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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. III
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCLIX.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
[By Authority.]
THOMAS JEFFERSON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
To all and singular, to whom these presents shall come, GREETING:
WHEREAS a certain convention between the United States and the Choctaw na- tion of Indians, was concluded and sign- ed at Fort Confederation on the Tom- bighy river, on the 17th day of October last past, which convention is as fol- lows:
A provisional convention entered in- to and made by brigadier general James Wilkinson, of the state of Maryland, commissioner for holding conferences with the Indians south of the Ohio ri- ver, in behalf of the United States on the one part, and the whole Choctaw nation, by their chiefs, head men and principal warriors, on the other part.
Preamble. For the mutual accommo- dation of the parties, and to perpetuate that concord and friendship, which so happily subsists between them, they do hereby freely, voluntarily, and without constraint, covenant and agree.
Article 1. That the President of the United States may, at his discretion, by a commissioner or commissioners, to be appointed by him, by and with the ad- vice and consent of the Senate of the United States, retrace, connect, and plainly remark the old line of limits, es- tablished by and between his Britannic majesty and the said Choctaw nation, which begins on the left bank of the Chickasawhay river, and runs thence in an easterly direction to the right bank of the Tombighy river terminating on the same, at a bluff, well known by the name of Hacha Tiggby, but it is to be clearly understood, that two commission- ers, to be appointed by the said nation, from their own body, are to attend the commissioner or commissioners of the U- nited States, who may be appointed to perform this service, for which purpose, the said Choctaw nation shall be reasona- bly advised by the President of the U- nited States, of the particular period at which the operation may be commenced, and the said Choctaw commissioners shall be subsisted by the United States, so long as they may be engaged on this business, and paid for their services, dur- ing the said term at the rate of one dol- lar per day.
Article 2. The said line, when thus remarked and re established, shall form the boundary between the United States and the said Choctaw nation, in that quarter, and the said Choctaw nation, for, and in consideration of one dollar, to them in hand paid by the said United States, the receipt whereof is hereby ac- knowledged, do hereby release to the said United States, and quit claim for ever, to all that tract of land which is included by the beforenamed line on the north, by the Chickasawhay river on the west, by the Tombighy and the Mobile rivers on the east, and by the boundary of the United States on the south.
Article 3. The chiefs, head men and warriors, of the said Choctaw nation, do hereby constitute, authorise and appoint, the chiefs and head men of the upper towns of the said nation, to make such alteration in the old boundary line near the mouth of the Yazou river, as may be found convenient, and may be done with- out injury to the said nation.
Article 4. This convention shall take effect, and become obligatory on the contracting parties as soon as the Presi- dent of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall have ratified the same.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals at Fort Confederation, on the Tombighy in the Choctaw country, this 17th day of Octo- ber in the year of our Lord, 1802, and of the independence of the United States, the twen- ty-seventh.
JAMES WILKINSON, (SEAL.) In behalf of the lower towns and Chick- asawhay. Tuskona Hoopoa, his mark, x Mingo Pookoo, his mark, x Mingo Pookoo 2d, his mark, x Pook a Mattahaw, his mark, x In behalf of the upper towns. Oak Chumany, his mark, x Tuskee, Mibby, his mark, x In behalf of the six towns and lower towns. Latela homah, his mark, x Mook-la-hoo-foo-pai-ch, his mark, x Mingo, Hom, Astubly, his mark, x Judiahomah, his mark, x
Witnesses present. SILAS DINSMORE, Agent to the Choctaws.
JOHN PITCHLEYN, } TURNER BRASHEARS, } Inter- PETER H. NAISALIS, } preters. JOHN LONG, }
NOW BE IT KNOWN, THAT I THO- MAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States of America, having seen & considered the said Convention, do, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate thereof, accept, ratify and con- firm the same and every clause and article thereof.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have caused the seal of the United States to be here- unto affixed, and signed the same with my hand. Done at the City of Washington the twentieth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thou- sand eight hundred and three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the twenty seventh.
TH: JEFFERSON. By the President, JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
GOVERNOR CLINTON'S Speech to the Legislature of New-York, delivered the 25th ultimo.
Gentlemen of the Senate and Assembly,
I have the satisfaction to inform you, that nothing has occurred, in the recess of the Legislature, to disturb the public tranquility, or to impede the growing prosperity of the state; for a continu- ation of these inestimable blessings our un- feigned gratitude is due to the Supreme Disposer of all events. You must, how- ever, have heard with regret, of the late unwarrantable conduct of the Spanish Intendant at New Orleans, calculated to deprive the people of the United States of the free navigation of the Mississippi —but notwithstanding the sensibility so generally and justly excited on this occa- sion, there is every reason to believe, that the wise and temperate measures a- dopted by the President, will remove all cause of complaint; — Should this not be the case, and a more vigorous course be- come proper and necessary, I feel confi- dent it will be pursued; and that this state, which so eminently exerted itself in the establishment of American Inde- pendence, will display equal firmness and patriotism in vindicating our national rights, from whatever quarter they may be assailed.
Our fellow-citizens attached to our happy constitution, from a conviction that it is wisely calculated, under Divine Providence, to insure all the essential benefits of civil society, without any un- necessary abridgement of their natural rights, generally manifest a disposition to pay due obedience to the laws, which they justly consider as the expression of their own will, and to give to govern- ment that genuine energy and support, which are only to be derived from their confidence and affection. It is also with pleasure I mention, that the duties as- signed to the different departments, as far as my observation extends, continue to be performed with wisdom and fide- lity.
With respect to the various matters committed to my more immediate direc- tion, I flatter myself you will find them executed in a manner that will meet your approbation. — Treaties have been held with the Oneida and Seneca nations of Indians, and the objects contem- plated by the laws authorising those nego- tiations, accomplished. Copies of the treaties will be laid before you, with an estimate of the sums which remain to be provided for, to comply with the li- quidations contained in them. It may be pro- per to remark, that as no provision was made for the payment of the sums men- tioned in the agreement entered into with the Oneidas, under concurrent resolu- tions of the Senate and Assembly of last session, nor for defraying the expenses of the treaty, directed to be held with that nation, it became necessary to supply these deficiencies by private credit. I avail myself of this first opportunity of fulfilling my engagement to the Seneca Indians, by recommending that legisla- tive provision be made for securing to them certain privileges specified in the treaty with that nation. I considered their claims reasonable, and would have confirmed them, had not doubts existed respecting my authority.
The annual report of the Commissary of Military Stores, with the papers ac- companying it, will communicate all use-
ful information relative to that depart- ment, and disclose to you how far the different services enjoined on him by the act of last session, designating his duties, have been performed. Notwithstanding I have reason to believe this business has been conducted with a strict regard to economy, yet it is probable the expenses incurred may exceed the sum at which they were estimated, owing to the ex- tensive repairs which the arsenals requir- ed, and to the ruinous condition in which the small arms and accoutrements were found; as it could not have been con- jectured, that whilst large sums were ex- pending in defensive preparations, arti- cles of the first utility would have been so much neglected. This effort to put our Magazine of Military Stores in a state of repair is an useful one, but as it will appear from the returns that the sup- plies fall far short of those enjoined by the constitution, it would be injudicious to the wisdom of the Legislature to doubt that such farther appropriations will be made as the state of our Treasury may warrant, for a more perfect compliance with a constitutional injunction dictated by a regard for the public safety. The danger of placing a dependence on these supplies from abroad, and the difficulty of procuring them when most wanted, point out the expediency of embracing the present favorable opportunity which peace affords, for replenishing our maga- zine; — In doing this, however, a prefe- rence ought to be given to articles which the ingenuity and industry of our own citizens can furnish, as thereby an addi- tional object will be attained; encour- agement will be given to American arti- zans.
With the returns of the reviews and inspections of the last year, I shall also cause to be laid before you those of the preceding one; by a comparison of them you will have the satisfaction to discover an increasing attention to duty, hono- rable to the militia, and at the same time evincive of the beneficial effects produced by the amendments made at the last session to the militia law. — It is submitted to your judgment to devise such far- ther improvements in the system as shall be best calculated to promote discipline and encourage military ardour.
Although it was to have been expect- ed crimes would have multiplied with the increase of our population, it is with peculiar pleasure I observe, that from the documents in my possession it may be in- ferred with a degree of certainty, that for the last three years their number has been gradually diminishing. This cir- cumstance, whilst it is highly gratifying to philanthropy, and respectable to the community, demonstrates the wisdom of the alterations made in our criminal code, by the rejection of sanguinary punish- ments, and the substitution of a system more congenial with the mild spirit of our free government.
This, with other wise improvements which have from time to time been made in our laws, and the recent judicious re- vision and amendment of them, have given to our jurisprudence such a degree of perfection as to induce a belief that any material alterations are at present unne- cessary. Besides the obvious advantages attending the stability of laws, it is es- sential to their due observance, that they should be generally known and accurate- ly understood, but this is impracticable whilst they are subject to frequent changes, since time is required to ascer- tain by judicial decisions, the legal im- port of sections admitting of different constructions; and such are too frequent- ly to be found even in amendatory sta- tutes. Should you, gentlemen, concur in this opinion, a greater portion of your time than usual may be devoted to other objects.
The improvement of our fiscal con- cerns will naturally present itself to you as of superior moment, and the details contained in the Comptroller's annual report, will assist in your deliberations on this important subject by suggesting measures for rendering the funds of the state more productive of revenue. The salutary effect resulting from the eco- nomical system and judicious arrange- ments of the general government afford an instructive lesson, and if we pursue an example of such high authority and so worthy of imitation, there is reason to believe that the finances of the State may be placed in a condition competent to all the exigencies of government, without the necessity of recurring to taxation.
The tract of land belonging to the State adjoining the Niagara river, in- cluding that ceded by the recent Treaty with the Seneca nation of Indians, com- prehends the carrying place in the line of communication between the Great Western Lakes. This, and other interesting considerations arising from its frontier situation, render it highly important that
measures be taken for its speedy and re- gular settlement. The interest of the State also requires more effectual mea- sures than have hitherto been adopted to prevent wastes and intrusions on the public lands. It is to be feared that the indulgent conduct of government has on- ly tended to increase these pernicious practices. Most of the offenders are strangers, ignorant of our laws, and it is time they were taught that transgres- sions are not to be rewarded with favors; Wholesome settlers will not risk their labor in improving lands held by an un- justifiable and precarious tenure, and found policy as well as justice forbid our encouraging those of a different descrip- tion.
There is perhaps no object connected with the internal commerce of the State of greater consequence to its prosperity than the Navigation of Hudson's River, and under this impression the Legislature have at different times granted consider- able sums which have been applied to its improvement and extension. It is obvi- ous, however, that the advantages to be derived from these expenditures can be of but comparative small value, unless the public aid shall be extended to the re- moval of the obstructions below this city, which greatly impede the passage of the river, and are found to be annually in- creasing. It should be deemed expedi- ent to patronize this interesting under- taking, you will perceive the propriety of directing preparatory measures for as- certaining the best manner of accom- plishing it, and of committing its execu- tion to agents of your own appointment, as attempts on an injudicious plan might, without effecting the object, be productive of injurious consequences.
Some defects which had been disco- vered in the laws establishing Turnpike Road Companies, were suggested to the Legislature at the opening of the last ses- sion. But altho' the evils apprehended from these defects were guarded against in the incorporating acts passed subse- quent to that period; yet no remedies were extended to the imperfections of the then existing laws. And as in these no mode is prescribed to exact a compliance from the companies with the intentions of Government, the trouble, expense and hazard of vindicating public rights de- volve on individuals. It is submitted whether it would not be expedient to confer the power of enforcing those laws on some of the established officers, at the public expense, and at the same time to prescribe the manner in which their power shall be executed. The difficulties which occur in devising amendments to acts of this kind, without invading cor- porate rights, ought to serve as an admon- ition to great care and circumspection in framing future ones. — How far it will be prudent to increase the number of these incorporations, before the advan- tages to be derived from them by the pub- lic, shall be more fully ascertained by a course of fair experiment, is a question worthy of your serious consideration.
The establishment of common schools has at different times engaged the atten- tion of the Legislature; but altho' its importance is generally acknowledged, a diversity of sentiment respecting the best means has hitherto prevented the accomplishment of the object. The diffusion of knowledge is so essential to the promotion of virtue and the preserv- ation of liberty, as to render arguments unnecessary to excite you to persevere- ance in this laudable pursuit: Permit me only to observe, that education, by correcting the morals and improving the manners, tends to prevent those e- vils in society which are beyond the sphere of legislation.
Gentlemen, I shall occasionally communicate, by message such other matters as may ap- pear to deserve your notice, without de- taining you any longer at this time, than to assure you of my best endeavors to render your session agreeable; and that I shall always consider a cheerful co-operation with the Legislature, in ev- ery measure calculated to promote the honor of the state and the happiness of our constituents, among the first of my duties.
GEORGE CLINTON. Albany, January 25th, 1803.
ADVERTISEMENT.
This is to give notice, that the subscri- ber has obtained from the Orphans Court of Calvert County in the state of Maryland, let- ters testamentary on the personal estate of capt. GEORGE GOVER, late of Calvert County, de- ceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber at or before the eighth of July next, they may otherwise by law be, excluded from all benefits of the said estate. Given under my hand this 8th day of January, 1803. MARY GOVER, Executrix
National Intelligencer.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2, 1803.
(Debate Continued.)
On Mr. Bayard's Motion respecting French spoliations.
Mr. Huger had no hesitation in say- ing this was a question of great mo- ment, and one well worthy of the delibe- rate attention of the House. To be sure there was a great press of important business, we would acquiesce in its post- ponement. But this was not the case. There was no business before the House of pressing importance. He was in fa- vour of a fair and full investigation of the subject. The motion to make it the order of the day for the last day of the session when the press of other business would absolutely preclude an attention to it was tantamount to a refusal of all investigation whatever. Unless the mo- tion was withdrawn, he would therefore call for the yeas and nays.
Mr. Bacon said his mind preponderat- ed against the claim. But to him it ap- peared that a postponement to such a day would be the same as declaring the claim should not be attended to. If the claim should be sustained by the vote of the House, it would surely require more than one day to make the necessary arrange- ments for carrying it into the shape of a law.
Mr. Bayard. No doubt the observa- tion of the gentleman from Massachu- setts is correct, that a postponement to the last day of the session is in effect pre- cisely the same as to reject the claim al- together. Gentlemen ought to consider that our sole object is to bring into dis- cussion the claims of our citizens. I do not undertake to express any opinion of the validity of the claims. No member on the floor is less personally or locally interested than I am. But I do think that no claim whatever of the meanest nature should be decided upon until the party is heard. Many of our citizens, who have incurred losses, suppose they have an equitable claim on the govern- ment. The claims have been announce- ed in the public papers, and in petitions on the files of this House. Is it then for this House to say they will not attend to the petitions of our citizens? For what do we ask? Simply, for a discussion, and that a decision shall not be made, until those, who consider themselves ag- grieved, shall be heard. Are gentlemen unwilling to trust themselves, left their own consciences should compel them to an act of justice? But I will abstain from going into the merits of the subject. I will only repeat that there is no petition, however worthless, but the House pays it a decent respect; by referring it, and allowing time for its examination. Will they then, in a case of such magnitude as this, where there are so many claims, so variously characterised; will they re- fuse this ordinary measure of respect. I will expect a different decision from the justice and candour of the House.
Mr. R. Williams said he would with- draw his motion, and move that the sub- ject should be made the order of the day for the 1st day of March, which would allow sufficient time to a full and fair investigation.
Mr. Smith did not know what the gen- tleman from Delaware meant, when he said we were not willing to trust our consci- ences. He hoped every gentleman had as good a conscience as the gentleman him- self. For his own part, if there was time to discuss this subject, he would be willing to hear it discussed, and it would then appear who brought the merchants into their misfortunes, and who occasioned their losses. But as he believed there was not now time, he thought it best to postpone the consideration of the subject until the next session, when it would fully appear who had been the friends, and who the enemies of our merchants. In the mean time, he would only add that he would never be one of those who would consent to tax the agricultural interests of the country to pay the mer- chants.
Mr. Rutledge observed that it was important that our merchants should be extricated from their present embarrass- ments. They wish to know the dispo- sition of Congress on their claims. This cannot be done if the present motion obtain; for the subject, in that event, will be precisely disposed of this session as it was the last. It was then refer- red, at an early period, to a committee,

with whom it kept until near the close of the session when a report merely of facts was made. The report was then made at a late day of the session, and the House never took it up. It is now proposed to be postponed until a very late day of this session, and it will then not be taken up.
Whatever the opinions of some gentlemen may be, it is a fact that many honorable and unfortunate merchants are now struggling with their misfortunes, produced by French spoliations, whom the hope of relief from government has saved from ruin. They wish to know their fate, and no longer to be kept in suspense. Let their claims, then be decided at once; and if gentlemen are ready to say they shall not be indemnified for losses which but for the renunciation of the treaty they would have been indemnified for by France, let them say so. It is known that France would have indemnified for these losses but for the treaty. The most respectable letters have been received from France to this effect; and Mr. R. said the fact was within his own personal knowledge.
Under these circumstances the claims ought to be taken up, and decided upon speedily. If the gentleman was serious in naming so late a day, the House must be troubled with the calling of the Yeas and Nays; as it was impossible to expect that any thing that would be effectual, could be done after the first of March, as all the measures adopted by the House required the concurrence of the Senate, and the details of a law.
Mr. R. Williams said he never permitted himself to propose any thing to that House in which he was not serious. He was serious in his belief, that if his motion should be adopted, there would be full time allowed for an investigation of the subject. He was in favor of the distant day he had named, inasmuch as he was convinced it would protect the House from the unnecessary consumption of a great deal of time, and which, if taken up now, would interfere with the transaction of much important business. Full time would still be allowed to decide the question of indemnity. He did not know that more was required this session by any body. He had not heard any member say that a law would be necessary this session. All that was required was a decision preparatory to a law. In his opinion, this was an improper time to discuss the merits of the subject; he should therefore, make no reply to observations of this nature, which he thought had been improperly offered at this stage of the business.
Mr. Bayard said he had fallen into the same mistake with his honorable friend from South-Carolina in considering the gentleman from North-Carolina as not in earnest in the motion he had made. He had not thought him serious, as the day named by him was so late as not to allow time sufficient for a fair discussion. The gentleman was not a new member and his experience could tell him how imperiously the House were occupied during the two or three last days of its sitting, in detail, indispensably necessary to complete business already begun. He had seldom known the close of a session when it had not been necessary to let on Sunday or till midnight. How then could it be expected that at such a period even the semblance of justice could be done to the subject? Whereas if it were earlier attended to, they might consult their own convenience. If it happened, as had heretofore been the case, that they had more time than they knew what to do with, a much earlier day could be fixed on. But should the subject be postponed till the first day of March, it might be said if the House should not then go into committee on it that a day so late had been named with a view of deferring the subject to the next session. While if the House, actuated by magnanimity and justice should go into its consideration, it would put it in the power of a minority, or even a few members, to prevent the transaction of other important business. Mr. B. said he would not pledge himself; but he rather thought the subject could be discussed in the course of one day.
The gentleman from Pennsylvania had mistaken him on the point of conscience. This was not astonishing as that gentleman often made mistakes. He had said nothing about the conscience of that gentleman, as he knew nothing about it. He had asked whether gentlemen were unwilling to trust themselves, left their own consciences should compel them to an act of justice. This was all he had said, and it had not been said with any view to impeach the conscience of any gentleman on the subject.
Mr. Bacon hoped this business would be so conducted as to show a disposition on the part of the house to meet these claims on honorable and fair principles, and so as to manifest no indisposition to a fair and full discussion. It was undoubtedly a serious question. There were a number of respectable characters interested in the decision—respectable because citizens of the United States. He hoped their claims would be treated with all the candor and liberality they had a right to expect. He apprehended that two or three days were not sufficient, amidst the crowd of other business at the
end of a session, for a fair and full examination. He should therefore vote against the motion.
Mr. Dawson hoped the motion would prevail. A resolution in a great measure similar to that now proposed by the gentleman from Delaware had been offered some time since by a gentleman from New York. It was moved to refer that motion to a committee of the whole and negatived; afterwards a motion was made to refer it to a select committee, which was also negatived. He did conclude from these decisions that a majority of the House were not disposed to discuss the merits of the question this session. He believed this was still the sentiment of the majority, who considered the subject as not yet ripe for decision. He, therefore, thought the taking it up at an early day would only serve to waste time.
Mr. Gregg said that so far as his mind was made up, he was against the claim; but he was, notwithstanding in favor of a full discussion of it. The subject had been attended to. The committee appointed last session had gone into a laborious investigation of it; and had made a report containing very important statements and facts. He withheld the consideration to be so far delayed, as to allow time for the printing of this report. He was against a postponement to the first first day of March; but thought the second Monday in February would answer.
Mr. Thatcher said he felt gratified at the House manifesting more liberality in giving an opportunity now to discuss the subject than had been manifested before. Attempts made during the last session to discuss the subject had ended in nothing. This session, when the gentleman from New York (Dr. Mitchell) had offered a resolution, it had been negatived. The motion of the gentleman from Delaware (Mr. Bayard) to take up the present resolution had also been negatived. But now a considerable majority were for taking it into consideration. He was, however, surprised at the motions for making the consideration of the subject the order of the day for the 1st & 3d of March, as they would in effect frustrate all discussion from the press of other business. The subject was of infinite importance, millions depended upon the decision. The merchants were anxious to know the result. A state of suspense was, of all states, the most painful to them. Why then put off the decision of a claim in his opinion just, and to which the House ought not to shut their ears?
Mr. Eustis said whatever may have been the intention of the mover to postpone to the 1st of March, and of the intentions of gentlemen on this or any other occasion, he had no disposition to enquire—the tendency of the postponement will be to preclude a deliberate discussion. Those more conversant with the course of business knew better than he did, the pressure of business which necessarily crowded the last days of a session; and he was more averse to the motion from the avowal of an honorable gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Dawson) who had risen to support the motion, and avowed his principal reason to be a conviction that the present Congress ought not to take any decisive measures on the subject of the claims. He differed widely from that gentleman. Independently of the magnitude and extent of these claims and of the situation of the concerned, the house were called upon by a sense of public duty to bestow upon them a cool and deliberate consideration, which on ordinary occasions was extended to applications of an individual and inferior nature. The common course of business brings this subject to view. It will be recollected that at the last session of Congress, the memorials of the claimants were referred to the consideration of a select committee. That committee reported a state of facts, and closed their report with the following words:
“Upon the whole view of the case, the committee submit to the House, to determine whether the government of the United States be, in any respect bound to indemnify the memorialists; and whether there be any ground for discrimination between the cases of losses sustained before the acts of the 23th of May, 1798, the 7th of July, 1798, & the 9th of July, 1798; and cases of losses sustained after those periods.”
From the late day of the session in which this report was made, no order was taken on it, no discussion was had. By this part of the report facts are offered for consideration; data are furnished; a discrimination, in point of time and of course in point of merit, is made; and the final determination is submitted to the house. A sense of justice to the memorialists and a strong sense of public duty require that we meet the question and come to a decision. Those who appear already to have judged the question may possibly see in the statements which have been made and the arguments by which the claim shall be supported, reasons to alter their opinions. In any event and especially after a discussion, in case of an adherence to those opinions they appear already to have formed, if they fail to produce conviction on others, the reasons on which they ground those opinions
may be useful to the house, and will accompany and justify the vote they shall finally give. When the question shall be decided (and I hope it will be in favor of an earlier day than that moved for) I shall move that the report of the committee of the last winter shall be referred to the committee of the whole, together with the resolution under consideration. It will be also proper at that time to give a second reading to the memorials which have been presented—the grounds on which they rest their claim will be brought again into view, and by giving them a free discussion and consideration we shall be better enabled to come to a just decision. These claims (like conscience) are of no party, the misfortune has been indiscriminate, and it is to be expected the final determination will be just.
Mr. Holland advocated a full discussion, and the assignment of an early day. When the yeas and nays were taken on making it the order of the day for the 1st of March, and were Yeas 74—Nays 18.
On motion of Mr. Bayard it was made the order for the second Monday in February.
The House went into a committee of the whole on the bill to prevent the importation of certain persons prohibited by the states—Mr. John C. Smith in the chair.
This bill originated in a petition from the citizens of Wilmington N. C. and is contemplated to guard, by the imposition of heavy penalties, &c. against the introduction into the United States of brigands from the French West India islands.
The committee progressed in the consideration of the bill, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
THURSDAY, February 3, 1803. The bill entitled an act supplementary to the act concerning consuls and vice-consuls, and for the further protection of American seamen, was read a third time, and passed.
The House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill to prevent the importation of certain persons, whose importation is prohibited by certain states, and made certain amendments thereto.
FRIDAY, February 4, 1803. A message was received from the President respecting certain complaints made of the incompetency of judge Pickering of New Hampshire to discharge the duties of a district judge of the United States.
Referred to a select committee. On the motion of Dr. Mitchell the memorial of the mechanics and manufacturers of New-York, connected with ship-building and the attendant arts, was ordered to be printed.
The House took up the amendments of the committee of the whole to the bill to prevent the importation of certain persons, &c.
Mr. Hill, in order to accommodate the bill to some gentlemen who had expressed their opinions, moved an amendment withholding its operation until the 1st day of May next.
Mr. Lowndes spoke against this amendment.
Mr. Hill withdrew it. Mr. Wadsworth renewed it. The amendment was supported by Messrs. Thatcher, Dennis, S. Smith, Elmhurst, Hastings, R. Williams and Bacon, and opposed by Messrs. Rutledge, Lowndes, Claiborne, Holland and Randolph; and on the question being taken, was lost—Ayes 36—Nays 40.
M. R. Williams then moved to limit its operation from the 1st day of April. Carried—Ayes 40—Nays 37.
After a short debate, the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday.
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MONDAY, February 7, 1803.
Letter from Governor Morris to the Speaker of the House of Assembly of New-York.
Washington, Dec. 28, 1802.
On the 24th of February last, I communicated to the Senate of the United States, the resolutions which you did me the honor to transmit. On the 3d of May a resolution was brought up from the House of Representatives, embracing the latter part of that which the state of New-York had proposed, viz. That in all future Elections for President, and Vice-President the persons voted for should be particularly designated, by declaring which is voted for as President and which as Vice-President. On the question my vote was in the negative, and had it been otherwise the resolution would have passed.
Having thus stated the facts, it may not be improper to trouble you with some of the reasons which governed my decision.
First—I am opposed to amendments on the general ground, that changing the articles of a constitutional compact lessens that respect for it which is a main support of free governments.
Secondly—I am opposed because it is, generally speaking, better to bear an evil which we know, than hazard those which we are unacquainted with.
Thirdly—I am opposed, because the present mode seems preferable to that which is proposed.
When this article was under consideration in the National Convention, it was observed that every mode of electing the Chief Magistrate of a powerful nation, hitherto adopted, is liable to objection. The instances where violence has been used, and murders committed, are numerous. Those in which artifice and fraud have succeeded against the general will and will, are innumerable. And hence it was inferred, that the mode least favorable to intrigue and corruption, that in which the unbiased voice of the People will be most attended to, and that which is least likely to terminate in violence and usurpation ought to be adopted. To impress a conviction on this subject, the case of Poland was (not unaptly) cited. Great and ambitious Princes took part in the Election of a Polish King; money, threats and force were employed. Violence, bloodshed and oppression ensued. And now that country is parcelled out among the neighboring Potentates—one of whom was but a petty prince two centuries ago.
The evils which have been felt in the present mode of election were pointed out to the convention, but after due advisement the other mode appeared more objectionable. Indeed if the present be changed, it might be better to abolish the office of Vice-President and leave to legislative provision the case of vacancy in the seat of the first magistrate.
The Convention was aware that every species of trick and contrivance would be practised by the ambitious and unprincipled. It was therefore conceived, that if in elections the President and Vice-President were distinctly designated, there would generally be a vote given for one of two rival Presidents, while there would be numerous candidates for the other office: because he who wished to become President would natural y connect himself with some popular man of each particular district for the sake of his local influence, so that the Vice-Presidency would be out as a mere bait to catch state gadabouts. The person chosen would have only a partial vote, be perhaps unknown to the greater part of the community, and probably unfit for those duties which the death of a President might call on him to perform.
The Convention not only foresaw that a scene might take place similar to that of the last Presidential Election, but even supposed it not impossible, that at some time or other, a person admirably fitted for the office of President might have an equal vote with one totally unqualified, and that by the predominance of faction in the House of Representatives, the latter might be preferred. This, which is the greatest supposable evil of the present mode, was calmly examined, and it appeared that however prejudicial it might be for the moment, an useful lesson would result from it for the future, to teach contending parties the importance of giving both votes to men fit for the first Office. This, Sir, is one great object contemplated by the Constitution, whether it would be obtained by altering the mode of Election deserves a serious attention. The other great object is to defeat the fraud, the force and the corruption, which may be used to place bad men in high authority. After the most mature reflection of which my mind is capable, I am persuaded that the present mode is preferable to that which is proposed in lieu of it, and my vote has been given according to my conviction.
I have the honor to be, with perfect respect, Sir,
your most obedt servant GOUV. MORRIS. The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Ass-mbly of the State of New-York—Albany.
REMARKS on the above.
There is little in the above letter worthy of an advertisement in any other respect but as it indicates the sentiments of those of whom Mr. Morris forms a unit. It is well understood, that, however great the rhetorical powers of Mr. Morris, he is rarely seen to display a logical talent, or to avail himself of the ordinary substitute of a good mind, strong common sense.
The notice, therefore, proposed to be taken, is not to enter the field of argument, but to mark the sentiments entertained and avowed by federal men.
In the first place, it will be observed that without an apology, the Senator avows his disobedience to the instructions of that body whose political organ he is. It has been heretofore doubted by federal men, whether in the character of representatives of the people, they were under a moral obligation to follow their instructions. But it is believed that this is the first instance in which a Senator, the representative of a state, has denied the obligation to comply with the instructions of those who gave him political existence. Let it not be said that the arguments for discretion are as strong in one case as in the other. No such thing. The people cannot easily concentrate their opinions; they cannot as a collective body deliberately form them; and the expression of their opinions, when formed, cannot be made in such a way as to remove all doubts of the accuracy of it. Whereas a state legislature can deliberately form an opinion, and can unerringly express and impart it. Such, in truth, was the case in the very instance which occasions these remarks. Yet, notwithstanding this unequivocal expression of the will of the legislature, whose organ, it was intended by the Constitution, Governor Morris should be, he has, without an apology, not only withheld his co-operation in an important measure that he was instructed to support, but, has, in the face of that instruction, voted against it, and by his vote frustrated its adoption. In vain will he assert his right to an independent exercise of his own judgment. If the outlines of his mind disdained to interpret faithfully the will of his constituents he might have resigned; and in that case the amendment to the constitution would have been carried.
In the second place, in affirming the reasons of his vote, he says, “I am opposed to amendments on the general ground, that changing the articles of the constitutional compact lessens that respect for it which is a main support of free governments.”
There cannot be a sentiment more treasonable to the true spirit of a genuine republican government. Had it been applied to despotic governments, it would have been correct. In those governments, the offspring of the accumulated corruption of ages, time and the character of immutability confers distinction. Why? Because the accumulation of corruption perpetually confers additional power on those who govern; and the mass of the people, not in the habit of investigating the measures of their rulers, ignorantly infer that what was done yesterday ought to be done to day. While the intelligent and independent members of society, if any such there be in such governments, perceiving the inevitable tendency of bad to worse, resist this effect by the only means of which they are not deprived, the veneration entertained by the people for the measures of their ancestors.
But, because these are the dogmas of slaves, does it follow that they ought to be adopted as the maxims of freemen? If their existence in tyrannies prove anything, does it not prove that, however congenial they may be to the soil that produced them, they are exotics here?
Let such sentiments then, come they from whatever quarter, be held up to the reprobation of freemen; who respect their constitution, not because framed ten centuries ago, but because it is adapted to the existing state of the people governed by it, and because its wholesome and liberal provisions promote their happiness. The instant any provision of that instrument ceases to have this effect, that instant it should be changed. Thus, and thus only, will it continue to be, as it now is, the admiration of the wise and the protection of the virtuous.
Much more remains to be said on the heterodox opinions of Mr. Morris, and if time and room allow it shall be said.
Cincinnati, 30th of Dec. 1802.
To ARTHUR ST. CLAIR, sen. Esq. SIR,
Had I alone been implicated in your letter of the 21st of this month, to the Secretary of State, I should have passed it over in silence; because the misunderstanding between you and myself, to which you allude in that letter, had already been made, by you, the subject of a newspaper discussion, in which you complained of me, to the people of Hamil-

ton, with a view to prevent its adoption to the convention.—The appeal was decided in my favour by the votes of between thirteen and fourteen hundred delegates, given to me in the county in which we both resided. And you were alike unsuccessful in another quarter. It appears from your late confession, that you had also exhibited complaints against me to the department of state, with a request that they should be laid before the President; and the object was, doubtless, to procure my removal from office. The result however of this attempt was, a total disappointment; and shortly afterwards you were yourself dismissed from the confidence and from the service of the United States. If your accusation had been supported by correct and impartial evidence, and if I had been really guilty of "an entire neglect of and refusal to perform my official duties," is it presumable that Mr. Jefferson would have continued me in office, or that I should have been favored with the approbation of my fellow-citizens; manifested at the late election? The transaction is of recent date; it cannot have escaped your memory, and I leave you to draw your own conclusions.
Neither does your insinuation relative to the resolutions passed upon your address to the convention, by the President of the United States, deserve the smallest attention. Those who have given themselves the trouble to read that extraordinary production, can form but one opinion on the subject. The members of the convention considered it as a libel upon the Legislature of the Union, and as a recommendation to our citizens to oppose the constituted authorities. We were likewise impressed with a belief, that if an officer of government, either in Germany or in your native country, had been equally indecorous and intemperate, that his punishment would not have been confined to a mere removal from office.
But, Sir, as you have taken exception to the mode in which the information of your removal was communicated to you by Mr. Madison, I must request you to reconsider that objection. The Secretary of the Territory was, at the moment of your dismissal, placed at the head of the territorial government, and it was deemed expedient that he should announce to you the determination of the President. Two objects were accomplished by it:—the one was, to enable the general government to ascertain the exact time when the notification was received by the governor, and when his powers, his duties and his compensation, consequently terminated;—the other was, to instruct the Secretary of the Territory at what particular period the functions of the executive department were to devolve on him.
Had this intelligence been conveyed to you in the mail, without the precaution of transmitting it under a cover to a third person, there would have been no evidence of the precise time at which the notification was received. It is true you might have acknowledged the receipt of it, but it is also possible that you might not have done this for a considerable time; and if we may judge of the present by the past, the presumption is, that you would not have been very forward in transferring the seal to me; because you have uniformly manifested towards me a most unparadisable jealousy, and on one of your visits to the state of Pennsylvania, you carried with you the public seal of the territory, that I might be prevented from conferring appointments, during your absence, on the republican characters. As you withheld it from me at one time, when it was your duty to have delivered it up, you might at another time, under the influence of similar motives, have acted in the same way.—And it was highly proper in the Secretary of State, to provide against a case which had once existed and which might happen again. Neither can I think that the manner in which the notification was communicated, was by any means indelicate. The motives that governed the President's determination were explained to you in the letter you received from the department of state; and neither Mr. Jefferson nor Mr. Madison were under any obligations to assign the cause of your removal. And pray let me ask, Sir, to whom was this delicacy of conduct observed? Not to a meritorious officer, but to a native of Scotland, who in his public letters has abused the American character, and who, forgetting the disgraceful scene at Ticonderoga and the blood stained mound of Fort Recovery, is continually boasting of services which he never performed.
It was my wish to have thrown a veil over these transactions, and if possible to have buried them in oblivion; but as you have given publicity to your unjust aspersions, and as there are certain characters who delight in calumny and detraction, and whose hearts are as black as the shades of midnight, I knew that they would take advantage of our silence, and by a forced inference, construe it into a tacit acknowledgment of improper conduct.
With due respect, I am, Sir, Your most obedient, Humble servant, CHARLES WILLING BYRD.
RETROSPECTIVE VIEW Of the Proceedings of the House of Representatives, more particularly stating what has been but generally, or not yet noticed.
(CONTINUED.)
JANUARY 26.
Mr. Samuel Smith, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred, on the twenty-fourth instant, the petition of John Taylor, of the city of New-York, attorney of William Gardiner, of Glasgow, in Scotland, made a report thereon, which was read and considered: Whereupon,
Resolved , That the prayer of the said petition ought not to be granted; and that the petitioner have leave to withdraw the same.
Mr. Samuel Smith, from the same committee, to whom was referred, on the seventeenth ultimo, the memorial of William R. Miller and William H. Boardman, of Boston, in the state of Massachusetts, made a report thereon, which was read and considered: Whereupon,
Resolved , That the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures be directed to report a bill, making it necessary for unregistered ships of the United States, to take Mediterranean passports in the same manner that registered ships of the United States are now compelled to take them.
A memorial of Philip Dowse, and others, residents of Caroline, Talbot & Dorchester counties, in the state of Maryland, in opposition to the prayer of a petition of John Goldsborough, junior, and others, presented on the eleventh instant, relative to the establishment of a port of entry and delivery at Easton, and the abolition of the port at the town of Oxford, in the said state, was presented to the House.
Referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. John Cotton Smith, from the same committee, to whom was referred, on the seventeenth instant, the petition of Garret Abeel, and others, of the state of New-York, made a report thereon, which was read, and ordered to be referred to a committee of the whole House, on Friday next.
A petition of Ann Elliott, of the county of Cumberland, in the state of Pennsylvania, widow of Robert Elliott, deceased, late a contractor for the army of the United States, under the command of General Wayne, was presented, praying relief, in consideration of the loss of her said husband, who was killed by a party of Indians, whilst in the actual service of the United States, in the capacity aforesaid, some time in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four; also, that she may be allowed compensation for the value of a horse, and other property of the deceased, which are stated by the petitioner to be in the possession of her said husband, at the time of his death.
Also, a remonstrance of Joseph Darlington, and others, legal representatives of George Willon, deceased, a Lieutenant Colonel in the eighth Pennsylvania regiment, on continental establishment, during the revolutionary war with Great Britain, praying that they may be allowed the proportion of land and other emoluments, due for the services of the said Willon, whose death, whilst acting in the capacity aforesaid, was caused by the excessive hardships and fatigues which he suffered in a battle with the enemy, in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven.
Also, a petition of Abraham Whipple, a Commodore in the navy of the United States, during the revolutionary war with Great Britain, praying that Congress will decide on his petition, presented on the twenty-fifth of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one, and grant such relief in the premises, as to their wisdom shall seem meet.
Ordered , That the said petitions and remonstrance be referred to the Committee of Claims.
A petition of James Scott, of the county of Loudoun, in the state of Virginia, was presented, praying, that the sum of seventy-three dollars and eighty cents, which has been paid on account of the duty accruing on a bill, the property of the petitioner, may be refunded to him, for the reasons therein specified.
Referred to the Committee of Ways and Means.
Mr. Hill, from the committee, to whom was referred on the seventeenth instant, the memorial of sundry inhabitants of the town of Wilmington, in the state of North Carolina, made a report thereon, which he delivered in at the Clerk's table, where the same was twice read, and agreed to by the House, as followeth:
"That the system of policy stated in the said memorial to exist, and to be now pursued in the French colonial governments in the West Indies, is fraught with danger to the peace and safety of the United States. That the fact stated to have occurred in the prosecution of that system of policy demands the prompt interference of the government of the United States, as well legislative as executive."
"The committee, therefore, recom-
mend, that the said memorial be referred to the Secretary of State, to be laid before the President; and in pursuance of the authority granted to them herewith report a bill, which is submitted."
Mr. Hill, from the same committee, presented, according to order, a bill to prevent the importation of certain persons, whose admission is prohibited by certain laws of the state governments, which was received, and read the first time.
Ordered , That the memorial of Charles Pettit, surviving partner of Major General Greene and John Cox, in the late office of Quarter master General of the United States, presented the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety six, and sundry documents accompanying the same, marked A. B. and C. together with the reports of the Secretary of the Treasury and the Committee of Claims thereon, of the twenty-seventh of March and twenty-ninth of April, one thousand eight hundred, be referred to the Secretary of the Treasury, with instruction to examine the same, and report his opinion thereupon, to the House.
Resolved , That the committee appointed on the twenty-ninth ultimo, "to enquire into the propriety of granting further time to proprietors or holders of military land warrants to obtain and locate the same," be instructed to enquire into the expediency of authorizing the proprietors or holders of military land warrants to locate their respective claims on a less quantity than four thousand acres; and report their opinion thereon, to the House.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, February 7, 1803.
This day the Supreme Court of the United States commence their sittings.
Those who participated in the dangers of the revolution, as well as those who from fellow feeling, are able to appreciate the services of those who conducted it to a successful issue, will derive a peculiar pleasure from the perusal of the speech of George Clinton. He was among the earliest asserters of our rights, and, through the various scenes of our conflict, appeared whenever danger and difficulty presented, either in council or in the field. And true to the inflexible integrity which has ever marked alike his personal and political character, he has not, it is believed, for one moment, wavered in his principles. If there be a man, who pre-eminently merits the rare distinction of constituency through a long life, it is Governor Clinton. When such a man approves the measures of our general government, detraction should stand appalled; for his praise outweighs the slander of thousands.
We particularly invite the attention of our readers to his correct and limited remarks on the measures of the federal executive in relation to New Orleans. He says "You must, however, have heard with regret, of the late unwarrantable conduct of the Spanish Intendant at New Orleans, calculated to deprive the people of the United States of the free navigation of the Mississippi; but notwithstanding the sensibility so generally and justly excited on this occasion, there is every reason to believe, that the wise and temperate measures adopted by the President, will remove all cause of complaint:—Should this not be the case, and a more vigorous course become proper and necessary, I feel confident it will be pursued; and that this state, which so eminently exerted itself in the establishment of American independence, will display equal firmness and patriotism in vindicating our national rights, from whatever quarter they may be assailed."
The philanthropist and the philosopher will exult in the confirmation of experience of the wisdom of a system of a mild and corrective, instead of sanguinary and exterminating punishments. The Gov. says, "Although it was to have been expected crimes would have multiplied with the increase of our population, it is with peculiar pleasure I observe, that from the documents in my possession it may be inferred with a degree of certainty, that for the last three years their number has been gradually diminishing. This circumstance, whilst it is highly gratifying to philanthropy, and respectable to the community, demonstrates the wisdom of the alterations made in our criminal code, by the rejection of sanguinary punishments, and the substitution of a system more congenial with the mild spirit of our free government."
May such sentiments, while they extort from benevolence an irresistible tribute of admiration, animate patriotism to persevering exertions to carry them into effect.
It is with pleasure we present to our readers the following result of the elections in the New State OHIO, so far as they relate to the choice of a Governor. They prove, beyond doubt, that the sentiments of that state are boldly republican, and of course friendly to the present administration.
FOR GOVERNOR. Ross County.
   Votes.     Edward Tiffin, 1010   Arthur St. Clair, 51   Benjamin Ives Gilman, 5   Return Jonathan Meigs, 3   Adams county.   Edward Tiffin, Repub. 160   Arthur St. Clair, Fed. 36   Fairfield county.   Edward Tiffin, Repub. 286   Bazalel Wells, Fed. 89  
Memorial of the late Judges before the Senate.
A memorial similar to that presented to the House of Representatives, having been presented to the Senate, was referred to a committee of three federal members. The federal side of the House, though the minority, by concentrating their votes, while the Republican side, though the majority, scattered theirs, carried their committee. This committee on the 28th ultimo,
Reported ,
That the petitioners were judges of certain courts, inferior to the Supreme court, constituted by an act of the 13th February, 1801, and duly commissioned to hold their offices during good behavior.
That while holding and exercising their offices, an act was passed on the 8th of March last, to repeal the act of the 13th February, 1801, and transfer the duties of the said judges from them to others.
That a question has arisen, whether, by reason of the premises, the said petitioners be deprived of their offices.
That this question depending on the construction of the laws and constitution of the United States, is not properly cognizable by the Senate.
The committee, therefore, conceive it improper either to give reasons or express opinions; but they consider it as a question of high and serious import, and believe that a speedy investigation and final decision is of great moment to the commonwealth.
Wherefore, they submit the following resolution:
Resolved , That the president of the United States be requested to cause an information in the nature of a quo warranto , to be filed by the attorney-general against Richard Bassett, one of the said petitioners, for the purpose of deciding judicially on their claims.
This report was taken up on Thursday, and, after debate, rejected—Yeas 13—Nays 15.—
Richmond, Feb. 1.
On Tuesday last the House of Delegates postponed the further consideration of the bill concerning libels—they also postponed the further consideration of sundry petitions, praying that a convention may be called, for revising the constitution of this state. They likewise passed the following resolution, which was no doubt brought forward as an evidence of the progressive improvement of the Virginia Armory.
Resolved , That the Executive cause to be presented to the Secretary at War, for the United States, a band of Arms made at the Richmond Manufactory."
The legislature of this state, we are informed, have agreed to resolutions, similar to those from the Legislative of Maryland, approving of the measures of the federal Executive, in demanding reparation for the unwarrantable conduct of certain officers of the Spanish government, in stopping the navigation of the Mississippi.
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Feb. 7. 45. United States, District of Columbia, County of Washington, viz.
In Chancery, January 19, 1803. Ninian Magruder, complainant.
Veritas. Ann Seyle, John Seyle, George Seyle, Jacob Seyle, Lewis Seyle, Samuel Seyle, Savannah Edmundson, Polly & George Adams, Catharine & Peter Montz, Betsey and Jacob Steiner, Barbara, Daniel and Lewis Hauer, Peggy and John Stover, Henry, Polly and Adam Hauer, Defendants.
The object of this bill is to obtain a decree to foreclose certain property therein mentioned of which the defendants are claimants. The bill states that Samuel Seyle, Polly and George Adams, Catharine and Peter Montz, Betsey and Jacob Steiner, Barbara, Daniel and Lewis Hauer, Peggy and John Stover, Henry, Polly and Adam Hauer, do not reside within the district of Columbia, or within the reach of process of this court.
It is therefore on the motion of the complainant order that he file a copy of this order to be inserted at least once in each of three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer, and Washington Federalist, before the first day of March next, to the intent that the absent defendants may have notice of the present application, and of the object of this bill, and may be warned to appear in this court in person or by solicitor on or before the fourth Monday in July next, to show cause if any they can, why a decree should not pass as prayed.
By order URIAH FORREST, Clk. Feb. 7. 1803.
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STOLEN from the Subscriber, living near the head of Swanson's Creek, on Saturday night last, a Bay HORSE, about 14 hands high, well made, a small blaze down his face, rubbed by the gears, particularly on the right, one hind foot white, branded with a P, but scarcely perceptible, a small white lean on his back, occasioned by the saddle. The above reward will be paid for the Horse and thief, or six dollars for the horse alone.
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Feb. 7. taw3w.

TO THE PUBLIC.
THE Subscribers, Trustees of the Aggregate Fund created by James Greenleaf, Edward Fox, Robert Morris, and John Nicholson, do hereby announce to the Public, that they have revoked, annulled and determined all Letters of Attorney at any time heretofore executed by them to Joshua B. Bond of the City of Philadelphia, merchant, and in particular two letters of attorney, one dated the 8th day of February, A. D. 1801, and the other dated the 10th day of February, A. D. 1801, empowering the said Joshua B. Bond to settle & adjust the claims of the subscribers on the estate of Georgia and individuals, arising from purchases of land made by the said James Greenleaf. The said Joshua B. Bond being no longer authorized to act for the subscribers on any subject whatsoever.
Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, jun. John Ashley, Jacob Baker,
Trustees of the Aggregate Fund.
October 29.
OPINION.
We have perused, and attentively considered, 1st. A copy of an agreement made on the 9th Feb. 1801, between Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, jun. John Ashley, and Jacob Baker, Trustees of the Aggregate Fund, &c. and Joshua B. Bond.
2. A copy of a letter from Henry Pratt and others, to J. B. Bond, dated 10th Feb. 1801, in explanation of the foregoing.
3. A copy of a power of attorney from Henry Pratt and others to J. B. Bond, dated 9th February, 1801.
4. A letter from J. B. Bond to Henry Pratt and others, dated 9th June, 1802.
5. A copy of a Power of attorney from J. B. Bond, to Benjamin Hichborn and William Hull, dated 3d of May, 1802.
6. A copy of articles of agreement between J. B. Bond and Benjamin Hichborn, and William Hull, dated 3d of May, 1802.
7. A letter from J. B. Bond to John Miller, jun. including No. 5, dated July 10, 1802.
8. A letter from J. B. Bond to John Miller, jun. including No. 6, dated 17th July, 1802. From all which we are decidedly of opinion that J. B. Bond had not on the 17th July last made a sale to Messieurs Hichborn and Hull of the lands mentioned in the Power from H. Pratt and others to him. The Power of Attorney of the 3d of May, 1802, from J. B. Bond to Messieurs Hichborn and Hull respected land which the state of Georgia granted to James Gunn and others, and which J. B. Bond then possessed by a regular title from them. It could on no legal construction extend to lands he did not possess by regular title, and regarding which he had only a power of attorney from the rightful owners, authorizing him to dispose of them, revocable in its essence and nature, which power he did not recite, or even most distantly allude to.
But supposing J. B. Bond and Messieurs Hichborn and Hull to have intended, that the power should have extended to the lands mentioned in the power from Pratt and others to J. B. Bond, there is not in the articles of agreement between J. B. Bond and Hichborn and Hull of the 3d of May, 1802, or in any other of the documents produced anything that can on the most strained construction be deemed a sale.
Those articles after reciting the powers from J. B. Bond to Messieurs Hichborn and Hull; that J. B. Bond did so authorize and empower them, to the end that the said Hichborn and Hull should sell and dispose of the said 3,700,000 acres of land, &c. state an agreement between Bond and Hichborn and Hull, not that J. B. Bond had sold to Hichborn and Hull, but that Hichborn and Hull should, with all convenient speed, use their best exertions to sell and dispose of the said land, "and when the same is disposed of," there follows an agreement how the purchase money should be appropriated; J. B. Bond covenanting that he will, when thereunto required, produce all the title deeds, &c. "and that he will make, do and execute, or cause to be done and executed, all acts, deeds, conveyances and assurances in the law for the absolutely and effectually conveying and assigning the said lands in as full and ample a manner as the same have been conveyed by the state of Georgia to James Gunn and others, and lastly the said J. B. Bond doth covenant to promise and agree that as well the said letter of attorney as these presents shall be irrevocable and of full force and effect for eighteen months from the day of the date hereof." Hence it is clear beyond all possibility of doubt, that at the execution of this instrument, on the 3d of May, 1802, J. B. Bond had not sold to Hichborn and Hull, that they were only authorized to sell, and that J. B. Bond intended their authority should be irrevocable for 18 months, which last (his own authority being liable to revocation at any time) was as against Pratt and others utterly void. We are also most clearly of opinion, that Joshua B. Bond as attorney to H. Pratt and others, was bound to give them the fullest information, of every thing done or step taken by him in his agency, whenever by them required.
Philadelphia, Jan. 25th 1803. Edward T. Tighman, W. Lewis.
THE substance of the above opinion was communicated to us in November by Mr. Tighman. Mr. Lewis not having been then applied to; by Mr. Tighman's advice and direction we wrote to J. B. Bond on the 27th Nov. the following letter which was delivered to him shortly after its date. "Your counsel have said. "We are of opinion upon the statements and exhibition of paper made by Mr. Bond that he had full authority to make a sale, and that he hath made an absolute sale," being confident that the same counsel would, under the communication made by you to us, have been of opinion that you had not made a sale, we call upon you to lay before us a full and complete statement of every thing you have transacted by virtue of our powers of attorney to you of the 9th and 10th February, 1801. We expect to receive from you the statement required on or before Saturday the 4th day of December ensuing."
From Mr. Bond we received no answer till the 24th December—by one of his Council we had been assured that an answer should be given in the course of the then next week, the note from that gentleman was not dated, and the time of receiving it was not marked. On the 24th December, T. W. Francis received a letter from J. B. Bond, without date, being that before mentioned, in which he says, "In answer to your letter of the 27th ult. I have to say that you are already in possession of the substance of the agreement made with Messrs Hichborn and Hull, under the contract I made with you, and the power of attorney I received from you." On the same 24th December, at 3 o'clock, P.M. we received a letter from Mr. Hull, dated 22d December, Philadelphia, (not specifying in what street or house) in which he mentioned that he had called on J. B. Bond for "Titles to certain lands, &c. agreeably to a contract and power of attorney, both of which were made on the 3d of May, 1802, between Mr. Bond, on the one part, and Mr. Hichborn and myself on the other part."
Being very desirous to see Gen. Hull, we made diligent enquiry for him on the afternoon and evening of the 24th without success, on the 25th we found he had left town early in the morning of that day. We most solemnly declare we know nothing of any sale or contract respecting these lands other than the agreement of the 3d May, 1802, we have information of none other, we verily believe that no other exists—As to we confidently rely on the opinions we have published, and will with the greatest cheerfulness submit them or the documents, independently of Mr. Bond's information to the respectable gentlemen whose opinions Mr. Bond has published.
As Mr. Bond in his letter of the 9th of June, 1802, said "I have already informed you verbally that under your power of attorney of the 3d of May last, I concluded a contract with Colonel Hichborn and Gen. Hull of Bolton, for the sale of 2,500,000 acres more or less, part of the large tract conveyed by the State of Georgia to Gunn and others, by them to James Greenleaf, and now the property of the Aggregate Fund, &c." Whereby we were induced to think there had been an actual sale, and as by his letters of the 10th and 17th July last, and a variety of other circumstances, it plainly appeared to us that we had been misinformed by Mr. Bond, and that no sale had been made, we deemed it our duty to revoke his powers and have revoked them accordingly.
Philadelphia, January 25, 1803. Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, jun. John Ashley, Jacob Baker.
Trustees of the Aggregate Fund.
Feb. 5, 1803.
To Rent on moderate terms.
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE ON A South Capitol Street—in front is a large lot completely fitted up for the wet and dry goods business, with a Parlor adjoining, which may be used separate from the House, and leave sufficient room for the accommodation of a private family—a kitchen with servants room over—with a small smoke House adjoining—three flat stable and inclosed garden. Enquire of Mr. CHARLES VARDEN, New Jersey Avenue, or on the premises, of THOMAS JONES.
Nov. 25.
Thomas Carpenter, TAYLOR.
HAS received a very handsome assortment of goods, consisting of superfine cloths, cassimeres and coatings of all colours. Patent water proof Cloths, Silk and woolen Moleskins, Tiliinettes, velveteens, &c. of superior quality. From which, and an acquisition of the newest fashions and the best workmen, he can assure whatever commanded. Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square, and New Jersey Avenue, about eight houses from Capitol Square. Dec. 1, 1802.
TO LET,
And be entered upon immediately, three well finished BRICK HOUSES, NEARLY opposite Morn's Tavern, on Twelfth street very near Pennsylvania Avenue, built for the WASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY. The Houses will be rented on very reasonable terms. Apply to THOMAS CARPENTER near the President's Square. Dec. 1st.
I wish to Rent a Warehouse
and Wharf on Square 472, and two Houses on Square 501. The wharf is situated in a central part of the City, most advantageous for the reception and sale of Lumber, the Warehouse is a commodious three story House with a garet, the whole length of the house, it is conveniently divided for storing goods of any kind, and has several rooms with fire places. The Houses on Square 501 consist of a brick house with a garden new paled in and a framed wood house near to it. The whole or any part of the above property will be let on reasonable terms. ROBERT BRENT. Jan. 12.
A few hundred weight of
Baltimore manufactured loaf sugar, and a parcel of Seine Twine, of a very superior quality, just received and for sale by STEUART & BEALL. N. B. They have on hand, French, Peach, and Apple Brandy, Whiskey, Tar and Flour by the barrel, a large supply of Salt and Pailler of Paris and Shad. Jan. 27, 1803.
I will sell on very reasonable
terms, the following squares in the City of Washington, or either of them, viz no. 253, 437, 438, 439 and south of 439. The titles will be such as to give entire satisfaction to the purchaser. By an examination of the plan of the city, the foregoing squares will be found most advantageously situated, both as to their contiguity to navigation and their central situation. Application to be made to ROBERT BRENT in the city of Washington, or to the Subscriber near Piscataway. NICOLAS YOUNG. Dec. 31.
City Hotel, BROADWAY NEW-YORK.
THE Subscriber most respectfully informs his friends and the public, that the above Hotel will be opened on the first of May ensuing, when their patronage is earnestly solicited. He avails himself of this opportunity to return his sincere and grateful thanks to those societies, parties, and gentlemen, who have given him their support, and assures them that a continuance of their favors will be a stimulus to future exertions to please; and that the utmost attention shall be given for their comfort and accommodation.
Boarding may be had by the day, week, month, or year. Families travelling, may be elegantly accommodated with lodging and sitting rooms; and, if preferred, have dinner &c. in their apartments.
The Hotel being so well known, it is almost useless to say, that it is situated in one of the most healthy and pleasant parts of the city; commanding an extensive view in every direction, not only of the city itself, but also of the Narrows, the North and East Rivers, the state of New-Jersey, York and Long-Island &c. &c.
A handsome coffee-room will be fitted up in the principal story; where gentlemen may have tea, coffee, chocolate, soups, and refreshments in general, at the shortest notice. All the leading newspapers in the union, will be regularly taken in.
Public dinners and suppers in a room of elegant size either for large or small parties. Also, beef steaks, oysters, &c. regularly furnished. An ordinary every day at half past 2 o'clock, by the public's obedient servant, JOHN LOVETT.
N. B. Rooms to let by the month or year. April 21, 1802.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
THAT elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, on the corner of Falls & Frederick street in George Town, lately occupied by Mr. Picton.
Likewise,
THE two well finished three story BRICK HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mr. Samuel H. Smith, Esquire, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town.
Geo. Town, Oct. 20.
Members of Congress, Travellers, and those gentlemen whose business calls them to the City of Washington,
are respectfully informed that the Subscribers has established the UNION TAVERN & WASHINGTON HOTEL, On Pennsylvania Avenue, first house east of the President's, and one mile from the Capitol.
THERE is a pavement all the way, and the accommodations are equal to any in the United States, having thirty rooms fitted up in an elegant manner. Also, a large Coffee Room, 34 feet by 22—and a room over the same, now finishing, convenient for the reception of any public meeting, with a pleasant view of the Potomac and the surrounding country. All the principal newspapers in the Union are taken and regularly filed. WILLIAM LOVELL.
N. B.—To Let, a coach and single horse chair. Nov. 26.
170,038 Acres of Land.
THIS body of land, in one entire and inclusive survey, is offered for sale to any individual or company, who may incline to purchase for the purposes of settlement and emigration. It is situated in the State of Virginia, on the Great Kenawha River, Montgomery county, and is distinguished by the name of "The Great Bent of the Kenawha," being interlaced by the Piney river, Great and Little Bluestone rivers, Coal river, and uyandot river, as also by numerous other creeks and waters, running into said rivers. Numerous mill-sites, inexhaustible bodies of coal, and great appearances of ores, metals, salt springs and salt licks, are to be found on this tract, besides which, sugar may be made thereon to any amount, the sugar rearend bouing in almost every part. For fertility of soil, growth of timber, fitness for cultivation, salubrity of climate, and natural advantages, this body of land stands unrivaled by any tract of equal quantity in Western America; it will be submitted for sale to an entire purchaser, until the first day of June next, on very advantageous terms; after which, it cannot be disposed of at any price the present proprietor being compelled to a division thereof. An indisputable title will be given, and for further particulars, as to terms of sale and payment, enquire of JOHN BROCKLEY, Esq. Clerk to the House of Representatives of the United States, at the city of Washington. November 1, 1802.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR,
FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk florimettes, Black and fancy silk moleskin velvet, white & figured Marlees, Swandowns, Toilettettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coating, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1802.
Notice is hereby given to the
Creditors of WASHINGTON BOWIE, a Bankrupt, that a final certificate of discharge will be granted to him at Stille's Hotel, on Monday, the 7th of February next, between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock, A. M. by the Judge who issued the commission, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary by the said creditors, or some of them. By order of the Judge. JOHN C. DENT, Clerk to the Commissioners. Washington, Jan. 24.
DOCTOR FENDALL.
Having just arrived in the City of Washington, takes the liberty to intimate to the inhabitants of the City of Washington, George-Town, and their vicinity, that he means to exercise his skill in the line of his profession. For a few weeks, and may be spoke with at Mr. Stelles Hotel. The Doctor's knowledge of the natural history of the human teeth—their adjacent parts, and the disorders to which they are subject, acquired by assiduous attention, unremitted study, and experience of an extensive and successful practice for upwards of twenty eight years, will, he hopes, entitle him to the confidence of all those who will employ him—He fondly flatters himself he is happily in his power to appeal without fear to such as have been his patients in the States of Maryland, Virginia, &c. for that degree of reputation which his conduct as a dentist has merited, and given him just claim to.—The doctor hopes at least if he is considered as entitled to the highest grade among those of his profession in this country.
The Doctor entreats leave to offer to the public his Columbian anti scorbatic Dentifrice for preserving the teeth, gums, sockets, &c. a dentifrice infinitely superior (to think) both in elegance and efficacy, to any thing hitherto used for the teeth and gums. It renders the breath sweet and agreeable, is a powerful anti scorbatic, and free from any corrosive quality whatever.—No family, and especially where there are children, should be without this excellent and valuable preparation, which doctor FENDALL avers to be productive not only of those effects and consequences as a sovereign Dentifrice and remedy for the disorders of the teeth and gums, but will also prevent them. This admirable dentifrice is still sold (only by Doctor FENDALL) at the moderate price of one dollar a pot with directions. Jan. 12.
The Dey of Algiers.
This beautiful native Arabian Horse, IS NOW FOR SALE. The proof of his age and origin may be inspected, and the noble animal himself may be seen, by applying to Charles C. Jones at his farm, seven miles from this town: he is young, healthy and in fine spirits, and condition, and the trial of last season, (the only one he has stood in this part of the world) proves him a sure foal getter. As to his form, let those judge who are inclined to purchase. The best judges have pronounced him perfect; his color is white; he is of full stature for his age, measuring exactly 14 hands 2 and an half inches. As, if not sold, he will be advertised to cover on the 1st February. I cannot receive propositions later than that day. JOHN MASON. George-Town December 22. 1802.
NOTICE.
In the matter of JOHN JACK, Bankrupt. THE subscriber being appointed Assignee of the Estate and effects of JOHN JACK Bankrupt. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, are requested to make immediate payment otherwise legal steps will be indiscriminately taken to compel them. RICHARD FORREST, Assignee. Jan. 26.
United States, District of Columbia, and County of Washington, to wit:
In Chancery January 1803.
Charles Minifie, John Fry, & Samuel Spalding, complts. vs. George Walker, defendant. THE object of the bill is to obtain a decree for the sale of squares no. 9—lots no 1 and 2, in square 961—lots no. 3 4 9 10 11 12 in square, 965—lots no. 3 4 5 6 7 8 in square, 968—lots no. 5 6 7 8 9 10 in square, 1011—lot no. 1 in square 1012—lots no. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 25 26 27 28 in square, 1013—lots no. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 in square, 1018—lots no. 4 5 7 in square, 1030—lots no. 2 3 4 5 in square, 1040—lots no. 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 in square, 1041—lots no. 14 15 16 17 18 in square, 1047—lots no. 10 11 12 13 14 in square, 1048—lots no. 1 2 3 4 12 13 14 in square, 1062—lots no. 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 and 18 in square, 1063—lying and being in the city of Washington. The bill states, that George Walker the defendant, being indebted to the complainants in the sum of 5000 dollars, by bond dated the 31st of December 1798, to secure the payment thereof, with interest thereon, on or before the 31st of September then next ensuing. Mortgaged the above mentioned premises to the complainants, and that the said George Walker hath never paid them any part of the said sum. The bill further states that the said George Walker does not reside within the United States, but hath gone to parts beyond the seas. It is upon motion ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted at least once a week for three successive weeks in the Washington Federalist and the National Intelligencer, before the first day of February next to the intent that the aforesaid defendant and all other person (if any there be) interested in the premises may have notice of this application, and of the object of the bill in his case, and that the said defendant may be warned to appear here in person or by solicitor, on or before the fourth Monday of July next, to show cause if they can; why a decree as prayed for in and by said bill should not pass. By order URIAH FORREST, Ck. January 27, 1803.
IRON WORKS.
THE subscriber would rent a set of works, situated within twenty miles of the navigable waters of James River; consisting of Furnace, Forge, Mill, Saw-mill, and every necessary appendage, all new and finished in the completest manner of any in America; having abundance of water, wood, and ore of the best quality, and lying in a healthy country where provisions also are abundant and cheap. Fifteen or twenty able negroes may be rented with the works, if specially applied for. FERDINANDO FAIRFAX. Shanr. Hill, near Charlottesville, Virginia. N. B. Applications by letter must be post-paid. January 28.
THE FEDERALIST.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE BY
RAPINE, CONRAD & Co.
A new and corrected edition of the FEDERALIST, In two handsome volumes octavo, neatly bound and lettered. The merits of this work are so well known, that it is thought unnecessary to say any thing in its favour. They will, however, presume to say, that in point of paper, print and binding, it is equalled by few publications, either in this, or any other country.
Also, for sale as above,
The Medical Repository, and Review of American Publications on Medicine, Surgery, and the auxiliary branches of Philosophy, in five vols. conducted by Doctors Mitchell and Miller, of New-York. This work is continued to be published in quarter yearly numbers, four of which make a volume, and are regularly received immediately after they are published.
At the same place may be had,
The American Review and Literary Journal, publishing at New-York January 21, 1803.
THEO. HOLT
Has for sale, at his Nursery Garden, Eastern Branch.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS,
Which he has imported from London, per ship Sheppard, to Norfolk, and others of his own sowing—consisting of Early Peas, very Early do. Early Charlton do. Dwarf Marrowfat do. Large Marrowfat do. Dwarf Prussian do. Dwarf Union do. Dwarf Prolific do. Large Windsor Beans, Turkey Longpod do. Dwarf Bunch do. Lima do. Saddleford do. Early York Cabbage, Early Battersea do. Early Sugarloaf do. Large Drumhead do. Green Savoy do. Red Pickling do. Scotch Kale, Brocoli forls mixed Early Cauliflower, Late do. Early Dutch Turnip, Large Tripoli Onion, White Spanish do. Early Scarlet Radish, Mixed do. Spanish do. White Turnip do. Long Prickly Cucumber, Green Turkey do. Nasturtion, Parsley, Spinage, Red Beet, Early Horn Carrot, Long Orange do. Large Parsnip, Leaf Lettuce, Brown Dutch do. Mixed do many sorts, Solid Celery, Endive, White Asparagus, Common, Salsolic, &c. &c. &c. A variety of different kinds of Fruit Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Flower Seeds, Garden Hoes and Rakes, various sizes; imported Roots of fine Mixed Tulips, Double Hyacinths, Double Jonquils, Crown Imperials, Double Snow Drops, Anemones, Persian Ranunculus, Persian Iris, Crocuses, &c. A quantity of Lombardy Poplars, proper for planting. Washington, Jan. 21, 1803.
TO BE LET,
And immediate possession given, Two new two story Brick HOUSES, completely finished, with extensive back-buildings, situated at the intersection of E and thirteenth streets, immediately in the neighbourhood of the Bank, and within a short distance of Pennsylvania Avenue, in the city of Washington. For terms, which will be very moderate, apply to Mr. BENJAMIN PATTERSON, near the Union Tavern, George-town, or in Baltimore to D WILLIAMSON. George-town, 26 Jan. 1803.
TO BE LET,
And possession given immediately, The Frame Store in High-Street, George-Town, now occupied by Mr. Michael Roberts as a Stationary Store. ALSO TO LET, The Dwelling part of the new Brick House adjoining said store. These two will be let together, or separate, as may be most convenient. For terms apply to EDGAR PATTERSON, at the above store. George-town, Jan. 21.
Public Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from OWEN ROBERTS to the subscriber, on the third Monday in February next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be exposed to sale, for ready money, on the premises, One Moiety of that Lot of
GROUND in the city of Washington, described in the plan of the city by the number eighteen, in the square number one hundred and sixty-eight, fronting fifty-nine feet upon the Pennsylvania avenue, and extending back one hundred and seven feet seven inches. Upon the premises is erected a two story brick Dwelling, and the lot is under a mortgage to secure the payment of fifteen hundred dollars, subject to which it will be sold—Also, one moiety of that Lot of Ground in the said city, described in the plan by number ten, in square number two hundred and fifty-six, fronting forty-eight feet five inches upon the open area on the Pennsylvania avenue, upon which there is an unfinished Frame Dwelling-House. JAMES KEITH. Alexandria, Jan. 17, 1803.
Little River Turnpike Road.
IT is requested by the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Road, that the Stockholders of the Company do pay to the Treasurer of the Company, William Hartshorne, Ten Dollars upon each share held by them in the said Company, on or before the first day of February next. James Keith, President. J. T. Ricketts, Leven Powell, Geo. Gilpin, Directors. Alexandria, Jan. 24.