The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1802-03-15 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. II.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCXI.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, MARCH 15th, 1802.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
National Intelligencer.
THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS, who were instructed to enquire into the expediency of repealing the laws laying duties on stills and domestic distilled spirits, on refined sugars, licenses to retailers, sales at auction, pleasurable carriages, stamped vellum, parchment and paper, and postage on newspapers,
REPORT—
THAT the whole amount of revenue arising from those duties, exclusive of postage on News-papers, as appears by the statements laid before the House by the Secretary of the Treasury, in the early stage of the session, did not exceed for the year 1800 925,000 dollars; after deducting the amount of drawbacks paid on the exportation of domestic distilled spirits and refined sugar during that year: which sum is chargeable with an expence of collection equal to 137,000 dollars, exclusive of the expenses of the offices of inspectors of survey, which have been abolished. The nett revenue arising from those duties may, therefore, be estimated at 792,000 dollars: but if from this sum be deducted the duties accruing on stamps, which, as under the existing laws they will cease to be collected after the fourth of March next, cannot be enumerated among the permanent internal duties, the whole nett revenue produced from those duties may be estimated at a sum not exceeding 710,000 dollars, chargeable with an expense of collection equal to 120,000 dollars. To produce, therefore, into the treasury somewhat less than 600,000 dollars, an expense must be incurred more than equal to a fifth of that sum; and upwards of four-hundred revenue officers, exclusive of the inspectors, must be maintained at the public charge. The continuance of a revenue drawn from the people on such terms, can, in the opinion of your committee, be justified only by an imperious necessity: a necessity which, in their estimation, does not at present, and is not hereafter, likely to exist.
Of the proceeds of those duties more than 500,000 dollars arise from the tax on distillation; 372,000 of which are paid by 22,000 country stills, scattered over the immense territory of the United States: 65,000 other dollars are the product of 13,000 retailer's licenses. These facts demonstrate the difficulty and even the impossibility of materially lessening the expenses of collection, so long as the subjects from which the revenue is to be drawn, are so thinly dispersed over this widely extended country: and the annexed communication from the commissioner of the revenue, will explain the deficiency which is likely to occur on the most productive branch of those duties, unless provisions are adopted which, by laying the tax on the quantity actually distilled, will require additional officers to the augmentation of the present heavy charges of collection, and a multiplication of oaths, thereby lessening the security of that sanction and endangering the public morals. The abolition of one class of these duties, by materially diminishing their product, without affecting in the same degree the expense of collection, would be a strong additional argument for the abrogation of all: and when it is recollected that some of those which it might be the most desirable to retain are, even now, subjects of taxation in the several states, the committee perceive no substantial objection to releasing entirely to the states objects of revenue which to them may be equally desirable and productive; since to them the collection can be attended with little additional charge, and since to the federal government exclusively belongs the most fruitful source of revenue which the union affords. A wise policy, it is believed, will therefore induce the United States to abstain, wherever practicable, from exercising the right of taxation on those subjects over which the individual states possess a concurrent right. Other reasons concur in producing an opinion favorable to the repeal of those duties. They consist—
 1. In the vexation and oppression of many of them, some of which are peculiarly obnoxious to our citizens.  2. In the nature of excise, which is hostile to the genius of a free people.  3. In their tendency to multiply offices and increase the patronage of the executive. This effect alone would forbid the retention of the internal taxes, and a reduction, to an equal amount, of the impost on articles of the first necessity: since, by that measure, not one of the host of officers employed in their collection would be reduced. 
None of the foregoing considerations, however, could have induced your committee to recommend a repeal of these taxes, was it apprehended that, by the measure, the punctual compliance with the public engagements could be endangered. But believing additional taxes to be unnecessary for defraying the annual charges of government, at the present rate
of expenditure, they conceive that a reduction of that expenditure will justify a proportionate reduction of the public burthens! A contrary doctrine would imply an urgent necessity for an increase of the existing taxes, should no retrenchment be made in the permanent public expenditure. By the annexed letter of the Secretary at War it will appear that a sum exceeding 400,000 dollars will be saved on the army alone. By the estimate of the Secretary of the Navy the expenditure for the current year is estimated at 200,000 dollars less than that of the year 1801. Of this sum not more than six-hundred thousand dollars are applicable to objects of permanent expense. It follows, therefore, that a sum exceeding the whole amount of the internal duties will be saved in the permanent expenditure of those two departments alone; even should future circumstances compel us to keep up our armament in the Mediterranean.
On the subject of the postage on newspapers, the committee are of opinion, that it would be unadvisable to take off that tax, inasmuch as it is insignificant in amount, and is the means of insuring the safe delivery of newspapers to their respective subscribers.
From these various considerations, the committee respectfully submit the following bill to repeal the laws laying duties on stills and domestic distilled spirits; on refined sugar; licenses to retailers; sales at auction; pleasurable carriages; and stamped vellum, parchment and paper.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 2, 1802.
SIR,
IN the report submitted by this department to Congress, on the 18th of December last, a reference was made, on the subject of the internal revenues, to the annual report of the commissioner of the revenue, which was not then completed, but was transmitted to the House on the 21st of the same month. A statement marked (M) was, however, annexed to the report of the 18th December, purporting to be an abstract of the commissioner's report. Having discovered an error in that statement, I now beg leave to rectify it.
The expenses of collection of the permanent internal duties are there stated, for the year 1800, at 139,500 dollars and 61 cents, and those of the stamp duties at 10,849 dollars and 38 cents; instead of which the expenses of collection of all the internal duties, including stamps, ought to have been stated at 139,500 dollars and 61 cents, and those of the permanent duties at only 128,651 dollars and 23 cents.
I will take this opportunity of observing, 1st, That those expenses include only the gross emoluments of the supervisors and other subordinate officers employed in the collection of the duties, but embrace neither the salaries of the commissioner of the revenue, superintendent of stamps, clerks and stampers, nor the expense of purchasing paper for stamps: 2dly, That the drawbacks on exported spirits seem to have been estimated too low in the statement (M) for the year 1800, by a sum of about 6000 dollars; and 3dly, That that statement being made for the year 1800, no notice was there taken of the saving resulting from the suppression of eighteen inspectors effected last summer by the President. The gross emoluments of those eighteen inspectors amounted, for the year 1800, to dolls. 19,823 36; but as, on account of that arrangement, some extra allowances to some of the supervisors and collectors may be necessary, the actual saving may not be estimated at more than 15,000 dollars. The corrected estimate of the expense of collection of the internal duties, herein enclosed, will shew that the expenses of collection on the permanent duties ought to have been stated, for the year 1800, at about 19 per cent. and those on all the internal duties, stamps included, for the same year, at about 16 1/2 per cent; but that, if the offices of inspectors, lately suppressed, had been abolished at that time, those expenses would have been reduced for that year to 17 per cent. on the permanent duties, and to 15 per cent. on all the internal duties, stamps included; which last calculation may be considered as the true rate of the expenses of collection at the present time.
About three fifths of those expenses consist of salaries, allowances for clerks, and other expenditures equally applicable to all the different species of duties. The remaining two fifths consist of commissions which do not vary more than one per cent. between one species of duties and another. The lowest nominal commission is that allowed in Massachusetts and Rhode-Island, on spirits distilled from foreign materials, and amounts only to 5 per cent; but as it is paid on the whole amount distilled, that is to say, as well on the quantity exported and
which pays no duty, as to that actually consumed and, liable to duty, the real commission on the amount paying duty is not less than 7 1/2 per cent. (exclusively of the general charge of salaries, &c.) The commission on duties upon country stills is also 7 1/2 per cent. that on the four other permanent duties 6 1/2 per cent. These are exclusively of the commissions heretofore allowed to the inspectors now abolished.
Whether the expenses of collection may not be diminished even beyond what has been effected by the order of the President of last summer, it would be, perhaps, rash to assert; but I have no hesitation in saying that they can but be increased in proportion to the amount received, if some species of duties shall be abolished and some retained. The only exception is perhaps the stamp duty, which may be collected without the assistance of almost any other officers than venders of stamps, to whom the allowance of ten per cent. now made by law, would be sufficient. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. John Randolph, Esq. Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
Corrected estimate of the expenses of collection of the internal duties.
  Permanent duties (stamps excluded,)   Gross amount of 1800, 772,959 12   Deduct drawbacks, viz.   On 562,556 gallons spirits exported, 56,255 60   On refined sugar, estimated 5,882 93   62,138 53   Nett amount, 710,820 59   Expenses of collection per statement (M) 139,500 61   Deduct mistake now rectified, 10,849 38   128,651 23   Add expenses of commissioner of revenue's office, 6,600   Total, 135,251 23 
Which 135,251 dollars, on the nett amount of 710,820 dolls. makes the expense a little more than 19 per cent.
But if the saving resulting from having abolished the offices of inspection be taken into consideration, the result will be as follows:
  Total expenses per above, 135,251 23   Deduct—the total emoluments of the abolished inspectors for 1800 was, 19,823 36   But extra allowances necessary, estimated, 4,823 36 
15,000
Total, - 120,251 23
Which 120,251 23, on the nett amount of 710,820 dollars, makes the expense somewhat less than 17 per cent.
  All the duties, (stamps included,)   Gross amount in 1800, 993,661 82   Deduct, drawbacks per above 62,138 53   Purchase of paper for stamps, 6,000 
68,138 53
Nett amount, - - - - - 925,523 29
Expences of collection as per statement (M) rectified,
139,500
61
Add, expences of commissioner of revenue's office,
6,600
Do. of superintendent of stamps, (count. stampers included)
6,400
152,500 61
Which 152,500 61, on the nett amt. of 925,523 29, makes the expense a little less than 16 1/2 per cent.
But if the saving resulting from the inspectors being abolished be taken into consideration,

Deducting from the expenses, viz. 152,500 61 The above stated saving, 15,000 Leaves for total expenses, 137,500 61 Which 137,500 61, on the nett amt. of 925,523 29, makes the expense a little less than 15 per cent.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Revenue Office, December 2, 1801.
SIR,
FOR your information I enclose sundry communications which have passed between the supervisor of Pennsylvania and myself, on the subject of improvements in the distilling business, which have been recently introduced by persons residing in Lancaster county. The notes which are attached to the drawings will fully explain the application of the machinery, which is said to be conformable to col. Anderson's patent.
I do not find that any considerable improvement in the form of the still itself has been attempted, the head and parts connected therewith are materially changed, and the alterations are calculated to answer very valuable purposes to the distiller. By means of the half globe, which is connected with the still-head by a pipe of four inches diameter, the capacity of the still is evidently augmented about one third, for which the distiller presumes that he is not chargeable with duty; by giving the steam room to ascend, the process may be greatly accelerated without the risque of boiling over and injuring the quality of the spirit.
The immersion of the half globe (or condenser, as it is called) in the mashing tub, for the purpose of heating the wash, saves much time, as it would be impracticable to bring a still to boil, in the ordinary way, in less than half an hour.
As there is no unusual waste of material, nor an increased consumption of fuel, distillers must be great gainers by the new mode; provided they are established in a plentiful country, or where they meet with few impediments in obtaining supplies of grain. Under those advantages I consider the following as nearly a correct result of the business, as it relates to the present excise system.
C. Gaffman's distillery, consisting of two stills, viz. 107 gallons, 54 do. for doubling.
161 gallons at 54 cents per an. is dolls. 86 94 cents.
These stills produce at present from 50 to 54 gallons of spirit per diem, if employed three hundred working days in the year, at 50 gallons each, is 15,000 gallons at \frac{1}{2} of one cent per gallon of spirit, 90 dollars.
I am, with respect,
Your obedient servant,
WILLIAM MILLER,
Commissioner of the Revenue.
The honorable Secretary of the Treasury.
PHILADELPHIA, October 26, 1801.
SIR,
I am honored with your favor of the 17th instant, relative to printed stamps. The instructions contained in it shall be strictly attended to.
My weekly return, which I enclose, will shew what cash I have on hand, deposited in the banks. I should have passed it to the credit of the Treasurer of the United States last week, but I expected Mr. Duane would have called on me for the sum I was directed to pay him. I presume his engagements in the circuit court have hitherto prevented him from attending to this business.
The enclosed letter from M. Graeff, I beg leave to transmit to you. If the subject should be tho't to be of sufficient consequence it will perhaps be necessary to lay it before the honorable Secretary. I have written to Mr. Graeff, and requested him to furnish me with every necessary information on the subject.
I am, very respectfully,
SIR,
Your most obedient servant,
P. MUHLENBERG.
WILLIAM MILLER, Esq. Commissioner of the Revenue.
LANCASTER, October 16, 1801.
SIR,
IT is my duty, as a collector of the revenue of this county, to give every information respecting the new patent distilling invention of Mr. A. Anderson: there are now in this country upwards of 30 distilleries; they are getting into York county and Franklin; they can run their stills from 12 to 14 times in twenty-four hours, where the others run theirs but three or four times, and save wood by it, and pay no more duty than before: there are a great many distillers complaining, those patent distillers are generally wealthy people and able to lay in a stock of grain; by that means it injures those distillers that make their livelihood by it. It will injure the revenue in
this county for this year from three to four thousand dollars. If you should think proper to lay it before Congress at the next session, I will furnish you with every particular in what way this machinery is constructed, and in what manner it operates.
I am, sir, with respect,
Your humble servant,
JACOB GRAEFF,
Collector.
Gen. P. MUHLENBERG.
Letter written on the 10th November 1801, to P. Muhlenberg, Esq.
"I have received collector Graeff's communication of the 16th ult. In order that no time may be lost in ascertaining whether the distillers alluded to possess the advantages which have been ascribed to them; let the collector of Lancaster county visit one or more of the distilleries, and obtain an accurate description of such stills as are now in use. Having taken the dimensions of the still, its head, worm, and other appendages, let him attend to the process, examine its contents and note the number of discharges and quantity of spirits produced in a given time. To convey his ideas more completely, let a drawing of the still and all the implements which are used in distillation be made out and transmitted with such observations as occur during the examination."
"If practicable, in the course of an experiment of this kind it may be well to discover, whether the wastage of materials and fuel is less or more, than when the business is conducted in the usual way. When your information upon these points is complete, I hope to be favoured with an answer."
(Signed) "WILLIAM MILLER."
LANCASTER, November 24, 1801.
SIR,
I received your favor of the 21st ultimo, in answer to my communications of the 16th, relative to patent distilleries, wherein you request me to furnish you with all the information I can obtain; also, your favor of the 17th instant, requesting me to pay immediate attention to a copy of a letter from William Miller, commissioner of the revenue, dated the 10th, on the operation of Anderson's patent stills, to which I now inclose you the drawing of the still and the manner in which it operates: the disadvantages that arise from these stills, in this county are, that there are a great many furnaces and forges, and a great number of horses that consume a great deal of grain; the distillers who have these stills are generally wealthy, and buy up the grain in great quantities, which prevent those distillers, who distill in the common way, from entering their stills. The advantages are so great, that they can afford to give more for the rye than the common distiller, and yet get the same price for their whiskey: there are a number of poor people who make their livelihood by distilling, and on account of the grain are obliged to quit. I am, sir, with respect, your humble servant,
JACOB GRAEFF, Collector.
Gen. P. MUHLENBERG, supervisor:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, January 6, 1802.
SIR,
I have the honor to enclose, for the information of the committee of Ways and Means, a copy of an order of the President of the United States, abolishing sundry offices of inspectors of the internal revenue, and erecting a new district, to include the two territories of Indiana and north-west of the river Ohio. Heretofore those have, as a distinct survey, made part of the same district, which included the state of Kentucky, and been under the superintendence of the supervisor residing in that state.
That arrangement, made whilst the population of those two territories was so inconsiderable that hardly any revenue could be derived from them, although always incompetent to the complete execution of the revenue laws, had now, on account of the great increase of population, become extremely inconvenient in practice.
The laws which have authorised the President to erect new districts, not giving him, since the act of 11th July, 1798, the power of fixing the compensation of officers employed in the collection of the internal revenues, it remains with Congress to determine whether any, and if any, what compensation shall be allowed to the supervisor of that district. It is of some importance that this should be ascertained, as, in the mean while, the duties of supervisor are done by an inspector, who, under existing laws, has no power to fill the vacancies in the offices of collectors. I have honor to be very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The honorable JOHN RANDOLPH, junior, Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
[The order referred to having been already published, supersedes the necessity of republication.]
SIR,
January 27, 1802.
AGREEABLY to the request of the committee of Ways and Means, I have calculated the relative expense necessary for the support of the present military establishment, and the proposed peace establishment, and find the difference very little more or less than five hundred thousand dollars annually.
I am, sir, with real respect,
Your humble servant, H. DEARBORN.
Mr. JOHN RANDOLPH.
ESTIMATE of the sum requisite for the naval service for the year 1802.
Annual expense of a Frigate of 44 guns.
Pay of the officers, subsistence of ditto; pay of the seamen, 120 able seamen, 142 ordinary, 30 boys; provisions, medicine, instruments, hospital stores, contingent expenses, 99,615 dollars.
Frigate of 36 guns.
Pay of the officers, subsistence of do; pay of the seamen, 100 able, 107 ordinary, 30 boys; provisions, medicine, instruments, hospital stores, contingent expenses, 84,980 dollars.
Annual expense of a Frigate of 32 guns.
Pay of the officers, subsistence of do; pay of the seamen, 60 able seamen, 73 ordinary do, 30 boys; provisions, medicine, instruments, hospital stores, contingent expenses, 65,895 dollars 74 cents.
Frigate of 32 guns, smaller.
Pay of the officers, subsistence of do; pay of the seamen, 60 able, 57 ordinary, 30 boys; provision, medicine, instruments, hospital stores, contingencies, 58,655 dollars 28 cents.
Annual expense of a Schooner 12 to 14 guns.
Pay of the officers, subsistence of do; pay of the seamen, 20 able do, 14 ordinary do, 10 boys; provisions, medicine, instruments, hospital stores, contingent expenses, 21,651 69 cents.
Frigate of 44 or 36 guns, laid up in ordinary.
Pay of the officers, subsistence of do: pay of the seamen, provisions, contingent expenses, 6,334 dollars.
Annual expense of a Frigate of 32 guns, laid up in ordinary.
Pay of the officers, subsistence of do; pay of the seamen, provisions, contingent expenses 5,900 dollars.
Half pay to officers not in actual service.
  Three captains, at 50 dollars,  1,800    11 Lieutenants, at 20 do.  2,640    60 Midshipmen, at 9 50 do.  6,840    3 Surgeons, at 25 do.  900    3 Pursers, at 20 do.  720  
Dollars, 12,900
Annual expense of the marine corps.
Pay, Subsistence, provisions for the men included, Forage, clothing, military stores, contingent expenses, comprising quarters for the officers and barracks for the men at different stations, officers travelling expenses, transportation, quarter-master's stores, camp utensils, hospital stores, stationary, fuel, postage, straw, bedbunks, armourers, carpenter's bills, &c. 99,109 23 cents.
General estimate of the sum requisite for the naval service, for the year 1802.
  For the maintenance of two frigates of 44 guns, in actual service,  199,230    1 do. of 36 guns,  84,980    1 do. of 32 do.  65,895    1 schooner of 12 do.  21,651  
371,756
Add one third the expense of the frigates, for the operation of relieving, as it is presumed it will take 4 months to complete it, and for the relieved squadron to return and pay off the crews, during which period there will be 2 squadrons on full expense, only one of which however will have a schooner,
116,702
488,458
Frigates laid up in ordinary, 4 of 44 to 36 guns,
3 of 32 guns,
43,036
From which deduct 1 of 44 and 1 of 32, whilst relieving the squadron in actual service, say 4 months,
4,078
38,958
Half pay to officers not in active service,
12,900
Marine corps,
99,109
Compensation to navy agents, superintendents, clerks and storekeepers,
20,000
Procuring materials for 74 gun ships,
190,575
Improvement of Navy-yards, docks, and wharves,
50,000
900,000
Navy department Jan. 30, 1802.
ROBERT SMITH.

WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, March 15, 1802.
We had made some progress in Mr. RANDOLPH's Speech, which followed that of Mr. BAYARD, on the Judiciary Bill, when we received the Report of the Committee of Ways and Means on the repeal of the Internal Taxes, which we publish first to meet the public solicitude on that subject.
Now-Hampshire Election.
The inhabitants of Portsmouth have given their votes for Governor, Councillor, Senator and Representatives.
For Governor.
His Excellency J. T. Gilman, 145
Hon. J. Langdon, 549
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U. S.
THURSDAY, March 11, 1802.
The house went into a committee of the whole, on the report of the committee to whom was referred, the petition of sundry inhabitants of the state of Pennsylvania, settled on the lands claimed under grants from the state of Connecticut, antecedent to the trial before the court of commissioners between the state of Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
The report of the committee embraces an historical view of the Wyoming controversy, recites the act of Pennsylvania, for preventing intrusions upon land in Northampton, Northumberland, and Luzerne counties. The report then proceeds to state:
"The petitioners complain of these acts as unconstitutional, and pray that provision may be made by law for transferring the proceedings under these laws from the state courts of Pennsylvania to the courts of the United States; and that further provision may be made by law, that in the trial of any prosecution in virtue of the said acts the defendant may have a venire facias to summon juries from some state, other than Pennsylvania. Your committee conceive, that the right of jurisdiction was finally settled by the decree of Trenton, of the 30th December, 1782, and that by the decision of the circuit court for the district of Pennsylvania in April 1795, the whole question of the right of soil was fully taken up and decided by the court, in a case the most favorable for the defendant; which decision not having been revised and reversed, should also be considered as final and conclusive.
Your committee therefore upon the whole circumstances of the case, are of opinion, that the measures contemplated by the petitioners would tend very much to encrease the embarrassments already experienced by the the state Pennsylvania, in extending and enforcing its lawful jurisdiction over the lands in question, and that it would be highly inexpedient on the part of the United States to interfere with the regulations of the states in that respect, or to countenance, by any means whatever, any circumstance of subordination to the state authority.
Your committee are therefore of opinion, that the prayer of the petitioners ought not to be granted."
After a debate, the committee rose and reported their agreement to the report.
A motion was made and lost to recommit the report to a select committee.
It was then moved to postpone the further consideration of the report till the 1st day of November next.—Not carried.
The question was then taken on concurring with the committee of the whole in their report, by Yeas and Nays, and agreed to—Yeas 60—Nays 17.
FRIDAY, March 12, 1802.
MR. GRISWOLD moved that the house should go into a committee of the whole on the resolution laid by him yesterday on the table for indemnifying for French spoliations.
Motion lost without debate—yeas 35—Nays 39.
DR. LEIN reported from a committee appointed to take order in relation to the funeral of Nathaniel Hunter, delegate from the Mississippi Territory, who died last evening, and whose decease had been previously announced to the House, that it would be proper for the House to attend the funeral to-morrow at 12 o'clock.
Agreed to—and information thereof directed to be given to the Senate.
On motion of Mr. THOMAS, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for the extinction of state balances—Mr. Varnum in the chair.
On the principle of this bill a debate ensued, in which the extinction of the balances was supported by Messrs. Thomas, Randolph, Van Rensselaer, Hill, Van Nels, Gregg, Bayard, Smilie, Macon, S. Smith, Claiborne, and Holland—and opposed by Messrs. Elmer, Bacon, Euliss, Hallings, and Butler.
In this debate the usual field of argument, which has been so frequently displayed, was gone into. Our limits do not admit of a detailed notice of the
ideas and facts urged.—Nor does such a detail appear necessary, as we presume the subject to be familiar to the minds of most of our readers.
It may be proper, however, to state the new ground taken by Mr. Thomas, who contended that the rule on which the debts of the several states had been apportioned was an unjust one. He stated that under the confederation the basis of contribution was land; and that it would have been just that the apportionment of debts incurred during the war should have been in the ratio of the then existing numbers in each state, and not in the ratio of the numbers of the states subsequent thereto.—That according to the numbers in the states in the year 1784, at the close of the war, a result, very different from that arising from the rule established by the commissioners, viz.—the numbers existing in 1791; would have been formed. Mr. Thomas particularised the varying results derived from the relative numbers of the states in the years 1784, and 1791; and stated that according to the former, New-York, instead of being debtor for 2 millions, would be a creditor state for 900,000 Dollars.
The question was then taken on the committee rising, and reporting the bill without amendment, and carried.
Ayes 47—Nays 33.
A motion was then made that the bill be engrossed for a third reading on Tuesday, and carried—Yeas 47—Nays 35.
A motion was then made by Dr. Leib to recommit the report of the select committee on which the above bill was founded, in order to correct an erroneous statement in relation to Pennsylvania. Carried—Ayes 35—Nays 27.
New-York, March 9, 1802.
Extract of a letter to one of the first commercial houses in Liverpool from their agent in London, dated December 26, and by them forwarded to their correspondent in New-York.—Received by the Albion.
"I have the satisfaction to inform you, from no less authority than Lord Glenbervie, a principal member of the privy council, that it is intended by government to allow the importation of goods from the United States in neutral ships, by order in council, until the year 1804; unless, in the interim, any thing should occur to induce the adoption of a different policy. But in that case a sufficient notice will be given; so that vessels sailing with goods from America, before the intention of government to discontinue the trade can be known may not be refused an entry on their arrival in Great Britain."
March 10, 1802.
By the ship Enterprise, in 20 days from St. Croix we learn, that the Danish Commissioners had arrived there from Martinique; and, by agreement with the English, the Danes were to repossess the island the day after the Enterprise failed. Gen. Walterforff, the new Governor, with the troops, had arrived a few days before in a frigate.
FRENCH REPUBLIC. LIBERTY. EQUALITY. PROCLAMATION.
On board of the Admiral's Ship, Le Fourroyant, Port Republican, the 13th Pluviose, 10th year of the French Republic, one and indivisible, (Feb. 4, 1802.)
The General of Division BOUDET, to the inhabitants of the South part of St. Domingo.
The general peace which the Republic has conquered, permits the French government to extend to their colonies the fruit of its long solicitude.
The first Consul Bonaparte, who has established the fate of Europe, and more especially the prosperity of France, now turns his attention to this island; and your happiness is still to be his work.
Formidable forces, of land and sea, are directed towards your island. The spirit which animates them is that of peace and friendship. The proclamation of government furnishes you with the assurance of it, and as its organ, I am happy to confirm it.
Bonaparte, in giving you for a captain general, a companion of his glory, a general of his family, in short, his brother-in-law, proves to you the importance he attaches to restoring you to your former splendor. The Captain general already possesses the Cape; at the head of three divisions of his army. I come myself, in his name and in concert with Admiral Lacouche Treville into this quarter to fulfil his orders and to second his wishes. Every thing assures me that I shall find a co-operator in every citizen—such is my confidence in you, and you will not disappoint it. An inviolable respect for persons and property—such to you is the vow of government. An entire submission to the laws of the Republic—such is her will, which I communicate to you—such also is mine.—The present proclamation, that of the Captain General and of the government, shall be published and polled up at the
sound of the trumpet, and addressed to the curates of every parish, to be read to their parishes.
(Signed) BOUDET, Gen. of Division. By order, (Signed) P. LA CROIX, Adjutant. Commandant in chief of the staff. True copy, COTTON, Secretary of the Municipal Administration.
ADDRESS
Of the Legislature of Georgia, to the President of the U. States.
To THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
SIR,
The legislature of Georgia, reposing high confidence in the executive of the union, congratulate the president on his elevation to the chief magistracy.
They felicitate themselves that an office of the first dignity in the federal republic, bearing the greatest responsibility, and embracing in its detail, various and complicated relations; on the judicious determination of which, essentially depends the prosperity of the commonwealth, has been committed to the charge of him, in whose justice, integrity and patriotism, the legislature of Georgia do confide.
We have equal confidence in the legislature of the union.—State rights, state sovereignty, as recognized by the constitution, when respected by the general government, will form the ligament, binding each political fraction to the aggregate, by the indissoluble ties of reciprocal interest: then Georgia, receiving justice for the past, & willing no other security for the future, will harmonize with the legislature of the union, and throw her feeble weight into the federal scale.
Under an administration which has the public good for its end, and the constitution for its rule. Under the federal legislature, where the talents and virtue of the republic are concentrated, we look forward to that ultimatium of political perfectability, from which we hope never to retrograde.
Receive, Sir, this testimony of the legislature's confidence, together with our wishes that your private walks may be as eminently happy, as your public life has been conspicuously virtuous.
DAVID MERIWETHER, Speaker of the H. of Representatives. JOHN JONES, President of the Senate, pro tempore. Louisville, Dec. 4, 1801.
PRESIDENT'S REPLY.
To the honorable the President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Georgia.
Gentlemen,
The confidence which the Senate and Representatives of the state of Georgia, are pleased to reposes in my conduct, and their felicitations on my election to the chief magistracy, are testimonies, which, coming from the collected councils of the state, encourage continued efforts to deserve them in future, and hold up that reward most valued by me.
State rights, state sovereignties, as recognized by the constitution, are an integral and essential part of our great political fabric. They are bound by a common ligament with those of the national government, and form with it one system, of which the constitution is the law and the life. A sacred respect to that instrument, therefore, becomes the first interest and duty of all.
Your reliance on the talents and virtues of our republic, as concentrated in the federal legislature, that the public good will be its end, and the constitution its rule, is assuredly well placed; and we need not doubt of that harmony which is to depend on its justice.
I pray you to accept for yourselves and the houses over which you preside, my grateful thanks for their favorable disposition, and the homage of my high consideration and respect.
TH: JEFFERSON. Washington, Jan. 15, 1802.
District of Columbia Washington County, to wit: THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE,
THAT the subscribers of Washington county, in the District of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington County, in the said district, Letters of administration on the personal estate of Jasper De Carnap, late of Washington county deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers, at or before the 15th day of August next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this 12th day of February 1802.
ELIZABETH DE CARNAP, Administratrix. HENRY INGLE, Administrator. Of Jasper de Carnap, deceased. Feb. 15, 1802. 1aw2aM
FOR SALE.
A superb Curricule with plated Harness. ALSO a pair of young, handsome and fleet PONIES, and a capital saddle horse, who never was in harness. Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 12. epf
NOTICE.
ON the 10th instant captain Naylor and the subscriber dissolved partnership in the Eastern Branch Ferry, and public Notice connected therewith.
BASIL TALBERT.
March 13, 1802. epst
Public Sale.
On Saturday the 20th inst. will be sold to the highest bidder (if not sold previous by private contract) that well known property in the City of Washington, between the President's House and the Capitol, generally known by the uncommon overflowing of two wells, whose water is excellent, and may be converted to a variety of uses, particularly in the erection of booths of every denomination.
THERE is at present on it a good two story brick house, a good frame kitchen, and a frame that may be converted into a stable. The Lot fronts 56 feet four inches south on C street, runs back to a thirty foot alley 150 feet. It would be superfluous to say anything further, as respects this valuable property, as those who wish to purchase, will view it prior to, or on the day of sale. Terms made known on the day of sale.
WM. CLARKE. March 15, 1802. epst
Looking Glasses.
J. COOK
Wishes to inform his friends and the public that he has a large and elegant assortment of Looking Glasses and Prints.
FOR SALE.
At J. March's Store, High-street, George-town.
THE subjects of the Prints are very interesting, and in superbly gilt frames; and the glasses are of the first qualities, in the most modern and elegant frames, and of any size.
They are marked at the lowest cash Prices. March 15, 1802. epf
Sale at Auction.
Pursuant to a Deed of Trust from Amariah Frost, and Esther his wife, to the subscriber, dated the 13th day of August 1800, will be sold to the highest bidder at Public Auction, on the 31st day of March inst. at 12 o'clock, at Stoll's Tavern, in the City of Washington.
A Lot of Ground,
BEING a moiety of No. 17, contained in square No. 634, fronting 27 feet 4 inches on North Capitol street, in said City, adjoining the fourth wall of the buildings lately erected by general Washington. This spot of ground is considered very valuable from its nearness to the Capitol and pleasant situation; commanding an extensive prospect of the City and its vicinity. The title will be made indisputably good, and the terms of sale known at the time and place before-mentioned.
J. G. LADD.
Also will be offered for sale at the same time and place, the remaining part of said Lot No. 17, being of the same dimensions as the above, and lying contiguous thereto, unless previously disposed of at private sale. Alexandria, March 15, 1802. epst
GENNESSE.
For Sale,
All the Subscriber's Mills, Houses and improved Farms, in the Counties of Ontario and Steuben, in the state of New-York.
TO meet the views of the numerous applicants for this valuable property, and to give an opportunity of acquiring it on fair and equal terms, the subscriber offers it for sale at Public Auction, on Wednesday the 15th day of June next, at POWELL's Hotel in Geneva, on the favorable terms of one sixth cash, and the remainder payable in six annual payments with lawful interest.
The Mills are situated at Hopeton, Lyons, Sodus, Genesee Falls, Caledonia, Heneke Lake, Painted Post, Bath, and Canisteo, several of which are merchant mills, and the greater part of them are erected on the navigable waters leading to Montreal, Albany and Baltimore.
The Houses are situated in Bath, Painted Post, Hopeton, Geneva, Lyons and Sodus, and the improved farms are in the neighborhood of these towns. All of which will positively be sold except the House and Farm occupied by the subscriber, near Bath.
CHARLES WILLIAMSON. Bath, March 1, 1802. epw
Looking Glasses.
Are now open and for sale, a few Looking Glasses in handsome and fashionable frames, of moderate large sizes. Ladies or gentlemen wanting such articles, will please apply to Mr. Charles Varden, Capitol Hill. Persons wishing to be supplied with large Pier Looking Glasses, Tables, Cernices for Beds or Windows, Picture Frames, &c. will be waited on in a few days by leaving their address as above.
N. B. Venetian blinds made to any size, and on very moderate terms. March 12, 1802. epst
I offer for Sale,
A two story FRAME HOUSE and Lot. THE lot is twenty-eight feet front, by one hundred feet deep; it is lot No. 5, on Eleventh Street, and in square 347, between the President's house and Great Hotel, the house is not finished; but a reasonable deduction will be made to any person willing to purchase the same. It is useless to go to any further particulars, as any person willing to purchase the same, can view the premises at any time.—Application to be made to the subscriber living on the spot, or to Jasper Jackson, merchant, living in George-town. ANTHONY JONES. March 12, 1802. epst
For Sale.
THAT elegant House and Lot in Liberty Street, near the Springs in Bath, Berkeley County Virginia, newly finished by, and for, the residence of the late Thomas Palmer, deceased. The House consisting of five rooms on the ground floor, over a very roomy cellar. Five rooms on the second floor, one large upper room over four of the rooms and cook lots. To one part is a jououed piazza; to the best, an handsome railed balcony. Annexed to the house is a garden and shrubbery, laid out with taste. Also a new smoke house, coach house, and stabling for eight horses.
Also will be disposed of, six acres of land near the town, lately cleared and walled in.
The reputation of the waters has obtained the description of the place under which it is as the resort of the most genteel society in the summer season, it is presumed it would be a suitable dwelling for a family, or would well suit any person for a boarding house.—Apply to James Davidson, Esq. cashier of the branch bank, City of Washington.
March 12, 1802. 1aw3e
PROPOSALS
By THOMAS HERTY, For publishing by subscription as APPENDIX to his Digest of the Laws of the United States.
IT will contain all the public acts of the two preceding and present session of Congress, that is, the acts of the first and second sessions of the Sixth, and the first session of the Seventh Congress. It will be printed in the same order of arrangement, and have reference to such parts of the aforesaid work, as shall be repealed, is suffered to expire, or which may otherwise undergo alterations; subjoined to which, will be given, a correct table of the duties on imports and tonnage, and a neat Index; this, connected with the foregoing, will embrace the whole law in force.
CONDITIONS.
It will be put to press immediately after the close of the present session of Congress, (provided a sufficient number offer to defray the expense of the work) and be ready for delivery in about two months thereafter.
The price to subscribers will be one dollar and fifty cents in boards, to be paid for on delivery. It shall be neatly printed on good paper.
Subscriptions received by the Editor, at his Conveyancing Office, near the Treasury Department, City of Washington; and by those in whose hands proposals are left. March 12, 1802. 1awif
GEORGE WALKER,
REQUESTS those who may have any claims against him, that have not yet come to his knowledge, to bring them in for immediate settlement; and informs those who are indebted to him, that no longer indulgence than the 15th of next month will be given.
He has yet remaining on hand for sale, six hundred and thirty-six of the very best of the lots arising from the tract of land of which he was fee simple proprietor before the City of Washington was laid out; and which lots are situated on the Eastern Branch near to where the bridge is about to be built; extending from thence over the high ground on each side of the Post Road, north east of the Capitol.
The recording clerk's office here, will show the title to be good.
He will let for a reasonable rent, about 80 acres of land, included at the north end of his plantation, and within ten minutes walk of the Capitol; containing a large barn and two good stables, two large orchards of choice fruit, a new garden, two good springs, and the use of an excellent well of water convenient, with a small dwelling house which will be erected in a few weeks hence. This place is well calculated for gardening, a dairy and a livery stable.
He also wishes to let a two story frame house calculated for a store, on square No. 728. And will sell or let, a barn 50 feet by 25, on square No. 219, East Capitol street. Washington, Feb. 17, 1802. epf
For 6666 dolls. & 66 cts.
AT EASY PAYMENTS.
The subscriber offers for sale
A Tract of land on Acquia Creek, in the county of Stafford, containing about 500 acres, two fifths of which is woodland, lying chiefly on the water. This tract possesses the following improvements and advantages—A two story framed dwelling house and the usual out-houses; orchards of apples, peaches, pears, cherries &c. a falling garden neatly laid out, several springs of excellent water, and a well at the door. The dwelling house is situated on an eminence commanding a most delightful and extensive prospect of the Potomac (from whence it is distant about two miles) for thirty or forty miles; and of the Aquia from its confluence with that river to the head of tide water at Woodstock—a prospect perhaps equalled by few in the U. States. The tract abounds with valuable quarries of free stone of every quality. Some of them contiguous to deep water, and nearer the Potomac than any that are now in operation no said Creek. For one acre, containing a free stone quarry three miles further from the Potomac, the proprietor has refused 3000 guineas, and eleven acres adjoining the said acre, were sold for 600 dollars. There are also two valuable marshes, several fishing shores for rock, flat and herring, and plenty of wild fowl in season. It is believed by good judges, that the timber of the land, and fine wood, if cut ready for market, would command a greater sum than is asked for the whole premises. Wood may be conveyed to the City of Washington with a fair wind in two tides, the distance being not more than 40 or 45 miles. This land, supposing the timber to be entirely taken off, would in the course of seven or eight years start up thick with cedar, locust and pine. It would be a great acquisition to a grazier, the soil being admirably adapted to the culture of grass.—Apply to the subscriber near Acquia. V. PEYTON. Jan. 11, 1802. 1aw2m
WANTED—A ROOM, well furnished—Apply to the Printer. March 5, 1802. epst

For Sale, A NEAT Frame House and Lot, on New- Jersey Avenue, square 600; sixteen by twen- ty-four, consisting of a shop in front with a large bow window, a parlour and closet back; on the second floor two rooms and a closet, and two rooms on the third floor, together with the lot, twenty-one feet three inches front, running back to an alley one hundred and thirteen or fifteen feet, or thereabout.— For terms apply to JOHN MINCHIN, N. Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol March 5, 1802. epif
NOTICE. COMMITTED to the Jail of Washington County, in the District of Columbia, as a Runaway, a Negro Woman named CHAR- LOTTE, about nineteen years of age, five feet four or five inches high. She says she is the property of Lewis St. John, near Battle Town, Frederick county, Virginia. The owner is requested to come and pay Charges and take her away. DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal of the District of Columbia. Feb. 5, 1802. epif
Public Auction. Will positively be sold at the ferry on the pre- mises, on Monday the 14th of March next, on terms that will then be made known. ALL that tract of land, known by the name of Negro Woman's, containing near 550 acres, on which Mr. William Bayly now lives. This property has been so frequently advertised and described, that it is supposed useless particularly to describe it; suffice it to say, it contains more advantages than any tract of its size in the United States. A good and indisputable title will be made upon receipt of the purchase money. WALTER MACKALL, Trustee. Feb. 22, 1802. z2w1w
Public Auction. By virtue of an order from the Orphan's court of Prince George county, will be exposed to Public Sale, for cash, on the 24th day of March next, at the dwelling of Richard Lamar, in said county. ALL the property of Mary Lamar, deceas- ed; consisting of twelve negroes, among which are women, girls, and boys—Also a variety of household furniture. All persons indebted to the said estate are desired to make payment immediately; and those that have claims against the same, are re- quested to exhibit them properly authenti- cated, before the first day of May next, to the subscriber. JOHN LAMAR, Admr. Feb. 19, 1802. ep3w
The Subscriber RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from George-Town to the Mountain Inn, near Rhode's City Tavern. Where he is furnished with a good horse- carriage, and a stable for eighteen horses, and every thing in his line to render the accommodation of travellers agreeable.— The strictest attention will be paid by CHARLES ROGERS. N. B. Ten or fifteen gentlemen can get board and lodging on moderate terms. Dec. 9. epif
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR. SOLICITS a continuation of that generous encouragement which he has experienced from the Ladies and Gentlemen of this City and its vicinity. Having procured an elegant assortment of cloths, callicoes, swansdowns, &c. and engaged workmen of superior talents. His unremitted attention shall be given to merit & patronage. Capitol Hill, next house east of Mrs. Finch's boarding house, and Pennsylvania Avenue between the President's square and Seven Buildings. Dec. 7, 1801. epif
CHARLES VARDEN, Merchant Taylor, from Philadelphia. GRATEFULLY acknowledges the favors conferred on him by the gentlemen of this City, and flatters himself that the gene- rous satisfaction he has already given will mer- it a continuation of the same. He has also received a handsome assortment of goods from Philadelphia, consisting of, Best superfine cloths, Cassimeres, Swans- down, Toylenettes, Velverettes, Fancy Cords, Coatings, Flannels, &c. N. B. Regimentals, Naval Uniforms, and Ladies' Habits, made in the neatest and most fashionable manner, and at the shortest no- tice.—Washington City, New Jersey Avenue, next to Mr. Rapine's book store. Dec. 16, 1801. epif
Lands for Sale. WE will sell that valuable Farm, lying in Prince George county, containing 400 acres more or less, and one other tract contain- ing 150 acres adjoining the above. The property of Richard Beall deceased; those lands are well timbered and watered, and at a small expense there might be made at least 40 acres of meadow. The improvements on the first mentioned land are a good dwelling house, kitchen, new barn, an excellent tan yard, and several other convenient out houses; and the last mentioned land has a new Log dwelling house, and other convenient out houses. These lands lie four miles from Bla- denburgh and ten from the City of Washing- ton. For terms apply to Samuel N. Smallwood at the Washington Navy Yard, or to the sub- scribers living near the premises. AZEL BEALL, RICHARD WALKER, } Executors. March 1, 1802. ep4w
For Sale, Or to To Let, on Ground Rent for ever, FIFTY LOTS. SITUATE between the President's House and Capitol.—The titles to which are in- disputable. ISAAC POLOCK. Dec. 16. epif
NOTICE. Committed to the Jail of Washington County, District of Columbia, the following Slaves, viz. NEGRO Sarah Ann Owens—Committed the 24th February; says she belongs to William Foote, of Alexandria. Has a scar on her breast, is four feet one inch high, sup- posed to be about 23 years of age. Also—A dark Mulatto Woman, calls herself Peggy—Committed 23d February; says she belongs to Joshua Power, near Port Tobacco, Maryland. Has a scar on her right arm, occasioned by a burn—is 5 feet 4 inches high, supposed to be about 33 years of age. The owners of the aforesaid slaves are requested to come and pay charges and take them away; otherwise they will be sold for their fees, agreeably to law. DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal of the District of Columbia. March 8, 1802. ep3w
NOTICE. Will be offered for sale by Auction, on the 18th day of March next, on the premises, one moiety or half part of an excellent frame house in the City of Washington, on Pennsylvania Avenue, between the Seven Buildings and George-Town. At present occupied by Mr. Watkins, and adjoining the brick house in which Mr. Amariah Frost lives. One half part of the lot will be sold with the house, and Jacob R. Rhodes's title to the same will be conveyed to the highest bidder. This pro- perty is taken by virtue of two writs of fieri facias to me directed, issued out of the circuit court of the United States, for the district of Columbia, sitting in the county of Washing- ton, Frederick Betz, against Hugh Boyd, Ja- cob R. Rhodes, and George Haywood.— Terms of sale cash—Time of sale 11 o'clock. A. M. DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal. Feb. 19, 1802. ep3w
A Good Bargain! Will be sold by Public Sale, on Wednesday the 17th of March next, at 12 o'clock on the premises. A VALUABLE Farm situate on Tom's Creek, near Emmettsburg, Frederick county Maryland; containing about 280 a- cres, 35 whereof are good meadow, mostly timothy, and well watered—120 acres timber land, and the remainder good farming land, well adapted for raising grain and clover; there is on said farm a two story log dwelling house and kitchen, a stone milk house, and smoke house; a hill barn with two stalls and a boiler, and a constant stream of water run- ning through both. A good log barn 64 by 30 feet, a new frame cow house 50 by 30 and other convenient buildings, a large apple or- chard, containing more than 600 trees; and a large number and variety of peach and cherry trees. This farm is well watered; every field having a constant stream running thro' it. One thousand pounds will be required to be paid in hand, the remainder of the pur- chase money in three equal yearly payments. If the purchaser will pay the whole in hand, a generous discount will be made. At the same time and place will be offered for sale 280 acres, joining the above; the two have always been one farm, and will be sold sepa- rate or together as may suit the purchaser. The day following a large stock of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, farming utensils, and household furniture, will be sold. JOHN M. BYTARD. Feb. 26, 1802. ep4w & G
FOR SALE. I WOULD sell on reasonable terms, three or four hundred acres of Land, in the cen- tre of my estate at Marlborough, on the Vir- ginia side of the river Potomac, about 45 miles below the City of Washington, and 13 distant from Fredericksburg; the whole con- stituting a very desirable situation for a sub- sistence Farmer, on a moderate scale. This tract extends for length, from Potomac creek across the neck of Accotack creek—it has most beautiful situations on the river for a country seat; it has a fine Rock & Herring Fishery, and a landing that must be very va- luable, as it is the only bed water on the Potomac, that can be connected by land carriage with Fredericksburg. The soil is very rich, and it lies very well for cultivation, with a large bank of the richest shell marle— part of it is a most valuable firm marsh, from which 100 to 150 tons of good hay might be annually taken, a portion of this is ditched and drained for timothy. The improvements are an overter's house, barn and negro quar- ters. If not before sold by private contract, it will be offered at public vendue on the 20th of May, on the premises, (the seller reserving a bid) deliverable in the fall. Mr. William Hay, the present tenant, will show the pre- mises to persons inclined to purchase. JOHN F. MERCER. Annapolis. Feb. 26, 1802. ep6w.
South-Carolina College. IN pursuance of a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the South-Carolina College, Notice is hereby given, that a premium of THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS is offered for the best original plan of a College, which shall be transmitted under seal to the Pres- ident of the Board, on or before the fourth Monday in May next, and which on exami- nation may be approved of, and accepted by the Board. In projecting the said plan, due attention must be paid to the expenses of er- ecting the same in stone or brick, at Colum- bia, in this state, which must not exceed fifty thousand dollars, and the building must be so calculated as to be capable of accommodating the greatest possible number of students, besides having rooms adapted to the studies and exer- cises of the institution, and for the accommo- dation of the professors. The above premium will be paid to the author of the best original plan, which on being received, is approved by the Board, as meeting the purposes hereby required. By order of his Excellency JOHN DRAY- TON, Governor and commander in chief of this state, and President of the Board. DANIEL HUGER, Private Secretary to his Excellency. South-Carolina. Charleston, March 5, 1802. 4TN.4U
Land and Houses for Sale. The Subscriber will sell by private contract, the following valuable property. TWO Tracts of Land, in Culpeper county, Virginia, lying on Flat Run, near Norman's ford, distant 28 miles from Fredericksburg, and 55 from the City of Washington. One tract contains 700 acres, the other 500; the soil of which is equal to any in the vicinity, and is more particularly productive of grain. They are separated from each other by a ne- ver-failing stream, which waters 200 acres of the best bottom land, a great proportion of which consist of mowing and grazing mea- dow. Of the 700 acres tract, 300 are cleared and in arable order, and 250 of the im- mediate tract are highly improved. The buildings on the latter tract are commodious, consisting of a roomy dwelling house lately erected, a kitchen, stables, servant's houses, all in good repair; near which are extensive and flour- ishing orchards of apples and peaches, and a large kitchen garden. On the other tract are an overter's house, negro cabin, &c. The situation as to health, agreeable society, and convenience to mills, both saw and grist, can be exceeded but by few places. They will be sold either together or separate. Also, in the town of Alexandria, two ele- gant three-story brick houses, situated the one on King, the other on Columbia street, and 40 by 20 feet each. They are well calculat- ed for private families, and are as well situ- ated as any in the town, for the grocery and flour business. Also, in the same town, five unimproved lots on King street, and three on Patrick street, which will be sold or leased, for any length of time, and about one mile from the same town, 9 3/4 acres of land, pleasantly situated on the Leesburg road. He will also sell a handsome and commo- dious three story brick house, lately finished, in the City of Washington, on F street, not far from the branch-bank, 28 feet by 40, oc- cupied at present by the Secretary of State; and adjoining thereto, a good framed house, well calculated both for a family and retail store, there being a large store room in front, and four other convenient rooms, with a kitchen and stable on the lot. A framed house, two stories high, 26 feet by 20, on F. street, directly opposite the branch bank. The above houses are situated in by far the best improved and most plea- sant part of the city. Several unimproved lots, in good situations in the City of Washington, and 7 or 8000 acres land in Kentucky. The whole and any part of the above described property will be sold on such terms as will render complete satisfaction to par- chasers. For the lands in Virginia, on the payment of one third of the purchase money in hand, a credit will be given for the re- sidue, of one two and three years, payable in three equal installments with interest. Fifty or sixty negroes will be taken in payment for any part of it. For further particulars, as to terms, apply to the subscriber or, in his absence to John Hewit, attorney at law, City of Washington, to Robert B. Voss, esq. of Culpeper, for the lands in Virginia; and to Henry Meor, esq. of Alexandria, for the property in Alexan- dria. NICHOLAS VOSS, Washington, Feb. 26, 1802. z2wtf
Farming Lands for Sale. THE Subscriber would sell about 1000 acres of the tract of Land whereon Dr. John D. Orr at present resides, in the county of Prince William, situated a few miles from the seat of the district Court, and within convenient market distance of the Occoquan Mills and Dumfries. It is of the first rate quality of soil, is abundantly supplied with wood and water, and has a large proportion of ground which is in a peculiar manner adapted to the growth of timothy grass. Also the tract of land adjacent to the a- bove, late the property of Mr. Thomas Swann of Alexandria together with about 100 acres of woodland, the above described tract, making about 1550 acres; the quality and ad- vantages being similar to that. The first-men- tioned tract will be conveyed to the purchaser free from every encumbrance, a considerable payment in hand will be expected, and the lowest price per acre twenty dollars. Posses- sion to be given the ensuing spring, with a reservation of the growing crop of small grain, but the last-mentioned tract will be sold subject to existing Leases for short terms of years, under strict covenants guarding against waste and injury of the property, &c. and subject to the purchase money which will be due for the same to Mr. Swann, with interest, in about 9 years. The payment re- quired in hand is the remainder of the amount, about two thousand pounds; and the price per acre is eighteen dollars. Also the reversionary interest in the Pied- mont tract, situated below the mountain called the Short Hill, in Loudoun county, consisting of several thousand acres, chiefly under Leases to the occupants, and forming perhaps the best settlement in Virginia, of the same extent, ex- tremely well watered, improved with the best meadows and orchards, and peculiarly adapted to the use of the Plaster of Paris. This Land will be sold in Lots consisting of one or more tenements, as may best suit purchasers, together with one or more Lots of woodland to be laid off on the S.E. side of the Short Hill for the convenience of any of said tenements that may be scarce of wood. There are several good mill seats upon this tract, which is not more than 55 miles from Alexandria and the City of Washington, and no part of it more than 15 miles from Leesburg. The price per acre will be various, according to the quality and advantages of the Land, and circumstances of the Leases, but an extensive credit will be given by installments, upon receiving what it may be convenient for the purchaser to pay in hand. It is desired that persons wishing to purchase this property, will signify their intentions before the wood land is laid off. Also two or three small Farms with every requisite convenience for immediate operation, in the counties of Jefferson and Frederick, and at various prices. And several valuable building Lots, situated upon the Pennsylvania Avenue, in the City of Washington; some upon square 74, near the Six Buildings, and some upon square 38; besides other very valuable Lots in that City. Application to be made in person, or by Letter, (post paid) directed to Charlestown, Virginia, to FERDINANDO FAIRFAX. Shan. Hill, March 5, 1802. ep8w
NOTICE. THE Sale of the brick house and lot No. 10, in square 728, in the City of Wash- ington, near the Capitol on East Capitol street, which was to have taken place this day, is postponed on account of the inclemency of the weather, but will certainly be exposed to pub- lic sale, at Tunnicliff's Tavern, near the pre- mises on Tuesday the 16th day of March next, at 4 o'clock in the evening, on a credit of three, six and nine months. Negotiable notes with approved indorsers, payable at the Bank of Columbia, or at the Branch Bank in the City of Washington, to be given at the time of the sale, when possession will be given, and an indisputable title will be made to the pur- chaser on receiving the last payment. SAMUEL TYLER. Feb. 26, 1802. 4t
In Council, Annapolis, Feb. 8, 1802. Ordered, That the act to alter such parts of the constitution and form of gov- ernment as relate to voters, and the qualifications of voters, passed at the last session of the general assembly of this state be published twice in each week, for the space of three months, successively, in the Maryland Gazette, at Annap- olis; the federal Gazette, at the American and the Telegraph, at Baltimore; the Museum, at George-Town; the National Intelligencer; the paper at Easton; Bar- ges's paper, at Frederick-town, and in the Washington Spy. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clk.
An ACT to alter such parts of the con- stitution and form of government as relate to voters, and qualifications of voters. Be it enacted by the General Assem- bly of Maryland, That every free white male citizen of this state, and no other, above twenty-one years of age, having resided twelve months in the county next preceding the election at which he offers to vote, and every free white male citizen of this state above twenty-one years of age, and having obtained a re- sidence of twelve months next preceding the election in the city of Baltimore or the city of Annapolis, and at which he offers to vote, shall have a right of suf- frage, and shall vote by ballot in the election of such county or city, or either of them, for delegates to the general assembly, electors of the senate, and sheriffs. And be it enacted, That all & every part of the constitution and form of govern- ment of this state repugnant thereto, or inconsistent with the provisions of this act, shall be and the same are hereby ab- rogated, annulled and made void. And be it enacted, That if this act shall be confirmed by the general assembly, after the next election of delegates, in the first session after such new election, as the constitution and form of govern- ment directs, that in such case this act, and the alteration of the said constitution contained therein shall be considered as a part, and shall constitute and be valid as a part, of the said constitution and form of government, to all intents and purposes, any thing therein contained to the contrary notwithstanding. February 19, 1802. 2aw.3m.
IN COUNCIL, Annapolis, January 20, 1802. ORDERED, That the resolution of the late session of the assembly respecting the debtors of the state, be published in the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Federal Gazette, at the American, and the Telegraph, at Baltimore; the Museum, at George-Town; the National Intelligencer; Barges' Gazette, Hager's Town, and the paper at Easton, three times in each week for the space of three weeks successively for information; and all delin- quent debtors are notified, that unless they make satisfactory payments to the treasurer of the Western or Eastern shore (as the case may be) on or before the tenth day of March next, suits will be commenced against them indiscriminately. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk.
BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. December 31, 1801. Resolved, That the Governor be and he is hereby authorised, by and with the advice and consent of the council, to direct suits to be commenced against such of the debtors to the state as he may think proper, and appoint an attorney or attorneys to any particular suit or suits he directed to be brought: Provided, That all debts due to the state shall be paid to the treasurer of the Western or Eastern shore, and to no other person or persons whatsoever. Resolved, That on the application of the governor to the treasurer of the Western shore, it shall be the duty of the said treasurer, and he is hereby required, to furnish the governor with correct statements of the debts due to the state. By order, WM. HARWOOD, Clerk. BY THE SENATE. December 31, 1801. Read the first time and ordered to lie on the table. By order, JOHN B. DUCKETT, Clerk BY THE SENATE. December 31, 1801. Read the second time and amended to. By order, JOHN B. DUCKETT, Clerk. Feb. 12, 1802. ep3w
For Sale, A NEGRO WOMAN about 21 years old, who is a good Cook, and a complete house servant in every other respect.—Also a large well formed horse, that goes well in a carriage, and pleasant under the saddle.—En- quire at this office. March 5, 1802. epif
The subscriber respectfully ac- quaints the public, that he has removed to the corner of Ninth and E. streets, where he continues to manufacture and sell all kinds of Ornaments for Chimney pieces, Door Caps, Frontispieces Metal Safes, &c. which may also be had at his store No. 51, Barclay street, New-York, and to Mr. Wild's store, Market street, Baltimore. GEORGE ANDREWS. Who has gold leaf for sale by the package or book. May 8, 1801. 1y
For sale, or to be rented. A House and lot on the Capitol Hill—the lot is 20 feet 2 inches on Delaware Avenue, and about 190 feet deep extending back to a 30 feet Alley. The House is a handsome well fur- nished convenient three story brick house, con- taining 2 sealed garrets; 5 chambers, 2 parlours —kitchen with a pantry and cellar. It is directly opposite to the Buildings of WASHINGTON, occupied by Gen. Dearborn, near adjoining to a number of houses belonging to Mr. Carroll, rented to Mr. Dalton and others From its vicinity to the Capitol, it is well calcu- lated for a private family; or a person attached to the offices of the Federal Legislature.—Ad- joining is a lot of about 40 feet front on same Avenue, and running same depth back (the whole under a good post and rail fence) which, if required would be sold at same time. If rented, the Tenant may have the use of the whole of the lot, which would make an excellent garden, hav- ing a South and Eastern exposure, as long as con- venient to the proprietor. This property would be sold a Bargain for satisfactory payments, or well situate property in Philadelphia would be taken in exchange. Apply to Benjamin Birch, New Jersey Avenue or to the Editor of the National Intelligencer— or to Karrick and Percival, Philadelphia. Nov. 21. tf.
FOR SALE. A TRACT of land containing 2,500 acres ly- ing immediately on the river Potomac, in the county of Northumberland, Virginia, late the residence of PRESLEY THORNON, Esq. Seventeen hundred acres of which are of the most valuable kind of low grounds on the river; be- tween three and four hundred acres heavily tim- bered, the remainder is wavy high land extreme- ly productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for cultivation 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, a valuable barn, cow house and ma- ny other out-houses, all in good repair. The or- chards and garden contain a variety of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excel- lent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Alexandria, Baltimore or Norfolk. There are two good mill seats for grist, or saw- mills on this estate, and plenty of cedar and chebust 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 will be made easy to the purcha- ser or purchasers, and the tract will be divided into two or more plantations if necessary.—Ap- ply to RICHARD PETERS, junr. No. 85, Walnut-street Phila- delphia. Philadelphia, Nov. 11. epif
The Arabian Horse The Dey of Algiers. ARRIVED on the 19th inst, in high health and spirits from Boston, to which place he was imported, and sent here to the care of John Mason, Esq. by his proprietor colonel Swan of Massachusetts, now in Europe. He will stand the ensuing season, at my farm in Montgomery county, seven miles from this town and the City of Washington, and will cover at forty dollars the season (com- mencing the 1st of March) and one dollar to the groom, the money or an approved prom- issory note to be sent with the mare. This beautiful animal was brought from A- rabia in the year '98, at four years old, by the late grand bailiff Fromm, of Prussia, into that kingdom, and was purchased at the sale of the bailiff's studs, after his death, at Esch- born, in '99, Lieutenant general Frederick bar- on of Biemar, by whom he was sent to Hamburg to col. Swan, whence he was by that gentleman shipped to America; to attest which, and to prove him to be a genuine A- rabian horse, original certificates are in my hands, and may at all times be seen. The Dey is of full stature for his race, he measures exactly fourteen hands two inches and an half. His colour is nearly white, with a few brown spots dished over his neck and shoulders. In figure and bone, it is believed, he will stand the test of the best judgment.— He is only eight years old the coming spring. He is of fine presence and carriage; and re- markably vigorous and active. As it is the wish of his proprietor to dis- play the merits of this horse in his colts—as an early, and with as much certainty as possible, by his order, no more than fifty mares will be received this season. I have excellent and extensive pasturage well fenced, adjoining the land, at two fillings and six pence per week. Grain and green clover will be furnished if desired, at mode- rate prices.—Great care shall be taken of mares, and every justice done them with the horse; but I will be answerable for no acci- dents or escapes. If gentlemen at a distance choose to send servants with their mares they shall be provided for on reasonable terms. CHARLES C. JONES. George-Town, Feb. 26, 1802. ep6w N. B. The Dey will be shown every Thurs- day for some weeks to come at the Union Tavern in Georgetown, and at Mr. Stell's Tavern, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
FOR SALE, An excellent Blacksmith, to- gether with his wife and three likely children, to wit, two boys, 10 and 8 years of age, and a girl four. The woman has been employed altogether in washing and ironing. An ex- amination of the blacksmith's work will be his best recommendation. To save unnecessary applications the price of the family is 1,400 dollars. V. PETTON. Stafford, March 8, 1802. z2wtf