The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1803-01-07 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. III
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCXLI.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
From the RICHMOND EXAMINER of Dec. 29.
The following sketch from the pen of a gentleman of the law, of the proceedings which took place on Thursday and Friday last, in relation to the binding of George Hay, to keep the peace, and J. T. Callender to his good behaviour, is believed to be a faithful account of the subject, and a well-considered view of the arguments of the counsel for the plaintiff and the defendants. It is almost impossible upon such occasions, to recollect and report all that may be advanced by either party to a cause; the very words in which gentlemen, animated their ideas, and arguments, cannot be supposed to be precisely remembered. This will be our apology for any omission. But we believe at the same time, that no argument materially bearing on the point of law, has been omitted; and we are satisfied that nothing on either side has been added. If, however, after every attention, any error has crept in, we shall look for correction, from the candour and sense of propriety of the gentlemen who were respectively engaged as advocates for or against Mr. Hay or J. T. Callender.
On Thursday and Friday last, discussions took place at the Court House, in this city, which excited considerable interest, and attracted considerable attention. It is well known that in consequence of a publication in the Recorder of four weeks past, Mr. George Hay gave Mr. Callender a beating. This took place on Monday the 20th inst. On the next day in the evening, Mr. Callender applied to Mr. John Foster, mayor of the city, for a warrant to bring Mr. Hay before him, for the purpose of binding him over to keep the peace. On Thursday, (that being the day appointed) Mr. Callender and his counsel appeared before the mayor, as also did Mr. Hay and his counsel Mr. Wickham, and Mr. M'Rea. Mr. Callender swore that he apprehended personal danger from Mr. Hay, and it was contended on his part, that he had sworn he had such fears, and as Mr. Hay had already given evidence of a disposition to break the peace, he ought to be bound over to keep it. Mr. Hay on his part made a solemn declaration, which by him was twice repeated, that he would not touch Callender, unless Callender again provoked him by his nefarious libels against him. That if Callender would let him alone, he would also let Callender alone. That Callender's security was in his own hands. That the beating which had been inflicted on Callender was provoked by him. He called on the magistrate and every other person to say whether Callender was in any danger from him after the solemn declaration thus made, unless he himself should provoke it. Evidence was also introduced to prove that Callender was unworthy of credit, and it was contended by Hay's counsel, that from the evidence which was introduced, no reliance ought to be placed on his oath by any magistrate, or court of justice. They therefore concluded that Mr. Hay ought not to be bound to keep the peace. The mayor immediately decided against Mr. Hay, and he was accordingly bound in a recognizance, himself in 500 dollars, and his security in the same sum, to appear before the court of sessions for this city on the second Monday in next month, and to keep the peace in the mean time towards all the citizens of the Commonwealth, and particularly towards Thompson Callender.
The day on which the warrant was issued on Mr. Hay, he applied to the mayor for a warrant against Pace and Callender, publishers and editors of the Recorder, for the purpose of binding them over to their good behaviour. The mayor refused the warrant. Application was then made to a justice of the peace for the county of Henrico for the warrant, which was granted. After Mr. Hay had been bound over, 4 of the magistrates of Henrico commenced their session on the warrant, which had been issued against Pace and Callender, who appeared before them, and at the request of Mr. Rind it was postponed until the next day. The principle contended for on that day by Rind was, that Callender had a right to select his judge, and he did select Mr. William Mayo.
On Friday the parties appeared before the same justices. Mr. Rind and Mr. William Marshall objected in the first place to the jurisdiction of the magistrates. They said that Mr. Hay, and Messrs. Pace and Callender were all citizens of Richmond. That the magistrates of Richmond had an exclusive jurisdiction in all criminal cases, and in cases of breach
of penal laws within their city. That the judges of the superior courts were conservators of the peace throughout the commonwealth, but that justices of the peace had jurisdiction only within their counties, and corporations respectively. They admitted that the court of Henrico could take cognizance of civil pleas between citizens of Richmond, but denied that the law gave them jurisdiction in the cases before mentioned. On the other side it was urged that the city of Richmond was in the county of Henrico, that the law gave to the county court a concurrent jurisdiction with the city court as well in criminal cases, and breaches of penal laws, as in civil cases; that the justices of Henrico were conservators of the peace throughout the county of Henrico, and that there was no absurdity in supposing such concurrent jurisdiction. That the district & county courts had in many instances such concurrent jurisdiction, from which benefits, and not evils result. The justices decided that they had jurisdiction within the city, and that such had been exercised for many years.
Mr. M'Rea introduced the case. He said that yesterday Mr. Hay had been bound over to keep the peace in consequence of a beating which he had inflicted on Callender, and which every man would say had been deservedly inflicted: Mr. Hay's hands had been bound up, and he would be prevented from avenging himself, although Callender should continue to publish the most atrocious calumnies against his character, although he again should attempt to stab his reputation, and should again issue against him libels, which have a natural tendency to stir up men's blood. He said it was well known that Pace and Callender, publishers of the vilest falsehoods against Mr. Hay, and he only asked that the same measure of justice which had been yesterday assigned to Callender, should now be given to him; he asked that while he was restrained, his adversary should not be free to injure him. He produced a bundle of the Recorders; he would not read them; he said the justices all knew that the most infamous falsehoods, the most abominable libels, the most malignant attacks against the wisest and most virtuous of our citizens, that were issued from any press, had appeared in those papers.
Mr. M'Rea then proceeded to read the law under which Mr. Hay applied to them for justice. In the revised code of the Virginia laws, page 100, the judges and justices who are thereby made conservators of the peace, are authorised to demand surety and mainprize of their good behaviour from such persons as be "not of good fame." To understand properly the meaning of these words and to ascertain whether surety of their good behaviour ought to be required of Callender and Pace, under the act of assembly which had been read, Mr. M'Rea said, it was necessary to refer to British authorities, which would show the construction put by their courts upon the same words which were also used in the statute of 1. 4. which construction he contended it would be proper for the magistrates to adopt in this case, in conformity to the practice of the court of appeals. In 4th Bacon's Abridgment p. 697, it is said, "a good deal is meant by the words them that be not of good fame ;" which are words of great latitude, left to the discretion of the justices. Amongst other examples it is there said, the author of an obscene book, and also one who calls another a liar before a large concourse of people, may be bound to their good behaviour, as persons of bad fame. In 4th Blackstone, page 256, it is said a man may be bound over to his good behaviour for causes of scandal against good manners, as well as against the peace. In 15th Viner, page 87, a writing full of obscene ribaldry, which does not reflect upon any person in particular, is not a libel, but the author may be bound to his good behaviour. He also referred to 1st Hawkins, page 132, where it is said that the words "of bad fame," apply to those persons who are of scandalous behaviour generally; that the magistrate has a discretionary power of taking security of those whom he has just cause to suspect as dangerous, quarrelsome, or scandalous, and amongst others, from common drunkards, &c. In Burn's Justice, page 685, and Dalton, page 294, libellers are shown to be persons of bad fame from whom surety may be demanded.
Mr. M'Rea made the application of each of these cases to Callender and Pace in a very forcible manner. He asked whether any man present could say that Callender was a person of good fame; he paused for a considerable time. An universal silence prevailed. No one can with truth affirm that James T. Callen-
der is a man of good fame. He considered Mr. Pace as equally a person of bad fame, and that the only difference between him and Callender was, that Pace was more insignificant. They were jointly editors of the Recorder which teemed with defamation and libels. He concluded by hoping that the justices would require security from Pace and Callender for their good behaviour.
Mr. Rind said that he considered this as a case of great moment. If the magistrates should decide against Pace and Callender, he would say that the liberty of the press was gone, and with it, that the liberty of Virginia was trodden under foot. Should they so decide, he would farther say, that the right to a trial by jury was entirely destroyed. He quoted the article in the bill of rights which declares, that the freedom of the press was one of the greatest bulwarks of liberty, and that it could never be restrained but by despotic governments. He said that if the magistrates bound over the defendants, or if the defendants should not be able to obtain security for their good behaviour, and in consequence of it they should be imprisoned, their press would be effectually stopped; the press would no longer be free. He asked them whether they would be instrumental in destroying that palladium of our rights, that bulwark of our liberty. He quoted the bill of rights which secures to the citizens the trial by jury. He said that if the magistrates were to do that which had been asked of them, they would usurp the power of juries. Callender and Pace required to be tried by a jury. If it was denied to them, the bill of rights would be in another instance violated. Are the magistrates to try facts? Mr. Rind said that if Callender and Pace had been tried by a jury for a libel on an information or indictment, and had been convicted, that then it would be proper to require surety of them, for their good behaviour; but that until such trial and conviction, no court, nor any set of magistrates could have a power to try whether they were guilty of a libel or not, and therefore it was highly illegal for the justices in the present instance to punish them by imprisonment, for the imprisonment would inevitably ensue. He said that not only the press of these men would be stopped, but their livelihood would be taken away. He declared that he had been, and still was opposed to the late sedition law enacted by Congress; but, he considered that that law did not so effectually abridge the freedom of the press as the attempt now made. The gentlemen on the other side had resorted to the common law to prove what libels were, and had considered that law as the law of the land. But does not every body recollect how that law has been abused by every good democrat in the United States; has it not been denied to be the law; has it not been considered as a system of absurdity and tyranny? He said that the gentleman himself who conducted this prosecution had ably supported this very doctrine, and written a most eloquent treatise on the freedom of the press. He asked why they should now be called on, to act upon that law. He concluded by observing that every press in the United States has teemed with libels, and that if the present doctrine were to prevail, every press would be fettered.
Mr. Marshall considered the present prosecution as an attempt to fetter the press more effectually than it had ever been done in this country. He denied the quotations from Viner and Bacon to be law. He said that a great deal had been said to show that Callender was a man of bad fame, and that many other circumstances besides his writings in the Recorder, had been adduced as proofs. But he should strip the question of every thing except the conduct of Callender as editor of the Recorder, because the present application was made on the ground of the libels which had issued from that press. He read from Blackstone the legal definition of the freedom of the press, and said that there could be no freedom of the press, where a previous restraint was laid upon it, nor can any country be free where such previous restraints were laid. He said that if any individual had been libelled by Callender, the courts and the law were open to afford him redress; he might prosecute him by indictment or information, or he might institute a suit against him. But to compel him to give surety that he would not publish libels, was to impose a previous restraint upon the press which would be attended with the worst consequences. He remarked that it was the province of the jury to find facts, and the court to expound the law; but the present magistrates were asked to do both, and in what a ridiculous situation would they find themselves
if to day they determined to bind over Pace and Callender, and consequently declare them guilty of publishing libels, and at the next quarterly court an information should be filed against them for these libels, and the grand jury, or the petit jury should find them to be not libels. He concluded with hoping that this step would not be adopted.
Mr. Hay conceiving himself called upon by one of the gentlemen who had spoken of his treatise on the freedom of the press, delivered an animated, and an eloquent address in which he spoke of his peculiar situation, with his hands bound up while his enemy was at full liberty to abuse him. He read an extract from Hartlen's in which is contained an admirable definition of the absolute freedom of the press, and proceeded to show that there was no inconsistency between the sentiments contained in that essay, and his conduct on the present occasion.
Mr. Wickham replied to Messrs. Rind and Marshall in a speech ingenious and argumentative. He observed that an attempt had been made to impress it on the mind of the justices that this was a cause of vast importance, in which the freedom of the press was involved, and that they were treading on delicate ground. On the contrary he considered this as a cause between two individuals which did not carry with it any great importance except as it regarded the parties concerned; and that although the ground should be delicate, yet if the path of duty led over it, they were bound to proceed. All the observations which had been made relative to the freedom of the press, he considered as without meaning.
Mr. Hay did not apply to them to punish Pace and Callender for libels which they had already written, but he applied for preventive justice: the libels which it was admitted they had already published, and their threat to continue the publications, he considered as evidence of their future intentions; he wished to prevent these threats from being carried into execution; and if they should be bound over to their good behaviour, they might still publish every thing which it was important for them to publish; they might still publish libels, and it would be the province of a jury hereafter to determine whether or not they had forfeited their recognizance. A great deal had been said to prove that the trial by jury was taken away from Pace and Callender. Was not Mr. Hay bound in a recognizance yesterday without the intervention of a jury? and yet there were no complaints made of his being deprived of that mode of trial. No one had ever heard of a jury impanelled, on an application to bind a person over to keep the peace, or to his good behaviour. But it was said that if Pace and Callender had been tried and convicted of publishing libels that then surety might be demanded of them for their good behaviour. The gentlemen, said Mr. Wickham, by this concession have given up their cause. Their doctrine is, that no previous restraint shall be laid on the freedom of the press. But if surety may be demanded after conviction, the previous restraint is as great in that case, as if it is demanded before conviction. The surety is only to operate on future cases, and if after conviction they may be bound over to their good behaviour without abridging the freedom of the press, undoubtedly that freedom will not be abridged by demanding security before conviction. But the livelihood of these men will be taken away. Mr. Wickham said he would mention a fact which had taken place in some country in Europe, and leave the gentlemen on the other side to make the application. A man who had defamed and libelled every virtuous character in his neighbourhood was carried before a judge; amongst other reasons which were given by the libeller why he should not be prevented from publishing, one was, that he must live; really, said the judge with great coolness, I see no necessity for it. And if said Mr. Wickham, of the millions who are every day swept from the stage of life, those who are unable to obtain their bread by any other than unworthy means should be amongst the number, surely society would have no great reason to regret the loss. Mr. Wickham extended that the requiring surety of Pace and Callender for their good behaviour, was not a previous restraint. He read from Blackstone the meaning of the terms "previous restraint." In every country of Europe at the present day, and in England before the revolution in 1688, the press was subjected to the power of a licenser, an officer appointed by the crown, whose duty it was to examine every publication
before it was put to press; if the writing or book was agreeable, he affixed the latin word "imprimatur," (let it be printed) to it, and the work was then published; but if it was displeasing to the licenser, it was not printed. Such was the previous restraint which the law guarded against, and he hoped never to see such a restraint on the press in this country. It had been asked in what a situation the magistrates would be placed if they were now to bind over the persons in court, and on an information filed at the next court they should be found not guilty by the jury. Mr. Wickham did not think that the situation would be embarrassing. It was the duty of the magistrates to whom the present application was made to judge for themselves; if they had reason to believe that the persons before them were "of bad fame" they were bound to require surety of them.
(To be continued.)
National Intelligencer.
MESSAGE
From the President of the United States, transmitting Plans and Estimates of a Dry Dock, for the preservation of our Ships of War. Read in the House of Representatives, Dec. 28. 1802.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives.
IN my Message of the 15th instant, I mentioned that plans and estimates of a Dry Dock, for the preservation of our ships of war, prepared by a person of skill and experience, should be laid before you without delay, these are now transmitted; the report and estimate by duplicates, but the plans being single only; I must request an intercommunication of them between the houses, and their return when they shall no longer be wanting for their consideration.
TH: JEFFERSON. December 27, 1802.
LETTER
From the Secretary of the Navy, inclosing to the President of the United States, two copies of a Report made by B. Henry Latrobe, on the subject of a Dry Dock.
NAVY DEPARTMENT, 8th Dec. 1802.
SIR, I have the honor to enclose two copies of a Report made to me by B. H. Latrobe, Esq. on the subject of a dry dock, at this place, of a size sufficient to contain twelve frigates of 44 guns, in which report he mentions the size that would, in his opinion, be the best; the works necessary to be erected, accompanied by drawings, the means of supplying the dock with water, and the probable period it would take to complete the works, to which he has subjoined the necessary estimates, exhibiting the probable cost.
I also enclose two copies of a report made to me by captain Tingey, in pursuance of instructions to examine the streams of water in the neighborhood.
I have the honor to be, With the greatest respect and Esteem, Sir, Your most obedient servant, ROBERT SMITH. President United States.
To ROBERT SMITH, Esq. Secretary of the Navy.
SIR, In conformity to your instructions, I repaired to the City of Washington, and have since my arrival devoted my best attention to the several objects committed by you to my consideration—I now beg leave to submit to you the result.
I. Site of a Dry Dock or Naval Arsenal.
The principle of a dry dock or naval arsenal in which twelve frigates of 44 guns could be laid up, had been already so far matured by the President of the United States before my arrival, that I have only to lay before you a description of the situation in which it can most advantageously be erected, and designs and estimates of the works which are necessary to carry it into effect.
The harbor of the eastern branch of the Potomac has, in almost every part, a bottom of mud, into which the wharves which have been erected, sink to a great depth and which affords in very few places a prospect of a good building foundation at a moderate depth and expense. But at the end of the street marked east of the capitol, which bounds

The navy yard to the east, a spot of hard gravel runs out near to the channel which promises to furnish a solid foundation for the erection of the first lock necessary to raise the ships into the dock; another circumstance points out this spot as advantageous: A valley runs up in the direction of the river, the greatest part of the distance to which the works must be extended. This will save more than half of the digging which would otherwise be necessary. To render the situation as advantageous as possible, it will be requisite that the streets should be vacated so far as the square in which the Virginia and Georgia avenues intersect each other, and to purchase the squares east of the street No. 9 as far as No. 10. But should any objection occur to the vacating of the streets to such an extent, or to the terms on which the lots could be purchased, the plan herewith submitted may be executed at nearly the same estimated expense by vacating the streets only to the extent of the navy yard, according to its present limits, and by placing the arsenal at right angles with the locks, extending the same from east to west. A circle is marked on the plan representing a turning dock which would also be useful as a repairing and graving dock for three frigates, if necessary to execute the same. Its expense is included in the estimate herewith submitted. Should this mode of executing the plan be adopted it will render the purchase of only 100 feet by 250 feet necessary, to the eastward of the street No. 9, at the distance of about 400 feet from the present shore. As however this plan has many disadvantages, it will be to be considered in how far the present purchase of the eastern squares could be effected by the sum which the erection of the turning dock will require; for if the arsenal be in a line with the locks, the erection of the turning dock may be well postponed until the extension of the arsenal or the construction of repairing or graving docks be found necessary. And should great part of the navy yard be occupied by the arsenal, the space which ought to be open for the erection of store houses, will not only be much curtailed but their situation deteriorated. If the eastern squares be obtained, a range of store houses, east of the locks will not only enclose and protect the works but be in the most advantageous situation for the delivery of the stores to the ships as they arrive from the arsenal at the pier heads. For the perfect completion of the situation, I beg to refer to the maps of the city.
II. Works necessary to be erected. The first works to be erected are two locks of 12 feet lift each. The lowest of these locks being sunk 23 feet below high water receives the ship from the channel of the harbor. The lower gates being shut, the lock is filled by water from the upper lock until it rises to the height of 12 feet above high water, at which level the vessel will find 23 feet of water in the upper lock, into which she then enters. The water in the upper lock being then raised 12 feet higher, the vessels will be admitted to the dry dock or arsenal into 23 feet of water. Her keel being then (if she draw 23 feet) one foot above high water mark. Whenever the number of vessels intended to be docked or laid up have been raised into the dry dock by this process (which is more fully explained by the model which I shall in a few days submit to you) all the water is permitted to discharge itself into the harbor, and the vessels being properly shored as the water leaves them, settle upon the blocks which are prepared upon the slips marked in the drawing No. 2, fig. 1. It is very evident, to use the words of the President's letter to me "that a vessel thus secured from the weather from above and placed with her keel one foot above high water mark, may be perfectly drained, and rendered as safe against decay as the internal timbers of a house." In order to get rid of the foul air which is the most rapid cause of rot, and also perfectly to drain the vessels, it may be necessary on laying them up to take off one plank on each side, on each floor below the gun deck from stem to stern. In this dock a vessel may be built or repaired at leisure, a single vessel may be docked for repair between the dry dock and the locks, without filling the dry dock.
The naval arsenal as appears by the drawing hereto annexed, is to be so constructed as to admit the free passage of the air from every quarter. It was essential that it should be permanent in its mode of construction and secure from fire. The walls are therefore of solid masonry. For so extensive a span without a pillar, no better roof could be adopted than that recommended by the President and of which he has furnished me with the model, namely, that of the Hall an bled or corn market at Paris, and of incombustible roofs that, covered with painted or varnished sheet iron is certainly the cheapest and I think the best. The drawings and estimates are therefore calculated for such a building and roof. As to the ornamental parts of the design they are not included in the estimate nor are they within the compass of the arts in America at present.
III. The means of supplying the Dock with water. In the letter of the President to me, two modes of supplying the dock with water were submitted to examination. 1. From the Potomac canal. 2. From the Tiber. 1. There cannot be one moment's hesitation as to the abstract merits of each of these methods of supply. The Potomac canal may be brought by communication from the locks at the little falls through George Town to Rocky Creek and through the City to the navy yard. This canal would not only fill all the works in twelve hours, but convey to the navy yard all the timber, stores and provisions which the whole range of the upper navigation of the Potomac could supply, comprehending not only a great part of Virginia and Maryland, but also a very considerable portion of the most fertile western counties of Pennsylvania. To this part of the subject I have paid particular attention, and have fully digested a plan which appears to me the best and perhaps under all the circumstances of the property and the levels of the ground in the city, the only feasible means of accomplishing such a navigation. Being however instructed by the President to separate the consideration of this project from my present report, on account of its large expense, I will only mention here, that the plan of a company either by way of extension of the old Potomac canal company, or of a new company for this separate object has been suggested, which if formed under the sanction of the legislature, would give to the nation all its advantages both as to the docks and the supply of stores, on no worse terms than those on which private citizens would obtain its commercial facilities. (To be continued.)
(Conclusion of Gov. Monroe's Letter.) This communication is the last that I shall have the honor and pleasure to address from this station. The lapse of a few days completes the constitutional term of my service and restores me to the condition of a private citizen. Resting at this point, my mind naturally looks back to the incidents of my past life, the greater portion of which has been devoted to the service of my country; and when I recollect the many signal proofs which I have received of its favorable disposition towards me; the early period at which I was taken into its service; the important offices entrusted to my care, more especially the present one, to which I was appointed at a time and under circumstances, which made me consider it a very distinguished mark of the public confidence, I cannot close this communication without experiencing the most interesting emotions. It would be improper for me to dwell on this subject; it may be so to glance at it. But the Legislature will, I am persuaded, readily perceive, that I am led to it by considerations, which would prove me to be void of feeling, insensible to the high obligations which have been conferred on me, if I did not hold them in grateful remembrance. In the course of my service I may have erred, but not intentionally. My political principles have been invariably as they have been at all times open and avowed. It has been the unwearied effort of my life, in the best manner that my judgment dictated, to promote the happiness and support the liberty of my country; not that liberty which degenerates into licentiousness, which dishonors the name and ruins the cause it professes to espouse; but the correct rational liberty which emanated from our revolution. That this genuine liberty, protected by elective governments, founded on the sovereignty of the people, may be preserved and handed down as a blessing, to our latest posterity, is the object of my most fervent prayer, to the Supreme Ruler of the World. I beg you and your colleagues to be assured of the high respect and consideration with which I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, JAMES MONROE.
The Little Gottage. SPRING GARDEN & ICE CREAM HOUSE, Near D. CUNNINGHAM's brewery. ANDREW J. VILLARD returns his sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the city of Washington and George Town, for the encouragement he has received since he has opened his Spring Garden. Those who will honor him with their custom will be accommodated with a fine large room, well warmed, furnished with a variety of handsome pictures, models in architecture, and different games, such as the Rocks of Scilla, Backgammon, Domino, Checkers, &c. He flatters himself to merit the attention of the public, by keeping always the best of Liquors, Cordials, Sweet cakes, Macarons and ice Cream. His Ice Cream in future will be reduced to the price of twelve and an half cents per glass. Oysters cooked in any manner, or in shells may be had now. A. J. VILLARD will execute any models in Architecture and in mechanism, and hopes by the neatness of his work to please those who will honor him with their orders. Different models of his own execution, in both kinds, may be seen any time at his house.
National Intelligencer.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 5, 1803.
A message was received from the President, by Mr. Lewis his Secretary, enclosing, in compliance with a resolution of the House, a statement of the militia of those states from which returns have been received; stating that the returns comprised but a small part of the aggregate militia of the United States; and enclosing a copy of a circular letter addressed by the Secretary of War, to the several states.
Referred to the committee appointed on so much of the message of the President as relates to the militia institution.
Two engrossed bills; the one, making a partial appropriation for the naval service during the year 1803—the other, making appropriations for the military establishment of the United States for the year 1803—were read a third time and passed.
Mr. John C. Smith, from the Committee of Claims, reported against the prayer of Sarah Peters for a pension.
The House immediately took up the report, concurred therein, and granted leave to the petitioner to withdraw her petition.
Mr. Leib moved the reference of a petition from the cordwainers of Philadelphia presented last session, but not acted upon, to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures—carried.
On motion of Mr. Dennis, the Committee of Claims were discharged from the further consideration of the petition of James S. Ellis.
Mr. S. Smith, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made a report on sundry petitions; and reported a bill for the relief of Henry Melton.
Mr. Griswold questioned the authority of the committee of Claims, to report by bill without special permission, and asked the decision of the Chair.
The Speaker decided against the authority of the committee.
Mr. S. Smith then moved that the committee should be empowered to report from time to time on business before them by bill or otherwise.
This motion was supported by Messrs. S. Smith and Smith, and opposed by Messrs. S. Griswold and Gregg.
Lost without a division.
Mr. Van Ness presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of the city of Washington, praying Congress to open a road by South XIV street, to Rock Creek church.
Referred to the committee appointed on the memorial of the City Council.
Mr. Griswold called up his resolution respecting Louisiana, laid on the table yesterday, as follows:
Resolved, That the President of the U. States, be requested to direct the proper officer, to lay before this House, copies of such official documents as have been received by this government, announcing the cession of Louisiana to France, together with a report explaining the stipulations, circumstances, and conditions under which that province is to be delivered up—unless such documents and report will, in the opinion of the President, divulge to the House particular transactions not proper at this time to be communicated.
The question was put on taking it into consideration, and carried—Ayes 35—Noes 32.
Mr. Randolph observed that the discussion on this motion might embrace points nearly connected with the subject referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union; and which had been discussed with closed doors. He therefore thought it would be expedient to commit this motion also to the committee of the whole on the state of the union to whom had been committed the message of the President respecting New Orleans.
Mr. Randolph accordingly made such a motion.
Mr. Griswold only rose to make a question of order, viz. whether the gentleman could move the reference of the resolution to a committee of the whole on a subject whose discussion required shut doors.
Mr. Speaker said the motion was to refer the resolution to a committee on the union generally—I here was no special committee on the state of the union.
Mr. Griswold said he made no question of order of that. He had no doubt it was in order.
The Speaker decided the motion to be in order.
Mr. Griswold hoped the motion would not prevail. He did not see what arguments could be urged in favor of it. The resolution related to a public transaction stated on their Journal. He did not think that any thing which ought to be kept secret could be involved in the discussion of it. What is its purport? It only requires the President to furnish documents respecting "the cession of the Spanish province of Louisiana to France, which took place in the course of the
late war"—and which the President lays "will if carried into effect, make a change in the aspect of our foreign relations, which will doubtless have just weight in any deliberations of the legislature connected with that subject."
Are not, said Mr. Griswold, these papers important to the House? Does not the President refer to them as important to enlighten us? He speaks of the cession as a fact. He took it for granted the President would not make the declaration unless he had official information of its truth. Ought not the House to be possessed of all the important information in the power of the executive to give? It certainly ought. Every gentleman would agree that the House ought to have all the information. If the information is confidential, it will be received with closed doors. But the question, whether the House shall obtain this information is a public question; and there was not a man within those walls, or in the United States, who would not say that the legislature ought to possess every information on a subject so deeply interesting. Why then refer this resolution, calling for information, to a committee? Why postpone it? They had but a short time to sit. More than half the session was already elapsed. Is it not time to gain information? Mr. Griswold said, he would venture to declare that no subject so important could be brought before the legislature this session. Ought we not, therefore, on such a subject to take immediate means to gain information? He hoped the House would not agree to the reference, which could have no effect but to put the resolution asleep, and deprive the legislature of information they ought to possess.
Mr. Randolph said as he had expressed his disclination to discuss a proposition with open doors which would trench on the decision of the House to discuss a subject to which it intimately related with closed doors, it could scarcely be expected that he should indulge the gentleman in entering into arguments calculated to carry him from his purpose. But he denied that the adoption of his motion would be a refusal to give information. He well knew that there was nothing easier than to declare the subject vastly important and make an eloquent harangue upon it, and to infer that those who did not immediately agree to the resolution were averse to giving information, and to going into a discussion of the merits of the main subject. It would, however, not be expected that he should enter upon these on a preliminary resolution. But he would assure the gentleman, who had submitted this resolution, that so far from indulging any disposition to be dilatory in his attention to this important subject, he came yesterday prepared to make a motion that the House should go into a committee of the whole on the subject, which motion he should have then made but for that offered by the gentleman from Connecticut.
Mr. Rutledge said that, did he consider that the giving publicity to any information on this subject would in the least interfere with the constitutional functions of the President, he would be the last man to support the resolution of his friend from Connecticut. But he could not conceive that this could be its effect. What were they about to ask? They were about to ask in respectful terms the President for information relative to what he states as a fact; so much information as he may think it expedient to give. Surely there would be no impropriety in this. The cession of Louisiana had been stated in all the public prints of Europe and this country, and on the floor of the British parliament. This cession had been made a year ago: and notwithstanding the elapse of this time, we had received no official information on this subject. Is it not natural for the people to ask why Congress do not call for this information? Will they not say the President has done his duty in stating the fact? Upon this subject, so very important, are they to be kept in the dark? Mr. Rutledge could not conceive any turn of the debate on this resolution that could produce a discussion of the merits of the Message referred to the Committee of the whole. If the President shall say the information he gives us ought not to be made public, he would answer for himself, and he believed he could answer for his friends, that they would not lock a public discussion. And if the information is imparted without confidence, the House, if it see fit, can itself control a public discussion. Mr. Rutledge concluded with saying that in the present case he was for deciding on the resolution with open doors.
Mr. S. Smith thought this point ought in a great measure to be determined by the custom of the House in similar cases. He did not assert it as a fact, but, from recollection he believed it was so, that when a call was made for papers in the case of the British treaty, the question was referred to a committee of the whole, and there fully discussed. According to his recollection, one side of the House called for papers on the principle that after negotiations were terminated, the House had a right to information before they made a grant of money under a treaty; but acknowledging that a call for such information might be improper during a pending negotiation.
He was one of those who thought it proper, on that occasion, that the House should have the papers; but he also thought it improper, and had then so declared, to call for papers during a pending negotiation. Whether in the present instance, a negotiation was pending or was not, he did not know. He was, therefore, for postponing the resolution till this was known to the House.
(Debate to be Continued.)
Mr. Randolph's motion to refer the subject to the committee of the whole on the state of the union was supported by Messrs. Smith and Gregg, and opposed by Messrs. Dana, Davis, Huger, and Bacon.
The question was taken by Yeas and Nays and carried in the affirmative—Yeas 40—Nays 39.
The House immediately resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. John C. Smith in the Chair. When Mr. Randolph rose and laid on the table certain resolutions connected with the Message of the President, the discussion of which had been ordered to be carried on with closed doors. He appealed to the chair to know whether the doors were not first to be closed.
The Chairman thought the clearing of the galleries must be the act of the House.
Mr. Randolph then called for the reading of President's Message.
The Chairman declared this call not in order, as that message could only be read with closed doors.
Mr. S. Smith moved, that the committee should rise, in order to obtain the directions of the House to clear the galleries.
This motion was opposed by Messrs. Griswold, Dana, Rutledge, and L. R. Morris; and supported by Messrs. S. Smith and Macon. Carried Ayes 49—Noes 37—the Yeas and Nays being called.
The question was then taken on clearing the galleries—Ayes 41—Noes 41—The Speaker declaring himself in the affirmative, the galleries were cleared at about 3 o'clock. They remained so for about ten minutes, when the doors were opened, and the House adjourned.
THURSDAY, JAN. 6, 1803.
Mr. Leib presented a petition from Francis Mentges. Referred to the committee of Claims.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, inclosing two statements respecting the internal revenues received from the commissioner of the revenue.
Mr. S. Smith, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made a report on the petition of Henry Mellon, allowing him 650 dollars overpaid for duties. Made the order of the day for Monday.
Mr. Pearing called up the petition of John McIntire, and moved its reference to the committee of Claims. Carried.
Mr. Griswold moved that the House should resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, on his resolution respecting Louisiana.
The Speaker said the House could not resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, on any particular subject. It must be done generally.
Mr. Griswold so modified his motion. The motion was supported by Messrs. Griswold, Lowndes, Hemphill, Goudard and Dana; and opposed by Messrs. S. Smith, Bacon, Dawson, and Randolph, in an animated debate which continued for two hours; on which the Yeas and Nays were taken, on the call of Mr. Griswold; and were Yeas 38—Nays—48.
Immediately after the decision of the House was declared by the Speaker, Mr. Randolph and Mr. Griswold both contended for the floor.
The Speaker gave the preference to Mr. Griswold, who immediately moved resolutions to the following effect, with a view to refer them to the committee of the whole House.
1. Resolved, That the people of the United States are entitled to the free navigation of the Mississippi. 2. Resolved, That the navigation of that river has been obstructed by irregular measures carried on by New Orleans. 3. Resolved, That the right of the people of the United States to navigation of that river ought to be abandoned.
4. Resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire whether any legislative measures are necessary to secure the free navigation of that river.
The question was put on taking these resolutions into consideration and Ayes 32—Noes 50.
Mr. Randolph then called for the order of the day on the confidential message of the President respecting New Orleans; on which the galleries were cleared at about half past 1 o'clock, & the doors remained closed during the remainder of the day.
(Debate in our next.)

FEDERAL MISREPRESENTATIONS WITHOUT NUMBER!
From RALF's Philadelphia Gazette.
"It appears, that John Beckley, Esq., the honorable, and honest clerk of the House of Representatives of the United States, partaking most profoundly of the persecuting and turbulent spirit of his party, has attempted to inflict a practice, hitherto observed and sanctioned by himself, merely because it now operates to the circulation of Federal papers. It is known that every member of the house is furnished with three newspapers, of which each one makes the choice. In order to make weekly papers are selected, it has been the rule to subscribe for six sets, thereby making it equal to a daily paper. This arrangement was both just and useful. The members were thus enabled to circulate their papers among their constituents for their information of the measures pursued by Congress. The Universal Gazette, published some time ago in this city, by Samuel Smith, was furnished in this manner to a great number of Democratic members. Smith, however, we believe, does not now print a weekly paper, and therefore cannot enjoy the benefit of this arrangement. It is true the Aurora issues a country paper; but it is well known at Washington, that citizen Beckley has not the most cordial love for Duane. Hence as no Democratic paper could be benefited by persevering in the plan, and as many federal prints might be materially injured by a departure from it, the calm and modest Mr. Beckley addressed the Speaker of the House on the subject, alleging, with the most consummate impudence, that the practice of ordering six papers, in this manner, was contrary to the intention of the rule of the House, and an infraction of established custom. Poor Beckley was flatly contradicted in his assertion by the Speaker, and the whole house, without reference to party considerations, decided in favor of the practice. We do not learn whether the "calm observer" was present or not during this business. Methinks the harmony of his system must have been a little fluttered by appearing so despicable and malignant in the eyes of those whom he conceives his friends!
"The federal printers, after this act of hostility from the first officer of the house, will have reason to apprehend similar obstacles to their interest. We would advise them to demand pay in advance, as it would be nothing singular for Mr. Beckley to withhold payment a year or two. The Washington Federalist last year, detected him in a scheme of prevarication which had this for its object: and he is at this moment indebted to this office for papers furnished the house last session."
This impotent effort to slander the character of a man, fortunately no longer subject to the power of federal intolerance, shall be exposed in a very few words, and those shall be chiefly directed to a statement of facts. Smith does print a weekly paper (the same paper that he printed in Philadelphia) and does enjoy the benefit of the arrangement, whereby six of that paper are taken as equivalent to a daily paper. Further: He prints a paper three times a week, two copies of which are taken as an equivalent for a daily paper. To what extent he enjoys this benefit, let the following facts prove.
Of the Universal Gazette, the weekly paper, he delivers to members of the House of Representatives 240 copies, and to members of the Senate 30 copies.
Of the National Intelligencer, printed three times a week, he delivers to members of the House of Representatives 152 copies, and to members of the Senate 40 copies.
In the whole 270 of the Universal Gazette, and 192 of the National Intelligencer.
This is by far the largest number of papers furnished the members of the legislature by the printer of any paper; and is believed to be equal, if not superior to the aggregate of all the other papers furnished, though the choice is co-extensive with the United States.
It follows that a democratic paper—that very paper invidiously aimed at—is benefited (as far as benefit can be derived) by persevering in the plan; and that this whole superstructure of calumny, built upon a false basis, tumbles to the ground. Is it that these men, conscious how they would act themselves, if possessed of power, unhesitatingly, however unjustly, ascribe to others what themselves would do?
ANOTHER MISREPRESENTATION, on the same point. From the Philadelphia Gazette of the United States.
OFFICIAL TRUTH AND ECONOMY.
"The late letter of John Beckley to the speaker of the house of representatives, on the subject of newspapers, deserves some notice. Two reasons were given for making that appeal to the house. In the first place, Beckley stated, that several members had applied to him to be
furnished with as many copies of a weekly paper as would be equal to a daily paper. This he refused to do without express authority from the house, for these two reasons; that he did not know that any such construction of the order of the house had even been acted upon; and that it would involve considerable additional expense to the public.
"Both these reasons deserve a little examination. During the last session of Congress, the National Intelligencer was published three times a week, and the Universal Gazette, a country paper from the same press was published once a week. Now it is a fact which neither Mr. Beckley, nor any of his friends, will venture to deny, that those members who ordered the National Intelligencer were regularly furnished, by this same Mr. Beckley, with two copies, and those who ordered the Universal Gazette, with six copies; making, of each, six papers a week. It is also a fact that the publisher was paid, by the clerk, at the rate of five dollars a copy for the Intelligencer, and three dollars for the Universal Gazette. The two copies, therefore, of the Intelligencer would amount to ten dollars a year (more than any daily paper in the United States) and the six copies of the Gazette, to eighteen dollars a year. Such is the mode in which Mr. Jefferson's government paper was last year furnished by this clerk, and such was then his solicitude about additional expense beyond the price of a daily paper. Yet this gentleman declares, in an official statement to the house, that he has never known such a construction of the order acted upon, and that he does not conceive it authorized to incur such an expense beyond the price of a daily paper. What renders this affair still more extraordinary is, that he has this year furnished the government paper exactly in the same way, and was, at the moment he wrote the letter, acting upon the construction, and incurring the additional expense, which he considered as unauthorized."
"But hereby hangs a tale. Last year the Washington Federalist was published daily. This year it is published, like the Intelligencer, but three times a week, and those who take this paper had the assurance to imagine that they were entitled to as many copies of the Federalist, as the democrats received of the Intelligencer; and the publishers also claimed the privilege of being paid for an equal number. This seemed like extending patronage beyond the seat. Mr. Beckley instantly began to doubt his authority and to grow solicitous about the public expense. This, however, was not the worst. Several members ordered the RECORDER (a weekly paper) and one of them, who is not a democrat, wrote opposite to his name in the book of entry, 6 copies; just as many as the democrats receive of Mr. Smith's Universal Gazette. Mr. Beckley, probably not deeming it proper that the members should receive and disseminate that paper, struck out the six and inserted one. The gentleman finding that only one copy was sent him inquired the reason. This produced the letter from Mr. Beckley."
"So much for having a good clerk to prevent the circulation of bad papers, and the misapplication of public money. Indeed, this seems to be the whole business for which he receives his salary; for he has not been three days in the house during the session. All the ordinary business which used to be performed by the clerk is now done by deputies."
In addition to the falsehoods contained in the first piece, we here find another still more flagrant. We refer to the sentences marked with italics. The assertions there made are absolutely false. For the two copies of the National Intelligencer, and for the six of the Universal Gazette, no more is received then the price of a daily print; and no more has ever been received or demanded. Mr. Beckley acted correctly, therefore, in resisting a claim for 6 Recorders weekly (however patriotic and virtuous the motives of the honorable member who made the demand!) when it involved an expense beyond that of a daily print.
These are federal facts! and federalists are "all, all honorable men"!—Every other assertion in these chaste organs of intelligence is equally true, and John Beckley and the democratic printers are all knaves, and leger-de-main men, for they can turn eight into ten, and still more marvellous! they can metamorphose eight into eighteen! From such devilish arts, good Lord deliver us!
Senate Chamber, Jan. 5, 1805. STR,
I take the liberty to inclose you a Louisville paper of the 22d ultimo, and to request your republishing in your Universal Gazette and National Intelligencer, the article under the Louisville head, together with the presentments of the grand jury of the sixth circuit court for the district of Georgia. A majority of the grand jury are old revolutionary characters.
It is not my intention to enter into a particular description of the illiberal piece against judge Stephens, and governor Milledge, in the Washington Federalist of Monday last. I can, however, aver, that the citizens of Georgia generally are satisfied with Mr. Milledge's being governor, and I leave the citizens of the
United States to judge from the presentments, if the citizens of that state are dissatisfied with the change of the judiciary system, or with the President of the United States for his appointment of judge Stephens; or for any other measure of his administration. If any injury accrued from the appointment, it would have been felt by the citizens of Georgia. The fact is, that Mr. Stephens (a few only excepted) is universally respected as a good lawyer, a polished gentleman, and an honest man, and he has the thanks of the grand jury for his attention to business. That Mr. Stephens was on the confiscation bill I shall not deny, but it was one of the first acts of the Georgia legislature after the evacuation of Savannah to take him off, and I was a member of it at the time, and know that it was lamented that he had ever been put on. The amendment was a mere matter of course. That gentleman has since been an uniform republican and an anti-speculator, from whence, perhaps, the virulence against him. The confidence of his fellow-citizens in him is manifested from his being repeatedly called to the mayoralty of Savannah, and the supreme bench of that state; as well as to the legislature, in all of which stations he acted to the entire approbation of the state.
I know not what proofs the editors of the Washington Federalist have of Mr. Milledge's treason. But I know this, that his name is on the British Georgia confiscation act, by the name of John Milledge, rebel counselor; and I know further, that Mr. Milledge was with the American army at the storm of Savannah in 1779, and with the advance of general Wayne's army in Georgia, in the campaign of 1782, then commanded by myself.
I have deemed what I have here said, but justice to governor Milledge and judge Stephens, and have no objection to your inserting it at the head of the Louisville article.
I am, Sir, with respect, Your most obedient servant, JAMES JACKSON. Samuel Harrison Smith.
Louisville, Dec. 22, 1802. We are credibly informed, that when judge Moore arrived in Columbia South-Carolina, to attend the circuit court of the United States there, he found the district Judge had adjourned the court, and, being informed there, that no Jurors were drawn for the circuit court in this state, the Judge returned to North-Carolina.—This event, is very much regretted as Jurors were drawn for this term, when Judge Hall presided in Savannah in May last.
Presentments of the Grand Jury for the District of Georgia, in the Sixth Circuit Court of the United States, at a court begun and held at Louisville, before the hon. William Stephens, one of the Judges of said Court, on the 14th of December, 1802.
WE, the Grand Jury for the Federal Circuit Court for the District of Georgia, meeting for the first time under the present judicial system, do congratulate our fellow-citizens on the alterations of the former—by which one judge is enabled to distribute justice in the absence of his colleague, which amendment we consider as a great improvement in the organization of this court.
We also take this first opportunity to declare our unshaken confidence in the measures of the present administration, viewing them as in the highest degree patriotic and beneficial to the real, solid and constitutional interest of the United States—and we are happy in anticipating the harmony which we trust, will exist between the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Departments of the Union, effects of the greatest magnitude to the happiness and good order of the government, and which only flow from the increase of correct republican principles in these now happy states.
We return our thanks to the presiding Judge, for his attention to business, and request that these our presentments be published.
Solomon Wood, foreman.—Michael Shelman, Francis Boyakin, Willis Brazell, George Segrar, Robert Shaw, Hezekiah Jones, Jesse Sanders, Archibald Hatcher, Barrett Brewer, Arthur Fort, William Melton, Zachariah Lamar, James Stallings, David Blackshear, William Barren, Briggs Hopson. Extract from the Records. 20th December, 1802.
RICHARD M. STITES, Clerk Geo. District.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And now selling at WILLIAM DUANE'S Book store, between the Capitol and the President's House, Pennsylvania Avenue, A L E T T E R
FROM THOMAS PAINE TO GENERAL WASHINGTON, TO WHICH ARE ADDED, Several curious and important papers, explanatory of Mr. Paine's conduct and writings. Jan. 5.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, January 7, 1805.
The proceedings of yesterday in the House of Representatives assumed an interesting aspect from the manner in which the business was conducted. Mr. Gist's motion for the House to resolve itself into a committee on the state of the union, was frequently urged by himself, and by Messrs. Lowndes, Hemphill and Goddard. They insisted that the House had a right to the information asked, and in terms indignantly revere, condemned the conduct of those who were for obstructing the accomplishment of their wishes. Mr. Lowndes, in particular, dwelt upon the vast importance of the subject, and wandered far from the preliminary point before the House.
Mr. Randolph at length rose, and in a speech of great energy and elegance represented the extreme delicacy, and his own reluctance, on a preliminary point, and with open doors, to enter upon a discussion which the House had determined should be conducted with closed doors. To the few observations he made he declared himself driven by the insinuations cast on his side of the House by those who were for arrogating to themselves all the zeal excited by the sensibility of the American nation on this important subject. He rejected such unjust insinuations, in terms of appropriate disdain.
They could not touch those who had ever entertained, and still entertained an unalterable determination to maintain the rights of their western brethren. He then read an interesting speech of Mr. Monroe to the convention of Virginia, proving that in the old Congress the southern states had been firm friends to the free navigation of the Mississippi, and that seven of the eastern states had been in favor of a proposition, made by Mr. Jay, Secretary for foreign affairs, in the character of a negotiator with the Spanish minister, to forsake the free navigation of that river, for twenty five years. After reading the speech of Mr. Monroe, could it, Mr. Randolph asked, be possible, that gentlemen, listening at the general prosperity, were for dragging the government into war, in the hope that they might get the power of the country into their hands? He would not, he said, suppose this was the case; but on no other principle could he account for conduct so extraordinary.
Mr. Randolph was followed by Mr. Dana, who expressed his astonishment at the gentleman from Virginia entering into an historical disquisition on the political parties of the country. He had hoped on this deeply interesting subject there would have been no reference to party divisions; but that every member of the House would have united in sentiment, and in the adoption of becoming measures.
We shall, as soon as possible, lay a full view of the debate before the public.
A LIST OF LETTERS,
Remaining in the Post-office at Washington City on the 1st day of January, 1803.
A Mr. Davis Apeur, Capt. Adlington, William Henry Allen.
B Johnston Blakely, 2, Jacob Bane, I. B. Bond, Eizay Burroughs, Joshua Brody, Doctor William Baker, Samuel S. Brewer, Samuel Root, John Boyce, Thomas Broxkey, Laurence Brown, Martin Ball, Edward Bauld, Richard Butler, Capt. John Blackiston.
C George W. P. Cutler, Esq. 2, John Coles, 3, William P. Glyme, 2, Thomas McCarroll, Michael Callco, Thomas Cook, H. Caloff, Charles Cooper, care of Robert Wright, Joseph Gostelly, John Clifton, Benjamin Carpenter, Charles Cazeaux, Richard Carroll, James Cary, Zebulon Carpenter, Lieut. John H. Cox, Miss Peggy Cattenhead, Mrs. Cook.
D Jeremiah Day, Jun. Patrick Deery, W. M. Duncanson, William Duley.
E Major Ninian Edwards, Miss Margaret Eastwood, Pascal P. Ewos, Esq. George Edling.
F Nicholas Fikhugh, Daniel Franklin. G William Green, 2, John Gallagher, John Galaspy, Thomas Glifton, James George Gardner, Andrew Grant, Allen Jones Green.
H William Harrington, Mr. Hankart, Capt. Charles Hyde, I. H. C. Heyneken, Samuel Hopkins, Benjamin Hill, Samuel Hurry, James Hick.
I William Johnston, 3, John Imson, Berley Jones, Mrs. M. Jones, William C. Jenkes.
K John Kidder, Thomas King, Mrs. Ann Kelly.
L Jacob Lewis, Rev. Mr. Lyles, Messrs. L
Lee and Co. David Lenox, John Lee, William Lowrey, David Louing.
M D. A. Muller, James McCauley, Henry Muller, Esq. 2, John M'Gowan, John Moodie, Esq. John M'Clenn, William Magill, M. L. Maillod, James McBride, Major Thomas Miller, Capt. S. Miller, Miss Margaret M'Clean, Benson McCormick, Francis Mitchell, Honorable John Marshall.
N Robert Nesbitt, William P. Van Ness, Esq. Alexander Nelson, Mr. Nicholls, Miss Martha Nicholls, Mrs. Susannah Nicholls, Mrs. Nichols.
O Mr. O'Conner, for Sebastian Duffy, John Owen, Major John O'Bannon, James Oglevie, Esq. William O'Neal.
P John Perkill, Augustus Parra, John H. Pettigrew, William Prout.
Q William Quinlan.
R Mrs. Rebecca Reeder, Francis Ricketts, Charles Rogers, John Rabb, John Keath.
S Robert Smith, John Shwenk, William Stewart 2, Captain A. Scott, John Gail Scott, Captain Campbell Smith, Adam Smith, John Staeger, Eldrid Simpkins, Charles Shoemaker, Mr. John W. Simmons, Thomas Sillick, David Slaters, Morgan Sweeney.
T Lieutenant Tubb, Mr. Tilton, Doctor William Turner, John Towne, William Tutt 2, John H. Tutt, George Washington Thomas, Richard S. Thomas, Monsr. Jean Baptit Thomas.
W Brigadier General James Wilkinson 3, Ralph Way, Captain George Washington, Thomas Wilson, Reverend William Waters, Lieutenant Charles Wolfsoncraft, Reverend David Wilby, Thomas H. Williams, Richard Wilson, James Wickelham, Hugh Wilson, George Wright, Tobias Watkins, Richard Williams.
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(Continued.)
50. From Richmond by Coleseville, Genito bridge, Amelia c.h. Perkinsville, Painesville, Ligon-town and James-town to Farmville once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 3 a.m. arrive at Farmville on Thursday by 8 p.m. Leave Farmville on Friday at 3 a.m. arrive at Richmond on Saturday by 8 p.m.
51. From Petersburg by Namozine-bridge, Nottoway c.h. Hungary-town, Double-bridge, Hayleystown, Brookings, on, Williamsburg, Bibb's ferry, and Scottsburg to Halifax c.h. once a week. Leave Petersburg every Wednesday at 2 p.m. arrive at Williamsburg on Saturday at 9 a.m. arrive at Halifax c.h. by 5 p.m. Returning—Leave Halifax c.h. every Saturday at 9 p.m. arrive at Williamsburg on Sunday by 2 p.m. at Petersburg the next Wednesday by 10 a.m.
52. From Harrisville by Field's-mill, Quailville, McFarland's, Lauenburg c.h. Christianville, Marshallville, Mecklenburg c.h. St. Tammany's, Geer-bridge, Edmundson and Field's-mill to Harrisville once a week. Leave Harrisville every Tuesday at 6 a.m. arrive at Marshallville on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Leave Marshallville on Thursday at 6 a.m. arrive at Harrisville on Friday by 6 u.
53. From Harrisville by Bellefield and Alexander to Halifax twice a week. Leave Harrisville every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 a.m. arrive at Halifax by 6 p.m. Returning—Leave Halifax every Thursday and Sunday at 6 a.m. arrive at Bellefield by noon. Leave Bellefield every Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m. arrive at Harrisville by 6 p.m.
54. From Petersburg by Suffolk c.h. Jerusalem and Cross-roads to Murfreesboro, N.C. once a week. Leave Petersburg every Friday at 9 a.m. arrive at Murfreesboro, N.C. on Saturday by 8 p.m. Leave Murfreesboro every Wednesday at 4 a.m. arrive at Petersburg on Thursday by 4 p.m.
55. From Bowling Green by Baisleyville, Creek-bridge, Broadus's Mills, Harrisonville, New-town, Dunkirk, Walserton, King William c.h. Lilly-point, Pannell's Ferry and Cumberland, to New Kent c.h. once a week. Leave Bowling Green every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday by 7 a.m. Leave Dunkirk every Thursday at 3 a.m. arrive at New Kent c.h. by 3 p.m. Leave New Kent c.h. every Thursday at 4 p.m. arrive at Bowling Green the next Saturday by 10 a.m.
56. From Richmond by Hanover-town and Dunkirk to Tappahannock once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 2 p.m. arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday at 7 a.m. Leave Dunkirk at 8 a.m. and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p.m. Leave Tappahannock every Tuesday at 6 a.m. arrive at Richmond on Wednesday at 9 a.m.
57. From Tappahannock to Richmond c.h. once a week. Leave Tappahannock every Friday at 6 a.m. arrive at Richmond c.h. by 11 a.m. Leave Richmond c.h. every Friday at 1 p.m. arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p.m.
58. From Dunkirk by King & Queen c.h. Shickelford's and Gloucester c.h. by North End to Matthews c.h. once a week. Leave Dunkirk every Thursday at 8 a.m. arrive at Matthews c.h. on Friday by 6 p.m. Leave Matthews c.h. every Saturday at 6 a.m. arrive at Dunkirk on Sunday by 6 p.m.
59. From Smithfield by Jerusalem and the Cross-roads to Bellefield once a week. Leave Bellefield every Thursday at 5 a.m. arrive at Smithfield on Friday by 11 a.m. Leave Smithfield every Friday at 1 p.m. arrive at Bellefield on Saturday by 7 p.m.
60. From Norfolk by Kempville N.W. R. Bridge, Tull's Creek, N.C. Indian-town, Jonesburg, Elizabeth City, Nixon-town and Hertford to Edenton N.C. once a week. Leave Norfolk every Saturday noon, and arrive at Edenton, N.C. the next Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Edenton every Thursday at 2 p.m. arrive at Norfolk next Saturday by 8 a.m.
IN NORTH CAROLINA.
61. From Suffolk Va. by Edenton, Plymouth and Washington to Newbern twice a week. Leave Suffolk every Monday and Friday at 1 p.m. arrive at Edenton on Tuesday and Saturday at 1 p.m. Leave Edenton at 2 p.m. arrive at Plymouth on Wednesday and Sunday at 6 a.m. arrive at Washington by 6 p.m. Leave Washington at 7 p.m. and arrive at Newbern on Thursday and Monday by 4 p.m. Returning—Leave Newbern every Friday and Tuesday at 5 a.m. arrive at Washington by 5 p.m. Leave Washington at 6 p.m. arrive at Plymouth on Saturday and Wednesday by 4 p.m. Leave Plymouth at half past 4 p.m. arrive at Edenton on Sunday and Thursday by 9 a.m. Leave Edenton at half past 9 a.m. arrive at Suffolk on Monday and Friday at 9 a.m.
62. From Halifax, by Northampton c.h. Princeton, Murfreesboro, Winton, Coleraine, Pitch Landing, and Windfall to Edenton once a week. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at 5 a.m. arrive at Edenton on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Edenton every Thursday at 2 p.m. arrive at Halifax on Saturday by 8 p.m.
63. From Warrenton by Jonesville
Halifax, Scotland Neck, Hogton, William's-town, Daily's, Plymouth and Washington c.h. to Scuppernong once a week. Leave Warrenton every Monday at 6 a.m. arrive at Halifax by 7 p.m. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at 6 a.m. arrive at Scuppernong Thursday by 11 a.m. Returning—Leave Scuppernong every Thursday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Halifax the next Saturday by 7 p.m. Leave Halifax on Sunday at 6 a.m. arrive at Warrenton by 6 p.m.
64. From Warrenton by Williamsboro to Hillsboro once a week. Leave Hillsboro every Sunday at 3 p.m. arrive at Warrenton on Monday by 8 p.m. Leave Warrenton every Tuesday at 4 a.m. arrive at Hillsboro on Wednesday 8 a.m.
65. From Louisburg by Nash C.H. Tarboro and Greenville to Washington once a week. Leave Louisburg every Monday at 2 p.m. arrive at Tarboro on Tuesday by 6 p.m. Leave Tarboro every Wednesday at 6 a.m. arrive at Washington on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Washington every Thursday at 2 p.m. arrive at Tarboro on Friday by 6 p.m. Leave Tarboro every Saturday 8 p.m. arrive at Louisburg on Monday by 10 a.m.
66. From Halifax to Tarboro once a week. Leave Tarboro every Monday at 6 a.m. arrive at Halifax by 6 p.m. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at 6 a.m. arrive at Tarboro by 6 p.m.
67. From Raleigh by Smithfield, Waynesboro, Green c.h. and Kingstree to Newbern once a week. Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 8 a.m. arrive at Newbern on Friday by 10 a.m. Leave Newbern every Friday at 2 p.m. arrive at Raleigh on Monday by 6 p.m.
68. From Raleigh by Haywoodboro, Chatham c.h. Chapelhill, Hillsboro, Orange c.h. Martinville, Salem and Lexington to Salisbury once a week. Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 2 a.m. arrive at Hillsboro on Wednesday by 8 a.m. Leave Hillsboro at 10 a.m. arrive at Salem on Thursday by 3 p.m. Leave Salem at 4 p.m. and arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 a.m. Returning—Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 p.m. arrive at Salem on Saturday by 8 a.m. Leave Salem at 9 a.m. arrive at Hillsboro the next Sunday by 3 p.m. Leave Hillsboro at 5 p.m. arrive at Raleigh on Monday by 5 p.m.
69. From Salem by Bethania, Huntville, Rockford and Wilkes to Morgan-town once a week. Leave Salem every Thursday at 4 p.m. arrive at Morgan-town the next Sunday by 6 p.m. Leave Morgan-town every Monday at 8 a.m. arrive at Salem next Thursday by 11 a.m.
70. From Morgan-town by Asheville, the Warm Springs, Newport, T. and Cheeks Cross Roads T. to Orisville, T. once a week. Leave Morgan-town every Monday at 6 a.m. arrive at Orisville on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Orisville every Thursday at 2 p.m. arrive at Morgan-town the next Sunday by 6 p.m.
71. From Salisbury by Statesville, Charlotte and Lancaster S.C. to Camden S.C. and from thence by Lancaster, Charlotte and Cabarrus c.h. to Salisbury once a week. Leave Salisbury every Friday at noon, arrive at Charlotte on Saturday by noon. Leave Charlotte at 1 p.m. arrive at Camden, S.C. the next Monday by 7 p.m. Leave Camden every Tuesday at 5 a.m. arrive at Charlotte on Wednesday by 8 p.m. Leave Charlotte every Thursday at 6 a.m. arrive at Salisbury the next Friday by 10 a.m.
72. From Charlotte by Hunterville and Lincelnton to Morganton, once a week. Leave Charlotte every Saturday at 2 P.M. arrive at Morganton on Sunday by 8 P.M. Leave Morganton every Monday at 8 A.M. arrive at Charlotte on Tuesday by 5 P.M.
73. From Morganton by Rutherford-ton and Gowen's store to Greenville c.h. S.C. once a week. Leave Morganton every Monday at 6 A.M. arrive at Greenville c.h. on Tuesday by 6 P.M. Leave Greenville c.h. every Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Morganton on Sunday by 6 P.M.
74. From Salem by Germanton, Mount Airy, Scull Camp, Grayson c.h. and Austinville to Wythe c.h. Va. once a week. Leave Salem every Saturday at 9 A.M. arrive at Wythe c.h. on Monday by 7 P.M. Leave Wythe c.h. Tuesday at 6 A.M. arrive at Salem on Thursday by 6 P.M.
75. From Hillsboro' by Mount Tirzah, Person c.h. Leesburg, Calwell c.h. Lenox Castle and Rockingham to Germanton, once a week. Leave Hillsboro' every Wednesday at 10 A.M. arrive at Germanton the next Saturday by 10 A.M. Leave Germanton every Saturday at 2 P.M. arrive at Hillsboro' on Tuesday by 6 P.M.
76. From Newbern by Trenton and Richland to Wilmington, once a week. Leave Newbern every Tuesday at 5 A.M. arrive at Wilmington on Thursday by 10 A.M. Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Newbern on Saturday by 7 P.M.
77. From Fayetteville by Elizabeth-town to Wilmington, and from thence by South Washington and Sampson c.h. to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 6 A.M. arrive at Wilmington on Wednesday by 7 P.M. Leave Wilmington every Thurs-
day at noon, arrive at Fayetteville on Saturday by 6 P.M.
78. From Fayetteville by Ander-ville to Wilmington, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Friday at 6 A.M. arrive at Wilmington Saturday by 6 P.M. Leave Wilmington every Monday at 7 A.M. arrive at Fayetteville on Tuesday by 7 P.M.
79. From Fayetteville by Moore c.h. Carthage, Randolph c.h. Salisbury, Tim-dallville, Wadeboro' and Richmond c.h. to Fayetteville, once a week, and the contrary route the next week, so as to carry the mail alternately once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 8 A.M. arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 A.M. Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 P.M. arrive at Fayetteville on Monday by 5 P.M.
IN SOUTH CAROLINA,
80. From Fayetteville, N.C. by Lum-ber-ton, Barfields, Porters Ferry, Lynch-ville and Will-town to George-town, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Thursd. at 2 p.m. arrive at Lynchville on Sunday 4 A.M. and arrive at George-town by 6 P.M. Leave George-town every Monday at 9 A.M. arrive at Lynch-ville by 8 P.M. Leave Lynchville on Tuesday at 4 A.M. arrive at Fayette-ville the next Thursday by 10 A.M.
81. From Richmond c.h. N.C. by Parker's ferry, Chatham, Cherau c.h. Bentonville, Darlington c.h. Pauley-ville, Jeffries and the Clayhouse to Lynch-ville, once a week. Leave Lynchville every Tuesday at 4 A.M. arrive at Rich-mond c.h. on Thursday by 11 A.M. Leave Richmond c.h. every Thursday at 1 P.M. arrive at Lynchville on Saturday by 8 P.M.
82. From Charlotte, N.C. Beggar's ferry and Hill's iron-works to York c.h. S.C. once a week. Leave Charlotte c.h. every Sunday at 6 A.M. arrive at York c.h. by 6 P.M. Leave York c.h. every Saturday at 6 A.M. arrive at Charlotte by 6 P.M.
83. From Camden by Statesburg, Jamesville, Nelson's ferry and Monk's Corner to Charleston, three times a week. May 1 to Nov. 1—Leave Camden every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday at 2 A.M. and arrive at Charleston in 32 hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 A.M. Returning—Leave Charleston every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Camden in 33 hours on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11 P.M.
84. From Columbia by Winnsboro', Chester c.h. York c.h. Rockneyville, Union c.h. Spangenburg, Greenville c.h. Reedy Shoal river, Pickenville, Laurens c.h. Belfair and Newbury c.h. to Colum-bia, once a week. Leave Columbia every Monday at 5 A.M. arrive at York on Tuesday by 7 P.M. Leave York c.h. at half past 7 P.M. and arrive at Green-ville c.h. on Thursday by 8 P.M. Leave Greenville c.h. on Friday at 4 A.M. and arrive at Columbia on Sunday by 6 P.M.
85. From Edgefield c.h. by Amos Rich-ardson's, Camberidge, Southampton, Ab-ville c.h. and Rocky River to Pendle-ton c.h. once a week. Leave Edgefield c.h. every Wednesday at 11 A.M. arrive at Pendleton c.h. next Saturday by 4 P.M. Leave Pendleton c.h. every Saturday at 9 P.M. arrive at Edgefield c.h. next Wednesday by 9 A.M.
86. From George-town to Charleston once a week. Leave George-town every Monday at 9 A.M. arrive at Charleston on Tuesday by noon. Leave Charleston every Saturday noon, arrive at George-town on Sunday by 8 P.M.
87. From Statesburg by Sumpter-ville, Salem and Kingstree to Will-town, once a week. Leave Will-town every Tues-day at 6 A.M. arrive at Statesburg on Wednesday at 6 P.M. Leave Statesburg every Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Will-town on Friday at 7 P.M.
IN GEORGIA.
88. From Augusta by the Upper Three Runs, Steel Creek, Lower Three Runs and Black Swamp to Coosawatchie, once a week. Leave Coosawatchie every Sun-day at 6 A.M. arrive at Augusta on Tuesday by 6 P.M. Leave Augusta every Thursday at 8 A.M. arrive at Coosawatchie on Saturday by 6 P.M.
89. From Augusta by Little River Lincoln c.h. Peterboro, Elberton, Franklin c.h. and Gilberts to Clarkf-boro', once a week. Leave Augusta every Monday at 8 A.M. arrive at Clarkf-boro' on Thursday by 10 A.M. Leave Clarkf-boro' every Thursday at 2 P.M. arrive at Augusta next Monday at 4 A.M.
90. From Augusta by Columbia c.h. Washington, Greenboro', Richard-sonville, Sparta, George-town and War-nton to Louisville, once a week. Leave Augusta every Monday at 2 P.M. arrive at Louisville on Thursday by 5 P.M. Returning—Leave Louisville every Fri-day at 6 A.M. arrive at Augusta next Monday by 10 A.M.
IN TENNESSEE.
91. From Louisville by Saunderville to Fort Wilkinson, once a week. Leave Louisville every Friday at 4 A.M. arrive at Fort Wilkinson by 6 P.M. Return-ing—Leave Fort Wilkinson every Sa-turday at 8 A.M. arrive at Louisville by 8 P.M.
92. From Sullivan c.h. by Jonesboro' Greenville, Cheeks Cross Roads and Dandridge to Knoxville once a week—
Leave Sullivan c.h. every Friday at 6 A.M. arrive at Knoxville next Monday by 10 A.M. Leave Knoxville every Monday at 2 P.M. arrive at Sullivan c.h. next Thursday by 6 P.M.
93. From Orsville by Powell's valley Robinson's Mills, at the foot of Cumber-land Mountain, Hazel patch, Richmond and Jessamine c.h. to Lexington once a week. Leave Orsville every Saturday noon, arrive at Lexington the next Tuesday by 6 P.M. Leave Lexington every Tuesday at 4 A.M. arrive at Orsville the next Saturday 7 A.M.
94. From Knoxville by Sevierville to Newport once a week. Leave Knoxville every Saturday at 6 A.M. arrive at New-port Sunday by noon. Leave Newport every Thursday at noon, arrive at Knox-ville on Friday by 6 P.M.
95. From Knoxville to Maryville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Sa-turday at 6 A.M. arrive at Maryville by 11 A.M. Leave Maryville every Saturday at 1 P.M. arrive at Knoxville by 6 P.M.
96. From Knoxville by Campbells-lation, South West Point, Fort Blount, Dixons Springs, Cragfont and Hender-sonville to Nashville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Fri. at 2 P.M. arrive at Nashville on Monday by 8 P.M. Leave Nashville every Monday at 5 A.M. arrive at Knoxville on Friday by 10 A.M.
97. From Springfield by Port Royal and Clarksville to Palmyra once a week. Leave Spring-field every Saturd'y at 6 A.M. arrive at Palmyra by 4 P.M. Leave Palmyra every Saturday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Springfield next day by 7 P.M.
NOTES
1. The Post-master General may ex-pedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contract, he previously stipulating an adequate com-pensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is speci-fied.
3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in ar-riving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails delivered for such de-pending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incur-red.
4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person, making proposals, desires to carry new-spapers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry it with that emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.
5. Should any person, making propo-sals, desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals, the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.
6. Persons making proposals are de-sired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of February, May, August and November, one month after the expiration of each quarter.
7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.
8. Where the proposer intends to con-vey the mail in the body of a stage car-riage, he is desired to state it in his propo-sals.
9. The Post-master General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three fail-ures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.
10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next; and are to continue in force for one year from that time.
GIDEON GRANGER, Post-master General.
General Post-Office, Washington City, Nov. 5, 1802. eptj15
Charlotte Hall School.
ON the 25th of October 1802, the Trus-tees proceeded to the election of the Prin-cipal of said school for the year 1803, when the Rev. GEORGE RALPH was unani-mously elected. Whereupon, Resolved, That the said Rev. George Ralph be and he is hereby declared Principal of Charlotte Hall School for the ensuing year.
Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Reg.
The Trustees of Charlotte Hall School will meet at the Cool Springs, on Monday the 13th of December next; for the purpose of appointing a vice Principal, and an Assistant Teacher of the Languages. The sa-lary of the vice Principal will be two hun-dred and fifty pounds per annum, provided he is capable of teaching the French as well as the Latin and Greek Languages; if incapable of teaching the French Language, his sa-lary will be two hundred pounds.
The Assistant Teacher must be qualified to teach the Classics; his salary will be one hun-dred and twenty five pounds per annum.
Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Reg.
Charlotte Hall, ? Oct. 3. 5 Nov. 19—3w.
FOR SALE OR RENT.
THAT elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, in the corner of Tull's and Frederick street in George Town, lately occupied by Mr. Pronon.
LIBEWIFE.
THE two well finished three story BRICK HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mrs. Samuel H. Smith, Printer, on the Penn-sylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE T. THOMPSON, George Town.
Geo. Town, Oct. 22. tf.
TO RENT.
After the last day of the present month, THE HOUSE now in the tenure of Doctor A. BULLIS, situated between the first and seven buildings—it is calculated for a store & dwelling, it being a corner house, three stories high—ALSO, a good stable, three stories a well inclosed garden, &c. For terms, application may be made to the Subscriber. JOEL BROWN. Nov. 17. tf.
HENRY INGLE.
Has imported in the Ships Franklin and Brutus, from Liverpool, and now of-fers 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 Pantheon, Rumford & Forreil 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 chafing dishes, crust stands, japanned ware, brushes, spades and shovels, frying pans, mill pit and cross cut saws, carpenters tools, smiths tools, stove cutters, chisels, materials for bell hangers, locks, hinges, screws, nails and tack, of various qualities, and a variety of other articles. Oct 22d. 2wtfj.
FOR SALE.
Beck and Common Bricks, Scantling, Firewood, Slate, Coals. Apply to JAMES O'BRIEN, Carrollsbur Oct. 29. peam
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 en-suing, when their patronage is earnestly solic-ited. 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 sit-ting rooms; and, if preferred, have dinner &c. in their apartments.
The Hotel being so well known, it is almost useless to say, that it is situated in one of the most healthy and pleasant parts of the city; commanding an extensive view in every di-rection, 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 rest-ments 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 dinner 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. eptf
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 allow once a week.
JOSEPH SEMMES, JOHN SMITH.
This is intended to accommodate such gen-tlemen 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. WM. BRENT. Washington, Nov. 12. tf.
Members of Congress, Tra-vellers, and those gentlemen whose busi-ness call them to the City of Washington, are respectfully informed that the Sub-scriber has established the UNION TAVERN & WASHINGTON HOTEL,
On Pennsylvania Avenue, first house east of the President's, and one mile fr the Capitol.
THERE is a pavement all the way, 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 meetings, with a pleasant view of the Potomac and the surrounding country. All the principal newspapers in the Union are taken and regularly filed. WILLIAM LOVELL.
N. B.—To Let, a coach and single horse CHAIR. Nov. 26. 3m.