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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. III
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCXLIV.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 1802.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
National Intelligencer.
MESSAGE
FROM THE
PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES,
Transmitting a Report from the Secretary of State, with the information requested in a Resolution of the House, of the 17th Instant, relative to the violation on the part of Spain, of the Twenty-second Article of the Treaty of Friendship, Limits and Navigation, between the United States and the King of Spain.
"Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
"I now transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with the information requested in your resolution of the 17th instant.
"In-Text"> "In making this communication, I deem it proper to observe, that I was led by the regard due to the rights and interests of the United States, and to the just sensibility of the portion of our fellow-citizens, more immediately affected by the irregular proceeding at New-Orleans, to lose not a moment in causing every step to be taken which the occasion claimed from me: being equally aware of the obligation to maintain, in all cases, the rights of the nation, and to employ, for that purpose, those just and honorable means which belong to the character of the United States."
"TH: JEFFERSON."
Dec. 22, 1802."
Report of the Secretary of State, to the President of the United States.
THE Secretary of State, to whom the Resolution of the House of Representatives of the United States of the 17th instant, was referred by the President, has the honor to inclose to him, the letters and communications annexed, from the Governor of the Mississippi Territory, the Governor of Kentucky, and from William E. Hulings, formerly appointed Vice Consul of the United States at New Orleans. In addition to this information on the subject of the Resolution, it is stated from other sources, that on the 29th of October, American vessels from sea remained under the prohibition to land their cargoes; and that the American produce carried down the Mississippi could be landed only on paying a duty of 6 per cent. with an intimation that this was a temporary permission. Whether in these violations of treaty the officer of Spain at New Orleans has proceeded with or without orders from his Government, cannot as yet be decided by direct and positive testimony; but it ought not to be omitted in the statement here made, that other circumstances concur with the good faith and friendship otherwise observed by His Catholic Majesty, in favoring a belief that no such orders have been given.
JAMES MADISON.
Department of State, } 21st Dec. 1801. }
(COPY.)
New Orleans, 18th Oct. 1802.
Sir,
I have the honor to inclose you an extract from a decree this day published by the Intendant of the Province of Louisiana, by which you will see that the Americans are no longer permitted to deposit their merchandise in this city. No information of any other place being appropriated for an American deposit, is yet given; nor have we any reason to hope that the Government has such place in view. The reason for the cotton from the Natchez, and other produce from the settlements higher up, to come down approaches. The difficulties, and risks of property that will fall on the citizens of the United States, if deprived of their deposit, are incalculable; their boats being so frail, and so subject to be sunk by storms that they cannot be converted into floating stores, to wait the arrival of sea vessels to carry away their cargoes.
The port is also this day shut against all foreign commerce, which can only be carried on by Spanish subjects in Spanish bottoms.
I am, Sir,
With the greatest respect,
(Signed) Wm. E. HULINGS.
The Hon. JAMES MADISON, } Esq. Secretary of State. }
Extract from a Publication made 16th October, 1802, by Juan Ventura Morales, Intendant of the Province of Louisiana, &c.
N. B. The preceding part of the publication relates only to the ratification of Peace and the shutting of the Port against foreign trade.
(Translation.)
As long as it was necessary to tolerate the commerce of neutrals which is now abolished, it would have been prejudicial to the Province, had the Intendant in compliance with his duty, prevented the deposit in this city of the property of the Americans, granted to them by the twenty-second Article of the Treaty of Friendship, Limits and Navigation, of the 27th October, 1795, during the limited term of three years. With the publication of the ratification of the Treaty of Amiens and the re-establishment of the communication between the English and Spanish subjects, that inconvenience has ceased. Considering that the twenty-second Article of the said Treaty, takes from me the power of continuing the toleration, which necessity required; since after the fulfilment of the said term this ministry can no longer consent to it without an express order of the King. Therefore, and without prejudice to the exportation of what has been admitted in proper time, I order, that from this date the privilege which the Americans had of importing and depositing their merchandise and effects in this capital, shall be interdicted: And that the foregoing may be publicly known, and that no body may allege ignorance, I order it to be published in the usual places, copies to be posted up in the public places; and that the necessary notice be given of it to the officers of Finance, the administrator of Rents, and otherwise as may be necessary.
The present being given under my hand, and counter-signed by the underwritten Notary of Finance, pro tempore, in the office of Intendency of New Orleans, 16th October, 1802.
(Signed)
JUAN VENTURA MORALES.
By order of the Intendant,
PEDRO PEDESCLAUX.
Faithfully translated from the Spanish language.
JACOB WAGNER,
Ch. Clk. Dep. State.
Natchez, October 29th, 1802.
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose you a letter, which I last evening received from Mr. Wm. E. Hulings, together with a translation of an extract from a publication made by Juan Ventura Morales, Intendant of the Province of Louisiana, &c. dated October 16th, 1802. These dispatches announce that the port of New Orleans is shut against foreign commerce, and also the American deposit.
Not understanding from the Intendant's proclamation, whether or not another place on the banks of the Mississippi had been assigned by His Catholic Majesty, (in conformity to our Treaty with Spain,) for "an equivalent establishment," I have by letter (a copy of which is enclosed) requested information upon this point, from the Governor General of the Province of Louisiana; when his answer is received it shall be forwarded to you. This late act of the Spanish government at Orleans has excited considerable agitation at Natchez and its vicinity: It has inflicted a severe wound on the agricultural and commercial interests of this Territory, and will prove no less injurious to all the Western country.
There being at present an interruption in the post between this Territory and Tennessee, and supposing it of importance that the government should be early apprized of the late event at Orleans, I have forwarded this letter by express to Nashville, where it will be deposited in the mail.
I am, Sir,
With sentiments of esteem and respect,
Your humble servant,
(Signed) WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE.
The Honorable The Secretary of State, For the United States.
New Orleans, 18th October, 1802.
Sir,
I have to announce to you that this day the port is shut against foreign commerce, and not against foreign commerce only, but against the American Deposit in this city. In the decree posted up in the public places no mention is made of any other place appointed for a
Deposit. You will use this information as you may think proper.
I am, With great respect, Your most obt. humble servant, Wm. E. HULINGS. Wm. C. C. Claiborne, Governor, Mississippi Territory.
(COPY.)
Natchez, October 29th, 1802.
Sir,
I was this day informed, that in a proclamation issued on the 16th inst. by the Intendant of the Province of Louisiana, it was announced, "That the citizens of the United States should no longer be permitted to deposit their merchandise and effects in the port of New Orleans."
Information of an event so immediately interesting to the citizens of the United States, led me to peruse attentively "The Treaty of Friendship, Limits, and Navigation, between the United States of America and the King of Spain," and upon adhering to the twenty-second Article, I found it expressly declared, that "His Catholic Majesty will permit the citizens of the United States, for the space of three years from this time, to deposit their merchandise and effects in the port of New Orleans, and to export them from thence, without paying any other duty, than a fair price for the hire of the stores; and His Majesty promises either to continue this permission, if he finds during that time, that it is not prejudicial to the interests of Spain, or if he should not agree to continue it then, he will assign to them, on another part of the banks of the Mississippi, an equivalent establishment." I have here quoted the words of the Treaty, and find them too explicit to require comment, or to admit of a doubtful construction.
If therefore, his Catholic Majesty has discontinued his permission to the citizens of the United States, to deposit their merchandise and effects at the port of New Orleans, will your Excellency be good enough to inform me, whether any, and what other place on the banks of the Mississippi has been assigned (in conformity to the Treaty,) for "An equivalent establishment." The subject of this enquiry is so interesting to the commerce of the United States, and to the welfare of her citizens, that I must request your Excellency to favor me with an early answer.
Accent assurances of my great respect and high consideration.
(Signed)
W. C. C. CLAIBORNE.
His Excellency Manual de Salado, Governor General of the Province of Louisiana.
The Governor of Kentucky to the President of the United States.
(COPY.)
State of Kentucky, Frankfort, Nov. 30, 1802.
Sir,
Two days ago I received the inclosed letters from Doctor James Spred, and Mecker & Co. from New Orleans; together with a copy of a proclamation issued by Juan Ventura Morales, Intendant of the Spanish government of Louisiana; and which I do myself the honor to inclose, for your information. The citizens of this state are very much alarmed and agitated; as this measure of the Spanish government will (if not altered) at one blow cut up the present and future prosperity of their best interests by the roots. To you Sir, they naturally turn their eyes, and on your attention to this important subject, their best hopes are fixed. Permit me to request you will give me information on this business, as soon as you can say with certainty what we may rely on; and let my solicitude on this occasion, be my apology for this request.
With sentiments of respect &c. (Signed) JAMES GARRARD.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality superfine Cloths, Callimeres, Silk floratine, Black and fancy silk molekin velvet, white & figured Marcellas, Swandowns, Touilnettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coating, &c.
With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season.
N. B. Ladies Habits, Regiments and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion.
New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1802.
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF OHIO;
DONE IN CONVENTION,
Begun and held at Chillicothe, on Monday the first day of November, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and two, and of the Independence of the United States the twenty seventh.
[Laid before Congress December 23d.]
(Concluded.)
ARTICLE VI.
Sec. 1. There shall be elected in each county one sheriff and one coroner, by the citizens thereof, who are qualified to vote for members of the assembly; they shall be elected at the time and place of holding elections for members of assembly; they shall continue in office two years, if they shall so long behave well, and until successors be chosen and duly qualified; provided, that no person shall be eligible as sheriff for a longer term than four years in any term of six years.
Sec. 2. The state treasurer and auditor shall be triennially appointed by a joint ballot of both houses of the legislature.
Sec. 3. All town and township officers shall be chosen annually, by the inhabitants thereof, duly qualified to vote for members of the assembly, at such time and place as may be directed by law.
Sec. 4. The appointment of all civil officers, not otherwise directed by this constitution, shall be made in such manner as may be directed by law.
ARTICLE VII.
Sec. 1. Every person who shall be chosen or appointed to any office of trust or profit, under the authority of this state, shall, before the entering on the execution thereof, take an oath or affirmation to support the constitution of the United States and of this state, and also an oath of office.
Sec. 2. Any elector who shall receive any gift or reward for his vote, in meat, drink, money or otherwise, shall suffer such punishment as the laws shall direct; and any person who shall directly or indirectly give, promise or bestow, any such reward to be elected, shall thereby be rendered incapable, for two years, to serve in the office for which he was elected, and be subject to such other punishment as shall be directed by law.
Sec. 3. No new county shall be established by the general assembly, which shall reduce the county or counties, or either of them from which it shall be taken, to less contents than four hundred square miles, nor shall any county be laid off of less contents. Every new county, as to the right of suffrage and representation, shall be considered as a part of the county or counties from which it was taken, until entitled by numbers to the right of representation.
Sec. 4. Chillicothe shall be the seat of government until the year one thousand eight hundred and eight. No money shall be raised until the year one thousand eight hundred and nine, by the legislature of this state, for the purpose of erecting public buildings for the accommodation of the legislature.
Sec. 5. That after the year one thousand eight hundred and six, whenever two thirds of the general assembly shall think it necessary to amend or change this constitution, they shall recommend to the electors, at the next election for members to the general assembly, to vote for or against a convention; and if it shall appear that a majority of the citizens of the state, voting for representatives, have voted for a convention, the general assembly shall, at their next session, call a convention, to consist of as many members as there be in the general assembly, to be chosen in the same manner, at the same place and by the same electors that choose the general assembly, who shall meet within three months after the said election, for the purpose of revising, amending or changing the constitution. But no alteration of this constitution shall ever take place, so as to introduce slavery or involuntary servitude into this state.
Sec. 6. That the limits and boundaries of this state be ascertained, it is declared, that they are as hereafter mentioned, that is to say, bounded on the East by the Pennsylvania line, on the South by the Ohio river to the mouth of the Great Miami river, on the West by the line drawn due North from the mouth of the Great Miami aforesaid, and on the North by an East and West line drawn through the southerly extreme of Lake Michigan, running East after intersecting the due North line a-
foresaid, from the mouth of the Great Miami until it shall intersect Lake Erie or the Territorial line, and thence with the same through Lake Erie to the Pennsylvania line aforesaid; provided always and it is hereby fully understood and declared by this convention, that if the southerly bend or extreme of Lake Michigan should extend so far South that a line drawn due East from it should not intersect Lake Erie, or if it should intersect the said Lake Erie, East of the mouth of the Miami river of the Lake, then and in that case, with the assent of the Congress of the United States, the Northern boundary of this state shall be established by, and extended to, a direct line running from the southern extremity of Lake Michigan to the most northerly cape of the Miami bay, after intersecting the due North line from the mouth of the Great Miami river as aforesaid, thence North-east to the Territorial line, and by the said Territorial line to the Pennsylvania line.
ARTICLE VIII.
That the general, great and essential principles of liberty and free government be recognized and forever unalterably established, we declare,
Sec. 1. That all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain, natural, inherent, and unalienable rights, amongst which are the enjoyment and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety; and every free, republican government, being founded on their sole authority, and organized for the great purpose of protecting their rights and liberties, and securing their independence; to effect these ends, they have at all times a complete power to alter, reform or abolish their government, whenever they may deem it necessary.
Sec. 2. There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in this state, otherwise than for the punishment of crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted; nor shall any male person, arrived at the age of twenty-one years, or female person arrived at the age of eighteen years, be held to serve any person as a servant, under pretence of indenture while in a state of perfect freedom; and on condition of a bona fide consideration, received or to be received, for their service, except as before excepted. Nor shall any indenture of any negro or mulatto hereafter made and executed out of the state, and if made in the state where the term of service exceeds one year, be of the least validity, except those given in the case of apprenticeships.
Sec. 3. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God, according to the dictates of conscience; that no human authority can in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience; that no man shall be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent, and that no preference shall ever be given, by law, to any religious society or mode of worship, and no religious test shall be required as a qualification to any office of trust or profit. But religion, morality and knowledge being essentially necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of instruction shall forever be encouraged by legislative provision, not inconsistent with the rights of conscience.
Sec. 4. Private property ought and shall ever be held inviolate, but always subservient to the public welfare, provided a compensation in money be made to the owner.
Sec. 5. That the people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers and possessions, from unwarrantable searches and seizures, and that general warrants whereby an officer may be commanded to search suspected places, without probable evidence of the fact committed, or to seize any person or persons not named, whose offences are not particularly described, and without oath or affirmation, are dangerous to liberty and shall not be granted.
Sec. 6. That the printing presses shall be pen and free to every citizen who wishes to examine the proceedings of any public officer, and no law shall ever restrain the right thereof. Every citizen has an indisputable right to speak, write or print upon any subject as he thinks proper, being liable for the abuse of the liberty. In prosecutions for any publication respecting the official conduct of men in any public capacity, or where the matter published is proper for public information, the truth thereof may always be given in evidence; and in all indictments for libels, the jury shall have a right to determine the law and the facts,

under the direction of the court as in other cases.
Sec. 7. That all courts shall be open, and every person for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person or reputation, shall have remedy by the due course of law, and right and justice administered without denial or delay.
Sec. 8. That the right of trial by jury shall be inviolate.
Sec. 9. That no power of suspending laws, shall be exercised, unless by the legislature.
Sec. 10. That no person arrested or confined in jail, shall be treated with unnecessary rigor, or be put to answer any criminal charge, but by presentment, or impeachment.
Sec. 11. That in all criminal prosecutions, the accused hath a right to be heard by himself and his counsel, to demand the nature and cause of the accusation against him and to have a copy thereof, to meet the witnesses face to face; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favour, and in prosecutions by indictment or presentment, a speedy public trial by an impartial jury of the county or district in which the offence shall have been committed, and that not be compelled to give evidence against himself nor shall he be twice put in jeopardy for the same offence.
Sec. 12. That all persons shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, unless for capital offences, where the proof is evident, or the presumption great, and the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in case of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it.
Sec. 13. Excessive bail shall not be required, excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Sec. 14. All penalties shall be proportioned to the nature of the offence. No wise legislature will affix the same punishment to the crimes of theft, forgery and the like, which they do to those of murder and treason. When the same undistinguished severity is exerted against all offences, the people are led to forget the real distinction in the crimes themselves, and to commit the most flagrant with as little compunction as they do the lightest offences. For the same reason a multitude of sanguinary laws are both impolitic and unjust; the true design of all punishments being to reform, not to exterminate mankind.
Sec. 15. The person of a debtor, where there is not strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in prison, after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, in such manner as shall be prescribed by law.
Sec. 16. No ex post facto law, nor any law impairing the validity of contracts, shall ever be made and no conviction shall work corruption of blood nor forfeiture of estate.
Sec. 17. That no person shall be liable to be transported out of this state for any offence committed within the state.
Sec. 18. That a frequent recurrence to the fundamental principles of civil government, is absolutely necessary to preserve the blessings of liberty.
Sec. 19. That the people have a right to assemble together, in a peaceable manner, to consult for their common good, to instruct their representatives, and to apply to the legislature for redress of grievances.
Sec. 20. That the people have a right to bear arms for the defence of themselves and the state, and as standing armies in time of peace are dangerous to liberty, they shall not be kept up, and that the military shall be kept under strict subordination to the civil power.
Sec. 21. That no person in this state, except such as are employed in the army or navy of the United States or militia in actual service, shall be subject to corporal punishment under the military law.
Sec. 22. That no soldier in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war but in the manner prescribed by law.
Sec. 23. That the levying taxes by the poll is grievous and oppressive, therefore the legislature shall never levy a poll tax for county or state purposes.
Sec. 24. That no hereditary emoluments, privileges or honors shall ever be granted or conferred by this state.
Sec. 25. That no law shall be passed to prevent the poor in the several counties and townships within this state, from an equal participation in the schools, academies, colleges and universities within this state, which are endowed, in whole or in part, from the revenue arising from the donations made by the United States for the support of schools and colleges, and the doors of the said schools, academies and universities, shall be open for the reception of scholars, students and teachers of every grade, without any discrimination or preference whatever, contrary to the intent for which the said donations were made.
Sec. 26. That laws shall be passed by the legislature, which shall secure to each and every denomination of religious societies in each surveyed township which now is, or may hereafter be, formed in the state, an equal participation, according to their number of adherents, of the profits arising from the land granted by Congress for the support of religion, agreeably to the ordinance or act of Congress, making the appropriation.
Sec. 27. That every association of persons, when regularly formed within this state, and having given themselves a name, may, on application to the legislature, be entitled to receive letters of incorporation to enable them to hold estates, real and personal, for the support of their schools, academies, colleges, universities, and for other purposes.
Sec. 28. To guard against the transgressions of the high powers which we have delegated, we declare, that all powers, not hereby delegated, remain with the people.
SCHEDULE.
Sec. 1. That no evils or inconveniences may arise from the change of a territorial government to a permanent state government, it is declared by this convention, that all rights, suits, actions, prosecutions, claims and contracts, both as it respects individuals and bodies corporate, shall continue as if no change had taken place in this government.
Sec. 2. All fines, penalties and forfeitures, due and owing to the Territory of the United States North-west of the river Ohio, shall inure to the use of the state. All bonds executed to the governor, or any other officer in his official capacity, in the Territory, shall pass over to the governor or the other officers of the state and their successors in office, for the use of the state, or by him or them to be respectively assigned over to the use of those concerned, as the case may be.
Sec. 3. The governor, secretary and judges, and all other officers under the territorial government, shall continue in the exercise of the duties of their respective departments, until the said offices are superseded under the authority of this constitution.
Sec. 4. All laws and parts of laws now in force in this territory, not inconsistent with this constitution, shall continue and remain in full effect until repealed by the legislature, except so much of the act, entitled, "An act regulating the admission and practice of attorneys and counsellors at law;" and of the act made amendatory thereto, as relates to the term of time which the applicant shall have studied law, his residence within the territory and the term of time which he shall have practiced as an attorney at law, before he can be admitted to the degree of a counsellor at law.
Sec. 5. The governor of the state shall make use of his private seal, until a state seal be procured.
Sec. 6. The President of the convention shall issue writs of election to the sheriffs of the several counties, requiring them to proceed to the election of a governor, members of the general assembly, sheriffs and coroners, at the respective election districts in each county, on the second Tuesday of January next, which elections shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by the existing election laws of this territory, and the members of the general assembly, sheriffs and coroners, then elected, shall continue to exercise the duties of their respective offices, until the next annual or biennial election thereafter, as prescribed in this constitution and no longer.
Sec. 7. Until the first enumeration shall be made, as directed in the second section of the first article of this constitution, The county of Hamilton shall be entitled to four senators and eight representatives. The county of Adams, one senator and three representatives. The county of Ross, two senators and four representatives. The county of Fairfield, one senator and two representatives. The county of Washington, two senators and three representatives. The county of Belmont, one senator and two representatives. The county of Jefferson, two senators and four representatives, and the county of Trumbull, one senator and two representatives.
Done in Convention at Chillicothe, the 29th day of November, in the year of our Lord 1802, and of the independence of the United States of America the twenty seventh.
In testimony whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names. EDWARD TIFFIN, President and Representative from the county of Ross.
 Joseph Darlington, } Adams Coun.  Israel Donaldson, }  Thomas Kirker, }  James Caldwell, } Belmont Co.  Elijah Woods, }  Philip Gatch, } Clermont co.  James Sargent, }  Henry Abrams, } Fairfield co.  Emanuel Carpenter, }  John W. Browne, }  Charles Willing Byrd, }  Francis Dunlavy, }  William Goforth, }  John Kitchel, } Hamilton co.  Jeremiah Morrow, }  John Paul, }  John Reily, }  John Smith, }  John Wilton, }  Rudolph Bear, }  George Humphrey, } Jefferson co.  John Milligan, }  Nathan Updegraff, }  Bazaleel Wells, } 
 Michael Baldwin, } Ross co.  James Grubb, }  Nathaniel Maffe, }  T. Worthington, }  David Abbot, } Trumbull co.  Samuel Huntington, }  Ephraim Cutler, }  Benjamin Ives Gilman, } Washington county.  John M'Intire, }  Rufus Putnam, } 
Attest, THOMAS SCOTT, Sec'y.
PROPOSITIONS, &c.
WE the Representatives of the people of the Eastern Division of the Territory North-West of the river Ohio, being assembled in Convention pursuant to an act of Congress, entitled "An act to enable the people of the Eastern Division of the Territory North-West of the river Ohio, to form a Constitution and State Government, and for the admission of such state into the Union, on an equal footing with the original states, and for other purposes;" And having had under our consideration the propositions offered by the said act, for our free acceptance or rejection, do resolve to accept of the said propositions: provided, the following addition to, and modification of the said propositions shall be agreed to by the Congress of the United States, viz.
That in addition to the first proposition, securing the section No. 16, in every township within certain tracts to the inhabitants thereof for the use of schools, a like donation equal to the one thirty-sixth part of the amount of the lands in the United States military tract, shall be made for the support of schools within that tract, and that the like provision shall be made for the support of schools in the Virginia reservation, so far as the unlocated lands in that tract will supply the proportion aforesaid, after the warrants issued from said state have been satisfied, and also that a donation of the same kind, or such provision as Congress shall deem expedient, shall be made to the inhabitants of the Connecticut reserve.
That all the lands which may hereafter be purchased of the Indian tribes by the United States, and lying within the state of Ohio, the one thirty-sixth part shall be given as aforesaid for the support of public schools.
That of all lands before mentioned to be appropriated by the United States for the support of schools, shall be vested in the Legislature of this state, in trust for said purpose.
That not less than three per cent. of the net proceeds of the lands of the United States lying within the limits of the state of Ohio, sold and to be sold after the thirtieth day of June last, shall be applied in laying out roads within the state, under the direction of the legislature thereof.
And if the Congress of the United States shall agree to the above addition to, and modification of the said propositions, it is hereby declared and ordained, that every and each tract of land sold or to be sold by Congress, from and after the thirtieth day of June last, shall be and remain exempt from any tax laid by order or under the authority of this state, whether for state, county, township, or any other purpose whatever, for the term of five years after the day of sale, to be reckoned from the date of certificate of the first quarterly payment.
That whereas Congress by a law entitled, "An act authorizing the grant and conveyance of certain lands to John Cleves Symmes, and his associates," passed the fifth day of May, 1792, did authorize the President of the United States to convey by letters patent unto the said John Cleves Symmes, and his associates, their heirs and assigns, a certain tract of land therein described, and did further authorize the President, by the act aforesaid, to grant and convey unto the said John Cleves Symmes, and his associates, their heirs and assigns in trust, for the purpose of establishing an academy, and other public schools, and seminaries of learning, one complete township to be included and located, within such limits and lines of boundary as the President may judge expedient, and in pursuance thereof, the President did convey unto the said John Cleves Symmes, and his associates, their heirs and assigns, by his letters patent, the aforesaid one complete township, to be located and accepted by the governor of the territory north-west of the river Ohio, and inasmuch as the township aforesaid has never been located and accepted, agreeable to the provision of the said act:
The convention recommend the following propositions to Congress as an equivalent for the one complete township aforesaid, to wit: The lots numbered 8, 11, and 26, reserved in the several townships for the future disposition of Congress, or so many of the said lots as will amount to the number contained in the aforesaid complete township, to be vested in the legislature in trust to and for the purposes for which the said township was originally intended to be designated by the legislature of this state.
Resolved, That Thomas Worthington be appointed a special agent to lay the aforesaid resolution and propositions be-
fore Congress, and that said agent do endeavour to procure the assent of Congress thereto.
Passed in convention at Chillicothe, the 29th day of November, 1802.
EDWARD TIFFIN, President of the Committee. THOMAS SCOTT, Secretary.
T I M B E R Wanted for cash on delivery.
The Directors for building a Bridge over the Eastern Branch, at the City of Washington, will contract for timber of the following kinds and scantlings, viz:
  80 pieces white oak 3 3/4 long to be 14 in. by 14 200 do 42 8 by 10   400 do 22 8 by 10   80 piles do 18 14 14   20 do do 20 14 14   20 do do 30 15 15   32 do do 28 14 14   40 do do 18 14 14   60 do do 40 15 15   36 do do 26 14 14   40 pics. white } or blk. oak } 33 12 12   80 do do 24 12 13   80 do do 12 12 13   480 pcs. w. oak 10 5 7   480 do do 12 5 7 
The piles will be required square only 15 feet from the butts, and may taper to 10 inches square at the small end.
The timber must be cut before the first of March, and delivered in April. Proposals for contracts will be received until the 25th day of January next.
by WM. BRENT, Sec'y. Dec. 29. ept251
MARIE ANNE PIC,
RESPECTFULLY informs her customers that she has received a fresh assortment of elegant muffs and tippets, which she can sell very low. Crapes of all colors, white satin for dresses, pealings of all colors, velvet ditto. And a most elegant assortment of artificial flowers consisting of half wreath, more gay and diadems, bandana and ornaments with gold and silver beads, great costs, velvet bonnets and hats, wigs, macarons, and gentlemen's furs gloves, with all sorts of perfumes. The whole will be disposed of at very reasonable prices for ready cash. Dec. 29. 4t.
FOR SALE,
Or would be exchanged for a woman house servant that does not breed. A likely NEGRO WOMAN & CHILD— THE Child a boy two years old, the mother has been chiefly used to house service, and is an excellent washerwoman. The present owner has no reason for parting with her except her breeding, which is inconvenient in a family—Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 29. tf.
GENUINE WINES.
Madeira, Sherry, Port, Lisbon, Claret, &c. Philadelphia and London Porter, Cognac and Peach Brandy, Jamaica and Antigua Spirit, Cordials and Syrups, Sweet Meats, Fresh Fruit, Fresh Teas, Coffee and Sugars, Spanish Segars in boxes and Indian baskets, Garden seeds and flower roots, Shoes, and pewter ink stands. With sundry articles of Groceries for sale at Reduced prices, by JOHN GOULDING, Broker. December 8. ept1t
Thomas Carpenter, TAYLOR.
HAS received a very handsome assortment of goods, consisting of superfine cloths, cassimires and coatings of all colours. Patent water proof Cloths, Silk and woolen Moleskins, Toilettettes, velveteens, &c. of superior quality. From which, and an acquisition of the newest fashions and the best workmen, he can assure whatever commanded. Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square, and New Jersey Avenue, about eight houses from Capitol Square. Dec. 1, 1802. tf.
TO LET,
And be entered upon immediately, three well finished BRICK HOUSES, NEARLY opposite Morin's Tavern, on Twelfth street very near Pennsylvania Avenue, built for the WASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY. The Houses will be rented on very reasonable terms. Apply to THOMAS CARPENTER near the President's Square. Dec. 12. eptf.
ATTENTION.
I will sell at public sale on the 20th inst. at 11 o'clock, on the premises, if not sold before at private sale, the house and lot at present occupied by Messrs. ANDERSON & CHERRY— SITUATED in square 929 or near the Navy Yard, a credit of ten years to be paid by instalments, good and approved security will be required—those that wish to purchase at private sale, will call on Mr. SAMUEL N. SMALLWOOD, at Washington Navy Yard, who is fully authorised to make sale of the same. JAMES W. UGH. Fairfax County, State of Virginia. Dec. 12. 3t.
Twenty Dollars Reward
WILL be paid for the delivery of a small black TRUNK, containing wearing apparel for a gentleman. It was lost between Dents Tavern and Elkridge landing, from the Coach on Friday last. It delivered at Mr. Sillies Hotel in the city of Washington. Dec. 22. 3t.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 29, 1802.
Mr. Gray addressed the House in the following words:
Mr. Speaker, I take the liberty to offer to the consideration of this honorable House, a subject of an uncommon nature.
In order that the crime of murder may no longer be deemed honorable, and with a view to mark with disgrace a wicked and pernicious practice, which has lately destroyed the social harmony of some of our fairest cities, and brought some of our most valuable citizens to an untimely end, I move the following resolution.
Mr. Gray then offered a resolution for the appointment of a Committee with instructions to enquire into the expediency of disqualifying any person from holding an office under the government of the United States who shall hereafter be concerned in a duel, or in sending or carrying a challenge.
Ordered to lie on the table. John G. Smith, from the committee of claims, made a report on the petition of Charles Hyde. The report disallows one part, and functions another part of the claim of the petitioner.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Friday next.
Mr. Southard offered a resolution for the appointment of a committee with instructions to enquire into the propriety of granting further time to the proprietors or holders of military land warrants to obtain and locate the same.
Carried, and referred to a select committee of five.
Mr. Davis called up his resolution instructing the committee of elections to enquire whether Mr. Van Ness had not forfeited his seat by accepting the appointment of major in the militia of the territory of Columbia.
Mr. Van Ness laid that so far as the decision of the House might affect him personally, he felt little concern; but so far as it affected him as a representative of an important state, he was not so indifferent. He had no objection whatever to the proposed enquiry being made. As it involved the decision of an important principle it deserved great attention. He had no doubt of the enquiry being made with that candour and fairness which, in most cases, characterised the proceedings of the House. He was far from imputing any impure motives to the mover or seconder of the resolution. It would be as derogatory in him to impute, as in them to entertain, any views dishonorable or base. He had risen barely to state his wish that an enquiry might be made.
Mr. Elmenhoff proposed a verbal amendment, which was not agreed to. The resolution was then adopted without a division.
Mr. Davis said that while on the subject of seats improperly held, he hoped another member would, by resigning, relieve the House from the necessity of deciding on his case. He questioned whether a territorial delegate could represent a state. He alluded to the state of Ohio. It appeared to him that a state must be represented in a full manner, by full representatives entitled as well to vote as to debate. The gentleman, therefore, who held his seat as the representative of the territory could not remain in that character after the territory had become a state; neither could he be considered as the representative of the state, inasmuch as he had been appointed under the territorial government. Mr. Davis concluded by giving notice that unless the gentleman resigned, he should offer a motion to vacate his seat.
Mr. Randolph said that on examining the rules of the house he found two to which he wished to draw their attention. One in the following words; "When the reading of a paper is called for, and the same is objected to by any member, it shall be determined by a vote of the house." This rule had yesterday been decided [and in his opinion correctly] to apply only to papers already in the possession of the house, and not to those which had never before been heard. But, sir, said Mr. R. I find another rule directing that all petitions, memorials and other papers addressed to the house, shall be presented by the Speaker, or by a member in his place, and a brief statement of the contents thereof shall be verbally made by the introducer, &c.—And wherefore? That the house may not be betrayed into the reading of that, which it might be indecorous in them to hear. Conceiving then that they should be guided in the interpretation of their rules by the same principle which governed courts of justice in the construction of a law;—the adopting of such an interpretation as would give meaning and efficacy (if practicable) to every part of the instrument;—he had yesterday been compelled, however reluctantly, to differ from an authority eminently entitled to his respect. Since, whilst he concurred in the construction given to the rule which he had first read, he could not perceive that the right of the house to refuse to be put into possession of improper matter was, thereby, at all affected. Otherwise the provision contained in the fe-

rule was rendered altogether nugatory.
But since it had been adjudged that any communication however voluminous, any petition however frivolous; any memorial however foreign to their jurisdiction; any paper however it might derogate from the honor of the house, if required by a single member, of necessity, be read; he conceived it his duty to endeavor to relieve the house from the embarrassment of being compelled to listen to a libel upon itself. The reason which was, as he conceived, a right inherent in every deliberative assembly. He has drawn his proposed amendment in such terms as to leave untouched the sacred right of petition. A right which no one prized more dearly, and no one was more disposed to cherish and defend than himself. This important privilege he believed would not be affected by the resolution which he was about to offer. Since where redress of grievance was really sought, the petitioner had always the choice of inoffensive terms in which to express themselves, and nothing was more easily discernible than a petition whose object was the benefit of those preferring it, and one which was made a cover to insult those to whom it was preferred. He concluded with moving the following amendment to the rules of the house to be inserted after that which he had last read.
That if any petition, memorial or other paper, so presented, shall, in the opinion of any member, contain matter reflecting on the dignity or derogatory to the honor of the house, the reading of such paper shall, if objected to, be terminated by a vote of the house.
Mr. Eustis observed that by the decision of yesterday, it appeared that every paper presented to the House must be read. If that decision was correct, the rule had tied itself down by its own terms and subjected itself to the necessity of hearing every paper offered, however absurd, or however improper.
Mr. Eustis said it appeared to him necessary that this evil should be remedied. He could not think it necessary to give the power of exclusion to matter derogatory to the dignity of the House. There were other good causes for exclusion, the length of a paper; the manner of its being offered, or the matter. It seemed to him a fair principle that every paper offered was in the possession of the House, and might be read, or not read, therefore, wished the resolution the gentleman from Virginia had been based upon a broader principle, viz.
That the reading of any paper should be suspended, at the desire of any member, and resumed at the desire of the House. Suppose, said Mr. Eustis, I present a petition containing 150 pages. According to the rule, the reading of it cannot be suspended, but by general consent, not even for other business of the greatest importance. Mr. Eustis moved the following amendment of Mr. Randolph's resolution:
But if any petition, memorial, or other paper, so presented, shall in the reading be objected to by any member, the further reading of the same shall be determined by a vote of the House.
A member enquired, whether as the resolution and amendment went to re-establish a standing rule of the House, it was in order to decide upon them the day on which they were offered.
The Speaker declared it was in order, they did not go to re-enact, but only to amend the standing rules.
The resolution and amendment were then taken up for consideration, when, on motion of Mr. Varnum, they were referred to a select committee, consisting of Messrs. Randolph, Eustis, and L. R. Morris.
THURSDAY, Dec. 30, 1802. Mr. Claiborne presented the petition of Sampson Henderson, praying pecuniary relief. Referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. Mitchell moved a resolution for the appointment of a committee for enquiring into the expediency of amending and revising the several acts respecting patents & copy rights, to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
Before offering the resolution, Mr. Mitchell observed that his object was to simplify the existing statutes respecting patents, by compressing them in one act.
Resolution agreed to without a division.
FOR SALE By Edgar Patterson, GEORGE TOWN, BEST old London Particular Madeira Wine, ditto. 4th Proof Cognac Brandy, 2nd Proof Bordeaux Ditto, Cherry Bounce, Wine and Cyder Vinegars, Sugar House Molasses, Spermaceti Oil, Spanish Segars of a very superior quality, East India, ditto, Hyson, Young Hyson & Hysan Skin Teas, Loaf, Lump and Brown Sugars, Green and white coffee, American Choice of superior quality, Raisins and Lemmons, Rice and Chocolate, Pearl and common Barley, Oat Meal and Sago, Hercimadi, Wax, and Tallow Candles, Loaf Soap, by the box only, Domijohns, Liquor Cales, &c. &c. Dec. 23d. cp3w.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, December 31, 1802.
We understand that the Executive have received authentic information, that the late suspension of the right of deposit at NEW ORLEANS was undertaken without orders from the Spanish Government, and that the measure had been immediately communicated to the Governor of Cuba, who has a superintending authority over Louisiana, as it doubtless was to the Spanish Government. It is certain also that the Governor at NEW ORLEANS, who has no authority over the officer from whom the suspension issued, objected to the measure. Under these circumstances and the interpositions of our own Government, it may be reasonably hoped, that the matter will be peaceably and early adjusted.
We understand that some days since, Mr. Rutledge, a member of the House of Representatives, sent a challenge to Mr. Ellery, a member of the Senate, then at Port Tobacco, whither the former, attended by Mr. Lewis R. Morris, had followed the latter. The challenge was not accepted. On Tuesday, Mr. Ellery, on his return to the city, was attacked at a public house at Piscataway, by Mr. Rutledge. Mr. Ellery was without any means of defence. Mr. Rutledge struck him several times with a cane or club, until Mr. Ellery closed upon him and held him till they were separated by the interposition of third persons.
We do not, at present, give the particular circumstances of this transaction, as it is our wish that what so deeply implicates character, should be stated with the utmost correctness.
The following resolution has passed both houses of the General Assembly of Virginia, unanimously.
Resolved, That JAMES MONROE, late Governor of this Commonwealth, deserves the thanks of the General Assembly, for the zeal, fidelity, and ability, with which he has discharged the various duties of his office.
Extract of a Letter from London, of the 5th October, 1802.
Some very important intrigues are carrying on between the First Consul and our Government, and as soon as Gen. Andreossy arrives it is presumed the matter will be settled respecting New Orleans. It is said the First Consul for the sum of ten Million Sterling, has offered it underhand to Great Britain, and will guarantee it to them. I make no doubt the bargain will be struck. Would it not have been a prudent caution in the Executive of the United States to have treated upon the business of the purchase of said province? particularly as it must have been known the great want the First Consul is in of money, in my opinion the bullies might still be accomplished. England is by no means in want of the province, but rather than see it in the hands of France, they may probably purchase.
From the Barometer.
FEDERAL DEGRADATION.
Republican printers have so frequently detected the misrepresentations and falsehoods of the federal presses, that it has become almost a waste of time to notice them. The instance, however, under present consideration, ought not to pass without exposure.
The piece from which the following extract is taken, contains the most virulent abuse against Mr. Jefferson, as also some pretended biographical sketches of the life of Thomas Paine, while absent from this country, in which the grossest vulgarities are heaped upon him; it is likewise designed to strike at the popularity of Mr. Livingston, our minister to France; this, however, we are happy to have it in our power to refute, and by testimony which, we are of opinion, even the federalists will hardly attempt hereafter to dispute. This tirade appears originally in the Virginia Gazette, a paper printed at Richmond, which pretends to lay some claim to respectability on the federal side, and has boasted its responsibility for truth. The declaration of Mr. Labigarre, whose name has been unwarrantably dragged in, to support the fabrication, will shew with how much propriety those claims are made.
[Barometer] In the Ohio, a newspaper of Georgetown of the 18th November, 1802, I am not a little astonished to find that my name has been made use of to substantiate a most daring falsehood, in the following paragraphs, said to be extracted from the Virginia Gazette of the 10th November, viz.
"The attention which our minister
paid to this infidel (Thomas Paine) not only astonished but even disgusted the court of the First Consul; it gave to Bonaparte but a very contemptible idea of the talents of Mr. Livingston. When the Chancellor was first introduced to the First Consul, the latter received him with the coldest indifference; Talleyrand observed Bonaparte's behavior, and took the opportunity of informing him that Mr. Livingston was a character that held the first reputation in the United States. "He may hold what reputation he may (said Bonaparte) I know mankind as well as most people, and the conduct of that American does not impress my mind with the most favorable opinion."
"The public may rely upon the correctness of this observation of Bonaparte respecting Mr. Livingston; it was received directly from a Mr. Labigarre, a French gentleman of the greatest respectability, and an intimate acquaintance of the Chancellor, who resides near Hudson, in the state of New-York. Mr. Labigarre had the perusal of a letter from Paris which contained the observation. Had Mr. Labigarre been a federalist, the Democrats no doubt would immediately insist upon the story being a forgery; but as Mr. Labigarre is well known in the state where he resides to be a warm Jeffersonian, no such conclusion can be drawn, nor will Mr. Labigarre deny his having said so; and he added at the same time, that the countenance which Mr. Livingston gave Paine, in his opinion, was the cause of it."
With a heartfelt indignation I hereby declare, that the above statement, as it relates to a pretended perusal of a letter from Paris, and my personal opinion on the report respecting Mr. Livingston's reception, &c. is absolutely false and groundless. I further affirm, that on the reverse, I have strenuously discountenanced the report alluded to, as often as it was mentioned in my presence, by laying that such a story was not less absurd than a former one, ending in these words— "Very squally indeed!"
P. DE LABIGARRE. December 4, 1802.
NOTICE.
A meeting of the stock holders of the Eastern Branch Bridge Company will be held at Stelle's hotel in the City of Washington, on the first Monday of January next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of electing five directors of said company for the ensuing year.
By order of the directors, WILLIAM BRENT, Secretary. Washington, Dec. 28, 1802.
WASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY.
The members are informed that their stated yearly meeting will be held at the company's house on 12th street, opposite Morin's tavern, Pennsylvania Avenue, on Monday evening next, at 5 o'clock precisely; to elect officers and transact other important business.
THOMAS HERTY, Secretary. Dec. 31st, 1802. 2tF&M
The Little Cottage.
SPRING GARDEN & ICE CREAM HOUSE, Near Dr. CUNNINGHAM's brewery.
ANDREW J. VILLARD returns his sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the city of Washington and George Town, for the encouragement he has received since he has opened his Spring Garden. Those who will honor him with their custom will be accommodated with a fine large room, well warmed, furnished with a variety of handsome pictures, models in architecture, and different games, such as the Rocks of Scilla, Backgammon, Domino, Checkers, &c. He flatters himself to merit the attention of the public, by keeping always the best of Liquors, Cordials, Sweet cakes, Macaroons and Ice Cream.
His Ice Cream in future will be reduced to the price of twelve and an half cents per glass. Oysters cooked in any manner, or in shells may be had now.
A. J. VILLARD will execute any models in Architecture and in mechanism, and hopes by the neatness of his work to please those who will honor him with their orders. Different models of his own execution, in both kinds, may be seen any time at his house.
I will sell on very reasonable terms, the following squares in the City of Washington, or either of them, viz. no. 253, 437, 438, 439 and south of 439.
The titles will be such as to give entire satisfaction to the purchaser. By an examination of the plan of the city, the foregoing squares will be found most advantageously situated, both as to their contiguous to navigation and their central situation. Application to be made to ROBERT BRENT in the city of Washington, or to the subscriber near Piscataway.
NICOLAS YOUNG. Dec. 31. cpt3M-
TO RENT,
A handsome two story FRAME HOUSE, on G street near the War office. It consists of two Parlors and a kitchen on the ground floor—two bed rooms and a garret, a garden and stable—the rent low—possession will be given immediately, apply to ROB. ELLIS, Department of War. N. B. Front Parlour handsomely papered. Dec. 22. 6t.
According to the custom of the Country, no paper will appear on Monday, unless something interesting should occur in the mean time.
M. JONES.
Six Buildings west of the President's house, Pennsylvania Avenue.
Has just received by the late arrivals from London, via Philadelphia, an elegant assortment of FINE GOODS of the newest fashions, viz.
A handsome assortment of plain and figured India muffs, jacket ditto, cambric ditto, white and coloured white and dark ichies. A beautiful collection of thread Laces and edging, black and white lace vails, a great variety of silk shawls, ladies extra and common silk gloves, silk hose, plain and figured silk and cotton trimmings, gold and silver ditto. ARTIFICIAL ORNAMENTS of various descriptions; an extensive assortment of Millinery, with a large quantity of other goods, too numerous to mention.
Dec. 31. 2t.
The subscriber intends to
decline business, and offers for sale those two shops and lots north eastward of the War Office, with a number of wheelbarrows moulding tables, boards, &c. complete for carrying on the brickmaking extensively—ALSO, at the same place may be had 260,000 bricks, notes negotiable at the office of Discount and Deposit, Washington will be taken in payment.
All persons having claims of any description against the subscriber will please to call and receive payment, and those indebted are particularly requested to come forward and pay up their respective accounts on or before the first day of February next, as no further indulgence will be given.
TIMOTHY CALDWELL. Dec. 31. 2t.
170,038 Acres of Land.
THIS body of land, in one entire and inclusive survey, is offered for sale to any individual or company, who may incline to purchase for the purposes of settlement and emigration. It is situated in the state of Virginia, on the Great Kenawha River, Montgomery county, and is distinguished by the name of "The Great Bent of the Kenawha," being intersected by the Piney river, Great and Little Bluestone rivers, Coal river, and uyandot river, as also by numerous other creeks and waters, running into said rivers. Numerous mill-sites, inexhaustible bodies of coal, and great appearances of ores, metals, salt springs and salt licks, are to be found on this tract, besides which, sugar may be made thereon to any amount, the sugar rearend being in almost every part.
For fertility of soil, growth of timber, fitness for cultivation, salubrity of climate, and natural advantages, this body of land stands unrivalled by any tract of equal quantity in Western America; it will be submitted for sale to an entire purchaser, until the first day of June next, on very advantageous terms; after which, it cannot be disposed of at any price, the present proprietor being compelled to a division thereof. An indispensible title will be given, and for further particulars, as to terms of sale and payment, enquire of JOHN BECKLEY, Esq. Clerk to the House of Representatives of the United States, at the city of Washington. November 1, 1802. tf
To Rent on moderate terms.
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE ON a south Capitol street—in front is a large area completely fitted up for the wet and dry goods business, with a Parlor adjoining, which may be used separate from the house, and leave sufficient room for the accommodation of a private family—a kitchen with servants room over—with a small smoke house adjoining—three stall stable and inclosed garden. Enquire of Mr. CHARLES VARDEN, New Jersey Avenue, or on the Tremieses, of THOMAS JONES. Nov. 25.
FOR SALE.
By public vendue at STILLER'S Hotel, in the city of Washington, on Thursday the 12th day of January next, at 12 o'clock, the following tract of Land—
Situate in Northumberland County, state of Virginia, late the residence and property of PRESLY THORNTON, Esq. containing 2,500 acres, lying immediately on the river Potomac—1700 acres of which are the most valuable kind of low grounds on the river, between 3 and 400 heavily timbered; the remainder is wavy high land, extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for the culture of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious two story Brick Mansion House, and two offices, a large brick stable, valuable barn, corn house, and many other out houses, all in good repair. The orchards and garden contain a variety of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situate about a day's sail from Alexandria, Baltimore and Norfolk. There are two good mill seats for grist or saw mill on this estate, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber, exclusive of the heavy timber, which if felled up into scuttling will command a price in the city of Washington nearly equal to the value of the land.
The terms of sale will be one third cash, and the residue of the purchase money in payments which will be made known at the time of sale.
RICHD. PETERS, jun. December 8. cpt2J.
TO BE RENTED,
And possession given the first day of January next—The Houses and Farm that WILLIAM WALTER WILLIAMS now occupies on the road leading from Alexandria to Leesburg—the buildings are calculated for a store and tavern. It is about 20 miles from Alexandria, and about two miles above col. Coleman's. For terms apply to the subscriber, living in Montgomery county Maryland, near the mouth of Seneca. MAR. LANE. Dec. 29. cpt4W.
E. OLIVER,
Has just received by the latest arrivals, a fresh assortment of MILLENNY, consisting of the following articles, viz.
Velvet bonnets of the newest fashion, daff caps, Spanish mantillas, and great coats, embroidered spruces and draper flounces, figured farineth for ladies dresses, embroidered gauze, trimmings for ditto, gold and silver trimmings and silver fringes, gold and silver cords and tassels, silk cords and tassels, silk and cotton trimmings, gold and silver ribbon, lawn handkerchiefs embroidered with silver, artificial flowers and wreaths, ostrich, toucan and brush feathers, Spanish, Spanish, Spanish and French hupies, ornaments and hupies of different colors, crop and curled wigs, crop and curled frizzettes, paints, perfumery and powder knives, pocket books, silver and steel pencil-cases and pens, gold and silver galeon and cord, military plumes, silk epaulettes and cotton ditto, raw silk hose and gloves, ladies and gentlemen's gloves of every description, christen-gloves in nutshells, furniture fringe, tassels and lines, cotton fringe for cloaks and dresses, traps, mantua, pelony, fulmet and persians, silk shawls and lead handkerchiefs, silk flocking, gauze ditto, cotton ditto, shoes and shoe bows, silk jacket patterns and flings, muffs and tips, martin cravine and white ditto, ladies and gentlemen's dressing cases, a large assortment of white chip and straw bonnets, wadding &c &c
George Town, December 27th. 3t.
LATELY PUBLISHED,
And for Sale by THOMAS HERTY, at his CONTRACTING OFFICE, President's square, City of Washington—
A DIGEST
OF THE
Laws of the United States,
BEING a complete system (alphabetically arranged) of all the public acts of Congress now in force—from the commencement of the Federal Government, to the end of the first Session of the seventh Congress, which terminated in May 1802, inclusive, in two volumes, price five dollars.
The second volume comprises the acts of the 3 last Sessions of Congress, in same order and referring to such parts of the first volume as have undergone alterations; to which is annexed a correct table of the duties on imports, and a comprehensive index—the price of the 2nd vol. is 102 1/2 cents in boards, or a dollars full bound.
N. B. At the above office, Deeds and all other instruments of writing are drawn with legal precision, and on moderate terms.—Titles to city lots investigated, c.—Houses, and Lots to sell and rent. Dec. 6. sawtf..
By Authority.
SCHEME
OF A
LOTTERY
For completing ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH in the City of Philadelphia.
Table with 2 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Prizes. Includes: 1 Prize of six Thousand dollars, 6,000; 1 two Thousand, 4,000; 1 one Thousand, 2,000; 4 five Hundred, 2,000; 5 two Hundred, 1,000; 15 one Hundred, 1,500; 20 fifty, 1,000; 25 twenty, 500; 3000 six Dollars, 18,000. Also includes first drawn number on the 10th day, 20th, 30th, 35th, and first drawn number on the last day.
3,077 Prizes. 4,923 Blanks. Dols. 40,000
8,000 Tickets at Five Dollars, is 40,000. Less than 4-3 Blanks to a Prize—Subject to a deduction of fifteen per centum.
The public are respectfully informed, that the Tickets of this Lottery will be offered for Sale at the original price of Five Dollars until the first day of February next, when such of them as may remain, are to be delivered to a company of gentlemen of this city, by whom they have been purchased.
The drawing will commence at the State House in this City, on the first Monday in May next, or sooner, if the sales of the Tickets should warrant it, and continue till fully completed; thirty days after which, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers—such as shall not be demanded within twelve months will be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Church.
From the punctuality and good faith observed in the management of the former classes, and the great advantages of the present Scheme, in which there are not one blank and two thirds to a prize, the managers entertain the fullest confidence that the Tickets will meet with a rapid sale.
M. CARR, Secretary.
N. B. The tickets are now for sale by Patrick Byrne, No. 72, Chesnu Mat. McCormick, No. 82, Street: Geo. Taylor, Jur. No. 67. Letters addressed to either of the above for Tickets, post paid, and inclosing the cash, will be duly attended to. Philadel. Nov. 25. Dec. 11.—taw2m
Perfuant to a Decree of the
High Court of Chancery of Virginia, for the Richmond District, bearing date the 18th of September, 1802, wherein
HOMAJIN ELLGEY is Plaintiff, and
WILLIAM LANE, defendant, We shall proceed to sell to the highest bidder on the premises (for cash) on Tuesday the 27th January next, a tract of Land in the county of Loudoun and State Virginia about six miles above Leesburg, on the road leading to Winchester, containing 475 3-4 Acres; for the purposes mentioned in said decree. HUGH STEUART, FRANCIS ADAMS, JOHN KEENE. Dec. 23d, 1802. 123W

(Continued.)
50. From Richmond by Coleville. Guntown bridge, Amelia c. h. Perkin-ville, Painesville, Ligon-town and James- town to Farmville once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 8 a. m. arrive at Farmville on Thursday by 8 p. m. Leave Farmville on Friday at 8 a. m. arrive at Richmond on Saturday by 8 p. m.
51. From Petersburg by Namezen-bridge, Nottaway c. h. Hungary-town, Double-bridge, Hayleyburg, Brooking, on. Withlerville, Bibbs-ferry, and Scotts- burg to Halifax c. h. once a week. Leave Petersburg every Wednesday at 2 p. m. arrive at Willisville on Saturday at 9 a. m. arrive at Halifax c. h. by 5 p. m. Returning—Leave Halifax c. h. every Saturday at 9 a. m. arrive at Wil- lisville on Sunday by 2 p. m. at Peter- burg the next Wednesday by 10 a. m.
52. From Harrisville by Field's-mill, Quailville, McFarland's, Lunenburg c. h. Christianville, Marshallville, Meek- lington c. h. St. Tammany's, Geesbridge, Edmiston and Fields-mill to Harris- ville once a week. Leave Harrisville e- very Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at Mar- shallville on Wednesday at 5 p. m. Leave Marshallville on Thursday at 6 a. m. arrive at Harrisville on Friday by 6 p. m.
53. From Harrisville by Bellefield and Alexander to Halifax twice a week. Leave Harrisville every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 a. m. arrive at Halifax by 6 p. m. Returning—Leave Halifax e- very Thursday and Sunday at 6 a. m. ar- rive at Bellefield by noon. Leave Bellefield every Tuesday and Friday at 1 p. m. ar- rive at Harrisville by 6 p. m.
54. From Petersburg by Suffex c. h. Jerusalem and Cross-roads to Martins- boro, N. C. once a week. Leave Peter- burg every Friday at 9 a. m. arrive at Martinsboro, N. C. on Saturday by 8 p. m. Leave Martinsboro every Wed- nesday at 4 a. m. arrive at Petersburg on Thursday by 4 p. m.
55. From Bowling Green by Belford- ville, Creek-bridge, Branton's Mills, Hartsville, New-town, Dunkirk, Wal- kerton, King William c. h. Lilly point, Pammel's Ferry and Cumberland, to New Kent c. h. once a week. Leave Bowling Green every Wednesday at 10 a. m. and arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday by 7 a. m. Leave Dunkirk every Thursday at 8 a. m. arrive at New Kent c. h. by 3 p. m. Leave New Kent c. h. every Thursday at 4 p. m. arrive at Bowling Green the next Sunday by 10 a. m.
56. From Richmond by Hanover- town and Dunkirk to Tappahannock once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 2 p. m. arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday at 7 a. m. Leave Dunkirk at 8 a. m. and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p. m. Leave Tappahannock every Tues- day at 6 a. m. arrive at Richmond on Wednesday at 9 a. m.
57. From Tappahannock to Rich- mond c. h. once a week. Leave Tappa- hannock every Friday at 6 a. m. arrive at Richmond c. h. by 11 a. m. Leave Rich- mond c. h. every Friday at 1 p. m. arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p. m.
58. From Dunkirk by King & Queen c. h. Shackleford's and Gloucester c. h. by North End to Matthews c. h. once a week. Leave Dunkirk every Thursday at 8 a. m. arrive at Matthews c. h. on Fri- day by 6 p. m. Leave Matthews c. h. e- very Saturday at 6 a. m. arrive at Dunkirk on Sunday by 6 p. m.
59. From Smithfield by Jerusalem and the Cross-roads to Bellefield once a week. Leave Bellefield every Thursday at 5 a. m. arrive at Smithfield on Friday by 11 a. m. Leave Smithfield every Friday at 1 p. m. arrive at Bellefield on Saturday by 7 p. m.
60. From Norfolk by Kempville N W R Bridge, Tull's Creek, N C Indian- town, Jonesburg, Elizabeth City, Nixson- ton and Hertford to Edenton N C once a week. Leave Norfolk every Saturday noon, and arrive at Edenton, N C. the next Thursday by 10 a. m. Leave Edenton every Thursday at 2 p. m. arrive at Norfolk next Saturday by 8 a. m.
IN NORTH CAROLINA.
61. From Suffolk Va. by Edenton, Plymouth and Washington to Newbern twice a week. Leave Suffolk every Monday and Friday at 1 p. m. arrive at Edenton on Tuesday and Saturday at 1 p. m. Leave Edenton at 2 p. m. arrive at Plymouth on Wednesday and Sunday at 6 a. m. arrive at Washington by 6 p. m. Leave Washington at 7 p. m. and arrive at Newbern on Thursday and Monday by 4 p. m. Returning—Leave Newbern every Friday and Tuesday at 5 a. m. arrive at Washington by 5 p. m. Leave Washington at 6 p. m. arrive at Plymouth on Saturday and Wed- nesday at 4 p. m. Leave Plymouth at half past 4 p. m. arrive at Edenton on Sunday and Thursday by 9 a. m. Leave Edenton at half past 9 a. m. arrive at Suffolk on Monday and Friday at 9 a. m.
62. From Halifax by Northampton c. h. Princeton, Murfreesboro, Winton, Colebraine, Pitch Landing and Windfor to Edenton once a week. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at 5 a. m. arrive at Edenton on Thursday by 10 a. m. Leave Edenton every Thursday at 2 p. m. arrive at Halifax on Saturday by 8 p. m.
63. From Warrenton by Jonesville
Halifax, Scotland Neck, Hogton, Wil- iam's-town, Daily's, Plymouth and Wash- ington c. h. to Scuppernong once a week. Leave Warrenton every Monday at 6 a. m. arrive at Halifax by 7 p. m. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at Scuppernong Thursday by 11 a. m. Returning—Leave Scuppernong every Thursday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Hal- ifax the next Saturday by 7 p. m. Leave Halifax on Sunday at 6 a. m. arrive at Warrenton by 6 p. m.
64. From Warrenton by Williamsbo- ro to Hillsboro once a week. Leave Hillsboro every Sunday at 5 p. m. arrive at Warrenton on Monday by 8 p. m. Leave Warrenton every Tuesday at 4 a. m. arrive at Hillsboro on Wednesday 8 a. m.
65. From Louisburg by Nash C. H. Tarboro and Greenville to Washington once a week. Leave Louisburg every Monday at 2 p. m. arrive at Tarboro on Tuesday by 6 p. m. Leave Tarboro every Wednesday at 6 a. m. arrive at Wash- ington on Thursday by 10 a. m. Leave Washington every Thursday at 2 p. m. arrive at Tarboro on Friday by 6 p. m. Leave Tarboro every Saturday 3 p. m. arrive at Louisburg on Monday by 10 a. m.
66. From Halifax to Tarboro once a week. Leave Tarboro every Monday at 6 a. m. arrive at Halifax by 6 p. m. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at 6 a. m. arrive at Tarboro by 6 p. m.
67. From Raleigh by Smithfield, Waynesboro, Green c. h. and Kingston to Newbern once a week. Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 8 a. m. arrive at New- bern on Friday by 10 a. m. Leave New- bern every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Ra- leigh on Monday by 6 p. m.
68. From Raleigh by Haywoodboro, Chatham c. h. Chapelhill, Hillsboro, O- range c. h. Martinville, Salem and Lex- ington to Salisbury once a week. Leave Raleigh every Tuesday at 2 a. m. arrive at Hillsboro on Wednesday by 8 a. m. Leave Hillsboro at 10 a. m. arrive at Sa- lem on Thursday by 3 p. m. Leave Sa- lem at 4 p. m. and arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 a. m. Returning—Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 p. m. arrive at Salem on Saturday by 8 a. m. Leave Salem at 9 a. m. arrive at Hillsboro the next Sunday by 3 p. m. Leave Hillsboro at 5 p. m. arrive at Raleigh on Monday by 5 p. m.
69. From Salem by Bethania, Hunt- ville, Rockford and Wilkes to Morgan- town once a week. Leave Salem every Thursday at 4 p. m. arrive at Morgan- town the next Sunday by 6 p. m. Leave Morgan-town every Monday at 8 a. m. arrive at Salem next Thursday by 11 a. m.
70. From Morgan-town by Abville, the Warm Springs, Newpor, T. and Checks Cross Roads T. to Orisville, T. once a week. Leave Morgan-town every Monday at 6 a. m. arrive at Orisville on Thursday by 10 a. m. Leave Oris- ville every Thursday at 2 p. m. arrive at Morgan-town the next Sunday by 6 p. m.
71. From Salisbury by Statesville, Charlotte and Lancaster S C to Camden S C and from thence by Lancaster, Char- lotte and Cabarrus c. h. to Salisbury once a week. Leave Salisbury every Friday at noon, arrive at Charlotte on Saturday by noon. Leave Charlotte at 1 p. m. ar- rive at Camden, S C. the next Monday by 7 p. m. Leave Camden every Tuesday at 5 a. m. arrive at Charlotte on Wed- nesday by 8 p. m. Leave Charlotte every Thursday at 6 a. m. arrive at Salisbury the next Friday by 10 a. m.
72. From Charlotte by Hunterville and Lincoln to Morganton, once a week. Leave Charlotte every Saturday at 2 P. M. arrive at Morganton on Sun- day by 8 P. M. Leave Morganton every Monday at 8 A. M. arrive at Charlotte on Tuesday by 7 P. M.
73. From Morganton by Rutherford- ton and Gowen's store to Greenville c. h. S C, once a week. Leave Morganton every Monday at 6 A. M. arrive at Green- ville c. h. on Tuesday by 6 P. M. Leave Greenville c. h. every Saturday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Morganton on Sunday by 6 P. M.
74. From Salem by Germanton, Mount Airy, Scull Camp, Grayson c. h. and Au- tinville to Wythe c. h. Va. once a week. Leave Salem every Saturday at 9 A. M. arrive at Wythe c. h. on Monday by 7 P. M. Leave Wythe c. h. Tuesday at 6 A. M. arrive at Salem on Thursday by 6 P. M.
75. From Hillsboro' by Mount Tir- zah, Perion c. h. Leesburg, Calwell c. h. Lenox Castle and Rockingham to Ger- mantown, once a week. Leave Hillsboro' every Wednesday at 10 A. M. arrive at Germanton the next Saturday by 10 A. M. Leave Germanton every Saturday at 2 P. M. arrive at Hillsboro' on Tuesday by 6 P. M.
76. From Newbern by Trenton and Richland to Wilmington, once a week. Leave Newbern every Tuesday at 5 A. M. arrive at Wilmington on Thursday by 10 A. M. Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 2 P. M. and arrive at New- bern on Saturday by 7 P. M.
77. From Fayetteville by Elizabeth- town to Wilmington, and from thence by South Washington and Sampson c. h. to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fay- etteville every Tuesday at 6 A. M. ar- rive at Wilmington on Wednesday by 7 P. M. Leave Wilmington every Thurs-
day at noon, arrive at Fayetteville on Saturday by 5 P. M.
78. From Fayetteville by Ander-ville to Wilmington, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Friday at 6 A. M. ar- rive at Wilmington Saturday by 6 P. M. Leave Wilmington every Monday at 7 A. M. arrive at Fayetteville on Tuesday by 7 P. M.
79. From Fayetteville by Moore c. h. Carthage, Randolph c. h. Salisbury, Tin- dallville, Wadeboro' and Richmond c. h. to Fayetteville, once a week, and the contrary route the next week, so as to carry mail alternately once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 8 A. M. arrive at Salisbury on Friday by 10 A. M. Leave Salisbury every Friday at 2 P. M. arrive at Fayetteville on Mon- day by 5 P. M.
IN SOUTH-CAROLINA.
80. From Fayetteville, N. C. by Lum- berton, Barfield, Porters Ferry, Lynch- ville and Will-town to George-town, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Thurs- day at 2 P. M. arrive at Lynchville on Saturday by 8 P. M. Leave Lynchville on Sunday 4 A. M. and arrive at George- town by 6 P. M. Leave George-town every Monday at 9 A. M. arrive at Lynch- ville by 8 P. M. Leave Lynchville on Tuesday at 4 A. M. arrive at Fayette- ville the next Thursday by 10 A. M.
81. From Richmond c. h. N. C. by Packer's ferry, Chatham, Chawaw c. h. Bentonville, Darlington c. h. Pauley- ville, Jeffries and the Clayhouse to Lynch- ville, once a week. Leave Lynchville every Tuesday at 4 A. M. arrive at Rich- mond c. h. on Thursday by 11 A. M. Leave Richmond c. h. every Thursday at 1 P. M. arrive at Lynchville on Saturday by 8 P. M.
82. From Charlotte, N. C. Beggar's ferry and Hill's iron works to York c. h. S. C. once a week. Leave Charlotte c. h. every Sunday at 6 A. M. arrive at York c. h. by 5 P. M. Leave York c. h. every Saturday at 6 A. M. arrive at Charlotte by 6 P. M.
83. From Camden, by Stateburg, Jamestown, Nelson's ferry and Monk's Corner to Charleston, three times a week. May 1 to Nov. 1—Leave Camden every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday at 2 A. M. and arrive at Charleston in 32 hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Charleston every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Camden in 33 hours on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11 P. M.
84. From Columbia by Winnboro', Chester c. h. York c. h. Pinkneyville, Union c. h. h. Spartanburg, Greenville c. h. Reedy Shoal river, Pikenville, Laurens c. h. Belfast and Newberry c. h. to Colum- bia, once a week. Leave Columbia every Monday at 5 A. M. arrive at York on Tuesday by 7 P. M. Leave York c. h. at half past 7 P. M. and arrive at Green- ville c. h. on Thursday by 8 P. M. Leave Greenville c. h. on Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Columbia on Sunday by 6 P. M.
85. From Edgefield c. h. by Amos Rich- ardson's, Canibridge, Southtown, Ab- beville c. h. and Rocky River to Pendle- ton c. h. once a week. Leave Edgefield c. h. every Wednesday at 11 A. M. arrive at Pendleton c. h. next Saturday by 4 P. M. Leave Pendleton c. h. every Saturday at 9 P. M. arrive at Edgefield c. h. next Wednesday by 9 A. M.
86. From George-town to Charleston once a week. Leave George-town every Monday at 9 A. M. arrive at Charleston on Tuesday by noon. Leave Charleston every Saturday noon, arrive at George- town on Sunday by 8 P. M.
87. From Stateburg by Sumpterville, Salem and Kingstree to Will-town, once a week. Leave Will-town every Tues- day at 6 A. M. arrive at Stateburg on Wednesday at 6 P. M. Leave Stateburg every Thursday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Will-town on Friday at 7 P. M.
88. From Augusta by the Upper Three Runs, Steel Creek, Lower Three Runs and Black Swamp to Coosawhatchie, once a week. Leave Coosawhatchie every Sun- day at 6 A. M. arrive at Augusta on Tuesday by 6 P. M. Leave Augusta every Thursday at 8 A. M. arrive at Coosawhatchie on Saturday by 6 P. M.
IN GEORGIA.
89. From Augusta by Little River Lincoln c. h. Petersburg, Elberton, Franklin c. h. and Gilbers to Clarkboro', once a week. Leave Augusta every Mon- day at 8 A. M. arrive at Clarkboro' on Thursday by 10 A. M. Leave Clark- boro' every Thursday at 2 P. M. arrive at Augusta next Monday at 4 A. M.
90. From Augusta by Columbia c. h. Washington, Greenboro', Richardson- ville, Sparta, George-town and Warrenton to Louisville, once a week. Leave Augusta every Monday at 2 P. M. arrive at Louisville on Thursday by 5 P. M. Returning—Leave Louisville every Fri- day at 6 A. M. arrive at Augusta next Monday by 10 A. M.
91. From Louisville by Saundersville to Fort Wilkinson, once a week. Leave Louisville every Friday at 4 A. M. arrive at Fort Wilkinson by 6 P. M. Return- ing—Leave Fort Wilkinson every Sa- turday at 8 A. M. arrive at Louisville by 8 P. M.
IN TENNESSEE.
92. From Sullivan c. h. by Jonesboro' Greenville, Checks Cross Roads and Dandridge to Knoxville once a week—
Leave Sullivan c. h. every Friday at 6 A. M. arrive at Knoxville next Monday by 10 A. M. Leave Knoxville every Monday at 2 P. M. arrive at Sullivan c. h. next Thursday by 6 P. M.
93. From Orisville by Powell's Valley Robinson's Mills, at the foot of Cumber- land Mountain, Hazel patch, Richmond and Jessamine c. h. to Lexington once a week. Leave Orisville every Saturday noon, arrive at Lexington the next Tuesday by 6 P. M. Leave Lexington every Tuesday at 4 A. M. arrive at Orisville the next Saturday 7 A. M.
94. From Knoxville by Sevierville to Newport once a week. Leave Knoxville every Saturday at 6 A. M. arrive at New- port Sunday by noon. Leave Newport every Thursday at noon, arrive at Knox- ville on Friday by 6 P. M.
95. From Knoxville to Maryville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Sa- turday at 6 A. M. arrive at Maryville by 11 A. M. Leave Maryville every Saturday at 1 P. M. arrive at Knoxville by 6 P. M.
96. From Knoxville by Campbel- lston, South West Point, Fort Blount, Dixon's Springs, Craggton and Hender- sonville to Nashville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Fri. at 2 P. M. arrive at Nashville on Monday by 8 P. M. Leave Nashville every Monday at 5 A. M. ar- rive at Knoxville on Friday by 10 A. M.
97. From Springfield by Port Royal and Clarksville to Palmyra once a week. Leave Springfield every Saturday at 6 A. M. arrive at Palmyra by 4 P. M. Leave Palmyra every Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Springfield next day by 7 P. M.
NOTES
1. The Post-master General may ex- pedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate com- pensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is speci- fied.
3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in ar- riving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any departing mail, whereby the mails designed for such de- pending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incur- red.
4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person, making proposals, desires to carry news- papers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry it with that emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.
5. Should any person, making pro- posals, desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals, the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.
6. Persons making proposals are de- sired to state their bids by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of February, May, August and November, one month after the expiration of each quarter.
7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.
8. Where the proposer intends to con- vey the mail in the body of a stage car- riage, he is desired to state it in his pro- posals.
9. The Post-master General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three fail- ures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.
10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next; and are to continue in force for one year from that time.
GIDEON GRANGER,
Post-master General.
General Post Office, } Washington City, } Nov. 5, 15, 1802. eptj15
Charlotte Hall School.
ON the 23th of October 1802, the Trus- tees proceeded to the election of the Prin- cipal of said School for the year 1803, when the Rev. GEORGE RALPH was unani- mously elected. Whereupon, Resolved, That the said Rev. George Ralph be and he is hereby declared Principal of Charlotte Hall School for the ensuing year.
Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Reg.
The Trustees of Charlotte Hall School will meet at the Cool Springs, on Monday the 13th of December next; for the purpose of appointing a vice Principal, and an Assistant Teacher of the Languages. The sa- lary of the Vice Principal will be two hun- dred and fifty pounds per annum, provided he is capable of teaching the French as well as the Latin and Greek Languages; if incapa- ble of teaching the French Language, his sa- lary will be two hundred pounds.
The Assistant Teacher must be qualified to teach the Classics; his salary will be one hun- dred and twenty five pounds per annum.
Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Reg.
Charlotte Hall, } Oct. 28th. } Nov. 19—3w.
FOR SALE OR RENT.
THAT elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, on the corner of Falls & Frederick Street in Centre Town, lately occupied by Mr. Piccus.
Likewise,
THE two well finished three story BRICK HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mr. Samuel H. Smith, Printer, on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue, east of the Centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town, Oct. 20.
TO RENT.
After the last day of the present month THE HOUSE now in the tenure of Doctor BULLUS, situated between the six and seven Building—It is calculated for a family dwelling, it being a corner house, it recd air on high—ALSO, a good stable and coach house, a well inclosed garden, &c.
For terms, application may be made to the Subscriber, JOSEPH BROWN. Nov. 17.
HENRY INGLE,
Has imported in the Ships Franklin and Brutus, from Liverpool, and now of- fers for Sale at his Store on New Jersey Avenue, Capitol Hill, City of Washington—
Ironmongery, Cutlery, Plate, Wares, & Liverpool Earthen Ware in crates.
A few Plate Iron, Rumford's Improved grates of neat pattern—Also, Iron Stoves, brass and wire fenders, hand iron, old iron, iron cinder sifters, knives and forks, iron and brass chasing dishes, craft stoves, japanned ware, brushes, spades and shovels, lying pans, pit and cross cut saws, carpenter's tools, iron tools, stone cutters' chisels, metal tools, hangers, locks, hinges, screws, nails and a variety of various qualities, and a variety of articles. Oct. 22d. 2awtt.
FOR SALE.
Stock and Common Bricks, Scantling, Firewood, Slate, Coals. Apply to JAMES O'BRIEN, Carrollton, Oct. 29.
City Hotel, BROADWAY NEWYORK.
THE Subscriber most respectfully infor- m his friends and the public, that the above Hotel will be opened on the 1st of May next, when the patronage is earnest- ly solicited. He avails himself of this oppor- tunity to return his sincere and grateful thanks to those friends, parties, and gentlemen, who have given him their support, and to them that a continuance of their favor will be a stimulus to future exertions to pro- cure that the utmost attention shall be given for their comfort and accommodation. Boarding may be had by the day, week, month, or year. Families travelling, may be elegantly accommodated with lodging and dining rooms; and, if preferred, have dinner &c. in their apartments. The Hotel being so well known, it is super- fluous to say, that it is situated in one of the most healthy and pleasant parts of the city, commanding an extensive view in every direction, not only of the city itself, but also of the Narrows, the North and East Rivers, the State of New Jersey, York and Long Island &c. &c.
A handsome coffee-room will be fitted up in the principal story; where gentlemen may have tea, coffee, chocolate, soups, and re- freshments in general, at the shortest notice. All the leading newspapers in the union, will be regularly taken in.
Public dinners and suppers in a plain or elegant style either for large or small parties. Also, beef steaks, oysters, &c. regularly furnished. An ordinary every day at half past 4 o'clock, by the public's obedient servant, JOHN LOVETT.
N. B. Rooms to let by the month or year. April 21, 1802. eptf
The George Town and Annapolis STAGE,
WILL commence on the first Monday in October next to run three times a week; leave Annapolis every Monday, Wednes- day and Friday, and return from George Town every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday— Fare and allowance as usual.
JOSEPH SEMMES, JOHN SMITH.
This is intended to accommodate such gen- tlemen and ladies as are going to and from Frederick and Hager's Town. October 11th, 1802. eptf
The Subscriber has for sale,
London particular Madeira Wine, in pipes and quarter casks; West India Rum in hds. and barrels; Brown Sugar of excellent quality; and 55 bbls. of Cargo Rest. WM. BRENT. Washington, Nov. 12. eptf
Members of Congress, Tru-
vellors, and those gentlemen whose busi- ness call them to the City of Washington, are respectfully informed that the Sub- scriber has established the UNION TAVERN & WASHINGTON HOTEL,
On Pennsylvania Avenue, first house east of the President's, and one mile from the Capitol.
THERE is a pavement all the way, and the accommodations are equal to any in the United States, having thirty rooms fitted up in an elegant manner. Also, a large Coffee Room, 34 feet by 22—and a room over the same, now finishing, convenient for the recep- tion of any public meetings, with a pleasant view of the Potomac and the surrounding country. All the principal newspapers in the Union are taken and regularly filed. WILLIAM LOVELL.
N. B.—To Let, a coach and single horse chaise. Nov. 26. 2w.