The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1803-01-31 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. III
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCLVI.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, JANUARY 31 st , 1903.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
To the Honorable the SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the UNITED STATES.
The Memorial of the Chamber of Commerce, of the City of New York, RESPECTFULLY SHEWS—
THAT your memorialists view with much alarm the renewal of an attempt to repeal the acts making discrimination between American and foreign duties on imports and tonnage, and pray leave to submit to the consideration of Congress, the following observations.
First. It will diminish the revenue to an amount, which, taking past years as the guide, would not be less than 450,000 dollars per annum.
Secondly. It will essentially injure the commerce of the United States, as its effects will be, by opening the market for freight to the lowest bidder, to shift the carrying trade from the hands of our own merchants into those of foreigners. This your memorialists believe will appear from the following considerations.
First. Foreigners build their vessels much cheaper than we can do. From actual calculation it is found that a vessel built of European oak and equal to those built of our live oak (which besides is nearly exhausted) costs when equipped for sea, at the rate of 36 1-4 dollars per ton, and if built in Finland or their fit, of which they have abundance equal in duration to our common oak, and fitted for sea in the same manner, the cost at the rate of 19 dollars per ton, while the American vessel built of our common oak, and not so well equipped, will cost at the rate of from 40 to 45 dollars per ton; but if built of live oak and cedar, the cost will at the rate of from 50 to 55 dollars per ton.
Secondly. The materials composing equipment, such as iron, hemp, sailcloth, &c. &c. are all cheaper abroad than they are here, and the price of labor for working them, is supposed to be 50 per cent. less there than in the United States.
Thirdly. Foreigners navigate cheaper, seamen's wages are lower, and many of their crews consist of apprentices without wages. The apprentice act of Great Britain renders it incumbent on every owner or master of a vessel to take with him a certain number of apprentices, and this they find so advantageous, that they frequently double or treble that number, more especially vessels from the north of England. Every merchant engaged in commerce, knows, that the Hollanders, Hanseburghers, Danes, Swedes, &c. &c. man their vessels with a still greater proportion of apprentices, and in the cheapness of their living, clothing, &c. &c. they have a very material advantage over the vessels of the United States.
Thus it appears that foreigners can build cheaper, equip cheaper, and sail their vessels cheaper, than we can, and it may be added, that Europeans are generally satisfied with a less gain than the American merchant can afford to receive.
Lastly. Although it has been said, that for us to meet the advance on the part of Great Britain, and to repeal our countervailing acts, would place the two nations on an equal footing, yet your memorialists conceive, that while Great Britain retains her present navigation act, this would be very wide of the truth. We, on our part, should thus permit Great Britain to bring hither, not only goods to the growth or manufacture of that country, but of all others, while on her part, by the navigation act we have just referred to, we shall be expressly confined to the carriage of goods, the growth or manufacture of the United States. To this may be added, that British vessels would then bring a cargo from their own country to this, take a freight here to their colonies, where our vessels are not admitted, and from thence a third freight home, making thus three freights in one voyage. The value of the importation cargoes is so much greater than the value of our exportation dutiable cargoes, that the extra duties paid by the foreigner, are in many cases equal, and in some cases more than equal to the whole freight; so that the acts which are now proposed to be abolished, operate nearly as a prohibition to the foreigner, and leave us in a measure without competitors in our own market. After all that has been said, it hardly needs to be added, that if our ports are thrown open to foreign, on the same terms with our own vessels, as by this repeal is contemplated, (for it is in vain to attempt to confine the measure to the British) they will crowd our wharves, underbid our freight, monopolize the markets, and
leave the American vessels idly to rot in our docks. Your memorialists have, therefore, no hesitation in declaring that in their opinion, this measure will be a fatal blow to the American carrying trade. It would be easy to dwell in the detail, that this would in its consequences prove extremely injurious to the agricultural and the mechanical classes of our citizens; a few general observations only will be indulged.
First, AS TO THE AGRICULTURAL. Although generally speaking, freight is paid by the consumer, and therefore it may be said it is immaterial to the farmer, how high, or how low it may be, yet this is not the case, when the demand ceases or slackens; it then falls back on the husbandman. But to transfer our carrying trade to foreigners, will be to lessen very much the chance of the demand.
The active enterprise of the American merchants is constantly looking abroad to every part of the world for a market, and it is any where to be found, or if there is only a reasonable presumption that it may be found, the farmer meets with a ready vent for his produce. Perhaps the calculations of the merchant may be disappointed, and he even ruined, yet the misfortune reaches not the farmer, he has the same benefit of a good market. But should the American vessels once disappear, he must then be entirely at the mercy of chance adventures for a market, and when the demand is not very great, the price of the freight will be deducted from the article itself. All this must necessarily tend essentially to lessen the value of the farmer's produce.
Secondly, AS TO THE MECHANICAL. That numerous class of mechanics who are connected with ship-building, the carpenter, the blacksmith, the sail maker, the rope-maker, &c. &c. will of course be deprived of employment; their labor will be neither wanted nor paid for.
To conclude. Our ships being thus banished from our shores, we shall no longer furnish a nursery for our seamen, but that valuable class of citizens will be driven to seek for their bread in other countries; and in any future European wars which may happen, and which are constantly liable to happen, we shall find ourselves without seamen or ships to avail ourselves of that neutral position, which reflection and experience equally warrant us in calculating upon as one of the blessings allied to our remote and secure situation.
On the whole, your memorialists cannot refrain from expressing the belief with which they are strongly impressed, that to repeal the discriminating laws which have operated so happily to increase our navigation and commerce, would be a measure highly prejudicial to various and important interests in the community, detrimental to the revenues of the country, and in a national point of view extremely impolitic.—They therefore pray that the repeal may not take place.
JOHN MURRAY.
(SEAL.) J. H. LAURENCE, Secretary. New York, 15 th January, 1802.
FOR SALE.
BETWEEN two and three thousand ACRES OF LAND in the county of Loudoun, being part of the Goose creek tract of land, purchased of the late Col. CHARLES CARTER. On Little River, which runs nearly thro' the middle of the tract there is between two and three hundred acres of rich low ground. The high land excellent for small grain, and the production of grass; particularly timothy. About one half the land is in the occupation of tenants, and on that part untenant, one hundred and seventy six bushels of wheat are sown. All the tenants are well watered, have good springs, and a sufficiency of wood-land and timber for their support. In a pleasant situation on that part not occupied by the tenants, there are necessary improvements for the accommodation of a small family, all built within a few years past. I will treat for the whole, or (if preferred by a purchaser) that part which is not in the possession of tenants. Stock of the farm of Alexandria will be received in payment. For terms apply to J. D. JONES.
Loudoun, Dec. 20 Jan. 3. 2293W
ADVERTISEMENT.
This is to give notice, that the subscriber has obtained from the Orphans Court of Calvert County in the state of Maryland, letters testamentary on the personal estate of capt. ROBERT GOVER, late of Calvert County, deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber at or before the eighth of July next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefits of the said estate. Given under my hand this 8th day of January, 1804. MARY GOVER, Executrix.
NATCHES, Dec. 1802. MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE.
On Monday last, agreeable to law, a majority of the members of the second legislature of this Territory assembled at the town of Washington, and on Wednesday, a joint committee waited on his excellency the Governor, to inform him, that a quorum of both houses being formed, they were ready to receive his communications.
In half an hour after which, the Governor met both houses in the Representative chamber, and delivered the following address:
Fellow-Citizens of the Legislative Council, and of the House of Representatives.
THE uninterrupted state of peace, which has so long been enjoyed by this territory; the abundant harvests, which so uniformly reward the industry of the husbandman; the progressive increase of our population, agriculture, and commerce; but above all, the undisturbed possession of our religious and civil liberties—should awaken in our minds the sincerest emotions of gratitude, for such signal dispensations of Almighty God.
To promote a continuance of these blessings is a high and important duty devolving on this Assembly, and I persuade myself, that influenced by harmony and wisdom, the result of your deliberations will be favorable to your supreme object—the general good.
The exertion of the officers to organize and discipline the militia, have been accompanied with great success, and authorize a hope that this best resource of a free people will shortly become an efficient means of defence. Experience, however, has proven, that our militia laws are still defective. Although a considerable portion of the citizens have manifested a great share of military ardor, and rendered the most cheerful obedience to the law, I am sorry to say that this laudable conduct has not been universal. The militia system should therefore be reviewed, the defects which may be discovered speedily remedied, and the law made sufficiently strong to command and enforce its execution. A people can never be secured in their rights but when prepared with their own arms to resist aggression. The dangers to which our country may be subjected, will forcibly suggest themselves to your reflection, & it is in a time of perfect tranquility, like the present, that a wise and virtuous government should leave nothing undone towards establishing and perfecting the most certain barriers for the preservation of civil liberty, and the permanent safety of society.
I had the honor to submit to the consideration of the last legislature the necessity of making some public provision for the education of our youth; and I cannot in justice to the best interests of the rising generation, omit inviting your attention to this important subject. Your predecessors passed an act entitled, "An act to establish a College in the Mississippi Territory," but committed its support exclusively to private contribution. Believing myself that a support of this kind is too precarious to ensure the welfare of so desirable an institution, I must solicit, in its behalf, the particular patronage of this Assembly; and I flatter myself, such aid will be afforded as exulting circumstances, and the extent of our fiscal resources may admit. Permit me to suggest the propriety of affixing a tax on marriage licenses, and of endowing the College, permanently, with the revenue arising from this source, and also the expediency of soliciting from Congress a donation of land to this seminary. The ordinance for our government justifies the request, and promises its success.
In contemplating the subjects of legislative concerns which deserve your consideration, a law for the inspection of cotton appeared to me indispensable. This valuable production should be fostered by the government, and placed under the safeguard of the law. While it remains unprotected there is no security against carelessness and fraud, which being discovered in a few instances, might attach a degree of injudicious suspicion to our whole exportation. We should therefore take special care that the cotton exported should be of the best quality, and that its quality should be attested by some public certificate, in which the purchaser could repossess entire confidence. This would the more commodify of this territory acquire and preserve a good reputation, both at home and abroad, and meet with sales at prompt and lucrative, as amply to compensate for any expense which may attend its inspection.
There are other objects of a local nature, which from your own knowledge of the interest of your constituents, will engage your attention. Among these, the state of the court houses and jails will doubtless be attended to. The jail for Adams district and county, is so situated and constructed, that there remains no security for the safe keeping of prisoners, unless a degree of vigor is exercised which humanity forbids, and the law discountenances.
I have every reason to believe that the existing taxes, should they be generally collected, will prove amply sufficient to meet the current expenses of the government; but to insure such collection, a revision of the act entitled "An act to ascertain what property in this territory shall be deemed taxable property, and the mode of collecting, accounting for, and paying public taxes," is essentially requisite. A careful perusal of this act will suggest to you the necessary amendments, and I must recommend this subject as one meriting your earliest attention.
Fellow-Citizens of the Legislative Council, and of the House of Representatives.
The anxious solicitude of the people of this territory, occasioned by the difficulties under which our commerce is placed, in consequence of the Spanish government withholding from the citizens of the United States the privilege of depositing their merchandise and effects at the port of New Orleans, has not escaped my observation; and it is with regret I inform you, that the last advice are unfavorable to the prospect of immediate relief. We may, however, rest in confidence, that on this occasion, such measures will be adopted by the executive and legislature of United America to promote and protect the general interests of our common country, as wisdom shall dictate.
In the course of the session some other matters, which it may be proper to lay before you, shall be made the subject of subsequent communications.
Nothing shall be wanted on my part to facilitate the dispatch of public business, and it will be to me highly gratifying to unite with you in measures calculated for the general good.
W. G. C. CLAIBORNE.
GEORGIA.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, November 23, 1802.
WHEREAS there appears a great necessity for a total reform and alteration of the criminal laws of this state, for the following reasons:
1. Because, the principles of those laws are predicated on a ground that there exists no material or important distinction, between those crimes which operate to the infringement of private rights, and those which menace and endanger public happiness and safety; as for example: Treason and larceny, are both punishable with death, which evidently violates the moral sentiments of the heart, and tends to destroy the appropriate distinctions and enormity of offences.
2. Because, those laws are taken and borrowed from a system of foreign jurisprudence which is repugnant to, and impugns the nature and principle of the republican constitution of this state, if that axiom in politics is correct, that laws should not militate against the nature and principle of the government under which they are enacted. Besides, the said system of foreign jurisprudence sprung up and originated in ages of feudal barbarism and ignorance, when the life of man was little estimated: it is therefore a system inconsistent with the manners of this polished age, and the improved principles of the social compact.
3. Because, the objects of punishments are more effectually obtained by reparation, hard labour, and solitary confinement, than by severe, excessive penalties; as the examples and experiments of European nations, as well as many of the American republics, particularly the enlightened commonwealth of Pennsylvania had evinced, and whereas the resources of this state, and the present situation of its finances, will not admit of an immediate appropriation adequate to the erection of Penitentiary Houses, and other expenses, that would result from a total reform of the criminal laws. For the forefoid reasons and considerations, therefore,
Be it resolved, That it is the opinion of this Legislature, that a reform of the penal code of this state, is eminently expedient and necessary, and should be an early and primary object at every session.
of the Legislature, until the said reform is effected.
Resolved, That this Legislature do recommend a reform of the penal code of this state, upon the grounds of reparation, hard labour or solitary confinement being of opinion that the objects of punishment may thereby be obtained.
Resolved, That this Legislature do recommend, that the states of the different states, that would probably attend the building or erection of Penitentiary Houses, together with the rules and regulations that would be required therefor to be laid before and submitted to the next general assembly.
Resolved, That these resolutions be sent to Senate for concurrence.
National Intelligencer.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, January 27, 1803.
Mr. Griswold presented the following memorial:
To the Honourable the SENATE and House of REPRESENTATIVES of the United States, in Congress assembled.
The undersigned most respectfully submit the following representation and Memorial.
By an act of congress passed on the thirteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one, entitled "An act to provide for the more convenient organization of the courts of the United States," certain judicial offices were created, and courts established, called circuit courts of the United States.
In virtue of appointments made under the constitution of the United States, the undersigned became vested with the offices so created, and received commissions, authorizing them to hold the same, with the emoluments thereunto appertaining, during their good behaviour.
During the last session, an act of congress passed, by which the above mentioned law was declared to be repealed; since which no law has been made for assigning to your memorialists, the execution of any judicial functions, nor has any provision been made for the payment of their stipulated compensations.
Under these circumstances, and finding it expressly declared in the constitution of the United States, that "The judges both of the supreme and inferior courts shall hold their offices during good behaviour, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services, a compensation which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office," the undersigned, after the most deliberate consideration, are compelled to represent it as their opinion, that the rights secured to them by the constitution, as members of the judicial department, have been impaired.
With this sincere conviction, and influenced by a sense of public duty, they most respectfully request of congress to review the existing laws which respect the offices in question, and to define the duties to be performed by the undersigned, by such provisions as shall be consistent with the constitution, and the convenient administration of justice.
The right of the undersigned to their compensations, they sincerely believe to be secured by the constitution, notwithstanding any modification of the judicial department, which, in the opinion of Congress, public convenience may recommend. This right, however, involving a personal interest, will cheerfully be submitted to judicial examination, and decision, in such manner as the wisdom and impartiality of Congress may prescribe.
That judges should not be deprived of their offices or compensations, without misbehaviour, appears to the undersigned to be among the first and best established principles of the American constitutions; and in the various reforms they have undergone, it has been preserved and guarded with increased solicitude.
On this basis, the constitution of the United States has laid the foundation of the judicial department, and expressed its meaning in terms equally plain and peremptory.
This being the deliberate and solemn opinion of the undersigned, the duty of their station requires that they should express it to the legislative body. They regret the necessity which compels them to make the representation, and they confide that it will be attributed to a

conciliation, but they ought not voluntarily to surrender rights, and authorities, intrusted to their protection, nor for their personal advantage, but for the benefit of the community.
WM. TILGHMAN.
Mr. Griswold moved a reference of the foregoing memorial to a select committee.
Mr. Gregg observed that, according to the usual mode of transacting business, it ought to go to the committee of claims. He therefore made that motion.
Mr. Griswold said he entertained a high respect for the committee of claims, and was always in favor of referring to them petitions that merely involved demands for money. But he thought this memorial stood upon very different ground. It proposed a revision of the law, in order to assign the judges duties proper to be trusted to them; and it also proposed the submission of the question of compensation to judicial decision. These points are of a very different nature from those referred to the committee of claims; for which reasons he thought such reference improper.
Mr. Randolph did not think a select committee, or the committee of claims, a proper committee to whom to refer this memorial. What is its nature? Does it embrace any point of fact, on which a committee is to make enquiry? No. It is a broad constitutional question. It was, therefore, in favor of having it examined where it must eventually be settled, in the House. If therefore the memorial had any reference, it out to be referred to a committee of the whole House. To which aff. & he made a motion.
Mr. Bacon hoped this last motion would not obtain. He did not know what there was in this petition to distinguish it from any other petition from any citizens of the United States. It was suggested that it involved a great constitutional question. He did not know that this was the case. Any thing might be made a constitutional question. But he thought this question had been already determined by the whole legislature, on the most mature deliberation. He saw nothing to distinguish this petition from other petitions. He would not say that it would be doing it too much honor, but it would be making too wide a difference between similar applications, to go to this course. It was, therefore, for pursuing the common course.
Mr. Griswold had no objection to a reference of the memorial to a committee of the whole. Perhaps that would be the better mode. It was true, as the gentleman from Virginia had stated, that a very important constitutional question may arise on this memorial. Nor did he know, as represented by the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Bacon) that all the constitutional questions involved in the subject had been tested by the decision of the last session. He had understood the gentleman himself in his speech during the last session, to have said that the question of compensation was a very different question from that then under discussion. He was not absolutely certain that that gentleman expressed such an opinion, but he was certain that some gentlemen of the majority did. As the memorial was couched in terms of great respect, he trusted there would be no objection on the part of the House to give it a proper attention.
Mr. Randolph would concisely answer the gentleman from Massachusetts. Does this question involve an enquiry either into matter of expediency or of fact? With respect to fact, they were all agreed. The judges make the question turn on a construction given to the constitution; it was, therefore, undoubtedly a constitutional question, on which a committee could not decide. The House then must decide. It appeared to him to be the plainest case on earth. No doubt constitutional questions may arise on many points. He hoped, therefore, the house would itself decide it. For his part, he considered the decision as already made. He hoped the memorial would be taken up that day.
Mr. John C. Smith was decidedly against a reference to the committee of claims, and in favor of its going to a committee of the whole house.
Mr. Smilie was against referring the memorial to a committee of the whole. If the subject had not been already maturely considered, and discussed at the greatest length, he should be in favor of such a reference. But it had been most fully discussed. If they meant to fix their to the neglect of the important business, they ought to go into committee of the whole; but if they meant to do the public business, they ought not. Gentlemen would recollect the time spent in this discussion the last session.
Mr. Dana thought the gentleman from Pennsylvania did not calculate correctly. The same object, as to debate, would be attained in the house as in a committee of the whole. For he would recollect that notwithstanding the length of the debate of the last session, and though the house were in committee, no gentleman had spoken more than once; and according to the rules of the house every member had a right to speak twice.
Mr. Dana said he agreed with the gentleman from Virginia in the ideas he had expressed.
Mr. Gregg said he hoped the motion of reference to committee of the whole would not prevail, but that these memorials, like all others of a similar nature, would be referred to the committee of claims. He would beg leave to read to the house one of the rules by which the duty of the committee of claims was designated. The rule was in these words: "It shall be the duty of the said committee of claims to take into consideration all such petitions and matters or things touching claims and demands on the United States, as shall be presented, or shall or may come in question and be referred to them by the house."
New said he, can any person, after hearing the memorials, and the rule just read, undertake to say, that they are not completely within the province of that committee. Are they not of a claim? Are they not a demand for money? Most assuredly they are. He considered the demand of their salaries the primary object of the memorials, and not an incidental circumstance as had been stated. If the salaries had been paid most probably we should have heard nothing of the memorials.
The question was then taken on Mr. Randolph's motion to refer the memorial to a committee of the whole House, and carried—Ayes 53.
The Speaker inquired for what day it should be made the order.
Mr. Randolph said to day.
Mr. Griswold—to morrow.
The question was taken on Mr. Griswold's motion, and lost—Ayes 38—Noes 51.
Mr. Huger moved that it should be the order for Monday. It must be evident, he said, that the members had not yet sufficiently attended to the subject to be prepared for a decision. It was a very different question from that decided the last session. It certainly required some little time to enable gentlemen to receive it in their minds. It was not usual to force decisions in that way. If it was the object of gentlemen merely to vote for or against, they must do as they pleased; but if they were disposed to pay it ordinary respect, they certainly could not urge to precipitate a discussion.
Mr. Randolph asked if it were in order, after the question had been taken, to name another day. He said, he would not have urged an immediate consideration of the memorial, but for the conviction that the subject, in all its bearings, had undergone the matured investigation, not only of every member on that floor, but of every thinking man in the United States.
The Speaker decided that the moving another day was not in order.
The question on going into a committee of the whole this day was then carried without a division.
Whereupon Mr. Randolph moved that the House should go into committee immediately.
The Speaker said the unfinished business of yesterday would be the first acted upon unless postponed.
Mr. Randolph moved the postponement of the unfinished business till to-morrow.
Carried—Ayes 59.
The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the Memorial.
Mr. Dawson in the Chair.
The Memorial of William Tilghman was read; which was accompanied by ten other verbatim memorials signed by Oliver Wolcott, Jeremiah Smith, Richard Bassett, Philip B. Key, George K. Taylor, Charles Magill, Samuel Hutchinson, Benjamin Bourne, Egbert Benton, and William Griffiths.
Mr. Griswold said, he did not think it proper to enter into an excessive discussion of the Memorial. The haste with which the consideration of it was urged, appeared to him indicative of a disposition to reject it altogether. Under such circumstances discussion would be useless. At the same time, he would remark that it involved a question very different from that decided at the last session. It had then been decided that the legislature had the constitutional right to deprive the judges of all judicial power; but the question never was settled, that notwithstanding, the judges should be deprived of all their judicial powers, they were not entitled to the compensation guaranteed by the Constitution. This involved a distinct point which ought not to be hastily acted upon. The judges had never been heard before Congress on this question. They had a right by the Constitution to be heard, and to be heard by counsel, he presumed, if they desired it. He had thought the House would have given time for them to be heard. But they had determined to proceed immediately. He should, therefore, be content with moving two resolutions.
Mr. Griswold here read his resolutions as follows:
Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law to define the powers, to be exercised by the Judges of the Circuit Courts of the United States, who were appointed under an act entitled "An Act to provide for the more convenient organization of the Courts of the United States."
Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law, for submitting to judicial decision the right of the Judges of the Circuit Courts to their compensation.
Mr. Griswold said, he would himself have preferred a resolution to make the judges' compensation; but as they had thought it better to pursue a different course, he would follow their plan. He knew, there were many respectable law characters, who thought the legislature were competent to deprive the judges of their powers, but not of their compensation.
The resolutions were read from the Chair.
Mr. Nicholson did not mean to enter into a discussion of the merits of the Memorial for two reasons; the one because he was very much interested; and the other because, in his opinion, the subject had already been sufficiently discussed. But as the gentleman from Connecticut who had moved the resolutions, in the first recommended defining the duties of the judges, he supposed he had laid down some plan to that effect. As a member of the House, he would be much obliged to him for pointing out the plan he had formed.
Mr. Griswold said, he had not expected to have been called upon to define the plan that would be most agreeable to him; as he apprehended that such a plan would lead to that discussion which gentlemen seemed desirous of avoiding. But he would mention one plan—to restore the law which the legislature had at the last session attempted to repeal. The definition of powers according to that plan the judges might exercise with perfect certainty. If this were not conformable to the ideas of the gentleman from Maryland, it was in his power to define some other plan.
Mr. Nicholson said this was just what he had expected; and he had put the question to draw from the gentleman such an answer. On the plan proposed he was prepared to act, and he had no doubt every other member was also prepared.
Mr. Randolph. The provision desired by the gentleman from Connecticut already exists. The legislature has defined the powers of the late circuit judges, and has decided that they shall not execute any powers. Those powers are transferred to other courts. Unless the House had changed their opinion it was not necessary to go into any discussion on this point. The readjust and fairest course for gentlemen would be to propose to repeal the law of the last session and restore the judges.
The question was then taken on the first resolution, and lost—Ayes 34—Noes 56.
(To be Continued.)
FRIDAY, January 26, 1803.
Mr. Jones presented a memorial from the Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia respecting the injurious effects resulting from a construction given at the Custom House at Philadelphia of the 14th section of the revenue law respecting the recording and registering of vessels.
Referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. John C. Smith, from the committee of Claims, made a report on the petition of George Mason, a revolutionary soldier. The report states that no provision appears to have heretofore been made for the allowance of pensions to soldiers of the South Carolina line, of which the petitioner was one; and concludes with a resolution that it is expedient to make provision by law for invalid pensions of that line.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Tuesday.
Mr. Cutler presented a petition from the merchants, ship-owners and ship-builders of Newbury Port, praying that the acts imposing discriminating duties may not be repealed.
Referred to the committee of the whole on discriminating duties, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Davis offered a resolution, for instructing the committee of ways and means to enquire into the expediency of suspending for a limited time the collection of all debts or duties due the United States from the citizens of Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, and the Indiana and Mississippi territories.
Mr. Davis said as the government had lately passed a law suspending the payment of duties due by the citizens of Portsmouth in consequence of a fire at that place, he thought the citizens of the western country, from the peculiar situation in which they were placed, had as strong a claim on the indulgence of Congress. The produce on hand was the means with which they had expected to pay debts due the United States. Many citizens in that country were indebted to the United States. If they were pulled by the government, while the port of New Orleans remained shut, and executed for debts which they were unable to pay from an inability to sell their produce, great embarrassment and uneasiness would be produced. On the other hand if an indulgence should be extended, until their ports were opened, the existing debts could be secured by counter securities, under the direction of the supervisor, or such other officer as Congress might authorise, by which the ultimate payment will not be affected.
He concluded by saying he was persuaded the United States could better afford to pay out of these monies, than the citizens of that country could afford, under their present circumstances, to pay them.
The House immediately took up the resolution, and agreed to it—Ayes 58. Mr. Mitchell made a report from the committee appointed on the subject of Docks—that under a law of the United States 50,000 Dollars had been appropriated for docks to be expended under the direction of the President; which sum having, however, not been expended, had reverted to the Treasury. The report concludes with a resolution declaring that it is expedient to appropriate the same sum for the same object, to be placed under the direction of the President.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
Mr. Mitchell who had been appointed chairman of the committee on the Mint Establishment, in the place of Mr. Dennis (who had requested to be excused), made an application to the House to report by bill. As he knew a diversity of opinion existed on the subject, and there had been some discussion already about it, he had brought the proposition before the House in such a form as to take their sense upon it. If there was a majority against the existence of the mint, they would now have it in their power to shew it by voting against the present motion. If there was on the other hand, a majority in favour of the domestic coinage, it might be shewn by granting leave to report a bill. That the House might the better comprehend his meaning, he would be a little more particular. The act concerning the mint, providing for its continuance at Philadelphia, passed in March 1801, would expire on the 4th of March 1803. That day would soon arrive; and it was desirable to have something done speedily, unless provision was made by law, the mint could not continue at Philadelphia. It must be moved to Washington. Money would be necessary for that removal. The government now owned both real and personal estate in Philadelphia. If not occupied and employed there, legal regulation must be made for the sale of it. On the other hand, if it should be permitted to the committee to report, he was instructed to present a bill for continuing in operation the Mint Establishment in Philadelphia. By this means, the inconvenience and expense of breaking up this establishment of money and moving it to Washington, would be avoided; and the mint would be continued at work at very little more than the ordinary appropriations. He wished this question had been settled by the House. The committee had been equally divided, and his casting vote had decided in favour of making the present application. In the present want of copper coin and small silver for change, he did not choose to take the responsibility upon himself, of suffering the mint to stop for want of legislative consideration and aid. The House ought to decide upon the propriety of the general question of discontinuance. He would however mention that if leave was granted, it was his intention to report a further continuance of the existing law, and an appropriation of five hundred dollars, which the director had declared to be necessary for purchasing horses, and making repairs to the machinery.
Mr. Dawson spoke against giving leave to the committee to report by bill.
On which question the House divided—Ayes 45—Noes 32.
Much additional business was done, which our limits do not admit stating to day.
Of this business was a letter received from Col. Humphreys desiring Congress to make disposition of a present sent to him by the Dey of Algiers, and a present sent to Mrs. Humphreys by the King of Spain, both of which are deposited with the chief clerk in the department of state.
Mr. Mitchell called up his motion respecting French depredations, as follows:
Resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire, by what means, the value or amount of property taken from citizens of the United States by the French during the late war in Europe, can be best ascertained, and the several sums of money distinguished and classified, and report their opinion thereon to this House, to the end that indemnification be made.
Mr. Bayard offered an amendment, which was agreed to, striking out the latter part of the resolution, and instructing the committee to report their opinion whether indemnification shall be made.
After a very desultory debate on referring the resolution to a committee of the whole, or to a select committee, & a rejection of the motion of reference to a committee of the whole, the question was taken on the resolution, as amended, which was determined in the negative—Ayes 34—Noes 39.
WANTED, One or two Boys to learn the BOOT and SHOE-MAKING Business—Apply to JOHN CROOKSHANK. George Town, Jan. 19, 1803.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, January 31, 1803.
A report is in circulation that our newly elected Governor, Mr. J. Page, of Richmond, is no more! We hope the report is without foundation—Vig. Pap.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
TO THE CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON AND GEORGE-TOWN.
THE bill that has passed the house of Representatives, and is now before the Senate, for the incorporation of an insurance company, seems not to be well understood. I have examined it with great attention, and will endeavour to lay before you the material features of the bill.—It proposes a capital of 500,000 dollars, one sixth part of which must be paid in money, and five sixths may be paid in Wallington lots, to be valued by three gentlemen, conversant with city affairs, in whose integrity and judgment there is general confidence, who are not themselves lot owners for sale, and who have no vicinage, though they have just ideas of the value of lots in different situations. They are restrained, however, from valuing any lots higher than at the rate of 10 cts per square foot; and the bill permits none to be received which shall not be deemed to be worth at least two cents per foot.—Meaning, no doubt, to exclude very indifferent property, that the company may be burdened with none, the demand for which may possibly be too remote for their purpose.
For the greater safety of the company's lots, after being valued by the three gentlemen, are to be submitted to the examination of the directors, who may, if they think them over rated, propose a reduction of the price, and if this is not consented to by the person to whom they belong, they can exact security from him to the full amount of the lots, that they shall yield to the company the sum for which they shall be received; and even in cases where the directors approve of the prices, they are obliged to require security to half the amount; and in all cases the payers in lots are always to be held responsible to the company, that the lots produce to the company, the sum for which they shall be received; and a summary mode is given to the directors for the recovery of any deficiency.
Although five sixths of the capital may be in lots, yet the bill imposes no obligation to pay any in lots—the whole may be paid in money. But guarded as the lots are, it is evidently the interest of the company that a large proportion of the stock should be in lots.
So far the bill appears to attend sufficiently to the two material considerations, in institutions of this nature—the security of those who may insure their property with the company—and the security of the company itself. Compare it with the most profitable institution that has ever been established, in Baltimore—the Maryland Insurance Company, I mean, and this will not be found wanting in the comparison. That company has been incorporated about eight years, and has annually divided at least 20 per cent on its whole stock. Its stock consists of 50,000 dollars in money, and 450,000 dollars in notes of hand, bearing no interest, and never payable unless losses render payment necessary, and consequently contributing nothing to the profits of the company, except so far as the notes inspire confidence in the ability of the company to pay, in the event of losses, beyond the specie capital. In the proposed institution for Washington, a sixth part at least of the capital, instead of a tenth, as in Baltimore, must be paid in money at the outset—and the lot part of the stock, unlike the notes, or dead stock of Baltimore, will be continually adding, as sales are made, to the specie stock. One half the profits on the lots, that is, one half the sum for which they fell, beyond the sum for which they were received, will be annually divided as other profits are. The other half, with the first costs of the lots, will go to augment the specie capital, and nothing but destruction of the government itself (for on any other ground, the very idea of a removal of the seat of government, is not only dishonorable, but ridiculous) can prevent, by this means not only a continual increase of the specie capital, as long as any lots remain to be sold—but an ultimate augmentation of the whole capital, 25 or 50 per cent, and probably still more. The Baltimore specie capital must for ever remain the same. Still it would be unreasonable to expect that this institution be at once to be as profitable as that of Baltimore has been; but it would be stupid not to perceive that it must ultimately become a much more valuable institution.
The hardships imposed on the payers in lots appear, at first view, very great;—on a more attentive examination they will not be found so very formidable.—At all events they are necessary, for without them sufficient confidence could not be inspired in the solidity of the capital. And all the care that the safety of the institution will admit, seems to be taken of the interest of payers in lots. Its directors are not obliged to sell more

than one twentieth part of the whole annually; and they are restrained from selling more than one fifth part, unless losses beyond the whole amount of premiums received, and all other profits, should render greater sales necessary. It is extremely improbable that this necessity will ever exist. It is well known that insurance companies must be unfortunate indeed if their premiums alone are not always more than sufficient to pay their losses. And as the office of the company, always open for other business, will always be open for the sale of lots, without additional expense, and managers will generally prefer buying from a company, on account of the greater security of titles, there seems but little risk that any of the payers in lots will ever be called on to make up any deficiency in their sales.
The company have the power to make insurances on houses, and on risks at sea. In our present situation, the power of making insurances should extend to both these objects, otherwise business enough to employ the capital of the company might not soon offer. The company also have the power of placing their funds in all kinds of stock, so that nothing will remain idle.
This is a subject interesting to every person in the city or town, who has property, or means to acquire it. We have long complained of the inconvenience of sending to Philadelphia to get the most trifling insurance done on our houses. Besides the inconvenience, we shall avoid the expense of agency, by having a company of our own. To form a company whose capital should be entirely money, is quite out of the question; we have not the money; and the prejudices and jealousies which prevail against Washington, in places that might assist, preclude the hope of aid from any resources but our own. The fund of capital proposed is the only one we can raise, and in truth it will answer every purpose as well, and is actually more valuable; and where reason is consulted, (and reason will soon overcome error and prejudice) must inspire as much confidence as if it was entirely a specie capital.
Placed in a situation of all others, in the United States, entitled to be most commercial, because we are more convenient than any other seaport, to the most extensive country of products for exportation, and a country affording the largest demand for the consumption of foreign goods, it is yet doubted by strangers, and even by those of some understanding, whether we can ever be commercial. Such doubts will dissipate the moment we show a disposition to exert ourselves for our own benefit. Nothing will contribute more to the introduction of a necessary spirit of enterprize, than an increase of our active capital. If we can convert 250,000 dollars of inactive into active funds, the effect will be precisely the same, as if we had a sudden accession of citizens, with monied capital to that amount.
From considerations like these, I am a decided friend to the proposed institution. I think I perceive that it will be productive of much good, and certainly no evil can result from it. If its effects no more than to keep among us, to be employed for the benefit of ourselves, the tribute we now pay to other places, for insurances, even that will be a most desirable circumstance, and I sincerely hope, that every good citizen who can afford it, will lend his aid to put this system into immediate operation, if the Senate should make the bill a law; which is not to be doubted: for why should they withhold from us the means of helping ourselves without injury to others? Few towns north or east of this, with half the number of inhabitants, are without one or more Insurance Companies.
A CITIZEN OF COLUMBIA.
NOTICE.
In the matter of JOHN JACK, Bankrupt.
THE subscriber being appointed Assignee of the Estate and effects of JOHN JACK Bankrupt. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, are requested to make immediate payment otherwise legal steps will be indiscriminately taken to compel them.
RICHARD FORREST, Assignee. Jan. 26.
LATELY PUBLISHED,
And for Sale by THOMAS HERTZ , at his CONFERANCING OFFICE , President's square, City of Washington—
A DIGEST
OF THE
Laws of the United States,
BEING a complete system (alphabetically arranged) of all the public acts of Congress now in force—from the commencement of the Federal Government, to the end of the first Session of the seventh Congress, which terminated in May 1802, inclusive, in two volumes, price five dollars.
The second volume comprises the acts of the 3 last Sessions of Congress, in same order and referring to such parts of the first volume as have undergone alteration; to which is annexed a correct table of the duties on imports, and a comprehensive index.—The price of the 2nd vol. is 102 1/2 cents in boards, or 2 dollars full bound.
N. B. At the above office, Deeds and all other instruments of writing are drawn with legal precision, and on moderate terms.—Titles to city lots investigated, c.—Houses and Lots to sell and rent.
Dec. 6. 1802.
LETTER FROM THE Secretary of the Treasury, Transmitting a Statement of Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, Exported from the United States, during one year prior to the first day of October, 1802.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, January 14th, 1803. I HAVE the honor to transmit herewith, a statement of goods, wares, and merchandise, exported from the United States, during one year prior to the first day of October, one thousand eight hundred and two, and amounting to seventy-one millions, nine hundred and fifty-seven thousand, one hundred and forty four dollars.
The goods, wares, and merchandise, of foreign growth or manufacture, included in this statement, are estimated at thirty-five millions, seven hundred and seventy-four thousand, nine hundred and seventy-one dollars.
I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
EXPORTS of the UNITED STATES from the 1st October, 1801, to the 30th of September 1802.
   SPECIES OF MERCHANDIZE. Quantity or value.    Ashest, not, Tons, 3,598  Ditto, Pearl, do. 1,785  Apples, Barrels, 5,825  Beer, Ale and Porter, in casks, Gallons, 60,595  Ditto, bottles, Dozens, 3,409  Beef, Barrels, 61,520  Biscuit or ship bread, do. 94,872  Ditto, Kees, 36,167  Buckwheat, Barrels, 1,999  Barley, do. 485  Bran and shorts, do. 616  Beans, do. 13,314  Butter, Pounds, 2,361,576  Boots, Pairs, 5,298  Bricks, Number, 1,546,375  Bark, Essence, Gallons, 75  Corn, Indian, Busheis, 1,633,288  Cheese, Pounds, 1,332,224  Chee, do. 56,501,998  Cocoa, do. 3,578,526  Chocolate, do. 20,117  Cotton, do. 27,501,075  Cwals, Busheis, 13,422  Candles, Wax, Pounds, 6,488  Ditto, Spermaceti, do. 135,637  Candles, Tallow, do. 1,077,988  Canvass, or Sail Cloth, Pieces, 20  Cables and Cordage, Cwt. 10,875  Cards, Wool and Cotton, Dozens, 1,090  Ditto, Playing, Packs, 3,410  Copper and Brass, manufactured, Dollars, 107,030  Coaches, and other Carriages, do. 23,285  Flour, Barrels, 1,156,248  Fish, dried or smoked, Quintals, 440,954  Ditto, pickled, Barrels, 75,819  Ditto, do. Kees, 13,229  Furniture, Household, Dollars, 92,343  Flaxseed, Busheis, 155,358  Flax, Pounds, 7,482  Gun-Powder, do. 212,918  Ginseng, do. 201,910  Hats, Dollars, 31,163  Hams and Bacon, Pounds, 1,588,267  Hair Powder, do. 12,542  Hops, do. 60,866  Hemp, Cwt. 4,310  Hides, Raw, Number, 953  Horned Cattle, do. 9,039  Horses, do. 6,607  Hogs, do. 5,501  Iron Pig, Tons, 535  Ditto, Bar, do. 100  Ditto, Castings, Dollars, 21,106  Ditto, Manufactured, and Steel, do. 317,825  Indigo, Pounds, 493,220  Laud, do. 1,958,400  Leather, do. 123,215  Lead, do. 241,978  Meal, Rye, Busheis, 33,292  Ditto, Indian, do. 256,816  Ditto, Buckwheat, do. 3,260  Ditto, Oat, do. 2,012  Mustard, Pounds, 2,012  Molasses, Gallons, 56,959  Mules, Number, 1,003  Medicinal Drugs, Dollars, 15,037  Merchandize, and all articles not enumerated, do. 14,906,081  Oil, Linseed, Gallons, 9,099  Ditto, Spermaceti, do. 28,470  Ditto, Whale and other Fish, do. 379,976  Oats, Busheis, 70,778  Pease, do. 90,825  Pork, Barrels, 78,239  Pitch, do. 5,091  Potatoes, Busheis, 80,798  Poultry, Dozens, 6,683  Rice, Tierces, 79,822  Rye, Busheis, 2,492  Rosin, Barrels, 3,189  Spirits, Foreign, Gallons, 507,256  Ditto, Domestic from Foreign produce, do. 747,939  Ditto, Domestic from Domestic produce, do. 58,533  Shoes and Slippers, Pairs, 59,432  Skins and Furs, Dollars, 216,030  Saddlery, do. 14,130  Silk, Raw, Pounds, 7,735  Starch, do. 1,789,302  Soap, do. 61,061,830  Sugar, Brown and other Clayed, do. 118,468  Ditto, Refined, Number, 12,157  Sheep, Cwt. 1,121  Ship Stuff, Busheis, 42,832  Salt, Pounds, 43,161  Snuff, do. 5,422,144  Spices, Pepper, do. 52,724  Ditto, Pimento, Dollars, 120,021  Ditto, All other, Pounds, 233,591  Tobacco, Manufactured, Hogheads, 77,721  Ditto, Unmanufactured, Pounds, 32,863  Tallow, Barrels, 37,497  Tar, do. 38,764  Turpentine, Gallons, 8,990  Ditto, Spirits, Pounds, 389,263  Tea, Bohea,  
  Tea, Souchong, do. 618,512  Ditto, Hyson, do. 613,583  Ditto, Other Green, do. 276,380  Wine, Barrels, 280,281  Whalebone, Pounds, 80,334  Wax, do. 223,912  Wines, Madeira, Gallons, 35,911  Ditto, All other, do. 1,248,315  Ditto, Bottled, Dozens, 42,883  Wood, Staves, and Heading, Number, 29,808,430  Ditto, Shingles, do. 32,110,413  Ditto, Hoops, and Poles, do. 3,831,809  Ditto, Boards, Plank, &c. Feet, 80,877,657  Ditto, Timber, Tons, 10,222  Ditto, All other, and Lumber, Dollars, 102,751  Ditto, Oak Bark, and other Dye, do. 100,601  Ditto, All Manufactures of, do. 151,837  
A SUMMARY of the Value and Destination of the EXPORTS of the United States, agreeably to the above Statement.
  To Russia, 73,721  Prussia, 150,920 73,721  Sweden, 13,037 150,920  Swedish West Indies, 252,219 275,256  Denmark, 638,911  Danish West Indies, 1,082,574 1,721,485  United Netherlands, 3,051,480  Dutch West Indies and American Colonies, 915,378 5,966,858  England, Man, and Berwick, 13,086,494  Scotland, 2,063,253  Ireland, 849,583  Gibraltar, 383,088  Guernsey, Jersey Sark, and Alderney, 91,320  British East Indies, 83,489  West Indies, 6,689,490  American Colonies, 578,922  Newfoundland, 107,945 22,925,091  Imperial ports of Austrian Netherlands and Germany, 121,742 421,742  Hamburg, Bremen, &c. 6,107,750 6,107,750  France, 7,611,287  French West Indies, 6,740,889  Bourbon and Mauritius, 153,261 11,475,437  Spain, 2,020,115  Teneriffe and the other Canaries, 184,442  Honduras, Campeachy, and Molquito shore, 32,062  Spanish West Indies, 5,777,685  Floridas and Louiiana, 2,075,614  Other Spanish American Colonies, 237,941 11,227,859  Portugal, 1,541,085  Madeira, 481,053  Fayal and the other Azores, 42,234  Cape de Verds, 95,268  Coast of Brazil, 1,041 2,160,701  Italy, 2,423,985  Morocco, and Barbary States, 68,932  Cape of Good Hope, 240,285  China and East Indies, (generally,) 877,207  West Indies, ditto, 1,261,122  Europe, ditto, 316,023  Africa, ditto, 407,053  North West Coast and South Seas, 160,707  Total, 71,957,144  
A SUMMARY of the Value of the EXPORTS from each State.
  From New Hampshire, 565,394  Vermont, 31,479  Massachusetts, 18,492,632  Rhode Island, 2,433,363  Connecticut, 1,606,809  New York, 13,792,376  New Jersey, 26,227  Pennsylvania, 12,877,475  Delaware, 410,534  Maryland, 8,006,290  Virginia, 4,660,361  North Carolina, 659,390  South Carolina, 10,639,365  Georgia, 1,854,951  Kentucky, 626,673  Territory of the United States, 443,955  Total, 71,957,144  
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Register's Office, 13th January, 1803, JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
United States, district of Columbia, County of Washington, to wit:
In Chancery, January, 1803.
Thomas Law, Complainant. versus, James Piercy, Junr. James Ray, Samuel Treat, James Piercy, senr. & Amariah Frost. Defendants.
THE Bill states that the defendant James Piercy, Junr. being indebted to the Complainant in a large sum of money, in said Bill, specified in order to secure the repayment thereof mortgaged certain property specified in said Bill to the complainant, and that afterwards the complainant at the request of the said defendant, James Piercy, Junr. advanced to him another large sum of money also specified in the bill, to secure the repayment thereof; and also for other purposes the said defendant James Piercy, Junr. mortgaged certain other property likewise specified in said Bill to the complainant, one James Ray and a certain Daniel Carroll; That the said Daniel Carroll hath no interest in the property in the said Bill mentioned deed designated, he having been paid the amount that was to be secured by the said Deed. That the complainant relying upon the security contained in the said mortgages became security for the said Piercy for large amounts, for which the said complainant was sued, and had to pay, and that he as lent, advanced, and paid away for the said Defendant James Piercy, Junr. other large sums of money under the impression of his being secured by the said mortgages. That the said Piercy, Junr. in order to defraud the complainant charged the said property designated in the said mort-
gages before mentioned, by mortgage to the said Defendants James Ray, Samuel Treat, James Piercy, senr. and Amariah Frost. The bill further states that all the defendants named in this refile out of the District of Columbia and out of the Jurisdiction of this Court.
The object of this bill is to foreclose the equity of redemption of the said property relating to the said defendant James Piercy, Junr. or in the other defendants or any of them, or any other person.
The bill states that the said James Piercy, Junr. in order to defraud his creditors, ran away from the county of Washington, and now resides in Portsmouth, Virginia, that Samuel Treat resides there also, that James Ray resides in the city of Annapolis, in the state of Maryland, probably in jail, that James Piercy, senr. resides, and always has resided in the kingdom of Great Britain, and that Amariah Frost resides in the city of Washington.
It is on the complainant's motion ordered that he procure a copy of this order to be inserted once a week in each of three successive weeks, in the National Intelligencer, and Washington Federalist, before the first day of March next ensuing, to the end that the said James Piercy, Junr. James Ray, Samuel Treat, and James Piercy, senr. four of the defendants above named, and all other persons (if any there be) interested in the premises, may have notice of the complainant's application, and of the object of his said bill, and that the said defendants may be warned to appear in person, or by solicitor, on or before the fourth Monday in July next ensuing, to show cause (if any they can) why a decree as prayed for in and by the said bill, should not be made.
By order,
BRIGHAM FORREST, Clerk.

City Hotel, BROADWAY NEW-YORK.
THE Subscriber most respectfully informs his friends and the public, that the above Hotel will be opened on the first of May ensuing, when their patronage is earnestly solicited. He avails himself of this opportunity to return his sincere and grateful thanks to those societies, parties, and gentlemen, who have given him their support, and assures them that a continuance of their favors will be a stimulus to future exertions to please; and that the utmost attention shall be given for their comfort and accommodation.
Boarding may be had by the day, week, month, or year. Families travelling, maybe elegantly accommodated with lodging and fitting rooms; and, if preferred, have dinner &c. in their apartments.
The Hotel being so well known, it is almost useless to say, that it is situated in one of the most healthy and pleasant parts of the city; commanding an extensive view in every direction, not only of the city itself, but also of the Narrows, the North and East Rivers, the state of New-Jersey, York and Long-Island &c. &c.
A handsome coffee-room will be fitted up in the principal story; where gentlemen may have tea, coffee, chocolate, soups, and refreshments in general, at the shortest notice. All the leading newspapers in the union, will be regularly taken in.
Public dinners and suppers in a plain or elegant style either for large or small parties. Also, beef steaks, oysters, &c. regularly furnished. An ordinary every day at half past a o'clock, by the public's obedient servant,
JOHN LOVETT.
N. B. Rooms to let by the month or year.
April 21. 1803. eptf.
FOR SALE.
A two-story frame House, situated on New Jersey Avenue,
SQUARE six hundred and ninety, near the Capitol. It is very convenient for many kinds of business, having a neat shop with a large bow window, and five rooms besides, all private. It is at present occupied by Mr. Thos. Carpenter, master Taylor. For terms apply to
JOHN MINCHIN.
Jan. 19. 6t.
The George Town and Annapolis STAGE,
WILL commence on the first Monday in October next to run three times a week; leave Annapolis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and return from George Town every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday—Fare, and allowance as usual.
JOSEPH SEMMES, JOHN SMITH.
This is intended to accommodate such gentlemen and ladies as are going to and from Frederick and Harper's Town.
October 11th, 1802. tf.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
THAT elegant three story Brick House, on the corner of Falls & Frederick Street in George Town, lately occupied by Mr. Picton.
Likewise,
THE two well finished three story BRID HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mr. Samuel H. Smith, Printer, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to
GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town.
Geo. Town, Oct. 20. tf.
To Rent on moderate terms,
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE on South Capitol Street—in front is a large floor completely fitted up for the wet and dry goods business, with a Parlor adjoining, which may be used separate from the House, and leave sufficient room for the accommodation of a private family—a kitchen with servants room over—with a small smoke House, adjoining—three flat stable and included garden. Enquire of Mr. CHARLES VARDEN, New Jersey Avenue, or on the premises, of
THOMAS JONES
Nov. 25.
Thomas Carpenter, TAYLOR.
HAS received a very handsome assortment of goods, consisting of superfine cloths, cassimere and coatings of all colours.
Patent water proof Cloths,
Silk and woolen Molekins, Tailmettes, velveteens, &c. of superior quality. From which, and an acquisition of the newest fashions and the best workmen, he can assure whatever commanded.
Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square, and New Jersey Avenue, about eight houses from Capitol Square.
Dec. 1, 1802. tf.
TO LET,
And be entered upon immediately, three well finished BRICK HOUSES,
NEARLY opposite Morin's Tavern, on Twelfth Street very near Pennsylvania Avenue, built for the WASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY.
The Houses will be rented on very reasonable terms.
Apply to THOMAS CARPENTER near the President's Square. eptf.
Dec. 18.
I wish to Rent a Warehouse
and Wharf on Square 472, and two Houses on Square 501. The wharf is situated in a central part of the City, most advantageous for the reception and sale of Lumber, the Warehouse is a commodious three story House with a garrat, the whole length of the house, it is conveniently divided for storing goods of any kind, and has several rooms with fire places. The Houses on Square 501 consist of a brick house with a garden newly paled in and a framed wood house near to it. The whole or any part of the above property will be let on reasonable terms.
ROBERT BRENT.
Jan. 12. ep2w
Members of Congress, Travellers, and those gentlemen whose business call them to the City of Washington, are respectfully informed that the subscriber has established the
UNION TAVERN WASHINGTON
HOTEL, On Pennsylvania Avenue, first house east of the President's, and one mile from the Capitol.
THERE is a pavement all the way, and the accommodation are equal to any in the United States, having thirty rooms fitted up in an elegant manner. Also, a large Coffee Room, 34 feet by 22—and a room over the same, now finishing, convenient for the reception of any public meeting, with a pleasant view of the Potomac and the surrounding country. All the principal newspapers in the Union are taken and regularly filed.
WILLIAM LOVETT.
N. B.—To Let, a coach and single horse
Nov. 26. 3m.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the court of chancery of Maryland, the subscribers will expose to Public Sale, on Friday the fourth day of February next, on the premises, all that tract or parcel of land called Harrison's Security, lying in Anne Arundel county, containing 419 1-2 acres, whereon Mr. William Davidson lately resided. This land lies on West river, and is thereon an excellent dwelling-house and all necessary out houses, and three small dwelling-houses now occupied by tenants. The farm is very highly improved, and the soil well adapted for the growth of Indian corn and wheat. The situation is remarkable for its convenience to fish, oysters, and wild fowl of every kind.
The terms of sale of the above tract of land are, that the purchaser shall pay one fourth part of the purchase money on the ratification of the sale by the chancellor, giving bond with approved security to pay one third of the balance in three months, one other third in six months, and the residue in nine months from the day of sale, with interest from the said day of sale.
The subscribers will also expose to public sale, on Wednesday the ninth day of February next, at Mr. Rhodes's tavern, in the City of Washington, sundry lots or parcels of ground in the said city, in the following squares, to wit: parts of squares No. 212, 213, 214, 215, 220, 222, 223, 251, 252, 281, 282, 283, 285, 287, 316, 340, 341, 342, 367, 368, 372, 373, being in the whole 113 lots. The lots or parcels of ground offered for sale in the above squares have been subdivided into convenient building lots, and the whole of them lie to the north-east of the president's square, and some of them bind on the said square.
The terms of sale of the above lots or parcels of ground are, good & reliable notes, with approved endorser, one third of the purchase money payable in sixty days, one other third in ninety days, and the residue in one hundred and twenty days from the day of sale with legal interest from the said day of sale.
The whole of the foregoing property having been mortgaged by William Davidson to William Campbell, (which has since been assigned to Thomas Snowden,) is offered for sale for the purpose of raising the sum for which it was mortgaged, with interest.
Upon payment of the whole purchase money the subscribers are authorised to execute deeds for the property sold.
HENRY H. CHAPMAN, TH. HARRIS, Jan. } Trustees.
Jan. 17. 1803.
MARIE ANNE PIC,
Respectfully inform her customers, that she has received a new supply to her extensive assortment of
MILLENERY GOODS,
AMONG WHICH ARE. Cropt, Bruah, and a-la-grecque Wigs, ornamented with Combs and Bandeaux Sultan Turbans, Draperie, Shoes of new color, embroidered & plain Ridicules of the newest form Swiss Mantoux Gloves, embroidered with gold and silver Ostrich & other feathers of the newest fashion Gentlemen's fur gloves and other sorts Silk Stockings Satin and crape for dresses Silk great coats Muff and Tippets Bandeaux a-la-minerva Flower diadems Perfumery of all kinds Socks Childrens toys Velvet bonnets, and Hats of the newest fashion Lace cap Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. &c.
Jan. 19. 3t.
Fifty Dollars Reward
RAN AWAY from the subscriber some time in June 1800, a negro woman named Rynar about 25 or 30 years old, about five feet high, dark complexion, speaks good English, and is very artful. Rynar is a very good cook, and fows with her needle equal to most women—Rynar was raised by Mr. Debut and sold from that estate to Mr. Robertson, and he sold her to Mr. Ben. Sothorn, who sold her to me—It is likely she has fears on her back, as she has been severely whipped, has a husband who is known by the name of free Joe or Joe Wood—He very often works in the city of Washington; and it is likely Rynar is near that place. Rynar has a sister very like herself who was set free and lives with Mr. Addison near Grub town—Rynar is sometimes in the neighborhood of Mr. Samuel Molton's in Charles county who has her brother. The above reward will be paid to any person that will lodge said negro in any jail and give information to Mr. J. B. Dent of Charles county, or Mr. Joseph Turner of Port Tobacco who will give information thereof to me by a letter directed to Messrs. Haile and Sims Union Courthouse South Carolina, and the money paid as soon as I can get her and take her out of jail.
JOHN S. SIMS.
P. S. Mr. J. B. Dent has power to Sell her for me.
Jan. 17 1803. 3t.
FOR SALE,
Or would be exchanged for a woman
house servant that does not breed,
A likely Negro Woman & Child—
THE Child a boy two years old, the mother has been chiefly used to house service, and is an excellent washerwoman. The present owner has no need for her breeding, which is inconvenient in a family—Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 29. tf.
IMPORTANT DISCOVERY
Of extracting pure, wholesome, and fresh water from the salt water of the Ocean, by means of evaporation and condensation—
WITH a new and useful improvement in the carburetted of a vessel for working said machine without any additional expense for fuel, and supplies at sea a sufficiency of fresh water for the ship's use. Invented by SIMEON ROUSE, and by him assigned to JOHN LAMB, who has obtained a Patent from the United States, signed by the President the first day of January 1803.
Many gentlemen have examined the drawing and description of the said machine, and are firmly of opinion that it is of the utmost importance, and will be highly beneficial to all nations forever hereafter. It is understood the Patentee will shortly procure the machine (complete) on board one of our National ships (or some other) for satisfactory experiment, when the terms of Vending will be made known and published in the several sea ports in the United States.
The Inventor and Patentee are citizens of the state of New York
Printers (friendly to the public good) will publish the above if they please. Jan. 6. 6t.
TIMBER
Wanted for cash on delivery.
The Directors for building a Bridge over the Eastern Branch, at the City of Washington, will contract for timber of the following kinds and scantlings, viz:
  80 pieces white oak 34ft long to be 14 in. by 14 200 do 42 8 by 10   400 do 22 8 by 10   80 piles do 18 14 14   20 do do 20 14 14   20 do do 30 15 15   32 do do 23 14 14   40 do do 18 4 14   60 do do 40 5 15   36 do do 26 14 14   40 pcs. white } 38 12 12   or blk. oak }   80 do do 24 12 13   80 do do 12 12 13   480 pcs. w. oak 10 5 7   480 do do 12 5 7 
The piles will be required square only 15 feet from the butts, and may taper to 10 inches square at the small end.
The timber must be cut before the first of March, and delivered in April. Proposals for contracts will be received until the 25th day of January next.
by WM. BRENT, Secy.
Dec. 29. ept25f.
170,038 Acres of Land.
THIS body of land, in one entire and inclusive survey, is offered for sale to any individual or company, who may incline to purchase for the purposes of settlement, and emigration. It is situated in the state of Virginia, on the Great Kenawha River, Montgomery county, and is distinguished by the name of "The Great Bent of the Kenawha," being intersected by the Piney river, Great and Little Bluehone rivers, Coal river, and nyandot river, as also by numerous other creeks and waters, running into said rivers. Numerous mill-sites, inexhaustible bodies of coal, and great appearances of ores, metals, salt springs and salt licks, are to be found on this tract, besides which, sugar may be made thereon to any amount, the sugar rearing being in almost every part.
For fertility of soil, growth of timber, fitness for cultivation, salubrity of climate, and natural advantages, this body of land stands unrivalled by any tract of equal quantity in Western America; it will be submitted for sale to an entire purchaser, until the first day of June next, on very advantageous terms; after which, it cannot be disposed of at any price the present proprietor being compelled to a division thereof. An indispensible title will be given, and for further particulars, as to terms of sale and payment, enquire of JOHN BECKLEY, Esq. Clerk to the House of Representatives of the United States, at the city of Washington. November 1, 1802. tf.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cassimere, Silk floriotine, Black and fancy silk molekin velvet, white & figured Marfelles, Swandowns, Toillinettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coating, &c.
With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season.
N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion.
New Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 3, 1802. tf.
Notice is hereby given to the
Creditors of WASHINGTON POWLE, a Bankrupt, that a final certificate of discharge will be granted to him at Stille's Hotel, on Monday, the 7th of February next, between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock, A. M. by the Judge who issued the commission, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary by the said creditors, or some of them. By order of the Judge. JOHN C. DENT, Clerk to the Commissioners. Washington, Jan. 24. ept7f.
TO BE RENTED,
And possession given the first day of
January next—
THE House and Farm that WILLIAM WALTER WILLIAMS now occupies on the road leading from Alexandria to Leesburg—the buildings are calculated for a store and tavern. It is about 20 miles from Alexandria, and about two miles above Cold Coleman. For terms apply to the subscriber, living in Montgomery county Maryland, near the mouth of Seneca. December 29. HAR. LANE. ep4w.
DOCTOR FENDALL.
Having just arrived in the City of Washington, takes the liberty to intimate to the inhabitants of the City of Washington, George Town, and their vicinage, that he means to exercise his skill in the line of his profession for a few weeks, and may be found with Mr. Stille's Hotel.
The Doctor's knowledge of the natural history of the human teeth—their adjacent parts, and the disorders to which they are liable, acquired by studious attention, unconnected study, and experience of an extensive and successful practice for upwards of twenty eight years, will, he hopes, entitle him to the confidence of all those who wish to employ him. He fondly flatters himself he has it happily in his power to appeal without fear to such as have been his patients in the states of Maryland, Virginia, &c. for that degree of reputation which his conduct as a dentist has merited, and given him just claim to. The doctor hopes at least he is considered as entitled to the highest grade among those of his profession in this country.
The Doctor entreats leave to offer to the public his Columbian anti scorbutic Dentifrice for preserving the teeth, gums, sockets, &c. a dentifrice infinitely superior (he thinks) both in elegance and efficacy, to any thing hitherto used for the teeth and gums. It renders the breath sweet and agreeable, is a powerful anti scorbutic, and free from any corrosive quality whatever. No family, and especially where there are children, should be without this excellent and valuable preparation, which the doctor FENDALL avers to be productive not only of those effects and consequences as a sovereign Dentifrice and remedy for the disorders of the teeth and gums, but will also prevent them.
This admirable dentifrice is still to be had (only) by Doctor FENDALL at the moderate price of one dollar a pot with directions. Jan. 12. tf.
The Dey of Algiers,
This beautiful native Arabian Horse,
IS NOW FOR SALE.
The proof of his age and origin may be inspected, and the noble animal himself may be seen, by applying to Charles C. Jones at his farm, seven miles from this town: he is young, healthy, and in fine spirits, and condition, and the trial of last season, (the only one he has stood in this part of the world) proves him a sure foal getter. As to his form, let those judge who are inclined to purchase.
The best judges have pronounced him perfect; he is co or is white; he is of full stature for his age, measuring exactly 14 hands 2 and 2 1/2 inches. As if not sold, he will be advertised to cover on the 1st February. I cannot receive propositions after that day. JOHN MASON. George Town December 22, 1802. ep4w.
FOR SALE
By Edgar Patterson,
GEORGE TOWN.
BEST old London Particular Madeira Wine, Sherry, ditto. 4th proof Cognac Brandy, ditto. 1st Proof Bordeaux Ditto, ditto. Cherry Bounce, ditto. Wine and cyder Vinegars, ditto. Sugar House Molasses, ditto. Spermaceti Oil, ditto. Spanish Segars of a very superior quality, ditto. East India, ditto. Hyson, Young Hyson & Hyson skin Teas, ditto. Loaf, Lump and Brown Sugars, ditto. Green and white coffee, ditto. American Cheeke of superior quality, ditto. Raisins and Lemmons, ditto. Rice and Chocolate, ditto. Pearl and common Barley, ditto. Oat Meal and Sago, ditto. Spermaceti, Wax, and Tallow Candles, ditto. Brown Soap, by the box only, ditto. Demijohns, Liquor Cales, &c. &c. ditto. Dec. 23d. ep3w.
The Subscriber has for sale,
London particular Madeira
Wine, in pipes and quarter casks; West-India Rum in hds. and barrels; Brown Sugar of excellent quality; and 55 bbls. of Cargo Beef. WM. BRENT. Washington, Nov. 12. tf.
WANTED,
A place in a Store, or any other busi-
ness, as a Clerk or Steward,
TO a private or public gentleman, who can be well recommended. The wages required will be moderate until he is found agreeable to whom he may be employed. A line addressed to F. M. and left at the office of the National Intelligencer, will be gratefully received. Washington City, Jan 19 1803. 3t.
A few hundred weight of
Baltimore manufactured loaf Sugar, and a parcel of Seine Twine, of a very superior quality, just received and for sale by STEUART & BEALL. N. B. They have on hand, French, Peach, and Apple Brandy, Whiskey, Tar and Flour by the barrel, a large supply of Salt and Powder of Paris, and Siam. Jan. 17, 1803. eptm.
Little River Turnpike Road.
IT is requested by the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Road, that the Stockholders of the Company do pay to the Treasurer of the Company, William Hartshorne, Ten Dollars upon each share held by them in the said Company, on or before the fifth day of February next. James Keith, President. J. T. Richetts, } Directors. Leven Powell, } Geo. Gilpin, } Alexandria, Jan. 24. 4p.
THE FEDERALIST.
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE BY
RAPINE, COARAD & Co.
A new and corrected edition of the FEDERALIST, In two handsome volumes octavo, neatly bound and lettered.
The merits of this work are so well known, that it is thought unnecessary to say any thing in its favour. They will, however, presume to say, that in point of paper, print and binding, it is equalled by few publications, either in this, or any other country.
Also, for sale as above,
The Medical Repository, and Review of American Publications on Medicine, Surgery, and the auxiliary branches of Philosophy, in five vols. conducted by Doctors Mitchell and Miller, of New-York. This work is continued to be published in quarterly yearly numbers, four of which make a volume, and are regularly received immediately after they are published.
At the same place may be had,
The American Review and Literary Journal, publishing at New-York January 21, 1803. ep2w.
THEO. HOLT
Has for sale, at his Nursery Garden,
Eastern Branch,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS,
Which he has imported from London, per Capt. Sheppard, from Norfolk, and others of his own sowing—consisting of
 PRAME PERS