The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1802-12-20 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. III.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCXXIX.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 30th, 1802.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
National Intelligencer.
ON A MILITIA.
(continued.)
On the subject of a MILITIA the remarks of Publius are as follows.
They are given nearly entire to avoid an interruption of the train of reasoning, and to retain the spirit of the composition, though many of them, as the reader will observe, do not immediately apply to the subject in view.
"The power of regulating the militia, and of commanding its services in times of insurrection and invasion, are natural incidents to the duties of superintending the common defence, and of watching over the internal peace of the confederacy."
"It requires no skill in the science of war to discern that uniformity in the organization and discipline of the militia would be attended with the most beneficial effects, whenever they were called into service for the public defence. It would enable them to discharge the duties of the camp and of the field with mutual intelligence and concert; an advantage of peculiar moment in the operations of an army: And it would fit them much sooner to acquire the degree of proficiency in military functions, which would be essential to their usefulness. This desirable uniformity can only be accomplished by confiding the regulation of the militia to the direction of the national authority. It is therefore with the most evident propriety that the plan of the convention proposes to empower the union "to provide for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia, & for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the United States, reserving to the states respectively the appointment of the officers, and the authority of training the militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress."
"Of the different grounds which have been taken in opposition to this plan, there is none that was so little to have been expected, or is so untenable in itself, as the one from which this particular provision has been attacked. If a well regulated militia be the most natural defence of a free country, it ought certainly to be under the regulation and at the disposal of that body which is constituted the guardian of the national security. If standing armies are dangerous to liberty, an efficacious power over the militia, in the same body, ought as far as possible to take away the inducement and the pretext to such unfriendly institutions. If the federal government can command the aid of the militia in those emergencies which call for the military arm in support of the civil magistrate, it can the better dispense with the employment of a different kind of force. If it cannot avail itself of the former, it will be obliged to recur to the latter. To render an army unnecessary will be a more certain method of preventing its existence than a thousand prohibitions upon paper."
"By a curious refinement upon the spirit of republican jealousy, we are even taught to apprehend danger from the militia itself in the hands of the federal government. It is observed that select corps may be formed, composed of the young and the ardent, who may be rendered subservient to the views of arbitrary power. What plan for the regulation of the militia may be pursued by the national government is impossible to be foreseen. But so far from viewing the matter in the same light with those who object to select corps as dangerous, were the constitution ratified, and were I to deliver my sentiments to a member of the federal legislature on the subject of a militia establishment, I should hold to him in substance the following discourse:—"
"The project of disciplining all the militia of the United States, is as futile as it would be injurious, if it were capable of being carried into execution. A tolerable expertness in military movements is a business that requires time and practice. It is not a day, nor a week, nor even a month that will suffice for the attainment of it. To oblige the great body of the yeomanry and of the other classes of the citizens, to be under arms for the purpose of going through military exercises and evolutions as often as might be necessary, to acquire the degree of perfection which would intitle them to the character of a well regulated militia, would be a real grievance to the people, and a serious public inconvenience and loss. It would form an annual deduction from the productive labour of the country to an amount
which, calculating upon the present numbers of the people, would not fall far short of a million of pounds. To attempt a thing which would abridge the mass of labour and industry to so considerable an extent would be unwise; and the experiment, if made, could not succeed, because it would not long be endured. Little more can reasonably be aimed at with respect to the people at large, than to have them properly armed and equipped; and in order to see that this be not neglected, it will be necessary to assemble them once or twice in the course of a year."
"But though the scheme of disciplining the whole nation must be abandoned as mischievous or impracticable; yet it is a matter of the utmost importance that a well digested plan should as soon as possible be adopted for the proper establishment of the militia. The attention of the government ought particularly to be directed to the formation of a select corps of moderate size, upon such principles as will really fit it for service in case of need. By thus circumscribing the plan, it will be possible to have an excellent body of well trained militia, ready to take the field whenever the defence of the state shall require it. This will not only lessen the call for military establishments; but if circumstances should at any time oblige the government to form an army of any magnitude, that army can never be formidable to the liberties of the people, while there is a large body of citizens, little if at all inferior to them in discipline and the use of arms, who stand ready to defend their own rights and those of their fellow citizens. This appears to me the only substitute that can be devised for a standing army; and the best possible security against it if it should exist."
"Thus differently from the adversaries of the proposed constitution should I reason on the same subject; deducing arguments of safety from the very sources which they represent as fraught with danger and perdition. But how the national legislature may reason on the point, is a thing which neither they nor I can foresee."
"There is something so far fetched and so extravagant in the idea of danger to liberty from the militia, that one is at a loss whether to treat it with gravity or with railery; whether to consider it as a mere trial of skill, like the paradoxes of rhetoricians, as a dilingenuous artifice to instil prejudices at any price, or as the serious offspring of political fanaticism. Where in the name of common sense are our fears to end if we may not trust our sons, our brothers, our neighbours, our fellow citizens! What shadow of danger can there be from men who are daily mingling with the rest of their countrymen; and who participate with them in the same feelings, sentiments, habits and interests? What reasonable cause of apprehension can be inferred from a power in the union to prescribe regulations for the militia and to command its services when necessary; while the particular states are to have the sole and exclusive appointment of the officers? If it were possible seriously to indulge a jealousy of the militia upon any conceivable establishment under the federal government, the circumstance of the officers being in the appointment of the states ought at once to extinguish it. There can be no doubt that this circumstance will always secure to them a preponderating influence over the militia."
"In reading many of the publications against the constitution, a man is apt to imagine that he is perusing some ill written tale or romance; which instead of natural, and agreeable images exhibits to the mind nothing but frightful and distorted shapes— "Gorgons, Hydras and Chimeras dire" —discolouring and disfiguring whatever it represents, and transforming every thing it touches into a monster."
"A sample of this is to be observed in the exaggerated and improbable suggestions which have taken place respecting the power of calling for the services of the militia. That of New Hampshire is to be marched to Georgia, of Georgia to New Hampshire, of New York to Kentucky, and of Kentucky to Lake Champlain. Nay the debts due to the French and Dutch are to be paid in militia-men instead of Louis d'ors and ducats. At one moment there is to be a large army to lay prostrate the liberties of the people; at another moment the militia of Virginia are to be dragged from their homes five or six hundred miles to tame the republican contumacy of Massachusetts; and that of Massachusetts is to be transported an equal distance to subdue the refractory haughtiness of the aristocratic Virginians. Do the persons, who
rave at this rate, imagine, that their art or their eloquence can impose any conceits or absurdities upon the people of America for infallible truths?
"If there should be an army to be made use of as the engine of despotism what need of the militia? If there should be no army, whither would the militia, irritated at being required to undertake a distant and distressing expedition for the purpose of riveting the chains of slavery upon a part of their countrymen direct their course, but to the seat of the tyrants, who had meditated so foolish as well as so wicked a project to crush them in their imagined intrenchments of power and to make them an example of the just vengeance of an abused and incensed people? Is this the way in which usurpers strive to dominate over a numerous and enlightened nation? Do they begin by exciting the detestation of the very instruments of their intended usurpations? Do they usually commence their career by wanton and disgraceful acts of power calculated to answer no end, but to draw upon themselves universal hatred and execration? Are suppositions of this sort the sober admonitions of discerning patriots to a discerning people? Or are they the inflammatory ravings of chagrined incendiaries or distempered enthusiasts? If we were even to suppose the national rulers actuated by the most ungobernable ambition, it is impossible to believe that they would employ such preposterous means to accomplish their designs."
"In times of insurrection or invasion it would be natural and proper that the militia of a neighbouring state should be marched into another to resist a common enemy or to guard the republic against the violences of faction or sedition. This was frequently the case in respect to the first object in the course of the late war; and this mutual succour is indeed a principal end of our political association. If the power of affording it be placed under the direction of the union, there will be no danger of a supine and listless inattention to the dangers of a neighbour, till its near approach had espoused the incitements of self preservation to the too feeble impulses of duty and sympathy."
MARSHAL'S SALE.
Will be exposed to Public Sale, the following valuable property, in the City of Washington, viz.
A Three story brick House and the Lot on which it stands, together with stable, coach house, &c. situated on the Pennsylvania Avenue, near George Town, being part of the property known by name of the six buildings.
Lots no 7 and 8 as laid out by Isaac Pollock, in square no 33, with a good Two story Brick House thereon—Lot no 9 in same square, improved in like manner—Lots no 14 and 15, in square no 144—Lots no 2, 21 and 22, in square no 173—Lots no 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14 and 15 in square 227—Lots no 7, 8, 9 and 10 in square 257—Lots no 4 in square 290—Lots no 13 in square 323—Lot no 17 in square 348—Lots 3, 4 and 5 in square 349; Lots 1, 2, 3, 24, 25 and 26 in square 228; Lots no 5, 6, 15, 19 and 20 in square 293; Lots no 2, 3, 4 and 5 in square no 226; Lots 2 and 3 in square 377. The above mentioned property is seized & taken and will be sold by virtue of a writ of fieri facias, issued out of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the County of Washington, to me directed, in favor of Abraham Van Logan use of John T. Mason, against the Lands and Tenements, Goods and Chattels of Isaac Pollock. The unimproved property is also seized and taken, and will be sold under three other writs of Fieri Facias, in favour of the following persons, to wit:—George Mayrader and Patrick Magruder, seisin of John H. Stone and Walter Dorsey—Thomas Turner and Samuel Turner—and Samuel Brooke, against the lands and tenements, goods and chattels of the said Isaac Pollock. The sale of the improved property will commence on the premises at 10 o'clock A. M. on the 23rd of this month, the unimproved lots at Rhoads's Tavern, City of Washington on the 24th at 10 o'clock A. M. Terms of sale CASH.
DANL. C. BRENT, Marshal District Columbia. Dec. 3, 1802.
HENRY INGLE,
Has imported in the Ships Franklin and Brutus, from Liverpool, and now offers for Sale at his Store, on New-Jersey Avenue, Capitol Hill, City of Washington—
Ironmongery, Cutlery, Brass Wares, & Liverpool Earthen ware in crates, A few Phantheon, Rumford & Forrest coal grates of neat patterns—Also, coal hods, brass and wire fenders, hand irons, shovel and tongs, cinder sifters, knives and forks, iron and brass chasing dishes, crust stands, japanned ware, brushes, spades and shovels, frying pans, mill pit and cross cut saws, carpenters tools, nail tools, stone cutters chisels, materials for bell hangers, locks, hinges, screws, nails and tack of various qualities, and a variety of other articles. Oct 22d. 22915J.
Governor McKean's Address, To the Legislature of Pennsylvania.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
AMIDST the various blessings which Providence has bestowed upon our country, we have occasion to remark, with submissive reverence, the alloy of sympathy and care that mingles with every portion of human happiness. Thus while we gratefully contemplate the progress of improvement, wealth and population in Pennsylvania; the exertions of a wise and patriotic administration, to advance the honour and prosperity of the Union; and the effect of the recent general peace, in restoring confidence and security to intercourse with foreign nations; we are doomed to deplore the ravages of the calamity that has again afflicted the city of Philadelphia; and to deprecate the fatal tendency of party feuds, to disturb and destroy the harmony of society.
Although the mortality of the malignant fever has not been so great in the present year as during former visitations, (the number of victims not exceeding 300) the appearance of the disease has not been less injurious to the city, in producing terror and dispersion; in suspending the pursuits of industry; and in obstructing the operations of commerce. To prevent the recurrence of an evil so dreadful in itself, and in its consequences, every resource of Legislative wisdom and liberality should be employed. As therefore the limitation of the existing law, for establishing the Health Office must soon bring the subject into review, permit me to urge the necessity of framing and substituting a system of greater energy and responsibility. While we do justice to the Board of Health, as well as to the physicians of Philadelphia (whose practice upon every emergency, has done credit to their hearts, to their profession and to their country,) let us remember, that it is inconsistent with the true policy of government, in any case to expose the interest of individuals to a conflict with their duty; or to rely on mere voluntary services for the execution of a trust, which cannot be performed without personal hazard, nor be neglected without public inconvenience. By judicious precautions we may reasonably expect to avert the danger of an epidemic disease, at whatever avenue its approach may be apprehended. Nor am I without hope, that the spirit of party to which I have alluded as a malady, that taints the mind and discolours the current of human actions, may also be extinguished, or allayed by the influence of your example.
Reflecting, gentlemen, upon the just principles of our political institutions, the equal division of property, the diffusion of useful knowledge and the common interest possessed by every citizen in the welfare and honor of the government, we find it impossible to trace a real, or a rational foundation for discord or discontent. But in the abuse of the noblest invention of man, the best preservative of civil liberty, a free press, we shall discover, I fear, the source of the lamented evil: for an unparallelled licentiousness, in publishing seditious and infamous libels, (levelling all distinction between truth and falsehood, between virtue and vice,) exposes our national character to contempt abroad, generates distrust and disaffection at home, and threatens finally to annihilate every benefit of this boasted medium of public information. It is time then that the good sense of our fellow-citizens, aiding the authority of the magistrate, should interpose to rescue us from a tyranny, by which the weak, the wicked and the obscure are enabled to prey upon the fame, the feelings and the fortunes of every conspicuous member of the community. To preserve the liberty of the press, indeed, its licentiousness must be controuled and corrected, not only by the discipline of the laws, but by the morals and manners of the people. I pray you, gentlemen, therefore, to employ every opportunity to inculcate this interesting truth among our constituents; and, be assured, the detestation and discountenance of good men, manifested in private life, will prove more efficacious to purity and reform the press, than legislative acts, or judicial admonition.
As powerful auxiliaries to any plan for improving the state of society, you will doubtless, gentlemen, endeavour to diffuse the blessings of education among the poor; and to invigorate the administration of justice. The former object will claim your care, under the obligations of a constitutional injunction; and the latter presses upon your attention,
with the force of the most imperious necessity. The defective organization of our courts and the inadequate number of the judges of the supreme court, have become a public grievance, inasmuch, that the inevitable delays of justice, from those causes alone, evidently amount to a denial. Nay, every advantage obtained, by the cultivation of our soil, or the extension of our commerce, tends to increase the mischief; since it naturally increases the business of our tribunals. The industrious creditor is thus exposed to disappointment and ruin; the litigious debtor exults in the ready means of prostration; citizens and foreigners unite in clamour and reproach; your governors in succession, anxiously call for redress. But let it be remembered, gentlemen, that after all the remedy can be supplied, and can only be supplied by you.
Connected with the general objects of police, which have been stated, it may be expedient to revive the law for the suppression of vice and immorality, with a view to render the penalties more adequate to the prevention or punishment of the enumerated offences. But there are other matters, of a distinct and detached nature, that seem also to merit consideration. The great change which has taken place in the circumstances of the state, during a course of seventy years, suggests the utility of reviving the ancient laws relative to clandestine marriages and to the register of marriages, births and burials. Marriage and tavern licenses, whether regarded as instruments of police or of revenue, are at present imperfectly regulated. Some provision is wanting to compel, by a summary process the speedy surrender of official books and documents upon the removal of a public officer. The sale, or care of the public property in Philadelphia claims attention, and the safety of the records and papers of the Land-office, the Rolls-office and the other public offices is an object of great importance. But, gentlemen, no subject is more entitled to a liberal and constant share of legislative patronage, than the organization, equipment and discipline of the militia; which constitutes the only safe and certain resource of a free nation, against domestic intrigue and commotion, or foreign menaces and hostilities. The preparation to qualify the citizens for the military service of their country should be encouraged, and enforced by every rational means: the love of ease and the desire of gain will then be supplanted by a spirit of emulation, and a sense of honor. Every freeman will cheerfully contribute a portion of his time and his property towards the personal expense to be incurred; and the public treasure will be beneficially employed in supplying whatever else is requisite; to the permanent interest of the establishment. Our militia exhibits a muster roll of ninety thousand effective men. This great body is animated with a glowing attachment to the welfare of our country, and to the republican principles of our government. Efforts to acquire knowledge in the military art, and to promote general discipline, equipment and order are laudably displayed; but permit me to repeat, that the efforts of individuals in such a cause, can never be completely successful without Legislative aid. Measures have been taken, under the authority of the act of Assembly, to procure ordnance for the several brigades; but many other provisions will naturally occur to you as necessary to do justice to the expectation, as well as to enjoy the advantages of the militia of Pennsylvania.
During the recess, gentlemen, I have endeavoured to discharge the duties which were intrusted to me by the laws of the last session. Among these duties it is proper, particularly to mention that I have opened a correspondence with the Governor of Maryland, respecting the tolls claimed by the Maryland Susquehannah Canal company, for navigating the bed of the river within that state, and have reason to expect an early and satisfactory reply. The nature of the subject will naturally lead to remark the exertions, which are making in our sister states, to improve the situation of their roads and rivers; and I trust, that cherishing the united interests of the city and country, you will deem it expedient to devote a portion of your attention and of the wealth of the state to similar objects of public benefit.
The commissioners appointed on the business of the seventeen townships in Luzerne county have proceeded with great diligence, prudence and fidelity; and they will probably complete the task assigned them in the course of the next year. The encroachments upon the soil and sovereignty of Pennsylvania in that quarter continue however to afford cause for indignation and alarm. Should the

...to the United States Commissioners from the Creek Indians, at the treaty held in June last, the particulars of which as to location, boundaries and quantity I have directed to be laid before you, and should the same be ratified by the proper authorities, it will rest with you gentlemen to determine upon the disposition to be made of the ceded Territory; and I beg leave to express a hope, that large monopolies by individuals may be guarded against, the baneful effects of which are already too visible in our country, and the histories of other nations, ancient and modern, furnish abundant proof of the destructive consequences of their encroachments upon the natural and common rights of men. In republics especially monopolies should be carefully avoided, for as large standing armies are opposed to both the spirit and the safety of them, it is necessary to increase the strength of the nation by that kind of population, which will not only produce numbers but such for defence as feel an interest in the soil.
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
The officers of accounts will present to you a general view of the finances of the commonwealth. Tho' the expenditures of the Government are moderate, you will find it necessary to add something to your permanent revenue, in order to defray the demands for the ensuing year. A variety of objects which have recently been released from taxation, by the economy of the federal administration, can afford an abundant pecuniary supply; and I am persuaded, that you will feel for that purpose the least burthensome. For our constituents. In making the estimates on the occasion, it is proper to apprise you, that I found that tax per cent stock belonging to the state as was in 1801, at par valuation, to discharge the first installment of the loan of one hundred thousand dollars from the bank of Pennsylvania, has been transferred to that institution.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
To the suggestions of your own wisdom—to the communications formerly made to the Legislature, and to the documents which the Secretary will present, I refer for many other topics of public importance. But I cannot conclude this address, without acknowledging the additional motive to co-operate in all your patriotic labors, which is gratefully derived, on my part, from the recent evidence of the opinion and confidence of my fellow citizens; a proof of approbation so liberal and soothed and so confirmed, I might be so far allowed to regard as a shield against the evils of detraction; as a triumph over all the toils and vicissitudes of public life; but its value is enhanced in my mind, when regarding it not as a personal tribute of applause, but as a popular recognition of political principles; it displays the glorious spirit of the American revolution, again active to perpetuate the blessings of a free republican government.
THOMAS M'KEAN. Lancaster, Dec. 11th, 1802.
COMMUNICATION
Of Governor TATTNALL, to both Houses of the Legislature of Georgia, on his resigning the government of the state.
Fellow Citizens of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives.
IT will appear extraordinary that I should address the Legislature of the state from Savannah, and not as usual from the Executive office at Louisville, the seat of government, at which place the constituted authorities are annually convened on the first Monday in November for the purposes of legislation, and where the presence of the chief magistrate of the state, is consequently indispensably necessary. The inperious cause however being known, it will not be considered a dereliction of duty, or a want of zeal for the public good.
In the month of June last I was severely attacked at this place with a copious discharge of blood from the mouth, which must have proceeded from a rupture of some vessel near the vital parts, and which threatened my immediate dissolution, and has since left me so weak and debilitated that I am incapable of supporting a ride of more than three or four miles on a smooth road. In such a situation and under such circumstances, with no prospect before me of bettering my health, without going abroad and seeking it in some climate favorable to the removal of the disease, I feel it, fellow citizens, a duty incumbent on me to resign the government of the state into your hands—and I request this may be considered my resignation accordingly—in order that by your immediate choice of another person to fill the office of governor, all obstacles to the operation of the several departments of the government may timely cease. And whilst I feel myself constrained thus to act, I beg of you, and my fellow citizens throughout the state, to be assured that were I blessed with sufficient health both duty and inclination would forcibly urge me to a continuance in office for the constitutional term: indeed were this not the case, I should be deficient in gratitude to my country for the distinguished marks of favor and confidence I have so frequently experienced, which claim, and I trust I may be permitted to add, secure my lasting affection and devotion to her service.—Feeble as I am at present, being almost incapable of writing, and at a distance from my office, to which it would be necessary to resort, for various information, I shall be compelled to abridge very considerably my observations, and to notice only such subjects as are the most prominent.
A purchase of land having been made
by the United States Commissioners from the Creek Indians, at the treaty held in June last, the particulars of which as to location, boundaries and quantity I have directed to be laid before you, and should the same be ratified by the proper authorities, it will rest with you gentlemen to determine upon the disposition to be made of the ceded Territory; and I beg leave to express a hope, that large monopolies by individuals may be guarded against, the baneful effects of which are already too visible in our country, and the histories of other nations, ancient and modern, furnish abundant proof of the destructive consequences of their encroachments upon the natural and common rights of men. In republics especially monopolies should be carefully avoided, for as large standing armies are opposed to both the spirit and the safety of them, it is necessary to increase the strength of the nation by that kind of population, which will not only produce numbers but such for defence as feel an interest in the soil.
The militia laws of the state require revision. The act of 1792, with the addition of sundry clauses taken from acts subsequently passed with a few corrections, might be framed into an efficient system; as there at present exist a variety of laws on the subject, and clauses of some repealing parts of others, and in some instances in terms so general that doubts arise as to the extent of the operation, they are rendered complex; whereby both officers and privates are subjected to many errors. A committee of military men selected from the two branches of the legislature for the purpose, would by devoting a few hours to this highly important subject, remedy all the inconveniences complained of. And whilst we have in view the militia of the state, permit me earnestly to recommend to your attention the adoption of means whereby they may be armed and equipped for actual service—the most if not all of our sister states have already attended to this highly essential object—the principal bar which has hitherto, and which does still exist, to the citizens providing themselves with muskets and accoutrements, proceeds from the utter impossibility, more particularly in the upper country, of purchasing them at any price—to remedy therefore this evil, and to render the supply as speedy as possible, and the caliber of the muskets of one size throughout the state, I would recommend that provision be made to enable the executive to contract for one forth at a time of the number of the muskets, horsemen's pistols, swords, &c. required—which shall under his directions be disposed of in different parts of the state at cost and charges; and the proceeds again vested in another fourth of the quantity required, and thus continued till the whole are provided.—I am aware that doubts will arise as to the sufficiently rapid sale of the arms, &c. but if the officers will rigidly enforce the penalty of the law on all delinquents so long as a musket or other article required remains unsold at the site or deposite nearest to his district, I have not the least doubt of the object being very shortly attained; it is but reasonable also to presume that a large proportion of our fellow citizens will readily perceive their convenience as well as interest consulted in the measure. I have reason to believe there will be sundry propositions made for supplying the state with arms, &c. one has already been received from Mr. George Wheeler, of Virginia, which I have directed to be laid before the Legislature.
At the extra session of the Legislature held in June last, Charles Harris, Esq. was elected Judge of the Eastern District, in the room of Judge M'Allister, who had resigned; since that time, there has been no court in that district, Mr. Harris having declined accepting that appointment. This situation is not only injurious to the inhabitants of that part of the state in general, but has no doubt been productive of serious injury to individuals as well in a civil as in a criminal point of view. Those charged with offences are deprived of a speedy enquiry into their innocence or guilt, and suitors so unreasonably delayed that it almost amounts to a denial of justice, and ruin often follows as the ultimate consequence. Unpleasant as this situation of the District has been, I have not had it in my power to afford relief. Gentlemen to whom the public could confide the important duty of deciding upon the lives and fortunes of their fellow citizens cannot be induced to abandon their private pursuits, and devote their time and talents to the service of the state without a just and reasonable compensation, nor ought it to be expected, their salaries should at least be fully adequate to their expenses, which I am persuaded is far from being the case at present. Hence I have not been able to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Judge M'Allister, and the subsequent refusal of Mr. Harris to accept. Whilst upon this subject permit me to recommend to your serious attention the melioration of our criminal code. The handsome and learned manner in which this subject has recently been discussed in the public tribunals of the country and elsewhere, supercedes the necessity of my entering further into it upon the present occasion, than merely to bring it before you. Several sister states in the Union afford a happy illustration of the system I would recommend, and prior to my mind beyond the possibility of doubt what I think must now be generally admitted, that sanguinary punishments do not answer the end proposed. Let us profit then by the experience of others, and adopt a system of criminal jurisprudence consonant to the nature of our free and happy government, and more consistent with the principles of humanity than the one now in force in this state.
The importation of negroes into this state, from our sister states, particularly those of North-Carolina, Virginia and Maryland, has increased to an alarming extent. The industrious and faithful slave is seldom to be purchased more especially at a low price; we are not therefore to suppose that such are introduced here for sale, on the contrary the speculator finds it his interest to seek them in jails and other places of confinement, from whence on account of their infamy of character they are purchased very low—such consequently are those generally to be bought here. There does exist a law prohibitory of this traffic, but it is in fact rendered nugatory and of no avail—the defects are so well known that I need not mention them. I am decidedly of opinion, that the Legislature will consult the true interest, peace and safety of the state by passing a law sufficiently coercive as to penal restraint and actual forfeiture of the property, and bar the introduction of this description of domestics. Already we have so many of them, that I fear the evil has taken its root. We should also reflect that it is not our policy to drain our sister states too much of this kind of property.
Information having been communicated to me from a highly respectable source, that an attempt would in all probability be made to land in this state, a large number of French negroes, commonly called Brigands, and feeling it my indispensable duty to adopt measures to prevent the introduction of a Banditti so dangerous to the peace and tranquillity of the state—I accordingly ordered Major General Jackson, to take such steps as he should deem requisite to afford the coast the necessary protection, and to cause the earliest information to be afforded of their approach, and every resistance to be exercised in case of their being landed by force. The expence may be considerable, but no calculation can be formed of that which a landing of this sort to hostile order would have occasioned, whatever the amount may be the precaution is well worth it, and I have promised it shall be defrayed by the government, and I hope it will be provided for. I have the satisfaction of hearing that several of our sister states have been equally watchful to prevent the landing of this Banditti on their shores.
The Secretary of state in conformity with the instructions of the legislature, entered into a contract with Messrs. Seymour, Woolhepter and Stebbins, printers of Savannah, for the printing and binding of 2000 volumes of Marbury and Crawford's Digest of the Laws of the State. The contract was presented to me and met with my approval, from a conviction that the utmost had been done to obtain the lowest terms, but notwithstanding the cost will exceed the appropriation of the last session, and will require that provision be made for its discharge. The 2000 volumes were by contract to be delivered at Louisville, by the first of November next, and I have every reason to believe it will be complied with.
Agreeable to a resolution of the legislature at their session in June last, I issued an order directing that all claims should be exhibited to the Executive Department, which the citizens of this state have against the Creek nation of Indians for property plundered. A considerable number have in consequence been collected, and I would recommend that a schedule of the whole property contained in the various claims be made out, with the value annexed and held in readiness to be demanded at the first treaty, which may be held with the Creeks, conceiving it the only means left, by which we may obtain of them a just and considerable consideration in discharge thereof, and thereby afford the sufferers justice.
The notes received at the sale of the Indian goods in the year 1801, having been some time due, I directed them to be placed in the hands of the solicitor general for recovery. I have not heard how far the building has progressed at Athens, the seat of our university, but have every reason to believe, from the preparations made some time ago, that it is in a pleasing progressive state, and I sincerely hope that all opposition, on account of the situation to the completion of this great national object will cease, and the fabric of science, rise rapidly into view.
A statement of warrants drawn upon the Treasury during the political year will be laid before the legislature.
A list of executive appointments made under the 9th section of the 2d article of the constitution, to fill vacancies which have happened during the recess of the legislature, will be submitted for your information.
About to retire from the government, I should be wanting in justice to the officers in the several departments of state,
were I not to express my entire approbation of their conduct during my continuance in office.
Amidst plentiful crops, the blessings of peace and the continued prosperity of every part of the state, we have abundant reason to be thankful to Almighty God, as a people we have been peculiarly favored, and it becomes us in our conduct and examples, to evince our gratitude to the Supreme Being, and to merit a continuance of his goodness.
That prosperity and happiness may ever attend the state, is the sincere prayer of your fellow citizen and servant.
JOIAH TATTNALL, jun. Savannah, 27th, Oct. 1802.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, December 20, 1802.
The PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
This composition is remarkable for great simplicity and strength of diction. It presents, without ostentation, as it were incidentally, the controlling principles of the executive magistrate. The chief of these are, "peace and friendship abroad, law, order and religion at home;" "unembarrassed by too much regulation, unoppressed by fiscal exactions;" "a punctual and prompt payment of the public debt;" the substitution of economy for taxation, rendering the latter as light as possible.
These are the same principles which were so eloquently enforced in the inaugural speech of the President; and of the wisdom of which the late measures of the government have afforded the best practical evidence. Our readers will recollect the violence with which all the important measures of the last session were opposed by the federal party. They denounced them as unjust; they derided them as weak; and hurled their boldest anathemas against their authors. They pronounced the provision of seven millions three hundred thousand dollars, for the annual redemption of the public debt to be a flagrant imposition upon national credulity; and they declared that the measures then taken would increase instead of diminish the debt. But the prophets and their predictions have fallen upon evil times. They were not credited when uttered; and events have lately disproved them. Not merely 7,500,000 dollars, the sum plighted, but eight millions (beside one million paid by the sale of bank stock), principal and interest of public debt have been paid, and there still remains in the treasury four millions and a half, a larger sum, it is believed, than has existed there for a long time past.
To meet contingent events, the President was authorized to reloan certain portions of foreign debt. This power was reprobated, and insinuations of sinister views were imparted to those on whom it was conferred. But to the disappointment of party spirit, the power has not been used; and the government has discharged its obligations without its aid.
The power to appoint an agent for transacting business in Europe relative to debts and loans, was represented as conferred with a view to provide a lucrative office at the bestowal of the government; but no such appointment has yet been made; the fiscal operations of the government abroad have been well managed without such an agent. Can evidences more striking be exhibited of the indifference of the chief magistrate to use any power not actually required by existing circumstances?
The federalists reprobated the repeal of the internal taxes, and considered that measure as calculated, in its effects, to destroy the capacity of the government to pay the public debt, and to support our navy. How wretchedly have they deceived themselves or others! The debt is in a state of rapid discharge, and the President recommends efficient measures for the protection of our frigates.
The reduction of the army was condemned, and a glowing picture of distress on our frontiers called up to interest national feeling. Yet that army, small and little expensive as it is, has proved fully competent to every purpose of security and of defence. And the nation will rejoice to learn that no change is deemed necessary in it.
We may, in short, run through all the changes of alarm that were wrung last session, and find in the message their refutation.
JOHN PAGE, of Roswell, has been unanimously elected GOVERNOR of Virginia, to succeed Mr. Monroe, whose constitutional period of office has expired. No citizen of Virginia is a purer patriot than Mr. Page. His best exertions to promote the welfare of his country have been exhibited in all times. He was among the first to assert, and we are justified in saying, he will be among the last to defend the rights of his fellow citizens.
The time of our readers will be profitably and interestingly employed in the
perusal of the President's address to the legislature of Pennsylvania. It forms, in our opinion, a model for similar communications. The sentiments avowed, the objects recommended, and the style employed are dignified, correct, and united; and they have evidently been dictated by feelings that have not ceased to glow at the recollection of the times that tried men's souls. In the scenes of those times Thomas M'Kean took a distinguished part. The vigor of his arm, the energy of his zeal, and the intelligence of his mind, were all in activity. He was a republican then; he is a republican now; and he is one of those who in every vicissitude of fortune has merited the esteem of his country.
Extract of a letter from Nashville, Tennessee to a member of Congress, dated Nov. 22, 1802.
Sir, "The scarcity and high price of salt calls my attention that way. It has lately come to my knowledge that the United States have procured from the Indians a right in perpetuity to the saline on the West side the Wabash near the Ohio. In all probability a law will be passed on the subject, authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to lease out this tract of land, and I take the liberty to offer my ideas on the subject. The principal care should be to guard against a monopoly of that article. This I suppose would be best done and the real interest of the United States best insured by letting the land for a period, say of seven, ten or twelve years, to the highest bidder—not aiming for the first period to obtain the highest price in money for the rent but the greatest quantity of salt. As suppose it might be rented for 5000 dollars per annum without any obligation to make a certain quantity of salt—let it go at half that sum of money or less if the lessee will engage to make 40,000 bushels of salt, and if he will engage to make as much salt as the king at Hildesheim makes, then for a still smaller annual rent—diminishing the annual money rent in proportion as he will make a greater quantity of salt. In reality the expence of preparing for the business ought to make the first year of the lease be nothing other than an obligation to make a certain quantity of salt.
"Before this reaches you, you will have seen the Spanish Intendant of Orleans his proclamation for shutting that port against the citizens of the United States, and probably will be possessed of other information on the subject which I have not. You can scarce conceive how the passions of the citizens of this part of the country are excited by that event. The obscure manner in which the Intendant expresses himself in the beginning of the proclamation, seems as though he had a consciousness he was not acting with an honest intention of fulfilling our treaty with his nation. The treaty provides that his Catholic Majesty will permit the citizens of the United States for the space of three years from this time (27th Oct. 1795,) to deposit their merchandizes and effects in the port of New Orleans, and to export them from thence without paying any other duty than a fair price for the hire of the stores.—And his Majesty promises either to continue this permission if he finds during that time that it is not prejudicial to the interests of Spain.—Or if he should not agree to continue it there, he will assign to them, on another part of the banks of the Mississippi an equivalent establishment! Surely it is not in the spirit and intention of this treaty abruptly to shut the port without any previous notice, and without assigning the equivalent establishment."
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, Dec. 17, 1802.
The Committee of Claims reported on the petition of Joseph Ward, and others, whereupon resolved that the prayer of the petition ought not to be granted.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the whole on the state of the union, Mr. John C. Smith, in the chair.
On the President's Message.
Mr. Dawson then submitted the following resolutions:
1. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that so much of the Message of the President of the United States as relates to our Navigation and the protection of our Commerce ought to be referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
This resolution was objected to by Messrs. Dana, Nicholl, Gilfield, Dennis, Rutledge and Mitchell; on the ground that it was too extensive for reference to a single committee. To overcome this difficulty, Mr. Dennis moved to amend the resolution offered, so as to read, that so much of the Message of the President as relates to discriminating and countervailing duties, and the act of the 11th of Parliament on that subject ought to be referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Carried without a division. The following further resolutions, of-

...to be referred to a select Committee.
Mr. Mitchell offered the following resolution: 5. Resolved, That so much as relates to providing for the return of American seamen discharged in foreign ports and left abroad, ought to be referred to a select committee.
Mr. Nicholson offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the laws for regulating the Militia of the United States ought to be revised and amended.
Mr. Varnum renewed it somewhat modified, so as to read, that so much of the President's message as relates to the militia institutions of the United States ought to be referred to a select committee.
Mr. Randolph offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before this House such papers as are in the possession of the department of state, as relate to the violation on the part of Spain, of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation between the United States of America and the king of Spain.
This resolution was immediately agreed to unanimously, and Messrs Randolph and Elizer appointed the committee.
Mr. Randolph moved the following resolution: Resolved, that the committee of Ways and Means be instructed to enquire whether any and what alterations are necessary in the laws imposing duties on tonnage, and on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the United States.
Mr. Randolph offered a resolution for repealing so much of certain specified laws as related to the establishment of the mint.
According to our usual course, we shall take a concise and immediate notice of the presentation and fate of private Petitions to Congress, and of other business of a subordinate nature, reserving for a day or two a fuller statement which we shall thereby be enabled to give with greater correctness.
According to this plan we now publish more fully several transactions of the House of Representatives since a quorum was formed. Wednesday, Dec. 8. The petitions of Richard Wilson and Nathaniel Seagar of this city, confined for debt, were presented, praying that a special act of Congress may be passed to liberate the petitioners from their confinement. Ordered that the petitions be referred to Messrs. Nicholson, Griswold, Thompson, Hemphill, Thomas, Tenney, and Coodit, to report thereon; and to enquire and report, into the expediency of making a general provision for the relief of insolvent debtors, within the district of Columbia.
...the following standing committees were appointed: Committee of Elections. Messrs. Bacon, Tenney, Coodit, Dennis, Elmer, Stanley and New. Committee of Revision and Unfinished Business. Messrs. Davenport, Alston and Dawson. Committee of Claims. Messrs. J. C. Smith, Gregg, Holmes, Plater, John Smith of N. Y. Moore, and Cutter. Committee of Commerce and Manufactures. Messrs. S. Smith, Dana, Mitchell, Newton, Wylin, Hunt, and Leib.
Friday, Dec. 10. A representation and memorial of Gilbert Combs, of the state of Virginia, was read, stating, that he has discovered a scheme or theory for ascertaining the longitude, which he is desirous of confirming by astronomical observations in different and distant quarters of the globe; and praying as well the patronage of Congress therein, as the pecuniary aid of the government of the United States, under such restrictions as the President of the United States may be authorized to impose.
Saturday, Dec. 11. A petition of James Doherty and others, citizens of the Mississippi Territory, was read, praying that a certain tract of vacant land, in the said Territory, may be granted to Amos Hubbard and Ebenezer Smith, as tenants in common, for the reasons therein specified. Ordered, That the said petition be referred to Mr. Davis, Mr. Green, and Mr. Dennis.
Tuesday, Dec. 14. A petition of William Murray, and others, practitioners of law in the Mississippi Territory, was read, stating that extraordinary pains have been taken to circulate a petition in the said territory, expressive of a number of requests, and among others "that the offices of territorial judges of that government be abolished;" and praying that the said offices may not be discontinued, and that the present judges may hold the same during good behaviour.
Also, the petitions of sundry citizens of the Mississippi Territory, whose names are thereunto subscribed, were presented to the House and read, respectively praying, that the land office to be opened for the said territory, may be held within the bounds of the same, and that the actual settlers on the vacant lands of the United States may have a pre-emption right secured to them; that the right of suffrage may be extended to every male person of full age, being a citizen of the United States, and who has had his residence within the said territory for the last six months preceding the election; that all officers of the territorial government be appointed by the governor of the territory, by and with the advice and consent of the council; and that they shall be removable only by impeachment; and also, that the members of the legislative council be henceforth chosen at the same time, in the same manner, and for the same term, as the members of the House of Representatives of the said territory.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee appointed on the eleventh instant, to whom was referred the petition of James Doherty, and others, citizens of the Mississippi Territory, and that Mr. Lowndes and Mr. Dickson, be added to the committee.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and what amendments are necessary to be made in the acts establishing a post office and post roads within the United States; and that the said committee have power to report by bill, or otherwise.
Mr. Southard, Mr. Clopton, Mr. Boude, Mr. Foster, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Meriwether, and Mr. Henderson, were appointed the committee.
Ordered, That the memorials and petitions of Samuel Corp.—of sundry manufacturers of gun powder,—of hats,—of types,—of brushes,—and of stoneware within the United States; of sundry manufacturers of umbrellas in the city of Philadelphia, and its vicinity, of sundry manufacturers of starch in the city and county of Philadelphia, and of sundry manufacturers of paper in the states of New-Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware; of sundry calico printers in the city of Philadelphia, and elsewhere in the state of Pennsylvania; of sundry citizens of the state of New-Jersey; of sundry cordwainers of the states of Massachusetts and Delaware; and of sundry shoemakers of the town of Lynn, in Massachusetts, and the several reports thereon, made on the tenth of February, the eighth of March, and the sixteenth of April last, be referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufacturers.
A committee of Ways and Means was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Randolph, Griswold, Smilie, Read, Nicholson, Van Rensselaer, and Holland.
We learn that the extreme indisposition of that able and distinguished member
of the house of representatives of the United States, William D. Giles, will probably deprive him of the opportunity of rendering his services during the present session of congress.
Petersburg Paper. FEDERAL MISREPRESENTATION. No. XXIX.
The following falsehoods originally appeared in the Boston Centinel, from which they have been transplanted into the numerous hot-beds of deception throughout the United States.
Boston, Nov. 10. FROM PARIS, Aug. 1, 1802. Mr. Fenwick, the late Consul at Bordeaux, lately applied to President Jefferson for another appointment, the President told him the public voice was so much against him, that he could not give him a public appointment, but observed at the same time, that the Treasury would take care of him—Accordingly Mr. F. is sent to Amsterdam, as banker of the U. S. with a promise that all the monies paid in Europe by the United States, shall go through his hands. Thus a minister of 4500 dollars is displaced to make way for one, who will make out of the U. S. at least 20,000 dollars!! Such is modern economy.
I am informed, that a number of our countrymen have celebrated the 4th July at Bordeaux, in a truly democratic style, with the American Consul as President, and the American Consul for Lisbon, as Vice President. After dinner a number, of democratic toasts were drank; and the President, with a torch, blew up a ginger-bread batter for the occasion, while the music played ca ira, carmagnoie and Marsellois. The day happened to be on the Sabbath, it was proposed to postpone until Monday the celebration.—This however, was overruled by the men of the 'Age of Reason.'
On Wednesday, this piece was inserted in the Washington Federalist. On that very day the President's Message was delivered, in which we find the following declaration: "It has not yet been thought necessary to employ the agent authorised by an act of the last session, for transacting business in Europe relative to debts and loans."
OFFICIAL. Don Diego Moreno, his Catholic Majesty's consul, for North and South-Carolina and Georgia, acquaints the merchants and traders within his consular jurisdiction, that he has received official information from his excellency the governor of St. Augustine, stating that all the ports in that province are shut up to all neutral vessels; but that the citizens of the United States shall be permitted to trade thither in Spanish bottoms, agreeably to the royal order of the 9th June, 1793. November 24.
Virginia Legislature. The following resolution was moved by Col. Larkin Smith, in the house of representatives: "RESOLUTION. The extreme licentiousness of the federal editors in their abuse of the President, has been such as to require a corrective; and as it is highly impolitic, as well as unconstitutional, to place any legal restraint on printing presses, the only mode of counteracting the baneful effects of such publications, should be by an expression of the public will:
Resolved therefore, That the present legislature, as a component part of the community, declare their entire disapprobation of the gross, indecent and unprincipled attacks made on the character of the President of the United States, and so fully and confidently are they assured of the uprightness, and purity of his motives, as well as a sincere and firm belief, that his official duties have been discharged in such a manner as to promote the real interest, happiness and independence of their country; that they are induced to give their unequivocal and decided approbation to every part of his conduct, as far as it has come within their knowledge, and they feel a pleasurable duty in declaring, that there is no man in America, who deserves more of the confidence and support of the people of these United States, than the enlightened, philosophical, benevolent, and patriotic republican, Thomas Jefferson.
Resolved, That the foregoing expression of the sentiments of the House of Representatives, be communicated to the Senate for their approbation."
George Hay is elected a member of the privy council or Council of State, in the room of John Pendleton, resigned; and P. Grymes and Wm. Brokenbrough, are also elected members of the privy council to supply the places of General Wood and John White, whose seats become vacated in June next.
Petersburg, Dec. 14. The legislature of South Carolina hath determined on dividing that state into eight districts, for the purpose of electing representatives to congress.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 14. Yesterday morning arrived here the
Colonel Rockwell, Capt. Dawson, in 52 days from Gibraltar. Captain Dawson informs us, that on the 11th of October, a great battle took place on board the English squadron at Gibraltar—they were continually employed, day and night, taking in provisions and water, for a six months cruise. When this work of preparation was completed, they sailed in a great hurry up to the East, with a long head wind.—The squadron consisted of six 74's and a brig. Their destination was unknown.
When Captain Dawson was coming out, he met an English cutter with dispatches, for Gibraltar. There had not, Capt. D. informs us, been a convoy given to American vessels for 12 weeks.
Two Swedish vessels had been taken off Cape Pallas, the last of September, by Tripolitan cruisers.
On the 12th of Sept. the Tripolitans at Gibraltar applied to the Governor, (Prince Edward) for permission to stop the United States frigate Adams from leaving the port which he refused to do, and gave notice of it to Capt. Campbell, who at 6 P. M. that day, got his frigate under way, and has since continued cruising between Gibraltar and Algiers.
On the 16th of October, the Tripolitans had obtained a passport from the Emperor of Morocco, which was signed by all the Christian Consuls in his dominions, in order to obtain a release from blockade of the Tripolitan cruisers at Gibraltar.—They were preparing for sea, and it was expected they would not be molested by the American squadron, on the ground that any hostile measures on the part of the American squadron, would be a cause of a declaration of war against the United States, by the Emperor of Morocco.
On the 18th of October, an English Cutter, of 14 guns, blew up at Gibraltar, which was caused by two boys carelessly playing with a candle, who unfortunately perished.
New-York, Dec. 14. In addition to our intelligence of yesterday respecting St. Domingo, we learn by a gentleman who came passenger in the brig Olivia that General Le Clerc fell a victim to the Yellow Fever on the 3d November, after a short week's illness; and that on the 9th his body, after being embalmed, was put on board the ship Switture of 74 guns, which sailed the same day for France, accompanied by his lady and family. On the death of Le Clerc an invitation was sent to Port-Republican to General Rochambeau, and he sailed immediately to take the command at the Cape. The Olivia, on her departure, passed the vessel which had the General on board. Christophe, Dessalines, and Clerveaux, had revolted from the French. Dessalines was killed in an attack upon St. Marc's; and Christophe was wounded in an engagement at the Cape, in which the Negroes sustained considerable loss. All the ports of the north and west sides of the island, excepting Cape Francois, St. Marc's, and Port-Republican, were evacuated. The number of French troops at the Cape is estimated at 3000, regular and well disciplined. Business very dull at every port in the island. The embargo recently laid upon American vessels was taken off.
A LETTER FROM THE COUNCIL OF STATE TO JAMES MONROE, WITH HIS ANSWER. Richmond, December 7, 1802. Dear Sir,
The time for which you have been elected Chief Magistrate of this commonwealth being nearly at an end, we cannot permit it to expire without gratifying our feelings in discharging a duty which we owe to you. Your conduct during the whole of your administration, has been marked with a propriety of deportment towards us as members of the council that deserves our sincere acknowledgements. We have been witnesses of your unwearied application in the discharge of the most minute, as well as the most important duties assigned to you, and we assure you that the integrity, ability and patriotism with which you have executed every function of your office, merit and receive our decided approbation.
We know your value as a man; and as a citizen; and have always found you the undeviating friend of our republican institutions. For the sake of your country may you live long and that you may enjoy the happiness which you have so honestly earned by the purity of your private life; and by the many and meritorious services you have in every situation rendered to your country, is the sincere wish of your friends and fellow citizens.
John Guerrant, Alex. M'Rae, Wm. Foushee, Alex. Stuart, S. Tyler. James Monroe, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. ANSWER. Richmond, Dec. 7, 1802. Gentlemen,
Your very obliging and friendly communication of this date, merits and receives my warmest acknowledgement.
At the moment of retiring from the office of Chief Magistrate, which I have held the last constitutional term of three years, I cannot be indifferent to the good opinion of those with whom I have so long acted. Sensible of what was due to the just rights of the Council of State and to the merit of the members who composed it, it was my earnest desire as it was my duty, to respect those claims in our official intercourse; and it is highly gratifying to me, to find that my endeavours were not ineffectual. I am sure, I should have deemed myself the mere culpable, as the generous example of a contrary conduct was always presented to me on its part.
All my official acts have been known to the Council of State, in their commencement and conclusion. You therefore have it completely in your power to judge of the propriety of my conduct in every transaction. That it has your approbation is a circumstance which will at all times give me unfeigned pleasure. Having labored long to the utmost of my powers in support of our republican institutions, that cause can never be indifferent to me. That it may prosper and that you may long live to enjoy the fruit of your upright, uniform and able support of it, is the earnest wish of your sincere friend and fellow citizen. JAMES MONROE.
Samuel Maclay is elected Senator of the U. State for Pennsylvania.
New-York, Dec. 16. By the arrivals here yesterday from Greenock and Bristol, we have received London, Bristol, Liverpool and Glasgow papers, to the 2d ult.
Great Britain is putting on a hostile appearance. In all her sea ports, the greatest activity prevails, in recruiting for seamen, and victualling and manning her fleets with the greatest expedition. Ships of war and packets, victualled for six months, with sealed orders, have sailed from England in every direction. The squadron which recently sailed up the Mediterranean from Gibraltar, is to be reinforced by several additional ships from England; and the command of the force, in that sea, is to be conferred on General Oakes.
The cause of these hostile appearances, is imputed to the recent interference of France, in the internal affairs of the Swiss Cantons—and of a suspicion, that the means to renew her designs upon Turkey and Egypt, and to obtain possession of Malta. The British, however, seem determined to resist the designs of this mighty Colossus, which aims at universal power; and, if not prevented, would bestride the whole world.
The markets in England, with very little variation, continued much the same as by former advices.
Mr. Richardson is elected Governor of South Carolina; and Pierce Butler, Senator of the U. S. in the room of Mr. Colhoun, deceased. These are unequivocal evidences of the republicanism of South Carolina.
To Rent on moderate terms. A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE ON South Capitol Street—In front is a large floor completely fitted up for the wet and dry goods business, with a Parlor adjoining, which may be used separate from the House, and leave sufficient room for the accommodation of a private family—a kitchen with servants room over—with a small smoke House adjoining—three stall stable and included garden. Enquire of Mr. CHARLES VARDEN, New Jersey Avenue, or on the Premises, of THOMAS JONES. Nov. 25.
GENUINE WINES. Madeira, Sherry, Port, Lisbon, Claret, &c. Philadelphia and London Porter, Cognac and Peach Brandy, Jamaica and Antigua Spirit, Cordials and Syrups, Sweet Meats, Fresh Fruit, Fresh Teas, Coffee and Sugars, Spanish Segars in boxes and Indian baskets, Garden seeds and flower roots, Shoes, and pewter ink flasks. With sundry articles of Groceries for sale at Reduced prices, by JOHN GOULDING, Broker. December 8.
FOR SALE. A likely young NEGRO WOMAN. A GOOD House servant—Enquire at the Office of the National Intelligencer. ALSO, TO LET—A convenient Two story Brick dwelling House, &c. near the Capitol—Enquire as above. Nov. 22.
Thomas Carpenter, TAYLOR. HAS received a very handsome assortment of goods consisting of superfine cloths, cassimeres and corings of all colours. Patent water proof Cloths, Silk and woolen Mole skins, Tillynettes, velveteens, &c. of superior quality. From which, and an acquisition of the newest fashions and the best workmen, he can assure whatever commanded. Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's square, and New Jersey Avenue, about eight houses from Capitol square. Dec. 7, 1802.

PROPOSALS
FOR CARRYING
Mails of the United States
On the following Post-Roads, Will be received at the GENERAL POST OFFICE at WASHINGTON, until the 18th day of January, inclusive.
IN DELAWARE.
1. From Wilmington by New-Castle, St. George's-town, Cantwell's bridge, Duck Creek, Dover, Frederica, Milford, Georgestown, Trap, Snowhill, Hornetown, Drummond and Northampton c. h. to the Ferry Landing, three times a week.
April 1st to November 15th.
Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 11 a. m. arrive at Dover same days by 9 p. m.—Leave Dover every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 a. m. and arrive at Drummond the next day, Wednesday, Friday and Monday, by 8 p. m. and arrive at the Ferry Landing on Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, by noon.— Returning —Leave the Ferry Landing every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at noon. Leave Drummond every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 6 a. m. arrive at Dover the next day on Wednesday, Friday and Monday, by 8 p. m. Leave Dover every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, at 4 a. m. and arrive at Wilmington the same days by 2 p. m.
November 15th to April 1st.
Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 6 a. m. arrive at Dover same days by 6 p. m. Leave Dover every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 5 a. m. and arrive at Drummond on Wednesday, Friday and Monday, by 8 p. m. and arrive at the Ferry Landing on Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, by noon.— Returning —Leave the Ferry Landing every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 10 a. m. and arrive at Dover the next Wednesday, Saturday and Monday, by 8 p. m. Leave Dover every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, at 6 a. m. and arrive at Wilmington same days by 6 p. m.
2. From Frederica by Berly-town and Whiteyburg to Greensboro', in Maryland, once a week. Leave Frederica every Friday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Greensboro' by 11 a. m. Leave Greensboro' every Friday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Frederica by 8 p. m.
3. From Lewis-town by Broadkill Landing, George-town, Bridge Branch, North W. P. Bridge and New-Market, Md. to Cambridge, Md. once a week. Leave Lewis-town every Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at George-town by noon. Leave George-town every Tuesday at 1 p. m. arrive at Cambridge on Wednesday by 6 p. m. Returning —Leave Cambridge every Thursday at noon, and arrive at Lewis-town on Friday by 8 p. m.
4. From George-town by Concord and Laurel to Salisbury, Md. once a week. Leave George-town every Friday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Salisbury by 6 p. m. Leave Salisbury every Saturday at 6 a. m. and arrive at George-town by 6 p. m.
IN MARYLAND.
5. From Elkton by Warwick, Sassafras-town, Massys-town, Bridge-town, Sadlers, Bear-town, Greensboro', Denton and Hillboro', to Easton, once a week. Leave Elkton every Tuesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Easton on Thursday by 10 a. m. Returning —Leave Easton every Thursday at 2 p. m. arrive at Greensboro' by 3 p. m. and arrive at Elkton on Saturday by 6 p. m.
6. From Wilmington, De. by Christiana, Middletown, Warwick, George-town, Chester-town, Church-hill, Centreville, Queens-town, Shark-town and Kent Island, to Annapolis, twice a week. Leave Wilmington every Tuesday and Friday at 5 a. m. and arrive at Chester-town by 8 p. m. Leave Chester-town every Wednesday and Saturday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Centreville by 10 a. m. and at Annapolis by 8 p. m. Leave Annapolis every Friday and Tuesday at 4 a. m. arrive at Centreville at 2 p. m. Leave Centreville at 3 p. m. arrive at Chester-town by 8 p. m. Leave Chester-town every Saturday and Wednesday by 5 a. m. and arrive at Wilmington at 6 p. m.
7. From Centreville to Easton twice a week. Leave Centreville every Wednesday and Saturday at noon, and arrive at Easton by 6 p. m. Returning —Leave Easton every Tuesday and Friday at 7 a. m. arrive at Centreville by 1 p. m. Leave same at 2 p. m. and arrive at Chester-town by 8 p. m.
8. From Annapolis by Queen Ann's and Lower Marlboro' to Washington city, once a week. Leave Annapolis every Monday and Thursday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Washington by 6 p. m. Leave Washington every Monday and Thursday at 6 a. m. arrive at Annapolis by 6 p. m.
9. From Easton by Cambridge, Vienna, Salisbury, Snowhill, Princis Ann, Vienna, Salisbury and Cambridge, to Easton, once a week. Leave Easton every Thursday at 5 a. m. arrive at Cambridge by 11 a. m. and arrive at Snowhill on Friday at half past 8 p. m.
Leave Snowhill every Saturday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Easton on Monday by 6 p. m.
10. From Hartford to Bell-Air once a week. Leave Bell-Air every Tuesday at 7 a. m. arrive at Hartford by 9 a. m. Leave Hartford at 11 a. m. and arrive at Bell-Air at 1 p. m.
11. From Baltimore by Liberty-town to Frederick-town, and from thence by New-Market to Baltimore, twice a week. Leave Baltimore every Thursday and Saturday at 6 a. m. arrive at Frederick-town by 6 p. m. Leave Frederick-town every Friday and Sunday at 6 a. m. arrive at Baltimore by 7 p. m.
12. From Baltimore by Ellicott's Lower Mills, Brookville, Montgomery c. h. and Charlesburg, to Leesburg, Va. once a week. Leave Leesburg every Thursday at 6 a. m. arrive at Baltimore on Friday at 10 a. m. Leave Baltimore every Friday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Leesburg on Saturday by 6 p. m.
13. From Baltimore to Annapolis three times a week. Leave Baltimore every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a. m. and arrive at Annapolis same days by 5 p. m. Returning —Leave Annapolis every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 8 a. m. and arrive at Baltimore same days by 5 p. m.
14. From Annapolis by Tracey's Landing, Lower Marlboro', Huntingdon and Calvert c. h. to St. Leonard's, once a week. Leave Annapolis every Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at St. Leonard's on Wednesday by 10 a. m. Leave St. Leonard's every Wednesday at 2 p. m. arrive at Lower Marlboro' on Thursday. Leave Lower Marlboro' every Monday at 8 a. m. and arrive at Annapolis by 5 p. m.
15. From Washington city by Unity-town, Holaburn, Brookville, Howard, Puff's mill and Wright's mill, to Taneyton, once a week. Leave Washington city by Wednesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Taneyton by 6 p. m. on Thursday. Leave Taneyton every Friday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Washington on Saturday by 6 p. m.
16. From Washington city by Georgetown, Montgomery c. h. and Clark'sboro' to Frederick-town, three times a week. Leave Washington city every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 a. m. arrive at Frederick-town same days by 6 p. m. Returning —Leave Frederick-town every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 4 a. m. and arrive at Washington same days by 6 p. m.
17. From Frederick-town by Wood'sboro', Taneyton, Peterham, Pa. and Hanover to York, Pa. once a week. Leave Frederick-town every Monday at 6 a. m. arrive at York by 6 p. m. Returning —Leave York every Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at Frederick-town same day by 6 p. m.
18. From Frederick-town by Middle-town, Boonboro', Hager's-town and Green-Cattle, to Chambersburg, Pa. twice a week. Leave Frederick-town every Sunday and Friday at 4 a. m. arrive at Hager's-town by 11 a. m. Leave Hager's-town at half past 11, and arrive at Chambersburg same days by 7 p. m. Returning —Leave Chambersburg every Monday and Friday at 11 p. m. arrive at Hager's-town on Tuesday and Saturday at half past 12 p. m. Leave Hager's-town at 1 p. m. and arrive at Frederick-town same days by 8 p. m.
19. From Hager's-town by Hancock, Berkley Springs, and Old-town, to Cumberland, once a week. Leave Hager's-town every Tuesday at 2 p. m. arrive at Cumberland on Thursday by 2 p. m. Returning —Leave Cumberland every Saturday at 8 p. m. arrive at Hager's-town on Tuesday at 10 a. m.
20. From Frederick-town by New-town, Harper's ferry, Charles-town and Shepherd's-town, to Martinsburg, Va. once a week. Leave Frederick-town every Wednesday at 8 a. m. arrive at Charles-town by 5 p. m. Leave Charles-town every Wednesday at 6 p. m. arrive at Martinsburg on Thursday at 9 a. m. Leave Martinsburg every Thursday at noon, arrive at Harper's ferry by 3 p. m. Leave Harper's ferry on Tuesday at 9 a. m. arrive at Frederick-town by 6 p. m.
21. From Frederick-town to Leesburg once a week. Leave Frederick-town every Friday at noon, arrive at Leesburg by 8 p. m. Leave Leesburg every Thursday at 8 p. m. arrive at Frederick-town on Friday by 11 a. m.
22. From Washington city by Piscataway, Port Tobacco, Allen's Creek, Newport, Chaptico, Leonard-town, Great Mill and St. Inigoes, to the Ridge. Leave Washington every Monday and Friday at 7 a. m. and arrive at Port Tobacco by 5 p. m. Leave Port Tobacco every Tuesday at 4 a. m. arrive at Leonard-town by 4 p. m. Leave Leonard-town at half past 4 p. m. and arrive at the Ridge on Wednesday by 4 p. m. Returning —Leave the Ridge on Thursday at 6 a. m. arrive at Port Tobacco Friday by 6 p. m. Leave Port Tobacco on Saturday at 4 a. m. arrive at Washington by 4 p. m.
23. From Piscataway to Alexandria once a week. Leave Piscataway every Saturday at 6 a. m. arrive at Alexandria by 10 a. m. Leave Alexandria every Saturday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Piscataway by 6 p. m.
24. From Washington by Upper Marlboro', Nottingham, Lower Marlboro', Aquasco, Benedict and Charlotte
Hall, to Chaptico, once a week. Leave Washington every Saturday at 5 a. m. and arrive at Chaptico on Sunday by 6 p. m. Leave Chaptico every Monday at 8 a. m. and arrive at Washington on Wednesday by 3 p. m.
IN VIRGINIA.
25. From Hagerstown, Md. by Williamsport, Martinsburg, Winchester, Stevensburg or Newtown, Strasburg, Woodstock, New Market & Harrisonburg to Staunton once a week. Leave Hagerstown every Tuesday at 2 p. m. arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 10 a. m. Leave Winchester at 11 a. m. arrive at Staunton on Friday by a. m. Returning —Leave Staunton every Friday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Hagerstown the next Monday at 10 a. m.
26. From Washington City by George town to Prospect Hill once a week. Leave Washington every Tuesday at 9 a. m. and arrive at Prospect Hill by 3 p. m. Returning —Leave Prospect Hill every Monday at 10 a. m. and arrive at Washington by 5 p. m.
27. From Alexandria by Prospect Hill, Hillsboro', Leesburg, Waterford, Charles-town and Battletown to Winchester once a week. Leave Alexandria every Tuesday at 10 a. m. arrive at Prospect Hill by 3 p. m. Leave Prospect Hill at half past 3 p. m. and arrive at Charles-town on Wednesday at 5 p. m. Leave Charles-town at 6 p. m. arrive at Winchester on Thursday by noon. Returning —Leave Winchester on Saturday at 11 a. m. arrive at Charles-town by 6 p. m. Leave Charles-town at 7 p. m. arrive at Prospect Hill on Monday by 9 a. m. and at Alexandria by 4 p. m.
28. From Washington City by Fairfax c. h. Centerville, Middleburg, Goosey, Millwood, Paris, Winchester, Romney and Western-port to Green Glades, once a week 172 miles. Leave Washington City every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Fairfax c. h. by 5 p. m. Leave Fairfax c. h. at half past 5 p. m. arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 8 a. m. arrive at Romney on Monday at 7 a. m. and at Green Glades by 8 p. m. Returning —Leave Green Glades on Tuesday at 4 a. m. arrive at Romney at 5 p. m. arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 5 p. m. at Fairfax c. h. on Friday by 5 and a half a. m. Leave Fairfax c. h. at 6 a. m. and arrive at Washington by 9 a. m.
29. From the Green Glades by Clark'sburg to Marietta once a week, 168 miles. Leave the Green Glades every Tuesday at 4 a. m. arrive at Marietta on Friday by 10 a. m. Leave Marietta every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at the Green Glades the next Monday by 8 p. m.
30. From Romney by Springfield, Frankfort and Cresap'sburg to Cumberland once a week. Leave Romney every Monday at 9 a. m. arrive at Cumberland by 6 p. m. Leave Cumberland every Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at Romney by 6 p. m.
31. From Romney to Moorfields once a week, and from thence by Frankfort to Bath c. h. once in two weeks. Leave Romney every Monday at 9 a. m. arrive at Moorfields by 4 p. m. Leave Moorfields every other Monday at 4 p. m. arrive at Bath c. h. on Wednesday by 7 p. m. Leave Bath c. h. every other Thursday at 6 a. m. arrive at Moorfields on Saturday by 9 a. m. Leave Moorfields every other Saturday and every other Tuesday at 9 a. m. arrive at Romney by 7 p. m.
32. From Alexandria by Fairfax c. h. Centerville, Hay-Market, Buckland, Fauquier c. h. and Jefferson-ton to Culpeper c. h. once a week. Leave Alexandria every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Fairfax c. h. by 5 p. m. Leave Fairfax c. h. at half past 5 p. m. arrive at Culpeper the next Monday at 10 a. m. Returning —Leave Culpeper c. h. every Monday at 2 p. m. arrive at Fairfax c. h. the next Friday by 5 and a half a. m. Leave Fairfax c. h. at 6 a. m. arrive at Alexandria by 9 a. m.
33. From Centerville to Leesburg once a week. Leave Centerville every Saturday at 6 a. m. arrive at Leesburg by 11 a. m. Returning —Leave Leesburg every Saturday at 1 p. m. arrive at Centerville.
34. From Frederickburg by Stevenburg and Culpeper c. h. to Madison c. h. Orange c. h. Culpeper and Stevenburg to Frederickburg once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Tuesday at 10 a. m. arrive at Culpeper c. h. on Wednesday by 11 a. m. Leave Culpeper c. h. at noon, arrive at Madison c. h. by 2 p. m. Returning —Leave Madison c. h. every Sunday at 3 p. m. arrive at Frederickburg on Tuesday by 6 a. m.
35. From Frederickburg by Orange c. h. and Milton to Charlottesville twice a week. Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday and Saturday at 6 p. m. arrive at Charlottesville on Friday and Monday by 10 a. m. Returning —Leave Charlottesville every Monday and Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Frederickburg on Tuesday and Saturday by 9 p. m.
36. From Charlottesville by New-York, Staunton, Middlebrook, Brownburg, Lexington, Natural Bridge, Fincaite, Montgomery c. h. and New-Dublin to Wythe c. h. once a week. Leave
Charlottesville every Friday by 2 p. m. arrive at Wythe c. h. the next Monday 8 p. m. Leave Wythe c. h. every Tuesday at 8 a. m. and arrive at Charlottesville next Friday by 10 a. m.
37. From Wythe c. h. by Abingdon, Sullivan c. h. Roselle, Hawkins c. h. Oresville and Rutledge to Knoxville once a week. Leave Wythe c. h. every Tuesday at 4 a. m. arrive at Knoxville next Friday by 10 a. m. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Wythe c. h. the next Monday by 8 p. m.
38. From Staunton by Kinkaid's, Warm Springs or Bath c. h. Morris's, Callaghan's and Sulphur Springs to Lewisburg and from thence by Union-town & the Sweet Springs, Callaghan's, and the same route from thence to Staunton once a week. Leave Staunton every Saturday at 11 a. m. arrive at Lewisburg on Monday by 10 p. m. Leave Lewisburg every Tuesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Staunton the next Saturday at 8 a. m.
39. From Lewisburg by Bowyers, Huls and Morris's to Kanawha c. h. once in two weeks. Leave Lewisburg every other Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at Kanawha c. h. on Thursday at 4 p. m. Leave Kanawha c. h. every other Friday at 6 a. m. arrive at Lewisburg next Monday by 6 p. m.
40. From Frederickburg by Thornburg, Gilesburg, Chesterfield c. h. Oxford, Crewflore, Goochland c. h. Columbia, Yanceyville, Louisa c. h. Hyde's old Store, and Spottsylvania c. h. to Frederickburg once a week, to pass from Frederickburg alternately by Spottsylvania c. h. and by Thornburg. Leave Frederickburg every Tuesday at 11 a. m. and arrive at Goochland c. h. on Thursday by 6 p. m. Leave Goochland c. h. every Friday at 6 a. m. arrive at Frederickburg the next Tuesday by 7 a. m.
41. From Frederickburg by Port-Royal, Layton's, Lloyd's, Tappahannock, Urbanna, Shackelford's and Gloucester c. h. to York town once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday at 2 p. m. arrive at Tappahannock on Thursday at 6 p. m. Leave Tappahannock at 7 p. m. arrive at York town on Saturday by 6 p. m. Returning —Leave York town every Saturday at 6 p. m. arrive at Tappahannock on Monday by 7 p. m. Leave Tappahannock at 8 p. m. arrive at Frederickburg on Wednesday by 10 a. m.
42. From Frederickburg by King George c. h. Broadfield, Mattox Bridge, Leeds-town, Templeman's Cross Roads, Richmond c. h. Faruham, Kinfaile, and Northumberland c. h. to Lancaster c. h. once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday at 2 p. m. arrive at Lancaster c. h. the next Saturday by 6 p. m. Returning —Leave Lancaster c. h. every Saturday at 10 p. m. and arrive at Frederickburg the next Wednesday by 10 a. m.
43. From Richmond by Goochland c. h. and Columbia to Charlottesville once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday noon and arrive at Charlottesville on Friday by 10 a. m. Leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Richmond on Monday at 6 a. m.
44. From Charlottesville by Warren, Warminster, New-Market, New-Glasgow and Madison to Lynchburg once a week. Leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Lynchburg on Monday by 5 p. m. Leave Lynchburg every Wednesday noon, arrive at Charlottesville on Friday by 10 a. m.
45. From Richmond by Hopkins' Powhatan c. h. Carterville, New-Canton, Buckingham c. h. Bent Creek, Lynchburg, New-London and Liberty to Fincastle once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at noon, arrive at Powhatan c. h. on Thursday at 9 a. m. arrive at Fincastle the next Saturday by 6 a. m. Returning —Leave Fincastle every Saturday at 10 p. m. arrive at Powhatan c. h. the next Tuesday by 3 p. m. Leave Powhatan c. h. at 4 p. m. and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday by 10 a. m.
46. From Liberty by Rocky Mount to Henry c. h. once a week. Leave Liberty every Saturday at 1 p. m. arrive at Henry c. h. on Sunday by 6 p. m. Leave Henry c. h. every Friday at 6 a. m. arrive at Liberty on Saturday by 11 a. m.
47. From Powhatan c. h. by Cumberland c. h. Ca Ira, Farnalville, Prince Edward c. h. and Charlotte c. h. to Halifax c. h. once a week. Leave Powhatan c. h. every Thursday at 10 a. m. arrive at Halifax c. h. on Saturday by 4 p. m. Leave Halifax c. h. every Saturday at 10 p. m. arrive at Powhatan the next Tuesday by 1 p. m.
48. From Halifax c. h. by Halifax old town, Pittsylvania c. h. Peytonburg, Henry c. h. Patrick c. h. Bishop's Furnace, N. C. to Germanton, N. C. once a week. Leave Halifax c. h. every Saturday at 10 p. m. arrive at Germanton the next Wednesday by 10 a. m. Leave Germanton every Wednesday at 2 p. m. arrive at Halifax the next Saturday by 8 p. m.
49. From Halifax c. h. to Danville once a week. Leave Danville every Saturday at 6 a. m. arrive at Halifax c. h. by 4 p. m. Leave Halifax c. h. every Saturday at 8 p. m. arrive at Danville on Sunday by 6 p. m.
(To be Continued.)
FOR SALE OR RENT.
THAT elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, on the corner of Falls & Frederick Street in George Town, lately occupied by Mr. Pison.
Likewise,
THE two well finished three story BRICK HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mr. SAMUEL H. SMITH Printer, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town. Geo. Town, Oct. 29.
TO RENT,
After the last day of the present month,
THE HOUSE now in the tenure of Doctor BULLUS, situated between the six and seven Buildings—it is calculated for a store & dwelling, it being a corner house, three stories high—ALSO, a good stable and coach house a well inclosed garden, &c.
For terms, application may be made to the Subscriber,
JOEL BROWN.
Nov. 17.
TO RENT,
And possession given immediately,
A TWO STORY brick house on F Street near the War Office, containing two parlors, six bed rooms, and a kitchen, with an excellent garden, coach house, stable, &c.—The house is newly painted and papered; it was formerly occupied by Mr. Dexter, and lately by Mr. John Brown. Enquire of Clement Dorsey, Esq. George-Town; or of the subscriber, who has for sale a well finished three story brick house opposite the Six Buildings, and a variety of City Lots in the most eligible situations. The above House will be sold for less than any gentleman could build it, the payments will be made easy on the whole of the above property.
WILLIAM DYER.
April 7, 1802. Building Materials will be taken in part payment. W.D.
FOR SALE.
Stack and Common Bricks, Scantling, Firewood, Slate, Coals.
Apply to JAMES O'BRIEN, Carrollsburg. Oct. 29. psam
City Hotel, BROADWAY NEW-YORK.
THE Subscriber most respectfully informs his friends and the public, that the above Hotel will be opened on the first of May ensuing, when their patronage is earnestly solicited. He avails himself of this opportunity to return his sincere and grateful thanks to those societies, parties, and gentlemen, who have given him their support, and assures them that a continuance of their favors will be a stimulus to future exertions to please; and that the utmost attention shall be given for their comfort and accommodation.
Boarding may be had by the day, week, month, or year. Families travelling, may be elegantly accommodated with lodging and sitting rooms; and, if preferred, have dinners &c. in their apartments.
The Hotel being so well known, it is almost useless to say, that it is situated in one of the most healthy and pleasant parts of the city; commanding an extensive view in every direction, not only of the city itself, but also of the Narrows, the North and East Rivers, the State of New-Jersey, York and Long-Island &c. &c.
A handsome coffee-room will be fitted up in the principal story; where gentlemen may have tea, coffee, chocolate, soups, and refreshments in general, at the shortest notice. All the leading newspapers in the union, will be regularly taken in.
Public dinners and suppers in a plain or elegant style either for large or small parties. Also, beef steaks, oysters, &c. regularly furnished. An ordinary every day at half past 2 o'clock, by the public's obedient servant,
JOHN LOVETT.
N. B. Rooms to let by the month or year. April 21, 1802. epit
The George Town and Annapolis STAGE,
WILL commence on the first Monday in October next to run three times a week; leave Annapolis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and return from George Town every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday—Fare and allowance as usual.
JOSEPH SEMMES, JOHN SMITH.
This is intended to accommodate such gentlemen and ladies as are going to and from Frederick and Hager's-Town. October 11th, 1802. tf.
The Subscriber has for Sale,
London particular Madeira Wine, in pipes and quarter casks; West-India Rum in hds. and barrels; Brown Sugar of excellent quality; and 55 bbls. of Cargo Beef. WM. BRENT. Washington, Nov. 12. tf.
Members of Congress, Travellers, and those gentlemen whose business call them to the City of Washington, are respectfully informed that the subscriber has established the
UNION TAVERN & WASHINGTON HOTEL,
On Pennsylvania Avenue, first house east of the President's, and one mile from the Capitol.
THERE is a pavement all the way, and the accommodations are equal to any in the United States, having thirty rooms fitted up in an elegant manner. Also, a large Coffee Room, 34 feet by 22—and a room over the same, now finishing, convenient for the reception of any public meeting, with a pleasant view of the Potomac and the surrounding country. All the principal newspapers in the Union are taken and regularly fed.
WILLIAM LOVELL.
N. B.—To Let, a coach and single horse chair. Nov. 29. 3m.