The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1804-08-29 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. IV. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. DCXIII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29th, 1804.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
Ten Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen from the commons near the Capitol, in the city of Washington on the 24th of last month, (July) a deep SORREL HORSE, about four feet 10 inches high, well made, lately shod all round, a blaze on his forehead, hanging mane and switch tail, trots and canters well, carries his head very low when rode; he is between six and seven years old. Whoever brings him to the subscriber, living near Mr. Gallatin's in the said city, shall receive the above reward. NATHANIEL GREGORY. Washington city, Capitol hill, August 10—3w
CHARLES VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR.
Has received from Philadelphia in addition to his former stock, a hand some assortment of goods, consisting of the best London and Spanish superfine cloths and cambric, white and fancy Marcellus, colored and white jeans, India nankeens, cotton cambric, black silk and fustian Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer season.
N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, June 8—tf
REMOVAL.
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR,
Has removed to the house above Mr. Ruones (LATE LOVEL'S) HOTEL, near the President's Square.
In addition to the present stock of goods, an
Handsome Assortment
is expected immediately. Gentlemen at a distance, by sending a line by post, will be waited upon with all possible expedition.
T. C will pledge himself to execute any order with a taste, expedition and moderation of charge, which shall not be excelled by any.
April 16—tf.
UNITED STATES, District of Columbia, County of Washington, in Chancery, 14 August, 1804.
SAMUEL CRAIG } Complainant. vs. }
ROBT. M C CLANN } WM. M C CLANN } Defendants. WILLIAM KING }
THE bill states that WILLIAM KING, one of the defendants being seized in fee of part of lot No. 41 in George Town, did on the 10th day of September, 1793, lease the same to ROBERT M C CLANN, one of the other defendants for ninety nine years renewable forever; that afterwards to wit, on the 3rd day of September, 1795, after the same had been possessed and improved, sold and reconveyed the said ten lease premises, for a valuable consideration to the said WILLIAM KING, that afterwards the said WILLIAM KING being thus as it was believed, seized of the said lot and premises sold and conveyed the same for a valuable consideration to the complainant who together with those holding under him hath possessed the same ever since and still does hold and possess it. That the complainant hath lately discovered on the records of Washington county, a deed of assignment from the said ROBERT M C CLANN to a certain WM. M C CLANN, dated on the 2nd day of May, 1794, purporting to convey all the estate and interest of the said Robert in the said lot and premises to the said WM. M C CLANN, which deed is prior to the deed of lease from Robt. M C CLANN to W. King, that the said Robert M C CLANN states that the said deed to WM. M C CLANN was never intended to have been recorded, that it was taken from his desk without his privity, consent or knowledge and in express violation of the contract and agreement made between the said Robert and WM. M C CLANN. The complainant states that the whole transaction of the said assignment from Robt. to WM. M C CLANN as well the execution as the placing of it on record was fraudulent, — the object of the bill is to set aside and vacate the said deed from Robert M C CLANN to WM. M C CLANN, and to confirm the complainant's title to the lot and premises.
The bill further states, That WM. M C CLANN one of the defendants does not reside within the district of Columbia nor within the reach of the process of this court.
It is on the complainant's motion ordered, that he procure a copy of this order to be inserted at least three times in the National Intelligencer, and the Washington Federalist before the first day of October next, to the intent that the said WM. M C CLANN and all other persons concerned may have notice of the complainant's application, and the substance and object of his bill, and that the said WM. M C CLANN may be warned to appear in person or by solicitor on or before the fourth Monday in December next, to show cause if any he can why it should not be decreed as prayed for in and by the said bill.
Copy left URIAH FORRESTER, Aug. 22—3t Clerk.
Three Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from the subscriber's Farm, near Rock Creek Church, a small RED and WHITE COW, appears to be about six years old, with a white face and a remarkable short body, the left ear cut, the right branded with two letters not remembered; and a piece of her tail cut off. The above reward will be paid to any person on the delivery of the Cow at said place.
S. H. SMITH.
August, 11.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
DEBATE on Georgia Claims.
Concluded.
SATURDAY, March 10.
Mr. LYON in continuation. In the case of the Georgia grant in 1795, I believe it was understood before the members were chosen that it was proposed to sell the western lands; the people ought to have intrusted this important concern with honest men, it is my opinion better to suffer the consequence of almost any act of government, than admit of the least diminution of public faith. Public faith once pledged by the constitutional authority, has ever been with me sacred as the sanctum sanctorum itself. In the 25 years I have been in legislative business, I have never given a vote which seemed to me to infringe on public faith as the votes I have given lately on the subject of the suppression of the commissioners of Loans, and I gave those votes merely with a view to have the subject brought up in detail, referring to myself a right of voting against the bill in case the preservation of the public faith should ultimately require it.
One of the most valuable traits in our government is, that property is secured by known and established rules in the acquirement and transfer of it, and when it is obtained from government, the legislature that gave it has no more right to snatch it back again, than individuals have when they give away or sell their property. Suppose an other revolution to have taken place in France by this time & the new government was to declare that all the new government was to declare that the First Consul had sold Louisiana to us too cheap, that there was bribery and corruption in the business, and that they would not consider themselves bound by the bargain, and tell us to take our stock again, that they will either keep Louisiana, or sell it to those that will give more for it, would not we think such conduct a most flagrant breach of faith? Would not the world think so? Would not we be ready to declare that we would defend our purchase to the utmost of our power?
I will take the liberty to mention another case which I think is in point. Some years since, the legislature of Kentucky, put their vacant lands on sale for forty dollars an hundred acres with long credit for the price, since that time by other successive acts, the price has been reduced and the time of payment lengthened; these measures have been opposed by a considerable minority; should that minority prevail and become a majority at next session; should they declare (which I believe they might do with truth) that many members of the former majority were interested in the former proceedings of the legislature; should they declare that the lands were sold too cheap, and too long time given for the payment of the price, should collect the papers and by means of a glass draw fire from the Sun, or obtain it from another region more favorable to such a design, and make a bonfire of the records, and the evidence of the appropriation of the lands heretofore made; should they declare that they had a right to resell, & that they would make a better sale, 50,000 of as worthy honest deserving people as inhabitants this continent would be ruined. I think, fit, it is very improbable such a thing will take place; however, the principle urged by gentlemen who sustain the resolution, and oppose the passage of the bill, would justify such a measure.
Although I was not a member of the congress which established the funding system, I was a spectator, and I believe it to be brought about by corruption and the most iniquitous means. I believe men interested in the speculation influenced the measure—I saw men rising from indigence to opulence by the subagency they had in that abominable business. I detested the whole transaction as much as man could, but the public faith being once pledged, I never could consent to a breach of it—I know of no remedy for such evils, but what would encourage a revolutionary spirit, not needed in these days, a spirit which would tend to disorganization, to anarchy and confusion. Let the community suffer for allowing themselves to be imposed on by knaves, and they will grow careful whom they trust; such are the reflections we make in private concerns.
I do not believe that this House have power to enquire into the motives or the
integrity of the legislature of Georgia, or any other state; their authority is equal to and independent of that of the legislature of the United States within their own sphere. I do not believe that any judiciary in this country have that power. If I am not mistaken it has been held by members of this House from one of the greatest states in the union, that the judiciary of the United States have no right to enquire into the constitutionality of a law passed by congress; if this be so (which by the way I don't think to be the case) how can they or we enquire beyond the constitution itself into the motives of individual members of the legislature of a sovereign and independent state? Notwithstanding my character has been represented differently I never was a dilorganizer.
So long ago as when we were first about taking up arms in defence of American liberty, I hesitated more to question myself and my acquaintance on the subject of our being able to form and establish a government suited to our wishes and our wants than to consider the danger of wounds, death, imprisonment or any other evil that could happen to me. I have ever dreaded anarchy as the deadliest foe to human happiness. In the early struggles of the country which saw the state of Vermont, military operations became necessary, in order to avoid surrendering our rights and property to a neighbouring colony; but I would not join that opposition until a government of our own was consented to, from which emanated that constitution under which four gentlemen hold their seats in this House and two in the other House of congress.
At the time when anarchy was prevailing in a state bordering on that in which I lived, the contagion reached Vermont; there are many living witnesses of the energy displayed by me to repel it, myself and my neighbors were ready, and at a moment's warning marched and risked our lives for the government; from my stores were the militia of the country supplied with provisions, liquor, ammunition, and every necessary from my pocket were their bills paid; by energy & promptitude government prevailed; insurrection was nipped in the bud, and we remained quiet while something like civil war prevailed in our neighbouring states for want of that early promptitude and energy.
It is well known to my intimate friends and acquaintances that had I believed opposition to the last administration had tended to anarchy or disorganization I would have avoided it; as little as I might like a government administered as ours then was, I would have preferred it, with all that I suffered under it to anarchy and disorganization. I never shrank from the claim of a disabled soldier, nor from the honest claim of any public creditor; on this score I have never been behind any member of this House, and I will promise to go every length with the gentleman from Delaware and Virginia; I think the nation is amply able to pay her debts without plundering or speculating on other people's quarrels. But, fit, it may be said what has all this to do with the present question? I mean by it to show my consistency and my alarm at the revolutionary doctrines held out in the course of the debate on this subject.
It has been said by some gentlemen, who oppose the proposed compromise, that if the title given by Georgia is good for 40 millions of acres, why accept it for five? why not let them have the whole? In answer permit me to say, we are acting for the United States, and we are bound to look to their interest, not that of the claimants, they have judged of what is for their own interest and if on account of the difficulties they foresee in contending for their right with the United States, if for peace sake, and perhaps a share of patriotism which induces them to avoid unpleasant controversies with the government, they are willing to surrender their claim to 7 acres for one acre without contention, ought we not to be ready to close a bargain with them? Agents are here, I understand, for the purpose who are authorized and willing to complete it. After the discussion this subject has had in this House, and a majority of six members have declared themselves in favor of the compromise with a view to favor the United States, not the claimants, and mostly under a conviction that their title is good. Can any one suppose that we ever shall have another opportunity to compromise this awfully perplexing business so favorable on the part of the United States as the present. I think
not. The claimants baffled in every attempt at compromise on their part, after being invited to it by the United States, loosing all hopes of any kind of compromise, will settle the lands from which they cannot be driven but by an adjudication of a court of justice, which I believe never can be obtained against them.
Under this impression their title will immediately rise in the market; when we offer another compromise, they will not listen to it, and the United States will lose that immense territory, a small share of which would now redeem the whole.
The United States cannot be a looser in this transaction; in this false kind of compromise, it is proposed to give for the peaceable and legal title not more than one eighth of what they have offensively obtained by the Convention with Georgia to secure the remainder, and for the whole they have not, nor are they bound to pay a single dollar out of any other fund than its own avails, while the present claimants under the act of '95 have honestly paid for their purchase more than 3 millions of dollars.
I hope it will not be thought from what I have said, that I mean to justify or excuse the conduct of the Georgia legislature of 1795. I mean no such thing—I detest bribery, both in the giver and receiver, but how can a third person be obliged to suspect fraud, when he sees fair authenticated title papers from a sovereign state. Every man who sees these papers naturally considers the faith of that government pledged, and to a person who is versed in the doctrines lately advocated on this floor, would think of scrupling that faith more than he would of a well known established bank, in which case, when the paper of the bank was offered to him, his enquiry would be, is the paper counterfeit? not did you come fairly by it, or did you cheat the agent, the clerk or the teller of the bank out of it.
I feel myself, Mr. Speaker, justified from the considerations I have mentioned, perfectly justified in the votes I have given, or shall give on this subject in all its stages. Yet I must confess it is the anxious desire I have for the growth and prosperity of the western country that has roused my activity on the occasion. In the course of a few days, in private conversation, I have heard sentiments expressed to this purport, "Last year, when I wished that country settled in order to serve as a barrier against the encroachments of an enemy, I was willing for the compromise, but now that is not the case I don't care whether it is settled these hundred years, I shall not vote for the compromise." It seems by this to be intended that that fine country, lying in the most delightful climate on the globe, the soil of which is capable of producing the richest fruits in the greatest abundance shall remain a desert, while thousands of our fellow citizens in the eastern states, living in a state of crowded population as it were wrangling for a share of the barren rocks among which they cultivate a little earthen, barely enough to gain a subsistence, might, if encouraged to become western land holders, quit their stony mountains and by the abundance the western country, cultivated by their industry, would yield them, could not fail of being opulent and in a superior degree promoting the population & adding strength to the nation. Are gentlemen going to be governed by this narrow policy, and preserve this dispute purposely to prevent the growth of the western country?—Do they fear that country will increase too fast in political and commercial importance?—have they taken the alarm since last year when the law laying the foundation for this much to be desired compromise was popular? do they think if people go on the lands without title or with a disputed title, they will never be otherwise than poor and trifling? are gentlemen willing to pursue this dog in the manger policy and keep the avails of 35 millions of acres of those lands out of the treasury merely to suppress the growth of that envied country? if this be the case, to be sure they will vote to defeat the compromise.
Some gentlemen I believe on a former vote held back their assent merely because the commissioners were to have full powers to settle this controversy without recurring again to congress; but let us consider what these plenipotentiary powers are? they extend no further than to give all the claimants one eighth of what they bought and paid for, why then should we wish to hear any more of it?—why with to spend another winter upon it? The honor, the
justice and manliness of the nation require the earliest possible finish to this business, the sooner all the disgraceful transactions attending it are buried in oblivion, the better—How can I wish to procrastinate, by withholding plenary powers when these plenary powers are far short of the terms I have heretofore feared we should have to submit to, in order to accomplish this necessary compromise.
One word on the subject of the claimants under the act of 1795; their bargain not having been consummated by title deeds I have never been alarmed as to their injuring the title of the United States to the land, and I have not been willing essentially to lessen the pittance allowed by Georgia to be given to these claimants, whose title would operate against that of the U. S. left by that means we should fail of the compromise, but I was always willing to give them from some other source, whatever in equity I appear to be due them from the U. S. However, I have been told that the claimants of 1795, full of the spirit of compromise, are willing that they should come in with them for that share the equity of their claim shall, in the view of the commissioners, under every consideration, entitle them to; and I am willing in this way they shall be included in the bill; they are, in my opinion, included in it, and I do hope the resolutions will be amended and decided on, and that the bill will be carried through.
Mr. ELLIOT. I am extremely happy, Sir, that the task which I had assigned myself, of replying to the speeches of the gentlemen from Virginia and Delaware, has been anticipated by the able, and I will take the liberty to say, unanswerable speech of the gentleman from Kentucky. If the destinies of the American people are to be governed by the counsels of an individual; if the system of an individual is to be adopted; give me not the system of the gentleman from Delaware, or that of either of the gentlemen from Virginia, but that of the gentleman from Kentucky. He has displayed an equal superiority in argument and in correctness of principle.
In delineating our views of the tendencies of measures, it is frequently difficult to avoid the imputation of indirectly impeaching motives. Once for all I declare that I shall never accuse members of this house of improper motives. Although I may think the doctrines advanced by the supporters of the resolutions extremely pernicious; invasive of the natural political order of society; and subversive, not less of the state sovereignty than of social order, yet I believe these gentlemen to be as honest as myself. And I was once as enthusiastic as they are now. Personal allusions, however, I shall never suffer to pass unnoticed. An allusion is made to the fable of the viper who sung his benefactor. I hope the people, to whom the appeal is now made, and whose indignation and detestation are invoked upon those who dare to oppose the resolutions, will never have reason to accuse those young men, whom they have elevated to influence and distinction, of laboring, from whatever motives, to infuse a poisonous sting, never to be eradicated, in the very vitals of the constitution. If the gentlemen mean to insinuate that I ought to consider myself as standing on inferior ground to themselves, I will tell them that whatever degree of popularity I may possess at this moment, I shall always claim an equality in point of integrity. And however eminent may be the talents of particular members, they can have no right themselves to claim a superiority, in that respect, over their less favored brethren.
The question was then taken by Yeas and Nays on the postponement, until the first Monday of December, of the following resolution:
"Resolved, That the legislature of the state of Georgia were, at no time, invested with the power of alienating the right to soil possessed by the good people of that state, in and to the vacant territory of the same, but in a rightful manner, and for the public good."
And passed in the negative, Yeas 51, Nays 52.
Yeas—Messrs. Alston, jun. Baldwin, Betton, Bishop, J. Campbell, Chamberlin, Chittenden, Claggett, Crowninshield, Cutler, Gants, Davenport, Dickson, Dwight, Elliot, Elmer, Eulis, Finley, Fowler, Gregg, G. Griswold, R. Griswold, Hastings, Helms, Hough, Huger, Knight, Livingston, Lowndes, N. Mitchell, S. L. Mitchell, Morrow, Slater, Root, Skinner, Smilie, J. C. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Steadman, Stephen, Tappan, Tenney, Thatcher, Thomas, Van Rensselaer, Varnum, Ver-

Wadsworth, L. Williams, and
55.—Messrs. Anderson, Bard, Bedinger, Blackledge, Boyd, Brown, Bryan, Butler, C. C. J. Clay, M. Clay, Conrad, Dana, Dawson, Earle, Gillespie, Goodwyn, Griffin, Hammond, Hanna, Hasbrouck, Holland, Kennedy, Leib, Lewis, jun. Lyon, M'Cord, Meriwether, A. Moore, N. Moore, New, Newton, jun. Olin, Palmer, Patterson, J. Randolph, T. M. Randolph, J. Rea, (Penn.) Richards, Rodney, Sammons, Sandford, Sloan, J. Smith (Virg.) Stanford, Stewart, Thompson, A. Trigg, Van Horn, Walton, Winn and Winton.—52.
So much of the original motion, as is contained in the second clause thereof, being read, in the words following, to wit:
"That when the governors of any people shall have betrayed the confidence reposed in them, and shall have exercised that authority with which they have been clothed for the general welfare, to promote their own private ends, under the falsest motives, and to the public detriment, it is the unalienable right of a people, so circumstanced, to revoke the authority thus abused—to refuse the rights thus attempted to be bartered, and to abrogate the act thus endeavoring to betray them."
The question was taken, that the House do agree to the motion for the postponement thereof, And resolved in the affirmative—Yeas 52. Nays 50.
YEAS.—Messrs. Alston, jun. Baldwin, Betton, Bishop, J. Campbell, Chamberlin, Chittenden, Claggett, Crowningshield, Cutler, Custer, Cuts, Davenport, Dickson, Dwight, Elliot, Elmer, Eustis, Findley, Fowler, Gregg, G. Griswold, R. Griswold, Hastings, Helms, Hough, Hugger, Knight, Livingston, Lowndes, Lyon, N. Mitchell, S. L. Mitchell, Morrow, Plater, Root, Skinner, Smilie, J. C. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Stedman, Stephenson, Taggart, Tenney, Thatcher, Thomas, Van Reusselaer, Varnum, Verplanck, Wadsworth, L. Williams and M. Williams.—52.
NAYS.—Messrs. Anderson, Bard, Bedinger, Blackledge, Boyd, Brown, Bryan, Butler, C. C. J. Clay, M. Clay, Conrad, Dana, Dawson, Earle, Gillespie, Goodwyn, Griffin, Hammond, Hanna, Hasbrouck, Holland, Kennedy, Leib, Lewis, jun. M'Cord, Meriwether, A. Moore, N. R. Moore, New, Newton, jun. Olin, Palmer, J. Randolph, T. M. Randolph, J. Rea, (Penn.) Richards, Rodney, Sammons, Sandford, Sloan, J. Smith, (Virg.) Stanford, Stewart, Thompson, A. Trigg, Van Horn, Walton, Winn and Winton.—50.
So much of the original motion as is contained in the third clause thereof, being twice read in the words following to wit:
"That it is in evidence to this House that the act of the legislature of Georgia passed on the seventh of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, entitled "an Act for appropriating a part of the unlocated territory of this state, for the payment of the late state troops; and for other purposes," was passed by persons under the influence of gross and palpable corruption practised by the grantees of the lands attempted to be alienated, by the aforesaid act, tending to enrich and aggrandize to a degree almost incalculable, a few individuals, and ruinous to the public interest."
The question was taken, that the House do agree to the motion for the postponement thereof, And resolved in the affirmative—Yeas 54. Nays 49.
YEAS.—Messrs. Alston, jun. Baldwin, Betton, Bishop, J. Campbell, Chamberlin, Chittenden, Claggett, Crowningshield, Cutler, Cuts, Dana, Davenport, Dawson, Dickson, Dwight, Elliot, Elmer, Eustis, Findley, Fowler, Gregg, Griffin, G. Griswold, R. Griswold, Hastings, Helms, Hough, Hugger, Knight, Livingston, Lowndes, Lyon, N. Mitchell, S. L. Mitchell, Morrow, Plater, Root, Skinner, Smilie, J. C. Smith, Stanton, Stedman, Stephenson, Taggart, Tenney, Thatcher, Thomas, Van Reusselaer, Varnum, Verplanck, Wadsworth, L. Williams and M. Williams.—54.
NAYS.—Messrs. Anderson, Bard, Bedinger, Blackledge, Boyd, Brown, Bryan, Butler, C. C. J. Clay, M. Clay, Conrad, Dana, Dawson, Earle, Gillespie, Goodwyn, Griffin, Hammond, Hanna, Hasbrouck, Holland, Kennedy, Leib, Lewis, jun. M'Cord, Meriwether, A. Moore, N. R. Moore, New, Newton, jun. Olin, Palmer, J. Randolph, T. M. Randolph, J. Rea, (of Pennsylvania) Richards, Rodney, Sammons, Sandford, Sloan, Smith, (of Virginia) Southard, Stanford, Stewart, Thompson, Trigg, Van Horn, Walton, Winn and Winton.—49.
So much of the original motion, as is contained in the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh clauses thereof, being read, in the words following, to wit:
"That the good people of Georgia, impressed with general indignation at this act of atrocious perfidy and of unparallelled corruption, with a promptitude of decision, highly honorable to their character, did, by the act of a
subsequent legislature, passed on the thirteenth of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six, under circumstances of peculiar solemnity and finally sanctioned by the people, who have subsequently engrafted it on their constitution, declare the preceding act, and the grants made under it, in themselves null and void,—that the said act should be expunged from the records of the state, and be publicly burnt, which was accordingly done: provision at the same time being made for restoring the pretended purchase money to the grantees, by whom, or by persons claiming under them, the greater part of the said purchase money has been withdrawn from the treasury of Georgia."
"That a subsequent legislature of an individual state has an undoubted right to repeal any act of a preceding legislature, provided such repeal be not forbidden by the constitution of such state, or of the United States."
"That the aforesaid act of the state of Georgia, passed on the thirteenth of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six, was forbidden neither by the constitution of that state, nor by that of the United States."
"That the claims of persons devised under the aforesaid act of the 7th of Jan. 1795, are recognized neither by any compact between the United States and the state of Georgia, nor by any act of the federal government."
The question was taken, that the House do agree to the motion for the postponement thereof,
And resolved in the affirmative, Yeas 53. Nays 50.
YEAS.—Messrs. Alston, jun. Baldwin, Betton, Bishop, J. Campbell, Chamberlin, Chittenden, Claggett, Crowningshield, Cutler, Cuts, Dana, Davenport, Dawson, Dickson, Dwight, Elliot, Elmer, Eustis, Findley, Fowler, Gregg, G. Griswold, R. Griswold, Hastings, Helms, Hough, Hugger, Knight, Livingston, Lowndes, Lyon, N. Mitchell, S. L. Mitchell, Morrow, Plater, Root, Skinner, Smilie, J. C. Smith, Stanton, Stedman, Stephenson, Taggart, Tenney, Thatcher, Thomas, Van Reusselaer, Varnum, Verplanck, Wadsworth, L. Williams and M. Williams.—53.
NAYS.—Messrs. Anderson, Bard, Bedinger, Blackledge, Boyd, Brown, Bryan, Butler, C. C. J. Clay, M. Clay, Conrad, Dana, Dawson, Earle, Gillespie, Goodwyn, Griffin, Hammond, Hanna, Hasbrouck, Holland, Kennedy, Leib, Lewis, jun. M'Cord, Meriwether, A. Moore, N. R. Moore, New, Newton, jun. Olin, Palmer, J. Randolph, T. M. Randolph, J. Rea, (of Pennsylvania) Richards, Rodney, Sammons, Sandford, Sloan, Smith, (of Virginia) Southard, Stanford, Stewart, Thompson, A. Trigg, Van Horn, Walton, Winn and Winton.—50.
And then the residue of the original motion contained in the eighth and last clause thereof, being read in the words following, to wit:—
"Therefore, Resolved, That no part of the five millions of acres reserved for taxes and quieting claims to lands ceded by the state of Georgia to the United States, and appropriated by the act of Congress passed at their last session, shall be appropriated to quiet or compensate any claims derived under any act or pretended act of the state of Georgia, passed or alleged to be passed during the year 1795."
The question was taken, that the House do agree to the motion for postponement thereof, And resolved in the affirmative, Yeas 54. Nays 51.
YEAS.—Messrs. Alston, jun. Baldwin, Betton, Bishop, J. Campbell, Chamberlin, Chittenden, Claggett, Crowningshield, Cutler, Cuts, Dana, Davenport, Dawson, Dickson, Dwight, Elliot, Elmer, Eustis, Findley, Fowler, Gregg, G. Griswold, R. Griswold, Hastings, Helms, Hough, Hugger, Knight, Livingston, Lowndes, Lyon, N. Mitchell, S. L. Mitchell, Morrow, Nichols, Plater, Root, Skinner, Smilie, J. C. Smith, Stanton, Stedman, Stephenson, Taggart, Tenney, Thatcher, Thomas, Van Reusselaer, Varnum, Verplanck, Wadsworth, L. Williams and M. Williams.—54.
NAYS.—Messrs. Anderson, Bard, Bedinger, Blackledge, Boyd, Brown, Bryan, Butler, C. C. J. Clay, M. Clay, Conrad, Dana, Dawson, Earle, Gillespie, Goodwyn, Griffin, Hammond, Hanna, Hasbrouck, Holland, Kennedy, Leib, Lewis, jun. M'Cord, Meriwether, A. Moore, N. R. Moore, New, Newton, jun. Olin, Palmer, J. Randolph, T. M. Randolph, J. Rea, (of Pennsylvania) Richards, Rodney, Sammons, Sandford, Sloan, Smith, (of Virginia) Southard, Stanford, Stewart, Thompson, Trigg, Van Horn, Walton, Winn and Winton.—51.
An adjournment of the House was then carried—Ayes 60.
On the 12th inst. the House took up the first resolution, offered by Mr. Randolph, the postponement whereof had been negatived as above stated, and resolved that the further consideration thereof be postponed till the first Monday in November.
Mr. Nicholson then moved a postponement to the same day of the bill providing for a settlement of claims, &c.
The question was taken by yeas and nays and carried in the affirmative. Yeas 59, nays 49.
YEAS.—Messrs. Anderson, Archer, Bard, Bedinger, Blackledge, Bowie, Boyd, Brown, Bryan, Butler, C. C. J. Clay, M. Clay, Clopton, Conrad, Earle, Findley, Gillespie, Goodwyn, Gregg, Griffin, Hammond, Hanna, Hasbrouck, Holland, Helms, Jones, Kennedy, Knight, Leib, M'Cord, Meriwether, A. Moore, N. R. Moore, New, Newton, jun. Nichols, Olin, Palmer, J. Randolph, T. M. Randolph, J. Rea, (of Pennsylvania) Richards, Sammons, Sandford, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, J. Smith, (of Virginia) Southard, Stanford, Stanton, Stewart, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Horn and M. Williams.—59.
NAYS.—Messrs. Alston, jun. Baldwin, Betton, J. Campbell, Chamberlin, Chittenden, Claggett, Crowningshield, Davenport, Dawson, Dickson, Dwight, Elliot, Elmer, Eustis, Fowler, G. Griswold, R. Griswold, Hastings, Helms, Hugger, Jackson, J. Lewis, jun. Livingston, Lowndes, M'Cready, N. Mitchell, S. L. Mitchell, Morrow, New, Patterson, Plater, Purviance, Rodney, Skinner, J. C. Smith, Stedman, Stephenson, Taggart, Tenney, Thatcher, Thomas, Van Reusselaer, Varnum, Verplanck, Wadsworth, L. Williams, Winn, and Winton.—49.
The whole business consequently went off until the next session of Congress.
(BY AUTHORITY.)
Scheme of a Lottery.
To build an Academy in the city of Richmond.
   Dollars.     1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do. 10,000   1 do. 5,000   5 do. of 1,000 each 5,000   6 do. — 500 — 3,000   10 do. — 200 — 2,000   20 do. — 100 — 2,000   100 do. — 50 — 5,000   250 do. — 20 — 7,500   420 do. — 10 — 10,500   1,500 do. — 5 — 30,000   3,000 do. — 1 — 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do. after 2,000 do. 250   1 do. do. 3,000 do. 250   1 do. do. 4,000 do. 250   1 do. do. 5,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 6,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 8,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 10,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 12,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 13,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 14,000 do. 1,000  
5,325 prizes, 9,675 blanks, not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
This lottery has been authorized by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purposes of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, while the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
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WEDNESDAY, August 29.
It is delightful to contemplate the homage paid to illustrious talents and virtues; and there is something peculiarly touching in the attentions paid to the great benefactors of the world during their lives. Of this the following picture, drawn by Condorcet, is exquisite. No man appreciated more highly than this unfortunate philosopher and friend of man, the splendid services of Voltaire and Franklin—No wonder, that the rare conjunction of two such men should engage the attention of Paris; and no wonder, that he who enjoyed the esteem and personal acquaintance of them both, should feel the liveliest sensibility at the honors they received.
"Voltaire, says Condorcet in his life of that great man, had long desired to re-visit his country, and to enjoy his reputation in the midst of the same people who had been the witness of his first successes and too often the accomplice of his enemies. M. de Villette had lately, at Ferne, espoused Mademoiselle de Varicour, a lady descended from a noble family in the country of Gex, whom her relations had confided to the care of Madame Denis. Voltaire accompanied them to Paris, partly led by the desire of seeing the representation of the tragedy of Irene which he had shortly before finished. It had been kept a profound secret; and malice had not time to prepare her poison, nor would the public enthusiasm have permitted its operation. A crowd of men and women of every rank and condition, from whom his verses had drawn the tears of humanity, who had so frequently admired his genius at the theatre and in reading his works, who were indebted to him for their improvement, whose prejudices he had destroyed, and to whom he had imparted a spark of that zeal against fanaticism by which flame he was devoured, were eager to behold him. Jealousy was silent before a glory which it was impossible to extinguish, before the benefit which he had conferred on mankind. Ministers and proud prelates, were obliged to respect the idol of the nation. This enthusiasm was even spread through the common ranks of the people; they crowded round his windows, and passed whole hours there with the hope of seeing him for one moment. His carriage, which could scarcely proceed along the streets, was surrounded by a number of multitude, who blessed him and celebrated his works."
The French academy, which had not adopted him till the age of fifty-two, lavished honors on him, and received him rather as sovereign of the empire of letters than as an equal. The children of those haughty courtiers, whose pride had been wounded to see him live in their society without meanness, and who had wished to humiliate in his person the superiority of genius and talents, contended for the honor of being preferred to him, and of an opportunity to boast that they had seen Voltaire.
But it was at the theatre, where he had so long reigned, that he had the greatest honors to expect. He went to the third representation of Irene; which was, indeed, but a feeble tragedy; which however, possessed many beauties; and in which the wrinkles of age could not conceal the sacred impression of genius. He alone drew the attention of a people, eager to distinguish his features, to observe his gestures, to imitate the direction of his eyes. His bust was crowned on the stage in the midst of applause, cries of joy, and tears of enthusiasm. To quit the theatre he must pass through the multitude that crowded round him; feeble, scarce able to support himself, the guards, which were designed to protect him from the eagerness of zeal, became useless; at his approach, each retired with a respectful attention, or disputed the honor of supporting him a moment on the stairs; each step offered him new aid, nor was any one permitted to arrogate too long the right of giving him assistance.
The spectators followed him to his apartment, and the air was filled with the cries of "Long live Voltaire! Long live the Henriade! Long live Mahomet!" numbers fell at his feet, and numbers kissed his garment. Never was man received with more interesting marks of admiration and of public affection, nor ever has genius been honored by a more flattering homage, and this homage was addressed, not to his power, but to the happiness which he had conferred on man. An illustrious poet who would have been received only with plaudits; tears flowed before the philosopher, who had destroyed the letters of reason, and avenged the cause of humanity.
The sublime and impassioned tone of Voltaire was moved with these tributes of respect and zeal: "They wished me to die with pleasure," he said; but it was the voice of sensibility, and not the artifice of self love. In the midst of the honours paid him by the French academy, he was particularly struck by the possibility of introducing into that place a more daring philosophy: "They treat me with more attention than I merit," he said to me, one day; "do you know that I do not despair of causing the eulogium of Coligny to be spoken there!"
During the run of Irene, he was employed in revising his essay on the manners and the spirit of nations; and to give, in that work, some new wounds to fanaticism. He had with secret pleasure observed, at the theatre, that the lines which received with the greatest acclamations were those in which he attacked superstition and the names he had long rendered sacred; and it was to this object he ascribed all the glory he had acquired. He beheld, in that general admiration, the empire which he had exercised over the mind, and the destruction of prejudices which he had accomplished.
At this same time, Paris boasted, also, the presence of the celebrated Franklin, who, in another hemisphere, had been the apple of philosophy and toleration. Like Voltaire, he had often employed the weapon of humor which corrects the absurdities of men, & had displayed their perverseness as a folly more fatal, but also worthy of pity. He had joined to the science of metaphysics the genius of practical philosophy; as Voltaire, that of poetry. Franklin had delivered the vast countries of America from the yoke of Europe; and Voltaire had freed Europe from the yoke of the ancient theology of Asia. Franklin was eager to see a man whose reputation had long been spread over both worlds; Voltaire, although he had lost the habit of speaking English, endeavoured to support the conversation in that language; and, afterwards regaining the French he said: Je n'ai pu r'assister au dîner de parler un moment la langue de M. Franklin."
The American philosopher presented his grandson to Voltaire, with a request that he would give him his benediction: "God and Liberty!" said Voltaire "it is the only benediction which can be given to the grandson of Franklin." They went together to a public assembly of the academy of sciences, and the public at the same time beheld with emotion these two men born in different quarters of the globe, respectable by their years, their glory, the employment of their lives, and both enjoyed the influence which they had exercised over the ages in which they lived. They embraced each other in the midst of public acclamations, and it was said to be Solon who embraced Sophocles. But the French Sophocles has trampled on error and advanced the reign of reason; and the Solon of Philadelphia, having placed the constitution of his country on the immovable foundation of the rights of man, had no fear of losing his uncertain laws, even during his own life, open the way to tyranny and prepare fetters for his country."
*I could not resist the desire of speaking the language of Mr. Franklin for a moment.
Saint Mary's county, August 13th, 1804.
Departed this life, early this morning, Richard Jordan, esq. in the 40th year of his age. His generous deportment was such, that all who knew, esteemed him while living, and now sincerely lament his death.—By this mournful event a void is made in the circle of his acquaintance, which will not easily be filled, and his family has obtained a loss irreparable indeed.—As a living, affectionate husband—a kind tender parent—an obliging neighbor, and an indulgent master, he was equalled by few—excelled by none: Therefore his relations and friends have to regret a companion of the most social qualities, and the public an upright and zealous citizen.
New York, August 30, 1804. Messrs. LANG & Co. Gentlemen,
Enclosed are copies of two letters, received by me on Saturday last, from the commander of his Britannic majesty's ship Leander; you will do me a favor by giving them a place in your paper of to-morrow.
I am your most obedient servant, THOMAS BARCLAY.
(Copy.)
Leaden, Wednesday, 15th Aug. 1804.
MY DEAR SIR, The enclosed letter relates to the circumstance of the Revenue Cutter, of which I have no doubt you have heard; and I have no objection to my name being published with the explanation, since it is certainly the reverse of our wishes to give any just foundation for

complaint. Men of sense ought to consider our situation, and the nature of our daily coolly, before they complain violently.
I am, my dear Sir, &c. &c.
(Signed)
ALEXANDER SKENE.
Col. Barclay.
H. M. S. Leander, Aug. 14, 1804.
Sir,
It was reported to me that a French privateer was passing near his majesty's ship, and on examination, the vessel did appear to carry a large French pendant, without an ensign. The boats were immediately armed, and a gun fired to bring this vessel to. She hoisted American colors; we fired no more; and the boats were instantly recalled.
This little incident, I am grieved to find, has been construed into premeditated intent to the American national flag, than which no thing can be further from my intention, or more directly contrary to the sentiments of the British government, and the particular orders of the Admiral under whom I have the honor to serve.
I beg, Sir, that you will not suffer such misrepresentations to gain ground, without contradiction and explanation. It is cruel and unjust, to put the very worst construction on every act of the British officers and the British nation, who must, in the end, be found the natural and firm friends of America.
I am, Sir,
Your very obedient and humble servant,
(Signed)
ALEXANDER SKENE.
To Col. Barclay, British Consul General.
ALBANY, August 17.
On Tuesday last, writs of enquiry of damages were executed in the causes of Ambrose Spencer against Matthias Ward and Stephen Gould , and likewise in the causes of Thomas Tillotson , against the same persons. In the two former the damages were all laid at five hundred dollars in each suit, and in the two latter at three hundred dollars in each.
The defendants in these causes were prosecuted as the publishers of the celebrated pamphlet of Arktis ; s, for the most gross and defamable libels which ever disgraced the American press. The writer has hitherto concealed himself, and whether by the issue of these writs he will be drawn from behind the curtain, is problematical. We presume the publishers are indemnified, as we understand, that previous to the commencement of the prosecutions, the name of the author was demanded and refused.
The defendants having suffered judgment by default, is conclusive evidence that they could not support their infamous pleas by the least shadow of proof.
The Jury who assessed the damages are entitled to credit for having evinced an honest detestation of injuries which if suffered with impunity, would speedily tear up the foundations of civilized life; and produce a state of anarchy, the most will and barbarous. May their examples be imitated by all who may hereafter be called upon to judge in similar cases, without regard to party distinctions; and may it soon become the common sentiment of our countrymen, that to preserve the freedom of the press unimpaired, its licentiousness must be restrained by the energy of constitutional law.
From the American Citizen.
Extract from an act of Congress, passed March 26, 1804; by which it will appear that Congress has made an early and liberal provision for a Beacon at the mouth of the Port of New-York.
"And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury, as soon as the site of the said Beacon has been vested in the United States, to cause a Beacon to be erected on the north point of Sandy Hook—and the sum of two thousand dollars out of any unappropriated monies is thereby appropriated for that purpose."
After this generous and reasonable grant of money and power for this object, our merchants have no body to blame but the proprietor of Sandy Hook and his abettors, who prevent public improvements by the exorbitant price demanded for the soil.
From the London Times of July 4.
"Since the report that France has made some advances towards peace, the question seems to be, would it be prudent in Great Britain to listen to any overtures, that must of course be of a temporary nature?—Or should we treat them as a mere stratagem of war, as fallacious, and ultimately destructive to our dearest interests?"
"That peace is much to be desired, ought not to be doubted. Our expenses
are great, though, if the government attend to the same principles of economy which distinguished the late administration, they need not be ruinous; much of our active industry is absorbed by the military pursuits; foreign conquests present us with no prospect of advantage; and for the sake of humanity itself, we ought to wish for peace."
"On the other hand, is the peace which we have to expect from Bonaparte, the peace which Englishmen ought to desire? Universal empire, at least over the European world, is the darling project, the ruling passion of the upstart Emperor. He confides in his fortune, hitherto so propitious, and expects every thing from it. Will the peace that he shall conclude, then, be any other than a short-lived truce, a temporary suspension of hostilities? England forms the sole substantial impediment to the gratification of his utmost wishes. Could he once subdue England, and get the disposal of her navies, what might he not effect? Will he, if he should conclude a peace, consent to disband his numerous armies? Will he bind himself from making any further preparations? Or will he employ the leisure which such an arrangement will afford, in recruiting his forces, in re-establishing his marine, and in forming or improving such naval alliances as may the better enable him to accomplish his hostile designs?"
"Peace is absolutely necessary to France; it is not so to England, provided a proper degree of public economy be pursued in prosecuting a war. The commerce and manufactures of France are ruined by the war; by peace they would be, in some measure renovated, if not restored. Bonaparte would, therefore, by a peace, acquire a vast accession of popularity, which it is not our interest he should possess. It was, indeed, in the character of "Restorer of Peace," that his government became established. It is not, however, to be imagined, that the French government will at all relax in its preparations for war and for invasion: it will exert itself to the utmost to ruin us, in either way; but, in our opinion, that of a fallacious peace is far more dangerous. Our decided opinion, indeed, is, that Europe, and England in particular, can have no real, no solid peace, while Bonaparte continues at the head of the French government; and a prosecution of the war, in lancely as is that prospect, is the only circumstance that affords any hope of a change for the benefit of mankind."
LONDON, July 4.
The following is given in a morning paper, as an extract of a private letter from Paris, dated June 18.—Bonaparte intends next week to let out for the coast; and, as he is to return before the 14th of July, the common belief here is, that, should wind and circumstances permit, something will be undertaken before that period.
"The day before yesterday, extra couriers left this city for Holland, Boulogne and Brest, with orders for our naval commanders to seize the first opportunity of putting to sea, and coure qui coure , land in England, as many troops as possible, so that, before the coronation ceremony, an invasion and victory may be announced."
"Our Brest fleet is nearly as numerous, and the Texel fleet not much inferior, to the English blockading fleet. But, both in our fleets and in ours, are some chosen ships, containing picked and desperate crews, called enfans perdus , who, as an advanced guard, are to try to create confusion among their enemies, by boarding, &c. and, by it, permit the remainder of their fleets and transports to escape, and to land their troops in England. Every man of these crews, who survives, is to be created a member of the Legion of Honor, and to receive a pension."
"On board these ships are, besides, combubible matters, of a new composition, which are said to be inextinguishable ."
"According to what I have heard in conversation with the French naval and military officers, the Brest fleet is intended to invade the West; the Texel fleet the East; and the Boulogne fleet the South of England. As to Ireland, they said, it would fall by itself, if they were victorious in Great Britain."
"These particulars are no secret here, but talked of in our best informed societies."
"That Bonaparte soon will, and must, attempt an invasion, looks only cannot foreseen, and truces dare to deny. He has pledged himself to France and to the world—and prepared as he now is, his own troops will regard a longer delay as a defeat. If we are upon our guard, and possess the same spirit and patriotism which we evinced last year, the sooner we have tried our strength with our irreconcilable foe the better; because we are convinced it will finish to his shame, and perhaps make the first year of his empire the last. With all his powerful means, the real and relative situation of this extraordinary man is as desperate as in any former part of
his career. A defeat will inevitably be followed, not only by loss of rank and authority, but that of life itself; for he owes every thing to an uninterrupted success, and flattered, as his soldiers have been, with an easy and certain conquest, misfortunes will soon annihilate the golden image, which prosperity alone has set up: Pichegru and Moreau will be remembered, and the miseries of the people. Besides, detected and feared as Bonaparte is, every where upon the continent, a defeat would be now, as after the battle of Aboukir, a signal for a new confederacy; and while diffusion, disaffection, and perhaps civil wars, raged at home, France would experience an invasion from abroad, and the disaffected, enslaved, and oppressed Swifts, Batavians and Italians, seize the first opportunity to throw off a yoke, which notwithstanding commanded adulation and demerits, they wear with so much disgust."
Private accounts from Paris of the 10th inst. that 900 men of the Imperial Guard, had proceeded to the coast. They had, that day, between the 21st May and the 7th June, upwards of 200 vessels, some of them with troops, entered Boulogne from Flushing, Ostend, Havre, &c.
All our accounts from the Continent concur in stating, that the long menaced invasion is on the eve of being attempted. Our letters from Holland during the week past, that the encampment in the neighborhood of Beverwick had broken up for the purpose of embarkation, and that all the forces in North Holland were moving towards the Helder, for like purpose.
The circumstance, however, which, more than any other, convinces us that the enemy are about to engage in some naval enterprise, is, that the crews of all the French privateers are impressed immediately on their return to port, and sent to man the national marine; so general and so urgent is the order on this subject, that the famous privateer the Blonde , which made greater devastation in our commerce than any other of the enemy's cruisers, has been stripped of all her hands; and we learn, by a letter which we yesterday received from the Phoenix frigate, that she is laid up in Passage, near Bayonne. There are four other privateers, similarly circumstanced, at this port, and from thence to Bordeaux, upwards of twenty.
Bonaparte has officially notified his elevation to the Imperial dignity to the courts of Vienna, Berlin, Copenhagen, Stuttgart, Wurtemberg, and Munich, but no answers had been returned at the date of the last advices from those capitals.
It has been announced in the Paris Moniteur (the government paper) that MOREAU has been banished to America—to what part is not suggested. Other papers mention that he left his prison on the 21st of June, and proceeded for Perpignan, followed by his confessor; and that he is to sail from Spain for America. The general is said, had no intimation of this arrangement, and had just finished his apartments in the Temple. When he was on his trial he was treated with much respect. After he delivered his speech before the court he was loudly applauded by the spectators, and the guards presented arms when he passed. Several of the conspirators have been pardoned on the supplications of female relations, who prostrated themselves at the feet of the Emperor, and were seconded in their prayers by the Empress Josephine and her daughter.
It is reported that the French troops are about to quit Hanover, which is to be occupied by Prussian troops till a peace.
There is another report in circulation, on the continent, that Bonaparte has proposed to Prussia and Russia, to partition the Electorate of Hanover and the Hanse Towns.
Dispatches were received from J. Borlase Warren, at Peterburg, which are said to be of a very important nature. Whatever may be the result of the communications between the courts of England and Russia, we can have no doubt but that they must refer to objects of very general interest to the states of the continent. It is said that Russian ships, full of troops have arrived at Gouff.
Another violent cannonade took place on the French coast, between Calais and Boulogne, on Sunday morning, supposed to have been occasioned by some of our cruisers attacking a division of the enemy's fleet on its way from the eastward to the grand depot at Boulogne.
The prorogation of Parliament is fixed for to-morrow month, unless something new and extraordinary shall happen.
The bill for the abolition of slavery , which passed the House of Commons a few days since, has been checked in the House of Lords, by postponing its second reading for three months.
His Majesty has completely recovered his health.
Bonaparte, in his late addresses to the continental sovereigns, calls them all Goufins ; but they, we believe, exclaim in return, with Father Folyard—"the Devil burn the relation, Honey."
Extract of a letter from Sidney. (Botany Bay) dated, April 17.
"Europeans may boast of their reciprocal friendship; but in that particular we far exceed them, for in no country are men, more closely linked together."
"Some courts martial have been held here; our criminals will be sent to the mother-country."
PARIS, July 16.
Lewis Ducors, Rochelle, Ruillon, and Armand Gilliard, condemned to death, have obtained their pardon. In granting this to Rochelle, the Emperor said to his mother, who solicited it, "The crimes of children are often the fruit of the bad education they have received from their parents." The pardon of Ducors was granted to the entreaties of his sister. The Emperor put, with kindness, several questions to this young person. On hearing that Ducors is of Rouen, "I am sorry" said he, "that an inhabitant of that city should be found in this odious affair, and I wish to persuade myself that, as you tell me, the youth of your brother, and certain unfortunate circumstances render him less criminal."
PARIS, June 22.
The speech of Jules Poignard, before the Tribunal made a great impression upon the Judges as well as upon the audience, and has made him the favorite with the Parisians. With a calm and firm voice he said,
"Could my brother Armand be found guilty, and I be declared innocent, I supplicate most earnestly to be permitted to take his place, and die for him; he has a wife and I am unmarried; and in the present situation of my king, my country, and my family, I have no ties that attach me to life; which, besides, I have not enjoyed long enough to regret much its loss. An unfortunate, but loyal exit from my youth, I have raised little of existence but its wretchedness, which is now become almost insupportable; and I see no other happiness or glory upon the side of the grave than to be allowed to ascend the same scaffold where the most virtuous of men and of Kings Louis XVI has bled. My sentiments are, besides unalterable, neither to be shaken by error, nor changed by clemency. No Polignac was ever a traitor, either to his God, or to his King; & I shall certainly not be the first who dishonours my name. Whether I am to die in an hour, or to live for a century, my constant prayer and will shall be, that Providence may restore to my country its lawful Sovereign."
Errata.—In the communication on the subject of Banks signed N. P. in the 3rd column, paragraph next to the last, for "in case of an accident to an incorporated bank" read "in case of an accident to a non incorporated bank." In the fourth column near the end of fifth paragraph, for "prayer of the advocates" read, prayer of the associates.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN Away from the subscriber on Friday, the first inst. a negro Wench called RACHEL, about twenty years of age, no perceptible mark—She is stout made, has a bashful look when spoken to, speaks quick, apparently far advanced in pregnancy. Her clothing cannot be described, as she took with her several articles belonging to her mistress. 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.
Aug. 29—wtf.
NEW Store.
BY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
The subscriber informs the public that he has commenced business in the house formerly occupied by
MR. QUINN, F. Arsecr.
And has on hand, a general assortment of dry goods, Groceries, wines and spirituous liquors.
Porter, Hardware and Cutlery, Queenware, China and Glass, Flour, Corn, and Corn-meal, Oats, and Chopped rye, Candles and Soap by the box, Country whiskey by the barrel, and a few casks of genuine old Irish whiskey, All of which he will sell low for cash or country produce.
The HIGHEST prices, given for country produce, CASH.
FRANCIS CLARK.
Aug. 29—wtf.
Notice to Creditors.
This is to give notice, that the subscriber of Washington city has obtained from the Orphan's court of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of JOHN B. WINNETT late of said city and 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 28th day of February next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this twenty third day of August, 1804.
MARGARET WINNETT,
Administratrix.
Aug. 29—St.
Notice to Subscribers.
SUBSCRIBERS to the National Intelligencer in arrears are requested to make immediate payment. It may be proper to remind subscribers, that the indispensable term of the Paper is the annual payment of Five Dollars in advance; and that unless the term be complied with, their papers will be discontinued.
A GARDENER
Who understands ALL the branches of His Business,
is SOBER, HONEST and INDUSTRIOUS, and no other need apply. Will meet with a GOOD place by applying to the printer. If he will also engage to manage with a small farm his wages will be INCREASED.
Travellers Hall.
THE subscriber has lately been induced from the rapid increase of his custom to purchase a lot of ground adjoining that on which he lives for the purpose of building a dining room and assembly room, each 54 feet by 32 feet to inches with six additional lodging rooms, and intends to finish them before the ensuing winter; which together with his tavern and house will occupy a front of near one hundred feet in the most agreeable part of the town and in the center of business being on the highest part of the public square.
He has considerably increased the furniture &c. of his house and stable. His domestics and servants are of the most faithful dispositions and properly qualified for the departments to which they are assigned. He has a constant supply of the best stable forage; imported and country provisions, imported liquors, &c. of the first quality, foreign newspapers, &c. And his ice will most probably last through the hot weather.
The distinguished preference which the first characters have already given him, fills him with gratitude. He offers his sincere thanks to all his good friends and begs leave to assure them that neither his time nor his purse shall be spared in attempting to render the Travellers Hall a house of entertainment, for GENERAL GUESTS ONLY, equal to any in America.
P. BRADLEY.
Lexington, Kentucky, June 12, 1804.
A stage runs from the Travellers Hall to the Olympian Springs in the summer and to Frankfort during the sessions of Assembly.
June 29—3m
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  1 Prize of 25,000 dolls. 25 000   1 5,000 5 000   1 2,000 2,000   1 1,000 1,000   18 500 9,000   60 200 12,000   120 100 12,000   200 50 10,000   500 20 10,000   9000 10 90,000 
  1 first drawn no. 1st day 500   1 5 h 1,000   1 10 h 1,000   1 15 h 1,500   1 20 h 1,500   1 25 h 2,000   1 30 h 10,000   1 35 h 2,000   1 40 h 1,000   1 45 h 1,000   1 50 h 500 
9,913 prizes Dolls. 198,000
23,087 blanks.
33,000 tickets at 6 dollars is 198,000
Less than 2 1-2 blanks to a prize.
Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
The drawing of the above lottery will certainly commence in the city of New York, on the first Tuesday in December next, and will be continued at the rate of 800 tickets each day until completed.
The managers having disposed of twenty thousand tickets to a company of contractors in the city of New York, the remainder will be sold for cash only, by the respective managers, until the first Tuesday in October next. This is the third of five lotteries, directed by an act of the Legislature, passed the 21st of April, 1801, entitled an "act for the encouragement of Literature" and "an act making further provision for improving the navigation between the villages of Troy and Waterford, and for other purposes."
DAVID GELSTON, THOMAS STORM, DANIEL HALE, PHILIP TEN EYCK, S. SOUTHWICK,
June 6—*
District of Columbia, Circuit court for the County of Washington, August 7, 1804.
ON the report of Charles A. Burnett of the sale made by him as trustee of the property decreed to be sold in the suit of Numan Magruder against Ann Seyle and others, defendants in Chancery.
It is ordered that the sale be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 25th day of August inst. Provided a copy of this order be inserted at least three times prior to that day in each of the papers in which the sale was advertised. The report states that the said property was purchased by Daniel Reinzel at the sum of twenty four hundred and fifty dollars.
ORIAH FOREST CLK.
Aug. 7—3m.

County of Washington,  In the District of Columbia, to wit: WHEREAS Washington Boyd, collector of the county tax, for the county of Washington hath this day returned to the Board of commissioners of said county, the following List of Lands and Lots of ground in said county on which there is no personal property to pay the said taxes—to wit:
[Concluded.]  J. H. Stare lots 17 18 sq 24 lot 7 sq 159 5 73 Nicholas Slaby lots 7 8 sq 105 1 Jacob Stiner jun. lot 14 sq 105 41 J. Strange lot 7 sq 127 33 3-4 Walter Stuart lots 9 10 11 sq 200 1 95 1-2 Arthur Shaeffer lot 12 sq 214 32 1-2 Francis Shaeffer lot 1 sq 253 33 Evan Thomas lot 5 sq 662 lot 2 sq 59 89 Richard Tilghman lot 9 sq 598 lot 3 sq 660 lot 12 sq 655 lot 12 sq 666 1 Matthew Tilghman lot 11 sq 601 lot sq 708 80 James Toxkins part of sq 651 with the house thereon 1 13 1-2 James Tilghman lot 6 sq 668 lot 15 sq 708 40 Henry Tins part of sq 690 40 1-2 Ann Tervin lot 2 sq 702 20 Edward Tilghman lot 4 sq 703 20 Thompson and Kennedy lot sq 291 with the house thereon 2 29 1-2 Joseph Thomas lot 15 sq 785 with house thereon 40 1-4 Henry Warman lot 18 sq 81 64 1-2 Appolonia Whitehair lot 10 sq 102 69 Joseph Wilson sq 103 69 Thomas Williams lot 2 sq 121 2 94 William and E. Waugh hall of lot 6 sq 122 34 1-2 John Winters lot 4 sq 123 69 John C. Wilson part of lot 4 sq 142 84 1-5 Henry Walter lot 9 sq 143 44 Thomas Wand lot 13 sq 256 35 B. Wigells heirs hall of lot 1 sq 57 34 1-2 William Wooten lot 16 sq 610 lot 4 sq 599 40 Basil Waung lot 5 sq 599 20 James Wharton lot 10 sq 708 lot 6 sq 609 lot 9 sq 667 1 20 Ambrose White part of sq 695 with house thereon 72 Thomas Wilson part of sq 738 with house thereon 43 3-4 John Wilson part of sq 825 with house thereon 48 Wm. Wilson part of sq 1046 part of sq 1048 1 56 Washington Association sq north of sq 137 sq 156 sq 157 sq 445 19 85 1-4 Nathan Walker and James Thompson lot 5 sq 759 31 1-2 Wm. Wilson lot 10 sq 864 (of Alex) 50 Levin Winder lots 6 7 8 sq 218 56 1-2 David Williamson lots 6 7 sq 291 with houses thereon 4 1 John Youngman south of sq 104 69 Wm Yates lot 1 sq 238 with house thereon Abraham Young's heirs lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473 474 475 476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496 497 498 499 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 524 525 526 527 528 529 530 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541 542 543 544 545 546 547 548 549 550 551 552 553 554 555 556 557 558 559 560 561 562 563 564 565 566 567 568 569 570 571 572 573 574 575 576 577 578 579 580 581 582 583 584 585 586 587 588 589 590 591 592 593 594 595 596 597 598 599 600 601 602 603 604 605 606 607 608 609 610 611 612 613 614 615 616 617 618 619 620 621 622 623 624 625 626 627 628 629 630 631 632 633 634 635 636 637 638 639 640 641 642 643 644 645 646 647 648 649 650 651 652 653 654 655 656 657 658 659 660 661 662 663 664 665 666 667 668 669 670 671 672 673 674 675 676 677 678 679 680 681 682 683 684 685 686 687 688 689 690 691 692 693 694 695 696 697 698 699 700 701 702 703 704 705 706 707 708 709 710 711 712 713 714 715 716 717 718 719 720 721 722 723 724 725 726 727 728 729 730 731 732 733 734 735 736 737 738 739 740 741 742 743 744 745 746 747 748 749 750 751 752 753 754 755 756 757 758 759 760 761 762 763 764 765 766 767 768 769 770 771 772 773 774 775 776 777 778 779 780 781 782 783 784 785 786 787 788 789 790 791 792 793 794 795 796 797 798 799 800 801 802 803 804 805 806 807 808 809 810 811 812 813 814 815 816 817 818 819 820 821 822 823 824 825 826 827 828 829 830 831 832 833 834 835 836 837 838 839 840 841 842 843 844 845 846 847 848 849 850 851 852 853 854 855 856 857 858 859 860 861 862 863 864 865 866 867 868 869 870 871 872 873 874 875 876 877 878 879 880 881 882 883 884 885 886 887 888 889 890 891 892 893 894 895 896 897 898 899 900 901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908 909 910 911 912 913 914 915 916 917 918 919 920 921 922 923 924 925 926 927 928 929 930 931 932 933 934 935 936 937 938 939 940 941 942 943 944 945 946 947 948 949 950 951 952 953 954 955 956 957 958 959 960 961 962 963 964 965 966 967 968 969 970 971 972 973 974 975 976 977 978 979 980 981 982 983 984 985 986 987 988 989 990 991 992 993 994 995 996 997 998 999 1000
5 sq 654 lot 2 sq 657 lot 1 sq 662 lot 8 sq 665 lot 2 sq 664 lot 2 sq 667 lot 3 sq 702 lot 2 sq 706 part of sq 708 lot 2 sq 996 containing 27819 sq feet.
NOTICE is hereby given, that unless the county charges aforesaid be paid to the said collector, before the first Monday in November next the said lands and lots of ground or such parts thereof as will be sufficient to pay the tax and cost thereon, will be sold to the highest bidders as the law directs.
By order of the Board,  JOHN MOUNTZ, Cl. Co. County of Washington, August 20.—w4t.
WANTED TO HIRE, for one or two years. A middle aged BLACK WOMAN, who is acquainted with washing, ironing and plain cooking—It will be expected that she produces satisfactory testimonials as to character, and that she has no followers.
ALSO, A Black Girl, of from 12 to 15 years of age, who has been accustomed to tend on children, and wait at table. The wages of both for the whole time, will if required, be paid in advance. Enquire of the Printer. August 23.—3t.
In the case of CHARLES NEVITT  An Insolvent Debtor. District of Columbia, Washington County, to wit:— On the petition of Charles Nevitt an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county, for debt. It is ordered notice be given to the creditors of the said Charles Nevitt, that on the 20th day of August, inst at 9 o'clock A. M. at the court room in the Capitol, the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Charles Nevitt and a trustee appointed agreeably to the act, for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia, unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is also ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist, twice prior to, said day. By order of the Hon. Wm Cranch, assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia.  URIAN FORREST Clk. August 23.—2t.
To be Sold, On Thursday the 27th day of September on the premises to the highest bidder, if not disposed of by private sale before that day. THE tract of land whereon I now live in Fairfax Co. Virginia, on Pope's Head creek, containing 7 acres, the situation is agreeable and healthy; there is on it an excellent mill seat on the above mentioned creek, with an inexhaustible quantity of grey stone, and an abundance of good red and white oak, poplars, and hickory timber to erect the dam and necessary buildings on the spot; there is on this creek which washes this tract, for about two miles, a very considerable portion of the first quality meadow land, there is a considerable quantity of fresh land, just opened, and nearly half of the tract to cut; it is situated about 20 miles of George Town, Washington, Alexandria and Dumfries, it is considered the best piece of forest land in the county—the terms of payment will be one third paid down, one third in 18 months and the other third in three years; an indispensable clause will be made to the purchaser. The public is assured that the sale will take place if not privately disposed of before the day of sale, as I am determined to remove to the state of Kentucky this fall—Also on the same day and place, will be sold, all my flock of every sort, plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture and the present crop now on hand for ready cash.  THOMAS POLLARD. August 22.—tdof
TO BE SOLD On Tuesday 28th August, at Rhodes's Hotel on a credit of 6 and 12 months by notes negotiable, bearing interest with approved endorsements in either the George Town or City banks.
A Complete two story BRICK HOUSE, in 14th street west in this city, now in the occupation of the subscriber, containing on the ground floor 2 parlors and kitchen, on the 2nd floor, 3 bed rooms, servant rooms over the kitchen, a good cellar, paved yard, pump with excellent water within 20 feet of the premises—the above premises are in complete repair and fit for the reception of a small genteel family—the house covers 23 feet front and the title from the commissioners. At the same time and place will be sold two bay horses, on credit of six months, one 15 hands 4 inch high, steady in harness, six years old and fine figure; the other 14 hands 3 inches, quiet in harness and rides pleasant and well, his quality's well known for two years in this city; also a strong chaise with head & harness complete, and one gr. cask of old Madeira wine of the first quality. Sale to commence at 4 o'clock precisely.  WM. LOVELL August 6.—1st.
HAT MANUFACTURY. The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washington, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continuance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chance to call and purchase his manufacture will be amply suited, if neatness and goodness be requisites.  JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17.—tf
Doctor MAGRUDER, HAS for sale a few hogheads 4th proof Jamaica spirits, lined and lamp oil, spirits of turpentine, window glass, glaziers diamonds, glue, lamp black, white lead, Spanish brown, yellow ochre, chalk, Spanish whiting, Venetian red, red lead, verdigris, drop lake, flake white, patent yellow, rose and Dutch pink, kings yellow, Turkey umber, gold and silver leaf, painters and sweeping brushes, camels hair pencils, water colours in boxes, Spanish indigo, fig blue, snuff, red wood, alkanet, madder, logwood, turmeric, salt petre, alum, copperas, sweet oil, pearl barley, timothy and clover seed, tamarinds, castor oil, marble mowers, spring truffles, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, race, Chings worm destroying lozenges, an assortment of paper hangings, playing cards, copy slips, ink powder, English Latin, Greek and French school books, large family bibles, and his usual complete assortment of drugs and medicine, patent medicine, surgeons instruments, &c. George Town, July 20.—tf
TO RENT, A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE in the city of Washington, situate on that beautiful ridge north east of the Seven Buildings, on 1st street, Lot No. 3, square 106, at present occupied by Mrs. Scott. Possession may be had the 1st of August next. Under said house is a good dry cellar, on the back of the lot is a stable, and near the premises a pump of most excellent water. Enquire of Mrs. Scott, or of the subscriber High Street at Doctor John Beatty's George Town.  ABSALOM JOY. June 29.—tf
A TEN THOUSAND Dollar Prize, Now to be had for the small sum of SIX dollars!  SCHEME OF A Lottery for the use of  THE GERMAN TRINITY CHURCH, In SIXTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, which will positively commence drawing at the state house in this city the fourth Monday of November next, prizes will be received in payment for such tickets as may remain for sale during the drawing, or the cash advanced for them, on allowing a small discount. From the great proportion already sold, it is expected that the tickets will soon be raised to six dollars and an half.
   Prize of Number of Dollars.     1 Prize of 10 thousand dolls. 1 10,000   1 Three thousand 1 3,000   1 Two thousand 1 2,000   1 One thousand 1 1,000   4 Five hundred 4 2,000   10 Three hundred 10 3,000   20 Two hundred 20 4,000   35 One hundred 35 3,500   90 Fifty 90 4,500   100 Twenty 100 2,000   6000 Seven 6000 42,000   1st drawn No. on the 10th day 1 500   1 15th 1 500   1 20th 1 500   1 25th 1 500   1 30th 1 500   1 35th 1 500   1 40th 1 1,000   1 45th 1 1,000   1 50th 1 1,000   1 55th 1 1,000   1st drawn No. on the last day when there shall be only 600 tickets in the wheel. 1 6,000  
6274 Prizes. Dollars.—90,000 Considerably less than two blanks to a prize. The prizes to be paid 30 days after the close of the drawing—Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Tickets for sale by:  GEORGE TAYLOR, Jun. No. 83, South Second street, or  MATTHEW M'CONNELL, No. 82, Chestnut street.  ADAM PREMIR, No. 134, South Sixth St.  ANTHONY HOOKLEY, No. Corner of Green and Third streets.  CHARLES BOWMAN, No. 16 Budd street. Whole tickets—6 dollars Half tickets—3 25 Quarter tickets, 1 75 Prizes in other lotteries received in payment. Letters addressed to either of whom, post-paid and enclosing the cash, will be duly attended to. Aug. 27th.—2aw 115N.
Valuable property FOR SALE, I WILL sell on reasonable terms the farm on which I reside, containing about 1000 acres of valuable land. The soil is well adapted to wheat, corn and tobacco, and the cedar and locust which puts up in every uncultivated spot will afford a never failing supply of wood and timber. The farm is handsomely situated on the Patuxent river, and commands an elegant and extensive view. Its form is nearly a square, one side of which is bounded by the river, and another by Battle creek which is deep and navigable for the largest vessels employed in the Bay trade, so that the farm may be enclosed at half the labor and expense that would be required by one of equal size that is not so fortunately situated. It is very convenient to the Baltimore, Norfolk and George-Town markets, to either of which places the produce may be safely and expeditiously conveyed in vessels that can lie along side the beach for the purpose of receiving it. The improvements are a new two story dwelling house, not quite finished, containing four commodious rooms and a large passage through the house on each floor and a cellar beneath of the same form and dimensions—An excellent granary, corn house, stables, &c.—The river and creek abound in the different seasons with fish, oysters and wild fowl of the best quality. The terms of sale may be known by application to  MICHAEL TANEY. Calvert County, Aug. 23.—3w.
50 Dollars reward, STRAYED or stolen from the commons of Washington city, between Saturday and Monday the 7th and 9th of July, inst. a pair of bright BAY HORSES, of the following descriptions:—One about fifteen and a half years high over the flounders, and about two inches lower over the hips, supposed to be eight years old, black mane and tail, mane on the right side, trots and canters, a star in the forehead, both hind nuclei white, and has partly on the inner side of each, uniformly placed, about one inch above the hoof a black spot of about three quarters of an inch diameter; the other striking natural marks are recollected. This horse is supposed to be three fourths English blooded; he is when in flesh very handsome, and moves with ease and elegance. He is now much reduced in appearance by a long journey, his back something injured by the saddle, and has old marks of similar abuse. The other horse is about fifteen and a half years old, not so handsomely built in any respect as the other, but carries himself very well, trots hard, canters easy and rocks a little, his mane and tail are likewise black; his mane thin and on the right side; left hind nuclei white; has a star in the forehead, and a snip in the nose, mostly inclined to and running into the left nostril; a circular brand on the left shoulder, with a character in the center believed to be intended for an A. He is not so low in flesh as the other, the new fiddle marks are worse, but he has few or no old ones, except a slight appearance of a former naval gall. They were shod all round. If stolen the above reward will be paid on conviction of the thief; if strayed and found within 20 miles of Washington city a reward of 20 dollars will be given, and if beyond that distance, 40 dollars, expenses included, on their return to Phineas Bradley, Washington city, or Renner and Bullard, George Town. August 1.—rawtf
NOTICE. THE Subscriber, being legally and fully authorized, by his assignees, 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, with notice of what property still held in pledge for securing payment.  JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, April 13.—wtf
NOTICE. The subscriber having been legally authorized, by Messrs Henry Pratt Thomas, William Francis, John Miller, John Ashley, and Jacob Baker, 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, having any claims or pretensions by Mortgage or otherwise, to any of the objects of the said Fund, to make the same known to him, with a view to their adjustment. And all persons disposed to purchase any of the property of the said Fund either for cash, or on terms of short credit, are desired to make early application to  JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, April 13.—wtf
The property of the AGGREGATE FUND lying in or near the river Potomac, consists of a large number of house lots in the city of Washington. A number of handsome brick houses and a few wooden houses in do. Awharf and store on do. Lands on the Eastern Branch, opposite do. Do. on Hunting Creek near Alexandria. Do. adjoining Fort Cumberland. Do. about 12 miles from do. The subscriber will in person receive applications on any of the objects of his agency, at Mr. Stelles hotel, until the 10th inst. after which until farther notice, he requests that all applications may be made to capt. Thomas Hughes, William Cranch, esq or Mr. Samuel Elliott, jun.  JAMES GREENLEAF. Washington, June 4.—3t twtf
Valuable Land for Sale. he executors of the last will and testament of Anthony Holmead deceased, will sell at private sale about forty acres of land adjoining the city of Washington at the northern extremity of 20th street west. This land is generally allowed to be one of the handsomest situations near the city, having a beautiful prospect of nearly the whole of the city of Washington, Alexandria and George Town, and any person inclined to purchase this valuable property, will I presume the same, and know the terms by application to the subscriber near the premises.  JOHN HOLMEAD.
Runaway Negro. WAS committed to the goal of Frederick county, on the 25th July last, negro JOE, about 23 years old, five feet 8 inches high, of yellowish complexion, has scars on each of his hands, with burns, particularly on the left hand: His clothes are tow linen shirts and trowsers, a blue great coat, &c. He says he belongs to col. WILLIAM WINN, of Harford county, North Carolina, and that he has been absent from his master about two years. His OWNER does not release him he will be sold for his GOAL FEES agreeably to law.  GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff of Frederick county. Aug. 22.—1-w3t.
PORT WINE Of a Superior Quality, just received and for sale by the subscriber. Also, Fresh Teas of the WASHINGTON and PLOUGHBOY'S Cargoes, and a few East India and Liavanna WHITE Sugars.  JOHN BANKS, High Street, Geo. Town. D. C. August 10.—2w1aw
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS. Notice is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States, from that the eighth day of July next those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, 23d of May, 1804. The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collector of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. May 30.—2w6m
To be Rented. THE subscriber has two or three small Farms to let from two to three hundred acres in each, in Prince George's county about six miles from the city of Washington and two from Bladensburg; he will let them on a moderate rent, to judicious farmers who will keep them in good repair, and use the Plaster and Clover, Pl