The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1805-09-27 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. V.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
No. DCCLXXV.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1805.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
To be Sold,
Or exchanged for other property in the City, or its vicinity.
TWO valuable and contiguous TRACTS of LAND in the state of Kentucky, the one containing 6880 acres, and the other 6252 acres, by late survey. They are under old and indisputable titles of more than twenty years, and situate in a populous county, adjoining flourishing settlements. All taxes thereon have been duly paid.
Apply to the subscriber. JOHN BECKLEY. City of Washington, July 17—cp2m
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that having purchased and now occupying the tavern, late Tunnicliff's hotel, which he has commenced enlarging and improving—he respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends and the public; assuring them that 'tis his full determination to fit up his present hotel, and so to conduct it, as to merit, he hopes, the preference of the public travelling, as well as those coming to the permanent seat of the Government of our Land of Liberty.
PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—tf
NOTICE to Delinquent Subscribers to the THEATRE.
ALL Subscribers to the Theatre, who have not made full payments on their shares, or contributed the materials and work promised, are hereby notified that unless the same be done on or before the first day of December next, their shares will be forfeited; after which day certificates of stock will be issued to those subscribers who have complied with the terms of subscription on application to the Directors.
ROBERT BRENT, WILLIAM BRENT, } Directors. SAMUEL H. SMITH, Sept. 4—tf
For Sale
IN the county of Prince William, Virginia, Neabico furnace and its appendages, with four or five thousand acres of land adjoining, near the town of Dumfries, and within four or five miles of the Potomac—the soil is generally adapted to small grain, and if too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in Lots suitable for small farms—a description of the land is thought unnecessary—as those wishing to purchase will no doubt first view it: the payments required will be one third cash, and the other two thirds in annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land; and no deed given until the last payment is made; any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas T. Page, living near the premises, who is fully authorized by me to sell the whole or any part.
JOHN TAYLOR. August 16—3m.
N.B. A valuable mine bank in Maryland may be had with the furnace if required. J. T.
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately on the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plots of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Mason at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge.
ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf
FOR RENT,
THAT valuable property adjoining the Bank of Columbia, in George Town which is now occupied by Mr. Joseph Semme, as the Indian King Tavern. This property is in the centre of George Town; the house is large and commodious, with every convenience necessary for a tavern, adjoining thereto is a kitchen, stables and necessary out houses. There is attached to said property an excellent dwelling house for a family that will be rented with it. Possession will be given immediately. Apply to the subscriber living on Capitol Hill, city of Washington.
WM. O. SPRIGG. Sept. 16—tf
Preparing for the Press,
AND will be published early in the Spring, in one close printed volume, The spirit of the Public Journals ; Being an impartial selection of the best original Poetry, Essays, &c. which have appeared in the newspapers of the United States during the year 1805.
The Editors of Newspapers who exchange with the BALTIMORE Evening Post, are requested to give the above advertisement a few insertions in their papers. When published, a copy of the work will be sent to each office.
Sept. 9—
FROM THE ENQUIRER.
VINDICATION OF MR. JEFFERSON.
No. V.
Though the insinuation brought against Mr. J. of his being actuated by personal fear be entirely of modern origin, yet there were not wanting men at the time of the revolution, who censured them as some men censure now, every act which does not exactly accord with their own opinions. Such opinions were at that time formed on a very partial knowledge of actual circumstances; and yet the censures of such men as Mr. Turner are nothing more than these opinions "half made up," and strained a little further beyond the limits of truth. Historians, like Mr. T. have indeed little claim to the merit of originality; and even this little consists in throwing a new and more deceitful gloss upon antiquated and refuted mistakes.
Prompted by men of this description, it was that Mr. Geo. Nicholas, at that time a very young, but at all times a very honest man, was resolute in bringing out some specific charges against Mr. J. He reduced the heads of the charges to writing; he communicated them through a common friend to Mr. J. who also reduced to writing the heads of his justification on each particular charge. This paper is still in existence; and though it was framed when every circumstance was still fresh in the memory of its author, yet does it not contain the slightest hint about Mr. J.'s fabricated flight from Richmond, or his refusing singly to encounter a whole troop of horse. The film which was spread over Mr. Nicholas's mind was soon removed. Ashamed of the imposition which had been put upon him, he candidly relinquished the further prosecution of this enquiry. But not satisfied with this tribute of justice, he some time afterwards embraced a conspicuous occasion of repairing his involuntary mistake, and retracing in a most public manner the erroneous opinions which he had advanced.
The Reader may depend upon it, that all the preceding facts are substantially correct. They have been gathered by minute enquiries in various quarters, or from visible and authentic records. While such testimony was before us, there was no necessity of resorting to vulgar and ridiculous rumours. But whether these facts shall obtain the credence of the public, is a different question; and in the decision of which we do not hold ourselves responsible. "Ma fonction est de dire la verite, et non pas de la faire croire."
We shall probably have all this statement rebutted by pompous appeals to testimony. We shall once more be reminded of the declarations of the oldest and most respectable inhabitants of Richmond. Perhaps when we demand a sight of these witnesses, we shall be introduced to certain foreign merchants who have come among us since our revolution, with all their inveterate prejudices against the republican patriots of the country; or to those credulous listeners, who believe whatever they hear; or to certain high-toned federalists, who believe without evidence and propagate without belief, the most unfounded calumnies against Mr. J. If Mr. Turner wishes to establish his charges beyond the possibility of a doubt, he must seek for more substantial testimony than this. Let him produce his witnesses by name; let them be such men as are entitled to our respect, who tell what they have seen and not merely what they have heard. Surely from these boasted "thousands of living witnesses," it will be easy to collect the most incontrovertible proofs. And yet this very obvious doubt at once rises before us: If these men are in existence now, were they not also existing during the period of the revolution? Why then did not these "thousands of living witnesses" lift up their voice against the character of Mr. J. at that moment when they would have been so much more powerful in "arresting the progress of vice," than they can expect to be at the present time? Why did not this host of witnesses arise to criminate and overwhelm Mr. J. before all those calamities had befallen our country, which have flowed in such copious streams from the celebrated act concerning Religious freedom, from the docking of entails, from the revision of the Virginia code, by which the chaos of the law was reduced to order; from the correspondence of Hammond with Genet; from a report on the American commerce; from a report on the fisheries; from the reduction of our national debt; the abridgement of executive patronage, and the acquisition of Louisiana. Fortunately for the credit of their own patriotism; unfortunately for the justification of Mr. T. not one of these thou-
* Geo. Nicholas's letter from Kentucky. † Rousseau's Confessions.
sands was either sent into the Virginia legislature, or in to Congress. For in the fall term of 1781, an enquiry into the conduct of the executive was instituted at the request of Mr. J. agreeable to their resolution of June the 12th.—When the assembly met six months after, Mr. J. who was a member from Albermarle*, called up the subject himself. Still no charges were exhibited against him though that long period had elapsed. It was then that the House of Delegates gave an unanimous vote for his acquittal. It was then that they passed a vote of thanks for his patriotic services during the Revolution, in the following strong, sincere and grateful language:
"In the House of Delegates, Monday, Nov. 26, 1781.
"A motion was made that the house come to the following resolution: That this house will, on the 12th Dec. next, proceed agreeably to a resolution of the 12th of June last, to enquire into the conduct of the executive of this state for the last twelve months next preceding the said resolution; and that as well the information against the executive as their defence be heard on that day. This motion being agreed to, a committee was appointed, consisting of Mr. Bannister, Mr. Tyler, Mr. Nicholas, Mr. Southall and Mr. Morgan.—On the 12th Dec. 1781, Mr. Bannister reported from the committee appointed to state any charges, and receive such information as might be offered respecting the administration of the late executive; that the committee did, according to order, convene for that purpose, and no information being offered on the subject matter of the said enquiry, except that some rumours prevailed which appeared to the committee to have been the cause of the original order of the 12th of June, directing the said enquiry; that the committee had come to a resolution thereupon, which he read and delivered in at the clerk's table, where the same was read twice, and agreed to by the House as follows:
"Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee the said rumours were groundless." A motion was then made that the house come to the following resolution: "Resolved, That the sincere thanks of the assembly be given to our former governor, Thomas Jefferson, Esq. for his impartial, upright and attentive administration of the powers of the executive whilst in office. Popular rumours gaining some degree of credence by more pointed accusations, rendered it necessary to make an enquiry into his conduct, and delays that retribution of public gratitude, so eminently merited. But that conduct having become the object of open scrutiny, tenfold value is added to an approbation founded in a cool and deliberate discussion: The assembly wish, therefore, in the strongest manner, to declare the high opinion they entertain of Mr. Jefferson's ability, rectitude and integrity, as chief magistrate of this commonwealth, and mean by this publicly avowing their opinion, to obviate all future and to remove all former unmerited censure." And the said resolution being read a second time, was, on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house—NEMINE CONTRADICENTE.
Extract from the journals of the House of Delegates.
ATTEST. JOHN STEWART, C. H. D.
Signed in the presence of Samuel Coleman.
During the same session, Mr. J. was also unanimously honored by the following resolution:
"Friday November 30th 1781. Resolved, That Thomas Jefferson, Esq. be appointed a delegate to represent this commonwealth in Congress until the 1st Monday in December next, in the room of John Blair, Esq. who hath resigned; he having been elected by joint ballot of both houses."
These honorable tributes were offered to the ability and integrity of Mr. J. though there were in the lobby of the house, "thousands of living witnesses," who "respected the character of a firm and virtuous officer, and who abhorred that of a dastardly traitor to the trust reposed in him." Reader, put the rein upon your indignation! And behold the repeated retortations which have been given of this calumny, by the public tributes which have been offered to his merits.
Having remained for some time in Congress, Mr. J. was associated with Dr. Franklin and Mr. Adams, on an embassy to Europe, the object of which is generally known (see Journals of Congress.) This appointment he thought proper to decline. Soon after he was nominated foreign minister, but while
* Journals of the House of Delegates. † It is worthy of remark that the committee were instructed to give notice in writing, if any charges were exhibited to the members which composed the Executive; whence it appears that this was not a personal attack against Mr. Jefferson.
preparing to set sail at Annapolis, he was stopped by certain events, which rendered his mission of no avail. Next he was appointed successor to the illustrious Franklin at the court of Versailles. In this difficult and delicate appointment, he exhibited a deportment highly honorable to his country and satisfactory to his government, while in those days, "when certain stars shot madly from their spheres," he preserved his principles pure and unpoluted, amidst the intrigues of the most corrupt court in Europe. "Even at the footstool of the throne, he preserved the attitude of dignity and spoke the language of truth."
When he returned to his native state, the Virginia Legislature was in session. Immediately it passed a resolution, congratulating him on his safe arrival, and thanking him for his services while he was abroad. But what makes this honorable tribute of affection and respect more worthy of remark is, that it was conveyed to Mr. Jefferson by some who have since appeared among the most inveterate enemies of his person and his politics; men, who have themselves apostatized from their antient principles, and have forfeited all claim to our gratitude for their former firmness; men, who now affect to believe those very aspersions which if they had been true, must have been well known to them, when the courtly and immaculate Henry Lee presented the following resolution:
"In the House of Delegates, Monday, December 7th 1789, on motion made: Resolved, that a committee be appointed to congratulate Thomas Jefferson, Esq. late minister plenipotentiary from the United States to the court of Versailles, on his return to his native country, and to assure him of the esteem which the House of Representatives bear for his tried character and public services." "And a committee was appointed of Mr. Henry Lee, Mr. Zane, Mr. Edmund Randolph, Mr. Hopkins, Mr. Corbin, Mr. Dawson, Mr. Ed. Carrington, Mr. King, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Strother, Mr. Wm. Cabell, Jun. and Mr. Nicholas. On the 9th. H. Lee informed the House that duty had been performed, and answer returned which was reported to the House."
Extract from the Journals. JOHN STEWART, C. H. D.
Mr. Jefferson was not long permitted to enjoy the pleasures of retirement, when he was appointed by Gen. Washington secretary of state. In this office the most important and confidential under the government, he continued twelve months longer than he had stipulated, retiring at last against the wishes of that illustrious man. Of this fact the offer of an appointment to Spain in no long time after, remains an indubitable proof. But in the very bosom of retirement, Mr. J. was not forgotten by his friends, nor was he forgotten by his enemies. Even now the federalists boast, that he was afterwards excluded from the confidence of Washington. Even now they tell us in the proud spirit of contrast, that it was wholly transferred to their favorite Hamilton, to that pious and puerile christian, who after having been always represented "pure as snow and chaste as ice," was compelled by the terrors of a death-bed conscience to acknowledge and abjure the infidelity of his life. But though exiled from the affections of that illustrious idol of his country, by the insidious intrigues of the X, Y, and Z's of the cabinet, and though assailed by the clamorous hirelings of a domestic faction and a foreign cabinet, Mr. J. was neither shorn of the reputed merits of his life nor the merited confidence of the people. Like the thrice purified gold of the chemists, he passed through the fiery furnace of persecution more pure and effulgent than ever. At length he was selected by the republicans of the union, to discharge the duties of the Vice President. During the four years in which he presided over the Senate of the U. States, he was not an idle observer of the scene before him. He established a laudable uniformity in the proceedings of that body and in the decisions of the chair; digested all the usages of similar assemblies, and compiled a Manual of Parliamentary Practice which has been adopted in all the deliberative bodies of the union, which has become the basis of all their proceedings, and will remain an honorable and lasting monument of his learning, industry and unquenchable attachment to the institutions of his country. On the ensuing election, he was promoted to the high office of President of the U. States, and so admirable were the measures of his administration, so consentaneous to the interests and opinions of the people, that he was once more elected, and by a majority which no other citizen in the Union could possibly command. And yet will it be believed that these various pledges of public confidence would have been repeated, had Mr. Jefferson's conduct been dictated by "timidity," had he been a "dastardly traitor to the trust reposed in him," had he been guilty of such "monstrous atrocity, such diabolical turpitude, of such extensive, conti-
† John Thompson's eloquent speech on the Brit. treaty.
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
AN ENQUIRY INTO THE CONSTITUTIONALITY AND EXPEDIENCY OF THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT MAKING PROVISION FOR EDUCATION AND INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS. (Continued.)
But if, notwithstanding, it shall be considered doubtful whether Congress possess the power of promoting education and internal improvements, is it not expedient that the Constitution should be so altered as to confer the power?
That it is expedient will, I apprehend, appear from the following considerations:
1. The general government possesses the exclusive power of laying imposts, which is the most productive source of taxation, while it likewise possesses the power of taxing every other object, in common with the states. That government has also the sole disposition of the western lands, which constitute a vast fund of wealth, which can only properly be devoted to whatever is the most promotive of the general good. The general government thus possesses the means of effectually exercising this power, which the states do not. From the states then we cannot look for its exercise, unless the means, now possessed by the general government, be transferred to them. Either then these great objects will be neglected, or the Constitution must be modified. The only question to be solved, whether this alteration shall consist in giving the general government new powers, or in transferring to the states some of the powers now possessed by the general government. The latter object may be effected in two ways; either by taking from the general government the entire right of laying certain taxes, and vesting it in the states, or by suffering the right to be retained by the general government, but providing that, under certain circumstances, the product of certain taxes shall go to the states for their disposition. For divesting the general government of the entire right of laying certain taxes there will probably be few advocates. It was thought by the framers of the federal Constitution, that as that instrument was principally formed to preserve the union of the states against every species of foreign or internal danger, it was indispensable that powers commensurate to the object should be conferred; that no possibility should occur of an object so infinitely important failing to be attended to. Viewing the history of other states, and particularly of free states, it was seen that emergencies had not unfrequently occurred in their affairs, which required the prompt and decisive interposition of all the physical resources of the nation. It was sensibly felt that the want of an efficient command of these resources had often endangered the existence of nations, and still often emboldened the injustice and avarice of their enemies. The experience of the whole world had demonstrated the truth of the maxim, that the only way of preserving peace was to be prepared for war: Nor could that government be said to be prepared for war, that had not the means of carrying it on either in its hands, or within its immediate reach. Hence, with scarcely a dissenting voice, notwithstanding the magnitude of the powers, there was devolved on the general government the command of the whole force of the community, the right of declaring war, and that of laying taxes to any amount, and on all objects, except exported articles. The possession of this power has excited no murmur. Great as it undoubtedly is, it has been considered necessary. An attempt to disturb it would probably not only be viewed with extreme apprehension, but prove abortive. Indeed, as among the numerous projects suggested, no one has proposed it, it may be considered as not in the least likely to be effected. The only alternative left is, the suffering the power to be retained by the general government, but providing that, under certain circumstances, the product of certain taxes should go to the states for their disposition.
Is it not here at once perceived, that this disposition of the product of taxes, being dependent upon certain circumstances, some body must be the judge of their occurrence, and that that body can be no other than the general government? The preservation of peace against foreign aggression, the maintenance of law and order against internal violence, and the fulfilment of national engage-

ments, must, in the first instance, be provided for; and then, and then only would follow the duty of transferring to the respective states the surplus wealth of the national treasury. Of these prior, and indispensable claims, the general government must judge exclusively. They must determine the size of the army and navy necessary to be maintained, and the quantum of treasure, to be kept in their coffers as a resource against contingencies.
In this case, then, a very essential, the most essential part of the power over education and internal improvements, would be exclusively and necessarily reposed in Congress. They would have the uncontrolled determination of the amount of treasure, which could be spared for these objects, and the season when it could be spared. This view of the subject, therefore, strongly enforces the propriety, while it demonstrates the necessity, that a large part of this power should be exercised by the general government.
2. There may, however, be those, who, from a jealousy of the extensive powers of the general government, and an aversion to their extension in any respect, are hostile to the bestowal of this power. These men will probably argue in this manner. Let the general government attend alone to those objects to which the states are altogether incompetent. Let them lay taxes for these objects, as occasion requires. When the occasion ceases let the taxes be repealed. The states can then reimpose them, and apply their proceeds to the accomplishment of objects peculiarly appropriate to them. To this argument, it may be answered, that the proposed alteration of the Constitution, so far from augmenting, would probably reduce the present powers of the general government, as will appear hereafter. But, not here insisting on this point, it is sufficient in reply to observe that the great, and only abundant sources of revenue are exclusively vested in the general government. A long experience has shown that the ideas, the habits, the prejudices of our citizens will not admit the imposition of considerable taxes, except in the shape of duties on imported articles. If we pass the whole states in review, it will be found that the taxes laid by them on other objects, are comparatively extremely light. Writing entirely from general impressions, I may, notwithstanding, confidently say that the whole amount of taxes, laid by all the states, does not exceed the annual sum of one million of dollars, which is not a tenth part of the amount of taxes paid to the general government on imported articles. If then the power of the general government to promote internal improvements be denied, and the reposing such a power rejected, all the benefits derivable from the surplus wealth of the general treasury will be lost; not a dollar of it will be devoted to these great objects.
We shall, however, be told, that Congress will only have to reduce their duties, when they cease to have occasion for them, and thus correspondently relieve the people from the burthen of taxes. But this would be attended with the serious inconvenience of perpetual change in the duties, so mischievous to the regular avocation of the citizens; or with the still greater inconvenience of having too much, or too little money in the general treasury; the first of which would tempt the government into many dangerous projects, while the latter would expose it to embezzlement and insult. But independently of these considerations, what is, in a few years, to be done with the vast income that will flow from the sale of western lands, a source of wealth which will then be equal to the whole present revenue derived from imposts? This cannot be abandoned, without manifest injustice to the general interests. And yet, it is not easy to see, after the national debt shall be discharged, to what objects, other than those of internal improvement, it could be beneficially applied.
3. It will be found hereafter, not only impolitic, but impracticable, in any great degree, to reduce the duties paid on imported articles. A large portion of the amount, probably the greater part of it, is derived from articles, which are taxed to countervail the impositions of other nations, and to encourage the growth or manufacture of our own productions. The same causes which, in the first instance occasioned the impositions of these duties, will only justify, but render them in a great measure absolutely necessary. The diminution, therefore, of duties, though highly desirable on some objects, will be found to be impracticable on a large scale.
4. In the next place, what objects can so properly claim the application of the surplus revenue derived from imposts, as those of internal improvement? This revenue is drawn from a tax, which, so far from being local, or confined to a particular class of individuals, falls indiscriminately upon all ranks and pervades the whole union. It is true that it is collected principally at a few great commercial depots; but it is not therefore the less general in its operation. Such is the nature of trade that the price of commodities in one place necessarily regulates that in other places; the value being invariably in proportion to the demand. He, who consumes a particular species of imported commodities directly pays the duty imposed upon them; while he who does not consume them virtually pays his proportion by the increased price which he pays for commodities produced by the labor of those who do pay for them. And if in a particular district of country, a smaller proportion of duties are paid, those who pay their share are compensated either by the high price of the articles they themselves produce, or by the low price of those which they purchase from the former. These effects are so well un-
derstood, that duties on articles of general consumption are almost universally considered as the most equal that can be laid. As then they are drawn equally from all ranks of the people, and as they operate equally on all parts of the union, they would seem to constitute the natural fund for all objects of a general nature, whether they consist in providing for the general defence, or in promoting the general welfare.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
JOHN BAPTIST BARON OF RUFINI.
INFORMATION, whether this gentleman be living, and where he resides, is requested by the Department of State, for the satisfaction of his relatives in Europe. Department of State, 26th Sept. 1805, Sept. 27-31.
Valuable property for Sale.
THE subscriber being desirous of removing from this part of the country, will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 20th of November next, if fair, if not the next fair day, the plantation on which he resides. This property contains upwards of 500 acres of land, and is situated in the Forest of Prince George's county, about four miles from Upper Marlborough, and thirteen from the city of Washington, upwards of 150 acres of the above is very valuable wood land, the balance arable, except about 30 acres of meadow, to which 15 or 20 more may be added at a small expence, remarkably level and equal for the production of tobacco, Indian corn, and small grain, to perhaps any land in the country. The improvements are a comfortable framed Dwelling house, sufficient for the accommodation of a large family, and every necessary out houses, four good tobacco houses, overseers house, blacksmith's shop, all in good repair, an extensive garden and two wells of good water. A further description of the above valuable property is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that no one will bid for the same without previously viewing it. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale, and provided the proprietor can effect a satisfactory sale thereof, he will on the same day offer for sale a valuable personal property, consisting of negroes, stock of various kinds, household furniture, plantation utensils. The terms of sale for which will also be made known on the day of sale.
CLEMENT BROOKE. Prince George county Maryland, September 20-wit
Alleghany.
The subscriber having determined to reside in Alleghany Co. Maryland, offers for sale 20,000 acres of land there and in Hardy County, Virginia, which is separated from Alleghany county, only by the North branch of Potomac. The land to be sold in small or large quantity as to suit purchasers. He will remain here till 5th October, and be in Western Port at the mouth of Georges creek, 25 miles above Cumberland on 12th of October, for the express purpose of showing, selling, and laying out lands for those who wish to purchase. The terms of sale will be very reasonable, and a long time allowed for a large proportion of the payments, and produce or stock of any kind will be taken from year to year, at the Cumberland prices, and as he will want land opened, labor will also be taken in payment. A small payment will be expected at the time of purchase, say one Eighth part, which may be made in cash, good notes, bonds or slaves. He also offers a number of good lots at the west end of the city of Washington, and his dwelling house, out houses, garden &c. in George Town, now under the occupation of Washington Bowie, Esq. The lots will be sold for cash or on a long credit, or leased on ground rents. The place in George Town is one of the handfomest in the world, is well calculated for a man of business, and particularly well for a gentleman with a family of Children to educate, it being situated in the midst of excellent seminaries for male and female, and good society, with fine water and excellent health. For further particulars respecting the city and George Town property, apply to Mr. CHARLES WAYMAN in George Town. The country at the head of the Potomac, where the subscriber offers his lands for sale, has perhaps important advantages over all other new countries, though in general it is mountainous, yet there are large bodies of land sufficiently level, and fertile in a high degree. The country is more healthy, none better adapted to farming and grazing. The crops of Indian corn are from 5 to 8 barrels to the acre, in the common mode of cultivation, and there is no country superior for wheat, rye and oats, but its greatest advantage over most new countries, is its convenience to market, being not more than 250 miles from the seat of government of the United States; to which, the produce can be brought by water. Those who may wish for further particulars, may see me in George Town any time between this and 5th of October.
JOHN TEMPLEMAN. Sept. 4-w3w.
ISAIAH BALDERSTON, & SON,
AT the sign of the Fan and Screen, No 52 Front Street, Old town, and 1 Hanover Street (nearly opposite Evans's Tavern) Baltimore, Maryland have sold the following articles, viz — Fans for cleaning wheat, Wire Sates of the most approved kinds, Rolling & Standing Screens (for merchant mills, and Raxled Rolling Screens may be had on the common construction, or on Isaiah Balderston's improved plan, which is found to be superior to any heretofore in use for separating garlic from wheat) Riddles and Seives for corn, coal, ore, barley, rye, oats, flax and clover seeds, wheat, cockle, lime, sand, snuff, flasks, and brick dust. Woven Wire for milk houses and cellar windows, together with all kinds of wire work, of which they constantly keep a complete and extensive assortment. Orders for any of the above articles left with Wm. Morgan, George Town, or forwarded to them will be executed with punctuality and dispatch on moderate terms. 5th Mo. 23-
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27.
WASHINGTON ACADEMY.
Two principal TEACHERS are wanted in the Academy at the City of Washington, to be opened on the first Monday of January next. They must be qualified to teach reading, writing, the English and Latin languages, geography and the mathematics. Each principal Teacher to receive five hundred dollars per annum; payable quarterly, for which he is to instruct such poor scholars as may be sent by the board of Trustees, provided their whole instruction shall not exceed one hundred & twenty quarters in each; and likewise to receive the entire amount of the tuition money for pay scholars at the rate of five dollars a quarter until the number amount to fifty, and beyond that number as shall be fixed by the board. Out of this compensation he is to pay for necessary assistants, the rent of the school rooms, and other incidental expenses.
Applications will be received until the first Monday in December next at the City of Washington by Washington Boyd, Secretary of the board of Trustees, or by
GABRIEL DUVAL, } A committee SAML. H. SMITH, } appointed for WILLIAM CRANCH. } that purpose.
Editors, friendly to the advancement of Education, are requested to insert the above advertisement a few times.
A BYE LAW TO ESTABLISH AN ACADEMY FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUTH AT THE CITY OF WASHINGTON.
Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees, that the following plan of an Academy at the City of Washington be and is hereby established.
1. The Academy shall consist of as many schools as circumstances may require, to be limited at present to two; one of which shall be situated within half a mile of the Capitol, and the other within half a mile of the President's House. It is understood that these positions are temporary, and consequently subject, at any future period, to alteration.
2. In those schools poor children shall be taught reading, writing, grammar and arithmetic; such branches of the mathematics as may be deemed necessary to qualify them for the professions they are intended to pursue, and receive such other instruction as is given to pay pupils and as the Board may from time to time direct. Pay pupils shall besides be instructed in geography and the latin language. The schools shall be open each day, Sundays excepted, from six to eight hours as may hereafter be provided by rules and regulations which may be established by the Board. There shall be a vacation, annually, which shall not commence prior to the first day of August nor continue longer than the tenth day of September, unless otherwise directed by the Board. In each school the principal teacher shall be under an obligation to instruct as many poor children as may be offered, provided the whole instruction shall not exceed one hundred and twenty quarters of full tuition in each year.
3. Poor children shall be educated free from expence. The price of tuition to other pupils shall be Five Dollars per quarter, payable at the expiration thereof to the principal teacher of each school, and accounted for by him to the Treasurer.
4. There shall be appointed by the Board, for each school, a principal teacher, who shall in connection with a superintending committee hereafter to be appointed, have the direction of the school, subject in all respects to the control of the Board. He shall, in full compensation for his services, receive an annual salary of Five Hundred Dollars payable quarterly on the third Monday of January, April, July and October, and the entire amount of tuition money until the number of pay pupils amount to fifty, and beyond that number as shall be fixed by the Board. It shall be his duty, out of this provision, to pay for the rent of a school house, for the fuel consumed, for all other expenses incidental to a school, and for such assistant teachers as may be necessary; it being understood that, according to the number, age and progress of the scholars, they shall be instructed in separate apartments, by persons properly qualified. The number of assistants required, their qualifications, as well as all other details to be settled with the concurrence of the superintending committee and the principal teacher.
5. There shall be annually chosen, for each school, a committee composed of three members who shall be styled the superintending committee. They shall, in addition to the foregoing authority, have power to admit poor children into the school placed under their superintendence under such regulations as the Board may from time to time prescribe; provided that neither they nor the principal teacher, to whom alone the circumstance shall be communicated, shall disclose a knowledge of those who are educated as poor children. They shall visit the school at least once a month without, generally, giving previous notice; and shall, half yearly, in the months of January and July, make a report to the Board of their proceedings, and of the state of the schools.
6. For paper, pens, ink, and books
necessary for the instruction of poor children, there shall be annually appropriated the sum of fifty dollars for each school, for the expenditure of which, the principal teachers shall account quarterly with the Treasurer.
7. There shall be annually on the second Tuesday in January, after the ensuing year, a public examination and exhibition of all the pupils at such place as may be provided by the Board.
8. The Academy shall be opened on the first Monday in January next; and applications for the place of principal teachers addressed to the Secretary of the Board, are invited until the first Monday in December next.
SEPT. 19, 1805. Robert Brent, Vice-President of the Board.
W. Boyd, Secretary. Ordered, That the following exposition of the views of the board in the passage of the foregoing bye-law be published therewith.
W. BOYD, Sec'y.
The provisions of the act, under which the board exercise their power, contemplate the establishment of an Institution in which every species of knowledge essential to the liberal education of youth may eventually be acquired.
Such an institution embraces three great departments: Schools for teaching the rudiments of knowledge necessary to the common purposes of life;—a college, in which the higher branches may be taught;—and an university, in which the highest and most splendid attainments may be acquired.
The benefits of schools being in a great measure local, they will probably derive their principal support from the district: those of a college, and more especially of an university being likely to be co-extensive with the U. States and countries in their vicinity, they may naturally claim the beneficence of liberal and public spirited men throughout the whole extent of the union, and justify the hope of national assistance.
The eventual success of this institution greatly depends on the cautious, gradual and progressive disclosure of its features, as time and circumstances shall dictate. While, therefore, it would seem to be the duty of the board to keep constantly in view, in every step they may take, the three great objects enumerated, it is, perhaps, sound policy to undertake nothing which they do not actually possess the means of effecting; and rather to retard than precipitate the accomplishment of objects for which they have not the necessary resources. By this means the institution will command the public confidence, and the liberal friends of science will, without distrust, bestow their patronage. It ought not to be forgotten that most of the plans projected in the city have failed, principally from undertaking them before the necessary means were acquired. By avoiding this common error of sanguine minds, by commencing their arrangements on a moderate scale, by attending, in the first instance, more to objects of utility than shew, and by rejecting all indulgence of visionary hopes, the board will be most likely to dissipate the apprehension that this institution may share a like fate with many of those that have preceded it, and by these means, perhaps even accelerate, and certainly render more certain, the ultimate rise of those structures which the metropolis, from her local situation, has a right to expect.
Lexington, August 30.
AS I am about passing into Louisiana, and will probably be absent from this state some time, I think it necessary to inform that portion of the public, which has kindly expressed a solicitude for the appearance of my HISTORY of the INDIAN WARS, that the work is far from being relinquished. It composes a part of the AMERICAN HISTORY, too important to remain unwritten, at a period when it may be completed with advantage to the community, and when time has left untouched the principal sources of correct information. The work will be suspended until the author's return to this state. But the country to which he is about to travel, will constitute a point, from whence the most valuable observations, on the present social condition of the savage tribes can be made. As soon as the object of his mission is accomplished, he will contemplate in person, the genius of a people, with whose actions we have become acquainted by feeling their barbarous effects, but of whose national character, we have very little satisfactory intelligence. By this means, the most lively impressions will be made upon the mind of the historian, and he will be better enabled to give to his narrative the stamp of original observation, than if it was simply compiled from the cold details of ancient or contemporary writers.
As it is the intention of the author to pass from the Apalachian country, by the route of St. Louis, through the Northwestern tribes, he will have some opportunity of acquiring the Indian account of many of those events, with which, the first settlers here were familiar. These accounts, will of course, be rendered more authentic, by obtaining the separate details of the parties then engaged in hostilities.
The documents already procured, for the work in question, are numerous, of the first authority, and highly elucidative of many important events, which were rapidly passing away from the notice of the present generation. Many remain yet to be acquired, both in the philosophical and military departments of the history. Those already in the possession of the author, embrace a great variety of matter appropriate to the subject in view. They relate to the genius, manners, and social condition of
the Indians in different parts of the continent of America, and in the islands of the Southern and Pacific Oceans. They explain the general principles of that policy, which from time to time was adopted by the Cabinets of France and England, in relation to Indian affairs in America. They detail a considerable part of those early events which gave rise to the connections between the French and Indians of Canada; to render more formidable their opposition to the British Colonies; an opposition which generally grew out of trans-atlantic politics. They describe the means and the motives from which the French extended their settlements along the Northern Lakes, and on the shores of the Mississippi. Many of those documents also, give very curious and particular details of the Cherokees and Muskogee operations, against the colonies to the South, or the wars to the Northward, from the year 1750, to the American revolution; and of those bloody hostilities which ensued during the efforts of the Americans to settle the Western country.
With the materials now on hand, and with some others, which a little diligence will enable him to procure, the author presumes, that he will possess the means of ultimately presenting to the world a subject, in some measure, worthy the contemplation of those statesmen, who are in the habit of calculating the future destiny of nations, through the medium of events that have passed away.
ALLAN B. MAGRUDER.
SPANISH CONSUL GENERAL'S OFFICE.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 12, 1805.
His Catholic majesty's consul general, having received information that the importation of dry goods (muslins excepted) flour and other provisions is permitted at Puerto-Rico, the merchants and traders of this city are hereby informed, that on application at this office, the usual documents will be granted for vessels so trading. Duties payable on dry goods are 10 per cent. and 6 per cent. on provisions, with liberty to export the produce of the island on paying 5 per cent. only.
LONDON, July 30.
A letter having been written to the lords of the Admiralty, complaining of the depredations committed on the British commerce by the enemy's privateers, cruising off the coast of America, the following answer was yesterday returned to the merchants by the secretary to the Admiralty.
"Having laid before my lords commissioners of the admiralty your letter of the 22d inst. respecting the danger to which the British commerce is exposed on the coasts of South-Carolina and Georgia, from the great number of French and Spanish privateers cruising there, I am commanded by their lordships to acquaint you, that they have sent a copy of your letter to V. A. Sir. A. Mitchell, and directed him to take the necessary measures for the protection of the trade on that part of the coast.
I am, gentlemen, your very humble servant. W. MARSDEN." Dated July 31, 1805.
SALEM, Sept. 10.
AN INTERESTING CASE.
The following is a copy of a letter from Mr. Samuel Williams to the late owner of the Essex, of this port, dated LONDON, June 22, 1805.
"SIR, "I am sorry to inform you, that on a hearing of the case of the Essex this day, the lords of appeal affirmed the sentence of condemnation pronounced by the vice admiralty-court. The court was not satisfied that it was not your intention, at the commencement of the voyage, to send the vessel to Havana with Spanish produce."
The case of the Essex was as follows: She had taken in a cargo at Barcelona, (3 or 4 years since) under orders to proceed from thence to Calcutta; but owing to the impossibility of procuring there the specie necessary for the fulfilment of the object, the master ventured to return to America, and the cargo was landed at Salem; but it was afterwards, under the idea of its being completely neutralized, re-shipped, and the vessel sailed with it for the Havana. On this second voyage, the Essex was taken and carried into New-England; where vessel and cargo was condemned; the decree however was provisionally reversed in England, requiring in the meantime the owner to produce proofs that the cargo was not originally intended for the Havana. Documents were therefore forwarded, supposed to fully establish this proof; and among them the letters of the master, stating his difficulties, and showing the necessity of going counter to his orders by returning to America, instead of proceeding to Calcutta. Notwithstanding this, we see the lords of appeals have affirmed the sentence of condemnation in the vice admiralty court. What makes the decision the more important and alarming is, the principle constantly acted upon by our merchants, that property imported into America, and landed, might afterwards be legitimately exported to the dominions of the same power from whom they were originally brought; and in this predicament we presume is a vast amount of American capital; which, upon the principle adopted by the lords of appeals, is in danger of sharing the same fate with the Essex.

End of the Republic of Genoa, and its incorporation with the Empire of France.
"C'est ne pas le siècle des Rois," wrote Gustavus III. concerning the age in which he lived; on the contrary, he said, that it is not the age of Republics. The French revolution, anxious to republi- canize every state, concluded with the destruction of the most ancient and most respectable commonwealths.
The Republic of Genoa had its origin in the eleventh century, during the tur- bulent times of the crusades; a still more turbulent period led to its dissolu- tion. The Genoese of the nineteenth century were no longer the people who were masters of the Black sea and its ports; the coasts of the Crimea, Corsi- ca, the greatest part of Sardinia, the is- lands of Cyprus, Mitylene and Chio, Montserrat, Monaco, and the coasts of Provence, who maintained with the Ve- netians a war of 150 years for the Tri- dent of Neptune, and, by means of the rich monopoly of the commerce of the Black sea, with which an important branch of the trade of the East-Indies was united at Cassa, made Constanti- nople, and a considerable part of Eu- rope dependent upon them. Still it was an important state, with an area of 90 geographical square miles, with a popu- lation of upwards of 400,000 inhabi- tants, with fine harbours. These cir- cumstances had long rendered Genoa a desirable object for France, which in the 15th and 16th centuries, repeatedly reduced this commonwealth.
The French kings, Charles IV, Charles VII, Louis XII, and Francis I. brought Genoa under subjection; but the inde- pendent spirit of its inhabitants shook off the French yoke, and often put a bloody period to their dominion. In June, 1805, these once so jealous repub- licans surrendered their independence as a voluntary sacrifice, and transmitted a request to the emperor Napoleon, that he would unite their country to France.
What in some measure accounts for this political phenomenon, this total sub- version of the principles and national character of the Genoese, is the state of extreme decay into which the Repub- lic had fallen since the revolution of June, 1796, and the destruction of the aristocratic constitution, established in the year 1528 by the great naval hero, Andrew Doria, who was the first Doge. The name of the last was Durazzo.
FROM A FRENCH PAPER.
PARIS, JULY 8.
The Official Journal has this day pub- lished in Latin, the Allocation of His Ho- liness the Pope, of which the following is a faithful translation:—
ALLOCUTION.
OF OUR HOLY FATHER PIUS VII. BY DIVINE PROVIDENCE POPE, DELIVER- ED IN THE SELECT CONSISTORY, HELD THE 26TH OF JUNE, 1805.
REVEREND BRETHREN,
SINCE the first moment of our return from France to this city, we have ar- dently desired, reverend brethren, to as- semble you in Consistory Council, in order that we may make known to you our true design and object in making that journey, for the purpose of decorat- ing our most dear son in Christ, Napo- leon, with the ensigns of imperial digni- ty, and to communicate to you, without delay, the salutary consequences, which by the blessing of God, have resulted to us from that journey. Nevertheless, we are not yet fully able to gratify those, our anxious wishes, because various mat- ters relative to the churches, respecting which we had made propositions, have not yet been settled, nor have the exa- minations of the Bishops, on whom those churches ought to be conferred, been yet completed. We, however, congra- tulate ourselves in being able to com- municate with you this day; so near the solemn festival of the holy apostles PETER and PAUL, in order that, after having described the benefits we have experienced chiefly by their holy assis- tance, we may proceed to celebrate the memory of those glorious martyrs, with a piety the more ardent, and with souls overflowing with gratitude.
The 2d day of November last year, we departed from Rome. You will re- member, on that occasion, the fervent wishes expressed by the Roman people for our welfare; and the numbers, who, inspired by a holy affection for our per- sons, accompanied us many miles on our route. These excited in our breast the liveliest emotions of paternal love, and were considered by us as an auspi- cious omen, for the success of our jour- ney.
On the frontiers of Etruria, and more particularly on our arrival at Florence, we are unable to express the satisfac- tion we then felt, on beholding such a concourse, such myriads of people, who came to venerate, in an humble person, the successor of St. Peter, and the Vicar of Christ on earth. Among the foremost to shew us marks of veneration, was our daughter in Christ, Maria Louis, queen of Etruria, who not only, in the most so- lemn manner, manifested her pious af- fection for us, but intreated us to take the opportunity of conferring the sacra- ment of confirmation on her dear son, Louis, king of Etruria. This sacred ceremony was solemnized with appro- priate magnificence, and we had to ad- mire on the occasion, in common with all present, the becoming piety of the mother and the son.
In continuing our progress thro' Italy, we received the most consoling proofs of
a general veneration for our sacred func- tions, as well as attachment to our per- son, particularly at Modena, at Reggio, at Parma, at Piacenza, at Tortonia and at Alexandria. On our approach to Turin, our Revd. brother, his Eminence, the cardinal Cambaceres, and our dear son, Salmatoris, advanced to receive us, and in the name of the Emperor of the French, to wish us a happy arrival in France, and to express the emperor's wishes for our presence in his domin- ions. In effect, we were then in France, and the people of that illustrious nation rejoiced at our arrival among them, gave the most striking manifestations of their piety and religion, not only in their pro- fessions, but in every mark of their re- spect and affection. In every part of the empire through which we passed, the prefects of the provinces, and all of those invested with civil or military au- thority, delivered the most affectionate and respectful addresses, as well to- wards our person, as to the concerns of the Holy See. At Lyons, we were re- ceived by our Revd. brother, his Emi- nence, cardinal Fesch, the arch-bishop of that province, with a magnificence the most generous, with the most affection- ate hospitality, and with an anxious so- licitude for every thing attached to us, in a way beyond our powers to express. The concourse of excellent and pious inhabitants of that town was so great when we celebrated the holy mysteries, that the immense area of the metropol- itan church could not contain them. How great then must have been our holy raptures! With what fervent adoration did we express our gratitude to the Father of Mercies, for working so won- derful, so blessed a change! We were inspired with the most lively gratitude also to the most potent emperor of the French, to whom that happy people owe the restoration of the true religion, the public exercise of which has been es- tablished under the Concordat, which has passed between us.
[TO BE CONTINUED.]
PUBLIC NOTICE.
PURSUANT to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the United States of the 28th of February last, directing the Clerk of the said House to advertise for and receive separate proposals for supplying the said House at their next session with the necessary Station- ary and Printing wanted, separate contracts have been duly made and entered into, to wit: with Edgar Patterson, of George Town, in the District of Columbia, for the supply of Sta- tionary; and with Andrew and George Way, of the City of Washington, in the said District of Columbia, for the Printing, at the follow- ing prices, to wit:
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Published by order of the House of Repre- sentatives of the United States.
JOHN BECKLEY, Clerk.
Sept. 27—ep3w
WAS committed to the jail of Calvert county as a runaway, a negro man who calls himself JOHN BROWN and says that he was set free by John Lee of the state of Virginia; is about 37 years old, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, his clothing are an ozanburg shirt and trowsers and old hat. I found in his posses- sion a pistol, which is in the following words: Gentleman, let no person touch this John Brown, for he is free born, and let him go where he pleases. 1786—Magistrates in Prince George's county, Md. John Stone, Saml. Bar- ton and John Wallace. If his master does not release him, he will be sold for his gaol fees, agreeable to law.
SUTTON WHEEMS, Sheriff of Cal- vert county.
Sept. 27—w6t
By Prince George's County Court, Sep- tember term, 1805.
WHEREAS the commissioners ap- pointed on the petition of ALLEN BRIGGS- WELL and JOHN BEAN, praying that a commission might issue to determine whether the real estate of RICHARD BRIGGS-WELL late of Prince George's county, deceased, would admit of division without injury or loss to the parties concerned, having made a return, stat- ing that on examination of the premises, a di- vision would be prejudicial to the parties. And whereas, ALL the representatives of the said RICHARD BRIGGS-WELL, having been summoned to appear in the county court aforesaid, to show cause why the return aforesaid, should not be confirmed, excepting Rhody Cave, who, as it is represented, resides out of the state; to wit, in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is thereupon ordered by the Court, that the said Rhody Cave appear be- fore the said county Court to be held at the town of Upper Marlborough, in the county aforesaid, on the first Monday of April next, to show cause, if any he has, why the return aforesaid, should not be confirmed. And that notice be given to the said Rhody Cave, by a publication of this order in the National In- telligencer, once in each week for four weeks successively before the fifteenth day of No- vember next.
Test, JOHN READ MAGRUDER, Jr. Ck. Sept. 27—w4t.
By Prince George's County Court, Sep- tember term, 1805.
WHEREAS the commissioners ap- pointed on the petition of SARAH ADAMS and ANNE ADAMS, praying that a commission might issue to ascertain whether the real estate of GEORGE WALTER GIBBONS, late of Prince George's county, deceased, would admit of division without injury or loss to the parties concerned, having made a return, stat- ing, that on examination of the premises, a division would be prejudicial to the parties. And whereas all the representatives of the said Gibbons having been summoned to appear in the county Court aforesaid, to show cause why the return aforesaid should not be confirmed except Josias Kedwell, son of Leonard, who, as it is represented, resides out of the state, to wit, in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is thereupon ordered, that the said Josias Ked- well appear before the said county Court to be held at the town of Upper Marlborough, in the county aforesaid, on the first Monday in April next, to show cause, if any he hath, why the aforesaid return should not be con- firmed. And that notice be given to the said Josias Kedwell, by a publication of this order in the National Intelligencer once in each week for four weeks successively before the fifteenth day of November next.
Test, JOHN READ MAGRUDER, Jr. Ck. Sept. 27—w4t.
MARYLAND—IN CHANCERY, SEPTEM- BER 7th 1805.
Darius Gamble,
against
Samuel Beck, Simon Beck, Wm. Carroll and Mary his wife, Joshua Beck, Nathan Beck and George Beck heirs of Joshua Beck.
THE object of the bill is to obtain a decree for the sale of part of the tract of Land called Gamble's Farm" lying in Kent co for the pay- ment of the aforesaid Joshua Beck from whom the said land descended to the defendants as his heirs at law.
The bill states that some of the defendants reside out of this state, and it is on the com- plainant's motion ordered that by causing a copy of this order to be inserted once in each of three successive weeks in the National In- telligencer before the 10th day of October next, he give notice to such of the said defendants as reside out of this state and their guardian or guardians of the application to this court and of the substance and object of the bill and may warn them to appear here in person or by solicitor before the 10th day of February next, to show cause why a decree should not pass as prayed.
True copy.
SAMUEL HARVEY HOWARD, R. C. C. September 18—w3t
Runaway Negro.
ON the 29th ult a yellow man calling himself JOSAPH R LEE, was committed to the jail of Washington County in the district of Columbia, on suspicion of being a runaway; but who says he is free, was raised in Accomack county, Virginia, by his parents, who were also free; that he has since lived 14 years in Baltimore, and has likewise lived some time in Charleston, S Carolina. He appears to be 6 or 7 and twenty years of age, is 5 feet 5 inches high, can read and write, has a decent respectable look, long hair, for his color, well made, and is tolerably well dressed. His owner, (if he has any) is re- quested to come and prove property, pay charges, and take him away; otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.
DANIEL C. BRENT.
Marshal of the district of Columbia.
Sept. 16—1aw3w.
Council, Annapolis, May 16, 1805.
ORDERED, That the act to provide for the trial of facts in the several counties of this state, and to alter, change and abolish, all such parts of the constitution and form of govern- ment as relate to the general court and court of appeals, be published twice in each week for the space of three months in the Maryland Gazette at Annapolis; the American Tele- graphe and the Federal Gazette at Baltimore; the National Intelligencer; the Republican Advocate and Bartgis's paper at Frederick- Town; O'Neave's paper at Hagerstown, and in Smith's and Cowan's paper at Halleton.
By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk.
AN ACT
To provide for the trial of facts in the several counties of this state, and to alter, change and abolish, all such parts of the constitution and forms of government as relate to the general court and court of appeals.
By it enacted by the general assembly of Maryland, That this state shall be divided into six judicial districts in manner and form following to wit: St. Mary's, Charles and Prince George's counties, shall be the first district; Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's and Tal- bot counties, shall be the second district; Cal- vert, Anne Arundel and Montgomery coun- ties, shall be the third district; Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset and Worcester counties, shall be the fourth district; Frederick, Washing- ton and Allegany counties shall be the fifth district; Baltimore and Harford counties shall be the sixth district; and there shall be appointed, for each of the said judicial districts, three persons of integrity and found legal knowledge, resi- dents of the state of Maryland, who shall previous to and during their acting as judges, reside in the district for which they shall re- spectively be appointed, one of whom shall be styled in the commission chief judge, and the other two associate judges, of the district for which they shall be appointed; and the chief judge, together with the two associate judges, shall compose the county courts in each respective district; and each judge shall hold his commission during good behavior, remove- able for misbehavior on conviction in a court of law, or shall be removed by the governor, upon the address of the general assembly, pro- vided that two thirds of all the members of each house concur in such address; and the county courts, so as aforesaid established, shall have, hold and exercise, in the several counties of this state, all and every the powers authorities and jurisdictions, which the county courts of this state now have, use and exercise, and which shall be hereafter prescribed by law; and the said county courts established by this act shall respectively hold their sessions in the several counties at such times and places as the legislature shall direct and appoint, and the salaries of the said judges shall not be diminished during the period of their resi- nuance in office.
II. And be it enacted, That in any suit or action at law hereafter to be commenced or instituted in any county court of this state, the judges thereof, upon suggestion in writing by either of the parties thereto, supported by affi- davit or other proper evidence, that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in the county court of the county where such suit or action is depending, shall and may order and direct the record of their proceedings in such suit or action to be transmitted to the judges of any county court within the district for trial, and the judges of such county court, to whom the said record shall be transmitted, shall hear and determine the same in like manner as if such suit or action had been originally instituted therein; provided, nevertheless, that such suggestion shall be made as aforesaid before or during the term in which the issue or issues may be joined in the said suit or action; and provided also, that such further remedy may be provided by law, in the premises, as the legislature shall from time to time direct and enact.
III. And be it enacted, That if any party presented or indicted in any of the county courts of this state, shall suggest in writing to the court in which such prosecution is depend- ing, that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in such court, it shall and may be lawful for the said court to order and direct the record of their proceedings in the said prosecution to be transmitted to the judges of any adjoining county court for trial, and the judges of such adjoining county court shall hear and determine the same in the same manner as if such prosecu- tion had been originally instituted therein; pro- vided that such further and other remedy may be provided by law in the premises as the legislature may direct and enact.
IV. And be it enacted, That if the attorney general, or the prosecutor for the state, shall suggest in writing to any county court, before whom the state cannot have a fair and impartial trial in such court, it shall and may be lawful for the said court, in their discretion, to order and direct the record of their proceedings in the said prosecution to be transmitted to the judges of any adjoining county court for trial, and the judges of such county court shall hear and determine the same as if such prosecution had been originally instituted therein.
V. And be it enacted, That there shall be a court of appeals, and the same shall be composed of the chief judges of the several judicial districts of the state, which said court of appeals shall hold, use and exercise, all and every the powers, authorities and juris- dictions, heretofore held, used and exer- cised, by the court of appeals of this state, an also the appellate jurisdiction heretofore used and exercised by the general court; and the said court of ap- peals hereby established, shall sit on the western and eastern shores for trans- acting and determining the business of the respective shores, at such times and places as the future legislature of this state shall direct and appoint, and any three of the said judges of the court of appeals shall form a quorum to hear and decide in all cases pending in said court and the judge who has given a decision in any case in the county court, shall withdraw from the bench upon the de- ciding of the same case before the court of appeals; and the judges of the court of appeals may appoint the clerks of said
court for the western and eastern sh- respectively, who shall hold their ap- pointments during good behavior, re- movable only for misbehavior on conviction in a court of law; and in case of death, resignation, disqualification or removal out of the state, or from their respective shores, of either of the said clerks in the vacation of the said court, the governor, with the advice of the council, may appoint and commission a fit and proper person to such vacant of- fice, to hold the same until the next meeting of the said court; and all laws passed after this act shall take effect, shall be recorded in the office of the court of appeals of the western shore.
VI. And be it enacted, That all and every part of the constitution and form of government which relates to the court of appeals and the general court, or be judges thereof, or that is in any manner repugnant to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this act, be and the same is hereby repealed, abrogated and annulled upon the confirmation hereof; provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed so as to authorize the removal of the clerks of the respective county courts being in com- mission at the time of the passing of this act, in any other mode or manner than that prescribed by the constitution and form of government.
VII. And be it enacted, That if this act shall be confirmed by the general assembly, after the next election of de- legates, in the first session after such con- firmation, as the confirmation and form of government directs, that in such case this act, and the alterations and amend- ments of the constitution and form of government therein contained, shall be taken and considered, and shall constitute and be valid, as a part of the said constitution and form of government, to all intents and purposes, any thing in the said constitution and form of govern- ment to the contrary, notwithstanding.
May 31—2aw3m
THEATRE.
ON FRIDAY Evening, Sept. 27.
Will be presented a celebrated PLAY, in five acts, called ABAELLINO, OR, THE GREAT BANDIT.
To which will be added the Musical Entertainment of
THE ADOPTED CHILD.
ADMITTANCE—Box one Dollar Pitt three quarters of a Dollar.
Tickets to be had at Mr. McLaughlin's tavern, George-Town, at the office of the Washington Federalist, at the Theatre, and at A. & G. Way's Print- ing-Office.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to commence at 7 o'clock precisely.
Rich Kanahwa Bottom Lands FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
THE subscriber offers for sale, or exchange for Lands or other real property on the east side of Blue Ridge about 7000 acres of rich bot- tom land on the Great Kanahwa river, and on both sides thereof, opposite and below the mouth of Poketoko creek in the state of Vir- ginia, 25 miles from Point Pleasant, the county town of Mason county, and 12 miles from the county town of Kanahwa county, and ad- joining the lands of the late Gen. Washington. They were surveyed at the same time with these lands, viz. in the year 1772, and are held under the same titles, viz. old military rights which are unquestionable.
The Lands are of the very first quality, the bottoms in many places a mile wide. They have been lately resurveyed and divided into lots containing from 150 to 350 acres each, for the accommodation of purchasers, each lot fronting on the river, and extending back from thence to the hills, which afford a most extensive range for stock, which can never be interrupted. 100 acres therefore of this rich bottom with its advantages would make a good settlement. The great Virginia state road leading to the states of Ohio and Kenntuc- ky, passes by and through these lands, which being on a fine navigable river will command a ready and high price for the produce to the emigrants to the western countries both by land and water. Their situation besides gives their occupants choice of the eastern or western markets as produce or stock may be found most profitable. The climate is mild and remarkably favorable to the production of fruit. Salt works are erected on the banks of the river but a few miles above these lands, and the neighborhood furnishes abundance of iron, coal, limestone, mills and mill seats—so that there is no part of the western country which holds out more advantages to persons desirous of emigrating. A more particular de- scription of these lands, with plots of the se- veral lots, their situation, description and price may be had by application in Alexandria to Mr. Wm. CRAIK who attended the sur- veying of them, or to the subscriber.
JAMES CRAIK
Sept. 11—w6w
RAGS.
The highest price, in Cash or Goods will be given for any quantity of old Linen and Cotton RAGS, by Riving- ton Conrad and Co. Capitol Hill.
June 24—

WASHINGTON RACES.
ON Tuesday the 29th of October next, will be run for over the Washington course, a JOCKEY CLUB PURSE , the four mile heats free for any horse, mare, or gelding, agreeably to the rules of the club.
WEDNESDAY,
A HOCKEY CLUB PURSE the three mile heats, free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted.
THURSDAY,
An Elegant Fifty Guinea silver cup , for subscribers—single four miles, and a handsome City and Town Purse. The two mile heats free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted.
Weight as follows.
 6 yds Horses 116 lb.  6 years old 120  5 do. 112  4 do. 100  3 do. 86 
Mares and Geldings allowed 3 lb.
The members of the Club will meet at the Club Room on the evening before the Races, in order to make proper arrangements for the same. Those who cannot attend are particularly requested to forward their dues to the subscriber.
CH. M'LAUGHLIN, Sec. & Treasurer. W. J. Club.
N. B. The amount of the Purse cannot at this time be ascertained, as they are in part to be raised from toll at the gates and rent of booths.
C. M'L.
Sept. 6, 1805.—epf.
PUBLIC SALE,
Of Houses, Lots, and Lands, situated in Fredericktown, and in the county of Frederick and state of Maryland.
ON the 23d of October next, at Mrs. Kimball's in said town, will be sold at auction for the benefit of creditors, viz. in Fredericktown.
A large, handsome and commodious three story brick dwelling & farmhouse, in a central situation for business—Also an extensive range of building, forming a very eligible family residence, in an airy situation with every necessary improvement, and an out lot of 21 acres, enclosed with a post and rail fence, now in clover—453 acres of good farming land, in two tenements well apportioned, with meadow, upland, improvements and timber, distant about 12 miles. The terms, one twelfth in hand, one fourth in one month, the residue in two equal annual installments with interest, on bond and security.
JOHN FITCHIE, Trustee.
Fredericktown, Sept. 11—
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR.
Has received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cassimere, patent Bennet's cord, toilenette, fancy and white Marfeilles, black and figured silk, moleskins, fancy silk, Marfeilles, constitution cords, velvets, Genoa cord, silk and satin Florentines, superfine coating, hussuped cloths, with a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. M. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, December 10—tf
RUNAWAY
New in this City.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber on Wednesday last, a likely mulatto girl named CELIA, about twelve or thirteen years of age, has a small impediment in her speech, and when spoken to has a diffident or down look; she brought off a variety of decent clothing, and had on a green satin bonnet, long square front lined with pink. She passes herself as free under the name of NANCY ADAMS. I will give FIVE DOLLARS for securing her in jail so that I get her again, or TEN DOLLARS for delivering her to me in Alexandria.
JAS. S. SCOTT.
N. B. I caution all persons against aiding or harboring her after this date. Sept. 18—tf
FOR SALE,
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE and LOT in the city of Washington, situated on the Pennsylvania avenue near the Centre Market, and next door to Mr. Duane's book store, now leased to Mr. Solomon Myers for three years and occupied by him as a tavern. This property will be sold considerably below the first cost, and the payments made easy. For terms apply to the subscriber next door to Mr. Way's Printing Office.
WILLIAM WOODWARD.
September 18—2awtf
The subscriber begs leave
to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. P. D. Steele, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a desirable situation, and the conveniences of the hotel excited by none in the city. He therefore hopes to please those that call upon him in every instance.
WILLIAM B. KING.
August 30—tf
This is to give notice that the subscribers of Prince George's County have obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county in Maryland, letters testamentary on the estate of John Boden, of Thomas 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 at or before the first day of May next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate, given under our hands this sixteenth day of September 1805.
ELIZABETH BADEN, } Executors. JOSEPH N. BADEN, }
N. B. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment.
C. B.
J. N. B.
Sept. 20—2st
SULLIVAN'S LECTURES,
PROPOSALS
By THOMAS B. WAIT & Co.
FOR PRINTING, BY SUBSCRIPTION,
AN HISTORICAL TREATISE
ON THE
FEUDAL LAW,
AND THE
CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF ENGLAND;
With a Commentary on Magna Charta, and Illustrations of many of the English Statutes.
BY THE LATE
FRANCIS STOUGHTON SULLIVAN, Esq. D. D. Royal Professor of Common Law in the University of Dublin.
To which authorities are added, and a Discourse is prefixed, concerning the Laws and Government of England,
BY GILBERT STUART, L. L. D.
THE Lectures of Professor Sullivan, delivered to the students in the University of Dublin, are in very high repute among all Lawyers of eminence, and have been uniformly recommended as an elementary book to those young gentlemen who begin the study of Law with a view to render themselves respectable in the profession.
However obsolete the feudal policy may now seem to be, it having gradually disappeared as mankind grew more civilized and became better acquainted with their natural and inalienable rights and privileges; yet a research into the history of the government of jurisprudence of the nations of Europe, will satisfy any one, that many consequences of that system still exist and influence the opinions and decisions of the highest and most enlightened tribunals of justice. Every author who has undertaken to give a regular and systematic account of the rise and progress of modern nations, has felt himself obliged to resort to the history of feuds and feudal rights, as the fundamental principle from which all existing civil and political institutions have taken their rise; and every jurist who has employed himself in explaining the constitution and laws of his country, has gone to the same source for the correct materials of his essays and dissertations. Robertson, in his history of the Emperor Charles V. has with great beauty and perspicuity illustrated so much of the feudal policy as was necessary to enable the scientific reader to understand that valuable book; and Sir Wm. Blackstone has in the course of his commentaries, led the student to a contemplation of the ancient tenures, many of which depend upon the doctrine of feuds, as established in England by the Norman conqueror.
But in both those invaluable productions, the feudal policy was adverted to, only as incidental to the principal object of the authors, and therefore cannot be supposed to furnish so complete and satisfactory an account, as would be given by so distinguished a lawyer as professor Sullivan who declares the great purpose of his lectures to be the full discussion of the subject, which was of necessity but partially considered by the other writers.
This work has become so scarce in this country, as to be seldom seen, even on the shelves of a pre-diluvian lawyer; a fact to be accounted for only by the difficulty of obtaining the book: for it cannot well be supposed that any one of the profession, who has higher views than the mere pecuniary advantages of the practice, would willingly neglect an enquiry into those ancient institutions, upon which, notwithstanding the lapse of ages, most modern improvements are founded. But it is not to the profession alone, that this book may be considered useful. In this rising empire, where political knowledge to a certain degree is claimed by all, and actually possessed by many; a book which so successfully and so judiciously brings to view the laws, institutions, manners and customs of those nations from which our English ancestors descended, must be peculiarly useful as it will enable young politicians to trace all our civil regulations to their source, and thus to account methodically and scientifically for many modern usages and practices, of which their knowledge is extremely superficial. In this book they will see how our ancestors struggled for the establishment of those privileges which artful monarchs and a proud nobility were continually attempting to destroy; and they will also learn that the persevering industry of the people, aided by the wealth which their skill and enterprise brought into the country, finally obtained a complete victory in the establishment of principles and customs, which, transplanted into America by our progenitors, terminated in those glorious conditions which distinguish the people of America, for liberty and happiness, from every other people on the earth.
CONDITIONS.
The work shall be elegantly printed, in two octavo volumes, on five wove paper, with a new and beautiful type. It will be delivered to Subscribers, bound in calf, at Five Dollars; and in boards at Four Dollars—To non-subscribers the price will be enhanced. No money will be required till the delivery of the work.
Those who subscribe for ten sets shall have one gratis. To booksellers the usual allowance will be made.
Portland, June 24—
The above work will be printed from a correct London Edition—The few copies of an Irish Edition now circulating in this country are considered by the first law character as extremely incorrect, and not to be relied on by historical authority.
1500 DOLLARS REWARD.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
YESTERDAY about 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. JOHN PETER, an Officer of the BANK OF COLUMBIA, was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about a mile of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this Institution which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the banks there.
The whole sum taken amounted Eighteen Thousand One hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty-five Cents, made up in several packages, among which were,
 Dol. C  1 post note of the Bank of Virginia, for 800  1 do. of the same, for 500  1 do. of the same, for 500  1 do. of the same, for 450  1 do. of the Bank of Potomac in favor of Joseph Riddle by him endorsed to Washington Bowie, dated 6 July, 1805. No 117 149 05 
A check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Higginbotham, cashier, in favor of Greatham and Devereux, by them endorsed and by Benj. Stoddert, and C. Smith, Teller.
There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dollars, and for 50 dollars, each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations.
As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (though it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate—As far as we are informed—the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a genteel appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, nankin pantaloons, shoes, and a black hat, he was on foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably charge his clothes.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber: and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered—should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward, and interest it will be made to obtain his pardon.
WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia.
George Town, July 31—
Republican Proceedings.
AGREEABLY to notice, a meeting of a number of respectable Republicans from the several election districts in Prince George's county, was held at Upper Marlborough in said county, on the 11th of September, for the purpose of recommending to the Republicans of said county, proper characters to represent them in the next General Assembly of Maryland.
RINALDO JOHNSON, Esq. was called to the chair, and Mr. FIELDER RIDGWAY appointed Secretary of this meeting.
On motion, Resolved that this meeting now proceed to ballot for four candidates to be recommended to the citizens of Prince George's county as delegates to the next General Assembly and that this meeting will support by their votes at the ensuing election such gentlemen as shall have a majority of ballots in their favor.
The meeting then proceeded to the balloting, and upon casting up the votes it appeared that Alexander Contee, Osborn Sprigg, Samuel Tyier, Sen and Thomas Woodward, Esquires had a majority of votes.
Whereupon, Resolved, That this meeting recommend to the Republican Citizens of Prince George's county, Alexander Contee, Osborn Sprigg, Samuel Tyier, Sen, and Thomas Woodward, Esquires as proper characters to serve in the ensuing General Assembly.
Resolved, That the foregoing proceedings be signed by the Chairman and Secretary of this meeting, and published in the National Intelligencer.
RINALDO JOHNSON, Chairman, Test FIELDER RIDGWAY, Secretary.
Sept. 18—t Oct 7
A Brewery for Sale.
By virtue of an authority given to the subscriber will be sold upon the premises to the highest bidder, on Monday the 21st day of October next, at the hour of twelve, Lot numbered 10 in square east of square numbered 88 in the city of Washington; upon this lot are a malt house and kiln, a dwelling house of four rooms, to which is attached the brew house, containing a copper of 600 gallons and another of 100 gallons, a mashing tun, at present down, a working tun and a number of hogsheads; also a small granary with cellar room for sixty rum hogsheads—the standing works are convenient and the whole may be put in complete repair for 500 dollars. Annexed to the brewery is a good horse mill. A wharf may be extended from it at a small expense, to receive wood and grain, and beer may be conveyed from it by water to all the more populous parts of the city and Georgetown. The above property is extremely desirable in all respects to a person wishing to go into the brewing line.
The terms of sale are, the purchase money to be paid one half in six and the other in nine months. For which payments security will be required. Any person wishing to view the premises will please apply to Dr. Conningham residing thereon.
MARSHAM WARING.
Sept. 1—tdf
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—tf
This day is published
AND FOR SALE BY RAPINE, CONRAD & Co.
IN NEW JERSEY AVENUE, CAPITOL HILL.
FLEETWOOD;
Or the new man of feeling, BY WILLIAM GODWIN, Author of Caleb Williams, St. Leon, &c. &c. price 175 cents.
Sept. 25.
HISTORY
Of the West Indies:
A WORK in the contents of which every citizen of America must be interested, whether devoted to business, or desirous of information through the medium of amusement.
A new & revised edition of Mr. Edwards's History of the West Indies, with a third volume, (completed by its amiable author a short time previous to his death) has lately been published in London. This third volume contains the interesting and important history, with a large Map of the Island of St. Domingo, or Hispaniola, as also that of Tobago; likewise a history of the war in the West Indies from its commencement in 1793, and a tour of Sir William Young through several of the islands. It is accompanied by a highly finished portrait of Mr. Edwards, a history of his life written by himself, and a prefatory advertisement by Sir WILLIAM YOUNG, Baronet, M. P. F. R. S. &c. under whose editorship it has been given to the public.
The subscriber, impressed with a sense of the great importance a general knowledge of the history, civil and commercial, of the West Indies, must be to every citizen of America, and of the great celebrity of the above work, proposes to print it by subscription, and respectfully offers the following for public patronage and encouragement.
Proposals for Printing,
From the London copy, 3 volumes quarto,
THE HISTORY,
CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL,
Of the British Colonies in the West Indies.
BY BRYAN EDWARDS, ESQ. F. R. S. A. S.
Containing, with a variety of other matter:—
A political and topographical survey of the sugar islands.
A comprehensive account of the ancient and present inhabitants, agriculture, productions, laws, government, constitution and commerce.
An historical review of the slave trade; including observations on the character, genius, disposition, and situation of the enslaved Africans.
An historical review of St. Domingo, comprehending an account of the former government of the French part of that island, its political state, populations, productions, and exports; a narrative of the calamities which have desolated the island ever since the year 1789; and a detail of the transactions of the British army in that island.
Also, a tour through the islands of Barbadoes, St. Vincent, Antigua, Tobago and Grenada, by Sir WILLIAM YOUNG, Baronet, &c.
A history of the war in the West Indies from its commencement in 1793, &c. &c.
CONDITIONS.
It will be printed in four volumes, large octavo, on a perfectly new and beautiful type, and on a handsome large medium paper, agreeable to a specimen, which may be had at the subscriber's Book Store.
The price to subscribers to be three dollars the volume, in boards; each volume to be paid for on delivery.
With the last volume will be given an ATLAS , (without any additional price) containing the following maps, viz.
 1 A large general map of the West Indies.  2 Map of Jamaica.  3 Barbadoes.  4 Grenada.  5 St. Vincent.  6 Dominica.  7 St. Christopher's.  8 Nevis.  9 Antigua.  10 Virgin Islands.  11 St. Domingo, or Hispaniola.  12 Tobago. 
To prevent disappointment or complaint, it is now premised, that on the publication of the second volume the subscription price will be advanced to three dollars and a half the volume, and on the publication of the last volume the price will be again enhanced.
With the last volume, besides the Atlas, will be given an elegant engraving of the celebrated author. Also a list of the subscribers names.
The London copy of the foregoing work in three volumes cannot be sold in America, in boards, under sixty dollars.
JAMES HUMPHREYS.
Subscriptions are received by said Humphreys at his book-store the corner of Second and Walnut streets, and by the principal booksellers through the Union. Philadelphia, July 15—
WILL be offered at Public
Sale on Tuesday 22d October next, if not sold at private sale, before that day, all that rich, valuable and well known term, called "the field Choice," containing about 600 acres, lying in Prince George's county on the road leading from the city of Washington to the city of Annapolis, 18 miles from the former and 12 miles from the latter place, and 4 miles from the Queen Anne's Inspection. The situation of the dwelling house (which is large and convenient) is high and healthy; there are on the land five tobacco houses, a carriage house, stables and all other necessary outbuildings, all of which are nearly new. The soil of this land is well adapted to the growth of Tobacco, Indian corn and every kind of grain, and a great proportion of timber, rails and fire wood, so situated that little labor is required to make the necessary repairs; 30 acres are now in Timothy and more may be made at a small expense; few farms in this county afford greater advantages and flatter the industrious with greater prospects of success. The purchaser may be accommodated with choice stock and provender of every kind. The property will be shown and the terms made known by application to the subscriber living on the premises.
ISAAC LANDALE, Sept. 23—3t
Ten Dollars Reward.
WAS missed on Sunday, the 5th of May a double cased silver Watch, maker's name Crosswhite, Dublin, and in the outer case was a watch paper with Mr. Parker's name of Philadelphia—Whoever will bring the said watch to the office of the National Intelligencer, shall receive the above sum, and no questions will be asked. May 10—tf
Sale at Auction
To be sold at the Auction Room in High street a quantity of DRY GOODS, consisting of whole pieces and remnants of calicoes and chintzes, ribbed and plain, cotton hose, waistcoat patterns, dimities, handkerchiefs, flk and cotton cashmere, cords, velvets, &c. To be sold without reserve of price. JOHN TRAVERS, Auctioneer. Georgetown, Sept. 25—3t
Negroes for Sale.
ON Thursday the 3d day of October next, at Somme's tavern in George town, I shall offer at public Sale for cash, twelve likely NEGROES, consisting of Boys from 8 to 18 years of age, and women and children. JOSEPH BREWER. Sept. 6—2awtdf.
To be Sold,
ON the 10th of October next, if fair, if not the next fair day, by order of the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county, at the plantation of WILLIAM HUTCHINSON near Upper Marlboro', to the highest bidder on 9 months' credit, all the personal estate of JOHN T. WILLETT , late of Prince George's county, deceased, viz. seven negroes, consisting of women, boys and girls, horses, cows and hogs, some household furniture—the purchaser to give bond with approved security bearing interest from the date, the sale to commence at 12 o'clock. NATHAN T. WILLETT, Adm'r. Sept. 13—2aw3w
SALE at AUCTION.
ON the 7th of October at 11 o'clock in the forenoon will be sold at public auction (at the COLUMBIAN INN in GEORGE TOWN ) a handsome assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE , consisting of beds, bedsteads and furniture, mahogany dining tables, side board, walnut tables, looking glasses, carpets, chairs, brass and iron stoves, fenders, shovels and tongs, &c. &c. and a great variety of other articles—a liberal credit will be given for all sums above one hundred dollars. JOHN TRAVERS, Aucr. Aug. 21—2awtf
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers having obtained letters of administration from the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county upon the personal estate of JOHN FRANCIS HARDY , deceased; they therefore give notice to all those indebted to the estate of the said John Francis Hardy to settle their respective debts. Those who have claims upon the estate are requested to exhibit them legally authenticated. ELIZABETH HARDY, } Adm'rs. RICHARD E. GARDINER, } Magruder's Ferry, Prince George's county, Sept. 13—3w
CITY OF WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 1805.
Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sale only , having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City. tf
To STONE-MASON'S & BRICK-LAYERS.
PROPOSALS for building by contract two STONE WALL BRIDGES , with brick or stone arches, on K street, between the Navy Yard and the Eastern Branch Bridge, will be received before the 30th inst. by either of the subscribers.
WM. PROUT, Ch. MINIE.