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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. IV.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DXCVIII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, AUGUST 6th, 1804.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
OF THE BANK OF POTOMAC.
To all to whom these presents shall come, or in any wise concern.
BE IT KNOWN, And it is hereby proclaimed, that we the subscribers, associating together have formed a company or limited partnership, and do mutually agree with each other and hereby bind ourselves to conduct the business of the company, under the name and style of "The President and Directors of the Bank of Potomac," and conformably to the rules and regulations herein after specified. And by these our fundamental articles of association, we do covenant and agree with each other, that we, and all persons, who at any time hereafter, may transact business with said Company shall be bound and concluded.
ARTICLE 1. The copartnership shall be, and continue for the term of twenty one years, from and after the opening of the subscription, unless a charter is sooner obtained; but the proprietors of two thirds of the capital stock of the Company, may by their concurring votes at a general meeting, be called for that express purpose, dissolve the same at any prior period: Provided, That notice of such meeting and its object, shall be published in one or more of the Alexandria newspapers for six months previous thereto; and if the President and Directors at their first meeting after the election in the last year of the aforesaid term, or two thirds of that body, shall concur in the opinion, that it will be proper and expedient to continue the copartnership for a further limited term not exceeding twenty one years, they shall have power to decide on the same, and shall immediately make known their decision by publication in the several Alexandria papers. And the President and Directors are hereby authorised at any time to apply for, and accept such charter as may be agreed upon with the concurrence of nine members of that body.
ART. 2. The capital stock of the Company shall consist of Five hundred thousand dollars, money of the United States; to be divided into shares of One hundred dollars each, and to be paid in the manner following that is to say; twenty dollars on each share to be paid at the time of subscribing, thirty dollars in ninety days after the opening of the subscription, twenty five dollars in one hundred and fifty days thereafter, and the remaining twenty five dollars in two hundred and ten days; and a failure to make punctiliously any payment after the first, shall incur a forfeiture of all that has been previously paid on such share.
ART. 3. The copartnership shall transact its business in the Town of Alexandria; or in Virginia within one mile therefrom. Provided, a charter should at any time be obtained from the state of Virginia, and shall commence its operations as soon after the payment of the second instalment as circumstances will permit.
ART. 4. The subscription shall be opened in Alexandria, on Wednesday the fifth day of September next, for the whole stock of the company under the direction of
 Elisha Janney,  Cuthbert Powell,  William Fitzhugh,  William Hartshorne,  Thomas Swann,  Thomas Vowell,  Charles Lee,  Jacob Hoffman,  Joseph Riddle  James H. Hooe,  William Hodgson,  Robert Young,  Phineas Janney,  James Keith, jun.  James Patton, 
or a majority of them. And the commissioners aforesaid, shall open the subscription books at ten o'clock, A. M. and they shall continue open until four o'clock, P. M. and shall remain open between those hours for one day at least, and for the term of three days unless sooner filed. And if it should happen that more than the stipulated number of shares should be subscribed on the first day, then the Commissioners aforesaid are to apportion them among the subscribers, by deducting from the highest subscriptions, until they are reduced to the proper number, or if more persons subscribe than there are shares, the Commissioners are to cast lots to decide to whom they shall belong. But no person or persons, bodies corporate or otherwise, shall be permitted to subscribe on the first day of opening the books for more than twenty shares; and if the stock be not all taken the first day, the books shall remain open on the second day, on the same terms as on the first; but if the subscription be not filled on the second day, then the Commissioners may permit any person or persons, bodies corporate or otherwise, to subscribe for any number of shares until the whole number is complete. The Commissioners after having decided to whom the shares may belong, will issue receipts to the different stockholders for the monies received of them at the time of subscribing, which receipts with the original subscription, shall be deemed good evidence of the quantity of stock to which each subscriber shall be entitled in this company.
ART. 5. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by Twelve Directors and a
President, whose place if chosen from among their number, shall be supplied by that body; and six of the Directors with the President shall form a board or quorum, for transacting all the business of the company; ordinary discounts may be done by the President and five of the Directors. In case of his sickness or necessary absence, his place may be supplied by any Director, whom he, by writing under his hand may nominate for that purpose, or in case of his not making such nomination, the majority of the board may appoint a President to act during his absence, and the Directors who may be appointed at the first election, shall hold their seats until the second Monday in November, one thousand eight hundred and five, and the Directors from and after that period shall be elected for one year, by the Stockholders for the time being, and each Director shall be a Stockholder at the time of his election, and shall cease to be a Director, if he should cease to be a Stockholder, and no Director of any other Bank shall at the same time be a Director of this Bank. And the number of votes to which each Stockholder shall be entitled, shall be in proportion to the stock he may hold as follows: For one share, and not exceeding two shares one vote each, for every two shares, above two and not exceeding ten, one vote; for every four shares above ten and not exceeding thirty, one vote; for every six shares above thirty and not exceeding sixty, one vote; for every eight shares above sixty and not exceeding one hundred, one vote; and for every ten shares above that number, one vote: But no person or persons bodies corporate or otherwise, shall be entitled to more than fifty votes, and no Stockholder shall be permitted to vote (except at the first election) who has not held his stock for thirty days prior to the election; and all Stockholders shall vote at elections by ballot, in person or by proxy, which proxy, in all elections after the first, shall be made in such form as the Board of Directors shall appoint.
ART. 6. A general meeting of the Stockholders of the Company shall be held on the second Monday in November in every year (except the present) at such place as the Board of Directors shall appoint, by giving four weeks notice in one or more of the newspapers of Alexandria, for the purpose of electing Directors for the ensuing year, who shall take their seats at the board the succeeding day, and immediately proceed to elect the President: But for the present year, for the more immediate organisation of the business of the company, the election shall be held on the second Wednesday in September next, under the direction of the commissioners appointed to receive subscriptions.
ART. 7. The board of directors are hereby fully empowered to make, revise, alter or amend all such rules, orders, bye laws and regulations for the government of the company, and that of their officers, servants and affairs, as they, or a majority of them, shall from time to time think expedient, not inconsistent with law or these articles of association, and to use, employ and dispose of the joint stock, funds or property of the said company (subject only to the restrictions herein after mentioned) as to them or a majority of them, may seem expedient.
ART. 8. All bills, bonds, notes and every contract and engagement on behalf of the company for the payment of money, shall be signed by the president and countersigned or attested by the cashier of the company, and the funds of the company shall in no case be held responsible for any contract or engagement whatever unless the same shall be so signed and countersigned or attested as aforesaid.
ART. 9. The books, papers, correspondence and funds of the company shall at all times be subject to the inspection of the directors.
ART. 10. The said board of directors shall have power to appoint a cashier and all other officers and servants for executing the business of the company, and to establish the compensation to be paid to the president and all other officers and servants of the company respectively, and which together with all other necessary expenses, shall be defrayed out of the funds of the company.
ART. 11. A majority of the directors shall have power to call a general meeting of the stockholders for the purpose relative to the concerns of the company, giving at least six weeks notice in one or more of the newspapers of the town, specifying in such notice the object or objects of such meeting.
ART. 12. The shares of capital stock at any time owned by any individual stockholder shall be transferable on the books of the company according to such rules as may conformably to law, be established in that behalf by the board of directors: but all debts actually due and payable to the company (days of grace for payment being paid) by a stockholder requesting a transfer, must be satisfied before such a transfer shall be made, unless the board of directors shall direct to the contrary.
ART. 13. No transfer of stock, in this company shall be considered as binding upon the company, unless made in a book or books to be kept for that purpose by the company; and it is further expressly agreed and declared that any stockholder who shall transfer in any manner aforesaid, all stock or shares in this company to any other person or persons whatever, shall thereupon cease to be a member of this company; and that any person or persons whatever who shall accept a transfer of any stock or share in this company, shall thereupon become and be a member of this company, according to these articles of association.
ART. 14. It is hereby expressly and explicitly declared to be the object and intention of the persons who associate under the name or firm of "The President and directors of the Bank of Potomac" that the joint stock or property of the said company, (exclusive of
dividends to be made in the manner herein after mentioned) shall alone be responsible for the debts and engagements of the said company; and that no person who shall or may deal with this company, or to whom they shall or may become in any wise indebted, shall on any pretence whatever have recourse against the separate property of any present or future member of this company, or against their persons, excepting the officers or servants of said company in regard to the faithful discharge of their respective duties in the conduct of the affairs and administration of the funds of said company; but all persons accepting any bond, bill, or note, or other contract of this company, signed by the president and countersigned by the cashier of the company for the time being, or dealing with it in any other manner whatsoever, thereby respectively give credit to the said joint stock or property of the said company, and thereby respectively disavow having recourse on any pretence whatever to the person or separate property of any present or future member of this company, (excepting as before mentioned) and all suits to be brought against this company (if any shall be) shall be brought against the president for the time being, and in case of his death or removal from office, pending any such suit against him, measures shall be taken at the instance of the company for substituting his successor in office as a defendant, so that persons having demands upon the company may not be prejudiced or delayed by that event; or if the person suing shall go on against the person first named as defendant (notwithstanding his death or removal from office) this company shall take no advantage, by writ of error or otherwise, of such proceeding on that account; and all recovery had, in manner aforesaid, shall be conclusive upon the company so far as to render the company's said joint stock or property liable thereby, and no further; and the company shall immediately pay the amount of such recovery out of their joint stock, but not otherwise. And in case of any suit at law, the president shall sign his appearance upon the writ, or file common bail thereto; it being expressly understood and declared, that all persons dealing with said company, agree to these terms and are bound thereby.
ART. 15. Dividends of the profits of the company or so much of said profits as shall be deemed expedient and proper, shall be declared half yearly in the first week in May and November, in each year; the amount of said dividend shall, from time to time, be determined by the board of directors, at a meeting held for that purpose, and shall in no case exceed the amount of the net profits actually acquired by the company, so that the capital stock of the said company shall never be impaired by dividends; but the directors shall be at liberty to retain at least one per cent upon the capital as a fund for future contingencies.
ART. 16. If the said directors shall at any time wilfully and knowingly make or declare any dividend which shall impair the said capital stock, all the directors present at the making, or declaring, of said dividend and consenting thereto, shall be liable in their individual capacities to the company for the amount or proportion of said capital stock, so divided by the said directors; and each director who shall be present at the making or declaring such dividend shall be deemed to have consented thereto, unless he shall immediately enter in writing his dissent on the minutes of the proceedings of the board, and give public notice to the stockholders, that such dividend has been declared.
ART. 17. These articles of agreement shall be published in two newspapers in the town of Alexandria for one month, and for the further information of all persons who may transact business with, or in any manner give credit to said company, every bond, bill, note, or other instrument of contract, by the effect or terms of which the company may be charged, or held liable for the payment of money, shall specially declare, in such form as the board of directors shall prescribe, that payment shall be made out of the joint funds, of the bank of Potomac according to the present articles of association, and not otherwise: A copy of the 14th article of this association shall be inserted in the Bank book of every person depositing money, or other valuable property with the company for safe keeping, or a printed copy shall be delivered to every such person, before any such deposit shall be received from him. And it is hereby expressly declared, that no engagement can legally be made in the name of said company, unless it contain a limitation or
restriction to the effect above recited; and the company hereby expressly disavow all responsibility for any debt or engagement, which may be made in their name not containing a limitation or restriction to the effect aforesaid.
ART. 18. The company shall in no case be owners of any ships or vessels, or directly or indirectly, be concerned in trade, or the importation or exportation, purchase or sale of any goods, wares, or merchandise whatever, (bills of exchange or Bullion only excepted) and except such ships, vessels, goods, wares or merchandise, as shall be truly pledged to them by way of security for debts due, owing or growing due to the said company, or purchased by them to secure such debts so due to the said company.
ART. 19. If any vacancy shall at any time happen among the Directors by death, resignation, or otherwise, the residue of the Directors for the time being, shall elect a Director to fill the vacancy.
ART. 20. The company shall not purchase or hold any land, tenements, or other real estates other than what may be necessary for the convenient transaction of its business, unless such lands tenements, and real estates, shall have been bona fide, mortgaged to the company, by way of security, or conveyed to it in satisfaction of debts previously contracted in the course of dealings, or purchased to secure debts contracted with or due to the said company & in every instance in which the company may become owners or claimants of lands, tenements, or real estates, the Board of Directors are empowered to sell or dispose of the same, in such manner as they may deem beneficial for the company.
ART. 21. Any number of Stockholders not less than 40, who together shall be proprietors of five hundred shares, may, for any purpose relative to the institution, at any time, apply to the President and directors to call a general meeting of the Stockholders; and if by them refused, the said number of Stockholders; proprietors of not less than the number of shares aforesaid, shall have power to call a general meeting of the Stockholders, giving at least 60 days notice in one or more of the public newspapers of the town of Alexandria, specifying in such notice the object or objects of such call.
ART. 22. Immediately on the dissolution of this association, prompt and effectual measures shall be taken by the Directors then existing for closing all the concerns in the company, and for dividing the capital and profits which may remain among the stockholders, in proportion to their respective interests.
In witness whereof— Notice—THE Commissioners above named will open the subscription Books at the Court House in the town of Alexandria, on the 6th of September next agreeably to the aforesaid articles of association.
The payments will be received either in specie or the notes of the Bank of the United States and its various branches or in the notes of any of the Banks, from New York to Norfolk, inclusive. August 3—St.
Maryland,—In CHANCERY, July 3, 1804.
Alexander Contee, versus. Thomas Johnson, John Mason, Williams Kilty, and Rinaldo Johnson.
THE object of the bill is to obtain a conveyance of certain property conveyed by Rinaldo Johnson to the other defendants on the 19th day of September eighteen hundred and one in trust for the payment of his debts or to vacate the said deed, and that they may account for the profits since the execution of the said deed.
The bill states that the defendant Rinaldo Johnson has become insolvent and that the complainant has been appointed trustee for the benefit of his creditors.—The bill further states that the defendants John Mason & William Kilty reside out of the state of Maryland.
It is thereupon adjudged and ordered that the complainant be caulking a copy of this order to be inserted once in each of three successive weeks in some newspaper within the territory of Columbia before the 18th day of August next, give notice to the absent defendants of this application and of the substance and object of the bill, that they may be warned to appear here in person or by a solicitor of this court, on or before the 18th day of December next, to show cause if any they have, wherefore a decree may not be passed as prayed.
True copy—Test SAMUEL H. HOWARD, R. C. C. July 20—W3t.
FRANCE.
ORGANIC SENATUS CONSULTUM.
Extracts from the Registers of the conservative Senate of Floreal, year 12.
Continued.
TITLE V:
Of the Great Dignities of the Empire.
32. The grand dignities of the empire are those of grand electors, arch-chancellor of state, arch-treasurer, constable and grand admiral.
33. The titularies of the grand dignities of the empire are nominated by the French princes and take precedence immediately after them. The period of their reception determines the rank which they respectively hold.
34. The grand dignities of the empire cannot be removed.
35. The titularies of the great dignities of the empire are senators and counsellors of state.
36. They form the grand council of the emperor; they are members of the privy council; they compose the grand council of the legion of honor. The present members of the grand council of the legion of honor shall retain during life, their titles, functions and prerogatives.
37. The emperor presides in the senate and council of state. When the emperor does not preside in the senate or council of state, he nominates one of the titularies of the great dignities of the state to be President.
38. All acts of the senate and legislative body are passed in the name of the emperor, and promulgated or published under the imperial seal.
39. The grand elector performs the functions of chancellor—1st. In convoking the legislative, the electoral colleges, and the cantonal assemblies. 2d. In promulgating senatus consultum, for dissolving the legislative body or the electoral colleges. The grand elector presides in the absence of the emperor, when the senate proceeds to the nomination of senators, legislators or tribunes. He may reside in the palace of the senate. He makes known to the emperor the remonstrances presented by the electoral colleges or the cantonal assemblies, in regard to the preservation of their prerogatives.—When a member of an electoral college is denounced, agreeably to the 21st article of the organic senatus consultum, of the 16th Thermidore, year 10, as having committed an act contrary to the honor or the good of his country, the grand elector will invite the college to manifest its will. He shall report the will of the college to the emperor. The grand elector presents the members of the senate, of the council of state, and of the legislative body, to take the oath before the emperor, he administers the oath to the presidents of the electoral colleges, of the departmental and cantonal assemblies. He presents the solemn deputations of the senate, the council of state, the legislative body, tribunate, and electoral colleges, when admitted to an audience of the emperor.
40. The Arch-Chancellor of the empire exercises the functions of chancellor for the promulgation of organic consultum and laws.
He likewise exercises those of chancellor of the Imperial palace.
He is present at forming the annual report in which the grand judge, minister of justice, renders an account to the emperor of the abuses which may have been introduced into the administration of justice, either civil or criminal.
He presides over the High Imperial Court.
He presides over the united sections of the council of state, and of the tribunal conformable to art. 93, Title XI.
He is present at the celebration of the marriages and at the birth of Princes; at the coronation and at the obsequies of the emperor. He signs the process-verbal drawn up by the secretary of state.
He presents the titularies of the great dignities of the empire, the ministers and secretary of state, the great civil officers of the crown and the first president of the court of cassation, to the oath which they take from the hands of the emperor.
He receives the oath of the members and of the parquets of the court of cassation, from the presidents and attorneys

general of the court of appeals and criminal courts.
He presents solemn deputations, and the members of the court of justice who are admitted to an audience with the emperor.
He signs and seals the commissions and brevets of the members of the courts of justice and of ministerial officers: he seals the commissions of the civil administrative functions, and the other acts which will be designated in the regulation entitled, organisation of the seal.
41. The arch chancellor of state exercises the functions of chancellor for the promulgation of treaties of peace and alliance, and for declarations of war.
He presents to the emperor and signs the credentials and ceremonial correspondence with the different courts of Europe, drawn up according to the forms of the imperial protocol, of which he is the guardian.
He is present at the annual report in which the minister of foreign affairs renders an account to the emperor of the political situation of the state.
He presents the Ambassador and Ministers of the emperor in foreign courts to the oath which they take from the hands of his Imperial Majesty.
He receives the oath of the President, Charges d'affaires, Secretaries of Embassy and of Legation, and of the Commissaries General and of commissaries commercial relations.
He presents extraordinary Embassies, and French and foreign Ambassadors and Ministers.
42. The Arch-Treasurer is present at forming the annual report, in which the Ministers of Finances and the Public Treasurer render an account to the Emperor of the receipts and expenses of the state, and lay down their ideas upon the wants of the finances of the Empire.
The accounts of the receipts and annual expenses, before being presented to the emperor, are marked with his visa .
He presides over the united sections of the council of state and the tribunate, conformable to art. 95 title XI.
He receives every three months, an account of the labors of the national responsibility, and every year, the general result and the views of reform and amelioration through the different parts of the responsibility; he lays them before the emperor.
He audits, every year the great book of the public debt.
He signs the commissions of the civil pensions.
He receives the oath of the members of the national responsibility, of the administration of the finances, and of the principal agents of the public treasure.
He presents the deputations of the national responsibility and of the administrations of finances admitted to the audience of the emperor.
43. The constable is present at forming the annual report in which the ministers of war and the director of the administration of war render an account to the emperor of the dispositions to be taken for completing the system of the defence of the frontiers, for keeping them up, and for the repairs and provisioning of fortresses and fortified towns.
He lays the first stone of the fortresses and fortified towns which may be built.
He is the governor of the military schools.
When the emperor does not deliver the colours, in person, to the different bodies of the army, they are delivered to them in his name by the constable.
In the absence of the emperor, the grand reviews of the imperial guard take place under the direction of the constable.
Whenever a general of the army is accused of a crime specified in the military penal code, the constable may preside over the council of war which is to judge him.
He presents the marshal of the empire, the colonels general, the inspectors general, the general officers, and the colonels of all the armies to the oath which they take from the hands of the emperor.
He receives the oath of the majors, chiefs of battalion and squadron of all the armies.
He installs the marshals of the empire.
He presents the general officers and the colonels, majors, chiefs of battalion and squadron of all the armies, when they are admitted to an audience of the emperor.
He signs the commissions of the army and those of the military pensioners of state.
44. The grand admiral is present at forming the annual report in which the minister of the marine renders an account to the emperor of the state of the naval constructions, arsenals and provisions for the navy.
He receives annually and presents to the emperor the accounts of the invalid marine chest.
Whenever an admiral, or rear-admiral, commander in chief of a fleet of
men of war, is accused of a crime specified in the Maritime Penal Code, the grand admiral may preside over the court martial which is to try him.
He presents the admirals, vice-admirals, rear-admirals and captains of men of war, the oath which they take from the hands of the emperor.
He receives the oath of the members of the council of prizes, and the captains of frigates.
He presents the admirals, vice-admirals, captains of men of war and frigates, and the members of the council of prizes, when they are admitted to an audience of the emperor.
He signs the admissions of the officers of the marines, pensioners to the state.
45. Each titular of the great dignities of the empire presides over an electoral college of department.
The electoral college sitting at Brussels is presided over by the grand elector.
The electoral college sitting at Bordeaux is presided over by the arch-chancellor of the empire.
The electoral college sitting at Nantz is presided over by the arch-chancellor of the state.
The electoral college sitting at Lyons is presided over by the arch-chancellor of the empire.
The electoral college sitting at Turin is presided over by the constable.
The electoral college sitting at Mar seilles is presided over by the great admiral.
46. Each titular of the grand dignities of the empire receives annually, under the title of fixed salary, one third of the sum allotted to the princes, conformable to the decree of the 21st December, 1790.
47. A statute of the emperor regulates the functions of the titulaires of the great dignities of the empire near the Emperor, and determines their costume on grand ceremonial occasions. The successors of the Emperor cannot derogate from this statute but by a Senatus Consultum.
Title 6.—Of the great officers of the Empire.
48. The great officers of the empire are:—1st. The marshals of the empire, chosen from the most distinguished generals. Their number does not exceed sixteen. The marshals of the empire who are senators are not included in this number—2d. Either inspectors and colonels-general of artillery and engineers, of cavalry and marine—3d. The great civil officers of the crown, such as they are instituted by the statutes of the Emperor.
49. The places of the great officers are irremovable.
50. Each of the great officers of the empire presides over an electoral college, which is especially allotted to him from the moment of his nomination.
51. If by an order from the Emperor, or by any other cause whatever, a titular of a great dignity of the empire or a great officer yields up his functions, he preserves his title, rank, prerogatives and the half of his stipend; he only loses them in consequence of a judgment of the high imperial court.
Title 7.—Of Oaths.
52. In the course of two years after his accession or having come of age, the Emperor accompanied by the titulaires of the great dignities of the empire, the ministers, and the great officers of the empire, swear to the French people upon the Evangelists, and in the presence of the Senate, the Council of State, the Legislative Body, the Tribunate, the Court of Cassation, the archbishops, the bishops, the great officers of the legion of honor, of national responsibility, the presidents of the cantonal assemblies, the presidents of consistories, and the mayors of thirty-six principal cities in the empire.
The Secretary of State draws up process verbal of the taking the oath.
53. The oath of the Emperor is in these words:
"I swear to maintain the integrity of the territory of the republic; to respect and to make respected the laws of the Concordat and the liberty of divine worship, political and civil liberty, the irrevocability of the sales of the national property; to lay on no impost, to impose no tax but by virtue of the law; to maintain the institution of the legion of honor; to govern with the sole view of the interest, happiness, and glory of the French people."
54. Before beginning the exercise of his functions, the regent accompanied by the titulaires of the grand dignities of the empire, the ministers, and the great officers of the empire, swear upon the Evangelists, and in presence of the Senate, the council of state, the president and questors of the legislative body, the president and questors of the tribunate, and the great officers of the legion of honor.
The Secretary of state, draws up a process verbal of the taking of the oath.
55. The oath of the regent is in these words:
"I swear to administer the affairs of the state, conformably to the constitu-
tion of the empire, to the Senatus Consultums and to the laws; to maintain in all their integrity the territory of the republic, the rights of the nation and those of the Imperial dignity, and to deliver faithfully to the Emperor when he comes of age, that power the exercise of which is entrusted to me."
56. The titulaires of the great dignities of the empire, the ministers and the Secretary of State, the great officers, the members of the Senate, of the Council of state, of the Legislative body, of the Tribunate, of the electoral colleges and cantonal assemblies, take their oath in these words:
"I swear obedience to the constitutions of the empire and fidelity to the Emperor."
The public, civil, and judiciary functionaries, and the officers and soldiers of the land and sea troops, take the same oath.
57. The Senate is composed 1st. of the French princes, who have attained their 18th year; 2d. of the titulaires of the great dignities of the empire; 3d. of the eighty members nominated upon the presentation of candidates chosen by the Emperor, from the lists formed by the electoral colleges of departments; 4th. of the citizens whom the Emperor may think fit to elevate to the dignity of senators.
Whenever the number of senators shall exceed that fixed by article 63, of the Organic Senatus Consultum of the 16th Thermidor, year 10, a law shall be provided in this respect, in execution of Art. 17, of the Senatus Consultum of the 14th Nivose, year 11.
58. The president of the Senate is nominated and chosen from amongst the senators.
His functions last for a year.
59. He convokes the Senate upon an order from the emperor, and upon the demand, or commissions which will be hereafter spoken of, Art. 60 and 64, or of a senator, conformable to the dispositions of Art. 70, or of an officer of the senate, for the interior affairs of that body.
He renders an account to the Emperor of the convocation made upon the demand of the commissioners or of a senator, of their object and of the results of the deliberation of the Senate.
60. A commission of seven members nominated by the Senate and chosen from amongst its members, takes cognizance, upon the communication to it by the ministers, of the arrests which may have taken place conformable to Art. 46 of the constitution, where the arrested persons have not been brought before the tribunals in ten days after their arrest.
This commission is called Senatorial Commission of individual liberty .
61. All persons arrested and not put upon their trial after ten days subsequent to their arrest, may recur directly, by themselves, their relations or representatives, and by petition, to the senatorial commission of individual liberty.
62. When the commission deems that the detention prolonged beyond ten days from the arrest is not justified by the interest of the state, it invites the minister who has ordered the arrest to set the detained persons at liberty, or to send him or her before the ordinary tribunals.
63. If after three successive invitations, renewed within the space of a month, the detained person is not set at liberty or sent before the ordinary tribunals, the commission demands an assembly of the Senate, which is convoked by the president, and which issues, if there is cause the following declaration: "There are strong presumptions that N. is detained arbitrarily."
The fact is then proceeded upon according to the dispositions of the Art. 112, title XIII. of the high imperial court.
64. A commission of seven members nominated by the senate and chosen from among its members, is charged to watch over the liberty of the press.
Works printed and distributed by subscription and periodically are not comprised in its attribution.
This commission is called senatorial commission of the liberty of the press .
65. The authors, printers or booksellers, who think they have grounds for complaining of the hindrance put to the impression or circulation of a work, may recur directly, and by petition, to the senatorial commission of the liberty of the press.
66. When the commission deems that the hindrances are not justified by the interests of the state, it invites the minister who has given the order to revoke it.
67. If after three successive invitations, renewed within the space of a month, the hindrances subsist, the commission demands an assembly of the senate, which is convoked by the president, and which issues, if there is cause the following declaration: "There are strong presumptions that the liberty of the press has been violated."
The fact is then proceeded upon according to the article 112, title XIII. of the high imperial court.
68. One member of each of the senatorial commissions ceases his functions every four months.
69. The projects of laws decreed by the legislative body, are transmitted, on the very day of their adoption, to the senate and deposited in its archives.
70. Every decree issued by the legislative body may be denounced to the senate by a senator: 1st. As tending to the re-establishment of the feudal system; 2d. As contrary to the irrevocability of the sales of the national domains; 3d. As not having been deliberated upon in the forms prescribed by the constitutions of the empire, the regulations and laws; 4th. As attacking the prerogative of the Imperial dignity and those of the senate; without prejudice to the execution of the articles 21 and 37 of the act of the constitution of the empire, bearing date the 22 Frimaire, year 8.
71. The senate within the following days after the adoption of the project of law, deliberating upon the report of a special commission, and after having heard three readings of the decree in three sittings held upon different days, may express the opinion that there is no cause for promulgating the law.
The president carries to the emperor the deliberation of the senate, with the motives assigned for the same.
72. The emperor after having heard the council of state, either declares by a decree his adhesion to the deliberation of the senate, and causes the law to be promulgated.
73. Every law the promulgation of which, in this circumstance, has not been made before the expiration of the space of ten days can no longer be promulgated, if it has not been again deliberated upon and adopted by the legislative body.
74. The whole of the operations of an electoral college, and the partial operations which are relative to the presentation of the candidates to the senate, to the legislative body and to the tribunate, cannot be annulled on account of being unconstitutional, but by a senatus consultum.
Title IX.—Of the council of State.
75. When the council of state deliberates upon the projects of laws and upon the regulations of public administration, the two thirds of the members of the council in ordinary service must be present.
The number of the counsellors of state present, cannot be less than 25.
76. The council of state is divided into six sections, to wit:
Section of legislation, section of the interior, section of finances, section of war, section of the marine, and section of commerce.
77. When a member of the council of state has been inscribed during five years upon the list of the members of the council in ordinary service, he receives a commission of counsellor of state for life.
When he ceases to be inscribed in the list of the council of state in ordinary or extraordinary service, he has a right only to the third of the salary of counsellor of state.
He loses his title and rights only by a judgment of the high imperial court, awarding and afflicting an ignominious penalty.
Title X.—Of the Legislative body.
78. The members going out of the legislative body, may be re-elected without interval.
79. The projects of laws presented to the legislative body, are sent back to the three sections of the tribunate.
80. The sittings of the legislative body are distinguished into ordinary sittings, and general committees.
81. The ordinary sittings are composed of members of the legislative body, of orators, of the council of state, and of orators of the three sections of the tribunate.
The general committees are composed only of members of the legislative body.
The president of the legislative body presides at the ordinary sittings, and the general committees.
82. In an ordinary sitting, the legislative body hears the orators of the council of state, and those of the three sections of the tribunate, and vote upon the project of law.
In general committees, the members, of the legislative body discuss among themselves the advantages and inconveniences of the project of law.
83. The legislative body forms itself into a general committee.
1st. Upon the invitation of the president for the interior business of the body.
2d. Upon a demand made to the president, and signed by fifty members present.
In these two cases, the general committee is secret, and the discussions must neither be printed nor divulged.
3d. Upon the demand of the orators of the councils of state, specially authorised to the effect.
In this case, the general committee is necessarily public.
No deliberation can be taken in the general committee.
84. When the discussion in a general committee is formed, the deliberation is adjourned to the next day in any ordinary sitting.
85. The legislative body, on the day it is to vote upon the project of law,
hears in the same sitting, the recapitulation which the orators of the council of state make.
86. The deliberation on a project of law can, in no case, be deferred more than three days beyond the one which has been fixed for the discussion.
87. The sections of tribunate constitute the only commissions of the legislative body which cannot form another, but in the case expressed. Art. 113, title 13, of the high imperial court.
Title XI.—Of the Tribunate.
88. The functions of the members of the tribunate last ten years.
89. The tribunate is renewed by the half every five years.
The first renewal shall take place for the sessions of the year conformable to the organic senatus consultum of the 16th Thermidor, year 10.
90. The president of the tribunate is nominated by the emperor, upon a presentation of three candidates made by the tribunate by secret election and by the absolute majority.
91. The functions of the president of the tribunate last two years.
The tribunate has two questors.
They are appointed by the emperor, upon a triple list of candidates chosen by the tribunate by secret election, and by the absolute majority.
Their functions are the same as those attributed to the questors of the legislative body, by the articles 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 26, of organic senatus consultum of the 24th Frimaire, year 12.
93. The tribunate is divided into three sections, to wit:
Section of legislation, section of interior, section of finances.
94. Each section forms a list of three of its members, among whom the president of the tribunate designates the president of the section.
The functions of the president of section last one year.
95. When the respective sections of the council of state and of the tribunate demand to unite, the conferences are held under the presidency of the arch-chancellor of the empire, or of the arch-treasurer, according to the nature of the objects to be examined.
96. Each section discusses separately & in an assembly of the section, the projects of laws which are transmitted to it by the legislative body.
Two orators of each of the three sections carry to the legislative body the wish of the section and develop the motives of it.
97. In no case can the projects of law be discussed by the tribunate in a general assembly.
It unites in a general assembly, under the presidency of its president, for the exercise of its other attributions.
Title XII.—Of the Electoral college.
98. Whenever an electoral college is united for the formation of the list of candidates for the legislative body, the list of candidates for the senate are renewed.
Each renewal renders the anterior presentations of no effect.
99. The great officers, the commanders and officers of the legion of honor, are members of the electoral college of the department in which they reside, or one of the departments of the cohort to which they belong.
The legionaries are members of the electoral college of their arrondissement.
The members of the legion of honor are admitted to the electoral college which they are to make a part of, upon the presentation of a brevet which is delivered to them for this effect by the grand elector.
Title XIII.—Of the Imperial Courts.
101. A high imperial court takes cognizance,
1st. Of personal offences committed by members of the imperial family, by titulaires of the great dignities of the empire, by ministers and by the Secretary of State, by great officers, by senators, and by counsellors of state:
2d. Of crimes, attempts and plots against the interior and exterior safety of the state, the person of the Emperor and that of the presumptive heir of the empire:
3d. Of offences of responsibility of office committed by the ministers and counsellors of state especially charged with a part of the public administration;
4th. Of prevarication and abuses of power, either by captains-generals of the colonies, by colonial prefects and commanders of the French establishments beyond the continent, or by administrators-generals employed extraordinarily, or by generals or admirals, without prejudice, with regard to the latter, to the prosecutions of the military jurisdiction, in the cases determined by the laws:
5th. Of the act of disobedience of generals or admirals who contravene their instructions.
6th. Of the concussions and dilapidations which the prefects of the departments are guilty of in the exercise of functions.
7th. Of the forfeitures or party quarrels, which may be incurred by a court of appeals, or by a court of criminal justice, or by members of the court of cassation.

8th. Of denunciations for arbitrary detentions and of violations of the liberty of the press.
102. The high Imperial Court assembles in the senate.
103. It is presided over by the arch-chancellor of the empire.
If he is sick, absent or legitimately prevented, it is presided by another titular of a great dignity of the empire.
104. The high Imperial Court is composed of princes, of titulars of the great dignities and great officers of the empire, of the grand judge, ministers of justice, of sixty senators, of six presidents of section of the council of state, and of twenty members of the court of cassation.
The senators, the counsellors of state, and the members of the court of cassation, are called by order of seniority.
105. There will be attached to the high Imperial Court, an attorney-general, appointed for life by the emperor.
[106 to 133. Relate to some internal regulations interesting only to the people who are the objects of them; they are therefore omitted.]
TITLE XIV.
Of the Judiciary Order.
134. The Judgements of the courts of justice are titled arrets .
135. The Presidents of the courts of cassation, the courts of appeal, and criminal justice are appointed for life by the emperor, and may be chosen out of the courts over which they are to preside.
136. The tribunal of cassation takes the denomination of court of cassation; the tribunal of appeal of court of appeal; the criminal tribunals that of criminal justice; the president of the court of cassation and the president of the courts of appeal divided into sections, take the title of first president, the vice presidents that of presidents; the commissaries of government, near the court of cassation, the courts of appeal and of criminal justice, take the title of Imperial attorney generals; and the commissaries near the other tribunals that of Imperial attorneys.
TITLE XV.
Of the Promulgation.
137. The emperor causes to be sealed and promulgated, the organic senatus consulta, the senatus consulta, the acts of the senate, and the law. The organic senatus consulta, the acts of the senate are promulgated on the tenth day after their emission at farthest.
137. Two originals are drawn up of each of the acts mentioned in the preceding article. Both are signed by the emperor, revised by one of the high dignitaries, each according to their rights and attributes, countersigned by the secretary of state and the minister of justice, and sealed with the great seal of the state.
139. One of these originals is deposited among the records of the seal, and the other is transmitted to the archives of the public authority, from which the acts emanate.
140. 141. The promulgation is thus conceived: "N. (the first name of the emperor,) by the grace of God and the constitutions of the republic, emperor of the French, to all to whom these presents may come, greeting: The senate, after having heard the orators of the council of state, has decreed, and we order as follows: (and if of a law) the legislative body has rendered on the following decree, conformably to the proposition made in the name of the emperor, and after having heard the orators of the council of state and the sections of the tribunal, the order and command that these presents sealed with the seals of the state, inserted in the bulletin of the laws, be addressed to the courts, tribunals and administrative authorities, that they may be inscribed on their registers, to observe them and cause them to be observed; and the grand Judge Minister of justice is charged with superintending the publication thereof.
Title XVI.—and the last.
142. The following proposition shall be offered for the acceptance of the people, in the forms determined by the article of the 9 Floreal, year 10:—
"The people will the hereditament of the imperial dignity in the direct descent, natural, legitimate and adoptive of Napoleon Bonaparte, and the direct descent, natural and legitimate of Joseph and Louis Bonaparte, as it is thus regulated by the organic senatus consultum of the 28 Floreal, year 12."
(Signed) CAMBACERES, Second Consul, President. MORARD DE GALLIES, JOSEPH CORNUDET, Secretaries.
Approved and sealed. The Chancellor of the Senate. LAPLACE.
We order and command, that these presents, sealed with the seal of the state—inserted in the bulletin of the laws—be addressed to the courts, tribunals and administrative authorities, that they may be inscribed on their registers, &c.
Given at the palace of St. Cloud, the 23 Floreal, year 12, and of our reign, the first.
(Signed)
NAPOLEON.
By the Emperor,
The Secretary of State,
H. B. MARET.
Seen by us, Arch-Chancellor of the empire,
CAMBACERES.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, August 6, 1804.
An inflammatory performance which has recently appeared in a Kentucky print, calling upon the citizens to resist the unjust combination of Virginia and New-York to secure to themselves the Presidency & Vice-Presidency, by supporting John Breckenridge as Vice-President, has excited among the citizens of Kentucky the liveliest indignation. Mr. Breckenridge has disavowed all participation in the measure recommended, in the following honorable manner.
"Certain anonymous publications which have lately appeared in the public papers of this state, having called the attention of the Electors towards me as a candidate for the office of Vice President of the United States; least such publications may have the smallest tendency to injure the election of Mr. Clinton, I have thought it incumbent on me thus publicly and explicitly to declare, that I disclaim every such pretension; and I do respectfully request, that the Electors into whose hands any of these publications may fall, to consider this as an utter refusal on my part to be placed on the list of those to be voted for, for that office."
JOHN BRECKINRIDGE.
5th July, 1804.
From a great number of publications, we extract the following passages, as illustrative of the sentiments of the citizens of Kentucky, who have evinced on this, as on former occasions, a spirit of the purest patriotism, a spirit too honest to be corrupted, and too enlightened to be betrayed.
"Our republican brethren of other states are requested to suspend their censures, and not attribute to the whole state, the detestable sentiments of a solitary individual, who is as destitute of principle as he is of veracity—and falsehood and impudence are the peculiar characteristics of his publication."
"Our eastern brethren may be assured, that on this, as on every former occasion, we shall be found worthy the character of republicans, and will be as usual, prompt in exposing the wretch who would dare to divide us or weaken the bonds of union and friendship which happily unite us."
Eddyville, on Cumberland river, Kentucky, July 1, 1804.
Yeste day the Barge Experiment , with sugar, liquors, &c. belonging to Mr. JAMES LYON, arrived here from New-Orleans after a passage of eighty two days. This circumstance is mentioned merely to introduce the subject of the Mississippi trade, to which it immediately relates. This Barge carries 18 tons, and is manned, besides a captain and supercargo, with 10 oars-men. This is the first attempt to carry commerce from New-Orleans into the Cumberland river since the accession of Louisiana to the United States, and the result is highly favorable to the enterprise, which has proved that the expense of transportation from New-Orleans to Cumberland river, is but one third as much as the expense of transportation from Philadelphia, by the way of Pittsburg, to Cumberland river. It is believed that goods to the amount of 200,000 dollars have annually been carried from the Atlantic cities over land to Pittsburg, down the Ohio, and up the Cumberland, at an expense of ten cents for every pound weight: it follows that 18 tons of goods brought up the river have the advantage by 2,688 dollars saved in the expense of freight over the quantity brought from Philadelphia. There are several other barges employed in the same trade, some to the extent of 30, 40 and even 50 tons, manned with from 20 to 30 oarsmen. Several of the independent merchants of this country are turning their attention to the Mississippi trade, and it is confidently believed that when the navigation is more thoroughly known and proper arrangements made, the voyage may be performed from New-Orleans to this place in 60 days, and with an expense of only two cents and an half per pound. It is believed that the waters might be ascended from New-Orleans to Pittsburg at no greater expense per ton weight than is now paid for waggoning from Philadelphia to Pittsburg.
These facts lead to a conclusion that a very considerable change in the mercantile relations of this western country is approaching, and that the commercial importance of New-Orleans must be considerably elevated thereby.
THEATRE.
AS measures have been taken by the Directors of the Theatre to have that building carried on with spirit, so as to be completed by the approaching season, it is earnestly hoped that all persons who have subscribed Cash for that object, and who may not have as yet made payment, will make the payment immediately to some one of the Directors. Those who have subscribed work or materials—that may not have executed the first or furnished the last, will please make early application to Mr. George Hadfield, who will contract for the materials, or for such work as may be required.
The Directors have thought proper to give this public notice, that every subscriber may come forward in the manner promised at the time of subscribing. They cannot doubt but that there will exist a generous emulation among all, to render their promised aid in promoting an object which may conduce materially to the advantage of the city. If however, contrary to their expectations, the Directors should find themselves disappointed by any of those who have agreed to furnish materials or work—in that case they will be constrained to contract with others for such work or materials to be paid in cash—and call upon such subscribers for the amount of their subscriptions, in cash, which it is hoped will not be deemed unreasonable or improper.
City of Washington,
August 4, 1804.
Philadelphia August 1.
DIED —On Sunday evening of a cholera morbus , Major General WILLIAM IRVINE, a distinguished and active officer during the whole of our revolutionary contest. Gen. Irvine had a very early command, and was on the Canada expedition, where his talents and gallantry were very important—and occasioned him to be consulted by the Commander in chief during the remainder of the war, on all the operations in the middle states. Gen. Irvine was a native of Ireland, and educated to the medical profession, which he relinquished at the calls of the country he had adopted long before the revolution. Gen. Irvine has held for some time the office of military intendant, and had charge of the public arsenals. He died president of the Society of Cincinnati of this state. But it is in those relations which mark the man more than all the exterior activity of the world, that Gen. Irvine was estimable—as the faithful, virtuous and affectionate husband, the fond and tender parent. In him neither disguise nor chicanery superceded the honest integrity of the heart: sincere in his friendships and as sincere in his dislikes—he respected none but those he deemed worthy, and those he despised he shunned in silence.
Could any thing add to the reputation of such a man it is to be found in the grief of a numerous and tender progeny in which his happiness in life was centered, and to part with whom could be the only regret accompanying the close of a life of 63 years. His remains were committed to the tomb yesterday morning, with the usual military honors—the artillery firing minute guns. The funeral was attended by the officers of the general and state governments, by the members of the state Society of Cincinnati, of which he was president; by the officers of the first division; and a numerous and respectable body of relatives and friends.
New-York, July 30.
The Swedish Schooner Susanna , capt. Galway, 20 days from Jeremie put into Nassau, N. P. on the 9th inst. in distress. Capt. informs, that four days before he sailed, a general massacre of the whites took place at Jeremie, when upwards of 1000 men, women and children fell victims to the sanguinary rage of the brigands. The cause they assigned for this massacre, was the destruction of a Mr. Reynolds (a white man) an officer in the service of the brigands, who went on board the British frigate Tartar , capt. Perkins. Information was sent to gen. D'Salines, and dispatched an officer with order to see a general massacre executed.
New-York, July 31.
We yesterday had occasion to mention on the boarding of several American vessels and the capture of one off the Hook, by the Cambrian and Boston British frigates. The following letter on this subject is put into our hands by a respectable gentleman, dated
"Sandy Hook, July 29, 1804.
"Since you left me I have witnessed the greatest insult that could be offered to a nation. The British frigate Cam-
brian has detained for some considerable time two inward bound vessels, while within two miles of American land. In fact, I am informed by the person who keeps the light-house, that no vessels, inward or outward bound, pass without molestation; and that within the jurisdiction of the United States. If this be permitted, we may expect shortly that our vessels will be taken at our wharves."
RATISBON, May 7.
Russian Note respecting France.
To-day the following Russian imperial declaration, delivered yesterday by the minister resident, M. Klupfell, to the baron d'Albini, was communicated to the diet.
NOTE.
"The event which has taken place in the states of his highness the elector of Baden, and the conclusion of which has been so melancholy, has occasioned the most poignant grief to the emperor of all the Russias. He cannot but view with the greatest concern the violation which has been committed on the tranquility and integrity of the German territory. His imperial majesty is the more affected by this event, as he never could have expected that a power which had undertaken in common with himself, the office of mediator, and was consequently bound to exert its care for the welfare and tranquility of Germany, could have departed in such a manner from the sacred principles of the law of nations, and the duties it had so lately taken on itself.
"It would be unnecessary to call the attention of the diet to the serious consequence to which the German empire must be exposed, if acts of violence, of which the first example has just been seen, should be passed over in silence; it will with its accustomed foresight easily perceive how much the future tranquility and security of the whole empire, and each of its members must be endangered, if such violent proceedings should be considered as allowable, and suffered to take place without observation or opposition.
"Moved by these considerations, and in quality of guarantee of the constitution of the German Empire, and that of mediator, the emperor considers it as his duty solemnly to protest against an action which is such an attack on the tranquility and security of Germany.—Justly alarmed at the mournful prospect it presents, his majesty made no delay to represent his manner of thinking on the subject to the first Consul through the Russian Charge d'Affaires at Paris.
"While his majesty adopts a measure prescribed to him by his solicitude for the welfare of the German empire, he is convinced that the Diet and the head of the empire will do justice to his disinterestedness, and manifestly indispensable care; and that they will unite their endeavours with his, to transmit their just remonstrances to the French government, to prevail on it to take such steps and measures as the violation of their dignity may require, and the maintenance of their future security may render necessary."
TO BE SOLD
On Tuesday 28th August, at Rhodes's Hotel on a credit of 6 and 12 months by notes negotiable, bearing interest with approved endorser in either the George Town or City banks.
A Complete two story BRICK HOUSE, in 14th street west in this city, now in the occupation of the subscriber, containing on the ground floor 2 parlors and kitchen, on the 2nd floor, 3 bed rooms, servant rooms over the kitchen, a good cellar, paved yard, pump with excellent water within 20 feet of the premises—the above premises are in complete repair and fit for the reception of a small genteel family—the house covers 23 feet front and the title from the commissioners.
At the same time and place will be sold two bay horses, on credit of six months, one 15 hands 1 inch high, steady in harness, six years old and fine figure; the other 14 hands 3 inches, quiet in harness and rides pleasant, and well, his quality's well known for two years in this city; also a strong chaise with head & harness complete, and one gr. cask of old Madeira wine of the first quality.
Sale to commence at 4 o'clock precisely.
WM. LOVELL
August 6—11t.
Washington Building Company.
The members will please attend their stated monthly meeting this evening 7 o'clock at the house of Mr. Edward Frethy, near the treasury department—to pay arrearages due on installments, and take into consideration, business of importance.
By order of the building committee. THOS. HERTY, Sec'y. August 6.
L I M E.
TWO HUNDRED Casks Rhode Island fresh lime for sale by MICHAEL CLEARY. George Town, August 6—St
NOTICE.
Two valuable young Maryland Slices for sale, a Man and his wife, enquire of the Printer.
August 3—3t
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber, being legally and fully authorised, by his assignees, to adjust, and settle finally, all the concerns of his former estate, surrendered under the laws of Pennsylvania, of Maryland, and of the United States, hereby calls on all persons indebted to said estate, to make payment to him; and on all who have claims, to render him their accounts, with notice of what property's still held in pledge for securing payment.
JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, April 13—wif
NOTICE.
The subscriber having been legally authorised, by Messrs Henry Pratt Thomas Willing Francis, John Miller, just John Ashley, and Jacob Baker, trustees of a fund created from the joint and separate estates of Robert Morris, John Nicholson and James Greenleaf, and generally denominated, the "Aggregate Fund," hereby calls on all persons, having any claims or pretensions by Mortgage or otherwise, to any of the objects of the said Fund, to make the same known to him, with a view to their adjustment. And all persons disposed to purchase any of the property of the said Fund either for cash, or on terms of short credit, are desired to make early application to
JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, April 13—wif
The property of the AGGREGATE FUND lying in or near the river Potomac, consists of a large number of house lots in the city of Washington.
A number of handsome brick houses and a few wooden houses in do.
A wharf and store on do.
Lands on the Eastern Branch, opposite do.
Do. on Hunting Creek near Alexandria.
Do. adjoining Fort Cumberland.
Do. about 12 miles from do.
The subscriber will in person receive applications on any of the objects of his agency, at Mr. Stelles hotel, until the 10th inst. after which until further notice, he requests that all applications may be made to capt. Thomas Tinsley, William Cranch, esq or Mr. Samuel Elliot. jun.
JAMES GREENLEAF. Washington, June 4—3t wif
AT a meeting of the Stockholders of the THEATRE COMPANY, at Rhodes tavern on the 7th June, 1804, pursuant to notice.
ROBERT BRENT, Esq. Mayor of the city of Washington, was called to the Chair, and STANLEY BYUS, appointed secretary.
On motion made and seconded, the meeting came to the following resolutions:
Resolved, That a Board of Directors, consisting of five Stockholders, be chosen by ballot at the present meeting, to continue in office one year from their election.
Resolved, That the said Board of Directors have the power generally to manage the affairs of the institution during the period for which they are elected.
Resolved, That it be the duty of the said Board of Directors to proceed immediately to the raising by such means as they shall deem most eligible the necessary funds, and thenceforth apply the same to the completion of the building; and to procure a dramatic company, when the prospects respecting the completion of the building will in their opinion warrant the same.
Whereupon the meeting proceeded to the election of a Board of Directors for one year, when the following gentlemen were elected.
John P. Van Ness, Samuel Harrison Smith, Robert Brent, William Brent, and Thomas Law.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the National Intelligencer.
ROBERT BRENT, Chairman. June 18—3w
This is to give notice, that the subscriber of Prince George's county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Prince George's county in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of JOHN TURNER WILLETT, late of said county, deceased.—All persons having claims against the above deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the first day of February next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.—Given under my hand this 28th day of June, 1804. NINIAN T. WILLETT, Administrator.
This is to give notice, that the subscriber of Prince George's county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Prince George's county, in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of NINIAN WILLETT, late of said county, deceased.—All persons having claims against the above deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, at or before the first day of February next. They may otherwise by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.—Given under my hand this 28th day of June, 1804. NINIAN T. WILLETT,

CHARLES VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR. Has received from Philadelphia in addition to his former stock, a handsome assortment of goods, consisting of the best London and Spanish superfine cloths and cassimeres, white and fancy Marceilles, colored and white Janes, India nankeens, cotton cassimeres, black silk and fatin 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
Travellers Hall. THE subscriber has lately been induced to the rapid increase of his custom to purchase a lot of ground adjoining that on which he lives for the purpose of building a dining room and assembly room, each 34 feet by 22 feet 10 inches with six additional lodging rooms, and intends to finish them before the ensuing winter; which together with his tavern and hence will occupy a front of near one hundred feet in the most agreeable part of the town and in the center of business being on the highest part of the public square. He has considerably increased the furniture &c. of his house and stables. His domestics and servants are of the most faithful dispositions and properly qualified for the department to which they are assigned. He has a constant supply of the best stable forage; imported and country provisions, imported liquors, &c. of the first quality, foreign newspapers, &c. And his ice will most probably last through the hot weather. The distinguished preference which the first characters have already given him, fills him with gratitude. He offers his sincere thanks to all his good friends and begs leave to assure them that neither his time nor his purse shall be spared in attempting to render the Travellers Hall a house of entertainment, for GENTLEMEN GUESTS ONLY, equal to any in America. P. BRADLEY. Lexington, Kentucky, June 12, 1804. A stage runs from the Travellers Hall to the Olympian Springs in the summer, and to Frankfort during the sessions of Assembly. June 29—3m
HERTY'S LAWS of MARYLAND. Volume II. Those holding subscription papers to the above, are requested to forward a list of the subscribers and their residence, to the Editor in the city of Washington, before the 4th August next, in order that they be inserted, agreeably to the proposals. The work will be ready for delivery a few days thereafter. The Editors of papers in Maryland who published this proposal, are requested to give publicity to the above. July 13—ep
HAT MANUFACTURY. The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washington, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continuance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be amply suited, if neatness and good work be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
NOTICE. Those who have demands against the estate of JOHN BURCHAN, late of the City of Washington, deceased; are requested to present the same properly attested to either of the Subscribers; and those who may be indebted to the said estate, are desired to make speedy settlement. JOHN CRAVEN, JOSEPH STRETCH, Executors of the estate of John Burchan, deceased. Washington City, July 21.—3w.
This day is published By Rapine, Conrad, & Co. CAPITOL HILL, NEW JERSEY AVENUE. REPORTS of cases argued and adjudged in the Supreme Court of the United States in August and December terms, 1801, and February term, 1803: by William Cranch, Assistant Judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. Also just published as above—THE BUILDERS UNIVERSAL PRICE BOOK, containing a correct list of prices to the works of the several artificers concerned in building, in dollars and cents; with observations on erecting found and permanent buildings, by John Evans—price one dollar. July 16—
DOCTOR MAGRUDER, Has for sale a few hogsheads 4th proof Jamaica spirits, lined and lamp oil, spirits of turpentine, window glass, glaziers diamonds, glue, lamp black, white lead, Spanish brown, yellow ochre, chalk, Spanish whiting, Venetian red, red lead, verdigris, drop lake, flake white, patent yellow, rose and Dutch pink, kings yellow, Turkey umber, gold and silver leaf, painters and sweepers brushes, camels hair pencils, water colours in boxes, Spanish indigo, blue, arnott, red wood, alkali, madder, logwood, turmeric, salt petre, alum, copperas, sweet oil, pearl barley, timothy and clover seed, tamarinds, castor oil, marble mortar, spring trusses, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, mace, Chings worm destroying lozenges, an assortment of paper hangings, playing cards, copy slips, ink powder, English Latin, Greek and French school books, large family bibles, and his usual complete assortment of drugs and medicine, patent medicine, surgeons instruments, &c. George Town, July 20—tf
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the office of the WESTERN STAR, on the night between the 4th and 5th inst. an indentured apprentice to the Printing business, named WILLIAM JOHNSON, between 18 and 19 years of age, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high; rather slender make, short black hair and dark complexion, had on and took with him a brown coat with pearl buttons, nankin pantaloon, white waistcoat, and a good hat; he had also with him a French made watch, with a twisted gold wire chain. The above reward will be given for securing him in any jail, so that I may get him again, or reasonable charges if brought home. Also all persons are hereby cautioned against harbouring or trusting said boy, and all captains or masters of vessels are warned at their peril against carrying away said apprentice. EDWARD COLE. Lewistown, Pennsylvania, July 9—
Forty Dollars Reward. Ranaway from the subscriber living in Calvert county near Hunting Town, a negro man named MICHAEL about 35 years old, about 6 feet high, straight and well made has a pleasing countenance when spoken to—his clothing was chiefly of country make when he left home, but having taken with him clothes of various kinds; he may have changed them—he is supposed to have made for Baltimore or George Town—Any person apprehending said negro and lodging him in any jail so that I get him again shall be entitled to the above reward, or if brought home in addition to the above reward all reasonable expenses will be paid. FRANCIS HANCE. July 27—7t
THOMAS M'EVEN, THOMAS HALE & WILLIAM DAVIDSON, who heretofore, have transacted business under the firm of Thomas M'Even & Co. will in future use that of M'EVEN, HALE & DAVIDSON. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1—tw&vgf
REMOVAL. THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR, Has removed to the house above Mr. RHODES (LATE LORREY'S) HOTEL, near the President's Square. In addition to the present stock of goods, a Handsome Assortment is expected immediately. Gentlemen at a distance, by sending a line by post, will be waited upon with all possible expedition. T. C. will pledge himself to execute any order with a taste, expedition and moderation of charge, which shall not be excelled by any. April 16—tf.
JUST PUBLISHED By Rapine, Conrad & Co. NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL,
MAYOR'S Universal History, Ancient and Modern, from the earliest records of time, to the general peace of 1801, Vols. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7—This work will be comprised in 25 volumes, at one DOLLAR each to subscribers in boards. Those who have already favored the publishers with their names are requested to send for their copies, and those who are desirous of possessing this valuable work are informed that the subscription is still open. Also just published and for sale as above. The works of WILLIAM SMITH, D. D. late provost of the College and Academy of Philadelphia, vols 1st and 2nd. This work will be comprised in 4 volumes at 25 cents per volume in boards. R. C. & Co. Have on hand a most valuable collection of new books, received by the late arrivals from Europe, which they will dispose of on the most reasonable terms June 29—
TO RENT, A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE in the city of Washington, situated on that beautiful ridge north east of the Seven Buildings, on I Street, Lot No. 3, square 106, at present occupied by Mrs. Scott. Possession may be had the 1st of August next. Under said house is a good dry cellar, on the back of the lot is a stable, and near the premises a pump of most excellent water. Enquire of Mrs. Scott, or of the subscriber, High Street at Doctor John Beatty's George Town. ABSALOM JOY. June 29—tf
Valuable Property FOR SALE. THE subscriber will sell his Plantation adjoining the town of Upper Marlboro' in Prince Georges county, containing eight hundred acres. This plantation is considered amongst the best in the neighbourhood, it is well adapted to the growth of wheat, Indian corn and fine tobacco, and has a great sufficiency of wood for its support. The improvements are a large and commodious dwelling house, with every other necessary buildings for the accommodation of a large and genteel family, all in good repair—There are also on the premises several large tobacco houses, corn house, stables, &c. most of which are almost new—As it is presumed that those who are desirous to purchase would wish to view the premises, it is thought unnecessary to be more minute.—A liberal credit will be given. For further particulars apply to Nathaniel Craufurd residing within eight miles of Washington or to the subscriber. DAVID CRAUFURD. Upper Marlboro July 23—12wtf The purchaser may be accommodated with negroes, farming utensils, and flock of very kind. W. C.
LOTTERY No. III. For the encouragement of Literature. SCHEME.    1 Prize of 25,000 dolls. 25,000   1 5,000 5,000   1 2,000 2,000   1 1,000 1,000   18 500 9,000   60 200 12,000   120 100 12,000   200 50 10,000   500 20 10,000   9000 10 90,000   1 first drawn no. 1st day 500   1 5th 1,000   1 10th 1,000   1 15th 1,500   1 20th 1,500   1 25th 2,000   1 30th 10,000   1 35th 2,000   1 40th 1,000   1 45th 1,000   1 50th 500   9,913 prizes Dolls. 198,000   23,087 blanks.   33,000 tickets at 6 dollars is 198,000   Less than 2 1-2 blanks to a prize.   Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. 
The drawing of the above lottery will certainly commence in the city of New York, on the first Tuesday in December next, and will be continued at the rate of 600 tickets each day until completed. The managers having disposed of twenty thousand tickets to a company of contractors in the city of New York, the remainder will be sold for cash only, by the respective managers, until the first Tuesday in October next. This is the third of five lotteries, directed by an act of the Legislature, passed the 3d of April, 1801, entitled an "act for the encouragement of Literature"—and "an act making further provision for improving the navigation between the villages of Troy and Waterford, and for other purposes." DAVID GELSTON, THOMAS STORM, DANIEL HALE, PHILIP TEN EYCK, S. SOUTHWICK, Managers. June 6—*
(BY AUTHORITY.) Scheme of a Lottery. To build an Academy in the city of Richmond. Dollars.    1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000   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, 150,000   9,675 blanks, not two to a prize.   15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000   N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. 
This lottery has been authorized by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purposes of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dolls. and 2,500 dolls. in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorise it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, March 2—tf
Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard Esq. John Brockenbrough, jun. Wm. Price (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and William Pritchard.
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 situations. JOHN HOLMEAD.
Valuable Lands for Sale. By order of the court of Calvert county, will be exposed to Public Sale the following lands, the property of the heirs of captain Walter Smith, deceased. ON Monday the 20th day of August next, will be sold on the premises the plantation on which the said capt. Walter Smith formerly resided, containing by actual survey, 1225 1-8 acres of land lying adjoining Patuxent river, bounded on the south west by the said river, on the east by a fine navigable creek, called Saint Leonard's creek, so that one and a half miles of fencing will inclose the whole land—The soil of this land is equal if not superior to any on Patuxent, either for farming, planting or grazing, and in their season the greatest plenty of fine fish and oysters may be had either from the river or creek—A great part of the above land is covered with Red Cedar, fit for posts or fencing. On Tuesday the 21st on the premises, will be sold one other plantation in the Forrest at about two miles distance from the former containing by survey 627 and one half acres of land, the greatest part of which is covered with hickory, chestnut and oak wood, and a great proportion of swamp land, which at a trifling expence might be converted into valuable meadow, belongs to this land. On Thursday the 23d on the premises, will be sold one other plantation lying adjoining on Chesapeake Bay, bounded on the north east by the said bay, on the north by a creek called Parkers creek, containing by survey 536 1-2 acres of land, on this land there are a good proportion marsh and meadow land and a great abundance of fine timber. It is thought needful to give a fuller description of the above lands, as it is presumed that those who wish to purchase will view the lands previous to the day of sale—and on application to Mr. John Turner who resides near the two first mentioned tracts; they may see the plats of the different tracts of land, and will show the lands contiguous to him; and Mr. Richard Hance who resides on the last mentioned tract, will show the outlines of the same to any person wishing to view it. The above lands will be sold either in the whole, or be divided into parcels as may appear most advantageous for the heirs. The purchasers to give bonds with approved securities for the purchase money, to be paid in three annual payments, the interest to be paid yearly, and on the ratification of the sale by the court, and a full payment of the purchase money and interest thereon a deed of conveyance will be executed to the purchaser agreeably to an act of Assembly in such case made and provided, by J. WILKINSON, JAMES HUGHES, } Commissioners, JOHN TURNER, } Calvert county, June 8—12w12o Aug.
PROPOSALS By THOMAS HERTY, Of the City of Washington, C.oneyancer, for publishing by SUBSCRIPTION The Second Volume of his DIGEST OF THE Laws of Maryland. It will contain all the public acts of assembly passed since the publication of the first volume to the present time, which have not been repealed—that is, the acts of the sessions of 1798, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802 and 1803. It will be printed of the same size, in the same order of arrangement and have reference to such parts of the first volume as are repealed, expired or which may otherwise undergo alterations, with a neat index: subjoined to which, will be given by way of Appendix, a variety of precedents adopted to the law, for the use of justices of the peace, &c. &c. CONDITIONS. 1. It will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers is procured to defray the expence of the work, and finished immediately thereafter as soon a strict attention to neatness and accuracy will admit. 2. Price to subscribers 2 Dollars stitched to be paid for on delivery; to non-subscribers the price will be enhanced. 3. Those procuring 9 subscribers, and accountable for the money, will be entitled to an additional copy. Subscriptions received by the Editor at his office near the Treasury Department, by the Booksellers in Maryland, and by those in whose hands subscription papers are left. Printers of Newspapers in Maryland giving the above due publicity will be entitled to a copy. N. B. He has in forwardness and will issue proposals as soon as ready for A System of Conveyancing calculated for each state in the union; to the precedents of each species, will be prefixed observations on their nature and use, the law on the subject of alienation by deed of each particular state, shall be exhibited, and how such deed shall be authenticated when executed as well by residents as by non-residents, or as well in the state as out of the state; together with other interesting particulars. March 19— wtf.
FOR RENT. THAT large and convenient Three story BRICK HOUSE, near the Treasury Office, and formerly occupied by Mr. Wm. Rhodes as a tavern; the land, as such, is so well known, that it is deemed unnecessary to give any further description of it—immediate possession will be given, and terms made known by applying near the George Town College, to MARY ANN FENWICK. George Town, July 23—w3t
Valuable Land for Sale. The executors of the last will and testament of Anthony Helmeau deceased, will sell at private sale about forty acres of Land adjoining the city of Washington on the northern extremity of 20th street west. This land is generally allowed to be one of the handsomest situations near the city, having a beautiful prospect of nearly the whole of the city of Washington, Alexandria and George Town, and any person inclinable to purchase this valuable property, will be shown the same, and know the terms by application to the subscriber near the premises. JOHN HOLMEAD.
To be Rented. THE subscriber has two or three small Farms to let from two to three hundred acres in each, in Prince George's county about six miles from the city of Washington and two from Bladensburg; he will let them on a moderate rent, to industrious farmers who will keep them in good repair, and use the Plaiter and Claver, for terms apply to the subscriber near Bladensburg. LEONARD M. DEAKINS. August 3—5tw
Ten Dollars Reward. Ranaway from the subscriber living in Calvert County on the 19th inst. a negro lad named WILL, about 5 feet 2 or 3 inches high of a yellowish complexion a sensible and artful villain; had on and took with him sundry clothes unknown—I expect he will endeavor to get to Annapolis, Baltimore or George Town, at which latter place he has a father living. Any person apprehending said negro so that I get him again shall receive the above reward if out of the county, but if in the county 10 dollars and all reasonable expenses paid by JAMES HUGHES. August 3—6w
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS. Notice is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States, that from the eighth day of July next those of the new form will be issued as the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, 23d of May, 1804.
The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. May 30—22w6m
To be Sold, At public sale, at Mr. John Barney's Columbian Inn, on the 10th day of September next, at 2 o'clock, P. M. ALL the right, title, interest, and estate of Nicholas February (an insolvent debtor) in, and to sixteen and three quarter acres of land, with a dwelling house thereon, in the vicinity of George Town, also some household and kitchen furniture.—Terms of sale, the purchaser to give bond with approved security, payable in six months after the day of sale, any person wishing to view the property before the sale, may apply to the subscriber. In the above case, the creditors are requested to exhibit their claims within the time limited, to the subscriber. CHARLES BEATTY, Trustee. George Town March 7
PROPOSAL, For printing by Subscription, Miscellaneous Poems, BY MRS. ALLEN, Consort to the Rev. Mr. Allen of Harford county, Written before her marriage.
CONDITIONS. THE book to be printed with a clear type, and fine paper, in a duodecimo volume; and delivered to the subscribers neatly bound, price Three quarters of a Dollar, half to be paid on subscribing, and the residue on delivery of the book—which will be put to press as soon as three hundred copies shall be subscribed for. Subscriptions received by Mr. Matthew Carey, Philadelphia—by Messrs. Warner and Hanna, Baltimore, and by the principal booksellers in those cities; also by Mr. Samuel Harrison Smith, Washington city. Dr. Jacob Hall, of Harford county, of known literary character, to whose inspection these Poems were submitted, in a letter to the author, expresses his opinion of them, as follows: MADAM, I have been honored and gratified with the perusal of your manuscript copy of Poems. In my opinion it is a work of considerable merit, and displays true piety and poetic genius. The pastoral dialogues are commendable for their novelty, simplicity and beauty. The elegies, epistles, and especially the "Man of Misfortune," a Moral Tale, are interesting and pathetic. The Odes and Fugitive Pieces are sprightly and amusing. And the whole composition seems to breathe such a spirit of philanthropy and benevolence as cannot fail to elevate the affections, and to mend the heart. And it is to be regretted, that the author's modesty has hitherto denied the community, so refined & elegant an entertainment. Your Friend, &c. J. HALL. Christopher's Camp, March 24.