The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1802-11-08 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. III.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCXXXIV.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 1802.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
SERIOUS CONSIDERATIONS
ADDRESSED TO ALL SINCERE FEDERALISTS.
No. IV.
Fellow Citizens,
The second branch of the great end involved in the injunction "to establish justice," is the obligation of the government to discharge the just claims of the public creditors.
The 6th article of the constitution declares that "all debts contracted, and engagements entered into, before the adoption of this constitution, shall be as valid against the United States, under this constitution, as under the confederation."
The 8th sect. of the 1st art. impowers Congress—"To lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general welfare of the United States; but all duties, imposts, and excises, shall be uniform throughout the United States."
Under this direction, and authorisation, the first Congress, after the adoption of the constitution funded the debt. But how did they fund it? Instead of offering to pay, so far as they should be able, the actual amount of the claims existing against the United States, and allowing legal interest on them till paid, which should have been done, they gave the debt a very complicated form, created what were called six per cents, three per cents, and deferred stock; paying interest on a part, and postponing the payment of either interest or principal on other parts until a very distant day.
A subsequent Congress, by the force of bargaining, assumed what were called the state debts; that is they created certain arbitrary portions of stock payable by the United States and assigned them to the States. This was warmly opposed; and the scheme at first failed; but its proposer, Mr. Hamilton, too intrepid to be easily foiled, again urged it before a subsequent Congress; and owing to the liberal millions given in the adjustment to particular states, and the agreement of the favoured states to make Columbia the permanent seat of government, the measure finally passed, by which many millions were on one day added to the debts of the United States.
This addition was funded in a different manner from the pre-existing debt, and promised to increase the intricacy and permanence of the funding system.
These measures have been loudly and persistently condemned by the republican part of the community. They acknowledged the obligation of the United States, in the fullest extent, to pay all the debts which had been rightfully incurred. They felt (for they had borne their share of revolutionary toil)—the great weight of gratitude due to the brave defenders of our soil and the asserters of our liberties. Their voice was, therefore, uniform and decided in favour of a prompt and honourable payment of their demands. But they had not been regardless of the course of events in other countries, and particularly in that country from which most of their ancestors had derived their birth. They had there beheld the pernicious effects of a funding system, of irredeemable stock, of a vast monied interest either itself dependent on the government, or rendering the government dependent on it. The same effects which had been produced by these means in those countries, they dreaded might be produced here. They, therefore, protested and reasoned against them. But all was unavailing.
Further measures of the government, in the opinion of the republicans, not only unnecessary, but highly dangerous, soon occurred, which involved the imposition of new taxes and the incurring of new loans. Opposition to these was also unavailing. The taxes were laid, and the loans incurred, even at an interest of 8 per cent. per annum.
Thus stood affairs, until the crisis of March 1801 placed the power of the nation in the hands of a republican administration, composed of men who had zealously and persistently opposed the measures of antecedent administrations in whatever related to the public debt.
With regard to this debt, alarm was excited, and suspicion instilled. The new rulers were unbraided with views hostile to its payment. The public creditors, generally impressed with these alarms, had been the most active opponents of those, who now came to power.
But mark, and ponder on the fact. The present administration have not
touched those debts, however obnoxious to them the causes and manner of their creation and modification. They have not removed a single tax necessary for their payment. They have declared their respect for public faith, whether plighted by federalists or republicans. They have avowed their honest purpose to comply with the public engagements to the utmost farthing. They have gone farther; and have done one thing, which their predecessors had not done—they have determined, and adopted measures to carry that determination into effect, they have determined to pay the debt at the earliest possible period. And to place beyond the reach of the most envenomed malice, the honesty of their motives and the rigid purpose of their minds, they have reduced the annual expenses one million two hundred thousand dollars.
My federal fellow-citizens, I appeal to your consciences to say whether the present administration have not in this instance acted with that erect integrity which is the companion of virtue. On the altar of justice, they have sacrificed all their prejudices. Though possessed of full power to abolish the debt and humble the host of their opponents, they have felt too much self-respect, too sacred a reverence for the constitution, not to do their duty. They have done it. The public creditor is satisfied. Confidence in this species of property is increased, and the stocks are higher than they ever were before, excepting during the script mania.
Here then you behold that the object of the republicans and the federalists is the same. National faith is as dear to one as to the other.
A TRUE FEDERALIST.
By Authority.
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The drawing will commence at the State House in this City, on the first Monday in May next, or sooner, if the sales of the Tickets should warrant it, and continue till finally completed; thirty days after which, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers—Such as shall not be demanded within twelve months will be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Church.
From the punctuality and good faith observed in the management of the former classes, and the great advantages of the present Scheme, in which there are not one blank and two thirds to a prize, the managers entertain the fullest confidence that the Tickets will meet with a rapid sale.
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HENRY INGLE,
Has imported in the Ships Franklin and Brutus, from Liverpool, and now offers for Sale at his Store, on New-Jersey Avenue, Capitol Hill, City of Washington—
Ironmongery, Cutlery, Brass Wares, & Liverpool Earthen ware in crates,
A few Pianthoon, Rumford & Forrest coal grates of neat patterns—Also, coal hods, brass and wire fenders, hand irons, shovel and tongs cinder litters, knives and forks, iron and brass chaffing dishes, cruet stand, japanned ware, brushes, spades and shovels, frying pans, mill, pie and crock cut laws, carpenters tools, smiths tools, stone cutters chisels, materials for bell hangers, locks, hinges, screws, n. & t. and racks of various qualities, and a variety of other articles.
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LEGISLATURE OF CONNECTICUT.
Speech of Mr. KIRBY on the Election Bill.
"Mr. Kirby observed, That, as he had introduced the Bill, it might be expected that he should offer to the House his reasons for doing it. He believed that no Member of that House could deny, and even doubt, the truth of their position, that, in every elective Government, the free exercise of the right of Suffrage ought to be guarded in the most careful manner. This principle is explicitly recognized by the Framers of our ancient Laws on this subject. To remove all restraints, and secure the Freemen from the displeasure of every powerful Individual, the old Statute provides for a Ballot, in substance the same as is provided by the Bill under consideration, "That every Freeman present shall give in his vote or Suffrage for 20 persons, their names being fairly written on a piece of paper, whom he judgeth qualified none to stand in nomination, &c." Upon this Statute a diversity of practices arose. Some towns pursued the law, and received none but written Ballots; others permitted the freemen to nominate verbally, and ascertained the number of votes by lifting of hands; and in some towns a list of names was proposed to the consideration of the freemen, and each freeman marked against the names of those whom he preferred.
"One professed object of the law which passed in October last, was the introduction of an uniform system of voting. Let this law then, Sir, be examined, and if there is not found in it great imperfections, and many things highly exceptionable, I will not contend for the alterations proposed. (Here Mr. K. read part of the law passed in October, 1801, and remarked) That the 1st paragraph designates, with precision, the officer who is to preside in the meeting. The 2d, provides more fully for the preservation of order in the meeting. And the 3d, directs that a Ballot-box shall be procured, and the manner of delivering and receiving the Ballots. These are alterations, in the old law, about which there will be no controversy. They are generally allowed to be useful improvements. But, Sir, the 4th Paragraph is liable to many exceptions.
"By this paragraph, the presiding officer has the power to designate the tellers, who are to count and report the number of votes for each candidate. These tellers are not under the obligation of an oath; nor are they placed under any responsibility. The presiding officer may himself be a candidate, and often is: He will doubtless designate his friends. These may be honest or otherwise. What security have we for a faithful discharge of their duty? But, admitting the tellers to be men of integrity, they are liable to mistakes, from the manner of doing the business. When a large number of Freemen are crowded together, some going out and others coming in, it must be difficult to ascertain the accurate state of the votes; and especially when they are not accommodated with seats, and vote by lifting of hands.
"That no person may vote beyond the legal number, the paragraph provides, That each freeman shall have a number of slips of paper, equal to the number of persons for which by law he may vote; and at each time of his voting shall drop one of the slips. By this provision every thing is left to the integrity of the freeman. He may vote for double his legal number, and cannot be easily detected; or he may very honestly forget to drop his paper at each time of his voting, and continue to vote for more than the lawful number. The paragraph is therefore obviously exceptionable, in not providing a sufficient check in this particular. Too much is left to uncertainty, to the integrity and the accuracy of the voters.
"But the great and most important objection to this paragraph of the law, is, that it imposes an embarrassment on the freedom of suffrage, by compelling the freemen, at each time a candidate is named, to rise up and be counted. It exposes them to the displeasure of powerful persons, and their friends, and abridges that freedom of action, which constitutes the excellence of an elective Government. Men may be overawed, and deterred from acting at all, or be driven to act contrary to the dictates of their own judgment.
"The bill now under consideration, which is proposed as a substitute for the paragraph on which I have been remarking, provides, That each freeman shall vote by a written ballot. The preparation of this ballot will be an act of deliberation: It will be made and decided on before the freeman is called to act;
it is delivered to the presiding officer, rolled up in such a manner that no one shall know for whom he votes. He is thereby guarded against the displeasure of every one, and may act with perfect independence. The freemen are to pass the presiding officer in a line of succession, and to place their ballots on the box which stands before him. In doing this, persons unqualified to vote would be detected: But, by the law, as it now stands, many unqualified voters may mix with the others, and escape notice. By the bill before the house, no freeman can vote for more persons than the legal number; nor can he vote but once. The ballot, when delivered, will be so far inspected by the presiding officer as to ascertain that there is but one roll; and, when the ballots are counted, if more than one is contained in a roll, it will be rejected. All the bustle and confusion of verbal nominations and the errors and mistakes of tellers are avoided; and the number of votes may be ascertained with mathematical accuracy.
"The bill I consider as an important improvement upon the existing law; and I hope it will meet with the approbation of this house."
Mr. Collins said, that when he reflected upon the general texture of this bill, and the reason which the gentleman from Litchfield had in introducing it, he felt himself opposed to it. He had many objections to it. In the first place it will take twice as long to vote in this manner. The votes must be given in and then taken out and counted by the presiding officer and civil authority, which will delay the business of the election almost the whole day, whereas simply for the freemen to rise up when the person is called for, and be counted takes but very little time.
Another reason which operates in my mind is this; there ought to be some stability in our legislature. It is not long since the law was enacted. It was then thoroughly discussed, & passed upon mature deliberation. And as far as his knowledge had extended, the effects of it were beneficial, and he believed it was generally well received by both parties.
Another objection which I have against the bill is, that it will open the door for electioneering. The freemen are to make out their own nomination, and write their votes themselves. But they will never take this trouble. And what will be the consequence? Nominations will be made out by the leaders of the parties, and transported through the state like Newspapers—I hope the time never will come when this practice shall become general in this state.
The pretence which the framer of this bill makes is to prevent the freemen from being overawed by some powerful man, and to give them an opportunity of voting in secret. This will operate only for the benefit of those who are ashamed to give in their votes in the light of the world, upon whom the rays of darkness will shed more light than the sun.
Another serious objection to this bill is this; the votes are to be laid on the lid of the box not to be inspected by the presiding officer; so that if a freeman gives in two votes, it cannot be discovered till they are all given in and opened to be counted, and he can never be detected in his crime.
But Mr. Speaker, the great object of this bill is to found an alarm, and is but a second remonstrance against a law enacted by the great majority of this state. But I am happy to find that they have yet made no alteration in the public opinion. The people have yet confidence in the wisdom and integrity of this Assembly; and have not yet been persuaded that darkness is better than light.
Mr. Southmayd observed that the object of the bill was materially to alter the present mode of voting for persons to stand in nomination for members of congress and the council; he was willing to believe that the Gentleman who introduced the bill was actuated by the best of motives, for he could hardly suppose, much less would he insinuate that he could have any object in view distinct from the public good; but also he gave him full credit for the goodness of his intentions, he could not agree with him in sentiment. The present law was passed but last October, experiment was the best mode of proving the justice of any measure, the present law has not had a fair experiment, and it would argue an instability in the Assembly, to repeal a law so recently enacted. It is never good policy to do unless the law was manifestly unjust, and the evils resulting from it clear and certain: no evils had yet occurred within his knowledge, and he presumed no one could say that in its operation it had not proved beneficial; why then repeal it at this time? he could see no reason for it; the statute which
this bill is designed to repeal, has in fact long been practiced upon in this state; the old law it is true provided that the freemen should hand in their votes with the names of the person fairly written, which was substantially the same which the present bill provides, this was so inconvenient that the freemen early departed from it, and generally a mode of voting was adopted, substantially the same, as the present law provides—and this practice was approved of by the general assembly, for the votes thus taken were counted; from this it is clear that the public opinion has ever been in favor of this law, and against the principle of the bill now under consideration. The principal objection that the gentleman made to the present law is, that the freemen vote openly—this did not strike his mind as being exceptional, neither did he believe that in making out nominations for Congress and the council, the freemen would wish to vote differently; he knew there were persons to be found, who for obvious reasons, would prefer darkness rather than light, but instances of this sort were rare, and he hoped there were but few who would secretly vote for men that they were ashamed to appear for in public; there is too much independence in the freemen to have any wishes on this subject, the truth is, they take a pride and a pleasure in speaking freely of men and measures, and with this general display of firmness can we suppose they will be overwhelmed with timidity at the place of the election—certainly not—but if the present bill passes, it will be productive of very evil consequences—a great proportion of the freemen will not vote at all, they will not come prepared with written votes, they will expect to vote in the way they have long been accustomed to, and the difficulty of writing votes at the time, will deter perhaps thousands from voting—perhaps some gentlemen may suppose that this will be easily remedied, by the kind assistance of warm and zealous men, who will attend with their pockets full of votes, and will, asked, or even unasked, supply the freemen—no doubt if this bill passes, this will be the case—these choice spirits will be very active on days of election, and will distribute votes very liberally, but he did not think it good policy to pass a bill which called forth the zeal and activity of such men—in peaceful times it would be direct electioneering, and even in these days such an excess of patriotism had better be dispensed with—he could not suppose that the gentlemen who introduced the bill, foresaw the effects of it—had he reflected that it directly tends to undue influence, to electioneering practices, it is too much to believe he would have introduced it—and yet that this will be the case, is beyond any reasonable doubt—it is unfortunate that he should hit upon a system calculated to produce the very evils, to a great degree, which apparently he wishes to avoid.
Another objection to the present bill is, that it is very inconvenient to be practiced upon; experience has shown this, and this is the principal reason why the old law, by practice, was disregarded—For supposing there is no unusual contest in choosing representatives; and all supposing that the freemen are generally supplied with votes, so that there should be no delay of time, still it imposes a very heavy task on the presiding officer, who must open all the papers, critically examine them all, and make out the result—this as the case might be, would take a day, and it will not answer for him to adjourn and count them at a different place, for it is his duty to do this in the presence of the freemen—this, although not an objection in point of principle, yet shows that it is inexpedient to make such a law; for these reasons, he hoped the bill under consideration would be rejected.
Mr. Webster. I have but little to add to what the gentlemen from Watertown has said. The gentleman who introduced the bill gave us a very good lecture on undue influence, and I should heartily join with him in putting it into practice. As to secret voting it is a singular way to prevent undue influence. It is an argument which destroys itself. I cannot conceive how people should be ashamed to vote for men of whom they approve. But there is some reason for their being ashamed to be seen marshaled under a popular leader and voting entirely under his direction.
I confess I should be ashamed in such a situation. But I am willing to appear before God and man, magistrates and people, and give my suffrage for whom I please. It is incumbent upon us to throw ourselves free from party spirit, above every stratagem which is used to influence our votes, and be willing to expose them freely to the eyes of every

body, as honest men, as citizens, and as good members of society.
The old law was a very inconvenient law. It often took the free men till nine o'clock at night to get through; whereas under the present law the business is easily completed in the forenoon. Besides our free men are honest men, and have not been accustomed to bring votes to polling; they do not know generally when they go, when they shall vote for—they will to do right, and will enquire at the meetings, and to save the trouble of writing their votes, will get somebody to write them for him; which will give an opportunity for artful men to deceive them. The method of voting, I believe, the simplest, the safest and the best—as far as we can judge from experience, and it is strange to think of repeating it at this time.
Mr. Kent. The many suppositions and indirect insinuations which have fallen from one gentleman in the opposition, may serve very well to carry out his speech to a decent length, to entertain the house and supply the place of more solid matter; but as they do not apply to the real question under consideration, I will not take up the time of the house with a particular answer. Conscious that some sensibility might be excited in the discussion of this subject, at the opening of the debate, I resolved to offer my sentiments in a manner which should give no offence to any candid mind, and I mean not to wander from that course.
The objections which have been urged against the bill may be principally reduced to three, which I will consider in their order.
It is objected that the bill proposes a method of collecting the ballots of the free men more lengthy and tedious than the one prescribed by the present law. This fact cannot be admitted. Let the gentlemen reflect on the subject and they will agree that it will occupy less time for the free men to walk once round and deliver their ballot for the twenty persons, than it will to be called upon for each individual candidate (separately) to the number of twenty. There will usually be forty persons nominated, and there may be twice that number; by the present law the votes for each must be collected separately. Nothing can be more obvious than that the provisions of the bill are well calculated to save time.
The gentlemen further object, that if we repeal the late law it will argue instability in the legislature. This objection goes to exclude all amendment and improvement of our laws. Errors, although apparent must be persisted in to avoid the imputation of instability. Will the gentlemen say, that when a law bears upon its face the most evident defects, when it abridges the right of suffrage, imposes a restraint upon the mind of the free men, and directly establishes an undue influence; that such a law shall not be altered. Let the legislature be called unsealable? That the present law does operate against the freedom of suffrage is a truth known to every person of common observation. It is a fact which cannot be controverted that every town contains one or more persons, who possess an over proportion of influence, against whose opinions the weak and dependent cannot act with safety to themselves. The displeasure of such persons may deprive them of their bread or involve them in other serious difficulties. To rise in the face of such a man, and in opposition to his known wishes, requires independence of mind and of fortune. The gentleman from New-Haven, (Mr. Webster) says he is not afraid to rise and vote openly in the face of day. He doubtless stands in a situation too independent to be overawed by the presence of any man. He is not indebted to the influential merchants of this town, nor is he dependent on them for the means of his subsistence. But will the gentleman assert that all our worthy and valuable fellow-citizens who are allowed the right of suffrage are in circumstances equally fortunate? Many there are who cannot vote openly and at the same time act with freedom and independence. To such the elective franchise is of no value under the existing law.
A further objection raised against the bill is, that it opens a door for electioneering practices. I am not so fortunate as to comprehend the force of this objection. If I understand the bill it provides, a method by which every person may vote agreeable to his own judgment (if he chooses to do so) without incurring the displeasure of any one. A more independent method of voting cannot be devised. But as far as I understand the gentlemen they mean this. The free men of Connecticut if left to themselves, and allowed to act their own judgment will go wrong. They will vote for persons whom they would not dare to vote for in our presence. They will take counsel and advice of the wrong persons, and be induced to act against our will. This will be an electioneering influence. Therefore, we will guide the public opinion: if the free men will not do what we think best, we will make them: they shall vote in our presence and according to our directions. As long as the gentlemen can control the free men in this way it is not strange they should advocate the law which enables them to do
it. The only object of the bill under consideration is to protect and guard the free men from the effects of undue influence. There can be no freedom of election, unless the electors can exercise their right without fear of impeachment or censure from those against whom they act.
A further objection is advanced by the gentleman from Guilford that the bill proposes to secure a secret ballot, but in truth subjects the ballot to the inspection of the presiding officer. I imagine the gentleman misapprehends the provisions of the bill. It provides that the ballot shall be rolled into a close roll and placed on the ballot box. The presiding officer is to see there is but one rolled and then placing it in the box. At this time the presiding officer has no right to look into the roll. It is placed unopened into the box, promiscuously with all the others. When the ballots are taken from the box, it will be impossible to determine from what individual freeman each vote came. The rolls will then be opened, and if any one is found to contain more than one ballot, it will be discarded. No freeman's ballot is exposed to the knowledge of the presiding officer, nor will any freeman be inclined to put in two votes, for it will avail him nothing if he does.
I will say but little on the general merits of the bill, having spoken to these before. That paragraph of the present law, for which this bill is offered as a substitute, met with a strong opposition at the time it passed, and was carried by a small majority. Many who were opposed to this paragraph, were willing to pass the law on the merits of the other parts. The effects of this paragraph I have reason to believe have been and will continue to be mischievous, and the present is the most proper time to correct the evil. I am persuaded that every friend to the right of suffrage will give this bill their cordial support.
On the question being taken on the bill, it was lost.—Yeas 34—Nays 119.
Alexandria, December 3, 1802.
In our paper of Monday last we laid before our readers a hasty sketch of the proceedings of the militia muster, we have since been favored with a more full and correct account thereof, which with General Mason's very handsome address we have now the pleasure of inserting.
On the 27th ult. a muster of the 2d Legion of the Columbia militia, commanded by Col. Peyton, was held about two miles from this town. The President of the United States intending to review the Legion, about 12 o'clock crossed the ferry at George-Town, accompanied by the Secretary of War, Brigadier-General Mason, Colonel Brent of the 5th Legion, the Brigade Inspector Major Wingate, the Adjutant of the 1st Legion Major Bell, escorted by a detachment of Cavalry from the 1st Legion commanded by Captain Brent. The President and suite were met a short distance from the ferry by the Cavalry of the 2d Legion under the command of Captain Jones, and escorted to the muster-field. About one o'clock, P. M. the Legion were drawn up in two battalions; the artillery and Cavalry on the right the rifle company on the left. The officers having advanced to proper stations in front. After the President had reviewed the Legion thus drawn up, he took his station at a convenient distance in front of the centre, when the Legion performed the marching salute in good order. Having returned to their former station, the Legion were dismissed for thirty minutes, during which interval the President with the officers who accompanied him and the officers of the Legion, were invited by Col. Peyton to partake of a cold collation in the Colonel's marquee. The Legion were again called to arms, and each battalion formed into a solid column at the distance of about twenty paces from each other, flanked by the Cavalry and Riflemen. General Mason advanced on horseback into the space between the two columns, and in a most audible and impressive manner delivered the following
A D D R E S S: Fellow-Citizens and Fellow-Soldiers,
THE action and acceptance of the District of Columbia, have placed the inhabitants on the different sides of the Potomack, within its limits, in a new situation. Of the two people, one has been formed: Virginians and Marylanders have become Columbians. In this state of things, one of the earliest cares of the Congress of the United States, to whose exclusive legislation we have been committed, was to constitute, and provide for the appointment of a militia. Under this organization you have been assembled to-day, for the first time, in general muster. To me, to whose lot it has fallen to fill the station in which I have the honour to appear before you, it has afforded extreme pleasure to find you so respectable in numbers, already so well provided with small arms, artillery and music, and so far advanced in every species of equipment.
The general arrangements of the day reflect great honour on the Field-Officers. Much praise is due to all, as well for the expertness with which the
different exercises have been performed, as for the great decorum and good order which has pervaded the line. The very handsome and martial appearance made by the Artillery, the Cavalry, the Riflemen, and the Light-Infantry, does infinite credit to the activity of the officers, and the patriotism of the privates of those companies. Most of them I have the satisfaction to remark, are so near their completion, that what remains to be done will be easily effected. To the officers of the troop, I will only observe, that in case of any sudden exigency, the horse, from their rapidity of movement, may be considered the most efficient corps, and probably be first resorted to—Hence the necessity of exertion to make up their numbers, and hold themselves ready for service as speedily as possible.
I am well aware, that the battalion companies cannot, from peculiar circumstances, be so readily equipped as those made up by voluntary enrollment; yet, as the colour and fashion of the uniform adopted for the non-commissioned officers and privates will not be costly, may it not be hoped to see them also, ere long distinguished in the field, not only by the arms, but the dress of soldiers.—This done, the rest will easily follow. For whatever depends on the commanders of those companies, the zeal so conspicuously discovered by them in procuring muskets and accoutrements for their men, is, I am sensible, a sufficient pledge for their future efforts and co-operation.
It should be the pride of us all fellow soldiers, to have been made the depositary of the force of the federal territory. Co-eval with our existence as an independent people, was the opinion, that the militia is the great bulwark of national defence—and so confirmed and established by experience has been this doctrine, that we find the united wisdom of America contemplating in the general constitution, the militia of the country as the proper means to be employed "to execute the laws of the union, to suppress insurrections, and to repel invasions." Such then are the purposes for which we are to be called forth. Our very organization presupposes a possible necessity for military services: To be equal to such services we must be trained; we must be linked together by discipline; we must from a knowledge each of the adequateness of the other be able to inspire and imbibe a mutual confidence.—Until this is effected, we shall be unwillly and impotent—whenever it takes place, we shall be compact, alert and powerful.
The law, tender of the rights and conveniences of the citizen, has avoided, to a great degree, encroaching on his time to form the soldier, leaving much to be done by that patriotic zeal and manly spirit born with, and common to every freeman. The ages within which you are embodied comprehend the prime of life. At this season, when the body is robust and active, what exercise can be more healthful, what recreation more agreeable, than the handling of arms, than the marching and evolutions of a parade, accompanied by military music? And how much the more valued by us should be such exercises, when we recollect, that we are thereby fitting ourselves for the protection of the weak and the infirm, the young and the aged part of the community; for guarding our own lives and properties; for supporting and preserving the government of our choice! How consoling the reflection to every individual among us, as he moves on, busied in the cares of life, that he can lay to himself and family—we sleep in safety—let danger come when, and whence it may, there is a force ready to meet it; each citizen forms a link in the great chain of defence prepared to be thrown across any hostile inroad, no matter from what quarter, or how suddenly made! Again, if there is a militia in the Union, more immediately under the care and control of the general government than the rest, you and your brethren in arms in the neighbouring country, compose that militia; created by the Congress, appointed by the President; encompassing on all sides to a certain distance, the residence of the public officers, the place of session of the national councils and their achievements, it may be naturally expected, that to answer any military exigency, at or about the seat of government, to which our numbers may be deemed adequate, we shall first be called on—let it never be said in such an event that it was requisite to resort to other aid. Strongly influenced by these impressions I cannot refrain from recommending in the most earnest manner to you all, of whatever condition in civil or grade in military life, to emulate with each other, by frequent voluntary meeting and exercise in acquiring military knowledge, in familiarizing yourselves with the use of arms, and with the habit of the officer and soldier.
Reviewed as you have been to day, by the chief magistrates of the union, placed in like manner as in your progress, you may expect occasionally to be under the eye of the President of the United States for the time being, how much does it behoove you to be able to do honor to his presence, to show yourselves worthy of his attention.
As the first quality of a soldier is courage, so is his first duty obedience to his
superior officers. Experience of all times, and of all countries, our own not excepted, has proved that subordination is the life and soul of military bodies—to be numerous, to be armed, is no avail unless you be also disciplined. These are truths, fellow-soldiers, which cannot be too often repeated, and should never be forgotten—Officers of every rank, permit me to remind you in the language of the commissions you hold, that you have been selected by the Executive, from the confidence reposed in you patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities, and that in accepting them, you have engaged carefully and diligently to lead, order and exercise those under your respective commands;—To this duty then let me direct your vigilant and unabated attention, since on your example, on your efforts, and perseverance, much, very much depends.
On my part, Fellow-Citizens and Fellow-Soldiers, there shall be a constant endeavour to promote and assist by every means within my reach, the organization and advancement of our system, and I confidently promise that so far as my abilities extend, you shall on no occasion find me wanting to you, to myself, or to my country.
MARSHAL'S SALE.
Will be exposed to Public Sale, the following valuable property, in the City of Washington, viz.
A Three Story brick House and the Lot on which it stands, together with stable, coach house, &c. situated on the Pennsylvania Avenue, near George Town, being part of the property known by name of the six buildings.
Lots no 7 and 8 as laid out by Isaac Pollock, in square no 38, with a good Two story brick House thereon—Lot no 9 in same square, improved in like manner—Lots no 14 and 15, in square no 144—Lots no 2, 21 and 22, in square no 173—Lots 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14 and 15 in square 227—Lots no 7, 8, 9 and 10 in square 257—Lots no 4 in square 290—Lots no 13 in square 323—Lot no 17 in square 328—Lots 3, 4 and 5 in square 349; Lots 1, 2, 3, 24, 25 and 26 in square 228; Lots no 5, 6, 15, 19 and 20 in square 293; Lots no 2, 3, 4 and 5 in square no 226; Lots 2 and 3 in square 337.
The above mentioned property is seized and taken and will be sold by virtue of a writ of fieri facias, issued out of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the County of Washington, to me directed, in favor of Abraham Van Logan vs John T. Mason, against the Lands and Tenements, Goods and Chattels of Isaac Pollock. The unimproved property is also seized and taken, and will be sold under three other writs of fieri facias, in favour of the following persons, to wit:—George Magruder and Patrick Magruder, vs John H. Stone and Walter Dorsey—Thomas Turner and Samuel Turner and Samuel Brooke, against the lands and tenements, goods and chattels of the said Isaac Pollock. The sale of the improved property will commence on the premises at 10 o'clock A. M. on the 23d of this month, the unimproved lots at Rhode's Tavern, City of Washington on the 24th at 10 o'clock A. M. Terms of Sale CASH.
DANL. C. BRENT, Marshal District Columbia.
Dec. 3, 1802.
Charlotte Hall School.
ON the 25th of October 1802, the Trustees proceeded to the election of the Principal of said School for the year 1803, when the Rev. GEORGE RALPH was unanimously elected. Whereupon, Resolved, That the said Rev. George Ralph be and he is hereby declared Principal of Charlotte Hall School for the ensuing year.
Signed by order. NEALE H. SHAW, Reg.
The Trustees of Charlotte Hall School will meet at the Cool Springs, on Monday the 13th of December next; for the purpose of appointing a Vice Principal, and an Assistant Teacher of the Languages. The salary of the Vice Principal will be two hundred and fifty pounds per annum, provided he is capable of teaching the French as well as the Latin and Greek Languages; if incapable of teaching the French Language, his salary will be two hundred pounds.
The Assistant Teacher must be qualified to teach the Classics; his salary will be one hundred and twenty five pounds per annum.
Signed by order. NEALE H. SHAW, Reg.
Charlotte Hall, } Oct. 28th. } Nov. 19—3w.
TO RENT,
For 5 months from the 14th December next,
A convenient two story frame HOUSE on F street, a few doors west of the Bank, with a well inclosed garden, a good stable and wood house, the whole standing on the back of the lot, and well calculated for a private family.
ALSO,
Will be sold on the premises on said day, a variety of Household and kitchen furniture, consisting of a number of good beds & bedding, a handsome Bureau, Tables, Chairs, &c. &c. Sale to begin 10 o'clock, where the terms will be made known by
JAMES NEALE, tawt14D.
Nov. 26.
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.
Foreign Intelligence.
PARIS, October 1.
General Murat is appointed Governor of all the palaces of the Chief Council.
The Fete of the 1st Vendemiaire was not extremely animated. The illuminations were in general feeble, and there were even some private houses which did not illuminate at all.
HAGUE, Sept. 29.
The vigilance of our Government is again called forth, and the attention of the public awakened, after having slept so long, from a deprivation of all political discussion. Notwithstanding the recent severe measures of the Executive board, it appears that there are still men daring enough to write, to print, and to publish, a libel on the Government, and which is of so serious a nature, or at least judged to be so, that a reward has been offered for the discovery of the offender or offenders, to a much greater amount than on any preceding occasion in the annals of our country. It is no less than 1000 gold riders, every rider being fourteen gilders; thus, far over a thousand guineas.
The following are the official articles:—
The Government of State of the Batavian Republic having learnt that the article which follows has lately been defaminated:
"Bulletin for the Batavian Army of Sept. 17, 1802."
"By a resolution of the Government of State, of the 6th inst. the regulation on the appointment of officers of Aug. 22d last, has so far been altered, that the vacancies of Generals for the army will also be filled up."
"The famous regulation for the garrisons of August 12th last, is provisionally rendered of no effect."
"Lieutenant Generals Daendels and Dumontceau had yesterday an interview at Loo, with Schimmelpennick, the Ambassador, and parted highly satisfied with each other: they have agreed on a new rendezvous in the Hague for a fortnight."
"The Generals cannot enough extol the sincere and true patriotic sentiments, also with respect to the army, of that fully admired Statesman."
"The army may, on very good grounds, be assured that the time will come when the valiant soldier shall be treated with respect, and no tort be offered to him; and when all citizens, who think aright, of whatever opinion they may have been, will be enabled to rejoice at the form and composition of their government."
"The army shall have contributed very much to this salutary work, and for it merits the blessings of the nation."
"They need only to persevere in manifesting their sentiments; and to continue supporting those who are occupied in promoting their interests and those of the nation."
"And as it is of the highest importance that the author or publishers of this paper be discovered, the Government of State has resolved to offer, and it hereby offers, a reward of 1000 gold riders to be paid to him who shall know, to point out or name the author, or the wilful publishers, of the piece beforementioned, in such manner that they may be convicted of the fact; and the informer's name, if required, shall be kept secret. (Signed) "G. J. PRYMAN, President."
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 28.
In pursuance of the proposition delivered to the Municipality of this city, July 19, 1802, by the Commissioners of the bank, the former has given notice by a publication, bearing date Sept. 24, that, just as in former times, there is now no bank money whatever in circulation, for which there is not deposited in the Bank, the effective hard value in specie, or materials for coining; and therefore that the former ordinances of the Bank are anew brought into operation, with a few exceptions, of which the following is the principal—"That all bills of exchange, payable in this city, and drawn on places situated in the French Republic, Great Britain, Spain, Portugal, and Italy, amounting to 500 gilders, and upwards, shall be paid in the Bank of this city after the 31st January 1803."
Lausanne, Sept. 21.
Yesterday, between five and six in the evening, the Members of the Helvetic Government arrived here, escorted by a detachment of horse. Cannon were fired on their entering the town, and every thing has passed off with perfect order. The French Minister left Berne on the 19th, the same day that the insurgents entered it and arrived at Lausanne yesterday.
GENERAL MOREAU.
A private letter from Paris, dated September 30, has the following facts:—"I suppose you think that MOREAU and his victories are forgotten in France, because the name of that illustrious general appears so seldom in the public prints. You mistake; the name of that great man is written in every French-

man's heart, and notwithstanding MORREAU knows this, he does not assume the least consequence on that account. The same modesty that attended him in the field has not deserted him in his retirement, whither every discerning eye follows him. His retirement may be truly called the retreat of liberty—I mean rational liberty—for at his table every man speaks what he thinks, and it is there only, perhaps, that the sentiments of the enlightened few on political topics may be collected. His hospitality is unbounded. His table is always crowned with abundance, not with the delicacies of the season, but with plain wholesome viands, whilst temperance presides in the chair. Though his house is open to all, it is chiefly encircled by military men, of every rank and of every nation, many of whom have little more than their laurels to repose on.
"A few days since, I dined at his country house, with a number of half-pay officers. I was not the only Englishman present. The conversation turned on the political state of France, and the conduct of the CUTER CONSUL to many deserving officers, who literally wanted bread (for there are at present upwards of 6,000 half-pay officers in Paris who are scarce enabled to live above want)—I do not recollect how the name of MORREAU happened to be introduced into conversation, and the general will of the company that he should be raised to some public situation, that would enable him to do justice to the merit of those who pined in obscurity. It was easy to see that MORREAU felt that this wish sprung from the heart. He declared, however, without any hesitation, that notwithstanding the sincere pleasure it would give him to be the instrument of diffusing the streams of public gratitude, he never would accept of any situation, however lucrative, or commanding in point of power, inconsistent with the freedom of the press and the personal safety of Frenchmen. This sentiment was instantly felt by the whole company; so that they instantly rose, like one man, and drank, with three times three, to 'the Liberty of the Press and the Personal Freedom of the French People.' The impression of this sentiment on the heart was visible on every countenance throughout the remainder of the evening."
THE SWISS CHIEF.
As the affairs of the Swiss Cantons are becoming every day more serious, it will not be uninteresting to the public to be better acquainted with the character of the person who is the leader of those brave men, who are now endeavouring to recover their liberties, and to free Switzerland from abject dependence on a foreign power.
Aloys Reding, the valiant Chief of the independent Cantons, studied the art of war in the service of Spain, in which he attained the rank of Colonel. A short time previous to the Revolution, he had retired into the solitary valleys of his native country, and devoted his leisure to friendship, to the Muses, and to the cultivation of his lands. He had long wished for an amelioration of the federal system, and that his country should enjoy useful and true liberty; but his heart revolted at the idea of a revolution effected by a foreign power, and at the still more abhorrent idea of seeing his country fall under the dominion of France.
Such are the motives which induced him to resume the sword, and to shew himself worthy of the Helvetic name, and of his brave ancestors. The loss of a young wife, whom he tenderly loved, had left a profound melancholy on his mind, which made him perhaps more eager to seek the perils of battle. Wary, loyal, brave, attached to his country, and possessing great coolness in prosperity as well as in adversity, he became, in a short time, the favourite and the hope of the people.
From the bravery and skill with which Aloys Reding defended his country, when the French first invaded Switzerland, we may judge what he is now capable of performing should they return. With a few hundred men he repeatedly routed a whole army; and was at last obliged to yield to terms only by the treachery of priests, and a constant diminution of his numbers. Like Leonidas of old, waiting a certain and glorious end at the pass of Thermopylae; such was Reding at the head of his troops on the famous Heights of Morgarten. Upon this occasion he made the following remarkable speech to his soldiers, of which the authenticity is considered unquestionable:—
"Brave comrades, beloved Fellow Citizens! The decisive moment is now arrived. Surrounded by enemies, and deserted by our friends, it only remains to know if we will courageously imitate the example formerly set by our ancestors at Morgarten. An almost certain death awaits us. If any one fears it, let him retire; we will not reproach him. Let us not impose upon each other at this solemn hour. I would rather have an hundred men on whom I could depend, than five hundred who, by flight, might occasion confusion, and, by a perfidious retreat, immolate the brave men who would still defend themselves. As to myself, I promise not to abandon you even in the greatest danger. Death and no Retreat. If you participate my resolution, let two men come out of your
ranks, and swear to me in your name that you will be faithful to your promises."
The soldiers, leaning upon their arms, listened in silence, and with a religious awe, to the words of their Chief; tears dropped down the cheeks of those many warriors; and when Reding had done speaking, a thousand voices exclaimed, "We will partake your lot! we will never abandon you!" Then two men came out of each rank, and gave their hands to Reding, in token of fidelity in life and death. This treaty of alliance between the Chief and his soldiers was sworn in open air, and in the face of Heaven; it bears marks of patriarchal manners, worthy of the golden age.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, December 9, 1802.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, Dec. 6, 1802.
This being the Constitutional day of meeting fifty three members appeared, who not forming a quorum, an adjournment took place till tomorrow at 11 A. M.
Tuesday, December 7, 1802.
A quorum of members appeared.
The following new members appeared and took their seats:
Samuel Hunt, from New-Hampshire, in the room of Joseph Pierce, resigned; Samuel Thatcher, from Massachusetts; David Merriweather, from Georgia, in the room of Mr. Taliaferro, resigned; Thomas Winn, of North Carolina, in the room of Charles Johnson, deceased; and Thomas M. Greene, a delegate from the Mississippi Territory, in the room of N. Hunter, deceased.
Ordered, That the clerk inform the Senate that this House has formed a quorum, and is ready to proceed to business.
Ordered, That the clerk furnish each member with three newspapers at his lodgings.
Adjourned.
SENATE OF THE U. S.
MONDAY, Dec. 6, 1802.
But eight members attended, who not forming a quorum, an adjournment took place till tomorrow at 11 o'clock.
Tuesday, December 7.
No quorum—Twelve members present.
We have received London Points to the 7th of October, from which we have made some interesting extracts.
The debate in the legislature of Connecticut, exhibited in the preceding columns of our paper, involves a great principle. The right of suffrage is the foundation of all our political institutions. It is, therefore, of deep importance that it should be preserved in all its purity. In most of the states it has been considered as best secured by the use of the ballot. Every one in the least acquainted with the course of politics for a few years past, knows that the wealthy, and especially the mercantile part of the community have exercised an injurious influence over a large description of citizens, dependent upon them for employment. If freedom of thought has not been inhibited, those actions, which ought necessarily to emanate from it, certainly have. The right of ballot has been a powerful shield against this persecution; and it is probably more owing to that institution than any other that the country remains free.
Mark the proceedings of Connecticut on this important subject. A federal legislature deprived the freemen of that state of the right, without assigning any reasons, but on the mere flimsy ground of saving trouble, a pretext, trifling as it is, still fallacious. Mr. Kirby, a republican member of the present assembly, whose patriotism has been unwearied, moves a repeal of this law, that the right of balloting may be restored. But federalism, afraid of the effects of a free and unawed expression of the public sentiment, rejects the proposition. No measure can more forcibly demonstrate the dread of public opinion, which, however it may be opposed for a season, will ultimately prevail.
The Legislature of South Carolina met at Columbia on the 22d ult. when John Ward was re-elected President of the Senate. The House of Representatives had not on that day made a quorum.
The Legislature of New-Jersey has risen sine die, without having made a choice of any other officers besides those already published.
A New-York print says, "By the last London papers it appears that Citizen Otto is not to come out minister to t
country, having been appointed in that capacity to the court of Lisbon."
Extract of a letter from St. Petersburg, to a respectable merchant in London, dated August 15, O. S. For the authenticity of this letter we can particularly answer.
"Lord St. Helen's quits us in a day or two, having thus far happily settled many differences."
"I have the satisfaction to inform you that the negotiation on the subject of the restitution due to British merchants by the court of Russia, have of late been very warmly renewed."
"The statement delivered many months ago by Lord St. Helen's the British ambassador, having been objected to by a committee of the Russian ministry, appointed to examine with them, chiefly for the indemnification demanded for the shipping, it has been proposed that those reclamations not liable to objection should be paid, and the other become subjects of future discussion, and speedy termination."
"I understand the emperor has ordered several sums, amounting together to about six hundred thousand rubles, to be paid to Mr. Sharp, the consul general, who has managed the detail of the business. It is hoped this will satisfy the merchants' demands."
"Commissioners, it is said, are to be named to arrange with Mr. Sharp the other demands on the original equitable footing of restoring for real losses. I hope all may soon be ended, and remain truly."
TRENTON, November 29.
His honor, John Lambert, esquire, vice-president, &c. has appointed Joseph Bloomfield, esq. late governor, to be one of the masters in chancery. He hath also continued William S. Pennington, esq. as master examiner, and clerk of said court.
On Tuesday the 16th inst. the court of chancery was opened. His honor, the vice-president called to his assistance Joseph Bloomfield, esq. one of the masters of the said court. We understand that considerable business had been prepared for the term, but as many of the council concerned in the cases before the court, entertained doubts of the constitutionality of the vice-president to act as a chancellor, they declined appearing in said court, and no business of a litigated nature was transacted.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 30.
Captain Marner, who arrived here yesterday, from Jamaica, informs, that just before he failed, a French frigate arrived there from the Cape, dispatched by General Le Clerc, for the purpose of soliciting of the governor of Jamaica, an asylum for his lady and suite (Madam Le Clerc) during the troubles of St. Domingo—intimating, that the blacks had become so formidable, that it was unsafe for the whites any longer to remain on the island. It was also stated, that in a late general engagement between the French troops and the blacks, the latter were victorious.
Captain Olcott, who arrived yesterday from Havana, informs, that several American vessels had been permitted to enter there with flour, under an excuse of coming in in distress—the flour was stored, and, having become a little stale, was ordered to be thrown into the river. Flour, when he failed, was from 13 to 14 dollars, and on the rise.
From the gentlemen who arrived in the American Packet, we learn, that the Spanish government had given to count Jaruco, the exclusive privilege of importing into Havana, 120,000 barrels of flour, and that a number of vessels were getting in readiness to proceed to the different American ports for this article. The count, it was said, would sell his privilege, to a mercantile house at Havana.
We also learn from the above gentlemen, that it was daily expected the government of Havana, would permit the entry of American vessels with lumber; indeed several had entered, by permission, and sold their cargoes.
BOSTON, November 24.
Massachusetts sends seventeen representatives to the next Congress; and from information from the different districts it is ascertained that seven republicans are elected and nine federalists.
That the republicans have reason to rejoice at the issue of the late election is certain, for altho' they cannot boast of having a majority in numbers, yet they can boast of electing men that have the ability to vindicate the rights of the people, and who will not be deterred from their duty by their calumniating enemies.
Here they are; Hon. William Euliss, hon. Jacob Crowninshield, hon. Ebenezer Seaver, hon. Joseph B. Varnum, hon. Thompson J. Skinner, hon. Phanuel Bishop, hon. Richard Cuts.
CONTRAST. Hon. William Sedman, hon. Seth Hastings, hon. Thomas Dwight, hon. Nahum Mitchell, Rev. Manasseh Cutler, hon. Peleg Wadsworth, hon. Samu-
el Thatcher, hon. Lemuel Williams, hon. Phinehas Bruce."
* The returns from about one half the towns in this district, give this gentleman a majority of about one hundred; there fore, we think that there is not much doubt of his having a majority in the district.
Louisville, Nov. 13, 1802.
DEAR SIR,
It was late this evening when the little boy arrived at this office, when he brought the disagreeable news of E. Duvigne, having been robbed by two negroes, of the Mail, seven milia on this side of Augusta.
I am, dear Sir,
Yours, with respect, JAMES BOZEMAN.
Mr. Isaac Benedix, ?
P. M. Savannah. 5
Greenock, (Scotland) Sep. 17.
MAGNETISM.
We recommend the following to the perusal of our Philosophical Readers.
We have been favored by a gentleman of this town, with the perusal of a letter from his friend in Glasgow, of date August 2d; from which we take the following extract.
"An affair of so much importance to mankind as the following, it were criminal in me to conceal; I therefore request of you to make it as public as possible among your sea faring & philosophical friends."
"Our mutual friend, before his departure last fall for Philadelphia, constructed a machine, apparently simple; but which is infinitely more valuable to navigation than the compass. It was brought to me, together with his logbook, by a fellow-passenger homewards, who unluckily had paid no attention to the use of the apparatus; which was the more unfortunate as our friend died within 3 leagues of land."
"It is a magnetic Ball, floating on a basin of quick silver. The Ball is painted all over to keep the quick silver from penetrating the pores, which might embarrass the evolutions; which coating I dare not destroy, to examine the material of the Ball; But, from its weight, it must be metallic; yet it floats high in the fluid. Since he took it from this place, I perceive he marked it with lines of longitude and latitude, like a geographical sphere. This, I presume, he has done on his passage outward, the Journal of which he probably left in America. But this which I possess, begins with the exact point of lat. & long. of Philadelphia, and records the zenith of every day, as accurately as if he had been all along on terra firma. In bed, he told the captain his distance from the coast of Ireland to a minute, by looking at his machine."
"The properties of Magnetism are not yet sufficiently known: and they have heretofore been applied to use only in the form of the Needle. But it appears to possess, besides its polarity, a propensity to retain its native relative position on the earth; that is to say, it turns upon an axis like the earth, one point always pointing at the Pole-Star. Beyond the line, this point upon the Ball is below the horizon; and on the shores of America the longitude line, which now is its meridian, was far down the side. So that if he had failed round the earth, his little Ball would have made a complete revolution upon its axis."
FOR SALE,
SIXTY NEGROES that have been well treated and brought up, of all ages, and both sexes—House servants, and Mechanics, but mostly plantation Negroes—Information may be had by applying to Mr. Smith, the Editor of the National Intelligencer. December 8. tf.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cashmeres, silk florantine, Black and fancy silk mouselin velvet, white & figured Marcellas, Swandowns, Tolinettes, Velveteens, Tancy cords, Coatings, &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.
GENUINE WINES.
Madeira, Sherry, Port, Lisbon, Claret, &c. Philadelphia and London Porters, Cognac and Peach Brandy, Jamaica and Antigua Rums, Cordials and Syrups, Sweet Meats, French Fruit, French Teas, Coffee and Sugars, Spanish Segars in boxes and Indian baskets, Garden seeds and flower roots, Shoes, and pewter ink flasks. With sundry articles of Groceries for sale at Reduced prices, by JOHN GOULDING, Broker. December 8. eptf
FOR SALE.
By public vendue at SYLVESTER'S Hotel, in the city of Washington, on Thursday the 12th day of January next, at 12 o'clock, the following tract of Land—SITUATE in Northumberland County, State of Virginia, late the residence and property of PRESLY THORNTON, Esq. containing 2500 acres, lying immediately on the river Potomac—1700 acres of which are the most valuable kind of low grounds on the river, between 3 and 200 heavily timbered; the remainder is wavy high land, extremely productive. The til of this tract is equal to any in the state for the culture of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious two story Brick Mansion House, and two offices, a large brick stable, valuable barn, corn house, and many other out houses, all in good repair. The orchards and garden contain a variety of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Alexandria, Baltimore and Norfolk. There are two good mill seats for grist or saw mills on this estate, and plenty of cedar and chert stone timber, exclusive of the heavy timber, which if sawed up into scantling will command a price in the city of Washington nearly equal to the value of the land. The terms of sale will be one third cash, and the residue of the purchase money in payments which will be made known at the time of sale.
RICH'D. PETERS jun. December 8. eptf
TO LET,
During the Session of Congress, Three Rooms, furnished or unfurnished, on the second floor of a Brick House, situated near the Market House, Pennsylvania Avenue.
JOHN GARDNER. Dec. 8. 3t.
By virtue of a writ of Venditioni exponas, issued out of the circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the county of Washington, to me directed, will be exposed to Public Sale, on Monday the 13th December, at (John L. Navton's eastern Ferry.) All the right, title of ANTHONY ADDISON, in and to a certain parcel of Land, containing 300 acres, being part of a tract of land, called CINCINNATI, with addition resurveyed and lying between the land heretofore conveyed by Anthony Addison to his brother Daniel, and the part conveyed by said Anthony Addison, in trust to William Brent, and lately purchased by Daniel Carroll of Duddington, sold to satisfy debts due William Bayly, for the use of Samuel Bond—The sale will commence at 11 o'clock A. M.—terms CASH.
DANL. C. BRENT, Marshal. Nov. 9. Dec. 8.—eptf3D.
Thomas Carpenter,
TAYLOR.
HAS received a very handsome assortment of goods consisting of superfine cloths, cashmeres and coatings of all colours. Patent water proof Cloths, Silk and woolen Mouselins, Tolinettes, 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.
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. 12. eptf.
To Rent on moderate terms.
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE ON South Capitol Street—in front is a large store completely fitted up for the wet and dry goods business, with a Parlor adjoining, which may be used separate from the House, and leave sufficient room for the accommodation of a private family—a kitchen with servants room over—with a small smoke House adjoining—three stall stable and enclosed garden. Enquire of Mr. CHARLES VARDEN, New Jersey Avenue, or on the premises, of THOMAS JONES. Nov. 25. tf.
FOR SALE.
A likely young NEGRO WOMAN. A GOOD House servant—Enquire at the Office of the National Intelligencer. A L S O,
TO LET—A convenient Two story Brick dwelling House, &c. near the Capitol—Enquire as above. Nov. 22. tf.
MILLINERY STORE.
FRANCIS PIC takes the liberty to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of George Town and Washington, that MARY ANN PIC will open this day a handsome and elegant assortment of MILLINERY GOODS, which joined to the former assortment, will make a very complete one. Among the new goods she has brought with her the following, viz. Spanish mantles of the newest fashion, ridiculous, quilted great coats of different colors, shoes of all colors, gloves embroidered with gold, elegant lace bonnets, spencers, silk drapery sleeves, flowers of all description, ornaments, trimmings, dressed bonnets, all sorts of perfumes, ladies and gentlemen's silk stockings, handsome fans, shawles, children's play things, elegant pocket books, &c. &c. Nov. 28th. 3t.

(Continued.)
50. From Richmond by Goshill, Grenada bridge, Amelia c. h. Perkin- ville, Painesville, Ligon-town and James- town to Farmville once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 8 a. m. arrive at Farmville on Thursday by 8 p. m. Leave Farmville on Friday at 8 a. m. arrive at Richmond on Saturday by 8 p. m.
51. From Petersburg by Nameke- bridge, Nottaway c. h. Hungary-town, Double-bridge, Hayleighburg, Brooking- ton, Willisville, Bibbs-ferry, and Scotts- burg to Halifax c. h. once a week. Leave Petersburg every Wednesday at 2 p. m. arrive at Willisville on Saturday by 9 a. m. arrive at Halifax c. h. by 5 p. m. Returning —Leave Halifax c. h. every Saturday at 9 p. m. arrive at Wil- lisville on Sunday by 2 p. m. at Peter- burg the next Wednesday by 10 a. m.
52. From Harrisville by Field's-mill, Quallville, M c Farland's, Lunenburg c. h. Christianville, Marshallville, Meek- insburg c. h. St. Tammany's, Geesbridge, Edmundton and Field's-mill to Harris- ville once a week. Leave Harrisville ev- ery Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at Mar- shallville on Wednesday at 5 p. m. Leave Marshallville on Thursday at 6 a. m. 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. arrive at Halifax by 6 p. m. Returning —Leave Halifax ev- ery Thursday and Sunday at 6 a. m. ar- rive at Bellefield by noon. Leave Bellefield every Tuesday and Friday at 1 p. m. ar- rive at Harrisville by 6 p. m.
54. From Petersburg by Suffolk c. h. Jerusalem and Cross-roads to Murfrees- boro, N. C. once a week. Leave Peter- burg every Friday at 9 a. m. arrive at Murfreesboro, N. C. on Saturday by 8 p. m. Leave Murfreesboro every Wed- nesday at 4 a. m. arrive at Petersburg on Thursday by 4 p. m.
55. From Bowling Green by Bails- ville, Creek-bridge, Broadus's Mills, Harrisonville, New-town, Dunkirk, Wal- kerton, 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. arrive at New Kent c. h. by 3 p m. Leave New Kent c. h. every Thursday at 4 p. m. arrive at Bowling Green the next Saturday by 10 a. m.
56. From Richmond by Hanover- town and Dunkirk to Tappahannock once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 2 p. m. arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday at 7 a. m. Leave Dunkirk at 8 a. m. and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p. m. Leave Tappahannock every Tues- day at 6 a. m. arrive at Richmond on Wednesday at 9 a. m.
57. From Tappahannock to Rich- mond c. h. once a week. Leave Tappa- hannock every Friday at 6 a. m. arrive at Richmond c. h. by 11 a. m. Leave Rich- mond c. h. every Friday at 1 p. m. 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 5 a. m. arrive at Matthews c. h. on Fri- day by 6 p. m. Leave Matthews c. h. ev- ery Saturday at 6 a. m. arrive at Dunkirk on Sunday by 6 p. m.
59. From Smithfield by Jerusalem and the Cross-roads to Bellefield once a week. Leave Bellefield every Thursday at 5 a. m. arrive at Smithfield on Friday by 11 a m. Leave Smithfield every Friday at 1 p. m. arrive at Bellefield on Saturday by 7 p. m.
60. From Norfolk by Kempville N W R Bridge, Tull's Creek, N C Indian- town, Jonesburg, Elizabeth City, Nixon- town and Hertford to Edenton N C once a week. Leave Norfolk every Saturday noon, and arrive at Edenton, N C, the next Thursday by 10 a. m. Leave Eden- ton every Thursday at 2 p. m. arrive at Norfolk next Saturday by 8 a. m.
IN NORTH CAROLINA.
61. From Suffolk by Edenton, Plymouth and Washington to Newbern twice a week. Leave Suffolk every Monday and Friday at 1 p. m. arrive at Edenton on Tuesday and Saturday at 1 p. m. Leave Edenton at 2 p. m. arrive at Plymouth on Wednesday and Sunday at 6 a. m. arrive at Washington by 6 p m. Leave Washington at 7 p. m. and arrive at Newbern on Thursday and Monday by 4 p. m. Returning —Leave Newbern every Friday and Tuesday at 5 a. m. arrive at Washington by 5 p. m. Leave Washington at 6 p. m. arrive at Plymouth on Saturday and Wednes- day by 4 p. m. Leave Plymouth at half past 4 p. m. arrive at Edenton on Sunday and Thursday by 9 a. m. Leave Edenton at half past 9 a. m. arrive at Suffolk on Monday and Friday at 9 a. m.
62. From Halifax, by Northampton c. h. Princeton, Murfreesboro, Winton Coleraine, Pitch Landing and Windsor to Edenton once a week. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at 5 a. m. arrive at Eden- ton on Thursday by 10 a. m. Leave Eden- ton every Thursday at 2 p. m. arrive at Halifax on Saturday by 8 p. m.
63. From Warrenton by Jonesville
Halifax, Scotland Neck, Hogton, Wil- iam's-town, Daily's, Plymouth and Wal- hington c. h. to Scuppernong once a week. Leave Warrenton every Monday at 6 a. m. arrive at Halifax by 7 p. m. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at Scuppernong Thursday by 11 a. m. Returning —Leave Scuppernong every Thursday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Hal- ifax the next Saturday by 7 p. m. Leave Halifax on Sunday at 6 a. m. arrive at Warrenton by 6 p. m.
64. From Warrenton by William's- boro to Hillsboro once a week. Leave Hillsboro every Sunday at 5 p. m. arrive at Warrenton on Monday by 8 p. m. Leave Warrenton every Tuesday at 4 a m. arrive at Hillsboro on Wednesday 8 a. m.
65. From Louisburg by Nash C. H., Tarboro and Greenville to Washington once a week. Leave Louisburg every Monday at 2 p. m. arrive at Tarboro on Tuesday by 6 p. m. Leave Tarboro every Wednesday at 6 a. m. arrive at Wash- ington on Thursday by 10 a. m. Leave Washington every Thursday at 2 p. m. arrive at Tarboro on Friday by 6 p. m. Leave Tarboro every Saturday 8 p. m. arrive at Louisburg on Monday by 10 a. m.
66. From Halifax to Tarboro once a week. Leave Tarboro every Monday at 6 a. m. arrive at Halifax by 6 p. m. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at Tarboro by 6 p. m.
67. From Raleigh by Smithfield, Waynesboro, Green c. h. and Kingston to Newbern once a week. Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 8 a. m. arrive at New- bern on Friday by 10 a. m. Leave New- bern every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Ra- leigh on Monday by 6 p. m.
68. From Raleigh by Haywood'sboro, Chatham c. h. Chapelhill, Hillsboro, O- range c. h. Martinville, Salem and Lex- ington to Salisbury once a week. Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 2 a. m. arrive at Hillsboro on Wednesday by 8 a. m. Leave Hillsboro at 10 a. m. arrive at Sa- lem on Thursday by 3 p. m. Leave Sa- lem at 4 p. m. and arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 a. m. Returning —Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Salem on Saturday by 8 a. m. Leave Salem at 9 a. m. arrive at Raleigh the next Sunday by 6 p. m. Leave Raleigh at 5 p. m. arrive at Salisbury on Monday by 5 p. m.
69. From Salem by Bethania, Hunt- ville, Rockford and Wilkes to Morgan- town once a week. Leave Salem every Thursday at 4 p. m. arrive at Morgan- town the next Sunday by 6 p. m. Leave Morgan-town every Monday at 8 a. m. arrive at Salem next Thursday by 11 a. m.
70. From Morgan-town by Asbury, the Warm Springs, Newport, T. and Cheeks Cross Roads T. to Orrville, T. once a week. Leave Morgan-town ev- ery Monday at 6 a. m. arrive at Orrville on Thursday by 10 a. m. Leave Orr- ville every Thursday at 2 p. m. arrive at Morgan-town the next Sunday by 6 p m.
71. From Salisbury by Statesville, Charlotte and Lancaster S C to Camden S C and from thence by Lancaster, Char- lotte and Cabarrus c. h. to Salisbury once a week. Leave Salisbury every Friday at noon, arrive at Charlotte on Saturday by noon. Leave Charlotte at 1 p. m. ar- rive at Camden, S C, the next Monday by 7 p. m. Leave Camden every Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at Charlotte on Wed- nesday by 8 p. m. Leave Charlotte every Thursday at 6 a. m. arrive at Salisbury the next Friday by 10 a. m.
72. From Charlotte by Hunterville and Lincoln to Morganton, once a week. Leave Charlotte every Saturday at 2 P M, arrive at Morganton on Sun- day by 8 P M—Leave Morganton every Monday at 8 A M, arrive at Charlotte on Tuesday by 7 P M.
73. From Morganton by Rutherford- ton and Gowen's Store to Greenville c. h. S C, once a week. Leave Morganton every Monday at 6 A M, arrive at Green- ville 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 Ary, Scull Camp, Grayson c. h. and Au- stinville to Wythe c. h. Va, once a week. Leave Salem every Saturday at 9 A M, arrive at Wythe c. h. on Monday by 7 P M—Leave Wythe c. h. Tuesday at 6 A M, arrive at Salem on Thursday by 6 P M.
75. From Hillsboro' by Mount Tir- zah, Person c. h. Leesburg, Caswell c. h., Lenox Cattle and Rockingham to Ger- mantown, once a week. Leave Hillsboro' every Wednesday at 10 A M, arrive at Germanton the next Saturday by 10 A M—Leave Germanton every Saturday at 2 P M, arrive at Hillsboro' on Tuesday by 6 P M.
76. From Newbern by Trenton and Richland to Wilmington, once a week. Leave Newbern every Tuesday at 5 A M, arrive at Wilmington on Thursday by 10 A M—Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 2 P M, and arrive at New- bern on Saturday by 7 P M.
77. From Fayetteville by Elizabeth- town to Wilmington, and from thence by South Washington and Sampson c. h to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fay- etteville every Tuesday at 6 A M, ar- rive at Wilmington on Wednesday by 7 P M—Leave Wilmington every Thurs-
day at noon, arrive at Fayetteville on Saturday by 8 P M.
78. From Fayetteville by Ander- ville to Wilmington, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Friday at 6 A M, ar- rive at Wilmington Saturday by 6 P M. Leave Wilmington every Monday at 7 A M, arrive at Fayetteville on Tuesday by 7 P M.
79. From Fayetteville by Moore c. h., Carthage, Randolph c. h. Salisbury, Tin- dalville, Wadeboro' and Richmond c. h to Fayetteville, once a week, and the contrary route the next week, so as to carry the mail alternately once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 8 A M, arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 A M—Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 P M, arrive at Fayetteville on Mon- day by 5 P M.
IN SOUTH-CAROLINA.
80. From Fayetteville, N C, by Lum- berton, Barfield, Portersferry, Lynch- ville, Jeffries and the Clayhouse to Lynch- ville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Thursday at 2 P M, arrive at Lynchville on Saturday by 8 P M—Leave Lynchville on Sunday 4 A M, and arrive at George- town by 6 P M—Leave Georgetown every Monday at 9 A M, arrive at Lynch- ville by 8 P M—Leave Lynchville on Tuesday at 4 A M, arrive at Fayette- ville the next Thursday by 10 A M.
81. From Richmond c. h. N C, by Parker's ferry, Chatham, Cheraw c. h., Bentonville, Darlington c. h. Pauley- ville, Jeffries and the Clayhouse to Lynch- ville, once a week. Leave Lynchville every Tuesday at 4 A M, arrive at Rich- mond c. h. on Thursday by 11 A M— Leave Richmond c. h. every Thursday at 1 P M, arrive at Lynchville on Saturday by 8 P M.
82. From Charlotte, N C, Beggar's ferry and Hill's iron works to York c. h., S C, once a week. Leave Charlotte c. h. every Sunday at 6 A M, arrive at York c. h. by 6 P M—Leave York c. h. every Saturday at 6 A M, arrive at Charlotte by 6 P M.
83. From Camden by Statesburg, Jamesville, Nelson's ferry and Monk's Corner to Charleston, three times a week. May 1 to Nov. 1—Leave Camden every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday at 2 A M, and arrive at Charleston in 32 hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 A M— Returning —Leave Charleston every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 P M, and arrive at Camden in 33 hours on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11 P M.
84. From Columbia by Winnboro', Cheraw c. h. York c. h. Pinckneyville, Uni- on c. h. Spartanburg, Greenville c. h., Reedy Shoal river, Pickensville, Laurens c. h. Belfast and Newbury c. h. to Colum- bia, once a week. Leave Columbia every Monday at 5 A M, arrive at York on Tuesday by 7 P M—Leave York c. h. at half past 7 P M, and arrive at Green- ville c. h. on Thursday by 8 P M—Leave Greenville c. h. on Friday at 4 A M, and arrive at Columbia on Sunday by 6 P M.
85. From Edgefield c. h. by Amos Rich- ardson's, Cambridge, Southampton, Ab- beville c. h. and Rocky River to Pendle- ton c. h. once a week. Leave Edgefield c. h. every Wednesday at 11 A M, arrive at Pendleton c. h. next Saturday by 4 P M—Leave Pendleton c. h. every Saturday at 9 P M, arrive at Edgefield c. h. next Wednesday by 9 A M.
86. From George-town to Charleston once a week. Leave George-town every Monday at 9 A M, arrive at Charleston on Tuesday by noon. Leave Charleston every Saturday noon, arrive at George- town on Sunday by 8 P M.
87. From Statesburg by Sumpter- ville, Salem and Kingstree to Will-town, once a week. Leave Will-town every Tues- day at 6 A M, arrive at Statesburg on Wednesday at 6 P M—Leave Statesburg every Thursday at 6 A M, and arrive at Will-town on Friday at 7 P M.
88. From Augusta by the Upper Three Runs, Steel Creek, Lower Three Runs and Black Swamp to Coosawhatchie, once a week. Leave Coosawhatchie every Sun- day at 6 A M, arrive at Augusta on Tuesday by 6 P M—Leave Augusta every Thursday at 8 A M, arrive at 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- boro', once a week. Leave Augusta every Mon- day at 8 A M, arrive at Clarkboro' on Thursday by 10 A M—Leave Clark- boro' every Thursday at 2 P M, arrive at Augusta next Monday at 4 A M.
90. From Augusta by Columbia c. h., Washington, Greenboro', Richard- sonville, Sparta, George-town and Warrent- on to Louisville, once a week. Leave Augusta every Monday at 2 P M, arrive at Louisville on Thursday by 5 P M— Returning —Leave Louisville every Fri- day at 6 A M, arrive at Augusta next Monday by 10 A M.
91. From Louisville by Saunderville to Fort Wilkinson, once a week. Leave Louisville every Friday at 4 A M, arrive at Fort Wilkinson by 6 P M— Return- ing —Leave Fort Wilkinson every Sat- urday at 8 A M, arrive at Louisville by 8 P M.
IN TENNESSEE.
92. From Sullivan c. h. by Jonesboro' Greenville, Cheeks Cross Roads and Dandridge to Knoxville once a week. Leave Sullivan c. h. every Friday at 6 A M, arrive at Knoxville next Monday
by 10 A M—Leave Knoxville every Monday at 2 P M, arrive at Sullivan c. h. next Thursday by 6 P M.
93. From Orsville by Powell's Valley Robinson's Mills, at the foot of Cumber- land Mountain, Hazel-patch, Richmond and Jessamine c. h. to Lexington once a week. Leave Orsville every Saturday noon, arrive at Lexington the next Tuesday by 6 P M—Leave Lexington every Tuesday at 4 A M, arrive at Orsville the next Saturday 7 A M—
94. From Knoxville by Sevierville to Newport once a week. Leave Knoxville every Saturday at 6 A M, arrive at New- port Sunday by noon. Leave Newport every Thursday at noon, arrive at Knox- ville on Friday by 6 P M.
95. From Knoxville to Maryville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Sat- urday at 6 A M, arrive at Maryville by 11 A M—Leave Maryville every Saturday at 1 P M, arrive at Knoxville by 6 P M.
96. From Knoxville by Campbell's station, South West Point, Fort Blount, Dixon's Springs, Cragfont and Hender- sonville to Nashville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 2 P M, arrive at Nashville on Monday by 8 P M—Leave Nashville every Monday at 5 A M, ar- rive at Knoxville on Friday by 10 A M.
97. From Springfield by Port Royal and Clarksville to Palmyra once a week. Leave Springfield every Saturday at 6 A M, arrive at Palmyra by 4 P M— Leave Palmyra every Saturday at 8 A M, and arrive at Springfield next day by 7 P M.
NOTES.
1. The Post-master-General may ex- pedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate com- pensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is speci- fied.
3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in ar- riving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such de- pending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incur- red.
4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person, making proposals, desires to carry news- papers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry it with that emolument and for what sum without that emolument.
5. Should any person, making propo- sals, desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals, the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.
6. Persons making proposals are de- sired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of February, May, August and November, one month after the expiration of each quarter.
7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.
8. Where the proposer intends to con- vey the mail in the body of a stage car- riage, he is desired to state it in his propo- sals.
9. The Post-master General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three fail- ures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.
10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next; and are to continue in force for one year from that time.
GIDEON GRANGER, Post-master General.
General Post-Office, Washington City, Nov. 5, 1802. } ept 15
170,038 Acres of Land.
THIS body of land, in one entire and in- clusive survey, is offered for sale to any individual or company, who may incline to purchase for the purposes of settlement and emigration. It is situated in the state of Vir- ginia, on the Great Kenawha River, Mont- gomery county, and is distinguished by the name of "The Great Bend of the Kenawha," being intersected by the Piney river, Great and Little Bluestone rivers, Coal river, and uyandot river, as also by numerous other creeks and waters, running into said rivers. Numerous mill-sites, inexhaustible bodies of coal, and great appearances of ores, metals, salt springs and salt licks, are to be found on this tract, besides which, sugar may be made thereon to any amount, the sugar recond bou- ing in almost every part.
For fertility of soil, growth of timber, fi- ness for cultivation, salubrity of climate, and natural advantages, this body of land stands unrivalled by any tract of equal quantity in Western America; it will be submitted for sale to an entire purchaser, until the first day of June next, on very advantageous terms; after which, it cannot be disposed of at any price, the present proprietor being compelled to a di- vision thereof. An indisputable title will be given, and for further particulars, as to terms of sale and payment, enquire of JOHN BECK- LEY, Esq. Clerk to the House of Represen- tatives of the United States, at the city of Washington.
November 1, 1802. } 3f
TO RENT,
After the last day of the present month.
THE HOUSE now in the tenure of Doctor BULLOCK, situated between the six and seven Buildings—it is calculated for a store & dwelling, it being a corner house, three stories high—ALSO, a good stable and coach house a well inclosed garden, &c.
For terms, application may be made to the Subscriber,
JOEL BROWN. Nov. 17. tf.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
THAT elegant three story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of Fais & Frederick Street in George Town: lately occupied by Mr. Picuon.
Likewise,
THE two well finished three story BRICK HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mr. SAMUEL H. SMITH, Printer, on the Penn- sylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town. Geo. Town, Oct. 20. tf.
TO RENT,
And possession given immediately, A TWO STORY brick house on F Street near the War Office, containing two parlors, six bed rooms, and a kitchen, with an excellent garden, coach house, stable, &c.— The house is newly painted and papered; it was formerly occupied by Mr. Dexter, and lately by Mr. John Brown. Enquire of Cle- ment Dorsey, Esq. George-Town; or of the subscriber, who has for sale a well finished three story brick house opposite the Six Build- ings, and a variety of City Lots in the most eligible situations. The above House will be sold for less than any gentleman could build it. The payments will be made easy on the whole or the above property.
WILLIAM DYER. April 7, 1802. eptf
Building Materials will be taken in part payment. W. D.
FOR SALE.
Stock and Common Bricks, Scantling, Firewood, Slate, Coals.
Apply to JAMES O'BRIEN, Carrollsburg. Oct. 29. peam
City Hotel, BROADWAY NEW-YORK.
THE Subscriber most respectfully informs his friends and the public, that the above Hotel will be open on the first of May en- suing, when their patronage is earnestly solic- ited. He avails himself of this opportunity to return his sincere and grateful thanks to those societies, parties, and gentlemen, who have given him their support, and assures them that a continuance of their favors will be a stimulus to future exertions to please; and that the utmost attention shall be given for their comfort and accommodation.
Boarding may be had by the day, week, month, or year. Families travelling, may be elegantly accommodated with lodging and sit- ting rooms; and, if preferred, have dinners &c. in their apartments.
The Hotel being so well known, it is almost useless to say, that it is situated in one of the most healthy and pleasant parts of the city; commanding an extensive view in every di- rection, not only of the city itself, but also of the Narrows, the North and East Rivers, the state of New-Jersey, York and Long-Islands, &c. &c.
A handsome coffee-room will be fitted up in the principal story; where gentlemen may have tea, coffee, chocolate, soups, and re- freshments 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 fur- nished. An ordinary every day at half past 2 o'clock, by the public's obedient servant, JOHN LOVETT.
N. B. Rooms to let by the month or year. April 21, 1802. eptf
The George Town and Annapolis STAGE,
WILL commence on the first Monday in October next to run three times a week; leave Annapolis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and return from George Town every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday— Fare and allowance as usual.
JOSEPH SEMMES, JOHN SMITH.
This is intended to accommodate such gen- tlemen and ladies as are going to and from Frederick and Hager's-Town. October 11th, 1802. tf.
The Subscriber has for Sale,
London particular Madeira Wine, in pipes and quarter casks; West-India Rum in bds. and barrels; Brown Sugar of excellent quality; and 55 bbls. of Or- ange Beef. WM. BRENT. Washington, Nov. 12. tf.
Members of Congress, Tra- vellers, and those gentlemen whose busi-