The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1803-01-12 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. III
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCLXVIII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
National Intelligencer.
TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Another object, which claims the earliest attention of Congress, is the proposition of an amendment to the Constitution by which the votes hereafter given for President and Vice-President shall be designated.
As to this amendment no rational objection can be made, while in its favor substantial arguments can be urged, it is hoped that no want of co-operation between different parties will frustrate its adoption.
It is acknowledged that every article of the constitution as forming a part of the palladium of our rights, is entitled to deliberate examination before it is pronounced defective or erroneous. But it is no derogation from the splendid talents of the convention that formed the constitution, nor any impeachment of the superior value of the constitution itself, that there are certain parts which experience has demonstrated to be susceptible of improvement. However transcendent the talents of those who legislate for a nation, defects will unavoidably creep into the laws they devise; and we often see the same individuals, who had the chief agency in the formation of particular acts, the first to acknowledge, and the earliest to repair their defects, when exposed by time, and their application to the ends for which they were framed. So aware were the convention of this circumstance, and impressed by its force, that they made particular provision for it, by an article establishing the mode, in which amendments to the constitution should be made. Let those who in the abstract object on all occasions, however momentous, to the slightest alteration of the constitution, and who endeavour to represent the least attempt to alter it as indicative of general hostility, recollect that so far as such opinions are inculcated they defeat the efficacy of this very provision, and by defeating it, aim a wound at its vital part. Let them feel that, while they liberally charge others with a design to subvert it, they are themselves prostrating one of its greatest, if not its strongest bulwarks, by rendering futile that important article which prescribes the mode of rendering it consonant to the will of the people cautiously and deliberately expressed, however different that will might thereafter be from that which existed at the period of its adoption.
These remarks have been extended, because they are considered as peculiarly applicable to the proposed amendment. The great, if not the only, objection urged against it, is derived from the general perfection of the constitution, which is made to function what otherwise would be acknowledged to be a defect.
From what has been already said, it appears that the objection destroys itself, as the very perfection which it pre-supposes as a rule, contains the provision for amendments to which it excepts. Let us then take the constitution as it is; and if defects are found, let them be fairly examined, and hopefully corrected. On this point, there is little danger to be apprehended from the prevalence of prejudice, or the sudden influence of impulse. The constitutional provision amply provides against these ordinary dangers, by requiring in the first instance the sanction of two-thirds of each branch of the federal legislature, and afterwards the approbation of three-fourths of the legislatures of the states.
The only rational views which can be taken of the subject may be embraced in these enquiries:
1. Is there great inconvenience, and can there be no great injury in the present provision of the constitution that directs the voting for persons, without discrimination, for President and Vice-President?
2. And, if there is such inconvenience, and may be such danger, is the proposed amendment, directing a designation of the person voted for as President, and the one voted for as Vice-President, calculated to cure the present evil without producing a greater?
3. If both these questions can be answered affirmatively, it is hoped that no obstacle will be interposed to frustrate the adoption of the proposed amendment.
That there is a great inconvenience and may be danger in the present mode of electing a President and Vice-President, events have fully demonstrated. It will not be denied that under our system of government every political agent should be a fair organ of the public will; and that before he is appointed to office, he should be elected by a fair expression of the public sentiment. It is not sufficient that his good conduct, when in office, entitle him to the esteem of his
country; it is also necessary that previous to his entrance into office he should enjoy her confidence. Under the present provision, the Vice-President, whose legislative duties have often been little less important than his provisional executive functions, not only may be, but actually has been, in every case, excepting that of Mr. Burr, the representative of a minority of the electoral votes. He may indeed be the representative of a small fraction of those votes. Suppose this should, on some future occasion, actually be the case. Suppose the Vice President elected by one-tenth part of the electors, Suppose the President, elected at the same time, should die, resign, or be ejected from office. That these are not visionary suppositions is evident from the provision of the constitution for their occurrence. The effect would be the discharge of Presidential duties by a citizen, whose very election to the office of Vice-President demonstrated his want of the national confidence. On him, notwithstanding, would devolve duties of the utmost magnitude; duties, on the discharge of which might depend the peace of the country; and on which certainly would depend a large portion of its political happiness and character.
This evil, however, great as it is, and however radically opposed to the whole theory of republican government, is not the only one. There is an evil, unfortunately, of much greater magnitude; one, not discerned through the uncertain medium of conjecture, but realized by a mournful experience.
Who is there that regards the peace of society, or the duration of the Union, that can review the late legislative election of a President without alarm? Cold must that heart be which does not entertain some fear of the future from the experience of the past. We were then in imminent danger of having no President, or one for President not possessing the public confidence because not contemplated by the people for that station; or of losing the government altogether; and, perhaps, of exchanging the tranquility we enjoyed for convulsion and civil war.
These circumstances, having once occurred, may occur again. The causes in which they originated are not likely without a special interposition to be removed by time. It is to be feared that as we advance in years, we will not advance in virtue. The time finisher or mistaken views, the same improper means, used on one occasion, may be used on another; and a faction may in this way first prostrate our government and then destroy our liberties.
This view, as it does not admit, for it does not require the refinement of argument, to exhibit it in its fullest prominence. Its necessary effects are such as occur to the lowest apprehension; and as a correction of them, we would rather trust to the feelings of the patriot than the reflections of the philosopher.
It is acknowledged that the existing evil is so great as to call for immediate remedy, is that which is proposed calculated to cure the present evil without producing a greater?
It is confidently believed that it is; because it precisely corresponds with every political analogy of our government, because it is so simple that every one can understand it, and because it is that which the public sentiment demands. It corresponds with every political analogy of the government, inasmuch as it gives effect to a fair expression of the public will, and substitutes the voice of a majority in the room of that of a minority; it is simple, because it is in conformity to the first principles of a republican government, with which our citizens are correctly acquainted; and it is in correspondence with the national sentiment, as appears by its expression in various ways, by the votes of both Houses of Congress at their last session, by the acts of several of the states, and by public opinion, easily collected in the ordinary intercourse of society.
To render the amending provision fully competent to the end contemplated, the constitution should be further altered so as to provide that in case any two or more citizens voted for as President shall have equal votes, and the House of Representatives, voting by states, after a certain number of trials, shall have made no election, the House shall thereupon proceed in its ordinary mode of voting to elect one of the citizens, and in case there be then an equal vote, the casting vote of the Speaker shall decide the person elected.
As this is a point of primary importance, and one in which the whole community have equal interests, it is sincerely hoped that all the members of the legislature will be animated by a common zeal. The people do expect that im-
mediate provision will be made; and their disappointment, should it not be made this session, will be proportioned to their expectation. We will entirely avoid the invidious task of ascribing to any motives for rejecting it, as we confidently hope that party spirit will not mingle its prejudices with a temperate discussion, and as we believe, if this shall be the case, there will be an undivided ful-fag in its favor.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk florimone, Black and fancy silk molekin velvet, white & figured Marcellas, Swandowns, Toilmnettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coating, &c.
With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season.
N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion.
New Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol square. December 8, 1802. tf.
Thomas Carpenter, TAYLOR.
HAS received a very handsome assortment of goods, consisting of superfine cloths, cassimeres and coatings of all colours.
Patent water proof Cloths, Silk and woolen Molekins, Toilmnettes, velveteens, &c. of superior quality.
From which, and an acquisition of the newest fashions and the best workmen, he can assure whatever commanded.
Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square, and New Jersey Avenue, about eight houses from Capitol square. Dec. 1, 1802. tf.
FOR SALE By Edgar Patterson, GEORGE TOWN,
BEST old London Particular Madeira Wine, Sherry, ditto. 4th proof Cogniac Brandy, ditto. 1st Proof Bordeaux Ditto, Cherry Bounce, Wine and cyder Vinegars, Sugar House Molasses, Spermaceti Oil, Spanish Segars of a very superior quality, East India, ditto, Hyson, Young Hyson & Hyson skin Teas, Loaf, Lump and Brown Sugars, Green and white coffee, American Cheeses of superior quality, Raisins and Lemmons, Rice and Chocolate, Raisins and Lemmons, Pearl and common Barley, Oat Meal and Sago, Spermaceti, Wax, and Tallow Candles, Brown Soap, by the box only, Demijohns, Liquor Cales, &c. &c. Dec. 23d. epl3w.
The Dey of Algiers. This beautiful native Arabian Horse, IS NOW FOR SALE.
The proof of his age and origin may be inspected, and the noble animal himself may be seen, by applying to Charles C. Jones at his farm, seven miles from this town: he is young, healthy, and in fine spirits, and condition, and the trial of last season, (the only one he has had in this part of the world) proves him a fine fugal getter. As to his form, let those judge who are inclined to purchase.
The best judges have pronounced him perfect; his color is white; he is of full stature for his age, measuring exactly 14 hands 2 and a half inches.
As, if not sold, he will be advertised to cover on the 1st February. I cannot receive propositions later than that day.
JOHN MASON. George-Town December 22. 1802. ep4w
FOR SALE.
Stack and Common Bricks, Scantling, Firewood, Slate, Coal. Apply to JAMES O'BRIEN, Carrollshur Oct. 29. psam
FOR SALE.
BETWEEN two and three thousand ACRES OF LAND in the county of Loudoun, being part of the Goose creek tract of land, purchased of the late CHARLES CARTER. On Little River, which runs nearly thro' the middle of the tract there is between two and three hundred acres of rich low ground. The high land excellent for small grain, and the production of grass; particularly timothy. About one half the land is in the occupation of tenants, and on that part unexpired, one hundred and seventy six bushels of wheat are sown. All the tenants are well watered have good springs, and a sufficiency of wood-land and timber for their support. In a pleasant situation on that part not occupied by the tenants, there are necessary improvements for the accommodation of a small family, all built within a few years past. I will treat for the whole, or (if preferred by a purchaser) that part which is not in the possession of tenants. Stock of the bank of Alexandria will be received in payment. For terms apply to JOS. JONES. Loudoun, Dec. 20. Jan. 5. 24w3w
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
TO CONGRESS.
Whoever devotes a portion of his time to objects of public utility, actuated by the amor patrie and disvested of any personal views, is at least entitled to a respectful attention; whatever may be the fate of his projects. The writer of this essay devoted ten years of the early part of his life in travelling throughout the United States of America, and in various parts of Europe.
Since his return to his native country, he has the pleasing satisfaction of seeing many projects, suggested by him, of public utility, brought into successful operation.
Among others, he first started the plan of Turnpike Roads in the northern states, where experience has evinced their great importance; in consequence they are extending in all directions in all the states north of Maryland, particularly in the New-England states, and in the state of New-York. The most extensive line of turnpike now in operation in America extends from Boston through Albany to the Niagara falls, a distance of about 500 miles—two-thirds of which is nearly completed, and the residue bids fair to be done by the different incorporated companies now in being for the greater part of the distance, in two or three years. About 70 or 80 years ago Turnpike roads were first commenced in England; previous to which their roads were extremely bad the greater part of the year; they now extend in all directions throughout that highly improved kingdom. The present roads in England, and facility of prompt communication is not equalled in any other country. In France their best roads are paved—they have as yet no Turnpike roads, although the Duke de Chartres with his prodigious fortune contemplated their commencement previous to their revolution. In most parts of Europe, particularly in Spain—Portugal and Germany, the roads are in a shameful state of neglect.
Thus much being premised on the subject of Turnpike Roads in general; and as experience has fully evinced their great utility in America, and with light tolls their productiveness to the stock-holders; I have for several years been strongly impressed with an idea of the necessity and propriety of extending a line of Turnpike Roads FROM PORTSMOUTH IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE, TO SAVANNAH IN GEORGIA.
It is unquestionably a great national object; and will accelerate a prompt, safe, and easy communication along the whole extent of our seaboard in the first instance; and by degrees other Turnpikes will diverge from the main Atlantic Road, in different directions to our Western extremities. Independent of shortening the time required for communication at least one-half, double the quantity may be transported on such a road with the same cattle it requires on the present shameful roads. It will tend also to the comfort, pleasure, and safety of travellers, and their greater facility, by multiplying beyond all calculation the number and the convenience of carriages, and of consequence a great improvement of the inns, horses and drivers.
It will also greatly promote travelling from state to state; and of necessity our scattered fellow-citizens will intermix more, become better acquainted, and the edge of ill-founded, unjust prejudices will wear off by degrees. In a word, it will greatly conduce to our national reputation, to take the second rank among all the nations of the earth, in respect to the excellence of our roads, and the consequent convenience of travelling. England now stands confessedly pre-eminent in these respects. But should we, in addition to the Turnpike, add a line of trees or ornament on each side of the road, to protect man and beast from the intense rays of the sun in the summer months, as in Italy, we should in this case justify assume the first rank, by combining the excellence of the English with the ornament of Italian roads. I confess I cannot contemplate this important enterprise without a glow of an enthusiastic national pride.
The execution I am persuaded will not be found so gigantic an undertaking as may be supposed at first view. If individual enterprise can, in a few years, execute 12 or 15 hundred miles of Turnpike on the route from Boston to Niagara, besides a vast number of others of inferior magnitude, why might not difficulties can attend this immense object, when it is contemplated as a national one, and the national arm is extended to effect it?
From Portsmouth to Savannah the distance may be estimated about 1200 miles. As part of the route is already executed a part of the way from Portsmouth to New-York, and will probably be com-
pleted as far south as Philadelphia within two years by individual enterprise. I will suppose that it will leave 900 miles to be executed. The roads in New-England and in New-York have cost on the average about 1000 dollars each mile; but as they are for the most part not sufficiently far on, nor so well executed as they should be, admit the contemplated 900 miles to cost 2000 dollars a mile, bridges and canal ways included. It will of course require a sum of one million 800,000 dollars to accomplish it. The most natural resource which presents itself to my mind to effect this great object, is either a National Road Lottery, to be continued by classes till the whole sum is raised, or the neat avails of the Post-Office, which may probably be estimated at 100,000 dollars per ann. on the average for several years to come. If, therefore, an enlightened and patriotic legislature should be disposed to pursue the object and adopt the latter resource for its accomplishment, 18 years would be required to complete the road. But as 50 miles would be effected each year; and as the finished road would yield a neat product on the expended capital of at least 5 per cent. per ann. with moderate tolls; hence it will result that from the increasing yearly product applied to its progress it will require only 13 years to complete the whole line, admitting no other resources should be applied as an auxiliary aid; although I am convinced the plan may be so organized as to call forth individual aid, to a great extent, probably one half. Should the plan of the lottery be found preferable, it would doubtless accelerate its progress, so as it would be complete in a few years, with the important advantage of its becoming, in consequence, a free national road, except a trifling toll to keep up repairs. As I only presume to offer hints, I will suppose the road to commence at the city of Washington, progressing thence 25 miles each year north and south from the capitol till the northern line should meet the line then completed, and thence forward progressing south 50 miles each year. Should the lottery plan however prevail, the whole route could be completed with certainty in 4 or 5 years.
PROJECTOR.
City Hotel, BROADWAY NEW-YORK.
THE Subscriber most respectfully informs his friends and the public, that the above Hotel will be opened on the first of May ensuing, when their patronage is earnestly solicited. He avails himself of this opportunity to return his sincere and grateful thanks to those societies, parties, and gentlemen, who have given him their support, and assures them that a continuance of their favors will be a stimulus to future exertions to please; and that the utmost attention shall be given for their comfort and accommodation.
Boarding may be had by the day, week, month, or year. Families travelling, may be elegantly accommodated with lodging and sitting rooms; and, if preferred, have dinner &c. in their apartments.
The Hotel being so well known, it is almost useless to say, that it is situated in one of the most healthy and pleasant parts of the city; commanding an extensive view in every direction, not only of the city itself, but also of the Narrows, the North and East Rivers, the state of New-Jersey, York and Long-Island &c. &c.
A handsome coffee-room will be fitted up in the principal story; where gentlemen may have tea, coffee, chocolate, soups, and refreshments in general, at the shortest notice. All the leading newspapers in the union, will be regularly taken in.
Public dinners and suppers in a plain or elegant style either for large or small parties, also, beef steaks, oysters, &c. regularly furnished. An ordinary every day at half past 3 o'clock, by the public's obedient servant, JOHN LOVETT.
N. B. Rooms to let by the month or year. April 21. 1802. ept
The Subscriber has for sale,
London particular Madeira Wine, in pipes and quarter casks; West-India Rum in hds. and barrels; Brown Sugar of excellent quality; and 35 bbls of Cargo Beef. WM. BRENT. Washington, Nov. 12. tf.
IN CHANGEMENT: Dec. 17, 1802.
ORDERED, That the Sales made by WILLIAM STEWART, as stated in his report, shall be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown before the 20th day of March next, provided a copy of this order be published in the National Intelligencer, at least once in each of three successive weeks, before the 20th of March next. The sales were as follows:—A tract of Land in Allegany county, called "Suck" 212 acres sold for £497 0 0. "Addition to the Spring Bottom" 90 acres sold for £216. Workmans desire, 76 acres sold for £225. "Johnsons Fancy" 50 acres sold for £112 10 0. Lot no. 8 in square 674, and no 8 in square each of square 664 in the City of Washington, sold for £141 17 6.
Test, SAMUEL H. HOWARD. Reg. Cur. Com. Dec. 27. 18w24.

The expense of these works is annexed in estimate No. 2.
Conclusion of Mr. Wickham's remarks in the case of PAGE & CALLENDER. He again repeated that they were not now asked to punish them for the libels already published, but they were called on to consider them as evidence that the libels would be continued. And if a jury were to decide hereafter that they were not guilty, no injury would be done to them. Mr. Wickham said that notwithstanding all which had been said of the common law, the court of appeals had decided that the common law was the law of the land; and by that decision all inferior courts were bound. To that law we must resort for an explanation of the terms made use of in our statutes, and according to the principles of that law, the persons before the magistrates ought to be bound over to their good behaviour. Mr. Page was bound in a recognizance to appear before the county court of Henrico on the first Monday in January, and in the mean time to be of good behaviour. Mr. Callender was either not willing or not able to find security, and he was therefore committed to gaol, there to continue until the 3d of January, when he is to appear before the court, where the question will be again agitated.
Conclusion of Mr. Latrobe's letter accompanying the message of the President on the subject of a Dry Dock. 2. The Tiber. Captain Tingey and Mr. King, by your orders have measured and levelled the ground between the hill on the Tiber which belonged to the late Mr. Nottley Young, and also between the spring known by the name of Stoddert's spring and the navy yard. I have proceeded in my calculations of the expense of bringing the water of the Tiber to the navy yard, upon their survey. The correctness and fidelity of Mr. King as a surveyor are well known and may always be depended upon. I have also carefully gone over the ground with a view to its quality and to the best line of conducting the water. Nothing can be more easily effected than the canal, the whole of the ground being remarkably easy to be dug. At the navy yard however no more than a head of twenty four feet above high water is wanted, while the head of water of Young's mill is forty six feet seven inches, and the level of Stoddert's spring is thirty two feet three inches above high water. This difference of elevation while it offers the advantage of large reservoirs to contain a sufficient quantity of water to fill the docks rapidly, renders it necessary to construct works of some expense to hold up and discharge the water in such a manner that it shall not destroy the banks of the canal by its rapidity, and fill the docks with the earth and sand brought down by the stream. For this reason a dam weir and sluice at Young's mill must be built. The sluice to discharge the water from the reservoir in order to cleanse it, the weir to prevent injury to the works in time of heavy rains, and the dam to hold up a considerable body of water at all times. The works at Young's mill must be so constructed as to lower the water at once to the level of Stoddert's spring by means of a sluice which shall be capable of being so regulated as to keep a constant flow stream in the canal to prevent stagnation or to discharge into it the whole of the water necessary to keep the canal full, when the sluice which fills the dock shall be drawn. The reservoir on the Piney branch must be nearly on a level with Stoddert's spring, below which, on the most convenient place another weir and sluice must be erected to lower the water to the canal which supplies the dock. The salt sluice must be at the dock itself, where no weir is required, as it will be constantly under inspection. The whole quantity of water required to fill the works at the dock is 3,513,200 cubic feet. If the quantity of water yielded by the Tiber and Stoddert's spring at the time of Captain Tingey's survey, (see his report) were not made to accumulate in reservoirs, it would require a month (29 days) to fill the dock and locks, allowing nothing for evaporation and leakage, for the joint streams yield only 125,088 cubic feet in twenty-four hours. But by collecting the water at Young's mill and in the reservoir on the Piney branch of Tiber, and by making the canal of large dimensions as proposed, namely, sixteen feet on the surface, six at the bottom, and three feet deep, the works may be completely filled in three days.
The expense of these works is annexed in estimate No. 2.
IV. The time of completing the works.
Should the works be undertaken immediately while the very numerous skillful and experienced workmen, who have been collected and in part educated in the execution of large and difficult works at the Pennsylvania bank and the works for supplying the city of Philadelphia with water, are within reach, I have not the smallest doubt that with the assistance of those collected in the city of Washington, and in a tolerably favorable season, a frigate may ascend the locks and be placed above high water mark before the end of the year 1803, and that the naval arsenal may be completed before the end of the year 1804. The supply by means of the Tiber, may probably be effected in the year 1803, but if not, the locks only may be filled in December 1803, by means of the pumps employed in their erection, in three days. The Potomac canal could not be completed before the end of the year 1805, but would by that time with tolerable seasons, discharge itself into the dock.
I need not mention to you far, that the operations of the ensuing year depend in a great measure upon very active preparations before the first of March, by that time every good workman has usually planned and engaged in the employment of the season.
In respect to the estimates I must beg leave to remark, that as to the rate of charge for materials and workmanship, they are founded upon the experience of expense in works in Philadelphia, the nature of which is similar, and as far as they are designated and described in the drawings, I trust that no material difference will arise. There are however two points of expense upon which I must make an observation. The first is, the price to be paid for land, on which it is impossible to be at present informed, and in which it is easy to commit a mistake, the other is the uncertainty of the foundations below the bed of the barbor, for though there is no indication of a failure of solid foundation at the place at which the lower lock chamber is proposed to be founded, yet as the rest of the bed of the river is muddy, it is possible that mud may be found below the gravel in which safe piling to the extent of perhaps 10,000 dollars may be necessary.
With these observations, I submit to you the result of my attention to your instructions, and hold myself in readiness to offer such additional information and explanations as you may please to command.
I am with true respect, Your faithful humble servant, (Signed) H. B. LATROBE. Washington, Dec. 4th, 1802.
T I M B E R Wanted for cash on delivery.
The Directors for building a Bridge over the Eastern Branch, at the City of Washington, will contract for timber of the following kinds and scantlings, viz:
  20 pieces white oak 34 ft long to be 14 in. by 14 200 do 42 8 by 10   400 do 22 8 by 10   80 piles do 18 14 14   20 do do 20 14 14   20 do do 30 15 15   32 do do 28 14 14   40 do do 18 14 14   60 do do 40 15 15   36 do do 26 14 14   40 pcs. white } or blk. oak 38 12 12   80 do do 24 12 13   80 do do 12 12 13   480 pts. w. oak 10 5 7   480 do do 12 5 7 
The piles will be required square only 15 feet from the butts, and may taper to 10 inches square at the small end.
The timber must be cut before the first of March, and delivered in April. Proposals for contracts will be received until the 25th day of January next.
by WM. BRENT, Secy. Dec. 29. cpt 25 J.
IMPORTANT DISCOVERY Of extracting pure, wholesome, and fresh water from the salt water of the Ocean, by means of evaporation and condensation—
WITH a new and useful improvement in the carboset of a vessel for working said machine without any additional expense for fuel, and supplies at sea a sufficiency of fresh water for the ship's use. Invented by SIMON ROUSE, and by him assigned to JOHN LAMB, who has obtained a PATENT from the United States, signed by the President the first day of January 1803.
Many gentlemen have examined the drawing and description of the said machine, and are firmly of opinion that it is of the utmost importance, and will be highly beneficial to all nations forever hereafter. It is understood the Patentee will shortly procure the machine (complete) on board one of our National ships (or some other) for satisfactory experiment, when the terms of Vending will be made known and published in the several sea ports in the United States.
The Inventor and Patentee are citizens of the state of New York.
Printers (friendly to the public good) will publish the above if they please.
Jan. 6. 6t.
WASHINGTON, 10th Jan. 1803. Mr. Samuel H. Smith, Sir,
Having read in your paper of the 5th instant a most erroneous statement of the rencontre which happened at Piscataway on the 28th of December last between Mr. Rutledge and Mr. Ellery—I requested the persons present on this occasion to furnish me a circumstantial account of that transaction, and have received the enclosed affidavits which I request you to publish in your next paper.
I am, Sir, Your most obedient servant, L. R. MORRIS.
I Joseph M. Simmes of the town of Piscataway, in Prince George county, state of Maryland, do make oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, That on Tuesday the twenty-eighth day of December last, John Rutledge and Lewis R. Morris, Esquires, came to my house on their return from Charles county, about nine o'clock in the forenoon, and that Mr. Ellery, Senator of the United States, arrived in the Port Tobacco stage about half an hour after them. —That when Mr. Ellery alighted from the stage, and had advanced a few paces towards the house he stopped, and that I perceiving his embarrassment (Mr. Rutledge being then in view of him) desired him to walk in; —that Mr. Ellery proceeded, entered my house, and walked hastily through the front room towards the room occupied by my family, in the back part of the house; that I followed him and asked him what he wanted, and he replied a glass of Geneva. I then took him to the bar, gave him a glass of gin; considerable part of which, from apparent trepidation, he spilled in getting it to his mouth. Mr. Ellery then informed me that he wanted a private room, and desired to have his breakfast alone. I replied, he should be gratified, and conducted him to a room in which there were no other persons, and locked the door opening immediately into the room in which Mr. Rutledge was. About a quarter of an hour after he got in to his room, Mr. Ellery asked me for paper and ink, and wrote a letter, which I think he addressed to Mr. Newman of Charles county. As soon as his breakfast was prepared I put it on his table, and he began to eat it, he then informed me that I might retire if I had other business to do. I went out of the room and met Mr. Rutledge in the hall, who desired me to get the canvases backs which I promised to procure for him. In a few minutes after, I heard the noise of blows and the cries of Mr. Ellery for protection. Immediately entered the room, found Mr. Rutledge and Mr. Ellery engaged and parted them. Mr. Rutledge then gave Mr. Ellery a blow with his cane upon the head. Mr. Ellery seized him and pushed him up to the wall of the room. Mr. Ellery called again for protection, laid the capitol was attacked, and he was a Senator of the United States, and he claimed protection of the United States—he claimed protection of the state of Maryland—he claimed protection of the landlord. A gentleman (I believe from Baltimore) then entered the room with General Morris, and immediately after them Mr. Clagget came in. While the parties were thus engaged, Mr. Rutledge caught Mr. Ellery's nose and said, see gentlemen, I pull the rascal's nose. Mr. Ellery turned his head, and Mr. Rutledge caught him by the ear and said, gentlemen observe, I pull the scoundrel's ears. Mr. Ellery then applied to General Morris to assist in disengaging him from Mr. Rutledge. General Morris replied, that he was not concerned in the business, and you must fight your own battles. I then applied to Mr. Clagget to assist me in parting them, and Mr. Clagget and myself separated them. Mr. Rutledge then turned from Mr. Ellery and said, he was a damned rascal and left the room. Mr. Ellery then observed to General Morris, he thought it very hard to be assassinated alone. General Morris replied to Mr. Ellery, that he had no cause to complain—that he had warned him that Mr. Rutledge was determined to have satisfaction. Mr. Ellery then went into Mrs. Simmes's room, where he finished his breakfast, and remained until Mr. Rutledge and General Morris left the house. Mr. Ellery then asked me if I knew any person whom he could hire to go with him to Washington, and I answered I did not; he then applied to me to go with him, and received for answer that I did not think I could, as I was unwell; but I at length, after being much pressed by him, consented to attend him, he then desired me to arm myself with some weapon of defence, and I replied that it was unnecessary, as I had heard Mr. Rutledge say he was satisfied, he had given the rascal what he deserved. I then got into the stage with Mr. Ellery—on our passage to Washington he tore to pieces the letter he had written in my house, and said it had been well for him that he was so strong; to which I answered, that it might be so, but that I could not perceive what advantage his strength had been to him as he made no resistance, that had I been in his situation with such superior strength, I would have beaten
my adversary; and asked him why he did not fight? But to that question I could get no answer. Frequently on our passage we came in sight of a carriage, and as often as we did, Mr. Ellery gave orders to the stage to drive slower, for that he did not wish to come up with it, least he should have a second engagement. When we arrived at the middle ferry, we saw Mr. Rutledge's carriage at the upper ferry just boarding the boat, and Mr. Ellery observed, that he did not wish to cross until Mr. Rutledge's boat had got to the opposite shore. After Mr. Rutledge's boat had landed, and his carriage was out of sight, we crossed the Eastern Branch, and drove to Tunnicliff's tavern, and landed Mr. Ellery and his baggage.
Sworn to the eighth day of January, eighteen hundred and three, before the subscriber, one of the justices of the peace, for Prince George's county. WM. MARSHALL.
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I Nathaniel Claggett of the town of Piscataway in Prince George County State of Maryland, do make oath, that about nine o'clock in the forenoon of Tuesday the twenty eighth day of December last, I was sitting in the portico of the house of Joseph M. Simmes of Piscataway, aforesaid, when the Mail Stage drove up, and saw Mr. Ellery get out of it and pass through the public room to the back apartment of the house—I soon after discovered Mr. Ellery writing in a room adjoining that in which Mr. Rutledge and General Morris were to breakfast—I continued to sit in the portico until I heard a noise in the room in which Mr. Ellery was at breakfast, and in a few minutes I passed through the public room into Mr. Ellery's room. When I got into Mr. Ellery's room I found him and Mr. Rutledge engaged—Mr. Ellery had Mr. Rutledge by the hair against the wall, and Mr. Ellery was calling for protection from the landlord, and in this situation of the parties I heard Mr. Rutledge say, see Gentlemen I pull the rascal's nose—I then at the request of Mr. Simmes the landlord assisted him to part them, took Mr. Rutledge by the arm and begged him not again to strike Mr. Ellery, Mr. Rutledge said he would not and they were parted—Mr. Rutledge then said to Mr. Ellery you are a damned rascal and left the room.
Sworn to the eighth day of January eighteen hundred and three, before the Subscriber one of the justices of the peace for Prince George's County. WM. MARSHALL.
MARIE ANNE PIC, RESPECTFULLY informs her customers that she has received a fresh assortment of elegant muffs and tippets, which she can sell very low. Crapes of all colors, white satin for dresses, pelmings of all colors, velvet ditto. And a most elegant assortment of artificial flowers consisting of half wreaths, more gay and diadems, banders and ornaments with gold and silver beads, g cat to ts, velvet bonnets and hats, wigs, macaons, and gentlemen's fur gloves, with all sorts of perfumes. The whole will be disposed of at very reasonable prices for ready cash. Dec. 29. 4t.
FOR SALE, Or would be exchanged for a woman house servant that does not breed. A likely NEGRO WOMAN & CHILD—The Child a boy two years old, the mother has been chiefly used to house service, and is an excellent washerwoman. The present owner has no reason for parting with her except her breeding, which is inconvenient in a family—Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 29. tf.
TO LET, And be entered upon immediately, three well finished BRICK HOUSES. NEARLY opposite Morn's Tavern, on Twelfth street very near Pennsylvania Avenue, built for the WASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY. The Houses will be rented on very reasonable terms. Apply to THOMAS CARPENTER near the President's Square. Dec. 18. cpts.
Members of Congress, Travellers, and those gentlemen whose business call them to the City of Washington, are respectfully informed that the undersigned has established the UNION TAVERN & WASHINGTON HOTEL, On Pennsylvania Avenue, first house east of the President's, and one mile from the Capitol.
THERE is a pavement all the way, and the accommodations are equal to any in the United States, having thirty rooms fitted up in an elegant manner. Also, a large Coffee Room, 34 feet by 22—and a room over the same, now finishing, convenient for the reception of any public meeting, with a pleasant view of the Potomac and the surrounding country. All the principal newspapers in the Union are taken and regularly filed. WILLIAM LOVELL. N. B.—To Let, a coach and single horse cheap. Nov. 26. 3m.
Wanted to Hire, During the Session of Congress, A GOOD COOK, To whom liberal wages will be given—Enquire of the Printer. Jan. 12. 3m.
National Intelligencer.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, January 10, 1803.
Mr. Van Ness presented a representation from Samuel Blodget on the subject of a National University; as follows:
The memorial of Samuel Blodget late supervisor of the City of Washington represents, That owing his appointment chiefly to his zeal in forming several probationary plans for a National University, he conceived it an indispensable duty after the death of Washington to follow the commanding advice and noble example of the common father of his country, & irresistibly portrayed in his farewell address, and in the clause of his Will annex to his libet. Donation therefor. In thus calling, with respectfulness, the attention of your honorable body to this part of the Will of Washington, he fulfils a promise made in behalf of more than one thousand subscribers to the same object, whose respectable names accompany this memorial, with a request that a committee may be appointed to consider what portion of the public lots and of lands in the Western Territory of the United States, shall be appropriated by Congress to this important institution in addition to the contents of either of the lists already contemplated therefor within the City of Washington by Washington himself, and by the commissioners thereof. And, further to consider the expediency (should it comport with the monumental plan to be adopted) of erecting the statue of 1783, or in lieu thereof— an appropriate and characteristic equestrian statue of the original founder of the National University, as a beautiful centre piece for the entire plan, to be surrounded by Halls and Colleges as they may be built in succession, by the fund to which the whole people of America are now so liberally and so honorably contributing by voluntary subscriptions, from Maine to Georgia inclusive; thus virtually following an ancient custom of the original Americans, who men women and children all carried a stone to the monumental pile of a beloved chief.
It is humbly conceived that no further aid will be necessary for your honorable body to give till in your wisdom it may be deemed proper to follow the sublime and prophetic advice of Washington, and to assume the entire direction of the most important object ever contemplated in the united efforts of all parties, persuasions and classes of the American people, under a firm belief that provided the governmental plan, and synopsis thereof be maturely considered and wisely adapted to promote the views of the sage and provident Washington, namely, "To do away local attachments and state prejudices" as far as the nature of things would or indeed ought to admit from our national councils," and in short to promote a true amor patrie as well as the advancement of new arts and universal science in all useful knowledge, while our youth by associating with each other for these purposes, and forming friendships in their juvenile years will free them from those narrow local prejudices which, when carried to excess, are never failing sources of discord to the public mind, and pregnant of the most mischievous consequences to this country."
Such are the principles under which this sublime institution, founded by Washington, and indubitably the best monument to his eternal fame, is now rapidly progressing to the immortal honor of the American name, nor does it require uncommon inspiration to foretell, that as long as it shall continue true, that parents are naturally attached to the most amiable of their offspring, so long will the founders throughout the Union, themselves and their posterity, delight to preserve a noble fabric which in itself will unite the most sublime points that can with reason interest a generous, indulgent, and an enlightened people, and equally endear them to their country and to each other. And so long as the divine principles that gave birth and strength to the infancy of the nation may continue, so long, by turning the tide of emigration in search of learning shall the American character be the pride and boast of the liberal and learned of all nations, and the dread of every foe to human excellence.
A synopsis for the university uniting with it a plan for a free college, adopting and combining therewith the interests of the existing seminaries throughout the union, accompany this memorial, together with a description, or duplicates of several monumental plans which will be presented till Congress may think proper to assume the entire direction of this object in conformity with the ardent wishes and earnest advice so irresistibly enforced by Washington.
The memorial was accompanied by a plan of the equestrian statue of Washington, surrounded by halls and colleges regularly arranged, the whole to be titled the Monument to Washington.

Referred to a select committee Ayes, 42—Noes 27.
Mr. Randolph, from the committee of Ways and Means made a favorable report on the petition of Hugh Alexander, and others.
Referred to committee of the whole to-morrow.
Mr. Thompson presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of Farquier County, Virginia, praying for the establishment of a new Post-Office.
Mr. Hill moved that a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of extinguishing the claims of the United States on certain balances reported to be due by certain states—with power to report by bill or otherwise.
Ordered to lie on="Ordered to lie on the table. Mr. Mitchell moved that the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of establishing a port of entry at or near the mouth of Black river, New-York.
Carried. A bill was received from the Senate and read providing for the erection of monuments to Generals Wooster, Harkimer, Davidson, and Skirven, under resolutions of the old Congress.
Referred to the committee appointed on a resolution for erecting a monument to General Harkimer.
Mr. Euliss moved the following resolution.
Resolved that a monument be erected to the memory of General Joseph Warner, slain on Bunker's Hill, and that the sum of be appropriated therefor.
Referred to above committee. Mr. Gregg said he wished to submit a resolution to the consideration of the House, on a subject that must be acted on during the present session. The act establishing a Mint will expire on the fourth day of March next. A resolution now lies on the table for abolishing that institution entirely. He was not prepared to vote in favor of that resolution, neither did he feel himself at perfect liberty on the information he now possessed, to vote for a longer continuance of the law. The establishment it was true had been expensive, but he expected that under proper management it might be rendered useful. The director in his annual report made to Congress at the last session, stated that the lots on which the mint now stands were not sufficiently extensive and that the machinery was nearly worn out. He said he knew these facts, and he believed that on account of the convenience of their situation, they might be disposed of to good advantage, perhaps for a sum, sufficient to purchase as much ground as would be necessary in another situation, and also to erect suitable buildings for the purpose. If this could be done, there would be but little additional expense incurred in continuing the establishment. He thought it highly important to obtain every possible information on this subject before we are called to action, and therefore for the purpose of obtaining that information he would submit the following resolution.
Mr. Gregg then offered a resolution instructing the committee of revival and unfinished business to enquire into the amount for which the whole property of the mint, including the ground and buildings, would sell; and the probable expense of more suitable buildings, and of the machinery necessary for conducting the operations on the principle of item.
Carried. Mr. Dawson moved the following resolution.
Resolved that a monument be erected to the memory of General Hugh Mercer, who was slain at Princeton, on the 11 day of January 1777, and that the sum of dollars be appropriated to that purpose.
Referred to the committee appointed on the erection of other monuments. On motion of Mr. Nicholson, the House went into committee of the whole Mr. Varnum in the Chair on the report of a select committee on the petition of Thomas Herty.
The report authorized the purchase of Copies of Herty's Digest of the Laws of the United States.
The report was supported by Messrs. Nicholson and Van Nels; and opposed by Messrs. Macon and Griswold.
Mr. Nicholson moved to fill the blank with 500—lost.
Successive motions were then made to fill it with 350, 800, 100, and 24; and all lost.
When a resolution was carried directing the clerk to purchase for the use of the House 12 copies of the Digest of Laws.
The first part of these proceedings took place in committee, and the last in the House.
Mr. Hill moved a resolution, for the erection of a monument to the memory of General Francis Nash; slain in the battle of Germantown.
Mr. Gregg moved a resolution for the erection of a monument to the memory of General Richard Butler.
Mr. Mitchell moved the erection of a monument to the memory of General Nathaniel Woodhull.
Mr. Van Cortlandt moved the erection of a monument to the memory of the three individuals who intercepted Major Andre.
The above four motions were referred to the committee appointed on the foregoing stated bill from the Senate.
Mr. S. Smith, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made a report on that part of the President's Message that relates to discriminating and countervailing duties, and the act of the British Parliament thereon, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Friday next.
TUESDAY, January 11, 1803.
A message was received from the President, enclosing a report from the director of the mint.
The committee of elections reported a resolution to this effect: that John P. Van Nels, having accepted the office of major of militia within the district of Columbia, had forfeited his right to a seat in the House.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr. Nicholson reported a new bill from the committee to whom was recommitted a bill for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia.
Committed to a committee of the whole on Thursday.
Mr. Griswold, moved that the House should resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union; declaring his intention, in such event, to move that his motion, laid some time since on the table, calling for papers respecting the cession of Louisiana, should be taken up.
On this motion a debate of two hours length ensued, in which Mr. Griswold's motion was supported by Messrs. Griswold, Dana, Goddard, Huger and Rutledge; and opposed by Messrs. Randolph and S. Smith.
The question was taken, on the requisition of Mr. Griswold, by yeas and nays, and carried in the negative—Yeas 38—Nays 52.
Mr. S. Smith said he had a communication to make, which in his opinion, required secrecy; whereupon the galleries were cleared.
After a short time they were opened; when Mr. Griswold's motion, above noticed, was taken up, and rejected by a considerable majority.
REPORT Of the committee appointed on the 17th ultimo, to whom was referred so much of the Message of the President of the United States, as relates to our Navy Yards, and the building of Docks.
The Committee to whom was referred so much of the President's Message as relates to our Navy Yards and the building of Docks, report two resolutions, providing for the safe-keeping of timber, frigates, and other public property.
1. Resolved, That for securing from waste and loss the timber and other public property on the different navy yards, and towards improving the same for the greater dispatch of business, the Secretary of the Navy, under the direction of the President of the United States, shall cause the requisite buildings and fences to be erected, and other needful repairs and improvements to be made; and that for accomplishing the same, dollars are hereby appropriated, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
2. Resolved, that for preventing rotteness and decay in the ships of the navy, the President of the United States be, and hereby is authorized, to cause a dry dock, with convenient canals, locks, machinery, and water courses, to be constructed, at or near the public navy yard in the city of Washington; which dock shall be capable of containing twelve frigates, or ships of war, and of preserving them dry and safely sheltered from sunshine and rain; and that for carrying the same into effect dollars be, and the same hereby are appropriated, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
FOR SALE OR RENT, THAT elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, on the corner of Falls & Frederick Street in George Town, lately occupied by Mr. Pichon.
Likewise, THE two well finished three story BRICK HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mr. Samuel H. Smith, Printer, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town.
Geo. Town, Oct. 20. tf.
The George Town and Annapolis STAGE, WILL commence on the first Monday in October next to run three times a week; leave Annapolis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and return from George Town every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday—Fare and allowance as usual.
JOSEPH SEMMES, JOHN SMITH. This is intended to accommodate such gentlemen and ladies as are going to and from Frederick and Hager's Town. October 11th, 1802 tf.
Notice—Those indebted to Green and English, are requested to pay their accounts as early as practicable, as but little further indulgence can be given. GREEN & ENGLISH. George-Town, Jan. 6.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, January 12, 1803.
We understand that the President of the United States yesterday nominated to the Senate, JAMES MONROE, as Minister Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the First Consul of France, and to the Court of Madrid, in association with our Ministers to France and Spain, relative to the free navigation of the Mississippi.
In the House of Delegates of Maryland the following resolutions have been submitted by a leading member.
Resolved, That this Legislature highly approve of the prompt conduct of the President of the United States, relative to demanding redress from the Spanish government at New Orleans for the infringement of the treaty of San Lorenzo Real.
Resolved, That the state of Maryland will support such measures as the honour, the dignity and interests, of the United States may render necessary to be adopted by the President of the United States, or by the general government, in case the just and honourable redress demanded shall not be obtained.
An extract of a letter from a gentleman of high respectability and standing, in the state of Ohio, to one of the members of Congress, dated at Chillicothe, 24th Dec. 1802.
HON. SIR, I received yours of the 9th instant, in which you request to know if governor St. Clair did write the address to the Convention included in yours. I assure you he did—and you may judge of the indignation I felt in hearing it delivered—but I have this day received official information of his removal from office, and can assure you that the good people of this territory are highly gratified with the President's conduct. I think John Adams (meaning the late President) did the cause of republicanism more good by retaining him in office contrary to the wishes of our citizens, than I could possibly have expected, though I expected much from that circumstance—my expectations are therefore realized in its fullest extent. With regard to the news of this country I must refer you to Col. Worthington, who is sent by the convention on a special embassy, and which I hope all our good friends in Congress will patronize. Should he succeed in the objects of his mission, the affections of our people will be so firmly united to the present administration that the state of Ohio will be among the first of the states of the united Americans to afford its almost unanimous support;—you may be certain in calculating on two republican senators and one representative to the next Congress, with three votes to Mr. Jefferson as President at the next Presidential election, and there will be, I believe, no opposition to the election of a republican governor of any consequence, as the character held up to view in the several counties, stands on ground that cannot be disputed.
From the Baltimore Anti Democrat. "On Wednesday the Editor of this paper was arrested, at the suit of general Smith, for a supposed libel in the Anti-Democrat of last week; damages laid at EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS. The Editor, by the advice of his counsel, refused giving bail for this sum, and rendered a tobacco bail bond for 153 dollars, which was accepted by the Sheriff."
The libel referred to, charges Gen. Smith with having used unworthy means to influence the votes of certain members of the House of Representatives on a Presidential election.
The undersigned, charge de affairs of the French Republic to the United States, for the information of such Piemontese as may reside in the said States, makes public the following decree of the Consuls of the Republic; such persons as were within the provisions of that decree, may, on applying to the commercial agents of the French Republic in the United States, receive the requisite passports, or enter the declarations which are to be made in case of a further residence abroad than is allowed by the aforesaid decree. L. A. PICHON. Geo. Town, 8th Jan. 1803.
DEGREE. Paris, 10th Messidor, 10th Year, (29th June, 1802.) The Consuls of the Republic, on the report of the Ministers, decree.
Art. 1. A general amnesty is granted for all political delinquencies which may have been committed in the six departments of the 27th military division (formerly Piemont.)
Art. 2. No list of emigrants shall be made for the six departments of the 27th division.
Art. 3. All individuals now absent, those even who were in office under the late Prince, may return to their country until the 1st of Vendemiaire next (23 September 1802.)
Art. 4. On their arrival they shall make before the Prefect of their department, a declaration to this effect: to renounce all connection with the house of Savoy and with foreign powers; and they shall take the oath of fidelity to the constitution of the French people.
Art. 5. Such, as by reason of health, or on any other reasonable grounds, would not have had it in their power to return before the 1st of Vendemiaire next, shall make the same declaration before the agents of France in the countries where they reside.
Art. 6. Such as, on the 1st Vendemiaire next, continue emigrants, shall be finally declared banished, and their estate shall be devolved to the public Domain.
Art. 7. The ministers, each in their respective departments, shall see that the present decree is executed.
The First Consul, BONAPARTE. By the First Consul, the Sec. of State, H. B. MARET. True Copy, L. A. PICHON.
AN ACT To provide for the prevention and extinction of Fire.
BE it enacted by the first and second chambers of the City Council of Washington, That every proprietor of any dwelling house or store-house, shall prior to the first day of March next, at his or her expense, provide as many fire-buckets of leather, containing at least two and one half gallons as there are stories in such house. Every proprietor neglecting to procure the proper number of buckets, shall forfeit one dollar for each bucket. If the proprietor of any dwelling house or store-house, not residing within the limits of the city, shall fail to procure buckets, the occupier shall procure them, under the like penalty for neglect, and shall recover from him or her the expense thereof.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That all buckets shall be entered and numbered in the office of the Register, who shall record the name of the proprietor, with the number; and the proprietor or occupier shall cause the said name and number to be painted on the bucket, under the penalty of one dollar for neglect.
Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That the occupiers shall preserve the fire buckets, without suffering them to be used for other purposes. If any bucket be lost or destroyed they shall replace the same within one month, under the penalty of five dollars for neglect. They shall keep such buckets in some conspicuous part of the house, and shall send them to the place where any fire shall break out.
Sec. 4. And be it enacted, That the Mayor shall be immediately authorized to procure ladders and fire hooks, to be deposited with such citizens as shall be disposed to take care of and use them, not expending therefor more than fifty dollars, which is hereby appropriated.
Sec. 5. And be it enacted, That the officer charged with the inspection of Weights and Measures, shall twice in each year visit every house, and examine the number and state of the buckets, and report the same to the Register. The said officer or any other person informing, shall recover one half of the forfeitures under this act.
Sec. 6. And be it enacted, That there shall be procured by the Mayor prior to the first day of May one thousand eight hundred four, one 15 bittant fire-engine, to be kept near the Centre Market. So soon thereafter as may be, two additional fire engines shall be procured by him to be generally kept near the East and West Markets, for which the sum of three hundred dollars is hereby appropriated, out of any monies then in the treasury.
JAMES BARRY, President of the First Chamber of the City Council of Washington. DANL. CARROLL, of Dudn. President of the Second Chamber of the City Council of Washington. APPROVED, Jan. 10th 1803. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor of the City of Washington. True Copy, TELL, THOMAS HERTY, Reg.
AN ACT To fix the salaries of the Secretaries, the Treasurer, and the Overseer of the poor, and for other purposes.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That the several officers herein after mentioned, shall receive respectively the following compensations for their services, payable quarterly-yearly. The Secretaries of each Chamber, from the commencement of the sittings of the Council, for every day on which they have attended, or on which they may hereafter attend, two dollars; the Treasurer, nine and one-fourth per cent on the amount of public money actually received by him; the overseer of the poor, one hundred and fifty dollars per Annum from the date of his appointment.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That the Mayor be authorized on the request of the Treasurer, or the Register, to draw warrants for such sums as shall be necessary to pay for stationery requisite for their use.
fees respectively, and that he be authorized on the request of the Secretary of either chamber to draw warrants for such sums as shall be required to pay for stationery, fuel and incidental expenses of the chambers, provided the amount thereof exceed not two hundred dollars per annum.
JAMES BARRY, President of the First Chamber of the City Council of Washington. DANL. CARROLL of Dudn. President of the Second Chamber of the City Council of Washington. Approved, January 10th, 1803. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor of the City of Washington. True Copy, TELL, THOMAS HERTY, Reg.
I wish to Rent a Warehouse and Wharf on Square 472, and two Houses on Square 501. The wharf is situated in a central part of the City, most advantageous for the reception and sale of Lumber, the Warehouse is a commodious three story House with a grist, the whole length of the house, — is conveniently divided for storing goods of any kind, and has several rooms with fire places. The Houses on Square 501 consist of a brick house with a garden new palced in and a framed wood house near to it. The whole or any part of the above property will be let on reasonable terms. ROBERT BRENT. Jan. 12. ep2w
A NEGRO MAN To be hired by the year, half yearly, or quarterly— A SOBER well disposed man about 27 years of age, cleanly, and has been many years employed as Coach Driver, stable boy, and occasionally waiting at table, and is a good working gardener—Has a wife living near the District. He has a good character for sobriety and honesty. For further information apply to Mr. Simmes Tavern keeper in George Town. Jan. 12. 3t
Doctor FENDALL. TAKES the liberty to intimate to the inhabitants of the City of Washington Georgia Town and their vicinage, that he mean to pay them a visit about the 15th of the month, to exercise his skill in the line of his profession. The Doctor's knowledge of the natural history of the human teeth—their adjacent parts, and the disorders to which they are subject, acquired by assiduous attention, unremitted study, and experience of an extensive and successful practice for upwards of twenty eight years, will, he hopes, entitle him to the confidence of all those who wish to employ him—He fondly flatters himself he is happily in his power to appeal without fear to such as have been his patients in the States of Maryland, Virginia, &c. for that degree of reputation which his conduct as a dentist has merited, and given him just claim to.—The doctor hopes at least he is considered as entitled to the highest grade among those of his profession in this country.
The Doctor will entreat here on his arrival, to offer to the public his Columbian anti scorbute Dentifrice for preserving the teeth, gums, sockets, &c. a dentifrice infinitely superior (he thinks) both in cleanliness and efficacy, to any thing hitherto used for the teeth and gums. It renders the breath sweet and agreeable, is a powerful and scorbute, and free from any corrosive quality whatever—No family, and especially where there are children, should be without this excellent and valuable preparation, which doctor FENDALL avers to be productive not only of those effects and consequences as a sovereign Dentifrice and remedy for the disorders of the teeth and gums, but will also prevent them.
This admirable dentifrice is still to be had (only by Doctor FENDALL) at the moderate price of one dollar a pot with directions. Jan. 12. tf.
E. OLIVER, Has just received by the latest arrivals, a fresh assortment of MILLINERY, consisting of the following articles, viz. Velvet bonnets of the newest fashion, dress caps, Spanish mantles, and great coats, embroidered spencers and draper fleeces, figured farineth for ladies dresses, embroidered gauze, trimmings for ditto, gold and silver trimmings and silver fringe, gold and silver cords and tassels, silk cords and tassels, silk and cotton trimmings, gold and silver ribbon, lawn handkerchiefs embroidered with silver, artificial flowers and wreaths, ostrich, frosted and brush feathers, spangles, bullion and steel bugles, ornaments and bugles of different colors, crop and curled wigs, crop and curled frizzettes, paints, perfumery and powder knives, pocket books, silver and steel pencil-cases and pencils, gold and silver galloon and cord, military plumes, silk epaulets and cotton ditto, raw silk hose and gloves, ladies and gentlemen's gloves of every description, christmas gloves in yute shells, furniture fringe, tinsel and lines, cotton fringe for cloaks and dresses, crapes, mouselon, pelony, sarfart and persians, silk shawls and head handkerchiefs, silk stockings, gauze ditto, cotton ditto, shoes and shoe bows, silk jacket patterns and flings, muffs and tips, persian ermine and white ditto, ladies and gentlemen's dressing cases, a large assortment of white chip and straw bonnets, wedding &c &c. George Town, December 27th. 3t.
I will sell on very reasonable terms, the following squares in the City of Washington, or either of them, viz. no. 253, 437, 438, 439 and 440 of 439. The titles will be such as to give entire satisfaction to the purchaser.
By an examination of the plan of the city, the foregoing squares, will be found most advantageously situated, both as to their contiguity to navigation and their central situation. Application to be made to ROBERT BRENT in the city of Washington, or to the Subscriber near P Street-way. NICOLAS YOUNG. Dec. 21. ept1M-

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24. From Washington by Upper Marlboro', Nottingham, Lower Marlboro', Aquia, Benedict and Charlotte Hall to Chapico, once a week. Leave Washington every Saturday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Chapico on Sunday by 6 p.m. Leave Chapico every Monday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Washington on Wednesday by 3 p.m.
IN VIRGINIA.
25. From Hagerstown, Md. by Williamsport, Martinsburg, Winchester, Strasburg or Newtown, Strasburg, Woodstock, New Market & Harrisonburg to Staunton once a week. Leave Hagerstown every Tuesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 10 a.m. Leave Winchester on Wednesday at 11 a.m. and arrive at Staunton on Friday by 10 a.m. Returning —Leave Staunton every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Hagerstown the next Monday at 10 a.m.
26. From Washington City by George town to Prospect Hill once a week. Leave Washington every Tuesday at 9 a.m. and arrive at Prospect Hill by 3 p.m. Returning —Leave Prospect Hill every Monday at 10 a.m. and arrive at Washington by 3 p.m.
27. From Alexandria by Prospect Hill, Hillsboro', Leesburg, Waterford, Charlestown and Battletown to Winchester once a week. Leave Alexandria every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and arrive at Prospect Hill by 3 p.m. Leave Prospect Hill at half past 3 p.m. and arrive at Charlestown on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Leave Charlestown at 6 p.m. and arrive at Winchester on Thursday by noon. Returning —Leave Winchester on Saturday at 11 a.m. and arrive at Charlestown by 6 p.m. Leave Charlestown at 7 p.m. and arrive at Prospect Hill on Monday by 9 a.m. and at Alexandria by 4 p.m.
28. From Washington City by Fairfax c. h. Centerville, Middleburg, Goosey, Millwood, Paris, Winchester, Romney and Western-port to Green Glades, once a week 172 miles. Leave Washington City every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Fairfax c. h. by 5 p.m. Leave Fairfax c. h. at half past 5 p.m. and arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 8 a.m. and at Romney on Monday at 7 a.m. and at Green Glades by 8 p.m. Returning —Leave Green Glades on Tuesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Romney at 5 p.m. and at Winchester on Wednesday by 3 p.m. and at Fairfax c. h. on Friday by 5 and a half a.m. Leave Fairfax c. h. at 6 a.m. and arrive at Washington by 9 a.m.
29. From the Green Glades by Clark'sburg to Marietta once a week, 163 miles. Leave the Green Glades every Tuesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Marietta on Friday by 10 a.m. Leave Marietta every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at the Green Glades the next Monday by 8 p.m.
30. From Romney by Springfield, Frankfort and Greelingsburg to Cumberland once a week. Leave Romney every Monday at 9 a.m. and arrive at Cumberland by 6 p.m. Leave Cumberland every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Romney by 6 p.m.
31. From Romney to Moorfields once a week, and from thence by Frankfort to Bath c. h. once in two weeks. Leave Romney every Monday at 9 a.m. and arrive at Moorfields by 4 p.m. Leave Moorfields every other Monday at 4 p.m. and arrive at Bath c. h. on Wednesday by 7 p.m. Leave Bath c. h. every other Thursday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Moorfields on Saturday by 9 a.m. Leave Moorfields every other Saturday and every other Tuesday at 9 a.m. and arrive at Romney by 7 p.m.
32. From Alexandria by Fairfax c. h. Centerville, Hay Market, Buckland, Fauquier c. h. and Jefferson to Culpeper c. h. once a week. Leave Alexandria every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Fairfax c. h. by 5 p.m. Leave Fairfax c. h. at half past 5 p.m. and arrive at Culpeper the next Monday at 10 a.m. Returning —Leave Culpeper c. h. every Monday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Fairfax c. h. the next Friday by 5 and a half a.m. Leave Fairfax c. h. at 6 a.m. and arrive at Alexandria by 9 a.m.
33. From Centerville to Leesburg once a week. Leave Centerville every Saturday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Leesburg by 11 a.m. Returning —Leave Leesburg every Saturday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Centerville by 3 p.m.
34. From Frederickburg by Stevenburg and Culpeper c. h. to Madison c. h. Orange c. h. Culpeper and Stevenburg to Frederickburg once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and arrive at Culpeper c. h. on Wednesday by 11 a.m. Leave Culpeper c. h. at noon, and arrive at Madison c. h. by 2 p.m. Returning —Leave Madison c. h. every Sunday at 3 p.m. and arrive at Frederickburg on Tuesday by 6 a.m.
35. From Frederickburg by Orange c. h. and Milton to Charlottesville twice a week. Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday and Saturday at 6 p.m. and arrive at Charlottesville on Friday and Monday by 10 a.m. Returning —Leave Charlottesville every Monday and Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Frederickburg by 6 p.m.
burg on Tuesday and Saturday by 9 p.m.
36. From Charlottesville by New York, Staunton, Middlebrook, Brownburg, Lexington, Natural Bridge, Fincastle, Montgomery c. h. and New-Dublin to Wythe c. h. once a week. Leave Charlottesville every Friday by 2 p.m. and arrive at Wythe c. h. the next Monday by 8 p.m. Leave Wythe c. h. every Tuesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Charlottesville next Friday by 10 a.m.
37. From Wythe c. h. by Abingdon, Sullivan c. h. Rossville, Hawkins c. h. Duffield and Rudece to Knoxville once a week. Leave Wythe c. h. every Tuesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Knoxville next Friday by 10 a.m. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Wythe c. h. the next Monday by 8 p.m.
38. From Staunton by Kincaid's, Warm Springs or Bath c. h. Morris's, Callaghan's and Sulphur Springs to Lewisburg and from thence by Unionburg & the Sweet Springs, Callaghan's, and the same route from thence to Staunton once a week. Leave Staunton every Saturday at 11 a.m. and arrive at Lewisburg on Monday by 10 p.m. Leave Lewisburg every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Staunton the next Saturday at 8 a.m.
39. From Lewisburg by Bowyers Huffs and Morris's to Kanawha c. h. once in two weeks. Leave Lewisburg every other Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Kanawha c. h. on Thursday at 4 p.m. Leave Kanawha c. h. every other Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Lewisburg next Monday by 6 p.m.
40. From Frederickburg by Thornburg, Chiefburg, Chesterfield c. h. Oxford, Crewstore, Goochland c. h. Columbia, Yanceyville, Louisa c. h. Hyde's old Store, and Spottsylvania c. h. to Frederickburg once a week, to pass from Frederickburg alternately by Spottsylvania c. h. and by Thornburg. Leave Frederickburg every Tuesday at 11 a.m. and arrive at Goochland c. h. on Thursday by 6 p.m. Leave Goochland c. h. every Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Frederickburg the next Tuesday by 7 a.m.
41. From Frederickburg by Port Royal, Layton's, Lloyd's, Pappahannock, Urbanna, Shackelford's and Gloucester c. h. to York-town once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Pappahannock on Thursday at 6 p.m. Leave Pappahannock at 7 p.m. and arrive at York-town on Saturday by 6 p.m. Returning —Leave York-town every Saturday at 6 p.m. and arrive at Pappahannock on Monday by 7 p.m. Leave Pappahannock at 8 p.m. and arrive at Frederickburg on Wednesday by 10 a.m.
42. From Frederickburg by King George c. h. Broadfield, Mattox Bridge, Leeds-town, Templeman's Cross Roads, Richmond c. h. Farnham, Kettle, and Northumberland c. h. to Lancaster c. h. once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Lancaster c. h. the next Saturday by 6 p.m. Returning —Leave Lancaster c. h. every Saturday at 10 p.m. and arrive at Frederickburg the next Wednesday by 10 a.m.
43. From Richmond by Goochland c. h. and Columbia to Charlottesville once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday noon and arrive at Charlottesville on Friday by 10 a.m. Leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Richmond on Monday at 6 a.m.
44. From Charlottesville by Warren, Warminster, New Market, New-Glasgow and Madison to Lynchburg once a week. Leave Charlottesville every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Lynchburg on Monday by 5 p.m. Leave Lynchburg every Wednesday noon, and arrive at Charlottesville on Friday by 10 a.m.
45. From Richmond by Hopkings' Powhatan c. h. Carter'sville, New-Canton, Buckingham c. h. Bent Creek, Lynchburg, New-London and Liberty to Fincastle once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at noon, and arrive at Powhatan c. h. on Thursday at 9 a.m. and arrive at Fincastle the next Saturday by 6 a.m. Returning —Leave Fincastle every Saturday at 10 p.m. and arrive at Powhatan c. h. the next Tuesday by 3 p.m. Leave Powhatan c. h. at 4 p.m. and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday by 10 a.m.
46. From Liberty by Rocky Mount to Henry c. h. once a week. Leave Liberty every Saturday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Henry c. h. on Sunday by 6 p.m. Leave Henry c. h. every Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Liberty on Saturday by 11 a.m.
47. From Powhatan c. h. by Cumberland c. h. Ca Ira, Farmville, Prince Edward c. h. and Charlottesville to Halifax c. h. once a week. Leave Powhatan c. h. every Thursday at 10 a.m. and arrive at Halifax c. h. on Saturday by 4 p.m. Leave Halifax c. h. every Saturday at 10 p.m. and arrive at Powhatan the next Tuesday by 1 p.m.
48. From Halifax c. h. by Halifax old town, Pittsylvania c. h. Peytonsburg, Henry c. h. Patrick c. h. Bishop's Furnace, N. C. to Germanton, N. C. once a week. Leave Halifax c. h. every Saturday at 10 p.m. and arrive at Germanton the next Wednesday by 10 a.m. Leave Germanton every Wednesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Halifax the next Saturday by 8 p.m.
49. From Halifax c. h. to Danville
once a week. Leave Danville every Saturday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Halifax c. h. by 4 p.m. Leave Halifax c. h. every Saturday at 8 p.m. and arrive at Danville on Sunday by 6 p.m.
50. From Richmond by Coleville, Genito's bridge, Amelia c. h. Perkinsons-town, Painesville, Ligon-town and James-town to Farmville once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Farmville on Thursday by 8 p.m. Leave Farmville on Friday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Richmond on Saturday by 8 p.m.
51. From Petersburg by Namezeen-bridge, Nottaway c. h. Hungary-town, Double-bridge, Tazewell, Brookings, on, Willieville, Bibb-terry, and Scottsburg to Halifax c. h. once a week. Leave Petersburg every Wednesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Willieville on Saturday at 9 a.m. and arrive at Halifax c. h. by 5 p.m. Returning —Leave Halifax c. h. every Saturday at 9 p.m. and arrive at Willieville on Sunday by 2 p.m. and at Petersburg the next Wednesday by 10 a.m.
52. From Harrisville by Field's-mill, Quailville, McFarland's, Lunenburg c. h. Christianville, Marshallville, Mecklenburg c. h. St. Tammany's, Greenbridge, Edmundson and Field's-mill to Harrisville once a week. Leave Harrisville every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Marshallville on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Leave Marshallville on Thursday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Harrisville on Friday by 6 p.m.
53. From Harrisville by Bellefield and Alexander to Halifax twice a week. Leave Harrisville every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Halifax by 6 p.m. Returning —Leave Halifax every Thursday and Sunday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Bellefield by noon. Leave Bellefield every Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Harrisville by 6 p.m.
54. From Petersburg by Suffolk c. h. Jerusalem and Cross-roads to Mufreesboro, N. C. once a week. Leave Petersburg every Friday at 9 a.m. and arrive at Mufreesboro, N. C. on Saturday by 8 p.m. Leave Mufreesboro every Wednesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Petersburg on Thursday by 4 p.m.
55. From Bowling Green by Baillorville, Creek-bridge, Broadus's Mills, Harrisonville, New-town, Dunkirk, Wakerton, King William c. h. Lilly point, Pannell's Ferry and Cumberland, to New Kent c. h. once a week. Leave Bowling Green every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday by 7 a.m. Leave Dunkirk every Thursday at 8 a.m. and arrive at New Kent c. h. by 3 p.m. Leave New Kent c. h. every Thursday at 4 p.m. and arrive at Bowling Green the next Saturday by 10 a.m.
56. From Richmond by Hanover-town and Dunkirk to Tappahannock once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday at 7 a.m. Leave Dunkirk at 8 a.m. and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p.m. Leave Tappahannock every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday by 9 a.m.
57. From Tappahannock to Richmond c. h. once a week. Leave Tappahannock every Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Richmond c. h. by 11 a.m. Leave Richmond c. h. every Friday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p.m.
58. From Dunkirk by King & Queen c. h. Shackelford's and Gloucester c. h. by North End to Matthews c. h. once a week. Leave Dunkirk every Thursday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Matthews c. h. on Friday by 6 p.m. Leave Matthews c. h. every Saturday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Dunkirk on Sunday by 6 p.m.
59. From Smithfield by Jerusalem and the Cross-roads to Bellefield once a week. Leave Bellefield every Thursday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Smithfield on Friday by 11 a.m. Leave Smithfield every Friday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Bellefield on Saturday by 7 p.m.
60. From Norfolk by Kempsville N W R Bridge, Tull's Creek, N C Indian-town, Jonesburg, Elizabeth City, Nixonton and Hertford to Edenton N C once a week. Leave Norfolk every Saturday noon, and arrive at Edenton, N C. the next Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Edenton every Thursday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Norfolk next Saturday by 8 a.m.
IN NORTH CAROLINA.
61. From Suffolk Va. by Edenton, Plymouth and Washington to Newbern twice a week. Leave Suffolk every Monday and Friday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Edenton on Tuesday and Saturday at 1 p.m. Leave Edenton at 2 p.m. and arrive at Plymouth on Wednesday and Sunday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Washington by 6 p.m. Leave Washington at 7 p.m. and arrive at Newbern on Thursday and Monday by 4 p.m. Returning —Leave Newbern every Friday and Tuesday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Washington by 5 p.m. Leave Washington at 6 p.m. and arrive at Plymouth on Saturday and Wednesday by 4 p.m. Leave Plymouth at half past 4 p.m. and arrive at Edenton on Sunday and Monday by 9 a.m. Leave Edenton at half past 9 a.m. and arrive at Suffolk on Monday and Friday at 9 a.m.
62. From Halifax by Northampton c. h. Princeton, Murfreesboro, Winton, Coleraine, Pitch Landing and Windfall to Edenton once a week. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Edenton on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Edenton every Thursday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Halifax on Saturday by 8 p.m.
63. From Warrenton by Jonesville, Halifax, Scotland Neck, Hogton, Williamstown, Daily's, Plymouth and Washington c. h. to Scuppernong once a week. Leave Warrenton every Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Halifax by 7 p.m. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Scuppernong on Thursday by 11 a.m. Returning —Leave Scuppernong every Thursday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Halifax the next Saturday by 7 p.m. Leave Halifax on Sunday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Warrenton by 6 p.m.
64. From Warrenton by Williamsboro' to Hillsboro' once a week. Leave Hillsboro' every Sunday at 5 p.m. and arrive at Warrenton on Monday by 8 p.m. Leave Warrenton every Tuesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Hillsboro' on Wednesday by 8 a.m.
65. From Louisburg by Nash C.H., Tarboro and Greenville to Washington once a week. Leave Louisburg every Monday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Tarboro on Tuesday by 6 p.m. Leave Tarboro every Wednesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Washington on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Washington every Thursday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Tarboro on Friday by 6 p.m. Leave Tarboro every Saturday at 8 p.m. and arrive at Louisburg on Monday by 10 a.m.
66. From Halifax to Tarboro once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Tarboro by 6 p.m. Leave Tarboro every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Halifax by 6 p.m.
67. From Raleigh by Smithfield, Waynesboro, Green c. h. and Kingston to Newbern once a week. Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Newbern on Friday by 10 a.m. Leave Newbern every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Raleigh on Monday by 6 p.m.
68. From Raleigh by Haywoodboro, Chatham c. h., Chapelhill, Hillsboro, Orange c. h., Martinville, Salem and Lexington to Salisbury once a week. Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 2 a.m. and arrive at Hillsboro on Wednesday by 8 a.m. Leave Hillsboro at 10 a.m. and arrive at Salem on Thursday by 3 p.m. Leave Salem at 4 p.m. and arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 a.m. Returning —Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Salem on Saturday by 8 a.m. Leave Salem at 9 a.m. and arrive at Hillsboro the next Sunday by 3 p.m. Leave Hillsboro at 5 p.m. and arrive at Raleigh on Monday by 5 p.m.
69. From Salem by Bethania, Huntville, Rockford and Wilkes to Morgantown once a week. Leave Salem every Thursday at 4 p.m. and arrive at Morgantown the next Sunday by 6 p.m. Leave Morgantown every Monday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Salem next Thursday by 11 a.m.
70. From Morgan-town by Ashville, the Warm Springs, Newport, T. and Cheeks Cross Roads to Ormville, T. once a week. Leave Morgan-town every Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Ormville on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Ormville every Thursday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Morgan-town the next Sunday by 6 p.m.
71. From Salisbury by Statesville, Charlotte and Lancaster S C to Camden S C and from thence by Lancaster, Charlotte and Catawba c. h. to Salisbury once a week. Leave Salisbury every Friday at noon, and arrive at Charlotte on Saturday by noon. Leave Charlotte at 1 p.m. and arrive at Camden, S C. the next Monday by 7 p.m. Leave Camden every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Charlotte on Wednesday by 8 p.m. Leave Charlotte every Thursday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Salisbury the next Friday by 10 a.m.
72. From Charlotte by Hunterville and Lincolnton to Morganton once a week. Leave Charlotte every Saturday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Morganton on Sunday by 8 p.m. Leave Morganton every Monday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Charlotte on Tuesday by 5 p.m.
73. From Morganton by Rutherford and Gowen's Store to Greenville c. h. S C, once a week. Leave Morganton every Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Greenville c. h. on Tuesday by 6 p.m. Leave Greenville c. h. every Saturday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Morganton on Sunday by 6 p.m.
74. From Salem by Germanton, Mount Airy, Scull Camp, Grayson c. h. and Austinville to Wythe c. h. Va. once a week. Leave Salem every Saturday at 9 a.m. and arrive at Wythe c. h. on Monday by 7 p.m. Leave Wythe c. h. Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Salem on Thursday by 6 p.m.
75. From Hillsboro' by Mount Tirzah, Person c. h., Leesburg, Gafwell c. h., Lenox Castle and Rockingham to Germanton once a week. Leave Hillsboro' every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and arrive at Germanton the next Saturday by 10 a.m. Leave Germanton every Saturday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Hillsboro' on Tuesday by 6 p.m.
76. From Newbern by Trenton and Richland to Wilmington once a week. Leave Newbern every Tuesday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Wilmington on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Newbern on Saturday by 7 p.m.
77. From Fayetteville by Elizabethtown to Wilmington, and from thence by South Washington and Sampson c. h. to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Wilmington on Wednesday by 7 p.m.
P.M.—Leave Wilmington every Thursday at noon and arrive at Fayetteville on Saturday by 8 p.m.
78. From Fayetteville by Andover to Wilmington once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Wilmington on Saturday by 6 p.m. Leave Wilmington every Monday at 7 a.m. and arrive at Fayetteville on Tuesday by 7 p.m.
79. From Fayetteville by Moore c. h., Carthage, Randolph c. h., Salisbury, Tuckerville, Wadeboro' and Richmond c. h. to Fayetteville, once a week, and the contrary route the next week, so as to carry the mail alternately once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 a.m. Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Fayetteville on Monday by 5 p.m.
IN SOUTH-CAROLINA.
80. From Fayetteville, N.C. by Lumerton, Burfield, Patesville, Lynchville and Wellstown to Georgetown, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Thursday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Lynchville on Saturday by 8 p.m. Leave Lynchville on Sunday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Georgetown by 6 p.m. Leave Georgetown every Monday at 9 a.m. and arrive at Lynchville by 8 p.m. Leave Lynchville on Tuesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Fayetteville the next Thursday by 10 a.m.
81. From Richmond c. h., N.C. by Parker's ferry, Chatfield, Cheraw c. h., Bentonville, Darlington c. h., Pauleyville, Jeffries and the Clayhouse to Lynchville, once a week. Leave Lynchville every Tuesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Richmond c. h. on Thursday by 11 a.m. Leave Richmond c. h. every Thursday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Lynchville on Saturday by 8 p.m.
82. From Charlotte, N.C. by Beggar's ferry and Hill's iron works to York c. h., S.C., once a week. Leave Charlotte c. h. every Sunday at 6 a.m. and arrive at York c. h. by 6 p.m. Leave York c. h. every Saturday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Charlotte by 6 p.m.
83. From Camden by Statesburg, Jamelville, Nelson's ferry and Monk's Corner to Charleston, three times a week. May 1 to Nov. 1. Leave Camden every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday at 2 a.m. and arrive at Charleston in 32 hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 a.m. Returning —Leave Charleston every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Camden in 33 hours on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11 p.m.
84. From Columbia by Winnsboro', Chester c. h., York c. h., Pk. Greenville, Union c. h., Spartanburg, Greenville c. h., Reedy Shoal river, Pikenville, Laurens c. h., Belfast and Newbury c. h. to Columbia, once a week. Leave Columbia every Monday at 5 a.m. and arrive at York on Tuesday by 7 p.m. Leave York c. h. at half past 7 p.m. and arrive at Greenville c. h. on Thursday by 8 p.m. Leave Greenville c. h. on Friday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Columbia on Sunday by 6 p.m.
85. From Edgefield c. h. by Amos Richardson's, Cambridge, Southampton, Abbeville c. h. and Rocky River to Pendleton c. h., once a week. Leave Edgefield c. h. every Wednesday at 11 a.m. and arrive at Pendleton c. h. next Saturday by 4 p.m. Leave Pendleton c. h. every Saturday at 9 p.m. and arrive at Edgefield c. h. next Wednesday by 9 a.m.
86. From Georgetown to Charleston once a week. Leave Georgetown every Monday at 9 a.m. and arrive at Charleston on Tuesday by noon. Leave Charleston every Saturday noon, and arrive at Georgetown on Sunday by 8 p.m.
87. From Statesburg by Sumpter'sville, Salem and Kingstree to Will-town, once a week. Leave Will-town every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Statesburg on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Leave Statesburg every Thursday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Will-town on Friday at 7 p.m.
88. From Augusta by the Upper Three Runs, Steel Creek, Lower Three Runs and Black Swamp to Coosawhatchie, once a week. Leave Coosawhatchie every Sunday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Augusta on Tuesday by 6 p.m. Leave Augusta every Thursday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Coosawhatchie on Saturday by 6 p.m.
IN GEORGIA.
89. From Augusta by Little River, Lincoln c. h., Petersburg, Elberton, Franklin c. h. and Gilbers to Clark'sboro', once a week. Leave Augusta every Monday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Clark'sboro' on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Clark'sboro' every Thursday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Augusta next Monday at 4 a.m.
90. From Augusta by Columbia c. h., Washington, Greenboro', Richardsonville, Sparta, George-town and Warrenton to Louisville, once a week. Leave Augusta every Monday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Louisville on Thursday by 5 p.m. Returning —Leave Louisville every Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Augusta next Monday by 10 a.m.
91. From Louisville by Sandersville to Fort Wilkinson, once a week. Leave Louisville every Friday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Fort Wilkinson by 6 p.m. Returning —Leave Fort Wilkinson every Saturday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Louisville by 8 p.m.
IN TENNESSEE.
92. From Sullivan c. h. by Jonesboro' Greeneville, Cheeks Cross Roads and Dandridge to Knoxville once a week.