALKER, an insolvent debtor.
SIX months from and after the first day of November next is limited and appointed for the creditors of the said Walker to bring in and exhibit their claims to the trustee. It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer and Washington Fed- eralist once in each month prior to that day. By order of the hon. W. Cranch, URIAH FORREST, Ck. October 24—
The subscriber, appointed trustee in the above case of George Walker, requests all persons having claims to exhibit them with- out delay. WILLIAM PROUT.
LIVERY STABLE.
JOHN WORSLEY begs leave to inform the public that he has opened a convenient stable, where he would be happy to accom- modate Members of Congress and other gentle- men on the most moderate terms, and every attention paid to their horses, having engaged an experienced and trusty Hostler. Nov. 5—tawt
FOR SALE.
WILL be offered at public sale on the premises, precisely at 12 o'clock, on Saturday the 17th inst. that very handsome, well finished and commodious dwelling house and lot—situated at the corner of Gay and Congress streets in George Town. The lot has a front of 180 feet, and there is on it a good smoke house, dairy, carriage house and stable—This property is at present in the occupation of Edward Jones, Esq. One third of the purchase money will be required in hand or in sixty days, and the payments for the balance will be made easy— Should this property not be sold, it will be to rent, and possession given the first day of December. The subscriber has for sale a small but valu- able farm in the neighborhood of George Town, and also 320 acres of wood land, two miles from this place, on navigable water. JAMES H. BLAKE. Colchester, Nov. 7—4t
NOTICE.
IN the case of JAMES KNIGHT an insol- vent debtor confined in the prison of Wash- ington county for debt. Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said James Knight that on Monday the 14th day of November instant, at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the court room in the Capitol, the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Knight, agreeably to the act of Congress now in force respecting insolvent debtors in the district of Columbia, and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause then and there be shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published twice in the Baltimore Telegraph, and National Intelligencer three days before the said 14th of November, and twice in the Washington Federalist prior to that day. By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch assist- ant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. URIAH FORREST