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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. IV. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. DXIV.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6th, 1804.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
THOMAS M'EUEN, THOMAS HALE & WILLIAM DAVIDSON , who heretofore, have transacted business under the firm of Thomas M'Euen & Co. will in future use that of M'EUEN, HALE & DAVIDSON . PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.—tw&ug&tf
PATENT MACHINE
For boring Holes in Rocks under water or in any situation and blasting them.
THE subscriber having purchased the patent right from Jean Baptiste Aveille, the original inventor, for the counties of Frederick, Shenandoah, Jefferson, Berkeley, Augusta, Rockingham, Hampshire, Hardy and Botetourt in the state of Virginia, will dispose of it to any person or company for any particular object. The model may be seen at any time, and terms made known by A. LINDO, Fred. Co. Vir. Winchester Jan. 18.—wtf
PATENT RIGHT.
FOR painting rooms, ornamenting ceilings, borders, &c. to represent paper hangings. The subscribers having purchased the patent from John Selby the original inventor, for the district of Columbia, the states of Virginia, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, the province of Louisiana and New Orleans, will dispose of the same for such place or places within the above limits as may be agreed on. The model may be seen and terms made known by applying to, Messrs. RICHARD RYLAND, WILLIAM BYRNE, Stucco plasterers, Capitol Hill, City of Washington—Feb. 2—3t
N. B. Those desirous of blending economy with utility and elegance, will find their account in this invention. Letters post paid and addressed as above will be attended to.
By the PRESIDENT of the United States A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS by the first articles of the terms and conditions declared by the President of the United States on the seventeenth day of October, 1791, for regulating the Materials and manner of buildings and improvements on the lots in the city of Washington, it is provided that "the outer and party walls of all houses in the said city shall be built of brick or stone," and by the third article of the same terms and conditions it is declared, "that the wall of no house shall be higher than 40 feet to the roof, in any part of the city, nor shall any be lower than 35 feet on any of the Avenues."
AND WHEREAS the above recited articles were found to impede the settlement in the city of mechanics and others whose circumstances did not admit of erecting houses authorised by the said regulations, for which cause the operation of the said articles, has been suspended by several acts of the President of the United States from the fifth day of June 1796, to the first day of January 1804, and the beneficial effects arising from such suspensions having been experienced—it is deemed proper to revive the same, with the exception hereafter mentioned.
Wherefore, I THOMAS JEFFERSON , President of the United States, do declare that the first and third articles above recited shall be, and the same are hereby suspended until the first day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, and that all Houses which shall be erected in the said city of Washington previous to the said first day of January, in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, conformable in other respects to the regulations aforesaid shall be considered as lawfully erected, except that no wooden house covering more than 320 square feet, or higher than twelve feet from the Sill to the Eave shall be erected—nor shall such house be placed within 24 feet of any brick or stone house.
GIVEN under my hand, 28th December, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON.
Valuable Land for Sale.
The executors of the last will and testament of Anthony Holmead deceased, will sell at private sale about forty acres of Land adjoining the city of Washington at the northern extremity of 20th street west. This land is generally allowed to be one of the most beautiful situations near the city. Having a beautiful prospect of nearly the whole of the city of Washington, Alexandria and George Town, and any person inclined to purchase this valuable property, will if shown the same, and know the terms by application to the subscriber near the premises. JOHN HOLMEAD. November 11.—wtf
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
TO THE CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON.
As it is in contemplation to establish a Commercial Company in this city, a few remarks on that interesting subject may not be unseasonable.
It must be evident to every reflecting mind, that while the City of Washington remains as it is, totally destitute of commerce, it can never acquire that importance which, as the metropolis of a great and growing Empire, it ought to enjoy. The Capital of a nation, under the regal form of government, is generally the residence of the nobility and landed interest of the country. The Crown being considered as the fountain of honor and distinction, becomes surrounded by the wealthy and ambitious. There the spoil and plunder of conquered countries are usually squandered in luxury and dissipation, and the very vices of the court tend to the aggrandizement of the metropolis, at the expence of the provinces. Happily one form of government is constituted to promote the general happiness of the country, and not the partial advantage of a section of it; therefore it is, from commerce only that we can derive those real and substantial benefits, which have rendered Philadelphia, New York, Boston, &c. such rich and flourishing places.
The removal to this city of the Seat of Government, gave an impetus to our progress, but as its accommodation requires but a small population, and those attached to it having in general, furnished themselves with places of residence, very little business can be expected by the mechanical part of our citizens from this source; it is true, the public works may for a time, furnish a part of them with employment, but the effect must cease with the cause. Before this period arrives, and while we are in a progressive, instead of a retrograde situation, is the time for making an attempt to render this city a commercial mart. Too long have we been waiting in the vain expectation of strangers coming to cultivate our natural advantages for us. It is unnecessary to specify the causes which have hitherto deterred mercantile characters from settling among us, hardly any man would be desirous of exposing an unknown channel for trade, and of encountering all the disadvantages which a want of local knowledge, to necessary in mercantile transactions, must expose him to.
Situated as this city is, upon a great & noble river which penetrates through a rich and extensive country, and possessed of a harbour, capable of accommodating an immense quantity of shipping, where vessels of the greatest burden can with facility, load, and unload, what is there necessary to render it a seat of commerce as well as of government?—Capital, industry and enterprise. Though no individual is, perhaps, willing to risk his property for the general good, yet there are many citizens desirous of forming by subscription, a capital to be applied to commercial purposes, and it is confidently presumed there, will not be wanting either industry or enterprise, to render such capital both useful and efficient in promoting the end in view. Let this city become a market for the sale of domestic and foreign produce and manufactures, even upon a small scale, and the doors of commerce will be quickly opened for individual enterprise to enter in at, and there will be then a strong inducement for mercantile characters to remove hither, where their capitals may be beneficially employed, not only for themselves, but the public in general. The neighbouring farmers want but purchasers in the city, to bring into it their produce for sale, and it is well known that our consumption of foreign produce and manufactures, is not only considerable, but has increased and is increasing—Hitherto this city has been the victim of local and contending interests, but surely on a subject in which all have a common interest, the voice of discord ought to be hushed, and a union of sentiment and action should be the propitious harbinger of concord and success.
CIVIS.
GARDEN SEEDS.
DAVID HEPBURN,
GARDENER, Tyber Gardens south of the Center Market, has received from Philadelphia a select assortment of Garden seeds, which he now offers for sale. A practical gardener to be heard of as above. Washington Jan. 30.—w3t
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and four.
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for defraying the expences of the navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and four, the following sums be, and the same hereby are, respectively appropriated, that is to say:
For the pay and subsistence of the officers, and the pay of the men, two hundred and thirty-four thousand three hundred and twenty eight dollars:
For provisions, one hundred and twenty-five thousand five hundred and eighteen dollars, and seventy-two cents:
For medicine, instruments, hospital stores & all expenses on account of the sick, four thousand eight hundred and seventy five dollars:
For repairs of vessels, store rent, and other contingent expenses, one hundred and forty four thousand dollars:
For the purchase of ordnance, and other military stores, five thousand dollars:
For the expence of navy yards, docks, and other improvements, the pay of superintendents, store keepers, clerks and laborers, fifty two thousand dollars:
For the pay and subsistence of the marine corps, including provisions for those on shore, and forage for the staff, fifty-seven thousand five hundred and forty one dollars, and eighty cents:
For clothing for the same, twelve thousand eight hundred and fifty two dollars, and seventy six cents:
For military stores for the same, four hundred and fifty two dollars:
For medicine, medical services, hospital stores, and all expenses on account of the sick belonging to the marine corps, one thousand dollars:
For quarter masters and barrack masters stores, officers travelling expenses, armoures and carpenters bills, fuel, and other contingent expenses, eight thousand eight hundred and forty seven dollars:
For completing the marine barracks at the City of Washington, three thousand five hundred and eighty four dollars, and seventy-two cents:
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several sums herein specifically appropriated shall be paid, first, out of any balance remaining unexpended of former appropriations for the support of the navy, and secondly out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
January 31, 1804.
APPROVED. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
To incorporate the Directors of the Columbian Library Company.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Stephen B. Balch, Joseph Nourse, Charles D. Green, John Graven, Francis Lowndes, junior, and George French, and their successors, duly elected or appointed in manner hereafter directed, be, and they are hereby made, declared and constituted a corporation and body politic, in law and in fact, to have continuance forever, by the name, style and title of "The Directors of the Columbian Library Company in George Town."
SECT. 2. And be it further enacted, That all and singular, the goods and chattels heretofore given, granted or devised, to the said Library Company, or to any person or persons, for the use thereof, or that may have been purchased for, or on account of the same be, and the said goods and chattels are hereby vested in, and confirmed to the said corporation: And further, That the said corporation may take, and receive any sum, or sums of money, or any goods or chattels, or other effects of what kind or nature soever, which shall, or may hereafter, be given, granted, or bequeathed unto them, by any person or persons, bodies politic or corporate, capable of making such gift or bequest, such money, goods, chattels or other effects to be laid out and disposed of, in the purchase of books, maps, charts, drawings, specimens of minerals, folios, and other natural and artificial productions, calculated to furnish a library and museum, for the use and benefit of the said company, agreeable to the intention of the donors.
SECT. 3. And be it further enacted, That the said corporation, by the name, style, and title aforesaid be, and shall be hereafter forever, and are hereby declared, able, and capable in law, to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, answer and be answered unto, defend and be defended, in any court or courts, or other places, and before any judge or judges, justice or justices, or other persons whatsoever within the district of Columbia or elsewhere, in all, and all manner of suits, actions, complaints, pleas, causes, matters and demands, of whatsoever kind or nature they may be, in as full and effectual a manner, as any other person or persons, bodies politic or corporate, may or can do.
SECT. 4. And be it further enacted, That the said corporation shall have full power and authority, to make, have, and use, a common seal, with such device and inscription, as they shall think proper, and the same to break, alter and renew at their pleasure; to appoint a treasurer, secretary and librarian, to assign them their duties, fix their compensation, and remove him or them from office, and appoint another or others in their place, as often as they shall think fit: to make, ordain, establish, and execute such bye-laws and ordinances as may be deemed useful to the institution, and the same to alter, amend, or abrogate at pleasure; to fix the price of new shares and annual contributions on each share; to direct how transfers may be made and certified, and judge of the persons proper to be admitted members; to procure by purchase, rent, or otherwise, a suitable place for keeping the library and museum; to appoint the times for keeping the library open, and for taking out and returning books; to fill up vacancies that may happen in their number between two annual meetings; to levy and collect fines and forfeitures, and to determine upon, do, and transact all business and matters appertaining to the said corporation and library company, agreeably to the rules, ordinances, and bye laws thereof during their continuance in office: Provided, That not less than three of the said directors form a quorum to do business; that no bye-law, rule or ordinance shall be made repugnant to the laws of this district; and that no contribution be laid on any share, in any one year, greater than one-fifth of the value of a share, without the consent of a majority of the members.
SECT. 6. And be it further enacted, That there shall be an annual meeting of the members of the said library company at the library, or such suitable place as the directors may from time to time appoint, of which the directors shall cause public notice to be given in one or more of the newspapers that circulate in the vicinity; at which time and place the members, or such of them as may be present, either personally or by proxy, and shall not be in arrears for any annual contribution, fines, or forfeitures, shall elect and choose by ballot, six directors out of their own number, to serve for the year ensuing their election, and until others shall be elected and consent to serve in their place.
SECT. 6. And be it further enacted, That the directors shall cause the treasurer, secretary and librarian to keep in suitable books for that purpose, just, and proper entries of all the proceedings and accounts of the company and corporation and have them laid before the company at every annual meeting, previous to taking the votes for directors; and shall always deliver the said books, together with all the property of the company, in good order to their successors in office whenever required.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro tempore.
January 31, 1804.
APPROVED. TH: JEFFERSON.
In the case of EZKIEL KING, an insolvent debtor.
SIX months from the first day of December next is limited and appointed for the creditors to bring in and exhibit their claim to the trustee. This order to be published in the National Intelligencer once a month during said six months. By order of William Cranch, esquire, assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia.
URIAS FORREST, Clk.
The subscriber having been appointed trustee in the above case, requests the creditors exhibit their claims, at his office, within the limited period. ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Jan. 11.—tam6m
PETERSBURG, January 27. At a meeting of the citizens of Petersburg, convened at Edward Powell's, on Wednesday the 25th instant, for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of celebrating the acquisition of Louisiana—ROBERT BIRCHETT was chosen chairman, and JOHN BAKER secretary—when the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
1st. Resolved, That the present administration of the federal government deserves the thanks and approbation of every lover of American liberty, and that the artifices of federalism to obscure its lustre, are pitiful and malignant, and merit the execrations of all good men.
2d. Resolved, That the acquirement of Louisiana and New Orleans, by mild and honorable negotiation, is an achievement without a parallel in the history of the world—which will excite an involuntary glow of admiration even in the tyrant's bosom, and string the Columbian lyre to praise and gratitude to the remotest posterity.
3d. Resolved, That governor Claiborne and general Wilkinson have supported their characters as commissioners with a firmness and patriotic ardor which should ensnare them deep in the hearts of their countrymen.
4th. Resolved, That Ross, Morris, & Co. (in infamy equal to the Spartan band of famous memory) who advocated the embodying of fifty thousand men to take possession of the island and province which we have obtained by treaty, deserve the odium and detestation of every republican.
5th. Resolved, That the citizens of Petersburg and its vicinity, will meet in social amity on the 18th day of February, at Powell's tavern, to express their joy at this auspicious aspect of American politics.
6th. Resolved, That a committee of three persons be appointed to address the citizens of Petersburg, and the neighbouring counties, on the propriety of their cordially co-operating in this celebration.
7th. Resolved, That these proceedings be published in the newspapers of this town.
By order of the meeting, ROBERT BIRCHETT, Chairman. JOHN BAKER, Secretary.
We learn that the following gentlemen will be recommended by the republican members of our legislature as the most fit characters to be named at the ensuing election of a president and vice-president of the United States on the
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
George Wythe, John Taylor, Archibald Stewart, Creed Taylor, Joseph Jones, John Goodrich, Dr. Richard Field, Richard E. Lee, Robert Saunders, Larkin Smith, John Taliaferro, jun. Mann Page, John Minor, John Preston, Francis Preston, Hugh Holmes, James Allen, James Miley, Richard Brent, William McKinley, William H. Cabell, George Penn, William Ely, Peter Johnson.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
Run away on the first of April last my servant HARRY He is about twenty-one years of age five feet six inches high, a straight well proportioned active man, black complexioned a round full visage, and comely face but much scarified, and worn countenance. He speaks good English with a rough voice, and can read and write a little, and plays on the fiddle. Harry is a native of this state but is well acquainted in the states of North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee where he has travelled as my waiting man.
The above reward of one hundred dollars will be paid for lodging him in any jail of the United States to that I may get him, or delivered to me in Charleston or on my station near Parker's Ferry all reasonable charges will be paid in addition to the above reward.
ANDREW BURNET, collector district South Carolina. Feb. 3.—w8Sorrow

FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY,
TRANSMITTING A STATEMENT OF Goods, Wares and Merchandise, Exported from the UNITED STATES, for one year, prior to the first day of October, 1803.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, January 25th, 1804.
SIR, I HAVE the honor to transmit herewith, a statement of goods, wares and merchandise, exported from the United States, during one year prior to the first day of October, one thousand eight hundred and three, and amounting to fifty five millions, eight hundred thousand and thirty-three dollars.
The goods, wares, and merchandise of domestic growth or manufacture, included in this statement, are estimated at forty-two millions two hundred and five thousand nine hundred and sixty-one dollars; and those of foreign growth or manufacture, at thirteen millions five hundred and ninety-four thousand and seventy-two dollars.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Sir,
Your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable, the Speaker, of the House of Representatives.
Statement of Exports of the United States, from the first of October, 1802, to the 30th September 1803.
Table with 3 columns: SPECIES OF MERCHANDISE, Domestic, Foreign. Lists various goods like Alhes, Pot, Do. Pearl, Apples, Beer, Beef, Biscuit, Buckwheat, Barley, Bran and shorts, Beans, Butter, Boots, Bricks, Bark, Essence of, Corn, Indian, Coal, Cheese, Chocolate, Cotton, Coffee, Cocoa, Candles, Wax, Spermaceti, Tallow, Cables and tarred cordage, Canvas or sail cloth, Cards, wool and cotton, Playing, Copper or brass, and copper manufactured, Coaches and other carriages, Flour, Fish, dried or smoked pickled, Furniture, household, Flaxseed, Flax, Gunpowder, Ginseng, Hats, Hams and bacon, Hair powder, Hops, Hemp, Hides, raw, Horned cattle, Horses, Hogs, Iron, pig, Castings, All manufactures of, Indigo, Lard, Leather, Lead and shot, Meal, Rye, Indian, Buckwheat, Molasses, Mustard, Mules, Medicinal drugs, Merchandise and all other articles of goods not particularly enumerated, Nails, Oil, Linseed, Spermaceti, Whale and other fish, Oats, Pork, Pitch, Pease, Potatoes, Poultry, Rice, Rye, Rosin, Spices, pepper, Pimento, All other, Spirits foreign, from grain, other materials, Domestic, foreign materials, domestic produce, Shoes and slippers, Skins and furs, Saddlery, Starch, Soap, Sugar, brown, Sugar, clayed, Loaf and other refined, Snuff, Spikes, Sheep, Ship stuff, Steel unwrought, Manufactures of, Salt, Glauber, Other.
Table with 3 columns: Item, Quantity, Value. Includes items like Segars, Tobacco manufactured, Unmanufactured, Tallow, Tea, Bohea, Souchong, Hyson, Other green, Tar, Turpentine, spirits of, Wheat, Whalebone, Wax, Wine, Madeira, Malmsey and London particular, All other, Sherry and St. Lucar, Lisbon, Oporto, &c., Teneriffe, Fayal, Malaga, &c., All other in casks, Burgundy, Champagne, &c., Claret and other in bottles, Wood, staves and heading, Shingles, Hoops and poles, Boards, plank, &c., Timber, All other and lumber, Oak, bark, and other dye, All manufactures of.
A SUMMARY
Of the Value and Destination of the Exports of the United States, agreeably to the foregoing statement.
Table with 3 columns: Destination, Domestic produce, Foreign produce. Totals include Total value to the dominion of each power, To Prussia, Sweden, Swedish West Indies, Denmark and Norway, Danish West Indies, United Netherlands, Dutch West Indies and American colonies, Dutch East Indies, England, Man, and Berwick, Scotland, Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, Sark and Alderney, Gibraltar, British African ports, British East Indies, British West Indies, Newfoundland and British fisheries, British American colonies, Hamburg, Bremen, &c., French European ports on the Atlantic, on the Mediterranean, French West Indies, and American colonies, Bourbon and Mauritius, Spanish European ports on the Atlantic, on the Mediterranean, Floridas, Louisiana, Honduras, Campeachy and Musquito shore, Spanish West Indies, and American colonies, Teneriffe and the other Canaries, Portugal, Madeira, Fayal and the other Azores, Cape de Verd Islands, Other African Ports, Italy, Malta, Trieste and other Austrian ports in the Adriatic, Morocco and Barbary states, Cape of Good Hope, China, East Indies, (generally), West Indies, do., Europe, do., Africa, do., South Seas, do., North West Coast of America.
A SUMMARY
Of the VALUE of the EXPORTS from each STATE.
Table with 3 columns: State, Domestic, Foreign, TOTAL. Includes states like New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina, Georgia, Territory United States, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Massac, Fort-Adams. Totals include Dollars, 42,205,961 13,594,072 55,800,033.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, JAN. 17, 1804.
Debate on Mr. Rodney's motion for the extinguishment of the Balances reported to be due by several states.
DR. ELMER. I agree in opinion with the gentleman from Delaware, who introduced the resolution on your table, that it involves in it an important and interesting question. And I am with him fully persuaded that every member of this committee, will weigh the consequence of it with that seriousness and candor, which it demands; and decide upon it, after the most mature deliberation, according to his sense of justice and propriety, notwithstanding any prejudices or pre-conceived opinions which he may have formed. But I can by no means agree in sentiment with him, that some mistake must have taken place in the settlement of the accounts between the United States and the individual states; nor that any such mistake ought to be presumed of so serious a nature, as to induce the supreme legislature of the land, to extinguish the balances found due from the debtor states, by the strong arm of sovereign authority.
Upon what foundation, Sir, does this resolution rest? What are the facts and reasons which have or can be adduced, to prove the settlement erroneous in point of principle or equity; or to justify Congress to abolish an important part of it? The gentleman alleges that in apportioning the expenses of the revolution, which proved so glorious, and happily relieved us from the tyranny of a foreign power, among the several states, the commissioners deviated from the rule prescribed by the articles of confederation, upon which the requisitions of the old congress were founded, in a point which materially affected some of the debtor states. But it should be observed that this line of conduct was authorized by the laws of the United States, in conformity with the constitution, and upon the most correct principles that could be established. No other method could have produced a settlement at all. And further, it was well calculated to ensure an equitable settlement; at least a more equitable one than could be obtained in any other way. Several of the states which were found debtor, were then increasing rapidly in wealth and population, and are still increasing far beyond the creditor states, or any former calculations. Can it then be pretended with the least colour of propriety, that under these circumstances, it was either unfair or inequitable to apportion the expenses of the revolution according to the enumeration of the inhabitants of each state. In my judgement the measure was correct and legitimate.
In order to show that the state of Delaware could not be justly charged with all the balance found against her, the gentleman has produced a supposititious statement made by the secretary of the treasury, in his report to congress on the subject of funding the state debts. This statement, however, was as far as appears, wholly supposititious, not bottomed on a single data, and very probably was introduced into the report with no other view than to induce Congress to pursue those measures with relation to the public debt, which he was then intent upon. It cannot with any shadow of reason, be brought in competition, or in the least degree to invalidate a settlement made by men specially appointed for that purpose, acting under the solemnity of an oath, and who spent much time and pains to make a correct and equitable adjustment of all the accounts.
The honorable gentleman has further urged as an objection to the settlement, that the agent for the state of Delaware complained, at the time, of the conduct of the commissioners in refusing to hear him in support of the claims which he exhibited. But this like most other objections, will vanish in empty air when fairly examined. I always understood that none of the state agents were heard any further than to explain or elucidate their accounts. The agent for New-Jersey, I know, was as fully debarked of hearing before the commissioners as the agent of Delaware. It is perfectly clear to me that it would have been highly improper to have heard the agents; and I very much doubt whether all the eloquence of the honorable gentleman, aided by all the learned council of the nation would have altered the opinion of the commissioners, or produced a different result. Besides, it has not been shown that any of his accounts were rejected; and if not, it would have been perfectly idle to have spent time in advocating them. No partialities for or against particular states has been made to appear against the commissioners; and none can with any propriety be imputed to them. The settlement, therefore has the appearance of being as correct as the nature of business, and other circumstances rendered practicable, and ought to be maintained by the nation.

Mr. Chairman, could I be impressed with the propriety and justice of the measure; and could I be persuaded that it would tend to strengthen the bonds of the union, and promote the peace and harmony of the states; I would with as much cordiality as any gentleman of the committee give my assent to the resolution on your table. But, sir, there are several objections which operate forcibly on my mind against it. I fear it would tend to destroy, or at least greatly to weaken the principle of distributive justice, which is the band of our union, and which we are most solemnly bound to maintain and support, with scrupulous exactness. The public debt, as has been well observed, arose out of the exigencies of the revolution. It is the price of our glorious emancipation; and the balance resulted from the equalization of that debt among the parties benefited.
When pressing emergencies impelled Congress to call upon any state to furnish supplies or troops beyond her estimated quota, she always accompanied the request with assurances, that she would be remunerated upon the final adjustment of the accounts. In consequence of this great and efficient aid was frequently afforded to the common cause which could not otherwise have been expected or obtained. When peace arrived, Congress did not lose sight of her promise, but in 1787 constituted a board of commissioners for the liquidation and apportionment of all the debts incurred during the war, and clothed them with ample powers to distribute the most complete justice that was attainable; and the states were called upon to exhibit their respective accounts. After the adoption of the present constitution, a law was passed confirming the ordinance of the old congress, and prescribing the mode that was to be observed in the liquidation of the accounts. This solemn transaction, so long in maturing, could never have been intended as a mere mockery of the parties concerned. It was predicated upon federal principles, and was designed to obtain substantial justice. Thus instituted and appointed, the commissioners proceeded with great care and laborious investigation to the liquidation of the accounts; and after great length of time, struck the balances with as much justice as could possibly be attained. Some inequality of a partial nature, might probably have taken place, yet none of a very serious nature can fairly be supposed. And shall we now, when the documents are destroyed, or placed without our reach, and without any evidence of incapacity or corruption in the commissioners, proceed to disannul their proceedings by extinguishing the balances which they reported? I trust not. Justice and propriety, in my mind, forbid the measure.
Further, Mr. Chairman, the resolution on your table is objectionable inasmuch as it would exhibit to the nation and to the world an instance of inconsistency in our councils, and thereby weaken the confidence of individuals and of the respective states in the wisdom and stability of the general government. It has on its front an anti-federal aspect, and in every point of view exhibits an incorrect principle of legislation, and extreme impropriety.
The gentleman from Delaware has endeavoured in a variety of ways, and with great ingenuity to impress the committee with a belief that the state which he represents was relatively hard dealt by, in the settlement, and therefore in reason and justice she is not bound to pay the balance due from her. But all his labour on this head will have but little weight. We shall probably hear the same tale from the members of the creditor as well as the debtor states, and the dispute on this subject would be futile and endless. I believe I could make some gentlemen of this committee believe that New Jersey suffered as much injustice, if not more, in the liquidation of the accounts than Delaware. In fact, sir, there are very strong reasons for supposing that a state which was for almost the whole period of the war the theatre of hostile manoeuvres, and frequently occupied by large contending armies, must have had accounts to a very large amount for military services, and supplies for our army in distressing times, in such an irregular and unsupported form as to be excluded upon the principles adopted for their adjustment. And whatever credit may be due to other states, and much merit is attached to all of them, I must contend that in zeal, activity and energy, New Jersey was second to none. But I shall not dwell on this topic. Every observation of his kind is totally irrelevant to the present subject. I rely upon the correctness of the settlement, which, I repeat, ought to be presumed as it was made with great deliberation, under the solemn authority of the general government, and in part at least ratified and confirmed by subsequent acts.
After a copying ultimately a variety of less eligible stations, the gentleman took his stand upon what he styles strong ground beyond the reach of every assault. He asks how the debtor states are to be compelled to pay? Will
the United States employ physical force, and lay them under contributions at the point of the bayonet, with fleets and armies? No: this is not contemplated by any gentleman. We should all start at the proposition. But the gentleman himself has suggested a method of obtaining these balances, which, although I do not know that it is contemplated by any person, is certainly by no means repugnant to the principles of our government. And that is to fund a sum equal to the balance due from the debtor in favor of the creditor states, in a ratio proportionate to their respective credits. We, however, do not call upon them for payment in any way. We are content to let the matter rest in the present situation of the business—and why should not the debtors be content? But it is asked why keep up this bone of contention, which does not contain an atom of nourishment? Why keep alive a spark which may be blown up into a devastating flame? But may we not ask in our turn from whence does this contention proceed; and what reason can be given for relinquishing a claim so well sanctioned? It would ill comport with that magnanimity and heroic patriotism which the whole union has exhibited to the view of an admiring world, for the debtor states to refuse payment on a proper occasion. I cannot entertain the idea. The state of New-York has already expended a considerable sum on the terms held out to her by law, and she has ample resources for doing more, honorable to herself, and advantageous to the public.
If the whole sum should prove hard and oppressive upon some of the debtor states, let it be lightened and the mode of payment made easy and convenient to them. I am far from wishing that any state should ever pay any thing that would prove burdensome and oppressive upon her citizens. But stability and consistency forbid us to stretch forth the arm of sovereignty and with one dath blot out a debt ascertained with so much care and founded on principles so correct and truly federal. The measure might be attended with evil consequences which the most sagacious do not now apprehend, and which the wisest may not hereafter be able to prevent.
Mr. Chairman, this subject has been so often discussed, and is so well understood by the nation and by the members of the House, that it is not probable any arguments which can be adduced will change the sentiments of one. I shall therefore conclude with expressing my firm persuasion that the resolution on your table ought not, and my confidence that it will not pass.
(To be continued.)
WASHINGTON CITY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1804.
Mr. Randolph, from the committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill supplementary to an act respecting the City of Washington.
Referred to the committee of the whole on Monday.
The House went into committee of the whole—Mr. DAWSON in the chair—on the report of the committee of Claims, on the petition of John M. Randolph, and Randolph M'Gillies, which is unfavorable to the prayer of the petitioners.
The petitioners claim their pay as militia-men, called out in the state of Georgia, for the protection of that state against the Indians. They allege that being called out under the authority of the government of the United States, the general government is bound to compensate them and the other men called out, for their services.
The committee of Claims report that the petitioners are to look for compensation to the state of Georgia, who, by the articles of cession recently concluded, had agreed to receive one million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, in full for all demands for military service.
Mr. Early delivered a copious and impressive speech against the report of the committee.
He was followed by Mr. J. C. Smith, who made a concise speech in support of it.
Mr. Meriwether and Mr. Holland, opposed the report; when on motion of Mr. J. Clay the further consideration of it was postponed till Monday.
Mr. Nicholson, from the Managers appointed to confer with the Managers on the part of the Senate, on the amendment depending between the House & the bill giving effect to the laws of the United States, in the Louisiana territory, made a report, recommending an agreement to several of the amendments proposed by the Senate with amendments.
One amendment proposed to the amendment of the Senate limits the registry of vessels to citizens of the United States, or to persons resident five years in Louisiana.
Mr. Lucas suggested the repugnance of this provision to the treaty, which
appeared to him to require the admission of all the inhabitants of Louisiana at the period of cession, to the same privileges.
This opinion was concisely supported by Mr. G. W. Campbell, and repelled by Mr. Nicholson.
Mr. Varum moved an amendment destroying the limitation. This produced a point of order, viz. whether an amendment to the report of a committee of conference was in order.
The Speaker, called upon to decide, stated that his recollection supplied him with no precedents; he would wish, therefore, before he decided the point, to avail himself of the recollection of any gentlemen who was possessed of apposite facts.
No gentleman rising, the Speaker laid his mind was not exempt from doubt and embarrassment; but a decision being required, he determined the amendment in order.
Mr. Nicholson observed that the point appeared to be a new one and he was far from having himself formed a decided opinion respecting it; with great deference to the decision of the chair, in order to have the point settled, he appealed to the House.
The appeal being stated, the House adjourned without taking a vote upon it.
Philadelphia, Feb. 2, 1804.
A letter from King's Town, Jamaica dated December 6, says, "We have just learnt by the Revolution frigate, arrived this morning from Portsmouth, England, that admiral Linwood and his whole squadron have been captured by the English in the East Indies on their passage to take possession of Pondicherry."
Boston, January 26.
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman at Madrid, dated Nov. 17, to a gentleman in this town.
"The neutrality of Spain and Portugal, with the belligerent powers, has been agreed upon. In consequence the Royal Bills have risen 20 per cent."
Foreign News. By the Enterprise from Cork, Irish dates to the 28th and London to the 24th November, are received at the Office of the Morning Chronicle. The arrival from Bordeaux, furnishing late intelligence from the Continent, renders that brought by this arrival of less importance.
The London papers count considerably on a difference between France and Russia, arising from another report, that M. MARCOFF, the Russian Chargé d'Affairs had received an insult from the First Consul on account of the interposition of the Emperor Alexander to save Portugal from the late threatened attack. They also support their expectations of a difference between the two powers on a report, that Count Woronzow, the Russian Ambassador at the British Court, was superseded, and Count Kalitschew appointed in his stead.
This rumour of a disagreement between France and Russia is declared unfounded, in our recent Paris intelligence.
On the 22d November the King of Great Britain went in state to the House of Lords, where, the Commons being sent for, and assembled, the Imperial Parliament was opened by a speech from the Throne, to the following effect:
"His Majesty sets out with extolling the zeal and unanimity of his people, so eminently displayed by the volunteers—congratulates the House on the termination of the sedition in Ireland, and the bringing the leaders to justice."
"His Majesty also congratulates his people on the capture of the colonies of Demerara and Essequibo; and concludes with an assurance that he will, if occasion should require, share the exertions and dangers, of his faithful subjects, in person, in defence of their religion, their constitution, and their laws."
The trade of England with Portugal is stated to continue uninterrupted by the circumstances of the war.
The Spanish and Portuguese Ambassadors had frequent interviews with Earl St. Vincent, first Lord of the Admiralty.
Lord Hawkebury has been created a Peer of the Realm, by the title of Baron Hawkebury.
It is said that Mr. Grey was very anxious for a coalition between Mr. Pitt and Mr. Fox;—that propositions for that purpose had been drawn up, but were eventually abandoned.
The British appear to have considerable apprehension of Ireland being the first point of invasion. The Admiralty have recently made numerous appointments for the railing & organising of sea-fencibles along the coasts of that island. An officer, by name Hutton, said to have arrived at Plymouth, and who had escaped from Bourdeaux to Spain, strengthened those fears. He reported that the army assembled at Bayonne, under general Augereau is destined for Ireland. He had ascertained that several Irish prisoners of war had been enticed or forced into this army, which early in the present month consisted of 30,000 men, and was continually augmenting.
One English paper reprobrates with much spirit the ideas of fortifications
on which the hopes of many are founded in case of an invasion. It observes that if the lines are, as they must be, extensive, the force requisite to man them properly, would better beat the enemy on bolder ground without them.
The invading force is still momentarily expected, and they account for the prostration by supposing that Bonaparte finds the defensive preparations so far beyond what he had expected, that he deems it expedient to provide a stronger force and to make more formidable arrangements for the attack.
The further bombardment of the French ports Bologne, &c. it was believed had been resolved on by the British government, and would be carried into effect with the utmost vigor.
From the general tenor of the papers received, the nation seem to feel much anxiety and alarm, which it appears to be the policy of the French to encourage by continual movements, menacing immediate descent.
Ireland continues as formerly in a state of forced tranquility; outrages are occasionally committed on the military, and arrests, though less numerous, were not unfrequent.
Mr. James Tandy, (son of the celebrated Irish patriot Napper Tandy) after being some weeks in the custody of a messenger, had, after several examinations, been finally committed to Kilmainham jail for trial.
New-York, January 31.
The brig Minerva brings dispatches for government from our minister at Paris, which are supposed of an interesting nature—they will proceed with this morning's mail to Washington.
Of Egypt—A Paris paper of 13 November, received by the Minerva, has under the head of Frankfort, November 8, the following article.
"They have received at Trieste, circumstantial details of the unhappy situation of Egypt—delivered up to the horrors of civil war, the invasion of a European power, and an inundation of barbarians. The first cause of these evils, comes from the Viceroy, who in retiring from Egypt, left in different garrisons 4 or 5000 troops under the order of Tachar Bacha. These soldiers are brave and ferocious; not having been paid and being menaced with disbandment, they elevated the standard of revolt, maliced the Turk, Jews, and Christians, and uniting with the Mamelukes, they carried successively Cairo, Damietta, R. fetta, Alexandria, and in short all Egypt."
To all these circumstances which render the situation of this country very miserable, is added the report circulating of an armament preparing by the English at Malta, to retake Egypt—and their fears are still more excited by the conquest of Abdalouhab, commander of the barbarians.
A Paris paper of the 13th November, received by the Minerva, has the following article under the head of Frankfort, Nov. 8.
"The last letters received from Venice prove that the fears of the inhabitants of Egypt were well founded. According to these letters they have received intelligence that an English fleet had left Malta, appeared before Alexandria; and debarked, with the consent of the Bays, several thousand troops, which immediately took possession of the forts and works of that place. This news, if confirmed, will be important on more than one account."
From France—The brig Minerva, from Bordeaux, brings Paris news to the 22d. November. We have not room for many extracts, nor did the papers we have received, furnish articles very particularly requiring translation.
It appears that the preparations for the grand expedition were still progressing with unremitted exertion; but the period of invasion was still, though very shortly expected, involved in uncertainty.
Bonaparte had paid his intended visit to the coasts, animating by his person and his conduct, the spirits and the eagerness of his troops. He did not now, as in his former tour, travel with the insignia and state of royalty. On the contrary he threw himself into a carriage and with a few guards and attendants, set out with little form upon his expedition. The celerity that usually attends his movements, was distinguishable on this occasion.
On Friday Nov. 4. he arrived at Boulogne; he arrived unexpectedly, and at one o'clock in the morning. He was embarked in the middle of the harbour before even his arrival was yet known. He remained till midnight in the port visiting the different works.
(Saturday) at 4 in the morning, the advance guard of the flotilla consisting of above 100 boats sailed out into the road. At 10, a dozen English vessels chiefly seventy fours, put themselves in motion. A brisk cannonade ensued from boats and batteries. It terminated in the dismantling of one of the British vessels, and their finally putting to sea.
Several divisions of the flotilla had joined those at Boulogne, one from
Dunkirk, another from Havre. The enemy in vain attempted to oppose the passage.
The First Consul was in the road great part of a day, and visited in person most of the boats.
There are constructing along the coast a great number of ports, as also, great numbers of boats; and forts are established on the rocks in the middle of the sea. All these works, so various in their nature, are carrying on with particular activity.
The first coasts while at Boulogne slept in the barracks, in the middle of the camp, and here they received the civil officers and the different commanders of corps. The barracks of the First Consul was on an eminence commanding a view of the coasts and borders. Vice Admiral Bruix was barracks on his right. All the coast was planted with cannon and mortars. The mortars cast on a new construction: they weigh 8000, and carry three Kilometres distance.
Boulogne is understood to be the grand place of rendezvous. Admiral Bruix commands there in person, and divisions of the flotilla were daily arriving from the different ports, consisting of from 15 to 30 vessels. One hundred boats, each having a 24 pound cannon arrived in one day. These vessels are of different constructions—for foot soldiers, for cavalry, and also gun boats. The row boats are without cannon, will contain from 100 to 150 men, and depend chiefly on the gun boats for protection. These latter will also carry about 150 men; they carry at the bow a heavy cannon and another at the stern; these guns do not move on swivels, and of course will not operate against a tide enemy. They are all calculated to do execution in front and rear. The construction of these vessels and the mode of working them is however calculated to remedy this apparent defect.
Most of them carry in addition, four cannon (4 pounders) for defence against boats that might attack them in flank. They are also so constructed, to prevent the laboring of the vessels that the guns are carried in the centre, and run out at the moment of emergency. Many of the gun boats carry a 26 pounder.
About 800 of these boats, together with a very great number of small craft of different descriptions, are in readiness, with oars muffled and every equipment complete. They are also constantly manœuvred with the troops intended to embark in them. The whole number of vessels of different sizes, destined and ready to serve in the grand expedition is estimated in one of the Paris papers at 5000.
Notwithstanding all their warlike preparations there are many intelligent politicians, think that the expected invasion will never take place. These persons do not found their opinions on any supposed backwardness on the part either of the First Consul or the French nation, or of the troops to be employed in the expedition—nor to the amount of expenditure the war occasions. Bonaparte they consider seriously determined on humbling the pride of Britain, & in making that war which he considers himself forced to, so serious in its consequences, as to prevent any future danger from the same quarter. The habitual national enmity and jealousy existing between the two nations, and augmented by late occurrences, sufficiently accounts for the ardor with which the people of France engage in the war. With respect to the feelings of the army, there is scarcely a man engaged in the expedition who would not forfeit a year's pay, rather than forego the contest. The expenses of the war to the French nation are stated to be greatly exaggerated by report. The peace establishment of France is said to consist of nearly as many troops, as those who now constitute her armies. These troops are then dispersed in different quarters, and the additional expense of conducting them to the coast is that principally now incurred, in this department.
The politicians who anticipate peaceful arrangements found their expectations on the expected interposition of the other European powers. By certain diplomatic proceedings, said to be carried on, it is supposed that the powers of Europe look with much interest on the event of this contest; that they apprehend every thing from the uncontrollable ambition of France, should she succeed in the invasion—and that should she be discomfited, the pride and arbitrary power of Great Britain will scarcely permit any other flag to wave upon the ocean. It is also supposed that the serious injury the English commerce and manufactures sustain from the present state of warfare, may facilitate a peace.
These peaceful speculations are partly gathered from the papers we have received, but chiefly from our private advices. For their correctness we will not vouch. They certainly are at variance with the unremitted preparations made, and with the intentions publicly announced.

Valuable property for Sale.
In virtue of a deed of trust executed and bearing date on the 8th day of January 1798, between ISAAC POLOCK of the first part, WILLIAM DEAKINS jun. since deceased of the second part, and JONAH THOMPSON and RICHARD VEITCH of the third part. The subscriber being the Executor, devisee and legal Assignee of the said William Deakins jun. deceased, for the purpose of executing the trusts in and by that deed declared, shall and will on the 27th day of March next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at the Tavern of John H. Barney in George-Town, expose to public sale for Cash, to the highest bidder, that valuable Lot situated on Water Street, in said town, on which the House at present occupied by Mr. Barney, as a Tavern, stands, together with all the buildings and improvements on the same, said lot, fronting on Water-Street 52 feet, and running back 175 feet parallel with Cherry-Alley, and binding thereon, being part of that lot designated in the plan of Old George-Town, by No. 49.—Also another Lot on Keys Street, (being part of that Lot designated by the No 77 in the plan of Old George-Town) comprehending a part of that wharf lately occupied as a Lumber Yard, by Mr. George Kist, also a large and convenient two story brick dwelling house.—More particular information relative to the above valuable property, may be had at any time previous to the day of sale, by application to Messrs. Thompson and Veitch in Alexandria, John T. Mason, Esq. George-Town, or the subscriber.
FRANCIS DEAKINS. Executor and Devisee of William Deakins jun. deceased. George-town, January 20—twt17 Mar.
NOTICE
AT the request of one of the creditors of James M'Donald, bankrupt, the allowance of his final certificate is postponed until the 19th March next at 10 o'clock A.M. at the court house in the county of Washington, at which time and place it will be allowed, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
W. CRANCH, assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. Jan. 30—3t
In Chancery, Jan. 7, 1804.
Smallwood's creditors against His Heirs.
WHEREAS several claims exhibited against the estate of general William Smallwood, deceased, have not been accompanied by sufficient vouchers, and therefore not passed, although not absolutely rejected; and a long time hath elapsed without any thing on their part done.—It is at the instance of the trustees, who are anxious to close their trust, adjudged and ordered, that no claim in this court shall be passed after the first day of September next, against the said estate; but that the chancellor will, on application, decide on any of said claims, before the said day. This order is however to have no effect unless it be published at least thrice in the Maryland Gazette, and at least twice in each of three weeks in the National Intelligencer before the first day of March next. It is further ordered, that on the examination or hearing of any of the claims aforesaid, depositions before a single magistrate shall be received in evidence. Such other testimony as is receivable by the orphans' court, is usually required by the chancellor.
True-copy. Test. SAMUEL HARVEY HOWARD, Reg. Cur. Can. Jan. 16—law3w
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit:
ON the petition of Nicholas Fevrier, an insolvent debtor, confined in the prison of Washington county for debt. Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Nicholas Fevrier that on Monday the 6th day of February next, at 11 o'clock, A.M. at the court room in the Capitol, the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Nicholas Fevrier, agreeably to the act of Congress now in force on that subject, and a trustee appointed, unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published three times in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist, previous to said day. By order of William Cranch, Esq. assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia.
URIAN FORREST, Clk. January 23.
A LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Washington city, on the 1st day of Jan. 1804.
John Jacob Astor, esq. David Allen, Mr. Augrand, Peter Abbott, Mr. Appleton, William Allison, care of Robert Hamilton.
Joseph Bryan, 2. William A. Burwell, Esq. 2 Robert Barton, 2, Capt. Robert Bailey, Miss Renofe Brown, Isaac Briggs, Esq. George Bills, John Ballaras, Esq. Doctor William Baker, Mr. John N. Barron, John Brown, William Bard Esq. Charles Bennett, Benjamin Boots, Nicholas Boon. Jacob Bond, Jun. Henry Bradley, Captain George W. Baich, Mr. William Baker, care of Mr. Lowry, Capt. Thomas Bitton, Augustus Baldwin, Esq. John C. Baum, Esq. Lieut. Baichin, Major James Bruff, James W. Bryson, Mr. Lewis Beckwith.
George Washington P. Custis, Esq. 2, Isaac Cowdrey, 2, Major Richard Claiborne, 2, Mrs. Betty Cook, James Coyles, Thomas Cumming Esq. Citizen William Chapman, William Clarke, William Campbell, Esq. Joseph Clark, 2, Capt. Hugh G. Campbell, James L. Clouney, Mr. Whipple Crow, Rev. Bishop John Caurea, Daniel Calley, care of William O'Brien, James Colman,
Francis Clarke, Thomas P. Chiffolle, Esq. Right Rev. Doctor Claggett, James Connor.
Mr. John Donnell, Lieut. Dent, Mr. Decheare, Mr. Daniel Dorrance, Mr. George Delany, care of Mr. Fennell General Davies, Josephes Donaghy.
William Eaton, Esq. 4, W. B. Elwyn, Esq. Triplet S. Eltes.
Anthony Farnis, Joshua Farnham, Patrick Frazier, Winna Fletcher, Ignatius Farrol, Monsieur Francis Fabre, M'Carthy Fitzhugh.
Theodore Gaillard, Esq. 9. Lieut. Edmund P. Gaines, 2, Joseph Graves, Doctor Thomas Gampell, Monique Genez, William Green, 2, Mr. George L. Gray, William Godby, Nathan Good hole, John Gillafly.
Samuel Hear, 2, Capt. Charles Hyde, 3, James Hume, Esq. 2, Major I. E. Houltou, 2, Capt. John Hand, Miss Kitty Hughes, Patrick Hany, Solomon Harrison, Mrs. Mary Hammon, Mr. James Hunter, Abijah Hunt, Andrew Hunter, John A. House-Houseman, Francis Henderson, Esq. Nathaniel Heyward, Esq. William Holmes, Mr. Richard Harrison, 2, Daniel Hodge-ke, Mr. John Hankart, John Harris, James Hury, E. Hart, Esq. Col. Elnathan Haskell, Daniel E. Muger, Esq.
Walter Irvine, 2, Lieut. William C. Jenckes, 2, Jacob Jon, Esq. John Iror, Fanny Johnston, Charles Jonett, Esq. Robert W. Jones, Esq. David January, Mrs. Island.
Roger Kelluck, 2, Alexander Kennedy, Ephraim Kerby, Rev. Samuel Knox, William Kemp, Henry Kurtz, George Kirkland.
Theodorick Lov, Esq. 2, George Lyncham, Jacob Loudonday, General H. Lee, 2, Rev. James Laird, John T. Linday, Lewis Leroy, John Lymue, Honorable Thomas Laurence, Mrs. Sarah Lewis, Messrs. Lear & Co.
Henry Myrorer, 2, Mrs. Ann Macubin, John Mace, Henry L. Martin, John M'Clan, Samuel Mitchell, James M'Clary, John M'Nith, Esq. George M'Allister, Len M'Daniel, Mrs. Ann H. Maguder, Notley Maddox, Messrs. H. and I. P. Mailhills.
Robert Newman, Samuel Nicholson, Esq. Austin Nichols, Esq.
Henry Olwald, James Oldham, George Oxlade, John Osmrod, 2.
Lawson Pearson, 2, Robert Piper, Thomas L. Paterson, J. S. Potts, Messrs. Pantou, L. fite & Co. Lieut. Samuel Poule, Messrs. Isaac and David Pollock James Pendleton.
John Rutledge, Esq. Alexander F. Rote, Esq. William Robertson, Doctor Samuel Robinson, William Ryan, John Richards, Esq. William S. Reid, Joseph Reed, Stephen Raverel, Daniel Rooney.
John Shuttuck, 3, Robert Swartout, John Shyren, Capt. Thomas Swain, Thomas Smyth, Jun. G. H. Smith, Thomas B. Shediner, Lieut. Joseph G. Swift, Capt. Gorham Sturges, Mrs. Sunday, Levin Sothorin, S. Agathy Shediner, John Cleve Simmes, Benjamin Shacklott, Collop Smith, John Swaak.
William H. Thom, 2, Obas S. Timberlake, John Turner, Solomon Taylor, William Timmer, Charles C. Byrd Thomson, Garraud Tracy, Alexander Thomson, Jonathan Tilley, Miss Charlotte Thornton at Col. Washington's.
John Underwood.
John Woodward, Leonard Wheeler, Charles Wayman, John Walter, Esq. J. M. White, Eli Whitney, Esq. George Wray Esq. George Winset.
Conveyancer's Office.
THOMAS HERTY, Grateful for past favors, informs his friends and the public, that he continues to prepare CONVEYANCES OF LAND and every other species of DEED or INSTRUMENT in the line of his profession, with legal precision, and on moderate terms, Title investigated, &c. A choice selection of lots on the Pennsylvania avenue and in other desirable situations in the City to lease or sell. N. B. Herty's Abridgement of the laws of Maryland in 1 vol. and Herty's Digest of the laws of the United States in 1 vol. for sale at the above office. City of Washington, April 1st 1804
NOTICE.
THE Inhabitants of Washington city and all others concerned are hereby informed, that the assessment by order of the corporation of Washington for the year 1803, is now complete, and that the tax on real and personal property must be paid at the City Treasurers office on or before the first day of March next. The owners of slaves and dogs are also informed that the tax on the same must be paid on or before the first day of February next.
WASHINGTON BOYD, City Treasurer. Jan. 13—5ttaw
BOOTS & SHOES.
JUST received from Philadelphia, a Trunk of best and most fashionable London and Philadelphia made Boots and Shoes, and for sale by MICHAEL ROBERTS, at his store George Town. Jan. 27—3t
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit:
ON the petition of Robert P. Wade an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt. It is ordered that notice be given to the creditors of the said Wade that on Monday the 6th day of February next, at the court room in the Capitol at 11 o'clock, A.M. the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Robert P. Wade agreeably to the statute in such cases lately made and provided, and a trustee appointed, unless cause be shown to the contrary and it is further ordered that this notice be published three several times before the said 6th day of February in the National Intelligencer and the Washington Federalist. By order of the hon. William Cranch, one of the judges of the circuit court for the district of Columbia.
U. FORREST, Clk. Jan. 27—3t
TO BE LET
And entered upon immediately, a two story BRICK HOUSE in good repair on Twelfth Street near Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite Morin's tavern.—The house is the property of the Washington Building Company, and will be rented low. Apply to THOMAS CARPENTER. Jan. 30—3ttf
WANTED TO HIRE,
THREE or four young Negro Men, to go to Washington county, Maryland, near Hager's Town, who are accustomed to a farm—60 dolls. per annum will be given, and the negroes humanely treated—Apply to WM. LEE in George Town. A liberal price would be given for two or three Negroes of good character from 15 to 23 or 30 years old—apply as above. Jan 30—6t
District of Columbia County, of Washington to wit:
ON the petition of Charles Bastian an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt. It is ordered that notice be given to the creditors of the said Bastian, that on Monday the 6th day of February next, at the court room in the Capitol at eleven o'clock in the forenoon the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Charles Bastian agreeably to the statute in such cases lately made and provided & a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause be shown to the contrary. It is further ordered that this notice be published three several times in the National Intelligencer and the Washington Federalist previous to the said 6th day of February. By order of the honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh one of the judges of the circuit court for the District of Columbia.
URIAN FORREST, Clk. Jan. 30—3t
A RUNAWAY.
ABSCONDED on the 26th of December last for fear of being sold. A stout, strong, square built, black slave called CIMON; a well behaved and well looking fellow, about 26 years of age. In speaking to gentlemen he shows a set of white teeth, appears diffident and even somewhat agitated. He carries no fear nor mark of any injury—Having worked in a blacksmiths shop his hands are very rough; he came from Mrs. Eden's estate in St. Mary's county, and was there called Peter; his clothing was new and strong; the jacket and overalls of grey kersey. He had a long blue broad cloth coat, and a pair of overalls of the same kind of cloth; the coat and overalls had yellow metal buttons, with the figure of a spread eagle on them. His brother Harry (lately to Miss Grace Stone who has been hired in the city of Washington) has a strong resemblance to Cimon. I offer Ten Dollars reward for delivering Cimon to me, or confining him in any jail. And if found out of the county the additional reward of one quarter of a dollar for every mile he may be brought. M. I. STONE. Charles county, Jan. 13—1aw3w
FOR SALE
By LEWIS CLEPHAN East of the Branch bank on F. street City of Washington.
PAINTERS COLORS OF ALL SORTS. White Lead in kegs Red Lead, and dry, Spruce Ochre, Stone Ochre of superior quality, Patent Yellow, Gold Litage, Turkey Umber, Prussian Blue, 1st and Vermilion, 2nd quality, Best Carmin drop lack, Kings Yellow, Painters Brushes of all Linseed oil and spirits of turpentine, Window glass 10 by 12—8 by 10, and 7 by Gold and Silver leaf by the pack or book, Large sheet glass cut to any size. Gentlemen sending their Sashes will have them neatly glazed and on moderate terms. All orders from the country will be carefully attended to. August 3. rawtf
CAUTION.
WHEREAS in the month of September last, money was obtained from two gentlemen of my acquaintance in the states of New Jersey and Delaware, by a person who assumed the name of James Nicholson, and called himself my brother, I have the proper to state, with a view of explaining any other impositions of a similar nature which have been practiced, & to prevent such as may be attempted hereafter, that for the last four years, my brother James Nicholson has been but little in the United States, and that he failed from Philadelphia in the month of April last for Canton, where it is presumed he now is. One of the letters in which application for money was made, is in my possession, and is a palpable forgery.—Printers in the middle states may possibly render a service, by inserting this advertisement in their papers. JOSEPH H. NICHOLSON. Jan. 11.
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR
HAS just received an handsome supply of fall goods, which he is determined to sell and make upon the most reasonable terms, and in the best and most fashionable manner, and greatest expedition. Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square and Capitol Hill, seventh house from the Capitol. O.8. 14 tf
WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION:
The office of the Washington Association and United States Insurance company is removed to the corner of square No. 226 fronting on the President's Square and Pennsylvania Avenue. THOMAS HERTY, Sec'y P. T. Jan. 18—4f.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS will be taken and payment made easy, to the purchaser, for the following valuable property free from any incumbrance whatever.
A SET of law m's working two saws—a grist mill with two run of stones and bolting machine, also a cotton and rice machine complete all worked by water, also one law mill about 200 yards from the former and on the same dam, now abt finishing that will work from two to fourteen saws under the same roof—this mill is injured for three years after her being completed—they now being in good repair and the whole in a progressive way of improvement. with about ten thousand acres of land all adjoining and immediately contiguous to the mills, on which are several valuable farms. The timber for mill use are inexhaustible and unexceptionably good—they are situated on the waters of Drowning Creek ninety seven miles from George Town South Carolina, to which place the lumber is carried being rated at the mills without the trouble of hauling, a valuable convenience. The stream is equal if not superior to any in the states of North or South Carolina—the grist mills command a custom at times of 30 or 40 miles around them. The situation at the mills is high, pleasant and very healthy, on which is a good two story house with piazza, a good kitchen, habes, carriage and harness houses and other necessary out buildings with a new store house completely finished, it being an excellent stand for a country store. Application to be made to the Subscriber at Millville near Lumberton in North Carolina, or for any information respecting the premises, to Samuel D. Purvis at the city of Washington. WM. NORMENT. Millville N. C. Dec. 12.
N. B. Any part of the above property will be sold as may best suit a purchaser. Dec. 23—tf
LOST,
THE following described certificates of funded three per cent stock issued by the Register of the Treasury in the name of Jacob Fietamer of Amsterdam, for the renewal of which application is intended to be made at the proper office No. 3143 dated 24th Octo.
  No. 1701 for 12,419 53 per cent stock   No. 3500 dated 23d November 1791, for 7,900   No. 6271, dated, 7th December 1792, for 8 41   No. 1201 dated, 5th December 1793, for 8,749 29   Dolls. 30,000 00   ROBERT GILMOR, & Sons. Dec. 28—cp7w 
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber near Dumfries, on the 3d inst. a negro man named HARRY, about 25 years old five feet 7 or 8 inches high, middling black, freight but slender made, has a large beard, flat nose, small eyes, large mouth and thick lips, chews tobacco, and is very sensible. Had on when he went away an old blue fusticot coat, an old blue strait coat with steel buttons on it, each of fine cloth; an old pair of velvet breeches, a pair of dark mixt wool stockings, a pair of patched shoes and a wool hat. He was late the property of Christopher Criglar or Edward March of Frederick county Virginia; he formerly lived at Tappico Furnace, where it is expected he now is and will endeavor to pass as a free man. Any person apprehending said Negro and securing him in any jail so that I get him again shall receive the above reward. Any information respecting said Negro, given to Mr. Samuel Davis in Dumfries, Mr. Samuel Jackson in Prince Wm. County, or the subscriber living in Wythe county Virginia will be thankfully received. FRANCIS I. CARTER. Jan. 20—7t
Public Sale of Lots,
In George Town and the City of Washington.
THE executors of the estate of Anthony Holmead deceased, will offer at public sale, at the Union Tavern in George Town, on Monday the 30th instants 57 lots in Holmead's addition to George Town, many of them in eligible situations—Also several lots in the city of Washington, in squares 48, 49 and 62. The terms, which will be moderate, will be made known on the day of sale—The sale to begin at 12 o'clock. Any person wishing to view any of the above lots will be shown them on application to the subscriber. JOHN HOLMEAD. Jan. 4—tf
Romulus Riggs, & Co.
Has just received at their Store, a few doors from the Union Tavern. A large quantity of Carpets and Carpeting, Cotton and Mersele counterpans, Fine Irish linens, and long lawns. Fine English hats, silk, cotton and worsted hosiery, India, tambores, & plain combrick muffs, Chintzes, silks and colored muffs. And many other fashionable articles. A quantity of TRUNKS, and a few BOXES of CHINA, all of which will be sold at their regular low advance. Geo. Town, Jan. 10, 1804—m&faw
S. THOMEE.
BEGS leave to inform his friends that he has removed his store from George Town to King Street Alexandria, where orders in his line will be executed with punctuality and dispatch. Orders left at Mr. March's Book-store will be duly attended to. GILDING
AND ENAMELLING ON GLASS, A few doors above the Washington tavern—Looking glass and picture frames made and regilt.
NEEDLE WORK
Framed in the handsomest manner, and names done on glass. S. THOMEE, as a stranger being determined to establish in the line of his profession, solicits that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his assiduity to business may entitle him to. Window cornices handsomely gilt, and every thing in his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported. N. B. He has some glasses and prints for sale on low terms. Jan. 5—cp7m
FOR SALE.
THE Plantation on which I live, containing about 600 acres of valuable and. The improvements are, an exceeding good dwelling house two stories high, 42 feet long, by 36 feet wide, with a passage through the middle, three rooms below, and four above stairs, with fire places in all but one, and a dry sweet cellar, the size of the house, is which is a capital vault with two rooms, and above is a fine airy pantry. A kitchen 36 by 18, two stories high, with a kitchen and laundry below, and lodging rooms for servants above. A washing house meat house and dairy and in short every necessary improvement for the accommodation of a family, and a very fine collection of grafted and budded peach trees of the most approved kinds, chiefly from Princes nursery on Long Island, which are just beginning to bear. This property is situated in a healthy genteel neighborhood, about four miles from the city of Washington, five from Alexandria. Nearly one half is in wood and timbered, and the residue arable and meadow land, of the latter, there are about 50 or 60 acres under the feythe and more may be easily laid down. Perhaps no tract of the same size, abounds more in fine springs, there being a never failing stream in every field, besides an abundant one which runs through the meadow and from which the greatest part of it may be watered. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. September 19. OVERTON CARR. epit
NOTICE.
ALL who are indebted to the estate of John Crookshank deceased are requested to make immediate payment to, CHARLES GLOVER, Admr. George Town, Nov. 25—tf
JOHN COX
Has just received a quantity of American manufactured Bed Tickens warranted to hold the down of the feathers, which will be sold by the piece at the manufacturers prices, and by retail at a very small advance—Also sewing, darning and tambores cotton, with a quantity of chintzes and calico, which he will sell lower than the regular importer can afford to sell at. Elegant thread lace, fox, bear, and martin skin muffs and tippets, handsome paper hangings, with almost every other article in the dry good line, both fanciful and substantial, which he will sell at his usual low prices for cash, or in exchange for tobacco and flaxseed. For flax seed he will allow 11s. 3d. per bushel. Also a few handsome double barrel fowling pieces. George Town, Dec. 23—2m
FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to the Will of the late Patrick Henry, a Tract of Land, lying on both sides of Falling river, in Charlotte county, Virginia, and containing about 1800 acres. This Land is in general poor, but contains a bank of Iron Ore, supposed to be the best, of any known in that part of the country. It lies on an excellent stream, a branch of Roanoke river, within four miles of its mouth; from whence is an easy and safe navigation. There are water-falls, stone and timber on the Land for all the purposes of an Iron Work; in the midst of a fine corn country; and about 400 acres of the Land is valuable for its soil. For further particulars inquire of Mr. RANDOLPH, of the House of Representatives. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser by EDMUND WINSTON, Exr. of Patrick Henry. Buckingham county, Ver. Dec. 23—tf
TO RENT,
And immediate Possession given, A Two Story Frame House, in the City of Washington, situated on N. F Street, square 224—containing 4 rooms beside two garret rooms, piazza and pantry, kitchen, store room, &c. with a good garden—lately occupied by Mrs. Lee, adjoining to Mr. Kaupie's store—Also that convenient two-story frame on same square, late in possession of Dr. Tabe, opposite to which Robert Peacock, Esq. lately resided—consisting of 6 rooms, and two garret rooms, piazza and balcony to fourth front, cellar with dry well, kitchen, carriage house, stable, an excellent garden, with every convenience for the reception of a genteel family. For particulars inquire at Mr. Rhode's tavern, Mr. Kaupie's store, or to the subscriber REDMUND PURCEL. January 13, 1804—tf
HARL S VARDEN,
TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cashmeres, Silk florinings, Black and fancy silk molekin velvet, white & figured Martelees, Swindowns, Toilinnettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coating, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regiments and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. November 8, 1803.