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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. IV.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DLXXIX.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22nd, 1804.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
CONSTITUTION OF THE MISSISSIPPI SOCIETY, For the acquirement and dissemination of useful knowledge.
CITY OF NATCHEZ. Saturday, October 18, 1803.
ELEVEN PRESENT, viz.
 1. Isaac Briggs,  2. W. C. G. Claiborne,  3. William Dunbar,  4. John Henderson,  5. Jesse Greenfield,  6. David Lattimore,  7. Ferdinand L. Claiborne,  8. John Girault,  9. Benjamin Forar,  10. Israel E. Trask,  11. Lewis Kerr. 
W. C. G. Claiborne, at the request of the persons present, takes the chair.
The form of a constitution as previously prepared by Isaac Briggs, W. C. G. Claiborne, William Dunbar, John Henderson, David Lattimore, John Girault and Lewis Kerr, is presented.
Several amendments are thereto proposed and adopted.
On motion,
Resolved, That the constitution as presented and amended, be, and is hereby declared to be a constitution for the purposes therein set forth in the words following, viz.
CONSTITUTION OF THE MISSISSIPPI SOCIETY.
Preamble.
We whose names are hereunto subscribed, being desirous of aiding, as much as may be in our power, the advancement of agriculture and other useful arts in this country, do hereby associate ourselves for that purpose. We contemplate with respect and admiration the success of the several societies in Europe and America, which have been established for the improvement of mankind in the arts and sciences; but we have at the same time to lament the distance at which we are placed from those societies, and the extreme improbability of our deriving at least any local advantages from their valuable labors. Of the nature of our climate and the capabilities of our soil most of the inhabitants have had but short experience; and it is therefore reasonable to presume that their knowledge in general on those heads is imperfect.
The various other natural resources of human convenience also, in which the country is supposed to abound, have never been systematically explored.
The discoveries hitherto made have been for the most part accidental, and the knowledge obtained has seldom been satisfactorily detailed, and never yet collected into a body for general information: and being duly impressed with this truth, that by science only can mankind attain any certain or perfect enjoyment of the munificence of nature, we propose to employ our joint efforts with assiduity and zeal, in learning how to smooth some of those paths which lead to true national wealth and individual comfort, and in which the hand of labor is at the same time released from more than half its toil. The acquisition of useful knowledge and its dissemination among our fellow citizens therefore constitute our primary object. The collection of useful books accordingly presents itself first among the means of accomplishing the grand ends of our institution; and we confidently rely on the early establishment of a public library, under the direction of our society. In our recollections we trust will be found at least a faithful repository for such communications in natural science and the useful arts, as the learned, the curious, or the industrious may contribute.
Among our principal objects we also pledge ourselves mutually for the sincere cultivation of social harmony, and therefore declare all enquiries or discussions involving religious or political controversy to be foreign to the principles of our association; and hold it a sacred duty to ourselves and the country for which we associate, to guard with unceasing vigilance against those feuds which are too well known to have an unhappy tendency to disorganize all human institutions. By these means and a faithful discharge of the duties which we have hereby voluntarily undertaken, we indulge an humble expectation, that under the protection of Divine Providence and the auspices of patriotism, the Society may ere long become essentially instrumental to the general weal: And we do hereby publish and declare the following articles as
composing the constitution of the Society.
Article I.—The Society shall be entitled "The Mississippi Society, for the Acquirement and Dissemination of useful knowledge."
And the objects of the institution are hereby declared to be, the cultivation of social harmony, and the acquirement and dissemination of useful information in natural science and primarily agriculture.
Art. II.—The Society shall consist of the undersigned members and such others, as shall hereafter be admitted according to the constitution and laws of the Society; and from among the members there shall be elected annually, and as often at other times as vacancies shall respectively occur, a President, and at least one Vice-President, a Treasurer and a Secretary, to serve for one year, and such other officers as the Society shall from time to time appoint by law.
Art. III.—Persons residing at such a distance from the place where the Society shall meet, that their personal attendance would be impracticable or inconvenient, but who may nevertheless, contribute by useful communications or otherwise to promote any of the objects of the institution, may be admitted under the denomination of "Corresponding Members," to enjoy all the privileges of members save that of voting or balloting.
Art. IV.—All officers shall be elected by ballot, and a concurrence of a majority of the members present shall be necessary to the election of every officer.
Art. V.—Persons hereafter to be admitted members or corresponding members shall be previously balloted for, and the concurrence of three fourths of the members present shall be necessary to the admission of any candidate.
Art. VI.—On a motion to expel any member, or corresponding member, the sense of the society shall be taken by ballot, and the concurrence of three fourths of the members present shall be necessary to such expulsion, and no motion of that nature shall be introduced by less than three members.
Art. VII.—The meetings of the society shall be held at such place and places within the present limits of the county of Adams, as the society shall appoint by law: and there shall be held one annual meeting on the first Saturday in October, when such officers as are to be elected annually shall be chosen, and three other meetings quarterly on the days following, viz. the first Saturday in January, the first Saturday in April, and the first Saturday in July, in each year, and such other meetings as the society shall by law or otherwise appoint or provide for.
Art. VIII.—Each member shall be assessed to contribute annually to the support of the institution a sum not exceeding six dollars, to be paid in four equal instalments at each annual and quarterly meeting. And any member who shall become in arrear to the society in the amount of one whole annual contribution, shall forfeit all the privileges of a member of the society and all right and interest which he shall or may have acquired in any property attached to the same, provided such delinquent shall have been previously notified in such manner as shall be prescribed by law of such impending forfeiture, and shall nevertheless neglect to pay up his arrears.
Art. IX.—The society shall have full power at all times hereafter to make such bye-laws as to them shall appear necessary from time to time, to carry into effect the objects of the institution according to the principles contained in this constitution.
Art. X.—These articles may be amended on the motion of not less than three members, provided that the same be concurred in by at least two-thirds of the members present at annual or quarterly meeting, and likewise sanctioned by the concurrence of at least two-thirds of the members present at the next ensuing annual or quarterly [as the case may be] and in no other manner and at no other times or meetings whatsoever.
From NEW-ORLEANS, April 11.
On Sunday the 8th instant, his Excellency Governor CLAIBORNE, accompanied by the Rev. Mr. Wells and several other clergymen of the Catholic Church; the municipality and several members of the tribunal of justice, visited the convent in this city.
On entering the apartment where the young ladies, who are boarders in
the convent assembled for instruction, his Excellency was presented by one of the young ladies with the following address:
"Hail gen'rous Chief! we hail you to these walls, Where meek Religion bears a placid sway; No passions rude, the humble mind appals, Nor discontents the worldly with betray."
May health, and peace attend each coming hour,
Each future year, unfading laurels bring; Nor o'er your autumn, dark misfortune low'r, To blight the harvest promis'd by your Spring."
May time roll on, uninterrupted roll, Your days be spared to a length of years; Before you part to reach the final goal, That bounds of man, the future hopes and fears."
His Excellency then rose from his seat, and addressing himself particularly to the nuns, made the following reply:
"Venerable Ladies!
"I receive with peculiar satisfaction, the elegant poetic compliment with which you have honored me. Your benevolent wishes flow from a source so pure, that I cannot deny myself the pleasure of acknowledging how noble I am of their sincerity and kindness.—Permit me in return, to assure you of the high estimation in which I hold your order, as well from a respect for the religion to which you are devoted, as for the patriotic object of your institution, the education of youth."
"Under the free and mild government of United America, you may with certainty calculate on the uninterrupted enjoyment of your present tranquil and hallowed retreat, and the exercise of the honorable avocation to which your temporal cares are directed."
"Permit me ladies, to renew to you assurances of my friendly respect; and may Almighty God bestow on this institution, his choicest blessings, and preserve in health and happiness, all who dwell within these sacred walls."
The company was then conducted into the Orphan's apartment, where an elegant and interesting address was delivered to the Municipality by one of the Orphan children, to which Mr. Pitot, in the name of the Municipality, returned, ex-tempore, an appropriate answer.
There are thirty-six boarders in the Convent, and thirty-six orphan girls, who are supported by the city. The nuns have also the care of more than one hundred day scholars, to whose education and morals they pay great care.
This Convent is of the order of St. Ursula; it was established in the year 1727; and has uniformly merited and received the esteem and confidence of the public. One of the vows of the nuns is, to devote their temporal care to the education of female youth.
The greater part of the Ladies of New Orleans, & many from other parts of Louisiana, have been educated in this Convent, where piety, neatness and economy universally prevail.
It is therefore greatly to be desired, and of which there can be no doubt, that under the government of the United States this valuable institution will continue to prosper and become more extensively useful.
The following LETTER which appeared in the Columbian Gazette , printed at Utica in Oneida county, is worthy of attention. The author we are informed is a respectable and influential lawyer in that county.
[Farmer's Legister.]
TO THE FEDERALISTS OF THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA.*
Gentlemen, I am sure it will be a given point, that I have served your party faithfully, that I have at all times stood at my post, I have neither deviated to the right nor left; but here I halt; I can proceed with you no farther. To remain any longer in opposition to the regular and constituted authorities of the land, appears to me to be a crime, and upon a general scale the consequences are fatal to a nation. Hence it is said "United we stand, divided we fall." Party for a length of time, has driven party men to the extremity of advocating every thing on one side and condemning every thing on the other. Extremities are always within an ace of destruction. Under the former administration, all measures whether right or wrong, were for the most part condemned by the republicans: now the federalists in their turn condemn all mea-
tures. Both parties undoubtedly were equally in the wrong; for whatever reduces all acts whether virtuous or vicious to the same level, is attended with bad consequences; no man whether king or president, being able for any length of time, to endure the insult of having his best services blackened by continual slander. These reflections have led me to the following resolutions: That I will no longer speak evil of the rulers of our people; that if in the present or in the future administration, it should appear to me that a change should be necessary, I will seek it in no other than a constitutional way; that I will at all times bow before the sovereign people. I would now ask you, my fellow federal brethren, what have we to gain by continuing in opposition to the present administration? Is there a prospect of effecting a change, and reinstating federalists in the government of the United States? No verily, what avails it then to struggle, irritate our leaders and vex the opposite party; even admitting that we could gain the point, come off triumphant and resume the work of persecution, are there any glorious consequences that will ensue? I should in that event expect to see both parties in battle array, and if not armed with sword and firelock, at least with all the energies of the foul; for political as well as religious persecution leads to action and brings into the field every son of Mars. Is this a boon so much to be desired, that we are justified in going to all lengths to effect it? Why then is it not the best policy to submit to the ruling party, while we may with honor, whilst there is a possibility of an harmonious union. This opportunity will soon be past; for our federal cause is already so bad that honorable and honest exertions will not support it; and if we are driven to the use of other means, the party in power will be under the necessity of enforcing submission.
Do we not find the same motives, the same ruling principles to govern the leading characters of each party? Is not self promotion the great object and do we not find the same quarrels existing in each respective party. Has not Gen. Hamilton written a book against president Adams as well as against president Burr? and to come nearer home, is there not as much discord, animosity, intrigue, revenge, bargain and sale amongst some of our leading federalists as there is between any of the republicans? Do not the preparations for the ensuing election fully justify the above suggestions? Where is the mighty difference between the two parties? upon what basis does this huge wall of partition stand? It is supported undoubtedly by the exertions of a few individuals of each party, who are seeking promotion—who know it there should be an union of all honest men, they themselves would be out of the question.—These men make mole-hills into mountains and keep the honest part of the community at variance, when in fact there is nothing to disagree about. It appears to me the best way to keep bad men out of office and to correct the errors [if there are any] of those in office is to come under the standard of those who are in power, and let our exertions be to build up and not destroy. I am fully confident if this line of conduct should be adopted, every imaginary evil would soon vanish and that we should be a happy and flourishing people under the present administration, many hard sayings to the contrary notwithstanding. These are the general reasons for changing sides; I have particular reasons why I do it at this time; these I omit at present.
Gentlemen, with due respect, I am your humble servant, In any thing but politics, J. HATHEWAY.
* The letter appeared previous to the election.
New York, June 16.
Extract of a letter to a gentleman in this city, dated Surinam, May 10th 1804.
"Little did I expect to have so soon occasion to inform you, that this colony is taken by the English. Since 14 days we have been in great fear and consternation. An English fleet of 25 or 30 sail, large and small, with 4 or 5000 troops on board, 6 or 800 of which are negro soldiers, made their appearance. Having only 1000 or 1200 men to defend the several ports. A Barringer, one of the commissioned officers here, advised to capitulate, but the two others, Messrs Blooys and Battenburg, refused to hear of any capitulation, and would defend the colony. Our troops behav-
ed with courage, but were obliged to surrender to superior force. Blam's point was first taken by the English, from whence some of the troops marched through the woods, and attacked the redoubt in front and rear. The English lost a great number of men, killed and wounded. Our loss is but small. When the English were in possession of the redoubt, they landed troops on the plantations around the new fort, and attacked it in front and rear. After 4 or 5 days defence, Battenburg and Blooys found themselves in the necessity to surrender, without such capitulation as could have been earlier made in favor of our troops and marine.
By the appearance of the English fleet, government was much divided here—Barringer and the court of Policy on the one side, Battenburg and Blooys on the other.
The English molest nobody, but have themselves very civil, and all is tranquil.
The English General Green has taken the reins of government in hand. Sir Frederick (formerly Holland Governor here) is in great esteem, and consulted by Gen. Green. This we consider as a blessing. By a proclamation of Gen. Green, the officers of Police, Justice, &c. remain in office till the pleasure of the British government shall be known."
ARTICLES OF CAPITULATION, signed by Major Gen. Sir Charles Green, commanding the land forces, and Commodore Samuel Hood, on the part of his Britannic Majesty; and by B. A. Battenburg, Lieut. Colonel in chief of the 5th battalion of Batavian Jagers.
Article 1.
The garrison shall retain their baggage and arms, and march out with the honors of war.
Answer.
The garrison shall march out with all the honors to which brave soldiers are entitled.—The officers shall be permitted to retain their weapons. The officers and soldiers shall march out to a certain distance, and the soldiers shall then ground their arms.
Art. 2.
The garrison shall be transported within four weeks, to the nearest port of the Batavian republic, at the expense of his Britannic majesty.
Answer.
Assented to. As soon as good shipping, &c. can be obtained.
Art. 3.
The garrison shall be permitted, as soon as they arrive in the Batavian republic, to bear arms, but not against his Britannic majesty.
Answer. Agreed.
Art. 4.
The fortress of New Amsterdam, and the other ports, as also the magazine in these colonies shall be delivered over to the commissaries to be appointed, in 48 hours after the signing of the capitulation.
Answer.
The places named, the batteries and barriers of the fort of New Amsterdam, shall be delivered up to-morrow at 2 o'clock P. M. The rest of this article is agreed to.
Art. 5.
That none of the garrison shall be enlisted in his Britannic majesty's service.
Answer.
His Britannic majesty will take no other soldiers than those who voluntarily engage in his service.
Art. 6.
All the propositions offered to the colony previous to this capitulation, shall be confirmed.
Answer.
His Britannic majesty has given particular orders to show every favor to the colony of Surinam. Every thing here requested shall be complied with.
Art. 7.
The women, children and other persons connected with the garrison, shall be included in this capitulation.
Answer.—Agreed.
[Signed]
B. A. BATTENBURG.
Lieut. Colonel.
Head Quarters, Fort of New Amsterdam, May 4th, 12 o'clock mid-day.
[Signed]
CHARLES GREEN, Major General. SAMUEL HOOD. Commodore.
Head Quarters of the army, May 4, 1804, at 6 P. M.

View of the EXPORTS of the UNITED STATES, (CONCLUDED.) TABLE VI.
Exhibiting a comparative view of the Exports of the United States for seven successive years to different nations.
   TO THE DOMINIONS OF 1797. 1798. 1799. 1800. 1801. 1802. 1803.     Russia 3 450 60 732 46 080 9 136 73 721   Sweden 898 315 733 462 733 597 562 685 232 208 275 256 265 470   Denmark, &c. 2 533 224 2 901 511 4 348 839 2 114 442 1 581 186 1 721 485 1 892 895   Holland 8 845 486 7 420 650 5 851 503 5 669 016 6 922 372 5 966 858 5 523 423   Great Britain 8 569 748 17 086 189 26 546 987 27 310 289 42 132 032 23 925 091 25 369 073   Hanse Towns 9 589 858 14 492 613 17 144 400 8 012 846 10 463 738 6 107 750 3 279 732   France 11 664 091 6 941 486 2 780 504 5 163 833 11 261 751 14 475 437 8 245 013   Spain 5 596 253 3 740 553 17 421 402 15 660 606 13 610 816 11 227 859 4 533 539   Portugal 463 310 729 089 857 731 1 265 844 1 718 759 2 160 701 2 305 548   Morocco, &c. 15 000 89 118 48 000 73 449 88 740 63 932 36 757   Italy 767 064 1 334 036 1 157 212 2 689 968 2 090 439 2 423 935 1 571 563   China & East Indies generally 387 310 261 795 595 249 1 047 385 1 374 506 1 117 553 232 228   West Indies, do. 1 508 044 248 121 92 020 115 631 572 932 1 261 122 1 704 404   Africa, do. 330 873 132 883 234 596 366 618 1 367 703 407 053 35 358   Europe, do. 207 077 74 858 11 818 35 389 278 153 316 022 335 453   North West coast of America 15 607 79 515 72 941 746 153 345 338 160 707 58 500   Imperial Ports 70 730 105 647 31 147 52 459 121 742   Other Ports 91 482   Prussia 617 046 24 884 120 238 150 920 319 625   South Seas 81 596   51 294 710 61 527 411 78 665 522 70 971 730 93 020 513 71 957 144 55 800 033  
*Three quarterly returns from the district of Charleston (S. C.) wanting.
TABLE VII.
Exhibiting a comparative view of the Exports of the United States, of Foreign and Domestic production for seven successive years.
   DOMESTIC ARTICLES. FOREIGN ARTICLES. TOTAL.     1797 24 294 710 27 000 000 51 294 710   1798 28 327 411 33 000 000 61 327 411   1799 33 142 522 45 523 000 78 665 522   1800 31 840 903 39 130 903 70 971 780   1801 46 377 721 46 642 721 93 020 513   1802 36 182 173 35 182 173 71 957 144   1803 42 205 961 13 594 072 55 800 033  
REMARKS on the foregoing Statements.
The view, we have taken of the exports of the United States, for the last seven years, was preceded by the following positions.
In the FIRST place, it was said, that it would establish the unprecedented growth of our exports, and the correspondent wealth of the country.
The rapid extension of them is proved by the contents of Table IV. by which it appears that from the year 1797 to the present time, the following increase has taken place in the subjoined articles of domestic production, which constitute the principal staple articles of exportation. The price of these articles being variable cannot be considered a correct criterion of the rise or fall of the amounts exported. The quantities are, therefore, given. In order, however, to form an estimate of the degree in which our exports have advanced, we shall annex the computed value of the difference between the amounts exported in 1797 and in 1803 at the existing prices, which are much lower than the average prices of the intermediate years.
   EXPORTS. 1797 1803 Difference. Value of Difference. Dollars.     Ashest pot tons 2 191 3 270 1 079 145 428   — pearl tons 2 043 2 194 151 20 838   Beef barrels 51 812 77 134 16 322 25 000   Corn, Indian bushels 804 922 2 079 608 1 274 686 960 000   Cotton lbs. 3 688 429 41 205 623 37 517 194 9 000 000   Flour barrels 315 663 1 311 853 796 190 4 800 000   Fish quintals 406 016 461 870 55 854 230 000   Flax seed bushels 222 269 311 459 89 190 600 000   Hops lbs. 1 000 915 476 914 476 95 000   Meal, Rye 73 000   — Indian 28 000   Oil, Sperm whale gallons 27 556 46 984 19 428 24 000   Rice tiers 350 000   Tobacco hogsheads 53 167 86 291 28 124 1 680 000   Tar barrels 47 397 78 989 31 592 63 000   Turpentine barrels 53 291 61 178 7 887 27 000   Wheat bushels 15 655 686 415 670 760 738 000  
Amount of the increase in the above articles 19 112 266
In the article of Indigo, there has been a considerable declension, and a small one in Linseed and Whale Oils; without, however, materially affecting the result.
The whole amount of the Exports of articles of domestic production in the year 1797 was about twenty two millions of dollars; and in the above articles there has been an increase in a period of seven years of about nineteen millions, which is but little short of double the amount of the year 1797—It is an advance of above eighty six per centum.
To prove that this increase of exports is unprecedented, it is only necessary to have recourse to documents. Without going into a wide field, it will be considered fair to contrast our progress with that of Great Britain, the most flourishing commercial nation in modern times.
The Exports of Great Britain, were in     Dollars.     1700 about 34 000 000   1710 31 000 000   1720 37 000 000   1730 55 000 000   1740 43 000 000   1750 70 000 000   1760 63 000 000   1770 67 000 000   1782 57 000 000   1787 90 000 000  
From this statement, aided by a table before us exhibiting the annual amount of exports for the intermediate years, it appears that an equal rise in the Exports of Great Britain with that of those of the United States for the last seven years has required a period of thirty five years, viz. from 1700 to 1735, in the first of which years the exports were seven millions sterling, and in the last thirteen; from which year to the year 1787 they have only risen from thirteen to eighteen millions sterling, being only an advance of about thirty eight per centum in a period of fifty-two years.
Our position affirms as a fact, that the wealth of the country rises at least in proportion to its exports. It is believed that this is, as far as it goes, a correct opinion. Most of the articles exported are those of necessity, remaining on hand, after a full supply of all our internal wants; and although it be true that our imports rise, in a great measure, with our exports, yet it is certain that we can only meet the former by the resource furnished by the latter, and that our ability to raise so large a mass of surplus produce is conclusive evidence of the increase of our capital and the improvement of our ground; which, in an agricultural nation, constitute its wealth.
The SECOND position was, that our Exports have advanced in a ratio vastly beyond the increase of our numbers.
This is evident from the fact that, while our numbers have only increased in a ratio which promises a duplication, in twenty two years, our Exports have progressed in a ratio that promises a duplication in about eight years. Should we pursue a geometrical ratio in the two instances, and compare the result at the end of twenty two years, it would follow that while our numbers had advanced one hundred per cent, our Exports would have advanced six hundred per cent. The results are, therefore, greatly disproportionate.
In the THIRD place, this view marks the relative decline of one, and the relative augmentation of another staple production:
For instance the exportation of Indian Corn has risen about 150 per cent. Cotton about 1,000 per cent. Flour about 160 per cent. Fish about 10 per cent. Flax seed about 45 per cent. Hops from a trifling to a considerable article.
Indigo has greatly declined—but this only for the last year, owing perhaps to the unfavorable benefits of the season. In 1802 the amount was nearly double that of 1797.
Rice has risen about 33 per cent. Tobacco about 50 per cent.
Wheat from 15,000 to 686,000 bushels.
It was our intention, in confirmation, of the fourth and fifth positions, with which this view was commenced, to have noticed at some length those articles which, from being the subjects of importation, have become those of exportation, and thence to have invited the enterprising cultivator of the soil to the growth of several new productions. Time, however, does not enable us to enter, at present, on this detail. Reserving this for some future occasion, we shall here rest our remarks. But not without congratulating our fellow-citizens on the splendid prospect of the future, illustrated by the happy experience of the past. No country, of which history furnishes us a record, has risen with the rapidity of these states. This rise is not accompanied with an ostentatious display of luxury, with a mournful prostration of morals, or with an exhibition of power that menaces the peace or the happiness of our neighbours. On the contrary, although it is to be regretted that luxury has advanced with more rapidity than could have been wished, yet it is certain that there is less prevalence of it among us, than among any people so able to enjoy it. Morals, so far from having degenerated, have, it is confidently believed, become, since the era of independence, more pure. Fewer crimes, compared with our numbers, have been committed. The influence of upright governments, administering the public concerns for the general welfare, seem to have, not only eradicated the political evils that arose from a vicious organization, but to have had likewise the happiest effects upon private morals. This must forever be the effect of republican institutions, wisely and uprightly administered. The objects of such governments are directly and exclusively connected with the general good; and the means used for their accomplishment are necessarily the simplest and the most economical. All interference in private concerns being interdicted, personal industry and capital command a range wherein to exert their mighty energies only limited by the wants of civilized life. No portion of labor is devoted to an useless exhaustion. Under the guidance of individual interest it is sure to be productive. No oppression paralyzes the natural powers, or wastes, in parade, or the support of dangerous establishments, the fruits of industry.
Our readers will read with pleasure the Constitution of the Mississippi Society for the acquirement and dissemination of useful knowledge, inserted in our first page, as promising to be the depository of important information in relation to the Western Country. We understand that the following papers have been lately read before the Society.
“An interesting paper on the formation of the Delta, and on the annual inundations of the Mississippi, by William Dunbar.
“Another paper of equal interest containing Meteorological observations for three successive years, accompanied by monthly Phytological remarks.”
By the same.
The following members have been elected officers of the Society for the first year.
 ISAAC BRIGGS, President.  WILLIAM C. G. CLAY, } Vice Pres.  BORNE, } sidents.  WILLIAM DUNBAR, }  JOHN HENDERSON, Treasurer.  LEWIS KERR, Secretary. 
On the 18th of November the Legislature of the Mississippi Territory incorporated the Society, with power to hold all manner of real and personal estate without limitation.
The Boston Democrat of the 13th instant observes, that “the question respecting the electors for the choice of President and Vice-President, was decided yesterday, in the House of Representatives, in favor of a General Ticket by the morbid majority of 124 to 122! If we may hazard a conjecture, when the bill is reported, to carry this resolution into effect, it will probably be defeated in its progress, by the provisions it must contain, to insure its operation—There is nothing more different than the success of an abstract question, of a speculative nature, in the preliminary stage of any legislative act, from a final decision, on the merits of the act itself; when all the impediments and difficulties attending it, are brought into full view, in regular detail, before a cautious and investigating Legislature.”
The following statement is laid to exhibit the relative strength of parties in the next legislature of New York.
ASSEMBLY.     Counties. Repub. Fed. Burrites.     Suffolk, 3 0 0   Queens, 3 0 0   Kings, 1 0 0   Richmond, 1 0 0   New-York, 9 0 0   Westchester, 4 0 0   Rockland, 1 0 0   Orange, 4 0 0   Dutchess, 7 0 0   Ulster, 4 0 0   Columbia, 0 4 0   Greene, 2 0 0   Delaware, 0 0 2   Albany, 0 6 0   Rensselaer, 3 0 0   Washington, 6 0 0   Essex, 1 0 0   Clinton, 1 0 0   Saratoga, 4 0 0   Montgomery, 5 0 0   Schoharie, 2 0 0   Herkimer, 3 0 0   Oscega, 4 0 0   Oneida, 2 2 0   Onondaga, 2 0 0   Chenango, 4 0 0   Seneca, 1 0 0   Tioga, 1 0 0   Cayuga, 1 0 1   Ontario and } Genesee, } Steuben, 1 2 0   Total, 63 14 3  
SENATE.
   Republicans. Federalists. Burrites.     Southern district, 8 0 0   Middle do. 8 0 0   Eastern do. 6 2 0   Western do. 7 0 1   Total, 29 2 1  
At the court of gen. sessions lately held at Claverack New York, the circumstances of a very singular case transpired. It appeared on an indictment for assault and battery, that Hannah Bowman, the defendant, had been religiously affected for two years past, and to great an enthusiasm in her devotion as occasionally to abstract her mind from the common concerns of life. At length a short time since, she imagined she was commanded by God to kill a Mr. Spencer, a gentleman in the neighbourhood, which purpose she attempted to execute, and accordingly went to his house and attacked him with an iron weapon and wounded him severely before she was secured; when she regretted that she had failed in completing the order, and hoped forgiveness for her disobedience to the divine mandate. The jury, without leaving the court considered her as a fanatic and insane, and of course found her not guilty.
New York, June 16.
The ship Fame, Howland, arrived at this port yesterday, left Bordeaux on the 19th April. The captain brings no loose papers. He confirms the report which was in circulation here a short time since, that Gen. Pichegru had strangled himself in prison with his handkerchief. Whether or not Moreau had been brought to trial, captain H. did not learn. The preparations for invading Great Britain were still vigorously progressing.
From the Political Observatory.
Mr. EDITOR,
SIR,
That the good people, of all parties in the United States, may know, in what estimation the character of Judge Pickering recently impeached of “high crimes and misdemeanors” was held, by the legislature of his own states, previous to his appointment as judge of the District Court of the United States, and particularly during the period that he was

Chief Judge of the Superior Court of New Hampshire, I have transcribed from the Journals of the General Court, the following resolution, as introduced into the House of Representatives, Jan. 8th, 1795,—together with the vote given thereon—viz. "Voted, that it is the opinion of this House, that an address be made by both branches of the Legislature, to the Governor and Council to remove the chief justice of the Superior Court (then John Pickering) from office." "The yeas and nays being called for" (the Speaker claimed his right of voting and voted in the negative) "were declared to be—Yeas 60—Nays 60—to the motion did not prevail."
Augusta, May 25.
The Indians have consented to have the line of the lower district of the late ceded territory run, agreeably to the treaty of Fort Wilkinson; consequently the commissioners and surveyors will commence that business in a few days.
It is said that a treaty is contemplated to be shortly held with the Creek, by which an extension of territory to this state will probably be acquired.
The commissioners appointed to fix on a suitable site for the town of Milfordville, it is said will immediately proceed to make choice of the most eligible spot for that purpose.
New Orleans, April 19, 1804.
On Sunday the 15 inst. the young gentlemen of Mr. L'Abbe Roland's Academy, accompanied by their tutor, made a visit to his Excellency Governor Gaillard, and presented him with the following address.
May it please your Excellency,
WE the children of men, who emerging by the will of the Omnipotent from a state they were obliged to submit to, have the invaluable advantage of becoming the brothers of a gallant, liberal and magnanimous people, who looking up to Heaven as the only source of their rights, did not claim from the promises of kings, but from the benevolent Parent of the Universe.
We beg leave to approach your Excellency, in order to congratulate you, or rather ourselves for finding in your person, a statesman of sound understanding and amiable virtues, who will be an eye-witness of the high estimation in which our fathers, our fellow citizens and ourselves, hold the privileges of becoming a constituent part of the body of a gallant people, who acquired their liberty at the expence of their blood.
We will shed our own to the last drop for the maintenance of that precious liberty; and as a proof of the sincerity of the promises we now solemnly make in your Excellency's presence, we have decorated our persons with the American Eagle. The Eagle is the premium of our juvenile labors in endeavouring to acquire a knowledge of literature; so much recommended in your excellent speech of the 20th December last.
May your excellency live long enough among us to witness the sincerity of our devotion and submission, to a government the most sublime mankind could ever frame.
The Governor in reply, has addressed to Mr. L'Abbe Roland the following letter.
SIR,
Have the goodness to communicate to your scholars "the pleasure I experienced in receiving a visit from so many amiable and promising youths, And my sincere desire that they may become useful and worthy members of society. Be so obliging as to add that it is by their merit only they can hope to attain future respectability; and that by a due attention to their studies and moral conduct, they may look forward with confidence to the highest honors in the power of a free nation to bestow, and thus become the pride of their parents, their friends and their country."
I was pleased to observe as the pledge of their future fidelity and attachment to civil freedom, their persons decorated with the eagle. It is a symbol to the Americans, their brothers, who fought for liberty, and remains the badge of their victory in that glorious struggle.
I take this opportunity to offer you, Sir, my best wishes for the prosperity of your academy. The care of the morals and education of youth, is an important trust, and those who discharge it with fidelity, deservedly hold a high rank in every free and well governed community.
I have a favorite wish, it is to see science rear her lofty head throughout United America, I wish it because I am fixed in the persuasion that the general diffusion of knowledge through a country is the best friend and safeguard of a people's rights, and the greatest security for the permanence of their liberties and the promotion of their happiness.
I am, Sir,
with great respect, your obedient servant, WM. C. C. CLAIBORNE.
New Orleans, 16th April, 1804.
Massachusetts Legislature.
House of Representatives.
Tuesday, June 12.
ELECTORS.
The order of the day, on the report of the joint Committee, which prescribes that the Electors of President and Vice-President in this Commonwealth, shall be chosen by the people thereof, in a general ticket, one at least of the Electors to be taken from each of the Representatives Districts, being called for; the House went into Committee of the whole thereon, Mr. Smith (of Boston) in the Chair.
A lengthy and animated debate ensued on an amendment proposed by Mr. Morton, of Dorchester, to strike out a section of the report, and to direct that seventeen of the Electors should be chosen in districts, and two by the people at large on a general ticket. The amendment was advocated by the mover; Mr. Smith (of West-Springfield) Mr. Slocum, Mr. Munroe, Mr. Allen, (of Pittsfield,) Mr. McFarland, and was opposed by Mr. O'Neil, (the Speaker,) Mr. Upham, C. L. Lillie, Mr. Hulbert, Mr. Wells and Mr. Bigelow.
It is quite unnecessary for us to go into the merits of the question—it was admitted, generally, that both propositions were constitutional; and the gentlemen on each side contended for the expediency of the proposition advocated by them. In the course of the debate, a general view of the leading political questions, which have been agitated for several years, was taken; and the gentlemen avowed their sentiments with great candor and openness, and conveyed their censures with spirit and independence. Mr. Allen, of Pittsfield, and Mr. Hulbert, of Sheffield, delivered their sentiments in maiden speeches, on different sides of the question. The latter was peculiarly eloquent, independent and argumentative.
The debate continued to a late hour, when Mr. Morton's amendment was negatived; and the committee rose and reported a concurrence with the Senate.
When the House resumed, Mr. Morton renewed his motion; and the question to adopt it was taken by Yeas and Nays, as follows:
YEAS 121
NAYS 123
So it passed in the negative. The question to accept the report in concurrence with the Senate—then passed
For it 126
Against it 114
And Messrs. Bigelow, Graft & Fisher were chosen a committee on the part of the House, to report a Resolution conformably thereto.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT MOTION.
Mr. ELY, of Springfield, after making a few judicious and pertinent preliminary remarks, laid the following motion on the table—which after being read, was assigned for consideration to-morrow (this day) at eleven o'clock.
WHEREAS by the Constitution of the United States it is provided, that the Representatives shall be apportioned among the several states, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined, by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other persons; and further, that for the choice of the President and Vice-President of the United States, each state shall appoint a number of Electors, equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives to which the state may be entitled in the Congress.
And whereas the said provisions were so manifestly unequal at the time the Constitution was formed, that they could have resulted only from the spirit of conciliation and compromise which influenced the Eastern states; because in consequence thereof a representation of the states is produced, unjust and injurious in its operation, both as it regards the number of free inhabitants in the several states, and their property.
As in a state where the slavery of man is established by law, the slaves have no voice in the elections—but a Planter, possessing fifty slaves may be considered as having thirty votes, while a farmer of Massachusetts, having equal or greater property, is confined to a single vote.
And whereas the effect of these provisions has been rendered still more unequal and injurious, by the course of events, since the Constitution was established, by an augmentation of the number of slaves in the Southern states, and also by an increase of personal property in the Eastern states, arising from the commercial spirit of its inhabitants.
And whereas the said provisions have been rendered more injurious by important political changes, introduced during the present administration, in the purchase of Louisiana, an extensive country, which will require a great number of slaves for its cultivation, and when admitted into the Union, agreeably to the cession, will contribute, by the number of its slaves, to destroy the real influence of the Eastern states in the National Government, and also in the alteration of the original mode of electing the President of the U. States, whereby in the appointment of that important Magistrate, the weight of the small states (among which are most of the Eastern states where there are few or no slaves) is greatly diminished.
And whereas the apportionment of the direct tax, the only compensation proposed by the Constitution to the states not holding slaves, for the aforesaid unequal principle in representation is now merely nominal, as the national revenues are principally derived from commercial imposts, the present administration having repealed the excise laws, which operated in some measure by a tax on luxuries, to equalize among the several states the contributions to the public burthens; and having also recently assessed additional millions on commerce, of which the Eastern states must pay much more than their due proportion—so that instead of contributing less than their proportionate share of public expence, as was contemplated by the Constitution as a counterpart to unequal representation, they contribute more.
And whereas a union of the states, a measure so important in its consequences cannot, harmoniously, exist for a long period, unless it be founded on principles which shall secure to all free citizens equal political rights and privileges in the government, so that a minority may not govern a majority—an event, which on the principles of representation now established, has already happened, and may always happen.
Therefore, to preserve the Union of the States upon sound and just principles, and to establish a foundation for general harmony and confidence among all the citizens of the United States, by securing to them now and at all future periods equal political rights and privileges,
be it resolved, That the Representatives be appointed among the several states according to the number of their free inhabitants respectively, and for this purpose that they endeavor to obtain a Resolution of two thirds of both Houses of Congress proposing such amendment to the Constitution of the several states in the Union, and that a committee be raised to bring in a Resolve for that purpose.
SENATE, Wednesday, June 13.
The joint committee of both Houses, appointed to bring in a Resolve relative to the choice of Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, reported, and to-morrow, [this day] at ten o'clock, assigned for taking the same into consideration.
The celebrated Sir Thomas More was sent ambassador to the emperor, by king Henry the VIII. The morning he was to have his audience, knowing the power of wine, he ordered his servant to give him a good large glass of sack—and having drank that, called for another. The servant, with officious ignorance, would have dissuaded him from it, but in vain. The ambassador drank off the second, and demanded a third, which he likewise drank off—Insisting on the fourth, he was over-persuaded by his servant to let it alone—so he went to his audience. But when he returned home, he called for his man, and threatened him with his cane! "You rogue, said he, what mischief you have done me—I spoke to the emperor, on the inspiration of those three glasses that I drank; he told me I was fit to govern three parts of the world. Now, you dog, if I had drank the fourth glass, I should have been fit to govern all the world!"
Fifty Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen on Sunday the 4th of June, a Small Bay HORSE, between 13 and 14 hands high, with a crooked blaze in his face, and one on his hind feet white, marked with letter B on the near thigh.
Fifty dollars reward will be given for the horse and thief, or five dollars for the horse only, by the subscriber, residing opposite the Branch Bank.
WILLIAM FLETCHER.
June 22—3t
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern that JOHN EDWARDS is appointed by the Legiary court of the First Legion of Militia of the district of Columbia to collect all fines put into his hands—by order of said court,
WM. D. BEALL, Clk.
June 22—6w
Cheap Goods.
JOHN COX
Has received a large and handsome assortment of Spring and Summer goods, and is happy in having it in his power to sell them unusually low.
George Town, May 14—ep2m
GEORGE TOWN COLLEGE,
In the district of Columbia, United States of America, under the direction of the Incorporated Catholic Clergy of the state of Maryland.
I. The annual pension of this establishment is two hundred and twenty dollars; but for children under twelve years of age, only two hundred dollars will be required. Those students who continue their education through the classes of Philosophy shall, on account of extraordinary expenses and some particular indulgencies allowed them, pay two hundred and fifty dollars per annum.
The pension is to be paid half yearly in advance. A deduction of fifty dollars per annum will be allowed to those parents who may choose to charge themselves with the detail of clothing their children. The college will furnish washing and mending; but will not keep particular accounts, or become answerable for clothing provided by parents.
It is in lieu of bed, linen, table service, school books, and other articles usually required on entering establishments of this kind, each student shall pay ten dollars entrance money.
II. The Sunday or holiday dress is uniform, and consists of a plain coat of blue cloth, with yellow buttons, red cloth or kerseymere waistcoats. The use of silk is not permitted—Every student shall bring with him his uniform dress, besides a suit for daily wear, six shirts, six neck handkerchiefs, six pocket handkerchiefs, six pair of stockings, and three pair of shoes, all new. Any deficiency in the above will be charged to the parents.
IV. On the above terms the students are furnished with clothes, linen, washing, mending, lodging, board, fire, candle, table, school books, pen, ink, paper, amusements, and school rewards; to that nothing will remain to the charge of the parents, but medical attendance and medicines, postage, and such extra lessons of drawing, dancing, music, &c. which they may choose to order for their children.
V. The religion, uniformly practiced by the students living in the college, is the Roman Catholic; but for students of other religious persuasions, there are boarding houses, convenient to the college, where they will be subject to the same rules (religion excepted) and enjoy the same advantages for their improvement in science as the pensioners of the college.
VI. Our Boarders must be furnished by their parents with the uniform of the college, and pay annually for tuition, fire, candles, school books, pen, ink, paper, amusements, school rewards, &c. fifty dollars, always half yearly in advance.
VII. The students are taught English, Latin, Greek, and all the branches of Classical Education, sacred and profane History, Geography, the use of the Globes, Arithmetic, and when sufficiently advanced Algebra and Geometry, with all the other parts of the Mathematics, in the respective classes. Particular care is taken that they learn to read well, and write a good hand, and that they speak and write French with accuracy. Four times a year the students are called to a public examination of what they have been taught before Parents and the Friends of Literature. Those who have made extraordinary progress are honored and rewarded. The idle, for punishment, are confined in the vacation to certain extraordinary hours of study during play-time, in order to repair what they have neglected to learn in school; therefore, if they are found defective in the last and most important examination of the year, before the August vacation, they will not be allowed to go home during that time.
VIII. The age of admission is from eight to fourteen. When children are not sufficiently advanced to begin a regular course of classical education, they are placed in an elementary class, attended by a particular teacher, from whom they learn to spell, read, and write.
IX. If the children sent to this College have been before at any other house of education, an attestation of their morals and docility is required.
X. The greatest care is taken to instruct the children in the duties of Religion and Morality, and they are constantly under the eye of one or more of the Professors who see that those duties are practiced, and that the rules of civility are not violated.
XI. Cleanliness and exercise, and every thing which contributes to health, are attended to with particular care.
XII. All the pensioners dine and sup with their professors, and have the same table which they have. No distinctions are allowed in diet or clothing.
XIII. As long experience has convinced the directors, that a profusion of pocket money is very prejudicial, not only to good order, but even to study and application, they therefore request that parents will not be forward in indulging their children in more than fifty cents at most per month, for this purpose.
XIV. No allowance is made for absence during the vacation, which begins on the 15th August, and ends the 15th of September. To these terms the parents are desired to be particularly attentive, in case they choose to call their children home, as the absence of a few weeks at the opening of school is seldom repaired without very great difficulty. Absence from school at no other time will be permitted. It is indeed the most serious and earnest desire of the Directors, that the children should never be called home during the course of their education, as they have found by experience, that such advocacies have often proved prejudicial, not only to study and application, but even to content and happiness. Those children who may be received into the college upon other terms, either totally or partially, than those provided by their parents or guardians, will not be allowed to go home or absent themselves from the college during the full course of their education, unless particular circumstances in the judgment of the President should require permission of absence for a time.
XV. When children are removed from the College, whatever new linen or clothes are turned them on that occasion, will be charged to their parents. After entering on a new quarter no deduction will be made for the remaining part thereof.
The College is a large building, capable of lodging two hundred persons conveniently. The garden and court adjoining, where the young gentlemen play, are very airy and spacious. The situation is very pleasant and healthy.
It will contribute much to the advantage of the children, if parents, on sending them will inform the President how long they propose to leave them at the College, and for what employments in life they are designed. The regular course of education is properly classical; but such as are destined for the commercial line, have a lesson of Arithmetic and Book-keeping, under a particular Professor appointed for that purpose.
N.B. The above Regulations and Conditions will take place from the 15th day of August, 1804, for all such as enter at, or after that period; but for others, they will only commence at the expiration of the six months, for which the advance payment had become due prior to that term.
Right Rev. LEONARD NEALE, President.
Georgetown, June 22—12m.
PUBLIC SALE,
Will be held on Monday the 23th instant, at 10 o'clock A.M. to the highest bidder, at STELL'S TAVERN ON CAPITOL HILL, LOT No. 1, PART 1, in square 601 in the City of Washington. The term will be made known at the time of sale, or on application to
JER. CONNOR, Auctioneer. Georgetown, June 22—3t.
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS.
Notice is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessel of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use.
Department of State, 23d of May, 1804.
The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices.
May 30—2aw6m
Valuable Land for Sale.
The executors of the last will and testament of Anthony Holmes deceased, will sell at private sale about forty acres of Land adjoining the city of Washington at the northern extremity of both forest west. This land is generally allowed to be one of the handsomest situations near the city, having a beautiful prospect of nearly the whole of the city of Washington, Alexandria and George Town, and any person inclined to purchase this valuable property, will be shown the same, and know the terms by application to the subscriber near the premises.
JOHN HOLME D.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE sale of those lands, lots, and houses in the city of Washington and district of Columbia on which the direct tax and cost has not been paid is postponed until Friday the 20th of July, at Mr. Rhodes's tavern. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A.M. and continue from day to day until the whole are sold—any person wishing to examine the list of the property may by calling on the subscriber living in George Town.
GEORGE MAGRUDER, Collector 6th collection district. June 18—td of f.
NOTICE.
WILL be exposed to public sale, for ready cash on the 24th day of July next on the premises, all the right title claim and interest of Joseph Boone in and to No. 2 in square No. 1044 as laid down in the plan of the city of Washington, with a two story framed dwelling house and four other small framed houses thereon, all in good repair; taken by virtue of two writs of Fieri Faciás issued from the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington at the suit of Wilson Hunt for the use of Philip Nicholson & Robert B. Griffith—the sale will commence precisely at 12 o'clock.
DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal. June 11—wtdof
Was Committed to the jail
of Baltimore county as a Runaway on the 21st February last, a Negro woman who calls herself MILLY THOMAS—she is about 38 or 40 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, and of a brown complexion. She says she did belong to Mr. William Briscoe of Charles county in the state of Maryland. If her owner does not release her, she will be sold for her jail fees, according to law.
THOMAS BAILEY, Sheriff of Balt. County. Baltimore May 21—w8t
THOMAS M'EUEN, THOMAS HALE & WILLIAM DAVIDSON, who heretofore, have transacted business under the firm of Thomas M'Euen & Co. will in future use that of M'EUEN, HALE & DAVIDSON. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1—tw & vge

PROPOSALS.
For carrying the Mails of the United States on the following Post roads, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington, until the 15th day of June next, inclusive.
IN NORTH-CAROLINA.
 49. From Danville Va. to Lenox-Castle N.C. once a week.  Leave Danville every Monday at 6 A.M. & arrive at Lenox Castle by 6 P.M.  Leave Lenox-Castle on Tuesday by 6 A.M. & arrive at Danville by 6 P.M.  50. From Scotland Neck by Greensburg & Roads to Windsor once a week.  Leave Scotland Neck every Thursday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Windsor by 7 P.M.  Leave Windsor every Friday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Scotland Neck by 6 P.M.  51. From Newbern to Beaufort once in two weeks.  Leave Newbern every other Friday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Beaufort by 6 P.M.  Leave Beaufort every other Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Newbern by 6 P.M.  52. From Halifax to Enfield once a week.  Leave Halifax every Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Enfield by 11 A.M.  Leave Enfield every Friday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Halifax by 6 P.M.  53. From Neilsons ferry by Orangeburg, Barnwell C. H. Tredways and Town Creek to Campbellton once a week.  Leave Neilsons ferry every Tuesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Campbellton on Friday by 10 A.M.  Leave Campbellton every Friday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Neilsons ferry on Monday by 6 P.M.  54. From Statesburg to Columbia once a week.  Leave Statesburg every Friday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Columbia by 6 P.M.  Leave Columbia every Saturday by 8 A.M. and arrive at Statesburg by 7 P.M. 
IN OHIO.
 55. From Warren by Cleveland, Fort Miami and Raisin river to Detroit once in two weeks.  Leave Warren every other Saturday at 10 P.M. and arrive at Detroit the next Saturday by 3 P.M.  Leave Detroit every other Saturday at 10 P.M. and arrive at Warren the next Saturday by 3 P.M.  56. From Chillicothe to Alexandria once a week.  Leave Chillicothe every Tuesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Alexandria by 11 A.M.  Leave Alexandria every Tuesday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Chillicothe by 7 P.M.  57. From Steubenville to New Lisbon once in two weeks.  Leave Steubenville every other Monday at 6 A.M. and arrive at New Lisbon by 6 P.M.  Leave New Lisbon every other Tuesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Steubenville by 6 P.M.  58. From Chillicothe to Franklin once in two weeks.  Leave Chillicothe every other Tuesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Franklin on Thursday by 6 P.M.  Leave Franklin every other Friday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Chillicothe on Sunday by 6 P.M.  59. From Zaneville by Tuscarora to Guadenhatten once in two weeks.  Leave Zaneville every other Monday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Guadenhatten by 6 P.M.  Leave Guadenhatten every other Tuesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Zaneville by 6 P.M.  60. From Cincinnati by Hamilton, Franklin, Dayton, Staunton, Wainefville, Deerfield and Guadenhatten, to Cincinnati once a week.  Leave Cincinnati every Tuesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Staunton on Wednesday by 4 P.M.  Leave Staunton every Wednesday at 6 P.M. and arrive at Cincinnati on Friday by 6 P.M. 
IN INDIANA.
 61. From Maffee by Girardeau in Louisiana to New Madrid once in two weeks.  Leave Maffee every other Thursday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Cape Girardeau on Friday by 6 P.M. Leave Girardeau the next Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at New Madrid on Sunday by 4 P.M.  Returnings.—Leave New Madrid every other Monday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Girardeau on Tuesday by 6 P.M. Leave Girardeau on Wednesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Maffee the next Thursday by 10 A.M.  62. From Kaskaskias by Geneva to Girardeau once in two weeks.  Leave Kaskaskias every other Friday at noon and arrive at Girardeau on Saturday by 6 P.M.  Leave Girardeau every other Sunday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Kaskaskias on Monday by 2 P.M.  63. From Cahokia to St. Louis once in two weeks.  Leave Cahokia every other Monday at 4 A.M. and arrive at St. Louis by 10 A.M.  Leave St. Louis every other Monday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Cahokia by 8 P.M. 
IN KENTUCKY.
 4. From Springfield by Green C. H. Adair C. H. Cumberland C. H. and Jackson C. H. T. to Blackburn Springs, T. once in two weeks.  Leave Springfield every other Monday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Blackburn Springs on Thursday by 10 A.M.  Leave Blackburn Springs every other Thursday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Springfield the next Sunday by 6 P.M.  65. From Washington to Augusta once a week.  Leave Washington every Wednesday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Augusta by 6 P.M.  Leave Augusta every Thursday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Washington by 6 P.M.  66. From Frankfort to Henry C. H. once a week.  Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 4 A.M. and arrive at Henry C. H. by 11 A.M.  Leave Henry C. H. every Tuesday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Frankfort by 8 P.M. 
IN TENNESSEE.
 67. From Dixel Springs by Lebanon C. H. and Rutherford C. H. to Nashville, once in two weeks.  Leave Dixel Springs every other Monday, at 6 A.M. and arrive at Nashville on Tuesday by 10 A.M.  Leave Nashville every other Tuesday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Dixel Springs on Wednesday by 6 P.M. 
IN MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY.
 68. From Natchez to Fort Stoddart once in two weeks.  Leave Natchez every other Friday at 6 A.M. & arrive at Fort Stoddart the next Thursday by noon.  Leave Fort Stoddart every other Friday at 6 A.M. & arrive at Natchez the next Thursday by noon. 
IN N. ORLEANS TERRITORY.
 69. From Loftus's heights by Pinckneyville, Little Sarah Creek, Big Sarah Creek, Thompson's Creek, Buller's Plains, Baton Rouge, Iberville or Manchac Church, Abbeville, La Ferte, Cantrills German and Red Churches to New Orleans once a week.  Leave Loftus's heights every Friday at 2 P.M. & arrive at New Orleans the next Monday by 5 P.M.  Leave New Orleans every Tuesday at 7 A.M. & arrive at Fort Adams the next Friday by 10 A.M. 
The contracts for the routes numbered from 27 to 43 inclusive and from 55 to 69 inclusive, are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next, and continue in force for one year. The contracts for the routes numbered from 44 to 54 inclusive are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next and are to continue in force until the 31st day of March, 1805.
NOTES.
 The Postmaster-general may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.  Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified.  For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail whereby the mails delivered for such departing mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.  Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.  Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract.  Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of August, November, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter.  No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.  Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.  The Postmaster-general reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.  The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for two years.  GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster-General. General Post Office, Washington City February 23, 1804. Feb. 27—2awt15Ju.
(BY AUTHORITY.) Scheme of a Lottery.
To build an ACADEMY in the city of Richmond.
   Dollars.     1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do. 10,000   1 do. 5,000   5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do. — 500 — 3,000   10 do. — 200 — 2,000   20 do. — 100 — 2,000   100 do. — 50 — 5,000   250 do. — 30 — 7,500   420 do. — 25 — 10,500   1,500 do. — 20 — 30,000   3,000 do. — 15 — 45,000  
1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. do. 3,000 do. 250 1 do. do. 4,000 do. 250 1 do. do. 5,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 6,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 8,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 10,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 12,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 13,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 14,000 do. 1,000
5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks, not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. This lottery has been authorised by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purposes of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars, in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorise it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, March 2—if G F Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard Doct. John Brockenbrough, jun. Wm. Price (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and William Prichard.
NOTICE.
APPLICATION is intended to be made at the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following lot certificates; No. 362, 363, 364, 365, and 366, dated the 3th April 1804, for 2000 dollars each, Louisiana 6 per cent stock, in favor of John Coles of New London, signed by Joseph Mourfe, Reg JOHN M'GOWAN. June 13, 1804—epbw
WILL be sold at Public Auction if not previously disposed of to a private purchaser. On Friday the thirtieth of June at Mr. Semmes's tavern—Lot No. 57 at the corner of Fayette and First streets next to Mr. C. Lowndes' facing the Roman Chapel. There is a two story Frame House, with an excellent well on the premises, and the situation cannot be excelled for health. The dower in the property will be properly relinquished and satisfactory security given that the subscribers conveyance of the property upon the purchasers fulfilment of the terms. The conditions are one half of the purchase money in cash, and the other in a note of twelve months with approved endorser negotiable in the Bank of Columbia. EDWARD M. BUTLER. June 1—tf For further particulars enquire at Mr. Lee's second brick house west of the War Office Pennsylvania avenue.
REMOVAL.
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR, Has removed to the house above Mr. RHODES (LATE LOVELY'S) HOTEL, near the President's Square. In addition to the present flock of goods, a Handsome Assortment is expected immediately. Gentlemen at a distance, by sending a line by post, will be waited upon with all possible expedition. T. C. will pledge himself to execute any order with a talte, expedition and moderation of charge, which shall not be excelled by any. April 16—tf.
HAT MANUFACTURY.
The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washington, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continuance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be amply suited, if neatness and goodots be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—if The subscriber has received from New York and will sell low, the following articles, 8 pipes genuine old Cogniac brandy, 10 casks sherry wine, Hyson, Young Hyson, Imperial and Sonchong teas in chests, fresh and of a superior quality. 5 bags India sugar—a quantity of Beef and Pork of New York inspection, and a few basts of black pepper. WM. BRENT. Washington, June 6—epgw
CHARLES VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR.
Has received from Philadelphia in addition to his former stock, a handsome assortment of goods, consisting of the best London and Spanish superfine cloths and cassimeres, white and fancy Marseilles, colored and white Janes, India nankeens, cotton cassimeres, black silk and fatten Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first stile of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, June 8—tf
20 Dollars Reward.
TWO negro boys runaway from the subscriber, living in Prince George's county: one of the boys is black, and the other yellow—the black boy is about 16 years old, named Charles, full face and eyes, and pleasant countenance when he is spoken to. The yellow boy is near 15 years old, he is named Dya; it is supposed he will call himself William Dyson, he has a black spot on his right ham as large as a half dollar, and also a mound on his forehead rather over the right eye. It is unnecessary to mention their clothing, as it is supposed they will change them. This yellow boy is almost white, no one would suppose him a slave from his color; he is very handy about a house, is very smiling and talks very free and with good sense. Whoever takes up said boys shall receive the above reward from OSBORNE BELT, Residing on the post-road near Bladensburg. June 11—cp2w
Union Tavern, Bladensburg, Maryland.
The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has opened a house of entertainment in Bladensburg, and is well furnished with every thing necessary in the tavern line—Such persons as feel disposed to visit the Spa during the season, can be comfortably accommodated, and every attention and accommodation will be paid and provided for them who favor him with their company. WILLIAM ROSS. Bladensburg, May 22—cp1m.
30 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the Subscriber, living near Dumfries in Virginia, on the 18th inst. A Negro or dark Mulatto named PRINCE, about 22 years of age, about five feet nine inches high, bow legs, has a mark on his face occasioned by a fall from a horse and a scar on one of his wrists, from a cut with a broken glass bottle. I will give thirty dollars reward for apprehending and bringing said negro home. ROBERT GRAHAM. May 23—if
MECHANIC'S HALL
Is to let for a term of three years. The subscriber being proprietor of the above premises and having lately met very unexpectedly with troubles of a domestic nature which has greatly disconcerted him and consequently injured his business. The public in general, and his friends in particular are notified that he gratefully acknowledges the liberal support they have given him since he commenced the tavern line, and begs they will not forsake him, as he has a larger and better assortment of liquors than he ever had before, and in addition thereto he has ice and fruit, also a variety of newspapers. He pledges himself to double (if possible) his exertions to please and accommodate all who may call on him, until a suitable tenant can be had. A description of the property is thought needless as it is known and presumed that no one will rent without viewing the premises. ANDREW M'DONALD. George Town, June 20—3taw2w
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of DAVID VALENZIN for maintaining and supporting him during his imprisonment, or for defraying the expenses of his internment, will be pleased to transmit their accounts duly authenticated to the Secretary of the Navy, on or before the 10th day of July next.
House and Lot for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from JOHN KENNEDY to the subscribers, will be sold by public sale, at Rhodes's tavern, in the city of Washington, on Friday the 24th day of May next, at 5 o'clock P. M. for ready money, part of lot No. 1, in square No. 291 in said city, fronting 54 feet on Pennsylvania avenue and 100 feet 2 inches on 12th street west, conveyed by the commissioners to the said Kennedy, with the two story brick dwelling house built thereon, at present occupied by Augustus B. Woodward, eq. George Thompson, John Murdoch. The sale of the above-mentioned House and lot not having taken place on the 24th inst. they will be sold, without reserve, on Wednesday the 20th day of June next, at the same place and hour of the day and on the terms above stated. G. T. J. M. George Town, May 30—tjun20 As the proceeds of the above sale are intended to be paid into my hands, a bond or notes with approved security, bearing interest from date, and payable one third in 6 one third in 12 and one third in 18 months will be accepted of from the purchaser, in place of cash. JOHN LAIRD.
Prince George's County, Upper Marlboro', June 12, 1804.
At a respectable meeting of republican citizens of Prince George's County, pursuant to the recommendations of a former meeting, HUMPHREY BELT, Esquire, having been appointed Chairman, and TRUEMAN TYLER, Secretary, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That William Lyles, Alexander Covington, Alexander Contee and William W. Berry, Esquires be recommended to the people of this County as Delegates to the next General Assembly of Maryland.
Resolved, That Isaac Duckett, Humphrey Belt, James G. Wood, Thomas Hewitt and George F. Hawkins, Esqs. be a committee to confer with a similar committee on the part of Anne Arundel County, on a proper character to represent this district in Congress, in the place of Walter Bowie, Esq. who declines being a candidate.
Resolved, That Richard Sprigg, Thomas Rogers and Trueman Tyler, Esqs. be a committee to confer with Calvert County, and that part of Montgomery County composing the electoral District, on a proper character as an elector of President and Vice-President; and that it is the sense of this meeting that the said corresponding committee recommend, General Joseph Wilkinson, as a proper character to fill that appointment.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the National Intelligencer and Maryland Gazette. HUMPHREY BELT, Chairman. TRUEMAN TYLER, Secretary. June 13—cp3w.
In pursuance of an Act of Congress passed the 1st day of May 1802, entitled, "An act to abolish the board of Commissioners of the city of Washington, and for other purposes."
WE the undersigned have opened a book at Rhodes's tavern Pennsylvania avenue, for receiving subscriptions for opening the CANAL, to communicate from the Potomac river to the Eastern Branch thereof.
The Report and Plans of Mr. Little, on the subject, are deposited at Mr. Rhodes's for the inspection of those inclined to promote this useful and beneficial work.
THOMAS TINGEY, DANIEL CARROLL, of D'n. THOMAS LAW, DANIEL C. BRENT. Washington 11th June, 1804.
COLUMBIAN LIBRARY.
An Appendix to the Catalogue is this day published and may be had at the Library Room. In the course of the last year, the Directors have been incorporated by an act of Congress, and above 250 vols. have been added to the books, making in the whole upwards of 300 vols. New shares may be had on application to the Librarian—Books are let out on hire to those who are not shareholders, and are to be taken out and returned on the afternoons of Wednesdays and Saturdays. George Town, June 5—
AT a meeting of the Stockholders of the THEATRE COMPANY, at
Rhodes tavern on the 7th June, 1804, pursuant to notices.
ROBERT BRENT, Esq. Mayor of the city of Washington, was called to the Chair, and STANLEY BYUS, appointed secretary.
On motion made and seconded, the meeting came to the following resolutions:
Resolved, That a Board of Directors, consisting of five stockholders, be chosen by ballot at the present meeting, to continue in office one year from their election.
Resolved, That the said Board of Directors have the power generally to manage the affairs of the institution during the period for which they are elected.
Resolved, That it be the duty of the said Board of Directors to proceed immediately to the railing by such means as they shall deem most eligible the necessary funds, and thenceforth apply the same to the completion of the building; and to procure a dramatic company, when the prospects respecting the completion of the building will in their opinion warrant the same.
Whereupon the meeting proceeded to the election of a Board of Directors for one year, when the following gentlemen were elected.
John P. Van Ness, Samuel Harrison Smith, Robert Brent, William Brent, and Thomas Law.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the National Intelligencer.
ROBERT BRENT, Chairman, June 13—3w