The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1803-05-30 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. III.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCXCVI.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, MAY 30, 1803.
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NEW BOOKS.
Just imported on the ship Active , from London, via Philadelphia, and for sale by RAPINE, CONRAD & CO. New-Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol, a choice collection of new and valuable books—among which are  Buck's Works, 8 vols. 8vo. Pratt's Grammar, 5 vols. 8vo. elegant. Person's Voyage, 2 vols. 8vo. Mickle's Lucia, 2 vols. 8vo. Link's Travels, 8vo.—Clavigero's Mexico, 2 vols. 4to. Sancho's Letters, 8vo. Memoirs of the Rev. Mr. Williams, 2 vols. 8vo. Souvenirs Memoirs of Louis, 6 vols. 8vo. Southam's Travels, 4 vols. 8vo. Watson's Philip, and 3rd. 5 vols. 8vo. Helen Maria Williams' Sketches, 2 vols. 8vo. Gibbon's Roman Empire, 12 vols. 8vo. Grandpre's Voyage in the Indian Ocean, 2 vols. Memoirs of Dohrn, 8vo. Reynier's State of Egypt, 8vo. Cavallo's Natural and Experimental Philosophy, a new and valuable work, 4 vols. 8vo. Beilby's Moral Philosophy, 8vo. Payley's (Dr.) Natural Theology, 8vo. Adams on the Microscope, with plates. Brown's Travels into Africa, 4to. Horniman's do. Grant's Life of France. Delphine, 6 vols. 12mo. War Office, 3 vols. 12mo. Microcosm, 5 vols. 12mo. The Benevolent Jew, 2 vols. by Geo. Walker. Infidel Father, 3 vols. 12mo. Monk of Marra, 2 vols. 12mo. Locumon, 2 vols. 12mo.—Item, 3 vols. 12mo. Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols. 12mo. The Savage of Aveyron, 12mo. Tales of Superstition, 12mo. Bread Gains, by G. Coleman. Botsford's Poems, 12mo. Atala—Chacta's Atchema, 3 vols. 8vo.  In addition to the above they have always on hand a collection of well-stored books on education, sciences, and amusement, which they will sell at such prices as cannot fail of giving general satisfaction.  May 30, 1803.
For sale or rent.
I will either sell or rent a very handsome & commodious dwelling house and lot, situated at the corner of Gay and Congress Streets in George town:—The lot has a front of 180 feet; and there are on it a good stable, carriage house, smoke-house, and dairy. This property is at present in the occupation of Walter Smith Esq. to whom application may be made.  I will also sell or rent a very comfortable two story dwelling house, together with some other small buildings, on lot No. 2, square 289 in the city of Washington, a few doors east of the bank—application may be made to me by letter at this place, or to Mr. Bond, adjoining the premises.  Also for sale a very valuable tract of land, about 7 miles from George-town, in Montgomery county, on the river road. This tract contains upwards of 400 acres, the greater part of which is covered with wood and valuable timber; and there is already made near 30 acres of Timothy meadow, and nearly as much more may be made; it is within a mile of the navigation of the Potomac river, which affords an easy conveyance for wood, hay, &c. to market. Its proximity to the seat of government renders it an object worthy the attention of any one disposed to purchase.  Also about 320 acres of land on the navigable waters of the Potomac, and is distant from Alexandria about 12 miles. From this place 3 miles; the greater part of which is covered with wood and timber: the soil is good, some meadow is already made and a considerable quantity more may be made.  Likewise 1000 acres of land in Monongalia county, State Virginia—This land is of very good quality and in the vicinity of Morgan town.  Any person desirous of purchasing any of the above described property may be accommodated on moderate terms and indispensible titles will be given, on application to me at this place.  JAMES BLAKE. Cashier, May 11. 12w1.
JUST COME TO HAND, AND FOR SALE AT  RAPINE, CONRAD & CO'S. BOOK STORE, New-Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol
A Prospect of exterminating the Small-Pox, being a narrative of facts concerning the progress of the new inoculation in America; together with practical observations on the local appearance, symptoms, and mode of treating the King Pox; including some letters to the author, from some distinguished characters.—By Benjamin Waterhouse, M.D. professor of the theory and practice of medicine in the University of Cambridge—Price One Dollar.  R. C. & Co. have always on hand a good assortment of MEDICAL BOOKS, which they will sell at very moderate prices.  April 4. 12w1.
Three Dollars Reward.  Lost about ten days ago. A bay horse about 15 hands high. He has a star in his forehead, and appears to be about nine or ten years old. He was last lately shed all around. It is not requested that he be any other natural marks than the one above mentioned. Whoever will deliver this horse to the Messenger of the Secretary of States office, shall receive the above reward.  May 15.
PROPOSAL For publishing by subscription. "A view of the practical part of the morals of the stoics, being an abstract of Cicero's first book de officiis, with remarks." Never before printed, and copied from the original manuscript of Dr. Jones Beattie, the celebrated author of the Essay on Truth of the principles of moral science, &c. &c. and member of the American Philosophical Society.  A system of morals which Dr. Beattie would condense to abridge, together with his remarks on that system, cannot fail, it is presumed, to attract public attention.  CONDITION. 1. This publication will consist of upwards of 40 pages duodecimo. 2. It will appear as soon as 400 copies are subscribed for. 3. The price to subscribers will be 25 cents for each copy. N. B. It will be printed under the direction of the Revd. William Allen, Georgetown. Subscriptions received at this Office. 12w3t.
NOTICE.  THIS is to give notice, that the subscriber a of Washington county, have obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, Letters Testamentary on the personal estate of ANTHONY HOLMEAD, late of said county deceased—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers, on or before the twenty-fifth day of November next; they may otherwise by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this 23rd day of May, 1803.  SUSANNA HOLMEAD, Executrix. JOHN HOLMEAD, } Exrs. ANTHONY HOLMEAD, } May 23. 3t
By Authority.  SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, FOR THE USE OF THE HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, OR THE Religious Society of German Roman Catholics in the CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.  1 Prize of 10,000 dollars, 10,000 1 " " Three thousand, 3,000 1 " " Two thousand, 2,000 1 " " One Thousand, 1,000 4 " " Five hundred, 2,000 10 " " Three hundred, 3,000 40 " " Two hundred, 4,000 35 " " One hundred, 4,500 90 " " Fifty, 4,500 100 " " Twenty, 2,000 600 " " Seven, 42,000  1 First drawn 100 on 10th day, 500 1 " " 15 500 1 " " 20 500 1 " " 25 500 1 " " 30 500 1 " " 35 500 1 " " 40 1,000 1 " " 45 1,000 1 " " 50 1,000 1 " " 55 1,000  1 First drawn No. on 10th day, when there shall be only six hundred tickets in the wheel, 6,000  6774 Prizes. Dolls. 98,000 11726 Banks.  18500 Tickets, at five dollars. 90,000  " Less than two Banks to a Prize—subject to a deduction of fifteen per centum.  The drawing will commence at the State House in Philadelphia as soon as the sale of the tickets shall warrant it, and continue at least twice a week until finally completed; thirty days after which the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers. Such as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the close of the drawing, will be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the church.  This Lottery we flatter ourselves will be managed with the strictest punctuality and good faith, and from the great advantages of the above Scheme, in which there are no two Banks to a Prize, we entertain the fullest confidence that the tickets will meet with a rapid sale.  ADAM PREMR, ANTHONY HOCKEY, CHARLES BOUMAN, Commissioners.  N. B. The tickets for sale by Matthew M'Connell, No. 82, & Chestnut George Taylor, Jan. No. 67, S. Street.  Letters addressed to either of whom, post paid, and including the cost, will be duly attended to.  May 23. 12w4t
WANTED, One or two Boys to learn the BOOT and SHOE-MAKING Business.— apply to JOHN CROOKSHANK. George Town, Jan. 29, 1803. ct.
In the case of William Bayly a Bankrupt.
Whereas the said WILLIAM BAYLY has been declared a Bankrupt by the Commissioners acting under a Commission issued against him, and has by his Petition in writing represented to the Judge who issued the Commission against him, that he cannot obtain the certificate of the Commissioners of his being entitled to a discharge by reason that one of the said Commissioners has resigned his office and removed from the District, and another of the said Commissioners has refused to sign the same, whereby the said Certificate is unreasonably denied by the Commissioners, and has prayed the said Judge, to grant him thereupon a Certificate of discharge, and that he may have the benefit of the act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States, the proceedings of the Commissioners being returned to the said Judge for his determination thereon.  It is directed that notice be given by advertisement in the National Intelligencer and the Washington Federalist that the Judge will attend at the Clerks office in Washington county on Monday the 12th day of June next between the hours of ten and twelve o'clock when and where the Creditors of the said William Bayly or any of them may appear, and show cause if any they have why the petition of the said William Bayly should not be granted, and on hearing such Creditors if they should appear, and on examining the proceedings of the Commissioners, and the laws relative thereto, the Judge will determine on the said petition by granting or rejecting the prayer thereof.  By Order URIAH FORRESTER, of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the County of Washington.  May 25. 5t.
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice that the subscriber, of the city of Washington, has obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington county in the district of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of Thomas Rose, late of said city, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the fifteenth day of November next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.  Given under my hand this 10th day of May, in the year 1803.  MARY ROSE, Administratrix. May 11. 12w3t.
WAS committed to the Jail of the District county, as a runaway, on the 19th inst. a negro man named J. COOK, who is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, stout & well made; has a scar under his right cheek, about an inch long; has on a short green coat with red cap, the waistcoat, blue breeches, brown trousers, and Edinburgh shirt, mixed grey worsted stockings, and half worn shoes and wool hat—He says he is Mr. Robert Hodgson, of the state of Georgia. If the owner of said negro does not take him, he will be sold for his good fees according to law.  JAMES WILSON, Sheriff. April 21. 12w1.
In the matter of ROBERT M. MUNN, a Bankrupt.  NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of the said Bankrupt, that his final discharge will be allowed by the Judge on the first Monday of June next, between the hours of 9 & 11 o'clock A. M. at Steele's Hotel in the City of Washington, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary by the said creditors or some of them.  By order of the hon. W. CRANCH assistant Judge of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia.  URIAH FORRESTER, Clerk. May 4, 1803. 12w3w.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public at large, that he intends commencing the practice of Medicine, and has situated himself on Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite Mr. Dunne's book store, where a constant attendance will be given, and every attention paid to those whose cases may be committed to his care.  JOHN WILLIS Washington May 4. 12w6t
Ran away from the subscriber, on Saturday the 7th inst. living near the Branch Bank, a dark Mulatto Girl, about fifteen years of age, of a delicate form; she is a French girl, and has not been sufficiently long in this country to acquire the English language correctly—She speaks in a very broken manner—Whoever will apprehend and secure in any convenient jail the above described person, shall receive five dollars, if taken within, and ten if taken out of the district of Columbia.  L. DEMUN, at Mr. Xaupi, near the Bank. May 11. 3t
In the matter of WILLIAM DYER, a BANKRUPT.  NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the said Bankrupt, that his final discharge will be allowed by the Judge on the first Monday of June next, between the hours of nine and eleven o'clock A. M. at Steele's Hotel, in the City of Washington unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary by the said Creditors, or some of them—By order of the Hon. W. Cranch, assistant Judge of the district of Columbia.  URIAH FORRESTER, Clerk. May 13. 12w1.
For the National Intelligencer.
No. 1.
A Refutation of the Charge against the present Administration that their views and measures are hostile to the Eastern States.
No sentiment is more industriously propagated by the enemies of the present administration than that they are bent on aggrandizing the southern to the impoverishment of the eastern states—However groundless the charge it is repeated with an air of veracity, truly astonishing, that such is the object of those who administer the government, and that their measures have actually had this effect. It is in vain that those who make use of this engine of delusion are called upon to point out the measures with which they reproach their opponents. Without attempting to do this, or by far argument to establish their position, they fail to not suffer any occasion to pass unimproved of extending the prejudice and reaping its fruits.
It is to the deception produced by this erroneous impression on the eastern states that a large portion of the opposition to the administration may be traced—Virginia, the people of those states are told, is the mother of the union. Merely, however, meretricious, is the impure law & viewing with malignant jealousy her rival, the fate of Massachusetts, she takes particular delight in humbling and injuring her.
It is true that this delusion should be dispelled, and those who foster it deprived of the unmerited confidence reposed in them.
In order the more effectually to investigate this subject it is proper to take a rapid view of the sentiments of the leading men of America on the most important concerns of the nation since the era of our national existence.
The first splendid act that signalized the way to the establishment of our national existence, was the declaration of independence. This act, throwing off all connection with, and all dependence upon any foreign power, inextricably produced the necessity of union among the states; as without union they would have been unable to preserve internal tranquility, and still less to triumph over foreign enemies. In this splendid act, Virginia took a distinguished lead; and acquired a proud pre-eminence by the original motion for independence being made by one of her delegates,* and the declaration itself being drawn up by another. The other states co-operated with patriotic zeal in this illustrious transaction. Nor is it intended to belay on Virginia any exclusive honor; but the circumstance is mentioned to prove that at that early day she stood on equal ground with her sister states.
The declaration of independence is an explicit exposition of the political principles of those who framed and supported it. Those principles are among the purest that wisdom has ever devised, are such as exclude all particular local considerations, and embrace alone the general interests.
In all the vicissitudes, which succeeded this memorable act, the present chief magistrate held his share; nor was there a voice at that day that manifested the least dissatisfaction at the services he rendered, or that questioned the purity of his motives.
Illustrious in the field, and without a competitor where all are rivals, stood the great Washington, during the whole of the revolutionary struggle. He too was a Virginian; but did his country's dictate a huge measure whose benefit was local; or did the idea ever enter his mind that it became his own native state to effect a superiority of power over the smaller members of the union?
It may then be affirmed that the revolution was effected without any manifestation on the part of Virginia, of a disposition to exercise an undue share of power in the councils of the union, and with the best evidences of a desire to establish a system of government, which should, by its exemption from local considerations, promote the fairest chance of success and duration.
The consideration was the first experiment of a system of government made for the United States. Judging from its effects in carrying us through an arduous conflict, we ought not too hastily or indiscriminately to condemn it. It was certainly a faithful servant, and did its duty. It was probably the best system that, under all the circumstances of the times, could be adopted.
* Richard Henry Lee. † Thomas Jefferson.
It formed a chain of union sufficiently strong for existing circumstances, while it was calculated, from its entirely federal character, to avoid many jealousies and feuds which a more comprehensive or energetic system might then have excited.
In the formation and execution of this instrument Virginia had a share. She was never among those who weakened its obligations, nor were they who, at present administer the government, in the ranks of those who sacrificed, or attempted to sacrifice the general good to local prejudices.
Out of the imperfections of this system, as a permanent government, sprung the present constitution. It is undoubtedly to this constitution that America owes much of her happiness. Was Virginia backward in the adoption of those preliminary measures that led the way to its formation, to those measures which conducted to its perfection, or to those which insured its ratification? She was fully and ably represented at both the conventions; and her citizens participated as largely in its formation and ratification as the citizens of any other state.
General Washington was President of the convention that framed it; and Mr. Madison, who now holds the first office under the President, was as active a member as it had. It is not denied that as much is owing to his talents as to those of any other member. There were other members who were also industrious; but it is acknowledged that they were as industrious in the formation of a system of free government as Mr. Madison? It has been customary, on this point, to name Mr. Hamilton, whose friends boast that he was the most distinguished agent in the formation of the constitution. But it is unfortunately for him known from indisputable authority that he preferred and actually proposed a system of government hostile to every principle of republicanism, and of consequence at variance with the fundamental features of our present system. Can it, under such circumstances, be presumed that the man, who at heart was attached to a system absolutely hostile to liberty, should be as devoted to a system calculated to guard it, as he whose opinions have been always the same, always devoted to the great features of a free representative government?
But as great merit, perhaps, is due to those who by their superior talents and zeal insured the adoption of the constitution, as to those who framed it. In the performance of this duty other citizens were active; but who more active than Mr. Madison? We have not forgotten the critical situation in which the deliberations of the Virginia convention placed the ratification. It was then that Mr. Madison undertook, and forcefully too, its defence against the overwhelming eloquence of Patrick Henry.
Mr. Jefferson was then abroad in the service of his country; and of consequence he as well as Mr. Adams, also abroad, could have no share in the measures. But the ferment of America, at that day, is emphatically marked. General Washington, a Virginian, was chosen by the unanimous suffrage of his country, her chief magistrate, and Mr. Jefferson was re-called from France to occupy the first office in his gift.
It has been said Mr. Jefferson is no friend to the constitution. But did General Washington, who was his sincere friend, think so when he bestowed upon him the first office at his disposition? Did the American people think so when their undivided approbation sanctioned the appointment?
During the interesting discussions which accompanied the ratification of the constitution, dissatisfaction was expressed as to several parts of it; and the general wish appeared in favor of amending its provisions in order to insure it a more unanimous and cordial support. Virginia chose Mr. Madison a member of the first Congress. The earliest duty he impended upon himself was the proposition of amendments. With parental solicitude he drove, and his efforts were rewarded with success, to remove the defects which existed in the system. His services merited and commanded universal approbation.
Thus was a system, the basis of the pledge of harmony, the promise of future greatness, and the guaranty of liberty, rendered more free from fault, and thereby rendered more won the affectionate attachment & cordial support of the nation.
These patriotic hopes were realized, and the Constitution went into operation amidst the benedictions of millions. If then we are asked who were at that

the friends of union... parts of the empire... I request you will, upon this point, give me a categorical answer.
PUBLIUS.
Foreign Intelligence.
Letter Foreign Intelligence, received at New York.
Malta.
Paris, April 7.
In virtue of an agreement made between the great powers interested in the Order of Malta...
His holiness in consequence, nominated, on the 10th of February, 1803, as grand master of the order of St. John of Jerusalem, M. B. de Thumery...
The new grand master thought it necessary to dispatch to Malta the commander Bussy...
Letter of the commander Bussy to the Minister of England at Malta.
Sir,
I had, this morning, the honor to state to your excellency the object of the mission which his most eminent highness the Grand Master of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem has charged me to fulfil at Malta.
To this statement your excellency replied, that you had no order to cancel the Island of Malta to be evacuated by the English garrison...
After having reflected upon this answer of your excellency, I was of opinion not only that it was not satisfactory...
As the answer of your excellency seemed to contain a refusal to surrender the Island of Malta to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem...
I have, therefore, the honor to remind your excellency, that conformably to the fourth paragraph of the 13th article of the treaty of Amiens...
This period has long expired. The treaty adds, "that the island shall be given up to the order in its present state...
This force has likewise long since arrived. There then remained only one condition to be performed, that of the presence of the grand master or his commissioners...
According to the tenor of these full powers, the accomplishment of the conditions stipulated by the treaty...
I request you will, upon this point, give me a categorical answer. I entreat your excellency will be pleased to accept the assurance of my high consideration.
(Signed) BUSY. ANSWER
Of the Minister of England to the commander, M. Bussy.
Sir, I have just received the letter your excellency did me the honor to write to me yesterday...
In answer, I beg leave to observe, that as some of the powers invited, in terms of the tenth article of the treaty of Amiens...
Your excellency observes that I wish to dissuade the Grand Master from coming to reside here. Your excellency may recollect that I spoke to you, upon this subject...
I beg, however, to remind your excellency, that I, at the same time, offered the palace of the Rochetta for the residence of the Grand Master...
But as the palace of the Rochetta is not at present provided with furniture...
For the rest, his eminency may be assured, that the moment I shall think myself authorized to resign the government...
I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, your excellency's most humble and most obedient servant. (Signed) ALEX. BALL.
FLUSHING, April 8.
This morning arrived from Gadsand a battalion of French Infantry of the 8th Half Brigade...
This evening, at six o'clock, the whole garrison came under arms in the great market, and general Monnet...
Extracts from the register of the deliberations of the Consuls of the republic. Paris, 10th of Germinal, 11th Year of the Republic.
Bonaparte First Consul of the Republic, decrees:
Art. 1. The town of Flushing is placed in a state of Siege, under the command of the general of brigade Monnet...
Art. 2. The minister at war is charged with the execution of the present decree.
The First Consul, (Signed) Bonaparte. The Secretary of State, (Signed) Hugues B. Maret.
The minister at war, (Signed) Alexander Berthier.
A true copy of the commandant general of the town of Flushing and Isle of Walcheren. (Signed) MONNET.
We expect to day or to morrow three hundred and eighty cavalry, and two companies of artillery...
ROTTERDAM, April 8.
We now know, that the Armament for Tobago, now in the port of Dunkirk, has 2000 men on board.
ment, as Governor General of the colony of Tobago.
April 12.
By an express order from the First Consul, the Louisiana expedition is definitely suspended. The French General began the day before yesterday to embark the troops...
BANKS OF THE MEIN, March 30.
A letter from Semlin states, that the red flag has been hoisted in the towns of Adrianople, Philippopolis, Sophia, and Bitolia...
BRUSSELS, April 4.
The last letters from Holland state that the English not consented with sending ships of war of different sizes to the North Seas...
LONDON, April 10.
The German letters of yesterday reiterate the reports communicated by the Dutch mail of Friday, that should a war take place...
April 11.
Letters from Berne, of the 29th of March, give a number of details of the mutiny which has broke out among the Helvetic troops.
The French funds have risen within the last week upwards of 4 per cent. On Thursday the five per cents. were at one time so high as 56 1-2...
The principal merchants belonging to the different ports in France have lately sent a deputation to the First Consul...
Yesterday morning a merchant ship from Hamburg landed her passengers at Yarmouth...
quence of a threatened attack on the part of France?
The French 5 per cents have fallen a little--on the 6th they were 55 7-10ths--on the 7th, 54 1-4, and on the 8th, 54 3-4.
April 12.
The overland express which arrived from India, brought intelligence of great importance. The letters from Bombay come down to the 4th December.
This morning a mail arrived also from Hamburg, and one from Holland. Our letters from Hamburg are silent respecting any new demand by the French resident about another publication...
April 18.
Fourteen thousand French troops have already entered Holland. The bulk of the French troops sent to Holland will be provisionally stationed in garrison or cantonment in Breda, Bergen-op-Zoom, Bois le Duc, Haaren, Breda, and in the environs of those frontier places...
April 22.
Our readers will recollect with what caution we viewed the declaration of the minister on Tuesday, in the House of Commons...
The effect of this explanation has been to depress the stocks a little, and if something more pacific than has yet been made public does not transpire they will probably be much lower in a short time.
In the House on the 21st April, Mr. Addington said, it was true, he had said, that he entertained hopes of being enabled to make some communication on the subject of the pending negotiation within a few days...
April 23.
A most extraordinary fall in the funds indeed took place yesterday at an unusual time. After 3 o'clock, when most gentlemen had left the market, one broker came, and sold with such vehemence...
IMPORTANT.
LONDON, Sunday morning, April 24, Two o'clock.
A long article under the head of Malta, in the Moniteur of the 18th, arrived in town last night, contains an account of the correspondence between Buzi, minister plenipotentiary of the grand master...
The French minister interfered, at the desire of M. de Buzi, and wrote to Commodore Ball a long letter, which concludes by asserting that a refusal to evacuate the island was a manifest violation of the treaty of peace...
of the treaty of peace, that if his Britannic majesty did not disapprove of the conduct of Commodore Ball, the First Consul, would feel himself bound to appeal to the tribunal of Europe...
THE CONSULAR MANIFESTO.
The following is the copy of the manifesto, in its original state, inserted by desire of the French minister at Hamburg, in the Hamburg Correspondent, of the 30th ult.
PARIS, March 13.
For some months a war of newspapers and of the press has been kept up between France and England. This seemed merely the dying embers of an extinguished conflagration...
Let any one cast his eye over the ports of France and Holland, where he will find only detached naval preparations...
But in this instance every thing is precipitated, and repugnant to decency and to justice. An eternal war would succeed a dreadful contest...
Such a novelty will doubtless excite the disapprobation of Europe. While even the English, whose national pride had not entirely blinded them...
France would contend for the liberty of the states of Europe, and the inviolability of their treaties; and if the English government be determined to make a national war...
France is more simple and less artificial than that of London, and so much the more bold. It all lies in their foil and in their courage. On the first news of the English message, all eyes were turned to the cabinet of the Tuileries.

most striking motions receive a character of importance, its most unpremeditated words were eagerly caught up. Every one impatiently expected the assembly for the presentation of foreign agents, which Madame Bonaparte holds once a month. Every one was prepared to draw some inferences from it. It was as splendid as usual. The First Consul made his appearance, and said, on his entrance to the English ambassador, who was standing beside M. Markoff, "We have been at war for twelve years. The king of England says, that France is making immense naval preparations. He has been led into an error. In the French ports there are no preparations of any magnitude. The fleet is gone to St. Domingo and the colonies. With regard to the ports of Holland, to which the message likewise alludes, there are only the preparations for the expedition under general Victor, and all Europe knows its destination is for Louisiana. The king says further, that between the cabinets of Paris and London, differences continue. I know of none. It is true that England ought to have evacuated Malta, and Malta is not evacuated; and as his Britannic majesty has bound himself by the most solemn treaty ever entered into, it is impossible to doubt of the speedy evacuation of that island. And," added the First Consul, "those who would attempt to frighten the French people, should know, that it is possible to kill, but not to intimidate them." During the course of the evening, when the First Consul happened to be near M. Markoff, he said to him in a low voice, That the British ministry wished to keep Malta for five years more. Such a proposal was insulting, and no treaties should be entered into which it was not resolved to observe." At the conclusion of the assembly, when the English ambassador was about to retire, the First Consul said to him, "Madame the duchess of Dorset, has spent the most pleasant part of the year at Paris. It is my sincere wish that she may also spend the agreeable season. But if it should happen that we really must go to war, the responsibility is exclusively with those who deny the validity of their own contracts, since they refuse to observe treaties which they had concluded." These words of the First Consul require no comment. They explain completely his present opinions, his past conduct, and his resolutions for the future. It is sufficient to compare them with the tergiversations, the duplicity, the evasions, and the message of the English government, in order to be enabled to decide on the justice of the dispute.
NOTICE.
M. Hefield, who is appointed to superintend the building of the Theatre in this city, will proceed with the same immediately. Those who have subscribed labour will call on Mr. Hefield on or before Monday next, to receive his instructions respecting the digging of the foundation.
THE COMMITTEE. Washington, May 27.
FRANCIS DONNELLY, Schoolmaster,
LATE OF PHILADELPHIA,
PURPOSE to open Schools Monday next, near the West Market, in the commodious Building lately occupied by Israel Loring as an auction store:
Where will be taught Spelling, Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, History, and Geography; together with the use of Maps, Globes, &c.
The utmost attention will be paid to the manners and morals of the pupils committed to his care.
Washington City, May 27.
Columbian Library.
THE shareholders who have not yet paid the last annual payment of two dollars on each share, which became due on the first day of January last, are requested to send it in to the subscriber at the Library, on or before the 8th Wednesday in June.
By order of the Directors DAVID WILLY, Librarian.
George town, May 27. Catalogues of the books may be had at the Library.
Would wish to engage in some healthy Country situation.
A person who has practiced teaching in England for fifteen years, and can produce Certificates expressing the approbation of those parents who have favoured him with the tuition of their Children—He professes teaching Spelling, Reading and writing with propriety, Mercantile, Vulgar and Decimal Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Mensuration, Geography &c. In all which, he will engage to give satisfaction to whoever may employ him—some healthy part of Virginia will be preferred, and a line directed (post paid) to the Editor of this paper will be duly attended to.
FOR SALE,
For a term of 5 years, A LIKELY young and healthy NEGRO MAN, about 23 years of age for sale by ROBERT M C LEAN. Washington May 25.
FOR SALE.
Bricks, Wharf logs and tiles, Scantling of a large size. Apply to JAMES O'BRIEN. Carrollton, May 15, 1803.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, MAY 30.
A letter from Havre of April 10th, gives information that Mr. MONROE arrived there on the 8th, in 29 days from New-York, and had set out on the morning of the 10th for Paris, where he would arrive on the 12th. He was received on his landing with the greatest respect. The cannon from the Fort saluted him. He was waited on by the Commanding General and General of Marines with their Staffs Major, and by all the principal Civil Officers. An officer and guard of 30 men were sent to his Hotel, with an offer of their attendance.
In the bickerings of party animosity Americans do not sufficiently value the unrivalled happiness they enjoy, nor as habitually, as they should, ascribe this happiness to its proper causes. For twenty years we have enjoyed uninterrupted peace, during which period property has regularly risen in value, agriculture has improved, manufactures have advanced, commerce has extended, and our numbers nearly doubled. Private pursuit is not fettered by a single shackles, there are no monopolies, and the conscience of every man is free. Taxes are lighter than in any nation on earth, while labor is more productive, and the means of living well and acquiring an independence by honest means greater.
To what are these pre-eminent blessings to be ascribed, but to that system of government, which we alone have adopted? To that system which, acknowledging the people the fountain of all power, has wisely placed in their hands effectual restraints against its abuse. Here the people choose their rulers and at short periods. In other countries either the people have no participation in the government, or the participation is nominal and a mere shadow. Here it is a powerful reality, in its energetic exercise as awfully to the vicious as friendly to those who are virtuous.
No wonder then that men, who have corrupt and sinister views to answer, have in all ages and countries been inimical to a true representative government. No wonder that men in this country of this description, some by open hostility, but more by insidious stratagem, and principally by efforts to undermine the characters of the best friends of the people, struggle incessantly to destroy the liberties of their country!
CORNELIUS CONNINGHAM declines being a candidate at the ensuing election for city council. He sincerely hopes the Inhabitants will, without partiality or prejudice, elect those who are best qualified to promote the real interests of the city.
The City Council have appointed the following citizens associate judges of election.
East of Sixth street west. ALEXANDER MCCORMICK, GRIFFITH COOMBES.
South of Pennsylvania Avenue and west of west Sixth street. LEONARD HARBAUGH, JOHN WILLIS.
North of Pennsylvania Avenue and west of west Sixth street. JOSEPH HODGSON, JOEL BROWN.
Official intelligence of the surrender of the Cape of Good Hope was received in London on the 22d April.
The ship John Morgan, Howard (on board of which Mr. King, our ambassador at the court of St. James's has taken his passage) was to sail for this port in three days after the 1st.
NEW YORK, MAY 25.
The ship Iris, captain Skinner, arrived last night in 27 days from London. By her we have received London papers to the 24th of April. 17 days later than our last accounts. We have made as copious extracts this day, as the lateness of the hour at which we received the papers would admit. Our readers are referred to the articles under the foreign head from which they will draw their own inferences.
It appears that no change has taken place in the British ministry, and that the question of war or peace was not decided.
The expedition to Louisiana has been definitively suspended, by express order of the First Consul, and the troops debarked.
A considerable commotion has taken place in Holland, and the town of Flushing has been declared in a state of siege, by order of Bonaparte.
A London paper of the 10th of April states, that general Bourdonville, the French ambassador at Madrid, has demanded a supply both of men and money, from his Catholic Majesty, in the event of a war with England.
A Dutch squadron, under the command of admiral Hartink, destined for the Mediterranean, is in readiness for sea.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Requiring annual licences to be taken out by pedlars and ordinary keepers; and for the keeping of Carriages and Billiard tables.
BE it enacted by the first and second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That after the first day of July next, licences, to remain in force for one year from their respective dates, and to be annually thereafter renewed, shall be taken out for the following objects, for which the annexed sums shall be paid by the person obtaining the same, to wit:
For carrying goods, wares and merchandise, for sale, from place to place, by persons usually denominated pedlars, fifteen dollars.
For keeping an ordinary, sixteen dollars.
For retailing wine and spirituous liquors in quantities not less than a pint, ten dollars.
For every Coach, whether driven with a box, or by postillion, fifteen dollars.
For every chariot, post chariot, and post chaise, twelve dollars.
For every Phaeton for the conveyance of one or more persons, with or without a top, and for every coach or other carriage, having panel work, with blinds, glass or curtains in the upper division of the sides, front or back thereof, nine dollars.
For every four wheel carriage, having framed posts and tops, and hanging on steel springs (whether drawn by one or more horses) six dollars.
For every four wheel top carriage, hanging upon wooden or iron springs or jacks (whether drawn by one or more horses); and for every curriol, chaise, chair, sulkey, or other two wheel top carriage, hanging or resting upon steel or iron springs, three dollars.
For every other two wheel carriage, two dollars.
For every four wheel carriage, having framed posts and tops, and resting upon wooden spars, two dollars. Provided, that nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to require the obtaining a licence for any carriage usually and chiefly employed in husbandry, or for the transportation or carrying of goods, wares, merchandise, produce or commodities, nor shall any carriage usually denominated "Hacks" for which licences are directed to be taken out for the age for laying a tax on Hackney carriages, theatrical and other public amusements, be considered as within this act; but the same shall be taxed as directed by the aforementioned act.
For every Billiard table for gain, fifty dollars. Provided also, that no person, shall, by this act, be obliged to take out licences for the objects aforesaid who have obtained licences therefor from the circuit Court of the District of Columbia, until such licences shall expire; nor shall any carriages for which licences are directed to be taken as aforesaid, be assessed or taxed with the personal property of the proprietors, after licences therefor shall be obtained under this act.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That the above licences shall be obtained by application to the Treasurer, who, on the payment of the sum required, shall give a receipt therefor to the applicant, who, on the delivery thereof to the Register, shall receive from him the licence, under his signature, and authenticated by the city seal, for which he shall charge no fee. And it shall be the duty of the Register to make entry of the licences granted, and of the receipt of the Treasurer, as well as to file the same.
Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That every person, who shall perform any act for which a licence is hereby required, without having previously obtained one in manner aforesaid, shall forfeit twice the amount of the sum payable for the licence, one half whereof shall go to the informer, and the other half to the use of the City.
JAMES BARRY, President of the first Chamber of the City Council of Washington. DANL. CARROLL, of Dud'n President of the second Chamber of the City Council of Washington.
Approved, May 25th, 1803.
ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. True Copy, Test, THOMAS HERTY, Reg. of the City of Washington.
AN ACT
Making an appropriation for the payment of the expenses attending the election of the City Council.
Be enacted by the first and second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That the sum of twenty dollars be and is hereby appropriated to the payment of such necessary expenses as may be incurred by the Judges and associates, at the next election of the City Council, and to the discharge of such expenses as were incurred by the Judges at the election of the present Council. Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That
all accounts arising under this law shall be presented to the Mayor; and if disallowed by him shall be paid by the Treasurer.
JAMES BARRY, President of the first Chamber of the City Council of Washington. DANL. CARROLL, of Dud'n President of the second Chamber of the City Council of Washington. Approved, May 25th, 1803. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. True Copy, Test, THOMAS HERTY, Reg. of the City of Washington.
AN ACT
Making an appropriation for the repair of Streets. Be it enacted by the first and second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That there be appropriated for the repair of Streets East of New Jersey Avenue and South of South G. Street, and also on Pennsylvania Avenue between first and second Streets East, the sum of fifty dollars, to be applied under the direction of the Mayor.
JAMES BARRY, President of the first Chamber of the City Council of Washington. DANL. CARROLL, of Dud'n President of the second Chamber of the City Council of Washington. Approved, May 25th, 1803. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. True Copy, Test, THOMAS HERTY, Reg. of the City of Washington.
AN ACT
Making an appropriation for the repair of certain Streets. Be it enacted by the first and second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That there be appropriated for the repair of Twenty-seventh Street West between North G. Street and North K. Street, and of North K. Street between Twenty-seventh Street West and Rock-creek, the sum of fifty dollars.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the repairs or said streets be made under the direction of the Mayor.
JAMES BARRY, President of the first Chamber of the City Council of Washington. DANL. CARROLL, of Dud'n President of the second Chamber of the City Council of Washington. Approved, May 25th, 1803. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. True Copy, Test, THOMAS HERTY, Reg. of the City of Washington.
AN ACT
To regulate the measuring of Coal. Be it enacted by the first and second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That, after the first day of August next, all coal for sale within the City of Washington shall be sold by a measure to contain five truck-standard half bushels, which shall be stamped and marked by the Sealer of Weights and measures, and shall be considered as two bushels, in measuring with which the same shall be struck.—Provided that coal in a smaller quantity may be sold as heretofore.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That any person or persons who will sell any coal contrary to this act, shall forfeit for every offence the sum of two dollars, one half to the informer the other half for the use of the City.
JAMES BARRY, President of the first Chamber of the City Council of Washington. DANL. CARROLL, of Dud'n President of second Chamber of the City Council of Washington.
Approved, May 25th, 1803.
ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. True Copy, Test, THOMAS HERTY, Reg. of the City of Washington.
NOTICE.
THAT large, extensive, valuable Lot, with the Brick House and improvements in which Mr. Adam King now keeps Store, will be exposed to public sale on the premises, at 1 o'clock on Wednesday the 1st day of June next—This property is situated near the centre of George-town, and on the best improved street—The house is spacious and convenient; the lot front 60 feet on High street, and extends 260 feet back. A clear indisputable title is vested in the subscriber as a trustee by conveyance from the Chancellor of Maryland, and will be given to the purchaser on payment of the purchase money, negotiable notes with approved indorsers for equal third parts of the purchase money, payable in 60, 90 and 120 days will be required and must be given at the time of purchase, or the sale to be void, and resale take place.
PHILIP B. KEY.
In consequence of Mr. Key's being unexpectedly detained at the General Court, the above sale is postponed until Friday the 24th of June, when the property will positively be offered for sale.
MILITIA OF COLUMBIA.
LEGIONARY ORDERS—FIRST LEGION
A LEGIONARY Court of Enquiry will convene at Rhodes's Hotel, in the City of Washington, on Wednesday the 8th of June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the assessment of fines on officers for neglect of duty; for the remission, on good cause shown, of fines imposed by the first and second battalions court of enquiry, and for other duties prescribed by the late Militia Law—The commanding officers of battalions and companies, and those who may wish to offer excuses for the remission of their fines, are requested to pay due attention to this order. By order of the Lieut. Col. Commandant. W. D. BEALL, Adjutant. May 30.
NOTICE.
THE legal voters in the City of Washington, are hereby informed that the Ballots for the City Council will be received as follows:
For the first division or ward, comprehending all that part of the city south, including the fourth side of Pennsylvania avenue, and west, including the west side of Sixth street west, at Martin's tavern Pennsylvania avenue.
For the second division or ward, all that part of the city north, including the north side of Pennsylvania avenue, and west, including the west side of Sixth street west, at Rhodes's Hotel.
For the third division or ward, all that part of the city east, including the east side of Sixth street west, at Srelle's Hotel.
The Polls will be open on the first Monday in June next, precisely at 8 o'clock in the morning, and continue open until 7 o'clock in the evening.
DANIEL CARROLL, of Dud'n, CORNELIUS CUNNINGHAM, BENJAMIN MORE. May 30.
By his Excellency John Francis Mercer, Governor of the State Maryland.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears unto me by an Inquisition taken before Robert Moore, Esquire, one of the Coroners of Baltimore county, that a most cruel and atrocious Murder and Robbery were committed on the person of ADAM WARD, paper maker, a respectable and aged citizen of Anne Arundel county, by some unknown hand, on or about the thirteenth day of March last, which Inquisition hath been returned to me, accompanied by a memorial of sundry respectable inhabitants of the counties of Baltimore and Anne Arundel, and the city of Baltimore, praying the Interposition of government; And Whereas the quiet and security of the good people of this Commonwealth depend on the vigilance of the constable and authorities in causing the laws against such enormities to be duly executed—I have therefore thought proper to issue this my proclamation; and I do hereby, with the advice and consent of Council, hereby offer a reward of FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS, to whoever will discover the author or perpetrators of the aforesaid murder and robbery; provided he or they, or any of them, be convicted thereof; and moreover, I do, by virtue of the authority and powers in me vested, hereby promise a full and free pardon to any person being an accomplice, who shall discover the perpetrator or perpetrators of the said murder and robbery on the aforesaid condition.
Given in council at the city of Annapolis, under the seal of the State of Maryland, this sixteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three.
JOHN FR. MERCER. By his excellency's command. NINIAN PICKNEY, Clerk of the Governor and Council.
In Council, Annapolis, May 16, 1803.
Ordered, That the foregoing proclamation be published three times in each week for the space of three weeks successively in the American, Telegraph, and Federal Gazette, at Baltimore; the National Intelligencer, the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Republican Advocate, Herald and Barris's paper, at Fredericktown; and Mr. Smith's paper at Easton.
By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk. May 20.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, From PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cashmeres, Silk Damasks, Black and fancy silk mouselon velvet, white & figured Marcellas, Swansdown, Toilmottes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coatings, &c.
With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion.
New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1802.
JOHN GOULDING, BROKER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
HATH LATELY RECEIVED FROM BAY TANGER & PHILADELPHIA, AND FOR SALE,
Cognac Brandy, Old Spirit, Claret, Red Port, Madeira, & } Wines of good quality & Sherry } for immediate use. Mare's Philadelphia Porter, Fresh Teas, &c. &c. to be sold cheap for Cash.
He wants to purchase, One hundred Shares of Columbia Bank Stock for cash. George-town, May 12.

PROPOSALS
FOR CHANGING THE Mails of the United States On the following P. M. Roads, Will be received at the GENERAL POST- Office in Washington City, until the 1st day of July next, (1831) in- sufficient
IN CONNECTICUT.