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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. III
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCLXII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 27th, 1802.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
National Intelligencer.
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM
MOROCCO.
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE,
OF
15th DECEMBER, 1802.
Extract of letters from James Simpson, Esq. Consul of the U. States, for Morocco, resident at Tangier, to the Secretary of State.
(Concluded.)
From No. 49.
Dated at Tangier, 3d September, 1802. "With this I have the honour of transmitting copy of the letter I wrote the minister on the 1st instant. It will afford me much satisfaction to know, what I have said on subject of the Emperor's pretensions, meets the approbation of his excellency the President. I have stated only facts, and thought best to reserve copy of my letter of the 18th July, 1795, to the then minister, and that of Muley Soliman's to the President on the 18th August following, as vouchers more proper to be exhibited in support of my arguments, and in opposition to what farther may be alleged on the part of this government, on subject of what they thought fit to advance rather than now."
"The business of bringing the Tripoline ship from Gibraltar, under the Emperor's flag, has been again agitated, and a general application made by Alcaide Hassash to the consuls here, for passports for her as belonging to his majesty, to sail from hence for Tripoli: I positively refused mine on these terms, nor do I find any has been granted; but it is certain, men have been ordered from Tetuan for her, and that she is to hoist colors at Gibraltar so soon as the weather will allow these people to get over."
"I have acquainted Captain Campbell of the Adams frigate, that in my private opinion the whole is a colourable business, but if the Emperor announces to the body of the consuls that the ship is his and demands passports accordingly, merely to go to sea and navigate as his, I really do not see how I dare return to contest the matter; or from circumstances to express doubts on what is stated by the sovereign of the country as a fact, without running a great risk of drawing serious resentment on the commerce of the United States."
Copy of a letter from James Simpson, Esq. Consul of the United States, &c. to his excellency Sedy Mohammed Ben Absalem Selway, Secretary of State, &c. &c. &c. Feb. 24, 1802.
Sir,
I have received the letter you wrote me, in answer to that I had the honour of addressing his Imperial Majesty, from Tetuan. In that letter you acquainted me it was his Majesty's pleasure I should remain in this place, and exercise the functions of my office as hitherto, as that the necessary orders had been given for that effect to the Governor Alcaide Aderhaman Hassash. Very much desired of seeing perfect harmony subsist between this empire and the United States of America, and at all times ready to contribute thereto as far as in my power, I did not hesitate at again hoisting my flag on my residence in Tangier, in testimony of the return of peace, and notified to his excellency the President, his Majesty's friendly dispositions in that particular.
I also gave the necessary information on the subject, to the commanding officer of the American ships of war stationed in these seas, and granted passports for his Majesty's frigate Mirbaha, and schooner Mirbaha, that they might put to sea and navigate in safety.
I beg you will have the goodness to represent these matters to his Imperial Majesty, with an assurance from me that he will always experience from the government of the United States, and their agents, an equal readiness to correspond with every disposition his majesty may be pleased to shew, for maintaining an uninterrupted peace between the two nations. At same time, speaking with that uncertainty ought to guide the representatives of nations, I cannot help expressing to you with what surprise and concern I observe the farther communication you make me by order of his Imperial Majesty, stating his expectation of annual embassies, accompanied with presents from the United States of America.—You are pleased to say it was so
stipulated with the late Sedy Mohamet Ben Ottoman.
I beg you will tell me where, and by whom such engagement was made, for I am a perfect stranger to it.
What I know of the matter is, that in the year 1795, when I had the honour of being sent by the government of the United States to his Imperial Majesty, Muley Soliman at Rhabat, for the purpose of congratulating him on his happy accession to the throne of his ancestors, and for obtaining a recognition of the treaty made at Morocco, between his Majesty's father Sidy Mahomet Ben Abdallah, and the United States of America, his Majesty was pleased to ratify the treaty, without any addition or alteration; in fulfillment of his father's engagement, made in the name of the Almighty, that it should continue in full force for fifty years, from the first day of Rhamadan, in the year 1200, on which it was signed.
His Majesty's letter on that occasion to the President of the United States, bearing date the 2d of Zafar 1210, was delivered to me by Sedy Mohamet Ben Ottoman, and declared that his majesty was at peace, tranquility, and friendship with America, in the same manner as his father (who is with God) was, to which the government of the United States have ever faithfully corresponded.
By that treaty, there is no stipulation whatever for embassies being sent, or presents made by either the one government or the other, as you will see by the copy of it in Arabic. I delivered it to Sedy Mohamet Ben Ottoman, on the 12th July, 1795, at Rhabat. I have seen it my duty to transmit to the government, I have the honour to represent in this country, three several copies of your letter on this important subject, by different conveyances, to guard against miscarriages; and I wait to receive such orders as his excellency the President, shall see fit to give me on the occasion.
I have lately received information that two seamen, part of the crew of the American ship stranded three years ago near Cape Nun have escaped from the Arabs, and are now with the governor of Taradant. I have to request you will have the goodness to transmit me a letter to that gentleman, directing him to allow these unfortunate people to proceed to Mogadore, in order that my agent there, Mr. Peter Gayer, may send them to their own country. Alcaide Hassash having signified to me his Majesty's will to be provided with some more American rice, I have given the necessary directions to the consul at Gibraltar to send me a supply, so soon as he can get any of a quality proper for his Majesty's use.
It will at all times afford me particular pleasure to obey such commands from his majesty.
I avail of this opportunity of renewing my assurances of respect, and beg you will be persuaded, I am, &c.
Extract of a letter from Consul Simpson, to Consul Gavino, dated Tangier, 27th September, 1802.
I am happy to tell you that some matters in discussion with this country, have already been so far explained, and misconceptions on the part of this government done away, as leaves me no room to apprehend longer a necessity of having recourse to America for instructions, as every matter is in the fairest train of perfect accommodation, and I hope the gun carriages will come just in time to settle every thing, at least for some years, until they think of something else to ask for.
Text"> From No. 35.
Dated Tangier, 31th Jan. 1802.
"The Basha then told me, Muley Soliman looked upon the Americans as no better friends to him than the Dutch and that I must consider myself in the same situation as their consul was at that day. Fully satisfied that the government of the United States had given the most ample and unequivocal proofs of friendship to Muley Soliman, I readily saw that this intimation must proceed either from error, or that it was a prelude to his majesty's making another attempt to get quit of the treaty of 1795, and obtain presents at stipulated periods. On this occasion I beg to refer you to the several letters I had the honor of addressing the department of state, from Rhabat, between the 15th July and 18th August 1795, and to No. 55 of my Gibraltar correspondence, dated 24th September same year. By these you will see a strong attempt to effect this, was at that time made, but that I had the happiness to overcome it, and obtain a recognition of that treaty under well founded motives in appearance,
for believing Muley Soliman granted it from a full conviction of its being incumbent on him to do so. Balthaw Hackmawy having stated the American and Batavian governments as standing in the same predicament, in relation to this country, I did not allow him to quit that ground, until I had given him an ample detail of the very early attention the United States paid Muley Soliman, urging that in the choice of the articles chiefly composed their first present, they had given the strongest proof possible of the part they took in his majesty's concerns at that interesting moment, and of their desire that he should overcome the opposition then actually making against his succession. It does not appear necessary to trouble you with all the other arguments at this interview, only to say that having desired another, the Basha appointed the 16th in the evening. We accordingly met, and I laid before him in Arabic, translation of the treaty of 1795, with a copy of the Emperor's letter, of 18th August 1795, to the President confirming it; also lists of the first and second presents I delivered in the name of the United States to Muley Soliman, at Rhabat, in 1795, and of that I had also the honor of delivering at Mizginez 1798, on the occasion of shewing his majesty any commission as consul; he perused all these papers with attention, and assured me as in holding these conferences in private, he had given me a proof of his friendship, so I might depend upon experiencing a continuance thereof, and that he would report to his majesty on the occasion. At this second interview not a syllable was said on my retiring from the country, neither have I to this hour heard any more on the subject."
From No. 37.
Dated at Tangier, 20th Feb. 1802. "I am happy in saying that up to the present hour, I have not heard a syllable farther, relative to Balthaw Hackmawy's communications of 14th December; from which I draw a very favorable conclusion."
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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.]
WE the people of the eastern division of the territory of the U. States north-west of the river Ohio, having the right of admission into the general government, as a member of the union, consistent with the constitution of the United States, the ordinance of congress of one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, and the law of congress, entitled "An act to enable the people of the eastern division of the territory of the United States 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;" in order to establish justice, promote the welfare & secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves & our posterity, do ordain and establish the following constitution or form of government, and do mutually agree with each other to form ourselves into a free & independent state, by the name of the state of OHIO.
ARTICLE I.
Sec. 1. The legislative authority of this state shall be vested in a general assembly, which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives, both to be elected by the people.
Sec. 2. Within one year after the first meeting of the general assembly and within every subsequent term of four years, an enumeration of all the white male inhabitants above twenty-one years of age, shall be made in such manner as shall be directed by law. The number of representatives shall, at the several periods of making such enumeration, be fixed by the legislature and apportioned among the several counties, according to the number of white male inhabitants above twenty-one years of age in each, and shall never be less than twenty-four nor greater than thirty-six, until the number of white male inhabitants above twenty-one years of age, shall be twenty-two thousand, and after that event, at such ratio that the whole number of representatives shall never be less than thirty-six, nor exceed seventy-two.
Sec. 3. The representatives shall be chosen annually, by the citizens of each county respectively, on the second Tuesday of October.
Sec. 4. No person shall be a representative, who shall not have attained the age of twenty-five years, and be a citizen of the United States and an inhabitant of the state; shall also have resided, within the limits of the county in which he shall be chosen, one year next preceding his election, unless he shall have been absent on the public business of the United States or of this state, and shall have paid a state or county tax.
Sec. 5. The senators shall be chosen biennially by the qualified voters for representatives; and on their being convened in consequence of the first election, they shall be divided by lot, from their respective counties or districts, as near as can be, into two classes; the seats of the senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the first year, and of the second class at the expiration of the second year, so that one half thereof, as near as possible, may be annually chosen forever thereafter.
Sec. 6. The number of Senators shall, at the several periods of making the enumeration before mentioned, be fixed by the legislature and apportioned among the several counties or districts to be established by law, according to the number of white male inhabitants of the age of twenty-one years in each, and shall never be less than one-third nor more than one half of the number of representatives.
Sec. 7. No person shall be a senator who has not arrived at the age of thirty years and is a citizen of the United States, shall have resided two years in the county or district immediately preceding the election, unless he shall have been absent on the public business of the United States, or of this state, and shall moreover have paid a state or county tax.
Sec. 8. The senate and house of representatives, when assembled, shall each choose a speaker and its other officers, be judges of the qualifications and elections of its members, and sit upon its own adjournments, two-thirds of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and compel the attendance of absent members.
Sec. 9. Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings and publish them; the yeas and nays of the members, on any question shall, at the desire of any two of them, be entered on the journals.
Sec. 10. Any two members of either house shall have liberty to dissent from and protest against any act or resolution which they may think injurious to the public or any individual, and have the reasons of their dissent entered on the journals.
Sec. 11. Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behaviour, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member, but not a second time for the same cause, and shall have all other powers necessary for a branch of the legislature of a free and independent state.
Sec. 12. When vacancies happen in either house, the governor, or the person exercising the power of the governor, shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies.
Sec. 13. Senators and representatives shall, in all cases except treason, felony or breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during the session of the general assembly and in going to and returning from the same, and for any speech or debate in either house, they shall not be questioned in any other place.
Sec. 14. Each house may punish, by imprisonment during their session, any person not a member, who shall be guilty of disrespect to the house by any disorderly or contemptuous behaviour in their presence, provided such imprisonment shall not, any one time, exceed twenty-four hours.
Sec. 15. The doors of each house and of committees of the whole, shall be kept open, except in such cases as in the opinion of the house require secrecy. Neither house shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than two days, nor to any other place than that in which the two houses shall be sitting.
Sec. 16. Bills may originate in either house, but may be altered, amended or rejected by the other.
Sec. 17. Every bill shall be read on three different days in each house, unless in case of urgency three-fourths of the house where such bill is so depending shall deem it expedient to dispense with this rule: And every bill having passed both houses, shall be signed by the speakers of their respective houses.
Sec. 18. The style of the laws of the state shall be, "Be it enacted by the general assembly of the state of Ohio."
Sec. 19. The legislature of this state shall not allow the following officers of government greater annual salaries than as follows, until the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, to wit: The governor not more than one thousand dollars; the judges of the supreme court not more than one thousand dollars each; the presidents of the courts of common pleas, not more than eight hundred dollars each; the secretary of state not more than five hundred dollars; the auditor of public accounts not more than seven hundred and fifty dollars; the treasurer not more than four hundred and fifty dollars: No member of the legislature shall receive more than two dollars per day, during his attendance on the legislature, nor more for every twenty-five miles he shall travel in going and returning from the general assembly.
Sec. 20. No senator or representative shall, during the time for which he shall have been elected, be appointed to any civil office under this state, which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased, during such time.
Sec. 21. No money shall be drawn from the treasury, but in consequence of appropriations made by law.
Sec. 22. An accurate statement of the receipts and expenditures of the public money, shall be attached to and published with the laws annually.
Sec. 23. The house of representatives shall have the sole power of impeaching, but a majority of all the members must concur in an impeachment; all impeachments shall be tried by the senate and when sitting for that purpose, the senators shall be upon oath or affirmation to do justice according to law and evidence; no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds of all the senators.
Sec. 24. The governor and all other civil officers under this state, shall be liable to impeachment for any misdemeanor in office, but judgement in such cases shall not extend further than removal from office and disqualification to hold any office of honor, profit or trust, under this state. The party whether con-

withd or acquitted, shall nevertheless be liable to indictment, trial, judgment and punishment, according to law.
Sec. 25. The first session of the general assembly shall commence on the first Tuesday of March next, and forever after the general assembly shall meet on the first Monday of December in every year, and at no other period, unless directed by law or provided for by this constitution.
Sec. 26. No judge of any court of law or equity, secretary of state, attorney general, registrar, clerk of any court of record, sheriff or collector, member of either house of congress, or person holding any office under the authority of the United States, or any lucrative office under the authority of this state, (provided that appointments in the militia or justices of the peace shall not be considered lucrative offices) shall be eligible as a candidate for, or have a seat in, the general assembly.
Sec. 27. No person shall be appointed to any office, within any county, who shall not have been a citizen and inhabitant therein, one year next before his appointment, if the county shall have been so long erected, but if the county shall not have been so long erected, then within the limits of the county or counties out of which it shall have been taken.
Sec. 28. No person who heretofore hath been, or hereafter may be, a collector or holder of public monies, shall have a seat in either house of the general assembly, until such person shall have accounted for and paid into the treasury, all sums for which he may be accountable or liable.
ARTICLE II.
Sec. 1. The supreme executive power of this state shall be vested in a governor.
Sec. 2. The governor shall be chosen by the electors of the members of the general assembly, on the second Tuesday of October, at the same places and in the same manner that they shall respectively vote for members thereof. The returns of every election for governor shall be sealed up and transmitted to the seat of government by the returning officers, directed to the speaker of the senate, who shall open and publish them in the presence of a majority of the members of each house of the general assembly; the person having the highest number of votes shall be governor; but if two or more shall be equal and highest in votes, one of them shall be chosen governor by joint ballot of both houses of the general assembly. Contested elections for governor shall be determined by both houses of the general assembly, in such manner as shall be prescribed by law.
Sec. 3. The first governor shall hold his office until the first Monday of December, one thousand eight hundred and five, and until another governor shall be elected and qualified to office, and forever after the governor shall hold his office for the term of two years and until another governor shall be elected and qualified, but he shall not be eligible more than six years in any term of eight years. He shall be at least thirty years of age, and have been a citizen of the United States twelve years, and an inhabitant of this state four years next preceding his election.
Sec. 4. He shall, from time to time, give to the general assembly information of the state of the government, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall deem expedient.
Sec. 5. He shall have the power to grant reprieves and pardons after conviction, except in cases of impeachment.
Sec. 6. The governor shall, at stated times, receive for his services, a compensation, which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the term for which he shall have been elected.
Sec. 7. He may require information, in writing, from the officers in the executive department, upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective offices, and shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.
Sec. 8. When any officer, the right of whose appointment is, by this constitution, vested in the general assembly, shall, during the recess, die, or his office by any means become vacant, the governor shall have power to fill such vacancy, by granting a commission which shall expire at the end of the next session of the legislature.
Sec. 9. He may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the general assembly by proclamation, and shall state to them, when assembled, the purposes for which they shall have been convened.
Sec. 10. He shall be commander in chief of the army and navy of this state and of the militia, except when they shall be called into the service of the United States.
Sec. 11. In case of disagreement between the two houses with respect to the time of adjournment, the governor shall have the power to adjourn the general assembly to such time as he thinks proper, provided it be not a period beyond the annual meeting of the legislature.
Sec. 12. In case of the death, impeachment, resignation or removal of the governor from office, the speaker of the senate shall exercise the office of
governor, until he be acquitted or another governor shall be duly qualified. In case of the impeachment of the speaker of the senate, or his death, removal from office, resignation or absence from the state, the speaker of the house of representatives shall succeed to the office and exercise the duties thereof, until a governor shall be elected and qualified.
Sec. 13. No member of congress, or person holding any office under the United States or this state, shall execute the office of governor.
Sec. 14. There shall be a seal of this state, which shall be kept by the governor and used by him officially, and shall be called "The Great Seal of the State of Ohio."
Sec. 15. All grants and commissions shall be in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, sealed with the seal, signed by the governor, and counter-signed by the secretary.
Sec. 16. A secretary of state shall be appointed by a joint ballot of the senate and house of representatives, who shall continue in office three years, if he shall so long behave himself well; he shall keep a fair register of all the official acts and proceedings of the governor, and shall, when required, lay the same and all papers, minutes and vouchers relative thereto, before either branch of the legislature, and shall perform such other duties as shall be assigned him by law.
ARTICLE III.
Sec. 1. The judicial power of this state, both as to matters of law and equity, shall be vested in a supreme court, in courts of common pleas for each county, in justices of the peace, and in such other courts as the legislature may, from time to time, establish.
Sec. 2. The supreme court shall consist of three judges, any two of whom shall be a quorum. They shall have original and appellate jurisdiction, both in common law and chancery, in such cases as shall be directed by law; provided, that nothing herein contained shall prevent the general assembly from adding another judge to the supreme court after the term of five years, in which case the judges may divide the state into two circuits, within which any two of the judges may hold a court.
Sec. 3. The several courts of common pleas shall consist of a president and associate judges. The state shall be divided, by law, into three circuits; there shall be appointed in each circuit a president of the courts, who, during his continuance in office, shall reside therein. There shall be appointed in each county, not more than three nor less than two associate judges, who, during their continuance in office, shall reside therein. The president and associate judges, in their respective counties, any three of whom shall be a quorum, shall compose the court of common pleas, which court shall have common law and chancery jurisdiction in all such cases as shall be directed by law; provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the legislature from increasing the number of circuits and presidents, after the term of five years.
Sec. 4. The judges of the supreme court and courts of common pleas, shall have complete criminal jurisdiction, in such cases and in such manner as may be pointed out by law.
Sec. 5. The court of common pleas in each county, shall have jurisdiction of all probate and testamentary matters, granting administration, the appointment of guardians and such other cases as shall be prescribed by law.
Sec. 6. The judges of the court of common pleas, shall, within their respective counties, have the same powers with the judges of the supreme court, to issue writs of certiorari to the justices of the peace, and to cause their proceedings to be brought before them, and the like right and justice to be done.
Sec. 7. The judges of the supreme court shall, by virtue of their offices, be conservators of the peace throughout the state. The presidents of the court of common pleas, shall, by virtue of their offices, be conservators of the peace in their respective circuits, and the judges of the court of common pleas, shall, by virtue of their offices, be conservators of the peace in their respective counties.
Sec. 8. The judges of the supreme court, the presidents and the associate judges of the courts of common pleas, shall be appointed by a joint ballot of both houses of the general assembly, and shall hold their offices for the term of seven years, if so long they behave well. The judges of the supreme court and the presidents of the courts of common pleas, shall, at stated times, receive for their services an adequate compensation, to be fixed by law, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office, but they shall receive no fees or perquisites of office, nor hold any other office of profit or trust under the authority of this state or the United States.
Sec. 9. Each court shall appoint its own clerk for the term of seven years, but no person shall be appointed clerk except pro tempore, who shall not produce to the court appointing him a certificate from a majority of the judges of the supreme court that they judge him to be well qualified to execute the duties of the office of clerk to any court of the same dignity with that for which
he offers himself. They shall be removable for breach of good behaviour, at any time, by the judges of the respective courts.
Sec. 10. The supreme court shall be held once a year, in each county, and the courts of common pleas shall be held in each county at such times and places as shall be prescribed by law.
Sec. 11. A competent number of justices of the peace shall be elected by the qualified electors in each township in the several counties, and shall continue in office three years, whose powers and duties shall, from time to time, be regulated and defined by law.
Sec. 12. The style of all process shall be, "The state of Ohio;" all prosecutions shall be carried on in the name and by the authority of the state of Ohio, and all indictments shall conclude against the peace and dignity of the same.
ARTICLE IV.
Sec. 1. In all elections, all white male inhabitants above the age of twenty-one years, having resided in the state one year next preceding the election, and who have paid or are charged with a state or county tax, shall enjoy the right of an elector, but no person shall be entitled to vote except in the county or district in which he shall actually reside at the time of the election.
Sec. 2. All elections shall be by ballot.
Sec. 3. Electors shall, in all cases, except treason, felony or breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest, during their attendance at elections, and in going to and returning from the same.
Sec. 4. The legislature shall have full power to exclude from the privilege of electing, or being elected, any person convicted of bribery, perjury or any other infamous crime.
Sec. 5. Nothing contained in this article, shall be so construed as to prevent white male persons above the age of twenty-one years, who are compelled to labour on the roads of their respective townships or counties and who have resided one year in the state, from having the right of an elector.
ARTICLE V.
Sec. 1. Captains and subalterns in the militia shall be elected by those persons in their respective company districts, subject to military duty.
Sec. 2. Majors shall be elected by the captains and subalterns of the battalion.
Sec. 3. Colonels shall be elected by the majors, captains and subalterns of the regiment.
Sec. 4. Brigadiers general shall be elected by the commissioned officers of their respective brigades.
Sec. 5. Majors general and quartermasters general shall be appointed by joint ballot of both houses of the legislature.
Sec. 6. The governor shall appoint the adjutant general. The majors general shall appoint their aids and other division staff officers. The brigadiers general shall appoint their brigade majors and other brigade staff officers. The commanding officers of regiments shall appoint their adjutants, quartermasters and other regimental staff officers; and the captains and subalterns shall appoint their non-commissioned officers and musicians.
(To be Continued.)
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WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, December 27, 1802.
To the LEGISLATURE of the UNITED STATES.
ANOTHER OBJECT, intimately connected with the political, literary, and commercial interests of the country, is the proper establishment of the POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT. Whatever attention may have been heretofore paid to this important organ of communication, it is firmly believed that the establishment is still susceptible of many great improvements.
When the theory of our government, which cherishes a diffusion of the fullest information, is considered; when the numerous difficulties, attendant on such diffusion, in a country so extensive and so thinly settled as this, are duly weighed; it becomes a matter of astonishment, that this establishment, so far from receiving the fostering hand of the government, has been annually deprived of a large portion of its own receipts. This ought not to be. While such usage continues, it will remain a political linchpin in any administration, and particularly in that administration which claims all its support from the affection and information of the people.
Other governments, pursuing the long established tract of despotism, may tax their citizens for the information they receive without the imputation of inconsistency or impolicy. As those governments are indebted for their existence to the ignorance of the subject, it is fit, according to their existing state of things, to discourage the diffusion, and thereby the prevalence of truth. But shall it be said, that the American government, which owes its existence to the people, and which continues to exist solely upon their affection derived from their knowledge, shall it be said that this government, the only republican one on earth, so far from aiding, actually discourages the easy and cheap transmission of knowledge? Such is the fact. However pure the intention wherewith from fifty to one hundred thousand dollars are annually extorted from this fund and applied to general purposes, the effect is that a great obstacle is thrown in the way of that communication either of business or of opinion that, with such an aid, would inevitably take place. Whence this assumed power of the government, that thus taxes the post-office department? It is true that the constitution gives Congress the power of establishing the department. But does it thereby give them the power of taxing it for other purposes than are directly connected with its own extension or improvement? Was this the intention of those who framed the constitution, or was it the meaning of the people who adopted it? Was it not the bona fide intention of both, that the department should be established to augment, and not to diminish the usual means of correspondence between citizen and citizen? Is there a single expression in the constitution that contemplates or countenances such a tax?
On this point, it is important to remark that if Congress's power is the right in power of requiring ten cents for the postage of a letter, five cents whereof is carried into the general treasury, and thence applied to general purposes, they possess, by unavoidable inference, the right of requiring one dollar, or ten or a hundred dollars for the postage of a letter or a newspaper, and of consequence possess the power of totally destroying the ends for which the post-office was established.
From these considerations, it follows that the establishment of the post-office was solely intended to facilitate and not to impede, a correspondence between individuals, and a diffusion of knowledge, and that so far as it is wrested from these purposes, it is to the violation of every principle of reason and every rational expectation. It evidently appears that it has been so perverted from its fundamental and exclusive end; and the legislature are called upon to restore it to its original purity.
A second point worthy of the deliberate attention of the legislature is the designation of the permanent mail road. However this measure may be waved for the present, from the difficulties attending it, two points are certain, the one that the designation must be ultimately made, the other that no future time can be found in which so little difficulty will present itself as at present.
The chief, if not the whole difficulties arise from the conflicting interests of the union at large and of particular states, and from the expense attending the operation. These difficulties are permanent. No time can be assigned when they will not exist in the same strength that they now do. Other difficulties will necessarily arise, and that probably in a short time. The improvement of the main road of a country is so great an object; that if this subject be not soon attended to by the general government, little doubt can be entertained of its being partially acted upon by the states in their distinct capacities. The almost necessary effect will be the improvement of roads, not run in correspondence with
the great national interest, but made in subservience to local views. From this two consequences will arise; either the influence of the states which have expended their wealth on such roads will be opposed to the designation of a permanent mail road laid out as to most to conduce to the national interests, and thereby entirely frustrate it; or, in case a new permanent road is laid out, the rivalry between the two roads will divide the contributions whose union might be competent to the establishment of one good road, but not to that of two; and thereby render both the roads bad. It may be assumed as a fact, that until the general government shall designate the main road, every radical interpolation of the states to improve even the existing roads, much more to establish new ones, will be productive of great, perhaps insuperable difficulties.
With regard to the expense of the operation, however incompetent the national resources may be at present to make a good road from one extreme of the union to the other, no doubt can be entertained of its full competency to designate such a road. Once designated, it would not fail to receive as well the contributions of states as of enterprising individuals. The sooner the designation is made, the greater will the time be for the perfection of the road. Public spirit, and personal interest, would then consider the steps they might take as safely taken. The present travel on the main road is probably sufficient to reimburse the carrying it to every necessary degree of improvement. But if this is not the case at present, there cannot be a doubt of its ultimately being so; and monied men will be satisfied with eventual remuneration, provided that remuneration were certain.
So persuaded is the writer of these remarks of their justness, that he firmly believes three years would not elapse, subsequent to the designation of the main road, without the adoption, and the incipient execution of a plan for the making and keeping in repair a turnpike from Portsmouth to Savannah. If such would be the fruits of designation, is there not patriotism enough in the legislature to meet and to overcome any difficulties, which, after all, would be found more those of apprehension than reality? It is trusted, that there is sufficient patriotism. The effects would be great, solid, and growing. Millions would immediately be saved, and soon tens of millions.
A third point, connected with the subject of the post-office, is whether the present administration of that department is the best calculated to insure the ends for which it is instituted. It will be recollected that at present Congress designates the routes of the post, and generally the places where the post-offices are kept. Those, who have observed the manner in which this duty is performed by the legislature, must have remarked that routes and offices are generally fixed without much attention being paid to them by the legislative body, at the instance or recommendation of one or a few members. From the nature of the duty this, perhaps, is unavoidably the case. From the vast extent of the United States, the members cannot be generally acquainted with the local claims of an infinite variety of places, many of which are obscure. The effect is the frequent establishment of offices and routes which the general interests do not require, and an inattention to those which they do require. Little responsibility is incurred by the body collectively or individually; and under this impression the duty is discharged.
Would not the general interest be greatly promoted, and as impartial designation of routes and offices be insured, by forming a commission, to unite with the Post-Master General, in the ordinary discharge of this duty; Congress reserving their constitutional power to interpose whenever they see fit.
Such a board would be permanently responsible for the fair and impartial performance of their duties. They might be rationally expected to act on a scale liberal, and consistent. Established at the seat of government, the information of all the members of the legislature would be tributary to them; while they would be enabled, from superior knowledge, and their exemption from local interests, to distinguish proper from improper applications. No objection can arise to the establishment of such a board from its expense, as a much greater than an equivalent sum would be saved from the abdication of the attention of Congress to subjects thus confided to the board.
We have seen a letter from New Orleans as late as the 28th of October, which states that the post continues shut against Americans—that the boats which have arrived since the shutting the post, have been suffered to land their cargoes on paying a duty, but vessels coming up the river were not permitted to enter or deposit their cargoes—that a quantity of clothing had been sent to New Orleans, by the secretary of war, for the American troops at Tombigby, which were retained—that an American officer had arrived, and demanded them—and offered to pay a reasonable price for storages, but had been put off two or three times, with promises of an answer the next day; in the mean time it

had been hinted to him that if he could get the Governor to ask it as a matter of courtesy, they would be given up—that the minds of the Americans as well as the Spanish subjects were much agitated, fully expecting a war,—that a gentleman had just arrived from Bordeaux, who stated that arrangements were making by France to take possession of the colony, with 10,000 troops—that the command had been offered to gen. Bernadotte, but owing to a difference between him and the first consul, the command was given to gen. Victor, and the troops would sail in October. This seems to be the substance of the letter—a number of pertinent reflections are subjoined, but we will not mention them, as we wish the public to draw their own conclusions. [Guardian.]
The intelligence of the taking of Port Republic by storm (mentioned in our paper last week on the authority of a visit from Jamaica, who had received it from a vessel bound to Portland) is wholly contradicted by captain James, of the Schooner Demophilus, arrived here yesterday from Port Republic. He informs us, that all was tranquil there; that the army left in the garrison by General Rochambeau, when he quitted that post to take the command in chief at Cape-Francois, consisted of about 5000 troops; and that no idea was entertained that the place would be evacuated. The embargo on American vessels had been taken off. The Demophilus sailed in company with 12 American vessels, one of which gave the intelligence above alluded to.
New-York paper.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, December 24, 1802.
A communication was received from the Secretary of State containing an abstract of the collectors returns pursuant to the act for the relief and protection of American seamen, also extracts from the communications received from the agents in foreign countries for the relief of American seamen.
Mr. Thatcher presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of Maine, praying for a division of the district of Waldo.
Referred to committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Greene called up the resolution, offered by him yesterday, instructing the committee of Commerce and Manufactures to enquire into the expediency of providing by law, for fixing the port of entry for the Mississippi Territory at Fort Adams, and the port of delivery at the Natchez.
On the suggestion of Mr. Griswold the resolution was so modified, as to connect it to an enquiry into the expediency of making the Natchez a port of delivery, in which shape it passed.
Mr. Van Rensselaer moved the appointment of a committee to bring in a bill for erecting a monument to the memory of General Herkimer, pursuant to a resolution of Congress passed the 4th October, 1777.
Ordered to lie on the table. Mr. Thomas called the attention of the House to a part of the unfinished business of the last session. A bill to extinguish the claims of the United States for balances reported against certain states, &c. was postponed during the last session to the 4th Monday in November. He moved the reference of so much of the report of the committee of Revision and Unfinished business as related to this subject, to a select committee.
Ayes 26—Noes 10. Mr. Morris observed that, if in order, he would move the reference of so much of the report of Revision and Unfinished business as related to the petition of C. L'Enfant, to the Secretary of State.
The Speaker said this would be irregular, as it would involve the reference of a report of the committee of Claims to the Secretary, which was contrary to the practice of the House.
Mr. Morris, afterwards, moved the reference of the Report of the committee of claims on the petition of Mr. L'Enfant to a committee of the whole on Monday week—Carried.
Mr. Morris then moved that the Secretary of State be directed to furnish this House with such documents as are in his possession, relating to the claim of C. L'Enfant for services rendered in laying out the city of Washington under the direction of the President of the United States.
Agreed to. Mr. Rutledge presented the petition of Thomas Shubrick, of South Carolina, praying to be released from a contract made by him in 1799 for supplying timber for the building of 74's.
Mr. Rutledge stated at considerable length the circumstances attending the case, and moved a reference of the petition to the Secretary of the Navy.
Agreed to. Mr. Lowndes presented the petition of Adam Tunno and others, assignees of Mr. Farlane, &c. praying to be released from the payment of duties on goods delivered by fire.
Referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
We are desired to state Mr. Morris to have observed, on Wednesday, that the necessity of his motion to prolong the time of selling lands for the non-payment of taxes arose from the conuluded manner in which the assessment had been made in a part of the state he represented.
REPORT.
The Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of War, Commissioners under the "Act for the better government of the Navy of the United States."
RESPECTFULLY REPORT TO CONGRESS.
THAT since the 31st of Dec. 1801, the date of their last report, there has accrued, and will accrue to the end of the present year, for interest and reimbursement of the principal of the debt to the United States belonging to the fund, for satisfying navy pensions, the sum of dollars, 5,880 20 cts. which added to the sum of dollars, 3,507 41 cts. being the balance unapplied at the end of last year, forms an aggregate of dollars 9,387 61 cts. as exemplified in the annexed statement marked A. That the pensions of the persons on the invalid list of the naval establishment, which have been paid or are in a course of payment for the same period, amount to the sum of dollars, 3,200 37 cts. as appears by statement B. which being deducted from the amount of interest and reimbursement as above stated, leaves a balance unapplied of dollars 6,187 24 cts.
That there has been received from the Treasury, of monies arising from the sales of prizes, including dollars 1,923 45 previously on hand the sum of dollars, 42,562 80 cts. for the investment of which in stock of the funded debt of the United States, or in bank stock, measures have been taken; and it is intended to invest in like manner the unapplied balance of interest and reimbursement, with the reservation of a small sum in the treasury, to meet eventual demands of applicants for pensions.
For and in behalf of the board, ROBERT SMITH.
City of Washington, Navy Department, 17, Dec. 1802. Speaker of the House of Representatives.
ABSTRACT
Of interest, and reimbursement of the principal of the debt of the United States, belonging to the fund for the payment of Navy Pensions, for the year ending 31st December, 1802.
Table with 2 columns: Description, Amount. Includes items like 'April 1, 1802. 1 quarter's interest on Dols. 37,300', '31,800 6 per cent navy 477', '4,794 23 6 per ct.', '5,361 91 deferred', 'July 1. 1 quarter's interest on the above', 'Oct. 1. 1 ditto. ditto.', 'Jan. 1. 1 ditto. ditto.', '1 year's reimbursement on the 6 pr. ct. and deferred stock', 'Ballance unapplied at the end of the last year', 'Dollars. 5,880 21', '3,507 41', 'Dollars. 9,387 62'.
ABSTRACT
Of Navy Pensions for the year 1802.
Table with 2 columns: Description, Amount. Includes items like 'For the half year ending the 30th June, In New Hampshire, 78 D. C.', 'Massachusetts, 220', 'Rhode Island, 51', 'Connecticut, 114', 'New York, 246 07', 'Pennsylvania, 402 90', 'Maryland, 98 76', 'Virginia, 60', '1,270 73', 'Pension of John Mufhaway, including arrears, paid 23d Nov. For the the half year ending 31st December, In New Hampshire, 138', 'Massachusetts, 332', 'Rhode Island, 51', 'Connecticut, 114', 'New York, 389 70', 'Pennsylvania, 479 94', 'Maryland, 126', 'Virginia, 60', '1,690 64', 'Dollars. 3,200 37'.
On the 29th October, a large party of friends of the patriotic and gallant Kosciusko, dined at Paris to celebrate his birthday. The dinner was sumptuous, and attended by more than a hundred persons. Mr. Livingston, the American minister, Mr. Skipwith, the American consul, General La Fayette, General Kosciusko, Citizen Monge, Senator Berlier, counsellor of state, Joel Barlow and Lady M. Tutton, and Major Johnson, an English officer, were present. What a glorious sight to the friends of liberty, says the French editor, to see the two Heroes who have fought under the banners of the immortal Washington for the cause of freedom in the new and old world. Several pieces of music were played after dinner, and the company did not retire till twelve o'clock.
One of the papers mentions, that 5000 negroes had arrived in France from Gaudaloupe.
Philadelphia, Dec. 21.
A gentleman from Cape-Francois informs, that a dreadful massacre of the blacks, prisoners on board the French ships in the harbor, took place about the middle of Nov. It was computed that in the course of one day, not less than 6000 of these miserable wretches, after being bayoneted, were thrown overboard. Our informant counted 240 floating by the side of his vessel.
We also learn, that about 900 blacks, who held a garrison in the island were poisoned by a stratagem of the French.
Petersburg, Virg. Dec. 21.
The following resolution passed on Wednesday last in the House of Delegates, by a majority of one hundred votes, may serve to teach, that truth is powerful and will prevail—that virtue and patriotism, when combined in chief magistrate, do not escape the attention of a free and enlightened people.
(Argus.)
Resolved, That the confidence of this legislature in the wisdom, patriotism and private worth of the President of the United States, is not only undiminished, but increased; and that the constitutional and just principles of his administration, and his undeviating rectitude in their execution, merit the entire approbation of his country.
This resolution passed, Ayes 126, Noes 25.
This vote decides the political complexion of the House of Delegates of Virginia.
House of Representatives of South-Carolina.
The House then took into consideration, the following report and resolution, viz. The committee to whom was referred the petition of the inhabitants of Abbeville district, praying for a reform in the apportionment of the Representatives of the people in the Legislature of this state, report; That they have attentively considered the matter submitted to them, and recommend that the following resolutions be adopted; that is to say: Resolved that the apportionment of the Representatives of the people of this state, in the Legislature thereof, is partial and unequal, and ought to be altered. Resolved, that a bill ought to be brought in to carry the spirit of the above resolution into complete effect. On taking the question to strike out the words, "is partial, unequal and," in the above resolution, the yeas and nays were demanded by 7 members, and were, Ayes 35—Noes 69. So the same was not struck out. The question was then taken to agree to the same, which was carried.
A motion was then made and seconded to appoint a committee to bring in a bill, to consist of a member from each election district. On taking the question to agree to the same, the ayes and noes were demanded by 7 members, and were ayes 43—noes 61. So the same was disagreed to.
The following committee were then appointed, viz. Messrs. Falconer, T. Galliard, Stak, Butler, Alston, T. Pinckney, and D. Deas.
New-York, Dec. 21.
We have advices from Cape-Francois to the 19th November, by captain Williams, of the ship Minerva, who arrived here yesterday. They state in positive terms, that General Rochambeau brought no troops with him from Port Republic, though 5 or 600 were daily expected; and that, since he entered upon the duties of his office, no general engagement had taken place between the French troops and the negroes. During the week preceding capitulation, none of the brigands had been seen near the Cape; from which circumstance it was conjectured they were collecting their forces for a desperate attack. Captain W. did not learn that Christophe was wounded, as reported by the last arrival. Markets dull for all kinds of American produce except vegetables. Colonial produce scarce and high.
FOR SALE.
THE following valuable Tracts of land, which will be disposed of on reasonable terms, for either cash, property in the city of Washington, good security, or a certain number of negroes, as may best suit the purchaser. A tract of 300 acres on Second creek, near the Natchez.
150 acres on the river Amite. 400 acres on the river Tangipah, opposite to New Orleans. This tract is particularly valuable, on account of its eligible situation, fertility of soil, and abundant supply of fish, which abound in the river, and the neighbouring lake. A post road passes this tract from New Orleans to the Natchez. The above three tracts are within the line of the United States.
A Tract of 200 acres on the river Mississippi, Baton rouge settlement.
Table with 2 columns: Description, Amount. Includes items like '500 acres back land do. do.', '300 acres do. do.', '1000 acres do. do.', '500 acres do. do.'.
These Lands are adjoining Baton Rouge, being the first high ground that commands the river, where the British established a Fort and a strong garrison, which was conquered by Don Gayvez and the garrison made prisoners of war, in the year 1777, and this settlement is now one of the most promising on the river, within the Spanish Boundary.
A tract of 500 acres near Point Coupee, a flourishing settlement. This Property is also within the Spanish boundary.
A tract of 7000 acres in Ballard county, on the branches of Otter river, the branches of Reed and Hunting Creeks, branches of James river.
A tract of 4000 acres in Pennsylvania, on Schuylkill river. These two tracts just mentioned are in the state of Virginia.
Two tracts of 1200 acres each, in Fayette, near Bourbon county, district of Kentucky, on the waters of Main Licking.
Two valuable lots in the town of Portsmouth. These tracts are adjoining the ground now occupied by government as a navy yard; they are a growing property, worthy attention.
All the tracts on or near the Mississippi are well calculated for the raising of cotton, indigo, hemp, flax, indian corn, oats, &c. the quality being generally strong, and highly productive. Their charge for horse and cattle, horses, hogs, &c. in all seasons, is equal to any on the continent.
Those who wish to purchase may gain further information by applying to James Duncan, Esq. Carlisle, Pennsylvania; to Dr. Robinson at the city of Washington, or to the Subscriber in the city of Philadelphia. Letters, post paid, will be attended to.
OLIVER POLLOCK. Washington, Dec. 27. 1802. sawsim
Thomas Carpenter, TAYLOR.
HAS received a very handsome assortment of goods, consisting of superfine cloths, calimerees and coatings of all colours.
Patent water proof Cloths, Silk and woolen Molekins, Teilmettes, 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.
IN CHANCERY, Dec. 17. 1802.
ORDERED, that the Sales made by WILLIAM STEWART, as stated in his report, shall be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown before the 20th day of March next, provided a copy of this order be published in the National Intelligencer, at least once in each of three successive weeks, before the 20th of March next. The sales were as follows;—A tract of Land in Allegany county, called "Suck" 212 acres sold for £497. 0. 0. "Addition to the Spring Bottom" 96 acres sold for £216. Workmans desire. 76 acres sold for £225. "Johnsons Fanny" 50 acres sold for £122. 10. 0. Lot no. 8 in square 664, and no 8 in square east of square 664 in the City of Washington, sold for £241. 17. 6.
Test, SAMUEL H. HOWARD. Reg. Cur. Can. Dec. 27. sawsim
FOR SALE.
A likely young NEGRO WOMAN. A GOOD House servant—Enquire at the Office of the National Intelligencer.
ALSO, TO LET—A convenient Two story Brick dwelling House, &c. near the Capitol—Enquire as above. Nov. 22. tf.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality superfine Cloths, Calimerees, Silk florantine, Black and fancy silk molekin velvet, white & figured Martelees, Swandowns, Toilmettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coating, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season.
N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion.
New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1802. tf.
GENUINE WINES.
Madeira, Sherry, Port, Lisbon, Claret, &c. Philadelphia and London Porter, Cognac and Peach Brandy, Jamaica and Antigua Spirit, Cordials and Syrups, Sweet Meats, Fresh Fruits, 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. ept14
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.
TO RENT.
A good store on King street, suitable for the flour or wholesale business. AL O. Gne—within 30 feet of the river. Enquire at the Printers. Dec. 22. 3t.
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 in meadow 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 and, 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 sites for grist or saw mill on this creek, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber, exclusive of the heavy timber, which if felled up into framing will command a price in the city of Washington nearly equal to the value of the land.
The terms of sale will be one third cash, and the residue of the purchase money in payments which will be made known at the time of sale. RICH'D. PETERS, Jrn. December 2. ept12.
FOR SALE.
By Edgar Patterson, GEORGE TOWN.
BEST old London Particular Madeira Wine, Sherry, 4th proof Cognac Brandy, 1st Proof Bordeaux Ditto, Cherry Bounce, Wine and cyder Vinegars, Sugar House Molasses, Spermaceti Oil, Spanish Segars of a very superior quality, East India, ditto, Hylon, Young Hylon & Hylon skin Teas, Loaf, Lump, and Brown Sugars, Green and white coffee, American Cheese of superior quality, Raisins and Lemmons, Rice and Chocolate, Pearl and common Barley, Oat Meal and Sago, Spermaceti, Wax, and Tallow Candles, Brown Soap, by the box only, Demijohns, Liquor Casks, &c. &c. Dec. 23d. ept13w.
FOR SALE.
By Edgar Patterson, GEORGE TOWN.
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE ON a South Capitol Street—in front is a large store completely fitted up for the wet and dry goods business, with a Parlor adjoining, which may be used separate from the House, and leave it entirely room for the accommodation of a private family—a kitchen with servants room over—with a small smoke House adjoining—three fall stable and inclosed garden. Enquire of Mr. CHARLES VARDEN, New Jersey Avenue, or on the premises, of THOMAS JONES. Nov. 25.
FOR SALE.
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, meals, salt springs and salt licks, are to be found on this tract, besides which, sugar may be made thereon to any amount, the sugar tree and bouing 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 indispensable title will be given, and for further particular, 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.
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And for Sale by THOMAS HENRY, at his COUNTERFEITING OFFICE, President's square, City of Washington.
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The Subscriber has for Sale
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50. From Richmond by Goshen bridge, Amelia c. h. Perkin- ville, Powhatan, 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 Namozee- bridge, Nottoway c. h. Hungary-town, Dabbs-bridge, Hayleburg, Boiling, c. h. Wilhelmina, Bibb ferry, and Scott- sville to Halifax c. h. once a week. Leave Petersburg every Wednesday at 2 p.m. arrive at Wilhelmina on Saturday at 9 a.m. arrive at Halifax c. h. by 5 p.m. Returning—Leave Halifax c. h. every Saturday at 9 p.m. arrive at Wil- helmina on Sunday by 3 p.m. at Peter- sburg the next Wednesday by 10 a.m.
52. From Harrisville by Field's-mill, Quasheville, McFarland's, Lunenburg c. h. Goshenville, Marshallville, Meek- burg c. h. St. Tammany's, Goshen- ville and Field's-mill to Harris- ville once a week. Leave Harrisville every 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 every Thursday and Sunday at 6 a.m. arrive at Bellefield by noon. Leave Bellefield every Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m. arrive at Harrisville by 6 p.m.
54. From Petersburg by Sussex c. h. Jerusalem and Goshen-roads to Murfrees- boro, N. C. once a week. Leave Peter- sburg every Friday at 9 a.m. arrive at Murfreesboro, N. C. on Saturday by 8 p.m. Leave Murfreesboro every Wed- nesday at 4 a.m. arrive at Petersburg on Thursday by 4 p.m.
55. From Bowling Green by Baitor- ville, Creek-bridge, Broadus's Mills, Harrisonville, New-town, Dunkirk, Wal- kerton, King William c. h. Lilly-point, Pannell's Ferry and Camberland, to New Kent c. h. once a week. Leave Bowling Green every Wednesday at 10 a.m. arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday by 7 a.m. Leave Dunkirk every Thursday at 8 a.m. arrive at New Kent c. h. by 3 p.m. Leave New Kent c. h. every Thursday at 4 p.m. arrive at Bowling Green the next Saturday by 10 a.m.
56. From Richmond by Hanover- town and Dunkirk to Tappahannock once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 2 p.m. arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday at 7 a.m. Leave Dunkirk at 8 a.m. and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p.m. Leave Tappahannock every Tues- day at 6 a.m. arrive at Richmond on Wednesday at 9 a.m.
57. From Tappahannock to Rich- mond c. h. once a week. Leave Tappa- hannock every Friday at 6 a.m. arrive at Richmond c. h. by 11 a.m. Leave Rich- mond c. h. every Friday at 1 p.m. arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p.m.
58. From Dunkirk by King & Queen c. h. 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. every Saturday at 6 a.m. arrive at Dunkirk on Sunday by 6 p.m.
59. From Smithfield by Jerusalem and the Goshen-roads to Bellfield once a week. Leave Bellfield 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 Bellfield on Saturday by 7 p.m.
60. From Norfolk by Kempville N W R Bridge, Tull's Creek, N C Indian- town, Jonesville, Elizabeth City, Nixon- 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 Wednes- day by 4 p.m. Leave Plymouth at half past 4 p.m. arrive at Edenton on Sunday and Thursday by 9 a.m. Leave Edenton at half past 9 a.m. arrive at Suffolk on Monday and Friday at 9 a.m.
62. From Halifax by Northampton c. h. Princeton, Murfreesboro, Winton Coleman, Pitch Landing and Windsor 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 William's- town 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 by 8 a.m.
65. From Lewisburg by Nash C.H. Tarboro and Greenville to Washington once a week. Leave Lewisburg every Monday at 2 p.m. arrive at Tarboro on Tuesday by 6 p.m. Leave Tarboro every Wednesday at 6 a.m. arrive at Wash- ington on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Washington every Thursday at 2 p.m. arrive at Tarboro on Friday by 6 p.m. Leave Tarboro every Saturday 8 p.m. arrive at Lewisburg 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, Or- ange 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 Morganstown every Monday at 8 a.m. arrive at Salem next Thursday by 11 a.m.
70. From Morganstown by Asbury, the Warm Springs, Newport, T. and Cheeks Cross Roads T. to Orvill, T. once a week. Leave Morganstown every Monday at 6 a.m. arrive at Orvill on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Orvill every Thursday at 2 p.m. arrive at Morganstown 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. arrive at Camden, S C. the next Monday by 7 p.m. Leave Camden every Tuesday at 6 a.m. arrive at Charlotte on Wed- nesday by 8 p.m. Leave Charlotte every Thursday at 6 a.m. arrive at Salisbury the next Friday by 10 a.m.
72. From Charlotte by Huntersville 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 5 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, Scott Camp, Grayson c. h. and Au- stinville to Wythe c. h. Va. once a week. Leave Salem every Saturday at 9 A.M. arrive at Wythe c. h. on Monday by 7 P.M. Leave Wythe c. h. Tuesday at 6 A.M. arrive at Salem on Thursday by 6 P.M.
75. From Hillsboro' by Mount Tir- zah, Person c. h. Leesburg, Caswell c. h., Lenox 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. arrive at Wilmington on Wednesday by 7 P.M. Leave Wilmington every Thurs-
day at noon, arrive at Fayetteville on Saturday by 8 P.M.
78. From Fayetteville by Andoversville to Wilmington, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Friday at 6 A.M. arrive at Wilmington Saturday by 6 P.M. Leave Wilmington every Monday at 7 A.M. arrive at Fayetteville on Tuesday by 7 P.M.
79. From Fayetteville by Moore c. h. Carthage, Randolph c. h. Salisbury, Tin- dalville, Wadeboro' and Richmond c. h. to Fayetteville, once a week, and the contrary route the next week, so as to carry them 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, Baifield, Portersferry, Lynch- ville and Will-town to Georgetown, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Thursday at 2 P.M. arrive at Lynchville on Saturday by 8 P.M. Leave Lynchville on Sunday 4 A.M. and arrive at George- town by 6 P.M. Leave Georgetown every Monday at 9 A.M. arrive at Lynch- ville by 8 P.M. Leave Lynchville on Tuesday at 4 A.M. arrive at Fayette- ville the next Thursday by 10 A.M.
81. From Richmond c. h. N. C. by Parker's ferry, Chatham, Cheraw c. h., Bentonville, Darlington c. h. Pauls- 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 by 6 P.M. Leave York c. h. every Saturday at 6 A.M. arrive at Charlotte by 6 P.M.
83. From Camden by Statesburg, Camerville, Nelson's ferry and Moki'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', Chelmsford, York c. h. Pinckneyville, Union c. h. Spartanburg, Greenville c. h., Reedy Shoal river, Pickenville, 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, Cambridge, Southhampton, 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 by 9 P.M. arrive at Edgefield c. h. next Wednesday by 9 A.M.
86. From Georgetown to Charleston once a week. Leave Georgetown every Monday at 9 A.M. arrive at Charleston on Tuesday by noon. Leave Charleston every Saturday noon, arrive at George- town on Sunday by 8 P.M.
87. From Statesburg by Sumpter- ville, Salem and Kingstree to Will-town, once a week. Leave Will-town every Tues- day at 6 A.M. arrive at Statesburg on Wednesday at 6 P.M. Leave Statesburg every Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Will-town on Friday at 7 P.M.
88. From Augusta by the Upper Three Runs, Steel Creek, Lower Three Runs and Black Swamp to Coosawhatchie, once a week. Leave Coosawhatchie every Sun- day at 6 A.M. arrive at Augusta on Tuesday by 6 P.M. Leave Augusta every Thursday at 8 A.M. arrive at Coosawhatchie on Saturday by 6 P.M.
IN GEORGIA. 89. From Augusta by Little River Lincoln c. h. Peterburg, Elberton, Franklin c. h. and Gilberts to Clark- sboro', once a week. Leave Augusta every Mon- day at 8 A.M. arrive at Clark- sboro' 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 Saundersonville to Fort Wilkinson, once a week. Leave Louisville every Friday at 4 A.M. arrive at Fort Wilkinson by 6 P.M. Return- ing—Leave Fort Wilkinson every Sat- urday at 8 A.M. arrive at Louisville by 8 P.M.
IN TENNESSEE. 92. From Sullivan c. h. by Jonesboro' Greenville, Cheeks Cross Roads and Dandridge to Knoxville once a week. Leave Sullivan c. h. every Friday at 6 A.M. arrive at Knoxville next Monday
by 10 A.M. Leave Knoxville every Monday at 2 P.M. arrive at Sullivan c. h. next Thursday by 6 P.M.
93. From Orvill by Powellsvalley Robinsons Mills, at the foot of Cum- berland Mountain, Hazel-patch, Richmond and Jessamine c. h. to Lexington once a week. Leave Orvill every Saturday noon, arrive at Lexington the next Tuesday by 6 P.M. Leave Lexington every Tuesday at 4 A.M. arrive at Orvill the next Saturday 7 A.M.
94. From Knoxville by Sevierville to Newport once a week. Leave Knoxville every Saturday at 6 A.M. arrive at New- port Sunday by noon. Leave Newport every Thursday at noon, arrive at Knox- ville on Friday by 6 P.M.
95. From Knoxville to Maryville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Sat- urday at 6 A.M. arrive at Maryville by 11 A.M. Leave Maryville every Saturday at 1 P.M. arrive at Knoxville by 6 P.M.
96. From Knoxville by Campbells- station, South-West Point, Fort Blount, Dixons Springs, Cragfont and Hender- sonville to Nashville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Friday at 2 P.M. arrive at Nashville on Monday by 3 P.M. Leave Nashville every Monday at 5 A.M. arrive at Knoxville on Friday by 10 A.M.
97. From Springfield by Port Royal and Clarksville to Palmyra once a week. Leave Springfield every Saturday at 6 A.M. arrive at Palmyra by 4 P.M. Leave Palmyra every Saturday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Springfield next day by 7 P.M.
NOTES.
1. The Post-master-General may ex- pedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate com- pensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is speci- fied. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in ar- riving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depen- ding mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person, making proposals, desires to carry news- papers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry it with that emolument, and for what sum without that emolument. 5. Should any person, making propo- sals, desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals, the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract. 6. Persons making proposals are de- sired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of February, May, August and November, one month after the expiration of each quarter. 7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. 8. Where the proposer intends to con- vey the mail in the body of a stage car- riage, he is desired to state it in his propo- sals. 9. The Post-master General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each. 10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next; and are to continue in force for one year from that time.
GIDEON GRANGER, Post-master General.
General Post-Office, Washington City, Nov. 5, 1802. epi15
Charlotte Hall School.
ON the 25th 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 Coal 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 incapable 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 pounds per annum. Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Reg. Charlotte Hall, ? Oct. 28th. 5 Nov. 19-1802.
FOR SALE OR RENT.
THAT elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, on the corner of Falls & Frederick Street in George Town, lately occupied by Mr. Craun.
LIKWISE,
THE two well finished three story BRICK HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mr. Samuel H. Smith, Painter, on the Penn- sylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town. Geo. Town, Oct. 29. ff.
TO RENT,
After the last day of the present month THE HOUSE now in the tenure of Doctor LULLY'S, situated between the six and seven Buildings—it is calculated for a store and dwelling, it being a corner house, three stories high—ALSO, a good stable and coach house well enclosed garden, &c. For terms, application may be made to the Subscriber, JOEL BROWN. Nov. 17. ff.
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, Truss Wares, & Liverpool Earthen ware in crates, A few Phantasm, Rumford & Forrest coal grates of neat patterns—Also, coal beds, bras and wire fenders, hand irons, shovel and tongs, cinder sifters, knives and forks, iron and brass chopping dishes, cruet stands, japanned ware, brushes, brooms and shovels, frying pans, mill pit and cross cut saws, carpenters tools, tooth tools, horse cutters chisels, materials for bell hangars, &c. hinges, pincers, nails and sacks of various qualities, and a variety of other articles. Oct. 22d. zawi1j.
FOR SALE.
Steck and Common Bricks, Scantling, Pirwood, Shale, Co, Coals. Apply to JAMES O'BRIEN, Carrollsburg Oct. 29. psm
City Hotel, BROADWAY NEW-YORK.
THE Subscriber most respectfully informs his friends and the public, that the above Hotel will be opened on the first of May ex- tending, when their patronage is earnestly solic- ited. He avails himself of this opportunity to return his sincere and grateful thanks to those societies, parties, and gentlemen, who have given him their support, and assures them that a continuance of their favors will be a stimulus to future exertions to please; and that the utmost attention shall be given for their comfort and accommodation. Boarding may be had by the day, week, month, or year. Families travelling, may be elegantly accommodated with lodging and fir- ing rooms; and, if preferred, have dinner &c. in their apartments. The Hotel being so well known, it is almost useless to say, that it is situated in one of the most healthy and pleasant parts of the city; commanding an extensive view in every di- rection, not only of the city itself, but also of the Narrows, the North and East Rivers, the state of New-Jersey, York and Long-Island &c. &c.
A handsome coffee-room will be fitted up in the principal story; where gentlemen may have tea, coffee, chocolate, soups, and a treatments 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 2 o'clock, by the public's obedient servant, JOHN LOHITT. N. B. Rooms to let by the month or year. April 21, 1802. epi1
The George Town and Annapolis STAGE.
WILL commence on the 6th Monday in October next to run three times a week; leave Annapolis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and return from George Town every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday— Fare and allowance as usual. JOSEPH H. EMMET, JOHN SMITH.
This is intended to accommodate such gen- tlemen and ladies as are going to and from Frederick and Hagerstown. October 21th, 1802. ff.
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 Bks. of Cargo Reef WM. BRENT. Washington, Nov. 18. ff.
Members of Congress, Tra- vellers, and those gentlemen whose busi- ness calls them to the City of Washington, are respectfully informed that the Sub- scriber has established the UNION TAVERN WASHINGTON
HO. TEL. On Pennsylvania Avenue, first house east of the President's, and one mile from the Capitol.
THERE is a paved rent 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, or convenient for the reception of any public meeting, 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 large and single horse chaise. Nov. 26. 3m.