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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VI.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCCLXIX.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
For the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Society for promoting science and public economy.
ON Saturday evening last, pursuant to a chaste invitation, by a card scarcely printed in time, several friends of science, consisting of members of Congress, officers of the federal government, and others devoted to objects connected with public economy, convened at Mr. Hersey's on the Pennsylvania Avenue in this city, where apartments are accessible to the gentlemen comprehended in the card circulated for the purpose of holding social conversations relative to subjects of science and public economy, from 5 to 8 o'clock every Saturday evening during the session of Congress. In future a room will be appropriated to the above specific conversations, and an interior room will be set aside for the more select purposes of a committee of management, references, experiments, primary consultations, and perhaps for occasional lectures on the topics under consideration.
A public will probably be gratified with some further knowledge of the end and aim of this proposed society, it is deemed proper to inform them, that there are at present two propositions before Congress for the establishment of public institutions in aid of science and public economy: these are, first, a national academy, wherein youth may enjoy all the early benefits of scientific instruction; secondly, a department of works and public economy to be attached to the executive branch of government, wherein even adults may receive practical instruction, while government enjoys the advantage of its aid and labors in planning, investigating, encouraging, and executing, works necessary to the well being, and prosperity, of society, on principles of economy, directed by the hand of science, and regulated by experience.
In aid of both these objects, it is conceived to be of vast importance to devise some pleasant and recreative means of establishing a private society, of bringing to one focal point of intercourse the aggregate talents and information of more ripened years of confirmed philosophy, and of emanating instruction, from an annual collected bulk thus brought to the metropolis, into the most distant parts of this far extended continent. Men of philosophical research and observation will have discerned that the comforts, wealth, and prosperity of all countries have been rapidly increased by the establishment of philanthropic & economical societies, which being moved by the innate principle of conscious rectitude, take upon them with becoming zeal, the arduous task of analysing the public wants and resources by vast labor and application, and who, submit, with heart felt cheerfulness, to the pleasing duties of communicating to the public, knowledge, and committing to the public agency, those inestimable results which flow from such investigations: on the other hand, it will scarcely be doubted, that an equal degree of degeneracy and popular depression is the natural offspring of gambling tables, convivial clubs, seminaries of dissipation, foreign amusements, visionary systems, extraneous politics, and imported monsters.
Of the advantages which communities, and the tone of popular minds and habits have received from institutions of the former, and productive kind, we have numerous examples set before us at the cost and experience of distant nations; and the fault will certainly be our own if we do not profit by the truths they have discovered, while we equally avoid the rock of error on which others have perished.
In ancient days of Roman purity, indeed, (if such ever were so pure as they have been represented) even the Dramatic Theatre , that modern nursery of vice and prostitution, that temporary lounging hole of the indolent and abandoned part of mankind, was famed for the chastity of its manners and effects: but, thank heaven, we do not live in a country so capable of corruption, so liable to be enfeebled by false luxuries, and if we only attend to the culture of those arts and sciences which apply to promote our public economy we shall have little to fear in the field of moral rectitude or European warfare.
In a late interesting prospectus of the proposed National Academy we have a detailed account of institutions in France which ought to stimulate us to an emulation: more especially as we are daily mortified with a very sensible want of affluents in the useful and economic branches of science, for which we have so frequently occasion.
The French government supports— 1. The school of Mines. 2. The school of Roads and Bridges. 3. The Conservatory of Arts. 4. The Museum of Natural History. 5. The Museum of Arts. 6. The National Library. 7. The Institute. 8. The Military School. 9. The Pretanum. 10. The College of France. The School of Medicine. 12. The Veterinary School. 13. The Observatory. 14. The Bu-
* Printed by S. H. Smith, city of Washington, 1806.
reau of Longitude. 15. The Polytechnic School. All which are seminaries of science and public economy, under public protection, and of public use.—The Lyceum of Arts, and other private institutions in France, are also said to deserve a distinguished place among their public institutions.
In England, universities, colleges, agricultural societies, scientific and economical establishments are numerous; and we daily witness the good effects which the British people have drawn from them, in the progress of their arts, manufactures and commerce, and in the results of their mechanic powers: it may serve for the present occasion to enumerate a few of their private establishments, under public patronage; such, for example, are their society for the promotion of arts and manufactures and commerce, their royal society, royal academy, royal observatory, British museum, marine and military academies, board of longitude, missionary society, society for exploring the interior of Africa, and that nation (shall it be said to the future shame and disgrace of American history?) has rewarded, and knighted, a private individual for being the first to show us the way, through our own country, to the banks of the Pacific ocean.
In China (where we shall one day or other find many examples highly interesting to our purpose, we hope) there are many similar establishments under the Emperor's patronage; and the fabrication of their merchandise, as well as the prices they afford it at, furnishes an ample proof of the utility of popular establishments in aid of economy and useful science: if particulars are wanting, touching a country we know yet little of, comparatively, they may be found in the works of Le Compte, and in the embassy of Sir George Staunton, and in several accounts of Russia.
That extensive empire, under its present Alexander, is undergoing considerable reform in its economical establishments, as well as the empire of Germany; and, as there are citizens of the United States who have shared the honor of being consulted on the organization of the economical system, in both these powerful countries, let it not be said that they want employ at home.
The academy Dell Cimento , under Leopold, in Tuscany, seems to have given an advantageous tone to the affairs of the royal society in England, as early as the year 1667-8. Nay, that nation seems, on all occasions, to have profited by the improvements she has been wise enough to build on other people's foundations; and in this respect the economical institutions of all Italy, of Berlin, of Bern in Switzerland, of Holland, France, Spain and Germany, (and indeed of the whole world) have contributed greatly to raise her to the present pitch of her commercial opulence and power.—But it is useless to enumerate farther examples in favor of science and public economy, seeing there is not an instance on earth where a zealous attention to them has not enriched both state and individual.
Now above all countries here enumerated, the United States of America have the greatest interest in promoting science and public economy; because they hold a more extensive basis for the accumulation of private and public wealth, they have a weaker population in comparison with their extent and duties, a junior standing among nations, a more scattered condition of habitation, weaker in mechanical powers, an over portion of native genius to cultivate or destroy, more latent wealth to be drawn from untouched resources, and more cogent occasions for the accumulation of power and talents.
But, I am aware that the indolence of living habitually, without the trouble of exercising our reason, induces some among us to subscribe to a belief (rather to an affected persuasion, and convenient submission to change ) that, if the world goes on like an oyster bed, matters will come right of course bye and bye through mere individual occasion: Are gentlemen of this cast aware of the effects of procrastination—of the injuries arising to themselves and children during the short period of their natural existence? Has it never occurred to them, that large and expensive undertakings (many of them bettering the climate as well as private and public revenue) may be undertaken with present advantage arising from a certain prospect of future remuneration ; or that combination of force and durability of incorporation, (however short the life of individual man) are competent to drain the whole dismal swamp of Virginia ?
I will cease, however, to pursue the ramifications of this interesting topic further at present, and content myself with a concise definition of what I here understand to be the limited sense of the science of public economy , and with analyzing a few of the principal objects where I conceive an early application of its expansive powers to be of immense importance to this yet-pacific country. I understand, then, first—that, the science of public economy comprehends that extensive scope of human knowledge, which furnishes the means of increasing the riches of a state, and of applying them to the most useful purposes
at the least possible expence, by the most simple and powerful agents, and in the manner which shall be most pleasing to, and least objectionable in, the opinion of the community.
Secondly, I consider the objects which come most immediately under the care of this science, in the U. S. to be the following:
1st. The sea coast economy, or the improvement of the coasts and harbors. 2ndly. The economy of inland navigation, or the management of our bays, rivers, creeks and canals to the most efficient ends and purposes. 3rdly. The economy of our roads and bridges, or the best means of improving our transfer and locomotion, from one place to another, according to our several necessities. 4thly. Our mechanical economy, or the means of abridging labor by useful inventions, implements and apparatus. 5thly. Our agricultural economy, or the means of producing the most abundant and most reciprocal crops, under any given circumstance, without doing things by guess. 6thly. The economy of our forests, or the best management of our latent resources there. 7thly. Our mineralogical economy, or the means of drawing active wealth from the bowels of the earth.
To these may be added, the economy of our public lands, and various relations of commerce: I shall endeavor to treat of these under their respective heads. (To be Continued.)
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ALL that tract of land which I purchased from Mrs. Mary Jenkins and on which I now reside lying in St. Mary's county on the Chesapeake by three miles from St. Inigoes creek, containing 700 acres more or less. The advantageous of this land are numerous, 400 acres are in wood abounding in oak, locust and poplar. The bay shore affords an inexhaustible source of excellent manure in the sea weed or sea out as it is commonly called which is at all seasons thrown up in great quantities and is of easy access, lying immediately along side of the fields. No place can be better adapted than this for a flock of all kinds. The woods yield abundance of acorns, and it abounds in grounds well calculated for meadows that produce great quantities of grain. The improvements of this place are likewise considerable. There are on it a good brick dwelling house, every necessary out house, a small water mill, and two tenements now under rent, besides all necessary fencing in good repair. Moreover there are many convenient springs of good water that do not fail in the driest seasons—its situation renders it almost superfluous to mention that it lies convenient to the Baltimore, Norfolk and Alexandria markets. This valuable tract of land I will sell for one 4th cash and the remainder in one, two and three years. WILFRED MANNING. Great Mill, Jan. 31—3d&wif
FOR SALE,
A Handsome two story BRICK HOUSE, 22 feet front by 34 feet back, with a kitchen table and carriage house, its situation for a public or private dwelling is inferior to any house near the Navy Yard, it commands a perfect view of the Yard and shipping and is now rented for 350 dollars per annum. I will also sell a valuable unimproved Lot near the premises in sq. 881—young negroes will be taken in part payment. For terms apply to the subscriber living near the Navy Yard, or to Mr. Samuel M'Intire. NICHOLAS VOSS. Washington, Feb. 14—wif
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5.
DEBATE.
On Mr. Gregg's resolution.
MR. J. RANDOLPH'S Speech Continued.
But the gentleman has told you that we ought to go to war, if for nothing else, for the fur trade. Now, sir, the people on whose support he seems to calculate, follow (let me tell him) a better business, and let me add that whilst men are happy at home reaping their own fields, the fruits of their labor and industry, there is little danger of their being induced to go 16 or 1700 miles in pursuit of beavers, raccoons or opossums—much less of going to war for the privilege. They are better employed where they are. This trade, sir, may be important to Britain, to nations who have exhausted every resource of industry at home—bowed down by taxation and wretchedness. Let them, in God's name, if they please, follow the fur trade. They may, for me, catch every beaver in North America. Yes, sir, our people have a better occupation—a safe, profitable, honorable employment. Whilst they should be engaged in distant regions in hunting the beaver, they dread lest those whose natural prey they are should begin to hunt them—should pillage their property, and assassinate their constitution. Instead of these wild schemes pay off your debt, instead of prating about your confiscation. Do not, I beseech you, expose at once your knavery and your folly. You have more lands than you know what to do with—you have lately paid 15 millions for yet more. Go and work them—and cease to alarm the people, with the cry of wolf, until they become deaf to your voice, or at least laugh at you.
Mr. Chairman, if I felt less regard for what I deem the best interests of this nation than for my own reputation, I should not, on this day, have offered to address you; but would have waited to come out, bedecked with flowers and bouquets of rhetoric, in a set speech. But, sir, I dreaded lest a tone might be given to the mind of the committee—they will pardon me, but I did fear, from all that I could see, or hear, that they might be prejudiced by its advocates, (under pretence of protecting our commerce) in favor of this ridiculous & preposterous project—I rose, sir, for one to plead guilty—to declare in the face of day that I will not go to war for this carrying trade. I will agree to pass for an idiot if this is not the public sentiment, and you will find it to your cost, begin the war when you will.
Gentlemen talk of 1793. They might as well go back to the Trojan war. What was your situation then? Then every heart beat high with sympathy for France, for Republican France ! I am not prepared to say, with my friend from Pennsylvania, that we were all ready to draw our swords in her cause, but I affirm that we were prepared to have gone great lengths. I am not ashamed to pay this compliment to the hearts of the American people, even if at the expence of their understandings. It was a noble and generous sentiment which nations like individuals are never the worse for having felt. They were, I repeat it, ready to make great sacrifices for France. And why ready? Because she was fighting the battles of the human race against the combined enemies of their liberty—because she was performing the part which Great Britain now, in fact, sustains—forming the only bulwark against universal dominion. Knock away her navy, and where are you? Under the naval despotism of France, unchecked and unqualified by any antagonizing military power, at best but a change of masters. The tyrant of the ocean, and the tyrant of the land is one and the same, Lord of all, and who shall say him nay, or wherefore doth that thing? Give to the tyger the property of the shark, and there is no longer safety for the beasts of the forest or the fishes of the sea. Where was this high anti-Britannic spirit of the gentleman from Pennsylvania? when his vote would have put an end to the British treaty, that pestilent source of evil to this country? and at a time, too, when it was not less the interest than the sentiment of this people to pull down Great Britain and exalt France. Then, when the gentleman might have acted with effect, he could not screw his courage to the sticking place. Then England was combined in what has proved a feeble, inefficient coalition, but which gave just cause of alarm to every friend of freedom—Now the liberties of the human race are threatened by a single power, more formidable than the coalesced world, to whose utmost ambition, vast as it is, the naval force of Great Britain forms the only obstacle.
I am perfectly sensible and ashamed of the trespass I am making on the patience of the committee—but as I know not whether it will be in my power to trouble them again on this subject, I must beg leave to continue my crude and desultory observations. I am not
ashamed to confess that they are so. At the commencement of this session we received a printed message from the President of the U. S. breathing a great deal of national honor and indignation at the outrages we had endured, particularly from Spain. She was specially named & pointed at. She had pirated upon our commerce, impioned our citizens, violated our actual territory; invaded the very limits solemnly established between the two nations, by the treaty of San Lorenzo. Some of the state legislatures, (among others the very state on which the gentleman from Pennsylvania relies for support) sent forward resolutions pledging their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor, in support of any measures you might take in vindication of our injured rights. Well, sir, what have you done? You have had resolutions laid upon your table—gone to some expence of printing and stationery—mere pen, ink and paper, and that's all. Like true political quacks, you deal only in handbills and nostrums. Sir, I wish to see the record of our proceedings, they resemble nothing but the advertisements of patent medicines. Here you have "the Worm Destroying Lozenges" there, "Church's Cough Drops,"—and to crown the whole, "Slan's Vegetable Specific," an infallible remedy for all nervous disorders, and vertigoes of brain-sick politicians:—each man earnestly adjuring you to give his medicine only a fair trial. If indeed these wonder-working nostrums could perform but one half of what they promise, there is little danger of our dying a political death, at this time at least. But, sir, in politics as in physics, the Doctor is oftimes the most dangerous disease—and this I take to be our case at present.
But, sir, why do I talk of Spain? There are no longer Pyrenees. There exists no such nation—no such being as a Spanish King, or minister. It is a mere juggler played off for the benefit of those who put the mechanism into motion. You know, sir, that you have no differences with Spain—that she is the passive tool of a superior power, to whom at this moment you are crouching. Are your differences indeed with Spain? And where are you going to send your political panacea, resolutions and handbills excepted, your sole arcanum of government—your king, cure-all?—To Madrid? No—you are not such quacks as not to know where the shoe pinches—to Paris. You know at least where the disease lies, and there you apply your remedy. When the nation anxiously demands the result of your deliberations, you hang your head and blush to tell. You are aqua to tell . Your mouth is hermetically sealed. Your honor has received a wound which must not take air. Gentlemen dare not come forward and avow their work, much less defend it in the presence of the nation. Give them all they ask, that Spain exists, and what then? After shrinking from the Spanish jack-all do you presume to bully the British lion. But here the secret comes out. Britain is your rival in trade, and governed as you are by coming house politicians, you would sacrifice the paramount interests of the country, to wound that rival. For Spain and France you are carriers—and from good customers every indignity is to be endured. And what is the nature of this trade? Is it that carrying trade which sends abroad the flour, tobacco, cotton, beef, pork, fish and lumber of this country, and brings back in return foreign articles necessary for our existence, or comfort? No, sir, 'tis a trade carried on, the Lord knows where, or by whom;—now doubling cape Horn, now the cape of Good Hope. I do not say that there is no profit in it—for it would not then be pursued—but 'tis a trade that tends to assimilate our manners and government to those of the most corrupt countries of Europe. Yes, sir, and when a question of great national magnitude presents itself to you, causes those who now prate about national honor and spirit to pocket any insult,—to consider it as a mere matter of debit and credit, a business of profit and loss—and nothing else.
The first thing that struck my mind when this resolution was laid on the table was unde derivatur ? a question always put to us at school—whence comes it? Is this only the putative father of the bandling he is taxed to maintain, or indeed the actual parent, the real progenitor of the child? or is it the production of the cabinet—but I knew you had no cabinet—no system. I had seen dispatches relating to vital measures laid before you the day after your final decision on those measures—four weeks after they were received—not only their contents, but their very existence, all that time unsuspected and unknown to men whom the people fondly believe assist with their wisdom and experience at every important deliberation. Do you believe that this system, or rather that no system will do. I am free to answer it will not. It cannot last. I am not so afraid of the fair, open, constitutional, responsible influence of government—but I shrink intuitively from this left-handed, invisible, irresponsible influence, which de-

for the truth, but perversion and decided... I am prepared, Sir, to be represented as willing to surrender important rights of this nation, to a foreign government. I have been told that this sentiment is already whispered in the dark, by time-servers and sycophants. But if your honor dared to print them I would appeal to your journal. I would call for the reading of them, but that I know they are not for profane eyes to look upon. I confess that I am more ready to surrender to a naval power a square league of ocean, than to a territorial one a square inch of land within our limits...
now, as I was disposed to do towards France in 1798-9;—treat with her:—and for the same reason, on the same principles. Do I say I would treat with her? At this moment you have a negotiation pending with her government. With her you have not tried negotiation and failed, totally failed, as you have done with Spain—or rather France. And therefore under such circumstances this hostile spirit to the one, and this—(I won't say what—to the other. But a great deal is said about the laws of nations. What is national law, but national power guided by national interest? You yourselves acknowledge and practise upon this principle where you can, or where you dare;—with the Indian tribes for instance—I might give another and more forcible illustration. Will the learned member of your libraries add a ship to your fleet, or a sailing to your revenue? Will it pay or maintain a single soldier? And will you preach and practise violations of your neutral rights when you tamely and meanly submit to the violation of your territory? Will you collar the fleeter of your sheep and let him escape that has invaded the repast of your fire side—has insulted your wife and children under your own roof? This is the heroism of truck and traffic—the public spirit of sordid avarice. Great Britain violates your flag on the high seas. What is her situation?—contending, not for the dismantling of Dunkirk—for Quebec, or Pondicherry,—but for London and Westminster,—for life.—Her enemy violating, at will, the territories of other nations—acquiring thereby a colossal power that threatens the very existence of her rival,—But she has one vulnerable point to the arms of her adversary, which she covers with the ensigns of neutrality. She draws the neutral flag over the heel of Achilles. And can you ask that adversary to respect it, at the expense of her existence?—and in favor of whom?—an enemy that respects no neutral territory of Europe, and not even your own. I repeat that the insults of Spain towards this nation have been at the instigation of France;—that there is no longer any Spain.—Well, Sir, because the French government do not put this into the Monitor, you choose to shut your eyes to it.—None so blind as those who will not see.—You shut your own eyes, and to blind those of other people, you go into conclave,—and flink out again and say—'a great affair of state!'—C'est une grande affaire d'état! It seems that your flexibility is entirely confined to the extremities.—You may be pulled by the nose and ears, and never feel it;—but let your strong-box be attacked, and you are all nerve.—'Let us go to war!' Sir, if they called upon me only for my little peculium, to carry it on, perhaps I might give it;—but my rights and liberties are involved in the grant, and I will never surrender them whilst I have life. The gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Crowninshield) is for sparing the debt. I can never consent to it.—I will never bring the ways and means of fraudulent bankruptcy into your committee of supply. Confiscation and swindling shall never be found among my estimates to meet the current expenditure of peace or war. No, Sir,—I have laid with the doors closed, and I say to when they are open—'pay the public debt.'—Get rid of that dead weight upon your government, that cramp upon all your measures, and then you may put the world at defiance. So long as it hangs upon you—you must have revenue, and to have revenue you must have commerce.—commerce, peace. And shall these nefarious schemes be devised for lightening the public burthens—will you resort to these low & pitiful shifts—dare even to mention these dishonest artifices to eke out your expenses, when the public treasure is lavished on Turks and infidels—on singing boys and dancing girls,—to furnish the means of beatality to an African barbarian? [To be continued.]
FOR SALE. The subscriber offers for private sale a valuable plantation adjoining the land known by the name of Non-tuch, about one mile and a half from the Eastern Branch bridge, containing about 280 acres with a sufficiency of wood and meadow ground, about 15 acres now in grass and may be well called as pretty a piece of ground as any in the District of Columbia; the main road leading through part of this tract which will be a suitable stand for a tavern and retail store, together with plenty of wood and hay, which always command a ready cash price, will make this property a desirable object to any person wishing to become a farmer. This land is well watered by several never failing springs. Any person desirous of becoming a purchaser may see the title papers and view the premises by applying to the subscriber living on the land, if the above property is not sold at private sale by the 1st day of April next it will then be sold at public auction on the premises, and at the same time 'en valuable slaves, mostly young and healthy. Terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale. JOHN MASTERS. Feb. 27—w5t
WASHINGTON CITY. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19. The House of Representatives, the immediate organs of the people, have, after mature deliberation, taken ground in vindication of our violated rights, on which we congratulate the nation. On Monday the question was put on the following proposition submitted by Mr. Nicholson, and carried by a vast majority. Resolved, That from and after the day of next, the following articles, being of the growth, produce, or manufacture of G. Britain or Ireland, or of any of the colonies or dependencies of G. Britain, ought to be prohibited by law from being imported into the U. S. or into the territories thereof, viz. All articles of which leather is the material of chief value; All articles of which tin or brass is the material of chief value; tin in sheets excepted; All articles of which hemp or flax is the material of chief value; All articles of which silk is the material of chief value; Woolen cloths, whose invoice prices shall exceed— Woolen hosiery of all kinds; Window glass, and all other manufactures of glass; Silver and plated wares; Paper of every description; Nails and Spikes; Hats; Clothing ready-made; Millinery of all kinds; Playing cards; Beer, ale and porter; and Pictures and prints. The following are the Yeas and Nays: YEAS—Messrs. Alexander, Alston, jun. Anderson, Bard, Barker, Bassett, Bedinger, Bidwell, Blackledge, Blake, jun. Blount, Brown, Boyle, Butler, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, Claiborne, Clarke, J. Clay, M. Clay, Clinton, jun. Conrad, Crowninshield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fish, Fowler, Goodwyn, Gray, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Kenan, Knight, Leib, Lyon, Mac Farland, Magruder, Marion, Masters, N. R. Moore, Jr. Moore, Jr. Morrow, John Morrow, Mumford, Newton, jun. Nicholson, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rea, (Penn.) Rhea, (Tenn.) Richards, Russell, Sailly, Sammons, Schumann, Sloan, Smilie, J. Smith, S. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, N. Williams, Wilson, Winn, Winston, and Wynn.—35. NAYS—Messrs. Betton, Bishop, Broom, J. Campbell, Casey, Chittenden, Covington, Danas, Davenport, jun. Earle, Ellis, Ely, Garnett, Goldsborough, Hastings, Haugh, Kelly, Lewis, jun. Wiswell, J. Nelson, R. Nelson, Pitkin, jun. Quincy, Sandford, J. S. Smith, Spalding, Stanford, Steaman, Sturges, Teggart, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, Verplanck, and Wadsworth.—35. We have printed the names of the federal members in Italics ; and it appears that the Whole number of members who voted are 122. Of which all those who voted in the affirmative are republican, amounting to 87. And that of those who voted in the negative, There are republican federal 11 24. Of the 11 republican members voting in the negative, some, to our knowledge, voted against the resolution, not from any indisposition to resort to efficient measures, but from the desire of taking higher ground. Considering the federal members as systematically in opposition, and leaving them out of view, the vote stands as 87 to 11. Can the friends of energetic measures wish for more? Can Britain, after this vote, be so blind as to calculate upon our divisions? Will she not see, on the contrary, that the people of this nation, and the organs of their will, are deeply impressed with the aggravated injuries they have received, and are resolutely determined to resist them; and that the Executive arm of the government, while it is ready, as it ever has been, to adjust our differences by amicable means, is nervous by a confidence which, so far from having been shaken by opposition, has received new vigor from the increased and increasing affection and respect of a just and enlightened people. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. MONDAY, MARCH 17. The committee of Clams made an unfavorable report on the petition of—Austell, in which the House concurred. The Speaker laid before the House a letter, with various documents, from William Eaton, relative to the adjustment of his consular accounts, which were referred to the committee of Clams. Mr. Farnum, from the committee to whom was referred the petition of A. J. Villard, relative to his improved construction of gun carriages, made a report in favor of allowing him 1,000 dollars for the benefit derived to the public from his invention, which was referred to the committee of the whole House on Thursday. Mr. Varnum, from the committee to whom was referred the amendments of the Senate to the bill establishing rules
and articles for the government of the armies of the U. S. made a report recommending an agreement to some, and a disagreement to other amendments. The House took up an amendment of the Senate to the bill for the relief of Peter Landais. The amendment proposes the allowance of 4,000 instead of 6,000 dollars, for prize money. To this amendment the House disagreed, 38 members voting for a concurrence, and 52 against it. On motion of Mr. Early, Resolved, That the Post Master General be directed to report to this House the state and condition of the post route from Athens, Georgia, to New Orleans, with the difficulties and obstructions in transmitting the mail on the said route, and what will be the expense of opening a horse path on the said route. The Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made an unfavorable report on the petition of George Dodge and others; praying for an extension of the period of their patent right for an improvement in cutting nails, in which the House concurred. The order of the day to hear general St. Clair, in support of his claim, was, on the motion of Mr. Early, postponed indefinitely.—Ayes 63—Nays 15. The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair. The committee having agreed to take into consideration the resolution offered by Mr. Nicholson— Mr. Sloan declared himself opposed to it, from the opinion that it did not provide a sufficient remedy for the existing evils, stating at the same time, that he should unite in its favor, if so modified as to convince him that it will be better than nothing. After a few further preliminary remarks, Mr. Sloan assigned at considerable length his reasons for preferring a commercial non-intercourse with Britain. Mr. J. Clay next followed in support of the resolution, in a speech replete with commercial information. He concluded, however, by observing that, though in favor of the resolution, he wished the decision of the House deferred for a short time till the result of the negotiation with Britain should be received. He therefore moved that the committee should rise. Messrs. Eppes and Smilie warmly opposed the rising of the committee, and contended for the early decision of the House. When the question was taken on the rising of the committee, and passed in the negative, only 34 members rising in favor of it. The question was then taken on the resolution, and carried in the affirmative.—Ayes 80. The committee rose and reported their agreement to the resolution, which the House took into immediate consideration; when the Yeas and Nays were taken on agreeing to the resolution, and were Yeas 87—Nays 35. Mr. Early moved that the resolution be referred to the committee of Ways and Means to bring in a bill. Messrs. Alston, Smilie, Leib and Southard opposed this reference, and advocated a reference to a select committee. The motion of reference to the committee of Ways and Means was disagreed to without a division; when the reference to a select committee of five members composed of Messrs. Mumford, Bidwell, Smilie, Eppes and Alston, obtained. Mr. Early laid a resolution on the table, declaring it expedient, in the opinion of the House, to adjourn on the first Monday in April. Mr. Gregg observed that as it appeared to be the sense of the House not to go further this session than to carry into effect the resolution just agreed to, and as it was the wish of some gentlemen to discharge the committee of the whole from the resolution which he had had the honor to submit, he would move that the committee of the whole should be discharged from that resolution. Mr. Sloan having acquiesced in the same course with regard to his resolution, the committee were discharged without a division from the further consideration of both those propositions. These resolutions having been, by this vote, again brought before the House, Mr. Early moved to postpone them indefinitely, but withdrew his motion, on Mr. Gregg and Mr. Sloan agreeing to withdraw their respective resolutions. Yesterday the Vice-President of the U. S. having withdrawn from the Chair of the Senate, the Senate made choice of Samuel Smith, of the state of Maryland, President pro tempore. The House of Representatives were yesterday principally engaged in discussing the bill authorizing the erection of a bridge over the Potomac. Details in our next. Natchez, Feb. 18, 1806. From Natchitoches. For some time past the Spaniards have been taking new positions and drawing in near us. About a month ago they established a post about 12 miles from this town on the Nagadouches road, at Quintunes old place, as it is called, and their patrols came within a league or two of Natchitoches, and it was a general circulating report that they intended to take possession of all the country west of Red River. The commanding officer at this place received orders from the President of the U. S. a few days ago, to remove them by any means that might be found necessary, to the west side of the Sabine river; the substance of this order was immediately officially communicated to the commandant of

Negroes, who returned for answer that a compliance with that order on his part, would not be conformable to his instructions, and signified his intention to maintain the position he had taken, &c. upon which, early in the morning of the 5th inst. captain Turner, lieutenant Platt, ensign Dubois, and 60 men from the garrison of Fort Claiborne, were detached for the purpose of removing all Spanish soldiers, &c. they might meet with, to the other side of Sabine, and in case of resistance to repel force with force. They arrived early in the day at Quindalies, where they found an officer and 29 men, to whom marching orders were immediately given. A variety of unsuccessful pretences were made use of by the Spaniards to procure delay (as was supposed) till they were reinforced; they however without offering any resistance, moved off. Captain Turner remained till the next morning on the ground, and after burning the house, marched on after them, when to his surprise, found them again encamped about three miles only from Quindalies, where they were moved from, the officer still offering frivolous excuses for his slow retreat: they were again started, and captain Turner pursued them close in their rear towards Sabine, and no farther intelligence has been received from them at the date of this. Apprehensions are entertained that the Spaniards may be reinforced and make a stand before they cross Sabine; if they should, a conflict must ensue; or if they should appear in arms again on this side the Sabine no ceremony will be used with them; they will escape fighting only by their speed.
TO RENT. THE STORE & DWELLING HOUSE now occupied Dr. Patterson, next door to James Madison's, esq. Possession given the first day of April next—I will also rent the Wharf formerly belonging to Mr. Lewis Delholis on the Eastern Branch, one square above the Navy Yard. Its situation for a Lumber, Coal, and Wood yard, is equal to any in the city of Washington—for terms apply to John Hewitt, esq. or to the subscriber near the Navy Yard. NICHOLAS VOSS, City of Washington, March 14—2awtf
By order of the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county, will be sold at public sale, on Thursday 13th March, at Margaret's ferry, the whole of the personal property of Fielder Rawlings, deceased, consisting of the Schooner Nancy and Nelly, burthen 37 tons together with her tackle, a small row boat, and his wearing apparel. The above property will be sold on a credit of nine months, the purchaser or purchasers giving bond with approved security. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock, if fair, if not the next fair day. RICHARD B. GARDINER, Adm'r. Feb. 28—w3t
To be Sold, Or EXCHANGED for other property in the City, or its vicinity. TWO valuable and contiguous TRACTS of LAND in the state of Kentucky, the one containing 6830 acres, and the other 6234 acres, by late survey. They are under old and indistinguishable titles of more than twenty years, and situate in a populous county, adjoining flourishing settlements. All taxes thereon have been duly paid. Apply to the subscriber, JOHN BECKLEY. City of Washington, } November 6—wtf }
Twenty Dollars Reward. WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail a young Mulatto man named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas who keeps the said Andrew at Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, lily and well made, has short curly hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples on his face. He is reckoned to be a sensible fellow of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his clopment, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel, either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in jail shall receive from me the above reward, as soon as due information thereof is given to me or to Dr. M. P. Cauda at Port Tobacco. G. B. CAUSIN. Maryland Charles County, January 29—wtf
OLD COPPER AND BRASS TWELVE & A HALF CENTS for each pound of the above metals will be given by the Subscriber on Pennsylvania avenue near the Centre Market. MATTHIAS HART. March 6—w3t
Fresh Garden Seeds, &c. J. HOPKINS HOLT respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has received from London per ship Mars to Baltimore, and for sale, a very extensive assortment of fresh Garden Seeds, garden tools, glass seeds, bird seed. Split peas and flour of mustard by the pound. He also has for sale a variety of bulbous flower roots, fruit trees, flowering shrubs, Lombardy poplars, &c. &c. The customary allowance made to Gardeners and those who purchase to sell again. Washington City, Dec. 13—2awtf P. S. An assortment of the garden seeds are for sale at Dr. Ott's George Town.
SENATE OF THE U. STATES.
Speech of Gen. S. Smith on British Affairs.
Mr. President: —The subject now before the Senate is, the third resolution reported by your committee on that part of the message which relates to British spoliations. The first resolution is a declaration of our neutral rights, and has passed the Senate unanimously. The second requests the President to send a special mission to Great Britain to demand restoration of property unlawfully taken from our merchants, and by a peaceful arrangement to adjust all differences subsisting between that nation and the U. S. The third is now before us. I will take leave to read it. III. Resolved , That it is expedient "to prohibit by law, the importation into the U. S. of any of the following "goods, wares, or merchandise, being "the growth, produce or manufactures "of the United Kingdoms of G. Britain " & Ireland, or the dependencies thereof, "that is to say, woolens, linens, hats, "nails, looking glasses, rum, hard "wares, slate, salt, coal, boots, shoes, "ribbons, silks, and plated and glass "wares. The said prohibition to commence from the day of "unless previously there "to, equitable arrangements shall be "made between the two governments, "on the differences subsisting between "them; and to continue until such arrangements shall be agreed upon and "settled." This resolution is intended, Mr. President, to afford aid to the negotiation recommended in the second. Without this aid, or something similar, I doubt whether Great Britain would not calculate (as heretofore) on an indecisive character in our government, on its indisposition to lend any aid or protection to commerce—and reasoning thus whether her minister might not be induced to believe, that he could proceed in safety to the destruction of every part of our commerce with her enemies and their dependencies. This measure, Mr. President, is called a war measure. Is it so? If it is, then does Great Britain maintain a constant war measure against the U. S. for she at all times prohibits the importation into her ports of every article manufactured within our country. She even prohibits our provisions from being consumed in her kingdoms, except when her wants compel her to admit them. If then she has set us the example, and has by her laws prohibited every article of our manufacture from being admitted into her kingdoms, how can our prohibiting a part of her manufactures from being imported into the U. S. be considered as a war measure? This measure is not intended to take effect immediately—the first of November next is contemplated, which will give full time for negotiation, and for Great Britain to reflect on her cruel and unprovoked conduct towards us—a conduct that has been highly reprobated in England—a conduct that when examined has but too much the appearance of a determination to benefit by the plunder of our property, without the authority of law, and directly contrary to the public sanction, given to our neutral trade in a correspondence held between Lord Hawkesbury and Mr. King in 1801.
Some gentlemen anxious to defeat this measure are attempting to create a difference between the agricultural and commercial interest. Such conduct is unworthy of the statesman. The one is absolutely necessary to the other. I will not, Mr. President, discuss a subject so self evident. I will only remark, that should this proposition prevail, it will be more severely felt by the merchant than the farmer. The latter can live within his own means, the merchant depends upon his commerce for his support, and on this ground I had expected that the opposition would and might with some reason be given. I believe however that the merchants of our country will never be found less ready to make sacrifices for the general good, than their fellow citizens. Gentlemen call the trade pursued by our merchants a carrying trade. This is not correct. There is a wide difference between the carrying trade and our neutral commerce. The carrying trade is when ships are employed in carrying for a freight, the property of others. In this trade the Dutch were engaged in carrying the produce of the French colonies to the mother country in 1756, on account of the French planter and merchant, in which they were certainly sanctioned by their existing treaty with Great Britain, which fully stipulated their right to be carriers in such case. The British however seized their ships. The neutral trade is that which we pursue, to wit—our ships are laden for our own account in the French, Spanish, and Dutch colonies, in which no foreigner has any concern. This is the trade which we claim as a right in time of war as well as peace when permitted by the nations to which such colonies belong. If any of our ships are found carrying the property of the enemies of Great Britain, let them be punished, we mean not to defend them.
A firm friendship on the part of the U. States, is desirable with all nations. With none more than with Great Britain. We can be mutually useful to each other. Our usefulness to her is self evident. Her friendship to us would tend greatly to our happiness and peace as a nation, and could in no manner operate to her injury. A mutual good understanding appears to me so necessary to G. Britain, that no trifling consideration ought to induce her to disturb it.—Permit me to enquire what are the benefits which result to that nation from our commerce. I have be-
fore me the report of the secretary of the treasury calculated on an average of three years, by which I observe, that the United States import annually from all the world, to the amount of 75 millions of dollars, of which 36 millions are imported from Great Britain and her dependencies; 27,400,000 dollars thereof are articles of the articles manufactured in Great Britain. Of the 75 millions (our total imports) 28 millions are articles re-exported, so that the true amount of importation, for our own consumption, can only be estimated at 47 millions. Of this forty-seven millions I am convinced from the secretary's report, that at least thirty-two millions are imported from Great Britain and her dependencies, and consumed by our citizens. The total amount of exports of the native products of the U. S. is near 40 millions of dollars, of which 20 millions of dollars are exported to Great Britain and her dependencies. Out of this sum not more than 15 millions of dollars can be considered as a regular export for the use of Great Britain and her colonies. For instance, the report of the secretary states the value of tobacco exported to Great Britain on the average of 3 years, at $2,230,000 dollars, when I believe it will be admitted that not more than 14,000 hog-heads are estimated as her annual consumption. Ships laden with tobacco although they clear out for England, in many instances only call there for orders, and proceed to the ports on the continent for the sale of their cargoes. Provisions which can only be admitted into Great Britain in times of real scarcity, cannot be considered as an export to her, which may at all times be calculated upon. Their amount in the secretary's report is stated at $2,160,000. On this subject I will make one other observation—It is this—that our exports are estimated at their present prices. On a return of peace those prices cannot be expected, whereas the price of the goods imported, will continue at least as high as they now are. From this view of the subject, and I believe it correct, it will appear that the U. S. import from G. Britain and her possessions, nearly one half the amount of her total import, near two thirds of all that we import for our own use and consumption, and that G. Britain and her dependencies do not consume of our products more than one half of the amount of what we import from her. By the same report it will be seen that G. Britain exports to the U. S. of her manufactures twenty-seven millions four hundred thousand dollars, and consumes only 9 millions independent of her colonies, and deducting as before stated for tobacco not used, and provisions only admitted in times of scarcity. To make up the balance which we are thus indebted to G. Britain, our merchants are compelled to exercise their talents and their enterprise in seeking other markets, in doing which in a fair and legal manner, and as sanctioned by Great Britain in 1801, their ships have been met by the British cruisers, carried into port and condemned, under the pretext of new principles heretofore unknown to them. And yet, Mr. President, with all their industry the balance of trade appears by the Secretary's report, to be against the United States. The secretary has assigned sound reasons to show how this deficiency stated by him of 7 millions against the United States, may be accounted for—He might have added, that the plunder committed on us by the belligerents had essentially contributed to create that balance. He might with truth have said, that the seizure and unlawful condemnation of the ships and cargoes of citizens of the United States by the powers at war, had added at least 6 millions of dollars in the three years, towards creating that heavy apparent balance of trade against our country. But for those depredations the balance would certainly have been much less. But, Mr. President, are those the only advantages arising from our trade to Great Britain? No, sir—almost all our money negotiations go through her merchants. The proceeds of a great part of the cargoes shipped from the United States to other countries are ordered to Great Britain, and either go to pay our debts there, or are drawn from thence by bills of exchange, thus giving to G. Britain a great source of wealth and employment. Mr. President, we are in truth more useful to her than if we were again her colonies, for she enjoys almost all the benefits resulting from our commerce, and incurs no expense in our protection. From Cock's statement it appears that America imports from Great Britain one quarter of the manufactures which she exports. For all these advantages, Mr. President, and surely they are important, what return do we receive? We ought to expect that which would be favorable. We receive the reverse. How Great Britain conducts herself towards us shall be a part of my present enquiry. [To be Continued.]
Cheap & Valuable Books. For sale, the New Annual Register, 24 vols. a regular series. The Monthly Review, 44 vols. a regular series. Ferguson's History of Rome, 3 vols. Gibbon's do. 8 vols. Henty's History of Great Britain, 6 vols. Blackstone's Commentaries, 4 vols. 8vo. plates, Tucker's do. 5 vols. Blair's Sermons, 4 vols. London edit. Life of Catherine II. 3 vols. Gordon's History of America, 3 vols. Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 vols. Laws of the U. States, 6 vols. German Theatre, 6 vols. Enfield's Philosophy, 4to. Adam's do. 7 vols. 8vo. New System of Natural Philosophy, 6 vols. Bell's Surgery 8 vols. 8vo. Boswell's Life of Dr. Johnson, 4 vols. 8vo. Barthelemy's Spanish, and English dictionary, 4to. Most of the above books are London editions, they will be sold cheap for ready money, for particulars apply to the Editor. March 19—5t.
TO rent or let, and entered upon the 10 April on very reasonable terms, a neat convenient two story frame house, (Venetian blinds to the windows throughout) containing two parlours, and passage, three bed rooms and a large cellar kitchen. Small garden and stable situated in F. street, city of Washington, convenient to the bank and public offices, adjoining the dwelling house of Mr. Geo. Way, and now occupied by Mr. James Hewitt, of whom, or Mr. Way, apply for terms, &c. or to the subscriber in George town. March 19—3t JOHN BARNES.
WANTED, either a school master or mistress to reside with a gentleman in the upper part of Virginia, apply at this office. March 19—
Bank of Columbia. THE board of directors having this day declared a dividend for the half year ending the 29th inst. at the rate of TEN per cent. per annum. The same will be paid to the stock holders or their representatives on or after Thursday the 20th inst. WILLIAM A. HANN, Cashier. March 19—6w.
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber hath obtained letters of administration on the personal estate of JOHN BOYLE, deceased all persons having claims against the said deceased, are requested to forward their accounts agreeable to law—all those interested are warned to make immediate payment. Given under my hand. March 19—4f. SAMUEL BOYLE.
Likenesses Engraved. THE Subscriber takes the liberty of informing the Ladies and Gentlemen of the city of Washington, and George-town, that he has recently returned to this city, and for a few days takes rooms at King's Hotel, on Capitol Hill, where he shall esteem himself honored by receiving any commands in the line of his profession. ST. MEMIN. N. B. The subscriber has on hand a few engraved likenesses of the President of the United States. March 17—3t.
Runaways for Sale. WILL be sold on the 28th day of April next, for their jail fees, at the jail in Washington county, one negro man named JACK, a boy 17 years old, five feet 9 inches high, of a black complexion, he has a natural gap in his teeth, he says he was sold about two years since to a Mr. Kennett (a trader in negroes) from the estate of gen. Bradley, in Sussex county, Virginia—&USC. A negro man who calls himself BILLY EVANS, about 26 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, considerably marked on his back with the whip, he says he was born free in Northumberland county, Virginia, where he was raised, and apprehended to the place making business—had on when committed, a blue cloth coat, black hat, swaddledown vest, and mackintosh gun, black trousers. Is conjectured, that he belongs to a Mr. Shadrach Carter, Amherst county, Virginia. The sale will commence precisely at 11 o'clock. DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal of the district of Columbia. March 19—wtdf.
Thirty dollars Reward. STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber, living near the Eastern Branch bridge, district of Columbia, on the night of the 11th inst. a brown bay mare, 14 hands high, with black mane and tail, the letter is cut square off she has a small star in her forehead, and a white spot behind her ear on the near side, two white spots on her near shoulder, occasioned by the collar, rather clumsy built, and is heavy with foal, has a small white spot on the inside of the off hind hoof, a natural trotter. I will give the above reward for the mare and foal (if stolen) or ten dollars for the mare alone. GERARD GIBSON. March 19—3t.
IRON WORKS ON POTOMAC. The subscriber has for Sale or Rent, a good seat for a Furnace upon the North Branch of Potomac in Hampshire county, with plenty of ore already investigated at considerable expense and found to be good, a constant and sufficient stream with upwards of 30 feet fall, and the wood of more than 9000 acres of well timbered land; enough of which is arable to form a complete establishment. Connected with this may also be rented the forge built by Mr. John Potts at the Great Falls of Potomac, now the property of the subscriber. It is conceived that these two seats are particularly worthy of the notice of Iron Masters of capital; as they are fully adequate to the supply of iron, in its various forms, to an extensive country, having Great demand for that article, both above and below the Blue Ridge. The Hampshire property is free from every encumbrance, and the payment of a very few thousand dollars due to the proprietor of the fee simple at the Great Falls (my lease of which is for upwards of 900 years at a low rent) for rents in arrears prior to my purchase, will render this property clear; and afford a complete establishment for all the various manufactures of iron, as well as for mills, with a convenient farm, &c. &c. I have seats equally eligible (if not superior) for furnace and forge, upon the river Shenandoah in this county, with ore, wood, and water, all convenient and abundant: which may be rented for a long term of years, with rich farming land attached thereto. FERDINANDO FAIRFAX, Charles town, Jefferson Co. Virg. November 16—wtf
DESERTED from on board the U. S. frigate President on Sunday the 5th inst. a man named THOMAS LEWIS about 5 feet 7 inches high, light made, dark hair, and dark eyes, had on a man-o-war round about jacket, blue pantaloon and boots, whoever apprehends said deserter and delivers him to me at the Navy Yard Washington, shall receive TEN DOLLARS reward and reasonable charges. JOHN CASSIN. Navy Yard Washington, March 14—3t.
FOR SALE, 3800 BUSHELS ST. LUCES SALT, the more approved quality for curing and packing fish. 14 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica rum. 2 pipes excellent 4th proof do. Cogniac brandy, and 12 bags coffee. BULLYR COOKE, Navy's wharf, March 14—w3t
ADVERTISEMENT. THE Public are notified that the partnership of Thomas Huntan of Fauquier and George Britton of Shenandoah was dissolved on the second day of August 1803. March 10—3t
A HOUSE & LOT FOR SALE. WILL be offered at Public Sale on Tuesday the 23th of March next at Mr. King's tavern near the premises, on a credit of 90 days, a two story BRICK HOUSE, with two rooms and a passage on each floor, a cellar and dry well therein. This house is situated on Lot No. 10 in square 728 on East Capitol Street. Negotiable notes with approved indorsers payable at the Bank of Columbia, or Washington Branch Bank, will be required of the purchaser and when paid a good title will be made by SAMUEL TYLER, Executor of Samuel Tyler, deceased. March 3—w3t
CITY LOTS FOR SALE. THE undermentioned Lots of ground are offered for sale, either separately or by squares, on liberal terms either for cash or on credit—they are all free from mortgage or encumbrance, and are subject to no litigation or contest, as the titles are derived by immediate conveyance from the chancellor of Maryland and the commissioners of Washington, to Messrs Henry Pratt, Thomas Whiting Francis, John Miller, John Ashley & Jacob Baker, trustees of the Aggregate Fund. Square No. 34 Lot no 9—sq 72 Lot no 2—4 8 10 12 13 14 15 18 sq 34 Lot no 11—sq 8 35 Lots no 30 31 32 33 sq 103 Lots no 7 8—sq 145 Lots no 1 2 7 8—sq 146 Lots no 1 2 3—sq 147 Lot no 4—sq 163 Lots no 5 6 7 12 13 14—sq 238 Lots no 6 7 10 11 12 13 16—sq 293 Lots no 1 2 3 7 8 11 12 13 18—sq 349 Lots no 1 2 3 8—sq 376 Lots no 10 16 17 19—sq 407 Lots no 3 4 7 8 9 17 18—sq 487 Lots no 5 6 7 10—sq 488 Lots 8 9 12—sq 489 Lots 5 6 9 sq 491 Lot 10 11 12 16 19 20 24—sq 493 Lots no 7 8—sq 94 Lots no 8 9 10—sq 531 Lots 3 4 8 11 12 13 14—sq 631 Lots no 13 15 16 17—sq 684 Lots no 1 2 3 4 21 22 23 24—sq 588 whole square East of 590 whole square—sq 635 Lots no 1 2 3 5 6 9 19—sq 638 Lots no 1 2 3—sq 635 Lot no 1—sq 640 Lots no 1 2 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18—sq 641 whole square—sq 642 Lots no 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 19—East of 643 Lot no 2—each of 643 Lots no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20—sq 644 Lots no 1 5 7 west of 645 whole square—sq 878 Lots no 16 17 18 19 20—sq 973 Lots no 4 5 6 7 8 20 21—sq 995 Lots no 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18—each of 1019 Lots no 1 2 4—sq 1020 Lots no 1 2 3 4 5 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38—sq 1021 Lot no 1—sq 1022 Lot no 2—sq 1023 Lot no 4 5 7 8 9 10—sq 1024 Lots no 1 2 3 7—sq 1045 Lots no 9 10 12—sq 1046 Lots no 2 14 15—sq 1047 Lots no 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 19 20—sq 1048 Lots no 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23. Persons disposed to purchase are desired to apply to the subscriber at Mrs. Frost's near the capitol. JAMES GREENLEAF, Agent and attorney to the trustees of the Aggregate Fund. Feb. 24—w6t
ON Monday the 21st day of April next, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be sold on the premises at 12 o'clock at public sale to the highest bidder, the dwelling plantation of the late Wm. DUGGES, containing 230 acres of Land—there is on the premises a handsome commodious dwelling house, stable, barn and negro quarters—the Land is of good quality and well suited to planter—there is an excellent garden and a great deal of choice fruit—the dwelling house is situated 4 miles from George Town; and from the beauty of its situation, its healthiness and other advantages, a more desirable place for the residence of a gentleman cannot be offered. It is at present subject to the life estate of a Lady upwards of 70 years old, and will be sold under that encumbrance. And at the same time and place will be sold, plantation on Rock-creek, containing 215 acres, of which 100 acres is in wood—This tract lies on it a fine Mill seat, distant about 5 miles from the city of Washington. And at the same time and place will be held between 15 & 20 valuable likely negroes—men, women and children, among the former are some valuable tradesmen and farmers—the negroes are orderly and sober, and well raised in the family, and nothing but the embarrassments of the estate could compel a sale of them—Terms of sale for the negroes, notes with approved indorsers payable 1 3 in 60, 1 3 in 90 and 1 3 in 120 days—the land on a credit of 1, 2, and 3 years with interest from day of sale—If any default in payment of any installment, the whole to become due. JOSEPH W. CLAGETT, } Trustees. PHILIP B. KEY. } March 17—sp4w.

CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR, NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL.
Respectfully informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia that in addition to his former stock he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London a choice assortment of superfine cloths, single and double milled osnaburgs, pattern cord, woolverton and wallcoting, fancy and black silk molekins, all of superior quality and newest fashion, plain and stripe black velvets, constitution cord, knap coatings, plushing, lampas, &c. &c. with a variety of other articles in his line, and he pledges himself to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their orders to complete them in the newest style of fashion.
M. B. Ladies habit, regimental, navy uniforms, made in the most fashionable manner.
Washington Dec. 18—tf This is to give notice that if the heirs of a certain STEPHEN REYNOLDS, who died on his way from the western country to the mouth of August 1803, and supposed to have been a native of the state of New Hampshire or one of the Eastern states will apply to JOHN RICE, administrator living in the town of Cumberland, Allegany county, state of Maryland, will hear of something to their advantage. By order of Allegany county orphans court. March 3—ep2m
An liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Parts of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of Colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Whymann of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Whymann, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnesville, 14th June 1807—tf
Twenty Dollars Reward,
WILL be given for apprehending negro FANNY a very low and tolerable luffy woman about 38 years of age, but from appearance older, very black and much marked with the small pox which occasioned a small defect in one of her eyes, has lost one of her foreteeth, is very artful and cunning, having procured a free pass, and passes by the name of Charity Shifter; she was formerly the property of John Chittenden of this county, and was run away for near eight years, was apprehended and sold to one Thomas King of Prince George's county, from which she absconded in Oct. 1804 and has been lurking, I do suppose near where she was hired or gone to Calvert county where I have understood her husband has gone. The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge her in jail so that I get her again, or deliver her to Mr. Samuel Spotts of Washington, or to the subscriber living in Charles county Maryland, near Port Tobacco. P.S. I forewarn any person from harboring or employing said woman, at their peril. MASSY SIMMS. Nov. 27—tf
City of Washington, Sept. 9, 1805.
Several persons underneath impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City. Sept. 9—tf
STEELE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors while on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STEELE. Washington City, March 25—tf
M. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square.
This is to give notice that the subscriber of the county of Washington and District of Columbia has obtained from the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county, state of Maryland, and from the Orphan's Court of the county of Washington, aforesaid, letters of administration on the personal estate of WALTER MACKALL, late of Calvert county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber at or before the 6th day of September next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 24th day of February 1806. JAMES J. MORSELL, adminr. February 23—2w1m
Thirty Dollars Reward,
FOR apprehending and securing in jail negro JACOB, who is a lean well made fellow, about 25 years of age, complexion rather black, tho' not deep, has a pleasant countenance, is stout made about the shoulders and breast with small legs, has a flappage in his speech and cannot make a quick reply, when spoken to without hurting his eyes or being in motion, which is very observable, his clothing was blue negro cotton jacket and overalls, containing dirt, and wool hat, though they are subject to change, he was late the property of Richard L. Beall of Fauquier county, Virginia, and closed about the 6th of November last. The creditors and others of the city of Washington, George Town, Alexandria, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Norfolk are requested to look out for the said runaway slave, as the above reward will be immediately paid them on the terms specified by JOHN KEDDLE. City of Washington, Dec. 16—2w1f
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS by the first article of the terms and conditions declared by the President of the United States on the 17th day of October, 1791, for regulating the manner and mode of building and improvements on the lots in the city of Washington, it is provided "that the outer and party walls of all houses in the said city shall be built of brick or stone" and by the third article of the same terms and conditions it is declared "that the wall of no house shall be higher than forty feet to the roof in any part of the city, nor shall any be lower than thirty five feet on any of the avenues." And whereas the above recited articles were found to impede the settlement in the city, of mechanics and others whose circumstances did not admit of erecting houses authorized by the said regulations, for which cause the operation of the said articles has been suspended by several acts of the President of the United States, from the fifth day of June in the year 1796 to the first day of January last, and beneficial effects arising from such suspension having been experienced it is deemed proper to revive the same with the exception hereinafter mentioned.
WHEREFORE I THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States, Do hereby declare that the first and third articles above recited shall be, and the same are hereby suspended until the first day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and seven, and that all houses which shall be erected in the said city of Washington previous to the said first day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and seven conformable in other respects to the regulations aforesaid shall be considered as lawfully erected, except that no wooden house covering more than three hundred and twenty square feet, or higher than 12 feet from the sill to the eves shall be erected, nor shall such house be placed within twenty four feet of any brick or stone house. Given under my hand the twenty-fifth day of February 1806. TH: JEFFERSON. Feb. 28—2w1w
FOUND IN DECEMBER LAST, TWO GOOD SADDLES.
The owner by proving his property and paying costs may have them again. These saddles were advertised at the Capitol during the sitting of the district court but no owner appeared. If an owner should not be found before the first day of April next, they then will be sold by public sale at 10 o'clock in the morning at the door of the Capitol, by JOHN PHILLIPS. March 10—2w3w
Important to Sportsmen.
On the 29th day of April next, will be offered for sale, at the Bowling Green in Caroline county,
THE STUP, of the late Col. JOHN THOMES, consisting of imported & country bred Horses, Brood Mares and their produce, for several years past—total about one hundred head. This is certainly the most numerous, and probably the best selected stud ever before offered at public auction in this country; as it is well known, that the late owner spared neither money or exertion, in procuring both at home and abroad such stock as appeared most certain to insure him success as a breeder. To gentlemen who may feel a disposition to engage immediately in the sports of the turf, several fine three and four year olds could be highly recommended, for size, blood and figure. Should any of the stud horses be farmed out for the approaching spring, the sale of such will be postponed until the expiration of the season. The other stock will be sold without reserve. The terms of sale will be one half of the purchase money payable in six and the other in twelve months, to be secured by bond, with approved securities, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. A considerable discount will be made for cash. Gentlemen in the neighboring states are hereby assured, that the sale shall positively take place on the day above stated. A catalogue will be exhibited, stating age, blood, &c.
JOHN G. WOODFOLK, JOHN HOOMES, Executors of John Hoomes, deceased. Bowling Green, March 3—tw.
PUBLIC SALE.
IN pursuance of the decree of the High Court of Chancery of the state of Maryland and will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder at Joseph Simmons's tavern, George Town, on the 17th day of April next, at 11 o'clock A. M. all the right, title, and interest of the late Thomas Clark of George Town, deceased to the following property, to wit:
Lot No. 13, in Peter, Beatty, Threlkeld, & Deakin's addition to George Town with the improvements thereon consisting of a commodious Brick Dwelling House, Coach and Smoke House and other useful outhouses— Lots No. 173, 174, and 175 in Thomas Beall of George's first addition to George Town, and any other lots in said addition to which said Clark was entitled. Also, a piece or parcel of land containing about fifty acres lying about a mile and a half from George Town and adjoining the land on which Mr. Key lives. The purchaser or purchasers to give bond with approved security for the purchase money with interest thereon from the day of sale, payable in fifteen months from said last mentioned day. All persons having claims against said Thomas Clark, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same to the register of the court of Chancery aforesaid with the vouchers to support the same within three months from the said day of sale. JAMES J. MORSELL, Trustee. March 3—3w
BY virtue of a Deed of Trust
from the Rev. George Ralph, to Samuel Tyler, deceased, and Mary Pottinger, will be sold at Public sale for cash, on Tuesday the first day of April next, at Mr. Chapallier's tavern, Charlotte Hall Academy in St. Mary's county, a tract or parcel of land, called HULSTON, situate, lying, and being in the vicinity of said Academy in St. Mary's county aforesaid, containing about 150 acres, also 6 negroes, consisting of three valuable men, a woman and two likely boys. MARY POTTINGER, Survivor of Samuel Tyler. Prince George's county, March 3—w5t
A BARGAIN.
THE subscriber offers for sale the farm he now occupies, containing near 300 acres with or without the stock thereon. It is distant from the cities of Georgetown and Washington, about five miles, and well known as a healthy situation. There is much fine fruit thereon, and abounds with springs, affording as good water as in the United States, a considerable proportion of the land has been in vineyard, and from thirty to forty acres fit for the raising of the ensuing summer. It is now in a very improving state, being altogether clear of broom ledge, and from 40 to 50 acres ploughed and prepared for a spring crop, and from 30 to 40 acres well set with wheat and rye—some part of the land is calculated for tobacco; and plaster of paris answers well with it all. The dwelling house and other improvements may with small repairs, be rendered very comfortable. From its vicinity to two growing cities, many advantages result in supplying the markets. A purchaser may calculate on a good bargain, particularly if an early application be made. Some part of the purchase money will be required in cash or approved negotiable paper; the remainder rendered easy—or negroes received in payment. The subscriber or William Searcy residing on the farm will show it when required, and the terms made known by application to Mr. John Hanson, George Town, or Dr. Wm. Thornton, Washington. Isaac Pollock, Fruit Hill. Jan. 29—entf
WANTED,
A WOMAN that understands plain cooking and house work; likewise a GIRL of about 14 years of age to take care of children—none need apply but those who can bring unexceptionable recommendations. Enquire at the and house from the west end of the Six Buildings and at this office. Nov. 27—tf
FOR SALE,
A Valuable Tract of Land, in the state of Kentucky, under an indisputable title, and for which the proprietor will take, if applied for soon, half a dollar per acre, payable one half down, and the other half in 12 months on approved security—Enquire of the printer. Feb. 17—4w
A CARD.
THE Subscriber being informed that the French Minister and other French agents in this country, have repeatedly asserted that he had no just claim on their government, and that he had been paid in full, for all the supplies furnished to the same, feels it due to his own character to contradict these reports and offers to prove to the satisfaction of all those, who will take the trouble to call upon him, that for supplies furnished in the West Indies as well as for advances made here, part in cash and part in provisions, to the French frigates, he now holds bills drawn by the French agents, and which are unpaid and protested, for upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand dollars. He has besides the above, upwards of twenty thousand dollars in bills received from Mr. Pichon, for passages furnished to the French soldiers, which bills also remain unpaid, and the minister of marine offers only 50 per cent of their value in payment. VIGOR DU PONT DE MEMOURS, 101 Greenwich Street, New York. March 15—6t
FOR SALE,
About Two Thousand acres of LAND. On the east side of the Eastern Branch, and adjoining it, commencing about 4 miles from the Capitol, and 3 from the New Bridge, and including a sufficiency of wood; 300 or 400 acres of meadow ground, a great part of which may be watered; a good country mill, and a commodious brick dwelling house, with all necessary out houses, in good repair. This land will be divided to suit purchasers, though it would be more agreeable to sell the whole together; and there is no more valuable estate than the whole, to be bought in the neighborhood of Washington, nor one capable of being made to yield a better annual income. Apply to BENJ. LOWNDERS at Bladensburg, or to BEN. STODDERT. George Town, March 3—2w
PLOUGHS.
THE subscribers take this method to inform the farmers that they have now on hand and purpose keeping ready for sale, a number of Large three horse ploughs, (such as are used and recommended by Mr. Thomas Moore) Mr. G. W. Riggs will attend to any orders given, and give information of the terms—some of them may be seen in Mr. McLaughlin's yard, as the great advantage of deep ploughing has been so sufficiently proved by some years experience, it is presumed that every farmer who studies his own interest and the improvement of his farm will get some of those most useful and much admired ploughs. JOHN THOMAS, 3d, & Co. Feb. 17—w6t
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
WAS committed to the jail of Washington county, in Maryland, on the 6th instant, as a runaway, negro SALLY, about 20 years old, stout and likely, and a pleasant countenance; she says she got away from her master, who was taking her and several other slaves to the westward or southward, who had purchased her with others from a certain John Smith of Stafford county in the state of Virginia, but does not know (or will not tell) her master's name, she has on a striped cotton jacket or short gown, and jeans spinning petticoat, and appears to be far gone in pregnancy. Her owner is desired to release her, or she will be sold for jail and other fees, agreeably to law. N. ROCHESTER, Sheriff Washington county. Hager's Town, March 3—w3t
AUDITOR'S OFFICE, Chillicothe, State of Ohio January 31st, 1806.
Extract from an act levying a state tax for the year 1806.
Section 2. Be it further enacted, That all lands shall be rated as classed in the manner following: that is to say, first, second, and third rates; and the rule to be observed is, that when a greater part of any tract shall be superior in quality to second rate land, it shall be denominated first rate; when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior in quality to first rate, and superior to third rate, it shall be denominated second rate; and when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior to second rate, it shall be denominated third rate land, taking into view the situation and the quality of the soil. First rate land shall be taxed at the rate of ninety cents, second rate sixty five cents, and third rate forty cents, each per hundred acres.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That in all cases where the owners of any lands have, by themselves or agents, entered their lands in their proper classes, with the auditor or clerks of the court of common pleas, agreeably to the laws heretofore in force, such lands shall under this act be placed in the same class for taxation, and all lands which shall not be entered by the owners, or their agents, with the auditor, before he makes out his duplicate, he shall class and charge the same as second rate, and if any owner or proprietor of lands, or their agent, have heretofore, or shall hereafter enter any tract of land in an inferior class to that of its real quality, said land shall (until it is changed into its proper class) be charged, over and above the rate for which it was entered, with double the amount of tax which should have been paid had the same been entered in its proper class; which shall be paid to the collector of the county, township, or district in which such lands may be chargeable, for the use of the state, on the information of any freeholder, making due proof thereof to the auditor or commissioners and be recovered at the same time and in the same way as other taxes are recoverable.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That for the collection of taxes of non-residents lands the state shall be and is hereby divided into six collection districts; the first to include the lands purchased by John Cleves Symmes and his associates, and the land within the district of Cincinnati land office; the second to include lands in the Virginia military district, the land within the district of Chillicothe land office and the French grants, the third to include the land purchased by the Ohio Company and all grants included within the limits thereof and the land within the district of the Marietta land office; the fourth to include the lands in the United States military district and the refugee lands, and all the lands within the district of Zane'sville land office; the fifth to include the lands within the district of the Steubenville land office, and all lands south of the Connecticut reserve, and not included in the other districts; and the sixth to include the lands in the Connecticut reserve.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That there shall be appointed, by a joint ballot of both houses of the general assembly and commissioned by the governor, a collector in each district, who shall continue in office one year and until his successor is chosen and qualified, who shall collect all taxes due and owing on non-residents' lands within their respective districts. The collector of the first district shall keep his office at Cincinnati; the collector of the second district shall keep his office at Chillicothe; the collector of the third district shall keep his office at Marietta; the collector of the fourth district shall keep his office at Zane'sville; the collector of the fifth district shall keep his office at Steubenville, and the collector of the sixth district shall keep his office at the town of Warren, in the county of Trumbull. And shall each, at the time they receive their duplicates, take & subscribe the following oath or affirmation: viz. "I, A. B. do solemnly swear or affirm, (as the case may be) that I will, according to the best of my abilities, faithfully and impartially perform the duties enjoined on me by law; as collector of the district; and that I will not directly or indirectly purchase any land by me sold for taxes."
Notice is hereby given that all taxes within this state are due and payable after the 1st day of August next ensuing, and if not paid by the first Monday of December, the lands will be sold, or to such thereof as will satisfy the amount due with interest. 1st district collector, A. Goshorn, Cincinnati. 2d do Virginia army lands, Thomas Scott, Chillicothe. 3d do Wm Skinner, Marietta. 4th do James Herron, Zane'sville. 5th do Charles Maxwell, Steubenville. 6th do James Hilman, Warren. THOMAS GIBSON, Auditor of Accounts for the state of Ohio. Feb. 20—6w.
Valuable Property For Sale.
THE Subscriber offers for sale a number of valuable heights convenient to the city of Washington about 2 or 3 miles from the President's House and near the same distance from the Capitol, and command a handsome view of the City, river Potomac, and Alexandria. Lot No. 1. contains 60 acres, No. 2. contains 42 acres, No. 3. contains 102 acres, No. 4. contains 19 acres; Likewise a lot lying between John Taylor, and Dr. Worthington, containing from 80 to 100 acres. Those lots will be sold together or apart as may suit purchasers. Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Breckenridge near the property. Jan. 24—wtf.
BANK OF COLUMBIA.
NOTICE is hereby given, that in conformity to the charter of this institution, an election for TWELVE directors will be held at the house of Joseph Simmons, in George town, on the 20th inst. WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier. March 7—
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill, Washington, July 26—tf
50 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 12th of June 1804, when living in Baltimore, a negro wench called RACHYL, about 20 years of age, no perceptible mark; she is stout made, has a bashful look when spoken to, speaks quick, apparently for advanced in pregnancy, her clothing cannot be described, as she took with her several articles, he owing to her mistress. It is believed that she is in some place convenient to George town, as all her connections live there, and was seen there after she had run away, and I suppose will pass herself for a free woman. I will give the above reward if she is lodged in any jail in the state, and all reasonable charges if brought home. FRANCIS CLARK. March 7—1w3t.
Advertisement.
THE subscriber (a native citizen of the state of Connecticut) for 10 years past has devoted a principal part of his time to philosophical & mechanical improvements; by which means he verily believes that he has discovered several very important things. The patent right for which he offers to dispose of, viz.
1. The welding of cast steel to iron or other steel: for all kinds of edge tools, or where that is required in a manner hitherto unknown—which promises great public benefit: a demonstration has been made on grass-scissors, ship and house carpenters' tools, and many other tools, &c. It can be applied with great advantage in the public armories for the boring of cannon, and fabricating small arms. (For which a patent has been granted.) 2. On the smith bellows—which is circular, made of wood or leather, and resembling a drum or cask. 3. On heat, and applying air in opposite directions, either by placing two bellows, or dividing the air of one, for making or melting iron, or common smithing. 4. On all kinds of pots and kettles or boiling utensils whatever; by adding a hoop to the bottom, 2 or 3 inches wide downward, to confine the heat as an arch.
Daniel Pettibone. Washington city, March 3—w3w.
N. B. As his affairs require his absence from this place for some time, any order (post paid) which may be left with Mr. John Abbot, at the War Department, will be duly attended to.
NORTH AMERICAN LAND COMPANY.
THE subscriber having undertaken the entire guidance of the concerns of the North American Land Company, and being fully and legally authorized to that effect, by the President and Managers of the said company hereby calls on all persons, possessing any property, title deeds, contracts, maps, &c. belonging to the company, to render up the same to him—and on all agents, surveyors, &c. heretofore employed in the service of the company, to communicate with him on the subject of their respective doings. He also calls on all persons indebted to the company for lands sold, to make payment, and on all who have claims, to render him their accounts duly attested.
ALL persons possessing information relating to the concerns of the company, are respectfully requested to communicate the same by letter or otherwise, and all persons disposed to purchase any of the property of the company, for cash, or on credit, are desired to make application to JAMES GREENLEAF, Secretary of the N. A. Land Comy. Philadelphia, Feb. 19—w8t
ESTATE Of Morris, Nicholson and Greenleaf.
THE subscriber, being legally & fully authorized, by the Trustees of a fund created from the joint and separate estates of Robert Morris, John Nicholson, and James Greenleaf, and generally denominated the "aggregate fund" hereby calls on all persons indebted to the same to make payment to him, and on all who have claims, either by mortgage or otherwise, to say of the objects of said fund, to make the same known to him with a view to an adjustment, and all persons disposed to purchase any of the property of said fund either for cash or on credit, are desired to make application to JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Feb. 19—w4t
Estate of James Greenleaf.
THE subscriber being legally & fully authorized by his executors to adjust and settle finally, all the concerns of his former estate, surrendered under the laws of Pennsylvania, of Maryland, and of the United States, hereby calls on all persons indebted to said estate, to make payment to him, and on all who have claims, to render him their accounts duly attested, together with notice of what property is still held in pledge for securing payment. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Feb. 19—w4t
Pursuant to a decree of the
Chancery Court of Maryland, I will expose to PUBLIC SALE on the twenty fourth day of March next at Montgomery Court House a tract of land in Montgomery county, state of Maryland, containing 519 acres more or less, late part of the estate of Gen. George Washington deceased, and on the 22nd day of the same month, I will sell at Port Tobacco in Charles county at public sale 500 acres of land lying in said county & state of Maryland a part of said estate. Persons desirous of purchasing are requested to examine said lands which will be divided or sold entire as may best suit the purchaser to give bond with approved security for the purchase money and interest payable at the end of 12 months from the day of sale. BUSIE: WASHINGTON. Feb. 28—2w1w