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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. IV.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCCXC.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
CONGRESS.
House of Representatives.
FRIDAY, Nov. 18.
Debate on the bill fixing the SALARIES of certain Officers therein mentioned.
(Continued.)
MR. SANFORD laid the information imparted by the gentleman from Virginia had enabled him to give a correct vote on this subject; before he did which he should trouble the House with a few observations. His ill state of health had not permitted him to attend to the progress of the bill before the committee, and when he before rose he was new to the subject. But from the remarks which had dropped from different gentlemen in the course of this debate he had found no reasons that satisfied his mind of the propriety of a reduction of the salaries of the officers contemplated in this bill. He, on the contrary, believed those salaries were at present full low enough. It was a maxim with him, unless good reasons were offered for the reduction of salaries, to be in favor of continuing them; and no such reasons had he heard. It had been stated by a gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Clay) that the wages of a member of that House amounted only to about the rate of 800 dollars a year: that statement was incorrect; calculating for the year at the rate per diem they would amount to about 2,100 dollars a year, and in the case of members, living remote from the seat of government, to about 2,500 dollars. He would ask the House to recollect the difference between his services, and those of a head of a department; and yet he received more than half of the compensation made to the highest officers under the government, excepting the President and Vice President. Mr. S. said he was clearly of opinion, for these and other reasons, that the salaries should continue to stand as they then did.
MR. SKINNER rose, and made some preliminary remarks not distinctly heard. He then said, his opinion was that this place was more expensive than any within the United States. Comparing the expenses here with those in the East wing of the continent, they bore no proportion. Gentlemen say these are war salaries; and is there not now a state of war in Europe? Would it then be wise, when these salaries were formed under circumstances arising out of war, to reduce them at the commencement of another war before its effects are known? He drew, in his mind, a distinction between increasing salaries, and continuing them after such increase. At the time these salaries were increased, it had been stated as a reason for the increase that we were about removing the seat of government to this place; but he believed it had been opposed on this ground, that it would be best to wait until the government was removed, when, being here, the necessary expenses could be better ascertained.
Much has been said of economy. Mr. Skinner said he had never been for fixing the compensation of officers so low as not to admit the highest talents. True economy, in his opinion, consisted in saving unnecessary expenses; and this would be effected by filling the best offices of the government with the best men in the union. Let it be recollected too that these officers have been arraigned before the public until the weapons of slander had broken harmless at their feet. Was this a time to reduce their compensations? Such a measure would surely be most indiscreet, as it might produce an impression of demerit on their part. It would also be an act of ingratitude to the people. Mr. Skinner stated his belief, that, so far as related to his constituents, the present salaries were deemed no greater than the officers merited, and not more than sufficient to support them. He said he was against continuing useless systems that involved expense; but he said he was one of the last to reduce the salary annexed to an office of the first importance. He had never been in the habit of contemplating a deduction of these salaries, or of relying upon the patriotism of officers. He believed the best way was to give salaries to the public officers that would enable them to live comfortably. Suppose the patriotism of the gentlemen now in office should not induce them to continue in place at reduced compensations, would we be able to select men of the first talents to supply the vacancy? He did not believe they would. He
should, therefore, vote for the highest sum.
The question was then taken on filling the blank with 5,000 dollars, and carried—Ayes 78.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph the blank respecting the salary of the Secretary of the Treasury was filled with 5,000 dollars.
Mr. J. Randolph then moved to fill the blank respecting the salary of the Secretary of War with 4,500 dollars, which was carried—Ayes 75—as was a similar motion respecting the Secretary of the Navy with the same sum.
On a motion to fill the blank respecting the Attorney General with 3,000 dollars, Mr. J. Clay asked for information; the reasons in favor of the salaries allowed to the other officers, did not, in his opinion, hold good in this case. He moved to fill the blank with 2,000 dollars.
MR. J. RANDOLPH. The gentleman from Pennsylvania asks for information, and professes ignorance of the duties of the attorney general. I believe those duties are prescribed by law. As to his compensation, the first act passed under this government, gave him 1500 dollars. In 1792, 400 dollars were added; and in 1797, 500 dollars more were added, making in the whole 2,400 dollars. By the act of March 1799, this salary, with the others, was raised to 3,000 dollars. It appears to me that these progressive additions made to the original salary of this officer, furnish a proof that it has heretofore been too low. The gentleman proposes to make the salary 2,000 dollars; when before the passage of the act of March 1799, it was 2,400 dollars. In my turn let me ask the gentleman from Pennsylvania, and it is the first enquiry I have made of him, his reasons for reducing this salary below that fixed previously to 1799? I understand him as willing to put the salaries generally on the same footing on which they stood before the passage of the act of 1799. This salary was then 2,400 dollars; it then was increased with the rest, and having been increased proportionally with them is a reason with me that it is not exorbitant and does not require diminution. I have no other reason to offer. The gentleman asks if the important officers at the head of the state and treasury departments receive only 5,000 dollars, why give 3,000 dollars to an inferior officer. For the plainest reason on earth. We must give him a salary that will enable him to live in a comfortable manner. I agree with the gentleman, if we were to remunerate our officers in the ratio of their merits, and were to give the comptroller 3,000 dollars, we ought to give to the head of the department at least 50,000 dollars—I speak as to the offices, not as to the men that fill them. But this is impossible. It is, however, proper that every man should live in some style; however we may reason on this point, the feelings of men will decide it. This is my reason for giving the attorney general 3,000 dollars. If I am asked, why give our clerk 2000, or his chief clerk 1,300 dollars, I have no other reason. There is no doubt, if we give our door keeper 800 dollars, 5,000 dollars is not competent to the secretary of state; but it is necessary, nevertheless, to give our door keeper enough to live on, that we may insure his daily faithful services.
While I am up, I will take the opportunity of making an explanation, which will show how far I have been misunderstood by the gentleman from Pennsylvania. I did not state, as represented by him, that the contingent expenses of the departments were profligate, or that any reform could be made in them. But I went over the list to show that, if the object of gentlemen really was to make a saving of the public money, it was in them that it was to be made, and not in the salaries of particular officers. I stated that in the department of the treasury, whose whole expenses are 190,000 dollars, it was idle to attempt an economical reform by curtailing a few salaries. I could not have stated that I considered the departments as conducted with profligacy, for I do not believe it.
I also stated that gentlemen who wished to save money should resort to the marine and military departments, and that they were the two great links of nations; but I did not state that they were the links of this nation. Did the gentleman ever hear of a nation ruined by its civil list? I do not, however, mean to say that abuses should be tolerated in the civil list; but that in great pecuniary reforms, we ought to begin
with the marine, the army, diplomatic expenses, and then come to the civil list, thus embracing a full enquiry into the expenditures of the government.
MR. SKINNER said he was for continuing the salaries as they stood. If he were disposed at all to alter them, he should be in favor of railing that of the attorney general. The reason at first, assigned for the smallness of the salary of this officer was the residence of the government at a commercial city, where he could discharge the duties of his office without sacrificing his professional pursuits. This reason had ceased.
MR. J. CLAY merely rose to answer one question of the gentleman from Virginia, who had asked why he was in favor of reducing this salary—Simply, because the services rendered by the officer were more than adequately compensated.
MR. NICHOLSON observed that the gentleman from Pennsylvania was mistaken in saying that the attorney general was more than compensated for his services. Mr. N. could not say, with precision, what these services were. But he knew that there was scarcely a law in relation to the revenue that did not come under the view of this officer for his advice and opinion. He knew that he was frequently called upon by the heads of the departments for his opinion of the construction of laws. He was also a member of the Cabinet, and was bound to give an opinion in writing to the President, whenever required. It was, therefore, absolutely necessary that this officer should be a man of the first talents and integrity. Mr. N. was of opinion that he ought to be a man of equal talents and integrity with those at the head of the departments. Not however being obliged to relinquish all professional pursuits, it was not necessary that he should have an equal salary with them.
For some time it had been the practice of the government to compensate the attorney general for extra services. For such services, performed under the British treaty he had been allowed 600 dollars. His salary, with this additional compensation, had never been heretofore considered as more than sufficient. It was true that his duties were not so arduous as those of the heads of the state and treasury departments, but they require equal talents and integrity; and if the officer should be brought from a distance, he ought to be enabled to live comfortably.
MR. GODDARD asked if the 600 dollars, alluded to by the gentleman from Maryland, did not make part of the salary of 3,000 dollars given the attorney general, although the services for which the 600 dollars were allowed were at an end.
MR. NICHOLSON replied that the gentleman was mistaken. The attorney general had received 3,600 dollars since the year 1799, when the salary was raised to 3,000 dollars.
MR. GODDARD said he considered the augmentation of the salary from 2,400 to 3,000 dollars as having arisen from the temporary duties of that officer, which augmentation was made by a temporary law.
MR. NICHOLSON. By an act passed in 1797, an additional compensation of 600 dollars was allowed this officer. In 1799 his salary was fixed at 3,000 dollars. He accordingly received thereafter 3,600 dollars, until his temporary duties under the English convention were completed.
The question to fill the blank with 3,000 dollars was then carried in the affirmative—Ayes 69—Noes 30.
The remaining blanks in the bill were thereupon filled, as we have already stated.
MONDAY November 21.
Debate on the passage of the Bill.
MR. TAGGART.—Mr. Speaker, I rise for the purpose of stating some reasons for the vote which it is probable I shall give on the passing of the bill now before the House. I feel no hostility to the principle of the bill in general. I am not certain that any of the specific sums contemplated as salaries are too high. With the official duties of several of the departments I am unacquainted; and therefore consider myself as not being a competent judge. With respect to some of them however, when we bring into view the great importance of the trust to the United States, the high responsibility of the respective officers, and the talents necessary for the prompt discharge of the duties, I am persuaded the salaries are not too high. This I view to be particularly the case with the secretaries of
state and of the treasury. I believe, Sir, that where an office is of such high trust and responsibility as to require men of the first characters for talents and integrity to fill it, it is the truest economy for government to give such encouragement as shall be adequate to the calling forth of those talents. Though the time has been in our country (and possibly may again arrive) when there was a loud call upon the patriotism of individuals to make important sacrifices both of their own property and ease for the public good; yet in a time of profound peace and national prosperity—when we are blessed with a regular government—a productive revenue—and a full treasury, adequate to all necessary expenses, for a man to abandon the superintendence of his domestic concerns; and, for a great proportion of his time, the comforts of domestic life—and, as is frequently the case, the emoluments of a lucrative profession, and embark in the public service without an adequate compensation, is a species of sacrifice which the public has no right to expect from individuals. I make no doubt but the highest departments of state may be filled for a less sum than the one contemplated in this bill. But to starve the departments by rendering the salaries inadequate to the calling forth the first talents in the nation, is the way to have them either filled with men unequal to the trust, or to force worthy men, who have it at their option to follow other honorable and lucrative employments, frequently to abandon the public service, thereby exposing the department to such frequent changes and resignations as must be highly injurious to the public. By saving in this way three or four thousand dollars we may run the hazard of losing millions, by having the business into inexperienced and unskillful hands, while, had an adequate compensation been allowed, the man of real talents and integrity would have felt an honest pride in continuing in the public service, and discharging the duties of his office with promptness and fidelity. Some have in this House spoken warmly of the merits of the gentlemen who fill the respective departments. I have no disposition to detract from their merits. But I apprehend, Mr. Speaker, that this is not a principle which ought to have the least influence in fixing the quantum of salaries for the several departments; and I trust it is not the motive with any gentleman on this floor. Perhaps their departments never have been, and never will be filled by men to whom every member of this House has an equal esteem. Perhaps there never either was or will be a time when, if the members of this House were to consult their own feelings of personal attachment, they would not, some of them at least, be led to make a discrimination in the several heads of departments. But the feelings of private esteem and friendship ought, in my opinion, to have no influence whatever in fixing the quantum of salaries. The only principles by which, as I apprehend, the House ought to be governed in making the specific appropriation, are the importance of the office itself to the United States, the responsibility of the respective officers, and the talents necessary for the discharge of their high trust. In this view of the subject I do not know that the salaries are too high, and shall not oppose the passing of the bill now before the House. But to the passing of the bill in its present form I still have objections, arising chiefly from the amendment introduced by my colleague from Massachusetts, (Dr. Eustis.) Having formed a high opinion of the candor, and having been several times witness to the accuracy of that gentleman upon the floor of this House, conjecture has been busy in enquiring what could possibly be his motive for introducing, and what possible advantages the bill could receive by being incumbered with the above amendment? If the bill cannot stand on the footing of its own intrinsic merits it ought to be abandoned. Why then shall we attempt in an indirect way to prop it? For myself I can conjecture only two reasons for which a clause of this kind should be introduced. Either it must be adapted to the circumstances of those who were members of this House when the law of 1799 was passed, and who opposed the enacting of that law, to come forward in an indirect manner and practically own that their opposition to that law was wrong. If this is meant, I can certainly have no objection to gentlemen confessing an error; though the confession should be made in an indirect manner. I conclude, however, that this is not the intention, therefore does not the language of the amendment, apparently at least, amount
to this? We have a secret conviction that the law in question is not quite right, but we do not wish to disoblige our friends by lowering the salaries, and we do no more than the majority of both Houses did in 1799, to oblige their friends, and in order to show that we do no worse, we will allude to that law, and make it the basis of the present, thereby making it the scape goat to bear our transgressions. But should this be intended I think it will by no means answer the purpose. Reformation, particularly with regard to salaries, as well as other expenses, was what was called for and expected. It will not satisfy that expectation to say we have done no worse than the Congress of 1799. As I had not at that time, the honor to be a member of this House, and consequently can have no confession to make, and as I feel a willingness that the law should stand upon the footing of its own intrinsic merits independent of the law of 1799, which has already once died a natural death, and after being again revived, is upon the point of expiring, I feel opposed to this amendment. But, Mr. Speaker, I have still a farther objection to it. By means of this amendment the bill, which was before sufficiently plain to the meanest capacity, becomes perplexed, and apparently at least, at variance with itself. The bill now before the House proposes to fix the salaries of certain officers, agreeably to a law of 1799. But this law did not fix the salaries of these officers. It was only a temporary grant for three years. I do not understand that any permanent law was ever made for fixing the salaries of these officers; only the law of 1789, which fixed the salaries of the two secretaries of state and of the treasury at 3,500 dollars each, and the others in proportion. The object of the present bill is to fix permanent salaries. But professedly to fix these upon the principles of a law which did not fix, and never was intended to fix them, appears to me to render the bill completely inconsistent with itself. I humbly conceive therefore that the amendment introduced by my colleague from Massachusetts is not only needless, but tends to destroy the force and consistency of the bill itself; and for these reasons, though not opposed to the general principles of the bill, I cannot in its present form give it my vote.
MR. HASTINGS.—Mr. Speaker, I am one of those who are willing to allow to every public officer a reasonable, just and honorable compensation for his services. I am for annexing to the great and important offices of our government such salaries as shall be sufficient to induce persons of suitable and proper talents to fill them. I am not disposed to pay our public officers grudgingly for their labors—but I think the salaries we propose by this bill to grant are too high.
By the law of 1789, the salaries of Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury were each fixed at three thousand five hundred dollars, and the salary of the Secretary of War, at three thousand dollars, I would ask if these salaries did not then command the first talents of the country? Was not Mr. Jefferson the first Secretary of State under the present government? And did he resign that office because the compensation was insufficient? I believe not. I have never understood that this was the cause of his resignation. As to the first Secretary of the Treasury (General Hamilton) when we consider his great professional talents as a lawyer, and the great profits he might have made by the exercise of those talents (probably to three or four times the amount of his salary as head of the Treasury Department) we cannot think he was surprised at his resignation; it must be more a matter of surprise, that he should have ever accepted of the office; or after having accepted it, that he should have continued in it so long as he did. Did the first Secretary of War, (General Knox) resign because his salary was insufficient? I have never understood that to have been his only reason for resigning—but admitting, that the insufficiency of salaries was the only reason, which induced those gentlemen to resign their offices, I then ask was there any difficulty in finding persons of suitable talent to fill those offices for the same compensations allowed to their predecessors? This I believe will not be pretended. What then were the reasons for augmenting the salaries of those officers in 1799? The reasons have been stated in the course of the debate—a war had been raging in Europe for four or five years; and one of the effects of that war upon this country was to advance the price of provisions and most of the necessaries of

life beyond what perhaps had ever before been known in this country. Flour at that time we are told was sold for fifteen and sixteen dollars a barrel, which is now selling for six and seven dollars. — house rents we are also told were much higher at that time in Philadelphia than at the present time — these are some of the reasons, which I presume then induced the national legislature to increase the salaries of certain officers of the government for a limited time only — the enquiry then is, have the causes which gave rise to the temporary augmentation of salaries in 1799 ceased to exist? If they have, ought not the effect also to cease? I would ask if it costs the heads of departments as much to live in this city now, as it did in Philadelphia in 1799? Are house rents as high, or have they ever been as high in this city, as in Philadelphia? I apprehend it will not be pretended that this now is, or ever has been the case. I have been informed that house rents in most parts of this city, except just in the neighbourhood of the capitol, have (within twelve or eighteen months past) fallen forty or fifty per cent. and that within the same time, rents for houses the nearest to the capitol have fallen from twenty to twenty five per cent. Are provisions as high now in this city, or in Philadelphia, or in any part of the country, as they were in 1799? Is flour now selling for fifteen and sixteen dollars a barrel, and other articles of produce and of the first necessity, in the same proportion? Are the heads of departments, whose salaries we now propose to augment, in a situation, which obliges them to receive and entertain more company in this city than in Philadelphia? At a time then, when the prices of house rent, of provisions and many articles of the first necessity, are reduced from what they were in 1799, some of them probably to nearly their standard prices in 1789, yet in these times of economy, when the cry is to save the public money, we are about to give an instance of our love of economy, by increasing the salaries of certain officers of our government.
One of my colleagues has assigned as one of his reasons for the proposed augmentation of salaries, that a war has recommenced in Europe, and that this war may produce the same effects in this country, in raising the price of produce and articles of the first necessity, which the last war produced. But will it not be prudent and proper for us to wait and know whether the same effects are produced by the present European war, before we undertake to increase salaries? Although my colleague does not now consider the proposed salaries to be too high, yet I find that in 1799, when house-rent and provisions, I apprehend, were much higher than they now are, he voted against the temporary augmentation of salaries — against those salaries which it is now the object of this bill permanently to establish. He says also, that he has not heard any complaints against salaries in that part of Massachusetts, in which he lives. No doubt my colleague is correct: but compare the salaries proposed to be increased by this bill, with the salaries of other persons in the government, with the pay of members of Congress, with the salaries of the highest state officers, and they appear to be enormously high. In Massachusetts the governor has a yearly salary of 2,666 dollars and sixty six cents. The judges of the supreme court, who in holding courts in the several circuits, are obliged to be absent from their families half the year or more, have each a permanent yearly salary something short I believe of 1,200 dollars, except the chief justice, who has something more than that sum. The treasurer, secretary of the state, and attorney general, each permanent salaries, I think, of 1,000 dollars: and yet I have never understood, that there has been any difficulty in Massachusetts in procuring suitable and proper persons to fill these important offices. I believe, however, that for a few years past some temporary grants have been made by the state to those officers (excepting the governor) in addition to their fixed salaries.
The bill before the House is intended to increase and make permanent the salaries of the officers therein mentioned — the law of 1799 was only temporary; by that law the salaries of certain officers were increased for special and sufficient reasons, which then existed; but now, when those reasons, or many of them no longer exist, we are about to augment salaries and render permanent those, which were only limited and temporary.
Considering the increase and depreciation of money, arising from the increase of bank institutions and other causes; — perhaps the salaries of the officers named in the bill, as at first established in 1789 may now be considered as too low; but the great augmentation, which by this bill we propose to make to some of those salaries, I cannot but consider as too high for the present time, and I must therefore vote against the passage of the bill.
Mr. VARNUM. My two colleagues have expressed an opinion, in which I agree, that the salaries of the officers mentioned in this bill as fixed before the year 1799, are, under the existing state of things, too low for the
present time, but they have drawn different conclusions from this fact. I believe they are not now too high, and that there is a vote in favor of the bill. For although I voted in 1799 against the bill for augmenting salaries, I believe there is a perfect consistency in the vote I then gave and in that which I shall this day give. My colleague last up has stated that rents are fifty per cent. lower in this city than they were at Philadelphia in 1799. For such an opinion I can find no data. In my mind the statement is highly erroneous, and I believe the other statements of the gentleman are equally erroneous. I will bring forward the data on which he hazarded such statements. He further states that provisions are at present forty or fifty per cent. lower than they then were. This remark may, perhaps, be just in its application to bread, but it will apply to that article only; and this arises from circumstances, of a temporary nature well known to every member of the House. There were greater crops of wheat the summer before the last than were ever before known; and the surplus of those crops now on hand has reduced the price. My colleague lives in the midst of a country where one great staple article, beef, is raised in great quantities. I will ask him whether that article has been higher at any period since 1799 than it has been for three months past. You may go through all the other articles of living, and you will find them, on the average, to be about the same thing that they were in 1799. But will my colleague say that any kind of manual labour is now lower than it was at that time. He will not. He must acknowledge that the reverse is the case in the country where he lives; and that a labouring man is there enabled to procure more for the occupation of his time than he could five years ago. These being the facts, the conclusions of my colleague do not hold, when the principles on which he founds them, do not exist. I have reasons which justify me for voting for the bill. I believe that a person in genteel life might entertain company in Philadelphia in the year 1799 as well for 3,500 dollars, as he can here at this time for 5,000 dollars. If this be a fact, of which I have no doubt, the salaries allowed by this bill, bear only a proper proportion to those that then existed.
My colleague observes that we are in favor of making this bill perpetual. But he will recollect that the other day a resolution was introduced for making it temporary. Yet he voted against it, and though he now acknowledges that the salaries, as they stood before the year 1799, were too low, yet he does not make any specific proposition to increase them, but contents himself with voting against the whole bill.
My colleague has additional reasons for voting against this bill inasmuch as it is propped up, he says, by the act of 1799. I voted for the amendment, to which the gentleman refers, for this reason. When the last act on this subject passed, we heard it echoed and re-echoed through the newspapers, that an economical, saving administration had raised their own salaries; and to prove this, a contrast must be made in distinct columns between the salaries as they existed previously to the passage of the act of 1799, and as they then stood, and in some districts of the country the people were deceived and made to believe that this administration, instead of continuing, had raised the salaries. This, together with the calumny, industriously circulated, that secret service money to a vast amount, was put into the hands of the President, alarmed the people. To prevent the repetition of like misrepresentation, I voted for the amendment.
Mr. Varnum concluded his remarks by observing that he should vote for the bill on the express principle that it did not give the executive officers higher salaries in this place than they received in Philadelphia. In addition to this consideration, it is probable, enquired Mr. Varnum, that gentlemen, competent to the discharge of the high duties of the first offices under the government, will serve as low here as they would in New-York, or Philadelphia? Will they have no regard to the prospect of educating a rising family? Is this circumstance no inducement to an individual to accept a lower compensation, where the means of educating his children exist, than in a place where they are not to be found?
(To be continued.)
In the case of Joseph Dowson an Insolvent Debtor. ON the petition of Joseph Dowson, an insolvent debtor confined in the Prison of Washington county, for debt. — Notice is hereby given, that on Saturday the 24th instant, at the court room in the Capitol, at 10 o'clock, A. M. the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Joseph Dowson agreeable to law and a trustee appointed, unless sufficient cause be shown to the contrary.
It is ordered that this notice be published in the Washington Federalist and National Intelligencer, four times in each, previous to said 24th instant.
By order of William Cranch, Esq. assistant Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia.
URIAH FORRESTER, Clk. December 9 — 4tw
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12.
The amendment to the constitution, prescribing the designation of the electoral votes for President and Vice President, has passed both Houses by constitutional majorities. On this event we cordially congratulate the federal republicans of America, or, in other words, the great body of the people; for such is the distinctive title pre-eminently merited by those, who have, so far effected an object, which tends more effectually to perpetuate the Constitution than any act which has ever received the sanction of Congress. It is these men, supported by the mass of the nation, who alarmed at the threatening evils developed at the last Presidential election, have urged the adoption of a measure which must be a death blow to faction, and which, by averting a return of the greatest danger that a republican government can apprehend, has placed the liberties of their country, and the rampart that protects them on-ground as strong as the affection of the people for rational liberty.
This measure has progressed with the utmost deliberation. During a period of seven weeks it has, with intermissions, been before the national legislature; and an ample opportunity has been offered to its opponents to exhaust their almost inexhaustible powers of subtlety and sophistry. To the republican legislators of the union their language is, we will divide you by stratagem, if we cannot overcome you by force. But the attempt has perished within the walls of the edifice in which it was made. State jealousies, state interests, state hostility have been rung, in all the tones of dismay! But where are these monsters to be found? They have been buried long since in the common and capacious grave, which has covered, if not with oblivion, at least with harmlessness, all those anti-republican measures that started into a momentary existence at the will of our infatuated councils. These spectres, it is true, occasionally, rise to the view of a distempered imagination; but they disappear before the light of reason.
On the wisdom, the virtue, the patriotism of the state legislatures, we confidently rely. They cannot, they will not be deceived. Their country's interest is their own. The legitimate promoters of its happiness, they will not incur that deep responsibility which a refusal to obey the voice of the people, will inevitably produce. Their reason will go with their feeling, and in advancing the happiness others they will find their own.
Extract of a letter from a respectable character in the Indiana territory, dated Nov. 22.
"I was lately at Detroit making arrangements for the conveyance of the mail."
It is a bad country for the mail to be carried through: — But I believe there is no better route by which it can go to the same place: — and in case the subject should come before you; I would take leave to refer you to a report which I have made upon it to the Post-master General. It would I conceive be very inexpedient to discontinue the route, — as it is the only channel of communication that the people there have with the rest of the union, and almost the only particular evidence which they have of their belonging to it. Their present connection with the Indiana territory, is a most vexatious and discouraging one. They scarcely ever see the judges, — and almost all civil suits after being determined at Detroit are carried to port Vincennes. They are anxious for a separate government: — and though they are but few in number, amounting I think to about 5,000, they ought to have it: — for without it they cannot enjoy the advantages common to other American citizens.
Their peculiar situation in a political view likewise calls for it. It would tend to weaken British influence, and to strengthen the population there. It would have a happy effect on the minds of the Indians, as a regular government organized and operating there would increase their respect for the United States. If wisely administered, it would also conciliate the French, and in time create in them an attachment to the American republic. Nine tenths of the population consist of these people, — but they have none of the feelings of Americans.
But perhaps, there is no part of our territory where greater circumspection would be requisite in the appointment of a chief magistrate and of other public officers.
He should be a man attached to the people of America and to the government upon principle, — but without that sectarian vehemence or narrow, national spirit, which excite alarm, and creates opposition where it should be the study to conciliate esteem. He should be active in promoting public improvements and affording to the inhabitants a feeling of the benefits of government. They have now no roads, no bridges, no schools. Not one man in an hundred
can speak a word of English. This creates a wall of separation which should be broken down. A school conducted by a Catholic who speaks the English language should be established in every settlement. One at the river Raisin, — one near Stoney creek, — one near the Wyandot town, — one between the river Rouge and the river Ecorse, and one or two at Detroit will be sufficient. Their land titles, which stand upon four different foundations, ought to be speedily examined into and established. More land should be purchased from the Indians, and encouragement given to actual settlers upon more liberal terms than in any other part of the union. The country is not inviting: — but it is notwithstanding a fine country for railing stock: — and it is of infinite importance to exhibit to the Indians by means of an increasing population in that quarter, a monument at their own doors of the growing power of the United States, and to counteract any aims, which, in the fluctuation of political relations, may be grounded either on the jealousy of the English settlers or the dissatisfaction of the French.
It depends, in short, upon the measures of Congress, and upon the character and spirit of the government which may be established there, — whether the territory on the lakes shall be a source of wealth and security, or a mere dead weight on the United States. Should it on the one hand, be placed under the guidance, of a quiet inactive chief magistrate who cares for nothing in his office but its powers and emoluments: — on the other hand should it be subjected to the rule of a noisy demagogue, who feels no sentiments but self-admiration, and knows no principle but that of bowing to the source of power and honor wherever it may exist; — in either case, — the people will continue to regard themselves as subjects, instead of learning to feel and to act as citizens, — and will embrace the first opportunity of throwing off the yoke."
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, December 9, 1803.
The House resumed the consideration of the amendment to the constitution, received from the Senate, respecting the mode of electing a President and Vice President.
Mr. Hove moved a recommittal, in order to obtain an amendment to the resolution.
Motion lost — Ayes 40 — Noes 63.
The question was then put on agreeing to the main resolution.
Messrs. Smilie, Holland, Thomas, Jackson, Stanton, and J. Randolph spoke in favor, and Messrs. Taggart, Thatcher, R. Griswold, Dennis, Huger, and Eustis, against it.
About seven o'clock a motion was made to adjourn, and lost — Ayes 37.
When the FINAL QUESTION on agreeing to the AMENDMENT to the CONSTITUTION, as received from the Senate, without alteration, was taken by yeas and nays, which being called, the Speaker rose, and observed, — the yeas are 83, the nays 42, the Speaker votes in the affirmative, the amendment is consequently carried in the AFFIRMATIVE by a constitutional majority.
We are advised of an error in our paper of the 7th inst. respecting the mention therein made of papers presented to the House of Representatives on the election of Mr. Purviance. No petition was read against Mr. Purviance's election; the papers consisted of a copy of a notice and two depositions; in consequence of there being no petition, it was represented as not in order to act on the papers, but at the particular request of Mr. P. the necessity of a petition was dispensed with by the House, and the papers referred to the committee of elections.
The following address, is from the Legislature of Vermont, to the President of the United States.
Westminster, Nov. 11th, 1803.
SIR, Though opposed to frequent addresses to those who fill important stations in our government, yet there are times, when it would be improper to refrain from expressing our grateful acknowledgements to the ruler of the Universe, for the prosperous situation of our common country: — and an approbation of those who guide the State. While we view the United States individually and collectively, rapidly increasing in wealth and population — Secured in the uninterrupted enjoyment of life, liberty, and property, and almost without contention with any foreign nation — we cannot forbear congratulating you, Sir, on the happy effects of those principles put in operation, which have so frequently appeared in your official communications.
The late suspension of our right of deposit at New Orleans, excited an unfeigned spirit of indignation: — A spirit which must convince the world, that
while we earnestly desire to maintain peace with the whole family of mankind, we will not tamely submit to injury or insult, from any nation on earth.
While we contemplate the acquisition of an extensive and fertile territory, with the free navigation of the river Mississippi, we cannot but venerate that spirit of moderation and firmness, which among divided councils, finally enriched our country, without the effusion of blood.
And it is with much satisfaction, we learn from the highest authority, that no new taxes will be requisite for the completion of the payment for this valuable acquisition.
Permit us then to tender to you, Sir, our warmest thanks, for the conspicuous part you have taken in this important arrangement.
We gratefully contemplate those humane and benevolent measures, which civilize our cruel savage neighbors, and learn them to exchange their hostile weapons for the implements of agriculture and household manufactures.
We recognize with sentiments of esteem, that vigilance and parental care which has enlarged our territory, by a negotiation with one of the friendly tribes of Indians.
From knowing that our marine force is diminished, and that our trade is not protected, — We obtain imposing proof that vigilance and economy go hand in hand, in the management of our governmental affairs.
The flourishing state of our treasury demonstrates our growing greatness, and must convince every good citizen that the indecent and vilifying expressions too frequently uttered through the medium of the press, against the administrators of our government, must finally, with equal certainty as justice, revert on the authors.
Your advice to the House of Representatives respecting our conduct towards the contending powers of Europe, meets our highest approbation.
From our own feelings, as well as from the general knowledge we possess, of the sentiment of our constituents, you may be assured that the hardy sons of Vermont, though earnestly engaged in their peaceful pursuits, will be ready to fly, on the call of their country, at the risk of their lives, their fortunes, and domestic felicity, to maintain their rights as an independent nation, preferring every consequence to insult and habitual wrong.
Permit us to assure you of our most earnest wish, that every possible happiness may attend you through life, and that you may finally receive the plaudits of the great Judge of all.
By order of the House, ABEL SPENCER, Speaker.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 8 Capt in Richards, of the ship Holland, arrived at this port last evening. In the short passage of 35 days from Liverpool, with London papers to the 26 of October, inclusive and Live-pool papers to the 29th.
Though 18 days later than our former advices from London, very few public occurrences of importance had happened, at that time no attempt had been made to carry the projected invasion of England into execution, though, (if possible) the hostile preparations were continued on both sides with increased activity.
We are informed that an embargo was expected to be laid at Liverpool, on the 30th October (the day of captain Richards sailing) on all vessels in that port. The nation were in arms, expecting hourly a visit from the French; no business was doing, manufactories were at a stand; and every appearance indicated a general apprehension that the situation of the country was drawing to an important crisis.
The Texel was blockaded by Sir Sidney Smith.
There was a duty of two shillings per bbl. on all American flour. A general embargo was hourly expected.
We observe that new disturbances have broken out at the Cape of Good Hope, and that Government unable to reconcile the soldiery, (great numbers of whom have deserted) had sent a despatch to the Life of France, to represent the situation of the Cape to the Captain General of that Island. Previous to its arrival at the Cape, that the inhabitants and garrison are put under allowance.
We learn from Madeira, that on the 9th October a considerable part of that island was inundated by a sudden fall of water from the Mountains. Three hundred houses were destroyed, and eight hundred lives lost. All the vessels in the harbor slipped their cables and put to sea.
Philadelphia, December 8.
FROM NATCEZ, Nov. 17. "The treaty has arrived, together with dispatches for Gov. Claiborne. It is said that the detachment leaves Fort Adams for New Orleans, in a few days from this."

PROCEEDINGS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, November 23.
A memorial of the legislature of the state of Tennessee, was presented to the House, and read, praying that Congress will adopt such measures as in their wisdom may be deemed expedient and proper for extinguishing the Indian claims to lands within the limits of the said state.
Referred to Mr. Dickson, Mr. John Randolph, junior, Mr. Purnance, Mr. Lowndes, and Mr. Van Horn.
Sundry memorials of the people of the Mississippi territory of the United States, were read, respectively praying a revision and amendment of the laws relative to the sale of lands of the United States, in such manner as that grants for small or moderate portions of unappropriated land may be made to actual settlers, and that similar terms of disposal may be extended to future emigrants; or that such other measures may be adopted by Congress, as will accelerate the settlement, and ensure the prosperity of the said territory.
Referred.
A message in writing was received from the President of the United States, by Mr. Havie, his Secretary, as follows:
"To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
"The treaty with the Kaskia Indians being ratified with the advice and consent of the Senate, it is now laid before both Houses in their legislative capacity. It will inform the of the obligations which the United States thereby contract, and particularly that of taking the tribe under their future protection; and that the ceded country is submitted to the immediate possession and disposal.
"TH: JEFFERSON.
"Nov. 25, 1803."
Read, and together with the treaty transmitted therewith, referred to a committee of the whole, on Monday next.
A petition of the legislative council and house of representatives of the Mississippi territory of the United States, was read, submitting to the consideration of Congress certain propositions of amendment to the act passed on the 31 of March last, intitled "An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States, in the state of Tennessee, which they pray may be adopted for the benefit of the purchasers of land, and other inhabitants within said territory.
Referred to Messrs. Latimore, Nicholson, Butler, Baldwin, and Rhea (of Tennessee.)
A memorial of Sebastian Spindler, of the city of Charleston, in the state of South-Carolina, was read, praying relief in consideration of wounds received at the siege of Charleston, whilst a soldier in the continental army, during the revolutionary war with Great Britain, which have rendered him incapable of obtaining a livelihood by labour.
Ordered, That the said memorial, together with the petition of Edmund Brooke, presented the first of February last, be referred to the committee of claims.
A petition and memorial of sundry inhabitants of the district of Washington, situate on the M. bil., Tombigbee, and Alabama rivers, in the Mississippi territory of the United States, whose names are thereunto subscribed, was read, praying, for the reasons therein specified, that a division of the said territory may be made, and a separate government established within and for the said district of Washington.
Referred to Messrs. Rodney, Gaylord Griffith, Latimore, J. Heister, and Earle.
Mr. Samuel L. Mitchill, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, to whom was referred on the first inst. the petition of Charles D'Wolf, of Bristol, in the state of Rhode-Island, made a report thereon, which was read, and ordered to be referred to a committee of the whole House, on Wednesday next.
Mr. Samuel L. Mitchill, from the same committee, to whom was referred, on the 11th inst. the petition of sundry inhabitants of the town of New-Shoemakers, in the state of Rhode-Island, made a report thereon, which was read, and considered: Whereupon,
Resolved, That this House do concur with the committee of commerce and manufactures, in their opinion, "that it is not expedient to make provision for allowing the petitioners a bounty for dried fish caught in boats of a smaller capacity than five tons."
Ordered, That the petition of Mecum Hunt, William Palk, and Pleasant Henderson, for themselves and others, addressed to the General Assembly of the state of North-Carolina; also sundry resolutions of the said Assembly, respecting a claim for the value of certain lands in the state of Tennessee, presented to this House on the 19th of January, 1802, and the report of a select committee thereon, made the 24th of March, in the same year, be referred to the committee this day appointed on the memorial of the legislature of the state of Tennessee, that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same,
with their opinion thereupon, to the House.
MONDAY, November 28.
The Speaker laid before the House, a letter from the Postmaster General, in closing his annual report respecting post-roads which have been established within the United States more than two years, and have not in the second or last year produced one-third part of the expense of carrying the mail on the same, for such year, which was read, and ordered to be referred to the post-office committee.
A petition of sundry residents and claimants of lands on the Alabama river and on the east side of the river and bay of Mobile, in the Mississippi territory of the United States, was presented and read, praying for the reasons therein specified, a repeal of so much of the 8th section of an act passed the 31 of March last, intitled "An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States, in the state of Tennessee," as provides that no certificate shall be granted for lands lying east of the Tombigbee river; or that such modification and amendment of the said act may be made, as Congress in their wisdom shall deem expedient and proper. Referred.
Mr. Early, from the committee, to whom was referred, on the second instance, the remonstrance and memorial of Zachariah Cox, made a report thereon, which was read, and ordered to be referred to a committee of the whole House, on Wednesday next.
A petition of David Zeigler, and others, whose names are thereunto subscribed, was read, praying that the right of pre-emption to a certain tract of land situate in the third township of the second fractional range in the county of Hamilton, and state of Ohio, may be granted to a certain Joseph Vanhorn, of the said county, or to such thereof as may be necessary to secure to the petitioners and others, the advantages arising from a law and gift mill erected thereon by the said Joseph Vanhorn, some time in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety five.
Referred to Mr. Sanford, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Stephenson, Mr. Whitehill & Mr. Daniel Heister.
WILLIAM W. THOMAS,
of Orange county of Virginia, if alive, is hereby informed that by returning home he will meet with something to his advantage, and any person having any knowledge of the said Thomas, whether dead or alive will do a favor by forwarding it to the Editor of this paper or of the Aurora; said Thomas served on board the frigate United States in 1798 and 1799.
Washington, Dec. 9.—3t.
FOR SALE,
A LIKELY and valuable young Negro man, about twenty three years of age—a tolerable good house-carpenter. The terms may be known by applying to the Printer, or by note addressed to B. W. and left at the bar of the Union Tavern, George-Town. Any person wishing to purchase must apply within two weeks from this date. December 12, 1803—6t.
AN ACT
Empowering the Mayor to appoint the members of the board of Appeal, and to do certain other things in relation to the collection of taxes.
Sec. 1. Whereas no election has been held by the inhabitants of the City of Washington for members of the board of appeal, in conformity to the act, entitled, "An act supplementary to the act directing a new assessment of property, and an enumeration of the inhabitants of the city;" Be it enacted by the first and second chambers of the City council of Washington, That the Mayor be empowered to appoint one citizen in each ward, who shall constitute the board of appeal.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That in case the assessment of property in the City of Washington be not completed in time to comply with the provisions relative thereto contained in the second, third, and fourth sections of the "Act imposing certain taxes and providing for their collection," the Mayor shall be empowered to extend the periods for the performance of the several acts therein directed, not exceeding two months; Provided, that the same intervening time between the said periods be preserved as is prescribed by said provisions; and provided, that public notice of the said extension of time be given by the Mayor.
JOHN P. VAN NESS,
President of the first chamber of the city council of Washington.
DANIEL CARROLL of Dud'n.
President of the second chamber of the city council of Washington.
Approved, November 26th, 1803.
ROBERT BRENT, Mayor.
Copy from the original deposited in my office,
THOMAS HERTY, Reg.
of the city of Washington.
Philadelphia Dec. 1, 1803.
Just Published,
By MATTHEW CAREY,
No. 122, Market Street,
[Price Ten Dollars to Non-Subscribers]
A THIRD EDITION OF THE
FAMILY BIBLE,
CONTAINING
THE books of the Old Testament, the Apocrypha, and the New Testament, as translated by order of King James I. of England
2 A chronological table of the most remarkable events recorded in the Scriptures, from the creation to the death of Christ.
3 A table of the different characters and offices spoken of in the bible.
4 A table of scripture weights, measures and coins, reduced to dollars and cents.
5 An alphabetical table of the proper names used in the old and new testament, with the meaning of the words in the original languages.
6 A table of the divisions of time among the Jews.
7 A chronological index of the years and times from Adam unto Christ.
8 A table of kindred and affinity, within which, according to the Jewish and American laws no person ought to contract marriage.
9 A curious and useful illustration of the books of the old and new testament.
10 A geographical sketch of the boundaries, rivers, mountains, chief towns, population, and other particulars, respecting Palestine, with a view of the present waters and miseries of that once happy country.
11 A copious concordance to the Holy Scriptures, by which the principal texts of scripture may be easily found out. By the Rev. John Brown, of Haddington.
12 A valuable family record, containing four pages, handsomely divided, for marriages, births, deaths, &c. &c.
13 A concise and animated view of the evidences of the christian religion, and its tendency to promote both individual and national happiness.
14 Three elegant engravings, executed by the first artists in America, viz. ten maps:
 1. Map of Egypt.  2. Canaan, as promised to Abraham.  3. Journeys of the children of Israel, from Ramesses to the land of Promise.  4. Palestine as settled by the Jews.  5. The places mentioned in the Five books of Moses.  6. Dominion of Solomon & his Allies.  7. The kingdoms in the reign of Solomon.  8. The Assyrian, Median, Persian, & Babylonian empires.  9. Land of Mesah, or Jerusalem & the adjacent country.  10. Travels of the Apostles. 
Ten extra Historical Engravings, viz.
 1. Noah Building the Ark.  2. The crosses of the Jewish priests.  3. Samuel anointing David.  4. Job receiving news of his misfortunes.  5. Job in his prosperity.  6. The hypocrite taking the mote out of his neighbour's eye.  7. John Baptist sending his Disciples to Jesus Christ.  8. The cure of the Leprous Man.  9. The Labourers receiving their Hire.  10. The Pharisees presenting the Coin to Jesus.  11. The Last Supper, a most elegant engraving.  12. The Crucifixion.  13. The Shepherd with the Lost Sheep.  14. The Prodigal Child returning to his Father.  15. The Jews demanding of Jesus if he were the Messiah.  16. The Miracle at the Pool of Bethesda.  17. The Resurrection of Lazarus.  18. The Woman caught in Adultery.  19. Conversion of Cornelius the Centurion.  20. The good Samaritan. 
15 Above three thousand Marginal References, in additional to those in the common editions.
16 A table of all those passages of the Old Testament, quoted by Jesus Christ and his Apostles in the New.
17 Such purchasers as choose may have the Scors Version of David's Psalms annexed, for a quarter dollar additional.
Mr. M. Carey having submitted to my inspection a specimen of his standing edition of the bible, justice to unexampled merit impels me to bear testimony, after much investigation, that in my opinion for elegance of type, excellence of paper, natural, and picturesque engravings, neat execution, and collation of marginal references, evincing sound judgement and good taste; it has rarely been equalled, never excelled across the Atlantic—even where establishment has vested the exclusive right of printing and publishing the sacred text in its favoured individual.
John Glenelty.
Minister, 2d Presbyterian Church, Baltimore. Extract from the minutes of the Philadelphia Baptist Association, held at Cohanzey, Oct. 1803.
"This association recommends to the Churches the edition of the Bible now publishing by Mr. Mathew Carey, Philadelphia, as worthy their patronage."
Baltimore Oct. 24, 1803.
We whose names are hereunto subscribed having examined a specimen of Mr. Mathew Carey's Bible, now printing, do judge the paper to be good, the printing of a superior style, and the engravings to be neat and well executed. We therefore sincerely with the work may be encouraged, as we believe it merits general patronage.
Joshua Wells,
Samuel Coates.
Minutes of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Philadelphia, August 30, 1803.
Dear Sir, THE Scriptures being the only unerring guide in matters of religion, it affords peculiar satisfaction to find, that throughout our highly favoured land, there exists such a demand for the Oracles of Truth, as to require repeated editions of the same.
It was with sincere pleasure, that I subscribed the just testimonial, which was so readily granted you, by my ministering brethren, in behalf of your late edition of the Holy Bible.
The encomium, so cheerfully bestowed at that time, appears, from the specimen you have sent me of your proposed "Banding edition" of the Sacred Volume, to be increasingly applicable.
The paper, the printing, the engravings, as far as the specimen goes. I have endeavoured to examine with candor, and am disposed to assure the public, that, in my opinion, the important and very arduous undertaking in question will be richly entitled to the most liberal patronage.
The types, he paper, and the engravings being wholly of American manufacture, ought to operate forcibly, throughout these United States, to the advantage of a work so laborious and ornamental.
The marginal references are numerous, and the selections judicious, their being taken principally from the pious Canne. is an additional recommendation of the work, to the serious reader of every christian denomination.
As the bible is a golden and inexhaustible treasury of celestial truth, I cannot withhold my approbation so far as the same may reflect your very laudable exertions towards the meritorious diffusion of the words of eternal life.
The Divine records are in themselves paramount to all eulogy—but, my dear Sir, should these few lines, expressive of my warmest approbation, be the smallest service to your proposed "Banding edition," of those records, you are at liberty to make whatever use of the same you may judge proper.
Sincerely wishing that your truly laudable "attempt" in the dignified publication may be richly rewarded by a generous community, the religious world, your own mind, and the glorious author of revelation himself.
I remain, very respectfully, yours,
William Rogers.
Mr. M. Carey. September 12, 1803.
Dear Sir, It is with heartfelt pleasure, I sit down to conform with your request. A work of such magnitude and usefulness, deserves not only the recommendation, but the patronage of every lover of religion, of morals and the arts, in a country like this, where knowledge of this nature, the more it is diffused, will serve as a counterbalance to many of the growing evil of society; for the true peace and prosperity of a country depends on a knowledge of true religion, and the morality which it teaches. This your arduous undertaking is best calculated to promote and extend—and to this, the far happier effect of eternal advantage.
The paper, type, and printing, are equal to almost any I have seen—and all are of American manufacture, and done in so handsome a style, you deserve great credit for your competition with the privileged printers of Europe.
Wishing you every success, I do warmly recommend this edition to every lover of our Lord and Saviour.
I remain yours, &c.
Geo. Potts. V. D. M.
Pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Philadelphia.
Mr. M. Carey. Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 1803.
Sir, I have examined the specimen you sent me, of the paper, printing and engravings of your standing edition of the bible and am happy to express my cordial approbation of the work. The printing and engravings are certainly executed in a superior style. The paper is of a good quality, and the marginal references are numerous and valuable. Considered merely as an instance of the improvement of our country, in arts and manufactures it merits a favourable reception from the American public.
I have only to add my best wishes, that the great expense you have incurred in the execution of this arduous work, may soon be remunerated, by its rapid and extensive sale.
Philip Milledoler.
Pastor of the third Presbyterian church in Philadelphia.
Mr. Mathew Carey. I have examined the specimen of the printing and engravings of Mr. Mathew Carey's edition of the bible, and do pronounce them (as far as I am able to judge) to be of a very superior kind, and entitled in a very eminent degree to general approbation and encouragement. The types, paper, and engravings being of American manufacture, are more particularly deserving of attention.
James Gamble.
Of the Senate of Pennsylvania.
I am of opinion that the specimen given of Mr. Carey's edition of the quarto Bible above mentioned, is really worthy the patronage of bookellers throughout the Union, and of private families, who accustom themselves to this valuable book.
W. W. Woodward.
Printer and Bookseller.
Philadelphia, Sep. 2, 1803.
Sir, The specimen of the standing edition of your quarto Bible I have received. I am much pleased with the execution of the work. It does credit to your industry and enterprise. A suitable reward, I hope, awaits your exertions to promote arts, manufactures and religion in the United States.
I am, Sir, your humble servant.
John M'Gaulough.
Mr. Carey. Philadelphia, Sept. 3, 1803.
I received your letter with the specimen of your edition of the bible, and have, as you required, examined it with attention. I am much pleased with the design, and highly approve of the execution. It must afford pleasure to every true American to see the useful arts beginning to flourish among us, and to vie with those of European nations in elegance and perfection. Much praise is due to the enterprising citizen who hazards much in promoting so desirable an effect; and I sincerely hope your endeavors may call forth much of that public spirit, which is wont to exert itself on occasions of this nature, and meet that encouragement which your industry deserves.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant.
Samuel H. Agder.
Mr. Carey. Philadelphia, Oct. 30, 1803.
Sir, I received the elegant specimen of the paper, printing, and engravings of your edition of the bible: and after perusing the testimony which has been so justly given in favor of the literary characters of our country, it is with diffidence I presume to offer an opinion;
cannot, however, refrain from saying, that I think the work will do you and other printers of the United States much honor.
Your design is extensive, and will certainly be attended with much labour and expense; but it is sincerely hoped that its merit, and usefulness to society will be duly appreciated by a discerning public; and I am inclined to believe that the price will be deemed moderate.
The maps will lead the reader to a knowledge of the countries, where much, if not all the scenes were acted, that are recorded in the holy scriptures; and be both instructive and entertaining.
The historical engravings will be a great addition to the appearance and beauty of the book; and we may suppose that the examination of them will tend to impress the mind more strongly with the recollection of the occurrences to which they have a reference.
I am, Sir, very respectfully,
Matthew M'Connell.
Mr. Carey. As far as I have examined Mr. Carey's edition of the bible, I have found it to be correctly, and neatly printed. The types, maps, and other important matters which are connected with it, render it highly estimable and worthy of general use, by families and individuals in the United States.
Benjamin Rush, M. D.
Professor of medicine in the University of Pennsylvania.
October 31, 1803.
Philadelphia, Sept. 2, 1803.
We, whose names are hereunto subscribed, have examined with attention, a specimen of the standing quarto edition of the bible, now printing by Mr. Mathew Carey, of the city of Philadelphia; and we are of opinion, that the paper is of an excellent quality, the printing neat, the marginal references uncommonly numerous; and the engravings executed in a handsome style, so as to reflect honor on the state of the arts in our country. We therefore regard his arduous and useful undertaking, entitled to a liberal portion of public patronage, which we sincerely hope he may receive.
John Andrews, D. D. of the Episcopal church, vice-provost of the University of Pennsylvania.
Thomas McKean, L. L. D. governor of the state of Pennsylvania.
James M'Crombie, one of the assistant ministers of Christ church and St. Peter's.
Samuel M'Kos, President of the Bank of Pennsylvania.
Robert Patterson, Professor of mathematics, in the University of Pennsylvania.
George L'Enfant, collector of the port of Philadelphia.
Peter M'Clanahan, mayor of the city of Philadelphia.
Samuel Magaw, Rector of St. Paul's church.
Samuel Wetherill.
John Mair Linn, D. L. Pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Philadelphia.
Joseph Turner, Rector of March-Hook church.
Joseph Hopkinson.
Benjamin Say.
James L'Evason, Professor of Humanity.
George Roberts, one of the ministers of the Methodist Episcopal church.
William Budd.
Samuel Helsenstone, V. D. M. Pastor of the German reformed church.
Moses Levy, Recorder of the city of Philadelphia.
Joseph Parker Norris.
Peter S. DuBois.
Thomas Leiper, President of the Common Council.
Samuel E. Conover.
Isaac Cooper, one of the ministers, and superintendent of the book concern for the Methodist Episcopal church in the United States.
Charles Cavender.
Joseph Zestine, minister of the Moravian Church.
Samuel Green, one of the ministers of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Robert Blackwell, Pastor of the Episcopal church.
Nathaniel B. Boileau.
James M'Gaherty.
Hugh Ferguson.
N.B. To accommodate neighbourhoods where there has not been an opportunity of subscribing, the publisher respectfully acquaints the public, that where six or more persons join in the purchase of Bibles at one time, they shall be furnished at nine dollars. December 12—2t.
LECTURES.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that the course of lectures on EDUCATION, &c will commence on Wednesday evening next, at Lovell's Hotel, Pennsylvania Avenue, city of Washington, which will be delivered.
A LECTURE ON HISTORY. And on Monday evening the 10th instant, at the Union Tavern, George-Town, the course of Law Lectures will commence by the delivery of a Lecture on the Unity of Law and its progress.
TERMS.
Ten dollars each course—and to accommodate such gentlemen as cannot attend the whole of either course, Tickets will be issued to single Lectures at one dollar each. ROBERT W. PEACOCK.
City of Washington, December 20, 1803.
N.B. The Lectures will be delivered precisely at 7 o'clock, P. M. on the evenings assigned therefor. December 11—M&W
FOR SALE One hundred and fifty acres of land, One hundred acres of which is in wood—it is

PROPOSAL
For carrying the United States mails on the following post roads will be received at the General post office in Washington city, until the 1st day of February next inclusive.
1. From Wilmington Delaware, by New Castle, St. Georgetown, Cantwells bridge, Duck Creek, Dover and Frederica, to Milford, three times a week.
May 1, to November 1.
Leave Wilmington every Monday Wednesday and Friday at 11 a. m. and arrive at Dover the same days by 9 P. M. Leave Dover every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5 a. m. and arrive at Milford by 10 a. m. Returning—Leave Milford every Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Dover by 8 p. m. Leave Dover every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday at 3 a. m. and arrive at Wilmington by 7 p. m.
November 1, to May 1.
Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Dover by 6 p. m. Leave Dover every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Milford by 11 a. m. Returning—Leave Milford every Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Dover by 7 p. m. Leave Dover, every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Wilmington the same days by 6 p. m.
2. From Milford by Georgetown, Trap, Snowhill, Horntown and Drummond, to Northampton c. h. once a week.
Leave Milford every Tuesday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Georgetown by 6 p. m. and at Northampton c. h. the next Friday by 6 p. m. Returning—Leave Northampton c. h. every Saturday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Georgetown on Monday by 8 p. m. Leave Georgetown on Tuesday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Milford by 11 a. m.
3. From Wilmington by Christiana-bridge, Middletown, Warwick, Sassafras and Georgetown, to Cheltenham twice a week.
Leave Wilmington every Tuesday and Friday at 5 a. m. and arrive at Cheltenham by 8 p. m. Leave Cheltenham every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 a. m. and arrive at Wilmington by 8 p. m.
4. From Cheltenham by Churchhill, Centreville, Queenston and Kent Island to Annapolis twice a week.
Leave Cheltenham every Wednesday and Saturday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Centreville by 10 a. m. and arrive at Annapolis the same days by 8 p. m. Returning—Leave Annapolis every Tuesday and Friday at 5 a. m. and arrive at Centreville by 2 p. m. leave Centreville at 3 p. m. and arrive at Cheltenham by 8 p. m.
5. From Centreville to Easton twice a week.
Leave Centreville every Wednesday and Saturday at noon and arrive at Easton by 7 p. m. Leave Easton every Tuesday and Friday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Centreville by 1 p. m.
6. From Romney by Springfield, Frankfort and Cresapburg to Cumberland once a week.
Leave Romney every Tuesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Cumberland by 6 p. m. Leave Cumberland every Monday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Romney by 6 p. m.
7. From Fauquier c. h. by Acquia to King George c. h. once in two weeks. George c. h. on Saturday by 6 p. m. Leave King George c. h. every other Wednesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Fauquier c. h. on Thursday by 6 p. m.
8. From Tappahannock to Richmond c. h. once a week.
Leave Richmond c. h. every Thursday noon, and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p. m.
Leave Tappahannock every Friday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Richmond c. h. by noon.
9. From Inglesville by Tazewell c. h. or Jeffersonville, Russell c. h. and Lee c. h. to Cumberland Gap once in two weeks.
Leave Inglesville every other Tuesday at 5 a. m. and arrive at Cumberland Gap the next Saturday by 3 p. m. Leave Cumberland Gap at 4 p. m. and arrive at Inglesville the next Thursday by 6 p. m.
10. From Suffolk by Everetts Bridge, Gutes c. h. Edenton, Lee's Mills, Plymouth and Washington to Newbern twice a week.
Leave Suffolk every Monday and Friday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Edenton on Tuesday and Saturday at 1 p. m. Leave Edenton at 2 p. m. and arrive at Plymouth on Wednesday and Sunday by 6 a. m. Leave Plymouth at 6 1/2 a. m. and arrive at Washington the same days by 6 p. m. Leave Washington at 7 p. m. and arrive at Newbern on Thursday and Monday by 4 p. m. Returning—Leave Newbern every Tuesday and Friday at 5 a. m. and arrive at Washington by 5 p. m. Leave Washington at 6 p. m. and arrive at Plymouth on Wednesday and Saturday by 4 p. m. and arrive at Edenton on Sunday and Thursday at 9 a. m. Leave Edenton at 9 1/2 a. m. and arrive at Suffolk on Monday and Friday by 9 a. m.
11. From Wilkesville by Speed and Wilson's store, Walden's store, Sterling-
ville and Normanton to Mount Tizah once a week.
Leave Wilkesville every Saturday at 10 a. m. and arrive at Mount Tizah on Monday by 11 a. m. Leave Mount Tizah at 1 p. m. and arrive at Wilkesville on Tuesday by 6 p. m.
12. From Wilkes c. h. to Ash c. h. in North Carolina once a week.
Leave Wilkes c. h. every Monday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Ash c. h. by 6 p. m. Leave Ash c. h. every Tuesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Wilkes c. h. by 6 p. m.
13. From Fayetteville by M'Fallville, Windfieldville and Cheraw c. h. to Camden once a week.
Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Camden on Thursday by 8 p. m.
Leave Camden every Friday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Fayetteville on Sunday by 8 p. m.
14. From Jonesborough by River Bridge and New-Lebanon to N. W. River Bridge once a week.
Leave Jonesborough every Tuesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at N. W. River Bridge on Wednesday by 3 p. m.
Leave N. W. River Bridge every Wednesday at 4 p. m. and arrive at Jonesborough on Thursday by noon.
15. From Jonesborough to Elizabethton in Tennessee once a week.
Leave Jonesborough every Monday at 5 a. m. and arrive at Elizabethton at 9 a. m.
Leave Elizabethton every Monday at noon, and arrive at Jonesborough by 4 p. m.
16. From Knoxville to Burrsville once a week.
Leave Knoxville every Monday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Burrsville by 11 a. m.
Leave Burrsville every Monday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Knoxville by 8 p. m.
17. From Nashville in Tennessee by Franklin, Occachoppee, M'Intoshville to Grindstoneford once a week.
Leave Nashville every Tuesday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Grindstoneford the next Monday by 8 p. m. Returning—Leave Grindstoneford every Tuesday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Nashville the next Monday by 8 p. m.
18. From Grindstoneford by Greenville, Huntston, Washington, and Natchez, to Fort Adams, or Lottus Heights, once a week.
Leave Grindstoneford every Tuesday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Natchez by 7 p. m. Leave Natchez on Wednesday at 8 a. m. and arrive at Fort Adams by 8 p. m. Returning—Leave Fort Adams every Sunday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Natchez by 7 p. m. Leave Natchez every Monday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Grindstoneford by 8 p. m.
19. From Charleston by St. George's and Orange c. h. to Columbia, once a week.
Leave Columbia every Monday at 10 a. m. and arrive at Charleston on Thursday by 10 a. m.
Leave Charleston every Thursday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Columbia on Sunday by noon.
20. From Washington by Burris's, Lexington, Athens, and Clarkburg to Jackson c. h. once a week.
Leave Washington every Tuesday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Jackson c. h. on Wednesday by 6 p. m.
Leave Jackson c. h. every Thursday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Washington on Friday by noon.
NOTES:
1. The Postmaster General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices, where no particular time is specified.
3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mails, lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.
5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract.
6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of August, November, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter.
7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.
8. Where the proposer intends to
convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.
9. The Postmaster General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.
10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next, and are to continue in force for one year.
GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster-General. General Post Office, Washington City, Nov. 23. 1803.
Public Sales.
ON Saturday the 10th day of December next, at the farm of the late Mr. THOMAS DICK near Bladensburg, will be exposed to public sale the whole of the personal property thereon, consisting of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, the crop on hand, wagons, carts, plantation utensils, &c. Credit to the first of July next on all sums exceeding ten pounds currency, will be given on granting bonds with approved security bearing interest from date.
And on Saturday following, being the 17th day of December, at the late dwelling house in Bladensburg of the said Mr. Dick deceased, will be exposed to sale in like manner and on similar terms the furniture of every kind appertaining to the same. Also a coach with harness for two horses.
JOHN LAIRD, Executor. November 24—epit17D
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR.
HAS just received an handsome supply of fall goods, which he is determined to sell and make up on the most reasonable terms, and in the best and most fashionable manner, and greatest expedition.
Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square and Capitol Hill, seventh house from the Capitol. Oct. 14.
JUST RECEIVED,
By the UNITED STATES, Capt. Finley from Liverpool, Fall Goods, viz.
Brass Plate and wire fenders and irons, shovel and tongs, pokers, bellows, coal hods, bell metal kettles, brass footmen, knives and forks, plated bridle bits and stirrups, with a variety of saddlery, brass ware, kitchen furniture, tools and building materials, &c.
HENRY INGLE. Washington. Oct. 23.—epm.
NOTICE.
ALL who are indebted to the estate of John Crookshank deceased are requested to make immediate payment to, CHARLES GLOVER, Adm. George Town, Nov. 25—tf
Ten Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the plantation near Upper Marlboro, on Saturday night the 29th October—an iron grey HORSE, about fourteen hands one inch high, seven years old, stout made, trots and gallops only on the road, is rather dull and goes heavy, having been broke to the plough—he has lately been trimmed about the head and ears. Any person giving me information so that I get him again shall receive the above reward and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by,
BENJAMIN ODEN. November 21—tf
HENRY POLKINHORN,
Saddler, Harness, Army Accoutrements, & Trunk-maker.
HAVING taken his two nephews Wm. & Richard M. Hall, into partnership, The business in future will be conducted in this place under the firm of H. Polkinhorn and Wm. Hall, who have opened at the store lately occupied by Mr. Conner, (two doors from the bank of Columbia) a handsome assortment of articles in their line; and hope from attention to business to merit the favors of their friends and the public.
The business will be continued as usual in Baltimore, (under the firm of H. Polkinhorn and R. Hall) where they have for sale a general assortment of Saddlery, wholesale and retail, which they are determined to sell on the lowest terms.
George Town, Nov. 23—tm
District of Pennsylvania, to wit: BE it remembered, That on the ninth day of May, in the twenty-seventh year of the independence of the United States of America, William Young Birch, and Abraham Small, of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit:
“BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES,
“with notes of reference, to the constitution and laws of the Federal Government of the United States, and of the commonwealth of Virginia, in Five Volumes, with an Appendix to each volume, containing short tracts upon such subjects as appeared necessary to form a connected view of the Laws of Virginia, as a member of the Federal union, by St. GEORGE TUCKER, Professor of Law, in the university of William and Mary, and one of the judges of the General Court in Virginia.”
In conformity to the act of Congress for the United States, intitled, “An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned;” and also to an act intitled, “An act supplementary to an act, intitled, an act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned. And extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical, and other prints.”
(L. S.) D. CALDWELL, Clk. of the District of Pennsylvania. The above work may be had at John March's book store, George Town, and of the booksellers in the city of Washington. November 23—tm
CHARLES VARDEN,
TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk florutine, Black and fancy silk moleskin velvet, white & figured Marlees, Swandowns, Toilingnettes, 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. November 8, 1803.
In the case of ZEBULON WARNER a bankrupt.
Whereas a commission of BANKRUPTCY founded on the act of Congress passed on the 4th day of April in the year eighteen hundred, intitled “An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States” has been awarded against Zebulon Warner of the district of Columbia, dealer and Chapman and he being declared bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the commissioners in the said commission named, or the major part of them on the 19th day of December instant, and 16th days of January next, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon of each day at the house of William Rhodes innkeeper in the city of Washington and to make a full disclosure of his whole estate and effects, when and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, at the second sitting to choose assignees and at the last sitting to assent to or dissent from the allowance of his certificate, all persons indebted to the said bankrupt or who have any of his estate or effects in their hands are not to pay or deliver the same to any person not appointed by the commissioners but give notice to
LEWIS FORD, Sec. to the commissioners. December 5, 1803—116J
FOR SALE.
THE Plantation on which I live, containing about 600 acres of valuable land. The improvements are, an exceeding good dwelling house two stories high, 42 feet long, by 36 feet wide, with a passage through the middle, three rooms below, and four above stairs, with five places in all but one, and a dry sweet cellar, the size of the house, in which is a capital vault with two rooms, and above is a fine airy pantry. A kitchen 36 by 18, two stories high, with a kitchen and laundry below, and lodging rooms for servants above. A washing house, meat house and dairy and in short every necessary improvement for the accommodation of a family, and a very fine collection of grafted and budded peach trees of the most approved kinds, chiefly from Princes nursery on Long Island, which are just beginning to bear. This property is situated in a healthy genteel neighborhood, about four miles from the city of Washington, five from Alexandria. Nearly one half is in wood and timbered, and the residue arable and meadow land, of the latter, there are about 50 or 60 acres under the scythe and more may be easily laid down. Perhaps no tract of the same size, abounds more in fine springs, there being a never failing stream in every field, besides an abundant one which runs through the meadow and from which the greatest part of it may be watered. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
OVERTON CARR. September 19. epf
New Retail Grocery Store.
Just received per the schooner Highland F. Hand, master, from Philadelphia, London particular, Madeira, Sherry, Port & claret Wines—Cognac brandy, Spanish gin, by the cask only; Jamaica spirits, Holland gin, cherry bounce, aniseed cordial, whiskey, white wine and cyder vinegars, sugar house molasses, spermaceti oil and candles; Imperial, hyson, young hyson, and hyson skin teas—loaf, lump and muscovado sugars; coffee and chicorée, pearl and common barley, American cheese, butter by the firkin only, basket salt for table use, sweet oil for do. capers and olives, raisins, almonds, &c. lemons, cloves, mace, nutmegs, cinnamon and allspice, slack pepper, mustard and ginger, Spanish segars of a superior quality, Macquabau and appee snuff, fig blue and starch, brown foar and candia, wrapping paper, scine twine, emijohns, liquor cales, &c. &c.
All warranted to be of the best qualities, and for sale by EDGAR PATTERSON. November 30—tf
COLUMBIAN INN.
GEORGE TOWN. THE Subscriber begs leave to solicit the patronage of his former friends and customers, and informs them he still continues at the Columbian Inn—where he will be happy to have it in his power to accommodate them as usual.
JOHN H. BARNEY. September 21. spf
NEW STORE.
WILLIAM S. NICHOLLS, & Co. TAKE the liberty to inform their friends and the public in general that they have commenced business in High Street George Town. And have received to their first assortment an additional supply of seasonable goods, with many articles in the fancy line, which will be sold on very pleasing terms for cash.
W. S. NICHOLLS. George Town, Dec. 2—2w
JOHN HAMMAND,
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Opposite the Center Market.
TAKES the liberty of informing his friends and the public that he has commenced the TIN MAKING business in its various branches—where orders in the above line will be duly attended to and faithfully executed.
Mrs. HAMMAND informs the ladies of this city and its vicinity, that she has commenced the MANTUA-making business, and hopes by attention and punctuality to give satisfaction to those who may honor her with their custom.
Dec. 7—3t
FOR CHARLESTON,
THE Schooner Nancy, Capt. Gilpin, now lying at Merchants wharf Alexandria—She has elegant accommodations for passengers and will be kept as a packet between this place and Charleston—She will sail on Saturday next. For passage only apply to the captain on board, or to the subscriber,
SAMUEL CROUDSON, & Co. Alexandria, Dec. 7—3t
FOR SALE,
A pair of elegant well broke carriage Horses—also two thorough colts of the most esteemed racing stock in Virginia. Enquire of the Editor. December 7—3t
A Stray Mare.
THIS day Richard Spalding brought before me a justice of peace for Washington county; a bright Bay Mare about 14 hands high 11 years old, with a foal, a few white hairs on her forehead, and some under the hock on the off fore foot—The owner is requested to prove property pay charges and take her away.
WILLIAM THORNTON. Dec. 7—3t
A YOUNG GENTLEMAN,
Lately from the West Indies, where he has resided several years in a commercial capacity, is desirous of engaging himself in the disposal of cargoes in the Windward Islands, where he has the best connections and information—any gentleman wishing to consult him in the choice or management of a cargo, may see him by leaving his address at the Office of THOMAS HERT, Esq. near Rhodes's hotel, city of Washington. Dec. 7—3t
Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber JOHN MELCO an apprentice lad, between sixteen and seventeen years of age, of effeminate appearance and much given to strong liquor. I hereby caution all persons at their peril, from harboring, employing, or carrying him out of the district, the above reward will be given for delivering him to me in this place but no allowance for expenses.
DANIEL McDUGAL. Navy Yard, Dec. 1—3t
For Cath.
Wanted to purchase, eight or ten NEGROES in Families, including one good blacksmith, and one good house carpenter—enquire at Tunnicliff's hotel city of Washington. Dec. 5—7t
Love sold at public auction by virtue of a decree of the high court of Chancery of Maryland, for the benefit of the creditors of Robert Whitaker deceased, on Thursday the 15th day of December next on the premises.
A Valuable Tract of Land, containing about 500 acres of rich fertile land, one third at least in heavy wood and timber with at least 50 acres of excellent meadow land, part of which is now under the scythe, the improvements are two dwelling houses, three tobacco houses with all other necessary out houses—the situation only two miles from Upper Marlboro, and about the same distance from Patuxent river—this valuable property will be sold together or will be divided to accommodate purchasers—at the same time and place will be offered at public sale a valuable mill seat, containing 14 acres on which has formerly been a very valuable merchant mill, the improvements at present are only a large dwelling house—there is a never failing stream abundantly sufficient with a good dam and sufficient stone on the land for foundations &c. even a country mill on it would have constant employment; this property lies within half a mile of Upper Marlboro, where there is a very considerable inspection of tobacco, and tide water for flats from Patuxent river. The above property will be sold on a credit of one and two years bond with security being given to the trustee, for the principal and interest from the day of sale, and on payment a good title will be made by deed from the trustee, according to the decree. All persons having claims yet outstanding against the estate of the said Robert Whitaker are required to lodge them with proper vouchers in the Chancery office on or before the 15th day of March next.
ISAAC LANSDALE, Trustee. Prince Georges County, November 16, 1803—straw
NOTICE.
Whereas by the second section of an act of the Corporation of the city of Washington, entitled “An act imposing certain taxes and providing for their collection,” it is required of the Treasurer to make out an account of the tax chargeable to each individual, and notify such person thereof before the first day of December, by the 3rd section of said act a penalty is imposed on every person who shall have neglected to pay his or her tax by the first day of February ensuing, and by the 4th section of said act the Collector is authorised to distrain the goods and chattels of the defaulters by the 1st of May next—and whereas by an act, entitled “An act empowering the Mayor to appoint the members of the Board of Appeal and to do other things in relation to the collection of taxes,” he is thereby authorised and empowered to extend the periods limited in the three before mentioned sections of the “Act imposing certain taxes, &c.” so as to give further time to the Treasurer, charged with the duty of assessing the property in the city of Washington. Now, therefore, I do hereby, in consequence of the powers aforesaid, extend the time limited in the 2nd section of the 1st recited act to the first day of January next, in the 3rd section to the 1st day of March next, and in the 4th section to the 1st day of June next. Given under my hand this 30th of November, 1803. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor.