The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1804-07-06 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. IV.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 11,887.
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FRIDAY, JULY 6th, 1804.
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National Intelligencer.
The following Report of a joint Committee of the two Chambers of the last council is published by order of the First Chamber.
It had been contemplated in the last council to act definitively on the subject; but this purpose was frustrated by the inability of the chambers to form quorums until a period too late for giving a full consideration to it. It has consequently been taken up by the present council as unfinished business of the last.
THE joint Committee of the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, in obedience to the resolutions referred to them respecting the establishment of public schools, respectfully submit the following
REPORT:
INASMUCH as but one opinion prevails in this country on the importance of education, the committee consider it a work of supererogation to adduce arguments in support of truths universally received. While every such argument, of a general nature, applies with full force to the city of Washington, there exist others, no less impressive, of a local or peculiar character, in favor of the contemplated establishments. The permanent residence of the government of a great and increasing nation, the city of Washington should feel every motive of honest pride and enlightened interest to impart to her citizens those traits of character, which shall, by commanding the respect of the wise and the esteem of the virtuous, insure her prosperity and reputation. Viewed either as the future seat of extensive manufactures or trade, it becomes an object of the first importance that the rising generation, destined hereafter to confluence her strength and to decide her character, should be endowed with the traits of honesty, industry and intelligence. These, on a large scale, are the fruits of education; and are the means by which communities rise to consequence.
Next in utility to the wide diffusion of these principles, is the advancement of the Arts and Sciences. On the success with which these are cultivated depend the splendor of national character; the wisdom of political institutions; the permanency of liberty; and all that administers to elegance and comfort in social life. What point of the union more fitted for their nurture than the metropolis of the nation! It is here that we shall always command in our public councils the first school of legislation; in the administration of the government, the best specimens of executive talent; and in the tribunals of justice, the brightest displays of juridical knowledge; while the Navy will necessarily foster institutions well adapted to an improvement in nautical tactics, and the ample reservations of public ground will naturally seek a partial appropriation in areas happily accommodated to the extension of botanical and natural researches. These, and many other reasons, obvious to the most common reflection, designate the city of Washington as the most, perhaps the only, appropriate position for that distinguished Seminary of learning which must, from the irresistible force of events, at some future day not far distant, spread over the surface of our country examples of genius improved by cultivation, exempt from local prejudice, and animated by a spirit of genuine patriotism.
In taking this view of the subject the committee have not been able to conceal from their view (or to feel indifferent at the prospect) the speedy arrival of that period, when the child of national union shall reward the care bestowed upon her by giving to her country, statesmen, philosophers and artists, who will eminently contribute to preserve in their purity our political institutions, to enlarge the boundaries of science, and to add to the comforts and embellishments of life.
Animated by a zeal, inspired by such prospects, and convinced that the Council, as well as their constituents, feel it equally with themselves, they submit the following plan:
For the establishment of a permanent Institution for the Education of Youth.
I. The superintendence of public schools within the city of Washington shall be placed under the direction of a Board of thirteen Trustees; whereof seven shall be annually chosen by the Council, and six by individuals contributing to the endowment of this plan.
II. It shall be the duty of the Board to make ample provision for the education of those children whose parents or guardians are unable to make such provision themselves.
III. It shall be their duty annually to make a report of their proceedings to the Council, that they may be published for general information.
IV. In order absolutely to insure the education of the poor in the elementary branches of knowledge, and to evince the sense they entertain of the magnitude of the object, the Council will appropriate the nett proceeds of the following taxes; provided that the annual receipt thereof shall not exceed fifteen hundred dollars; in which case, the surplus shall go into the city treasury, viz.
 Tax on pleasurable carriages,  Hacks,  Ordinaries and taverns,  Retailers,  Theatrical entertainments and shows,  Billiards,  Dogs,  Slaves,  Pedlars. 
V. A committee of three members of the Council, to be chosen by joint ballot, shall be authorised to take all the preliminary steps for carrying the plan into effect.
They shall solicit contributions, or name others to solicit, themselves in money or lots. The money shall be payable at such times as the committee may appoint, after the day of
Contributions to any amount shall be received. Contributors to the amount of ten dollars, or upwards, shall elect six trustees; each contributor being entitled to as many votes as he subscribes sums of ten dollars.
VI. The committee shall on the day of next, make a report of their proceedings to the Council, who shall thereupon elect seven trustees.
The committee shall convene the contributors, who shall elect six trustees. VII. The board of trustees shall meet at the Capitol on the day of; when the powers of the committee shall cease, and the further superintendence of schools be devolved on the board, to whose treasurer all monies subscribed shall be paid.
It will be perceived, that by this plan the entire superintendence of public schools is placed under the control of a board of thirteen trustees. The Council might reserve the whole, or a part of the direction to themselves; but it is conceived to be most eligible to give it entire to a distinct body, selected with a view to a particular object, and thereby rendered more responsible for a faithful discharge of duty; of whose members six shall be permanent, and seven annually elected: by which means the two-fold benefit of experience and correspondence with public sentiment will be insured.
An important feature of the contemplated institution is to provide for the education of children, whose parents or guardians are unable to defray the expense. The committee consider it a sound principle that there attaches a moral obligation to every community to provide for the education of this description of persons. With a view, therefore, to this object, they propose the application of the proceeds of taxes, which will, they trust, be amply competent to its accomplishment. In order, however, to interfere as little as possible with the regular revenues of the city, and the objects to which they are usually applied, it is proposed that the sum devoted to schools shall be derived from taxes on articles, rarely of necessity, and the use of which, depending upon every man's inclination, will render the payment in a great measure a voluntary act. The selection of this description of taxes is further recommended by the necessity of their permanent existence, as constituting the best means yet devised for regulating the use and repressing the abuse of the objects to which they relate; by their having heretofore, to a considerable extent, been applied to similar purposes by the legislature of
Maryland; and from the supplementary act of Congress, under which the right of superintending public schools is exercised, vesting in the Council the power of imposing most of them; thereby naturally leading to the inference that, from this association, it was the contemplation of the national legislature that the new means given should be used for carrying into effect the additional powers bestowed.
As the most important power, connected with the establishment of the contemplated institution, is the appointment of the Trustees, it is a part of the plan to devolve it on the next council; whereby the citizens of Washington will, at the ensuing election, have an opportunity, in the selection of their representatives, of duly regarding this as well as the other powers conferred upon them.
The committee are of opinion, that it would be premature, if not impracticable, to decide the extent or grade of the proposed institutions, before the amount of contributions shall have been ascertained, as on them may altogether depend the length to which it shall be advisable to go. Feeling, however, a full confidence in the public spirit of their constituents, they entertain but little doubt of the practicability of immediately connecting with primary schools, those of a higher grade, and of there being soon added those of the first order. The complete accomplishment of these objects is confided to the board of Trustees.
In correspondence with these ideas the Committee submit the accompanying bill.
An act to establish and endow a permanent Institution for the education of Youth in the City of Washington.
Impressed with a sense of the inseparable connection between the education of Youth and the prevalence of pure morals; with the duty of all communities to place within the reach of the poor as well as the rich the inestimable blessings of knowledge; and with the high necessity of establishing at the seat of the general government proper Seminaries of Learning, the City Council of Washington do pass the following act.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That the superintendence of public schools within the City of Washington shall be placed under the direction of a board of thirteen Trustees; whereof seven shall be annually chosen by the joint ballots of the Council, from among the residents of the city; and six, to hold their appointments for life, by individuals contributing to the promotion of schools as hereinafter provided. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum. In case vacancies occur among those appointed by the contributors, they shall be supplied by an election by the board, and the persons chosen shall be for life; and in case they occur among those elected by the Council, they shall be supplied by the Council and the persons chosen shall continue in office only until the ensuing annual election of Trustees. The board shall appoint a President and Treasurer, the former of whom shall be of their own body, shall remain in office until a new election of President, which shall take place at the pleasure of the board, shall vote on all questions, and have also a casting vote in all cases of equal division. They shall have power to pass all necessary bye laws not inconsistent with this act; to receive donations, and to vest and apply the funds placed under their care in such manner as they may see fit. They shall make an adequate provision for the education of children residing in the city, whose parents or guardians are unable to defray the expense of their education; they shall keep a Journal of their proceedings; and shall on the second Monday of June in each year make a full report of them to the Council excepting the names of those children who shall receive education without any charge being made therefor.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That the nett proceeds of taxes laid, or to be laid, on slaves, on dogs, on licenses for carriages and hacks, on ordinaries and taverns, for retailing of wines and spirituous liquors, for billiard tables, for theatrical and other public amusements, for hawkers and pedlars, be appropriated to the support of schools established under this act; payable by the Treasurer of the city to the Treasurer of the board of Trustees in four quarterly payments on the first Monday of January, April, July, and October respectively; the first quarterly payment to be made on the first Monday of
Monday of
Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That within one week after the passage of this act, the two Chambers of the Council shall meet together, and by joint ballot appoint three of their members, who shall be authorised to take all the necessary preliminary steps for carrying this plan into effect. They shall solicit themselves, or name others to solicit contributions in money or lots; and the money shall be payable at such times after the day of
and in such instalments, as they shall prescribe. It shall be paid to the Treasurer of the board of Trustees, and the lots shall be transferred to the Institution in such manner as the board shall direct. Contributions to any amount shall be received. The committee may employ agents to solicit subscriptions at a distance, and the sum of two hundred dollars is hereby appropriated to defray such expenses as may thereby be incurred, payable out of the proceeds of the aforesaid taxes, which from the Treasurer is hereby authorised to pay. They shall on the day of
next, close their subscriptions, and make a report of their proceedings to the Council. They shall forthwith give public notice to the contributors to assemble on the day of
at such place as they shall name; at which time and place the individuals, who shall have contributed ten dollars or upwards, shall, in person or by proxy, elect six Trustees, to hold their appointments for life: of which election the committee shall be judges; and each contributor shall have as many votes as he shall have contributed sums of ten dollars. The judges of the election shall notify the persons elected to convene at the Capitol, on the day of
The Council of the city shall on the day of elect by joint ballot seven Trustees, who shall hold their appointments until the second Monday of
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JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, April 23—wtf
NOTICE.
The subscriber having been legally authorised, by Messrs. Henry Pratt Thomas Wiling, Francis John Miller, jun. John Ashley, and Jacob Baker, trustees of a fund created from the joint and separate estates of Robert Morris, John Nicholson and James Greenleaf, and generally denominated, the "Aggregate Fund," hereby calls on all persons, having any claims or pretensions by Mortgage or otherwise, to any of the objects of the said Fund, to make the same known to him, with a view to their adjustment. And all persons disposed to purchase any of the property of the said Fund either in bulk, or on terms of short credit, are desired to make early application to
JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia April 23—wtf
The property of the AGGREGATE FUND lying in or near the river Potomac, consists of a large number of house lots in the city of Washington.
A number of handsome brick houses and a few wooden houses do.
A wharf and store on do.
Lands on the Eastern Branch, opposite do.
Do. on Hunting Creek near Alexandria.
Do. adjacent Fort Cumberland.
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The subscriber will in person receive application on any of the objects of his agency, at Mr. Steeles hotel, until the 10th inst. after which until farther notice, he requests that all applications may be made to Capt. Thomas Tingey, William Cranch, Esq. or Mr. Samuel Elliot jun.
JAMES GREENLEAF. Washington, June 4—3t wtf
NOTICE.
By virtue of three writs of venditioni exponas issued from the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington, to me directed, one at the suit of Summers and Coates, against Samuel Blodget, one at the suit of Edward Pennington, against Samuel Blodget, and one at the suit of John Mulray, against John Mulray, will be exposed to public sale for ready cash on the 25th inst. at Wm. Rhodex's Tavern in the city of Washington, all the right, title, claim and interest of the said Samuel Blodget and John Mulray in and to the following property, viz. Lot No. 23 in square 107, Lot No. 13 in square 378, Lot No. 1 in square 533, Lot No. 5 in square 54, Lot No. 12 in square 320, Lot No. 2 in square 218, Lot No. 12 in square 285, Lot No. 22 in square 263, Lot No. 23 in square 263, Lot No. 24 in square 263, Lot No. 7 in square 264, Lot No. 8 in square 264, Lot No. 7 in square 409, Lot No. 8 in square 409, Lot No. 17 in square 253, Lot No. 7 in square 253 with a three story brick dwelling house thereon, late the property of the said Blodget, and Lot No. 5 in square 607, late the property of the said Mulray—the sale will commence precisely at 4 o'clock.
DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal. July 2—taw4t
Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington, June 27, 1804.
ALL notes offered for discount must in future be left in the office before 3 o'clock P. M. on Tuesday.
Those for Wednesday the 4th July (being an holyday) must be in on Monday the 2nd before 3 o'clock P. M.
JAMES DAVIDSON, Jun. Cashier. June 29—2t
THEATRE.
PROPOSALS will be received until Tuesday the third of July inclusive, by either of the subscribers, for finishing in a plain style the INTERIOR of the Theatre, for CAS'IA, payable as the work progresses.
Arrangements having been made for the immediate execution of the roof, the contractors for finishing the interior will be expected to proceed without delay, and to give security to complete it for performance before the first day of November next.
JOHN P. VAN NESS, } Directors. SAMUEL H. SMITH, } THOMAS LAW, } ROBERT BRENT, } WILLIAM BRENT, }

WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, JULY 6.
The citizens of Washington have celebrated, with their usual spirit, the NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY. The day was ushered in by a salute from the artillery at the Navy-Yard. According to arrangements previously made, detachments of the militia met at an early hour in different quarters of the City. At 11 o'clock, an oration was delivered by Major VAN NESS at the Treasury department, before them and a respectable assemblage of ladies & gentlemen. At 12 o'clock company began to assemble at the House of the President of the United States, to congratulate him on the return of this auspicious day; in a short time after which his spacious apartments were filled with a large assemblage of ladies and gentlemen among whom a liberal supply of refreshments were distributed. The President received the congratulations on this happy return of the day, commemorative of the splendid event in which he bore so distinguished a part, with a satisfaction evidently increased by the joy exhibited on every countenance. Among those who offered their congratulations were the heads of departments, the other officers of the general government, the Mayor and Council of the city, and the officers of the militia of the district. At half past twelve General MASON passed the line of the uniform corps of militia drawn up in front of the President's House. Having gone through a variety of evolutions and firings under the command of Major Van Ness, evincive of their promising progress, they saluted the President, when they were discharged, and the officers waited on the President. The pleasure of the company was considerably promoted by patriotic and popular airs, played at intervals, by the Italian band. Between 2 and 3 o'clock the company separated and repaired to various places provided for the ensuing entertainments of the day.
At 4 o'clock a respectable number of citizens sat down to a dinner provided at Stultz's Hotel, at which Mr. Brent, the Mayor of the city presided, and Capt. Cassin and Major Van Ness acted as Vice-Presidents. Among the company were the heads of departments and other officers of the general government, General Armstrong, and Generals Wilkinson and Mason. Dinner being over the following toasts were drunk, followed by discharges of artillery and appropriate vocal and instrumental music.
1. The day we celebrate—Anniversary of an empire's birth.
2. The United States—Free, sovereign, and independent.
3. The President of the United States.
4. The Vice President of the United States.
5. The individual states—peaceful, prosperous, and republican.
6. The accession of Louisiana—Younger sister of American independence, proceeding from the same common parentage.
7. The memory of Washington—First, hallowed, and immortal.
8. The memories of Franklin, Rhodehouse, Hancock, Adams and Pendleton—Sages, philosophers, and patriots.
9. The martyrs of American freedom—Embalmed in their countries love.
10. Agriculture—Parent of virtue and independence.
11. Commerce and Manufactures—Guides to wealth, and national prosperity.
12. Arts and Sciences, to polish manners, improve the mind, and perfect the condition of man.
13. The army of the United States—Vanguard of its country's freedom.
14. The Militia of the United States—well armed, well trained and prompt.
15. The Navy of the United States—ready to maintain, and sufficient to sustain, the rights of free commerce.
16. The Fair Daughters of America—inspired by them, her sons are invincible.
17. Peace, concord, and good will to all the world.
At dark the company separated. There were various other dining parties the particular accounts of which we have not received.
The festivities of the day, in all their details, were enjoyed with an animated and rational hilarity. Every mind appeared to feel a lively enthusiasm on the return of a day so well calculated to inspire a sublime patriotism. It will be a source of satisfaction to the genuine friends of liberty to perceive that the spirit of liberty, so far from subsiding, is actually rising in this country. The principles then so gloriously avowed and nobly contended for made us a free nation; and it is principally owing to our recurrence to and practice of them at the present day, that we are a happy and prosperous nation. May the spirit that gave birth to these great principles never die!
The Governor of Tennessee has issued a proclamation for the meeting of the legislature of that state on the 23d inst. to take into consideration the proposed Amendment to the Constitution.
The news, announced by an arrival at Alexandria, of Bonaparte having been proclaimed Emperor of the Gauls appears to be incorrect. Letters received in this city from Mr. Jarvis, as late as the 25th of May, are entirely silent on the subject. They mention the celebration of Te Deum at Lisbon, not on this account, but for the birth of the Prince.
COMMUNICATION.
JULY 5th, 1804.
The anniversary of independence was celebrated by the militia of Washington and Georgetown with great eclat.
In the afternoon the officers and privates of the corps of artillery, the corps of grenadiers, and captain Andrews's company of infantry, sat down together to a superb entertainment at Rhodes's hotel, under the presidency of captain Patterson of the artillery, supported by captain Patterson of the grenadiers, captain Andrews, and ci-devant captain Stephenson, as vice-presidents. The day passed with the utmost hilarity and harmony; and after dinner the following toasts were drunk.
1. The natal day of American liberty, the fourth of July, one thousand seven hundred and seventy six—Through the extended regions of the Universe, may it be a lesson to the oppressor, and an example to the oppressed.
Two discharges of artillery, 9 cheers.
2. The United States of America—Ever pacific and free, may the stability of their empire equal its grandeur.
A discharge of artillery, 3 cheers.
3. Jefferson, President of the United States—May his talents, and integrity, long continue to illumine the councils of his country.
A discharge of artillery, 10 cheers.
A message from a numerous and respectable company, assembled in another apartment of the same hotel, by a committee of three.
"Mr. President we are directed by another company, assembled in this hotel, to wait upon this company, with their compliments on the occasion which convenes us, and to propose the following toast.
"The day we celebrate and those who honor it."
Ordered, that the President direct a committee of three to wait upon the company assembled in the other apartment of this hotel, with a reciprocation of compliments & respect, to inform them that this company have drunk the toast proposed, and propose in return the following toast, which was then drunk by the company.
4. Madison, Gallatin, Dearborn and Smith—Faithful and able conductors of the concerns of a republican people, may their services secure to them the gratitude of their country.
A discharge of artillery, 3 cheers.
A patriotic song. "Well met fellow freemen, &c."
5. Monroe, Livingston, Claiborne & Wilkinson—Names interwoven in history with the American acquisition of Louisiana, may their fame descend unclouded to succeeding generations.
A discharge of artillery, 3 cheers.
6. The departed Washington—Faithful to his country and to liberty, may his memory be venerated while time shall endure.
A discharge of artillery, 10 cheers.
7. The revolutionary heroes of America—Their bravery and services will ever live in the remembrance of a free and enlightened people.
A discharge of artillery, nineteen cheers. A patriotic song, "God save the Rights of Man, &c."
8. The people of France—May they prove true to liberty, as they have hitherto proved true to victory.
A discharge of artillery, 3 cheers.
9. The people of Great Britain—Freedom to the seas, though their government should fall.
A discharge of artillery, 3 cheers.
10. Hibernia—Soon may her sons with Columbians entwined, "The laurel of freedom, with Bacchus's vine!"
A discharge of artillery, 9 cheers.
11. The Territory of Columbia—May she recover the ground appropriate to American freemen, and shine a resplendent star in the federal constellation.
A discharge of artillery, 6 cheers.
12. The Militia of the Territory of Columbia—Consecrated to the support of the rights of mankind, may they find steady approbation in the eye of the brave, and in the eye of the Fair.
A discharge of artillery, a convivial song—6 cheers.
13. Agriculture—May comfort and plenty replenish the hand of honorable toil.
A discharge of artillery, 3 cheers.
14. Commerce and Manufactures—Ministers of human felicity, may avarice and rapacity never convert them into instruments of human misery.
A discharge of artillery, 6 cheers.
15. The Temple of Science—May every citizen of America be a pillar in its support.
A discharge of artillery, 9 cheers.
16. The Presses of America—Intelligence, moderation, chastity, fidelity, firmness and courage.
A discharge of artillery, a convivial song, 3 cheers.
17. The American Fair—Devotion to Freedom, is devotion to Love. A discharge of artillery, 18 cheers.
18. The Nations of the Earth—Peace to the world, liberty and good will among mankind. Six discharges of artillery, six elegant songs, 20 cheers.
DIED—At Suffield on the 25th of June last, at an advanced age, Deacon Aaron Phelps of that place. Through life he was an honest, active and valuable citizen—ardently devoted to the cause of civil and religious liberty.
New Hampshire.
The GOVERNOR returns to the honorable the Senate in which the same originated, the bill intitled "An Act to divide the state into districts for the purpose of chusing Representatives to Congress,"—with the following objections:
It has been his uniform opinion, that the chusing of Representatives to Congress by the people of the state at large is most conformable both to the letter and spirit of the Constitution of the United States, and that no citizen of the state, qualified to vote for members of Congress, should be debarred the right of voting for the whole number of Representatives, which the state is entitled to chuse, unless some great inconveniences resulted from this method.
A law was passed twelve years ago, intended to be permanent, and in pursuance of which all our Representatives to Congress since that time have been chosen, and if any material inconveniences have resulted from this mode of chusing, they are to me unknown.
The GOVERNOR returns to the honorable the House of Representatives, in which the same originated, the bill intitled "An Act to ratify an article proposed in amendment to the Constitution of the United States,"—with the following observations and objections:
By the articles of Confederation, and previous to the adoption of the Constitution of the United States, the votes of the several states in Congress, being equal, the alteration made so far as respects the votes given in the House of Representatives, was a concession on the part of the smaller states! Electors chusing the President and Vice-President, being proportioned to each state, according to the number of Representatives, as well as that of Senators, four or five of the larger states, have it in their power, to elect the officers, and it is believed that the alteration proposed may operate so as to lessen the probability of the smaller states appointing either President or Vice-President—even if nearly three fourths in number of the states in the Union
should be agreed in voting for the same persons.
It is feared, if the alteration takes place, that the office of Vice President, who in certain events is to be at the head of the nation, may be deemed less respectable than heretofore.
Although the Constitution has provided for amendments, yet the reasons therefor should be clear and strong, left by frequent alterations others are facilitated, many of its important principles changed, and the Constitution not sufficiently regarded as a permanent rule.
From such a view of the subject as the Governor has been able to take, he is of opinion that the article referred to as it now stands in the constitution, is preferable to the proposed alteration.
On taking the question on the proposed amendment to the Constitution, the yeas and nays were—
YEAS—81.
NAYS—73.
From the Boston Chronicle.
It is useful, amusing and instructive for a people who value their national institutions, to carry back their minds occasionally to the men and measures, by which they were obtained.
In the debates in the Massachusetts Convention, on the adoption of our National Constitution, from page 61 to 69, there is some choice reading, that would not come amiss to the citizens of this state at this particular time.
On the 17th and 18th of January, 1788, we had the most unreserved and unequivocal testimony of a King, a Gorham, a Dwa, a Dawes, a Gore, a Parsons and a John Coffin Jones, all in favor of that feature of the Federal Constitution, which directs that "Representatives and Direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several states, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, three fifths of all other persons."
Mr. King says this article was adopted because it was the language of ALL AMERICA.
Mr. Gorham thought the proposed section much in favor of Massachusetts.
Messrs. Gore, Parsons, and John C. Jones, spoke of the advantage to the Northern States this rule of apportionment gave to them.
The hon. Judge Dana expatiated twice on the subject.
But, above all, the first paragraph of the speech of Col. Dawes, on this occasion, is worthy of particular attention.
Mr. Dawes said he was sorry to hear so many objections raised against the paragraph under consideration. He thought them wholly unfounded; that the black inhabitants of the Southern States must be considered either as slaves, and as so much property, or in the character of so many free men; if the former, why should they not be wholly represented? Our own state laws and constitution would lead us to consider those blacks as FREE MEN, and so indeed would our own ideas of natural justice. If then they are free men, they might form an equal basis for representation as though they were all white inhabitants. In either view, therefore, he could not see that the Northern States would suffer, but directly the contrary. He thought, however, that gentlemen would do well to connect the passage in dispute with another article in the constitution, that permits Congress, in the year 1808, wholly to prohibit the importation of slaves, and in the mean time to impose a duty of ten dollars a head on such blacks as should be imported before that period. Besides, by the new constitution, every particular state is left to its own option totally to prohibit the introduction of slaves into its own territories. What could the convention do more? The members of the Southern states, like ourselves, have their prejudices. It would not do to abolish slavery, by an act of Congress, in a moment, and so destroy what our southern brethren consider as property. But we may say, that although slavery is not smitten by an apoplexy, yet it has received a mortal wound, and will die of a consumption.
Is it not enough for us, that the southerners make them slaves? Do we desire also that they should be sunk to brutes? Because proprietors have consented to curtail them of two fifths of their humanity, will free men, will men of feeling and piety in Massachusetts insist that they shall be blotted from the record of heaven? Because their incessant labors are devoted to the culture of the earth, does it follow of course that the agriculture of our country is nothing benefited by their toil? Will we value ourselves on our commerce, and not allow any consideration to those who furnish the means of all our commerce, and all our boasting?
It was a tribute to the honest prejudices of this portion of our Union, that the southern portion consented to consider a slave as only three fifths of a man; if we insist on annihilating him altogether, the transgression will be heavy on our own heads, and we must look to the consequences!
Shall that trumpet, which has sounded the notes of Union, and led the vanguard of freedom, become the tocsin of discord, and hurry us into that slavery which we so abhor, even to look upon?
Our Washington has told us—and it would be truth if he had not—that our National Constitution is the sheet anchor of our peace at home and safety abroad: of our prosperity, of that very liberty which we so highly prize. It is the ark of all our hopes; and the apportionment in question is the main prop on which the fabric rests—knock away this, and we are all afloat on the wide ocean of confusion, without rudder, compass or sail; left at the mercy of wild waves without, and the more uncontrollable wildness of the passions within.
Raleigh, (N. C.) June 25.
On Wednesday last before the circuit court held for this district, came on to be tried the suit brought by the Earl of Coventry and others, the representatives of the late Earl Grenville, against Messrs. Collins and Allen of Edenton—the jury being sworn, the plaintiff's counsel stated their title as follows:—That in 1664 the province of Carolina, was granted by King Charles II. to eight Lords Proprietors, of whom Lord Carteret afterwards created Earl Grenville was one—that in 1729 seven of the Lords Proprietors surrendered their parts of the province to the crown—that in 1744 the crown and earl Grenville divided the province, and one eighth part was allotted and set apart for earl Grenville—that in 1763 earl Grenville died, leaving Robert his son and heir at law, who took the title and estates—that in February, 1776, Robert earl Grenville died, and by his will devised his estate to trustees in trust for Lord Carteret and others—that in 1796, Lord Weymouth one of the trustees, died; the demise was laid, 1st, on the title of the surviving trustee; and 2dly, on the title of Lord Carteret; to prove the descent of Robert earl Grenville the deposition of John Parkinson was read, and to prove the conveyances between the crown and the lords proprietors, and earl Grenville and the crown, the original deeds were produced and read—here the plaintiff's counsel rested their case.
The defendants' counsel then stated their defence to be,
1st. That the rights of the plaintiffs were lost by the change of government which took place on the dissolution of the royal government; that they thereby became aliens incapable of holding land, and that this incapacity still exists.
2d. That by the declaration of rights and the constitution of the state, the rights which the plaintiffs had before the revolution became vested in the collective body of the people of North Carolina.
3d. That their rights were taken away by some of the acts of Assembly for confiscating lands, and for opening offices for the entry of vacant and unappropriated lands.
4th. That the defendants had been in actual possession of the land since the year 1787, under a grant from the state, without any adverse claim set up till the suit brought by the plaintiffs.
To prove the latter, the grant was read and a statement of facts tending to prove the possession. The plaintiff's counsel then tendered a demurrer to the evidence, and upon the plaintiff's admitting distinctly on the record that the defendants had been in the actual possession of the land from 1787, the defendants' counsel joined in demurrer; whereupon the court discharged the jury from the further consideration of the cause. The argument of the demurrer was postponed by the court till December term.
The counsel for gen. Davie pressed for the trial of the suit brought against him, but the court directed it to be continued on the ground, that it was unnecessary to try that till the demurrer should be argued and disposed of.
Thus the truly important question how far the rights of earl Grenville have been affected by the change of government, the laws of confiscation and the acts of limitation, is submitted to the decision of an able and enlightened court. We do not pretend to be acquainted with the legal principles on which the event of this question depends, but we flatter ourselves that the result will be favorable to the interests of the state. The importance of this controversy must be obvious to every reflecting mind; and we trust that as the Legislature will be in session before the argument will be heard, that they will yet lend their assistance to those who are defending her great rights and best interests.
We forbear to repeat any of the arguments which were used by counsel in discussing the propriety of joining in the demurrer to the evidence tendered by the counsel for the plaintiff, because they had no bearing on the main question. We shall however use our best endeavors to furnish to the public a full and accurate statement of the arguments which may be read at the next term on the demurrer.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Monday, April 23,
Motion on the Defence of the
NATION.
Mr. FOX rose and addressed himself to the chair in substance as follows:— "I am afraid, Sir, that I shall find it necessary to make some preliminary observations before I proceed to state my motion to the house on the military defence of the country. — These preliminary observations are rendered necessary by the construction which has been manifested by the people in support of the war. That great zeal has undoubtedly been manifested by all descriptions of persons, is a truth which I have great pleasure to observe; but the attempt to construe this zeal into an approbation of the principle of the war itself, or of the conduct of his majesty's ministers in involving the country in that war, is what I will not permit to pass unresisted; for it is not a fair construction, nor can it be supported by any fair reasoning or sound deduction. — The zeal which has been displayed by the people of England, is most honorable to their feelings; it does not spring from any approbation of the war, much less from any approbation of the measures of government, but that motive which will ever be inseparable from the breast of Englishmen, that of a determined resolution to resist the menaces of a foreign enemy. Their zeal has been displayed in the maintenance of all that was dear to them, in the defence of their country against the threats of invasion and in the support of its glory, and may in truth be termed a zeal shown in self-defence. — It is not a proof that they either consider the war as originally necessary, or that they approve of the spirit and temper of those negotiations by which it was brought on. — I, in common with every one of my fellow subjects, partake of the zeal which I have described, and I know that that species of zeal is not singular to myself. — However unwise, however unnecessarily we plunge into the war, that war was immediately followed by the threat of invasion, and the country was brought into the most imminent danger, according to the belief of all ranks of people, by the formidable preparations of the enemy. — In that case it is possible for any man to interpret the zeal which burst forth into any other motive than that of self defence? The country at large stood forward to protect themselves and families against the danger, whatever might be the cause from which it sprung. If this sort of zeal is to be argued upon as a proof of the popularity of the war, or if ministers are allowed to consider it as a proof of the approbation of their measures, then we may fairly say that it is only necessary for Government to plunge the nation into the greatest possible danger in order to obtain the universal support of the people. — The character of the people of England is perfectly understood; they will always be found ready in the moment of danger, and the greater and more deplorable the state of calamity in which the kingdom may be involved, the greater & more zealous will be their exertions for its deliverance. — It is impossible, therefore, that ministers can flatter themselves with the idea that the manly and virtuous stand which the people have made in a case of life or death, was in any shape connected with the causes of the war, the negotiations with which it was accompanied, or the time at which it was brought on. — In truth, no symptom of approbation has been shown in any part of the country, nor was it even received in Parliament with any decided marks of applause, for though in the first address ministers did obtain the sanction of the House, yet it was in very general terms, and these, in a subsequent debate, were qualified by many considerable persons, with objections to the conduct of the negotiations, so as to shew that it was the general opinion that the war might have been avoided, and I therefore contend, that from the commencement of the war to the present moment, whatever display of spirit, exertion and zeal has been made by the country, has nothing to do with the cause of the war, and much less with the conduct of ministers. — Indeed it might be shewn that the exertions that have been made by the people arose out of the inaction and incapacity of Ministers themselves. The want of any strong well concerted plan on the part of Ministers forced the people at large to come forward and defend themselves, and I am sure I speak the language of many gentlemen who hear me, when I say that this was the prevalent feeling in the country. Those who know my character, will not think it necessary for me to assert that I am as zealous as any man in defence of the country from all foreign attack, and as ready, in the moment of danger, to lose my life in the cause that led
it, but I must deprecate all misconstruction of my conduct in so acting. Though I am ready to make any sacrifice for the independence of the empire, I must not therefore be considered an abettor of the rashness, ambition, or disingenuous councils that led us into the dangers. Perhaps, Sir, there may be persons who think that the danger of invasion was not so imminent as the cry would have made us believe, and certainly the apprehension of an immediate attack was not universally felt. — This, however, does not change, in any respect the nature of the exertion which was made by the country. It was not the panic of invasion that seized the people—not the dread of being overrun by the enemy, for on the most alarming moment, they had just confidence: but an universal feeling that it was wise and prudent to be prepared; and a pretty general conviction, that, in the incapacity of ministers, they must look for themselves. But independently of all real ground for alarm, it was impossible for the country to see the part that was made by ministers, and the noise that was excited of some dreadful and gigantic mischief with which we were threatened, without being in some sort terrified into a belief of the reality. I certainly would have justified any gentleman, like Sir Christopher Hatton, to have addressed the minister in the very words that he uses:
"Ah my noble friend, when I behold "Yon tented plains in martial symmetry "Array'd— "I cannot but surmise—Forgive my friend, "If the conjecture's rash—I cannot but "Surmise—The state some danger apprehends!" (To be continued.)
TAKE NOTICE.
THE sale of those lands, lots, and houses in the city of Washington and district of Columbia on which the direct tax and cost has not been paid is postponed until Friday the 20th of July, at Mr. Rhodes's tavern. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. M. and continue from day to day until the whole are sold—any person wishing to examine the list of the property may by calling on the subscriber living in George Town. GEORGE MAGRUDER, Collector 6th collection district. June 18—td of
NOTICE.
THERE was committed as a Run away to the jail of Frederick county, a negro boy who calls himself George and says he belongs to capt. Newman of George Town, he is about 14 years of age, four feet seven inches high, his clothing are a tow linen shirt and a pair of coarse blue cloth trowsers. If his master does not release him from jail he will be sold for jail fees agreeable to law. GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff Frederick county. June 25—
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
WAS committed to the jail of Frederick county as a runaway on the 28th February last, a negro man who calls himself JOHN RUSHER, he is about 28 or 30 years old, five feet five or six inches high; a stout well made fellow; his clothing are a grey coat, a striped waistcoat and corduroy trowsers. If his owner does not release him he will be sold for his jail fees according to law. GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff, Frederick county. June 25—
NOTICE.
THERE was committed as a runaway to the jail of Frederick county, a negro man who calls himself CEASA LANGSTON, and says he belongs to Mr. Iane Langston of Herford county North Carolina; he is about 37 years of age, five feet seven inches high, a stout well made fellow—his clothing are a grey woolen coat with a blue cape, cotton striped waistcoat and trowsers and a tow linen shirt, he also has four scars on the back of his neck. If his master does not release him he will be sold for the jail fees agreeable to law. GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff, of Frederick county. June 25—
Was Committed to the jail
of Baltimore county as a Runaway on the 21st February last, a Negro woman who calls herself MILLY THOMAS—she is about 38 or 40 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, and of a brown complexion. She says she did belong to Mr. William Briscoe of Charles county in the state of Maryland. If her owner does not release her, she will be sold for her jail fees, according to law. THOMAS BAILEY, Sheriff of Balt. County. Baltimore May 21—w8t
Valuable Land for Sale.
THE executors of the last will and testament of Anthony Holmead deceased, will sell at private sale about forty acres of Land adjoining the city of Washington at the northern extremity of 20th street west. This land is generally allowed to be one of the handsomest situations near the city. Having a beautiful prospect of nearly the whole of the city of Washington, Alexandria and George Town, and any person inclined to purchase this valuable property, will be shewn the same, and know the terms by application to the subscriber near the premises. JOHN HOLMEAD.
Public Sale.
BY virtue of a decree of the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington sitting as a court of chancery, at the suit of William H. Dorsey, Nicholas Hoaggs, George Craig and Adam Whann, against Agnes Jackson, executrix; William Jackson, executor; Jonathan Jackson, Matthew Jackson, Elizabeth Jackson and Susanna Jackson, infant heirs of Jonathan Jackson, deceased, defendants—Will be expected at public auction on the 10th of July to highest bidder on the premises all the right, title, and interest of said Jonathan Jackson, deceased, to the following lots of ground in the city of Washington; the lots numbered 21 and 22 in square numbered 75, and the lot numbered 2 in square numbered 164. The terms of sale are one year's credit from the day of sale, the purchaser or purchasers giving their bonds, with approved security for the purchase money, with interest thereon. AGNES JACKSON, WILLIAM JACKSON, } trustees. June 18—12w3w N. B. We hereby give notice to all persons having claims against the estate of the said Jonathan Jackson, deceased, either for debts due, or legacies bequeathed, to bring them into court within three weeks after the above date. A. J. W. J.
ALIST of LETTERS remaining in the POST OFFICE WASHINGTON CITY, on the 1st day of July, 1804.
A. Philip Allen, D. D. Addison esq. J. B. Anderson. B. Andrew Bartle, J. ma. Brunt, Moses Bullen, Lieut. William L. Brent, John Lewis Brooks, Samuel Brodget, esq. Miss Nancy H. Baker, Eggleton M. Boyle, Wm Buris. C. Overton Carr, jun. Josiah Curtis, Capt. Silas Caulkins. James Crook, Capt. Wm. Crolley, George Gilder, Ann Grone, Mrs. Ann Carr, Harith Carter, John Cross, George Crowninshield, esq. D. Patrick Deery, Andrew Dodge, Peggy Dorsey, William Darity, William Dupuy, James R. D'emoi, William Dyer, Mrs. Eliza Davies. E. Rufus Easton, esq. Joseph E. ton. F. William Fairburn 2, Mrs. Susannah B. Finch, Jacob Forman, Joseph Foster. G. Christian Gouldin, John Green, Margaret Gibbs, Thomas Gantt, jun. Mr. Green, Martha Gordon, Robert Gilmer, John Grogan. H. Doctor Grafton Hanson, 2, Thomas Hanlon, esq. 2, Spencer Hickman, Dolia Harderton, Benjamin Hutton, jun. Miss Hanson, John Hurrey, J. Hardy, Isaac Henry, care of Isaac Pollock. I. James Jackson, Israel Jones, Ariel Jeans, General Andrew Jackson, John Jennings. K. John Keall, James Kennedy, Capt. James Kinner, Thomas Karns. L. John U. Loulin, 2, George Lewis, Anthony Lithernefs, King Luton, Geo. Lane, John Lloyd, Hillary Lunham, Christopher Lowndes, Lieut. Charles Ludlow, Mrs. Lewis, Louis Aubain Citoyen Louis Legas. M. Absalom Mayers, William Macgill, Peter Moor, Notley Maddox, esq. 2, Joseph M'Nee, John Mayne, Captain Ignatius Manning, James Miles, Thos. M'Minn. P. Archibald Penton, John Pierson, Thomas Pearce, Lawson Pearson, Wesley Pigman, Thomas Purcell, Peter B. Porter, Esq. Charles Pongo, Wm. Priestman, Oliver Pollock, Esq. R. M. Razilly, Miss Nancy Rustan, George H. Rogers, David K. Richardson, 2, Major Rivardi, Major Rogers, 3. Tench Ringgold, Mrs. Maria Roels, care of Mr. Stelle. S. Capt. Thomas Swaine, 2, John Swank, Joseph Scholfield, Godfrey Smith, Isaac Smith, Mrs. Jane Savery, Andrew Smith, Esq. George Sands, Esq. T. William Terry, Maria Thomson, Eliza Thompson, Benjamin Talman, 2, John Taylor, Samuel G. Thompson, Lewis Talburt. W. Catherine Wilson, Thomas Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Mrs. Ann H. Winthrop, 2, Thomas Webb, Col. W. A. Washington, Joshua Ward, John A. Wilson, Robert R. Williams, William Wood, Lieut. Melancthon, T. Woolfey, Joseph Williams, Charles White, Jacob Worlsey, George Wilson, Esq. James Wilson. Y. Charles Young, William Young. July 4.
Valuable Lands for Sale.
By order of the court of Calvert county, will be exposed to Public Sale the following lands, the property of the heirs of captain Walter Smith, deceased. ON Monday the 20th day of August next, will be sold on the premises the plantation on which the said capt. Walter Smith formerly resided, containing by actual survey, 1225 1-2 acres of land lying adjoining Patuxent river, bounded on the south west by the said river, on the east by a fine navigable creek, called Saint Leonard's creek, so that one and a half miles of fencing will include the whole land—The soil of this land is equal if not superior to any on Patuxent, either for farming, planting or grazing, and in their season the greatest plenty of fine fish and oysters may be had either from the river or creek—A great part of the above land is covered with Red Cedar, fit for posts fencing. On Tuesday the 21st on the premises, will be sold one other plantation in the Forest at about two miles distance from the former containing by survey 637 and one half acres of land, the greatest part of which is covered with hickory, chestnut and oak wood, and a great proportion of swamp land, which at a trifling expense might be converted into valuable meadow, belongs to this land. On Thursday the 23rd on the premises, will be sold one other plantation lying adjoining on Chesapeake Bay, bounded on the north east by the said bay, on the north by a creek called Parkers creek, containing by survey 536 1-2 acres of land,2 acres of land, on this land there are a good proportion marsh and meadow land and a great abundance of fine timber. It is thought needlessly to give a fuller description of the above lands, as it is presumed that those who wish to purchase will view the lands previous to the day of sale—and on application to Mr. John Turner who resides near the two first mentioned tracts; they may see the plans of the different tracts of land, and will view the lands contiguous to him; and Mr. Richard Hance who resides on the last mentioned tract, will show the outlines of the same to any person wishing to view it. The above lands will be sold either in the whole, or be divided into parcels as may appear most advantageous for the heirs. The purchasers to give bonds with approved securities for the purchase money, to be paid in three annual payments, the interest to be paid yearly, and on the ratification of the sale by the court, and a full payment of the purchase money and interest thereon a deed of conveyance will be executed to the purchaser agreeably to an act of Assembly in such case made and provided, by J. WILKINSON, JAMES HUGHES, } Commissioners, JOHN TURNER, } Calvert county, June 8—12w10 Aug.
For the information of the Freeholders of the state of Virginia.
THE following correct list of the persons who compose the REPUBLICAN TICKET of Electors of President and Vice President of the United States, is published. The election for the choice of Electors will be held in each county and corporation on the first Monday in November next. PHILIP N. NICHOLAS, Chairman. JOHN H. FOUSHEE, Sec'y. Richmond, May 25, 1804.
Republican Ticket.
Richard E. Lee, of Norfolk borough. John Goodrich, — Isle of Wight. Edward Pegram, — Dinwiddie. Dr. Richard Field, — Brunswick. Thomas Read, — Charlotte. Creed Taylor, — Cumberland. William H. Cabell, — Amherst, George Penn, — Patrick. George Wythe, — City of Richmond. John Taylor, — Caroline. Larkin Smith, — King and Queen. John Minor, — Spottsylvania. William Elzey, — Loudoun. William Dudley, — Warwick. Mann Page, — Gloucester. John Taliaferro, jr. — King George. Richard Brent, — Prince William. Hugh Holmes, — Frederick. James Dailey, — Hampshire. James Allen, — Shenandoah. Archibald Stuart, — Augusta. James M'Farlane, — Russell. Gen. John Preston, — Montgomery. William M'Kinley, — Ohio. June 27—4w
NOTICE.
THERE was committed to the jail of Frederick county, as a runaway, a negro man who calls himself JIM, and a Mulatto woman who calls herself MIMA, and says they belong to Mr. Peter Larkins of Farquhar county Virginia; said Jim is about thirty four or five years of age, five feet five or six inches high, a stout well made fellow, his clothing are a blue coat and waistcoat, tow linen shirt and trowsers, he has also a scar on his breast—Mima is about twenty five years of age, five feet one or two inches high, stout and well made, her clothing are a blue short gown, white linsy petticoat and a tow linen shirt. If their owner does not release them from jail they will be sold for their jail fees agreeably to law. GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff, Frederick county. June 25—
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of an order of the honorable judge Cranch, made in the case of Thomas Barclay an insolvent debtor; the subscriber, trustee of said insolvent, will sell at auction to the highest bidder on Saturday the fifteen day of June next, at Mr. Morin's tavern, all the personal property of said Thomas Barclay consisting of sundry articles of merchandise—Terms of sale, cash—Hour of sale 10 o'clock A. M. ALEX. MCORMICK, Trustee. City of Washington, May 25—m6t
District of Columbia, to wit: BE it remembered, That on this twenty fifth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four, and in the twenty eighth year of American Independence, William Cranch, of the said district, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit: "Reports of Cases, argued and adjudged in the supreme Court of the United States, in August and December terms, 1801. and February term 1803." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "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." G. DENNAR, Clerk of the district of Columbia. July 4—w3t
NOTICE.
WILL be exposed to public sale, for ready cash on the 24 day of July next on the premises, all the right title claim and interest of Joseph Bonnin and co. No. 2 in square No. 1042 as laid down in the plan of the city of Washington, with a two story framed dwelling house and four other small framed houses thereon, all in good repair; taken by virtue of two writs of Fieri Facias issued from the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington at the suit of William Hunt for the use of Philip Nicholin & Robert E. G. Smith—the sale will commence precisely at 12 o'clock. DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal. June 11—widof
In the case of NICOLAS FEBRUARY An insolvent debtor,
SIX months from and after the first day of March, is limited, and appointed for the creditors to bring in, and exhibit their claims to the trustee, and that notice be given in the Washington Federalist, and National Intelligencer once a month, three times in each paper before the expiration of said term—It is further ordered, that the trustee sell the property of the insolvent, at public sale to the highest bidder, on a credit of 6 months, giving six months previous notice thereof, by public advertisement, in the same papers once a week for 6 weeks prior to the day of sale. By order, Wm. Cranch, Esq. URIAN FORREST, Ck. March 7—12w3t
WANTED
At the NAVY YARD—Washington, a quantity of the following materials, viz. 5 inch Oak Plank } 4 1-2 inch do. } 3 inch do. } 2 inch do. } Lengths, from 3 inch Yellow Pine } 30 feet upwards. 2 1-2 inch do. } 2 inch do. } Locust Trinails, of 18 and 24 inches long. Locust Timber, in the log Celar do do Beams of yellow Pine and Oak lengths of various sizes. Proposals for supplying the whole or any part of the Materials, specifying the particular and the lowest price, will be received by the Subscriber until the first of August next. Navy Yard, Washington, July 6 1804. THOMAS FINGEY. N. B. All further information which may be required, can be obtained, on application being made at the Contractor's office
Public Sale for Cash.
UNDER a decree of the circuit court in Chancery, for the district of Columbia and county of Washington, the subscriber will offer for sale, in High Street near the premises to the highest bidder for ready money or money to be paid immediately upon the ratification of the sale, all the right, title and interest therein, which was in the defendants Ann Seyle, George, Jacob, Lewis and Samuel Seyle, Susanna Edmondson, Polly and George Adams, Peter and Catharine Mantz, Jacob and Betsey Steiner, Barbara, Daniel and Lewis Hauer, John and Peggy Stover, Henry, Polly and Adam Hauer, to a piece or parcel of land situated in Hawkins and Beatty's addition to George Town, being part of a lot and distinguished in the plan of the said addition by lot No. 92 and beginning for the said part at the north east corner of a lot in the said addition No. 92, and running thence with the said last mentioned lot, fourth eighty eight degrees, and three quarters of a degree west two hundred and sixty feet, then north twenty six feet, then north eighty eight degrees and three quarters of a degree east, two hundred and sixty feet, to intersect at the end of 26 feet on a line drawn northwardly with High Street to the place of beginning, with all the appurtenances and improvements thereon, to discharge a debt, with interest and costs of suit, due Mr. Nathan Mauger, the complainant. The sale will commence at ten o'clock, A. M. on the 20th of June next CHARLES A. BURNETT. George Town, May 18—F&MezoJun
HOUSES ON PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FOR SALE.
TWO Houses on the best part of Pennsylvania Avenue for sale. One has four rooms and two garrets; the other eight rooms and two garrets; either of them will be sold low and three years credit given for part of the purchase money. A line addressed to J. G. at the printers will be attended to. Washington, May 11—3t

Prince George's County, Upper Marlboro ro. June 12, 1804.
At a respectable meeting of republican citizens of Prince George's County, pursuant to the recommendations of a former meeting, HUMPHREY BELT, Esquire, having been appointed Chairman, and TRUMAN TYLER, Secretary, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That William Lyles, Alexander Covington, Alexander Contee and William W. Be ry, Esquires be recommended to the people of this County as Delegates to the next General Assembly of Maryland.
Resolved, That Isaac Ducket, Humphrey Belt, James G. Wood, Thomas Hewitt and George T. Hawkins, Esqs. be a committee to confer with a similar committee on the part of Anne Arundel County, on a proper character to represent this district in Congress, in the place of Walter Bowie, Esq. who declines being a candidate.
Resolved, That Richard Sprigg, Thomas Rogers and Truman Tyler, Esqs. be a committee to confer with Calvert County, and that part of Montgomery County composing the electoral District, on a proper character as an elector of President and Vice-President; and that it is the sense of this meeting that the said corresponding committee recommend General Joseph Wilkinson, as a proper character to fill that appointment.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the National Intelligencer and Maryland Gazette. HUMPHREY BELT, Chairman. TRUMAN TYLER, Secretary. Jun 18—ep3w.
In pursuance of an Act of Congress passed the 1st day of May 1802, entitled, "An act to abolish the board of Commissioners of the city of Washington, and for other purposes."
WE the undersigned have opened a book at Rhodes's tavern Pennsylvania avenue, for receiving subscriptions for opening the CANAL, to communicate from the Potomac river to the Eastern Branch thereof.
The Report and Plans of Mr. Latrobe, on the subject, are deposited at Mr. Rhodes's for the inspection of those inclined to promote this useful and beneficial work.
THOMAS TINGEY, DANIEL CARROLL, O. D'n. THOMAS LAW, DANIEL G. BRENT. Washington 11th June, 1804.
COLUMBIAN LIBRARY.
AN Appendix to the Catalogue is this day published and may be had at the Library Room. In the course of the last year, the Directors have been incorporated by an act of Congress, and above 250 vols. have been added to the books, making in the whole upwards of 800 vols. New Shares may be had on application to the Librarian—Books are let out on hire to those who are not shareholders, and are to be taken out and returned on the afternoons of Wednesdays and Saturdays.
George Town, June 3—
HAT MANUFACTURY.
The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washington, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continuance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be amply suited, if neatness and goodnes be requisites.
JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
GEORGE TOWN COLLEGE,
In the district of Columbia, United States of America, under the direction of the Incorporated Catholic Clergy of the state of Maryland.
1. The annual pension of this establishment is two hundred and twenty dollars; but for children under twelve years of age, only two hundred dollars will be required. Those students who continue their education through the classes of Philosophy shall on account of extraordinary expenses, and some particular indulgencies allowed them, pay two hundred and fifty dollars per annum.
The pension is to be paid half yearly in advance. A deduction of fifty dollars per annum will be allowed to those parents who may choose to charge themselves with the detail of clothing their children. The college will furnish washing, and mending; but will not keep particular accounts, or become answerable for clothing provided by parents.
11. In lieu of bed linen, table service, school books, and other articles usually required on entering establishments of this kind, each student shall pay ten dollars entrance money.
12. The Sunday or holiday dress is uniform, and consists of a plain coat of blue cloth, with yellow buttons, red cloth or kerseymere waistcoats. The use of silk is not permitted—Every student shall bring with him his uniform dress, besides a suit for daily wear, six shirts, six neck handkerchiefs, six pocket handkerchiefs, six pair of stockings, and three pair of shoes, all new. Any deficiency in the above will be charged to the parents.
13. On the above terms the students are furnished with clothes, linen, washing, mending, lodging, board, fire, candle, table, school books, pen, ink, paper, amusements, and school rewards; so that nothing will remain to the charge of the parents, but
medical attendance and medicines, postage, and such extra lessons of drawing, dancing, music, &c. which they may choose to order for their children.
V. The religion, uniformly practiced by the students living in the college, is the Roman Catholic; but for students of other religious persuasions, there are boarding houses, convenient to the college, where they will be subject to the same rules (religion excepted) and enjoy the same advantages for their improvement in science as the pensioners of the college.
VI. Out Boarders must be furnished by their parents with the uniform of the college, and pay annually for tuition, fire, candle, school books, pen, ink, paper, amusements, school rewards, &c. fifty dollars, always half yearly in advance.
VII. The students are taught English, Latin, Greek, and all the branches of Classical Education, sacred and profane History, Geography, the use of the Globes, Arithmetic, and when sufficiently advanced Algebra and Geometry, with all the other parts of the Mathematics, in their respective classes. Particular care is taken that they learn to read well, and write a good hand, and that they speak and write French with accuracy. Four times a year the students are called to a public examination of what they have been taught before Parents and the Friends of Literature. Those who have made extraordinary progress are honored and rewarded. The idle, for punishment, are confined in the vacation to certain extraordinary hours of study during playtime, in order to repair what they have neglected to learn in school; therefore, if they are found defective in the last and most important examination of the year, before the August vacation, they will not be allowed to go home during that time.
VIII. The age of admission is from eight to fourteen. When children are not sufficiently advanced to begin a regular course of classical education, they are placed in an elementary class, attended by a particular teacher, from whom they learn to spell, read, and write.
IX. If the children sent to this College have been before at any other house of education, an attestation of their morals and docility is required.
X. The greatest care is taken to instruct the children in the duties of Religion and Morality, and they are constantly under the eye of one or more of the Professors, who see that those duties are practiced, and that the rules of civility are not violated.
XI. Cleanliness and exercise, and every thing which contributes to health, are attended to with particular care.
XII. All the pensioners dine and sup with their professors, and have the same table which they have. No distinctions are allowed in diet or clothing.
XIII. As long experience has convinced the directors, that a profusion of pocket money is very prejudicial, not only to good order, but even to study and application, they therefore request that parents will not be forward in indulging their children in more than fifty cents at most per month, for this purpose.
XIV. No allowance is made for absence during the vacation, which begins on the 15th August, and ends the 15th of September. To these terms the parents are desired to be particularly attentive, in case they choose to call their children home, as the absence of a few weeks at the opening of school is seldom repaired without very great difficulty. Absence from school at no other time will be permitted. It is indeed the most serious and earnest desire of the Directors, that the children should never be called home during the course of their education, as they have found by experience, that such avocations have often proved prejudicial, not only to study and application, but even to content and happiness. Those children who may be received into the college upon other funds, either totally or partially, than those provided by their parents or guardians, will not be allowed to go home or absent themselves from the college during the full course of their education, unless particular circumstances in the judgment of the President should require permission of absence for a time.
XV. When children are removed from the College, whatever new linen or clothes are furnished them on that occasion, will be charged to their parents. After entering on a new quarter no deduction will be made for the remaining part thereof. The College is a large building, capable of lodging two hundred persons conveniently. The garden and court adjoining, where the young gentlemen play, are very airy and spacious. The situation is very pleasant and healthy.
It will contribute much to the advantage of the children, if parents on sending them will inform the President how long they propose to leave them at the College, and for what employments in life they are designed. The regular course of education is properly classical; but such as are destined for the commercial line, have a lesson of Arithmetic and Book-Keeping, under a particular Professor appointed for that purpose.
N. B. The above Regulations and Conditions will take place from the 15th day of August, 1804, for all such as enter at, or after that period; but for others, they will only commence at the expiration of the six months, for which the advance payment had become due prior to that term.
Right Rev. LEONARD NEALE, President. Georgetown. June 22—1m.
MECHANIC'S HALL
Is to let for a term of three years. The subscriber being proprietor of the above premises and having lately met very unexpectedly with troubles of a domestic nature which has greatly disconcerted him and consequently injured his business.
The public in general, and his friends in particular are notified that he gratefully acknowledges the liberal support they have given him since he commenced the tavern line, and begs they will not forsake him, as he has a larger and better assortment of liquors than he ever had before, and in addition thereto he has ice and fruit, also a variety of newspapers. He pledges himself to double (if possible) his exertions to please and accommodate all who may call on him, until a suitable tenant can be had.
A description of the property is thought needless as it is known and presumed that no one will rent without viewing the premises.
ANDREW M'DONALD. George Town, June 20—3taw3w
(BY AUTHORITY.) Scheme of a Lottery.
To build an Academy in the city of Richmond.
   Dollars.     1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do. 10,000   1 do. 5,000   5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do. — 500 — 3,000   10 do. — 200 — 2,000   20 do. — 100 — 2,000   100 do. — 50 — 5,000   250 do. — 30 — 7,500   420 do. — 25 — 10,500   1,500 do. — 20 — 30,000   3,000 do. — 15 — 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do. after 2,000 do. 250   1 do. do. 3,000 do. 250   1 do. do. 4,000 do. 250   1 do. do. 5,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 6,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 8,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 10,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 12,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 13,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 14,000 do. 1,000  
5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks, not two to a prize,
15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
This lottery has been authorized by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purposes of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dolls. and 2,500 dolls. in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, March 2—tf Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard Boek. John Brockenbrough, jun. Wm. Price (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and William Prichard.
AT a meeting of the Stockholders of the THEATRE COMPANY, at Rhodes tavern on the 7th June, 1804, pursuant to notice.
ROBERT BRENT, Esq. Mayor of the city of Washington, was called to the Chair, and STANLEY BYUS, appointed secretary.
On motion made and seconded, the meeting came to the following resolutions:
Resolved, That a Board of Directors, consisting of five Stockholders, be chosen by ballot at the present meeting, to continue in office one year from their election.
Resolved, That the said Board of Directors have the power generally to manage the affairs of the institution during the period for which they are elected.
Resolved, That it be the duty of the said Board of Directors to proceed immediately to the raising by such means as they shall deem most eligible the necessary funds, and thenceforth apply the same to the completion of the building; and to procure a dramatic company, when the prospects respecting the completion of the building will in their opinion warrant the same.
Whereupon the meeting proceeded to the election of a Board of Directors for one year, when the following gentlemen were elected.
John P. Van Ness, Samuel Harrison Smith, Robert Brent, William Brent, and Thomas Law.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the National Intelligencer.
ROBERT BRENT, Chairman. June 18—3w
CHARLES VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR.
Has received from Philadelphia in addition to his former stock, a handsome assortment of goods, consisting of the best London and Spanish fur, ermine cloths and cassimeres, white and fancy Marcellies, colored and white Jines, India nankeens, cotton cassimeres, black silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer season.
N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first stile of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, June 3—tf
30 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the Subscriber, living near Dumfries in Virginia, on the 11th inst. A Negro or dark Mulatto named PRINCE, about 22 years of age, about five feet nine inches high, bow legs, has a mark on his face occasioned by a fall from a horse and a scar on one of his wrists, from a cut with a broken glass bottle. I will give thirty dollars reward for apprehending and bringing said negro home.
ROBERT GRAHAM. May 23—tf
REMOVAL.
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR, Has removed to the house above Mr. RHODES (LATE LOVELL'S) HOTEL, near the President's Square.
In addition to the present stock of goods, an
Handsome Assortment
is expected immediately. Gentlemen at a distance, by sending a line by post, will be waited upon with all possible expedition.
T. C. will pledge himself to execute any order with a taste, expedition and moderation of charge, which shall not be excelled by any.
April 16—tf.
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of DAVID VALENZIN for maintaining and supporting him during his imprisonment, or for defraying the expenses of his interment, will be pleased to transmit their accounts duly authenticated to the Secretary of the Navy, on or before the 10th day of July next.
A HOUSE TO LET, Upon square No. 728 Capitol Hill is a small convenient DWELLING HOUSE calculated for a store or for a tradesman's shop, and suitable for a small family with the lot newly fenced in for a garden—Immediate possession may be had by applying at Mr. Stells hotel to GEORGE WALKER. Washington June 27—3t
NOTICE.
APPLICATION is intended to be made at the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following lost certificates; No. 362, 363, 364, 365, and 366, dated the 5th April 1804, for 2000 dollars each, Louisiana 6 per cent stock, in favor of John Coles of New London, signed by Joseph Nourie, Reg.
JOHN M'GOWAN. June 13, 1804—ep6w
Travellers Hall.
THE subscriber has lately been induced from the rapid increase of his custom to purchase a lot of ground adjoining that on which he lives for the purpose of building a dining room and assembly room, each 54 feet by 32 feet to inches with six additional lodging rooms, and intends to finish them before the ensuing winter; which together with his tavern and hotel will occupy a front of near one hundred feet in the most agreeable part of the town and in the center of business being on the highest part of the public square. He has considerably increased the furniture &c. of his house and stables. His domestics and servants are of the most faithful dispositions and properly qualified for the departments to which they are assigned. He has a constant supply of the best stable forage; imported and country provisions, imported liquors, &c. of the first quality, foreign newspapers, &c. And his ice will most probably last through the hot weather.
The distinguished preference which the first characters have already given him, fills him with gratitude. He offers his sincere thanks to all his good friends and begs leave to assure them that neither his time nor his purse shall be spared in attempting to render the Travellers Hall a house of entertainment, for GENTEL GUESTS ONLY, equal to any in America.
P. BRADLEY. Lexington, Kentucky, June 12, 1804.
A stage runs from the Travellers Hall to the Olympic Springs in the summer, and to Frankfort during the sessions of Assembly.
June 29—3m
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern that JOHN EDWARDS is appointed by the Legionary court of the First Legion of Militia of the district of Columbia to collect all fines put into his hands—by order of said court, WM. D. BEALL, CLK. June 22—6w
TO RENT,
A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE in the city of Washington, situate on that beautiful ridge north east of the Seven Buildings, on 1st street, Lot No. 3, square 106, at present occupied by Mrs. Scott. Possession may be had the 1st of August next. Under said house is a good dry cellar, on the back of the lot is a stable, and near the premises a pump of most excellent water.
Enquire of Mrs. Scott, or of the subscriber, High street at Doctor John Beatty's George Town.
ABSALOM JOY. June 29—tf
WILL be sold at Public Auction if not previously disposed of to a private purchaser. On Friday the thirtieth of June at Mr. Semmes's tavern—Lot no. 57 at the corner of Fayette and First streets next to Mr. C. Lowndes' facing the Roman Chapel. There is a two story Frame House with an excellent well on the premises, and the situation cannot be excelled for health. The dower in the property will be properly relinquished and satisfactory security given that the subscribers conveyance of the property upon the purchasers fulfilment of the terms. The conditions are one half of the purchase money in cash, and the other in a note of twelve months with approved endorers negotiable in the Bank of Columbia.
EDWARD M. EUTLER. June 1—tf
For further particulars enquire at Mr. Lee's second brick house, west of the War Office Pennsylvania avenue.
The above sale is postponed until Monday the 9th of July. E. B.
Cheap Goods. JOHN COX
HAS received a large and handsome assortment of Spring and Summer goods, and is happy in having it in his power to sell them unusually low. George Town, May 14—ep2m
THOMAS M'EVEN, THOMAS HALE & WILLIAM DAVIDSON, who heretofore, have translated business under the firm of Thomas M'Even & Co. will in future use that of M'EVEN, HALE & DAVIDSON. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1—tw&ugtf
JUST PUBLISHED
By Rapine, Conrad & Co.
NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL,
MAJOR's Universal History, Ancient and Modern, from the earliest records of time, to the general peace of 1801, Vols 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7—This work will be comprised in 25 volumes, at one DOLLAR each to subscribers in boards. Those who have already favored the publishers with their names are requested to send for their copies, and those who are desirous of possessing this valuable work are informed that the subscription is still open. Also just published and for sale as above.
The works of WILLIAM SMITH, D. D. late provost of the College and Academy of Philadelphia, vols 1st and 2nd. This work will be comprised in 4 volumes at 250 cents per volume in boards.
R. C. & Co. Have on hand a most valuable collection of new books, received by the late arrivals from Europe, which they will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. June 29—
PROPOSAL,
For printing by Subscription, Miscellaneous Poems,
BY MRS. ALLEN, Consort to the Rev. Mr. Allen of Harford county, Written before her marriage.
CONDITIONS—
THE book to be printed with a clear type, and fine paper, in a duodecimo volume, and delivered to the subscribers neatly bound; price Three quarters of a Dollar, half to be paid on subscribing, and the residue on delivery of the book—which will be put to press as soon as three hundred copies shall be subscribed for.
Subscriptions received by Mr. Matthew Carey, Philadelphia—by Messrs. Warner and Hanna, Baltimore, and by the principal booksellers in those cities, also by Mr. Samuel Harrison Smith, Washington city.
Dr. Jacob Hall, of Harford county, of known literary character, to whose inspection these Poems were submitted, in a letter to the author, expresses his opinion of them, as follows:
MADAM, I have been honored and gratified with the perusal of your manuscript copy of Poems. In my opinion it is a work of considerable merit, and displays true piety and poetic genius. The pastoral dialogues are commendable for their novelty, simplicity and beauty. The elegies, epistles, and especially the "Mau of Misfortune," a Moral Tale, are interesting and pathetic. The Odes and Fugitive Pieces are sprightly and amusing—And the whole composition seems to breathe such a spirit of philanthropy and benevolence as cannot fail to elevate the affections, and to mend the heart—And it is to be regretted, that the author's modesty has hitherto denied the community so refined & elegant an entertainment.
Your Friend, &c. J. HALL. Christopher's Camp, March 24.
Ran away from the United
States frigate, United States—An Englishman named THOMAS BURTON, about five feet six inches high, thin visage, dark complexion, marked with the small pox. Whoever will apprehend and return him to the Navy Yard in this city, shall receive TEN DOLLARS reward, and all reasonable expenses.
JOHN CASSIN, Superintendent. Washington, July 2—3t
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS.
Notice is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by a arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use.
Department of State, 23d of May, 1804.
The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. May 30—2aw6m