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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. IV. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. LXXIV.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 1804.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
BRITISH HUSBANDRY.
Lord Somerville's Prize Cattle.
On Monday this show commenced, under very favorable circumstances. The following may serve to afford a correct description of the general quality of the prizes offered, and the circumstances under which they were to be determined.
1. For pairs of oxen, that have worked together for the space of three years, previous to their being turned up to grass, aged between 5 and 8 years, weighing between 100, 180 stone (of 8lb.) which have worked till some period between the 25th of April and 1st of May last; the state of the oxen as to flesh, on the 1st of January, 1803, and of the number of days' work done by each, between that time and the 25th of April last, to be certified by proper witnesses of the facts; also, that the oxen have eaten no corn of any sort, or potatoes, and that the straw they used was first clean thrashed; the exact weight of oil-cake if any was eaten, is to be stated. The prizes are, for the best pair, thirty pounds, and for the next best pair twenty pounds, to be equally divided between the grazier and farmer who worked them, in case there were different persons. Among the number for these prizes, we noticed two Devon oxen, worked by Mr. Lowman, and fed by Mr. Webber; two Hereford oxen, worked by Mr. Knight and Mr. Skyrme, (owing to one of the original pair having died,) and fed by Mr. Westcar; two Herefordshire oxen and two Glamorganhire oxen, all worked and fed upon his Majesty's Flemish or Granbourn farm, in Windsor Great Park; two Glamorgan oxen, worked and fed by Mr. Waters; two Sussex oxen, worked and fed by Sir Thomas Carr; two Hereford oxen, worked and fed by Mr. Hudson; two Devons, worked by Lord Somerville, and fed by Mr. King; two short horn oxen, worked by Mr. Harper, and fed by Mr. Higgins; two Herefords, worked by Mr. Smith, and fed by Mr. Drake; a Sussex ox, and a Freemartin, or barrow cow (twins) worked and fed by the Earl of Egremont, &c. The successful pairs of oxen are to be slaughtered on Friday evening next, not knocked down by the repeated strokes of the pole axe, but by the more humane mode of pricking them in the spinal marrow behind the head.
II. For sheep in pens, of five ewes, each, not in lamb, in a fine store state, that have not been taken from the flock, more than ten days, before the commencement of their journey to town, or forced beyond the average keep of the flock; the ages of the ewes to be not less than 10, or more than 13 months; the keep and ages to be particularly certified; a prize of 30 pounds to the breeder of the best pen, also for pens of five fat wether sheep of any short woolled breed, with or without horns, four or six toothed; the exact age, duration of work in the fold, period of fattening, and quality of food to be certified; a prize of 20 pounds to the breeder of the best pen. Among the candidates for these prizes were five ewe hogs, of the Merino and Ryland breed, 12 months old, bred and belonging to Lord Somerville; five South Down ewes, eleven months old, bred by Sir Thomas Carr; 5 South Down ewes, 12 months old, bred by Mr. Coke; 5 South Down ewes, 12 months old, bred by Mr. Hill; 5 South Down ewes, 10 months old, bred by Mr. Westcar; five South Down ewes, eleven months old, bred on his Grace of Bedford's Maulden Farm; five South Down ewes, 11 months old, bred on his Grace of Bedford's Woburn Farm; five Dorset ewes, 13 months old, bred by Mr. Bridge, &c. Also five South Down wethers, 4 toothed, 24 months old, bred by Mr. Ellman, and fed by Mr. King, jun. 5 South Down wethers, 4 toothed, 35 months old, bred by Sir Thomas Carr, &c.
III. For the best fat pig of any age or breed, a premium and a piece of plate. The candidates here were Mr. M. Duckett's white sow, two years and a quarter old; Mr. Whittle's large pig; Mr. Wakefield's two small pigs; Mr. Pickford's two large fat pigs; Mr. Smith's pigs, 5 months old; Mr. Hudson's two small pigs; Sir Thomas Carr's black pig; Mr. Clayton's fat pig, &c. Besides the candidates for prizes, Mr. Ellman shewed a very fine Sussex cow; Mr. Coke, two South Down sheep, 3 shears, and a new Leicester three-shear sheep; the Duke of Bedford also shewed a South Down sheep; Lord Somerville
a fine ewe, of the Merino and South Down breed; and Mr. Wakefield, a stallion and mare of the Suffolk breed, very fine made handsome animals.
Sir John Honeywood, Mr. Ahlby, Mr. Carlton, Mr. Wheeler, and Mr. Garment, were appointed the five judges.
The exhibition continued yesterday to attract great numbers of persons of distinction, and of farmers, graziers, butchers, &c.
In addition to the articles shewn on Monday, Mr. Bridge shewed samples of Mr. Patterson's improved Poland oats, of his remarkably fine oat, called the potatoe oat; also of a white tare, that is coming into use. Mr. Dugale exhibited a straw cutter, whose constant motion of the straw renders it inferior to many which are in use, where the straw remains at rest during the cut. Mr. Plowman exhibited the model of a portable fold for sheep, in which by means of small wheels, a whole side can be moved, or even the whole fold moved upon fresh ground, daily, without taking it to pieces; it was stated, that Mr. Plowman, of Broom, in Suffolk, has had the fold from which the model was taken, for more than two years in use; it appears also, that a slight alteration in the construction of this useful fold, and making it stronger and heavier, would enable the farmer to pen hogs upon his clover, tares, or other green crops, which is a great desideratum in agriculture.
About 6 o'clock, near 250 persons sat down to a most elegant dinner, provided by the liberality of Lord Somerville, at Freemason's tavern, which, with the wines, did great credit to the host. Lord Somerville was in the chair, supported by the Duke of Bedford; Earl Darnley, Earl of Macclesfield, Lord Sheffield, and a most numerous circle of the nobility and gentry, who patronize and practice agriculture. As soon as the cloth was drawn, his lordship gave, "The King, long live to him and thanks for the honor he has always done us, in sending cattle to our show."
Which was drank with the most enthusiastic applause.
The nine elegant silver cups intended to be presented were then placed upon the table before his lordship, who, after several toasts, entered on the business of the evening by stating, that it was his intention to continue the show and premiums as heretofore, with some few alterations expressed in the bills.
His Lordship then proceeded to read the award of the judges, and calling up Mr. H. King, jun. stated to him that the first prize was adjudged to his South Down oxen, which had been worked by himself (Lord Somerville) and desiring him to make his election, either of 15 l. in money as feeder, or of the third or fourth cup standing before him, he preferred a cup, and bore it off to his seat, amidst the plaudits of the company.
Mr. Webber was next called up, and informed that the second prize was adjudged to his Devon oxen, and he immediately chose a cup instead of 10 l. as the feeder.
A friend of Mrs. Lowman was then desired to chuse for her either a cup, or 10 l. as the worker of these oxen, and she chose the cup.
His Lordship then called up Mr. Hudson, jun. and stated to him, that the judges thought one of his oxen the very best carcass, and its partner having been ill in December last, when it was viewed, the extra cup was, therefore assigned to him, which was loudly and repeatedly applauded by the company. His lordship, by way of respite, gave "Good Grazing," and resuming, stated that the judges had awarded the first prize for sheep to Mr. Coke, of Norfolk, for his five South Down ewes; adding that the wool staplers consulted, having stated the value of the Merino and Ryland wool of Lord Somerville's lambs to be worth 3 s. 2 d. per pound, and the wool of these South Down lambs of Mr. Coke's to be worth 2 s. per pound, the same had a great influence on their decision.
Mr. Coke's salesman, Mr. Payne, being called up, preferred for his valuable employer, the handsome and elegant cup for before him, to the 30 l. offered in last year's proposal.
His lordship proceeded to inform Sir Thomas Carr, that the second prize was adjudged to his five South Down ewes, and Sir Thomas preferred and received a handsome cup instead of 20 l.
His lordship then gave, "Earl Winchelsea"—after which "The Fleece." And proceeding with the premiums, called up Mr. Mark Duckett, and informed him, that the prize for pigs was assigned to his white sow and presented
him with a cup.
His lordship then called on Mr. Frost, his majesty's bailiff, and presented him with a cup, stated his high sense of the exertions he had used on so poor & newly cultivated a soil as the Cranbourn Farm, to bring his Majesty's oxen forward.
Mr. Bridge was then presented with the remaining cup, with an acknowledgment from his lordship of the great expense, on account of the distance, at which he had bro't his five Dorset lambs to the show.
His grace of Bedford then rose and proposed the health of Lord Somerville, which was received with great plaudits, and drank with three times three; after which his lordship returned thanks in a neat and short speech.
The chairman having desired John Holland, the Duke of Bedford's shepherd to be called into the room, stated to the company that he had been induced, by the advice of Mr. Smith and Ellman to offer premiums to the shepherds who should raise the greatest number of lambs in a year, in proportion to the ewes of different ages in their flocks, and desired Holland to inform as many as possible of his brother shepherds, that three guineas would be given next year for the most lambs raised as above, and 2 guineas for the next greatest number. The company expressed their high approbation of this encouragement to the preservation of lambs.
Earl Macclesfield then rose and proposed the health of that great patron of Agriculture,
The Duke of Bedford.
His grace returned his thanks and professing his determination to persevere in this great national object, drank
The health of the company.
His lordship then gave,
Sir Joseph Banks.
And lamented his absence on account of ill health. Then followed,
Improved husbandry and increasing commerce, and long may they be inseparable.
Lord Somerville then spoke in commendation of a remedy for scouring of cattle, discovered by Mr. Bellamy of Bath. The proposals for his grace of Bedford's sheep shearing and shew of cattle, at Woburn, on the 18th to the 21st of June next were circulated, and the evening was spent with the most lively sense of the patriotic efforts of Lord Somerville for the promotion of agriculture.
A letter on the supposed Fortifications of the Western country, from bishop Madison of Virginia to Dr. Barton, from the American Philosophical transactions.
Concluded.
2dly. Because, near to these imaginary fortifications and I think I may lay near to every one, which is formed upon the plan first mentioned, in a direct line with the gateway, you will find a mound, of an easy ascent, and from 10 to 20 feet in height. These mounds effectually command the whole enclosure. There is not a missile weapon, which would not, from the height and distance of the mound, fall within the fortification; nor would they fall in vain. But to rear a fortification, and then build a castle or mound without, at the distance of 40 or 50 yards, which would give to an enemy the entire command of such a fortification, would be as little recommended by an Esquimaux as by a Bonaparte. The truth is, no such blunder has been committed; there is no such discordancy of means to be here found. On the contrary, we may trace a perfect harmony of parts. Those mounds are universally cemeteries. Wherever they have been opened, we find human bones and Indian relics. They have grown up gradually, as death robbed a family of its relatives, or a tribe of its warriors. Alternate strata of bones and earth, mingled with stones and Indian relics, establish this position. And hence it is, that we find near the summit of those mounds articles of European manufacture, such as the tomahawk and knife; but never are they seen at any depth in the mound. Besides, it is well known, that among many of the Indian tribes, the bones of the deceased are annually collected and deposited in one place; that funeral rites are then solemnized with the warmest expressions of love and friendship; and that this untutored race urged by the feelings of nature, consign to the bosom of the earth along with the remains of their deceased relatives and friends, food, weapons of war and often those articles which they possessed and most highly valued, when
alive. This custom has reared beyond doubt those numerous mounds. Thus instead of having any relation to military arrangements, or involving the absurdity before mentioned, they furnish on the contrary, strong evidence, that the enclosures themselves were not designed for defensive works: because, reared as these mounds have been by small but successive annual increments, they plainly evince that the enclosures, which are so near to them, have been, not the temporary stations of a retiring or weakened army, but the fixed habitation of a family, and a long line of descendants.
That these mounds or repositories of the dead, sometimes also called barrows, were formed by deposition of bones and earth, at different periods, is now rendered certain by the perfect examination to which one of them, situated on the Rivanna, was subjected by the author of the Notes on Virginia. His penetrating genius seldom touches a subject without throwing upon it new light; upon this he has shown all that can be desired. The manner in which the barrow was opened, afforded an opportunity of viewing its interior with accuracy.
"Appearances, says he, certainly indicate that it has derived both origin and growth from the customary collection of bones and deposition of them together; that the first collection had been deposited on the common surface of the earth, a few stones put over it and then a covering of earth; that the second had been laid on this, had covered more or less of it in proportion to the number of bones, and was then also covered with earth, and so on. The following are the particular circumstances which give it this aspect. 1. The number of bones. 2. Their confused position. 3. Their being in different strata. 4. The strata in one part having no correspondence with those in another. 5. The different states of decay in these strata, which seem to indicate a difference in the time of inhumation. 6. The existence of infant bones among them." p. 178. First Paris ed. The number of bones in this barrow or mound, which was only 40 feet in diameter at the base, and above 12 in height, authorized the conjecture that it contained a thousand skeletons. Now, as all those numerous mounds or barrows have the most obvious similarity, we may conclude, that what is true of one of them, ceteris paribus , is applicable to all. The only difference consists in their dimensions. I visited one, situated on the low grounds of the Kanawha, which might be almost called the pyramid of the well. Its base measured 140 yards in circumference; its altitude is very nearly 40 feet. It resembles a truncated cone; upon the top there is a level of 12 or 13 feet in diameter. A tall oak, of two feet and a half in diameter, which had grown on the top, and had long looked down upon the humbler foresters below, had experienced a revolutionary breeze, which swept it from its majestic station, apparently, above 6 or 7 years before my visit. Within a few miles of this, stands another, which is said to be higher. No marks of excavation, near the mound, are to be seen. On the contrary, it is probable, from the examination which was made, that the earth composing the mound was brought from some distance; it is also highly probable, that this was done at different periods, for we cannot believe, that savages would submit to the patient exertion of labor requisite to accomplish such a work, at any one undertaking. Near to this large one are several upon much a smaller scale. But, if that upon the Rivanna, which was so accurately examined, contained the bones of a thousand persons, this upon the Kanawha would contain forty times that number, estimating their capacities as cones. But who will believe, that war has ever been glutted with so many Indian victims by any one battle? The probability seems to be, that those mounds, formed upon so large a scale, were national burying places; especially as they are not connected with any particular enclosure; whilst those upon a smaller scale, and which are immediately connected with such a work, were the repositories of those, who had there once enjoyed a fixed habitation. But whether this conjecture be admitted or not, the inference, from what has been said under this head, that those enclosures could not be designed as fortifications, will, I think, be obvious to every one.
3dly. Because those supposed fortifications, not unfrequently lie at the very bottom of a hill, from which stones might be rolled in thousands into every part of them, to the no small annoyance, we may readily conceive, of the besieged.
4thly. Because, in those works which
are remote from a river, or creek, you find no certain indications of a well; and yet that water is a very necessary article to a besieged army, will be acknowledged on all hands.
5thly. Because those works are so numerous, that, supposing them to be fortifications, we must believe every inch of that very extensive country in which they are found had been most valiantly and obstinately disputed. For, upon the Kanawha to the extent of 80 or an 100 miles, and also upon many of the rivers which empty their waters into it, there is scarcely a square mile in which you will not meet with several. Indeed they are as thick, and as irregularly dispersed, as you have seen the habitations of farmers, or planters, in a rich and well settled country, but, notwithstanding their frequency, you no where see such advantageous positions selected, as the nature of the ground, and other circumstances would immediately have recommended to the rudest engineer, either for the purpose of opposing inroads, or of giving protection to an army which was too weak to withstand an invading enemy. The union of Elk and Kanawha rivers affords a point of defence which could not have escaped the attention of any people; and yet we find no fortification at this place, but many dispersed through the low grounds in its vicinity.
I could add many other reasons: I might observe that some are upon so small a scale, whilst others are upon one so large, as equally to oppose the idea of their being places of defence. If one of 40 or 50 yards, in diameter should be deemed too small for a defensive work, what shall we say to that whose outline embraces 50, or even an 100 acres? What tribe of Indians could furnish men sufficient to defend such a breach work in all its points? But I believe the reasons assigned, when collectively taken, will be deemed conclusive; or, as abundantly establishing a perfect conviction, that these western enclosures were not designed for fortifications. This was my object. What was the real design of them may be left to future enquiry. It is true, that we want here a compass to guide us, and are left to find our way through this night of time, in the best manner we can. I have already laid, that those enclosures carried along with them strong evidence of their being fixed habitations. If so, then they were designed merely as lines of demarcation, shewing the particular spot, or portion of ground, which a family wished to appropriate; and indeed, they may be considered as exemplars of the manner in which land limits would be ascertained, previous to that period, when geometry begins to point out a mode more worthy of intelligent beings. This rude mode might, in a sequel of years, have introduced a geometry among the Aborigines of America. Though they had not a Nile to obliterate land marks, still the desire of saving labor would produce in one case, what anxiety to preserve property did in the other. If the same mode has not been continued, it has arisen from the means, which European or American art has supplied, of accomplishing the same end with much more facility.
The people inhabiting this country must have been numerous. The frequency of their burying places is a proof. The traveller finds them in every direction, and often, many in every mile. Under a mild climate, a people will always multiply in proportion to the quantity of food, which they can procure. Here, the waters contain fish in considerable abundance, some weighing not less than 60 or 80 pounds. Not far distant are those extensive and fertile plains, which were crowded with wild animals. The mildness of the climate is also remarkable. It appears to equal that of Richmond or Williamsburg; though the huge range of mountains which attend the Alleghany have not yet disappeared, and though the latitude of the place where Elk and Kanawha rivers meet, according to an observation which made with an imperfect instrument, is 38° 2 min. All these circumstances were highly favorable to population; and also to permanent residence. Another circumstance, the face of the country, or locality, would serve to prevent this increase of population from dilating itself on every side, and consequently, would condense a tribe; for the Kanawha and its tributary streams are hemmed in by high and craggy hills, often approaching to mountains and beyond which, to a considerable extent, the country in general is fit only for the habitation of wild beasts.
It is true, that on the N. W. side of the Ohio, there are works, which seem

to claim higher pretensions to the rank assigned them. They present more elevated paraps, deeper ditches with other indications of military art. Perhaps, however, when more accurately examined in all their aspects, they will be found to be only the habitation of a chief of some powerful tribe. The love of distinction prevails with no less force in the savage, than the civilized breast. M c Kinzie, in his unadorned narratives, mentions frequently the habitation of the chief or king, as much larger, and even as commodious, when compared with those of inferior rank. In latitudes so high as those which he traversed with heroic perseverance, necessity compelled the savage to contrive more warm and durable habitations; but the same principle which would give marks of distinction to the residence of the chieftain in one climate, would produce the same effect in any other, though they other, though they might assume different appearances. Besides, it might not be improper to recollect in an examination of these works, that the French began to build forts in the Miami, and Illinois country, as early as the year 1680; and that they were afterwards systematically continued until the loss of Canada.
I cannot conclude this letter, already I fear too long, without mentioning another curious specimen of Indian labor, and of the progress in one of the arts. This specimen is found within four miles of the place whose latitude I endeavored to take, and within two of what are improperly called Burning Springs , upon a rock of hard free stone, which lies sloping to the south, touching the margin of the river, and presents a flat surface of about 12 feet in length and 9 in breadth, with a plane side to the east of 8 or 9 feet in thickness.
Upon the upper surface of this rock, and also upon the side, we see the outlines of several figures, cut without relief, except in one instance, and somewhat larger than the life. The depth of the outline may be half an inch; its width three quarters, nearly, in some places. In one line ascending from the part of the rock nearest the river, there is a Tortoise; a spread Eagle, executed with great expression, particularly the head, to which is given a shallow relief; and a child, the outline of which is very well drawn. In a parallel line there are other figures; but among them that of a woman only can be traced. These are very indistinct. Upon the side of the rock, there are two awkward figures, that particularly caught my attention. One is that of a man, with his arms uplifted, and hands spread out, as if engaged in prayer. His head is made to terminate in a point; or rather, he has the appearance of something upon the head, of a triangular or conical form; near to him is another similar figure, suspended by a cord fastened to his heels. I recollect the story, which Father Hennepin relates, of one of the missionaries from Canada who was treated in a somewhat similar manner; but whether this piece of seemingly historical sculpture has reference to such an event, can be only matter of conjecture. A Turk's body executed with a few other figures may also be seen. The labor and the perseverance requisite to cut those rude figures in a rock so hard, that steel appeared to make but little impression upon it, must have been great; much more so than making of enclosures in a loose and fertile soil.
Yours, &c.
JAMES MADISON.
B. S. Barton, M. D. one of the V. P. of the A. P. S.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
TO THE PEOPLE.
THE DEFENCE.
No. II.
The nature of the Executive duties of a great nation is such as not to admit of discharge by one man. They are so various and extensive that the exertions of an individual, however splendid or mighty, are inadequate to the task of fulfilling them. Although, therefore, the theory of the government vests in the President the whole Executive power, qualified in some instances by the advice and consent of the Senate, yet it is no less manifest, from the legal provisions established than from the reason of the thing, that a division of power was contemplated among subordinate agents. Hence the establishment of four great departments, each possessed of a supreme control over a circumscribed sphere of delegated powers. The government was no sooner put into operation than laws passed establishing the departments of State, of the Treasury, and of War; and as soon as the public exigencies required a Navy, a law was passed establishing the Navy department.
At the head of each of these departments the President was required, with the approbation of the Senate to place an individual, whose continuance in office should depend upon his pleasure. Laws passed from time to time, defined the duties, as well of these officers, as of those placed under them. These laws were, in several cases, so many limitations of
the Executive power of the Chief Magistrate. They devolved specific duties upon subordinate agents, and left only to him a general superintendence, divested of all discretion. Even the responsibility of appointing proper officers is divided with the Senate, who are possessed of the right of rejecting any candidates offered by the President; as instances may occur, and probably have occurred, in which names have been proposed by him, as much from a knowledge that they would be acceptable to that body, as from his own estimation of their qualifications.
It is not the object of these remarks to derogate from the responsibility of the President. It cannot be denied that his powers are vast, and, of consequence, that he should be held under a rigid responsibility. It is only meant to show that this responsibility is not absolute; and that all the measures of the Executive government, in their various details, are not to be considered as his. It is true, however, although he does not possess an absolute control over the acts of subordinate agents, he yet does possess the efficient power of removal and of thus preventing a continuance, though he may not have been able to prevent the first occurrence of misconduct.
It is apparent, from this feature of the government, that much depends upon the character of the men called upon to fill offices, and particularly of those on whom are devolved the superintendence of the four great departments. To the Secretary of State is immediately committed the conduct of foreign relations, on which the peace and commercial prosperity of the nation depend; to the Secretary of the Treasury is committed the management of the whole resources of the government; and to the Secretaries of War and Navy are committed all the duties attached to those mighty engines of national defence. Besides the distinct discharge of these great duties, these high officers, in conjunction with the Attorney General as members of the Cabinet, are called upon to advise the President in all cases of great moment, and to co-operate in the taking effectual measures in every interesting crisis of affairs. From these considerations, the formation of a ministry has been deemed under all governments a work of the greatest delicacy and difficulty; and so arduous as to have been reputed a criterion of the talents of the man at the head of public affairs. In proportion to the freedom of the government, does this difficulty increase; for, under free governments, it is not only necessary that men of talents should be appointed, but likewise that they should enjoy the confidence of the people, without whose hearty co-operation it is impossible for such a government to be efficient or respected.
When, therefore, the present Chief Magistrate assumed the reigns of government, it was with no misapprehended notion, that the nation looked forward to the designation of these great officers of State. Madison was called to preside over the department of State, Gallatin over the Finances, Dearborn over the War department, and Smith over that of the Navy; while Lincoln was named Attorney General.
All these men entered office with pure hands, and with a reputation for personal worth, which even suspicion had not dared to impeach. All of them had acted a conspicuous part in the public concerns, and had thus exposed themselves to the severe ordeal of party. During the whole of this fiery trial, inflamed by the rancor and malice of party, however prodigal the reproach cast upon their public conduct, no one laid to their door a single act derogatory of the purest integrity. Men, neither affluent or poor, their deportment was equally free from the arrogance of wealth, and the meanness of poverty. From the humble ground of unassuming citizenship, they had risen to the first distinctions in their respective states by the exertions of their own talents. It is not surprising that the nation, with conspicuous joy, welcomed the induction of such men into office.
It will not be unprofitable to dwell a few moments more on this branch of our subject.
Of all the duties assigned to executive agents those attached to the department of state are the most important. From their peculiar nature they require a mind, not only of the first lustre, but likewise one regulated by habitual prudence. He who discharges them should, moreover, be possessed of the public confidence. A man, more eminently combining these qualifications, was not, perhaps, to be found than Madison. Devoted from his earliest years to the public service he had diligently improved his time by mingling the exercises of the closet with active duties. Unfettered by any profession, and regardless of wealth the whole vigor of a mind, imbued with great natural acuteness, had been unintermittently directed to political researches. Having occupied, for several years, a seat in the old Congress, he was named by his native state a member of the illustrious body that formed the Constitution, under which we now live. In this body, in which many distinguished men were satisfied with the silent co-operation
of voting, Madison outstripped all competition. The splendor of this triumph can only be appreciated by recollecting that among his coadjutors were a Franklin, a Hamilton, a Wilson, a King, and a Dickinson. This superiority arose, no less from the penetration of his genius, the soundness of his judgment and the extensiveness of his information, than from the candor of his mind and the conciliation of his temper. These attainments earned him a leading agency in the formation of the Constitution, a greater part of which is ascribed to him than to any other member of the body.
It will be recollected that when this constitution appeared it received violent opposition. Among those who met and repelled this opposition Madison was the foremost. His pen and his voice were actively engaged in its defence. In his own state, he had to contend with the thunder of the most eloquent man of America, supported as it was feared, by a majority of the Convention. The instrument was not without imperfections; they were pointed out; and he had not only the magnanimity to acknowledge, but the patriotism to engage, as far as his influence extended, to have them removed by amendments. Virginia ratified the constitution; as did the necessary number of states. It went into operation. Madison not unmindful of his promise, proposed and carried many of the most important amendments called for by the correct jealousy of the friends of liberty.
After effecting this great object, he participated in all the leading arrangements of the government. The time soon came in which the spirit of party, and with it the spirit of persecution, entered the legislature. He met it at its first onset; and however unable to subdue, he resisted the excesses to which it led. The memorable alien and sedition acts and the British Treaty found no where a more enlightened or vigorous opponent. Such, however, was the infatuation of these days, that his great efforts, and those of his co-patriots were fruitless; and ambition menaced, by daring steps, the subversion of liberty. He retired from a body unworthy of his virtues and talents; resolved to make one more effort, through the medium of the states, to arrest the impending danger. Every one remembers the celebrated report and resolutions of the Virginia legislature on the measures of the general government. They are a monument of profound talent and exalted moderation, of firmness tempered by mildness. They excite no turbulent passion, they awaken no narrow prejudice; but dispassionately address the understanding and subdue by the force of argument and truth. This was the production of Madison. Its effects were astonishing; and it is no unjust derogation from the splendid performances that at that period irradiated public opinion, to say this was the most luminous. Having discharged this duty he retired to the tranquil scenes of contemplative and rural life; when the voice of friendship and the dawn of a new political era called him to a more extensive sphere of usefulness. How he has discharged the duties of his station, will soon appear. CURIUS.
The following extract is from the Charleston Courier . Need we inform our readers that the print is federal . We offer it as an evidence of the ignorance and folly of many of those who attempt to lead the public opinion.
"THE chief magistrate of every great nation ought, for the honour of that nation, for the enforcing due respect and obedience to the laws, and for the purposes of general security, to be invested with every dignity which tends to excite reverence, and without the active intervention of the arm of the law to exact submission, and repress too near approach. We do not mean this as applying to the man in his natural condition, or mere civil capacity, but as applying to his great office in which the whole majesty of the people is reflected as objects are in a mirror. It is idle to say that the people have rights which it is treason to violate, dignities which is guilt to treat with irreverence, and laws which it is criminal to disobey, if the great depository of those their high properties, the ark of their social covenants, the focus in which every ray of their wisdom and power are concentrated, is not rendered sacred, and defended from the prophane touch of vulgar vice, by awe, by reverence and by power. That great sanctuary ought never to be defiled; because the very soul, the essential essence of all that is great, valuable or estimable in the people, in their corporate state, is so that case defiled also, and the lustre of the nation which should be kept eternally new and bright, and untouched even by a breath, is sullied and blurred incurably. In this case the person who represents the majesty of the people is allowed no discretion, no arbitrary will. If he has been in the habit of not respecting himself, the law should compel him to respect his sacred office. If he is in habits of a low gross or vulgar kind, the law should compel him to relinquish them, or forfeit his office. Eyed in cases morally innocent, where habits or particular acts indicative only of meanness, and nothing worse, are disclosed, the person so forgetful of his duty should be made to remember and to perform it, not only with the scourge of satire, but with the long and strong arm of the law, invested with a proper instrument of penalty. That this is in the contemplation of our constitution is obvious from the circumstance that the provision made for the President of the United States is in a certain degree proportioned to the dignity of that office. In our opinions, however, much less than the people owe it to themselves to bestow upon the very important purpose of clothing the conservatory of their rights, with all the grandeur that becomes that awful and august office. If the constitution gives five and twenty thousand dollars a year to the President, he insults them, offends the feelings and brings a blush into the cheek of sense, if he descends to acts which in the eye of infirm human nature always appear degrading to the opulent, because they are the fruits of penury and inferiority. If for instance the chief magistrate and high executive head of this great country, were to dress with shabby frugality, whether real or affected, to ride to Congress without an attendant, and hitching his horse's bridle on a peg, leave it to stand there while he himself is employed in the public discharge of his great trust (and we have been assured that such things have happened) then we say he has so far lowered his office. The man it is true is harmless in the act, but the magistrate is wrong; and though nothing is farther from our thoughts than the idea that such a deed would be deserving of penalty, we do maintain that it is greatly reprehensible. In short every thing that tends to cheapen the authority of the magistrate in vulgar estimation, or to lower it in the public respect and esteem, is injurious to the public and highly faulty in him who does it."
WASHINGTON CITY,
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12.
The votes of one hundred and thirty-two towns of New Hampshire, give the following votes for representatives in Congress.
R-publican ticket 8,414 Federal 8,394 R-publican majority 20
From an address of Governor Claiborne to the Municipality of New Orleans the Vaccine inoculation appears to have been introduced in that place in the room of the Small pox, by Dr. Scott.
We have lately invited the attention of the public to the propriety of paying regard, at this time, to the great internal improvements of the country. The following concise view, extracted from Pinkerton, will illustrate the importance of the subject. The more we reflect on the plan, suggested in a late paper, forestalling a line of banks for the promotion of these interesting object, the more it appears to us to merit a serious consideration.
"The Duke of Bridgewater is justly venerated as the grand founder of inland navigation; his spirit and opulence were happily seconded by Brindley, than whom a greater natural genius in mechanics never existed. It was in the year 1758, that the first act was obtained for these great designs. The first canal extends from Worsley mill, about seven computed miles from Manchester, and reaches that town by a course of nine miles, a circuit of two miles being necessary for the sake of the level. In this short space almost every difficulty occurred that can arise in similar schemes; but mountains and rivers yielded to the genius of Brindley. There are subterraneous passages to the coal in the mountain, of near a mile in length, sometimes cut through the solid rock, and occasionally arched over with brick; with air funnels to the top of the hill, some of them thirty seven yards perpendicular. This beautiful canal is thrown over the river Irwell, by an arch of thirty-nine feet in height, and under which barges pass without lowering their masts. Yet the expence of this noble canal, in the then comparatively cheap state of labor and provisions, was only computed at 1000 guineas a mile. The various machines and inventions of Brindley, for its construction and preservation, deservedly excite wonder, but a detail cannot be here expected. The Duke of Bridgewater soon afterwards extended a canal of twenty-nine miles in length, from Longford bridge, in Lancashire, to Hampsones, in Cheshire.
"After this deserved tribute to the fathers of inland navigation in England, it will be eligible to review the other canals in a geographical manner, proceeding from the north to the south. In the county of Durham, a canal was projected by Brindley, from the romantic village of Winston, on the river
Tees, to Staindrop, and thence by Darlington to Stockton; but this design, and others not yet carried into execution, shall be passed over and only the most important of those which have been executed shall be commemorated.
"First in order is the Lancaster canal, extending from Kendal, in Westmoreland, by Lancaster, to West Houston, in Lancashire, a space of about 74 miles.
"The canal from Leeds to Liverpool, directed in a northerly course by Skipton, winds through an extent of 117 miles; and from this canal a branch also extends to Manchester, begun in 1771.
"From Halifax to Manchester is another considerable canal, commonly called that of Rochdale; length thirty-one miles and a half, begun in 1794.
"Another canal extends from Manchester towards Wakefield; and another called the Peak Forest canal, stretches from the former, south-east, about 15 miles.
"Another joins the river Dun, several miles above Doncaster, to the river Calder, near Wakefield.
"To pass several of smaller note, the Chesterfield canal extends from Chesterfield, in the county of Derby, to the Trent at Stockwith, a course of forty-four miles and three-quarters, begun in 1770.
"In Lincolnshire, one canal extends from Lincoln to the Trent, and another from Horncastle to Sleaford. Grantham canal reaches from that town to the river Trent, a course of thirty miles.
"The grand design of Brindley was to join, by inland navigation, the four great ports of the kingdom, Bristol, London, Liverpool, and Hull. Liverpool is accordingly connected with Hull by a canal from that long navigable river the Trent, and proceeding north to the Mersey. The canal which joins these two rivers is styled the Grand Trunk; and was begun in 1766, under the direction of that great engineer; but was not completed till 1777; the length is 99 miles. It was attended with great difficulties, particularly in passing the river Dove, in Derbyshire, where there is an aqueduct of twenty-three arches, the tunnel through the hill of Harecastle, in Staffordshire, is in length 2830 yards, and more than 70 yards below the surface of the ground, was executed with great labor and expence. But the utility corresponds with the grandeur of the design: salt from Cheshire, coals and pottery from Staffordshire, and manufactures from various places, are transported on this canal.
"From the Grand Trunk five or six branches extend in various directions; among which must not be omitted that to the river Severn, near Bewdley, which connects the port of Bristol with those of Liverpool and Hull; the length is forty-six miles; completed in 1777.
"From the city of Chester one canal extends to the Mersey, and another to Nantwich; another proceeds south to Shrewsbury, uniting the Mersey and the Severn; with north-west and south east branches of considerable length.
"From Coventry, in the centre of the kingdom, canals extend to the Grand Trunk; to Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and to the Braunston, or Grand Junction Canal.
"What is called the Staffs. &shire canal, extends from the Grand Trunk to the river Severn; and is met by the Kingston canal, which reaches to Kingston in Herefordshire, so as almost to join the rivers Trent and Wye. It may here be observed, that in this description the grand courses of navigation are attended to, rather than the minute names and divisions of the canals.
"Several inland navigations pass by Birmingham. The union canal completes a course of 43 miles and three-quarters, from Leicester to Northampton, whence the river Nen is navigable to the sea.
"Another canal extends from Gloucester to Hereford; and the south of Wales presents several navigations of considerable length, particularly that from Brecon, in Brecknockshire, to Newport, in Monmouthshire.
"The Severn is not only joined with the Trent and the Humber, by various courses of navigation, but is united with the Thames, by a canal extending by S.roud to Lechlade, a course of near 40 miles.
"Other canals branch out from the Thames in various directions: that of Oxford extends to the Grand Trunk, or rather joins the Coventry canal, after a course of 92 miles.
"The Braunston, or Grand Junction canal, reaches from Brentford, on the Thames, and joins the Oxford canal at Brunton, in Northamptonshire, after a course of 90 miles. It is styled the Grand Junction, because it may be said to unite the numerous canals that pervade the central counties, with the capital of the kingdom.
"On the south of the Thames, a canal proceeds from Reading to Bath; and another from Weybridge to Basingstoke; and a third from Weybridge to Godalming.
"A small canal or two have been executed in Devonshire. The Andover

canal in Hampshire, extends from Andover to Southampton water. Saffex presents two canals, that of Arundel, and that of Lewes.
"When we reflect that all these laudable efforts of improvement and civilization, have been executed within these 40 years, there is room for well-grounded hopes, that in the course of centuries the kingdom may be intersected, like another China, with innumerable canals, to the inconceivable advancement of agriculture, commerce, and the national industry and prosperity. The sum already expended in these noble works, has been computed at five millions and a half; but how much more usefully employed than in fruitless wars, which consume fifty millions in one year!"
* Carey's Plans, p. 26, 27, 28. The account of the Grand Trunk in Philips, is very defective; he may here be referred to in general for the others. See also Housman, 122.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New Hampshire to his friend in this city.
"A chief cause of the increase of republicanism in this state, is an attempt which originated with the Essex Junto, to encourage a threat of a separation from the southern states, on account of the Virginia preponderance in our political scale . But the people regarding every man as an enemy, who dares even to hint at a separation, have become disaffected with the Junto for this their recent madness. This general regard for the Union made the motion of Mr. Wright as much detested here, as at Washington; for whenever we split on the question of the Local Head every thing else may be considered as equally liable to be trifled with. When the Greeks gave up Athens as their local head, they soon gave up All. But we are sorry to hear that no lot can be bought with you under a dollar the square foot. You ought to be more reasonable."
The writer of the above is respectfully informed, that the best lots can be bought at a quarter of a dollar the foot and often out-lots at or under three cents the foot, which is less than one fourth the price in any other principal city of the union."
Extract of a letter from an officer of the United States Schooner Nautilus, dated
"SYRACUSE April 17. "Every exertion is now making for the liberation of the prisoners in Tripoli. What the plan of operation for the summer is, I know not. It is said by some, that the commodore (whose activity and enterprize does him great honor,) intends with the force he has collected, to bomb the town; others suppose a negotiation for peace is on foot. The destruction of the Philadelphia made some difference in the treatment of the prisoners—not so much however as was expected, they were only more closely confined for a short time, but experienced no personal severity. They were all well when we heard from them last, and in as good spirits as their situation could admit. The Tunisians had purchased the ship and were to have taken her to Tunis in a few days."
"We had a brush not long since with the Tripolitan gun boats, who very prudently kept under the guns of the batteries."
"I have much pleasure in informing you of several captures made by the different vessels of the squadron, the first of which I suppose you have before heard of, by the Enterprize, with the Tripolitan Ambassador on board, and presents to the Grand Signior. An English brig by the Nautilus, and a ship by the Syren, the two last for a violation of the blockade. These captures have excited much surprise in this quarter; and it is said we have not a sufficient force to constitute a blockade, which is assure you most rigidly enforced, and no vessel suffered to enter the port without a pass-port from the commodore. The prize made by the Syren, is said to have a considerable quantity of specie on board."
P. S. Since writing the above it has been determined to send the brig we captured off Tripoli, to the United States for legal adjudication. Mr. Cox goes in her to Philadelphia, as prize master. One of the other prizes has been taken into service under the command of Lieut. Dent. She is called the Scourge brig."
Extract of a letter from an officer in the American squadron, dated Madona, prize to the Syren, Syracuse, April 16, 1804.
"We have been cruising off Tripoli for some time past in company with the Nautilus—we have detained a brig and a ship which we caught coming out of Tripoli; in the latter I arrived here a few days ago, but was obliged to perform quarantine—we had on board 300 sheep and 60 cows, and for 3 days out of 5, they had nothing to eat or to drink, and about 20 dying per day—the British Consul and suite from Tripoli were on board."
Extract of a letter from Liverpool, dated June 20.
"On the 12th June 1803 an additional duty of twelve and an half per ct.
was imposed on all articles imported from the United States of America, except cotton."
On Friday last, says the Olego Herald of August 23, was executed at the village of Aurora, in the county of Cayuga, JOHN DELAWARE, an Indian of the Delaware tribe, for the murder of a farmer of Cayuga county, in October last. The concourse of people who attended this execution was very great.
Delaware is said to have thus expressed himself on the morning of his execution: "I shall live to kill great many white men yet." These are the only words he is said to have uttered the whole day.
A French publication, by Dr. De Carro, states, that there is a village called Ayas Ago, near Constantinople, where the Cow Pox is 'endemical, and where, of course, all the inhabitants are naturally vaccinated. The consequence is, that none but infants are attacked by the small pox, and amongst these villagers the plague is totally unknown.
Newport (R. I.) August 30.
On Tuesday last, the Freemen of this state met in their respective towns, for the choice of members of Congress, and representatives to the general assembly.
Gen. Joseph Stanton, and Nehemiah Knight, Esq. were the congressional candidates, and were supported without federal opposition.
In this town, the following gentlemen were unanimously elected representatives to the state legislature, viz.
Constant Taber, Nathaniel Hazard, Paul M. Mumford, Simeon Martin, Enoch Hazard, Thomas Peckham.
In Portsmouth, the republicans have, for the first time, obtained a complete victory. Robert Lawton, Esq. was chosen Moderator by a majority of nine votes. After which the following gentlemen, (all republicans) were appointed delegates to the general assembly with very little opposition (the federalists retreating almost instantly from the contest,) viz.
Nicholas Easton, Samuel Pearce, Thomas Corey, jun. Stephen Sloum.
We have not received information from many of the towns, but presume that federalism continues to 'look up,' in this state, as usual.
NATCHEZ, August 14.
By a gentleman arrived here yesterday, from the neighbourhood of Bayou Sarah, we have been favored with the following information. "That Mr. Nathan Kemper, with a party of about 30 men, with colors flying and horns sounding, marched from the neighbourhood of the line of demarcation between this Territory and West-Florida, on the 7th inst. against the fort of Baton Rouge, on their way, they made prisoners of John O'Connor, Esq. (an alcalde) and capt. Pintado and Terry."
They arrived on the following morning about day-light, near the fort. The Spanish commandant, (appified of their intentions) had posted a piquet of 18 or 20 men, who hailed the party as they approached; they immediately answered by a volley from their rifles, which dispersed the Spaniards, two of whom were observed to fall.
Kemper returned on the following day, with his party, to the Bayou Sarah, he has established his head quarters near the house of a Mr. William Cobb. The following is an exact copy of a paper which is posted up at the quarters of Kemper, and at several other places through the country.
For a people to be free it is sufficient that they will it: we the undersigned, citizens of the West Florida, send these presents greeting,
WHEREAS the despotism under which we have long groaned, has grown into an insupportable burthen, and as it is long since admitted, men are born with equal rights, we the undersigned inhabitants of that part of the dominion called West Florida, have resolved to throw off the galling yoke of tyranny, and become freemen, by declaring ourselves a free and independent people: and by supporting with our lives and property that declaration, and we do by these presents, invite our fellow sufferers throughout the province aforesaid, to repair to the standard to aid in the effecting our common emancipation; we pledge ourselves solemnly to each other, and to our fellow men interested in the events; to avoid as far as practicable the effusion of blood (save that of our common enemy) and in all cases shall private property be held sacred. So soon as our emancipation is effected we will offer ourselves to some government accustomed to freedom.
Those who set up in opposition to our operations for the purposes aforesaid, will be received as our common enemy, the enemy of mankind and of liberty, and will be treated accordingly.
Given under our hands on the fourth side
of the line of Demarcation, in the province aforesaid, this first day of Floridian Freedom. August 7th 1804.
An informant, further adds, that Messrs. O'Connor, Pintado and Terry were liberated, on the return of the party, who exacted their parole of honor, to take no active part against them during the continuance of the contest.
London July 7.
Madam Moreau has caused a memorial to be printed and distributed every where, shewing the innocence of her husband. It was read with great avidity at Paris, but 2,000 copies destined for the army of England were seized by the police, and the booksellers have since been prohibited from selling it.
July 8.
Important Correspondence.
The Moniteur, No 184, having asserted, that Mr. Fiore, the English minister at Madrid, in a conversation with the prince of peace, had laid, that assassination and murder are lawful in the present state of things, to save England from the extraordinary situation in which it is placed; the English minister demanded of the prince of peace, that he should contradict the calumny:—But the Spanish minister, waved the subject, by attributing the assertion to an unofficial Gazette, of which no notice ought to be taken.—Fiore persisted in his demand; and drove the vassal of Bonaparte into a small corner.
The correspondence, (says the Sun) between the British minister at the court of Madrid, and the prince of peace, relative to the infamous aspersions in the Moniteur, imputing sentiments and expressions to the former, tending to lenient assassination, forms so very extraordinary a state-paper, that it would almost be reasonable to doubt its authenticity, if the mean submission which has been shown towards France by most countries, except Great Britain, did not give it a character of probability and truth. On one side we see a man of honor, anxious for his own reputation and that of the Government of which he is the representative, requiring a justification from the person who, as the British minister properly observes, is at once only 'judge and witness.' On the other side, we see studied caution, artful reserve, and an avert avoidance to all explanation upon the subject in question. The British minister perseveres as well from a sense of insulted honor, as from the principles of duty towards the august monarch by whom he is deputed. The other however, maintains the same artful silence, and endeavours to turn the correspondence into matters that have no relation to the subject. But the design of the Spanish minister is frustrated by his very attempt to disguise it; for it is evident that if he could have confirmed the infamous statement in the official journal of France, his submissive policy towards that country, would have induced him to do so without hesitation. After such conduct it cannot be wonderful that the Spanish minister should retain the name of the Prince of peace, so far as relates to his measures respecting France, and there can be little doubt that, whatever may be the conduct of France towards Spain, the Spanish minister will always endeavour to preserve his pacific appellation.
July 9.
The business of the indemnity to the prince of Orange, for his family property in Holland is now settled, and the prince's ratification is only wanted to make it public. Besides three millions of florins in ready money, his serene highness is to receive two millions and an half as a private indemnification, partly in yearly instalments and partly for an annuity, which has to run for one hundred years. It is reported that the French government does not approve of this arrangement, wishing to have it unsettled until a negotiation with England for peace, that it may pay its share either in money, or by restoring the Dutch settlements lately conquered.
PROTEST OF THE COUNT DE LILLE.
Warsaw, June 6, 1804.
"In assuming the title of Emperor, and attempting to render it hereditary in his family, Bonaparte has put the seal to his usurpation. This new act of revolution, where every thing from its origin has been null and void, cannot weaken my rights: but being accountable for my conduct to all sovereigns, whose rights are not less injured than mine, and whose thrones are shaken by the dangerous principles which the senate of Paris has dared to publish—accountable to France, to my family, and to my own honor, I should consider myself as betraying the common cause, were I to keep silence on this occasion. I declare then, after having renewed my protestations against all the illegal acts which, from the opening of the States General of France, have led to the alarming crisis in which France and Europe are now involved—I declare, in the presence of all the sovereigns, that, far
from acknowledging the Imperial title, that Bonaparte has received from a body which has not a legitimate existence, I protest as well against that title as all the subsequent acts to which it may give birth."
A KING AND A BRICK MAKER, A TALE.
BY PETER PINDAR.
A king, near Pimlico, with nose and Rate, Did very much a neighboring brick kiln hate, Because this kiln did vomit nasty smoke; Which smoke—I can't say very neatly brook, Did very often take it in the head, To blacken the great house, and try the king to choke.
His sacred majesty would fain'ting, say, Upon a windy day, 'I make the rascal and his brick kiln hop, P-x take the smoke—the sulphur! sounds! It forces down my throat, by pounds; My belly is a downright blacksmith's shop.'
One day, he was so pester'd by a cloud; He could not bear it, and thus bawl'd aloud: 'Go, (roar'd his M——) unto a page; World's like a lion, to a devilish rage! Go, tell the rascal, who the brick kiln owns, That if he dares to burn another brick, Black all my house like hell, and make me sick, I'll tare his kiln to rags, and brake his bones.'
Off sat the page, and soon his errand told: On which the brick maker—a little bold, Exclaimed, 'He break my bones, good master page; He say, my kiln shan't burn another brick. Because it blacks his house and makes him sick! Go, give my compliments to master's rage, And lay more bricks: I am resolv'd to burn; And, (if the smoke his worship's stomack turn) To stop his royal mouth and snout; Nay, more, good page; his majesty shall find, I'll always take the advantage of the wind, And, dam'ne, try to smoke him out.'
This was a dreadful message to a king From a poor ragged rogue that dealt in mud; Yet, though so impudent a thing, The fellow's rhetoric could not be withstood. Still, as against poor Maltings, Edmund Burke, This brick maker went toot and wall to work, And form'd a true Vespasian on the eye The smoke, in pitchy volumes, roll'd along, Rush'd through the royal dome, with sulphur strong, And then, ascending, darken'd all the sky.
Thus did this cloud of darkness daily shade, And, at the thought so wicked, overjoy'd, The building, for the Lord's anointed made, And blackened it, like palls, that grace a burying: Thus was the man of mud and straw employed, Of smoking his liege sovereign like a herring: Of serving him, as we do parts of twine, Though, with green peas, a dish extremely fine.
But lo! this baneful rogue of brick, Fell for his sovereign, fortunately sick, And, o'er the wretch could please his spleen and pride, Of turning monarchs into bacon—dy'd
(By Authority.)
AN ACT Making appropriation for the repair of certain streets.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the First and Second chambers of the City Council of Washington, That for the erection of bridges and repair of streets, the sums hereinafter mentioned are appropriated, together with such sums as may be contributed by individuals, and shall be applied in manner following, provided, that no authority be given by this act to the Mayor to authorise a greater expenditure of public money on the above objects than is hereby appropriated. 1st. For the repair of south L street between Third and Seventh streets east, the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars. 2nd. For the repair of south N street between South Capitol street and 4 1-2 street west, fifty dollars. 3rd. For the repair of East Capitol street between First and Third street east, fifty dollars. 4th. For completing the bridge on north F street between Ninth and Tenth streets west, fifty dollars. 5th. For the repair of Seventh street west, between the Tybe creek and south B street, fifty dollars. 6th. For the repair and erection of a bridge on Twenty-seventh street west, between north G street and north K street, one hundred and fifty dollars. 7th. For the repair of north K street, between Twenty-fourth street west and Rock creek, fifty dollars. 8th. For the repair of Pennsylvania Avenue and the street leading from it to the upper bridge over Rock creek, fifty dollars. 9th. For the repair of New York Avenue at the intersection of Virginia Avenue, fifty dollars. 10th. For the erection of a bridge in E street, between Ninth and Tenth street west, two hundred dollars. 11th. For the repair of the bridge at the intersection of Eleventh street west and north F street and for repairing the said streets, sixty-five dollars.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That the sums aforesaid shall be expended and the repairs made, under the direction of those inhabitants of each street or
neighborhood to be appointed by the Mayor.
SAMUEL H. SMITH, President of the first chamber of the city council of Washington.
NICHOLAS KING, President of the second chamber of the city council of Washington.
Approved, Aug. 25th, 1804.
ROBERT BRENT, Mayor.
THOMAS HERTY, REG.
Notice to Subscribers.
SUBSCRIBERS to the National Intelligencer in arrears are requested to make immediate payment. It may be proper to remind subscribers, that the indispensable term of the Paper is the annual payment of Five Dollars in advance; and that unless the term be complied with, their papers will be discontinued.
TO BE SOLD
By private contract, an estate called Chichester, lying on the banks of the Eastern Branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This estate extends from near the foot of the Bridge to a little below the Navy Yard, and contains 695 acres of land. It is laid off in lots of from 83 to 117 acres. Dyer's Ferry is on it.
The price and conditions of sale may be known on application to captain Marbury of Blue Plains opposite Alexandria, to colonel Hanton, of the Navy yard, or to the publisher.
Captain Marbury who has a plot of the estate, may be spoken with on any Thursday at the Bank of Columbia.
ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby Prince Georges County. September 12—24w3w
In the estate of JOHN AIKEN an insolvent debtor. District of Columbia, Washington County: to wit
ON the petition of John Aiken an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt, notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said John Aiken that on the 17th day of September inst. at 9 o'clock A. M. at the court room in the Capitol, the order prescribed by the act of Congress for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia, will be administered to the said John Aiken and a trustee appointed until sufficient cause then and there be shown to the contrary.
It is ordered that this notice be published twice in the National Intelligencer before that day, by order of the honorable Wm. Cranch an assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia.
URIAS FORREST, Ck. Sept. 12—2t.
FOR SALE.
A tract or parcel of land, containing one hundred thousand acres, surveyed in tracts of one thousand acres each, lying on the great and little Satilla rivers in the counties of Wayne and Telfair in the state of Georgia, distant about 40 miles from the town of St. Mary's and the sea. This land is an undivided moiety of two adjoining tracts containing each 100,000 acres, and is remarkable for its extensive forests of large and valuable yellow pine, and the luxuriant growth of natural grass, affording an inexhaustible range of pasture for cattle. A great bargain may be had to a purchaser of the whole undivided moiety; for terms of sale apply to
JOHN BECKLEY. City of Washington. Sept. 12—4t.
Patent Machine,
For hulling Clover Seed, beardng Barley, and taking the white cup from Wheat.
The encouragement which the subscriber received last season from a number of respectable farmers, for the invention of the above machine, has induced him to spare no labor or pains in its further improvement; in those endeavours he has so far succeeded as to render it superior, it is presumed, to any machine ever before applied; as a proof of this assertion, the following instance of expedition can be attested to as a real truth, by several disinterested reputable persons, viz.—Three men employed at it, have hull'd in one half hour, a bushel of clover seed.
We may now make what deductions we please for the clover being well filled, for its being previously well cleared of straw, and for extra exertions, to know the extent of what the machine was capable of performing; and after those deductions it will be granted, that have bushels per day must be a very moderate average; and yet this quantity is sufficient to give general satisfaction. It will however be found more commonly to exceed than fall short of this last quantity. The machine occupies about the same room as the Corn Mill, and is equally portable; its frictional parts are few, and those composed of durable materials; in short, it is acknowledged, by those who have had experience of its utility, to be an interesting & almost indispensable implement of husbandry.
A number of them may be seen at the subscriber's shop in Frankfort, five miles from Philadelphia, in preparation for the ensuing season, where they are sold at 30 dollars. Persons who apply for permits to make them must produce recommendations of good character, and be professional machinists; such only will meet with encouragement.
Persons inclined to purchase the Machine for their private use, will please to observe, that no one is authorised to make and sell them, but such as are furnished with engraved plate certificates, attested by the subscriber, one of which certificates is to accompany each machine, and will be the purchaser's voucher to use it.
JACOB WORRELL. Frankfort, August 31—w3t.

County of Washington,  In the District of Columbia, to wit: WHEREAS Washington Boyd, collector of the county tax, for the county of Washington has this day returned to the Board of commissioners of said county, the following List of Lands and Lots of ground in said county on which there is no personal property to pay the said taxes—to wit: [Concluded.]
D. C. Benjamin Oden 2 lots with improvements in Georgetown sq 485, City of Washington lot 2 sq 484 lots 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 20 22 24 26 28 sq 516 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 sq 528 lot 3 sq 558 lots 6 8 9 10 11 12 sq 559 sq 560 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 sq 562 lot 1 sq 563 sq 564 sq 566 sq 591 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 sq 662 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 sq 623 sq 624 sq 625 sq 627 29 93 3-4 Isaac Pollock 1 lot with improvements in Georgetown town lot 1 sq 63 City Washington lots 2 12 sq 346 part of sq 38 with the houses thereon lot 10 sq 288 lot 1 sq 74 lots 4 5 sq 588 15 51 Saml. Porter and Jas. Sterret lot 3 sq 79 68 Henry Pauling lot 4 sq 81 69 Thos Price of Virginia lots 7 19 sq 101 62 1-2 Cuthbert Powel lot 4 sq 168 47 Edward Parkinson lot 2 sq 6 9 20 J. Penrose lot 4 sq 611 20 Wm. Prentice part of sq 907 with house thereon part of sq 502 with house thereon 1 31 James Percy lot 2 sq 744 20 67 Wm. Prout and Danl. Carroll of Dudn part of sq 982 3 7 Wm. Prout, Danl. Carroll of Dudn. and Wm. King part of sq 953, sq 977 4 59 Wm. Prout and Wm. King sq 1000 part of sq 1001 3 13 3-4 Wm. Prout and Morris and Nicholson lot 1 sq 997 29 Peter Holmead and Butler lots 1 3 5 7 9 11 sq 23 2 20 3-4 David Pollock part of sq 74 with house thereon 5 25 Peter and Bayly lots 1 2 6 7 9 11 14 sq 13 lots 1 3 sq 28 5 20 Pratt, Francis and others lots 2 sq 147, lots 9 10 11 sq 168 lots 2 6 7 10 11 12 15 16 sq 257, lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 sq 387 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 sq 465 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 square 468 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 sq 469 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 sq 470 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 sq 495 sq 498 part of sq 500 part of 502 with houses thereon, part of 503 with houses thereon sq 504 with houses sq 540 sq 541 sq 542
sq 543 sq 545 square 546 with houses thereon sq east of sq 546 sq 547 sq east of sq 547 sq 529 sq south of 549 sq 591 sq 592 sq 596 sq east of 596 sq 597 sq west of 597 sq west of 604 part of sq 643 part of sq 645 part of sq 995, part of 1079 lot 1 sq 1080 219 61 Owen Roberts lot 18 sq 168 with house thereon 1-2 of lot 10 sq 256 4 38 Aaron Ritenover lot 2 sq 61 69 Matthias Ritenover lots 8 10 sq 78 68 3-4 John Randall lot 15 sq 84 68 3-4 Wm. Robinson lot 20 sq 88 68 3-4 Wm. Ragan lot 13 sq 89 20 Matthew Ridley lot 4 sq 602 lot 2 sq 600 40 David Rols lot 8 sq 609 lot 8 sq 664 60 Henry Rozier lots 1 2 4 9 sq 663 lot 15 sq 665 lot 9 sq 666 1 40 Wm. Russel lots 16 17 sq 703 40 James Reid lots 5 22 sq 1077 23 Rhodes and Higdon part of lot 5 sq 118 with house thereon 60 Stoddard & Templeman part of lot 4 sq 32 lot 8 9 10 sq 42 lots 3 4 5 sq 43 lots 3 6 7 8 sq 44 lot 7 sq 55 lots 5 6 7 sq 56 lots 4 5 sq 61 lots 5 7 8 and part 9 sq 62 lots 3 4 5 sq 75 lots 1 2 3 6 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 66 sq 77 lots 8 10 sq 80 lots 2 2 21 sq 81 lots 6 7 and 14 74 sq 87 in sq 84 lot 3 sq east of sq 87 lot 13 in sq east of sq 88 lots 1 2 3 4 13 14 20 21 22 23 24 and part of 25 26 27 and 30 sq 101 lots 7 8 9 sq 102 lots 3 4 sq 102 part of lot 1 and lot 11 sq 104 lots 1 2 3 sq 119 lots 3 7 sq 124 68000 sq feet in sq 125 28000 sq feet in sq north of sq 128 lot 14 part of 15 and lots 18 20 sq 141 lot 1 sq 47 lot 6 sq 48 lots 1 2 3 sq 49 lots 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 16 17 18 sq 67 lots 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 sq 68 lots 2 3 5 20 21 sq 70 lots 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 sq 73 lots 14 15 16 sq 78 lots 1 2 5 6 18 19 23 sq 108 67 87 Charles Schell lot 8 sq 57 lot 1 sq 123 1 68 Joakim Streeves lot 9 sq 61 69 Benjamin Spiker lot 12 sq 62 69 Samuel Snowden lot 2 sq east of sq 87 1 26 Lot 2 sq 608 lot 1 sq 610 1 26 Lots 1 sq 612 1 26 Isachar and Mahlon Schoolfield lot 7 sq. east of sq 87 46 Amos Smith lot 3 sq 88 lot 3 sq 89 70 George Swingle lot 7 sq 88 64 Lot 7 sq 89 64 Philip Sybert lot 23 sq 89 92 John Lyles heirs lot 5 sq 103 69 George Stricker lot 8 sq south of sq 104 75 Edward Skinner lot 12 sq 122 69 Christian Schells heirs lot sq 124 with house thereon 69 Richard Snowden lot 9 sq 142 69 Henry Stall lot 7 sq 144 69 George Small half of lot 11 sq 170 65 Jacob Snyder, Christian Flaut and Joseph Flaut lot 4 sq 461 1 7 1-2 Michael Shanks heirs part of sq 502 with house thereon 60 Sarah Slater lot 6 sq 904 lot 6 sq 599 29 John Stuarts heirs lot 8 sq 693 lot 7 sq 605 lot 2 sq 611 lot 3 sq 653 80 George Sley lot 8 sq 608 20 Jonathan Slaters heirs lot 17 sq 608 lot 7 sq 904 33 Charles Stuart lot 11 sq 667 80 Lot 7 sq east of 667 80 John Smith lots 3 4 5 sq 706 60 Joseph Slater part of sq 820 lots 4 5 sq 845 lots 6 7 sq 928 lot 3 sq 999 lots 2 3 sq 843 lot 9 sq 819 lots 5 and sq 840 lots 3 4 5 sq 810 2 44 Henry Slater lot 6 sq 876 21 Andrew Smith lots 6 7 20 21 sq 1077 1 86 Wm. Simmes half of lot 8 sq 787 with house thereon 33 Alex. Shaw half of lot sq 787 with house thereon 36 John H. Stare lots 17 18 sq 24 lot 7 sq 159 5 73 Nicholas Sluby lots 7 8 sq 105 1 Jacob Stiner jun. lot 14 sq 105 41 J. Strange lot 7 sq 127 33 3-4 Walter Stuart lots 8 9 10 11 sq 200 1 96 1-2 Arthur Shaaff lot 12 sq 214 32 1-2 Francis Shicard lot 1 sq 253 33 Evan Thomas lot 5 sq 662 lot 2 sq 59 89 Richard Tilghman lot 9 sq 598 lot 3 sq 660 lot 12 sq 665 lot 12 sq 666 1 Matthew Tilghman lot 11 sq
601 lot sq 708 80 James Tomkins part of sq 651 with the house thereon 1 13 1-2 James Tilghman lot 6 sq 663 lot 15 sq 703 40 Henry Tias part of sq 690 40 1-2 Ann Tarvin lot 2 sq 702 20 Edward Tilghman lot 4 sq 703 20 Thompson and Kennedy lot sq 291 with the house thereon 2 29 1-2 Joseph Thomas lot 13 sq 785 with house thereon 40 1-4 Henry Warman lot 18 sq 81 64 1-2 Appolonia Whitehair lot 10 sq 102 69 Joseph Wilson sq 103 69 Thomas Williams lot 2 sq 121 2 94 William and E. Waugh hall lot 6 sq 122 34 1-2 John Winters lot 4 sq 123 69 John C. Wilson part of lot 4 sq 142 84 1-5 Henry Walter lot 9 sq 143 44 Thomas Wand lot 13 sq 256 35 B. Wigells heirs half of lot 1 sq 57 34 1-2 William Wooten lot 16 sq 610 lot 4 sq 599 40 Basil Waving lot 5 sq 599 20 James Wharton lot 10 sq 705 lot 6 sq 609 lot 9 sq 667 1 20 Ambrose White part of sq 695 with house thereon 72 Thomas Wilson part of sq 738 with house thereon 43 3-4 John Wilson part of sq 825 with house thereon 48 Wm. Wilson part of sq 1046 part of sq 1048 1 56 Washington Association sq north of sq 137 sq 156 sq 157 sq 445 19 35 1-4 Nathan Walker and James Thomson lot 5 sq 759 51 1-2 Wm. Wilson lot 10 sq 864 (of Alex.) 50 Levin Winder lots 6 7 8 sq 218 56 1-2 David Williamson lots 6 7 sq 291 with houses thereon 4 1 Elias Youngman south of sq 104 69 Wm Yates lot 1 sq 258 with house thereon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 sq 983 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 sq 982 sq 984 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 sq 1027, sq south of sq 1027 lots 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 sq 1028 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 sq 1030 lots 6 7 8 9 10 sq 1031 lots 1 3 4 sq 1032 lots 1 3 8 9 13 sq 1033 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 square North West of sq 1033 lots 1 2 3 north of sq 1035 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 sq 1053 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 sq 1054 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 sq 1055 lots 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 sq 1057 lot 2 sq 1058 lots 1 2 12 13 14 25 16 17 18 sq 1069 lots 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 sq 1082 lots 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 sq 1083 lots 4 5 9 10 sq 1084 lots 1 2 3 4 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 sq 1093 Lots 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 sq 1094 lots 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 sq 1095 lots 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 sq 1107 lots 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 sq 1108—57 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 sq 1109, Lots 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 sq 1110 lots 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 sq 1111 lots 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 sq 1118 lots 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 sq 1119 lots 3 4 5 6 7 8 sq 1120 31 51 Owners unknown lot 4 sq 561 lot 16 sq 88 lot 7 sq 598 lot 6 sq 601 lots 4 66 sq 25 lot 7 sq 602 lot 2 sq 605 lots 3 5 sq 606 lot 1 sq 609 lots 7 16 sq 611 lot 11 sq 652 lot 8 sq 654 lot 2 sq 657 lot 1 sq 662 lot 8 sq 663 lot 2 sq 664 lot 2 sq east of sq 667 lot 3 sq 702 lot 2 sq 706 part of sq south of sq 996 containing 27819 sq feet.
NOTICE is hereby given, that unless the county charges aforesaid be paid to the said collector, before the first Monday in November next the said lands and lots of ground or such parts thereof as will be sufficient to pay the tax and cost thereon, will be sold to the highest bidders as the law directs. By order of the Board.  JOHN MOUNTZ, Cl. Co. County of Washington, August 20.—w4t.
FOR SALE, A Valuable strong active NEGRO MAN, His owner not being a resident of the city, has left the terms of sale with James Hoban, who on application will make them known. September 10.—3t
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 Marbeilles, colored and white Janes, India nankeens, cotton cassimeres, black silk and fatin Florentees, 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
REMOVAL.  THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR, Has removed to the house above Mr. Rhodes (LATE LOVEL'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.
TO RENT, A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE in the city of Washington, situate 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
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.
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 whitening, 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 sweeping brushes, camels hair pencils, water colours in boxes, Spanish indigo, fig blue, arnott, red wood, alkant, madder, logwood, turmeric, salt petre, alum, coppers, sweet oil, pearl barley, timothy and clover seed, tamarinds, castor oil, marble mortars, 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
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 goodness be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17.—tf
Travellers Hall. THE subscriber has lately been induced from the rapid increase of his custom to purchase a lot of ground adjoining that on which he lives for the purpose of building a dining room and assembly room, each 54 feet by 32 feet 10 inches with six additional lodging rooms, and intends to finish them before the ensuing winter; which together with his tavern and house will occupy a front of near one hundred feet in the most agreeable part of the town and in the center of business being on the highest part of the public square. He has considerably increased the furniture &c. of his house and stables. His domestics and servants are of the most faithful dispositions and properly qualified for the departments to which they are assigned. He has a constant supply of the best stable forage; Imported and country provisions, imported liquors, &c. of the first quality, foreign newspapers, &c. And his 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 GENTEL 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
(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 authorised by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purposes of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars, in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great, as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce 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 Prichard.
A TEN THOUSAND Dollar Prize, Now to be had for the small sum of SIX dollars! SCHEME OF A Lottery for the use of THE GERMAN TRINITY CHURCH, In SIXTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, Which will positively commence drawing at the state house in this city the fourth Monday of November next, prizes will be received in payment for such tickets as may remain for sale during the drawing, or the cash advanced for them, on allowing a small discount. From the great proportion already sold, it is expected that the tickets will soon be raised to six dollars and an half.
Dollars. 1 Prize of 10 thousand dolls. 10,000 1 Three thousand 3,000 1 Two thousand 2,000 1 One thousand 1,000 4 Five hundred 2,000 10 Three hundred 3,000 20 Two hundred 4,000 35 One hundred 3,500 90 Fifty 4,500 100 Twenty 2,000 6,000 Seven 42,000 1st drawn No. on the 10th day 500 1 15th 500 1 20th 500 1 25th 500 1 30th 500 1 35th 500 1 40th 1,000 1 45th 1,000 1 50th 1,000 1 55th 1,000 1 First drawn No. on the last day when there shall be only 600 tickets in the wheel, 6,000
6274 Prizes. Dollars.—90,000 Considerably less than two blanks to a prize. The prizes to be paid 30 days after the close of the drawing—Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Tickets for sale by. GEORGE TAYLOR, Jun. No. 85, South Second Street, or MATTHEW M'CONNELL, No. 83, Chestnut Street. ADAM PREMR, No. 134, fourth fifth st. } ANTHONY BOOKLEY, } No. Corner of Green } Commissioners, and third Streets, } CHARLES BOWMAN, } No. 16 Budd Street. } Whole tickets—6 dollars Half tickets—3 25 Quarter tickets, 1 75 Prizes in other lotteries received in payment. Letters addressed to either of whom, postpaid and inclosing the cash, will be duly attended to. Aug. 27th.—2aw 15N.
STRAY PILLET. TAKEN up as stray from the subscriber, a SORREL PILLY, supposed to be two years old has four white feet, with a blaze on her forehead, white tail and mane, about 13 hands high, no brand or perceivable mark. The owner is desired to come, prove property, pay charges and take her away. JOHN HAMMAN. City of Washington, September 5.—raw 3t